Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Falmouth

Luxury motor yacht Bystander by JFA Yachts Credit: Stichelbaut/JFA

Busy refit season for Pendennis

May 16, 2012

Not long before the J-Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup, the respected UK builder Pendennis is busy with three short refits, including the classic luxury yacht Mariette, the superyacht Bystander and the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda.

75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis in Falmouth, UK

More images of the 75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V)

May 09, 2012

The prestigious UK-based shipyard Pendennis has sent through some additional images of the Ron Holland designed 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), launched in 2004. She is currently going through a one-year refit at Pedennis.

Superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) before refit

Ron Holland designed 75.2m luxury yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) under refit at Pendennis

May 02, 2012

The 75.2m luxury sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), originally designed by well known Ron Holland studio, is currently undergoing a one-year refit at Pendennis Plus in Falmouth, including her complete exterior as well as interior upgrade. The refit of her interior is being undertaken by renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon.

Destepping of the world’s largest mast of the 75.2m sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V)

The world’s largest 89m mast of the 75.2m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) removed

April 27, 2012

The prominent UK-based shipyard Pendennis removed the Ron Holland designed sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella 5)´s main mast in advance of her 13 month refit. She boasts the world´s largest mast, measuring 89 metres, destepping of which was coordinated by Marine Results, with the lift needing 4 cranes, 40 staff as well as more than 8 hours to finish the operation.

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.

Megayacht ATHOS

Peter Craig Appointed as Principle Race Officer for the Pendennis Cup

April 05, 2012

Pendennis has appointed for the first time this year a professional race officer to take charge of the Pedennis Cup. Esteemed yachtsman Peter Craig from Marblehead, USA, has a wide range of experience with many of the premiere international regattas.

75.2m sailing yacht Mirabella V at Pendennis in Falmouth

The World´s Largest Sailing Yacht M5 (ex MIRABELLA V) arrives at Pendennis for a one-year refit

March 27, 2012

The World´s Largest Sailing Yacht MIRABELLA V – now yacht M5, has arrived at Pendennis in Falmouth for a substantial one-year refit.. Her impressive 90m mast is due for removal before the vessel docks down during May.

Superyachts Audacia and Dardanella in dock -  Image courtesy of Pendennis

Pendennis plans to enhance its superyacht facilities

March 14, 2012

Luxury yacht builder Pendennis is planning on expanding its superyacht facilities, to cater for larger yacht constructions as well as the refit market.

Portland port

Portland Port – superyacht hotspot for the 2012 Olympic Games

March 12, 2012

Portland, the venue for this year’s Olympic and Paralympics sailing races, is ready to become a hot superyacht destination this summer with multiple deep water berths and anchorages available.

Pendennis Cup Awards Ceremony

Pendennis Cup 2012 Entertainment Programme

March 08, 2012

Pendennis Cup 2012 presents its entertainment programme permitting Owners, Captains, Crew as well as the event sponsors to enjoy the delights of the fascinating port of Falmouth.

The 71m luxury charter yacht Dona Amelia before her refit at Pendennis

The refit of the 71m charter yacht Dona Amélia (ex Haida G) at Pendennis successfully completed

February 02, 2012

The refit of the 71m charter yacht Dona Amélia (ex Haida G) at Pendennis Plus, formerly known as Devonport Yachts has been successfully completed and she has left Falmouth for Caribbean.

J-Class-2012-Regatta

J Class Regatta 2012

January 17, 2012

The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.

55.5m sailing yacht Adela Credit Ian Badley

The Pendennis Cup 2012´s entries

November 28, 2011

The Pendennis Cup 2012 will return to Cornwall presenting a wide range of superyachts, such as the Pendennis 55.5m sailing yacht Adela Mariette or the largest 62m sailing yacht Athos.

Heavenly Daze refit

Feadship 32m Super Yacht Heavenly Daze refit

November 07, 2011

Feadship 32m motor yacht Heavenly Daze is at Pendennis refit space these days for her eight-month refit.

Devonport Yachts Ltd to refit 71.2m motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G)

September 12, 2011

Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) is excited to announce that the first Falmouth based project has just commenced at the Pendennis facilities in Falmouth. The impressive 1929 classic motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G), sister ship to another Devonport project motor yacht Talitha G, arrived mid-August for a three month refit programme. HAIDA G -…

Devonport Yachts Ltd to Rebrand as Pendennis Plus

Devonport Yachts Ltd to Rebrand as Pendennis Plus

September 12, 2011

Following on from Devonport’s partnership with Pendennis Shipyard in early 2010 the company’s identity continued to develop. In early 2011, Devonport Yachts launched a New Website and Digital Brand. Over the past year Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) has continued to review its branding to consider its new location in Falmouth and move away from its…

Pendennis to open Mediterranean superyacht refit base in Palma that will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services.

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will…

Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand

Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand

March 14, 2011

Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs.

Devonport Yachts New Website and Digital Brand

Devonport Yachts New Website and Digital Brand

February 22, 2011

Following on from Devonport’s partnership with Pendennis Shipyard in early 2010 the company’s identity has continued to develop. With a reputation as leaders in complex engineering solutions and technologically advanced yachts the Devonport brand has aligned itself with the digital age. Alongside the redevelopment of the website, a new e- newsletter has been launched and even the business cards are going digital!

Pendennis sailing yacht Akalam - project B105 completes sea trials

Pendennis sailing yacht Akalam – project B105 completes sea trials

December 16, 2010

Pendennis 32 metre Barracuda Design sailing yacht B105 project Akalam was launched last month an since then great progress has been made on the vessel. After her 22 month build journey at Pendennis, the completed yacht Akalam was able to show off her distinctive lines and styling during the two-day sea trials in Falmouth.

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