2013 August

News Archive

New sailing photos of Baltic 107 Yacht INUKSHUK designed by German Frers

August 21, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Built by Baltic Yachts to a design by German Frers, the Baltic 107 superyacht Inukshuk is an elegant sloop, offering deluxe accommodation to the owners plus 8 guests. She will be exhibited at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

Wider Yachts to attend Cannes Boat Show 2013

August 21, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The upcoming Cannes International Boat Show will be attended by Wider Yachts, displaying its Wider 42’ Côte d’Azur Edition yacht and revealing luxury yacht Wider 150 evolutions. ... read full story

Photos of the 56m Benetti superyacht FB261 damaged in fire

August 21, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Additional images of the Benetti luxury superyacht FB261 caught on fire on the morning of 20th August. ... read full story

Deep Impact Boats unveils its all-new 399 Cabin Yacht Tender

August 21, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Deep Impact Boats has recently revealed its brand new 399 Cabin superyacht tender model during a private unveilling event, taking place at its showroom in Miami. ... read full story

Swan 80 sailing yacht Plis Play wins Swan Challenge Trophy at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

August 21, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The coveted Swan North European Challenge Trophy went to the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has become the first Swan to cross the finish line at the Rolex Fastnet Race. ... read full story

Superyacht Industry Seminar ‘Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts!’ Speakers

August 21, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The International Superyacht Society (ISS), in collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates (WSA), has presented the leading superyacht industry executives that will attend the upcoming Superyacht Industry Seminar, 'Malta, a Better Destination for Superyachts!', running next month. ... read full story

Moonen luxury yacht SOFIA to make her premiere at Monaco Yacht Show 2013

August 21, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The upcoming Monaco Yacht Show will feature the all-new Moonen superyacht Sofia, designed by Rene van der Velden. She is presently enjoying the azure waters of the lovely summer yacht charter destination - the Mediterranean. ... read full story

Voting for the Winners of MDL’s Photographer of the Year Competition now open

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Voting for the Winners of the MDL's 2013 Photographer of the Year as well as MDL's 2013 Under 16s Photographer of the Year has been open on the Facebook page of MDL Marinas from August 14, 2013 and will end 12 noon, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. ... read full story

Sailing yacht GOLDEN OPUS created by Ron Holland

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Created by renowned Ron Holland as the ultimate 'family cruising yacht', the 22-metre luxury yacht Golden Opus has been captured in the fabulous yacht charter location - Indonesia. ... read full story

Horizon RP110 Yacht ANDREA VI – first yacht to benefit from new light-weight superstructure

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Horizon RP110 superyacht Andrea VI has become the first luxury vessel by Horizon to benefit from the new light-weight superstructure, developed by the Horizon R&D department. She now boasts reduced weight and draft, increased speed, as well as a lower center of gravity for high speed cruising and comfort. ... read full story

Update: 54m Benetti superyacht damaged in fire

August 20, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

An update on a fire that has broken out this morning at the Benetti Shipyard in Livorno, reports that the vessel damaged by the fire was 54m superyacht nearing her completion. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 3

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, August 20, 2013, saw Day 3 of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. Superyacht Wild Oats XI won against luxury yacht Wild Thing. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013 hosting four of its pioneers

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Four of the original entries that attended the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984 are currently present at the 2013 event to mark its 30th anniversary. ... read full story

Marina Industries Association (MIA) Announces Advanced Marina Management Scholarship Winner

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The winner of the Bellingham Marine Australia Advanced Marina Management (AMM) Scholarship is James Thompson, Marina Manager at Sydney Boathouse, as announced by the Marina Industries Association (MIA). ... read full story

Superyachts to start racing at 2013 Newport Bucket Regatta this weekend

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Newport Bucket Regatta is set to kick off on Saturday, August 24. The largest luxury vessel to compete will be the 180-foot Vitters classic mega yacht Marie. ... read full story

Radio navigation research team spoofs 213ft WHITE ROSE OF DRACHS Yacht at sea

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This summer, assistant professor Todd Humphreys from the Cockrell School of Engineering, and his research team, graduate students Jahshan Bhatti and Ken Pesyna, spent time aboard the 213-foot mega yacht White Rose of Drachs, successfully performing GPS spoofing attacks on the superyacht, while she traveled on the Mediterranean Sea. ... read full story

Fire at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno

August 20, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A yacht has caught fire this morning at the Italian shipyard, Benetti Yachts in Livorno. The yacht was reportedly near her launch. ... read full story

Cantiere Savona introduces LUXI33 superyacht tender design

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Due to be launched this autumn, the all-new LUXI33 superyacht tender is currently in build at Cantiere Savona in Sardinia, Italy. This hybrid solar powered boat has been designed by Carlos Mezzera from Argentina. ... read full story

Dennis Conner’s North Cove hosts CBS’s thrilling crime drama ‘Persons of Interest’

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Dennis Conner's North Cove has hosted the CBS's thrilling crime drama called "Persons of Interest", filming part of an episode at this popular New York City superyacht marina, using the charter yacht Justine. ... read full story

95m mega yacht MALUHIA concept by Jonathan Peace

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring impressive 95 meters in length, Maluhia yacht concept by Johathan Peace is a breath-taking ecoyacht, partially powered by an open-hex solar cell. ... read full story

65m ILLUSION Yacht Concept by Jonathan Peace

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Developed for the ShowBoats Design Awards "Young Designer of the Year" 2013 competition, the beautiful and elegant 65m mega yacht Illusion concept by Jonathan Peace boasts plenty of special features, including the all glass, floating pool, that hangs out over the aft of the vessel. ... read full story

Adventurist 124 Yacht Concept by Jonathan Peace

August 20, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Adventurist 124 superyacht concept represents the first luxury vessel ever designed by Jonathan Peace, a student of Art Center College of Design (ACCD) in Pasadena, California, USA. Representing the future of sport yachting, the vessel has been designed for the Art of Kinetik brand. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Cup Final: 2-1 lead for Emirates Team New Zealand

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 3 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final saw Emirates Team New Zealand regain its lead. ... read full story

Motor Yacht WIDER 122 by Wider Yachts

August 19, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Wider Yachts are introducing their new WIDER 122 yacht design; an innovative luxury superyacht accommodating her guests in four spacious cabins. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 2

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Today, August 19, 2013, saw the second day of racing at the currently running 30th anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The day was marked by more glorious weather conditions. ... read full story

Luxury yacht Ronin left Lurssen after an extensive refit

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following a major 11-month refit, the 58,5-metre motor yacht Ronin left the Lurssen shipyard in Germany earlier this month. She has gone through a complete face-lift. ... read full story

Official Video of 2013 Dubai International Boat Show

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This is an official video of the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show, held in March. The 2014 event will take place from March 4 to 8. ... read full story

Cockwells to attend MYS 2013 with two 9.5m superyacht tenders on display

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Two 9.5m superyacht tenders by Cockwells will be displayed at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show in September. One of these is a tender to the 73m Vitruvius mega yacht Grace E, which is currently under construction at Perini Navi in Italy. ... read full story

CRN delivers 80m mega yacht CHOPI CHOPI

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The breath-taking 80-metre CRN 129 superyacht Chopi Chopi has been successfully delivered to her new Owner. To be displayed at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, she can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests. ... read full story

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Prizegiving

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Friday, August 16, 2013, saw the end of the historic 45th edition of Rolex Fastnet Race, marked by the final prizegiving. The 2013 race was attended by 336 yachts from 20 countries. ... read full story

Upcoming Lake Union Boats Afloat Show 2013 a Sailor’s Delight

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The free sailboat rides for kids and adults, a special learn-to-sail multi-day ticket, as well as plenty of new sailboats will be on offer at this year's Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, running in September. ... read full story

New home for Gulf Craft in the new Go Boating Thailand Office

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Go Boating Thailand, the country’s long-standing importer for the well known Middle Eastern luxury yacht manufacturer, Gulf Craft, has recently relocated to the new office, positioned in the Royal Phuket Marina. ... read full story

New Uniesse Flagship – 35m MY115 Yacht Concept

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Measuring 35 meters in LOA, the magnificent MY115 yacht concept represents the all-new flagship of the Italian company, Uniesse. This elegant vessel features luxurious accommodation divided into 6 cabins. ... read full story

Full support services for Superyachts cruising India on offer at SEAL SUPERYACHTS

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

SEAL SUPERYACHTS provides a full support services to Superyachts venturing to the fabulous Indian Ocean yacht charter location - India. ... read full story

Feadship Yacht SEA OWL completing a hat-trick of English/Dutch superyacht deliveries for Andrew Winch Designs

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 62m superyacht Sea Owl, the 99m mega yacht Madame Gu, as well as the 33m sailing yacht Inoui, all represent an excellent English/Dutch collaboration between the acclaimed London-based studio, Andrew Winch Designs, and the leading Dutch shipyards, Feadship and Vitters. ... read full story

Sunreef Yachts launches 8th 70 Sunreef Power Yacht CLOUD

August 19, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 8th 70 Sunreef Power yacht CLOUD has successfully hit the water at Sunreef Yachts in Poland. This lovely catamaran offers comfortable accommodation in 4 cabins. ... read full story

Louis Vuitton Cup Final: Luna Rossa Challenge evens the score

August 18, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Day 2 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final saw Italy's Luna Rossa Challenge win against Emirates Team New Zealand. ... read full story

The official opening of the 30th Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

August 18, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Taking place from August 17 to 24, this year's currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is celebrating its 30th anniversary. ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013 kicks off

August 18, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Being attended by 157 yachts, the currently running 30th anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week was marked by a leisurely start. ... read full story

First race of Louis Vuitton Cup Final won by Emirates Team New Zealand

August 17, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Emirates Team New Zealand won the first race of the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, taking place in San Francisco on Saturday, August 17, 2013. ... read full story

Final countdown to this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

August 17, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's 30th anniversary Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, one of Australia's premier regattas, is set to kick off tomorrow, on August 18, 2013. The race will be attended by 157 yachts. ... read full story

34m Curvelle Yacht QUARANTA completes first half of cruising season in Turkey

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The ground-breaking 34m Curvelle charter yacht 'quaranta' has just completed the first half of the cruising season in the popular Eastern Mediterranean yacht charter location - Turkey. ... read full story

First ever doublehanded crew to win Rolex Fastnet Race

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Pascal and Alexis Loison’s JPK 1010 sailing yacht Night And Day has become the overall winner of this year's Rolex Fastnet Race. The yacht's crew is the first ever doublehanded crew to win the race, setting a new milestone. ... read full story

Karpaz Gate Marina hosting growing number of superyachts this season

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Nestled in the lovely summer yacht charter destination - the Eastern Mediterranean, Karpaz Gate Marina in Northern Cyprus hosts an increasing number of superyachts this season, including such beautiful vessels as a Sunseeker Predator 130 yacht. ... read full story

Successful sea trials for 85m Lurssen luxury yacht SOLANDGE (Project NIKI)

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Set to cruise her first season in the popular yacht charter location - the Caribbean, the breath-taking 85m Lurssen superyacht Solandge (Project Niki) has successfully completed her sea trials. ... read full story

Successful tank test for Wider 150 Yacht

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The breath-taking Wider 150' superyacht has recently gone through a comprehensive tank test, completed with a great success. ... read full story

Columbus 40m Sport Hybrid Yacht to make debut at MYS 2013

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The all-new 2013 superyacht Columbus 40m Sport Hybrid will be displayed at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show in September, as announced by the Palumbo Group. This beautiful, eco-friendly vessel features luxurious accommodation for up to 10 guests. ... read full story

30th anniversary Louis Vuitton Cup Final to start tomorrow

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge will meet Emirates Team New Zealand in the 30th anniversary Louis Vuitton Cup Final, set to start tomorrow, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. ... read full story

International Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Rolex Fastnet Race is marked by the participation of over 20 different nations from four continents. At the start of this popular regatta, the record-breaking 336 yachts were present. ... read full story

MD of Yachting Pages to participate in superyacht sponsored charity cycle ride

August 16, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Steve Crowe, managing director of Yachting Pages, will join the superyacht sponsored charity cycle ride, organised by Adrian Long and Lee Mutch from Inter-Nett, a leading superyacht cleaning company, in aid of Cancer Research UK. ... read full story

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