Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for China

44m Kingship motor yacht Green Voyager 144

44m Kingship superyacht Green Voyager 144 to be launched in summer 2013

May 21, 2012

Due to be launched in summer 2013, the construction of the 44m luxury motor yacht Green Voyager 144 by Kingship proceeds as expected. This innovative vessel is being built to comply to the RINA’s highest level of notation – Green Plus Platinum.

N120 superyacht Aurora is currently being prepared for paint

Works on the Nordhavn 120 motor yacht Aurora well underway

May 08, 2012

The construction of the Nordhavn 120 luxury motor yacht Aurora is proceeding as expected. In build at the South Coast Marine yard in Xiamen, China this splendid vessel is due to be launched at the end of 2012.

65m megayacht Panache by Eidsgaard Design for CMN Yachts

CMN Yachts exhibited 44m superyacht SCORPIO and 65m luxury yacht PANACHE at Hainan Rendezvous 2012

April 30, 2012

The prominent builder CMN Yachts reported a huge success at this year´s Hainan Rendezvous, exhibiting the 44m motor yacht Scorpio designed by well known Bannenberg & Rowell as well as the 65m superyacht Panache developed by Eidsgaard Design.

From left to right, China Boat Industry & Trade Association Chairman, Yang Xinfa and Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club General Manager, Mark Bovaird.

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club received the “Yacht Club of the Year” award

April 27, 2012

One of the largest yacht clubs in the world, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, has won once again the “Yacht Club of the Year” award, organised by The Asian Marine & Boating Awards for the 3rd year running.

McConaghy built luxury trimaran yacht Adastra

McConaghy Boats receive the “Most Innovative Company Award”

April 27, 2012

A builder of the spectacular 140ft trimaran yacht Adastra, McConaghy Boats, has been awarded the “Most Innovative Company” at this year´s China (Shanghai) International Boat Show for the 3rd year running.

The Wave, Muscat celebrating at the end of racing on the final day of Act 2 Qingdao - Photo Lloyds Images

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

April 20, 2012

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.

Action onboard GAC Pindar on day 3 - Photo lloyds Images

Extreme Sailing Series – Act 2 Qingdao: The Wave, Muscat extends its lead on the penultimate day

April 19, 2012

The Wave, Muscat increased its lead on the 3rd day of the Extreme Sailing Series – Act 2 Qingdao and Ian Williams with his crew move from 5th overall place to the 3rd, raising hopes of the team to get onto the podium for the first time.

Opening Ceremony at Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012

The largest number of Chinese Millionaires ever attracted by the 3rd Hainan Rendez-Vous

April 19, 2012

The 3rd edition of the popular Hainan Rendez-Vous drew the largest number of Chinese Millionaires ever. With more than 280 companies present at the show, the superyacht industry was well represented by a fleet of 130 yachts, including such spectacular vessels, like the 44m Feadship motor yacht Helix or the 33.5m Horizon luxury yacht Lady Gaga and many others.

Oman Air flying a hull, Qingdao day 2 - Image credit Lloyds Images

Extreme Sailing Series – Exciting Wednesday in Qingdao at Halfway Stage of Act 2

April 18, 2012

Great deal of close calls, contacts between boats, penalties and unbelievable amount of false starts (11) from eight races, guaranteed and exciting day 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2.

26m superyacht Navetta 26 by Filippetti Yachts

26m superyacht Navetta 26 by Filippetti Yachts – One of the largest vessels on display at China Boat Show

April 18, 2012

One of the largest vessels exhibited at this year´s China International Boat Show will be the luxury motor yacht Navetta 26 launched by Filippetti Yachts in 2010. This beautiful eco-friendly vessel is able to accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins.

Extreme Sailing Series 2012, ESS, EX40, Multihull, Qingdao, China

Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2: Austria´s Red Bull Sailing Team in lead

April 18, 2012

The leading team at the end of the first day of the Act 2 in the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 yacht race in Qingdao, China was Austria´s Red Bull Sailing Team skippered by Roman Hagara with his Olympic partner, Hans Peter Steinacher as tactician. The first day saw six open-water races with four different race winners. Today´s competing starts at 1300 local time.

36.9m motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120

36.9m motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 by Ocean Alexander Yachts and Christensen Shipyards

April 17, 2012

Evan K. Marshall designed 36.9m luxury motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 by Ocean Alexander Yachts and Christensen Shipyards is a magnificent three-deck vessel, providing luxurious and comfortable accommodation for 10 guests in 5 lovely staterooms. Created with charters in mind, the vessel offers vast amount of storage. It will be presented for the very first time at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

The Wave, Muscat's Leigh McMillan meeting local Qingdao children

Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series™ in China to start today

April 17, 2012

Four days of racing for Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao in China, starts today with 9 teams fighting for the Double Star Cup. SAP AG announced sponsorship of the Danish team and
Wildcard entry ‘China Team’ confirmed interest in future events.

Sailing yachts by Nautor´s Swan

Nautor´s Swan exhibited at the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous

April 13, 2012

Nautor´s Swan attended the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous with its current new builds from the SwanLine on display and exhibited its new projects such as the sailing yacht Swan 100 and the Swan 80 superyacht. Only in its third edition, the Hainan Rendez-Vous, including a yacht show, business jet exhibition as well as lifestyle showcase, has bought thousands of China’s top earners to Sanya’s fabulous shores.

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China (Shanghai) Boat Show 2012: Asian Marine & Boating Awards public voting

April 13, 2012

The Asian Marine & Boating Awards are placing the nominees for 3 categories on the China (Shanghai) Boat Show website to permit the public to vote for their preferred nominee. The three categories that are to be posted to the Show´s website for public voting are Asian Boating Capital of the year; Asian Regatta of the Year and Asian Yacht Club of the Year.

AIMEX members strengthen their position in China

April 13, 2012

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has organised the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai Boat Show 19-22 April 2012 to give the possibility to the Australian companies to reinforce their position in China.

Newly launched superyacht ADASTRA by McConaghy Boats

Newly launched superyacht ADASTRA by McConaghy Boats

April 13, 2012

Described as “one of the world’s most amazing Superyachts”, the Adastra superyacht launched earlier this week at the McConaghy Boats China facility, features stunning interior by Jepsen Design and exterior styling by Orion Shuttleworth Design.

Extreme Sailing Series 2012. Act 1. Oman Credit Lloyd Images

Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series, April 17-20, Qingdao, China

April 12, 2012

Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series runs from April 17 to 20 in Qingdao, China. The Omani-flagged teams Oman Air and The Wave, Muscat have the advantage as they head to China, having scored a one-two respectively on their home waters during the opening round of the Series.

Horizon CC110 superyacht Lady Gaga on display at the Hainan Rendezvous

Horizon Yachts exhibited at the 2012 Hainan Rendezvous

April 12, 2012

Horizon showcased the RP120 motor yacht MUSES, the CC110 superyacht Lady Gaga as well as the E54 yacht at this year´s Hainan Rendezvous in Sanya, China. On the second day of the rendezvous, the yard hosted a Diva night onboard the luxury yacht MUSES, encouraging potential Chinese buyers to enjoy the yachting lifestyle with fine wine, hors d’oeuvres and private tours.

Horizon E84 motor yacht VIRGINIA

Newly delivered Horizon E84 superyacht Virginia to be exhibited at Hong Kong Boat Show 2012

April 12, 2012

New Horizon E84 superyacht Virginia, delivered to her Owner in early April 2012, will be exhibited at Hong Kong Boat Show 2012, running from May 11 to 13. The luxurious, modern interior features Maple, Birds Eye Maple and Wenge woods, and the window mullions with matched veneer pattern incorporated in salon, showcasing Horizon’s superior craftsmanship.

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