2012 April

News Archive

ORACLE Racing to start its 2013 training program in New Zealand

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ORACLE Racing will kick off its 2013 training program at Marsden Point in Northland, New Zealand. This location has been selected thanks to being situated quite close to Core Builders Composites in Warkworth, the company which constructs plenty of the key components for ORACLE Racing’s two AC72 wingsail catamaran yachts. ... read full story

Tailored superyacht toys by Superyacht Tenders and Toys

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The UK-based company dedicated to the purchase of yacht tenders and water toys, the Superyacht Tenders and Toys is currently completing the restyling of three top-of-the range Seadoo RXT 260 jet-skis, in collaboration with Venom Design, for an Owner of a 60m motoryacht. ... read full story

Karpaz Gate Marina to host Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Cyprus superyacht marina, Karpaz Gate Marina, will welcome the participants of the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally, coming on June 5th and leaving on June 6th. Becoming an official port of entry to the region, this stunning marina will provide even more facilities to its guests in comparison to 2011. ... read full story

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda´s 2012 yacht regatta calendar

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda presented its rich 2012 yacht regatta agenda during a press conference held yesterday in Milan, Italy. 2012 Regattas include the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta, the Audi Vela & Golf Trophy, the Coppa Europa Smeralda 888, the Invitational Smeralda 888, the Trofeo Challenge Alessandro Boeris Clemen, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup - Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship as well as the Rolex Swan Cup & Rolex Swan 45 World Championship. ... read full story

Overmarine Group to attend YARE 2012

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Italian shipyard Overmarine Group has confirmed its presence at YARE - the Yachting, After Sales and Refit Exhibition. This well known builder of high performance yachts offers its refit service within three shipyards in Viareggio, Massarosa as well as Pisa. ... read full story

2012 ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress a Great Success

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress, hosted by the newly formed Marine Industry Association of South Africa (MIASA) in Cape Town, South Africa, ended with a huge success, presenting the key note speakers like Michael Lalo of Ernst and Young or Liesl Nel of Moorings and many others. ... read full story

YARE 2012 to start tomorrow

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2nd edition of Yare - the refit and after sales operations show - kicks off tomorrow in the centre of Viareggio harbour in Italy. There will be a rich program of side events in Sala Udina as well as Meeting Room of Club Nautico Versilia. ... read full story

Enrico Gobbi designed 49m motor yacht Prince Shark (hull FR027) by Rossinavi

April 25, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the latest concepts of the Italian studio Team 4 Design by Enrico Gobbi is the 49m superyacht Prince Shark (hull FR027), currently in build at the Rossinavi shipyard in Italy. This elegant vessel boasts stylish and comfortable accommodation for 12 guests, looked after by a crew of 11. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 11 – Weather conditions dictating the fleet’s course

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 11 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race saw weather conditions decide about the course of the ten yachts competing in the world´s longest race as the wind became still more and more unstable and the temperatures were rising. ... read full story

Motor Yacht MAYAMA offering excellent deal for the 2012 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

April 24, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

An exceptional offer is currently available for the 30.70m luxury charter yacht MAYAMA, chartering at €60,000.00 per week plus expenses during the 65th Cannes Film Festival in the Southern France. The price includes a berth next to the Festival Hall (spaces are limited!), protective carpet, tent to enclose main deck, excellent and experienced crew of 4, spacious flybridge with generous seating areas and very comfortable accommodation. ... read full story

Additional information about the recently delivered 36m Glorious superyacht by ESENYACHT

April 24, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

More information about the beautiful 36 metre sailing yacht Glorious recently delivered by the Turkish Shipyard ESENYACHT. ... read full story

Luxury motor yacht JASMINE concept by Sea Level Yacht Design Engineering

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sea Level Yacht Design Engineering has developed the luxury motor yacht Jasmine to fully enjoy the days at sea with family and friends with a disposal of a 4-member professional and dedicated crew. ... read full story

Jongert Yachts exhibited at Hainan Rendezvous 2012

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Visun Royal Yacht Club in Sanya, Hainan Island hosted the Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012, the premier show in Asia, attended by a large number of superyacht builders, including the prestigious Dutch shipyard Jongert Yachts, exhibiting its current models: the 3900M motor yacht Lucia M, the 3400M Frers superyacht, and the latest 500 LE-X yacht with hybrid propulsion as well as a newly developed 42m motoryacht. ... read full story

Jongert Yachts launched new website

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Available in several languages, the new website of the well known Dutch builder Jongert Yachts provides plenty of possibilities without any limit. ... read full story

New designs by Jongert Yachts

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Jongert Yachts has developed a large number of superyachts to date, in collaboration with the world´s leaders in the yacht design, such as German Frers or Guido de Groot. One of the latest projects, the 42MY boasts multiple exterior as well as interior configurations. ... read full story

2700M superyacht VIVID by Jongert Yachts to re-launch by the end of May 2012

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Starting the works in September 2011, the Jongert Yachts is presumed to complete the refit of the 2700M sailing yacht Vivid by the end of the next month. This magnificent vessel will boast renewed interior design, a new teak deck as well as an excellent paintwork. ... read full story

KEYFRAMESTUDIO’s K8 Apache yacht tender

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

K8 Apache yacht tender is the revolutionary RIB created by the Florence-based design studio KEYFRAMESTUDIO for Kardis shipyard. Inspired by a combination of 1980´s lines as well as the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter, this 8.9m boat is a sea warrior featuring a functional, large, independent and livable space with a toilet. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona provides New Yacht Painting Service

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona now offers a new yacht panting service to its customers, in a partnership with ADP (Alfonso de Prada). The first project to go through this service was the 25m sailing yacht Paradis. ... read full story

New Hatteras CABO Yacht Center

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Hatteras CABO Yacht Center created by Hatteras Yachts in partnership with CABO Support Center is dedicated to better support of the dealer network, but also to organise various host events as well as training sessions with dealers. ... read full story

2012 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show presents its full entertainment program

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s edition of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will offer busy entertainment program, including the revolutionary JetLev R200, making its debut in Australia as well as the performance of a finalist on Australian Idol in 2009 - Casey Barnes, and many others. ... read full story

Austal increases its presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Middle East

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the world´s leading companies dedicated to design and building of commercial and defense vessels as well as private luxury motor yachts, the Australia-based Austal, has strenghtened its sales and support organisations in the major markets of Europe, Asia-Pacific as well as Middle East. ... read full story

Perini Navi Group to attend Yare 2012

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Italian builder, Perini Navi, will be present once again at this year´s YARE in Viareggio, Italy, with a possibillity to get information about this world superyacht leader, and also to arrange guided tours in the Viareggio´s shipyard and the Picchiotti shipyards in La Spezia. ... read full story

“Behind the Quality” – a Guide by Azimut Yachts

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

"Behind the Quality" Guide by Azimut Yachts is the new initiative of this prominent Italian shipyard with the main aim to analyze the technology process in every detail. ... read full story

The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show to start this week

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show kicks off this week (April 27-29) with some of the most amazing vessels on display, including the 45m Feadship motor yacht Helix, the 45m Palmer Johnson superyacht Vantage, the 35.5m Sanlorenzo luxury yacht Onyx, and many others. ... read full story

Chief Operating Officer for Gulf Craft to speak at ASMEX Conference

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The ASMEX Conference is pleased to announce the presence of Erwin Bamps, Chief Operating Officer for Gulf Craft in the UAE as one of the key speakers of this popular event, running from May 22 to 23 at Sanctuary Cove. His knowledge of the UAE and global markets can bring a lot to the Australian marine industry. ... read full story

The 1st annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show to start this week

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The inaugural Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, running from April 27 to 29, 2012 will present around 60 sailing yachts from such as important builders, like Oyster, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot and many others, along with plenty of interesting events, including cruising destinations seminars or the Annapolis Nautical Flea Market. ... read full story

James Island Yacht Club opens new facilities

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Bellingham Marine has been involved in the building of new facilities for the James Island Yacht Club, constructing a new fixed pier as well as 400´ of concrete floating docks. ... read full story

Antibes Yacht Show 2012: Resume

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s Antibes Yacht Show was very successful, presenting many new additions to its programme, like the new seminar area or the late night evening and many others. ... read full story

33m Curvelle motor yacht Quaranta set for multi-owner use

April 24, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

33m luxury power catamaran yacht Quaranta, currently in build at the Turkish shipyard Curvelle and scheduled for completion in 2012, has been selected as an ideal vessel to launch the syndicate ownership programme - a new approach to share a superyacht, where individual syndicate owners own an equal share in a yacht and decide how it will be used. ... read full story

CLIPPER 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race – Day 10 – Oakland to Panama

April 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Frustrating 24 hours for the ten teams taking part in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, with the fleet nearly coming to a standstill in paralysing winds. ... read full story

Last days to book Charter Yacht SOAN for an exceptional price in the Western Mediterranean

April 23, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Mangusta 92 motor yacht SOAN is currently offering an excellent all-season charter rate of €45,000.00 per week plus expenses if booked before the 26th of April. The stylish and sleek charter yacht SOAN is available in the Western Mediterranean with accommodation to up to 9 guests in 4 cabins. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts sells the second unit of the 60 Sunreef Power Yacht

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sunreef Yachts has recently managed to sell the second unit of the 60 Sunreef Power yacht, a sistership of the 70 Sunreef Power yacht. The first unit of this amazing vessel is expected to be launched within 3 months and will also be on display at this year´s Cannes Boat Show. The second unit is scheduled for launch in early 2013. ... read full story

Sunseeker Yachts to represent the very best of British manufacturing at Science Museum

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent UK-based superyacht builder Sunseeker Yachts will demonstrate its design as well as manufacturing techniques in the UK Government's Make it in Great Britain exhibition, held from 24 July to 9 September, 2012 at the Science Museum. ... read full story

The Second Annual Horizon Owner Rendezvous, May 4-6, 2012

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known Taiwan-based builder Horizon Yachts is proud to present the 2nd edition of its annual Owner Rendezvous, running from May 4 to 6, 2012 in Key West, Florida. This year´s popular event will be attended by ten superyacht owners. ... read full story

The First Hull of the RP110 motor yacht ANDREA VI by Horizon Yachts Released from Mold

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent Taiwan-based builder Horizon Yachts has released the photo of the first hull of its RP110 motor yacht Andrea VI, which was recently released from the mold to begin construction. A sistership to the E84 superyacht Andrea V, launched by Horizon in 2006, this amazing vessel boasts exterior design by renowned J C Espinosa. ... read full story

A Chance Meeting for Owners of two Horizon Superyachts: P136 motor yacht Antithesis and E84 Debbie Lou yacht

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It was a chance meeting for owners of two luxury vessels by the prestigious Taiwan-based shipyard Horizon Yachts, the P136 superyacht Antithesis and the E84 Debbie Lou superyacht, while cruising in the popular Caribbean yacht charter location, the British Virgin Islands. ... read full story

Ben Ainslie to compete in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race aboard the 49.5m charter yacht ELEONORA

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Saturday 30th June 2011 saw a new entry to the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: the 49.5m charter yacht Eleonora, launched in March 2000 by the Dutch Van der Graaf shipyard. This amazing vessel will be sailed by famous Ben Ainslie, that will co-helm with the vessel´s owner, helped by the vessel´s captain Mike McMillan. ... read full story

Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec takes 7th place at Mapfre Palma Vela 2012

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, from the Yacht Club of Saint Petersburg has made her debut at her first international yacht regatta of 2012 at Mapfre Palma Vela, achieving 7th place in the Overall maxi Combined Class. ... read full story

The 12th Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, December 16-18, 2012

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 12th edition of the annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, running from December 16-18, 2012 invites superyachts to come to the fabulous Phuket Island in Thailand. This year´s show is supposed to host the spectacular vessels representing an estimated value of US$150 million. ... read full story

The 39m superyacht Megaway 128 successfully completes her sea trials

April 23, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Last Thursday saw successful sea trials for the 39m luxury motor yacht Megaway 128, built by Megaway Engineering & Trading, with lovely interior by Monica Gunawan. On display at this year´s Singapore Yacht Show, this fantastic vessel easily sleeps 12 guests in 6 stunning cabins and a crew of 8 in 4 crew cabins. ... read full story

Victorious debut for the new Audi Azzurra Sailing Team TP52 yacht in PalmaVela 2012

April 22, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Mapfre PalmaVela 2012´s overall winner has become the Audi Azzurra Sailing Team on their TP52 yacht, making her debut in this opening regatta of the 2012 season. The Azzurra team has been followed respectively by Quantum Racing, Ran and Gladiator teams. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 9 – Fleet compressed by a concertina effect

April 22, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Concertina effect comes into play as chasing pack closes in on Day 9 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. Five miles separate leading four teams as temperature rises in race to tropics. ... read full story

PalmaVela 2012: Day 3 – Azzurra moves to the top of the leaderboard

April 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 3 of the PalmaVela 2012 yacht race saw the fantastic score reached by Audi Azzurra Sailing Team on their TP52 yacht, winning three races. As a result, the team is currently in the lead, ahead of Quantum as well as Ran. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 8 – Visit Finland and New York in battle for second place

April 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 8 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race saw Visit Finland and New York in close-quarters tussle for second place as they battle to catch Gold Coast Australia feeling pressure from chasing pack in light airs. ... read full story

Audi Azzurra Sailing Team wins two out of three races today at Palma Vela

April 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Audi Azzurra sailing team wins the first and third race, and comes third in the second race at the Palma Vela today. ... read full story

Successful 2012 Antibes Yacht Show for superyacht brokers

April 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2012 Antibes Yacht Show reports more superyacht offers than ever before, confirming its position to become Europe's top Brokerage and Charter Show. ... read full story

Double Star Cup won by The Wave Muscat at the Extreme Sailing Series Act 2 in Qingdao

April 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2, Qingdao, China won by The Wave, Muscat (OMA)m with Red Bull sailing team coming 2nd and the British Group Edmond Rothschild placing third, after 29 races. ... read full story

Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg aims for top five finish at Mapfre Palma Vela

April 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The second day at the Mapfre Palma Vela for the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec from the Yacht Club od Saint-Petersburg ended with a 6th place in Race 3, followed by the 7th in Race 4. ... read full story

Nikki Beach Mallorca – one of the ‘Sexiest Places on Earth’

April 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Nikki Beach is well known around the world for their luxurious locales, surreal beauty and great atmosphere, with signature teepees, that underline the charm and character of the venue. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 7 – De Lage Landen wins

April 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Gold Coast Australia sacrificed bid for Scoring Gate points to take inshore lead on the Day 7 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. The overall winner of the race has become De Lage Landen securing three points. ... read full story

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