2012 August

News Archive

55 exciting days of competing in the 2013 America’s Cup

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 2013 America's Cup program in San Francisco offers up to 55 days of racing, including the Louis Vuitton Cup, America’s Cup Finals and Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. Four challengers entered in Louis Vuitton Cup. The first competing in the 2012-13 AC World Series in San Francisco will run from August 21 to 26, attended by 11 crews. ... read full story

Motor yacht Princess V72 by Princess Yachts to make her Australian debut at Sydney Boat Show

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected English builder Princess Yachts is proud to announce that they will be exhibiting the eagerly awaited Princess V72 yacht at the 2012 Sydney International Boat Show, making her Australian debut. The new V39 and Princess 60 yachts will also premiere at this popular event. ... read full story

The New 2012-13 Superyacht Owners’ Guide (SYOG) to launch in September

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

With around 1,000 copies available at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, the new 2012-13 Superyacht Owners’ Guide (SYOG) is expected to launch by Yachting Pages this September. ... read full story

Sydney International Boat Show 2012 starts today

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre as well as Cockle Bay Marina Darling Harbour will host once again the Sydney International Boat Show, kicking off today and offering 5 great days. ... read full story

Ferretti Group to exhibit 8 NEW models at the 2012 Autumn Boat Shows

August 02, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ferretti Group will showcase their latest 8 models at the Shows in Cannes, Monaco and Genoa, all held this Autumn. There will be such spectacular vessels on display as the 60m CRN superyacht Darlings Danama or the luxury yacht Ferretti 870. ... read full story

Maxi Dolphin reveals the interiors of the new sailing yacht FC100

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Maxi Dolphin has revealed the first interior images of the luxury sailing yacht FC100, defined by her naval architects as 'the fastest 100-foot cruiser'. Due to be launched by Erbusco Shipyard in May 2013, this beautiful vessel boasts elegant interiors, designed by Pierre Frutschi. ... read full story

Ferretti Yachts launch the first hull of motor yacht Ferretti 690

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The launch of the Ferretti 690 yacht is another big step forward for the well known Italian shipyard Ferretti Yachts. This wonderful vessel will be on display at both Cannes and Genoa Boat Shows. ... read full story

Dockwise Yacht Transport teams up with New Zealand Millennium Cup

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dockwise Yacht Transport has recently announced a partnership with NZ Millennium Cup. Sailors participating in this popular yacht regatta will receive a special discount by DYT. ... read full story

Francis Joyon breaks the 24 hour solo sailing record aboard his 29m trimaran yacht IDEC

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Francis Joyon aboard his 29m trimaran yacht IDEC has broken the record set by Thomas Coville in 2008. 668 nautical miles. 1237 kilometres. That is the new 24 hour solo sailing record, set reaching an average speed of 27,83 knots. ... read full story

Reconstruction of His Royal Highness’ Yacht Britannia

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

His Royal Highness’ Yacht Britannia will go through an extensive reconstruction process, led by a group of individuals, called K1 Britannia. This exceptional vessel was constructed by Henderson's on the Clyde in 1893 and designed by George Lennox Watson. ... read full story

EYOS Tenders deliver the Maori 52 COLLIDER yacht tender

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Launched in mid July and sea trialed in Sardinia, the Maori 52 Collider yacht tender has been successfully delivered to her new Owner by EYOS Tenders. Constructed within the very tight time schedule, this wonderful boat has been styled by respected Ken Freivokh Design. ... read full story

New website launched by JFA Yachts

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The new website, available in French as well as English, has been released by the French superyacht shipyard JFA Yachts. ... read full story

Trinity’s superyacht Lady Linda and megayacht Areti fitted with Servowatch systems

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected US shipyard Trinity Yachts continues its successful collaboration with Servowatch. The company has supplied the two recently delivered spectacular vessels, the 57m luxury yacht Lady Linda and the 60m motor yacht Areti with their latest integrated alarm, monitoring as well as control systems. ... read full story

NISI 2400 motor yacht hull 5 by NISI Yachts launched

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

China saw the successful launch of the NISI 2400 superyacht hull 5 by NISI Yachts. This spectacular vessel provides comfortable accommodation to 8 guests. ... read full story

New Bravo 88 motor yacht Lauderdale Bound by Cheoy Lee

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Hong Kong-based builder Cheoy Lee has successfully launched and sea trialed the Bravo 88 superyacht Lauderdale Bound, now prepared to be delivered to her new Owner. Designed by Mike Burvenich, this wonderful vessel is the fastest 80 foot Bravo series vessel, achieving 28 knots, fully loaded, at sea trial. ... read full story

Cheoy Lee launches the first Flybridge Alpha 76 series motor yacht Hull 5033

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Chinese builder Cheoy Lee has recently launched its first Flybridge Alpha 76 series luxury motor yacht Hull 5033. At sea trials, this lovely vessel has reached an impressive 37,6-knot speed, fully loaded. ... read full story

Images of the newly developed motor yacht Alpha 86 under construction at Cheoy Lee

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The well known Hong Kong-based shipyard Cheoy Lee is currently working on the newest Alpha 86 superyacht. Her construction is moving along as planned. ... read full story

Ron Holland’s second Marco Polo series luxury yacht MAZU by Cheoy Lee premieres in the USA

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 46 meters in length over all, the luxury motor yacht Mazu is the second Marco Polo series vessel, built by Cheoy Lee and designed by MCC based on the lines by Ron Holland for the Marco Polo Series. One of the world's greenest yachts can comfortably sleep 10 guests and up to 14 crew. She will be on display at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. ... read full story

Photos of the 174ft luxury charter yacht DRUMBEAT in Juneau, Alaska

August 01, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Alloy Yachts and Dubois Naval Architects charter yacht Drumbeat (ex Salperton) was launched in 2002, with the last refit in 2009. This beautiful ketch offers lovely accommodation to up to 10 guests and is available for charter in the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Asia as well as Australia & New Zealand. ... read full story

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