Tahiti and her Island will be guests of honour at this year's Grand Pavois International Boat Show. Here are some details and statistics to give you more information about the show, that will start on the 15th September 2010 and run through the 20th September 2010 at the Port des Minimes in La Rochelle. ... read full story
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2010 Pendennis Cup Day Three Summary
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The Pendennis Cup is at it’s fourth day today, with excellent sailing conditions continuing. The day is full of excitement so far. Right from the start line the race offers plenty of drama and thrilling close results. The third day of the exciting Pendennis Cup is also behind us with the summary of the Day... ... read full story
Timmerman 47 Superyacht
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This true ocean-going yacht is the flag carrier of the Timmerman collection. Its range allows it not only to cross the Atlantic Ocean but also to reach the more distant corners of the world. The designers at Vripack Yachting, being well-experienced in the design of superyachts have chosen a smart and modern expedition style for... ... read full story
ThyssenKrupp Performs in the first 9 months 2010
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ThyssenKrupp the large Germany manufacturing company, which builds large private superyachts under the name Blohm + Voss, as well as many other things, has seen improved performance noticeably in fiscal year 2009/2010: Order intake and sales increased quarter by quarter and in the first 9 months of 2009/2010 were up from the prior-year period. The... ... read full story
Luxury Super Yacht GALAXY charter destinations
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Luxurious Benetti charter superyacht GALAXY will be available at a selection of amazing charter destination this 2010/2011 winter season. The destinations include Maldives in the Indian Ocean, following which she will be heading towards the Pacific Ocean's Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tahiti. ... read full story
Westport Yachts’ Super Yacht Boardwalk Images
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Further images are available about the Westport Yachts built 49.98 metre motoryacht Boardwalk. ... read full story
Riviera Boat Builder Recruiting Staff
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Australia's most awarded luxury pleasure boat constructor Riviera is currently looking for qualified tradespeople. ... read full story
New Images of the Alloy World Explorer AY44 Yacht
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New renderings, images about the AY44 World Explorer Motoryacht, that started construction a few weeks ago at the New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts. ... read full story
Volkswagen and CMD to develop and supply lower emission marine engines
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Volkswagen and Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD) signed a strategic partnership agreement that will develop lower emissions marine engines. The Tier 3 emissions standards go into effect in the US in 2012 and 2014 in Europe. ... read full story
Audi MedCup Circuit: Closer on the water, more popular ashore
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Three different boats have won the season’s three different regatta trophies at Audi MedCup Circuit for both the TP52 and the GP42 Series. Three of the five regattas which comprise the 2010 Audi MedCup Circuit have now been contested, with the races proving to be closer on the water and more popular ashore. ... read full story
Super Yacht CALLIOPE new to charter market
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The stunning 2010 designed superyacht CALLIOPE built by Holland Jachtbouw has recently joined the charter fleet in the Mediterranean. She is a beautiful super yacht with exterior design and naval architecture by Langan Design associates and elegant interior created by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht GALILEO G available for charter
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The Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Galileo is currently available for charter in New England. With her 37.5 metres in length over all and her John Munford stunningly elegant and stylish interior she is sure to impress her guests. Super yacht Galileo can accommodate six to seven guests in three luxurious cabins and their comfort and well-being will be taken care of by a crew of five. ... read full story
67 meter Sailing Superyacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts
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Sailing Yacht Vertigo is to be launched in New Zealand in 2010 by Alloy Yachts. The huge 67.2m (220ft) ketch rigged superyacht Vertigo was formally known as AY41 and she was designed by Philippe Briand and her interior design is the work of Christian Liaigre. ... read full story
IBEX Show selects Green Box to go paperless from 2011
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Viridistor LLC announced today that the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Professional BoatBuilder magazine, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), have chosen the Green Box™ solution to exclude all paper corporate marketing material and introduce an all-electronic system for the promotional material at all IBEX Shows starting in 2011. ... read full story
Columbus 245′ Motor Yacht by Palumbo Yachts
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Palumbo's new Columbus 245' motor yacht is the latest project that this Italian company is working on. The Columbus 245ft yacht is still at the planning stage, however some information has been unveiled to us. The article reveals interior images and some technical information. ... read full story
Singapore hosts increasing numbers of Superyachts
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The Superyacht Singapore Association (SSA) has confirmed that the number of superyacht visiting Singapore is increasing. Aiming for a total of 80 yachts to visit the area in 2010, by June, they had proudly registered a total of 54 unique superyachts (including locally-based ones), comfortably surpassing the halfway mark by 14 units and more than doubling the 26 vessels that were registered in the same period in 2009. ... read full story
Maiden Voyage in China for Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition
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The Sunseeker Predator 108 Special Edition, the only Predator 108 special edition yacht ever made by Sunseeker completed its first cruise down the Huangpu River, Shanghai last month. The yacht is the most expensive yacht ever sold in China, priced at over 7 million GBP. ... read full story
Vantage of Dohle Private Clients Limited
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Vantage is a company offering a wide range of services to the large yachting industry, such as compliance and technical services, yacht registration, administration, crew contracts, payroll and recruitment services amongst others. ... read full story
Endeavour Yacht Services obtain ISO 9001 certification
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Endeavour Yacht Services have recently obtained their ISO 9001 certification. EYS are based in Gosport at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour and are specialists in refits, repairs, maintenance and modifications. ... read full story
Baglietto Super Yacht LUCKY ME
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Cantieri Navali Baglietto launched their first Wide Body motor yacht Lucky Me in March 2010. The yachts exterior and interior was designed by Francesco Paszkowski. The 42 metre all aluminium yacht Lucky me has the maximum speed of 29 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. ... read full story
2010 Pendennis Cup Day 2 roundup
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Summary of the second day of the 2010 Pendennis Cup race, is following the dramatic first day. The day 1 results have been modified, with the sailing yacht Mariette being disqualified. ... read full story
‘Ley de Costas’ called-off by the Spanish Authorities
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Spanish authorities cancelled the ‘Ley de Costas’, law that was devised by Spanish authorities in 1988 to restrict new marina berth leases to 30 years, but applied recently even to those berths built and purchased before the law's introduction. ... read full story
2nd Asia Superyacht Conference to be held from 12th to 14th October 2010 approaching
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The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference, which will take place in Singapore from 12th to 14th October 2010 is creating a unique Superyacht meeting point in Asia. Delegates from around the world registering to attend and new high profile speakers being added every week. ... read full story
31st Rolex Middle Sea Race 2010
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The 31st Rolex Middle Sea Race 2010 starts from Grand Harbour on October 23rd with 25 yachts having confirmed their entry, so far. The largest yacht to race is the 30.5 metre (100 foot) racing maxi Esimit Europa 2 (EUR), formerly Alfa Romeo II. ... read full story
Riviera’s R Marine Perth awarded for their outstanding customer service
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Recognition of excellence has been awarded to Riviera's R Marine Perth dealer for their outstanding service at the Australia/New Zealand Dealer of the Year Awards in Sydney. ... read full story
Superyacht Atmosphere – A taste of Chile
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Superyacht Atmosphere is offering a ‘2010 Taste of Chile program’ where World renowned chefs offer a unique culinary experience using local ingredients matched with exceptional iconic wines and extraordinary landscape. ... read full story
Motor yacht Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge innovative design
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Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder, has announced details of the 53 Enclosed Flybridge motor yacht, its latest innovative model that is a new generation of luxury, technology and personal customisation. ... read full story
New Princess V52 motor yacht at the Cannes International Boat Show
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Following its launch in Spring this year, Princess Yachts is pleased to announce that the new Princess V52 motor yacht will be exhibited for the first time at the Cannes International Boat Show. ... read full story
Egg and Dart Design to Display 58 m Explorer Yacht Ranger at Monaco
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Egg and Dart Design is to show their new expedition style motor yacht desing at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. The Egg and Dart Yacht Designs in the range from 35 meter up to 123 meter increased up to 11 different models with different specifications offered to the market as “turn-key” projects. One of these... ... read full story
Superyacht Namaste Newly Available for Charter
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Tamsen Yachts 2008 launched superyacht NAMASTE is newly available for charter from 26th August 2010. She is currently based in the South of France. She offers accommodation for 10-12 guest in five luxurious staterooms and wonderful indoor and outdoor living spaces. ... read full story
Palmer Johnson to Close UK Hampshire Facility
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Palmer Johnson Yachts is now to be closing down its UK yacht building site Hythe Marine Park in Hampshire. The closure of operations will bring the loss of around 110 jobs from the area. The Southampton yard saw the recent launch of the US builder’s first UK built superyacht — the 51m Sport Yacht, but... ... read full story
Derecktor Launch 85 m Motor Yacht Cakewalk The Largest in USA History
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Derecktor Yachts have now officially launched the 85 metre (281 ft) Motor Yacht Cakewalk which is now the largest private superyacht ever launched in USA History. Yacht Cakewalk was designed by Tim Heywood and built in America, with Naval Architecture by Azure Naval Architecture. ... read full story
RMK Marine Present Sailing Yacht Nazenin V at Monaco Yacht Show 2010
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Following a very successful completion of the Sailing Yacht Nazenin V in July last year, RMK Marine will be exhibiting her at the Monaco Yacht Show 22 – 25 September 2010 publically for the first time. RMK Marine will be showing the award winning 52m ketch superyacht Nazenin V, as designed by Sparkman & Stephens,... ... read full story
A Great Start to the Pendennis Cup Superyacht Sailing Regatta 2010
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Despite the grey weather in Southern England yesterday the first day’s racing of the Pendennis Cup had plenty of excitement, with a very close start all the yachts were jostling for position, and this action was closely followed by a broken mast on Tomahawk as she approached the first mark! All the yachts, except Tomahawk... ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Wild Oats X claims the Club Marine Cup
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Wild Oats X sailing yacht takes the overall IRC result claiming the Club Marine Cup and the 4th Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race, hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron closes it's doors for another year. ... read full story
Austal confirms presence at Ausmarine 2010
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Austal, World's leader in aluminium shipbuilding has announced their participation at the 2010 Ausmarine exhibition, which will be taking place from the 23rd to 25th November in Perth, Australia. ... read full story
Egg and Dart Designed Motor Yacht RANGER 58
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Egg and Dart Design is getting ready to present their new Ranger 58 MotorYacht design at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show this year. ... read full story
Two Awards for Seawind Catamarans at the 2010 AIMEX awards
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The Australian Marine Exporter of the Year award and the Best Marine Industry Export Marketing Strategy award, were both won by the successful Australian company SEAWIND CATAMARANS at the 2010 AIMEX awards. ... read full story
Christensen Superyacht Emerald Isle for Auction
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Christensen Superyacht Emerald Isle will be put up for Auction on August 24 2010, in Fort Lauderdale. The 126ft (38.4m) motor yacht will be sold to the Highest Bidder at or above a reserve of $2,850,000. ... read full story
Majesty Yachts (Gulf Craft) appoints The Mansell Agency for European PR
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The Mansell Agency have been appointed to handle the public relations for Majesty Yachts, which is part of Gulf Craft Inc. The Mansell Agency will promote Majesty Yachts at the 2010 Cannes, Monaco and Genoa Boat Shows. ... read full story
Sailing schooner ATLANTIC – Profile of the entrepreneur Ed Kastelein
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The 2010 Sailing yacht Atlantic is magnificent replica of the 1903 William Gardner designed three-masted sailing schooner Atlantic. The Owner, Ed Kastelein is the man responsible for the recreation of this wonderful new schooner Atlantic. Here is his story. ... read full story
Palumbo to Launch 177 ft (54 m) Columbus Motor Yacht
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Columbus Yachts have two luxury motor yachts currently in build at the Palumbo shipyard in Italy, one of which is due to be launched this year. The first is a 177 foot displacement motor yacht which is due for launch in 2010. The 177 Columbus Superyacht is nearing completion at the Palumbo yard and is... ... read full story
Columbus 199 (61m) motor yacht
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The Columbus 199′ yacht is a Luxury Yacht which length over all is 60.7 meters an her maximum beam is 10.2 meters. The hull is made of steel and superstructures of light alloy to shorten weight and granting high stability standards. The hull is round displacement type with bulge and transom stern. Propulsion power is... ... read full story
Catana Shows 4 Catamarans at 2010 Cannes Boat Show France
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The Catana 42’ – 47’ – 50’ and 65’ which « Mediterraneans » will discover at Cannes embody the legendary brand’s return to it’s original mission : performance. These four models are among the very fastest catamarans available to the cruising sailor today. Of course, this positioning is nothing new to Catana, were it not... ... read full story
James Phipps joins Global Telesat Communications
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James Phipps joins the Sales and Technical Support team at Global Telesat Communications, as announced by the company itself today. ... read full story
Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC
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The 2010 launched classic schooner Atlantic, was beautifully recreated under the supervision of her Onwer Ed Kastelein at the Dutch shipyard Van der Graaf. She is a replica of the original sailing schooner Atlantic, the winner and long time record holder of the 1905 Kaiser’s Cup from New York to The Lizard. ... read full story
Marine Thermal Imaging May Become More Important Than Radar Says Electronics Expert
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A marine electronics expert in New Zealand is predicting that thermal imaging could soon become more important to recreational boaties than radar. Cameron Burch, Raymarine product manager at major marine importer and distributor Lusty and Blundell Ltd, says thermal imaging not only has many advantages over radar, it is also becoming both more compact and... ... read full story
Oceana Announces Launch of Gulf of Mexico Research Expedition to Assess Long-Term Impacts of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
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Oceana to Use ROVs, Specialized Divers and Satellite Tags to Investigate Effects of Oil on Coral, Fish, Shark and Sea Turtle Species. Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, announced today the launch of its 2010 Gulf of Mexico Expedition that will assess the long-term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.... ... read full story
Alewijnse to Exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010
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Alewijnse Marine Systems is inviting you to visit them at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, held from 22nd to 25th September 2010. They will be exhibiting at the Alewijnse stand at QD67 in the Holland Yachting Group Pavilion in the air-conditioned tent Darse Nord. ... read full story