India
Kochi, India to Host Volvo Ocean Race for First Time
Portsmouth, England, January 18, 2008 - Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala, is confirmed as the host of the second stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race in December 2008. The Indian stopover will come at the end of the second leg of the race from Cape Town, South Africa. Kochi will be the first of three new ports in Asia.
At the Abad Plaza in Kochi today, the stopover port agreement was signed by Andy Hindley, Race Director for the Volvo Ocean Race; Mr. N. Ramachandran, Chairman, Kochi Port Trust and Mr. KG Mohanlal, Managing Director, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.
Also present at the press conference were Mr. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, the Hon. Minister for Home, Vigilance and Tourism and Dr. Venu, Secretary of Kerala Tourism.
The Kochi Port Trust, which will be responsible for organising the stopover, with the full backing of the Kerala Tourism Department, welcomed the signing of the port agreement today and is confident that the stopover will give Kochi great exposure.
"India has never hosted such a prestigious sailing event and we are very excited that Kochi has been chosen," said Mr. Ramachandran.
Sunseeker on Show in Mumbai
19/02/2007 -- Sunseeker International’s Predator 72 is one of the company's finest motoryachts at this year’s Mumbai Boat Show at Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai, 22 to 25 February 2007 - the first time the British company has exhibited at the event. The world’s largest privately-owned yacht builder and the largest producer of motoryachts over 80 feet is the first European manufacturer to deliver to the Indian market.
On behalf of Sunseeker India, Chetan Timblo, said: ’The appearance of a Sunseeker motoryacht at this event for the first time underlines the company’s growing popularity in the region and signals a promising time ahead at the show and for the future.’
Sunseeker Predator 72
Having already achieved sales success following its introduction to the market, the Predator 72 offers a large aft cockpit as well as a magnificent deck saloon which is configured with socialising and relaxing in mind. Hosting an enclosed wheelhouse with a state-of-the-art helm station and several observer helm seats which offer a high vantage point. A smooth retractable hard top, floods the saloon area with light making this a very comfortable yet versatile area.
