As Monaco Rendezvous crew readied the yachts for the Cruise in Company, Professor Syed Haq, founder of the London Preventative Medicine Centre hosted a well-attended seminar on Wellness and Anti-Ageing on board the Host Yacht Felicita West. Shortly after 11:00, the fleet began to depart from Port Hercule to gather for the formation cruise. Under... ... read full story
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Sun, Sea & Superyachts in St Jean Cap Ferrat at Day 2 of The Monaco Rendezvous
June 25, 2011
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Superyachts line up to take their place The Rendezvous in Monaco 2011 history
June 25, 2011
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On Friday, in the heart of Port Hercule, a selection of the world’s finest superyachts are lined up along the Quai des États-Unis ready for the first full day of activities at The Rendezvous in Monaco 2011, an annual event for superyacht owners and their families. The event kicked off yesterday afternoon with a private... ... read full story
56 m superyacht Fidelis delivered by Perini Navi
June 25, 2011
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The Perini Navi Group has delivered the luxury superyacht Fidelis, a 56 metre aluminium ketch sailing yacht. Sailing yacht ‘Fidelis’ is the 51st yacht launched in the Perini Navi fleet. Fidelis was completed in Viareggio, Italy on June 24, 2011. Perini Navi Group, a producer of large sailing and motor yachts, is pleased to announce... ... read full story
The Burger Boat Company 40m Motor Yacht as Designed by Ivan Erdevicki
June 24, 2011
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The Burger Boat Company, in association with Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design, sent in the newly conceived contemporary style 40m Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht design for the ever expanding world market. The new 40 m yacht design includes features often found only on much larger yachts. In addition to the spacious main salon... ... read full story
OCEA Launches Yacht ‘ELISABET’
June 24, 2011
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The OCEA Shipyard has launched in the OCEA Commuter 155 named motor yacht ‘ELISABET’ in June 2011. OCEA is located in Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic Coast and the company is the builder of the OCEA Commuter and OCEA Classic Yacht Series. Conforming to the design brief of all OCEA yacht, superyacht ELISABET... ... read full story
50 metre Superyacht ‘Ice Angel’ Yacht Launched at Heesen
June 24, 2011
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The 50 metre superyacht ‘Ice Angel’ yacht has been launched at the Heesen Shipyard in Holland. Motor Yacht ICE ANGEL is the latest luxury yacht launched by the ever successful Heesen yard, with several new yachts having been finished already in 2011. The 49.8m semi-displacement motor yacht is one of the few yachts of this... ... read full story
Monte Carlo Yachts 65: Born under a lucky star
June 24, 2011
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Plenty of positive omens accompany the imminent debut of the new Monte Carlo Yachts 65 model, starting with the seven awards that crowned the MCY 76 as the boat of the year. The Monte Carlo Yachts 65 (MCY 65) is born under a lucky star, and with a big responsibility: with this boat Monte Carlo... ... read full story
New timber dock system by Bellingham Marine
June 23, 2011
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Leading marina builder, Bellingham Marine, recently announced the introduction of a new timber dock system. The new product has higher load capacities than other currently available commercial timber systems and has been engineered to meet Bellingham’s strict design standards. This innovative new design also utilizes top of the line materials to insure the highest level of quality and product consistency. ... read full story
Oculus Technologies appoint two new dealers for ‘YachtEye’
June 23, 2011
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Oculus Technologies are happy to announce the appointment of two new dealers for their YachtEye product following the recent launch of the new upgraded version with additional features and technical advancements. ... read full story
Successful sea trial for Rossinavi yacht Numptia
June 23, 2011
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Axis Group Yacht Design is happy to announce the very positive sea trial results of the 70 m Rossinavi yacht Numptia launched in April, 2011. ... read full story
Hann Powerboats 20m fast patrol craft designed by Boksa Marine Design
June 23, 2011
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Boksa Marine Design, Inc. teamed with Hann Powerboats of Sarasota, FL to develop a 20M fast patrol craft for an international client. ... read full story
New 90m Oceanco DP009 yacht by Luiz De Basto
June 23, 2011
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The prestigious shipyard Oceanco teamed up with the well known designer Luiz De Basto are happy to introduce their latest DP009 Yacht project. ... read full story
Yacht Solutions Secures New Superyacht Refit Facility in Bangkok
June 22, 2011
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THAILAND – Southeast Asia’s leading luxury yacht company, Yacht Solutions, has just secured a new superyacht refit facility in Bangkok Thailand. Responding to the need for more superyacht refit and repair facilities in the Asian Region from both owners of superyachts based in Asia but also those travelling from Europe, Yacht Solutions has found the perfect... ... read full story
Technical launch of Motor Yacht Prima (Columbus177’) at Palumbo Shipyard.
June 22, 2011
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Palumbo Group has the pleasure to announce the technical launch of the beautiful motor yacht PRIMA, a 54 m Superyacht, has been done at Palumbo Shipyard in Naples this morning; the delivery to the Owner will be in July. M/Y Prima was built for a Shipping Company, owner of Columbus Yacht brand. At the moment,... ... read full story
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW RECOGNISED AS REGION’S LEADING CONSUMER EVENT
June 21, 2011
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Dubai International Boat Show, the region’s largest and longest running leisure marine event, was awarded ‘Best Consumer Event’ by a distinguished panel of key industry professionals at the recent Middle East Event Awards, held on 1st June 2011 in Dubai. This highly coveted award is one of a string of accolades given to the Dubai... ... read full story
Aicon 72 Motor Yacht J.R Offers France and Italian Riviera Yacht Charter Specials
June 21, 2011
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The 2008 Aicon 72 motor Yacht J.R is offering a Western Mediterranean, France and Italy yacht charter special discount of 15% off in July & August in the 2011 European summer. Yacht J.R is based in Genoa on the Italian Riviera, a short distance from Portofino and the Cinque Terre, and she can relocated to... ... read full story
Tidetech Tidal stream data for Round the Island Race
June 21, 2011
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Tactical racing oceanographic data specialist Tidetech is making its Solent and Isle of Wight tidal model available to all competitors in the JP Morgan Round the Island Race at no cost. The Solent and Isle of Wight model is a ground-breaking hydrodynamic model using over half a million individually-calculated points to describe the tidal flow... ... read full story
Oceanair holds technical seminar for Florida Dealers in USA
June 21, 2011
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Leading marine blind and shading specialists, Oceanair, has recently held a series of seminars and presentations to enhance both the product and technical knowledge of their new Florida dealers. Immersing the new dealers into the world of Oceanair, the seminar topics covered all of Oceanair’s products from powered blind systems to re-fit solutions. The aim... ... read full story
Abu Dhabi building “Destination Village” for Volvo Ocean Race
June 21, 2011
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A specially designed “Destination Village” is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race fleet and its fans this New Year. Infrastructure work is due for completion this September. Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the company appointed to develop the 55,000m2 site, will dredge a section of the Corniche lagoon... ... read full story
Amber Composites to build New Manufacturing Plant
June 21, 2011
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Purpose-Built Facility to Improve Capacity and Capabilities Amber Composites has announced that the company has broken ground on a new building at their production facility in Langley Mill, Derbyshire. The building will be dedicated to the production of composite materials including Amber’s prepreg, surface film, adhesive film and syntactic core and will more than double... ... read full story
2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma
June 21, 2011
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The 16th edition of the Superyacht Cup in Palma (June 22 – 25th), starts tomorrow with a full fleet of superyachts entered and several new sponsors. Among the fleet of 20 yachts heading to Palma, Spain in are 12 entries making their Superyacht Cup debut. Sailing yacht Firefly, a 35m Hoek design, will be leaving Holland... ... read full story
Cheoy Lee delivers Global 103’ motor yacht
June 21, 2011
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On June 7th, the Global 103 cockpit motor yacht by Cheoy Lee, yard number 4915, was loaded onto the mulit-purpose heavy lift ship BBC Carolina. The 130m long carrier will steam at 14 knots across the Pacific to the port of discharge, Port Everglades in Florida. The Cheoy Lee Global 103’ motor yacht (hull number... ... read full story
Marlow Merrill Stevens: Marlow Yachts buys Merrill Stevens superyacht refit yard
June 21, 2011
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David Marlow, Chairman of Marlow Yachts and related companies is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the historical Merrill Stevens north and south yard facilities in their entirety. Now renamed Marlow Merrill Stevens, Merrill Stevens any began operations in 1885 with over 126 years of proud history servicing Commercial, and Military vessels as well as... ... read full story
Marinas 2011: International Marina Industry meeting in Melbourne
June 21, 2011
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Under the banner of ‘new horizons’ the Marinas 2011 International Conference and Exhibition was opened Monday 20 June by the Victorian Government Minister for Ports Hon Dr Denis Hapthine MP. The Minster welcomed delegates to Melbourne and indicated there are 300,000 recreational boat license holders in Victoria. He emphasized the Victorian Government is very supportive... ... read full story
Columbus 177 Motor yacht Prima launched by Palumbo
June 21, 2011
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The Columbus 177 motor yacht Prima has been launched by Palumbo Shipyard in Naples, Italy in the presence of government authorities and company management. She is expected to be delivered in July this year after taking just two years at the yard to construct. The celebration of the technical launch of the megayacht PRIMA included... ... read full story
Red Sea Resorts El Gouna and Taba Heights offering luxury yacht marinas
June 20, 2011
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El Gouna and Taba Heights, two luxurious resort towns on the Red Sea, are growing to provide the perfect mooring for luxury yachts of all sizes. Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna, open since 1999, is a prestigious anchorage for both visiting and resident yachts in the Red Sea. Due to unprecedented demand for space,... ... read full story
Impressive Lineup at the Giraglia Rolex Cup 2011
June 20, 2011
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The 2011 edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup: 194 entrants for the offshore race; 20 countries and territories in attendance; around 2,200 competitors; numerous, challenging hours at sea; 18 hours 3 minutes 15 seconds the line honours record to beat; Esimit Europa 2 (SLO), the largest yacht on the roster at 30.5-metres/100-feet and the Vismara... ... read full story
Columbus 177 Motor Yacht Prima by Palumbo nearing launch
June 20, 2011
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The 53.9 metre Columbus 177 motor yacht has now been named Prima. The motor yacht Prima will be launched today at the Palumbo superyacht yard in Italy and will be ready for delivery later this year. Superyacht Prima, is an ABS/RINA classed and MCA compliant superyacht giving her the potential to become an excellent charter yacht. She was built... ... read full story
2011 Export Awards announcement nears
June 20, 2011
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The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) is organizing the 2011 Club Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards again this year. Application numbers were impressive this year especially given the challenging times facing exporters. Applications for the 2011 Awards closed on Friday 6 May and show an impressive line of a broad range of Australian... ... read full story
Azimut 45 motor yacht World Debut in Venice
June 20, 2011
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Premier of the new Azimut 45: The new jewel in the flybridge collection from Azimut yachts. Unique in its category, it comes with three VIP suites and a modular flybridge. The yacht is getting its world debut in the splendid setting of Venice. The new Azimut 45 motor yacht, one of Azimut Yachts prestigious new arrivals... ... read full story
New Russia flights could boost luxury yacht charters in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
June 20, 2011
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Regular flights between Moscow and Palma de Mallorca (Spain) that coincide with the beginning of the peak yacht charter season are being offered by S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. The twice weekly flights – on Thursdays and Sundays began operating on June 2, 2011 and offer Russian clients who enjoy... ... read full story
Sir Richard Branson & Cigarette Racing stage ‘Miami Vice’ scene to celebrate
June 20, 2011
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Sir Richard Branson, dynamic founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, lives life on the cutting edge. It was no surprise then, that he would commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Virgin Atlantic Airways London-Miami route with a “splash” landing with Miami’s own Cigarette Racing Team. After landing at Miami International Airport with an entourage of British media and... ... read full story
World Premiere of the New 100 Cruiser motor yacht by Vicem Yachts
June 20, 2011
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The Vicem Flagship Vintage model for the 20th anniversary of the yard Vicem Yachts, Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega-yachts, is quickly finishing the build of its newest yacht to be introduced end September 2011: the Vicem 100’ Cruiser motor yacht. The 100 Cruiser yacht is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series... ... read full story
Sailing Yacht Hetairos has rig lowered by Marine Results to navigate the Itchen bridge
June 17, 2011
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Most vessels passing under the 28m (92ft) high Itchen bridge at the top of Southampton Water in Woolston can get under it with ease but when the 42.85m (140ft) classic ketch sailing yacht Hetairos was making her way to the yard at Southampton Yacht Services for a refit her 45 metre main mast and 36... ... read full story
Croatia Yacht Charter Special on ANNABEL II
June 17, 2011
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Motor yacht ANNABEL II has a 20% off special discount on all remaining yacht charter dates this 2011 summer in Croatia in the Eastern Mediterranean. M/Y ANNABEL II is a 2009 97 foot HORIZON superyacht with 4 professional crew. You can view more details on the yacht and book her here. Some Highlights of yacht... ... read full story
5 sailing yachts by Dubois Naval Architects finalists at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards.
June 17, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects are delighted to announce that superyacht Kokomo, sailing yacht Twizzle, yacht Zefira, S/Y Lady B and sailing yacht Imagine are finalists in the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The winners are to be announced on the 25th of October at an awards ceremony held at the Mar-A-Lago Club, Palm... ... read full story
2011 ShowBoats Design Award Finalists
June 17, 2011
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Having received more than 250 nominations for the second annual ShowBoats Design Awards, Boat International Media’s senior editors were faced with the challenge of reducing this impressive list of entries to a shortlist of outstanding finalists. With such quality and innovation of design found amongst the nominees, this was no easy task. After much consideration,... ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Perini Navi Sailing Yacht Maltese Falcon largest in fleet
June 16, 2011
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The extremes of crossing the Atlantic Ocean will be experienced very differently by crews on the longest and shortest yachts competing in the upcoming Transatlantic Race 2011 (TR 2011). This adventure challenge, which aims to add 2,975 nautical miles to its participants’ log books, is co-organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal... ... read full story
New logo for Louis Vuitton Cup revealed
June 16, 2011
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A new logo has been created to celebrate one of the most enduring relationships in the history of sports. Louis Vuitton has built a very close partnership with the America’s Cup over a period that now approaches 30 years – since the advent of the very first Louis Vuitton Cup, in 1983. Over that time,... ... read full story
RS Sailing supplies luxury superyacht market
June 16, 2011
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RS Sailing, the international award winning small sailboat manufacturer, has further proved itself as a successful supplier to the luxury yacht market. During the refit of a motor yacht at Southampton Yacht Services in May, RS Sailing was asked to provide a small sailing dinghy to fit in the superyacht’s toy garage – and the... ... read full story
Sailing Kids to receive DAME (Design Award METS) donation
June 16, 2011
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Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story
Griffin Yacht Services
June 16, 2011
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Griffin Global Group forms Griffin Yacht Services Griffin Global Group, the world’s largest specialist in marine and offshore travel, is expanding its Superyacht offering with a dedicated yacht division, Griffin Yacht Services. The new division will build on Griffin’s 34 international offices and over 40 years’ experience managing the unique travel requirements of organisations and... ... read full story
European Boating Industry Elects a New President & Council
June 16, 2011
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At its annual Assembly General meeting held on 10 June 2011 in Rotterdam (Netherlands), European Boating Industry elected its new Council for 2011-2013. A total of nine members were elected to the Council with six being re-elected for a second mandate, as well as three new Council members. European Boating Industry also unveiled its new... ... read full story
Modern Classic Sailing Yacht Hetairos refited at Southampton Yacht Services
June 16, 2011
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Sailing yacht Hetairos is a 140ft Bruce King designed superyacht which was originally built at Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany and launched in 1993, as a modern classic global cruiser. With her powerful ketch rig she has also graced the maxi race circuit, winning admiring looks and a clutch of silverware. Her time at Southampton... ... read full story
Sustainable Marina Development, a publication by John Hogan and Lyndall De Marco
June 16, 2011
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A new book is being launched on June 20th at the Marina Industries Association of Australia (MIAA) Marinas 2011 conference in Melbourne Australia. The book is the first of its kind to promote sustainability principles specifically to developers, owners and stakeholders of marina developments. The book will be launched by Alistair Murray, CEO of Ronstan,... ... read full story
30m Sailing Yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments Sets Sail
June 16, 2011
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International award winning Auckland based Superyacht builder Yachting Developments is proud to launch another custom built 30m composite performance cruising sloop, sailing yacht Antares III. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” but is now proudly named ‘Antares III’.... ... read full story
Esthec® signs Teak Marine as distributor for Canada and US West Coast
June 16, 2011
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Esthec® is pleased to announce that Teak Marine is now the official installer of Esthec® for Canada and the Western United States. Teak Marine, known for its fine nautical decks and floors, works with builders, refit yards, captains and owners on many of the yachts in the area. Esthec® is thrilled to have established this... ... read full story
IAG Yachts sells 127’ motor yacht Primadonna and 100’ yacht Electra
June 16, 2011
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The Chinese based shipyard IAG Yachts have sold their first two production model superyachts, the 127 foot motor yacht PRIMA DONNA, to a buyer in Florida and the 100 foot yacht Electra to a buyer in China. Thee recent sales follows on from some successful shows in Miami, Shanghai and Hong Kong, on what’s been... ... read full story
America’s Cup Teams welcomed to San Francisco
June 16, 2011
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Today the field of international competitors for the 34th America’s Cup revealed their game plans for winning the trophy and bringing the honor of hosting the Cup to their home country. Teams representing China, France (with two teams), Italy, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Sweden and USA made their first appearance together in the host... ... read full story
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