Geoff Boettcher’s South Australian yacht Secret Men’s Business 3.5 was announced this afternoon as this year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race …
Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News
Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Design expands
December 30, 2010
René van der Velden Yacht Design has a workload that has steadily grown in recent years, thanks to a growing number of loyal clients with repeat …
Eurocraft Explorer 44 Motor Yacht
December 30, 2010
Italian yacht builder Eurocraft is working on a mini-series of Explorer-type yachts measuring around 44 meters, featuring an in house design by …
Dubois Designed 65m Sailing Yacht P1409
December 30, 2010
Dubois Naval Architects have showcased a new exciting 65m sailing yacht concept currently under development. At 65m, sailing yacht P1409 combines …
Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): Record exhibitors
December 29, 2010
PIMEX 2011 is set to be the biggest on record. While visitors are expected to number 6,000 plus, the number of exhibitors have already exceeded those …
Largest 10 motor yachts launched in 2010
December 29, 2010
2010 has been a great year for new superyacht launches. Included in the top ten motor yachts launched this year is the 134 metre motoryacht Serene, …
PORALU MARINE to develop Marina in Gibraltar
December 28, 2010
Building on the success achieved during a first contract to design a marina in Gibraltar in 2008, PORALU MARINE landed a contract for a second phase …
The Tripp Designed Sailing yacht Lady K
December 26, 2010
Yacht LADY K is a Tripp designed Marten Yachts built 23.47m 77 ft ketch with a large mizzen mast, swept spreaders and no running backstays. …
America’s Cup: BMW ends partnership with ORACLE Racing
December 24, 2010
At the end of the year BMW will bring to a close its longstanding partnership with ORACLE Racing and thereby end its involvement in the America’s …
The 75 Sunreef Power Sport Fish Catamaran by Sunreef Yachts
December 23, 2010
Available in Expedition and Exclusive versions, now the Sunreef Power can also be converted into the Sport Fish version designed for deep sea fishing …
New Zealand Marine Industry gathering to boost exports and maximise growth
December 23, 2010
The New Zealand marine industry will gather in Queenstown this March to discuss ways of boosting exports and maximising growth over the next four …
Auckland International Boat Show to coincide with 2011 Rugby World Cup
December 23, 2010
The Auckland International Boat Show in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, which is traditionally held in early March, will this year take place on …
Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon to Benefit YachtAid Global® Completed
December 23, 2010
On December 23, 2010 at 1015 PST Motor yacht Slojo arrived in Nuku Hiva the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, having completed …
Heesen Yachts launch 47m Motor Yacht Air – YN 15147
December 23, 2010
Heesen Yachts, The Netherlands – is proud to announce the delivery of motor yacht AIR, the sixth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, a …
Strand Craft 166 Motor Yacht by Gray Design
December 23, 2010
The Strand Craft 166 is an uncompromising superyacht that is as outrageous as it is daring. Designed entirely around an automotive theme, this yacht …
Cantiere delle Marche shipyard Debut
December 22, 2010
Ancona, Italy recently witnessed the start of operations at the Cantiere delle Marche shipyard, a new facility for the manufacture of Italian …
70th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami ‘By the Numbers’
December 22, 2010
Boating = Big Business for Miami 70th Annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami ‘By the Numbers’
Riviera’s new 61 Series II Flybridge model for 2011
December 22, 2010
Australia’s boatbuilder Riviera is proud to announce the launch of its new 61 Series II with a raft of engineering and design enhancements that …
Justin Ferris joins Doyle Sails New Zealand
December 22, 2010
Doyle Sails has bolstered its internationally respected design team in Auckland, New Zealand, signing up renowned helmsman and trimmer Justin Ferris.
Watch Onboard Security Cameras with Next Generation GOST Watch
December 22, 2010
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST – formerly Paradox Marine) has released the newest version of the GOST Watch yacht surveillance system. The …
57m Sailing yacht Twizzle by Dubois Naval Architects, Royal Huisman Shipyard and Redman Whiteley Dixon
December 22, 2010
See photos of Sailing yacht Twizzle, the first Dubois-designed sailing superyacht to be built at the Royal Huisman Shipyard and at 57.5m, the largest …
Motor yacht SLOJO YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon Kicks Off to Benefit YachtAid Global®
December 22, 2010
On Friday, December 10, 2010, owners, guests and crew of M/Y Slojo embarked upon the ultimate YAG Challenge—pushing the limits to see how much …
Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo continues on 1st boat show tour
December 22, 2010
The Fairline Targa 58 GRAN TURISMO is heading to the Miami International Boat Show in 2011 as part of her first boat show tour, which kicked off at …
Swan European Regatta 2011 entries open
December 22, 2010
As we look forward to a week of high energy Solent racing in testing tidal conditions for the 15th edition of the Swan European Regatta Nautor’s …
Sailing Ship Vessel Oliver Hazard Perrys’ Experiential Education Programs
December 22, 2010
Rhode Island students will participate in experiential education aboard the Education at Sea school ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry when completed in …
Partnership deal for Maritime Quarter at Centenary Quay
December 22, 2010
A new Maritime and Marine Innovation Quarter at the former Vosper Thornycroft shipyard site in Woolston, Southampton is set to bring approximately …
Design Unlimited appoints Steve Rice as Design Director
December 22, 2010
Steve Rice has been promoted to Design Director at the leading yacht interior design studio Design Unlimited. Based on the south coast of England …
Princess Yachts’ 32m M Class motor yacht breaks records at London International Boat Show
December 21, 2010
Preparations have began for the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, with the brand new Princess 32 metre motor yacht being lifted …
Van Oossanen & Associates’ Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) Motor yacht Concept Gaining Ground
December 21, 2010
The Fast Displacement Hull Form concept (FDHF, patent pending), by Van Oossanen & Associates was presented to a scientific audience a little more …
2010 Year-end sales success for J Craft
December 21, 2010
J Craft, the Swedish luxury powerboat manufacturer has enjoyed strong sales throughout 2010 despite the tough economic climate. The last quarter has …
Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): New Mangusta Open 75 motor yacht to exhibit
December 21, 2010
Overmarine Shipyard, well known in the Marine Industry as Owner of the Brand Name Mangusta and Builder of the biggest Large Open in the market, will …
Two LIMITED EDITIONS AMELS 177 Motor Yachts Sold
December 21, 2010
Dutch superyacht builder AMELS has sold two luxury motor yachts from the LIMITED EDITIONS range, both of them orders for the Tim Heywood-designed …
60m Expedition Yacht Concept by Derecktor and Vripack
December 21, 2010
An interesting 60 metre expedition super yacht concept has been created by Derecktor and Vripack. Noted U.S. superyacht builder Derecktor Shipyards …
25th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2010 finishes in fine style
December 21, 2010
The 25th ARC finished in fine style on Saturday 18 December with a spectacular awards ceremony at the Gaiety Nightclub in Gros Islet, near Rodney Bay …
Superyacht Refit Engineer Phil Rose joins Sud Marine Shipyard.
December 20, 2010
Phil Rose a well known engineer who manages shore side refitting operations in the Superyacht industry has joined Sud Marine Shipyard as Operation …
Explorer motor yacht Big Fish waits to force Drakes Passage
December 20, 2010
Motor yacht Big Fish, the flagship of Aquos Yachts, is currently in Ushuia, at the southern tip of Patagonia, waiting for a weather window to cross …
Williams Performance Tenders at Liverpool Boat Show
December 20, 2010
The Liverpool Boat Show is thrilled to announce that Williams Performance Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialist, and RBS (Rodman) have …
