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Sir Robin finished again!

Randall G. Lucchesi

Yesterday in Falmouth celebrated the 50th anniversary of the completion of sir Robin Knox-Johnston the world’s first single non-stop circumnavigation under sail, and its victory in the Golden Globe race. As half a century ago, Sir Robin entered the harbour of Falmouth on her famous 32-foot boat Suhaili. This time he was accompanied by hundreds of boats and ships of the Royal Navy great Britain HMS Mersey. In 15.25 – at the very moment when 50 years ago Suhaili crossed Read more

Start again: Beneteau announced the “first” sailing yacht

Randall G. Lucchesi

Last year was the last for the model range of sailing First French shipyard Beneteau. The company decided that it no longer will expand this line. From 2019 it will relinquish its seat to the new boat, which will link the name… What do you think? First Yacht! During the September yacht festival in Cannes, we will be able to see the “first of the first” — 17,1-meter Yacht First 53. According to representatives of Beneteau, this boat will be Read more

Abilash Tom wants to go again at the start of the GGR in 2022

Randall G. Lucchesi

Indian yachtsman and Navy officer of Abhilash Tom (Abhilash Tomy), descended from the race non-stop round the world regatta single Golden Globe Race — 2018, intends to race in 2022. To finish your race in the current regatta Tomi prevented an accident: in late September, during a storm, in the native Indian ocean , his boat capsized and lost its mast, and he received a serious back injury. A few days paralyzed the sailor waited, when it will be able Read more

No China: Sanlorenzo again 100% Italian

Randall G. Lucchesi

The Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Sanlorenzo , Massimo Perotti (Massimo Perotti) repurchased shares, which in recent years actively purchased by third party companies. Thus, holding Family Life, owned by Perotti and his two sons, now owns 96% of the shares. The remaining 4% — for the guidance of Sanlorenzo. “We were able to complete this operation for the restructuring of capital, because it is completely out of the economic crisis and are reaping the fruits Read more

Will have to start again

Randall G. Lucchesi

Just a day after the start, the Englishman Alex, Ellie was forced to abort the attempt to set a new world record circumnavigation and solo non-stop for yachts 40 feet or less. As we have mentioned, Ellie from November 1, waited in Gosport (on the South coast of England) favorable weather window. Finally, finally started on Tuesday. However, according to the BBC, the next day on his yacht Pixel Flyer went out on the wind sensor. To replace it, the Read more

Global Order Book 2019: Azimut-Benetti again knows no equal

Randall G. Lucchesi

For the past 19 consecutive years, the group Azimut-Benetti, which are at the helm of Paolo Vitelli (Paolo Vitelli) and Giovanna Vitelli (Giovanna Vitelli), a global leader in the field of construction of mega-yachts by the authoritative British magazine Boat International. In second place — the Ferretti Group, the third — Sanlorenzo. Published annually, the Global Order Book is an analysis of the situation in the field megachannel industry. The allocation of places takes into account the number of yachts Read more

Maiden again went around the world

Randall G. Lucchesi

The famous yacht Maiden, two weeks ago went around the world, but forced almost immediately to return to England due to “unforeseen problems”, again headed for India. We have already talked about Maiden, but there are new readers, so something repeat. 58-foot Maiden came to prominence when he took part in the round the world Whitbread Round the World Race 1989/90. On Board were the first in the history of the popular race (later known as the Volvo Ocean Race) Read more

Russian Georgy Shayduko to once again try to conquer the Star Sailors League

Randall G. Lucchesi

The final race of the fifth Star Sailors League (SSL) 2018 will be held from 3 to 8 December in the capital of the Bahamas Nassau. At the start there are 25 teams of twos on the yacht “Star”, which will deliver only the best sailors from around the world. In qualifying races during the first four days of the competition will be attended by all crews. December 8 start of the final race shootout for the top 10 teams. Read more

The business of life: Earl Benz will again build boats

Randall G. Lucchesi

The legend of the American powerboat designer and shipbuilder Earl Benz (Earl Bentz) will again begin to build the boat. For this, he created the company Caymas Boats. The new company bentra of February of the following year will be used to build carbon fiber boats to catch fish in fresh and sea water. According to some, the size of the investment will amount to $ 30 million. First Caymas Boats will be the 27-foot (eight-metre) boat bay – a Read more