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SAN DIEGO — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Martine Grael will be the first woman to pilot an F50 foiling catamaran in SailGP as a new Brazilian team makes its debut in the fifth season of tech billionaire Larry Ellison’s international league.Grael was announced on Monday during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, which will host a regatta on May 3-4 in Guanabara Bay, framed by Sugarloaf Mountain.“I’m here to represent every girl out there. There are several girls who could be in this role, so I’m deeply honored to be the first,” Grael stated in a video interview with…

SAN DIEGO – Martine Grael, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to become the first woman to captain an F50 foiling catamaran in SailGP as a new Brazilian team enters the fifth season of tech mogul Larry Ellison’s international league.Grael was announced Monday at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, which will host a regatta on May 3-4 in Guanabara Bay near the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain.“I aim to represent every girl out there. There are other girls who could be in my position, so I’m truly honored to be the first,” Grael shared in a video interview with…

Andrew Ing, Chief Operating Officer of OUE Restaurants, HighHouse, and NOVA The Corporate Savant First impressions carry great weight. Clad in a double-breasted blazer, blue slacks, and black leather shoes, Andrew Ing epitomizes the corporate gentleman as he navigates the OUE Restaurants Corporate Office on the tenth floor of Singapore’s OUE Downtown 2 building. The dial of his Longines Conquest watch is visible through the cuff of his diagonal-striped button-down shirt as he reaches to shake my hand. “I’m Andrew,” he confidently introduces himself, subtly revealing his Australian accent. After enjoying several evenings at HighHouse and NOVA, I was eager…

The Dutch studio Mulder Design has introduced a 115-meter yacht concept called White Coral. This project has been in development for several years and represents a shift from Mulder’s typical size range of up to 60 meters. Its “seductive” exterior features a forward-leaning, pyramid-shaped superstructure, a vertical mast, and reverse fashion plates. The superyacht is named after an organic gemstone believed to bring financial success and mental tranquility in Vedic astrology. White Coral boasts “all the features you would expect from a dream yacht,” including a fully certified helideck and hangar at the bow, as well as a glass-bottomed swimming…

Rossinavi has declared that it will unveil its “most innovative project” yet, Seawolf X, at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. The 42.8-meter hybrid-electric catamaran was delivered in August 2024 and is currently navigating the Saronic Islands in Greece, as reported by BOATPro. The exterior design comes from Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design, marking their first collaboration since the 49.1-meter Aurora in 2017. Additionally, this represents Rossinavi’s inaugural multihull project. Construction of Seawolf X was revealed to have commenced at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2022. A defining feature of this model is her three “performance scenarios.” During single-day excursions, Seawolf…

Autumn is an excellent time to arrange a soothing escape. It offers a break from the summer’s sweltering heat, presenting warm mornings, lovely afternoons, and brisk evenings unlike any other time of the year. Traveling from September to November also results in smaller crowds and more affordable airfare, allowing fall travelers to explore or visit famous tourist attractions in peace. The season’s transition brings earthy-toned scenery, refreshing weather, and a plethora of seasonal treats — not to mention, some of the world’s most noteworthy events that everyone should witness in person at least once. From the pristine natural beauties of…

A Class Cat National Regatta at Centro Velico Punta Ala – Summary by Gordon Upton 2 Sep 03:06 PDT 31 August – 1 September 2024 C Class Cat National Regatta – The DN rig in action. Based on the DN Ice yacht rig, it aims to optimize upwind power control © Gordon Upton / www.guppypix.com Groundbreaking new DN rig redefines the landscape of the class With the nerves and excitement that come with the start of an event now behind them, the sailors at PuntAla Camping & Resort on Tuscany’s picturesque coast have begun to settle in. This may also…

Equipped with ice-class hulls and transoceanic capabilities, explorer yachts are built to navigate the most remote areas of the world effortlessly. BOAT provides an in-depth look at the bold new fleet ahead of the 2024 Explorer Yachts Summit, set to take place on November 13 at the Yacht Club de Monaco. The only international summit dedicated exclusively to the explorer yachting sector, this event will feature a remarkable lineup of yacht owners, captains, and adventurous spirits taking the stage for a one-day gathering. Tickets for the 2024 edition are now available. BUY TICKETS Promise.D Builder: FeadshipLength: 65mMost exciting feature: a…

Authorities have successfully refloated and removed the 37.8-meter motor yacht Lovebug from Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, USA. The yacht took on water and ran aground in the West River last month (on July 27) and had been partially submerged ever since. Salvage operations were scheduled to begin on August 13, but faced some delays due to Tropical Storm Debby, which brought strong winds and tides to the area. According to local reports, Lovebug is being towed to New Jersey, after which it will be transported to a shipyard along the Maurice River. There are three shipyards in the area: Dorchester…

Extended periods of deflation, economic stagnation, a declining real estate market, financial pressure, and stress affecting households, businesses, and the state indicate credible parallels between contemporary China and Japan during the 1990s. China risks becoming an aging and heavily indebted nation before it attains wealth. China’s aging population The Japanese population began to decline in 2008, two decades after the onset of its severe economic crisis, termed the “Lost Decade,” which was effectively two lost decades. In contrast, China’s population started a notable decline in 2022. A critical issue for China is that the average income per capita was USD…