2010 July

News Archive

New CHASE 23 yacht tender by NOVURANIA

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Novurania introduces their new Chase 23 yacht tender. Chase 23 Tender is a luxurious, powerful tender with great responsiveness at top speeds and impressively precise steering, as well as refined handling. ... read full story

Blohm + Voss Super Yacht ORCA now christened Super Yacht Palladium

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The impressive, Michael Leach Design designed Super Yacht Orca has been renamed and is now called Super Yacht PALLADIUM. She is a 96 metre luxury yacht launched in March 2010 by Blohm + Voss shipyard. ... read full story

CBI Navi launches Super Yacht GATTOPARDO VI

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Superyacht GATTOPARDO VI has been successfully launched and delivered to her Owner by the Italian boatyard CBI Navi. ... read full story

Four Dubois Yachts Finalists at the Show Boats Design Awards 2010

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Four finalists from Dubois Naval Architecture have been announced at the Show Boats Design Awards 2010. Sailing Yachts Bliss, Valquest and Salperton as well one motor yacht Loretta Anne (ex Allogante) are waiting for the winners to be announced on the 26th of October Awards Ceremony in Florida. ... read full story

CAMPER announces the start of the VO70 Yacht construction

July 26, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The construction of the VO70 yacht will start the first week of August 2010 as announced today by Camper. Other then these great news, Camper added that the experienced Spanish yachtsman Roberto Bermudez de Castro, also known as 'Chuny', has become a part of their team. ... read full story

America’s Cup television trials in Valencia highly successful

July 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over the past 4 days two high-performance monohulls and multihulls have been loaded with a several cameras and microphones and put through match racing manoeuvres to help find new camera angles and test surround sound format for the 34th Americas Cup. ... read full story

Artemis and Madrid-Caser Seguros win at the Camper Regatta Conde de Godo Trophy Barcelona.

July 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Artemis won the Camper Regatta – Conde de Godó Trophy – Barcelona TP52 Series in considerable style, after a fantastic finale, coming from eighth at the first windward mark to finish second behind Bribón (ESP) on the finish line of the last race, to clinch the Swedish flagged team’s first MedCup Circuit regatta win since 2007. ... read full story

NYYC Race Week at Newport Presented by Rolex: Vela Veloce overall winner

July 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

New York Yacht Club’s seventh biennial Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex finished on the 24th of July after 4 days of racing. The Southern Cross 52 Vela Veloce was determined the best performing boat and was named the 2010 Rolex US-IRC National Champion. ... read full story

Interesting superyacht newly available for charter: sailing yacht YII

July 24, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 37 m 2006 superyacht YII as designed by Dixon Yacht Design and built by Holland Jachtbouw is now newly available for luxury yacht charters in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. ... read full story

Project Meteor 100 by Dixon Yacht Designs

July 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Dixon Yacht Designs latest project Sailing Yacht METEOR is for an owner they have already designed two yachts for, and presented them with interesting challenges. ... read full story

Mega Yacht RED SQUARE from Dunya Yachts Update

July 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The latest updates from Dunya Yachts report a great progress in the construction of the DY003 project Mega Yacht Red Square. This 72 metre motor yacht is due to be launched in early 2011 and will be the largest yacht ever built in Turkey up to date. ... read full story

Motor Yacht MITSI launched by Peri Navi

July 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The new Peri Navi motor yacht MITSI from the Peri 29 series has been launched from the Turkish Shipyard. ... read full story

The 78m Motor Yacht TITAN 2010 by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany

July 23, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Yacht Titan was launched in May 2010 by Abeking & Rasmussen of Germany and the superyacht is the third boat in their 78 metre series. ... read full story

Recapitulation of the Boatbuilding with Advanced Composites Event

July 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Boatbuilding with Advanced Composites seminar held on the 15th July 2010 saw 64 representatives from major British boat building companies joined the event. ... read full story

Boating Industries Alliance forms in Australia.

July 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Recreational boating and light commercial marine industries associations around Australia have united to form the Boating Industries Alliance. The Alliance is the peak industry body for the Australian boating industry, with a new charter and funding model that will enable it to deliver improved national outcomes for its members. ... read full story

Viareggio Super Yacht (VSY) 62-meter Hull number VSY003 in build

July 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Viareggio Super Yachts are currently building a 62-meter mega yacht, Hull number VSY003 representing the 3rd hull in the 62m series from the yard after the Espen Oeino design of the 2009-built megayacht Candyscape II and the 2010-built superyacht RoMa ... read full story

Sunseeker superyacht 46-meter Zeus 150 in build.

July 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 46-meter Zeus 150, due to launch in 2011, will represent the start of a new range of yachts for Sunseeker, the Zeus line, which will be followed by the 50-meter Zeus 164 in 2012, with designs for even larger models planned for the future. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo’s 6th Alloy 40 superyacht, Hull No 109 in build

July 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Hull number 109, the latest Alloy 40 is in build at the Sanlorenzo yard. She will be the 6th hull in the yards Alloy 40 superyacht series. Sanlorenzo launched of Superyacht Lena, the 5th hull of the 40 Alloy series in July and the 4th 40 Alloy series Superyacht Claudia in April. ... read full story

British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 – DAY FOUR

July 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta on day four, the top slots in almost all the classes were too close to call and any crews with aspirations of a class win were painfully aware that their two results today could make or break their regatta. ... read full story

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited and Nautilus International join in a strategic alliance

July 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited and Nautilus International join their forces in a venture to deliver benefits for superyacht crew. ... read full story

Super Yacht PHOENIX 2 delivered to her Owner

July 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Super Yacht Phoenix 2 successfully delivered to her proud owner for the summer season. ... read full story

Yacht Sunrays

July 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Yacht SUNRAYS is an 85,47m (280,41ft) 2010 OceAnco luxury yacht which was formerly called Y705, before her delivery in 2010 by the famous Dutch shipyard. A superior superyacht, in size, design and quality, yacht Sunrays represents a very important accomplishment for OceAnco Yachts. ... read full story

Whale Attacks Yacht Cape Town, South Africa

July 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

A South African Southern Right Whale breached the water and landed on a private yacht smaching the boat's mast and upsetting the whale even further. ... read full story

Oceana launches expedition to assess long-term effects of Gulf of Mexico disaster

July 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The Oceana Ocean environmental organisation has set off on expedition yacht LATITUDE to study the oceanographic effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil Spill ... read full story

Oceana

July 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Oceana ocean expeditions have resulted in multiple campaign victories and since 2005, the Oceana Ranger catamaran has crossed the Pacific, Caribbean, Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Bay of Biscay. In 2008 MarViva Med joined Ranger in the Mediterranean, and teams from Chile visited the pristine waters of Patagonia and the Juan Fernandez Islands. The resulting photo and video documentation of rare species, as well as documentation of illegal fishing, provides further evidence to protect vulnerable marine species and habitats. ... read full story

Plastiki bottle boat nearing end of ocean environmental mission

July 22, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

To celebrate the Plastiki expedition eco boat's arrival in Sydney at the end of its 7,500-nautical mile voyage through some of the Pacific's most polluted areas, the New South Wales State Government has declared a state event. ... read full story

Sydney International Boat Show attending guest speakers

July 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Guest speakers at the Sydney International Boat Show to impress every visitor. This year, the event organisers, Boating Industry Association of NSW (BIA) have exceeded their previous efforts. ... read full story

Fog and humidity kicks off the second half of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Race Week

July 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Rolex presented NYYC Race Week in Newport, England begun with fog, humidity and light wind. As the morning progressed at 11 am the wind reported by the NYYC Race Committee was at 6-8 knots, which stayed at the same level for the rest of the day. ... read full story

55m Vitters superyacht Marie soon to be delivered

July 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Super yacht Marie is a 55m ketch-rigged sailing yacht built and launched by Vitters Shipyard with design by Hoek Design and David Easton. Sea trials will be conducted in July after which Sailing yacht Marie will head to the Mediterranean and will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Luxury Motor Vessel ARIA and AQUA in the mighty Amazon.

July 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Due to an ever growing client base and number of travellers interested in exploring the vast wilderness of the Amazon, Aqua Expeditions have commissioned a second luxury expedition vessel called MV ARIA, a 45.00m (147' 7") Custom built motor vessel due to be launched in 2011. ... read full story

British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 – DAY THREE

July 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wonderful weather conditions marked the third day of the British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010. ... read full story

The 2011 Mount Gay Rum Round Barbados Sailing Race Regatta

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The race around Barbados dates back to the 19th century and is based upon bragging rights for the fastest “Trading Schooner”. This was a prize worth its weight in gold to captains in an era where prices for cargo arriving ahead of rival ships commanded a massive premium. Whilst most boats sailed for the honor of the fastest time, the consolation prize of a barrel of Mount Gay Rum for the slowest certainly spurred on some captains, and had to be discontinued after two boats remained out at sea for days stalling to take the prize. ... read full story

Hatteras Yachts Move CABO Yacht Production in California to North Carolina

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

North Carolina’s Hatteras Yachts is growing in Craven County as Hatteras is to create 350 jobs and invest $4.7 million in the coming five years there. ... read full story

The Limo Tender 25′ designed by Vripack

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Limo Tender 25' is an interesting tender which was specifically designed by Vripack to be based on the look and feel of her mothership, a 55m Heesen superyacht. Its a bit like a "mini-me" superyacht tender. ... read full story

Rolex extends naming rights sponsorship to 2015 in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Rolex has been the naming rights sponsor of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race since 2002 and now extends it sponsorship on the famous yacht yacht until atleast 2015. ... read full story

Rose Island Lobster Yachts

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

This year the Lobster 43 and 65 motor yachts will represent Rose Island’s production at the İnternational Genoa Boat Show whic runs from the 2nd until the 10th of October. These are the most recent models of the only boat line which can truly use the appellative Lobster and both of them represent the state... ... read full story

Interesting news From New Zealand & Denmark: Southern Spars to merge with Nordic Mast

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The merger between Southern Spars from New Zealand and Nordic Mastwill from Norway will create a combined mast and spar maker with over 350 staff able to compete on the world stage. The new entity will supply a comprehensive range of high quality carbon fibre masts, booms and carbon rigging to meet the demands of all market sectors. ... read full story

Video of the 2010 Superyacht Rendezvous Monaco

July 21, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

In 2010 the Monaco Rendezvousis now a very important and prestigious yachting social event for the Principality of Monaco with some 13 superyachts and their owners present for the occassion. ... read full story

Marine Business strengthens its image

July 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Marine Business is a Spanish Company with offices present in 40 countries throughout the World. They are one of the top companies for interior design in the maritime industry. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht RAINBOW moved to Holland Jachtbouw

July 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Following the completion of her hull, the J-class sailing yacht Rainbow has now been transported to Holland Jachtbouw for further construction. The original Rainbow yacht dates back to 1934 and was designed by William Starling Burgess. Today's Rainbow sailing yacht is based on this original yacht, redesigned by Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects. ... read full story

3 new Princess Yachts unveiled at Southampton International Boat Show

July 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Princess Yachts International will unveil 3 new models at the PSP Southampton International Boat Show 2010 including the Princess 42, the brand new Princess 64, and the Princess V52. The 72 Motor Yacht launched earlier this year, will also be making her first appearance at Southampton. ... read full story

J-class sailing yacht Rainbow transported to Holland Jachtbouw

July 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

On Monday the 19th of July 2010, the J Class superyacht RAINBOW JH2 was transported by barge to Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam, where she will be fitted out with a launch expected in early 2012. ... read full story

Dunya Yachts complete refit of superyacht Capri – 59m Lurssen

July 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 59 metre Lurssen superyacht Capri has received a refit at Dunya yachts in Turkey. The refit included a full repaint of the hull and superstructure. ... read full story

Vicem Yachts to debut 78 Cruiser motor yacht at Monaco and Cannes Yacht Shows 2010.

July 21, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Vicem Yachts will debut their new 78-foot cruiser at the 2010 Cannes and Monaco Yacht shows. The 2010 78 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s notable series of classic, flybridge and cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50-100 feet. ... read full story

Yacht NIHTO and Yacht VIS from 2pixel studio

July 20, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Yacht NIHTO and Yacht VIS, two interesting ex Yugoslavian vessels reborn under the supervision of 2 pixel studio. ... read full story

Superyacht PACIFIC is launched by Lurssen in Germany

July 20, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

German yacht and ship photographer Martin Groothuis took the first image of yacht PACIFIC at the shipyard in Vegesack. She has unique styling exterior design and has two openings on her starboard side - likely tender and water toy garages and swimming platforms. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts introduces Sunreef 80 Ultimate Yacht

July 20, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef Yacht presents their new Sunreef 80 Ultimate Yacht, a carbon fibre catamaran with thin, slender marine hulls, reversed bow and integrated stepped hull chins. ... read full story

Sunreef Launches 114 Super Yacht CHE

July 20, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

On 19 July 2010 Sunreef announced the launch of their second custom-made superyacht, the Yacht Sunreef 114 CHE. Sailing Catamaran CHE is the first biggest sloop catamaran in the world ready to sail.     The operation started at 5:00 p.m. when the massive floating crane arrived to Sunreef docks in the Gdansk shipyard. The... ... read full story

Super Yacht IPHARRA at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

July 20, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 102 double deck sailing catamaran IPHARRA will be present at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010. Yacht Ipharra is the only double deck sailing catamaran in the world and also the biggest sloop rigged catamaran. ... read full story

Awligrip opens new Awlmix Facility

July 20, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A new Awlmix, colour matching and production facility has been opened by the world renowned producer of yacht coatings Awlgrip. ... read full story

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