2012 March

News Archive

Monaco Marine Shipyard in La Ciotat at full capacity with 19 luxury yachts

March 27, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Monaco Marine Shipyard in La Ciotat has reported full capacity with 19 luxury superyachts currently present at their yard. ... read full story

MEES 37 yacht project by 2PO Design

March 27, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Designed by 2PO Design in Turkey, the MEES 37 luxury boat is an innovative vessel, featuring minimalist and art-deco style. ... read full story

Jongert Yachts to attend the Hainan Rendez Vous 2012

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jongert will attend this year´s Hainan Rendez Vous, paying special attention to their new models; the motor yacht 500 LE X with all their latest innovations such as the diesel electric propulsion and telescopic anchoring systems. And the 42MY yacht that is introduced in China; the perfect combination between modern and traditional designs mixed into 42 meters of impressiveness. ... read full story

Newly Completed Yacht Horizon V74 and E54 Yacht Scheduled for Sea Trial on March 19th

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Newly completed motor yachts Horizon V74 and E54 are scheduled for sea trial on March 19th in Kaohsiung harbor with their respective owners. The new V74 yacht is designed for comfortable cruising with turnkey amenities; the functional interior layout, spacious aft deck area and additional six feet of cockpit were all points of attraction for the new owner, while the E54 yacht is the newest launch in the 2012 Horizon fleet, and her new owner placed his order immediately after viewing an E54 model at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts to attend the Asian Boat Shows in Hainan and Singapore

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunreef Yachts will be present at the Asian Boat Shows in Hainan as well as Singapore, both held in April 2012, with its Sunreef 62 Blaze II yacht on display. ... read full story

Preparations for the Korea International Boat Show 2012 underway

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Preparations for the 5th Korea International Boat Show, taking place in Jeongok Port, Hwasung City for 5 days from May 30th to 3rd June, are well underway. ... read full story

The World´s Largest Sailing Yacht M5 (ex MIRABELLA V) arrives at Pendennis for a one-year refit

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The World´s Largest Sailing Yacht MIRABELLA V - now yacht M5, has arrived at Pendennis in Falmouth for a substantial one-year refit.. Her impressive 90m mast is due for removal before the vessel docks down during May. ... read full story

Vripack designed 17m motor yacht Vivante 55 HT by Vivante Yachts

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vripack designed 17m luxury motor yacht Vivante 55 HT by Vivante Yachts brings together elegance, comfort as well as modern materials. She will be presented for the very first time during the Vivante Yachts house show on 13, 14 and 15 April. ... read full story

2012 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Awards Judges

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced the judging panel for the 2012 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Awards, including five key industry identities: Barry Jenkins - a renowned marine industry personality, Dugald Anthony – Austrade Trade Adviser, Ian Murray – Executive Director of the Australian Export Institute, John Savage - J.J.Savage & Sons and Ken Evans – formerly Mercury Marine and currently working in the industry as a consultant. ... read full story

Noteworthy sailors present at BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2012

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Registration for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival opened at noon today and a steady stream of noteworthy sailors were enjoying a cold drink at the Regatta Beach Bar at Nanny Cay. ... read full story

36m luxury yacht Yanneke Too first to sign for Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2012

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 36m sailing yacht Yanneke Too is the first to sign on for this year’s prominent Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, taking place every year from December 16 to 18 in Phuket, Thailand. ... read full story

The Crown Estate invests once again in Scotland´s Rhu Marina

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Crown Estate is to invest again in Scotland´s Rhu Marina, situated in a picturesque location on the side of the Gareloch on the north side of the Firth of Clyde. The wooden decked walkways, pontoons as well as fingers at the marina will be replaced with more robust concrete decked equipment. ... read full story

Four-Time America’s Cup Champion Russell Coutts to attend Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four-time America’s Cup champion Sir Russell Coutts will attend the Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012, along with America’s Cup China Team chairman Wang Chaoyong as well as team CEO Thierry Barot. In addition to his four America’s Cup titles, Russell Coutts was a gold medal winner in the Finn Class in the 1984 Olympic Games, the winner of three World Match Racing Championships and victor of numerous other international match races. ... read full story

Marina Port de Mallorca, Marina Palma Cuarentena and STP´s New Discount Programme

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Marina Port de Mallorca, Marina Palma Cuarentena and STP have joined forces in a programme for working together which will enable them firstly to assemble the best professional team to give an exceptional level of service, and secondly to have the most complete recreational sailing facilities in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Vitters 43m sailing yacht MYSTERE fitted with the NRG Sonihull System by E-Tech Yachting

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vitters 43m sailing yacht MYSTERE has been fitted with the NRG Sonihull System, developed by the UK´s largest marine electrical contractor – E-Tech Yachting. ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan 34m sailing yacht ANEMOS fitted with the NRG Sonihull System by E-Tech Yachting

March 27, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nautor's Swan 34m sailing yacht ANEMOS has been fitted with the NRG Sonihull ultrasonic antifouling system, created by the UK’s largest marine electrical contractor - E-Tech Yachting. ... read full story

YachtAid Global Official Charitable Partner of 2012 Newport Charter Yacht Show

March 26, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Newport Harbor Corporation who are new owners of the Newport Charter Yacht Show want to give back to the marine community and has announced the humanitarian organization YachtAid Global © (YAG) as its official charitable partner of 2012. The Newport Charter Yacht Show, now in its 30th year, is the only one of its... ... read full story

Hull of the 60m Perini Navi sailing yacht C. 2218 turned

March 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Hull of the 60m Perini Navi Superyacht C.2218 has been turned at the shipyard's Istanbul-Yildiz yard in Turkey. C.2218 and C.2193 yachts are both from the 60m Perini Navi new generation series. ... read full story

48m motor yacht KETOS by Rossinavi moved to Viareggio for outfitting

March 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

48m superyacht designed by Enrico Gobbi from Team For Design (T4D) has been moved from the Rossinavi Pisa yard to Viareggio for the completion of her outfitting. ... read full story

Vicem 107 Classic Cruiser motor yacht MONI on water

March 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury classic cruiser VICEM 107 motor yacht MONI has started her sea trials in Turkey. Vicem's flagship vintage model superyacht MONI was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Turkish luxury motor yacht and mega yacht builder. ... read full story

Motor yacht Gamma 24 Mediterranean by Gamma Yachts to be launched at Hainan Rendez Vous 2012

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italian shipyard Gamma Yachts will launch its latest model, the luxury motor yacht Gamma 24 Mediterranean designed by renowned Vripack at the Hainan Rendez Vous 2012, running from April 5th to 8th. ... read full story

Kingship 42m motor yacht STAR to debut at Hainan Rendez Vous 2012

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vripack designed 42m family luxury motor yacht Star by Kingship will make her debut at this year´s Hainan Rendez Vous, taking place from April 5 to 8. Leaving the Kingship yard at Zhongsan in the Pearl River Delta the luxury yacht Star will make a quick sail by Hong Kong and Macau and than head South to Sanya on the Island of Hainan nick named the Chinese Riviera. ... read full story

Turkish gulets Dea Delmare and Grande Mare for luxury yacht charter around Turkey

March 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Turkish gullet Dea Delmare (ex Dragonfly II) and the luxury gulet Grande Mare (ex Carmina), are both available for luxury yacht charter vacations around the beautiful coasts of Turkey, one of the popular yacht charter spots in the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Ferretti Yachts´ Convergence 2012 a Great Success

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 edition of “Convergence” ended on 16th March. “Convergence” is the training and refresher Master Course that the Ferretti Group devotes every year to the Captains and Chief Engineers of its yachts and vessels. ... read full story

Riviera Yachts strongly concentrated on future

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Riviera Yachts is strongly concentrated on the future after exciting receivership as well as returning to private ownership on March 8. ... read full story

30.4 m superyacht DREAM YACHT (ex Dream) for sale

March 26, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury motor yacht Dream Yacht (ex Dream) by Shama Yachts is currently offered for sale for €1.800.000. ... read full story

McConaghy Boats involved in James Cameron´s Challenger Deep mission

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

McConaghy was approached eighteen months ago to assist the explorer-filmmaker James Cameron and his engineering partner, Ron Allum, with the complex construction of the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER submersible, a submarine capable of diving to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Western Pacific, eleven kilometres down at the deepest part of the worlds oceans - with Cameron himself onboard as sole pilot. ... read full story

International Rolex Regatta 2012: Nice and Close

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today is the last day of the International Rolex Regatta 2012, which kicked off on Friday and hosted 68 yachts as well as more than 500 sailors. ... read full story

International Rolex Regatta 2012: Checks and Balances

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A second day of racing for 68 yachts at the International Rolex Regatta 2012 showcased the coastal beauty of St. Thomas and St. John islands with IRC as well as CSA distance courses. ... read full story

International Rolex Regatta 2012: An Energetic Outing to Town and Back

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The three-day International Rolex Regatta started on Saturday, March 24 with “town races”. ... read full story

America’s Cup streamlines and re-organises staff

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

America’s Cup streamlines and re-organizes staff to promote efficiencies. The staff reductions will impact 14 in San Francisco and another 14 staff at other offices around the world. ... read full story

Optimism of Marine Industry at the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Marine Industry saw reasons for optimism at the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, running from March 22 to 25, 2012. In comparison to 2011, attendance was up 12 percent cumulatively the first two days of the four-day show. ... read full story

13m CAPRI yacht tender by Pannone Architects

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

13m Capri yacht tender, created by Alessandro Pannone from the Italian studio Pannone Architects, is a beautiful custom built boat, inspired by the forms of the sirens from the amazing Italian island - Capri. ... read full story

Luxury Motor Yacht Ownership by Absolute Fractionals

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury Motor Yacht Ownership by Absolute Fractionals will be launched at the Phuket International Boat Show with the first shared ownership boat on display - the luxury motor yacht Elan 42 designed by renowned Tony Castro. ... read full story

Antibes Yacht Show 2012 in partnership with Ferrari dealer Modena Motors Cannes

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Antibes Yacht Show 2012 announces partnership with Ferrari dealer Modena Motors Cannes. The Ferrari as well as Maserati dealer will present the new jewels of the Italian car industry. ... read full story

4 Dykstra designed J Class Superyachts started the J Class Racing Season

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been the first time in 75 years, that four Dykstra Naval Architects designed J’s, including the 130´ charter yacht Endeavour, the 129´ sailing yacht Velsheda, the 138´ superyacht Hanuman and the 41.55m charter yacht Ranger competed together in the St Barths Bucket Regatta. ... read full story

Refit of the 47m motor yacht Aquamarina by ISA completed

March 26, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

47m superyacht Aquamarina launched by the prestigious Italian builder ISA in 2006 got a new amazing pearlescent and blue metallic paintwork by Rivergate Marina and Shipyard in a partnership with Superyacht Solutions. ... read full story

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!

March 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip. ... read full story

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Day 1 – Natures Deck Wash

March 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today´s St. Barths Bucket racing proved about as good as it gets, despite the unseasonable weather, featuring as usual the ‘Round the Island Race’ clockwise and an incredible fleet of 47 most impressive sailing yachts, hailing from every yacht building nation on earth, with a LOA of close to two kilometers in length total is mind boggling to any normal human being, even us hundreds of die-hard Bucketeers. ... read full story

Motor Yacht HORHOR – a concept by Emre Yildirim of Nod Design

March 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

HORHOR motor yacht is a 82m concept by the Turkish design studio Nod Design, designed by Emre Yildirim. ... read full story

96m Motor Yacht GARDINIA concept by Emre Yildirim of NOD Design

March 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury yacht Gardinia is a new 96 metre concept by Emre Yildirim of NOD design, featuring beautiful flowing lines and an elegant profile. Accommodation is is designed to be offered in 7 suites to 14 guests. ... read full story

2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta: Impressive first day win for the J Class sailing yacht Endeavour

March 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

J Class charter yacht Endeavour by the New Zealand company Yachting Developments, is the winner of the first day's race in the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta in the Caribbean. ... read full story

St Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Something Old, Something New, Something Refit, Something Blue — J Class yachts

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

J Class Yachts have a special place in yachting lore, which still resonates today thanks to the efforts both some dedicated yacht owners and the J Class Association which since 2000 has worked tirelessly to bring these floating legends back to life. ... read full story

BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival to start on Monday!

March 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The popular BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing yacht is preparing for great sailing and unforgettable parties, starting on Monday, 26th March in the fantastic setting of the British Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean. ... read full story

88.5m megayacht NIRVANA (ex project Y707) by Oceanco

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oceanco´s project Y707 has been given a name NIRVANA. The 88.5m luxury motor yacht Nirvana is scheduled to be delivered next month and will offer comfortable accommodation in 6 luxurious and spacious cabins. ... read full story

Sea trials for the 67.27m superyacht Drizzle by Feadship

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

67.27m superyacht Drizzle, built by the prominent Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2011 is undergoing sea trials. This amazing vessel, inspired by the 2005 Feadship luxury yacht Twizzle, offers comfortable accommodation to 10 guests. ... read full story

36m sailing yacht Glorious successfully completed by Esen Yacht

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Turkish builder Esen Yacht has successfully completed its 36m sailing yacht Glorious, offering comfortable and spacious accommodation to 8 guests in 4 beautiful cabins. ... read full story

Pendennis Plus completes the refit of the 62.23m motor yacht Virginian by Feadship

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pendennis Plus has this week successfully completed the refit of the 62m motor yacht Virginian by Feadship. She was one of the first refits undertaken by Devonport Yachts in their Plymouth facility. ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan 100 charter yacht VIRAGO – Winner of the 2012 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nautor's Swan 100 charter yacht VIRAGO is the winner of the 2012 St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. On the third and final day of competition, the wind gods truly unleashed their power. And the result was one of the more stirring, sensational days of racing in the grand and storied legacy of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. ... read full story

The 2012 International Rolex Regatta to start today

March 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 39th International Rolex Regatta starts today with the next three days of racing. Spectators will get a treat today when all classes sail to Charlotte Amalie Harbor for their first race, then return to St. Thomas Yacht Club for their second ... read full story

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