2011 December

News Archive

Motor yacht Sapphire by Nobiskrug

December 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feature yacht: Motor Yacht SAPPHIRE, a 73.5m Nobiskrug superyacht launched in 2011 was nominated for the peer-reviewed 2011 ISS Design and Leadership Awards, in the ‘Power 65m+’ category. The finalists for the best Power over 65m at the 2011 ISS Design and Leadership Awards included 86m Superyacht Cakewalk by Derecktor’s Shipyard, 68m Motor yacht Lady... ... read full story

Bali to give visiting superyachts a warm welcome thanks to new Indonesia PIB regulations

December 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In a meeting on the 8th of December 2011 in Bali with Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia, Ms Nyoman Rini, Head of Customs for Benoa Harbour, gave her full support to the new Indonesia PIB regulations, welcoming in a new era for superyachts visiting Indonesia. Under the old laws, a boat could be made to pay... ... read full story

Sailing yacht Drumbeat – opportunity of a lifetime world trip yacht charter

December 10, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Are you planning your next luxury charter holiday, but cannot find the right yacht in the right location? Well here is the perfect solution for you! The stunning Dubois designed sailing yacht DRUMBEAT (ex Salperton) will be sailing around the world in the next two years, visiting some of the most diverse and exciting places... ... read full story

Motor Yacht Big Rubber Duck by Peer Gynt Yachts

December 10, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Superyacht Big Rubber Duck is a 91’3” (27.8 metre) motor yacht by PEER GYNT YACHTS as launched in 2010. Her interior designer is Joachim Kinder and exterior Design is by Dixon Yacht Design. Short Secs for Motor Yacht Big Rubber Duck LOA: 91’3” (27.8 m) Beam: 22’0” (7 m) Draft: Min 6’7” (2 m) Speed:... ... read full story

Marc Paris Superyacht Photographer

December 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Here are some wonderful images by Marc Paris a well known and respected superyacht photographer working in the luxury yacht industry for some time. These yacht photos are a tiny selection of his work, so please contact Marc for more info on his yacht photography. ... read full story

New 36m Motor Yacht BLUNT 118 designed by Carlo Cafiero

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italian designer Carlo Cafiero presents its new 36m luxury motor yacht BLUNT 118. ... read full story

Seakeeper installs three M21000 gyros on Italyachts’ 43m Motor Yacht ELSEA

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Seakeeper installs its three M21000 gyros on Italyachts new 43m luxury motor yacht ELSEA. ... read full story

New Superyacht-inspired £25 million Luxury Hotel at Ocean Village Marina

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MDL Marinas in partnership with Harbour Hotels prepare plans for a superyacht-inspired £25 million luxury hotel at Ocean Village Marina in Southampton. ... read full story

New Sunseeker 28m Yacht and Motor Yacht Predator 53 at 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunseeker launches its 28 Metre Yacht and motor yacht Predator 53 at 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. ... read full story

Yanmar pushes Novurania 11.6m Chase 38 yacht tender to highest speed

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Novurania´s stunning Chase 38 yacht tender is fitted with the new Yanmar 8LV-370 engine to push this sport boat to highest speed. ... read full story

Renewed Enthusiasm of Buyers at 2011 St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

34th edition of the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show was even more successful than its last year´s edition, with buyers showing renewed enthusiasm, perfect weather and increased attendance of visitors and exhibitors. ... read full story

Lord Dholakia presents Barbados Cruising Club Event

December 09, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Lord Dholakia hosted the Barbados Cruising Club Event promoting links between the two countries and launching the ‘2012 76th Anniversary Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race’ and the ‘1st Classic Transatlantic Race to Barbados.’ ... read full story

Motor Yacht Shooting Star by Danish Yachts

December 09, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Feature Yacht: Yacht Shooting Star was nominated for the 2011 International Superyacht Society power yacht of the year between 24 metres and 40 metres. The yacht is a very impressive 124’8” (38 m) performance open style luxury yacht with Naval Architecture by Danish Yachts and Espen Øino International and styling by Art-Line and Danish Yachts.... ... read full story

Owen Clarke Design enter superyacht design and consultancy

December 08, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Owen Clarke Design slip out of the shadow and present themselves as the leading UK superyacht designers. ... read full story

New 24m Green Eco Motor Yacht Zero 80 by Green Yachts

December 08, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italian design studio Green Yachts presents its new 24m eco-friendly motor yacht Zero 80. ... read full story

Westship Yachts presents 40m Motor Yacht and 110´Prestige Lady Superyacht

December 08, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Westship Yachts resumes its operations and offers a new 40m motor yacht designed by world-renowned Evan Marshall and Arabitto design team and a 110´ super yacht Prestige Lady. ... read full story

Boat Works hosts Clipper 68′ sailing yacht Gold Coast Australia

December 08, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Boat Works is going to welcome the prestigious Clipper 68´ Gold Coast Australia superyacht next week. ... read full story

2012 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous open for entries

December 08, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The next year´s ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous is now open for entries. ... read full story

Superyacht UK Technical Seminar at the London Boat Show

December 08, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Superyacht UK is running the 2nd annual Technical Seminar at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. ... read full story

242’ (73.8m) Six-Deck superyacht New Horizon launched by Trinity Yachts – The Largest American Built Superyacht to Launch in 2011

December 07, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Trinity Yachts is pleased to announce that its largest custom superyacht to date—and the largest American built yacht launched in 2011—the 242’ (73.8m) six-deck, full displacement steel hull, motor yacht New Horizon, launched in mid-November 2011. M/Y NEW HORIZON is the epitome of design, naval architecture and engineering that Trinity Yachts incorporates in each meticulously... ... read full story

Benetti Classic 121´ Motor Yacht FF1 launched

December 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian shipyard Benetti has successfully launched the second superyacht in ten days - Classic 121´ motor yacht FF1. ... read full story

42m Heesen motor yacht LIFE SAGA’s interior makeover by Holland Jachtbouw

December 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Heesen 42m super yacht LIFE SAGA comes back to Holland Jachtbouw for interior refit. ... read full story

4th World Yacht Racing Forum and Design Technology Symposium

December 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Over 200 delegates and more than 50 speakers are preparing for the 4th World Yacht Racing Forum co-located with the Yacht Racing Design & Technology Symposium. ... read full story

Australian and China Marina Industries strengthen relationships

December 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Australian and China Marina Industries strengthen ties. ... read full story

New U.S. Dealer for Williams Yacht Tenders

December 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world´s leading UK yacht tender specialist Williams has presented this week its new distributor for USA - Performance Tenders USA. ... read full story

Naval Architects & Interior Designers Tour a Success

December 07, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The fifth edition of the Yacht Valley Tour ´Naval Architects & Interior Designers´ has reported a great success. ... read full story

60m KAISER superyacht in the Harbour of Bremen

December 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Stunning 60m Abeking & Rasmussen built superyacht KAISER has been spotted by Ferdinand Rogge in the Harbour of Bremen in Germany. ... read full story

Jade Yachts launch Luxury motor yacht ‘SMILIN G T’

December 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jade Yacht launch the new JY116 explorer yacht SMILIN G T with exterior by JC Espinosa and interior by Brigit Schnaase. ... read full story

Busy 2012 for Nautor’s Swan, including two Swan 100 yachts under construction

December 06, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nautor's Swan are looking forward to the new year with their yard's capacity almost full. The shipyard is currently working on two Swan 100 yachts, a Swan 90, a Swan 82 and Swan 80 as well as refitting a number of other stunning Swan sailing yachts. ... read full story

The Supercrew Awards 2012 organised by Krystal Yachts

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Supercrew Awards, organised by English Krystal Yachts is a competition which recognises excellence in superyacht crew members. ... read full story

The New Horizon RP120 Motor Yacht MUSES successfully launched

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon Shipyard has successfully launched its new RP120 motor yacht MUSES. ... read full story

RYA at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show 2012

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

RYA presents its wide range of activities, launches and winners at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. ... read full story

2012 WaveRunners by Yamaha – your new superyacht toy

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yamaha Motor New Zealand has presented its new 2012 WaveRunner range. ... read full story

2011 China Yacht Industry Forum

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2011 China Yacht Industry Forum, open by Zheng Wei Hang of the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) was attended by around 400 delegates. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The preparations for the Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2012 are underway. ... read full story

´Show within a Show´ at 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show presents ´Show within a Show´ - a new Luxury Lifestyle & Supercar Showcase featuring well known yacht builders, such as Sunseeker, Princess or Oyster Yachts. ... read full story

Overall Winner of the 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Race – 20m sailing yacht Karuba V by X-Yachts

December 06, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The overall winner of the 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Race has become 20m sailing yacht Karuba 5 by X-Yachts. ... read full story

Additional photos of the stunning 25m sailing yacht Shindela by Arkin Pruva Argos Yachts

December 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

More images of the recently completed Arkin Pruva Argos built Shindela yacht, measuring 25m (83ft) in length over all. ... read full story

Catamaran 60 Sunreef Power yacht under construction

December 05, 2011

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef Yachts announce a new 60 Sunreef Power superyacht currently under construction at the yard with a launch date scheduled for 2012. ... read full story

2012 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous open for entries

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2012 Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous is open for its new entries - sail and motor yachts of over 80ft LOA. ... read full story

Cook Islander and Guatemalan Women at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Cook Islander Helema Williamds and Guatemalan Andrea Aldana are going to be the first female sailors from their countries to compete at an Olympic Sailing Competition. ... read full story

Dometic Marine New Aftermarket Sales Manager for Poland

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dometic Marine has appointed Aneta Mielniczuk as a new Aftermarket Sales Manager. ... read full story

DB Schenker – New Official Supplier to ISAF

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ISAF is proud to announce its new Official Supplier - DB Schenker. ... read full story

Sea-Things´ new DryAfloat bag for yachting and water sports

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Spanish Sea-Things LLP has launched their new eco-friendly DryAfloat bag. ... read full story

2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta won by the 67m Super Yacht Hetairos

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

67m luxury yacht HETAIROS built by Baltic Yachts has won the 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta. ... read full story

Trinity Yachts 74m motor yacht NEW HORIZON successfully launched

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

74m luxury yacht NEW HORIZON has been successfully launched by US shipyard Trinity Yachts. ... read full story

75m luxury charter yacht LEANDER at 50th Antigua Charter Yacht Show

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

75m luxury charter yacht LEANDER has successfully arrived at 2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show as the 2nd largest yacht. ... read full story

2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show celebrates its 50th Anniversary

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2011 Antigua Charter Yacht Show has officially launched this year´s Caribbean yacht charter season. ... read full story

2012 NZ Millennium Cup´s new Platinum Sponsor – Yachting Developments

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New Zealand Millenium Cup 2012 team has announced its new Platinum Sponsor - Yachting Developments. ... read full story

Transitioning From America’s Cup To Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships

December 05, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships take place where the America´s Cup hit the shores in 1987. ... read full story

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