2011 December

News Archive

45m Ron Holland designed RMK 4500 (BN80) superyacht launched

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

45m luxury motor yacht RMK 4500 (BN80) designed by Ron Holland has been successfully launched. ... read full story

26.40m motor yacht Atlantic completed by Timmerman Yachts

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

26.40m motor yacht Atlantic built by the Russian yacht builder Timmerman has been successfully completed. ... read full story

27m sailing yacht Bequia by Stephens Waring Yacht Design

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sailing yacht Bequia is a 27m stunning vessel designed by Stephens Warning. ... read full story

170m luxury motor yacht Aquiva – a Super Yacht Hotel for Canary Wharf

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

170m mega yacht Aquiva has obtained permmission to become one of the most prestigious hotels in London. ... read full story

FlightShip – next generation eco-friendly mega yacht tender and aircraft by FlightShip International UnitedUnconventional

December 22, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

FlightShips are the next generation, eco-friendly mega yacht tender/aircrafts offering excellent speed, safety, fuel economy, useful cabin space, passenger comfort, operational cost and environmental impact. ... read full story

20 percent expansion of the Cairns Marlin Superyacht Marina

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Australia´s premier superyacht marina, Cairns Marlin Marina has been expanded by 20 percent. ... read full story

2012 Miami Boat Show: education & entertainment

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2012 Miami International Boat Show will be full of education & entertainment. ... read full story

Gold Coast Marine Expo – a true not-for-profit community event

December 22, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Gold Coast Marine Expo has become a real not-for-profit community event. ... read full story

West Istanbul Marina Opens – A superyacht marina in Turkey

December 22, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

West Istanbul Marina in Turkey is now operational and open for business. The new superyacht marina has 10 pontoons and a dedicated megayacht pier for vessels of up to 55m (180ft) as well as a dry-rack boat storage system is said to be the first in Turkey, with capacity for more than 360 boats of... ... read full story

2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show a Success

December 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2011 was once again a resounding success. With 113 yachts, over 300 charter brokers, over 200 non-exhibiting vendors, about 50 press, and lots of new activities, the show had a vibrant buzz despite the rainy weather. At this year’s show the Andreas Liveras Best Yacht Party Award was introduced. The... ... read full story

Five magnificent superyachts at the Copenhagen Harbour including Benetti charter yacht Starfire – photographed by Niels M. Knudsen

December 21, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Four magnificent Lurssen Yachts - Skat, Rising Sun, Pelorus and Octopus as well as a beautiful Benetti Charter Yacht Starfire, were spotted at the Copenhagen harbour by the Danish photographer Niels M. Knudsen. ... read full story

New 52m catamaran motor yacht EVA by Misha Merzliakov

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Australian naval architect and yacht designer Misha Merzliakov launches its new 52m catamaran yacht EVA. ... read full story

New chase-boat yacht tenders by C-Boat

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The UK designer and builder C-Boat presents its new range of chase-boat yacht tenders. ... read full story

New 164´ Explorer Motor Yacht by JFA Yachts and Bill Dixon Design

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The French shipyard JFA in partnership with Bill Dixon Design present a new 164´ explorer motor yacht. ... read full story

95´ catamaran yacht Mashua Bluu refitted by JFA Yachts

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Mashua Bluu superyacht refitted by JFA Yachts and ready for her first charter season in the stunning Caribbean luxury yacht charter destination. ... read full story

New Sailing Yacht VPLP 110 by JFA Yachts – one of the largest catamarans in the world

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

JFA yachts presents its new sailing yacht VPLP 110 - the largest catamaran in the world designed by world-renowned Van Peteghem and Lauriot Prévost. ... read full story

New GardaSolar eco-friendly yacht tenders from Italy

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian company GardaSolar presents its new eco-friendly yacht tender models. ... read full story

Luxury & Yachts 2011: The ´Made In Italy´ Success

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury & Yachts 2011 closed with very positive results. ... read full story

Riviera Yachts celebrates Christmas

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

126 Riviera owners across Australia came to celebrate Christmas. ... read full story

The 1st Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, April 27-29, 2012

December 21, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The organisers of US Yacht Shows present the 1st Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, April 27-29, 2012. ... read full story

Dubai International Boat Show to celebrate 20th Anniversary in 2012

December 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2012 Dubai International Boat Show is preparing to celebrate two decades of unrivalled success across the Middle East and a meteoric rise in its status worldwide. The Dubai International Boat Show which runs from 13 – 17 March 2012, has already had to increase its exhibition space at the Dubai International Marine Club –... ... read full story

Bellingham Marine and CK Marine form alliance to serve Korean Marina Market.

December 21, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Bellingham Marine, a leading marina builder, and the leading Korean marina company, CK Marine recently announced that they have formed an agreement that will combine Bellingham Marine’s Korean operations (BMK) with CK Marine’s marina division.  The alliance is a strategic move by two of the market’s strongest players to take a commanding lead in the... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Kestrel 106 by Ron Holland launched in Turkey

December 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ron Holland designed Kestrel 106 sailing yacht, conceived by Kestrel Superyachts and built by the Aganlar Boatyard in Bodrum, Turkey has been launched and is undergoing sea trials. The first Kestrel 106 yacht measures 32.4 metres and is a new breed of superyacht designed for an exceptional onboard lifestyle. The Kestral 106 yacht, seen... ... read full story

New Pershing 82 motor yacht by Pershing Yachts to be launched in 2012

December 20, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pershing, brand of the Ferretti Group has unveiled details of the new and highly anticipated Pershing 82 motor yacht which they will launch in the Spring of 2012. The motor yacht Pershing 82’ is a contemporary reinterpretation of its successful predecessor, the Pershing 80’ yacht. The 2012 Perishing 82 motor yacht will confirm the Perishing... ... read full story

Major Refit for the Jongert 27m Vivid Superyacht by Sea-Alliance Group

December 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sea-Alliance Group has started working on the major refit of the Jongert 27m super yacht Vivid. ... read full story

Delta Marine’s 66m Invader yacht (hull 211042) with elevators by Lift Emotion

December 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

66m motor yacht Invader (hull 211042) by Delta Marine will feature elevators by Lift Emotion BV. ... read full story

New 50m Marin Yachts superyacht Project designed by Arquinaval

December 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Marina Yachts presents its new 50 motor yacht concept, in partnership with renowned Arquinaval. ... read full story

45m luxury motor yacht Wider 150 by Wider Yachts

December 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury motor yacht Wider 150 is a 45m stunning vessel built by the Italian shipyard Wider Yachts. ... read full story

Igor Simcic, owner of Esimit Europa 2 superyacht admitted to the Yacht Club de Monaco

December 20, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

During the festive banquet in Monte Carlo, Esimit Europa 2's owner was accepted to one of the most elite clubs in the world - the Yacht Club de Monaco. ... read full story

67th Rolex Sydney Hobart to start next week

December 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart race is starting on 26 December. ... read full story

11 Stunning Superyachts hosted by 2011 Asia Superyacht Rendezvous

December 20, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

11th edition of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous attracted 11 superyachts, in the beautiful charter yacht location Phuket for friendly competition and lots of fun. ... read full story

K&M Yachtbuilders’ sailing yacht LEELOO to be delivered this week

December 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Icon 48 sailing yacht “Leeloo” will be delivered to her owner just before this Christmas weekend.  “If we could wrap her up in wrapping paper we would!” jokes Eeuwe Kooi, director of shipyard K&M Yachtbuilders. The owner, a Dutch entrepreneur, had his ship designed by Kees van de Stadt from Satellite Yacht Design according... ... read full story

CNFE to design the Oceania Point Marina in China

December 19, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern (CNFE) has been appointed by Financial Street Holdings to develop the design and commercial & operational studies for the Oceania Point Marina in Huizhou, Guangdong, China. ... read full story

132′ motor yacht Serque with exterior light design by Underwater Lights Ltd.

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

English company Underwater Lights Ltd. presents its latest project: underwater and exterior light design for the 132´ luxury yacht Serque. ... read full story

47m Super Cat 154 Yacht Concept by SFG Yacht Design & Management

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Franco Gianni from SFG Yacht Design & Management launches its new 47m Super Cat 154 yacht concept. ... read full story

Alen Superyacht Tender by Alenyacht

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Turkish company Alenyacht presents its Alen yacht tender. ... read full story

Marine 13 – a New Marine Conference and Exhibition

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first boating industry conference and exhibition, Marine 13 has been announced today by The Boating Industries Alliance Australia (BIAA) and the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA). ... read full story

Yarmouth Harbour’s historic pier opened to large sailing and motor yachts

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yarmouth Harbour´s historic pier will be open for large sailing and motor yachts from January 2012. ... read full story

Additional images of the 40m Porsche Design Catamaran Yacht by Incat Crowther

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

41.40m catamaran yacht IC0803 is a luxury vessel by Incat Crowther and Porsche Design, developed for Royal Falcon Fleet. ... read full story

Amazing Asia Superyacht Rendezvous in Phuket

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 11th edition of the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous´ event hosted motor yacht Onyx, Maverick superyacht, Aveline, super yacht Hye Seas 2, Cavallino, M/Y Celebrity, Andara, luxury yacht Samax, Ciliam and S/Y Silandra at the ´Skippers Briefing´ on December 16. ... read full story

Superyacht Watercrafts by Hison

December 19, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Chinese leading manufacturer of the superyacht watercrafts presents its latest superyacht toy models. ... read full story

Caribbean Sailing Events and Yacht Racing Regattas

December 19, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

This is the big list of things to do in the Caribbean in terms of yachting events, sailing, and yacht racing. It is a list of luxury yacht sailing events, yacht racing, sailing regattas and general good times to be had in the Caribbean for the 2011-2012 winter season. If you are interested in chartering... ... read full story

65m Luxury Undersea Yacht Phoenix 1000 by US Submarines

December 16, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

65m submarine Phoenix 1000 is a luxury undersea superyacht by US Submarines. ... read full story

Fairline appoints new Queensland dealer

December 16, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Fairline Boats has expanded its Australian sales network with Chach Pty Ltd as its new Queensland dealer. ... read full story

78m Yacht C2 by Abeking & Rasmussen

December 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Abeking & Rasmussen 78 mega yacht C2 is one of the best kept secrets in the superyacht world, attracting the eyes of passers by all over the world, yet there is only a hand-full of lucky people that had the chance to step on board of this beautiful vessel. ... read full story

Southern Wind sings contracts for two new sailing yachts SW 102 DS

December 16, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Two new SW 102 DS superyachts are currently under construction at the South African shipyard Southern Wind, both scheduled for delivery in 2012. ... read full story

Entry list for the 2012 Superyacht Cup is growing

December 16, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2012 Superyacht Cup has reported a growing entry list for their upcoming regattas to be held in Cowes, UK from 22-25 July, 2012 and Palma Superyacht Cup to be held from 20-23 June, 2012. ... read full story

NZ Millennium Cup Superyacht Race 2012

December 16, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

NZ Millenium Cup superyacht race 2012 starts in less then two months, held from 15-18th February 2012. ... read full story

The Yacht Club de Monaco Awards 2011

December 16, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

President of the Yacht Club de Monaco paid tribute to the club´s sailors at the 2011 YCM Awards with the Trophée Credit Suisse. ... read full story

The Tavern is back at the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

December 16, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The classic Cove Tavern is back at the 2012 Cove Sanctuary International Boat Show, to be held from 24-27 May, 2012. ... read full story

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