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Monthly News - January 2019
-pic of the month- Horizon Sets Single Shot Vacuum Infusion Record
Astondoa New Office in Phuket
Astondoa Shipyard announces the appointment of Yachtside as dealer to operate in Thailand its office in Phuket. Yachtside, part of group Be in Yachts, is a company with a strong international focus, with offices in Monaco and now in Thailand, specialized in yachting, as well as in the management of yacht charters. Founded by Phillippe Chadel more than 25 years ago, it was appointed dealer Astondoa Monaco a few months ago, an agreement that is now expanding. With this agreement, Astondoa reinforces its international strategy that has been developing since last year with the introduction of new models recently presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival. On the one hand, the Astondoa 80 Flybridge, an evolution of the previous model that, through its lines, adapts to the new designs of the shipyard; and, for other, Astondoa 100 Century, the consolidation of the project Century, a 30,50 meters yacht which exterior and interior, innovative but stable design, there is work of the department of design of the shipyard as its older brother the model Astondoa 110 Century.
Azimut Wins in Asia
At the gala evening organised by Christofle Yacht Style Awards 2019 to mark the Thailand Yacht Show and RendezVous, Azimut Yachts, for the second year in a row, collected the prestigious prize won by the new entry in the Grande collection. Azimut Grande 25 Metri climbs to the top step of the podium and wins the "Best Motor Yacht in Asia" Award in the 25-30 meter category. The panel at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards 2019 recognised and rewarded the most outstanding models for innovation, style and build quality, as well as for their ability to deliver an exceptional cruising experience for the owner and, finally, their special focus on the Asian market. These are all characteristic qualities of Azimut Yachts' Grande 25 Metri, which is a model designed to amaze and features a style that achieves the ideal balance between charm and technology.
Ferretti Group Double Triumph at Design and Innovation Awards
Ferretti Group reaches the top even in the snows of Cortina, with 2 dazzling trophies earned by Custom Line 120' "Vista Blue" and Riva 110' Dolcevita, two nautical masterpieces Made in Italy. The Group also triumphed at the tenth edition of the Design & Innovation Awards, sponsored by Boat International Media, prestigious publishing group in the international yachting world. The panel selected the winners in each category by assessing design, style and on-board comfort, taking into account technological and design innovation. Custom Line 120' "Vista Blue" won in the Best New Production Yacht Design category. This new planing yacht conveys the values of seaworthiness, comfort, safety and customization - all part of Custom Line's DNA since the beginning - in a revolutionary product in terms of its style, design and spaces. Jointly produced by the Product Strategy Committee under the engineer Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group's Engineering Department, it is the first Custom Line vessel conceived by Francesco Paszkowski Design. Riva 110' Dolcevita won the award in the Best Exterior Styling Motor Yacht category. The result of cooperation between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by designer Mauro Micheli together with Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group's Product Strategy Committee and Engineering Department, the 110' Dolcevita was received with enthusiasm by the panel for its exterior design, with its ultra-sporting profile, and the yacht's aerodynamic qualities, further boosted by the lateral structures in glass. Consistently with the brand's heritage, sophisticated design choices and innovative technological features make this flybridge an exceptionally beautiful yacht.
Ferretti Best Motor Yacht in Asia
Ferretti Yachts has had a great start to 2019: its latest masterpiece, the Ferretti Yachts 670, triumphed at the second edition of the Christofle Yacht Style Awards. The prominent international initiative celebrates nautical excellence worldwide and the prestigious accolade has even more firmly established the brand's success in the Asian luxury market. The event was launched last year to mark the tenth anniversary of Yacht Style, an authoritative magazine in the field. This year's edition is stepping things up a gear. There are two sections: one for motor and sailing yachts under 30 m and one for superyachts, with a total of 30 categories for the awards, which will be presented on two different evenings. The ceremony for the first section took place yesterday (Wednesday 9 January) against the spellbinding backdrop of the Café del Mar in Phuket, where the Ferretti Yachts 670 was named the "Best Motor Yacht in Asia (15-20 m)". The new nautical marvel by Ferretti Yachts has taken the style, comfort and performance that have always been part of the brand's DNA to an even higher level. One distinctive factor that gives it an edge over its rivals is the outstanding space design: the Ferretti Yachts 670 measures 67 feet (20.24 metres), but it boasts a number of solutions typically seen on larger vessels. Light pours through enormous, elongated windows into the stunning lounge, while below decks a sizeable owner's suite with a study can be found alongside four guest cabins.
Greenline Signs Up Twelve Dealers in 2018
At SVP Yachts, Slovenia based producer of Greenline Yachts, OceanClass Yachts and Shipman Carbon Yachts, they have been on a growth rampage in 2018, signing up a total of one dozen new dealers. Latest additions to the dealer network since summer 2018 are: After singing up Ultramarin in south Germany at the beginning 2018 the network development in the country grew by a new addition, Yacht Center NRW with their large indoor showroom close to Düsseldorf. This young ambitious team with Torben Budde at the helm, started by importing used boats and specialized in refitting them, has now grown into one of the biggest dealerships in the Dusseldorf area with sales, service and winter storage. In Norway after started working with W-Yachts with offices in Stavanger and Oslo. W-Yachts was founded by Ola Andre Worre and his father Paul Vidvei Worre in 2007 and have been specializing in sailing and trawler type yachts so Greenline Yachts fit perfectly into their product portfolio. In Denmark Greenline Yachts will be represented by FloorYachts founded by one of the most famous marine experts in Denmark Michael Floor. FloorYachts offer their clients to choose their yachts in their indoor showroom located in Randers on Danish East coast. Their debut with Greenline Yachts will be at Fredericia Boat Show with the Greenline NEO on display. Greenline also signed up the first dealer in Italy. M3 Servizi Nautici is a family business with more than 30 years tradition, based in Andora close to Sanremo on the beautiful Italian West coast with offices in Andora and Lavagna. "Italy is a big market and we will be adding dealers in the East and in the South of the country shortly, but M3 Servizi Nautici has the prime spot and are very well respected in the area which is the kind of establishments we are looking forward to working with in the future" said Mr. Meffle. Also signed up is TOT Nautic in Palma de Mallorca. TOT Nautic is one of the biggest boat sales company in the Balearics with an indoor and outdoor showroom. TOT Nautic is also a family business with CEO Jimmy Schwartz who as the second generation owner of the business with his father founding the business overt thirty years ago. Together with Andre Nelles, responsible for sales and marketing and more than 20 years of experience we have a great partner for the sunny islands. Officially started already before Southampton Boat Show with a quite successful first show, Greenline is proud to announce that they have started working with Clipper Marine in the UK. Clipper Marine is a well established boat sales company with years of experience and six offices across the UK with Matthew Attree and Richard Hewett at the helm. Greenline is also growing in the Southern hemisphere. In Chile we signed up Mares Chile, a well established boat sales company with majority of focus on sailing yachts where Greenline Yachts range will compliment nicely with the majority of Greenline Yachts owners being former sailors. The first Greenline 33 is already on its way to Chile.
Horizon Sets New Single Shot Vacuum Infusion Record
Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce that the company's specialized composites corporaton, Atech Composites, recently broke the world record for a single-shot hull infusion, this time with a 140-foot hull and stiffeners, utilizing their improved 3D infusion technology. Horizon's Atech facility began using the patented SCRIMP "vacuum infusion" technology in manufacturing one-piece hulls and became the first shipyard in Asia to utilize the procedure. In 2004, Horizon developed an improved resin infusion technology, which transforms the resin from its original 2D flow on surfaces to 3D flow.
Invictus New Management
Invictus staff grows, with Ms Lucia Cancellara appointed as Marketing Manager and referent for the Dealer Network. Ms Cancellara was born in Milan in 1974 and graduated in History of Art from the University of Milan in 1999. She has been developing her professional career in marketing and communication since 2001, working in major multinational companies in different economic sectors. She held progressively higher positions with increasing responsibility (starting from ESRI Italia, then becoming Communication Manager for Garmin Italia and Head of Marketing Kaspersky Lab Italia). Over the years she developed her skills in b2b and consumer marketing strategies.
Nordhavn Announces New Film Festival
Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce the first-ever Nordhavn Film Festival taking place in October. Based on the popularity of Nordhavn cruising videos, and the effort most put into comprising a video post, PAE decided to hold a competition to see who can produce the greatest Nordhavn cruising video. The winner takes home bragging rights and a cash prize of $10,000. The contest is open to anyone – current and past owners as well as their guests – who can create a quality video between five and ten minutes long. The only condition is at least 75% of the film must contain material that hasn't been previously posted online for public view. "For Nordhavn owners, the desire and ability to take amazing video has almost become a pre-requisite for voyaging," said Nordhavn's vice president Jim Leishman. "I think the opportunity to put their absolute best foot forward in the creation of a cruising documentary is going to be an exciting one for most." A volunteer panel made up of PAE staff, industry professionals and friends of the company, will judge videos and determine a list of finalists. Finalist videos will be premiered at the Nordhavn Film Festival next October at the company's World Headquarters in Dana Point, CA, where winners will be announced at a lavish black-tie ceremony.
Ocea Appoints Agent in Thailand
InfiniteYachts Asiahasbeenchosentorepresent OCEA Yachtsonthe Thaimarket. The two partners will be present in January at the Thailand Yacht Show in Phuket. "We opened in 2011," explains Giovanni Toumi, manager of Infinite Yachts. "The company specializes in the sale of new and used boats, as well as yacht management and charters." Initially located in Golfe-Juan, Infinite Yachts has since opened three other offices in Saint-Tropez, San Remo and, in 2016, in Phuket to represent Sunreef catamarans. "Business in Europe is somewhat erratic, especially in winter," says Giovanni Toumi. "This is why we looked for another location. We considered the United States, but there are too many competitors. Asia, on the other hand, still has only a few brokers. The ports are developing very quickly and it is very open to international trade. Today, the market is booming. Phuket already has four marinas, and a fifth is under construction for yachts up to 100 metres. Now is the right time to be there!"
Overmarine Mangusta Awarded Design and Innovation Award 2019
The Mangusta Gransport "El Leon" has won the "Best Interior Design Motor Yachts 300GT to 499GT" award at the Design & Innovation Awards 2019. This year the Design & Innovation Awards were held in the magnificent setting of Cortina. Organized by Boat International Media and among the most prestigious awards in the boating industry, they are awarded to recently designed yachts after a thorough evaluation not only of their architecture and style, but also of the design features that contribute to the creation of innovative solutions. A key role is also played by technological and design innovation. 54-meter "El Leon" was introduced to the public and to the yachting industry as a whole at the recent Monaco Boat Show, and she was an immediate success. She is the largest yacht ever built by the Mangusta Shipyard and the first model in the new generation of aluminum Fast Displacement vessels, the Mangusta GranSport line, designed by the Shipyard's engineering departments in cooperation with engineer Ausonio and designer Alberto Mancini. "El Leon" conquered the jury – composed of owners, experienced captains and renowned yacht designers – for her being an innovative yacht, combining stylish design, huge spaces and plenty of light with advanced technological solutions that express her Mediterranean style at best and go hand in hand with classy lifestyle and onboard comfort and wellbeing. "The first of a new series – this is the motivation of the Jury – El Leon boldly combines the look of a sporty yacht with the liveability of a displacement motor yacht. The all-aluminium fast displacement hull and four engines deliver the speed element typical of Mangusta's DNA - all reflected into truly spacious interiors." The Owner, who knows Mangusta very well, contributed to customizing the yacht's layout and décor, adding a gym and a private office, and requesting special finishes and specially-selected woods. Distinctive features of this low, sleek yacht – like the floor-to-ceiling windows and a 2.6 m saloon overhead height - required in-depth studies and world-class construction skills and craftsmanship. Other example of this are the air-conditioning fan coil units skilfully hidden in elegant freestanding furniture, the wooden staircase - featuring a waterfall-effect veneer - that from the main deck lobby floor leads to the guest deck, and the innovative solutions drawing inspiration from the automotive industry and effectively reinterpreted for the boating industry by the Shipyard. This prestigious award is an important acknowledgement of the Shipyard's work, together with designer Alberto Mancini and the Owners, and ability to build a truly unique yacht. This is the second international award the Mangusta GranSport 54 has won just a few months after her debut on the international market.
Riviera Appoints New Southern California Dealer
Australia's premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, continues to grow in the Americas with the appointment of Sun Country Marine as representative in southern California. Sun Country Marine has three iconic coastal locations - at San Diego, Dana Point and Newport Beach. The company celebrated its 30th anniversary at the end of last year by opening two additional coastal offices, at Marina Del Ray and a second office in Newport Beach. Sun Country Marine CEO Mike Basso said: "We are delighted to join the Riviera family. We have a great synergy with Riviera in our commitment to quality and to owner care. "We were particularly impressed by Riviera's spectacular nine-model showcase during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show late last year. It demonstrated a genuine commitment to the highest level of presentation of quality motor yachts. "Riviera's five unique collections across Flybridge, Sport Yachts, SUVs, Sports Motor Yachts and the classically styled Belize models offer the options our clients demand. "Our commitment to ensuring clients can directly touch and inspect new motor yachts is borne out through the nine new Riviera motor yachts, including three SUV models and three Sport Yachts that are now in production. We also have two 39 Sports Motor Yachts and a 395 SUV that will be arriving in southern California in early 2019. "We are proud to join Riviera to display three new motor yachts at this weekend's San Diego Boat Show. We will have 445 and 525 SUV models and a 4800 Sport Yacht for boating enthusiasts to inspect." Riviera CEO Wes Moxey said that Sun Country Marine has for many years demonstrated a thorough understanding of the motor yacht market in California and is held in high esteem. "Riviera has a large and loyal owner base in California and Sun Country Marine will provide powerful support and service to our existing owners as well as to a growing market of luxury motor yacht enthusiasts. "Our world-renowned quality, luxury, innovation, blue-water sea-keeping abilities and superior owner support will be further enhanced with the appointment of Mike Basso and his Sun Country Marine team."
Sanlorenzo Returns to Full Italian Ownership
Sanlorenzo, a leader in world production of yachts and superyachts, returns to entirely Italian ownership. Sir Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of the company, has in fact repurchased 23% of the shares from the Chinese Sundiro Holding company, that he had decided to include in stock ownership in 2013 to deal with the crisis that the boatbuilding industry was experiencing, with an agreement to support its partner in building boats (not under the Sanlorenzo brand) under 20 meters long in China. Sanlorenzo SpA was assisted in the negotiation of the transaction by Studio Musumeci, Altara, Desana and Associates for the legal aspects and by RSM Studio Palea Lauri Gerla. This is an important milestone that now makes the Perotti family owners of 96% of the company shares of Sanlorenzo SpA through the Happy Life Holding company (which also includes the two children Cecilia and Cesare Perotti) after the other repurchase a few months ago of the 16% share that had been sold to Fondo Italiano di Investimento in 2010. Management holds the remaining 4%. These operations once again confirm Sanlorenzo's positive growth results over the past few years."The numbers reported demonstrate it fully: revenue has grown from 300 million in 2017 to 380 in 2018, and for 2019 we are forecasting additional growth of 20%. Furthermore, we have an order backlog of 500 million for 2019 and 2020. However we are not stopping here, and we expect to invest100 million Euros by 2020, of which 52% will be in new facilities to increase our production capacity, 42% in new products expanding our product offering with new models able to satisfy the growing demand of the international market, and 6% in R&D." Massimo Perotti Along with these significant investments, the company has furthermore recently started a significant initiative focused on youth: the "Sanlorenzo Academy". Born from an idea of Sir Massimo Perotti, who once again shows his ability to be farsighted, the Academy is focused on developing specialized professionals who are currently lacking and in high demand in the job market, providing training opportunities to youth with an emphasis on hiring. This initiative will create a significant virtuous circle between industry, training, and the world of work, investing in new generations and creating jobs. As further confirmation of the results achieved, Sanlorenzo has attained first place in the ranking of world's leading producers of boats over 30 meters in lenght (superyacht) with 39 boats delivered in the 2016/17/18 triennium. Published last month by the Dutch Superyacht Times magazine, the analysis compares the data from the last three years with pre-crisis results, showing how Sanlorenzo has tripled its own production over the years, exceeding even the biggest boatbuilding groups. A true leader at the forefront of the nautical world, this year Sanlorenzo also climbs onto the podium of the classic annual ranking of the Global Order Book, compiled by the English boating magazine International, once again confirming itself among the main three shipyards in the world in the production of yachts and superyachts and first as a single brand. Each year, the ranking reports the status of the yachting industry over 24 meters in length.
Steeler Wins European Powerboat of the Year
Steeler Yachts in the Netherlands has won the European Powerboat of the Year 2019 award in the length-independent displacement hull class. Describing the long-range cruiser as "a very special boat for very special clients", the judges praised the custom-built 19.50-metre Li-Janne for many features, including for proving that families with disabled children can still enjoy a luxury yachting experience. This is the fifth year in succession that Steeler Yachts has been nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year award and the third time that the premium Dutch yard has come out as winner. Since launching its patented S-Design hull, which combines high speeds with ultra-low fuel consumption, minimal spray and exceptional interior volume, Steeler has gone from strength to strength. The S-Design is available in steel (long range), aluminium (high performance) and trawler versions, with a flybridge option for the larger models. A superb example of the long-range cruiser line, the European Powerboat of the Year winnerLi-Janne was delivered to her owners in the summer of 2018. Custom-created for a Dutch family looking to sail with their handicapped daughter, the yacht includes dedicated wheelchair access, entrance via both side decks, a hydraulic lift, a specially adapted cabin and triple-redundant hydraulics to ensure constant medical treatment. Li-Janne also benefits from the assets that all Steeler yachts have in common in terms of exceptional engineering & construction, maximum comfort and an unrivalled standard of quality and detail. "Li-Janne proves that it is possible to build modern, smart steel yachts for the disabled," announced the jury for the European Powerboat of the Year award 2019. "She is equipped with everything that disabled people need to enjoy life onboard. Clear lines, no frills, exquisite finish. This Steeler 65S meets all these requirements and is a very special boat for very special customers." "We are thrilled and honoured to win this award," says Hans Webbink, director of Steeler Yachts. "Every Steeler tells a story and the success of Li-Janne is a tribute to the vision of her owners and their desire to create a bespoke motoryacht for all the family. At Steeler we pride ourselves on listening carefully to our clients' wishes and translating them into smart and innovative solutions. Li-Janne is a fantastic example of how this custom approach pans out in practice and why a Steeler is a thrill to build as well as own."
Sunseeker Names New Chief Technical Officer
Sunseeker International has today announced that industry renowned Andrea Frabetti, will join the business on 28th January as its new Chief Technical Officer following the retirement of John Braithwaite in June 2018. Andrea joins Sunseeker with a wealth of experience, having worked at Italian shipbuilder Ferretti Group for over 25 years across all of the company's key brands, overseeing the development of motor yachts from concept to production-ready. As VP of Product Development, he led a team of 200 people across the design, engineering and research & development functions for the numerous model lines. His most recent role was CEO for Diesel Center SPA, a supplier of propulsion engines and technological systems in the marine sector. Commenting on the appointment, Christian Marti, CEO at Sunseeker International, said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Andrea to Sunseeker. He has an impressive track-record and many proven successes in product strategy and product development that will benefit our brand. Andrea joins us at an exciting time as we step up our product development plans and I am certain he will be a great asset to our team." Commenting on his appointment, Andrea said: "I am immensely proud to be joining Sunseeker, it's a fantastic brand with class-leading products and I am excited about leading its renowned product development team as the company moves to launch entirely new models, as well as utilizing my experience to help develop its award-winning product portfolio."
Sunseeker Appoints New CEO
Britain's biggest boat builder, Sunseeker International has today announced that Christian Marti will join the business as Chief Executive Officer in November, replacing Phil Popham who left the business at the end of September to take up a new challenge. Marti joins Sunseeker from Aston Martin Lagonda where he held the position of Chief Sales Officer and Vice-President. Having worked within the automotive industry for over 25 years he brings with him over 18 years of senior management experience across European and Asian markets with premium luxury brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren Automotive. During his time at Aston Martin, he was a significant part of the executive team that transformed the iconic British brand into the successful business it is today. John Zeng, Dalian Wanda's board representative for Sunseeker commented: "We are delighted to welcome Christian to Sunseeker International. He has an impressive and proven track record of growing the financial performance of major manufacturing businesses and a strong affinity for global luxury brands. Christian joins us at a crucial time for Sunseeker as we move into our next phase of growth and I have no doubt he will help us build upon the incredible work already undertaken by the team in achieving a remarkable business turnaround in record time." Commenting on his appointment, Christian said: "I am delighted to be joining Sunseeker at such an exciting time. The business has recently embarked on a five-year growth strategy and the company is sitting on its strongest ever order book with continued investment in new product and facilities at the heart of the business plan. I look forward to working with the Sunseeker team on the future opportunities to grow this already outstanding, world-famous luxury brand." It is indeed an exciting time for Sunseeker who are looking to strengthen its position at the forefront of the global superyacht market with the announcement of a new larger flagship model, to launch in 2021. The new 161 Yacht will also see the brand move into aluminium built vessels for the first time through a collaboration with renowned Dutch builder ICON Yachts.
Sunseeker to Present First Hybrid Yacht in 2020
British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020. At Boot Düsseldorf from 19 until 27 January Sunseeker and MTU will present the new hybrid propulsion system in hall 6 at booth B61. Sean Robertson, Sales Director at Sunseeker International commented: "Sunseeker has always led the industry by innovating and being first to market so it is entirely appropriate that we are the first luxury performance yacht manufacturer to partner with MTU Hybrid Power which will revolutionise how all customers power their boats over the coming years. The way owners are using their boats continues to evolve with efficiency and noise reduction now as important as features and volume which all contribute to their ultimate purchase decision. This latest hybrid technology will feature in a brand new model launching in 2020 and will allow owners a choice of multiple operating modes from all-electric with zero emissions through to use of the twin 12-cylinder diesel engines delivering efficient class-leading performance. We will always be led by our customers who are seeking the highest levels of innovation to match their extended cruising aspirations." Knut Müller, Head of Marine and Government Business at MTU, said: "The combination of diesel engines and electric motors, in addition to batteries and their variable areas of application, offer yacht owners significant benefits. Silent cruising, combined with low vibration and emission levels, offer tremendous gains in terms of on-board comfort. High performance levels, efficiency, environmental compatibility and the flexibility of the propulsion system are great interest today when operating a yacht. We believe that the focus in the future yacht industry will be more and more on smart and innovative system solutions rather than just focussing on the power output level."
Sunseeker Highlight Marine Conservation Commitment at Dusseldorf
Sunseeker International will once again be highlighting the topical issue of marine conservation at Düsseldorf Boat Show with an immersive experience for visitors that will demonstrate the importance of protecting our seas and oceans for future generations. Sunseeker is passionate about the marine environment and last year launched an exciting conservation program on the Balearic Island of Menorca with its long-term charity partner, The Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE); a charity dedicated to creating marine reserves around the world and improving biodiversity. The compelling exhibition, that will be free to guests at the show, will highlight the facts and the problems we currently face globally, with increased pressure from unregulated fishing, tourism and pollution. Sunseeker will be showcasing its commitment to tackling the issue with details on its partnership with BLUE and its recently launched marine conservation program, 'Project Menorca'. Project Menorca, which is supported by local partners on the island, including the Menorca Preservation Fund, will support local fisheries in creating a model of sustainable fishing, establish a network of 'eco-moorings' to preserve seagrass beds, protect marine reserves by removing plastics and 'ghost' fishing nets, distribute recyclable bags across the island and recruit on-water rangers for various marine monitoring programs. This challenge presents an ideal opportunity to make a tangible difference in protecting Menorca's marine environment and Sunseeker aims to widen the programme worldwide. Sunseeker is also supporting BLUE's virtual Blue Marine Yacht Club (BMYC). Launched in 2012 by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, the BYMC was formed to unite the global yachting community in a clear mission to protect our oceans. Sunseeker fully endorses the BMYC and offers three levels of membership with all revenue raised going directly to supporting BLUE's work in Menorca. Dependent on the membership level, donors will be given the unique opportunity of having a guided tour of the Menorca project first-hand or at the highest level, naming rights to this or other projects. BMYC has also developed its own eight-point 'Charter' which makes simple observations about how to reduce the impact of boating with very little effort whilst supporting biodiversity and hence its sustainability. The code of conduct, which is promoted by Sunseeker, includes information on topics such as reducing damage from anchoring and mooring, stopping marine pollution, the recognition of protected areas, as well as diving and snorkelling best practice. With the launch of Project Menorca, Sunseeker is encouraging everyone to think about how they can help protect our most valuable resource.
Viking at Silver Sailfish Derby
Congratulations to the Hendersons and the Fragrant Harbor crew! With Captain Joe Garberoglio behind the wheel, the Viking 60 released 13 sails to become the champ of the 82nd Annual Silver Sailfish Derby. Owen Buckman released five of those fish to claim 2nd Place Angler while David Henderson took 3rd Place Angler with four sails. Captain Joe earned the Top Captain award. Established in 1935 by the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, the derby this year saw the 43-boat fleet release 201 sailfish over the two-day tournament.
Viking at Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
Congratulations to Captain Robert Collins and the crew of the Last Dance on their win at the Islamorada Sailfish Tournament. Robert, fishing Janet and Erik Akin's Viking 52, led anglers Matt McLean, Mark Wodlinger, Ken Longaker and Robert Helms to 14 sailfish releases. Ten of those releases were on the last day, creating a lot of action in the pit. Matt released seven of the sails earning the title of High Point Angler. Robert received the High Point Captain award. Brandon Hopper and Dallas Hopper on the Last Dance took home High Mate awards. The Islamorada Sailfish Tournament is the first leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship. This win puts Last Dance at the top of the board. The next leg in the series is the Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament beginning on January 24, 2019.
Viking at Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series
The 2019 Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series kicked off last week with its first leg, Operation Sailfish, in Palm Beach, Florida. A pair of Viking 62 Convertibles landed in the top three amongst the 36 teams competing to claim the champion dog tags and a piece of the purse. Steve and Susie Pfeifer's MDALA released four sails on Day 1 then jumped ahead of the fleet with six releases in the first half of Day 2. They finished in 2nd place with 13 sailfish. With 12 releases,Team Kluch fishing on Reel Easy rounded out the top 3 compliments of a quad they hooked at the end of the final day. Those four fish catapulted them from 10th place to 3rd place and secured a great start in the Quest for the Crest Series.
Wally Becomes Part of Ferretti Group
At the opening of Boot in Düsseldorf, Ferretti Group announced the entry of Wally, the iconic luxury nautical brand and emblem of design and innovation, within the portfolio of its brands. Through an exclusive license agreement of the Wally brand, the Group further enriches its range, which thus becomes the widest and most innovative of the entire Italian nautical industry. The license agreement represents a fundamental step in the brand acquisition process and allows the Group to work immediately on the further development of the brand. In the four-year period 2019-2022 Ferretti Group will invest over 84 million euros - 70 million euros in the first two years - in the development of the brand and in the design and construction of new product ranges. The new Wally models will be built at the Ferretti Group shipyards, in particular the Super Yacht Yard in Ancona will be the reference plant for Wally's largest yachts. During the Düsseldorf press conference, Ferretti Group presented the first project of the new-era, the 48 Wallytender, which will be one of the most anticipated premières at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019. Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, said: "There has long been a mutual fascination between us and Wally and from today we will continue to develop this extraordinary brand with method, vision and investments. And with the same energy and creativity that have lead Ferretti Group the top of the yachting world. As yachting enthusiast, I'm looking forward to discover the boats that will come from the exclusive collaboration with Luca Bassani: it is easy to foresee that they will push the frontiers of innovation and aesthetic avant-garde to new echelon". Luca Bassani, founder of Wally, commented: "The market today requires significant investments to develop new products and new markets. Ferretti Group has great industrial, organizational and commercial capabilities and will be able to boost Wally. I will continue my design and development activity on an exclusive basis, ensuring the continuity of Wally's DNA. All the years and the effort to build the brand will have a continuation. I could not wish anything better for Wally's life." Thanks to the agreement with Ferretti Group, Wally returns to the Boot in Düsseldorf, where it had not been exhibiting since 2004, which stands out for its innovative and technological concept, elegantly expressing all the styles of one of the most iconic brands of the nautical world.
Project: Sea Ray SLX 350
Sea Ray continue its celebration of sixty years with a sneak peek project for its first new model for 2019, the SLX 350. Sea Ray's brand-new SLX 350 hosts an array of features designed for an excellent on-water experience and optimal performance. Powered by a pair of Mercury MerCruiser 300hp petrol gas engines with Bravo Three stern drives, and controlled via the Axius joystick propulsion system, the enhanced SLX 350 delivers a superior ride and unrivaled handling. NextWave innovations, such as quietRIDE technology featuring Tuned Transom, and optional Dynamic Running Surface, further elevate the luxury sport boating experience. The updated Sea Ray SLX 350 offers a re-imagined seating layout that offers room for 18, anchored by a cockpit social area and concealable transom loungers. The intuitive helm comes standard with dual Simrad touchscreen information displays, including Mercury VesselView link data, chart plotting maps, depth and fish-finder capabilities. The new SLX 350 builds on the success of the prior model with a significant added convenience, the Port Hideaway. Designed with families in mind, the interior Port Hideaway provides a relaxing air-conditioned interior lower deck cabin space with an expanded cabin and comfortable plush seating and shower head to starboard.
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Labels: Project, Sea Ray, Sport Cruiser
New Model: Contest 52MC Flybridge
Dutch builder Contest launched the second version of its very good looking 52MC motor cruiser, the Flybridge. A builder mostly known for its sailing cruisers and yachts from 42 to 85 feet, the Contest 52 MC was launched in 2013, in what is today known as the Fastlane, and after a very good customer feedback, the Medemblik boat builder was quick to follow it with projects for four other versions; Flybridge, Open Sport, Classic, and T-Top. So far Contest has delivered versions of the Fastlane and Flybridge. Designed by Georg Nissen and Vripack on engineering duties, the Contest 52 MC is one of the best looking motor cruisers on the market today, if conservative lines, practicality, and substance are your thing. The Contest 52 MC does very good things without overdoing, although it does score high points on deck movement for its high bulwarks walk around deck. The Contest 52 MC Flybridge has eight deck choices, four for the lower deck, and four for the main. The choices are endless here from a three cabins two head layout, to a two cabin with large owners forward suite, to a lower galley layout. The Contest 52 MC Flybridge also is conservative for its engine power, with twin Cummins 305hp standard power.
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6. 7 305hp
Construction - Sandwich with quadrixial and biaxial E-glass and Vinylester resin. Conyplex vacuum infusion system
Project - Georg Nissen, Vripack engineering
www.contestyachts.com
Labels: Contest, Motor Yacht, New Model
Project: Wally 48 Wallytender
Wally and Ferretti Group started 2019 with a bang, unveiling the entrance of the former into the second and the project for a 48 Wallytender. An inboard powered sport cruiser, day boat tender the 48 Wallytender is the first born from the partnership of the two Italian marques. The Wally 48 Wallytender embraces recent concept of expandable decks, and apart from a aplenty full deck from fore to aft, with sun-pads, dinette, and a unique fore sun lounger, will offer also an interior lower deck cabin with a double berth, and shower head. The Wally 48 Wallytender will be powered by the new Volvo 510hp engines couple to IPS pod drives which will give top speeds up to 38 knots. Wallytender 48 will also offer other optional comfort amenities as gyro stabilization.
www.wally.com
Labels: Exclusive, Project, Sport Cruiser, Wally
New Model: Weaver 97 Enclosed Bridge
Weaver is currently doing the finishing touches for its largest build to date the 97 Enclosed Sportfish, which over sizes the 87 launched in 2013, and the 80. Constructed as all Weaver in cold molding with the jig method, the new Weaver flagship was christened 18 Reeler and features a four guest cabin lower deck, with a spacious midships owners stateroom featuring two view portholes to both sides. The main deck features a one step split level layout with the fore area featuring dining and galley, and the entrance being the relaxed area with a spacious C-shaped couch. The Weaver 97 Enclosed Bridge is powered by twin MTU 2600hp.
Draft - 1.21 m exl props
Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, two crew in one cabin
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M96L 2600hp
Construction - jig method cold molded, epoxy fiberglass and wood structure
www.weaverboatworks.com
Labels: New Model, Super Sportfish, Weaver
Project: Admiral 55 meter S-Force
Admiral, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, is thrilled to announce the sale of the new 55 meter Yacht S-Force for delivery in early 2020. Boasting a full aluminium semi displacement hull, 55 meter S-Force will be powered by twin 1901hp Cat engines which will allow top speeds up to eighteen knots. Thanks to a careful study of proportions and volumes and despite a lower under 500 tons of displacement, S -Force boasts spaces, which are normally found on larger yachts. Exteriors feature real terraces overlooking the sea thanks to generous spaces on every deck. The Upper deck features a large circular sun bathing and entertainment area that can also be used as a touch-and-go helipad allowing easy access for guests at all times. The Garage can host an eight meter tender and other water toys for fun in the water. Distinctive elements of thr 55 meter S-Force are the sophistication of her furnishings, the elegance in the finishings and a particular attention to the brightness of the spaces with large windows that allow for plenty of natural light. Twelve guests can be accommodated in four well-appointed suites, and a full beam VIP on the lower deck and a full beam Master suite with a private studio on the main deck. Separate access for the crew will allow for discretion while servicing the guests. The large Beach platform allows guests to enjoy the sea during the day and offers a spectacular dining area at night.
www.admiral-yachts.com
Labels: Admiral, Project, Super Yacht
New Model: Amer 94 Twin
Amerio's Family is happy to announce the launch of the new Amer 94 Twin, a super yacht under thirty meters which embodies the Italian yacht builder pioneering philosophy regarding consumption and emissions. The new Amer 94 Twin is the first super yacht adopting the Volvo 1000hp configured to the new IPS1350 in double propulsion configuration. The 94 Twin is for customers who enjoy life on board in large open and indoor spaces, and high comfort for long range and stabilized slow cruising. The Amer 94 Twin preliminary data is equally impressive with best in class fuel consumption of fourteen liter per mile at a fast cruise of 23 knots, while an economic 9 knots gives you a range of 1600 nautical miles. The Amer 94 Twin was certified by Rina Green Plus in order to emphasize the research process for new solutions, technologies and environmental friendly material used for the construction. The first Amer 94 Twin which is recognizable from the standard model by the new large hull side windows was furnished in to a classical timeless style, with natural and white lacquered teak mixed with original custom details like a twin double galley.
Hull Length - 23.96 m
Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, three/ four crew in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS 1350 forward looking duel propeller pod drives
Range - 360 nm at 23 knots, 1600 nm at economic 9 knots
Project - Stefano Tini interior
Certification - RINA Green Plus
www.ameryachts.it
Labels: Amer, New Model, Super Yacht
Project: Steeler 67 S Performance Flybridge
Designed by Vripack this Steeler 67 S Performance Flybridge is one of the most forward looking motor yacht design I have seen in some time. Vripack have managed to make the 67 S Performance Flybridge looking conservative yet at the same time modern. Calling it contemporary is an understatement. Named first as the 20 meter Flybridge on a news releases on the Steeler website the 67 S Performance Flybridge is a fully custom build to order, and unlike the name of the Dutch builder, she will be build in aluminium. The Steeler 67 S Performance Flybridge is to be powered by standard twin 800hp engines, or optional 1200hp units. Performance is estimated at 24 knots max speed with the standard engines, while optional 1200hp units achieve up to 34 knots.
www.steeleryachts.com
Labels: Motor Yacht, Project, Steeler
New Model: Cruisers 46 Cantius
For the 2019 season Cruisers continue to renew its above twelve meters sport cruisers line and presents the new 46 Cantius. The new Cruisers 46 Cantius follows the redesign by Patrizio Facheris of its hard top sport cruisers as started with the 60 Cantius in 2015, to more sporty European looks, without missing a spacious accommodation layout. The Cruisers 46 Cantius presents an interior with a living on the main deck with astern galley layout, while below is two large en-suited cabins with full beam midships owners suite. The Cruisers 46 Cantius is powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives which allow for speeds up to 31 knots.
Displacement - 14651 kg dry, 16782 kg loaded
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Hull Shape - modified Vee with medium 17 degrees deadrise
Project - Patrizio Facheris
www.cruisersyachts.com
Labels: Cruisers, New Model, Sport Cruiser
Project: Hunt 63 Ocean Series Express
Hunt Yachts has unveiled the 63 Ocean Series Express project, to a design by the legendary Ray Hunt design studio with a focus on offshore performance for customers looking to explore new destinations. A go-anywhere Down East traditional yacht the 63 Express will offer two lower deck options; a three double cabins option with office and a galley on the main deck, or an alternative two cabin lower galley and dinette below deck. The Hunt 63 Ocean Series Express will be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives which allow her to reach speeds up to 31 knots and a fast cruise at 26 knots.
www.huntyachts.com
Labels: Hunt, Project, Traditional Yacht
New Model: Filippetti S55
During the fall of 2018 Filippetti launched the new S55, a high performance sport yacht designed by Davide Cipriani. The S55 takes Filippetti back to its roots of sport yachting, this is the second model of the S sport yacht Series by the Mondolfo yacht builder, and follows ten years later the Daemon 75 launched in 2008 and today renamed as S75 in the line up. The Filippetti S55 presents itself as a high performance hard top sport yacht, with three cabins and two heads, of which is an owners full beam midships stateroom. The hard top of the S55 is fully enclosed with a fully disappearing patio door, which when open makes the main deck become one single space with the exterior aft deck. The Filippetti S55 is offered in two engine and propulsion variants, a more relaxed Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives, and a high speed Man 1200hp surface drives choice. Hull one was launched with the second which reaches top speeds up to 47 knots.
Waterline Length - 13 m
Displacement - 29 t loaded
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, Man V8 1200hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS1200 forward looking pod drives with Volvo 900hp, Arneson surface drives
Speed - 34 knots max 31 knots cruise with Volvo 900hp IPS, 47 knots max 40 knots cruise with Man 1200hp and surface drives
Hull Type - fast planning
Project - Davide Cipriani, and Filippetti Yacht
Certification - RINA CE A
www.filippettiyacht.com
Labels: Filippetti, New Model, Sport Yacht
Web: Beneteau New Web Site
Beneteau headlining brand of Groupe Beneteau and one of the most popular production boat builders updates its global web showroom. Beneteau was founded 1884 in Vendee by fully qualified ship builder Benjamin Beneteau, who sets up a boat yard with the family name building trawlers for fisherman. 24 years pass and as any builder who beats the age of time Benjamin sets provocation in motion when in 1910 he builds the first engine boat called "Vainqueur des Jaloux", Conqueror of the Jealous in English which sets a lot of drama and also gets accused this is scaring the fish away. In 1928 Andre Beneteau son of Benjamin takes over yard management duties, and two years later he shows the way forward building "Le Jeannot" a faster design trawler which he christens Poursuivante, translated in English to Pursuer. It is 1945 the ending of World War II, which prompts Vendee and the fishing fleet of the area needing a total rebuild, and Andre pursues his creativity by presenting the first trawler boats with bridges. This is followed in 1955 with more tuna fisherman thinking creating the first live bait storage. In 1964 the third generation Beneteau boat builders Annette Beneteau Roux, brother Andre, and husband Louis-Claude Roux take the helm pursuing the road into recreational boats and the use of fiberglass as a building material. A year later passes and Beneteau exhibits for the first time at the Paris boat show presenting the Peches Promenade concept of fishing pleasure boats. 1967 Beneteau follows more its production instincts launching the Forban and Galion models which achieve great success and are followed by another break through of Baroudeur a pleasure cruiser with living aboard comfort. 1973 sees Andre Beneteau responsible for design present the 32 Evasion first two masted yacht from the brand, and two years later this is followed by what the critics call one of his best projects the Astroblade. Between this in 1974 Beneteau launches a still today model range, its first planning motor boat the Antares, and in 1976 the 30 First designed by Andre Mauric is presented. This also marking a line which is still as at today existent. 1981 sees designer German Frers present the 42 First, recognized at the time as one of the most stable sailboats. In 1982 Beneteau is recognized as the largest production boat builder of the time. A century has passed since its founding in 1984 and Beneteau goes public on the Paris stock exchange. This is followed by more production facilities two years later when Beneteau opens a new building plant in Marion, South Carolina USA. 1987 sees the launch of another line with the Oceanis designed by Philippe Briand, and another innovative 35.5 First with project by Philippe Starck and Jean Berret is launched. In 1992 Groupe Beneteau is founded today featuring twelve boat building brands: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Prestige, CNB, Monte Carlo Yachts, 2014 acquired Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft, Scarab all USA brands, and in 2018 Delphia from Poland and Seascape from Slovenia. Beneteau current line up features a total eleven different ranges of sailing, motor cruisers, and motor yachts; which start with the Flyer 5.5 Sundeck and go up to the Oceanis Yacht 62. The motorboat lines are the following; Flyer, Barracuda, Antares Outboard, Antares Inboard, Gran Turismo, Swift Trawler, and Monte Carlo. The smallest motor boat is the Flyer 5.5 Sundeck at 17 feet, with the largest is the Monte Carlo 6. Beneteau new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Sailing Yachts, Motorboats, Beneteau Brand, Beneteau Network, and Newsroom. Beneteau is also present in Social Media with links at the bottom of the page taking viewers to its Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Linkedin pages.
www.beneteau.com
Labels: Beneteau, Web
New Model: Nordlund 115 Expedition Yachtfisher
At the end of 2018 North American yard from Washington, Tacoma Nordlund launched the 115 Expedition Yachtfisher, a long range super yacht, with a main level master stateroom, three guest staterooms, three crew staterooms, a large salon and galley, and a top level pilothouse. This is the second largest build Nordlund today following a 118 build in 2005. The 115 Expedition Yachtfisher was christened Cazador and welcomes you inside the salon from the California deck, where three sofas and pull-up chairs are on your left, with the entertainment center to the right. Immediately ahead is a spiral staircase with an innovative elevator in its center. Both connect all three levels of the super yacht. Ahead to the left is casual seating for six at the galley counter. The large, well appointed wraparound galley allows a visual connection throughout the space, for excellent conversation and camaraderie. Forward of the galley is the full beam, main level master stateroom. This stateroom has "his and hers" heads that are connected in the center by a large, dual-head shower. On the lower level there are three guest staterooms that accommodate six guests, each with its own head. Two crew staterooms are forward accommodation up to five crew. On the pilothouse level the captain's stateroom is aft of the raised settee, three helm chairs control center for the Nordlund 115 Expedition Yachtfisher. Outside the aft cockpit area has twin curved stairs up to the California deck. There's a table and seating for eight to port and a day head to starboard. The salon entry is just forward, and covered walkways on both sides allow access up to mid ship level, where stairs lead up on either side begin. Access for the boat deck is through the aft of the pilothouse. There are two Novurania tenders launched by the telescoping davit. A ladder leads up to the pilot house. Doors on either side of the pilothouse lead to the covered Portuguese bridge, which has a center access to the fore-deck area. The Nordlund 115 Expedition Yachtfisher is powered by twin Cats 1600hp engines.
LOA - 35.05 m (115ft)
Displacement - 162,840 kg
Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, six crew in four cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert CA 1600hp
Speed - 14 knots cruise
Hull Shape - semi displacement with bulb
Construction - cored fiberglass
Project - R.Edwin Monk naval architect, Tim Nolan structure, Mary Flores interior
www.nordlundboat.com
Labels: New Model, Nordlund, Super Yacht
Project: Bugari F77
After launching its F86 model in the fall of 2018, Bugari looks beyond this launch and present the F77 project. A flybridge motor yacht just under 24 meters, the F77 presents itself as a sporty, versatile and different flybridge motor yacht. The Bugari F77 offers four layout choices, with options being offered to both main and lower deck. The options are various from a day head on the main deck, internal staircase for the flybridge, dinette to port side of the double seat helm station, and a separate entry to the guest cabins. The four cabins present a layout for a full beam owners cabin at midships, VIP suite to port side, twin berth guest cabin to starboard, and fourth L-shaped bunk berths. Another different feature in the Bugari F77 is the galley down feature connected to the two crew cabins located forward. The Bugari F77 will be powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives.
www.bugariyachts.it
Labels: Bugari, Motor Yacht, Project
New Model: Vicem 65 IPS Classic
For the Fort Lauderdale 2018 boat show Vicem introduced the all-new 65 IPS Classic, a Turkish built yacht with Down East lobster boat inspired lines. The 65 IPS Classic is Vicem's 153rd hull, and brings everything the shipyard has become World renowned for in its 28 year history. This Vicem's is the largest in size fitted with the Volvo IPS system by the Turkish boat builder. The Vicem 65 IPS Classic is the latest offering from a name that has distinguished itself from the very beginning for honoring the old traditions of both Turkish and American naval design, while infusing creations with luxury and quality of fit and finish in the classic yacht segment. That, coupled with a construction that of the cold molding method sets them ahead of the competition. The Vicem 65 IPS Classis welcomes you to a cockpit with a large L-shaped sofa and a wet bar. The salon has an oversize L-shaped sofa to starboard and a large lounge chair, flanking an entertainment center, to port. The galley is up and forward to port, with lots of counter space for long-range cruising. The helm station to starboard has seats for two. The 65 IPS Classic is a semi custom build and can be built with three or four staterooms and three heads. Below, the master stateroom is midships and full beam, with a walkaround bed and a large ensuite head with shower. The VIP cabin is forward with a walk-around bed and en suite head and shower; the third stateroom with two berths is on the starboard side, also with a head and shower. Powered by twin 800hp Volvo diesels with IPS pod drives, the Vicem 65 IPS Classic cruises at 23 knots with a range of about 420 nautical miles, and tops out at 26 knots. The 65 IPS Classic is also offered with twin Volvo 900hp or 1000hp engines, coupled to the respected IPS pod drive units.
Draft - 1.64 m loaded including props and drives
Water Capacity 1000 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or seven berths in four cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 900hp, D13 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Speed - 26 knots max 23 knots cruise with Volvo 800hp
Range - 420 nm at 23 knots cruise
Hull Shape - medium Vee with hard chine
Construction - cold molded mahogany with West system Epoxy
Project - Sinan Unal, Vicem Yacht Design Team
Certification - ABYC
www.vicemyachts.com
Labels: New Model, Traditional Yacht, Vicem
Project: Heron 38
Heron continues its development and is preparing to add the second model in its fleet the 38. As per the previous 56 model this new 38 is a sport cruiser designed by the SC Superyacht Design Studio located just as the builder in Rome. The main core of Heron 38 remains the hull, a perfect reproduction in smaller of the 56, designed by architect Massimo Picco. The bottom therefore maintains the same waterlines with completely smooth bottom surfaces, free from hydrodynamic drags, step and spray rails in order to significantly reduce any resistance force and generate maximum efficicency. The Heron 38 will be available in two different variants Walkaround or Day Cruiser. The Heron 38 has a large cockpit and a generous aft bathing platform. Many different solutions can be applied so that the external surfaces can be customized according to customer request. The Heron 38 will be powered by twin Volvo 400hp diesel engines with stern drive propulsion which allow for speeds up to forty knots. The Heron 38 will also be available with outboard engines up to twin 350hp petrol gas units and maximum speeds up to 41 knots.
www.heron-yacht.it
Labels: Heron, Project, Sport Cruiser
New Model: Gamefisherman 50 Express
Coming from an ownership change in 2018, Gamefisherman has recently launched its largest build to date, the new 50 Express. The 50 Express is part of the fully custom cold molded Traditional boat series which starts with the 40 Flybridge, and goes up to a still in project 55 Flybridge. The Gamefisherman 50 Express offers a two cabin lower deck interior, with an owners cabin forward, and a bunk cabin to port side. A galley and a dinette and two shower heads one of which en-suite for the owners room complete the interior layout. The exterior offers a central helm station with two L-shaped settees, while the aft deck is a free space with a central combat chair. The Gamefisherman 50 Express is powered by twin engines from 1000hp up to 1200hp.
LOA - 15,29 m
Displacement - 20411 kg loaded
Engines - 2 x Cats 12.9 1000hp, or up to 1200hp
Speed - 39 knots max 33 knots cruise with Cats 1000hp
Project - Erwin Gerards
www.gamefisherman.com
Labels: Gamefisherman, New Model, Sportfish Yacht
Project: Cranchi T55
Cranchi presents the project for the T55, a new flagship model in its 2013 launched Trawler line which today features two models of 43 and 53 feet. The Cranchi T55 is an evolution of the 2014 launched T53 with design improvements coming from Christian Grande. The changes Grande introduces to the T55 are more in line with modern similar type Explorer Yachts as the Magellano from Azimut, or the Navetta by Absolute. There is two very visible changes from the outside, the fully windowed main deck, and the new stylish T-top on the flybridge. But the changes on the T55 do not stop outside, with the main deck being revised, and now featuring a central pilot station with a galley to port side replacing the astern galley layout of the T53. The lower deck seems unchanged, with a three double cabins two head featuring a full beam midships cabin being unchanged. A single crew cabin berth is located forward. Cranchi is not informing any news about engines, which is to imagine will remain as on the T53 for twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drive propulsion.
www.cranchi.com
Labels: Cranchi, Explorer Yacht, Project
Web: Estensi New Web Site
Estensi founded in 1995, is a Tuscany Italian boat builder which presents its new World wide showroom. Estensi is located in Ferrara, on the Po river which goes directly into the sea. Estensi coming from a previous experience in boat building, started its official path in 1995 with the launching of the Queentime, a medium sized sailing yacht of which eighty examples where delivered in its production cycle. In the year 2000 Estensi starts production of the current Goldstar range, based on tradition cruisers and yachts, inspired to the American Down East lobster boat with an Italian touch. In 2006 Estensi goes again a similar route with the introduction of the Maine range, an Explorer trawler inspired yacht with medium fifteen knots cruising speeds giving a longer range along with more living aboard comforts. In 2015 following a difficult period Estensi was taken over by a new company, aiming to preserve the traditional Italian values of the company. Estensi has at today built over five hundred boats and currently produces nine models, starting from 36 up to 64 feet, composed of the Maine, Goldstar, and America range series. The latest Estensi model is the new Estensi 380 America. The new Estensi website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons: Home, Shipyard, Models, Dealers, Second Hand, and Contacts. Estensi is also on social media with right bottom link taking you to its; Instagram., Twitter, and Facebook pages.
www.cantieriestensi.it
Labels: Estensi, Web
Project: CRN Begalta 75m
CRN presents Begallta, a 75m yacht with a dynamic, forward-looking spirit. The new project has been developed by the CRN Technical Office working closely with architecture and design studios Lobanov Design, who created the exterior lines and spatial layout, and Pulina DNA, who took care of the interiors. Begallta is a yacht with original, surprising lines, imbued with a sophisticated, contemporary style that superbly marries the innovative drive of CRN with the futuristic vision of Lobanov Design. The Begallta's silhouette captivates the eye with its striking design, exemplified to perfection by the tapered bow, which slices decisively through the water surface when under way. The yacht's unique stylistic hallmark is the line that slants along the hull and superstructure like a ribbon, seamlessly uniting her decks and lending an unprecedented sense of fluidity. The Begallta's futuristic inspiration reaches its zenith at the stern, where the cut of the corners underlines the yacht's highly distinctive style. Conceived for a cosmopolitan owner with a strong personality who loves to explore the seas on extended cruises, Begallta offers an innovative, flowing layout that breaks down all barriers between interior and exterior. The design solutions promote constant contact with the natural surroundings, from the panoramic windows to the generous terraces and glorious sundeck, where the sunlight glints off the facets of the surface in a play of architectural lines that draws the eye to the hard top, as sky meets sea. The contemporary linear feel outdoors is in perfect harmony with the metropolitan-style interiors. The ample spaces are embellished with prestige materials and a judicious use of glass, set off by minimalist decor and cutting-edge entertainment features that combine to instantly evoke the typical mood of a New York loft.
www.crn-yacht.com
Labels: CRN, Project, Super Yacht
New Model: Sunseeker Predator 74
In 2018 Sunseeker launched the new Predator 74, a mirror model minus the sport bridge up top of the Sport Yacht 74. The Sunseeker Predator 74 is the current flagship of the Predator line which was launched by Sunseeker in 1993 with the 63 model, and since then has been the model designation for its big sport yacht models beyond fifty feet in size. The Sunseeker Predator 74 is a modern fully enclosed hard top sport yacht with a standard layout of three double cabins, L-shaped galley on the lower deck, and a living on the main deck. A fourth cabin option for the Predator 74 is possible, with the replacement of the office space located to port side. A crew cabin with two L-shaped berths is located to port side aft. Tender stowage is in a aft garage to starboard side. The Sunseeker Predator 74 is powered by twin Man 1900hp engines which allow for speeds up to forty knots, and a cruise of thirty knots.
Displacement - 45300 kg half load
Accommodation - six berth in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, two crew berths one cabin
Propulsion - line shaft in molded semi tunnels
Speed - 40 knots max 30 knots cruise 10 knots economic long range
Construction - hand laid with Vinilester resin and powderpound mat, balsa cored hull side, PVC cored super structure
www.sunseeker.com
Labels: Exclusive, New Model, Sport Yacht, Sunseeker
Project: Zeelander Z72
Zeelander is excited to share the details of its latest build the Z72, showing specific features that will be included in its largest build to date. Designed by Cor D.Rover the new Zeelander flagship shows off the DNA of the Dutch builder and presents itself with traditional inspired New York commuter-style profile and elegant exterior lines and a striking S-shaped sheer-line. The distinctive rounded stern will unfold invitingly to reveal a spacious swim platform. An understated bow-rail will shadow the sheer for the length of the yacht. Three pairs of extremely large hull-side windows will punctuate the curvaceous hull, who will also illuminate the below deck accommodations, as well as subtle, flush-finished features, such as a boarding door and a side-entry tender garage that fits a tender and a waverunner. The superstructure will have a raked, curving windshield and distinctively framed side windows, topped by a coach roof with a finely drawn grab-rail. Inside the Zeelander Z72 will feature three guest cabins, with owners stateroom located forward, and two VIP suites at midships. A crew cabin will be located at midships to port side with entrance from exterior aft deck. The interior main deck will offer an astern galley with a L-shaped dinette which with the pivoting central helm station settee transforms itself to a C-shape. The Zeelander Z72 will be powered by triple Volvo 725hp up to 1000hp, with Volvo IPS pod propulsion. The standard tiple Volvo 725hp will offer a cruise speed of 24 knots with an interesting 680 nautical miles range.
www.zeelander.com
Labels: Project, Traditional Yacht, Zeelander
Improve-it = Back Cove 37
The Back Cove design team is excited to announce several interior design updates to the 37 model. These design changes involve all interior and also a technical upgrade. Master stateroom features new storage lockers on shelf, port and starboard with USB charging port on the forward end of the lockers, starboard cabinet with interior storage drawers, and a mattress upgrade to a density foam with perforated top foam layer for better ventilation. Guest Stateroom replaces hanging locker with side table, same surface as head and galley while the charging station has moved to above the side table. The head has a larger sink with two overhead dimmer lights and a second towel bar. The galley has the microwave moved to counter-top level for easier access, with the silverware drawer moved to the top drawer. Other changes are also a water-exhaust separator added to the generator to reduce water discharge noise, this previously being an option.
www.backcoveyachts.com
Labels: Back Cove, Improve-it, Traditional Cruiser
Project: Princess V78
Princess present the V78, a project for a new V-series flagship based on lines and details from the recently launched S78. Designed by Bernard Olesinski the V78 offers a bold exterior concealing a spacious interior. Access on-board is from a central passageway which from the hydraulic bathing platform leads you between twin sunbeds to a configurable cockpit then onward to her interior with a well-quipped galley, dining area and saloon. Her fore-deck features innovative seating with sun-pads which can be converted to create additional aft facing seats. Her cavernous main deck saloon opens up through an electric roof above, or seamlessly to the outside through full length side windows. Below deck, eight guests enjoy four large en suite cabins, all bathed in natural light from her contemporary hull windows and a further twin cabin aft for occasional guests or crew. With twin Man 1900hp engines the Princess V78 will be able to reach speeds up to 39 knots.
Labels: Princess, Project, Sport Yacht
New Model: Bavaria R55 Fly
Bavaria presented the new R55 to the public at the boot in Düsseldorf 2018, but since then exterior pictures have been hard to come by. Developing a modern motor yacht always presents designers with the same challenge: finding the ideal balance between the exterior and interior. In the case of the Bavaria R55, the design team headed by JandJ managed to give it a slim and highly dynamic exterior design while creating an extraordinary amount of space inside. Future owners of the new R55 will be able to choose from two trims for the interior: white oak and walnut. Bavaria R55 also takes a step up in luxurious fittings, from the high-grade aniline leather, and the trendy decorative cushions that are suitable for indoor and outdoor use to the sleeping area is standard fitted with luxurious memory foam mattress as standard or, as an upgrade, an innerspring mattress with a memory foam topper. Surrounding the king-sized bed there's a beautifully soft, deep-pile carpet to round off the feeling of luxury perfectly. The Bavaria R55 layout will offer a three double cabins three head lower deck accommodation layout, with a full beam midships owners stateroom. The main deck will offer a must have in this size of an astern galley layout, with a C-shaped sofa to port side which is used as a relaxing lounger or a cozy dinette. The Bavaria R55 is propelled by IPS pod propulsion with either two 600hp or 725 engines, with performances going up to 34 knots with the large engine option.
Displacement - 19500 kg unloaded
Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D11 725hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives
Speed - 34 knots max with Volvo 725hp, 31 knots with 600hp
Construction - resin infused sandwich with PVC core
Project - JandJ
www.bavariayachts.com
Labels: Bavaria, Exclusive, Motor Yacht, New Model
Project: Cantiere Delle Marche Explorer 40.22
Web: Sessa New Web Site
Project: Greenline 58 Oceanclass
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Rick Salvador began playing bass at the age of 10 and has been playing guitar and bass for nearly 40 years. Rick first studied music under the direction of his father, Springfield bassist A.B. (Sal) Salvador, who also played tuba in the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. He studied music theory at Drury College in Springfield MO and has traveled with various groups playing in cities like Kansas City MO and Jupiter FL. Having spent many years concentrating on guitar and jazz theory, Rick now is focused on bass guitar and playing the blues.


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1991 CCL is born E-mail Listserver and FTP archives for computational chemists are established at OSC as a hobby project of Jan Labanowski.
1994 CCL gets Gopher CCL Introduces Gopher interface to messages and its FTP site. CCL grows in number of subscribers and messages.
1995 CCL gets WEB CCL Introduces WEB interface to messages and its FTP site.
1996 CCL gets domain Just in case, Jan Labanowski personally registers the domain ccl.net since the good domains are being bought by the millions by domain name investors.
1996 CCL buys small iron After deliberations and all the advice not to (...buy something solid if you have money...) CCL decided to operate from PCs running Linux and Apache Web Server.
1996 CCL hires Dave CCL hired Dave Tinapple who designs a new logo and basic layout of CCL on the new hardware.
1999 Students take over Dave with his valuable experience chooses other opportunities; CCL maintenance and development is continued by students.
1999 On our own wire The development of new CCL is completed. The CCL traffic starts to interfere with OSC traffic on the OSC Web Server. CCL moves to its own subnet on a separate router feed, and starts operation from PCs in a distributed fashion.
1999 OSC takes the tab The NSF grant is over, and OSC is supporting CCL again. The consensus on the ways how CCL can be supported in the future is achieved.
Created by Jan Labanowski, in January, 1991, the Computational Chemistry List (CCL) enjoyed the support and encouragement of the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC).
The discussion forum became busier and larger every year and has become a big success!!!. There is, however, a typical story to every success.
CCL activity grew too large for a single person to manage as an after-hours love affair. Moreover, CCL consumed more than 90% of the Web and ftp traffic of the parent organization, the Ohio Supercomputer Center -- this is a lot... From a few Megabytes of files it grew to Gigabytes. In short, it became too big to be managed as a hobby, and it consumed resources which are quite expensive. Moreover, we planned major additions to the CCL, hence running the project off an OSC Web Server and pretending that we were small would not work for long.
We had to move CCL over to a separate network and link from our upstream provider.
In 1996, the CCL was blessed with the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. Reviewers considered the CCL a much needed and successful resource, and suggested that the Seed Grant from NSF be used to develop an environment which could be self-sustaining in the future. Thus the grant was able to provide the necessary funds to employ students, buy hardware and software, and to put a lot of effort in the overal design and tools for managing the resource.
Today, the CCL has thousands of subscribers (check our audience composition) and its Web traffic continues to grow. To keep e-mail traffic in check, we decided to introduce and enforce rules by sophisticated filters and tools. We place certain announcements only on our Web site and we discourage messages which are not of general interest. Please review also our mission statement to learn more about our reson d'etre.


Copper coloured. Wood spice, chamomile and burnt citrus.
Initial sweetness followed by predominant chamomile and layers of complex flavour including coriander, raspberry, honey, citrus and pomegranate.
Long bittersweet finish with a hint of violet.
Overproof spirit and eight botanicals including chamomile, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander seed and orris root.
Originally available in the 1800's.
Eight botanicals steeped in overproof spirit for no less than two weeks.
Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Coloured with caramel.


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Welsh Conservative AM backs campaign to end Puppy Farming
Local Assembly Member Paul Davies has joined the campaign to end puppy farming in Wales and is calling on the Welsh Government to come forward with legislation to prohibit the practice, as soon as possible.
Bovine TB: 24-percent increase in number of animals slaughtered
Commenting on the latest bovine TB figures released today (January 15) by DEFRA, Andrew RT Davies AM/AC – Shadow Minister for Environment, Sustainability, and the Environment – said:
Welsh Conservatives' leader calls for more action on mental health
In First Minister's Questions today (January 14), Paul Davies AM pressed Mark Drakeford for an indication of when the Welsh Labour Government will take action to deal with child and adolescent mental health.
Shadow Health Minister welcomes ban on credit-card gambling
Angela Burns AM/AC – Shadow Minister for Health – has welcomed the news today (January 14) that placing bets using credit cards will be banned on April 14.
AM lends support to call for more volunteers for SSAFA
Clwyd West AM and Chair of the Assembly Cross Party Group on the Armed Forces and Cadets, Darren Millar, is appealing to people with spare time on their hands to consider volunteering for a charity which provides crucial lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the Royal Navy,
Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board lambasted for failing to properly prepare for winter pressures
Clwyd West Assembly Member Darren Millar has lambasted Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) for its management of bed capacity to deal with increased emergency demands due to winter pressures.
North Wales AM welcomes Brexit vote of confidence from Airbus chief exec
The Shadow Minister for North Wales, Mark Isherwood AM/AC, has welcomed comments reported today (January 9) from Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury that the future of its British wing plants is "secure" and there is "… great potential to expand" post-Brexit.
Liberty Steel: Shadow Economy Minister comments on job losses threat.
Commenting on news today (January 9), that 70 jobs could go at the Liberty Steel plant in Newport, Russell George AM/AC – Shadow Minister for the Economy – said:
Welsh Conservatives' statement on large-scale incinerators.
Commenting on the news published today (January 9), that campaigners in Barry have called for an immediate halt to work on the Barry biomass incinerator, a Welsh Conservative spokesperson said:

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Motorcycle Tourism has become increasingly popular in Trentino, due to the oasis of hospitaly that the region provides forriders. Our hotel in Val di Fiemme is a great example of this, as we provide many services for motorcyclists as well as all the information that one would need to visit the beautiful corners of Trentino. This region offers many routes suitable for motorcycles to discover castles, alpine lakes, parks, and much more, all located at the base of the spectacular Dolomiti peaks.


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Art Seen Keeps it Local
A Peek at Two Exhibitions Dedicated to Our Region
By Elizabeth Schwyzer
Thu Oct 07, 2010 | 12:00am
ONE COUNTY, MANY VIEWS: As much as anywhere in California, Santa Barbara County is renowned for its beauty. We've been blessed with natural resources to be sure—from the sparkling waters of the Pacific to the craggy peaks of our coastal range. But Santa Barbara's beauty wouldn't be so admired if it weren't for the environmental preservation that's an equally important part of our regional legacy.
Tonight, Thursday, October 7, the public is invited to a celebration of that legacy. The occasion is the opening reception for Art Inspired by County Parks, an art exhibition held in the County Administration Building's Channing Peake Gallery (105 E. Anapamu St.). The works included represent views of the land overseen by Santa Barbara County Parks—beaches, bluffs, trails, historic landmarks, and open spaces that stretch from Carpinteria to Santa Maria. Twenty-two artists are included in the show, and each one of them offers a unique view of this landscape.
Goleta Beach stars in two watercolors by Elizabeth Hallowell, whose loose brushwork and subdued palette capture the coastline's damp and wild splendor. Anyone who spent the summer here in town waiting for a beach day knows it's not always bright and sunny, and Kate Connell's photograph "Life Guard Tower, Arroyo Burro" gives us Santa Barbara in the thick of June gloom. Pale fingers of fog drift up from the sand—the only brightness here is the orange of manmade materials: a buoy, a traffic cone, and a lifesaving raft.
At the other end of the spectrum, Chris Potter's oil painting "Courthouse Colors" sparkles like sunlight glinting off an abalone shell. Bright green palms cast indigo shadows on whitewashed walls, and violet clouds gather in a cerulean sky.
Curator Scott Canty has done well to include a wide range of media, styles, and subjects. Bill Dewey's photograph "Cachuma Storm" looks down on the reservoir from a lofty perch. The real subject here is the sky—it's moody and complex, thick with layered clouds that are mirrored in the water far below. Next to such a finely focused vision, Marcia Burtt's "From the Bridge I, Orcutt Park" is nearly abstract, its smudges of deep green and purple-gray acrylic resolving into trees only when viewed from a distance. It's a wild plunge of hillside into valley, with a skyline of eucalyptus in evening silhouette.
Noah Erenberg's "Isla Vista Beach Park" is one of the works in the Art Inspired by County Parks show at the Channing Peake Gallery.
Every new frame in this show holds a revelation: a reminder that even when we cast our eyes over the same familiar terrain, what we see depends on how we look. Of all the works included here, none gets at this truth better than Noah Erenberg's "Isla Vista Beach Park." It's an energetic dance of pink, white, blue, and green, and it bursts with the thrill of it all: this spot at the edge of the continent where water meets earth meets sky.
Art Inspired by County Parks runs through February 18, 2011. Tonight's opening reception runs from 5-8 p.m. with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. For more information, visit sbartscommission.org.
A HEALTHY GOLDEN STATE: A golden stone strapped inside a translucent box of silk; a cigar box on legs with a postcard of Manila beneath its lid; a basket full of peepholes with beads woven into its fabric—these are but a few interpretations of Outside the Box. That's the theme of Healthcare for All's annual art show to raise money for its education fund. These boxes and others will appear next Thursday, October 14, at 7 p.m. at a silent auction held at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center (1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.). Proceeds from the auction will go to building understanding of the single-payer healthcare system. To see some of the boxes and to learn more about the cause, visit outsidetheboxes.org.
https://www.independent.com/2010/10/07/art-seen-keeps-it-local/
Edie Carey and Megan Burtt at Santa Barbara's SOhO
Review | 'Let Me Tell You What I Mean' by Joan Didion
Santa Barbara City and County Award Much-Anticipated Arts and Culture Grants


Islam Times - A report reveals Riyadh is not taking any serious action in response to the gruesome assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman still getting advice from Saud al-Qahtani, a key suspect in the case whom he had apparently fired as his aide, an letting him operate discreetly.
Citing unnamed Saudi officials, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that, Qahtani continues to carry out some of his duties as a royal-court adviser on media affairs, such as "issuing directives to local journalists and brokering meetings" for the crown prince, also known as MBS.
Qahtani – believed to be bin Salman's right-hand man – is one of the highest-profile figures implicated in the brutal assassination of Khashoggi – an outspoken critic of the heir to the Saudi throne -- at Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul in early October 2018.
He was removed from his post after a Turkish investigation concluded that there was "strong suspicion" that Qahtani – along with another aide to MBS Ahmed Asiri – was among the planners of the murder.
Qahtani is believed to have supervised a 15-man hit squad that flew from Riyadh to Istanbul to carry out Khashoggi's murder, although he did not travel to Turkey.
"MBS still goes to him for advice, and he still calls him his adviser with his close associates," one Saudi official said, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The report cited Saudi officials as saying that Qahtani had extensive sway over domestic and foreign affairs. He tightened controls on the press and assembled a 3,000-strong team to monitor and intimidate critics on social media, they said.
Turkish officials have tied the murder case to the highest levels of Saudi leadership. The CIA is also reported to have concluded that bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's murder, a conclusion Riyadh has denied.
Earlier in January, a Saudi court held its first hearing on Khashoggi's case in which Saudi Arabian prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for five of the 11 suspects in the case.
According to the Saudi government, Qahtani hasn't been charged in the case and is one of an additional 10 people who are under investigation.
A Saudi royal familiar with the matter said the Saudi crown prince sought to protect Qahtani.
Saudi officials also told the Journal that Qahtani is still at liberty and continues to operate discreetly.
A Saudi official told the Journal that Qahtani has been spotted in Abu Dhabi, even though the kingdom imposed a travel ban in the aftermath of the murder. He was seen in the royal court at least twice until people complained and he was banned, Saudi officials said.
Some US officials said they are skeptical that anyone will be executed for Khashoggi's killing. And they have told Saudi officials that the legal process isn't moving quickly enough.
A US official said that Riyadh ambassador to Washington, Khalid bin Salman, who is MBS's brother, told the US that that Saudi authorities wouldn't take Qahtani's cellphone away from him because he would find a way around it.
Saudi authorities are said to have resisted pressure from US officials to hold Qahtani responsible, though he is still reportedly under investigation by the Saudi public prosecutor.
US officials said they have pressed Riyadh to rein in Qahtani and they have made it clear that he should be prosecuted if the facts support it.
They said Washington also wants to see the crown prince accept some responsibility for the murder of Khashoggi, who had become a prominent critic of the crackdown on dissidents.
Riyadh has also resisted US pressure to close the royal media center that Qahtani once used to intimidate Saudi dissidents, American officials said.
US President Trump has avoided criticizing MBS, prompting criticisms that he was seeking to whitewash the murder to protect ties with Saudi Arabia.
On Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, however, claimed that "America is not covering up for a murder," and that the United States would take more action to hold accountable all those responsible for Khashoggi's death.
Turkey wants the suspects in Khashoggi's case, including Qahtani, to stand trial in Turkey, but Saudi Arabia has refused to extradite them.
A spokesperson for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) said Monday that Saudi Arabia was not cooperating with Ankara in its investigation into the murder.
Saudi authorities have not yet responded to requests for cooperation, and we have not yet seen the necessary cooperation on this subject, AKP spokesman Omer Celik said.
He said Turkey is seriously seeking to identify those who ordered Khashoggi's murder.
Ankara will continue with "full transparency" its investigations on the murder of the journalist, he said.


On April 25, GEICO Skytypers issued "An Apology" for the Armenian Genocide denial skywriting that occurred over New York City last week.
Armenian Assembly of America Florida Chair and South Florida Armenian Genocide Commemoration, Inc. Chair Arsine Kaloustian designed a campaign to contact the GEICO Skytypers and educate them on their own message. The image featured the GEICO Gecko with the following text: "GEICO Skytypers, sponsored by GEICO was the company that put a sky message above NYC denying Turkey's 1915 Genocide of 1.5 Million Armenians. Tell GEICO Skytypers that rewriting history in the sky IS NOT ACCEPTABLE." People were encouraged to contact the flight lead for Skytypers who approved the message. The campaign went viral and generated hundreds of responses to GEICO Skytypers.
To those who have been offended by our recent skytyped messages, please accept our most humble and sincere apologies. Below is a recap of how we became involved with the messages. Please understand, we were hired by a third-party agency to promote an event. We clearly did not understand what we were promoting. Had we taken the time to further investigate references made, we would not have accepted the project.
At the onset, please note that GEICO sponsors the Skytypers for air shows. They are in no way involved with the promotional advertising side of the Skytypers organization. GEICO works in conjunction with the team and air show organizers regarding messages during air shows only.
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The umbrella is an indispensable London sidekick: wave it angrily at buses that pull away just as you puff and pant your way to the bus stop; lean on it casually when you fail to get a seat on your morning train; use it to shoo gammy pigeons or ward off overzealous free-newspaper shovers; and hide under it from the rain wrath of London's displeased weather Gods.
Sling a handful of Umbrella Fellas at your rain-proof pal and it becomes a cool and kooky canopy. Win hearts with your lovey dovey Flutters. Stand out from the sea of plain parasols and dance in the deluge with tiny flocks of fibre folk.
The Flurries are one of five Umbrella Fella patterns in the Stitch London book.
All change: Umbrella Fellas are an adaptable chaps. They're happy to change career at your whim. They could be earrings, pendants, charms, alternatives to corks on Australian hats, lampshade fringing, keyrings, or burlesque tassels (though they may blush).