Dubai International Boat Show will be hosting the biggest cluster of Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) members in the show’s history. Amels, Benetti, Burger Boat Company, B.V., Fincantieri, Heesen Yachts, Lürssen, Oceanco, Sanlorenzo and Trinity Yachts have all confirmed their participation. ... read full story
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2011 Motor Boat of the Year Awards: Sealine Triumphs
January 11, 2011
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Sealine International collected the coveted award for Best Flybridge Motor Boat under 55 feet from the IPC Motor Boat of the Year awards held at the Savoy Hotel in London on the 10th of January 2011. The winning Sealine F42 launched in September 2010 has received plaudits from both press and customers alike. ... read full story
International Yacht Forum Hamburg
January 11, 2011
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On February 12th 2011 sailors from Europe and from overseas will fill the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. With 12 speakers from the countries of Australia, Germany, England, Ireland and the United States the 2nd International Yacht Forum in Hamburg look set to become an exciting and - especially for racing yacht owners - an extremely useful program. ... read full story
Geoff Holt wins YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year at Trinity House
January 11, 2011
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Today, British yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE won the coveted title of YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year for 2010. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony held at Trinity House, London. Southampton based Geoff, 44, became the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic when he sailed into the British Virgin Islands on January 7th 2010. ... read full story
Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race: Hasley C. Herreshoff Races Onboard Sailing yacht Elena
January 11, 2011
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The Barbados Cruising Club and sponsors of the Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race are delighted to welcome Hasley C. Herreshoff to Barbados where he will be racing on board Schooner Elena in the 75th Anniversary 2011 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race to be held on January 21st 2011. ... read full story
Velux 5 Oceans: Cape Town to Wellington victory up for grabs
January 11, 2011
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The second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS is looking like it will go down to the wire in an exhilarating climax to the 7,000 nautical mile leg. After 26 days of full-on solo racing through the Southern Ocean, and with 1,000 nautical miles left to the finish line in Wellington, New Zealand, the leading ocean racers are separated by just 300 nautical miles. ... read full story
Karpaz Bay Marina announce plans for luxury hotel and beach club
January 11, 2011
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Owners of the soon-to-be-completed Karpaz Gate Marina in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), part of the Karpaz Bay Resort, have announced plans for a new luxury hotel and beach club on the site. ... read full story
RINA strengthens UK yacht expertise
January 11, 2011
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International classification society RINA has responded to increasing demand for superyachts in the UK and Northern Europe by opening a new plan approval and technical office in the UK specifically to support superyacht designers, naval architects and shipyards. ... read full story
2011 Motor Boat of the Year Awards winners announced
January 11, 2011
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The winners of the prestigious 2011 Motor Boat of the Year Awards, sponsored by Garmin, were announced at a spectacular invitation-only award ceremony held at the Savoy Hotel in London on Monday January 10th 2011. ... read full story
New Manhattan 73 motor yacht launched at London International Boat Show
January 11, 2011
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Sunseeker International's Flybridge Manhattan motoryacht range is renowned for packing innovation, luxury and performance into an exceptionally graceful frame. Following this same design ethos, the British company has produced the exciting all new Manhattan 73 was launched at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, at Excel London on the 7th of January 2011. ... read full story
World debut of Sunseeker Predator 115 motor yacht at London International Boat Show
January 11, 2011
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Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world's finest luxury motoryachts, launched an exciting new addition to the Predator range - the all new Sunseeker Predator 115 motor yacht at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, at Excel London on the 7th of January 2011. ... read full story
X-Factor star Rebecca Ferguson performs at the world debut of the Sunseeker Predator 115 and Manhatten 73 motor yacht
January 11, 2011
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Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury motor yachts, launched two new yachts at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, at Excel London on Friday the 7th January 2011. X-Factor star Rebecca Ferguson performed at the world debut of the all new Sunseeker Predator 115 and Manhatten 73. ... read full story
90m Sailing yacht Athena – the largest superyacht to be refitted in New Zealand
January 11, 2011
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The 90.00m (295' 3") Royal Huisman sailing yacht Athena is due to arrive in New Zealand to receive a superyacht refit by Orams Marine Services. One of the world's largest private sailing yachts of the modern era and the largest all-aluminum yacht built to date, the three-masted schooner Athena is a remarkable super yacht. ... read full story
Discovery Yachts expand production facilities in Southampton, England
January 10, 2011
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Discovery Yachts has announced plans to expand production facilities at its base in Harbour Close, Marchwood, taking over the remaining units on the site. The expansion, which will take place in February this year, will allow the company to build the award-winning Discovery 50 Catamaran alongside its monohull models, the Discovery 55 and Discovery 67. ... read full story
Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX): US$ 17 million of trade at 4-day event
January 10, 2011
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2011 looks set to be another successful year for the regional marine industry as seven boats and numerous luxury cars were sold at Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX). Transactions at the show exceeded USD $17 million with more expected post-PIMEX (approx THB510 million). ... read full story
BMEA Trade Mission to Vietnamese Shipyards and BMEA Pavilion at Maritime Vietnam 2011
January 10, 2011
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The British Marine Equipment Association (BMEA) is organising a Trade Mission to Vietnamese new build, conversion and yacht repair yards within striking distance of Ho Chi Minh City. BMEA then plan to attend the International Trade Fair in Ho Chi Minh City from Wednesday 9th - Friday 11th March. ... read full story
New Krogen 48′ AE trawler motor yacht by Kadey-Krogen Yachts
January 10, 2011
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Kadey-Krogen Yachts announces the introduction of the Krogen 48' AE to its fleet of Pure Full DisplacementTM Trawler Yachts, once again setting a new standard for capability and liveability in the trawler market. In deciding what to name the successor to the venerable Krogen 48' North Sea, the company chose the AE designation as an abbreviation for Advanced Ergonomics, the underlying theme in this new offering. ... read full story
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 & 2012: Henri Lloyd Official Clothing Partner
January 10, 2011
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The Island Sailing Club (ISC), organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, have confirmed that one of the best known global brands in technical sailing clothing design and manufacture, Henri Lloyd, has signed up to be the Official Clothing Partner for the 2011 and 2012 Races. ... read full story
The Wave Marina, Muscat, Oman
January 10, 2011
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Oman’s premier marina development The Wave, Muscat, strengthens Mourjan Marinas IGY’s growing portfolio of major projects in the Middle East. Dubai-based marina developer will develop and manage this luxury marina facility in Muscat, Oman, to ensure it becomes one of the region’s top yachting lifestyle destinations. Dubai, UAE, 10 January 2011: Mourjan Marinas IGY’s rapidly... ... read full story
Azimut Yachts and Atlantis at the London Boat Show 2011
January 10, 2011
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Azimut Benetti Group presents two great small boats at the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show: Azimut 38 and Atlantis Verve 36. Two projects that have brought major innovation into the sector, quickly becoming benchmarks for the competition. This is the United Kingdom debut of Atlantis Verve 36. The new Azimut Benetti stand, L1, is... ... read full story
Fairline Boats reveals their 2011 Brochure at the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show
January 08, 2011
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Fairline Boats, a luxury motor yacht manufacturer, has selected the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show to release the first copies of its exclusive brochure for 2011. The brochure details all models in the Fairline range, including two new models launched at the Show - the Targa 50 GRAN TURISMO express cruiser and the Squadron 58 flybridge motor yacht. ... read full story
Sealine announces major investment plans at London Tullet Prebon Boat Show
January 07, 2011
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Sealine returned to the London Tullet Prebon Boat Show with plans for their latest model and a commitment to launch eight new boats over the next three years. ... read full story
Windy Boats nominated for three awards
January 07, 2011
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The Norwegian boat builder Windy Boats has been nominated for three major awards at the 2011 London and Düsseldorf boat shows for the Windy Dubois SR52 Blackbird super tender and the Windy 40 Maestro. ... read full story
New Windy Dubois SR 52 Blackbird super tender
January 07, 2011
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Windy Boats and Hans Jørgen Johnsen has joined forces with world renowned yacht designer Ed Dubois to produce a stunning new 16.10 metre Super Tender – the Windy Dubois SR 52 Blackbird. ... read full story
Jodie Kidd officially marked the opening of the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show
January 07, 2011
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Model and sportswoman Jodie Kidd officially marked the opening of the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show at ExCeL today, Friday 7 January. A stunning, high adrenaline watersports display on the Show’s new indoor pool was followed by sports enthusiast Jodie cutting a ribbon and declaring London’s biggest annual boating event open. ... read full story
46 m Motor Yacht MINA by CMB YACHTS
January 07, 2011
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CMB Yachts of Turkey are the yacht builders for the 46 metre superyacht ‘MINA’. Motor yacht Mina is a (150.9 ft) 2011 composite boat, making her the largest GRP superyacht in Europe on launch along with super yacht Mystic. The yacht has room for 10 guests sleeping in 5 cabins. For further information contact CMB... ... read full story
Superyacht Rochade By Delta Marine
January 07, 2011
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The 47.5 m motor yacht “Rochade” is a composite superyacht which was built by Delta Marine. The yacht ROCHADE is due to be completed, launched and delivered to the yacht’s owners in America in 2011. M/Y ROCHADE had her interior design and interior design carried out by Delta’s in-house design team. The modern luxury yacht... ... read full story
Sailing Yacht KOKOMO III Cruising in New Zealand
January 07, 2011
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Here are some photo images sent in of the amazing Dubois designed Alloy Yachts built 58.4 metre super sailing yacht KOKOMO III, which is chartering in the Marlborough Sounds, in the South Island of New Zealand. Superyacht KOKOMO III was launched by alloy Yachts of Auckland last year in 2010 making here the largest sailing... ... read full story
New order for Mulder 73 Flybridge motor yacht
January 07, 2011
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Mulder Shipyard has received a new order to build a Mulder 73 Flybridge for a client from Australia, having previously delivered a yacht to a client in New Zealand two years ago. The all-aluminium yacht is an entirely new design by Guido de Groot and Ginton Naval Architects, and will be delivered in the second quarter of 2012. ... read full story
Green Marine to relocate production facility to Hythe Marine Park
January 07, 2011
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As result of strategic support given by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), Lymington-based composite yacht builder, Green Marine, is to move its production facilities to Hythe Marine Park. ... read full story
2011 Phuket International Boat Show: USD $100 million of boats on display
January 07, 2011
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The 2011 Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) opened today to a packed in-water display and Exhibition Hall. 47 boats fill the marina basin, an increase of more than 25% on last year, and the Exhibition Hall is packed with marine products, luxury cars and high-end real estate. ... read full story
Trinidad & Tobago Carnival Regatta
January 07, 2011
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The annual Tobago carnival regatta is the place to be for the best watersports and paradise for thrill seekers. The event will be held from February 18 -20th 2011, and will have an exciting range of activities available including bum boat racing, kite boarding and wind surfing. ... read full story
155m SWATH ‘The Streets of Monaco’ superyacht by Yacht Island Design
January 06, 2011
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Yacht Island Design has been formed by a creative team who are driven by a passion to deliver something different. That difference is themed yachts, the first of which is called ‘The Streets of Monaco’ - a 155m SWATH vessel that takes the principality of Monaco to the ocean. ... read full story
New HAVANA 60 and HAVANA 53 catamaran to debut at Boot Dusseldorf 2011
January 06, 2011
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After the launch of the HAVANA 72 at the Cannes and Monaco boat shows in September 2010, the ALU MARINE Shipyard has extended its range of sailing catamarans with two new models for 2011, a Havana 60ft and Havana 53 foot catamaran. ... read full story
Design Unlimited creates interior for new Sunseeker Manhattan 73 motor yacht
January 06, 2011
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The partnership between Design Unlimited and Sunseeker continues to go from strength to strength, with the interior of the new Manhattan 73 the latest project to come from Mark Tucker and his team. ... read full story
Argos Yachts delivers and sells its flagship Argos Gulfstream 92 motor yacht (Argos G92)
January 06, 2011
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Argos Yachts delivered and sold its flagship Argos Gulfstream 92 (Argos G92) to a South Florida couple just in time for the holiday season. Shown recently at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October 2010, the Argos G92 was the first hull crafted in the limited-edition Argos Gulfstream series. ... read full story
64th Cannes Film Festival: Robert De Niro, President of the Jury
January 06, 2011
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The American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will be President of the Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival due to take place from May 11th to 22th 2011.When he accepted the invitation, Robert De Niro said: “The Cannes Film Festival is a rare opportunity for me as it is one of the oldest and one of the best in the world.” ... read full story
San Francisco celebrates a new America’s Cup
January 06, 2011
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San Francisco will play host to a very different America’s Cup Finals in 2013. With a focus on enhancing the overall event experience, substantial enhancements are being added to both on and off the water elements. New vision, new boats, new formats meet a new venue. ... read full story
New Carbon Ocean 82 Sailing yacht Aegir makes the church on time
January 06, 2011
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Sailing yacht Aegir, Brian Benjamin’s Carbon Ocean 82, arrived at the Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia on its maiden voyage. It was Boxing Day and the Eastern Seaboard of the United States was declared to be in a state of emergency, with blizzards affecting the entire coastline from Maine to South Carolina. ... read full story
iPhone Applications for Superyachts
January 06, 2011
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The Captain's Tool Box App for iPhone, iPod or iPad is an essential application for any marine situation. Any yachtsman, weekend pleasure boater or the professional master mariner should not be without this application both on and off the water. The Captains Toolbox app replaces several books, manuals, study guides and other resources in one easy to use application. ... read full story
X-Craft exhibits X8.0 “Speed Lounge” edition at BOOT2011
January 05, 2011
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X-Craft presents its newest X8.0 "Speed Lounge” RIB with an equipment level that no doubt can be described as very exclusive. X-Craft also has a world first by launching the X-Craft Carbon full suspension seats at BOOT 2011 in Düsseldorf. ... read full story
Outer Reef Yachts and Kadey-Krogen Yachts announce joint venture
January 05, 2011
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Outer Reef Yachts of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Kadey-Krogen Yachts of Stuart, Florida, have entered into an agreement in which Outer Reef Yachts will represent Kadey-Krogen Yachts through all of the Outer Reef Yachts established International sales and service locations. ... read full story
Tetra Boats launch TenderTrack at London Boat Show
January 05, 2011
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TenderTrack is about the size of a box of matches and incorporates a highly sensitive 50 channel GPS and GSM data modem to allow the location of your tender to be constantly monitored on your smart phone. It’s waterproof and has an internal rechargeable battery that can offer up to 72 hours of operation. ... read full story
Jodie Kidd to open 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show
January 05, 2011
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Model and sportswoman Jodie Kidd will officially open the 2011 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show on Friday 7 January. A stunning, high adrenaline watersports display on the Show’s new indoor pool will be followed by sports enthusiast Jodie cutting a ribbon and declaring London’s biggest annual boating event open. ... read full story
Rodriquez Group’s subsidiaries SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A. Merge
January 05, 2011
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The shareholders of SNP Boat Service S.A. and Le Yacht S.A., RODRIGUEZ GROUP's subsidiaries who directly and indirectly owned up to 99.51 % and 99.34 % of their respective share capital, approved on December 31st, 2010 the merger agreement between the two companies. ... read full story
Palmer Johnson PJ 170 motor yacht features Sea-Fire systems
January 05, 2011
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The new PJ 170 motor yacht from Palmer Johnson Yachts measures 171' in length and is one of the largest aluminum sport yachts ever built. Combining strong lines with sleek sophistication, the innovative PJ 170 superyacht offers state-of-the-art fire suppression systems from Sea-Fire Marine. ... read full story
Ocean Empire LSV by Sauter Carbon Offset Design – The World’s First Self Sufficient Zero Carbon Superyacht.
January 05, 2011
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The Ocean Empire LSV (life support vessel) is a 44m Solar Hybrid Superyacht with 2 Hydroponic farms and fishing facilities to harvest the sea. Her solar powered propulsion systems and all the Hotel amenities of a luxury global voyager are supplied by harnessing 3 major sources of sustainable of energy. ... read full story
Blohm + Voss Industries New Subsidiary in Singapore
January 05, 2011
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Blohm + Voss Industries have opened its own sales and service branch in Singapore at the beginning of 2011. This expansion into the Asian market proves that the manufacturer of ship components recognizes the strong growth potential in this region. ... read full story
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