The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg has announced the launch of the new campaign for the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec by Nautor's Swan. ... read full story
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Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg begins the 2012 campaign for the Swan 60 sailing yacht Bronenosec
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Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 4 – One of the best racing days
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The fourth day of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race was according to the competing teams one of the best racing days thanks to the ideal sailing conditions with steady winds as well as clear azure skies. ... read full story
The Largest sailing catamaran in the world – the sailing yacht BLUE COAST 165
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The most advanced and exclusive luxury yacht Blue Coast 165 by Blue Coast Yachts and Coste Design is supposed to be the largest sailing catamaran in the world. This spectacular vessel provides outstanding sea capabilities and performance in whatever weather condition. ... read full story
Sailing yacht PUMULA (project Bugamena) launched by Royal Huisman
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Royal Huisman project BUGAMENA, now known as sailing yacht PUMULA has been launched today by the Dutch shipyard and is currently undergoing the sea trials in Holland. Superyacht PUMULA boasts naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
Simpson Superyachts teams up with Blue Coast Yachts to promote the brand
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Superyachts has partnered with Blue Coast Yachts to promote the brand in Asia. Exhibiting on this year´s Singapore Yacht Show, the company is happy to able to work with Blue Coast Yachts, currently working on the world´s largest sailing catamaran yacht Blue Coast 165. ... read full story
Mallorca´s Portals Nautical Weekend, May 26-28, 2012
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Portals Nautical Weekend, taking place in the beautiful Spanish yacht charter destination - Palma de Mallorca, from May 26-28, 2012 will host a large number of yachts on display in the luxury marina, Puerto Portals. ... read full story
37m Incat Crowther catamaran yacht PHATSARA launched by Silkline International
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37m luxury superyacht Phatsara, designed by Incat Crowther, has been successfully launched and sea-trialled by the Thai shipyard Silkline International. Phatsara catamaran offers accommodation in 5 spacious cabins to a maximum number of 13 guests on board. ... read full story
36.9m motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 by Ocean Alexander Yachts and Christensen Shipyards
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Evan K. Marshall designed 36.9m luxury motor yacht OCEAN ALEXANDER 120 by Ocean Alexander Yachts and Christensen Shipyards is a magnificent three-deck vessel, providing luxurious and comfortable accommodation for 10 guests in 5 lovely staterooms. Created with charters in mind, the vessel offers vast amount of storage. It will be presented for the very first time at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story
UK Government launches its first marine industries showcase
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UK Government launched yesterday its first marine industries showcase, celebrating the UK marine industry through five key themes, comprising leisure, naval, marine energy, commercial and marine science. The superyacht industry was well represented by Pendennis as well as Fairline. ... read full story
Relaunched and relocated Marina Equipment Pavilion at METS 2012
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Relaunched and relocated Marina Pavilion at METS 2012, taking place from November 13-15, will boast its own adjacent seminar theatre, the Marina Stage with bar and free catering for pavilion exhibitors and their guests. ... read full story
The first Codecasa 50s open superyacht hull C 120 due to be completed in 2013
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The first Codecasa 50s open motor yacht hull C 120 is currently in build by the prestigious Italian shipyard Codecasa, following the Codecasa 45s superyacht FRAMURA 2. This fabulous vessel will provide 6 beautiful cabins, including an Owner’s Cabin, 1 VIP Cabin, 1 Double Bed Guest cabin as well as 3 Twin Bed cabins. ... read full story
2012 Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show
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The 1st Annual Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show, running from June 7 to 10, 2012 is the midwest´s largest in-water boat show and the only on-water event organised by Chicago in June, with more than 100 boats on display. ... read full story
Fast Track Sailing to establish Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg in Russia as a world renowned yachting hub
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The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg in Russia has appointed the Fast Track Sailing - an international sports agency - to establish the club as a world renowned yachting hub by developing sailing as a national sport in Russia. ... read full story
Over 150 yachting professionals to attend the 4th Asia-Pacific Superyacht Conference
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International participants will attend the 4th Asia-Pacific Superyacht Conference, taking place at ONE 15 Marina Club from the 25th – 26th April, to discuss the issues as well as opportunities in the world’s most exciting emerging superyacht cruising and building destination. ... read full story
Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series™ in China to start today
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Four days of racing for Act 2 of the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao in China, starts today with 9 teams fighting for the Double Star Cup. SAP AG announced sponsorship of the Danish team and Wildcard entry ‘China Team’ confirmed interest in future events. ... read full story
Marine Industry Cares Foundations 4th Spin-A-Thon: 20th April, Ft Lauderdale
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Marine Industry Cares Foundation's 4th Spin-A-Thon, to be held on the 20th April, 2012 is organised to raise donations for the Children's Diagnostic and Treatment, and Kids In Distress organisations. ... read full story
Visit Sunreef Yachts at the 2012 Croatia Boat Show: 17-22 April
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Sunreef Yachts, the prestigious luxury catamaran builder, will be present at this year's Croatia Boat Show, to take place from the 17th until the 22nd of April. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 3 – Teams enjoy best racing conditions
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On the third day of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, the fleet enjoyed the California winds to their best advantage. The 68ft yachts gathered yesterday on an offshore track with the exception of New York, who had prefered to play the local breezes and currents close inshore, as well as Geraldton Western Australia, who were the furthest offshore to the west. ... read full story
2012 PalmaVela yacht regatta to welcome 110 entrants
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2012 PalmaVela yacht regatta, running from April 18 to 22, in Palma de Mallorca, is expected to welcome 110 entrants from more than 15 countries. The Swan entries, competing under IRC ratings, will race in the Maxi Racer, Mini Maxi as well as ORC classes. ... read full story
Britannia Corporate Events invests in Port Hamble Marina
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One of the leading marine leisure event companies in the UK, Britannia Corporate Events, has invested in a brand new events facility in the centre of the prestigious Port Hamble Marina in Hampshire. Britannia will move from its existing offices in the marina to a new event facility at No.1 Waterside Buildings. ... read full story
Team Luna Rossa wins the Naples AC World Series
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Chris Draper´s team Luna Rossa has become the overall winner of the Naples AC World Series, collecting 50 points. James Spithill and his ORACLE Racing crew took an impressive second place. The AC World Series now moves to Venice, for the fifth stop on the circuit in May. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 2 – First night at sea
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Some of the crew racing in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race have been laid low by sea sickness after the first night at sea. It can happen to new joiners and hardened round the worlders alike but soon passes. Since their departure from San Francisco Bay two distinct sets of tactics have opened up with New York hugging the Californian coast line while the other nine teams head offshore. ... read full story
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 1 – Fleet in San Francisco Bay for the start line
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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet left for San Francisco Bay for the start line. The world´s longest race (40,000 miles), there is a 5,500 mile leg ahead, from California on the US West Coast to New York on the East Coast via the Panama Canal. ... read full story
The largest Marlow built to date – the 30.7m motor yacht Explorer 97E
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The 30.7m superyacht Explorer 97E by Marlow Yachts is the largest vessel built to date by this US shipyard. This magnificent vessel offers 6 lovely guest cabins and 3 crew cabins. ... read full story
Nordhavn 86 motor yacht Zembra (ex hull N8608) successfully delivered
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Superyacht Zembra (ex hull N8608) by Nordhavn was successfully delivered to her new Owners on February 5th. This fantastic vessel is built with high gloss Walnut interior, glue-in windows, a new flybridge hardtop design as well as extended sky lounge deck and many more. ... read full story
Naples AC World Series: Strong winds and heavy seas suspended Saturday´s racing
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Strong winds and heavy seas suspended Saturday´s racing of the Naples AC World Series. Sunday’s racing will now determine fleet and match racing champions. Fleet races seven and eight have been abandoned and won’t be sailed, shortening the Fleet Racing Championship to seven races. ... read full story
America’s Cup World Series: Friday in Naples offered new challenges
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Light, offshore winds battling with an onshore swell, offered new challenges to the nine teams competing in the 34th America's Cup World Series in Naples, Italy, on Friday. ... read full story
78.50m Feadship motor yacht HAMPSHIRE II (hull 806) launched
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The 78.50 metre hull 806 by Feadship, named motor yacht Hampshire II, has been successfully launched by this prestigious shipyard. Superyacht Hampshire II was built for an experienced Feadship owner and offers and incredible amount of possibilities to actively relax aboard, including playing tennis, football, basketball and so on. ... read full story
82m Mitsubishi motor yacht O’MEGA for charter during Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix
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Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the 82m luxury charter superyacht O'MEGA is an excellent choice when it comes to charter rental for the next Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix. O'Mega can host up to 250 guests when berthed and 60 guests seated inside. ... read full story
Moët & Chandon – the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup
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Moët & Chandon has been announced as the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup. Moët & Chandon is the champagne of success and glamour since 1743. Renowned for its achievements, firsts and legendary pioneering spirit, Moët & Chandon is the Maison that introduced champagne to the world. ... read full story
Team Synergy/Heesen wins first and third place at the recent Cascais Cup
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Synergy/Heesen has won first and third place at the recent Cascais Cup, running in Cascais, Portugal from 28th March to 1st April. Fifteen teams raced over five days in a range of differing weather conditions; from a potentially boat-breaking situation with gusts of 28 knots, to light breezes and sun, followed by a storm and a couple of hours of torrential rain! ... read full story
Nautor´s Swan exhibited at the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous
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Nautor´s Swan attended the 2012 Hainan Rendez-Vous with its current new builds from the SwanLine on display and exhibited its new projects such as the sailing yacht Swan 100 and the Swan 80 superyacht. Only in its third edition, the Hainan Rendez-Vous, including a yacht show, business jet exhibition as well as lifestyle showcase, has bought thousands of China’s top earners to Sanya’s fabulous shores. ... read full story
38m motor yacht ARCHIMEDEAN by Innovation Imperative
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Striking new motor yacht Archimedean is a 38 m contemporary vessel with an innovative design and elegant, minimalistic interior by architectural studio Innovation Imperative. ... read full story
Sunseeker´s Predator 130 superyacht NEVER SAY NEVER Among Finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2012
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Sunseeker´s Predator 130 luxury yacht NEVER SAY NEVER has been shortlisted as a finalist for World Superyacht Awards 2012 for Interior Design. The outstanding selection of yachts were scrutinised by the panel of judges at their meeting near Milan, held on 29th and 30th March. ... read full story
AIMEX presents Australia Unlimited to international audience
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AIMEX has teamed up with Australia Unlimited to develop an internationally recognisable co-brand to promote the Australian Marine Export industry’s capability as well as innovation. The co-brand will serve to promote Australian marine technology, products and services to an international audience. ... read full story
The ninth Edition of PalmaVela, April 18-22, 2012
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The ninth edition of PalmaVela, running from April 18 to 22, 2012 is the event chosen year after year, by many yacht owners or event organisers to present their new yacht or their new Racing circuits. Such is the case of the TP 52 fleet, now that the Med Cup circuit has been cancelled for this year, will be coordinated by the Class Manager, Rob Weiland in a new circuit. ... read full story
China (Shanghai) Boat Show 2012: Asian Marine & Boating Awards public voting
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The Asian Marine & Boating Awards are placing the nominees for 3 categories on the China (Shanghai) Boat Show website to permit the public to vote for their preferred nominee. The three categories that are to be posted to the Show´s website for public voting are Asian Boating Capital of the year; Asian Regatta of the Year and Asian Yacht Club of the Year. ... read full story
AIMEX members strengthen their position in China
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The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has organised the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai Boat Show 19-22 April 2012 to give the possibility to the Australian companies to reinforce their position in China. ... read full story
Newly launched superyacht ADASTRA by McConaghy Boats
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Described as “one of the world's most amazing Superyachts”, the Adastra superyacht launched earlier this week at the McConaghy Boats China facility, features stunning interior by Jepsen Design and exterior styling by Orion Shuttleworth Design. ... read full story
WALLY CLASS performance yachts confirm 2012 racing calendar
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The largest fleet of performance yachts over 24 metres - the Wally Class - has confirmed the final racing calendar for the 2012 season. In addition to this calendar, Wallys also competitively race in other renowned regattas against yachts of other types: a strong performance was seen in March in the British Virgin Islands, with the Wally 101 sailing yacht Indio winning the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Virgin Gorda. ... read full story
Cerion Energy and ECOsuperyacht form GO2 Global Yachting
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Cerion Energy and ECOsuperyacht are collaborating to form a new global marketing & distribution business called GO2 Global Yachting. The formation of this partnership is in response to the rapid increase in demand for GO2 since it was first launched into the superyacht market at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2011. ... read full story
11th Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow, April 13-15 and April 20-22, 2012
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11th Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow, running from April 13-15 and April 20-22, 2012 hosts 160 exhibitors and 200 yachts. More than 50.000 visitors are expected. ... read full story
Naples AC World Series: Day 2 – ORACLE Racing Bundock wins face off against stable mate
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ORACLE Racing Bundock advanced to the semifinal round by defeating stable mate ORACLE Racing Spithill on Day 2 of the Naples AC World Series. The two crews have spent hours training and testing against each other on San Francisco Bay, where the America’s Cup will be staged in 2013. ... read full story
The 6th MOD70 one-design trimaran yacht OMAN SAIL launched
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The 6th MOD70 one-design trimaran yacht OMAN SAIL was successfully launched yesterday. The team took ownership of its yacht yesterday, setting out on the first stage of learning and training process which over the coming weeks will lead to the inaugural event of the 2012 championship season, the KRYS OCEAN RACE, which starts in less than three months. ... read full story
Naples AC World Series: Day 2 – Emirates Team New Zealand dominates with Luna Rossa performing well
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Emirates Team New Zealand has won both fleet races on the day two of the Naples AC World Series. The local favorites, the two Luna Rossa Challenge crews, also had a good afternoon in the beautiful sea breeze conditions just off the sea front of Naples, with each crew earning a second place finish. ... read full story
New Codecasa 42 Vintage yacht hull F75 to be launched in spring 2013
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Superyacht Codecasa 42 Vintage - yacht hull F75, the 2nd in the beautiful 42m Vintage series, is scheduled to be launched in Spring 2013. ... read full story
White Bay 6 Marine Park on Sydney Harbour to open in early May
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White Bay 6 Marine Park to open early May in the Sydney Harbour. It is the first major important marine project to be developed since the Minister for Road and Ports, Duncan Gay, announced the establishment of the Marine Advisory Council. ... read full story
Azimut Yachts and Atlantis open weekend in Varazze, Italy
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Azimut Yachts and Atlantis welcome their clients and guests at the Marina di Varazze to view and test their Flybridge, S, Magellano and Atlantis Open yachts. ... read full story