2012 February

News Archive

Rolex Swan Cup 2012 – Entries Open

February 15, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Entries for the Rolex Swan Cup 2012 are now officially open.  The Rolex Swan Cup has been held every two years since 1984, and is a world famous yacht racing regatta that sits at the pinnacle of the Nautor’s Swan calendar attracting Swan sailing yachts from the across globe to congregate for seven days of... ... read full story

ISS to present YachtInfo at the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

ISS will present the YachtInfo at the 2012 Antibes Yacht Show, following a decade of success in organizing and presenting superyacht industry educational seminars during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. ... read full story

Panama Marina at Red Frog Beach – a new Superyacht marina

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Panama Marina at Red Frog Beach is a new superyacht marina, providing unparalleled access to beautiful sandy beaches as well as resort amenities which includes two new restaurants, a large island activity lounge, small general store and yacht service to Bocas del Toro town. ... read full story

Arista Marina 24m catamaran yacht Phantom – a superyacht support vessel

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

24m catamaran yacht Phantom by Arista Marina Group is a stunning superyacht support vessel, offering its guests not only a usable platform for tenders and toys similar in size to vessels double her length, but acts as a beach-club, party venue, crew and staff hotel, and a mega tender to shuttle owners and guests to shore in a safe, stable and luxurious environment. ... read full story

Rossi Navi 45m motor yacht Aslec (ex hull FR024) due to be launched in March 2012

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rossi Navi 45m motor yacht Aslec (ex FR024), due to be launched in March 2012 is a spectacular semi-displacement vessel, offering comfortable accommodation to up to 12 guests, looked after by a crew of 7. ... read full story

New 11m Aesun Open Yacht Tender by Stansfeld Marine

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New 11m Aesun Open yacht tender developed by the Ireland-based shipyard, Stansfeld Marine is a fast, comfortable and capable cruiser. ... read full story

´Designer Question Time´ event by Superyacht designers: Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The English superyacht designers: Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood will participate together at the unique event, called Designer Question Time, organised by the Chairman, Martin H Redmayne. ... read full story

VSY – Viareggio Superyachts moves towards the Oriental market

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

VSY - Viareggio Superyachts moves towards the Oriental market launching its new website in Chinese. This will permit its values and philosophy to be well-known and appreciated all over China, a country featuring growing market potential. ... read full story

The Inaugural Riviera Festival with the new 75 Flybridge yacht on display

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Inaugural Riviera Festival, celebrating Riviera’s rich history, held in May 2012 will also exhibit the new 75 Flybridge yacht, offering accommodation to up to 12 guests in four separate cabins. ... read full story

The BVI Port Authority adds megayacht berths to the Road Town Cruise Ship pier

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The British Virgin Islands Port Authority has added megayacht berths for yachts up to 230 feet in length to the Road Town Cruise Ship pier, situated in Tortola, just outside the entrance to Village Cay. ISPS compliant, the two new slips are called Serenity Moorings. ... read full story

Superyachts by Rodriguez Interiors such as the 208´ Lurssen charter yacht Polar Star

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rodriguez Interiors is a Fort Lauderdale-based design studio working on such as stunning vessels, like the 208´ Lurssen luxury charter yacht Polar Star, the 180´ Oceanfast charter yacht Obssession as well as the 156´ Feadship Princess Too superyacht. ... read full story

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012 Exhibition Area designed by Naco Architectures

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Hainan Rendez-Vous 2012 exhibition area was designed by the Paris-based studio, Naco Architectures. Naco was directly inspired by the French Riviera with its eternally blossoming flowers and majestic beauty. ... read full story

3rd Hainan Rendez-Vous in Partnership with HNA Group

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The organisers of the 3rd Hainan Rendez-Vous announced partnership with HNA Group, a main operator of business jets in Mainland China, Hong Kong and beyond, as a new member to their event’s elite group of sponsors. ... read full story

2012 Sailing Industry Conference, June 26-27

February 15, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 Sailing Industry Conference officially announced by Sail America will be held in June 26 and 27. The theme of this year’s Conference is ‘From Survive — to Thrive’. ... read full story

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand

February 15, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour sailing yacht has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf.  Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, there were smiles all round as yacht Endeavour’s crew and members of the Yachting Developments team proudly... ... read full story

45m Expedition Charter Yacht BIG FISH enroute to the South pacific – available for charter in Tahiti

February 15, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The luxury explorer motor yacht BIG FISH is en route to the South Pacific where she will be available for charter in Papeete, Tahiti / French Polynesia. The BIG FISH yacht will be perfectly placed to capitalize on the yearly whale migration that passes through the waters of Tahiti from July to November.  With some... ... read full story

Photo of charter yacht ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM in St Martin

February 15, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The superyacht ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM, a 2005 Trinity built motor yacht that is currently available for charter in the Caribbean was recently spotted by one of our readers in St Martin. Joseph M. Dabliz took the photos of the ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM yacht on his new D60 Canon Camera. M/Y ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM measures 49m... ... read full story

The 32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta´s Entry List Rapidly Growing

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 32nd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta´s entry list is rapidly growing as the yacht race´s start, held in March 1 is drawing closer. ... read full story

Amels Limited Edition 180 series 55m motor yacht Step One launched

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Amels Limited Edition 180 series 55m motor yacht Step One has been successfully launched. This spectacular vessel will comfortably accommodate 12 guests in 6 lovely cabins. ... read full story

4th RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race and its American entries

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 4th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Caribbean 600 yacht race starting from Antigua on Monday, February 20 will welcome 40 yachts, nearly a quarter of which are yachts coming from the USA. ... read full story

New Order for the Sunreef 58 sailing yacht Carpe Diem due to be launched in October 2012

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The sailing yacht Carpe Diem is the fourth Sunreef 58 expected to circumnavigate the globe from October 2012. This stunning catamaran will offer an extremely spacious master cabin, along with two double guest cabins and a crew cabin. ... read full story

Formalisation of relationship between Nautor´s Swan and the International Maxi Association (IMA)

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nautor´s Swan and the International Maxi Association (IMA) have announced the formalisation of their relationship. The IMA, established in 1979 and recognized as an ISAF class in November 2009, is open to yachts with a minimum lenght of 18.29m. ... read full story

Chris-Craft Limited Edition Silver Bullet 20 Yacht Tender

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Limited Edition Silver Bullet 20 yacht tender created by the US boat manufacturer, Chris-Craft features a stunning custom metallic silver hull and deck expertly trimmed with a teak foredeck, engine hatch, deck rails cockpit floor, swim platform, helm and passenger foot rests. ... read full story

2012 Miami Boat Show with Stylish Yachts, Boating Tech Toys, Celebs and On-the-Water Adventure on display

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Stylish Yachts, Boating Tech Toys, Celebs and On-the-Water Adventure will be on display at the 2012 Miami Boat Show, starting this Thursday. ... read full story

New SF Marina recreational docks in Stockholm’s Hornsbergs Strandpark

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New SF Marina recreational docks featuring natural wood decking are a part of the Lindhagen project in Stockholm's Hornsbergs Strandpark, transforming an industrial site to a 1,200-residence, shop, restaurant and entertainment complex. ... read full story

3rd International Yacht Forum in Hamburg, March 24, 2012

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The International Yacht Forum in Hamburg was a great success in 2010 and 2011. This year’s third edition will be held in March 24, 2012 at the Chamber of Commerce in Hamburg. “We did evaluate the feedback questionnaires from the last forum and optimised the program to meet the needs of the North European sailors”,... ... read full story

Azimut Magellano 50 Yacht officially receives the ´2011 UIM Environmental Award´

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Azimut motor yacht Magellano 50 has officially received the ´2011 UIM Environmental Award´ during the ceremony gala on the 11th of February in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, at the magnificent Salle des Etoiles. ... read full story

28.60m Luxury Yacht SL94 by Sanlorenzo and her Americas Premiere at the 2012 Miami Boat Show

February 14, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

28.60m Luxury Motor Yacht SL94 by Sanlorenzo will make her American debut at the Americas Premiere event organised during the 2012 Miami Boat Show, held in February 16-20. Awarded as the ´Best Boat of the Year 2011´, the stunning SL94 superyacht boasts both exterior and interior by the renowned Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski. ... read full story

2012 Governor’s Cup – Andrew Weir Yacht Management and the RMS St.Helena provide support

February 14, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Andrew Weir Yacht Management and the RMS St.Helena are once again organising the transportation of yachts and arranging berths for the competitors of the 2012 Governor’s Cup. The Governor’s Cup is a one-way handicap race between Cape Town and St. Helena held every two years, which is open to yachts of any size and growing... ... read full story

Tender of motor yacht Silver Cloud by Abeking & Rasmussen catalyst for Seakeeper to stabilize smaller boats

February 14, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Seakeeper is now producing a new MX series gyro stabilizer opening up more comfortable worlds to boats in the 11-13m range.  Based on the same ground-breaking technology as its M8000 and M21000 gyros, the MX series will be tuned to an individual’s application, in an affordable package. Quality Seakeeper features are standard, such as quiet... ... read full story

Still time to charter a yacht for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2012

February 14, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

There is still time to charter a luxury yacht for the BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival 2012 and experience one of the best loved regattas in the Caribbean which runs from the 26th of March to the 1st of April 2012. At this year’s 2012 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, Dutch Grand Soleil... ... read full story

NEW 61 Bahama Bay motor yacht by Vicem Yachts

February 13, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new 61 Bahama Bay motor yacht by Vicem Yachts will make its World Premiere at the Tuyap Istanbul Boat Show 2012 which runs from 18-25th of February 2012. The Vicem 61 Bahama Bay yacht merges Vicem classic Down East styling with the latest cutting edge technologies of Volvo IPS Drives. The Vicem 61BB motor... ... read full story

Feadship at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show

February 13, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Feadship will be attending the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The event, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, is expected to be bigger and better than ever, with thousands of visitors expected to come to the boat show between 13 and 17 March. Feadship will arrive at the Dubai show in good heart having... ... read full story

New Owners to the Oban Marina in Scotland

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oban Marina, situated in the Isle of Kerrera on the West Coast of Scotland has been recently purchased by new owners with effect from 9 February 2012. ... read full story

Camper & Nicholsons 49.29m sailing yacht Orion of the Seas fitted with two largest Varifold propellers so far constructed

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Camper & Nicholsons 49.29m sailing yacht Orion of the Seas has been recently fitted with two largest Varifold folding propellers by Bruntons Propellers so far constructed. ... read full story

Horizon Group – the first luxury yacht builder in the world to apply Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taiwan-based shipyard Horizon Group is the first luxury yacht builder in the world to apply Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, including advanced inspection techniques that detect inner defects in a structure. ... read full story

Horizon´s Premier Shipyard to Feature Refit Capabilities for the Superyacht Industry

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon´s Premier Shipyard featuring a new refit center can offer the comprehensive engineering, design and construction divisions of Horizon and therefore can provide quality refits to owners of steel, FRP or aluminum vessels. ... read full story

Horizon E88 motor yacht Arabella II due to be delivered by end of February

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon E88 motor yacht Arabela II is due to be delivered to her Russian owner by end of February. It will be her debut on the European market as the first E88 Skylounge model. ... read full story

Horizon Yachts takes part in press conference announcing partnership between TYIA and MIASF during the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon Yachts will take part in a press conference announcing partnership between the Taiwan Yacht Industry Association (TYIA) and the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) during the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show on Saturday, February 18th from 10AM – 12PM. ... read full story

Canot 32 and Canot 42 yacht tenders by Arcoa Yachts

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Canot 32 and Canot 42 yacht tenders built by Arcoa Yachts represent the quality, creativity as well as French elegance and style. ... read full story

NMMA President Thom Dammrich – ASMEX 2012 Keynote Speaker

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

NMMA President Thom Dammrich has been presented as the ASMEX 2012 Keynote Speaker. He will provide a current overview of the USA Superyacht and recreational boating industry at the conference. ... read full story

The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft Yacht Tender on display at the 2012 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft yacht tender will be on display at the 2012 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, held in February 16-20. This stunning speedboat is hand built by master boat builders. ... read full story

The Inaugural Tianjin Boat Show, September 6-9, 2012

February 13, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Inaugural Tianjin Boat Show, held in September 6-9, 2012 and prepared by the organisers of the well-known Hainan Rendez-Vous will exhibit about 130 yachts and 21 private aircraft confirmed till now. ... read full story

The Year of the Dragon Dawns On the 17th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, held in April 19-22, 2012 is the biggest, most comprehensive and professionally run yacht show in the whole Asia, with 500 yachts and 450 exhibitors already committed to be in Shanghai. ... read full story

A Large Number of Leading Marine Equipment Companies on display at the 2012 Dubai International Boat Show

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 Dubai International Boat Show, held in March 13-17 is bringing the leading companies in the global marine equipment industry thanks to the market regaining strength and price pressures ease. ... read full story

Proteksan Turquoise 70m Superyacht Talisman C (ex Talisman II) fitted with Satellite Communications and IT Network by Livewire Connections

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Proteksan Turquoise 70m luxury motor yacht Talisman C (ex Talisman II) was fitted with a complete satellite communications and IT network by Livewire Connections. This stunning vessel was successfully launched and delivered in Autumn 2011 on time and within budget. ... read full story

Catamaran yacht DEEP BLUE launched by U-Boat Worx and Ardoin Yacht Design

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Catamaran yacht DEEP BLUE launched by U-Boat Worx and Ardoin Yacht Design is a stunning submarine support vessel, designed to explore the deep sea anywhere in the big blue. ... read full story

Superyacht UK Technical Seminar 2012

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

2nd Superyacht UK Technical Seminar 2012, held at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show on Thursday 12th January was attended by 118 delegates. ... read full story

Daniel Humphreys wins the Superyacht UK Design Competition 2012

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Daniel Humphreys wins This year´s winner of the Superyacht UK Design Competition has become Daniel Humphreys, 3rd year industrial design student from Plymouth University. ... read full story

Well attended networking event organised by Superyacht UK

February 10, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

at the well attended networking event organised by Superyacht UK were present over 70 delegates, representing a wide section of the industry, including brokers, designers, builders plus equipment and service providers. ... read full story

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