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Derecktor Launches CAKEWALK, Largest Yacht Ever Built in the United States
(triton) Remember the date. August 8th 2010 was not just another summer Sunday
for the United States yachting industry. Instead, at 10:30 a.m. a
genuinely momentous event took place. For that moment marked the launch
by Derecktor Shipyards of the 85.6 meter (281 ft) motor yacht CAKEWALK,
the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the United States. READ MORE
Post to TwitterLuxury at sea on 'floating island' yacht
(theaustralian) LUXURY on the sea is set to get even better with a new yacht designed to resemble a floating island. READ MORECoast Guard responds to vessel aground in Sesuit Harbor
(Cape Cod Times) The Coast Guard responded to a 40-foot vessel that ran aground on a jetty in Sesuit Harbor in Cape Cod Bay near Dennis, Sunday Feb. 28, 2010 READ MORE
Navy launches new ship: the USNS Charles Drew
(Washington Post) There are schools and medical clinics named after surgeon Charles Drew, but he received his biggest honor Saturday -- fittingly, during Black History Month -- when a 689-foot Navy ship was named after the African American medical pioneer. READ MOREDubai Boat Show Seen to be Catalyst for ME Industry
(khakeei Times) The Dubai International Boat Show is set to inject life into the Middle East boating industry, according to one of the world’s leading yacht designers. READ MOREWith a new owner, Fountain exits Chapter 11
(soundings) Fountain Powerboat Industries has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection, company founder Reggie Fountain told Soundings Trade Only
this morning. READ MORE
Breakthru in power catamaran design
(powerboat-world) Australian Scott Ramsden is probably
better-known as sailboat man than a powerboat man; after all, when you
can win world championships in the exciting 18-foot skiff class it's
fairly obvious that sailing is your go, however Ramsden has over the
last decade delivered major advances in power catamarans.READ MOREFort Myers show sees attendance boost
(soundings) The 37th annual Fort Meyers Boat Show saw attendance increase by more than 15 percent, according to show manager John Good. READ MOREHundreds of dolphins put on a show in Newport
(eastbayri) Hundreds of Atlantic white-sided dolphins, known for their
friendliness, playfulness and inquisitive nature, gave boaters a rare
treat Saturday as they jumped, breeched, flirted with and swam
alongside those lucky enough to be out on the bay on the crisp fall
morning. READ MOREAir of optimism after Fort Lauderdale show
(soundings) The second Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show held amid the
economic downturn wrapped up Monday with the expected mix of optimism
and realistic expectations expressed by exhibitors. READ MORE