2010 June

News Archive

Audi MedCup: TP52 Day 2 Quantum in the lead.

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

While many of their nearest rivals had an up and down day it was solid consistency which kept the green TP52 of the 2008 champions Quantum Racing at the top of the Audi MedCup Circuit’s Marseille Trophy regatta leaderboard today. In GP42 Series, the other green boat, Iberdrola, won both races. ... read full story

Voiles de Saint Barth: 4th to the 9th of April 2011.

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The second edition of the Voiles de Saint Barth will take place between 4th and 9th April 2011. François Tolède and Luc Poupon, representing St. Barts Yacht Club, which organises the event, have just confirmed the dates after talks with competitors and the event’s partners. Following on from a magnificent first edition last April, this major date on the Caribbean racing calendar is now well established, and the aim is to make it even bigger. ... read full story

Leopard Yachts Present Superyacht Leopard 43

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Leopard Yachts have recently launched their latest superyacht model, the Leopard 43. With a cruising speed of 35 knots, the motor yacht Leopard 43 is the one of the fastest motor yachts to be released recently. ... read full story

Keech Green’s first superyacht interior for 47m Superyacht BLIND DATE

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 47m Heesen Superyacht BLIND DATE was Keech Green’s first superyacht interior in a modern deco style. And indeed, motor yacht Blind Date was one of the 2010 World Superyacht Award winners (best displacement motor yacht below 500GT) and the judges were impressed with the attractive, well laid out ‘modern deco’ interior offering a neutral pallet of colours. ... read full story

The Imminent Launch of the Mighty 2010 Dubois Sailing Yacht TWIZZLE by Royal Huisman

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing yacht Twizzle, the majestic Dubois designed Royal Huisman built flybridge superyacht ketch is soon to be launched in Holland. An experienced yacht owner couple, the former owners of motor yacht Twizzle, have brought an exciting yachting team together to build the 57 meter ketch rigged center board superyacht called sailing yacht Twizzle. This team includes Dubois Yacht Designers, Royal Huisman Yacht Builders and Redman Whiteley Dixon Design group as well as the owners themselves. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts signs two newbuild superyacht contracts

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 47m superyacht, Yard Number 15147, belongs to the Heesen’s 47-metre long range displacement vessel family, which now has seven sister-ships. Two of these have been recognised at successive World Superyacht Awards in 2009 and 2010 as the Best Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT. The level of customization possible on this series (including structural changes to the superstructure) allows owners to create their own unique yacht based on a proven hull design. The new yacht will be built to Lloyds class and be MCA compliant. ... read full story

Marine Group Boat Works de Los Cabos Yacht Repair & Drystack in Baja California

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Marine Group Boat Works de Los Cabos Now Open For Boat Repair, Drystack Storage Haul-Outs Up to 125 feet, Storage for Boats Up to 33 feet, Onsite Workshops, Retail Store (San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, March 25, 2010): Marine Group Boat Works de Los Cabos, a boat repair and drystack storage facility, is pleased to unveil its newly constructed multi-million dollar facility and announce that it is open for business. Located at The Marina at Puerto Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, the boatyard spans across 200,000 square feet of land and water and is home to Baja California’s only drystack storage and a 150-ton Travelift capable of hauling boats up to 125 feet. ... read full story

Supermaxi ESIMIT EUROPA 2 Takes Line Honours in 2010 Giraglia Rolex Cup Yacht Race from St. Tropez to San Remo

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

At 11h05m09s CEST Igor Simcic’s Maxi Esimit Europa 2 sailing yacht crossed the finish line of the 2010 Giraglia Rolex Cup race, to take line honours in the 58th edition of the 241 nautical-mile race from St. Tropez to San Remo. Supermaxi Esimit Europa 2 completed the course in just 23 hours 09 seconds, 5 hours 6 seconds outside the course record. ... read full story

Pendennis Yachts UK Hosts Yacht Designer Ron Holland Presentation

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Ron Holland’s career began after he designed the ¼ tonner Eygthene, which won its first race the 1973 ¼ ton Cup. This success led to a commission to design a One-ton class yacht for Irish businessman Hugh Coveney, enabling Ron set up as an independent designer in Kinsale, Co. Cork, where he has been based ever since. ... read full story

New Generation 138′ Vripack Explorer Yacht

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Vripack luxury expedition yacht has a full beam Master cabin, with man height panoramic windows, and bathroom are located on the main deck, whilst 8 guests are accommodated in four cabins on the upper deck. As the Owner, Vripack and the builder, Cizgi Shipyard, are not are not shy to push boundaries, this explorer yacht’s construction combines three different materials, being a steel hull, an aluminium superstructure and a composite wheelhouse and navigation mast. ... read full story

CUERVO Y SOBRINOS CONFIRM PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OF THE SUPERYACHT CUP

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With only one week to go until the Palma regatta, yachts are arriving and making preparations for owners and guests. The entry list currently stands at 24 yachts and includes some of the most spectacular superyachts in the world. The Superyacht Cup dock on Muelle Viejo will be full, accommodating 18 of the yachts with six others moored in adjacent marinas close to the action in the race village. ... read full story

Super Sailing Yacht IMAGINE II Launched by Alloy Yachts New Zealand

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With superyacht Imagine II there has been a desire to recapture the essence of the original Imagine with low, sleek lines and a large cockpit was kept but enhanced by all the advancements in the technologies Alloy has made since the first Imagine was launched. This new luxury yacht Imagine will be outperforming her peers on the water whilst giving her owner new levels of comfort and entertainment when living onboard. ... read full story

Ruea Yachts 60m Motor Yacht BY BMT Nigel Gee & Design Unlimited At Monaco Yacht Show 2010

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Plans for the first yacht to be developed and built by Ruea Yachts, the new Thailand-based superyacht venture, will be on display at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. With naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee and exterior styling plus interior design by Design Unlimited, full details of the luxury 60m motoryacht will be on show at the Design Unlimited stand on ‘Designers’ Row’. ... read full story

Vripack Introduces the unique 138’ New Generation Vripack Explorer Yacht to be launched Summer 2011

June 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The sky being the limit encouraged Vripack to design a unique 138’ New Generation Explorer Yacht for a repeat client which will be launched Summer 2011. Interesting to know is that this sturdy and trendy displacement yacht is kept below 500GRT even though she has an impressive five decks. The full beam Master cabin, with... ... read full story

Codecasa launches the 65 metre displacement Yacht LADY LAU

June 17, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

On Monday June 14th, 2010 Codecasa Shipyards launched the newest 65 metres displacement yacht Lady Lau. The Hull C 118, motor yacht LADY LAU is scheduled to be delivered to her Owner for the end of next July. The motor yacht Lady Lau is characterized by classic and traditional lines and has been realized following... ... read full story

Vripack transforms Care Centre for elderly

June 17, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Besides the regular Company festivities, Vripack also organizes an annual Charity day. During this activity, the whole Vripack team rolls up its sleeves on behalf of a specific charity event. To find a suitable location for this years event, Vripack contacted the Present foundation. This foundation mediates between volunteers who want to lend a helping hand and those in need of some help. ... read full story

Alloy Yachts launch Sailing yacht Imagine II

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Tuesday the 15th of June, Alloy Yachts christened the 44.2m sailing yacht Imagine. This is the second Dubois designed Imagine Alloy Yachts has created, having built the first Imagine back in 1993. The team of Dubois Naval Architects and Alloy Yachts, working with the owner has created a high performance, superyacht with the technical sailing attributes of a much smaller racing machine. ... read full story

Motor yacht Bayou with Amphicar spotted at Dennis Conner’s North Cove.

June 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht BAYOU has pulled into Denis Conner’s North cove port in New York City . She has a distinctive blue hull, and carries an Amphicar. Built in 1964, this Amphicar has won several car shows. She is part car and part boat. You can literally drive down the ramp, turn the propellers on and motor away! ... read full story

92-metre superyacht concept Sahodara by Jorge Jabor Pinheiro

June 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Jorge Jabor Pinheiro has designed a 92m superyacht concept called Sahodara with a rotating owner’s deck. The concept incorporates the existing design format seen in land architecture such as a rotating restaurant like the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, built for the 1962 World's Fair. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Day 1: Quantum Racing wins first TP52 race.

June 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

It was a day of sharply contrasting fortunes for past and present Audi MedCup Champions on the Rade Sud today as the Marseille Trophy opened with three races which proved a very different test to last month’s breezy curtain raiser in Cascais, Portugal. Iberdrola won the GP42 Series Practice Race. ... read full story

The U-010 Underwater Luxury Yacht Design Concept.

June 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The luxurious U-010 Underwater Yacht concept is an extraordinary vessel able to operate like a Superyacht and a submarine to explore the width and the depths of the ocean in style. With an overall length of 220 feet (67 meters), the U-010 vessel was designed for deep sea exploration combined with comfort and luxury. The yacht can travel on the surface as well as underwater by cleverly passing from diesel to electric propulsion. ... read full story

New UAE Superyacht Registration Code

June 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Due in the UAE on July 1 the new superyacht registration code will apply only to privately owned yachts — not superyachts active in the charter market - and is expected to be the most specific code as yet for superyachts which so far have not had enjoyed their own independent classification. In contrast under the new UAE yacht code superyacht will have their own specific category. ... read full story

Arcadia Yachts – an update on the yachting company

June 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With the semi planning hull and a careful sound insulation system, Arcadia Yachts can sail also at night with maximum comfort and safety, allowing the owner and his guests to enjoy the whole day bathing peacefully anchored in their favourite harbours. ... read full story

New STIDD Low-Profile Box Mount Seat Features Fore/Aft Adjustment

June 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The new STIDD FA series with a fixed, seven-inch seat height incorporates a new fore/aft mechanism with eight inches of travel that is adjusted by releasing an easy-to-reach paddle at the front of the seat. The front edge of the pedestal is squared-off to allow seat positioning close to the edge of the box or cabinet. Available for STIDD 500N (Slimline) and 500 (Full-Size) seat models. Powder coat finish only. STIDD Admiral Low Back Luxury Slimline seating from leading ergonomic marine seating manufacturer STIDD Systems graces the helm of SYCARA IV, a 151-foot (46 meter) 2010 Burger fantail motor yacht, winner of the Judges Special Award at the 2010 World Superyachts Awards gala in London last month. ... read full story

Rodriguez Group France Superyacht Builder Appoints New Chairman – Alexandre Rodriguez Resigns

June 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Mr. Alexandre RODRIGUEZ handed-in his resignation to the members of the Supervisory Board of the company considering that “given the current circumstances, the protection of the Group’s interests and of its shareholders must remain an absolute priority”. RODRIGUEZ GROUP confirms that the ongoing judicial procedure is directed towards Mr. Alexandre RODRIGUEZ personally only and does not concern RODRIGUEZ GROUP’s activities. RODRIGUEZ GROUP is regularly subject to legal audits and controlled by relevant authorities. ... read full story

60 metre Superyacht Ruea Yachts Thailand

June 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The first design to be released by Ruea is the Ruea 60-metre, featuring naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee, which has worked on such projects as A and Dubai. Meanwhile, the design is the work of UK firm Design Unlimited. The twin screw diesel yacht will have 1,240 gross tonnage, and a beam of 10.5 metres. Her steel hull and alumimum superstructure will be Lloyd’s certified and the yacht will be built to MCA Large Yacht 2 code. ... read full story

Audi MedCup Marseille Trophy TP52 Series starts tomorrow.

June 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The official practice race for the TP52 Series at the Marseille Trophy had to be cancelled today, falling foul of the stormy, wet conditions and the unsettled breezes. The forecast for tomorrow is more promising, when three races for the TP52 are planned with the first starts due at 13:30hrs while the five GP42’s are scheduled for their Practice Race. ... read full story

Luxury Charter Yacht Specials

June 16, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Right now there are some unprecedented special deals and discounts on superyacht holidays with CharterWorld. Please contact our friendly team if you have any questions, about the discounted luxury sailing and motor yachts below, or a general question about your next charter boat vacation. ... read full story

Feadship’s Royal Van Lent Expands Superyacht Building Underground

June 16, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

As there are limited options to expand the Dutch yard into the immediate vicinity, the interesting decision was made to expand Royal Van Lent down, underground to accommodate the construction of larger vessels. ... read full story

JETprotect Release Long Range Counter Surveillance Camera, Model CS300K™

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

"To date, the art of detecting someone observing you or your facility ('casing') has been trained guards watching CCTV monitors", said Gregory Johnston, CTO of JETprotect. "Our new camera takes the 'red-eye' effect of flash cameras and projects it hundreds of meters", said Mr. Johnston, "to find pupils, binoculars or video cameras that are staring at you". ... read full story

The ShowBoats Superyacht Design Awards 2010 – The Finalists

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

After 200 nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2010, including the year’s most notable examples of superyacht design and craftsmanship, the finalists are revealed. All qualifying superyachts were delivered during 2009 and have a length overall in excess of 30 metres. ... read full story

Yacht Orca (now called yacht Palladuim) a 96m Blohm & Voss superyacht

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Luxury yacht Palladuim's almost sensual superstructure is very easy on the eye, but also it looks immediately different in setting itself apart from the other superyachts built to date. True, the styling reflects the mighty orca whale - and what a form in nature to mirror - but there are further structural as well as design differences because it is created from an advanced building system comprising a blend of steel, alloy and composites, as completed with innovative strengthened dark glazing. ... read full story

Giralglia Rolex Cup 2nd Day: Line honours for Esimit Europa 2

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

With 19 knots of wind, the conditions were ideal for Esimit Europa 2 (EUR) on the team’s second day of racing during the inshore portion of the Giralglia Rolex Cup. The bright blue, 100 foot maxi flying the European flag is the largest yacht competing and towers over the fleet of 221 boats. The competition is strong as some of the best known professional sailing teams such as Jethou (GBR), Shockwave (NZL) and Container (GER) prepare for the Giraglia Rolex Cup which starts on Wednesday. ... read full story

Hanse Yachts Launch The New Sailing Yacht Hanse 445 2010-2011 Model

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The new Hanse 445: The designers of Judel-Vrolijk and our own developing department had to create a boat that offers more volume and comfort for the crew. As well they had to further optimise the easy handling of this 44 foot boat. The new Hanse 445 connects the model range of 320 to 400 with the bigger models 470, 545 and 630. The interior follows the trendy loft style layout of the Hanse 545 with modern yacht furniture design and optimizes the use of living space. ... read full story

Ruea Yachts – A New Luxury Superyacht Venture in Thailand, Asia

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

THAILAND – Asia’s leading luxury yacht company, Yacht Solutions, has unveiled a high-end superyacht division - Ruea Yachts - which will design and construct exclusive vessels to satisfy escalating demand among affluent individuals in Asia and across the world. ... read full story

The annual international 2010 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, Thailand.

June 15, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a hugely successful 2009 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, organizers are charging forward with the December 16-18, 2010 most sociable event in Asia, bringing together both Sailing and Motor Superyachts ... read full story

Jean-Pierre Dick introduces the JP54 revolution racing yacht.

June 15, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The French sailor, Jean-Pierre Dick, has imagined a top-of-the-range fast cruising yacht whose design is unique. Designed by Guillaume Verdier and the interior designed by Stéphanie Marin, the first JP54 has just been launched in Auckland, New Zealand. Produced in a limited series by Absolute Dreamer, the JP54 takes its inspiration from the performances of racing boats to discover new horizons. The JP54 will be in France this summer. ... read full story

Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter Sea+City Waterfront Development for Rugby World Cup 2011

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Auckland's Wynyard Quarter waterfront is currently in the throes of development, with five new attractions on schedule for completion in 2011 - and the Rugby World Cup hosted by New Zealand. This latter major attraction will no doubt see a number of superyacht owners making their way to Auckland, New Zealand, in search of marina berth spaces to base themselves. ... read full story

Expansion for Feadship Yacht Shipyard Holland

June 15, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Royal Van Lent will also see widening the locks in the nearby city of Gouda from 12 to 14 meters. The bridges in the towns of Oude and Nieuwe Wetering will also be extended to the same width, with an expected completion date of 2012. ... read full story

Second Day: Giraglia Rolex Cup St.Tropez, France & San Remo, Italy

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The second day of inshore racing the Giraglia Rolex Cup dawned with more promise than the first.There is a varied international fleet gathering for the offshore element of the Giraglia Rolex Cup, the 241 nm race that this year heads to San Remo via La Giraglia, a rocky outcrop off the northern tip of Corsica. Yachts and crews have come from most corners of the world and each morning the race village resembles the United Nations with a cornucopia of languages on offer. ... read full story

Photos of the Largest Superyacht ECLIPSE

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The huge steel displacement superyacht ECLIPSE measures around 170 metres, making her the world’s largest (or longest) private mega yacht in the world. M/Y ECLIPSE was designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with interior designs by the very well know yacht designer Terrence Disdale. She was built by the Thyssenkrupp Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, is a large industrial giant in Germany. The mega yacht has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes and superyacht Eclipse is slightly larger (around 36 ft longer) than the world’s previous longest private luxury yacht Dubai at 162 m, as owned by Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai. ... read full story

Superyacht NATITA (Ex Ona)

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht NATITA had her hull built by Kusch Yachts from Germany and then the luxury yacht was finished by Dutch yacht builder Oceanco who outfitted NATITA with an aluminium superstructure and finished the yacht interior. More recently in 2006-2007 she underwent refit work at the Lurssen shipyard. ... read full story

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek gears up for 2010 Regatta in Thaliand

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, unique in the regional yacht racing calendar for its expectation of strong breezes, scenic race courses and its 5-star social scene, is held at the Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa from 21-25 July. ... read full story

New York Yacht Club Annual 2010 Rolex Sailing Regatta a Success

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Known as the longest running regatta in America, the New York Yacht Club’s 156th Annual Regatta presented by Rolex also has the distinction of kicking off the sailing season in New England. This past weekend, June 11-13, over 1,000 sailors on 111 boats gathered from across the U.S. and Europe for three days of racing on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. ... read full story

Classic Schooner Elena Visits Vittoriosa Malta

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 55 metre Herreshoff classic is a yacht Elena also of a modern age with her latest systems and luxurious comforts. Meticulously built to the original Herreshoff lines of 1910, Elena is a true classic from a bygone era. Built by Marin LuxuryYachts in Galicia, Spain, Elena boasts an incredible downwind sail area of 1800m² and can accommodate ten guests in five exquisitely finished cabins. ... read full story

HMS Belfast to be Restored to her Former Glory

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The veteran World War Two cruiser, HMS Belfast, is to have her rusting masts replaced courtesy of a former ally she fought to support – Russia. And Lloyd's Register, one of the UK’s – and the world’s – leading marine institutions, has been asked to help out on the project by its Russian sponsors. ... read full story

KCS International Ontario Rehires 100 employees to build Cruisers Yachts & Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Providing a sign that the world economy and yacht building is rebounding, the Oconto based parent company of Cruisers Yachts and Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts, called KCS International Inc., announced today the rehiring of 100 employees back to work on new orders for both brands. ... read full story

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 – Yacht Ganesha overall winner

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 - With two straight wins out of two races held, the 39 metre sailing yacht Ganesha is the overall winner of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010. Ganesha, built by Fitzroy yachts, also dominated the 23 boat Cruising Division while the Wally 101 Indio took overall victory in the Performance division. The Dubois designed sailing yacht Moonbird and Harry Macklowe’s Unfurled took second and third place respectively among the Cruising yachts. The Performance class saw the Wally yachts Highland Fling and Magic Carpet 2 take second and third place Loro Piana trophies. ... read full story

Reinterpreted Aquariva speedboat by Marc Newson in collaboration with RIVA to be launched in September 2010

June 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

In a highly anticipated collaboration, Marc Newson has partnered with Riva and their official designers, Officina Italiana Design, to reinterpret the 'Aquariva' speedboat. 'Aquariva by Marc Newson' will be launched as a limited edition of 22 units in September 2010, available worldwide through Gagosian Gallery. ... read full story

Florida Panhandle Yachting Business Impacted by Gulf Oil Spill

June 14, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Emerald Coast Yachts, a charter operation and sailing school based in Gulf Breeze, Florida, noticed a drop-off in business right after the oil spill. "We were booked through the end of June and having the best year we've had," said Peggy Van Sleen. "But then the oil spill came and the phones stopped ringing. We've received no new business since then." ... read full story

Quick Enquiry

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter