‘They’re spying on us’: America’s Cup espionage reveals race’s high stakes
Intense pressure to keep one step ahead of the game has led to levels of open reconnaissance ‘up there with the likes of James Bond or the CIA’ in Bermuda
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2017 Volvo Ocean Race is introducing radical changes to the racecourse, stopover formats & timing
Volvo Ocean Race CEO Mark Turner stressed that racing around the world, and maximising Southern Ocean miles, would continue to be at the heart of every future edition of the 44-year-old fully crewed race. The Volvo Ocean Race will strengthen its historic connection with the Southern Ocean, and the tradition of racing around the world, … Read more
2017 Young Designer of the Year: Hearsay yacht by Eric Laurent
The two winners of the Young Designer of the Year 2017 are Student Designer, Thibaud Le Merdy, and Professional Designer, Eric Laurent. For the first time the young designer accolade was split into two categories: students and young professionals. Thibaud Le Merdy’s design was chosen as the best from the student category, while Eric Laurent … Read more
Lürssen’s Superyacht Dilbar was named Motor Yacht of the Year 2017
Superyacht Dilbar wins the Award for The Best Motoryacht of the Year during the World Superyacht Awards in Florence. It was a magic night when last Saturday (13th May) the World superyacht Awards ceremony, organized by Boat International Media, took place in Florence in the palatial surroundings of the Palazzo Vecchio to celebrate the best … Read more
In the Cannes superyacht-off, size isn’t everything
Forget the film festival: the real showdownø on the Côte d’Azur is between Abramovich’s Eclipse and the Barclay Brothers’ Lady Beatrice
Superyachtes and Private Jets up next in embracing the Jean Boulle Luxury Diamond coating technology
Jean Boulle Luxury to produce aviation grade coating. The Bespoke Boulle Luxury Diamond Coating can be found on the Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance vehicles and now on private aircrafts. Jean Boulle Luxury announced an agreement with AkzoNobel for the production of its aviation grade Sun King Diamond Coating for the private and commercial jet markets. Under … Read more