2012 June

News Archive

Winner of the 2012 Westward Cup – the 1915 classic yacht Mariette by Herreshoff

June 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The overall winner of this year's Westward Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Mariette, followed by the charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora) and the superyacht Mariquita, respectively. ... read full story

17th Rolex Swan Cup, September 10-16, 2012

June 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Running in Sardinia's Porto Cervo from September 10 to 16, the 17th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup, hosted by prestigious Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, will bring the most amazing meeting of the spectacular Nautor's Swan yachts. ... read full story

Bellingham Marine announces its sixth annual calendar photo contest

June 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With photos due to be submitted online by August 31, one of the best marina design-build construction company, Bellingham Marine, has officially opened its 6th annual Calendar Photo Contest. ... read full story

New 55m sailing yacht Design 150 concept by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

June 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

New 55m luxury sailing yacht Design 150 concept by the respected US studio Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design represents a fusion of tradition and aesthetics with cutting edge performance and innovation. ... read full story

Luxury yacht VICKY (hull NB54) – Largest and latest Proteksan Turquoise yacht on sea trials

June 21, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The result of successful collaboration between Proteksan Turquoise and H2 Yacht Design, the recently launched superyacht Vicky (hull NB54) is due to be delivered at the end of this month. Measuring 72.6 meters in length over all, this spectacular vessel is the largest motoryacht ever launched in Turkey. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Race 13 – Day 5: Fleet pray for prevailing winds

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The fog and light headwinds continue to make company to the 10 international teams competing in Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londonderry in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race. ... read full story

Princess Yachts celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday and Diamond Jubilee in Beirut

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious UK-based luxury yacht builder Princess Yachts celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday as well as Her Diamond Jubilee through its Lebanon and Middle East's distributor, Chehab Marine in Beirut, Lebanon. ... read full story

Royal Victoria Docks – a New Superyacht Marina in London

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be completed in five weeks, the Royal Victoria Docks is a new superyacht marina based in London, offering the luxury yachts the maximum comfort in its berths provided by Royal Docks 2012, with a wide range of services by MGMT. ... read full story

55m luxury motor yacht Project SMEW by Ira Petromanolaki of IP.YD

June 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A luxury superyacht designed by the Athen based yacht designer and architect Ira Petromanolaki, inspired by the fluid movement of birds, creating a stylish and elegant superyacht of 55 metres in LOA. ... read full story

Moonen Shipyards deliver the Moonen 82 Alu motor yacht MY WAY (hull YN 196)

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 25.15 meters in length over all, the newest Moonen 82 Alu luxury motor yacht My Way has been successfully completed and delivered to her new Russian Owners. This beautiful vessel boasts amazing interiors made of cherry wood as well as stunning upholstery. ... read full story

IMM Yachting launched a new 45m floating dock in Guadeloupe

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

A specialist in refit and repair of superyachts, the International Marine Management (IMM) has recently presented a new 45-metre floating dock in the heart of the Caribbean - Guadeloupe. ... read full story

28m motor yacht DIANA Blu concept by Diana Yacht Design

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 28m (96ft) luxury motor yacht DIANA Blu is the latest project of the well known Dutch studio Diana Yacht Design. Concentrating on comfort for families and the charter market, this beautiful and elegant vessel offers 4 lovely suites. ... read full story

ITALY yacht charter vacation aboard 41m luxury motor yacht ‘taTii’

June 20, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

41m luxury charter yacht TATII is an outstanding vessel with elegant interior as well as exterior built by Tamsen Yachts and launched in 2009. She currently available for charter in the West Mediterranean, accommodating up to 10 guests in 5 stylish and spacious stateroom. ... read full story

The new 45m motor yacht MAXIMA 45 by Admiral Tecnomar Group sold

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With delivery in Summer 2014, the new 45m luxury motor yacht Maxima 45 has been successfully sold by the respected Italian shipyard Admiral Tecnomar Group as its second vessel sold in a week, following the sale of the luxury yacht Nadara 30. ... read full story

Christening of the new 65m Amels motor yacht SEA RHAPSODY (hull 6502)

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The christening of the 65m superyacht Sea Rhapsody (hull 6502) by Amels was held in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, on Friday 20 April. Delivered on time, this exceptional vessel can accommodate a total number of 14 guests in luxury and comfort. ... read full story

Rap Artist MC Hammer visits ORACLE TEAM USA

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With a personal tour by team skipper Jimmy Spithill, the popular rap artist MC Hammer has recently arrived at the ORACLE TEAM USA base, ending up helming the yacht. ... read full story

Giraglia Rolex Cup: Celebrating 60th anniversary in style

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Giraglia Rolex Cup celebrated its 60th anniversary with a thrilling 2012 race, marking the overall victory of the Franck Nöel’s TP52 sailing yacht Near Miss as well as the race record set by the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2. ... read full story

New Sanlorenzo Brand Representative office in Turkey: Sanlorenzo Istanbul

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As part of its Brand Representative network's expansion to Turkey, the prominent Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo has recently opened a new office, called Sanlorenzo Istanbul. ... read full story

34.95m sailing yacht Project PROTOS concept by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious US design studio Reichel/Pugh is delighted to present one of their latest concepts, the 34.95m luxury sailing yacht Project Protos, boasting the highest innovative technology as well as outstanding sailing performance with ease of handling. ... read full story

New 100ft WallyCento luxury yacht HAMILTON with safety equipment by Ocean Safety

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The recently launched first WallyCento superyacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts has been equipped with a complete inventory of safety equipment by Ocean Safety, including their UltraLite liferaft, Kru Sport Pro lifejackets, as well as personal safety equipment for the vessel's crew. ... read full story

36m motor yacht LOLA by Peer Gynt Yachts launched

June 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Turkish shipyard Peer Gynt Yachts has recently launched its 36m explorer yacht LOLA. Scheduled for delivery this summer, this splendid vessel offers 4 lovely cabins to 8 guests. ... read full story

New representative for Bowmaster in The Netherlands

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

As part of its expansion in the Netherlands, the mooring equipment and deck gear specialist Bowmaster from NZ has recently appointed Sarah Flavell from Gate PR as its new in-country representation in this country. ... read full story

New 112’ Tri-Level Motoryacht by Ocean Alexander with delivery in 2014

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to delivered in time for her 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show's debut, the new 112' Ocean Alexander luxury yacht is an amazing high-class vessel, comfortably sleeping 10 guests, looked after by an attentive crew of 4-6 professionals ... read full story

Dometic Marine – an exclusive supplier of air conditioning and toilet equipment for Oyster Yachts

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Oyster's superyachts will be supplied with the prestigious Cruisair® as well as SeaLand® brands of air conditioning and toilet equipment by Dometic Marine, as stated in the new purchasing agreement signed by both UK-based companies. ... read full story

Strategic alliance between Saltwater and Sandman

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

In order to provide their customers with global presence, the UK-based global marine marketing firm Saltwater Communications and the Australian marine PR/media specialist Sandman Public Relations have recently put their forces together to cover both the Northern as well as Southern Hemispheres. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race: Race 13 – Day 4: Infamous Grand Banks fog

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Race 13 from Nova Scotia to Derry-Londonderry in the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race was marked by the Grand Banks fog on the fourth day of racing, making it very difficult. At the moment, Gold Coast Australia still leads, followed by Visit Finland and Welcome to Yorkshire respectively. ... read full story

Works on the SEATEC-COMPOTEC 2013 underway

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taking place from February 6 to 8, 2013 in Carrara, Italy, the 11th edition of Seatec and the 5th edition of Compotec, both events held simultaneously, will bring together naval and marine components, as well as a better insight into the composite materials world. ... read full story

30.48m motor yacht GLOBAL 100 by Cheoy Lee

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

100ft (30.48m) superyacht Global 100 by Cheoy Lee is a splendid go-anywhere vessel, providing two beautiful master staterooms, along with two lovely VIP suites, offering the guests all the comfort and luxury while aboard. ... read full story

Newly refitted 41m Heesen charter yacht Seven Sins leaves ICON Yachts

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following an extensive and successful 6 week rapid refit, ICON Yachts said goodbye to the 41m charter yacht Seven Sins by Heesen Yachts this early morning, completing its 8th refit project in the past 18 months. ... read full story

Team Korea pays entry fee for next year’s Louis Vuitton Cup

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With entry deadline recently extended by two months till August 1st, the Team Korea has marked the very first time that a team from Korea challenges for the America's Cup, by paying entry fee for the next year's Louis Vuitton Cup. ... read full story

42nd Annual Newport International Boat Show – Newport’s big finale of the boating season

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taking place from September 13 to 16, the 42nd edition of the Newport International Boat Show seems to become a grand finale of the boating season in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, hosting around 750 exhibitors and some 600 yachts measuring from 15 to 86 feet. ... read full story

Green Anchoring System by VSY

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The traditional anchoring of the yachts of any sizes can be kept in the Balearics, as improved by the government, which is trying to safeguard the aquatic weed Posidonia. The well known Italian builder VSY reacts to these possible damages by introducing its Green Anchoring System. ... read full story

Struik & Hamerslag UK Ltd – the sole interior fit‐out company for WallyCento superyacht HAMILTON

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Representing master class in high quality and minimum weight craftsmanship, the newly launched WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts boats interiors engineered, manufactured as well as installed by Struik & Hamerslag UK Ltd. ... read full story

First WallyCento superyacht HAMILTON successfully completed by Green Marine

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

One of the leading composite yards in the world, the UK's Green Marine has recently completed the construction as well as fit-out of the first WallyCento luxury sailing yacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts in less than 15 months, marking an exceptional launch of this amazing vessel at its facility in the UK. ... read full story

The complete engineering package by C-Designs for the newly launched WallyCento luxury yacht HAMILTON

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The highly innovative custom systems have been developed by C-Designs for the recently launched WallyCento superyacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts, guaranteeing her high performance as well as minimal weight. ... read full story

Composite engineer STRUCTeam collaborates on the new WallyCento cruiser racer class yacht HAMILTON

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Engineering a structure that maximise the internal volume to accommodate the cruising interior while being capable of handling racing yacht loads was the main task of the composite engineering specialist STRUCTeam (STRUCTural Engineering for Advanced Materials), which teamed up on the newly launched WallyCento 100ft superyacht Hamilton by Wally Yachts. ... read full story

Design Unlimited partners on the newly launched WallyCento HAMILTON superyacht by Wally Yachts

June 19, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The freshly launched WallyCento 100ft luxury yacht Hamilton by Wally Yachs features both exterior styling and interior deisgn by the respected English studio Design Unlimited. Her beautiful, contemporary interiors are both simple as well as functional with focus on racing. ... read full story

30m Admiral Tecnomar motor yacht NADARA 30 with delivery in summer 2013 sold

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious Italian shipyard Admiral Tecnomar Group has recently sold its 30m luxury motor yacht Nadara 30, with delivery in summer 2013, marking another superyacht sale in less than two months from the sale of another 38m yacht. ... read full story

The newly launched 100ft WallyCento superyacht HAMILTON with naval architecture by Judel/Vrolijk

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Choosing a lifting keel option with a maximum draught of 6.20 metres as well as maximum displacement of 50 tonnes in IRC measurement trim, the freshly launched WallyCento 100ft luxury sailing yacht Hamilton features naval architecture by well known judel/vrolijk. ... read full story

Monk Design collaborates on the newly launched WallyCento sailing yacht HAMILTON

June 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

MonkDesign are proud to have collaborated on the newly launched WallyCento luxury sailing yacht Hamilton, by designing her steering pedestals and the central instrument panel on the deck. ... read full story

The first 100ft WallyCento class sailing yacht HAMILTON launched today

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today 18 June saw the successful launch of the first WallyCento class superyacht Hamilton at Hythe in the UK. Built by Green Marine, this 100-foot exceptional vessel features naval architecture by Judel/Vrolijk, while her interior design is by Design Unlimited. ... read full story

New multihull yacht facilities at Karpaz Gate Marina

June 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Karpaz Gate Marina opens new lift-out facilities for multihull yachts, one of only few such facilities currently available in the Eastern Mediterranean. ... read full story

TP52 class royal yacht Bribon to compete in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Currently being brought to Australia in order to compete in this year's Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, the TP52 sailing yacht Bribon has been renamed YENDYS by Australia's yachtman Geoff Ross who charters her to follow the tradition of his five previous yachts. This 2009 splendid vessel was designed by well known JudelVrolijk. ... read full story

Clipper 11-12: Race 13 – Nova Scotia to Derry – Londonderry – Day 3

June 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Day three of the challenging Clipper Round The World Race saw winds easing off slightly and some new thoughts turning to tactics. ... read full story

Varadero Port Denia new superyacht facilities

June 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Varadero Port Denia is currently developing a new superyacht facility aimed to provide services to luxury yachts up to 60 metres. ... read full story

The Giraglia Rolex Cup Record broken by 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Giraglia Rolex Cup saw the McConaghy built 100ft luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 designed by well known Reichel Pugh break her record, completing the race in 14h 56' 16''. ... read full story

Palma Superyacht Cup to be filmed by Palma de Mallorca’s Nautical TV Europe (NTVE)

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 16 best sailing yachts in the world competing in this year's Palma Superyacht Cup (June 20-23) will be filmed by the Palma de Mallorca's Nautical TV Europe (NTVE), with a part of their coverage from onboard the superyacht Scorpione dei Mari. ... read full story

90m mega yacht ‘Open & Close’ by Cruse Naval Design

June 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jens Cruse of Cruse Naval Design presents his latest project the 90m mega yacht, featuring a large amount of hatches. ... read full story

Breast Cancer Campaign as Ladies Day Charity Partner at PSP Southampton Boat Show

June 18, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The official Ladies’ Day charity for this year at the PSP Southampton Boat Show has become Breat Cancer Campaign, giving a unique possiblity to help as well as win a nice prize. ... read full story

Sunrise 45 motor yacht Project Sunset (hull 182) due to be delivered in 2013

June 18, 2012

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Project Sunset superyacht is a 45m Sunrise Yachts build luxury vessel, scheduled for delivery in May, 2013. The motor yacht Hull 182 project Sunset is a sistership to the 2009 launched superyacht AFRICA. ... read full story

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