Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Fitzroy Yachts

37.5m sailing yacht FY17 by Fitzroy Yachts

New order for Fitzroy Yachts: the 37.5m sailing yacht FY17 due to be delivered in early 2014

April 20, 2012

The 37.5m luxury sailing yacht FY17, currently in built by the prestigious NZ shipyard Fitzroy Yachts, is a magnificent fast cruising sloop, scheduled for delivery in early 2014. Designed by well known Dubois Naval Architects and featuring an interior by Design Unlimited, this beautiful vessel will provide 4 lovely and comfortable cabins.

Luxury charter yacht Ganesha by Fitzroy Yachts

Fitzroy Yachts bought by Babcock to form Babcock (NZ) Ltd

April 19, 2012

Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland.

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.

Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous 2012: YCCS Virgin Gorda hosts the Superyacht fleet

March 16, 2012

YCCS Virgin Gorda hosts the Superyacht fleet, including such spectacular vessels as the 138´ Royal Huisman´s J-Class sailing yacht Hanuman or the 128´ charter yacht Ganesha by Fitzroy Yachts and many others.

Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous Fleet

Fitzroy Superyachts attending the BVI and St Barths regattas

March 16, 2012

Caribbean Regattas 2012, namely the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, running these days (March 14-17) and the St. Barths Bucket Regatta, taking place from March 22 to 25, are to be attended by Fitzroy built Superyachts, such as the 49.7m sailing yacht Zefira or the 38.9m charter yacht Ganesha (ex Zulu) and many others.

A beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination - St. Barths

Great Selection of Dubois designed Superyachts to be present in St. Barths, Caribbean

March 15, 2012

View the line up of outstanding Dubois designed luxury sailing yachts to be present in St Barth’s.

The Luxury Charter Yacht GEORGIA by Alloy Yachts

Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia – Winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup

February 16, 2012

Alloy 48.5m charter yacht Georgia has become today the comfortable winner of the first race in 2012 Millennium Cup. This spectacular Alloy vessel was the first 2000 superyacht to be launched, and that time also the largest sloop in the world.

Perini Navi 56m sailing yacht Fidelis

16th Superyacht Cup Palma, June 20-23, 2012

February 16, 2012

The 16th edition of Superyacht Cup Palma, held in June 20-23, 2012 will be host 15 entries currently confirmed, including the 53m sailing yacht Fidelis by Perini Navi, and the new Dubois designed 45m Salperton superyacht built by New Zealand yard Fitzroy Yachts.

Fitzroy 45m charter yacht Salperton IV

New Doyle Stratis highperformance sails for Fitzroy 45m charter yacht Salperton IV

November 15, 2011

Doyle Palma is working on Fitzroy 45m charter yacht Salperton IV´s new Stratis highperformance sails.

The stunning sailing yacht Kokomo by Dubois Naval Architects - available for luxury yacht charters

Dubois superyacht Twizzle, Zefira and charter yacht Kokomo winners at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards

October 31, 2011

A trio of beautiful superyachts by Dubois Naval Architects were awarded the 2011 ShowBoat Design Awards in Palm Beach, Florida.

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

June 28, 2011

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand. OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board S/Y…

Sailing yacht Zefira, finalist for the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards

Sailing yacht Zefira wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Fitzroy Yachts has enjoyed a very successful night at the sixth annual world superyacht awards thanks to their efforts in building superyacht Zefira. During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry, sailing yacht Zefira built by Fitzroy yachts received not one but two prized silver Neptune’s for best sailing yacht in 45m + category and ‘sailing yacht of the year’

Superyacht Zefira to sail in the years first Superyacht Regatta - the BVI Superyacht Regatta

Superyacht Zefira’s debut BVI Superyacht Regatta

March 08, 2011

Known by many as the ‘yachting capital of the Caribbean,’ the BVI Superyacht Regatta is the perfect setting for a unique gathering of some of the world’s finest sailing superyachts.
It will be Zefira’s debut regatta after her launch in New Zealand last year. Zefira’s experienced owners are looking forward to sailing in the fleet of 12 sailing superyachts.

Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50

Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50

January 23, 2011

Fitzroy Yachts if New Zeland, started work in July 2010 on sailing yacht G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012.  Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design G50, with interior design and styling by the owner. Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international…

Fitzroy Yachts 40.50m fast cruising sailing yacht F41 - Credit Fitzroy Yachts

Fitzroy Yachts 40.50m fast cruising sailing yacht F41

January 23, 2011

Fitzroy yachts, New Zealand have recently begun construction on a 40.5m (131’) Sailing Yacht Project named F41. The sleek Frers designed sloop features a silver hull and superstructure, offset by extensive Teak decks. Dick Young is responsible for the interior design.

Superyacht Zefira built by Fitzroy Yachts

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts

December 09, 2010

Sailing yacht Zefira is the latest creation to sail out of Fitzroy Yachts New Zealand yard. Beautifully crafted and finished to perfection their craftsman have once again exceeded expectations.

Richard Ellis - Credit Fitzroy Engineering

Fitzroy Yachts’ sister company Fitzroy Engineering Group has new owners

December 08, 2010

Fitzroy Engineering, a sister company of Fitzroy Yachts, a leading New Zealand luxury yacht builder has sold a 90% share of the company to Dialog Group Berhad in Malaysia. The sale becomes unconditional on 31st March 2011.

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Remi Tessier

November 26, 2010

Superyacht Zefira is a luxury sailing yacht built by Fitzroy Yachts, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with interior design by Remi Tessier . Measuring 49.7m, sailing yacht Zefira is the largest luxury yacht crafted by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand to date and is the largest sloop Dubois Naval Architects has designed without a fly bridge. Sailing yacht Zefira is the 7th Dubois designed sailing yacht to be built by Fitzroy Yachts.

Fitzroy Yachts SALPERTON IV yacht at the Monaco Yacht Show

September 09, 2010

Fitzroy Yachts will exhibit their beautiful 45 m sloop Salperton IV at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show.

Dubois Yachts at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010

August 26, 2010

Dubois Naval Architecture will be exhibiting their 39m sailing yacht Tenaz and their 45m super yacht Salperton at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, taking place from 22nd to 25th September 2010.

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