2014 August

News Archive

Rolex Swan Cup 2014 to host over 90 Swan yachts

August 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 18th Rolex Swan Cup will be hosted by the charming Sardinia yacht holiday destination - Porto Cervo from September 8 to 14. The iconic regatta will be attended by over 90 Swan yachts. ... read full story

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) preparing for September Rolex Regattas

August 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Preparations for the 2014 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the 2014 Rolex Swan Cup are in full swing at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). Both September Rolex Regattas will be accompanied by the usual array of exclusive social events. ... read full story

New Representation Office for Overmarine Group in Côte d’Azur

August 05, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prominent Italian luxury yacht builder, Overmarine Group, has recently opened its all-new representation office in the popular Mediterranean yacht charter destination - Côte d’Azur. ... read full story

Anchorages highly favored by visiting superyachts to the Andaman Sea

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The fabulous Thailand yacht holiday destination - the Andaman Sea offers a wide range of anchorage options to superyachts. R. Rathnam from Asia Pacific Superyachts Andamans has provided information on arrival to Port Blair, nestled in India. ... read full story

Video: Mast stepping of 60m Perini Navi PERSEUS³ Yacht

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the mast stepping of the 60m Perini Navi mega yacht PERSEUS³ (P3, hull C.2218) in La Spezia, Italy. ... read full story

Vilanova Grand Marina-Barcelona to once again attend Monaco Yacht Show

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

For the seventh year running, the Vilanova Grand Marina-Barcelona will attend the Monaco Yacht Show. The event will take place from September 24 to 27 in the glamorous Mediterranean yacht charter destination - Monaco. ... read full story

55m Benetti motor yacht OCEAN PARADISE – the biggest yacht to be displayed at Cannes Yachting Festival 2014

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 55 meters in LOA, the striking 2013 super yacht Ocean Paradise (FB265) by Benetti will be the biggest yacht to be displayed at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival. The vessel has been entirely designed by the yard's in-house team. ... read full story

Oceanco announces launch of 88,5m motor yacht Y710

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recent launch of the all-new 88,5m mega yacht Y710 has been proudly announced by Oceanco from the Netherlands. Superbly penned by Espen Oeino, she offers deluxe accommodation in 7 lovely cabins. ... read full story

Sale of 88,8m ILLUSION yacht announced by Pride Mega Yachts

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pride Mega Yachts (under CIMC Group) has proudly announced the sale of the 88.8-meter mega yacht Illusion. The largest yacht ever built in China, she has been superbly penned by Azure Naval Architects. ... read full story

PlanetSolar arrives in Athens as part of ‘TerraSubmersa’ scientific expedition

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yesterday, August 3, 2014, saw the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, reach the Port of Piraeus in Athens, a beautiful Greece yacht charter destination, as part of the TerraSubmersa expedition. This is a collaboration between UNIGE, the Neuchâtel Latenium, the Greek Service for Underwater Antiquities, the Swiss School of Archeology in Greece, and the Hellenic Center for Maritime Research. ... read full story

New addition to the Horizon Partner Sales Team

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Established in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, Bush & Noble has been announced as a Preferred Partner of Horizon Group for sales and service in the Middle East. ... read full story

Video: 44M Fly Fast MONOKINI Yacht by Baglietto Yachts

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A video showing the 44M Fly Fast super yacht MONOKINI, launched by Baglietto Yachts last year. She has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski, with interior design by Alberto Mancini. ... read full story

Holland Jachtbouw to build 51m sailing yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects

August 04, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to be launched in Spring 2016, the all-new 51m Schooner will be built by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects. The 51m Holland Jachtbouw and Dykstra superyacht will comfortably sleep up to 8 guests and 7 crew. ... read full story

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2014 to kick off tomorrow

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Tomorrow, August 2, 2014, will be marked by the official start of the 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. The popular regatta will host at least 45 newcomers competing for the first time this year. ... read full story

Hatteras to launch the new 100′ RPH motor yacht Hull #2 soon

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Photos of the latest 100' RPH super yacht Hull no. 2 by Hatteras, showing her preparations for the launch. She is a sister ship to luxury motor yacht Mr. Loui, launched in 2013. ... read full story

Lurssen announce launch of Motor Yacht QUANTUM BLUE

August 01, 2014

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury yacht builder, Lurssen is proud to announce the launch of the 104-metre super yacht Quantum Blue, with delivery due at the end of this year. She was designed by Tim Heywood with interior by Alberto Pinto. ... read full story

“La Grande Bellezza” event hosted by The Italian Sea Group

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Italian Sea Group has recently played a host to a glamorous event called 'La Grande Bellezza'. The event was attended by over 300 international guests as well as the Group's latest launches, including the all-new Admiral Maxima 47 superyacht Entourage. ... read full story

New website launched by WService Shipyard

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italian superyacht refit facility, WService Shipyard, has proudly announced the launch of their new website. The company represents the main independent refit facility in the northern Tyrrhenian Sea. ... read full story

Hull and superstructure of Mulder 34m superyacht BN 100 joined together

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Hull and superstructure of the new Mulder 34m super yacht BN 100 have been successfully joined together. Beautifully designed by Claydon Reeves, she is set for delivery in the Summer of 2015. ... read full story

Videos: Exterior and interior of Fifth Ocean 24 motor yacht DESTINY

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two videos showing the exterior and interior of the Fifth Ocean 24 expedition yacht Destiny, published by Fifth Ocean Yachts from Ukraine. ... read full story

First folding mast construction for Superyachts created by Sunreef Yachts

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The very first folding mast construction for Superyachts has been proudly presented by the prestigious Polish catamaran builder, Sunreef Yachts. It has been created on one of its superyacht-catamarans measuring above 80ft in LOA. ... read full story

New 58m (190’) sailing yacht by Dubois Naval Architects and Royal Huisman

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Scheduled for delivery in the Spring of 2017, the new 58m (190’) sailing yacht has been proudly introduced by Dubois Naval Architects and Royal Huisman. More details about this highly innovative sloop will be unveiled at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Nominations for IBEX Innovation Awards 2014 now open and Panel of Judges announced

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Entries for the 2014 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards are now open. Deadline to enter is August 29, 2014. The prestigious Panel of Judges has been also announced. ... read full story

Isle of Man Superyacht Forum to host networking breakfast at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Isle of Man Superyacht Forum is expected to host an informal networking breakfast at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, set to be held on September 25. ... read full story

Genoa Boat Show 2014: Statements by UCINA’s Chairman Massimo Perotti

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A few quotes from Mr Massimo Perotti, president of UCINA, about the Genoa Boat Show. They summarize the key points of the upcoming edition, giving a general overview about the work in progress. ... read full story

Experience Day at Sag Harbour hosted by Zeelander Yachts

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Over the last month's Father's Day weekend, Zeelander USA was delighted to welcome owners of its luxury yachts and other enthusiasts to a relaxed and enjoyable Experience Day at Sag Harbor. ... read full story

Delivery of 45m Holland Jachtbouw superyacht HEUREKA

August 01, 2014

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The brand new 45m super yacht Heureka (ex Y3 or YIII) has been successfully handed over to her new Owner. This elegant high performance sloop was built by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by Bill Dixon. ... read full story

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