Melbourne Marinas 2011 a Success

June 30, 2011

Delegates and exhibiters alike were very positive about Marinas 2011. The final debrief for the event will be held 13 July. Mike Harvey felt the …

Superyacht designer René van der Velden unveils platform for new 37-40m motor yacht range

June 30, 2011

René van der Velden Yacht Design is proud to reveal their handsome 38-meter motor yacht project. It’s a full walk around design, with gracefully …

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running

June 30, 2011

Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved from their original, rather small, home into expanded studio and …

Sealine wins Gold at RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards

June 30, 2011

Sealine is delighted to have achieved “Gold” in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Awards for 2011. The Royal Society for the …

Raymarine acquires Tacktick

June 30, 2011

Raymarine, a global leader in marine electronics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Tacktick from Suunto, a leading manufacturer of sports …

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares

June 30, 2011

ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations …

49m Motor yacht Zaliv III delivered by Mondo Marine

June 30, 2011

The first superyacht launched in 2011 by Italian superyacht builder Mondo Marine was the 49.36m semi-displacement superyacht Zaliv III. The yacht was …

32m Sailing Yacht AKALAM by Barracuda Yacht Design and Pendennis

June 30, 2011

Sailing yacht AKALAM, the new 32m/105ft superyacht designed by Barracuda Yacht Design, and built by Pendennis, begins her new life …

Ocean Theatre, Dramatic Spectacle in the Transatlantic Race 2011 This Morning

June 30, 2011

Newport, R.I. USA – This morning, the tension was mounting dockside as 14 yachts made final preparations before they took the second start of the …

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Video Photos and Audio

June 30, 2011

The overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel Heyraud. …

The Mangusta 130 Motor Yacht CELCASCOR Offers Early July France Yacht Charter Discount

June 30, 2011

This striking Mangusta 130 CELCASCOR yacht is offering a substantial discount for summer charters between 5-15 July 2011. GREAT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! …

Marinas 2011: Australian Marina Industry recognises their best

June 29, 2011

Marinas 2011, the bi-annual international conference and exhibition, hosted by the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) ended June 22nd …

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer …

The Transatlantic Race 2011 – A Start 2 Preview

June 29, 2011

Newport, R.I. USA – Having cheered on the first six yachts when they departed on the Transatlantic Race 2011 two days ago, the 14-strong group of …

24m Hoek Sailing Yacht Drumfire wins the Superyacht Cup Palma 2011

June 29, 2011

The Owner and crew of 24m Hoek Design sailing yacht Drumfire were crowned Overall Winner of the 2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma. A spectacular prize …

Feadship XL 88 Motor yacht Musashi delivered by Feadship

June 29, 2011

The 88 m Feadship XL superyacht Musashi (known under the Feadship hull number 1002) has left Harlingen in the Netherlands en route to Gibraltar to …

Benetti Yacht’s new production area at Lucca dockyard

June 29, 2011

Benetti’s new production area was inaugurated during the early morning hours of Thursday, 16 June, with the arrival of the first hull for …

Stradivarius concert on board Benetti motor yacht Bistango

June 29, 2011

On June 23, on board the gorgeous 62.00m (203′ 4″) motor yacht BISTANGO, that was built at the Benetti boatyard and delivered in 2010, …

Sailing yacht Ranger wins J Class Regatta Newport

June 29, 2011

The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race; a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of …

MB´92 former senior project manager Bob Wagemakers starts Virtue Yacht Refit Management

June 29, 2011

MB’92 announces that former senior project manager and ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Chairman Bob Wagemakers has started up a new company that …

IBEX 2011 announces Innovation Awards Call for Entries

June 28, 2011

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today entries are being accepted for the 2011 International BoatBuilders’ …

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

June 28, 2011

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht G50 …

Mondo Marine launches 50m motor yacht ‘Alexander Again’

June 28, 2011

Mondo Marine launches its second yacht of the season – a 50-metre aluminium semi-displacement ‘Alexander Again’ superyacht.

Sanlorenzo launch 40m motor yacht Scorpion

June 28, 2011

Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that all along prefers strictly tailor made …

Sanlorenzo launch 38m motor yacht Santa Anna

June 28, 2011

Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that all along prefers strictly tailor made …

Sanlorenzo launch 46m motor yacht Rêve d’Or

June 28, 2011

Sanlorenzo keeps on a galloping production thanks to its consolidated international clientele of owners that all along prefers strictly tailor made …

2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes

June 28, 2011

There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered …

ISA Refit Division has Positive Season

June 28, 2011

ISA Refit Division has been very busy over the last months with several yachts already completed or due to be delivered in the coming weeks. One …

Sunbird Yachts signs contract to design 60m Motor Yacht

June 28, 2011

Chinese superyacht builder Sunbird Yachts won a US$5oo,o0o contract to design a 60m (198ft) motor yacht for a Chinese client. The news follows the …

Dometic Marine expands Marine Sales Department

June 28, 2011

In response to increasing demand for Dometic Marine’s product range, the company has expanded its Marine Sales Order Processing Department with the …

Net Zero 22m Emax Excalibur motor yacht by Sauter Carbon Offset Design and the Ned Ship Group

June 27, 2011

Sauter Carbon Offset Design are pproud to present the Net Zero 22 meter Emax Excalibur built by the Ned Ship Group. The Net Zero 22 meter Emax …

Explorer Yacht Polar Bear Launched by Citadel Yachts

June 27, 2011

Citadel Yachts have launched their latest yacht build, the 102 foot explorer yacht ‘Polar Bear’. Motor yacht Polar Bear was conceived and …

CRN Classic 52m Yacht in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project

June 27, 2011

Return to the seventies and eighties style for the new mega yacht that combines informality, style and modern facilities. Welcome aboard of the new …

Vitters launch sailing yacht Sarissa

June 27, 2011

The prestigious Dutch shipyard Vitters are happy to announce the launch of their latest yacht and largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands, …

The Gamma 24 Oceanic Yacht

June 27, 2011

Yachts in the Gamma line, designed and built by this prestigious partnership, display all the features that are only present and found on super …

Motor yacht FOLLOW ME V delivered by Factoria Naval Marin

June 27, 2011

The 45m superyacht FOLLOW ME V has now been delivered by the Spanish shipyard Factoria Naval Marin (FNM) after being launched earlier this year at …

The 3rd and Last Day at a Successful Rendezvous in Monaco 2011

June 27, 2011

Day Three of The Rendezvous began early for the chefs participating in the Rendezvous Chefs Competition. All participants received an identical …

Rationalisation requested for Marine Qualifications for Superyacht Industry

June 27, 2011

Superyacht Australia recently met with AMSA to discuss the critical issue of Marine qualifications in the Superyacht sector. This was another key …

Superyachts require better definition to increase superyacht cruising in Australian waters.

June 27, 2011

Following on from the issues raised at the recent Superyacht and Marine Export Conference Superyacht Australia met in Canberra with the deputy CEO of …

100m motor yacht Duel design by Alex McDiarmid

June 27, 2011

British Designer Alex McDiarmid, based in the South of France, is pleased to share his latest superyacht design, the 100m motor yacht concept …

Raymarine Nederland opens

June 27, 2011

Raymarine, the leading manufacturer of electronic products to the leisure marine market, is opening its Netherlands office on 1st July 2011.  …

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011: Sailing yacht Foxy Lady Wins

June 27, 2011

The surprise overall winner of the 59th Giraglia Rolex Cup is the 37ft-sailing yacht Foxy Lady (FRA), co-skippered by brothers Dominique and Michel …

Panerai British Classic Week and HERO combine forces

June 27, 2011

Sixty classic yachts and sixty classic cars will come together in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in July during Panerai British Classic Week when …

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011 Wrap up report

June 27, 2011

THRILLS AND SPILLS AT RECORD ENTRY RACE AS WEATHER DOMINATES After a day dominated by the weather which threw everything it had to offer at the …

Henshaw Inflatables’ Sea Pool set to make a splash at Monaco Yacht Show

June 26, 2011

The new Sea Pool from Henshaw Inflatables, the UK-based leading manufacturer of inflatable tubes for RIBs, will make an eye-catching exhibit for …

Seabed Lease approval brings Victoria International Marina closer to construction

June 26, 2011

WAM Development Group and its Community Marine Concepts Ltd. partnership have received approval from BC’s Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural …

Overmarine Group Signs agreement with La Mar Aqua in Turkey to promote Mangusta

June 26, 2011

Overmarine Group new strategy continues to grow through a selection of exclusive partners in the main target markets. After last February agreement …

Outer Reef Yachts sign exclusive agreement with Ken Freivokh Design

June 25, 2011

Outer Reef Yachts Europe Limited are delighted to announce that they have appointed Ken Freivokh as their exclusive European designer for layout and …

Southern Wind Sailing Yachts at The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

June 25, 2011

The 2011 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (LPSR) was an amazing week for Southern Wind – full of fun, at the sea as well as ashore. It took place …

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: History In The Making

June 25, 2011

Tomorrow, at Newport, R.I. USA cannon fire from the iconic Castle Hill Lighthouse will signal the beginning of a historic ocean adventure when six …