USA Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News

The latest news about USA ...

USA Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

West Marine 2011 ‘Green Product of the Year’ contest

August 18, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce that it is accepting nominations for its third annual Green Product of the Year Award. This year the contest has been expanded to include all of the U.S, including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and... ... read full story

Sevenstar yacht transportation expands network

August 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sevenstar, the world leading provider of yacht transportation services has opened an office in Sydney. It is being managed by Dean Sharples, a well-known figure in the marine industry in Australia. Sevenstar has also announced further expansion of its activities in the United States and Turkey. “As the number of clients increases in the Australasia... ... read full story

Marine Travellift names Erich Pfeifer as president and COO

August 17, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine Travelift has named Erich Pfeifer as president and chief operating officer succeeding Steve Pfeifer, who will remain Marine Travelift’s CEO and continue to serve the company in a strategic and advisory role. Pfeifer joined Marine Travelift in 2003 as sales manager and was subsequently promoted to sales director of the Americas and then vice... ... read full story

Newcastle 5500 motor yacht Harbour Island by Newcastle Shipyards

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Newcastle Shipyards of Florida announced the launch of the 54.87m (180′) Newcastle 5500 motor yacht Harbour Island, their largest motor yacht to date, in December 2010. The yacht is now nearing  completion and ws videod being towed down the Intracoastal Waterfront to St. Augustine as seen in the video below. She spend a few weeks... ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Overall

Hodgdon Yachts welcomed over 250 big boat racing sailors and their guests at the opening event of Shipyard Cup IX. In the relaxed Maine style, the Shipyard Cup final line-up included sailing yacht VIRAGO, (100′) S/Y ISOBEL (76′) superyacht CHRISTOPHER (150′) yacht WHITEHAWK (92) TENACIOUS sailing yacht (115′) sailing yacht WHISPER (116′) SUMURUN (94′) and... ... read full story

Transatlantic Race 2011 Winners Take a Bow

August 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cowes, England (August 12, 2011) – With the presentation of the awards this week at the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight, the cast of players has taken its final bow, and the production that was the Transatlantic Race 2011 has closed to rave reviews.  The race made history with the... ... read full story

2011 Shipyard Cup: Sailing yacht Whisper Wins Day One

August 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Under a beautiful Maine sky and fair breezes the 2011 Shipyard Cup fleet saw a great day of sailing.  After a one hour delay to let the breeze build to a pleasant 10-15 kts., the staggered start spread the fleet out over 52 minutes.  After 3 hours of racing on a delightful afternoon sailing yacht... ... read full story

Superyacht fleet arriving for 2011 Shipyard Cup

August 10, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boothbay Harbor is starting to buzz with excitement as the entrants for this weekend’s Shipyard Cup start to arrive.  The Shipyard Cup is a big boat sailing regatta held annually in the Boothbay Region (racing Saturday and Sunday from about noon – 4:30 P.M. depending on conditions).  This year’s Shipyard Cup is of special interest... ... read full story

SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island: Fundraising surpasses $4 Million

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Back in 2008, it was a perfect time for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) to find a deal on a tall ship hull, but a formidable year to launch a multi-million dollar campaign to acquire the vessel and finish its build-out as Rhode Island’s official Education-at-Sea school ship. The 501(c)3, Newport-based organization this month... ... read full story

Hodgdon Yachts introduces the Custom Tenders Line for superyachts

August 08, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hodgdon Yachts has nearly two centuries of experience combining art and function.  In collaboration with Michael Peters Yacht Desgn, Hodgdon is presenting a series of artful tenders designed to please not only the discriminating owner with good taste but the crew with high standards as well. Beautifully designed, artfully styled and expertly built, these tenders... ... read full story

Quick Enquiry

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter