2011 September

News Archive

The First Horizon PC58 launched – A 58ft power catamaran by Horizon Group

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first Horizon PC58 motor yacht, a new model of luxury power catamaran has been launched by Horizon. With over 630 custom built luxury yachts to Horizon’s credit, the PC58 yacht is further testament to Horizon’s finest craftsmanship in the luxury yacht market. John Lu, the CEO of Horizon Group says, “We are all very... ... read full story

Mrs. Carla Demaria appointed member of BENETEAU SA’s Management Board

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

BENETEAU SA’s Supervisory Board appointed Mrs. Carla Demaria as a member of the Management Board during its meeting on Wednesday August 31st 2011. Chairman of the Monte Carlo Yachts SPA subsidiary, Carla Demaria joined the Group in October 2008 to help drive its development in the large power yacht sector. The first unit from the... ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove Marina accredited Clean Marina Level 3

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Marina Sanctuary Cove has attained Clean Marina Level 3 status, an indication of its commitment to “rigorous environmental management systems”. Marina Operations Manager, Helen Motteram-Smith says the entire Sanctuary Cove community is proud of its most recent achievement, testament to their genuine dedication to “being a leader in environmental protection and reducing our carbon... ... read full story

Mulder Shipyard at the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

This year Mulder Shipyard will again be participating in the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show, which takes place from 6 to 11 September. During the event we will present our Mulder Favorite 1500 for the first time to the Dutch public. Also on display at the show will be the Mulder 82 Flybridge motor yacht... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011: The Sardinian showcase

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tuesday marks the start of racing at the eagerly-anticipated 2011 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. A typically extravagant week is in store: the 47-strong multinational fleet present at this year’s regatta is the second largest in the event’s history. These multifarious crews arrive on the back of some starkly contrasting seasons. Having tackled offshore endurance events... ... read full story

2011 Perini Navi Cup –Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon Wins – Final race cancelled

September 05, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Porto Cervo, 4th September 2011. Light and unstable winds led to racing being abandoned on the final day of the Perini Navi Cup 2011. Participants had been looking forward to the final battle between the top three superyachts which were separated by just one point; however the final classification remained unvaried from yesterday with the ... ... read full story

Race Two of Perini Navi Cup 2011 Regatta – Sailing Yacht MALTESE FALCON Retains the Lead

September 04, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy. 3rd September 2011. The 56-metre yacht Panthalassa claimed victory today in the second race of the Perini Navi Cup 2011 and now sits in third place overall behind Parsifal II in second place and The Maltese Falcon yacht in first. Organized by the Yacht Costa Smeralda from 1st to 4th September,... ... read full story

Sauter Carbon Offset Design DynaWing AC72 Schooner Catamaran – 34th America’s Cup

September 03, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Sauter Carbon Offset Design presents the DynaWing AC72 Schooner rigged Catamaran, the 34th America’s Cup Challenger that could prove to be faster and certainly less prone to capsize than the Oracle 22 meter Racing Cat with a 40 meter Wingsail. The DynaWing AC72 America’s Cup yacht employs a Schooner rig featuring a hybrid Wingmast and... ... read full story

Luxury Super Yacht Tender “Wally//One” – full specification released

September 02, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wally Yachts luxury motor yacht and sailing yacht builder unveils further details about the new super yacht tender Wally//One. ... read full story

2011 Perini Navi Cup – First Day Update: Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon leading the overall classification

September 02, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

An exciting first day of the fourth edition of the Perini Navi Cup came to a close with The Maltese Falcon charter yacht leading the overall classification. The regatta, which sees the spectacular fleet of sailing yachts from the Perini Navi shipyard race off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, is organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda... ... read full story

Princess Yachts to launch Fendi Casa collaboration with their first 98 Motor Yacht at PSP Southampton Boat Show

September 02, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Princess Yachts International will be launching their most ambitious interior designer partnership to date when the first 98 Motor Yacht, designed in collaboration with Fendi Casa, is unveiled at the forthcoming PSP Southampton Boat Show. ... read full story

53m Motor Yacht KETOS by Team For Design – by Enrico Gobbi for Rossinavi

September 02, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht KETOS 53m is the new tri-deck yacht designed exclusively for ROSSINAVI Shipyard by TEAM FOR DESIGN - ENRICO GOBBI. ... read full story

21m J.SUNG C69 power catamaran motor yacht by J .SUNG Design studio

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 21m J.SUNG C69 catamaran power yacht is a new 2011 design from J.SUNG Design studio in Korea. The overall exterior design of the 21m J.SUNG C69 motor yacht is unique and sophisticated with its sleek lines and stability. The J.SUNG C69 yacht has an aggressive posture and progressive exterior designed by Jiwon Sung to... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2011: Thirty years on: the ‘Nioulargue spirit” is honoured

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over four thousand crew are preparing to do battle from 24 September at the 13th edition of Les Voiles. They will be racing aboard three hundred of the finest futuristic yachts and the most elegant traditional yachts on the planet. The event will be run in the exceptional setting of the bay of Saint Tropez,... ... read full story

Princess Yachts install Simrad Yachting electronics on its latest range

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts has chosen leading marine electronics manufacturer Simrad Yachting to fit its market leading chart plotters, radars and autopilots as standard on a number of its latest boats. Princess yachts that will be offered with the latest Simrad electronics include the Princess 60 motor yacht and Princess 64, and the all-new Princess V39. Princess... ... read full story

New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key to welcome Superyacht Captains Forum

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In just two weeks’ time, the inaugural NZ Marine Export Group Superyacht Captains Forum will start off with a welcoming address by the New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key, at the Opening Cocktail Function, Wednesday 14th September, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. 110 delegates from 13 countries have already taken the opportunity... ... read full story

Shadow business minister, John Denham MP, impressed by visit to Discovery Yachts

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Shadow Business Minister, John Denham MP, paid a fact-finding visit to bespoke yacht builder, Discovery Yachts, yesterday at their Marchwood base to find out more behind the success of this manufacturer of luxury blue-water cruising yachts. The Shadow Minister met with Discovery Yachts Managing Director, Nigel Stuart to learn about the success and scale of... ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan Announces ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Dates for March 2012

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautors Swan is looking ahead to their Cruising Rendezvous Programme next year with the official release of dates for the 2012 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous. This will be the 9th annual Caribbean based Rendezvous for the internationally renowned luxury sailing yacht manufacturer. Dates for 2012 are from the 12th through to the 17th March with the... ... read full story

New Riviera 4400 Sport Yacht Series II motor yacht at the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show

September 02, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Riviera will showcase its new 4400 Sport Yacht Series II motor yacht at the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show to be held from October 14-16 2011. Established in 2001, the annual Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show is Australia’s third largest boat show held over 24,000 square metres of hardstand space and with about 100 boats... ... read full story

Taiwan Monte Fino yard Kha Shing extends to build superyachts up to 44m

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Kha Shing, the superyacht yard based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan that designs and builds the Monte Fino range of motor yachts, has announced that it has upgraded its facilities to allow it to build yachts up to 44 metres (144 feet) in length. This is the final stage of a $20 million, two year investment programme... ... read full story

The New Catana 59 Sailing Catamaran

September 01, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The New Catana 59 Sailing Catamaran is at the cutting edge of yacht racing innovation… The Catana 59 yacht, the latest release from the Catana shipyard, is a revolutionary concept in recreational catamarans. It reflects Catana’s determination to strive for even better performance, with a host of innovations from the world of racing. Some of... ... read full story

Germany’s HDW yard bought by Abu Dhabi MAR Group and renamed Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

As of the 1st of September 2011 contracts for the acquisition of the former HDW Gaarden GmbH in Kiel have entered into force. Renamed Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbHm the new company starts with 172 employees, the facilities, equipment and infrastructure of the former HDW Gaarden, working on first orders of its target markets offshore,... ... read full story

Beautiful Baglietto Motor Yacht ‘RC’ available for sale

September 01, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The well known superyacht RC by Baglietto shipyard in Italy is currently available for sale, featuring accommodation for 10 people in 5 stunning suites with bathrooms. ... read full story

36m Classic Gentleman’s Motor yacht Mylne PF36 by A Mylne & Co

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mylne & Co have recently announced details behind a new 36m Gentlemans motor yacht project called Mylne PF36 they have been discreetly working on since November 2010. Codenamed PF36, this retro styled motor yacht has been designed to take its owner around the world in comfort and style, while being environmentally conscious. Mylne & Co... ... read full story

Oxford Investment Group Inc. acquires luxury yacht builder Sealine International

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Leading luxury British yacht builder Sealine International based in Kidderminster, UK, has announced that it has been acquired by private investors, led by The Oxford Investment Group,Inc. Selwyn Isakow, chairman of the Oxford Investment Group commented “we have been looking to enter the leisure marine sector for some years and it was important for us... ... read full story

Skyview blind from Oceanair – Superyacht Roller blinds with a venetian twist.

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanair, the luxury blind and soft furnishing experts, specialise in pushing design to new limits especially when it comes to superyachts, and their Skyview blind, an exciting new combination between a roller blind and a Venetian blind, is no exception. Skyview truly is a design and engineering master piece that has proven highly successful within... ... read full story

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo

September 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup returns for its 22nd edition in Porto Cervo. The renowned regatta organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with partner Rolex will take place from 5th to 10th September when 46 of the world’s largest and most competitive maxi racing yachts are expected to do battle on the... ... read full story

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