The luxury explorer motor yacht BIG FISH is en route to the South Pacific where she will be available for charter in Papeete, Tahiti / French Polynesia. The BIG FISH yacht will be perfectly placed to capitalize on the yearly whale migration that passes through the waters of Tahiti from July to November. With some…
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Video of Charter Yacht INFINITY (ex COBRA SULTAN)
November 22, 2011
Sailing Yacht INFINITY (ex COBRA SULTAN) was built in Turkey by Cobra Yachting and Boatyard and launched in 2011. The charter yacht Infinity is based in Turkey however the beautiful video of her below shows the 46m MS Infinity sailing along the coast of Monaco in the Western Mediterranean. The video is done by Marc…
Charter yacht Salperton IV fitted with new Southern Spars mast and rigging
November 06, 2011
The 45m (148ft) performance sloop Salperton IV is now sailing again with brand-new hybrid modulus carbon fibre mast and an EC6 continuous rigging package from Southern Spars. Sailing yacht SALPERTON IV’s replacement mast was built to a tight deadline by Southern Spars’ Custom Projects team in New Zealand and was fitted and dock-tuned by Southern…
Steve Jobs’s iYacht – A luxury Feadship superyacht
November 02, 2011
Steve Jobs, the late American inventor, businessman and co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc was reportedly working on designing a luxury superyacht with the Dutch superyacht builder Feadship before his death that we have dubbed the iYacht. News of the superyacht designed by Apples’ Steve Jobs was mentioned in the first official…
CRN & Riva with Christian Jankowski at Frieze Art Fair London
October 13, 2011
Two luxury yachting brands of the Ferretti Group, CRN Yachts and Riva, will play a central role in an installation by Berlin-based artist Christian Jankowski, at this year’s Frieze Art Fair 2011 which runs from the 13 – 16 October 2011. The Finest Art on Water, curated by Sarah McCrory, will be part of Frieze…
Feature: 2011 Motor Yacht Turquoise – a Proteksan Turquoise Superyacht designed by Dubois
September 27, 2011
The 55.4m Turquoise motor yacht is one of the most spectacular launches of 2011. The Proteksan-built superyacht Turquoise was designed by Dubois Naval Architects and made her public debut earlier this summer at the Dubois Cup, in the glamorous surroundings of Sardinia’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. TURQUOISE – Guest Twin Cabin TURQUOISE – Stern View…
Feature: Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC at the Voiles de St.Tropez after busy summer
September 18, 2011
So far, Classic Sailing Schooner ATLANTIC has been reeling off some 4500 miles this season, starting in St. Tropez, she participated in the “Bailli de Suffren”, a great event, unique for the combination of racing and cruising in company whereas the latter is taken more seriously than the first. After the finish in Malta, Atlantic…
Amels’ motor yachts ARIELA and IMAGINE to premiere at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show
September 16, 2011
Amels shipyard will display for the first time the stunning Motor Yacht Ariela (Amels 177) and Motor Yacht Imagine (Amels 212) at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show taking place from 21st to 24th September 2011.
Sailing yacht MARIETTE OF 1915 Queen of the Classics in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally
September 15, 2011
SAILING YACHT ELENA WINS AMONG THE BIG CLASS ASSOCIATION The 38 metre schooner Mariette of 1915 claimed three wins in three races to be crowned victor of the Veteran Big Boat Rally 2011 in Porto Cervo. The event, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, saw majestic sailing yachts dating…
Majestic sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 maintains lead in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally
September 14, 2011
The reign of sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 continues on Day Two of the Veteran Big Boat Rally in Porto Cervo. The 38 metre schooner leads the overall classification with victories in corrected time in both races held. Second in the overall classification is Moonbeam IV, Xavier Tancogne’s 35 metre Fife-built gaff cutter. Moonbeam IV…
Superyacht Elena and sailing yacht Mariette of 1915 shine in Porto Cervo at Veteran Big Boat Rally
September 13, 2011
Porto Cervo, 13th September 2011. The first day of sailing in the Veteran Big Boat Rally 2011, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, brought sunshine, scorching temperatures and light easterly winds. Today’s coastal race of approximately 20 miles was won by the 38 metre schooner Mariette of 1915 who…
Magellano 50 motor yacht by Azimut awarded Best Innovative Design by 2011 World Yacht Trophies
September 13, 2011
Against the backdrop of beautiful Cannes, the awards ceremony for the 2011 World Yacht Trophies, an event that ushers in the season’s most important new offerings – was held last Saturday, 10 September. The ceremony was organised by the publishing group LuxMediaGroup and presided over by a prestigious panel of experts, which over the summer…
Classic sailing yachts gather in Porto Cervo for Veteran Big Boat Rally
September 13, 2011
The fleet of seven classic sailing yachts gathered in Porto Cervo, Sardinia for the Veteran Big Boat Rally, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from 12th to 15th September, has attracted several curious onlookers, drawn not so much by the size of the fleet, but by the size of each individual yacht. With four…
Feature: Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE in Nova Scotia
September 12, 2011
The Luxury sailing yacht SCHEHERAZADE is a 47m (154ft) ketch built by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000. She was designed by Bruce King Yacht Design, Inc. with interior design by Andrew Winch Designs of London, England. Superyacht SCHEHERAZADE is a fast ketch embodying the skill and integrity of the ancient boat builder’s art. This luxury sailing…
Luxury charter yacht BIG FISH in London
September 09, 2011
The expedition (explorer) superyacht BIG FISH, the 45m (147′ 7″) yacht designed by Greg Marshall Design and launched by McMullen & Wing New Zealand in 2010 has recently visited London en route to the Monaco Yacht Show 2011. Motor Yacht BIG FISH is seen here cruising the Thames River, passing under the raised Tower Bridge….
Sailing yacht Raja Laut available for charter in Indonesia and the South Pacific
September 08, 2011
For the “winter season” holidays the RAJA LAUT Schooner will be available for charter in the idyllic islands of Indonesia and the South Pacific – more specifically, Raja Ampat near West Papua, the “Spice Islands” of Indonesia, and the South Pacific archipelago of Palau. If there was a benchmark for pure, undiluted, eco-paradise cruising this…
Palmer Johnson motor yacht Banyan receives Seakeeper gyros
August 23, 2011
The 31m Motor yacht BANYAN, built by Palmer Johnson in 1980 has undergone many changes and refits since her launch. In 2009, she was extended 4.3 m, repowered and completely refurbished, transforming her into a virtually new motor yacht. Recently M/Y Banyan added twin M7000A Seakeeper gyros, which have greatly enhanced onboard comfort and stability…
55m Motor Yacht GEO by Mariotti Yachts and Luca Dini Design
August 19, 2011
The 55m motor yacht GEO is an explorer superyacht featuring exterior and interior design by the well-known Luca Dini Design that will be built by Mariotti Yachts. When completed the explorer style yacht will have a great range and capability. The exciting new 55 metre project GEO is currently offered for sale. Motor yacht GEO…
Feature Superyacht: 30m Sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments
August 15, 2011
Sailing Yacht Antares III is a 30m (98ft) custom built composite performance cruising sloop from the design board of Dixon Yacht Design. Built by Yachting Developments to meet and exceed strict Germanischer Lloyd and MCA classification survey requirements, the vessel is incredibly strong yet 25-30% lighter than similar vessels built in Aluminium. The composite structure…
Christensen Motor Yacht Remember When at Dennis Conner’s North Cove, Manhattan
August 15, 2011
Motor Yacht REMEMBER WHEN, a 49.38m (162′) superyacht built by the Christensen Shipyard, Vancouver in 2010 is currently at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. A Big boat in the big city, she stretches across the entire south breakwall, creating a commanding presence on the summer scene in Manhattan. Superyacht Remember When features a contemporary interior designed…
