2012 January

News Archive

New Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel & Residences

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New Regent Porto Montenegro is a bespoke luxury hotel and residences development situated in the Adriatic’s premier superyacht marina, launched by Adriatic Marinas d.o.o and Regent Hotels & Resorts. ... read full story

Exercise Your Right to Boat at the 2012 Seattle Boat Show

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The visitors can exercise their right to boat the this year´s Seattle Boat Show whether they wakeboard, waterski, fish, kayak, cruise or race, under power or sail, on boats small or large, want to trick out their yacht with new gear or hone their skills at seminars, this show’s for them. ... read full story

Women’s Day on January 30th at the 65th Annual Seattle Boat Show – Women Get in Free

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Monday, January 30th will be dedicated to women at the 65th Annual Seattle Boat Show, getting in for free by going to the official website of the Seattle Boat Show and downloading a coupon to present at the Show ticket booth. ... read full story

Sneak Peek at the 65th Annual Seattle Boat Show

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 65th Seattle Boat Show starting on January 27 is the right place where to find everything for a yacht, for planning the year’s boating activities or just finding the yacht of one´s dreams. ... read full story

76th Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 76th Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Race, held on Saturday 21st Jannuary 2012 has reported six records broken and six skippers winning their weight in Extra Old Mount Gay Rum. ... read full story

New Chris-Craft Launch 32 & Corsair 36 Yacht Tenders at 2012 Miami Boat Show

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The American boat builder, Chris-Craft is planning to unveil the new Launch 32 & Corsair 36 yachts at the 2012 Miami Boat Show, held in February 16-20. ... read full story

175th Anniversary Yacht Racing Festival hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Royal Southern Yacht Club celebrates its 175th Anniversary hosting the 175 Anniversary Open Regatta, supported by Mount Gay Rum, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Gaastra and Swarovski Optik. ... read full story

Prince of Wales Bay Marina – a $3m Superyacht marina in Tasmania

January 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Prince of Wales Bay Marina is a new $3m Superyacht marina in Tasmania, due to completed by March 2012. It will include 160 berths for yachts up to 35m, dry-stack storage for yachts up to 10m as well as chandlery, brokerage and shower facilities. ... read full story

Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II by Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Gerard Dijkstra, Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders continue to work together on the Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II, designed as a robust, practical ship with a traditional look. ... read full story

Motor Yacht TERRACED by the Italian designer Francesco Corda

January 24, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht Terraced is the latest 50m vessel design by Francesco Corda with absolute innovation in mind. ... read full story

Additional Images of the 60m Super Yacht Darlings Danama by CRN Yachts

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 60m luxury motor yacht Darlings Danama was launched by the Italian CRN shipyard in 2011. She sleeps 12 guests in 6 beautiful cabins. ... read full story

Pure Superyacht Refit completes 2011 with a Success

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pure Superyacht Refit has completed the 2011 on high note thanks to the successful completion of a number of exciting superyacht projects, and the return of previous clients for refit work over the winter period, including the 43m CMN motor yacht Paramour. ... read full story

Extensive support for Superyachts in the UK in 2012 offered by Burgess Marine

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The UK based ship repairer, Burgess Marine Ltd. offers its services, including both planned works and emergency support to Superyachts in the UK in 2012. Recently Burgess Marine has worked onboard the motor yacht Bystander, the sailing yacht Velsheda, the Hetairos superyacht, and the charter yacht Infinity as well as a 44m Feadship and a 64m Classic Motor Yacht. ... read full story

Overmarine Group at Dusseldorf Boat Show with Mangusta 92, Mangusta 130, Mangusta 165 and Mangusta 148 Oceano Yachts on display

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

For the first time in its history Overmarine Group is exhibiting in Düsseldorf in Hall 7A Stand B25 through the exposition of some scale Models: the motor yacht Mangusta 92, besides being equipped with new engines, also has new features; Mangusta 130 superyacht, this splendor yacht can reach a top speed up to 40 knots; the luxury yacht Mangusta 165, at present the fastest built Maxi-Open vessel in the world and the super yacht Mangusta 148 Oceano, the new tri-deck displacement vessel allowing Overmarine to enter a different market segment. ... read full story

Popular charter Yacht VvS1 available in the Mediterranean after 5 years in the Pacific

January 24, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The stunning and elegant charter yacht VvS1 is heading over to Europe after five very successful years of luxury yacht charter in the Pacific. She will now be available for charter in the Western Med and the Eastern Med. ... read full story

Seattle Boat Show 2012 to start on 27 January

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 65th annual Settle Boat Show starts this Friday, on January 27th and continues for 10 days through Sunday February 5th. ... read full story

Amels 212 Super Yacht IMAGINE proceeds with Yacht Carbon Offset

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Amels 212 luxury yacht Imagine has decided to proceed with Yacht Carbon Offset to offset her carbon footprint. ... read full story

English Point Marina – East Africa´s first Superyacht marina to open in December 2012

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

English Point Marina, located in Mombasa, Kenya is the first East Africa´s Superyacht marina, due to be opened in December 2012. ... read full story

2012 MOD70 European Tour to start on 29 August

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 MOD70 European Tour has been launched at the Dusseldorf Boat Show, on Monday 23 January, with start on 29 August. ... read full story

Southern Spars launches new website

January 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Southern Spars has launched new website, focusing on quality information, imagery and interactive elements. ... read full story

New Feadship 67.27m motor yacht Drizzle launched

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Feadship luxury motor yacht Drizzle has been successfully launched at the Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. This beautiful vessel was constructed for clients inspired by the 2005 Feadship super yacht Twizzle. ... read full story

50m Super Yacht C.2173 by Perini Navi almost completed

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Perini Navi 50m luxury sailing yacht C.2173 currently in build at the Perini Navi Viareggio yard, is almost completed. Her delivery is scheduled for the Spring 2012. ... read full story

Oyster 625 Yacht Blue Jeannie: winner of the 2012 ‘Best Luxury Cruiser’award

January 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sailing yacht Oyster 625 has been awarded the 2012 Best Luxury Cruiser award at the Dusseldorf Boat Show. ... read full story

55m Super Yacht Serenity by Heesen Yachts Delivered

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Heesen 55m semi-displacement motor yacht Serenity has been successfully delivered to her Owner. This beautiful vessel sleeps 12 guests in 6 stunning cabins. ... read full story

44m Lady L Superyacht by Heesen Yachts

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 44m luxury yacht Lady L (ex Project Zentric) built by Heesen Yachts and successfully launched on January 13th in Oss, The Netherlands is the eighth stunning vessel in the Heesen 44 metre all-aluminium class, offering comfortable accommodation to 10 guests in five beautiful cabins. ... read full story

62.5m Super Yacht Baton Rouge by Icon Yachts chooses Yacht Carbon Offset

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The stunning 62.5m motor yacht Baton Rouge by Icon Yachts has selected Yacht Carbon Offset to neutralise the carbon footprint from her engines. ... read full story

85m Superyacht NIKI launched by Lürssen Yachts

January 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luerssen shipyard in Germany launch NIKI superyacht, a stunning 85m mega vessel, designed by Espen Oeino with interiors by Aileen Rodriguez. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts´ Reactivation

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Polish builder, Sunreef Yachts has already started with the reactivation after a fire in one of the production halls, which happened in the evening of 19th January, 2012. New Sunreef Yachts models will be shown at the 2012 Cannes International Boat Show according to plan. ... read full story

2012 Landmark Year for Wally – Wally//Cento, Wally/50m and Wally//Ace Yachts scheduled for launch this year

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2012 will be a landmark year for the Italian shipyard, Wally Yachts. They are preparing to launch the first ever displacement motor yacht Wally//Ace, the first ever mega sailing yacht Wally//50m and two of the Wally’s newest and highest performing cruiser-racer sailing yachts, the Wally//Cento. Moreover, there will be the 2012 edition of the FT Wally Grand Prix Series, featuring 5 yacht regattas. ... read full story

Maori Yachts – a Luxury Open Motor Yacht Builder

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian luxury open motor yachts builder, Maori Yacht presents its latest models: the Maori Yacht Tender, the Maori 37ft Yacht, the Maori 50ft Yacht and the Maori 9mt SPORT Yacht. ... read full story

The Frauscher 1017 GT yacht tender nominated for the European Powerboat Award

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Frauscher 1017 GT yacht tender, nominated for the European Powerboat Award is the biggest Frauscher yacht to date, featuring ample space in the cabin. The custom-made anchor, the spacious foredeck as well as the sunbathing area at the rear invite for a sundowner and allow a relaxing break. ... read full story

6th Extreme Sailing Series held in Muscat, Oman to start on 28 February

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 6th Extreme Sailing Series will be kicked off just in five weeks, starting on 28 February in Muscat, Oman as announced at the Dusseldorf Boat Show. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine Says Goodbye to Longtime Colleague, John Colonel

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Bellingham Marine longtime colleague, John Colonel passed away January 10th, in his home in York, Pennsylvania at the age of 62. ... read full story

4th La Belle Classe Business Symposium

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 4th La Belle Classe Business Symposium took place at the Yacht Club de Monaco, chaired by the YCM Secretary General Bernard d’Alessandri. It was a dinner-debate on the economic situation in the yachting industry, featuring the presence of over 50 professionals from across the luxury yachting supply chain. ... read full story

Azimut and Atlantis Yachts together at Boot Dusseldorf 2012

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian shipyards, Azimut and Atlantis will exhibit together their four latest models: the Azimut 45, the Azimut 40S, the Azimut 60 and the Atlantis 38, at the Boot Dusseldorf 2012. ... read full story

Azimut motor yacht Magellano 50 wins the 2011 UIM Environmental Award

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Motor yacht Magellano 50 by Azimut Yachts has won the prestigious 2011 UIM Environmental Award, handed over at the official awards ceremony gala scheduled for the 11th of February in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, at the magnificent Salle des Etoiles. ... read full story

Wangzi Yacht Marina – the First Superyacht Marina in Fuzhou, China to open in March

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Wangzi Yacht Marina is the latest project presented by the China organisers of the 2011 inaugural Macau Yacht Show, which is to become the first superyacht marina in Fuzhou, China, with official opening planned for March 9, 2012. Dates of the 2012 Macau Yacht Show were also announced – November 1-4, at Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau. ... read full story

Porto Montenegro to become the largest and most advanced Mediterranean Superyacht marina

January 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Porto Montenegro, situated in the Bay of Kotor, is planning to become the largest and most advanced superyacht marina in the Mediterranean. They will be exhibiting their latest 2012 developments at the Dusseldorf Boat Show, January 21-29, 2012. ... read full story

RMK Marine motor yacht KARIA and Sailing Yacht SARAFIN nominated for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two luxury vessels, built at RMK Marine have been nominated for the 2012 World Superyacht Awards: the 45m motor yacht Karia and the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin. ... read full story

35.30m sailing yacht Conrad 115 by Conrad Yachts

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 35.30m sailing yacht Conrad 115 is the latest project, currently under construction by the Conrad Shipyard. This stunning vessel was designed by German designer Frank Neubelt, Dutch studio Vripack, Polish naval architect Juliusz Strawinski and Conrad Shipyard´s in-house team. ... read full story

Lift Emotion BV delivered a special dumbwaiter for the 35.30m sailing yacht Conrad 115

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Polish yard Conrad Yachts had to asked Lift Emotion BV for a special dumbwaiter for their 35.30m sailing yacht Conrad 115, currently under construction. This beautiful vessel was designed by Frank Neubelt and the well-known Vripack Design Studio. ... read full story

2012 NZ Millennium Cup: Inshore courses will ensure close-up views of spectacular Superyacht fleet

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Visitors of this year´s NZ Millennium Cup will be able to enjoy close-up views of an impressive fleet of luxury superyachts during the race, held in February 16-18. ... read full story

Entries Open for the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Entries are now officially open for the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, with the first race start scheduled for 0700 on Saturday 30th June. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2011: Revving up for a Best-Ever Edition

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is getting ready for its third edition, held in April 2-7 in one of the most popular Caribbean yacht charter destinations - the Saint-Barth. ... read full story

Trinity Yachts: The Year in Review, The Year Ahead

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world-renowned American builder, Trinity Yachts continues to construct custom superyachts. 2011 brought delivery of the 191’ (58m) motor yacht Carpe Diem and the 164’ (50m) super yacht Falcon. In 2012 other three vessels should be delivered, including the 198’ (60m) luxury yacht Areti, the 187’ (58m) Lady Linda superyacht, and the 242’ (73m) luxury yacht New Horizon. There was also the launch of the 164’ (50m) motor yacht Tsumat, in early January 2012. ... read full story

46m Motor Yacht Gran Marlin 46 by KEYFRAMESTUDIO – the Winning Project of the 2012 Millennium Yacht Design Award

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian design studio, KEYFRAMESTUDIO presents their latest project, the winner of the 2012 Millennium Yacht Design Award, the 46m super yacht Gran Marlin 46. This beautiful vessel was studied to maximise comfort and privacy when aboard. ... read full story

Krystal Yachts’ SUPERCREW 2012 competition now open for entries

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Supercrew 2012 competition organised by the UK yacht management company, Krystal Yachts is now officially open to find the best professional crew from any luxury yacht. ... read full story

New 33.33m Motor Yacht Concept by P.B.Behage

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Dutch designer, P.B.Behage presents one of his latest concepts, the 33.33m motor yacht, comfortably sleeping a total of 6 guests. ... read full story

Riviera’s new 53 Enclosed Flybridge Yacht debuts at Miami Boat Show

January 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Riviera´s new 53 Enclosed Flybridge yacht will make her debut at this year´s Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show, held in February 16-20, along with the new 43 Open Flybridge yacht with IPS, 5000 Sport Yacht with Zeus and the 5800 Sport Yacht with IPS or Zeus. ... read full story

87m Lurssen ACE superyacht

January 19, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 87m Superyacht ACE built by Lurssen was launched 10 days ago from the well known shipyard. ... read full story

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