2010 May

Ingemar completes upgade of Yacht Club of Marina di Carrara in Italy

May 06, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The illustrious Yacht Club of Marina di Carrara, one of Italy’s most aristocratic Yacht Clubs and a breeding ground for young talent, has been completely renovated thanks to a total restructuring project developed by Ingemar. The project spans the study/design phase of the new landings, through demolition of the existing structures to the installation of... ... read full story

Wynyard Quarter Development in Auckland, New Zealand

May 06, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wynyard Quarter in Auckland New Zealand will be able to offer greater capacity and services to the superyacht industry in the future. The company responsible for managing the revitalisation of site is Sea+City Projects Ltd, and they are now open to expressions of interest, with already a few parties having shown their initial interest and... ... read full story

Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares for Transatlantic Record

May 05, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The ICAP Leopard 3, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht is preparing to launch her assault on the west-to-east monohull transatlantic sailing record in the coming weeks. ... read full story

Superyacht Mi Sueno 57.9m is launched by Trinity Yachts

May 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Yacht Mi Sueno features an elevator service to all three of her decks. Interestingly the superyacht's flybridge can facilitate touch-and-go helicopter operations, which is reasonably rare for a yacht for her size. ... read full story

Big Classic Sailing Association Founded by Yachts Owners in UK

May 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Owners and Captains of the Big Class classic sailing yachts Cambria, Mariette, and Eleonora (Founding Members) met on 26th March 2010 and agreed to found the Big Class Association (BCA). ... read full story

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) seeks nominations for Annual Awards of Distinction in Monaco

May 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

ISS seeks nominations for Annual Awards of Distinction in Monaco The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is seeking nominations from the yachting industry and yachting public for its annual recognition programs. While many are familiar with the organization’s design awards that celebrate achievement in superyacht engineering and style, ISS equally celebrates personal triumph from crew to... ... read full story

Sea Trials for Super Yacht Nahlin

May 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The superyacht Nahlin underwent a complete rebuild during the past 4 years and is now in a process of her sea trials in the Ostsee. The 91.44 metre super yacht was originally built by John Brown & Sons in 1930 to a design of G L Watson. The firm is also taking part in her... ... read full story

Lürssen Launches Yacht CRYSTAL a 124 metre Superyacht Project

May 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Very little is known about the five - six deck Lurssen yacht CRYSTAL at this time, except here name (which could be a project name) and her length. ... read full story

Yacht Big Fish Books First Charter

May 04, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

BIG FISH Yacht Charters Big Fish will be based in the South Pacific for the coming Northern Hemisphere summer, and then will visit Fort Lauderdale for the international yacht show, after which she will embark on an extraordinary and historic cruise to be the first vessel in history to complete a Polar Circumnavigation, including the first yacht crossing of the famed Northeast Passage over the top of Russia. Big Fish will be offering 10-day luxury expedition charters in the Antarctic (Dec. - Feb.), the Amazon (Mar. - April), Cuba (May - June) and Northern Europe/Arctic Circle/Northeast Passage (July - Sept.) before returning to the Pacific in late September 2011. ... read full story

Upcoming New Event: The Newport Yacht & Lifestyle Collection

May 04, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Newport, Rhode Island is set to unveil a new event next year. The popular destination for many superyacht owners will be hosting an event that is designed to draw and tempt the large luxury yacht owner to the area. The event will run under the name Newport Yacht & Lifestyle Collection. It is organised by... ... read full story

Superyachts launched in April 2010

May 04, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

There have been a number of superyachts launched during April 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story

Les Voiles d’Antibes 2010

May 03, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Les Voiles d’Antibes 2010 will be held from the 2nd to 6th of June 2010 in Antibes. ... read full story

Solent Refit – Southampton’s New Superyacht Facility

May 03, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A new super yacht facility opened up on the west side of the Southampton water, just opposite Southampton city. Solent Refit features a large capacity 1500 ton horizontal slipway capable of handling vessels up to 70 metres. Vessels can be easily moved from the slipway to locations for longer periods if work out of the... ... read full story

The 2010 Genoa Charter Yacht Show Starts Tomorrow and Features Superyacht ICON 62, TRIDENT, BISTANGO and CLOUD NINE

May 02, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

They are new large motor yachts over 60m in length at the Genoa MYBA Yacht Charter Show. These include the yacht CLOUD NINE at 60m, the first Icon Yachts superyacht called ICON at just over 62m in length and Benetti’s Yacht BISTANGO at 62.0 and last but not least the new Feadship 65m superyacht TRIDENT. ... read full story

Lurssen Superyacht Linda Lou Graces Pearl Marina in Qatar

May 02, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Linda Lou Qatar According to the Gulf Times Newspaper, superyacht Linda Lou is currently visiting a Marina in Qatar, one of an increasing number of luxury yachts choosing to cruise the Arabian Gulf area: Another superyacht is currently enjoying use of the port facilities at the Pearl-Qatar, which has seen a number of these... ... read full story

New Victoria, British Columbia Superyacht Marina looks to have the go ahead.

May 02, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

According to a report by LIZ MCARTHUR of C Fax 1070 a Canadian MEGA YACHT MARINA PROJECT CLEARS ENVIRONMENTAL HURDLE in Victoria Britich Columbia: THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS RELEASED THE RESULTS OF ITS ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY FOR THE PROPOSED MEGA YACHT MARINA IN VICTORIA’S INNER HARBOUR. THE DECISION SAYS “The authorities are of the opinion the... ... read full story

The Benetti Tradition 105’ Luxury Motor Yacht

May 02, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Benetti Tradition 105’ Luxury Motor Yacht is One of a kind. Its compact dimensions and well-designed layout enclose the design solutions, technical equipment and practical, comfortable spaces typical of larger superyachts. Tradition 105′ yacht features three and a half decks, but the sun deck is so large and practical that it can guarantee the... ... read full story

The New Nespresso Cup – A Superyacht Sailing Event in Portofino

May 01, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Nespresso Cup, set against the enchanting backdrop of Portofino, Italy, promises to bring a new dimension to the beauty of luxury yacht sailing. Portofino’s vibrant waterfront offers an exceptional venue in terms of beauty and atmosphere, in the purest Italian tradition. ... read full story

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