2013 March

News Archive

TP52 World Championship: Today’s racing cancelled due to light and unstable wind

March 08, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The race committee decided to abandon today's race at the Gaatra 52 World Championship in Miami, due to extremely light and unstable breeze. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2013, April 8 – 14

March 08, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 4th edition of Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is set to take place from April 8 to 14, hosting a strong international fleet. ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show celebrating its 25th anniversary together with Superior Jetties

March 08, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year, Superior Jetties and the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show are celebrating their 25-year milestone together. ... read full story

New dealer network for Monte Fino Europe

March 08, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Monte Fino Europe has added four new dealerships to its existing dealer network in the popular summer yacht charter destination - the Mediterranean. These cover mainland Spain, South of France, Italy as well as Turkey. ... read full story

Horizon to attend 2013 Palm Beach Boat Show with 4 luxury yachts on display

March 08, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known Taiwan-based builder, Horizon Group, will be present at the upcoming Palm Beach Boat Show, showcasing four luxury vessels: motor yacht E88, expedition yacht EP69, power catamaran PC60 and E56 yacht. ... read full story

Rockport Marine restored Yacht ADVENTURESS wins Classic Boat 2013 Award

March 08, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The beautiful 1924 William Fife classic yacht Adventuress has been selected as a winner of the Classic Boat 2013 Award in the 'Restoration of the Year' category. The US shipyard Rockport Marine completed the vessel's 3-year restoration in 2012. ... read full story

Gulf Boating Conference hosted by Dubai Boat Show 2013

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It was a great success for the Gulf Boating Conference, hosted by the currently running Dubai International Boat Show yesterday, on March 6. ... read full story

TP52 World Championship: Azzurra in the battle for leadership

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The second day of competing at the Gaastra 52 World Championship in Miami saw Azzurra reach third position, with Ran and Quantum taking first and second places, respectively. ... read full story

55m Motor Yacht Project Overture by Nick Mezas Yacht Design

March 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury yacht designer, Nick Mezas introduces its latest 55-metre motor yacht Project OVERTURE, featuring sleek, elegant lines combined with comfortable and spacious interior as well as exterior areas. ... read full story

Yachting Pages’ superyacht search engine celebrating first anniversary

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The top superyacht directory, Yachting Pages, has reported a 64% visitor increase as its superyacht search engine relaunch hits its first anniversary. ... read full story

Sail America to hold its annual member meeting on April 12

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The annual member meeting will be held by Sail America on Friday, April 12, 2013, during Strictly Sail Pacific in Oakland, CA. ... read full story

First Sailing Leadership Forum to be hosted by US Sailing in 2014

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to be held at the Hilton San Diego Resort, February 6-8, 2014, the inaugural Sailing Leadership Forum will bring three fun and captivating days of keynote speakers, presentations, seminars, panel discussions, and break-out sessions. The event will be led by US Sailing. ... read full story

Southern Wind SW 94 Yacht WINDFALL completes her first long voyage

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Built by the prestigious South African manufacturer Southern Wind in 2012, the beautiful SW 94 superyacht Windfall has recently ended her first 5-week voyage from Cape Town to Genoa in Italy. ... read full story

Magazzu working on new MX-14 COUPE yacht tender with delivery in spring 2013

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Production of the all-new MX-14 coupe superyacht tender is well underway at the Italian shipyard, Cantieri Magazzu. It is due to be delivered in spring 2013. ... read full story

Less than three weeks to go until 42nd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 42nd edition of the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival at Nanny Cay will kick off in less than three weeks. The Alia 82 charter yacht Aiyana will represent the largest vessel, participating in this popular Caribbean race. ... read full story

New Middle East area manager and new sales office for Benetti

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The leading Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, Benetti Shipyard, part of the Azimut/Benetti Group, has announced the opening of a new sales office in Dubai, as well as the appointment of Nabil el Jammal as Area Manager for the Middle East at the currently running Dubai Boat Show. ... read full story

Panama’s Red Frog Beach Marina to welcome boaters from all over the world

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Situated in the popular yacht charter destination - Panama, the fabulous Red Frog Beach Marina will welcome boaters from all over the world this summer. The marina will also play host to larger yachts, participating in the America's Cup in San Francisco. ... read full story

The role of Marina Projects in the expansion of Porto Montenegro

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Top experts in the field of superyacht marina design, Marina Projects, has worked on designs that will see the Porto Montenergo marina expand through the construction of new jetties as well as pontoons, increasing berth numbers from 250 to 470. ... read full story

Sevaris Marine to exhibit NorthStar’s yacht tenders at Hillarys Boat, Dive and Fishing Show

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Hillarys Boat, Dive and Fishing Show will be attended by luxury yacht tender builder NorthStar RIBs, making its Autralian debut. The company will be represented by its exclusive importer, Sevaris Marine. ... read full story

Luxury Yacht 100 MOTOR Thesis Concept by Sean Bekeschus and Mauro Maccioco

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The breathtaking 30-metre superyacht 100 Motor concept design is a thesis project for a masters program that Sean Bekeschus and Mauro Maccioco completed with the Institute of European Design (IED) in Turin, Italy. They used the prestigious South African shipyard Southern Wind as a source of inspiration to design a motor-yacht that follows the yard's style and philosophies. ... read full story

Charter yacht DOUCE FRANCE – first superyacht to be fully shrink wrapped by Yacht Solutions in Thailand

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Luxury charter yacht Douce France represents the first Yacht Solutions climate-controlled superyacht project, carried out in Thailand. The company has recently finished erecting and shrink wrap scaffolding over this magnificent catamaran. ... read full story

Curvelle teamed up with Lift Emotion to create elevator installation for superyacht QUARANTA

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently launched 34m Curvelle charter yacht 'quaranta' boasts a three deck guest elevator by Lift Emotion. It is presumed that this is the first elevator ever installed on a luxury vessel of this size. ... read full story

Newly launched 34m Curvelle ‘SuperMaran’ Yacht QUARANTA

March 07, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The magnificent 34m Curvelle charter yacht 'quaranta' is currently preparing to undergo sea trials and engineering testing, following her successful launch on February 25. This mobility-friendly catamaran represents the largest carbon hybrid composite luxury vessel in the world. ... read full story

Princess 40M Yacht IMPERIAL PRINCESS shortlisted for IY&A Award 2013

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The breathtaking Princess 40M superyacht Imperial Princess has been selected as a finalist for the 2013 International Yacht & Aviation Awards. She provides luxurious accommodation for 12 guests in total. ... read full story

Dubai Boat Show 2013: Boat sales reported within hours of opening

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The sale of two of the exclusively distributed American-brand Malibu crafts has been reported by Dubai-based Luxury Sea Boats LLC at the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show, within hours of the event's opening. ... read full story

Azimut Yachts and Atlantis attending Dubai Boat Show 2013

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two prominent Azimut Benetti Group brands, Azimut Yachts and Atlantis, are presently exhibiting their luxury yachts at the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show. ... read full story

High Tech Marine 825 OPEN Yacht Tender

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

High Tech Marine has built a highly innovative 825 Open superyacht tender to a design by Paolo Virgolini. It can easily host 10 guests in total, along with a crew of 2. ... read full story

High Tech Marine 825 Limousine Yacht Tender

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The splendid 825 Limousine superyacht tender is built by the Italian manufacturer High Tech Marine to a design by Paolo Virgolini. Measuring 8,25 meters in length, it can achieve a noteworthy maximum speed of up to 50 knots. ... read full story

MTU engines as first choice on the Gulf Craft’s Majesty Yachts

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two of the world’s prestigious manufacturers in the superyacht sector, Gulf Craft and Tognum Group, announced their partnership, in order to provide their customers with better value, offering the German engines as first choice on the Majesty Yachts. ... read full story

Early lead for Azzurra in TP52 World Championship

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda-flagged yacht Azzurra has reached an early lead in the Gaastra 52 World Championship in Miami. ... read full story

Gulf Craft to offer MTU engines in Majesty Yachts as primary engine option

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MTU distributor Al Masaood and Arabian yacht builder Gulf Craft signed a preferred partner agreement at the currently running Dubai International Boat Show. This will allow the yachts in the Majesty series to be powered by MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines as first choice. ... read full story

Hoek Design renews sponsorship of Superyacht Cup Palma

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

For the third consecutive year, the prestigious design studio, Hoek Design, has renewed its sponsorship of the Superyacht Cup Palma. ... read full story

Exclusive agreement between Permare Group and Group United Yacht Sales

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Italian luxury yacht builder, Permare Group, has entered the US market by signing an exclusive agreement with Group United Yacht Sales. ... read full story

ICON Yachts – official partner of Antibes Yacht Show 2013

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer, ICON Yachts, announces its official partnership with the Antibes Yacht Show 2013. ... read full story

New high-performance power catamaran yacht series by Setzer Yacht Architects for NISI Yachts

March 06, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Setzer Yacht Architects is currently working on a new, high performance power catamaran yacht series for NISI Yachts. The first Xpresso 1500 yacht has been already ordered, due to be launched in 2014. ... read full story

Mega Yacht V120 design concept by IP.YD studio

March 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

IP.YD unveils its latest luxury mega yacht concept - the V120 superyacht, featuring 120.5 metres in length and an impressive beam of 20 metres. ... read full story

Vripack announces ‘No Nonsense goes anywhere’ competition winner

March 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Gael Douguet of JFA Yachts has been announced as the winner of the NO NONSENSE GOES ANYWHERE competition, organised by Vripack following the 2012 MYS, having done an exceptional job of continuing the journey of No Nonsense. ... read full story

72m motor yacht OCEAN ATRIUM design concept by LP Design Ltd UK

March 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

LP Design Ltd UK is presenting its new 72m motor yacht Ocean Atrium ocean-going design concept, featuring a innovative multi-level, terraced interior and unique exterior lines. ... read full story

Dubai Boat Show 2013 visited by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 21st Dubai International Boat Show was officially opened this morning. The highly anticipated event is playing host to a great number of top superyacht builders, including Amels, Benetti Yachts, CRN, Fincantieri Yachts, Lurssen, Heesen Yachts, Mondomarine, Oceanco, Palmer Johnson, Trinity Yachts and many others. ... read full story

Feadship launch 57m custom motor yacht LARISA

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The leading Dutch shipyard, Feadship, has successfully launched its 57-metre custom superyacht Larisa. Her lovely interiors designed by Bannenberg & Rowell provides comfortable accommodation in Owner's stateroom, as well as 6 guest cabins. ... read full story

Frauscher 1017 LIDO Yacht Tender

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A sister ship to 1017 GT boat, the 1017 Lido yacht tender is one of the latest luxury boats, developed by the Austrian shipyard, Frauscher Boats. It can host up to 10 persons in comfort and style. ... read full story

Former President of ICOMIA passes away

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As announced today by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), its former President, Mr Björn Lagerkvist, died on March 1, after a long-suffering illness. ... read full story

Inace Yachts launch 38m BATAI Yacht

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected Brazilian shipyard, Inace Yachts, has successfully launched its 38m superyacht Batai (hull 591). Designed by Luiz de Basto, this beautiful explorer can sleep up to 10 guests in comfort and style. ... read full story

Amels launch 55m motor yacht ENGELBERG (hull 463)

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The leading Dutch shipyard Amels successfully launched its 55-metre superyacht Engelberg (hull 463) this weekend. Designed by Tim Heywood, she offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation to 12 guests in total. ... read full story

Van Geest Design unveils new 60m OPEN Sailing Yacht Concept

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The impressive 60m OPEN sailing yacht is the latest concept, developed by the well known Dutch design studio, Van Geest. With naval architecture by Rob Doyle Design, this beautiful vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests and a crew of 10 members. ... read full story

Motor yacht Majesty 155 – Largest Ever Yacht Project by Gulf Craft presented at Dubai Boat Show

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The premier Middle Eastern shipyard, Gulf Craft, announced the start of construction of its largest project to date, the splendid Majesty 155 yacht, on day one of the currently running Dubai International Boat Show. The event will last until March 9. ... read full story

Azzurra in Miami to attend TP52 World Championship

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Azzurra Team is currently in Miami, in order to participate in the T52 World Championship. The race will kick off today. ... read full story

Qingdao International Marina played host to marina training course

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recent three day marina training course at the Qingdao International Marina in Shandong Province China was a great success. The course was conducted by the Marina in partnership with the Marina Industries Association (MIA). ... read full story

Strategic Partnership between Wild Group International and ECOsuperyacht

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Palma-based ECOsuperyacht has become a new, strategic partner of Wild Group International, a company specializing in applying vinyl wrapping to superyachts. ... read full story

GO2 Global Yachting to attend Palm Beach Boat Show for the first time

March 05, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

For the very first time this year, GO2 Global Yachting will be attending the upcoming Palm Beach Boat Show as part of its busy US boat show schedule. ... read full story

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