Bright prospects for boot Dusseldorf 2011

December 20, 2010

The prospects for boot Düsseldorf 2011 are bright. The mood in the international watersports industry has perked up noticeably after a difficult …

Phuket International Boat Show 2011 (PIMEX): Riva to exhibit

December 20, 2010

Riva – the boat brand favoured by celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot, Liz Taylor, Claudia Schiffer and George Clooney – will exhibit at PIMEX …

Saenz Yachts Motor yacht Antibes completed

December 20, 2010

Super yacht Antibes, the latest 32m M/Y built by Saenz Yachts from the drawing board of Ed Dubois, Dubois Naval Architects has been completed. Yacht …

Filippetti Yachts Launch Eco-Chic Series Navetta 26 Motor Yacht

December 20, 2010

Filippetti launched the motor yacht Navetta 26, a RINA “Green Star Yacht” classed luxury boat that inaugurates the green collection of the …

Trinity Yachts Launch 57m Motor Yacht Carpe Diem (ex T047)

December 20, 2010

Trinity Yachts have launched their latest superyacht Carpe Diem. M/Y Carpe Diem (ex Hull No. T047) measuring 189 ft. (57.6m) completed her sea trials …

SanLorenzo and Rodriguez Group Sign Commercial Agreement for Sanlorenzo Superyachts

December 20, 2010

Sanlorenzo, builder of a motor yacht fleet ranging between 62’ and 108’ and a superyacht fleet up to 200’, with facilities in Ameglia (La …

MS TÛRANOR PLANETSOLAR to arrive in Cartagena, Columbia

December 20, 2010

After successfully navigating from Monaco to Miami and from Miami to Cancún, TÛRANOR PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar-powered boat, is …

The Spirit of Tradition Ketch (SoT) by Royal Huisman and Dykstra & Partners

December 20, 2010

Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman is currently building a 48.97m (160.66 ft) sailing yacht called The Spirit of Tradition Ketch (SoT). The …

ISA Yachts sells ISA 500.03, the 3rd 50m motor yacht

December 20, 2010

ISA Yachts have sold a third new custom-made ISA 500.03 motor yacht due for delivery in July 2012. The new ISA 500.03 superyacht is the third 50 …

Bellingham Marine design Float System for St. Paul Island, Alaska.

December 19, 2010

Bellingham Marine worked with General Contractor Dutra Dredging and the Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association to provide a small boat harbor …

34th America’s Cup: Work on AC45 catamarans moving ahead in New Zealand

December 19, 2010

Work on the AC45 catamarans, which the Cup teams will use to race in the 2011 America’s Cup World Series events, is continuing at pace in …

International Superyacht Coatings Conference 2010 Estoril

December 19, 2010

The Second International Superyacht Coatings Conference organised by the Informa Yacht Group was held in Estoril on 14 and 15 December. A good cross …

Global Ocean Race: CT SailBattens join as Race Partner

December 19, 2010

The New Zealand-based, CT Sailbattens is now part of the Global Ocean race 2011-12 (GOR) Race Partner group. The company’s development has had a …

McConaghy Boats and The 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race

December 18, 2010

The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is revered as one of the toughest ocean races on the international yachting calendar.  The aura that surrounds …

The Singapore Yacht Show 2011: Asia’s first Superyacht Show

December 18, 2010

Singapore will play host to a fleet of sailing and motor Superyachts when the ‘Singapore Yacht Show’ launches from 8 to 10 April 2011 at …

COMPASS MARINAS REDCLIFFE OPENS MORETON BAY AUSTRALIA

December 18, 2010

Redcliffe is a popular seaside destination situated on Moreton Bay in Australia with 22 km of coastline. Earlier this month, an enthusiastic boating …

Yacht KOGO

December 17, 2010

Motor yacht KOGO is an important 71,71m (235′ 3″) superyacht that combines a striking Tim Heywood exterior design with superior construction quality …

Lürssen Motor Yacht Hermitage Undergoes Seatrial

December 17, 2010

The Lürssen 68m superyacht Hermitage was launched on Friday the 29th of October 2010. The megayacht Hermitage has now undergone her Seatrials off …

Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam: Riva’s Aquariva Gucci Tender on show

December 17, 2010

Riva, will participate at the Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam with its latest creation: Aquariva Gucci tender, a model customized by Gucci’s Creative …

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: An International Outlook.

December 17, 2010

The Rolex Sydney Hobart race ranks among the top headline grabbing events of the year and kicks off on Boxing Day, December 26th.The widely known …

Benetti launch First Crystal 140′ motor yacht

December 17, 2010

Benetti launched their First Crystal 140′ model of the new Benetti Class Range in Viareggio on Wednesday, December 1st 2010 amid enthusiasm and …

Feadship Motor yacht Go to attend Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach

December 16, 2010

Following the successful appearance of the Feadship motor yacht GO at the recent Antigua Yacht Show, Feadship have decided to send superyacht Go to …

Feadship Principal sponsor Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2010

December 16, 2010

Feadship is once again the proud, principal sponsor of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous taking place from December 16-18, 2010, celebrating the 10th …

Sunreef Yachts delivers its first yacht, the Sunreef 62 Sailing Catamaran (hull 33) to China

December 16, 2010

Launched in August 2010 by SunreefYachts, the first Sunreef 62 Sailing (hull 33) was successfully delivered to her owner in Hong Kong two months …

Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS): Superyachts and Supercars set to Light Up Yas Marina

December 16, 2010

Visitors to the third Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) next spring can look forward to a double-header super-luxury event at the 2011 edition of the …

Pendennis sailing yacht Akalam – project B105 completes sea trials

December 16, 2010

Pendennis 32 metre Barracuda Design sailing yacht B105 project Akalam was launched last month an since then great progress has been made on the …

Motor Yacht AIR an 81 m Feadship Superyacht

December 16, 2010

The 81 metre Feadship Air yacht is to be launched in the …

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2010 Chef Competition Winners Are:

December 16, 2010

Every year in Antigua there is an important Chef Competition for the best food as created by the chefs on the dozens of charter yachts in attendance. …

Chef on motor yacht FATHOM wins Concours de Chef 2010 at the Antigua Charter Show

December 16, 2010

Chef Brigitte Rosemann from superyacht FATHOM has won the 1st place at the Antigua Charter Show Concours de Chef 2010 in the Luxury Yacht …

53m Pleasant Climate Explorer Yacht (PCE53) by Donald L. Blount and Associates

December 15, 2010

The 53m Pleasant Climate Explorer (PCE) motor yacht concept by Donald L. Blount and Associates is an exciting project resulting from an investigation …

London Docklands puts Olympic 2012 superyacht moorings up for tender

December 15, 2010

British Waterways is inviting interested brokers, owners, and ship’s agents to submit expressions of interest for superyacht berthing locations in …

The 70 Sunreef Power Sport Fish Catamaran by Sunreef Yachts

December 15, 2010

Sunreef Yachts has designed a new version of the popular power catamaran, the 70 Sunreef Power, now available as a 70 Sunreef Power Sport Fish vessel …

Motor yacht D190 – “3 TIMES A LADY” Diana Yacht Design Series

December 15, 2010

Diana Yacht Design has created a series of three beautiful yachts created under the working title “3 TIMES A LADY”. This new series consists of three …

Motor Yacht Fox Launch Thailand

December 15, 2010

Tamsin Edenbrow, Director of Marketing and PR for Yacht Solutions sent the following statement regarding Yacht Fox: “Statement from the …

UltimateBerths: The ultimate portal for superyacht marina berths and moorings

December 15, 2010

UltimateBerths.com has launched as the world’s ultimate portal for connecting people who’d like to rent, buy or sell a marina berth or mooring.

Diverse Projects and LOMOcean Design unveil 35m & 40m BP Motor Yacht Designs

December 15, 2010

With the 32m luxury motor yacht BLACK PEARL nearing completion in New Zealand, expected to be launched on the 20th of December 2010, or soon after, …

Luxury Boat Syndication Boosted by Global Financial Crisis.

December 15, 2010

Every economic condition produces a positive climate for certain sectors of the market and luxury boat syndication is one of the industries that has …

MDL’s Sant Carles Marina in Catalonia opens catamaran friendly Berthing Area

December 14, 2010

Sant Carles Marina in Catalonia, MDL’s first Spanish location, has opened a fantastic berthing area designed specifically to easily accommodate …

Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2011

December 14, 2010

The 2011 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will take place from March 16–20, 2011 in the beautiful setting of Virgin Gorda, in the British …

Vilanova Grand Marina, Barcelona reaches 12.5 million Euros in superyacht berth sales

December 14, 2010

Vilanova Grand Marina, Barcelona has consolidated itself within the superyacht industry after 20 months of operations. The project of a full service …

World Yacht Racing Forum: Continuity is Key to Success

December 14, 2010

The World Yacht Racing Forum began today in front of 300 delegates and media from all over the world. Marketing experts discussed the growth of the …

2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

December 14, 2010

The British Classic Yacht Club, with their event sponsor Panerai, have announced the dates for the 10th edition of the Club’s annual Cowes regatta …

Sea Temperature and Currents Heating up for 2010 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

December 14, 2010

According to oceanographic data specialist Tidetech, a large eddy of warm water is forming offshore from Sydney which indicates strong southerly …

Saudi Arabia Marina berths to increase by 50% by 2012

December 14, 2010

The total number of marina berths in Saudi Arabia is expected to increase by 50 per cent by 2012 as the Kingdom continues its rapid growth in the …

Electronic Navigation Ltd appoints new CEO

December 14, 2010

The board of directors of marine electronics company, Electronic Navigation Limited (ENL) have announced the appointment of Gareth Hodson as Chief …

Luxury 60m superyacht reported to sink in Tha Chin River, Thailand

December 14, 2010

According to reports from the Bangkok Post, a 60 meter superyacht has sunk after it was launched into the Tha Chin River in Samut Sakhon’s Muang …

British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) form Global Marina Industries (GMI).

December 13, 2010

British Marine Federation (BMF) and Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) have reached agreement to form GMI (Global Marina Industries). …

Sunseeker International confirms Dometic Marine as Approved Supplier

December 13, 2010

Sunseeker International has recently awarded Dometic Marine ‘Approved Supplier’ status in recognition of many years of providing exceptional support …

World Yacht Racing Forum starts tomorrow.

December 13, 2010

The long awaited World Yacht Racing Forum, co-located with the Yacht Racing Design and Technology Symposium and the International Superyacht Coatings …

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011.

December 13, 2010

The Island Sailing Club (ISC) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are busy putting together their plans to most fittingly commemorate the 80th …