2010 September

News Archive

Superyacht Sydney celebrates 10-year Olympics Anniversary

September 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht Sydney is the superyacht industry marketing group that evolved from the highly successful Sydney 2000 Olympic Games that began 10 years ago this week. The NSW Superyacht Industry Association Superyacht Sydney, has launched its new 2011 edition website and new Directory of Services. ... read full story

Regates Royales Trophee Panerai: Russian Anatoly Loginov winner in Dragon class

September 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Russian Anatoly Loginov was confirmed once more as undisputed winner in the very competitive Dragon class, during the 32nd edition of the Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai in the stunning Bay of Cannes, on the French Riviera. The victory among the traditional and classic yachts was much more fought for. ... read full story

Oyster Regatta: Oyster 655 sailing yacht Roulette V2 and 54ft S/Y Sarabande win

September 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

With no racing on Day 4 of the 2010 Oyster Regatta, the overall results after the three days of racing became final and the winners of the Oyster Jubilee Regatta were Trevor Silver with his Oyster 655 Roulette V2 in Class One and Gerd and Annemarie Kohlmoos with their new Oyster 54 sailing yacht Sarabande in Class Two. ... read full story

Audi Med Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand first ever team to retain the Circuit title

September 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Emirates Team New Zealand under skipper-helm Dean Barker clinched their second successive Audi MedCup Circuit win with two racing days of the 2010 season to spare. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Matador and Madrid-Caser Seguros win in Cagliari

September 27, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Matador, the 2009 52 world champions, win the Audi MedCup Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta a clear 13 points ahead of Audi A1 powered by All4ONE who finished second. Madrid-Caser Seguros won the 42 Series. ... read full story

AUDI AG renews its title sponsorship of the Audi MedCup Circuit

September 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

AUDI AG and World Sailing Management have signed a new collaboration agreement which extends AUDI´s title sponsorship of the Audi MedCup, through to the end of 2013. AUDI AG´s renewed sponsorship means a continuation of this powerful partnership for 2011, 2012 and 2013 and consolidates the Circuit’s position at the forefront of world sailing. ... read full story

Heesen Yachts presents the 65 metre Fast Displacement (FDHF) Superyacht concept.

September 26, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts is proud to present the revolutionary 65 Metre concept based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) following the positive results of the tank test completed at the Wolfson Unit in April 2010. The FDHF superyacht concept is the result of studies and tank tests carried out over 20 years by the Dutch Naval Architects Van Oossanen and Associates. ... read full story

Trinty Yachts and Westport confirm their attendance at the Dubai International Boat Show

September 24, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Dubai International Boat Show, which will be held from the 1st to 5th March 2011 announced, that two of the world's most famous yacht builders, Trinity Yachts and Westport have confirmed their attendance at the show. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy Day Three Summary

September 24, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Round up of the third day at the Audi MedCup regatta - Region of Sardinia Trophy ... read full story

New products and services for KH SuperYacht Services

September 24, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

In 2005 Kelvin Hughes Ltd formed a separate super yacht team KHSS, recognising that the service provided to the commercial shipping industry could benefit superyacht owners. More recently the team has been undergoing further change and will be introducing a range of new products and services enhancing the relationship that is present with existing customers while fully intending to attract new customers. ... read full story

Regates Royales-Trophee Panerai : Summary of Day 3

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today’s 15 miles long coastal race strengthened the provisional leaders’ position. Among the Big Boat, Moonbeam of Fife skippered by Erwan Noblet scored another first, leading on the 15 Metre Tuiga helmed by Bernard D’Alessandri and representing Yacht Club de Monaco. ... read full story

Oyster Jubilee Regatta 2010: Day 1

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

A fleet of 30 elegant Oyster sailing yachts took to the waters off Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda for the first day of racing in the Oyster Jubilee Regatta which is the 25th event in the Oyster Regatta series hosted for the first time by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Racing started on schedule on a stunning 15 mile coastal course under azure blue sky with a warm breeze. ... read full story

Bird Island Yacht Race: Australia’s summer offshore season opener

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s eighty-five nautical mile Bird Island Race starts off Point Piper on Sydney Harbour at 7.00pm on Friday 24 September. Some of the best known grand prix racers in the country such as sailing yacht Loki, S/Y Ragamuffin and Andrew Wenham’s Southern Excellence, a Volvo 60, expected to be the frontrunners. ... read full story

Rolex Middle Sea Race: Competitive international sailing yacht fleet registered.

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Over 60 international yachts have registered for the 2010 Rolex Middle Sea Race, a 606-nautical mile offshore race, which starts from Grand Harbour in Malta on 23 October 2010. ... read full story

Super Yachts at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Some interesting yacht figures from the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, including a selection of stunning superyachts exhibited at the show. ... read full story

Build My Tender from Williams Performance Tenders

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Williams Performance Tenders launches a new online application giving their customer the possibility to create their customised ideal tender. ... read full story

Katherine Jenkins performing on board of Sunseeker 40 Yacht in Southampton

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunseeker unveiled two of their stunning motoryacht at the 2010 PSP Southampton Boat Show and has provided us with some images from the press launch on Friday the 10th September. ... read full story

Audi MedCup – Region of Sardinia Trophy – Day 3

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Update on today's race of the Audi MedCup Region of Sardinia Trophy regatta. ... read full story

6th Heesen 65m Yacht Sold

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Heesen Yachts announce the sale of their 6th 65 m motoryacht at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Motor Yacht PALLADIUM delivered to her Owner

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Blohm + Voss Shipyards, Marine Technical Design Ltd (MTD) and Michael Leach Design Ltd. (MLD) deliver superyacht Palladium, formerly Project Orca to her proud owner. ... read full story

Renaud Jourdon new Show Manager for the Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Renaud Jourdon appointed by Reed Expositions France as the new Show Manager for the Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show. ... read full story

BMT Nigel Gee joins Superyacht UK

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

BMT Nigel Gee and Superyacht UK join forces to promote British excellence in superyacht sector. ... read full story

Blohm + Voss Super Yacht Palladium (ex. project Orca) delivered

September 23, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Bargate Murray announces the delivery of the superyacht Palladium (ex Project Orca) to her Owners. The Blohm + Voss built motoryacht was delivered on the 16th September 2010. ... read full story

New Superyacht syncrolift Facility in the Port of Cherbourg for Burgess Marine

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

UK based Burgess Marine has partnered with the Port of Cherbourg in support of the growing Superyacht refit and repair market in Northern Europe. The announcement of the new superyacht facility coincides with the Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Proteksan Turquoise announce a new 74-meter superyacht design by Andrew Winch

September 23, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Mehmet Karabeyoglu of the Turkish based Proteksan Turquoise Shipyard has joined with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts and Tim Wiltshire of Burgess to commission Andrew Winch Designs to develop a new flexible 74-meter motor yacht design based on the Proteksan Turquoise 70+m platform. The new 74-meter mega yacht design has two exterior design variations as well as a collection of variations within the interior plan. ... read full story

Regates Royales Trophee Panerai: Summary of the day

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Today saw the first coastal for the seventy seven Classic Yachts of the Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai and three races in a row for the sixtythree Dragons, in ideal wind conditions. ... read full story

The new Fairlie 55, ‘Spirit of Tradition’ sailing yacht

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Fairlie 55 “Spirit of Tradition” sailing yachts by Fairlie are a fusion of modern day performance with the elegance of a bygone era. Designed for both cruising and racing, this magnificent yacht reflects the style and quality of a golden age of yachting. ... read full story

Superyacht builders Trinity Yachts and Westport endorse the Dubai International Boat Show 2011

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Superyacht builders Trinity Yachts and Westport have already renewed their support at the 19th edition of the Middle East’s biggest and most anticipated yachting event – the Dubai International Boat Show has announced that to be held from 1 – 5 March 2011. ... read full story

Superyacht industry remains strong despite recession

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The value of the superyacht industry increased slightly during 2009-10, despite the challenging effects of the recession. The superyacht industry has increased 3% from the previous year’s revenue and is now worth just over £420 million a year according to the latest statistics. ... read full story

Azimut Grande Yacht Collection at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The well established Italian luxury yacht builder Azimut, introduces their Azimut Grande Collection at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

The Newport Collection – Yacht & Lifestyle Event 2011 exhibitors list

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Newport Collection announces initial list of exhibitors for the event, which will be held from 16th of June to 19th of June 2011. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy – Summary of the Day

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Round up of the second day at the Audi MedCup regatta - Region of Sardinia Trophy. ... read full story

Motor Yacht Sunseeker 40m on the way to the Southampton Boat Show 2010

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

This image of the new Sunseeker 40m superyacht was taken on the way up to the 2010 Southampton Boat Show. The stunning new 40 metre motor yacht by Sunseeker Yachts provides accommodation for up to twelve guests in six beautiful staterooms and has a crew of nine to take care of the guests on board.... ... read full story

B&G launches new WTP3 Wave Technology Processor

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

B&G released a new WTP3 Wave Technology Processor at the Southampton Boat Show this year. ... read full story

Final regatta of the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Dubai

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Final regatta of the Louis Vuitton Trophy will be raced in Dubai, starting on 14th November running through to 27th November 2010. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Region of Sardinia Trophy 2nd Day Race

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Audi MedCup - Region of Sardinia Trophy Regatta second day report. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine expands into South Korea

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Bellingham Marine is proud to announce their expansion into South Korea and also the opening of their new office in Seoul. ... read full story

Successful year for Mourjan Marinas IGY

September 22, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mourjan Marinas IGY celebrates a very successful year since its establishment in 2009. ... read full story

Superyacht CAKEWALK engineering design by BMT Nigel Gee

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Nigel Gee provided the engineering design services to Derektor Shipyards for the megayacht CAKEWALK. Superyacht CAKEWALK was launched this summer by Derecktor Shipyards, and is the largest motor yacht, by volume, ever built in the US measuring 85.6 meters (281 ft). ... read full story

Route Du Rhum: Sailing yacht FONCIA launched in record time

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht FONCIA, the new 60 foot Imoca 60 was launched on 20th September 2010 at 1533 hours, in Port-La-Forêt. This latest VPLP/Verdier design, whose design was completed back in January, has been built and assembled in record time of 6 months. Michel Desjoyeaux’ and his team now have 40 days to get the feel for this original monohull prior to the start of the Route du Rhum on 31st October 2010. ... read full story

America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 17th America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Rolex Watch USA was held on Saturday, September 18 2010 at Harbour Court, New York Yacht Club’s in Newport, R.I. Over 650 guests, including many legendary America’s Cup sailors, witnessed the induction of six new members – Simon Daubney, Warwick Fleury, Murray Jones, Dean Phipps, Mike Drummond (all of New Zealand) and Halsey Herreshoff (of Bristol, R.I.) – into the Hall of Fame. ... read full story

BMT Nigel Gee’s 13m SOLAS superyacht lifeboat tenders.

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of the BMT Group, is pleased to announce the delivery of the last of its 13m superyacht ‘lifeboat tenders’ having successfully completed sea trials and secured SOLAS certification.  Constructed by Southampton Yacht Services (SYS) this ground breaking vessel incorporates the full luxury of a lavishly appointed high speed super yacht... ... read full story

BMT to develop next generation superyachts for Oceanco

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanco, has commissioned BMT Nigel Gee, to begin work on designing its next generation of custom-built luxury mega yachts code named PA107, following on from the huge success of the existing LY2-based 700 superyacht platform over the past 18 months. ... read full story

Motor yacht MCY 76 awarded Best Design Trophy and the Most Innovative Trophy at the World Yachts Trophies

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The MCY 76 motor yacht received the Best Design Trophy and the Most Innovative Trophy at the World Yacht Trophies 2010 in Cannes. The motor yacht MCY 76 was created by Monte Carlo Yachts, a company of the Beneteau Group less than two years ago. ... read full story

Monaco Yacht Show: Equisea® Yacht Management to present 1.0.1 release of SeaVision Platform TM

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Equisea® Yacht Management will be present at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010 taking place from 22nd to 25th September where they will present the 1.0.1 release of SeaVision Platform™ that they introduced at the Antibes Yacht Show. ... read full story

More exhibitors at the Yacht and Boat Korea 2010

September 22, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Boat Korea 2010, which will run from October 14 to 17 2010 at Gyeongsangnam in South Korea has attracted more than 130 exhibitors from 14 countries with still more applications being processed. ... read full story

Audi MedCup: Emirates Team New Zealand Leading

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Today at Audi MedCup: Emirates New Zealand bounce back from the eighth place in the first race to second, and then go on to winning the breezy third race to finish the day. ... read full story

Citadel Yachts Expedition Yacht Miss Lisa

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Motor Yacht Miss Lisa is a 28 metre Citadel Yachts expedition vessel, currently nominated as one of the finalists for the 2010 ISS International Design Awards in the Power Boat 24m - 40m category. ... read full story

Sunreef to build a new BMT Nigel Gee 40m catamaran

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sunreef Yachts has signed an exclusive contract to build a new BMT Nigel Gee 40 metre catamaran, designed in collaboration with Design Unlimited. ... read full story

Australian Marine Industry all set for IBEX

September 21, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Australian Marine Export Group is ready for this year's International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking an excellent group of heavyweights to the show. ... read full story

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