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Dubois-designed superyachts performing exceptionally well at this year´s yacht regattas

May 10, 2012

Dubois-designed vessels have been exceptionally successful at this year´s regattas. Four of them participated at the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup in February, won by the 34m sailing yacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments, followed by the 33.6m Imagine B superyacht, the 40m luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming as well as the 32m superyacht Eclipse C.

33.8m sailing yacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments

33.8m sailing yacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments

Five Dubois designs took part in the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous at which 13 yachts raced, complimented by an impressive fleet of 12 spectating motoryachts.

32.6m superyacht Eclipse C

32.6m superyacht Eclipse C

But perhaps most impressive of all was the attendance of 10 Dubois designs  at the St. Barths Bucket, making up almost a quarter of the 46 strong fleet. Dubois team was delighted to see the 45m luxury yacht Lady B win her class and place second overall behind the separately classed, classic style charter yacht This Is Us. Lady B gave the most impressive performance of the modern yachts and  looked spectacular. The 39m luxury charter yacht Ganesha and the 57.5m Twizzle superyacht placed second and third in class respectively. All of the yachts were sailed beautifully and it really was a sight to behold.

57.5m superyacht Twizzle

57.5m superyacht Twizzle

Dubois now looks forward to the summer events in the Mediterranean where at present, Ganesha, the 37m charter yacht Moonbird, the 44m Salperton yacht and Twizzle will race at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta (June 4th – 9th) and to the Superyacht Cup in Palma (June 20th – 23rd) where Ganesha and Salperton are again confirmed entrants.

A busy season for Integrated Marine Group launching a new website

May 09, 2012

A very busy season started quite early for the well known NZ superyacht refit company, Integrated Marine Group, with yachts arriving for the Rugby World Cup in September and October 2011. More yachts continued to arrive during the season, with some of them participating in the successful Millennium Cup. This Superyacht Event was followed soon after by the arrival of the Volvo Ocean yachts, supported ethusiastically by Auckland over their one-week stay.

Integrated Marine Group launches a new website

Integrated Marine Group launches a new website

Even during such busy times Integrated Marine Group continued to work hard behind the scenes. Proving their motto to seek better ways to do things whilst keeping things simple, IMG launched their new look website to coincide with the commencement of the Millennium Cup 2012. Whilst the content remains the same the new layout makes navigating the website quicker and easier in this time conscious world. It should also make it much easier to update the news and events sections so expect more news from IMG over the coming months.

2012 NZ Millennium Cup won by the 34m Superyacht Silvertip by Yachting Developments

February 20, 2012

The 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta, which took place in Auckland has reported a huge success. The three day regatta offered a real spectacle with Superyachts sailing close in shore providing local residents and office workers of downtown Auckland with an appreciation of Superyacht sailing. Platinum sponsors of the annual event for the next three years, Yachting Developments was pleased to present its 34m (111ft) sailing yacht Silvertip as the winner of this popular regatta.

Yachting Development 34m superyacht SILVERTIP

Yachting Development 34m superyacht SILVERTIP

Reigning champion the superyacht Silvertip is a stunning composite sloop built by Yachting Developments and when launched in 2002 won both the International Superyacht Society award for Best Sailing Yacht and the Showboats Design Award for Best Sailing Yacht.

Since her launching the luxury yacht Silvertip has clocked many thousands of ocean miles and still with her original owner.

Yachting Developments would like to congratulate the Owner, Skipper, and Crew of Silvertip and look forward to the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup regatta.

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

February 16, 2012

The 48.5m sailing yacht Georgia, the largest yacht in the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, has become today the comfortable winner of the first race in the international regatta for superyachts being held on Auckland harbour. The 48.5m charter yacht Georgia by Alloy Yachts was the first 2000 vessel, and at the time of her launch, also the largest sloop in the world.

The Luxury Charter Yacht GEORGIA by Alloy Yachts

The Luxury Charter Yacht GEORGIA by Alloy Yachts

The 48.5m luxury yacht Georgia, with top Kiwi sailor Chris Dickson, on the helm, crossed the finish line off Westhaven in front of current Millennium Cup holder the 33.8m superyacht Silvertip and the 39.6m Janice of Wyoming superyacht.

Built by Alloy Yachts in Henderson, Auckland, Georgia is a Scanu, Dalrymple-Smith, Johnson design and won acclaim in 2000 as the winner of the Showboats’ Most Innovative Sailing Yacht/Best Sailing Yacht Over 38 metres Award.

The 2012 NZ Millennium Cup regatta will continue tomorrow with two races and conclude with a final race on Saturday.

All races are sailed on the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf and there are good vantage points for spectators at Devonport, North Head, Bastion Point, on the East Coast Bays and Whanagaparoa Peninsula.

The NZ Millennium Cup, which is now an annual event, is organised by NZ Marine Export Group, the industry association responsible for promoting the NZ Marine industry to the world.

The regatta is designed to showcase New Zealand’s impressive superyacht build and refit industry and facilities. It includes a strong mix of sailing races and social events and is expected to quickly become the premier event for superyachts in the South Pacific.

The 2012 NZ Millennium Cup is generously sponsored by Platinum Sponsors: Yachting Developments; Gold Sponsors: Alloy Yachts, Integrated Marine Group and Touch of Spice; Silver Sponsors: Dubois Yachts, Events Clothing and Doyle Sails, Fitzroy Yachts and Smuggler Marine, Corporate Sponsors:  Yard 37, ATEED, Waterfront Auckland; Media Partners: The Superyacht Group and Ocean Media and supported by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

Millennium Cup 2012 to start today

February 16, 2012

The Millennium Cup 2012 started today at 11am in Auckland, with a harbour race. The three days of racing take place close to shore, in the Waitemata harbour and inner Hauraki Gulf. This means those on vantage points at Devonport, North Head, Bastion Point, on the East Coast Bays and Whanagaparoa Peninsula, as well as along the Motutapu and Rangitoto shorelines, have a chance to see all of the action as the participants battle for supremacy.

Auckland Fleet competing in the Millennium Cup

Auckland Fleet competing in the NZ Millennium Cup

NZ Millennium Cup organisers have designed courses that start and finish off Viaduct Harbour, ensuring there will also be good viewing at both ends of the races for those working in the Auckland CBD.

“Those watching, wherever they are, will be treated to a real spectacle,” says organising committee chairman, Stuart Robinson. “These are some of the world’s most spectacular yachts and, when they fly their spinnakers, some will be carrying more than 1000 square metres of sail!”

Racing in this year’s NZ Millennium Cup started today at 11am with a harbour race will be followed with 11am starts on Friday and Saturday with races from Viaduct Harbour to the inner Hauraki Gulf islands and back.

While the NZ Millennium Cup does have an active social component, Robinson stresses that the racing is taken very seriously by the vessels’ owners, their guests and crews and by the organisers.

“All of the races in the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup will be run by race management experts such as Ross Marwick and Hal Wagstaff from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

“These are the same race management teams that will be in charge a few weeks later, when the Volvo 70 Fleet arrive in Auckland, compete in their inshore race and then head away on the next leg of their race around the world.”

When not racing, the superyacht owners and their guests are given the chance to experience some of New Zealand’s finest food and wine in a mixture of casual and formal settings. These range from a “Kiwi bach” themed post-race function in the Floating Pavilion to a formal gala dinner and prizegiving in The Cloud on Princes Wharf, complete with a charity auction to raise money for Coastguard.

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

January 20, 2012

Members of the public, even those on shore, will this year be able to enjoy close-up views of an impressive fleet of luxury superyachts as they race in the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, held in February 16-18.

New Zealand Millennium Cup

New Zealand Millennium Cup

Racing on the three days of this prestigious event will take place close to shore, in the Waitemata Harbour and inner Hauraki Gulf. This means those on vantage points at Devonport, North Head, Bastion Point, on the East Coast Bays and Whanagaparoa Peninsula, as well as along the Motutapu and Rangitoto shorelines, will be able to see all of the action as these luxurious 30-metre-plus vessels battle for supremacy.

NZ Millennium Cup organisers have designed courses that start and finish off Viaduct Harbour, ensuring there will also be good viewing at both ends of the races for those working in the CBD.

“Those watching, wherever they are, will be treated to a real spectacle,” says organising committee chairman, Stuart Robinson. “These are some of the world’s most spectacular yachts and, when they fly their spinnakers, some will be carrying more than 1000 square metres of sail!

“Most people will never have seen anything like this before!”

Racing in this year’s NZ Millennium Cup will get underway on Thursday, February 16 with a harbour race. This will be followed on Friday and Saturday with races from Viaduct Harbour to the inner Hauraki Gulf islands and back. Racing on the three days gets underway at 11am.

While the NZ Millennium Cup does have an active social component, Robinson stresses that the racing is taken very seriously by the vessels’ owners, their guests and crews, and by the organisers.

“All of the races in the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup will be run by race management experts such as Ross Marwick and Hal Wagstaff from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

“These are the same race management teams that will be in charge a few weeks later, when the Volvo 70 Fleet arrive in Auckland, compete in their inshore race and then head away on the next leg of their race around the world.”

When not racing, the superyacht owners and their guests will be given the chance to experience some of New Zealand’s finest food and wine in a mixture of casual and formal settings. These will range from a “Kiwi bach” themed post-race function in the Floating Pavilion to a formal gala dinner and prizegiving in The Cloud on Princes Wharf, complete with a charity auction to raise money for Coastguard.

Dubois Yachts – Official Sponsor of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012

January 10, 2012

The world-renowned design studio Dubois Yachts is happy to be supporting the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup. Three Dubois designed yachts already belonging to the confirmed participants are the 44m sailing yacht Imagine, the 39.6m super yacht Janice of Wyoming, both built by Alloy Yachts as well as the 33.8m Silvertip superyacht by Yachting Developments.

44m sailing yacht IMAGINE by Alloy Yachts

44m sailing yacht IMAGINE by Alloy Yachts

The NZ Millennium Cup 2012 is a private event for Superyacht owners, their guests and crew, and will run over three days from 15th February to 18th February in Auckland, New Zealand. There will be sections for Sail and Motor Yachts, with a mix of harbour and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf to make the most of the spectacular yachting environs.

39.6m super yacht Janice of Wyoming by Alloy Yachts

39.6m super yacht Janice of Wyoming by Alloy Yachts

Preparations are well underway for the NZ Millennium Cup 2012 regatta. So far, there are 5 yachts registered for participation, with strong interest from a number of others. Events both on and off the water are fast taking shape and it promises to be a spectacular regatta!

Yachting Development´s 34m super yacht SILVERTIP

33.8m SILVERTIP superyacht by Yachting Developments

The NZ Millennium Cup is now an annual fixture on the superyacht circuit, and is set to become the premier Superyacht regatta of the South Pacific.

NZ Millennium Cup Superyacht Race 2012

December 16, 2011

In less then two months, the Millennium Cup superyacht race in New Zealand will take place once again, starting what will become an annual competition. The Millennium Cup had its debut in 2000, when Team New Zealand defended the America’s Cup in its home waters.

Yachting Development´s 34m super yacht SILVERTIP

Yachting Development´s 34m super yacht SILVERTIP

The idea was to thank superyacht owners and crew for visiting Auckland and nearby regions. It was also a way to introduce more people to the area’s builders, refit facilities, and related businesses.

A repeat regatta was held in 2003, with the intention of doing the same every two to three years. Unfortunately, that did not occur, but organizers now feel confident an annual event in the Hauraki Gulf will be well attended.

44m sailing yacht IMAGINE by Alloy Yachts

44m sailing yacht IMAGINE by Alloy Yachts

Besides showcasing the local industry, the Millennium Cup is being positioned as the premiere superyacht event of the South Pacific.

So far five yachts are confirmed for the Millennium Cup 2012, being held on 16-18 February. Among them is Yachting Development‘s 34m (102ft) Silvertip superyacht, which won the Millennium Cup in 2003.

Charter Yacht Pacific Eagle

Charter Yacht Pacific Eagle

The remaining four competitors — 31m (102ft) charter yacht Pacific Eagle, 49m (161ft) charter yacht Georgia, 40m (131ft) sailing yacht Janice of Wyoming and 44m (144ft) super yacht Imagine — were all built by Alloy Yachts.

Alloy Yachts superyacht Georgia

Alloy Yachts superyacht Georgia

Despite all of the Millennium Cup’s confirmed competitors being sailing yachts, motoryachts are also welcome. The motoryachts will naturally depart before the sailing yachts on race days. The courses include Waiheke Island, Waitemata Harbour, Kawau Island, as well as the East Coast Bays region and Hibiscus Coast area. All of the locales provide spectator viewing spots on land and on water.

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

December 05, 2011

The Millennium Cup team is happy to introduce a new Platinum Sponsor, Yachting Developments, who have committed to Platinum sponsorship of the Millennium Cup for three consecutive years, commencing with the 2012 regatta.

J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR

J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR

Yachting Developments, based in Hobsonville, Auckland, and their team of 140 staff specialize in custom built Superyachts and Refits, with expertise in composite, metal and timber yachts. Yachting Developments recently re-launched the iconic J Class charter yacht Endeavour after an 18-month refit, an honor to all involved.

Ian Cook, Managing Director, says: “Yachting Developments look forward to partnering in this annual event, and with Silvertip’s confirmed entrance into the 2012 regatta, it’s an exciting time to announce our participation.”

Yachting Developments join Gold Sponsors -  Alloy Yachts and Integrated Marine Group; Silver Sponsors – Events Clothing and international and local Media Partners The Superyacht Group and Ocean Media.

Held from 15-18 February 2012, the Millennium Cup will be a mix of harbour and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf to make the most of the spectacular yachting environs. Newly established as an annual event organisers are looking to build on past success to place the Millennium Cup as the premier superyacht regatta in the South Pacific.

Millennium Cup 2012 confirms three Alloy superyacht entries

July 26, 2011

Organisers of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2012 are pleased to announce that they have three superyacht entrants already signed up to the event, which will take place from the 15th to the 18th of February 2012. The 48.5m sailing yacht Georgia, the  44m superyacht Imagine and 39.7m S/Y Janice of Wyoming, all built by Alloy Yachts, are the first three yachts confirmed to take part in the regatta.

Millennium Cup 2012 confirms three Alloy superyacht entries

Millennium Cup 2012 confirms three Alloy superyacht entries

The Millennium Cup, which was last held in 2009 in Auckland, will now become an annual event. “We look forward to establishing it as the premier Superyacht regatta of the South Pacific,” said Stuart Robinson, chairman – NZ Millennium Cup, The event will see a mix of harbour and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf to make the most of the spectacular yachting environs that the Auckland region has to offer. The Millennium Cup, held at the height of New Zealand’s summer, will lead into Auckland’s Volvo Ocean Race Stopover from 8 to 18 March 2012.

 A new look website for the event – www.millenniumcup.com – has just been launched and contains details on the intended programme.

The Yacht Report Group are pleased to be the official media partner of the Millennium Cup and will be covering the event in the lead up and throughout the three days of racing.

Millennium Cup 2012 confirms three Alloy superyacht entries

Millennium Cup 2012 confirms three Alloy superyacht entries

ENTRIES as of July 2011

S/Y Georgia, –Paolo Scanu, Butch Dalrymple-Smith – Alloy Yachts – 48.5m

Sailing yacht Imagine – Dubois – Alloy Yachts 2010 – 44m

S/Y Janice of Wyoming­– Dubois – Alloy Yachts – 39.7m

 PROGRAMME

The three days of racing will begin with a Cocktail party on

WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY,

with a New Zealand Millennium Cup briefing for owners and Captains.

THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY

will be the first day of racing – There will be a motor yacht race around Waiheke Island, with a stop for lunch and optional golf, and two sailing yacht races around the harbour course. There will be an evening event with cocktails, dinner and entertainment back in Auckland.

FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

will be the second day of racing, and will be a race out to Kawau Island for both motor and sailing yachts. This race will be followed by cocktails and a sit down “Kiwi” barbeque dinner at Mansion House on Kawau Island, showcasing New Zealand’s finest food and wine.

SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY

will be the final day racing from Kawau Island back to Auckland, and there will be a handicap start with the aim that the yachts arrive back in Auckland together. This will be followed by more cocktails, dinner, entertainment, official prizegiving and farewell.

See an image gallery of Alloy Yachts available for yacht charters in the following link. Alloy Yachts image gallery

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