GREAT BRITAIN SAILGP TEAM BREAKS F50 SPEED RECORD ON BEN AINSLIE'S RETURN IN DENMARK
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GREAT BRITAIN SAILGP TEAM BREAKS F50 SPEED RECORD ON BEN AINSLIE’S RETURN IN DENMARK

GREAT BRITAIN SAILGP TEAM BREAKS F50 SPEED RECORD ON BEN AINSLIE’S RETURN IN DENMARK

AARHUS, DENMARK – 18 August, 2021 – Great Britain SailGP Team CEO and driver Sir Ben Ainslie returned to the wheel of the British F50 today as the team began training ahead of the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix in Aarhus (August 20-21).

It was an eventful return to action for Ainslie, who had missed the previous two SailGP events to welcome the arrival of his baby son Fox, as he and the British crew broke the SailGP speed record with a top speed of 98.3 km/h (61.1mph/53.1 knots) in strong breeze on the Aarhus waters – WATCH HERE

After winning the opening event of the season in Bermuda, Ainslie has returned to the Great Britain SailGP Team with the team in a strong position, second on the overall Championship leaderboard level on points with the leaders – Tom Slingsby’s Australia SailGP Team. On returning to the team, Ainslie was full of praise for fellow Olympic gold medallist Paul Goodison who temporarily led the team in his absence in Taranto and Plymouth.

Ainslie said: “The team has done brilliantly over the past two events. It was great to see Paul come into the team and with very little time to practice beforehand get straight into the thick of it. They battled hard, and it was great to see their fighting spirit come through and finish on a really positive note with a race win in our home event in Plymouth.

“Now, coming into Aarhus we’ve got to regroup quickly. It was a full-on day out there today, a real team effort to keep the boat on its feet and we hit our fastest speed yet which is always good fun. One of those days where you’re glad you can get the boat back to the dock in reasonable shape! We’ve got three key events pretty much back-to-back coming in Aarhus, Saint-Tropez and Cadiz (Andalusia) so it will be very important to get going quickly, get some solid finishes and try to keep ourselves at the top-end of the League.

“The nature of SailGP, the nature of the racing, the quality of the fleet, and with the talent that is in these teams now, it is going to be really hard for one team to stand out and dominate. It’s going to be really tight racing, down to the wire. That’s what we love about SailGP, that intensity of racing, the close battles we are seeing on the water, and expect to see more of that.”

The Great Britain SailGP Team has been joined in Aarhus by Hannah Diamond – the final athlete trialling as part of the league’s Women’s Pathway Program – before a final decision will be made on which of the female athlete trialists will be joining the team full time. With the previous trialists including the likes of recent Olympic medalists Hannah Mills and Anna Burnet, it will be a tough decision to make for Ben Ainslie and the team.

Commenting on SailGP’s Women’s Pathway Program and the team’s trialists Ben Ainslie added: “We can only really accommodate one more full-time sailor with the team so it’s going to be a tough decision how we move forward after this event. We’ve had some great athletes with the team over the past few events, real team players and very talented sailors all of whom have brought brilliant experience, attitude, and personality. We’ll get our heads together after this event and finalise a decision based on what we think will be best for the team”.

Off the water, the Great Britain SailGP Team is also in second place in SailGP’s new Impact League, a world-first integrated second leaderboard created for all eight international teams, where the teams are rewarded for the positive actions they make to reduce their overall carbon footprint and help accelerate inclusivity in sailing. The team has been working closely with its Race For The Future partner STEM Crew to maximise its positive impact and climb up the Impact League leaderboard too.

The ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix is live on Sky Sports from 2PM BST on Friday August 20 and from 12PM BST on Saturday August 21, and is also free to view on SailGP’s YouTube channel. For full viewing details visit sailgp.com/watch.

WATCH BEN AINSLIE’S ROCKWOOL DENMARKSGP PREVIEW
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DOUBLE TRIUMPH FOR FERRETTI GROUP AT THE BOAT INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARDS 2021 Riva 88’ Folgore wins in the “Best New Series” category and Pershing 140 Touch Me in “Best Naval Architecture”
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DOUBLE TRIUMPH FOR FERRETTI GROUP AT THE BOAT INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARDS 2021

DOUBLE TRIUMPH FOR FERRETTI GROUP

AT THE BOAT INTERNATIONAL DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARDS 2021

Riva 88’ Folgore wins in the “Best New Series” category and Pershing 140 Touch Me in “Best Naval Architecture”

Milan, 12th July 2021 – After the enthusiasm shown by owners and aficionados comes confirmation from industry experts: Riva 88’ Folgore and Pershing 140 Touch Me are truly exceptional motor yachts that look set to leave a mark on the evolution of contemporary yachting.

And this judgement couldn’t come from a more qualified panel of experts than those at the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards, who assigned the top prize to the Riva sport-fly in the “Best New Series” category and to the Pershing fleet flagship in “Best Naval Architecture”, both “semi-displacement or planing motor yachts”.

“These two fantastic awards speak volumes about the breadth and depth of Ferretti Group’s design and production know-how,” said Ferretti Group CEO, Alberto Galassi. “Riva 88’ Folgore, “the boat from the future”, embodies our sense of design as something unique and lasting, stunning now and stunning forever. Pershing 140 Touch Me is the art of construction and naval architecture at the pinnacle of innovation, comfort and enjoyment. Two sensational boats, now celebrated by these two awards that pay tribute to the great work put in by the two brands and Ferretti Group as a whole.”

Riva 88’ Folgore, heir to one of the brand’s top best sellers, presents new features in the exterior and interior design, in the ergonomics and in the materials used, combining them with Riva’s legendary stylistic hallmarks.

26.92 m (88.4 ft) long and 6.31 m (20.8 ft) in the beam, Riva 88’ Folgore is the result of collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the firm headed by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that designs the entire Riva range, the Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.

This yacht has a razor focus on efficiency, with a design developed specifically to embrace materials like marble, plate glass and stainless steel without affecting performance. The design features new hull window styling and iconic mahogany and steel detailing combined with carbon fibre elements, expressing the perfect balance between past and present typical of Riva boats in recent years. Dominant, powerful and magnetic, but also electrifying, exciting and fun.

Pershing 140 Touch Me offers a peerless cruising experience that is winning over more and more enthusiasts with a fantastic blend of creativity, design and technology.

The result of collaboration between yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni, the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, and the Group Engineering Department, Pershing 140 Touch Me confirms the sleek contours that embody the brand’s sporty, competitive personality, combined with new design features and iconic details, such as the two side wings incorporated in the superstructure at the start of the walkways. Other standout features are the raised helm station with direct access to the sun deck, the area reserved for the owner on the main deck, and the beach area that opens out over the water on three sides.

This yacht also features the use of fine materials and furniture by top luxury design brands, including: Poltrona Frau, a longstanding Pershing partner, Minotti, Artemide, Roche Bobois, Molteni, Fontana Arte.

Ferretti Group

Thanks to Italy’s centuries-old yachting tradition, the Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line and Wally. Led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, the Ferretti Group owns and manages six shipyards located across Italy, which combine the efficiency of industrial production with typical world-class Italian craftsmanship, reaching customers in more than 70 countries across the world thanks to a direct presence in Europe, the United States of America and Asia and its network of approximately 60, carefully selected dealers. The Ferretti Group motor yachts, utmost expression of Made in Italy elegance and creative genius, have always stood out for their exceptional quality, cutting-edge technology, record safety and optimum performance in the sea, as well as their exclusive design and timeless appeal. For more information: For more information: www.ferrettigroup.com

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Earth 300 research superyacht, next-generation platform for state of the art science at sea

EARTH 300 RESEARCH SUPERYACHT

Earth 300.
On a Mission.

Our ambition for Earth 300 was fearless from the start: we wanted to build the Olympic Torch of global science, to expand our knowledge and understanding of the universe, both above and below the ocean’s surface.

The result is a collaborative, next-generation platform for state-of-the-art science at sea. Our radical design – iconic, intelligent, aesthetically-pleasing – is intentional. It’s a 300-metre fabrication of the future. The 13-storey Science Sphere and cantilevered Observation Deck are the most obvious and eye-catching examples.

Carbon Free

One hundred percent emission free.

We have a choice of what kind of difference we want to make in the world. One of the choices we need to make is to become carbon free. We’ve found a way to get there.

It’s called the Molten Salt Reactor, a new generation of atomic energy that’s safe, sustainable and 100% emission free. The marine version of the Molten Salt Reactor will be small, with few moving parts, and provides the sustainable, clean energy needed to move ocean transportation into the future. Earth 300 is the first research vessel to be pursuing this revolutionary new technology.

EARTH 300 RESEARCH SUPERYACHT

EARTH 300 RESEARCH SUPERYACHT

Collaboration

Working together for the world.

Earth 300 represents an unparalleled opportunity for academia and private enterprise to collaborate on the most pressing challenges of our time. We’re bringing 160 of the brightest minds into our Science Sphere and equipping them with a level of technology never before seen on an ocean-going research vessel.

Science First

Science always.

We believe that scientists deserve to be treated like rock-stars, because they are; they are the ones who are at the frontlines of all discovery and advancement, they invent vaccines and protect our health; they allow us to move humanity forward.

Advanced Capabilities

Sea the future.

Oceans are our future. They are the beating heart of the planet, regulating everything from crops to climate to providing us with every second breath we take.

Our vessel promises to reframe what a floating research laboratory can achieve. The capabilities that our scientists will have at their disposal are exceptional: artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, real time data processing. We will also have the latest quantum computer on board, the first to take to the high seas.

Education

Citizen science.

We are combining exploration with education so that consumers become contributors. The interaction is immediate and constant. Imagine embarking on one of the most exhilarating and meaningful voyages of a lifetime where you’ll witness the cutting edge of science – you’re sitting under the tree with Newton when the apple falls, you’re walking on the moon with Armstrong and Aldrin, you’re holding Galileo’s telescope with one hand and a fine libation with the other. You will create and imagine with some of the most eminent thinkers of the day. You’ll make history.

Next Generation

Future proofing.

We love life and want to ensure that humanity survives the future. It’s why we are representing tomorrow by setting aside berths for some of the world’s most promising young students. We want to inspire and empower the next generation of global leaders to step up and help lead us into the future.

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E1 Series and PIF announce partnership to create world’s first electric powerboat championship

E1 Series and PIF announce partnership to create world’s first electric powerboat championship

Electric Sea Racing Limited (‘E1 Series’) and Public Investment Fund (PIF) have entered into a partnership that will see PIF support in creating the world’s first electric powerboat racing championship.

The news was revealed today during a virtual launch event, where E1 Series organisers also unveiled the new design of the electric RaceBird powerboat ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8.

The partnership represents a significant step forward in the long-term development of the championship, providing a strong foundation on which to build from and enabling the series to further accelerate preparations for the inaugural season, scheduled to take place in early 2023 – with Saudi Arabia to be one of the considered race locations.

As a major contributor to the global economy and partner of choice for innovative companies and investors, PIF’s investment in E1 is in line with its 2021-2025 strategy announced earlier this year, which focuses on 13 key strategic sectors, including sports and entertainment, and renewable energy. This includes major investments in renewable energy companies, such as ACWA Power and the Sudair Solar Energy project, as well as in the development of electric vehicles through its investment in Lucid Motors.

Series creators Alejandro Agag, Chairman of E1, and Rodi Basso, CEO of E1, were both joined live in the studio by the President of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Raffaele Chiulli, as well as SeaBird Technologies Founder Sophi Horne, and Founder & CEO of Victory Marine Brunello Acampora to present the RaceBird powerboat.

The vessel is a completely new design and was co-created by Horne and Acampora following an extensive validation process. The RaceBird is inspired by nature and birds flying low over the water and features an outboard motor, enclosed safety canopy and hydrofoil technology.

Using innovative hydrofoil technology, the electric RaceBird powerboats will rise high above the water’s surface, allowing for minimum drag and maximum energy efficiency. Being lifted above the waves will not only improve performance, but it will also promote close and competitive racing with a reduced wake when following an opponent.

The RaceBird is specially designed for foil-to-foil racing and is capable of reaching speeds up to 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph), with pilots showcasing their skills using tight and technical circuits located close to shore in the heart of urban areas.

With the design now validated, the RaceBird has entered into the production phase with the expert engineers at Victory Marine concentrating their efforts and resource over the coming months on manufacturing a full fleet of race-ready electric powerboats.

Alejandro Agag, Co-Founder & Chairman of E1, said: “It gives me great pleasure to welcome on board PIF as a new partner in this exciting venture. To get the backing of PIF at this early stage of development emphasises the importance of our mission to electrify marine mobility. With the new design of the RaceBird boat you see today, we hope to accelerate change in the marine industry and provide sustainable solutions for future leisure craft. The new powerboat that Sophi and Brunello designed looks like a spaceship. I’ve compared electric racing cars to podracers from Star Wars in the past, but the RaceBird looks even more futuristic. Working together with PIF, I look forward to ushering in a new era of electric powerboat racing.”

Rodi Basso, Co-Founder & CEO of E1, said: “We’re thrilled to be working together with PIF to jointly shape the future direction of powerboating. Forming a strong partnership with a global investment powerhouse such as PIF provides a solid foundation on which to build a new sport. The RaceBird presents a unique challenge and one that the teams at SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine have delivered on. They’ve managed to develop an innovative powerboat with an eye-catching design and factored in practical solutions ready to go racing. Shortly we’ll also be announcing our powertrain and electronics partners; we’re on schedule to hit the water soon.”

Commenting on the announcement, HE Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund, said: “This exciting investment in a new premier sport format aligns with our strategy to enable innovation globally and unlock new industries, as well as build strategic partnerships with real value add to Saudi Arabia. We believe our support for future sports will also contribute to the growth of various sectors globally.

“Our partnership with E1 will help drive the development of innovative sustainable technology, which in turn positions Saudi as an enabler in the industries of the future and the creation of new opportunities.”

Sophi Horne, Founder of SeaBird Technologies, said: “It’s amazing to finally be able to share the new RaceBird design with the world. Obviously, I’ve seen it on a screen quite a lot in the past few months! But it’s great to show the new look of the boat that the pilots will race with. The bodywork and shape of the vessel is inspired by nature and birds flying above the water’s surface. What has been interesting is trying to find a balance between how you envisage the design and combining that with optimising both performance and efficiency. The solution we settled on fortunately doesn’t compromise on either the looks or performance capabilities.”

Brunello Acampora, Founder & CEO of Victory Marine, said: “Today’s announcement is the result of many months of hard work, creating a completely new design and simulating it in a competitive racing environment. I’ve really enjoyed working together with Sophi to produce the vessel that will compete in the world’s first electric powerboat championship. Now that the design has been fully validated, we’ll begin engineering and manufacturing the boats in preparation for prototype testing and ready for the teams to receive their first delivery. For us at Victory Marine, the E1 Series is the greatest test bench for cutting-edge solutions that will change the future of navigation forever.”

Dr. Raffaele Chiulli, President of the UIM, said: “At the International Powerboat Federation, we’re delighted to be part of this groundbreaking development in the powerboating sport. The futuristic RaceBird design combined with the use of hydrofoil technology in the E1 Series reflects the pioneering spirit of this initiative and are an inspiring answer to today’s challenges facing marine mobility. It’s an exciting moment for our sport and I cannot wait to see the RaceBird on the water.”

Released ahead of World Oceans Day, the RaceBird acts as a symbol of the future ambitions of the E1 Series, to revolutionise marine mobility and reduce the pressures being placed on fragile underwater ecosystems across the world.

The next major milestone in the RaceBird development is in September when the covers come off the first full-scale model at the Monaco Yacht Show, before the start of prototype testing which is set to get underway later this year.

E1 were advised by Shoosmiths law firm and financial advisers PJT Partners.

www.e1series.com
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New yacht 68' Diable: the new temptation from Riva
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New yacht 68′ Diable: the new temptation from Riva

New yacht Riva 68 ‘Diable

Riva 68 ‘Diable

Riva 68 ‘Diable is the new Riva project with a very high sportiness, innovation and habitability

The new Riva has sporty lines, innovative elements and is called Riva 68 ‘Diable.

The project was born from the pencil of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta of Officina Italiana Design, in collaboration with the Strategic Product Committee chaired by the engineer Ferrari and the Engineering Directorate of the Ferretti Group.

EXTERIOR

The greatest strength of this open is its habitability, thanks to the brand new hard top with a linear and clean design in which the technical and technological elements disappear from view, which protects and repairs the central areas and therefore the dining area and main. deck command post.

Its cabin furniture stands out, including two large solariums, one with a chaise-longue facing the sea and the other that can be covered, along with the dinette, thanks to an automatic sliding bimini integrated into the rigid roof.

INSIDE

The design of the lower deck has 3 cabins for 6 guests, which are developed around an open space area where a kitchen and a dining room make the environment versatile and comfortable: main cabin in the central ship, double cabin. with single beds on the left, VIP in the bow. Each has a bathroom.

The new Riva 68 ‘Diablese will launch during the summer of 2021.

RIVA 68 ‘DIABLE

Total length: 20.67 m

Manga: 5,29 m

Motorization:

2 X MAN V12 potencia 1550 mhp / 1140 kW a 2300 rpm STD

2 X MAN V12 potencia 1650 mhp / 1213 kW a 2300 rpm OPT

Speed :

Maximum = 37 knots (1550 mhp) / 40 knots (1650 mhp)

Cruise = 33 knots (1550 mhp) / 34 knots (1650 mhp)

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The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage”
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The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage”

VAIARO

The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage”

In 2019, Master´s students of industrial design at Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design (Simeon Ortmüller, Tobias Gehrke, Vincent Steinhart-Besser, Yigang Shen and Jingyue Chen) developed design concepts for a new form of mobility on water and gave the CAPTN project its first visible identity.

The students have dealt with the question: What is the future of public transport on the Kiel Fjord? Kiel grows and urban mobility needs attractive offers to make it easier to avoid the car and to achieve ambitious climate targets.

The fact that ferry traffic in this context connects the west and east bank over a longer period of time during the day and at a tighter frequency and that the connections to bus traffic play a central role is obvious.

The two different concepts of the VAIARO project with the names “Floating Platform” and “Passage” are characterized by pragmatism and radicalism in equal measure. For this purpose, leitmotifs for intelligent mobility and a new landmark in Kiel were developed. The project was designed as a cooperation from the beginning: Partners from Kiel University and from the University of Applied Sciences are working in their respective fields on the realization of an autonomous ferry.

The parties involved were thus present at regular intervals for presentations, in the course of which the drafts and their own position were repeatedly reviewed and adjusted. In this way, indications of the desired qualities could be obtained. What is meant to be in the drafts is basically quite simple to grasp: When I come to Kiel, I absolutely have to take the new ferry!

FINANCING

Die Finanzierung des Projekts erfolgt aus Eigenmitteln der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.

PARTNERS

  • Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design
  • Kiel University
  • Kiel University of Applied Sciences
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De Antonio Yachts presents the D28 De Antonio CUPRA

De Antonio Yachts presents the D28 De Antonio CUPRA, a unique piece of its successful D28 Open with a customized look by the automotive brand.

• The 8.5-meter boat has already received numerous awards for its design and innovation
• Both companies are working to customize the D28 prototype, which will feature sportier styling and CUPRA DNA finishes
Two companies from Barcelona with a wide international projection and a differentiating product ally to launch the D28 De Antonio CUPRA, a unique piece born from the renowned De Antonio Yachts D28 Open in collaboration with the automobile brand. The 28-foot boat presents exceptional performance and maximum comfort in more than eight meters in length. Its design is the result of a commitment to innovation in the nautical sector and its fine and avant-garde lines characterize this model that exudes contemporaneity.
The D28 has the entire deck at the same level offering different sunbathing areas with seating and tables both fore and aft. The high level of space utilization provides an incomparable feeling of spaciousness. Even with a maximum capacity of up to ten people, the D28 is the ideal day boat. In addition, the boat features a 400 hp Mercury outboard engine, hidden under the stern sundeck, for very comfortable cruising at cruising speed.


The perfect touch for the sportiest is provided by CUPRA’s customization, offering special Petrol Blue paint finishes with the carmaker’s iconic graphics and elements. It is complemented by distinctive upholstery, lighting details and a unique roof finish that adds extra sportiness and style.

The result is a spectacular model in every way that will delight nautical and automotive enthusiasts. A boat that leaves no one indifferent and will set a precedent in the sector, being an exclusive collector’s item.

Both companies are leaders in their respective sectors, so this first collaboration is a commitment to the future that lays the foundations of a synergistic relationship in which the best talent of their creative teams is united. That is why 2021 will be full of novelties for the two Spanish brands, which are already working on hybrid versions of their products and new launches for 2022.
Marc de Antonio- Co-founder and head of design at De Antonio Yachts. “It is a collaboration that makes us especially excited to be two brands born in Barcelona, two companies that are committed to design and innovation as the cornerstones of our business. We are very pleased to be able to unite the talent of our teams to project the best of CUPRA and De Antonio Yachts.”
Stanislas Chmielewski- Co-founder and Sales Manager at De Antonio Yachts “The D28 De Antonio CUPRA unique edition will bring us visibility as a brand beyond the yachting sector and will strengthen us in our international expansion. It is undoubtedly the beginning of a very special collaboration that will give us both companies positioning and will project the lifestyle we share.”
Antonino Labate, Director of Strategy, Business Development and Operations at CUPRA. “The shared vision between CUPRA and De Antonio Yachts to inspire the world from Barcelona knows no boundaries. With this collaboration we are moving the high performance of our vehicles from the street to the sea, with unique styling and design to generate emotions. This is just the beginning, because our future ambition is to work together on the creation of a hybrid boat.”

More about De Antonio Yachts De Antonio Yachts was born in 2012 from the passion of its founders, Marc de Antonio and Stan Chmielewski, for the sea and design, with the interest to innovate by creating boats with simple and avant-garde lines.

Offering new solutions such as innovative concealed outboard engines for all models and applying concepts that improve efficiency, ease of use and performance, De Antonio Yachts is a trendsetter in the yachting industry. As a result, the company has expanded internationally with a presence on five continents and a wide network of exclusive distributors. In addition, the shipyard has made a notable impact in the sector and has achieved a great development in a short time with a range of 12 models in 4 lengths, achieving 3 nominations and 1 award winner of the European Power Boat of the Year.

More about CUPRA

CUPRA is a challenging and unconventional brand, based on exhilarating style and contemporary performance, inspiring the world from Barcelona with cutting-edge vehicles and experiences. Launched in 2018 as an independent brand, CUPRA has its own corporate headquarters and a competition car workshop at the Martorell (Barcelona) facility, as well as a network of specialized points of sale around the world.

In 2020, the brand maintained its positive trend with 11% growth and 27,400 vehicles sold, thanks to the good performance of the CUPRA Ateca and CUPRA Leon and the market entry of the CUPRA Formentor, the first model specifically designed and developed for the brand. By 2021, CUPRA wants to demonstrate that electrification and sportiness are a perfect match with the launch of plug-in hybrid versions of the CUPRA Formentor and its first 100% electric model, the CUPRA el-Born.

This year, CUPRA will participate in the off-road electric SUV competition Extreme E. It is also the official automotive and mobility partner of FC Barcelona and the premium sponsor of the World Padel Tour. The CUPRA Tribe is made up of a team of ambassadors who share the brand’s values, such as German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen, Swedish driver Mattias Ekström and five of the best padel players in the world, among others.

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Princess Yachts America adds CLEARLINE to All Inventory Vessels

Princess Yachts America adds CLEARLINE to All Inventory Vessels

Princess Yachts America has added the new system to all inventory vessels, while Princess Yachts will offer CLEARLINE on all new builds.

ElectroSea, experts in Marine Growth Prevention Systems, just introduced the CLEARLINE System CL-2000 for large yachts, super yachts and vessels over 90ft (27m), and Princess Yachts is among one of the many luxury yacht manufacturers who have integrated this cutting-edge system on all new yachts that fit the bill.

Barnacles don’t just live on a boat’s hull, they make their way into the raw-water system where they clog pipes and wreak havoc on air conditioners, refrigeration and other machinery that depends on this water for cooling. With the CLEARLINE System, marine growth in the boat’s seawater lines is a thing of the past. That means no more descaling with hazardous, acid-base products and no more downtime due to high-pressure alarms from the boat’s onboard air conditioner.

The CLEARLINE System from ElectroSea uses patent-pending technology to continuously prevent barnacles, biofilm, and marine scale from clogging the vessel’s seawater conduits. This keeps raw-water lines for A/C, chillers, refrigeration and hydraulics running at peak performance with maximum flow rates. Once the CLEARLINE System is installed, the boat will never need descaling again, a costly process that is hazardous for the crews doing the work, as well as the marine environment.

The CLEARLINE System includes two key components, the Control Unit and the ClearCell, which is plumbed into the raw-water lines. When seawater enters the ClearCell, an electrochemical process generates a consistent, low level of chlorine, similar to what you’d find in tap water, but enough to keep barnacles at bay. The Control Unit monitors the vessel’s raw water demand and dynamically delivers the precise amount of chlorine to prevent barnacle growth. Chlorinated water flows through the air conditioner, refrigeration and other systems, and a secondary flow of water runs back through the strainers.

Captains using the CLEARLINE System spend less time in the engine room now that they no longer have to deal with descaling. The founders of ElectroSea are lifelong boaters who saw a problem on their own vessel and used their product development expertise to solve it. “We applied our background in electrochemical systems, sterilants and filtration technologies to address a recurring issue in the boating community,” says Louis C. Cosentino, Ph.D. “We know first-hand how frustrating and expensive it is to have a trip ruined because of marine growth in the A/C raw-water lines.” The company’s founders have over 100 U.S. patents in advanced technologies.

To learn more about the ElectroSea, CLEARLINE System, visit electrosea.com or call (952) 475-8084.

Originally published on ElectroSea.com

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TRITON 3300/6 SUBMARINE

The TRITON 3300/6 is a leisure-focused derivation of the venerable TRITON 3300/3 MKII design.

Building upon the industry’s most successful series-production platform, the TRITON 3300/6 is the first submersible to feature the world’s largest spherical acrylic pressure hull. Six passengers will experience a level of space and comfort never before found in a submersible capable of diving to any depth, let alone 1,000 meters / 3,300 feet.

For the ultimate in comfort, the TRITON 3300/6 can be configured to accommodate four passengers.

The TRITON 3300/6’s streamlined design brings an elegant aesthetic to a configuration that has been tightly optimised for deployment from a superyacht. Uniquely for a 1,000 meter-rated submersible, it can be deployed using standard tender lifting arrangements – greatly reducing the handling head-height typically required from such a capable submersible.

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New SILENT-YACHTS solar electric catamaran comes with Volkswagen´s electric drive matrix 
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New SILENT-YACHTS solar electric catamaran comes with Volkswagen´s electric drive matrix 

 

A special three-way collaboration

New SILENT-YACHTS solar electric catamaran comes  with Volkswagen´s electric drive matrix 

– Vessel will be designed by progressive car brand CUPRA

– Solar electric catamaran will create environmentally friendly yachting experience

– Collaboration brings together partners from shipping and automotive industry to link individual mobility and sustainability

SILENT-YACHTS will develop a solar electric catamaran which is powered by Volkswagen´s modular electric drive matrix MEB. The vessel will be designed by the Barcelona’s progressive car brand CUPRA. The collaboration brings together partners from shipping and automotive industry to link individual mobility and sustainability. Thus, the solar electric catamaran will create environmentally friendly yachting experience.

“I’m happy to cooperate with our partners on this exciting new project,” said Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of SILENT-YACHTS. “Volkswagen Group is one of the most advanced players on the electric cars market and I am sure together we can make something really special on the water.”

The perfect alliance

The solar electric powered catamaran project embodies the perfect alliance among companies with three compatible areas of expertise. While CUPRA is characterised by its contemporary sportiness and emotional design, Volkswagen offers its state-of-the-art modular electric drive matrix (MEB) contributing to e-mobility and reduced emissions; and SILENT-YACHTS brings over fifteen years of experience in alternative power sources for yachts.

Volkswagen opened up its MEB for third parties. The innovative approach of the maritime project offers furthers possibilities to tap into new areas of cooperation.

A sustainable initiative

The new solar electric catamaran will offer noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range with alternative propulsion systems. Such new experience of nature and water sports will be possible thanks to the solar electric power system developed by SILENT-YACHTS, which feeds the electric propulsion of the vessel and all its household energy needs. All in all, the catamaran will grant more comfort, independence, reliability and safety with less maintenance and costs than any conventional fuel-depending propulsion and energy-supply.

A lifestyle world

CUPRA is showing its emotional design competencies on the streets and at sea, adding its contemporary touch and sporty approach to this unique project along with SILENT-YACHTS, the world’s first and only manufacturer of oceangoing yachts that are fully sustainable and powered by solar energy.

About SILENT-YACHTS

SILENT-YACHTS produce the first fully solar-sustainable oceangoing production catamaran yachts in the world. Exclusively powered by solar energy and capable of cruising up to 100 miles per day. This is pure solar–powered luxury. Founders Heike and Michael Köhler, who have spent 6,000 days aboard cruising more than 75,000 miles all around the world, founded SILENT-YACHTS. In 2009, they launched the SOLARWAVE 46, the first fully self-sufficient blue-water catamaran, after years of testing solar-powered propulsion.

The company has been building boats for 10 years. During the last three years, they have delivered more than a dozen solar powered catamarans. In February 2018, the SILENT 64 cruised the North Atlantic in 16 days, with no sun for over a week. SILENT-YACHTS’ current range: SILENT 44, SILENT 55, SILENT 60, SILENT 80 and 80 Tri-Deck ranging from 13 to 24 meters in length.

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