2012 May

News Archive

Ocean Village superyacht marina to host the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The fabulous yacht charter destination - Gibraltar - has decided to celebrate the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee with the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla, consisting of 100 yachts hosted by Ocean Village marina on Monday 4 June. ... read full story

Lusail Marina celebrates first anniversary with complimentary one-month berthing offer for superyachts

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Doha´s Lusail Marina celebrates its first anniversary, providing its guests with fantastic, complimentary one-month berthing offer. This award-winning superyacht marina boasts berths for 93 yachts between 10-40 metres in length. ... read full story

New Nautical TV Collaboration presented in Palma de Mallorca

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Mallorca´s new 24/7 internet television portal, MallorcaToday.TV and the well known nautical magazine, The Islander, put their forces together, launching a new nautical TV partnership. ... read full story

Benetti Yachts in Livorno opened its doors

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected Italian builder, Benetti Yachts, opened its doors to the citizens as well as visitors of Livorno to learn more about its shipyard, as part of the 5th annual Porto Aperto (“Open Port”), held on Saturday, April 28. ... read full story

New 28.5m motor yacht Vento 94 concept by Ira Petromanolaki of IP.YD

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The spacious and comfortable 28.5m motor yacht Vento 94 is the latest spectacular vessel, developed by Ira Petromanolaki from the Greek design studio IP.YD. ... read full story

Wally 164 sailing yacht Better Place to be launched soon

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following the stepping of her 67.5m carbon mast by Hall Spars, the 50m superyacht Better Place by Wally Yachts is now expected to be launched in a few days in Ancona, Italy. ... read full story

Maldives – a world favorite for a superyacht cruising journey

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Asia Pacific Superyachts Maldives offers Superyachts a unique opportunity to discover the fabulous islands of the magnificent Maldives Archipelago. Among APS superyacht clients belong such beautiful vessels as the luxury charter yacht Cloud 9 or the breathtaking charter yacht Red Dragon. ... read full story

The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Winners of the 7th edition of the World Superyacht Awards were unveiled on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Motor Yacht of the Year has become the 77.7m Feadship superyacht Tango, while the Sailing Yacht of the Year award has been received by the 67.2m Alloy megayacht Vertigo. ... read full story

30m luxury yacht ANTARES III receives “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” award at the World Superyacht Awards 2012

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2011 luxury sailing yacht ANTARES III, built by Yachting Developments, has been awarded the “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. With naval architecture and exterior by Dixon Yacht Design as well as luxurious interior by Rhoades Young, this spectacular vessel provides a full beam Owners cabin, two large guest cabins as well as upper and lower saloon. She is managed by a crew of 4 professionals. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Final Day 5 – Winners

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The final day 5 of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 revealed its winners, with Geoff Hill's Santa Cruz 72 sailing yacht Antipodes winning in CSA 1A. Peter Harrison's Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana took the third place. ... read full story

Luxury Yacht Charter Vacations around the spectacular Amalfi Coast, Naples, Corsica and Ischia

May 04, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A selection of outstanding and spectacular charter vessels that are available for luxury charter rent around the beautiful Italian coast of Amalfi, Naples, Capri and Ischia as well as the rest of the Western Mediterranean during the summer season of 2012. ... read full story

Yachting Pages´ Managing Director delivers 26,265 editions by hand

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Managing Director of the leading superyacht directory, Yachting Pages, has decided to distribute 26,265 editions of the latest directory by hand, leaving England on Monday April 30. ... read full story

MS Tûranor PlanetSolar yacht completes her first tour around the world with a success

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world´s largest solar ship ever constructed, the catamaran yacht MS Tûranor PlanetSolar is the first vehicle to have completed its tour around the world, entirely run by solar energy. During its tour, this highly innovative vessel also achieved the Guinness World Records™ for ‘fastest crossing of the South China sea by solar power ‘as well as the ‘fastest crossing of the Atlantic by solar power'. ... read full story

Korea International Boat Show 2012 sold out

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 5th Korea International Boat Show is sold out, with all space available taken by 181 companies, with more than 20 companies on a waiting list. The Show runs from May 30th to 3 June 2012 at Jeongok near Seoul. ... read full story

Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival cancelled

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to low participation of exhibitors, the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival, scheduled to be held in Cowes Yacht Haven from June 4 to 5, had to be called off. ... read full story

36m Balk ice going explorer yacht LARS (ex Zeemeeuw) designed by Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 36m luxury motor yacht Lars is a spectacular ice going explorer, originally constructed as the tug boat Zeemeeuw. With new exterior as well as interior by well known Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design, this beautiful vessel comfortably sleeps 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins. ... read full story

Benetti and Azimut Grande hosted Yare 2012

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two prestigious Italian builders, Benetti and Azimut, presented this year´s YARE, reporting a great success of this yachting after-sales & refit international boat show. ... read full story

2012 Sailing Industry Conference Speakers

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2012 Sailing Industry Conference presented yesterday its keynote speaker: John Spence focusing on running and sustaining a highly successful organization. ... read full story

MD51 Power yacht by Maxi Dolphin – an official tender of the World Superyacht Awards 2012

May 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The MD51 Power yacht has been selected as an official tender of the World Superyacht Awards 2012. This fast and elegant boat is custom built using Sprint technology, making it amazingly robust, but at the same time also extraordinarily lightweight. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 4 – Another day of episode and drama

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 4 of Antigua Sailing Week was another difficult day for competitors, resulting in a large number of incidents as well as a major collision between Oyster 82 superyacht Starry Night of the Caribbean and On Deck's Farr 65 sailing yacht Spirit of Isis. Tomorrow´s last day of racing will be crucial. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Ondeck Thank Local Antiguan Search & Rescue Teams

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

There was an incident this morning on Day 4 of Antigua Sailing Week between the Farr 65 yacht Spirit of Isis belonging to Ondeck team and the Oyster 82 sailing yacht Starry Night of the Caribbean. Fortunately, the incident caused just minor injuries. ... read full story

Sanlorenzo launches ‘Experienced Yachts’ a managing program for second hand yachts

May 03, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sanlorenzo has launched the 'Experienced Yachts' program - the first comprehensive management program dedicated to pre-owned boats, including Rina survey and hundreds of controls in two showrooms in La Spezia area. ... read full story

Cesme Marina receives the “best tourism investment of the year” award

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 400-berth Turkish superyacht marina, Cesme Marina, has been given an honour to receive the “best tourism investment of the year” award during the 4th Izmir Tourism Awards on Friday April 20. ... read full story

ASMEX 2012 to start in less than 3 weeks

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The leading Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference for 2012 will be kicked off in less than three weeks, providing a rich programm with a large number of imporant key speakers, such as Erwin Bamps from Gulf Craft, and many others. ... read full story

Grand Reopening of Bayland Marina on April 5th

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Boasting new floating concrete docks from Bellingham Marine, the Texas-based superyacht marina, Bayland Marina, was officially re-opened on April 5th, after being devastated by Hurricane Ike in 2008. ... read full story

Asia Boating Awards 2012 Nominees

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Held on May 10, 2012 the 8th Asia Boating Awards have recently presented its respected nominees. This year´s edition will feature a new category: Best Asian Built Yacht. The superyachts nominated for this prestigious Asian award include for ex. the Amels 212 motor yacht Imagine, the 61m Benetti megayacht Diamonds are Forever, the 60m CRN luxury yacht Darlings Danama and many others. ... read full story

Corsica to Sardinia charter vacation aboard the outstanding high performance sailing yacht LUPA OF LONDON

May 03, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Super yacht Lupa of London is an outstanding high performance sailing yacht available for luxury holidays around the popular yacht charter destination - the Mediterranean. Not only that she is a wonderful vessel, she is also managed by an excellent crew, receiving many great reviews and feedbacks. ... read full story

40m Holland Jachtbouw luxury yacht Rainbow to compete in the J-Class races

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The J-Class regattas in England will host again the 40m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Rainbow, racing under the number JH-2. ... read full story

Guido de Groot designed 42m motor yacht concept for Jongert Yachts

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the newest concepts created for the prestigious Dutch shipyard Jongert Yachts is the 42m motor yacht, boasting beautiful both exterior as well as interior by renowned Guido de Groot, with naval architecture by Azure Naval Architects. This breathtaking vessel offers 6 lovely cabins to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

41m Heesen charter yacht Seven Sins arrives at Icon Yachts for extensive refit

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Icon Yachts is going to start an intensive 6-week refit on the 41m Heesen charter yacht Seven Sins. This respected Dutch shipyard is also currently completing the refit for the superyacht Rahil and is also expected to finish the refit for the 93m Royal Huisman megayacht Eos. ... read full story

65.5m Amels 212 luxury yacht IMAGINE – the first superyacht in the world with Green Passport by Lloyds Register

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Meeting all the requirements for the Lloyd´s Register Green Passport, the 65.5m Amels 212 megayacht IMAGINE will become the world´s first superyacht to be given an honour to receive it. ... read full story

A very successful first quarter of the year for Bradford Marine

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following the Miami and Palm Beach Boat Shows, the first quarter of the year has brought a huge success to the leading undercover yacht repair facility, Bradford Marine, working on such as beautiful vessels like the superyacht Golden Osprey, the luxury yacht Bella Bri or the luxury charter yacht Texas Star, and many others. ... read full story

Oceanco delivers the 88.5m motor yacht NIRVANA (project Y707)

May 03, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 88.5m megayacht NIRVANA (project Y707) was delivered to her Owner at the end of the last month. Being moored at the Yacht Club of Antibes now, this spectacular vessel provides 6 beautiful cabins to up to 12 guests. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Race 10 finish

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Race 10 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race has its winners. The overall winner has become the Gold Coast Australia, followed by the Welcome to Yorkshire team taking second place and the Visit Finland team, placing third. ... read full story

Ron Holland designed 75.2m luxury yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) under refit at Pendennis

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 75.2m luxury sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), originally designed by well known Ron Holland studio, is currently undergoing a one-year refit at Pendennis Plus in Falmouth, including her complete exterior as well as interior upgrade. The refit of her interior is being undertaken by renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon. ... read full story

London – the hottest superyacht destination of 2012

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

London has become the best place to be visited this year and the hottest superyacht destination of 2012, thanks to the London Olympics as well as Queen´s Diamond Jubilee, attracting a large number of visitors and a wide range of the world´s most important superyachts, hosted by Royal Docks 2012. ... read full story

Wilsonhalligan Large Yacht Recruitment to partner with BachmannHR Group

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first joint venture will begin for Wilsonhalligan Large Yacht Recruitment and BachmannHR Group from June 1, 2012 in Antibes, France when both companies start working together on yacht recruitment from the same office. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 19 – Welcome to Yorkshire secures second place in Race 10

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Welcome to Yorkshire has taken second place in Race 10 of Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. The ten-strong fleet is now expected to arrive in Panama over the weekend. ... read full story

The World’s First iPhone VSAT Customer Support Portal by OmniAccess

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

OmniAccess has launched the first iPhone VSAT Customer Support Portal in the world to assist better its BroadBEAM customers when searching for information about their marine VSAT services at any time as well as location around the world using their mobile device. ... read full story

Port Adriano Brokers Superyacht Days a Huge Success

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Port Adriano´s Mallorca Superyacht Days event was completed on April 30 with great success. Hosted by superyacht marina El Toro and organised by yacht brokers from Palma, this successfull event has welcome 42 superyachts. ... read full story

47m motor yacht Lady Petra (ex hull YN 15747) launched by Heesen Yachts

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 47m Heesen superyacht Lady Petra (ex hull YN 15747), boasting sophisticated exterior by Omega Architects and beautiful interior by Bannenberg & Rowell, was launched on Saturday, April 28. This wonderful vessel offers luxurious Owner´s suite situated on the upper deck, with the guest cabins located on the lower deck, providing the Owners with full privacy while aboard. ... read full story

47m ISA superyacht Aquamarina refitted by Rivergate Marina and Shipyard

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Rivergate Marina & Shipyard partnered with Superyacht Solutions on the 6-month refit of the 47m luxury motor yacht Aquamarina, launched by the prominent ISA shipyard in 2006. This refit consisted of complete exterior refinish, which has become the largest white boat special effect refinish ever done in Australia. ... read full story

Austal´s New Henderson Marine Support Base in Western Australia

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the best designers and builders of commercial and defense vessels as well as private luxury motor yachts based in Australia, Austal, has recently opened its new Marine Support Base in Henderson, Western Australia as a reaction to the growing demand for its services and facilities. ... read full story

Hamble Point Boat Show 2012 a Great Success

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year´s Hamble Point Boat Show, running from April 20 to 22 reported a huge success, with such as top quality luxury yacht builders on display, as for example Nordhavn Yachts, Azimut and Beneteau. ... read full story

Mallorca´s Portals Nautical Weekend reveals its prestigious exhibitors

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The world´s best superyacht builders will attend the Portals Nautical Weekend in Mallorca, running from May 26 to 28, including Princess Yachts, Oyster, Azimut, Sanlorenzo, Fairline and many others. There will also be the eco-friendly motor yacht Greenline 40 Hybrid on display. ... read full story

47m Alloy superyacht Loretta Anne (ex hull AY43) successfully delivered

May 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The renowned NZ builder Alloy Yachts has successfully delivered its largest motoryacht to date, the 47m superyacht Loretta Anne (ex hull AY43). This beautiful vessel offers its guests 4 lovely staterooms. ... read full story

Antigua Sailing Week 2012: Day 3 – Another day of big breeze

May 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 3 of this year´s Antigua Sailing Week brought another day of big breeze for competitors of this famous Caribbean race. Farr 115 luxury charter yacht Sojana was beaten today by Santa Cruz 72 sailing yacht Antipodes by less than a minute. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Day 18 – Gold Coast Australia wins Race 10

May 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Battle for podium place continues, with Gold Coast Australia team coming first and winning Race 10 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. ... read full story

Princess Yachts to attend the 2012 Beirut Boat & Super Yacht Show

May 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Princess Yachts will attend the 2012 Beirut Boat & Super Yacht Show, presenting five premieres, including the Princess 32M superyacht, the Princess V39 yacht, the luxury motor yacht Princess 72, as well as the Princess 64, the Princess 60, the Princess 42 and the sports yacht Princess V52. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts represented Polish Superyacht Market in the Middle East

May 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious luxury yacht builder, Sunreef Yachts, has been given the opportunity to represent the Polish superyacht market in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia through its President, Francis Lapp in the company of the Polish Prime Minister, Donald Trusk. ... read full story

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