2010 October

News Archive

Bill Prince Yacht Design’s New Office in Port Washington, Wisconsin

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Bill Prince Yacht Design opens new office on shores of Lake Michigan in Port Washington in Wisconsin. ... read full story

Carlo Cafiero 29.07m Yacht Design

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Carlo Cafiero introduces his 29.07m Yacht Design with interesting, long, aggressive lines and innovative features. ... read full story

The 2011 Newport Collection: A Yacht & Lifestyle Event Suspended

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Newport Collection: A Yacht & Lifestyle Event in June 2011 has been suspended, as reported by the event's organizers. ... read full story

Marina Pez Vela along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast now open

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marina Pez Vela, a world-class marina, located on the stunning coastline of Quepos, Costa Rica is now opened, as announced by Bellingham Marine. ... read full story

International Superyacht Coatings Conference Line Up

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Speakers announced for the International Superyacht Coatings Conference at the Estoril Congress Center in Portugal, which will be held between the 14-15 December 2010. ... read full story

Gulf Craft and Majesty Yachts’ Successful Yacht Show Season

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Gulf Craft and Majesty Yachts are proud to report great success at this years shows in Monaco, Cannes and Genoa, reflected by the successful launch and sale of their super yacht Majesty 125. ... read full story

Expedition Yacht Big Fish in Fort Lauderdale

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury charter expedition yacht Big Fish has safely arrived in Fort Lauderdale, from where she will depart in mid November for the second leg of her circumnavigation. ... read full story

Artemis Offshore Academy’s 1st Development Squad Selected

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Artemis Offshore Academy selects nine solo offshore sailors as the academy's first Development Squad, with a goal to to put a British sailor in a position to win the solo Vendée Globe in 2016 or 2020. ... read full story

Nautique announces Four Year Strategic Plan

October 14, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nautique announces the start of their new four year Strategic Plan. ... read full story

New superyacht refit facilities for Singapore

October 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Singapore-based commercial shipyards Dauphin Shipyard Pte and McPec Marine & Offshore Engineering Pte. plan to redevelop parts of their yards in order to create dedicated superyacht refit and repair facility. ... read full story

2nd Asia Superyacht Conference receives positive response.

October 14, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference has attracted 210 delegates from around the world. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Christophe Bullens buys sailing yacht Eco 60 Artech days before race

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens has confirmed he expects to be on the start line of the VELUX 5 OCEANS after securing a new boat the Eco 60 Artech just five days before the start of the 30,000-mile solo round the world race. ... read full story

America’s Cup: New AC45 catamaran class takes shape in Auckland

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new AC45 catamaran class is taking shape in Auckland, New Zealand. The AC45 is the little sister with attitude to the AC72. Both classes are fundamental parts of the transformation of the America’s Cup. ... read full story

Liverpool Boat Show exhibitor numbers continue to climb

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

75% of the available marina berths at the Liverpool Boat Show have already been taken, seven months before it takes place at the Albert Dock from 29th April to 8th May next year. ... read full story

Princess Motor Yachts to exhibit at Liverpool Boat Show

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Motor Yachts will exhibit at the Liverpool Boat Show which runs from 29th April to 8th May next year. The luxury yachting brand Princess Yachts has become the latest in a string of big names to commit to a major presence at the inaugural Show. ... read full story

Carlo Cafiero 29.40 metre Super Yacht

October 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Carlo Cafiero introduces his 29.40 metre aggressive, almost military looking superyacht design. ... read full story

Gold Coast to Fraser Islands with 21 Riviera Yachts

October 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

21 Riviera Yachts took part in a 350 nautical mile round journey from Gold Coast to Fraser Island in Australia. ... read full story

Synergy Sailing Team to build new TP52 for the 2011 Audi MedCup

October 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Russian Sailing Team Synergy announced, they will build a new TP52 for the upcoming Audi MedCup Circuit regatta. ... read full story

Dometic Marine’s In-Duct Breathe Easy Air Purifier

October 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dometic Marine's In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier also reduces the presence of unwanted mould spores and other contaminants and odours. ... read full story

2010 Monaco Yacht Show – A Great Success

October 13, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

This summary of the 2010 Monaco Yacht clearly shows, that this year's event was a great success. The 2011 MYS is scheduled from 21st to 24th September at Port Hercules, Principality of Monaco. ... read full story

Explorer Superyacht Star Fish by Aquos Series & McMullen & Wing to use TRACZero Speed Stabilisers

October 13, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht STAR FISH by McMullen & Wing and Aquos Yachts will use a range of TRAC products including TRAC Zero Speed Stabilisers, powerpack, hydraulics and bow thrusters. ... read full story

Superyacht builder Ferretti Group Brasil opens showroom in Sao Paulo Brazil.

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group have opened a prestigious new area measuring over 1000m² located inside the exclusive ‘Shopping Center Cidade Jardim’ luxury mall in Sao Paulo, Brazil. More than 500 people attended the grand opening of Ferretti's new Toys & Tools showroom in São Paulo, Brazil. The company sold four yachts within the first three days of opening. ... read full story

VELUX 5 OCEANS: Race Village in La Rochelle open

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The VELUX 5 OCEANS race village in La Rochelle opened today, the 17th of October. The race village is the largest in the VELUX 5 OCEANS’ 28-year history and 8 days of festivities are planned to celebrate race. ... read full story

Morgan 80 House Yacht

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Morgan 80 House Yacht presented by Morgan Yachts at the 50th International Boat Show in Genoa. ... read full story

Danish Yachts’ new concepts at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Danish Yachts announced great new concepts at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, such as their AeroCruiser 38F III motor yacht, the new QuadraDeck Yacht Series or the Danish Yachts AeroSpeed 18 yacht tender. ... read full story

Claydon Reeves 80m REMORA Yacht Design

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Claydon Reeves officially launch their design company and their super yacht design REMORA at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Vitters Sailing Yacht Marie nearing completion

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Vitters built sailing yacht Marie, the sistership of the stunning yacht Adele, is nearing her completion. ... read full story

Feadship Lady Britt Yacht launched

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Koninklijke De Vries Sheepsbouw Shipyard launches a stunning new Feadship super yacht Lady Britt, measuring 63 metres, designed by De Voogt Naval Architects, an with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story

Eddie Jordan joins the Oyster fleet with his Oyster 655 Yacht

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Eddie Jordan joins the Oyster fleet with the Oyster 655 Sailing Yacht. ... read full story

PGI’s breakfast briefing on Italian Superyacht Law and Tax

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

PGI and Superyacht Events' breakfast briefing from the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show: "Superyachts: Italian Tax and Legal Issues. The lessons we have learnt and how to be safe in the future" ... read full story

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference Opened

October 12, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference, which is running from the 12th October to 14th October 2010 has been successfully launched. ... read full story

Lady Pippa Blake first Ambassador to the Volvo Ocean Race Legends Regatta.

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Lady Pippa Blake, wife of the late, great Sir Peter Blake, is to be the first Ambassador to the Volvo Ocean Race Legends reunion and regatta, which takes place on 1-5 November in Alicante 2011. ... read full story

JetBoarder the ‘must have’ superyacht water craft of 2011.

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Australian company JetBoarder is now taking JetBoarding, the ‘must have’ superyacht water craft of 2011 to the World, having had successful launches at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Cannes Boat Show, Monaco Super Yacht Show, & Genoa International Boat Show. ... read full story

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: New Assistant Race Director Justin Taylor

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has grown with each biennial race and as next year’s 11-12 event is set to be the biggest yet, race organiser Clipper Ventures plc has appointed accomplished yachtsman and former engineer and construction manager, Justin Taylor, as the new Assistant Race Director. ... read full story

RHKYC China Coast Regatta 2010

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2010 China Coast Regatta, running from 15-17 October 2010, organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club have confirmed 45 boats in eight Divisions. Yachts range in size from the 75’ Reichel Pugh, Jelik III to a brand new fleet of J/80’s who will contest China Coast Regatta in the waters to the south east of Hong Kong Island. ... read full story

ISA 630 Superyacht Kolaha’s interior by Patrick Knowles Design

October 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Kolaha ISA 630 is a new 63 meter motor yacht and is the largest boat ever built by International Shipyard Ancona (ISA). The ISA 63 motor yacht KOLAHA features an impressive Moon stone coloured hull with a stark white superstructure and an interior by Patrick Knowles Designs who has created a ‘Tropical Oasis of... ... read full story

Rodriguez Group France Superyacht Builder appoints Mr. Eric de Saintdo as new Managing Director

October 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Superyacht builder Rodriguez Group appointed Mr. Eric de Saintdo as member of the Management Board and Managing Director on the 7th of October, 2010. ... read full story

Iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia transformed into World’s Greatest Picnic Spot

October 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On October 10, 2010 (10/10/10), Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge was transformed into the world's greatest picnic spot with more than seven thousand people enjoying breakfast with a spectacular harbour view, whilst being suspended 50 metres above the water. ... read full story

Genoa 50th International Boat Show ended optimistically

October 11, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With a final number of 260,300 visitors, Genoa International Boat Show was down in attendance by 7.2% compared to the 280,500 presences of 2009 however this is considered extremely positive by the organisers, in light of the economic situation and the storms that hindered access to the show. ... read full story

Mourjan Marinas IGY begins construction on the Lusail City Marina in Doha

October 11, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mourjan Marinas IGY has started construction on the first marina within the Lusail City in Doha in Qatar. ... read full story

TP52 World Championship: Quantum Racing wins second world title

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Quantum Racing have won their second TP52 World title in three years, containing the 2009 world champion Matador crew in the final race of the TP52 World Championship off Valencia. ... read full story

34th America’s Cup regeneration

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Richard Worth & Craig Thompson, two of the most distinguished figures in world sport will lead the regeneration of the America’s Cup. Richard Worth will be Chairman of the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) Management Board and Craig Thompson has been appointed CEO of ACEA. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: Christophe Bullens determined to sail.

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christophe Bullens and his team are working hard to find a new Eco 60 for the start of the VELUX 5 OCEANS in one week. Christophe Bullens yacht Five Oceans of Smiles was cruelly dismasted on the way to La Rochelle earlier this week. ... read full story

30m Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments.

October 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Catamaran Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is a large volume cruising Super Catamaran currently under construction at Yachting Developments busy Auckland yard. Measuring 100 feet in length and 48 feet in beam, catamaran Q5’s exterior styling and naval architecture is by Warwick Yacht Design with project management is by MCM and interior styling by Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story

Burgess Marine expands into Superyacht market

October 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Burgess Marine announces their expansion into the superyacht market, by entering into the partnership with Port of Cherbourg. ... read full story

FURUNO receives five awards at 2010 National Marine Electronics Association

October 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

FURUNO honoured with five awards at 2010 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention in Seattle, WA. ... read full story

DeLUXE San Diego – The Yacht & Lifestyle Event 2011

October 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

DeLUXE San Diego is a the newest yachting and lifestyle event launched in San Diego, which will take place from 14th April to 16th April 2011. ... read full story

Feadship Odyssey Yacht re-launched

October 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Feadship announces the re-launch of the beautiful, newly refitted 41 metre motor yacht Odyssey, formerly known as White Rabbit yacht. ... read full story

Intellian appoints Paul Comyns as Vice President of Global Marketing

October 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Intellian announces the appointment of Mr Paul Comyns as Vice President of Global Marketing. ... read full story

Lady Linda Yacht by Trinity Yachts

October 08, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Super Yacht Lady Linda is a 56.9 metre yacht currently under build at the Trinity Yachts shipyard in The United States, waiting to be launched in spring 2011. ... read full story

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