2014 May

News Archive

Antigua Sailing Week 2014: Five days of racing with fabulous party atmosphere ashore

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hosted by the fantastic Caribbean yacht charter location - Antigua, the recently concluded 47th edition of Antigua Sailing Week featured five days of racing with an amazing party atmosphere ashore. The 48th edition of the regatta will take place from the 25th April to 1st May 2015. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine designs and constructs new pontoons of Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has recently added 99 meters of side-tie moorage to their luxury yacht marina in Darling Point, NSW, Australia. The expansion of part of the Club's multi-phased redevelopment master plan. The new pontoons have been designed and constructed by Bellingham Marine. ... read full story

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 Yearbook

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 Yearbook will hit newsagents this Thursday, on May 8. It will provide visitors and exhibitors of this year's event will all the must-know information. ... read full story

Annual mid-year meeting of Superyacht Australia before ASMEX 2014

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Prior to this year's Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX), Superyacht Australia Committee will gather for its annual mid-year meeting, set to take place on Monday, May 19, 2014. ... read full story

Inaugural Panama International Boat Show, June 20 – 22, 2014

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nestled in the lovely Central America yacht charter location - Panama, Flamenco Marina on Flamenco Island will host the inaugural Panama International Boat Show, scheduled to take place from June 20 to 22, 2014. ... read full story

World Superyacht Award 2014 for Trinity motor yacht FINISH LINE

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The superb 37-metre luxury motor yacht Finish Line (hull T-058) by Trinity Yachts has received the World Superyacht 2014 Neptune Award in the 'Two-Deck Semi-Displacement' category. ... read full story

Admiral Yacht CACOS V – World Superyacht Award 2014 Winner

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Admiral Tecnomar - Yachting Hub of The Italian Sea Group has proudly announced a great success of Admiral superyacht Cacos V at the recent World Superyacht Awards 2014. She has won in the category “Three-deck semi-displacement or planing motor yacht 30 to 44.99m”. ... read full story

Cor D. Rover-designed 51m Mondo Marine motor yacht AUSPICIOUS wins World Superyacht Award 2014

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Beautifully designed by Cor D. Rover, the outstanding 51-metre Mondo Marine superyacht Auspicious (ex Streamline) has been awarded as 'Best Refitted Motor Yacht' at the recent World Superyacht Awards 2014. ... read full story

65m Heesen Fast Displacement Yacht GALACTICA STAR awarded at World Superyacht Awards 2014

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The coveted Neptune Trophy in the category 'Semi-displacement or Planing Three-deck motor yacht of 45-metre and above' went to the 65m Heesen Fast Displacement superyacht GALACTICA STAR at the recent World Superyacht Awards 2014 in Amsterdam. ... read full story

CRN 129 80m mega yacht CHOPI CHOPI receives World Superyacht Award 2014

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

CRN, part of the Ferretti Group, has proudly announced a new recognition for its flagship, the 80-metre superyacht Chopi Chopi, at the recent World Superyacht Awards 2014, held in Amsterdam. She has won the prestigious award 'Judges Commendation'. ... read full story

Photos from launch of Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos from launch of the Baltic 108 superyacht WinWin, released by Baltic Yachts. She features exterior design by Javier Jaudenes, while her interior design is by Design Unlimited. ... read full story

Second PJ170 motor yacht ‘Project APOLLO’ launched by Palmer Johnson

May 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The second PJ170 superyacht 'Project APOLLO' has successfully hit the water at Palmer Johnson in the USA. Beautifully designed by Nuvolari Lenard, she offers lovely accommodation to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

50th meeting of DEUTSCHE YACHTEN – Superyachts Germany

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Representing German yachtbuilding in the sector of superyachts over 20 metres in length, the Working Group DEUTSCHE YACHTEN – Superyachts Germany has recently hosted its 50th meeting in the exclusive Hafen-Klub in Hamburg. ... read full story

New agent for Sevenstar Yacht Transport in China and Hong Kong

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rene Ho has become a new agent for Sevenstart Yacht Transport in China and Hong Kong, joining the company’s current Asian agents in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. ... read full story

IGY’s Blue Haven Resort and Marina to host 2014 Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nestled in the fantastic Caribbean yacht charter location - Turks and Caicos, the IGY's Blue Haven Resort and Marina will be once again hosted the Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament, running from July 3 to 7, 2014. ... read full story

A very successful Palma International Boat Show 2014

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently concluded Palma International Boat Show 2014 was record-breaking in terms of land- and water-based exhibitors. A total number of 32,000 people visited the Show across the five busy sunny days. ... read full story

Tahiti Ocean joins Asia Pacific Superyachts

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As of April 1, 2014, Tahiti Ocean has joined Asia Pacific Superyachts, converting to 'Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti'. A fabulous French Polynesia yacht charter destination - Tahiti has been visited by such outstanding vessels as the 96m superyacht Mayan Queen. ... read full story

VanDutch USA announces opening of Factory Direct VanDutch Center Newport Beach

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new Factory Direct VanDutch Center Newport Beach has been recently opened by VanDutch USA. It will offer first-class experience to clients buying a new product right in the place where they live, work and play. ... read full story

‘Experience NISI’ announced by NISI Yachts

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

NISI Yachts has proudly announced that this month, it is offering the unique opportunity for qualified buyers to experience first-hand its 78-foot superyacht NISI 2400. ... read full story

World Superyacht Awards 2014 for MCM’s superyacht CaryAli and Inukshuk Yacht

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

MCM has proudly announced that two of its 2013 launches - for which it acted as owner’s construction manager – won three Neptune trophies at the 2014 World Superyacht Awards: Alloy explorer yacht CaryAli, as well as Baltic luxury yacht Inukshuk. ... read full story

World Superyacht Award 2014 for Alloy explorer yacht CaryAli

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Alloy Yachts has proudly announced that its 39,16-metre expedition yacht CaryAli has won the World Superyacht Award 2014 in the ‘Best Displacement Motoryacht below 500GT’ category. ... read full story

Three Neptune Trophies for Feadship at World Superyacht Awards 2014

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Feadship has proudly announced that it has received three Neptune trophies for its 99-metre mega yacht MADAME GU and the 62-metre motor yacht SEA OWL at the recent World Superyacht Awards 2014. ... read full story

Winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2014

May 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Winners of the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards 2014 were announced at the Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam's National Maritime Museum, on Saturday, May 3. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2014 Finale

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Last day of this year's 47th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was marked by high drama and fantastic conditions. Tonight will see the event come to a conclusion in Nelson's Dockyard with the Final Awards Ceremony & After Party. ... read full story

Successful Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 32nd annual Suncoast Boat Show in Florida's Sarasota was a huge success. Hundreds of luxury yachts were on display, including the 110-foot Broward motor yacht Entrepreneur. ... read full story

Superyacht GALACTICA STAR and CRAZY ME Yacht with naval architecture by Van Oossanen nominated for World Superyacht Award 2014

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Both featuring naval architecture by Van Oossanen, the 65-metre mega yacht GALACTICA STAR, as well as the 50-metre superyacht CRAZY ME has been both shortlisted for the prestigious World Superyacht Award 2014. The winners will be announced this weekend. ... read full story

Photos from launch of 24m Lynx support yacht ‘YXT ONE’ designed by Diana Yacht Design

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos from launch of the new 24m Lynx support yacht 'YXT One', released by Diana Yacht Design. The vessel features lovely interior design by Weber Yacht Design. ... read full story

New 26m motor yacht ‘Project 3126’ by Francesco Struglia from A-Sign Studio

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 26m displacement superyacht 'Project 3126' has been proudly introduced by Italian designer Francesco Struglia from A-Sign Studio. She offers comfortable accommodation in 5 cabins. ... read full story

Penultimate day of Antigua Sailing Week 2014

May 02, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Penultimate day of the Antigua Sailing Week saw stronger breeze and even better conditions for racing at the fantastic Caribbean yacht charter destination - Antigua. ... read full story

Cor D. Rover awarded ‘Best Yacht Designer of 2014’ at Asian Marine and Boating Awards

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

During the recently running China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, the bespoke Dutch luxury yacht design firm Cor D. Rover was honoured with the award of ‘Best Yacht Designer of 2014’. ... read full story

Valencia Boat Show 2014 a Resounding Success

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently concluded Valencia Boat Show was a huge success, marked by a very satisfying balance for the organization. The event hosted more than 40,000 visitors. ... read full story

First day of Palma Boat Show 2014

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The opening day of the 2014 Palma Boat Show was marked by all day sunshine and a pleasant sea breeze in the afternoon. The event is hosting 158 exhibitors and more than 200 vessels are viewable in the water, including the 50-metre Vitters superyacht Thalia. ... read full story

Successful first leg of delivery for Nordhavn 86 #10 Yacht KOONOONA

May 02, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yesterday, May 1, 2014, saw the crew of Nordhavn 86 #10 yacht Koonoona depart China on schedule and arrive in Hong Kong, marking an uneventful ride during the 300-nm first leg of the yacht's delivery. ... read full story

Arrival of international audience in Amsterdam to honour winners of World Superyacht Awards 2014

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The winners of World Superyacht Awards 2014 will be announced in Amsterdam on Saturday, May 3. An international audience is beginning to arrive in Amsterdam to participate in the prestigious award ceremony. ... read full story

Gulf Craft Leisure Marine Show at The Wave Muscat officially opened

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, May 1, 2014, saw the official opening of the Gulf Craft Exclusive Preview at Almouj Marina, positioned at The Wave Muscat in Oman. The largest vessel on display is the striking Majesty 135 yacht. ... read full story

Launching of 8 Yachts Ltd into Superyacht Management market

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new company, 8 Yachts Ltd, is currently launching into the Superyacht Management market, managing a limited number of 8 Yachts, including the 37-metre luxury charter yacht Bliss. ... read full story

Video: Oyster 125 sailing yacht TWILIGHT by Dubois under sail

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the Oyster 125 charter yacht Twilight under sail, published by Oyster Yachts. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, this majestic vessel can accommodate up to 8 guests in maximum comfort and luxury. ... read full story

Nominees for 2014 Asia Boating Awards

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2014 have been unveiled, including such outstanding vessels as Feadship charter yacht Event. The winners will be announced on May 9. ... read full story

Joint meeting of key decision making bodies in Australia and New Zealand to attract more superyachts

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Australian Marine Export and Superyacht conference (ASMEX) will be marked by a joint meeting of the key decision making bodies in Australia and New Zealand, discussing the superyacht visitation in the region. ... read full story

Complete Marine Freight – Official shipping and logistics partner of Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Complete Marine Freight has been announced as the official shipping and logistics partner of this year's Superyacht Cup Palma, running in the popular Western Mediterranean yacht charter location - Palma in Spain in June. ... read full story

Riva presents its new 88′ Miami Yacht Project

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Riva, brand of the Ferretti Group, has proudly introduced their latest 88' Miami superyacht project. The vessel features an exclusive Ferretti Group patent - the Convertible Top system - installed on this new project for the very first time. The first Riva 88' Miami is scheduled to be completed and launched by the end of 2014. ... read full story

Multiplast to give second life to catamaran ORANGE II to be renamed sailing yacht VITALIA II

May 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

French shipyard, Multiplast, has started to work on the transformation of the famed 118-foot catamaran ORANGE II into a fast cruiser. Scheduled for completion in April 2015, ORANGE II will be renamed to sailing yacht VITALIA II. ... read full story

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