Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Italy

Swan 80 sailing yacht Berenice Bis Photo By Rolex/Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Volcano Race 2012 attended by Swan yachts

May 22, 2012

The respected Finish builder Nautor Swan is present in the Rolex Volcano Race 2012, running these days until May 25 through its 6 beautiful yachts, belonging to Swan 60, Swan 65, as well as Swan 80 series.

Benetti Classic 121' superyacht at launch

Benetti Classic 121′ motor yacht Option B successfully launched

May 22, 2012

The Classic 121′ luxury motor yacht Option B marks the Benetti’s second launch in last two weeks, following the launch of the first superyacht Classic Supreme 132′. The Option B provides modern and comfortable interior, with spacious external areas.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club's Bronenosec Tackling Leg One of the 400-nautical mile offshore race at the Rolex Volcano Race (c) Rolex & Kurt Arrigo

Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec 9th in the Leg One of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race

May 21, 2012

Saint Petersburg Yacht Club’s Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec takes 9th place at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race – Leg One. Today’s regatta took the fleet of international teams from Gaeta to Capri, in Italy.

Sailing yacht Berenice Bis - ITA - Photo By- Rolex Kurt Arrigo

Sailing Yacht Berenice Bis wins first leg of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race

May 21, 2012

Berenice Bis from Italy, takes the leg one victory of the Rolex Volcano Race.

30m Benetti Tradition luxury charter yacht Quid Pro Quo

30m Benetti Tradition charter yacht Quid Pro Quo presents Yacht Carbon Offset

May 21, 2012

The 30m Benetti Tradition luxury charter yacht Quid Pro Quo has been installed with the first carbon offset by the Yacht Carbon Offset to neutralise the carbon footprint from her engines.

40m luxury yacht Columbus Sport 130â Hybrid by Palumbo

40m motor yacht Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid by Palumbo and interior by Hot Lab Design

May 21, 2012

The 40m luxury motor yacht Columbus Sport 130’ Hybrid is currently in build by the Palumbo Shipyard. This magnificent vessel will provide 8 guests with 4 lovely cabins, including the Owner’s suite as well as three guest cabins.

Wally 100 superyacht Y3K Photo: Rolex/Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Volcano Race 2012: Heading to Capri

May 20, 2012

Expected to arrive in Capri tomorrow, the 15 crews competing in the Rolex Volcano Race left Gaeta in Italy today at 15:00 CEST.

America's Cup World Series Venice 2012 - Final Race Day © ACEA 2012/ Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

Venice AC World Series Winner Becomes Energy Team

May 20, 2012

Artemis Racing takes Match Racing title, while Spithill extends overall lead and the french Energy Team led by Peyron becomes the overall winner of the Venice AC World Series.

Sailing yacht Bronenosec - RUS - Photo By- Rolex  Kurt Arrigo

Sailing Yacht Bronenosec’s consistent day at Leg One of the Rolex Volcano Race

May 20, 2012

A steady day for the sailing yacht Bronenosec of Saint Petersburg Yacht Club, of the Leg One of the Rolex Volcano Race – from Gaeta to Capri.

America's Cup World Series Venice 2012 - Racing Day 3 © ACEA 2012/ Photo Gilles Martin-Raget

Venice AC World Series: Leaderboard closes up with one race to go in Venice

May 19, 2012

With seven teams positioned to win the Fleet Racing Championship, the spectators in Venice experienced another great day of spectacular racing on Saturday afternoon.

JETHOU yacht crosses in front of NILAYA superyacht during windward-leeward race Photo RolexKurt arrigo

Rolex Volcano Race 2012: 60ft sailing yacht Mini Maxi Jethou wins today’s windward/leeward race

May 19, 2012

Today’s windward/leeward race, marking the beginning of the Rolex Volcano Race 2012 has been won by Sir Peter Ogden’s 60ft sailing yacht Mini Maxi Jethou.

Ambiance at the Yacht Club Gaeta Photo by Rolex/Kurt Arrigo

Rolex Volcano Race 2012: Volcanic Contest Awaits International Fleet

May 19, 2012

With the participation of such spectacular vessels as the 100ft superyacht Y3K or the 112ft sailing yacht Nilaya, the Rolex Volcano Race officially kicks off on Sunday 20 May.

America's Cup World Series Venice 2012 - Racing Day 2 Credit: ACEA 2012/ Photo : Gilles Martin-Raget

Venice AC World Series: Local heroes lead the way

May 18, 2012

With the current leading of Energy Team gaining 35 points, Friday May 18 saw the victory of Luna Rossa Swordfish team as well as the ideal weather conditions for another spectacular yacht race of the Venice Ac World Series on the Grand Canal of Venice.

Charter yacht Glaze - available in the Mediterranean

France and Italy aboard elegant 49.25m charter yacht GLAZE

May 18, 2012

The elegant and luxurious charter yacht Glaze is an outstanding vessel to charter if you are planning on cruising the Western Mediterranean this summer. Glaze accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 opulent cabins.

e3

Two new appointments at e3 Systems

May 18, 2012

Two new appointments have been announced by e3 Systems, including Lynne Devereux as Regional Sales Manager on the Côte d’Azur and Alessio Belli as Business Development Manager in Italy.

Venice AC World Series 2012 Day 1 © Gilles Martin-Raget / ACEA

Venice AC World Series: Day 1 – Energy Team in the lead

May 18, 2012

The overall winner on Day 1 of the Venice AC World Series has become the French Energy Team, followed by the Italian Luna Rossa Swordfish coming second and the Team Korea taking the third place.

Launch of the Red Bull Youth America's Cup in Venice, Italy

Launch of the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

May 17, 2012

Held in San Francisco in August/September 2013, the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup gives a clear path to the America’s Cup to young sailors, aged 19 to 23.

Perini Navi Website

Two new sections for the Perini Navi Group’s website now with Russian version online

May 17, 2012

There are three innovations regarding the Perini Navi Group’s website, including two new sections called “Captains & Crew Area” and “ Career”, along with a new version of the website now available in Russian.

Current 2011-12 AC World Series overall leaderboard tight

May 17, 2012

With the ACWS trophy to be awarded to Series winner in Newport next month, the Venice AC World Series is the penultimate event of the 2011-12 AC World Series, with the Jimmy Spithill’s ORACLE TEAM USA currently winning just by one point over Dean Barker’s Emirates Team New Zealand.

Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec competing in the Mapfre PalmaVela 2012 Credit: MartinezStudio.es

The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg’s Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec to attend the Rolex Volcano Race 2012

May 17, 2012

Following the Palma Vela race, the Yacht Club of Saint Peterburg’s Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec is now heading to Italy to participate in the Rolex Volcano Race, running from May 19 to 25.

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