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Yacht Show in Dubai Featured Hundreds of Yachts and Superyachts

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

This week, Dubai is hosting the International Boat Show, and it kicked off with a great start. Merchants were selling everything from shark repellent to boat houses and police boats.

More than 400 small vessels and over 25 superyachts are on display at the Dubai International Marine club. The Silver Zwei, a superyacht, traveled from Australa in just eleven days. One of the major attractions of the week’s events, this vessel reaches a top speed of 27 knots and is 73m long.

This particular show is a favorite for local yacht sellers, although it closely follows the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show which, despite many visitors, had very few sales.

A major draw to the show besides the superyachts were the pleasure yachts and fishing boats, which are more affordable selections of vessels on display at the show.

By the time the show hits its end on Sunday, it is expected that nearly 100,000 visitors will attend the show.

For those in the southeast of the United States, Atlantic Yacht and Ship will be attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show at the end of March, with many yachts and vessels on display.

Atlantic Yacht & Ship, a south Floridian company of yacht brokers, is located just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport, in the heart of the “Venice of America” and yachting capital of the world of Fort Lauderdale.

Suppliers of power and custom quality motor yachts, Atlantic has over 50 years of continuous service in the international yachting industry, and is committed to offering great product knowledge and close attention to detail.

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America’s Cup Trophy Returns to United States Shores

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

In America’s territory for the first time since 1995, the oldest trophy in international sports is en route from Valencia, Spain to San Francisco, California after The BMW Oracle won the America’s Cup yacht races.

Celebrations will occur at the Golden Gate Yacht Club, welcoming members and their guests to meet and greet the crew of the BMW Oracle. The cup will be on display for public viewing at the San Francisco City Hall Rotunda Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

The trimarin conquered the race against defending Swiss team aboard the Alinghi. The America’s Cup trophy is 159 years old and will remain on display at the San Diago Yacht Club aboard the schooner America, the namesake of the trophy. From 1987 until 1995, America and the San Diego Yacht Club housed the trophy until New Zealand won the 1995 races.

Possibly extending the homecoming tour, America’s cup may visit the East Coast in the following week. The America’s Cup trophy was housed in the New York Yacht Club for 132 years.

Atlantic Yacht & Ship is a yacht brokerage supplying power and custom motor yachts, specializing in providing Trawlers, Express cruisers, quality Motor Yachts, and Sport Fishermen.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship was incorporatied in 1959 a nd focuses on quality motor yachts with a commitment to provide the best industry knowledge and great attention to detail.

Located in The “Venice of America” just a couple miles away from Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, the yachting capital of the world, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is America’s oldest yacht brokerage.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship has over 50 years of service in the worldwide yachting industry as well as within the Fort Lauderdale yachting community.

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Aukland Anniversary Day Yacht & Vessel Regatta Celebrates 170 Years

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Over the weekend, the town of Auckland, New Zealand held its 170th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta fleet, and it kicked off with some difficulties due to strong winds on the water affecting the performance of vessels and their crews. The flagship for this year’s event was the frigate HMNZS Te Mana.

Unlike last year’s regatta, where a beautiful day with crystal clear waters and warm weather gave crews and spectators a perfect day, this year’s weather conditions caused the Mahurangi to Princes Wharf race to be canceled due to safety reasons. Spectator numbers were much lower this year because of the conditions. Two or more crews traveled from Australia across the Tasman in order to compete in this year’s event.

A strong fleet of a variety of around 500 vessels raced in the challenging event. Vessels included classic yachts, dinghies, tall ships, and racing keelers. Larger vessels like the giant tugboats had no problems with the rough conditions, but smaller vessels suffered.

No reports of injuries were made, however capsizes and failing gears were reported as affects of the weather conditions.

Next year, the organizers hope to attract more vessels from Australia, to create a more balanced competition.

Atlantic Yacht & Ship is a yacht brokerage supplying power and custom motor yachts, specializing in the brokerage of quality Motor Yachts, Express Cruisers, Trawlers and Sport Fisherman vessels.

Located just a couple miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort Lauderdale: The “Venice of America” and the yachting capital of the world, Atlantic Yacht and Ship was is the oldest yacht brokerage in the United States.

Incorporated in 1959, Atlantic Yacht and Ship focuses on quality motor yachts with a commitment to provide the best industry knowledge and great attention to detail that is unparalleled in the industry.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship has over 50 years of continuing service in the international yachting industry as well as the Fort Lauderdale yachting community.

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Sixteen Year Old Abby Sunderland Embarks on Solo Yacht Journey Around the World

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Early Saturday morning, 16-year old Abby Sunderland of Thousand Oaks left Marina del Rey on her custom-equipped yacht and embared into the Pacific ocean, beginning a controversial adventure in hopes of becoming the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the globe solo.

Family, friends and neighbors crowded the Del Rey Yacht Club to wish her well on her journey aboard Wild Eyes, her 40-foot vessel. With a stoic expression, she hugged her father, a boat-builder, goodbye and guided her vessel through the marina’s main channel to begin a nearly 25,000 mile trip.

Before leaving, she hopped off board to stand on concrete one last time for nearly six months. Her brother Zac, now 17, is the current record-holder for the same adventure, and she hopes to beat his record. Though she’s sailing alone, she is able to communicate with her family and with assistance through solar-powered satellite phone and can communicate with fans through abbysunderland.com

While her brother Zac had some stops on land on a 14-month journey, Abby plans no stops and has a fast yachtdesigned for giant swells and strong winds.

Unlike Zac and other past record contenders, Abby plans no stops on land, and she has a faster yachtdesigned for the giant swells and 60-knot winds she’ll face. Her route begins heading south from California, then down and around Central and South America, turning east around Cape Horn beyond South Africa, and then across the Indian Ocean and past Australia before a long run east through the Pacific.

Abby’s nonstop trip gives her new distinction as the youngest solo unassisted sailor, to top Jesse Martin, who successfully made that journey at the age of 18, nearly 11 years ago.

As yacht brokers and suppliers of power & custom motor yacht, Atlantic Yacht & Ship specializes in the brokerage of quality Motor Yachts, Express Cruisers, Sport Fisherman vessels and Trawlers.

Located just 5 minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort Lauderdale: The “Venice of America” and the yachting capital of the world, Atlantic Yacht and Ship was incorporated in 1959, specializing in quality motor yachts with a commitment to provide product knowledge and attention to detail that is unparalleled in the industry.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship has over 50 years of continuing service in the international yachting industry as well as the Fort Lauderdale yachting community.

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Former Yacht of Queen Elizabeth, “The Bloodhound” to go on Display in Edinburgh, Scotland

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

The Bloodhound, The former yacht of Queen Elizabeth of Britain will be displayed in Edinburgh, Scotland, alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia. In its history, this racing vessel won a number of races in the south of England, and sailed across the pond to compete and race in Bermuda.

The royal family purchased The Bloodhound in 1962, and she turned out to be touted as one of the most successful open sea racing yachts. It was on this yacht that Prince Charles of Wales learned to sail. In 1969, The Bloodhound was sold seven years later, and restored in 2003 by Tony McGrail, a classic yacht restorer.

Having fallen into disrepair, the more than 70 year old yacht faced a number of recent renovations. The Bloodhound went on sale on January 8th and was purchased by the Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, who are preparing to have it displayed for the public to see come April.

Rear Admiral Neil Rankin, who is the Chairman of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, announced he was thrilled to have acquired The Bloodhound, as it is an important poece of yachting history in Britain. He stated, “We look forward to having Bloodhound alongside Britannia once more, for the public to see what a wonderful Ocean-racing yacht she is and why she was so fondly regarded by all associated with her illustruous past.”

For those who are across the pond in the United States, Atlantic Yacht and Ship is America’s oldest and most respected yacht brokerage. They are a supplier of power & custom motor yachts who specialize in the brokerage of Yacht for Sale, quality Motor Yachts, Express Cruisers, Sport Fisherman, and Trawlers.

As yacht brokers, Atlantic Yacht & Ship has over 50 years of continuing service in the international yachting industry as well as the Fort Lauderdale yachting community.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship was incorporated in 1959, specializing in quality motor yachts with a commitment to provide product knowledge and attention to detail that is unparalleled in the industry.

Atlantic Yacht and Ship is located just 5 minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort Lauderdale: The “Venice of America” and the yachting capital of the world.

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