Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Endeavour

World Superyacht Awards 2013 hosted by Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey

Four World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners with spars supplied by Southern Spars

May 14, 2013

New Zealand-based Southern Spars is thrilled to announce that it has supplied spars for four luxury vessels, being announced as World Superyacht Awards 2013 Winners. These include Rainbow yacht, charter yacht Endeavour, luxury yacht Hamilton, as well as catamaran yacht Quintessential.

Motor yacht A2 (ex Masquerade of Sole) after refit at Pendennis - Photo by Paul Warchol

British Excellence recognized at World Superyacht Awards 2013

May 10, 2013

Three British Marine Federation (BMF) and Superyacht UK (SYUK) members, including Pendennis, Green Marine, as well as Princess Yachts, have been recognized at this year’s World Superyacht Awards, held in Istanbul on May 4.

Royal Huisman Pumula Yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects - Cory Silken

Dykstra Naval Architects yachts honoured with 4 World Superyacht Awards 2013

May 08, 2013

4 World Superyacht Awards 2013 went to Dykstra Naval Architects for the 37m classic yacht Pumula, J Class yacht Rainbow, the J Class charter yacht Endeavour, as well as the Legacy Award, received by Tom Perkins.

Sailing Yacht Endeavour - Image courtesy of Yachting Developments

Great success of Yachting Developments at World Superyacht Awards 2013

May 07, 2013

It was a double victory for the prominent NZ manufacturer, Yachting Developments, at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. The company has won in both the Refitted category for their refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour JK4, as well as Judges Special Award for Catamarans, for the 100-foot sailing catamaran yacht Quintessential (Q5).

J Class superyacht Rainbow

5 Dykstra luxury yachts among finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2013

February 04, 2013

A total number of 5 Dykstra Naval Architects luxury vessels have been shortlisted to participate in the acclaimed World Superyacht Awards 2013. These include J Class sailing yacht Rainbow, J Class charter yacht Endeavour, 36 m Classic Sloop Pumula, 51 m Ketch Kamaxitha as well as the 64 m superyacht Mikhail S Vorontsov.

40 m J-Class superyacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw

J-Class Yacht RAINBOW by Holland Jachtbouw Finalist for 2013 World Superyacht Award

February 04, 2013

The noteworthy J-Class superyacht Rainbow has been nominated for the highly anticipated World Superyacht Award 2013. Launched by Holland Jachtbouw in 2012, the beautiful 40-metre Rainbow is an ideal vessel for both racing as well as chartering.

30 m sailing yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD 66) by Yachting Developments

Yachting Developments’ yachts among finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2013

January 30, 2013

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, is proud to report that its latest 100-foot superyacht Quintessential, as well as the newly refitted and legendary J Class charter yacht Endeavour have been shortlisted for the World Superyacht Awards 2013.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2012 - Photo by Jeff BrownSYM

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2013 to host impressive number of yachts

January 29, 2013

This year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will host an impressive number of luxury vessels. So far, 21 sailing yachts and 6 motor yachts have registered, including such spectacular vessels as the 56 m Perini Navi charter yacht Phantalassa.

ÃıraÄan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul to host World Superyacht Awards 2013

World Superyacht Awards 2013 Finalists

January 22, 2013

The awaited 2013 World Superyacht Awards Finalists have been recently unveiled by Boat International Media. The winners will be presented during the gala evening that will take place at the fabulous Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul on May 4. The nominations for the Voyager’s Award remain open until the 31 January.

NZ Millennium Cup

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Superyachts to bring economic benefits to New Zealand

November 16, 2012

The Superyacht Intelligence Agency has demonstrated in its report, carried out earlier this year, that superyachts have a positive and important economic impact on the countries they visit. An example of this statement are luxury sailing yachts that will compete in the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup. They will bring significant economic benefits to New Zealand.

Superyacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

Great Success of Kiwi Boatbuilders at the 2012 Superyacht Awards

October 28, 2012

NZ Marine Export Group is proud to announce that two important NZ luxury yacht manufacturers, Yachting Developments as well as Alloy Yachts, have been once again recognized for their amazing work.

Sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments wins in the category 'Best Sail 24-40m'

ISS Design & Leadership Awards 2012 Winners

October 26, 2012

Winners of this year’s ISS Design & Leadership Awards were revealed in Ft. Lauderdale last night. They include such beautiful vessels as luxury yacht Vertigo or charter yacht O’Pati and many others.

Sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

Two awards for Yachting Developments at the 2012 International Superyacht Society Awards

October 26, 2012

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, had two reasons to celebrate at this year’s ISS Awards. Both its superyacht Antares III, as well as the major refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour were honoured with awards.

Sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

Yachting Developments among finalists in this year’s International Superyacht Society Awards

September 27, 2012

The prominent NZ company, Yachting Developments, has been chosen as one of the finalists in the 2012 International Superyacht Society awards with the splendid sailing yacht Antares III as well as the refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour.

The impressive 74m Mogambo mega yacht by Nobiskrug

2012 International Design Awards Finalists announced by ISS

September 14, 2012

The 2012 ISS Design Awards finalist have been announced today, with the winners to be announced on the 25th October at the ISS’s annual International Design Awards Gala.

David Pitman (second from left) with Jan Hart  (right) who together secured two unique trophies for the J Class: The Kings Corinthian Cup  and the Hundred Guinea Cup

Secretary of the J Class Association retires

July 25, 2012

Having worked as Secretery of the J Class Association for the last 12 years, David Pitman now retires. He helped develop, construct and launch four J Class yachts, including charter yacht Ranger in 2002, luxury yacht Hanuman in 2009, Lionheart superyacht in 2010 as well as superyacht Rainbow in 2012.

130ft J Class charter yacht Endeavour - Image courtesy of Yachting Developments

The first interior images of the 130ft J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR refitted by Yachting Developments

May 22, 2012

Recently proved in the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the respected NZ builder Yachting Developments working on the refit of the 130ft J Class luxury charter yacht Endeavour has unveiled the first interior photos of this freshly refitted spectacular vessel.

J-Class Superyachts

The number of J-Class Superyachts attending the UK Regattas revised

April 20, 2012

The Falmouth Regatta will be finally attended only by the four J-Class superyachts and not the six as expected, without the presence of the sailing yacht Hanuman as well as the charter yacht Endeavour. The latter is supposed to race only in the Solent regattas.

130´ charter yacht Endeavour

4 Dykstra designed J Class Superyachts started the J Class Racing Season

March 26, 2012

It has been the first time in 75 years, that four Dykstra Naval Architects designed J’s, including the 130´ charter yacht Endeavour, the 129´ sailing yacht Velsheda, the 138´ superyacht Hanuman and the 41.55m charter yacht Ranger competed together in the St Barths Bucket Regatta.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012 Photo by Tim Wright

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!

March 25, 2012

Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip.

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