It was another day of the perfect weather conditions for the crews competing in the Antigua Sailing Week 2012, boasting good wind as well as waves. Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana finished first today in CSA 1A. ... read full story
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Charter Yacht ANNABEL II offers a 15% discount for Eastern Mediterranean charter vacation in June
April 30, 2012
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A unique opportunity to charter the beautiful Annabel II yacht aboard with her excellent and professional crew around the Easter Mediterranean for just €36,125.00 plus expenses! Accommodation is offered to 8-10 charter guests, including two twin cabins with Pullman bunks perfect for children. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 17 – The unstable wind conditions continue
April 30, 2012
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Day 17 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race saw the ten fleet´s continuous battle with fickle winds challenging teams in sprint to finish line. ... read full story
Singapore Yacht Show 2012: Bigger, better and stronger than ever before
April 30, 2012
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This year´s Singapore Yacht Show has reported a great success, attracting a larger number of high quality visitors as well as the best builders, brokers and exhibitors in the world, including such as superyacht shipyards like Feadship, Sanlorenzo, Palmer Johnson, Westport, Heesen, Princess, Mangusta and many others. The first luxury vessel sold at this popular show was the Azimut 40 yacht. ... read full story
CMN Yachts exhibited 44m superyacht SCORPIO and 65m luxury yacht PANACHE at Hainan Rendezvous 2012
April 30, 2012
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The prominent builder CMN Yachts reported a huge success at this year´s Hainan Rendezvous, exhibiting the 44m motor yacht Scorpio designed by well known Bannenberg & Rowell as well as the 65m superyacht Panache developed by Eidsgaard Design. ... read full story
34th America´s Cup: Preparations well underway in San Francisco and Venice
April 30, 2012
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San Francisco as well as Venice are busy with preparations for the 34th America´s Cup. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has officially signed the agreement to host the America´s Cup in summer 2013, while Venice in Italy is getting ready for the next edition of the AC World Series. ... read full story
Marina Istanbul – a New Superyacht Paradise in Turkey due to open in September 2012
April 30, 2012
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The Turkish Marina Istanbul, located in the west part of Istanbul, at Buyukcekmece Bay, is an ideal place for avid boaters, finding here whatever amenity they wish, as well as a professional and dedicated marina´s team they can fully rely on. This spectacular superyacht marina is scheduled to open in September 2012, hosting 720 yachts. ... read full story
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 1 – King Viv to attend the imobile Dockyard Festival
April 29, 2012
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The first day of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 will see the famous West Indian cricket legend, Sir Vivian Richards, also called ´King Viv´, to participate at tonight´s imobile Dockyard Festival. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 16 – The race course shortened
April 29, 2012
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On Day 16 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, the skippers of the ten yachts competing in the world´s longest race, have received expected revised course instructions from Race Committee. ... read full story
Dramatic Yachting World Round Antigua Race 2012
April 28, 2012
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April 28 brought very difficult weather conditions for sailors competing in the 2012 Yachting World Round Antigua Race. Due to strong winds, there were several retirements, including Allyn Salomon's Beneteau Oceanis 473 sailing yacht Hermosita as well as South African Jan Rupert entry, Tripp 75 Blackbird yacht. Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana has received the Yachting World Trophy for the fastest monohull around the course, finishing the race in 4 hours, 50 mins and 46 seconds. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 15 – New York wins Ocean Sprint
April 28, 2012
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Day 14 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race saw all ten teams completing the Ocean Sprint phase of Race 10 to Panama, with the overall winner - the American team, New York, successfully reaching the finish line in 31 hours 57 minutes and 56 seconds at 13:20:22 UTC yesterday. ... read full story
Antigua Sailing Week 2012: The forecasted big breeze arrives
April 28, 2012
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Strong winds arrived today in the fabulous Caribbean yacht charter location - Antigua - playing host to this year´s Antigua Sailing Week. Today´s Guadeloupe to Antigua Race has been won by Verlarde's NM92 sailing yacht Locura, followed by Stephen Schmidt's Santa Cruz 70 yacht Hotel California Too, taking second place and the Dufour 45 yacht Triskell placing 3rd. Ross Applebey's Oyster 48 yacht Scarlet Oyster has won the Racing Division of the ARC. ... read full story
San Francisco shows great excitement for the America’s Cup 2013
April 27, 2012
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Hundreds of fans and dignitaries gathered up to celebrate the signing of the agreement for the City of San Francisco to host the America's Cup in 2013. ... read full story
Marine Industry Cares Foundation’s 4th Annual Spin-A-Thon a Great Success
April 27, 2012
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4th Annual Spin-A-Thon by Marine Industry Cares Foundation reported a great success with around $150.000 raised for Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center and Kids in Distress. ... read full story
Azimut-Benetti Group receives the ‘Company Award for Safety’ by Confindustria and INAIL
April 27, 2012
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Azimut-Benetti Group has become the first private boating firm around the world awarded wit the 'Company Award for Safety' in the High Risk category. ... read full story
Akuma 50 yacht tender by Kardis: a maxi RIB with comforts like a yacht
April 27, 2012
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Akuma 50 yacht tender is the latest fascinating maxi RIB launched by the Italian yard Kardis. Boasting luxury and exclusiveness, this beautiful boat comfortably accommodates a large number of guests and reaches an impressive top speed of 44 knots! ... read full story
The world’s largest 89m mast of the 75.2m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) removed
April 27, 2012
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The prominent UK-based shipyard Pendennis removed the Ron Holland designed sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella 5)´s main mast in advance of her 13 month refit. She boasts the world´s largest mast, measuring 89 metres, destepping of which was coordinated by Marine Results, with the lift needing 4 cranes, 40 staff as well as more than 8 hours to finish the operation. ... read full story
Gulf Craft attended the 1st Ajman Industrial Exhibition
April 27, 2012
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Founded in 1982 in Ajman, the Middle East´s largest superyacht builder, Gulf Craft, was present at the 1st edition of the Ajman Industrial Exhibition, running from April 23-25, 2012 and showcasing the local products. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 14 – Half of the fleet completed the Ocean Sprint
April 27, 2012
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Half of the fleet brought to the end the Ocean Sprint on Day 14 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, with Geraldton Western Australia setting new time to beat in the Ocean Sprint. ... read full story
The inaugural MOD70 trans-oceanic KRYS OCEAN RACE set for July 7, 2012
April 27, 2012
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The new MOD70 trans-oceanic KRYS OCEAN RACE was proudly presented for the very first time yesterday at the French Consulate in New York, as the start city to this race, set for July 7, 2012. The race is expected to be attended by the world´s best sailors, with the finish line in Brest, France between 13 and 14 July 2012. ... read full story
HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2012 offers rate reduction to exhibitors
April 27, 2012
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HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2012 has launched a new promotion for exhibitors - a reduction of 15% on rates for stand space and berths, as well as volume discount, based on the total number of yachts present at the Show. Held for the very first time at the heart of Amsterdam, the Show runs from September 4 to 9, 2012. ... read full story
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club received the “Yacht Club of the Year” award
April 27, 2012
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One of the largest yacht clubs in the world, the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, has won once again the “Yacht Club of the Year” award, organised by The Asian Marine & Boating Awards for the 3rd year running. ... read full story
Princess Yachts exhibited at the Croatia Boat Show 2012
April 27, 2012
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Princess Yachts recorded a huge success at this year´s Croatia Boat Show, exhibiting the largest vessels present at the Show, including the Princess 72 yacht. ... read full story
The New Official Range of Princess Merchandise
April 27, 2012
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Princess Yachts has proudly presented its new official range of merchandise, collaborating with the popular Italian marine clothing brand SLAM. ... read full story
Swan yachts attended the Mapfre PalmaVela yacht regatta
April 27, 2012
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Swan yachts, including the Swan 60 sailing yacht Emma, the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg´s Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, as well as the Swan 80 superyacht Alpina were present at this year´s Mapfre PalmaVela regatta. Emma took 3rd place, Bronenosec came 7th, while Alpina 9th. ... read full story
McConaghy Boats receive the “Most Innovative Company Award”
April 27, 2012
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A builder of the spectacular 140ft trimaran yacht Adastra, McConaghy Boats, has been awarded the "Most Innovative Company" at this year´s China (Shanghai) International Boat Show for the 3rd year running. ... read full story
The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show´s Opening Ceremony
April 27, 2012
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The Singapore Yacht Show 2012 has officially kicked off today with the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. There will be the top luxury vessels on display, such as the 45m Feadship motor yacht Helix, the 35.5m Sanlorenzo superyacht Onyx, and many others, along with other smaller luxury vessels, boats and tenders. ... read full story
Yachting World Round Antigua Race to kick off on Saturday 28 April
April 27, 2012
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One of the best Caribbean yacht charter destinations - Antigua - will play host to the Yachting World Round Antigua Race, starting this Saturday 28 April. The 43 spectacular vessels competing in this popular race include the 63ft trimaran yacht Paradox, the Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana, as well as the Tripp 75 yacht Blackbird. ... read full story
Venice America’s Cup World Series, May 15-20, 2012
April 27, 2012
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America’s Cup World Series is now moving from Naples to Venice, Italy for the penultimate yacht regatta, running from May 15 to 20, 2012. The ACWS sailors will have to face one of the narrowest and most challenging race course in competitive sailing. Everybody is asking now whether the Italian team Luna Rossa Challenge can win two races in a row. ... read full story
Horizon EP148 motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS successfully launched
April 27, 2012
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Horizon has successfully sea trialed and launched its largest steel-hull explorer vessel ever built - the EP148 luxury motor yacht HORIZON POLARIS. On display at this year´s Monaco as well as Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, this wonderful vessel provides luxurious accommodation in 5 beautiful en-suite staterooms and is managed by a crew of 8 professionals. ... read full story
Your Western Mediterranean ‘Dream Come True’ Aboard Charter Yacht FOUR ACES
April 26, 2012
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Luxury motor yacht FOUR ACES belongs amongst the most striking vessels available for luxury yacht charters around the Mediterranean. With accommodation to up to 12 guests in 6 spacious cabins, superyacht FOUR ACES will provides her guests with the utmost in comfort, luxury and style. ... read full story
Ocean Village Marina to welcome the Clipper 11-12 Round the World yachts
April 26, 2012
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MDL´s Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, UK will host the successful return of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World yachts, after almost 41,000 miles of competing in this world´s longest race. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts to attend the Singapore Yacht Show 2012
April 26, 2012
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Following a great success at Hainan Rendezvous as well as China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, the renowned Dutch shiypard Heesen Yachts will exhibit at this year´s Singapore Yacht Show. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 13 – “A day of Champagne sailing”
April 26, 2012
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Day 13 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race has been called ‘Champagne sailing’ as speeds make it back up to double figure knots. ... read full story
Champagne Lanson – a New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
April 26, 2012
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Champagne Lanson, including White Label, Black Label, Rosé Label as well as Gold Label Vintage Champagne Lanson, has been selected as a New Official Champagne of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2012, taking place from August 11 to 18. ... read full story
Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow 2012 a Huge Success
April 26, 2012
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It has been a great success for the Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow 2012 with increase of over 30% of yachts as well as exhibitors in comparison to the last year. Around 25.000 visitors were present at the Show, admiring 220 yachts on display. ... read full story
New 38m motor yacht Nadara 38 by Admiral Tecnomar Group due to be delivered in summer 2014
April 26, 2012
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The prestigious Italian shipyard Admiral Tecnomar Group is proud to reveal its latest project - the 38m motor yacht Nadara 38, scheduled for delivery in summer 2014. This beautiful vessel provides up to 12 guests with 5 to 6 lovely cabins, looked after by an impeccable crew of 6. ... read full story
The latest refit by Clear Yacht Interiors – 44.7m sailing yacht MARI CHA III
April 26, 2012
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The US studio Clear Yacht Interiors´ last project was the interior refit of the 44.7m sailing yacht Mari Cha III. This company employs renowned yacht specialists to provide highly elaborated interior refits to the owners of superyachts. ... read full story
Oceania Marine Coatings expands its Paint Team
April 26, 2012
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New Zealand´s Oceania Marine is proud to announce that is has been recruiting new members to join their busy paint team. ... read full story
73m motor yacht Project 423 by ADM Kiel due to be launched in 2013
April 26, 2012
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ADM Kiel is currently working on another exciting vessel - the 73m motor yacht Project 423 - a sistership to the superyacht Project 422. This wonderful vessel is expected to provide 12 guests with the utmost in luxury. ... read full story
27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments scheduled for launch in August 2012
April 26, 2012
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27.5m motor yacht SATU by Yachting Developments nears her completion and her launch date is in August 2012. This beautiful vessel is specifically developed to reach remote untapped international fishing grounds, providing the utmost in luxury. Satu will make her debut at this year´s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 12 – Three teams start Ocean Sprint battle
April 25, 2012
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On Day 12 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race crews keep fighting despite frustrating lack of winds and three teams out of the ten competing teams start Ocean Sprint battle to obtain a vital additional point. ... read full story
Go Yachting – an official broadcaster for 2012 Top of the Gulf Regatta
April 25, 2012
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One of the top marine TV production specialists in Asia, Go Yachting, has been given the possibility to film the 8th edition of the Top of the Gulf Regatta for a second year. ... read full story
Port Louis Marina offers excellent Summer Rates Special
April 25, 2012
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The amazing superyacht marina, Port Louis Marina is situated in one of the most charming Caribbean yacht charter destination - Grenada. It offers extraordinary Summer Rates Special to its guests, valid from June to November inclusive. ... read full story
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Cruising the Bosphorus aboard the 128 charter yacht SAVARONA
April 25, 2012
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Mr.Kahraman Sadikoğlu, an Owner of the 128m luxury charter yacht Savarona gives the unique opportunity to the guests of the World Superyacht Awards 2012 to join him during his voyage along the Bosphorus. His spectacular vessel is an amazing floating gallery of art as well as antiques, which has already welcome a large number of VIP guests, such as Prince Ranier, Princess Diana and many others. ... read full story
48.7m motor yacht Bilgin 160 Sister by Bilgin Yachts with delivery scheduled for early 2013
April 25, 2012
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With delivery at the beginning of 2013, the Turkish builder Bilgin Yachts is currently working on the 48.7m luxury motor yacht Bilgin 160 Sister - a sistership to the luxury yacht Bilgin 160 Classic. This magnificent vessel provides 12 guests with the utmost in luxury, offering 6 beautiful cabins. ... read full story
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