All-new Newport Shipyard 500 Metric Ton Marine Travelift is scheduled for delivery on May 29, 2013. To be the largest Travelift operating in New England, it will be fully operational by June 21.
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Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Newport
YachtAid Global chosen as Charitable Partner of Newport Charter Yacht Show for Second Year
May 09, 2013
For the second year running, ‘YachtAid Global’ has been appointed as the non-profit partner of the Newport Charter Yacht Show. The 2013 event will run from June 17 to 20.
Newport International Boat Show 2013 dates announced
May 02, 2013
The 43rd Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place on September 12-15, 2013 on the Newport Waterfront along America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, featuring boats and yachts from 15 to 85 feet.
Newport Charter Yacht Show 2013 Annual Culinary Competition: Charter Yacht Chefs to go Whisk-to-Whisk
April 15, 2013
This summer, June 17 and 18, will see the Newport Charter Yacht Show host another edition of its annual Culinary Competition. The last year’s Grande Class Winner was Lady M yacht’s Chef Eddj Venzi from Italy.
New superyacht toy HeliCat 22 to be displayed at Newport Boat Show 2013
April 11, 2013
The brand-new superyacht toy HeliCat 22 will make its premiere at the upcoming Newport Boat Show. HeliCat 22 is an amazing high-speed two-person catamaran, offering plenty of fun with good fuel economy as well as low maintenance.
Charter Yacht AXIA wins St Barths’ Bucket awards and is now ready for charter in New England
April 10, 2013
The beautiful 123′ luxury yacht AXIA won two awards at the 2013 St Barth’s Bucket Regatta and is now available for yacht charter in New England this summer.
Royal Huisman looking forward to 2013 superyacht regattas
March 19, 2013
The prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Royal Huisman, looks forward to a big year for superyacht regattas, commencing with St Barths Bucket later on this month.
Newport Charter Yacht Show to host luxury yachts from around the globe this summer
March 01, 2013
Set to take place from June 17 to 20, the 31st edition of Newport Charter Yacht Show will once again feature a variety of spectacular charter yachts, ranging in size from 80 feet up to the super yacht size of 150 to 225+ feet.
New 500 Metric Ton Marine Travelift for Newport Shipyard
December 11, 2012
Offering dockage for yachts varying in size from 20 to 350 feet, Newport Shipyard will boast a new 500 Ton Marine Travelift that will be the largest Travelift operating in New England.
Registration for the 2013 Newport Charter Yacht Show now open
December 07, 2012
The organisers of the 2013 edition of Newport Charter Yacht Show have announced that registration for this prestigious event is now open.
Newport Charter Yacht Show, June 17 – 20, 2013
October 25, 2012
The next Newport Charter Yacht Show will be running from June 17 to 20, 2013. Hosted by the Newport Yachting Center, this prominent event boasts yachts varying in size from 80ft up to 225ft.
Sailors for the Sea as the Official Clean Regattas Partner of the 34th America’s Cup
October 02, 2012
The America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) has collaborated with Sailors for the Sea as the Official Clean Regattas Partner of the 34th America’s Cup. The main focus is to make the 34th America’s Cup a sustainable event.
Dirk Johnson – a new addition to Perini Navi USA
September 17, 2012
Dirk Johnson has joined the Perini Navi USA. He will be responsible for the promotion of Picchiotti brand motor yachts. Dirk is an experienced sailor. He has participated at plenty of important regattas as Navigator of such spectacular vessels as charter yacht Andromeda la Dea or luxury charter yacht Parsifal III, both constructed by Perini Navi.
Newport Boat Show 2012 Ready to Start on September 13
September 11, 2012
Newport will host the 42nd edition of the Newport International Boat Show, taking place from September 13 to 16, 2012. Around 750 exhibitors with 600 yachts on display will be present.
Berthon USA – a new agent for Contest Yachts at USA East Coast
September 04, 2012
Berthon USA has been appointed as a new agent in the Eastern regions of the United States for the Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer, Contest Yachts. The yard is currently working on its flagship, the splendid sailing yacht Contest 72CS, scheduled for launch this month.
Newport Bucket Regatta 2012: Class and overall honors for the 102ft superyacht INDIO by Wally and Frers
August 27, 2012
The overall winner of the 2012 Newport Bucket Regatta has become the 102ft sailing yacht Indio, designed by German Frers and built by Wally. She has also won in her Gazelles class, while Sejaa yacht took first place in the Mademoiselle class. The next year’s regatta will run from August 23 to 25.
Newport Bucket Regatta 2012 to start tomorrow
August 23, 2012
The Newport Shipyard is currently preparing for the 10th edition of the Newport Bucket Regatta, kicking off tomorrow. 17 luxury yachts measuring from 72 to 156 feet in length will attend, with the race debut for the 148ft superyacht Lady B by Vitters and Dubois.
One free night of dockage for transient superyachts over 80ft offered by Newport Yacht Club & Marina
August 17, 2012
IGY’s Newport Yacht Club & Marina now offers a unique possibility to transient yachts over 80 feet in length to enjoy one free night of dockage when they stop for three nights. As part of its expansion, this beautiful marina has recently completed the construction of 18 new superyacht berths.
America’s Cup Hall of Fame New Members: Bertelli, Wright and Lambert
July 02, 2012
Patrizio Bertelli, Jonathan Wright and Gerard Lambert were officially inducted to the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s America’s Cup Hall of Fame at a gala dinner at the Marble House Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island on Friday evening.
2011-12 AC World Series won by ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill
July 01, 2012
The final AC World Series event in Newport brought a huge success and victory to the ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill, earning 102 points in the overall championship leaderboard. Racing continues with the 2012-13 AC World Series in San Francisco, running from August 21-26, 2012.
