2014 June

News Archive

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2014: Day 3

June 06, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A summary of the Day 3 of the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta being held at Porto Cervo in the fantastic Costa Smeralda yacht charter destination in Sardinia. ... read full story

Southern Wind Trophy 2014 – Day Two

June 06, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Second day of the 2014 Southern Wind Trophy at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Sardinia saw steady winds of 15-18 knots from North West guiding the spectacular superyachts racing in the beautiful La Maddalena archipelago in Sardinia. ... read full story

Photos of Superyacht NETTO – 115′ Nordlund yacht designed by JQB Design

June 06, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury superyacht NETTO is a striking 115' Nordlund sportfisher yacht, designed by JQB Design studio and built by NORDLUND of US, launched in 2014. ... read full story

Video of Luxury Yacht AZTECA (ex Clarena II)

June 06, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A video showing the impressive, 72-metre AZTECA yacht launched by CRN in 2010 and built to a striking design by Nuvolari Lenard. Superyacht Azteca was spotted in the famous Spain yacht holiday destination, Valencia. ... read full story

Nordlund Boat Company completes 35m Sportfisher motor yacht NETTO

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nordlund Boat Company has recently completed and launched the brand new 115' Spotfisher superyacht NETTO. She features naval architecture by R. Edwin Monk, with structural design by Tim Nolan and interior design by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. ... read full story

Motor yacht DOUBLE TROUBLE back home following full hull wrap by Wild Group International

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 50m Proteksan Turquoise superyacht Double Trouble (ex Naturalle Dee) has recently returned to her home port in the lovely Monaco yacht holiday destination, after a full hull wrap up in Malta, carried out by Wild Group International. ... read full story

Video: 80m CRN 129 CHOPI CHOPI Yacht

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video showing the impressive 80m CRN 129 super yacht CHOPI CHOPI, launched in Italy's Ancona in January 2013. This superb vessel can sleep up to 12 guests in maximum comfort and style. ... read full story

Sydney International Boat Show 2014, July 31 – August 4

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to run from July 31 to August 4, this year's 47th edition of Sydney International Boat Show will kick off in less than 8 weeks, being hosted by the new Sydney Exhibition Centre at Glebe Island. ... read full story

New Sunrise 45m motor yacht SUNSET to be launched in Summer 2014

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Currently under construction at Sunrise Yachts in Antalya, Turkey, the all-new 45m superyacht Sunset (hull 182) is expected to hit the water this summer. She will be displayed at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, as well as the 2014 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story

Photos from launch of Fifth Ocean Yachts 24 motor yacht DESTINY

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos from launch of the Fifth Ocean 24 super yacht Destiny, recently published by Fifth Ocean Yachts from Ukraine. This beautiful explorer has been designed by Ginton Naval Architects. ... read full story

Robb Report magazine’s Best of the Best award for Cheoy Lee motor yacht Alpha 87

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Built by the well known Chinese builder Cheoy Lee, the superb and fast 87-foot super yacht Alpha 87 Express Sportbridge has been recently honoured with Robb Report magazine's coveted Best of the Best prize. ... read full story

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2014: Day 2 – Embraer Race Day

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It was another exciting day of racing at the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. Charter yacht Moonbird took first place in Class B, while in Class A the overall victory on Day 2 went to Claasen superyacht Firefly. ... read full story

Princess Yachts to attend ‘Best of Yachting’ event at Port Adriano

June 06, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

From June 6 to 9, Port Adriano harbour, a fabulous Mallorca yacht charter location, will be hosting the 'Best of Yachting' event. This will be attended by the leading UK luxury yacht builder Princess Yachts, displaying such lovely vessels as superyacht V78. ... read full story

Successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 for Horizon Yachts

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

It has been a very successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2014 for Horizon Yachts. During the event, the company displayed the P110 superyacht, motor yacht E56, luxury yacht V72, and PC60 power catamaran models. ... read full story

Video: Sani Marina in Greece

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video showing the fabulous Sani Marina, nestled on the beautiful Kassandra Peninsula, a fantastic Greece yacht holiday destination, positioned in the Eastern Mediterranean. ... read full story

Great news for US Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Industry

June 05, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Exciting images of three yacht carriers at the USVI port, following some positive news about a new 2014 Coast Guard Reauthorisation Act, which should help to boost the US Virgin Island yacht charter industry. ... read full story

New Chief Commercial Officer for Ferretti Group

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferretti Group has appointed Stefano de Vivo as its new Chief Commercial Officer, as part of the company’s consolidation/relaunching plan. ... read full story

SWS Trophy 2014: Glorious start for GRANDE ORAZIO Yacht

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first day of racing at the XII edition of the SWS Trophy was marked by an amazing victory of the SW82 superyacht Grande Orazio. She was followed by SW100 luxury yacht Cape Arrow and charter yacht Farewell, respectively. ... read full story

Renderings of the new 133m mega yacht PHOENICIA II concept by Igor Lobanov

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Renderings of the latest 133m superyacht Phoenicia II concept, released by Igor Lobanov. She is a bigger sister to the 100m luxury yacht Phoenicia design, unveiled in 2011. ... read full story

Video from launch of 73m CRN 132 motor yacht YALLA

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video from launch of the 73m CRN 132 mega yacht YALLA. She has been beautifully penned by Omega Architects, with interior design by Droulers Architecture. ... read full story

Genome scale sequencing laboratory hosted by 43m motor yacht COPASETIC

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Earlier this year, the 43-metre expedition yacht Copasetic hosted a Florida Biodiversity Institute (FBI) cutting-edge mobile genome sequencing laboratory, as part of the International SeaKeepers DISCOVERY Yacht Fleet. ... read full story

Launch of new ‘Sunseeker 86 Yacht’ motor yacht Hull #1

June 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 26m 'Sunseeker 86 Yacht' superyacht Hull #1 has recently hit the water at Sunseeker International in the UK. She is expected to reach an impressive top speed of up to 31 knots. ... read full story

2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta – Day One

June 05, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The first day of the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta was represented by a fantastic weather and exciting racing, as the fleet of 21 sailing yachts raced the spectacular Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. ... read full story

61m CRN 133 SARAMOUR yacht leaves CRN shipyard in Ancona

June 04, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Italian yacht builder, CRN has announced the delivery of the 61m CRN 133 superyacht SARAMOUR. Motor Yacht SARAMOUR is now on her way to cruise the wonderful Mediterranean this summer. ... read full story

Gulf Craft attends ‘Arab Luxury World’ Forum

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Middle Eastern superyacht manufacturer, Gulf Craft, has recently attended the 'Arab Luxury World', a conference that focused on the business of luxury in the Middle East. ... read full story

Four New Unconventional Vessel Classes unveiled by Pastrovich

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four New Unconventional Vessel Classes: Backpacker, Dressage, Freeride and Parkour, has been unveiled by Monaco-based design studio, Pastrovich. All of these represent a kind of Owner’s personality and are based on a key concept: Sport. ... read full story

Mulder Shipyard receives Business Award

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

May 23, 2014, saw Mulder Shipyard win the TeekensKarstens International Business Award 2014, part of the ‘Sterkste Schakel Election’. ... read full story

Sailing yacht ATALANTE ready for re-launch after annual antifoul with Absolute Boat Care

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The lovely Claasen 2009 charter yacht Atalante is ready to hit the water, after her annual antifoul with Absolute Boat Care. A sister ship to charter yacht Kealoha, she has been beautifully penned by Andre Hoek. ... read full story

Launch of ‘Hodgdon Yacht Services’

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hodgdon has officially launched a new division called 'Hodgdon Yacht Services'. This will provide maintenance, repair and refit services for recreational boats, yachts and superyachts. ... read full story

Sicily and Naples Yacht Charters aboard Victoria 67 catamaran yacht LIR

June 04, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Launched in 2014, luxury catamaran LIR is a fantastic Victoria 67 sailing yacht available for Western Mediterranean yacht charter in summer and Caribbean charter holidays in winter. ... read full story

New Vice President of Special Projects for Bellingham Marine

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Bellingham Marine General Manager, Jesse Ellenz, has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Special Projects, effective May 15. ... read full story

Official opening of ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2014

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2014 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference kicked off to global applause in Turkey's Istanbul on Monday, June 2. The event is hosting some 225 guests coming from 27 nations. ... read full story

Winners of International Marina Scholarship announced by Global Marina Institute (GMI)

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The currently running ICOMIA World Marinas conference 2014 in Turkey saw the Global Marina Institute (GMI) announce the winners of two international scholarships. They will attend the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) courses in Australia and the UK. ... read full story

‘Maritime Creativity Lab’ initiative launched by Dubai Maritime City Authority

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new ‘Maritime Creativity Lab’ initiative has been recently launched by the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA). This represents a new program, offering an interactive platform to encourage industry innovation. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina-Barcelona to once again host ‘Vilanova October Crew Party’

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Vilanova Grand Marina-Barcelona will be once again playing a host to the 'Vilanova October Crew Party', set for October 23, 2014. The international sponsors and the invitation to crewmembers of all superyachts marinas of the lovely Spain yacht vacation destination - Barcelona will support this year's edition of the event. ... read full story

Videos: AMELS Limited Editions Yachts

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Videos with comments of AMELS CEO Rob Luijendijk and superyacht designer Tim Heywood on AMELS Limited Editions yachts, published by 'AMELS Holland'. ... read full story

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2014: Racing to start today

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Racing at this year's eagerly awaited Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will kick off in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination - Porto Cervo today, on June 4. The event will host an impressive fleet of 21 sailing superyachts. ... read full story

Motorsailer yacht SEA BEAUTY under refit at KRM Yacht

June 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The majestic 2000 Beril charter yacht 'Sea Beauty' is currently undergoing a major refit at KRM Yacht in Turkey, scheduled for completion next month. ... read full story

Additional images of 85m Lurssen motor yacht SOLANDGE

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Additional images of the 85m super yacht SOLANDGE, delivered by Lurssen in October 2013. She has been beautifully designed by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Aileen Rodriguez. ... read full story

Lurssen announces launch of 66m motor yacht ESTER III (Project GREEN, hull 13685)

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The outstanding 66m mega yacht ESTER III (Project GREEN, hull 13685) successfully hit the water at Lurssen in Germany on May 27, 2014. She has been beautifully designed by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Reymond Langton. ... read full story

Video: What sets AMELS Yachts apart

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video with the AMELS Sales Manager, Johan Kaasjager, talking about what sets the company apart in the superyacht building industry. ... read full story

Video: AMELS Yacht Support

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video with Amels CEO, Rob Luijendijk, explaining the philosophy behind their Yacht Support concept. An example of this outstanding concept is the 67-metre Garcon, built by Damen as a support vessel to the 87m Lurssen superyacht ACE in 2012. ... read full story

Video: AMELS Yachts – After Sales Philosophy

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Video showing the AMELS After Sales Manager, Michel Coens, speak about the company's After Sales philosophy. ... read full story

Numarine signs order for Numarine 102 motor yacht Hull #6

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Numarine has proudly announced a new order for their flagship 102' superyacht Hull no. 6, scheduled for delivery in March 2015. ... read full story

IBEX 2014 to host over 500 exhibitors on sold out show floor

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The organizers of the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) have announced that the show floor is sold out. To run from September 29 to October 2, the 2014 event will host over 500 exhibitors. ... read full story

Opening of the first Ferretti Group’s showroom in Qingdao, China

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently concluded 12th China (Qingdao) International Boat Show was marked by the opening of the first “Ferretti Group China” showroom in Qingdao. Moreover, superyacht Ferretti 870 was showcased during the event as the first Ferretti yacht ever displayed in the north of China. ... read full story

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2014 to kick off today

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, June 3, 2014, will be marked by the official start of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, taking place in the fabulous Sardinia yacht holiday destination - Porto Cervo. The event will host such outstanding vessels as the 30m Southern Wind charter yacht Farewell. ... read full story

Sir Ben Ainslie to co-helm 100ft sailing yacht LEOPARD at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Island Sailing Club (ISC) in Cowes, organisers of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, have proudly announced that Sir Ben Ainslie will return to participate in this year's race aboard the 100-foot charter yacht Leopard. ... read full story

Claasen sailing yacht LIONHEART wins first Menorca Maxi Regatta

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taken place from May 21 to 25, the inaugural Menorca Maxi Regatta 2014 was marked by an outstanding win of the J-Class superyacht Lionheart. This majestic vessel was built by Claasen Shipyards to a design by Andre Hoek in 2010. ... read full story

ClubSwan talks with Tomek Ulatowski – Owner of Swan 100 sailing yacht Varsovie

June 03, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ClubSwan had a conversation with Tomek Ulatowski, owner of the Swan 100 superyacht Varsovie, talking about his passion for sailing, his boats, his life and his career. ... read full story

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