2012 February

News Archive

Benetti Yachts and Azimut Grande added to the product offerings of MarineMax

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Benetti Yachts and Azimut Grande have been added to the product list of MarineMax in the Northeast, comprising Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. ... read full story

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrated in Cowes, UK with Boat & Leisure Festival June 4-5, 2012

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated in Cowes, situated in the Isle of Wight, UK with Boat & Leisure Festival, held in June 4-5, 2012. ... read full story

Nominations for MDL’s Sail Training Awards 2012 Officially Open

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nominations for MDL’s Sail Training Awards are now officially open. The annual awards are designed to recognise, reward and challenge youngsters who have shown exceptional accomplishments and qualities that have inspired or supported others. ... read full story

2012 NZ Millennium Cup won by the 34m Superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 NZ Millennium Cup has been won by the 34m superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments. This beautiful composite sloop won both the International Superyacht Society award for Best Sailing Yacht and the Showboats Design Award for Best Sailing Yacht when launched in 2002. ... read full story

29.76m Superyacht Logica 98 due to be delivered in January 2013

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The superyacht Logica 98 is a beautiful displacement long range vessel, designed by Luca Brenta for Benetti Sail Division, due to be delivered in January 2013. She is currently in the fitting out phase. ... read full story

4th RORC Caribbean 600 Crews Welcome by Antigua

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 4th RORC Caribbean 600 crews were hosted in Antigua by the Antigua Yacht Club, preparing the biggest party ever organised for over 500 sailors. ... read full story

34th America´s Cup: Ground on the Port of San Francisco’s James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 officially broken

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The ground on the Port of San Francisco’s James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 was officially broken on February 1 with a ceremonial mechanized punch through the roof of Pier 27, arranged by the City, Port and Event Authority officials. ... read full story

Works on the Naples Infrastructure for the America´s Cup in Progress

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Works on the Naples infrastructure necessary for the America´s Cup World Series event in 2012, starting on April 7 are well underway. ... read full story

Compagnia della Vela to welcome the 34th America´s Cup in Venice

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Compagnia della Vela will welcome the 34th America´s Cup in Venice, Italy in May. There will be four conferences, during which some of the best international sailing players will speak about their experience in the America's Cup world. ... read full story

34th America´s Cup: Sustainability Plan Revealed

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 34th America´s Cup, to be held in San Francisco in 2013 has revealed its sustainability plan to become a model sporting event and leave a positive legacy in the community as well as on the sport of sailing. ... read full story

New Amico & Co Refit and Paint Sheds Completed

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Amico & Co successfully completed the upgrading of three of its state-of-the-art refit and paint sheds last October, accommodating yachts up to 60m. ... read full story

2012 RORC Caribbean 600: Tips and tricks about the course with John Burnie competing on the 35m charter yacht Sojana

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

John Burnie, competing this year on the 35m luxury charter yacht Sojana, offers some tips and tricks about the course of the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race, which starts 1100 local time - Monday 20th February 2012. ... read full story

Shepards Wharf Marina in Cowes, UK to redevelop Sugar Store warehouse

February 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Shepards Wharf Marina, situated in Cowes on the UK´s Isle of Wight has agreed on the redevelopment of the Sugar Store warehouse, offering new workshop units and office space for local businesses as well as a new bar/restaurant. ... read full story

1930 Sailing yacht Dorade refitted and ready for the 2012 Caribbean regatta season

February 18, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The famous Sparkman & Stephens 1930 yawl, sailing yact Dorade, has proudly entered the 2012 Caribbean regatta season after a major restoration in the USA. She will then returns to ocean racing – with yacht and crew in tune. Dorade has emerged from a major restoration in the USA. Expense was not spared as the... ... read full story

New motor yacht 95 Raised Pilothouse by Hatteras Yachts to be unveiled in Summer 2013

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New motor yacht 95 Raised Pilothouse by Hatteras Yachts to be unveiled in Summer 2013 is a stunning vessel, offering the amenities of a much larger vessel, but with a more responsible price tag. ... read full story

2012 Valencia Grand Prix to take place at Marina Real Juan Carlos I

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Valencia´s Marina Real Juan Carlo I will host for the fifth time the 2012 Valencia Grand Prix, held in June 24. This spectacular marina is an important space for many local, national and international sailing and sport activities as well as other social events. ... read full story

The 37m Majesty 121 Superyacht by Gulf Craft delivered

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 37m Majesty 121 superyacht by Gulf Craft has been recently successfully delivered. This spectacular vessel comfortably accommodates 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins and will be also on display at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show, taking place in March 13-17. ... read full story

31.70m motor yacht AD5 successfully completed by Agantur Shipyard

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

31.70m motor yacht AD5 was successfully completed by the Turkish builder, Agantur Shipyard at the end of last year. This stunning vessel features a white steel hull featuring decorative paintwork as well as a white superstructure. ... read full story

The new Sea Ray 230 SLX yacht tender

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Sea Ray® 230 SLX® yacht tender is an obliging and robust performer, with power coming from an optimized selection of engine choices ranging from the standard MerCruiser® 5.0L MPI Bravo® III (260 hp) up to a 350 MAG Bravo III DTS (300 hp). ... read full story

Sunseeker London and Sunseeker Poole to host the 23rd annual Sunseeker Open Weekend, March 24-25, 2012

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunseeker London and Sunseeker Poole have announced the 4th annual Sunseeker Open Weekend, March 23-25, 2012 in partnership with MTU engines as well as Harwoods Group. ... read full story

Cerri – Gruppo Baglietto shipyards in partnership with Rodriguez Group

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rodriguez Group has announced a strategic partnership with the Cerri - Gruppo Baglietto shipyards. The Rodriguez Group and Cerri—Gruppo Baglietto: two major players, whose successes—particularly in the Open range of yachts—have marked the luxury yachting world for years. ... read full story

Perini Navi 54m charter yacht Parsifal III repainted at Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Perini Navi 54m luxury charter yacht Parsifal III left the Vilanova Grand Marina shipyard last December, after the mast repaint job taking two months and led by Vilanova’s team, THL Yacht Riggers and Mallorca-based paint company Rolling Stock Finishing & Refinishing. ... read full story

Hornet 17 Yacht Tender by Hornet Marine

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hornet 17 yacht tender by Hornet Marine is a lovely performance powerboat, featuring sleek styling. ... read full story

Riviera´s New 53 Enclosed Flybridge Yacht exhibited for the first time at the 2012 Miami Boat Show

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Riviera´s New 53 Enclosed Flybridge Yacht on display for the first time at the 2012 Miami Boat Show is the first Riviera in this size bracket to offer an enclosed flybridge with spacious seating for a party of 10. ... read full story

Sea Ray 250 SLX Yacht Tender awarded for innovation at the 2012 Miami Boat Show

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sea Ray 250 SLX Yacht Tender recently awarded for innovation at the 2012 Miami Boat Show is a lovely vessel, featuring the latest state-of-the-art components and conveniences. ... read full story

Fifteen marine products awarded for innovation at the 71st Miami Boat Show

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Fifteen marine products were honored yesterday for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 71st annual Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail. ... read full story

All-Star 9 Nation Cast for Extreme Sailing Series 2012

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Extreme Sailing Series™ 2012 held in Muscat, Oman, the Act 1 team line-ups have been confirmed, presenting a stellar cast of the best professional sailors. ... read full story

3rd UIM Awards Giving Gala, Monaco, February 11, 2012

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

3rd UIM Awards Giving Gala was held in Monaco, in February 11, 2012 with more than 400 guests present at this amazing event, including World Champions, national authorities, celebrities and VIP’s. ... read full story

Superyacht Security Summit and Superyacht Fiscal Summit, March 28-29, 2012

February 17, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Superyacht Security and Fiscal Summit, held in March 28-29 respectively, at Glaziers Hall in the centre of London confirmed the exciting schedule of sessions as well as the first collection of top industry names as speakers of these events. ... read full story

Ferretti Group continues to strengthen presence in the Americas with large display at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage show

February 17, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group has had an unprecedented twelve months of successful sales growth in North and Latin America markets and with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious and exclusive brands and yachts in the boating industry worldwide, continues to strengthen its presence in the Americas. A world leader in the design, construction, and sale... ... read full story

Azimut Yachts and Atlantis – the ambassadors of the “Made in Italy” label in the United States.

February 17, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Azimut Benetti Group will be present at the Miami International Boat Show for the 27th consecutive year: The Miami Boat Show is a not-to-be-missed world boating event as well as a key event for Latin American countries where the Italian group consolidated its leading position thanks to a specific sales policy and to major... ... read full story

High Performance Yacht Design Conference, 12 – 14 March 2012, Auckland

February 16, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (NZ), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the University of Auckland will host the 4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference from 12 – 14 March 2012 at the Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand.  The conference with coincide with the Volvo Ocean race – Auckland stopover. With the... ... read full story

Mangusta 130 motor yacht Misunderstood by Overmarine Group at the Miami International Boat Show

February 16, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Overmarine Group, an Italian Shipyard founded in 1985 and still owned and managed by the Balducci Family, will be present at this year’s 2012 Miami International Boat Show and will exhibit the Mangusta 130 motor yacht Misunderstood and a Mangusta 92. Since the last American Show – the Fort Lauderdale in October 2011, the... ... read full story

Antigua filling up for the 4th RORC Caribbean 600 starting Monday 20th Feb 2012

February 16, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 4th RORC Caribbean 600 starts at 1100 on Monday 20th February 2012 and there isn’t a single hotel room left near the Antigua Yacht Club. Competitors are flying in to the magical island of Antigua from all four corners of the world and Falmouth Harbour is filled to the brim with astounding sailing yachts.... ... read full story

Drettmann Yachts: expectations fully met at the 2012 Dusseldorf Boat Show

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Drettmann Yachts was fully satisfied with its performance as exhibitor at the 2012 Düsseldorf Boat Show. The market is recovering and the company has a great success with new booking orders. ... read full story

24m explorer motor yacht Bering 24 designed by Sabdes Superyacht Design for Bering Yachts

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 24m explorer motor yacht Bering 24 is the third collaboration between Sabdes Superyacht Design and Bering Yachts, offering voluminous accommodations on her three decks. ... read full story

Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia – Winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia has become today the comfortable winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup. This spectacular Alloy vessel was the first 2000 superyacht to be launched, and that time also the largest sloop in the world. ... read full story

Millennium Cup 2012 to start today

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The NZ Millennium Cup 2012 started today at 11am in Auckland, with a harbour race. It will be followed with 11am starts on Friday and Saturday with races from Viaduct Harbour to the inner Hauraki Gulf islands and back. ... read full story

New Order for the 27.5m Explorer Motor Yacht Vismara 90 by Vismara Marine

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 27.5m fast explorer motor yacht Vismara 90 is a new stunning vessel by the Italian yard, Vismara Marine, offering lovely accommodation to 8 guests in 4 beautiful double cabins. ... read full story

Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK almost full

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, held in July 22-25, 2012 is almost full with 21 provisional entries to date, including the Dykstra & Partners designed 55m sailing yacht Adela built by Pendennis Shipyard, the Hoek designed 62m superyacht Athos built by Holland Jachtbouw and the Dykstra & Partners designed impressive 67m Hetairos superyacht built by Baltic Yachts. ... read full story

67m Superyacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts – the latest and biggest entry for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

67m luxury sailing yacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts is currently the latest and biggest entry for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK. This stunning vessel offers accommodation to 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins. ... read full story

16th Superyacht Cup Palma, June 20-23, 2012

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 16th edition of Superyacht Cup Palma, held in June 20-23, 2012 will be host 15 entries currently confirmed, including the 53m sailing yacht Fidelis by Perini Navi, and the new Dubois designed 45m Salperton superyacht built by New Zealand yard Fitzroy Yachts. ... read full story

Royal Huisman and Rondal – New Silver Sponsors for Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The luxury yacht builder Royal Huisman and Rondal have been presented as new silver sponsors for both Superyacht Cup Palma and Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK. ... read full story

New motor yacht Absolute 72 Fly by Absolute Yachts due to be launched in Spring 2012

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New motor yacht Absolute 72 Fly by the Italian shipyard, Absolute Yachts due to be launched in Spring 2012 is a beautiful flybridge vessel, featuring an extraordinary transparency and a nice balance in infrastructure. ... read full story

The Bucket Book to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Bucket Regattas

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Bucket Book is to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Bucket Regattas from 1986-2011. The Bucket Book will be informative as well as entertaining, celebrating an event that has established itself as a Regatta in a class by itself. ... read full story

The 20th Anniversary of the Van Oossanen Naval Architects studio

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Dutch design studio, Van Oossanen Naval Architects celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 26th, 2012. Van Oossanen Naval Architects have developed and implemented cutting edge design technology and used that technology in hundreds of designs, such as the revolutionary Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDFH) used on the Heesen 50m explorer yacht YN 16750. ... read full story

The gorgeous photographic book by Mark Chisnell: Great Moments in Olympic Sailing History

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The gorgeous photographic book by Mark Chisnell titled: Great Moments in Olympic Sailing History focuses on some very special men and women that have discovered within themselves a bottomless well of determination and talent, and added the ability to perform under the most wonderful pressure. ... read full story

Princess Yachts Japan to exhibit two Princess 42 yachts and the Princess V42 yacht at the Japan International Boat Show, March 1-4, 2012

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Princess Yachts Japan will be present at the region´s biggest boat show, the Japan International Boat Show, held in March 1-4, 2012 with two Princess 42 yachts and the Princess V42 yacht on display. ... read full story

Nordhavn 68 motor yacht Rest Assured successfully delivered

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nordhavn 68 motor yacht Rest Assured was successfully delivered to her Owners last month. This lovely vessel offers a full-beam master suite and two luxurious staterooms. ... read full story

28m motor yacht Algorythm by Lazzara Yachts delivered

February 16, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

28m motor yacht Algorythm, built by the US yard, Lazzara Yachts was successfully delivered at the end of 2011. This spectacular vessel offers accommodation to 8 guests in 4 lovely staterooms, looked after by a crew of 4. ... read full story

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