Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for New Zealand

92m Mayan Queen IV in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

92m Superyacht Mayan Queen IV by Blohm + Voss in Marlborough, New Zealand

February 03, 2012

The 92m superyacht Mayan Queen IV, built in 2008 by Blohm + Voss in Germany is currently cruising in New Zealand and was recently spotted anchored up in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.  The impressive 92m (302 ft) motor yacht Mayan Queen IV is able to accommodate up to 16 guests and has a total of…

The World First Two-Man Planing Submarine Q-Sub 2400

The World First Two-Man Planing Submarine Q-Sub 2400 almost completed

January 31, 2012

The world first, two-man, planing submarine Q-Sub 2400, designed by Hugh Fulton, from the New Zealand´s Q-Sub Ltd, is almost completed.

Georgia Superyacht by Alloy Yachts - Photographed by Trevor Lowe in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand

Alloy Yachts’ Superyacht GEORGIA spotted in New Zealand by Trevor Lowe

January 30, 2012

Stunning New Zealand made superyacht Georgia, with accommodation to 12 people, has been spotted in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand by photographer Trevor Lowe.

Southern Spars new website

Southern Spars launches new website

January 24, 2012

Southern Spars has launched new website, focusing on quality information, imagery and interactive elements.

New Zealand Millennium Cup

2012 NZ Millennium Cup: Inshore courses will ensure close-up views of spectacular Superyacht fleet

January 20, 2012

Visitors of this year´s NZ Millennium Cup will be able to enjoy close-up views of an impressive fleet of luxury superyachts during the race, held in February 16-18.

Sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

30m Super Yacht Antares III amongst the 2012 World Superyacht Awards Finalists

January 19, 2012

The 30m super yacht Antares III, created by the New Zealand builder, Yachting Developments has been chosen as one of the 2012 World Superyacht Awards finalists. This beautiful vessel comfortably sleeps 6 guests in three stunning cabins.

Westhaven Marina, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Marina Projects to optimise Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand

January 12, 2012

Marina Projects Ltd has won a contract to optimise one of the largest superyacht marinas in the southern hemisphere – Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand.

44m sailing yacht IMAGINE by Alloy Yachts

Dubois Yachts – Official Sponsor of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012

January 10, 2012

Dubois Yachts are proud to announce their sponsorship of the NZ Millenium Cup 2012, with three already confirmed Dubois designed superyachts: Imagine (44m), Janice of Wyoming (39.6m) and Silvertip (33.8m).

YD63A Yacht Tender

Yachting Developments Classic YD63A and Composite YD63B Yacht Tenders

January 03, 2012

The NZ shipyard Yachting Developments has created YD63A and YD63B yacht tenders, in partnership with Naval Architects Langan Design Associates.

46m luxury charter yacht Golden Compass by Picchiotti

Refitted 151′ Charter Yacht Golden Compass debut at the 2012 Dubai Boat Show

January 02, 2012

Refitted 46m luxury charter yacht Golden Compass built by Picchiotti will have her world debut at 2012 Dubai International Boat Show. This stunning vessel comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 beautiful staterooms. She is available for charter in such as exotic destinations like Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali and new Guinea, or the South Pacific.

27m sailing yacht Giriz II on the hardstand

IMG´s most recent refit projects: 27m sailing yacht Giriz II and 60m super yacht Elandess

December 31, 2011

Integrated Marine Group (IMG) has recently completed two refit projects: a 27m sailing yacht Giriz II and a 60m motor yacht Elandess.

Yachting Development´s 34m super yacht SILVERTIP

NZ Millennium Cup Superyacht Race 2012

December 16, 2011

NZ Millenium Cup superyacht race 2012 starts in less then two months, held from 15-18th February 2012.

Gold Coast Australia at the start of Race 5 from Geraldton, Western Australia to Tauranga, NZ, in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race

Boat Works hosts Clipper 68′ sailing yacht Gold Coast Australia

December 08, 2011

The Boat Works is going to welcome the prestigious Clipper 68´ Gold Coast Australia superyacht next week.

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2012 WaveRunners by Yamaha – your new superyacht toy

December 06, 2011

Yamaha Motor New Zealand has presented its new 2012 WaveRunner range.

J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR

2012 NZ Millennium Cup´s new Platinum Sponsor – Yachting Developments

December 05, 2011

New Zealand Millenium Cup 2012 team has announced its new Platinum Sponsor – Yachting Developments.

Popular charter yacht Surprise renamed KOI, available for charter in the Caribbean

December 01, 2011

The popular and proven charter yacht Surprise has been renamed as yacht KOI. The Motor Yacht KOI (ex Surprise) is an explorer / expedition style motor yacht that has been based in the South Pacific for many years, proving itself as a popular charter yacht. Motor yacht KOI has now been renamed and has also…

Star Fish expedition yacht aerial image - sistership to luxury explorer charter yacht BIG FISH

Images of the Aquos Series 50m Expedition Yacht STAR FISH

November 17, 2011

Images of the 50 metre luxury expedition superyacht STAR FISH from the Aquos Series by McMullen & Wing shipyard in New Zealand. Motor Yacht Star Fish is a sister ship to the successful 45 m charter yacht BIG FISH

Luxury Explorer Yacht Star Fish video by Urban Voyage Limited

November 15, 2011

This video shows the McMullen & Wing built superyacht Star Fish of 50 metres, sistership to the very successful charter yacht BIG FISH. This 3D video was created by Urban Voyage design studio based in New Zealand.

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New Manson Boss Anchor at METS 2011

November 15, 2011

New Zealand Manson presents its new Boss Anchor at this year´s METS.

Superyacht Salperton IV sailing with her new Southern Spars rig - Photo Southern Spars

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…

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