2013 August

News Archive

Louis Vuitton Cup Final: Luna Rossa Challenge against Emirates Team New Zealand

August 10, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Italy's Luna Rossa Challenge will meet Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final, thanks to its 4-0 sweep of Artemis Racing in the semifinal round of the America’s Cup Challenger Series. ... read full story

Just one more win for Luna Rossa to advance to Louis Vuitton Cup Final

August 09, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Following the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals on August 9, 2013, Luna Rossa Challenge from Italy needs just one more win to advance to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. ... read full story

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record fleet of international yachts

August 09, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

This year's Rolex Fastnet Race is set to start on Sunday, August 11, hosting a record fleet of 347 yachts. These include such impressive vessels as the 100-foot charter yacht ICAP Leopard or the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2. ... read full story

Jarrett Bay Wins Prestigious Woodworking Award for work on 77ft BLANK CHECK yacht

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Jarrett Bay Boatworks won the Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge cabinetry crown for works in high gloss cherry veneer on their 77-foot Blank Check yacht. Experts from the fields of woodworking media, furniture making/manufacturing and woodworking education formed the panel of judges for this national competition. Judges’ decisions are in large part based on the quality of... ... read full story

Princess 82 yacht announces European and American debut

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Featuring a combination of power, elegance and space, the new Princess 82 yacht represents everything that is Princess, including her sleek exterior and luxurious interior. ... read full story

New ‘Sea Experience’ at the upcoming Genoa Boat Show

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

A new entry for the upcoming Genoa International Boat Show has been announced today: Sea Experience, to be situated in the Padiglione del Mare (Sea Pavilion). ... read full story

Horizon organises trips to aid employee creativity and growth

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Horizon organises company trips for its employees to stimulate creativity and growth. ... read full story

Horizon E73 motor yacht JUSTIFIED completes sea trials

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury motor yacht JUSTIFIED, the new Horizon E73, has recently completed her sea trials with great success. Justified yacht boasts three staterooms, including one owner cabins and two guest cabins. ... read full story

Horizon RP110 Andrea VI Yacht successfully completes sea trials with new Owner

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Horizon is proud to announce that it had successfully sea trailed “Andrea VI” - hull number one of the highly-anticipated RP110 raised pilothouse luxury superyacht model. ... read full story

2nd CANADOS 120 motor yacht FRIENDSHIP launched and delivered

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury motor yacht Friendship, the second Canados 120 yacht launched to date has been delivered to her owner and is getting ready for her presence at the upcoming Cannes Boat Show. Friendship yacht was designed by Canados Design Team, with interior by Cristiano Gatto. ... read full story

Southern Wind SW82 sailing yacht FEELIN’ GOOD to debut at MYS 2013

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury S/Y Feelin' Good is currently leaving for her maiden voyage from South Africa to Monaco in the Mediterranean, where she will see her world premiere at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. ... read full story

72m Benetti-Nauta motor yacht EDGE for Benetti Design Innovation Project

August 09, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The 2012 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show saw the respected Benetti shipyard, part of Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group, presents its Design Innovation Projects which includes news concepts for Benetti’s custom yachts, ranging from 50 to 90 metres plus (164′ – 295′). One of the exciting new concepts is the 72m Benetti-Nauta motor yacht EDGE 72,... ... read full story

ICOMIA South America Conference 2013

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

ICOMIA South America Conference 2013 will be held during the upcoming Sao Paolo Boat Show. ... read full story

Pannone Architetti designed 60m Mega Yacht GEMINI concept

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Italian architect, Alessandro Pannone, talks about his latest project, the 60m Gemini yacht, boasting harmonious and elegant lines as well as his passion for the Mediterranean Sea. ... read full story

Marina Course on the Gold Coast – Record number of participants

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

This is a record-breaking presence for this course organised for marina managers, manufacturers, contractors, consultants and service partners. Attendees came from around Australia as well as from New Zealand and Fiji. ... read full story

Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena attract visitors with events and activities

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Located in the Balearic Islands, on Mallorca, the Marina Port de Mallorca and Marina Palma Cuarentena regularly hold various events and activities for their clients and workers. ... read full story

Luna Rossa Challenge takes 2-0 lead in semifinal round of the Louis Vuitton Cup

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luna Rossa won against Artemis Racing by 2 minutes and 6 seconds today accompanied by west/southwesterly winds of 11 knots on average. ... read full story

Outstanding achievement by Alloy Yachts apprentices at Trans Tasman Boating Challenge in Sydney

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The four Alloy Yachts' apprentices - Jac Hebson, Luc Whitehouse, Travis Page and Theo Finlayson, headed by team leader Tim Rattray - were split into teams of two, with both teams representing Alloy Yachts and New Zealand. ... read full story

Sunreef 80 catamaran LEVANTE to debut in Cannes

August 08, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury sailing catamaran LEVANTE will see her world premiere at the upcoming Cannes International Boat Show in September. The new Sunreef 80 superyacht Levante is a lovely Mediterranean charter yacht built by the prestigious catamaran builder and designer, Sunreef Yachts. ... read full story

Water Blob by Superyacht Tenders and Toys

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Guests or charter guests searching for some real fun while on a charter holiday can be fired 20 or 30 feet in the air! The Blob is made in Europe and comes with full TUV approval and a 1-year warranty. ... read full story

Additional renderings of the 70m Joachim Kinder superyacht concept

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Joachim Kinder yacht design studio sent us three photorealistic renderings, showing the deck and interior features, explaining the design philosophy behind the 70m J.Kinder mega yacht concept. ... read full story

Greece yacht charter – Reduced rates for superyacht PARIS A in September

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Offering fantastic reduced rate for charters taking place in September, PARIS A superyacht is a lovely vessel available for Greece yacht charters in the Mediterranean this summer. ... read full story

Spectator Zone available for Rolex Fastnet Race in Cowes

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

From 11 am on this Saturday there will be a Spectator Zone available for those wishing to watch the race and the amazing, record-breaking number of 350+ boats. ... read full story

Bay Ship & Yacht Co unveils new dry dock of 6,300 ton capacity

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

At the moment the only fully enclosed dry dock on the West Coast is a conversion of the submersible HMB-1, which played a role in a secret Cold War operation. ... read full story

Hatteras and CABO motor yachts and sportfishing yacht brands sold by Brunswick

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Brunswick has announced that is has completed the sale of CABO and Hatteras brands, building motor yachts and sport-fishing yachts. ... read full story

Race 1 of Louis Vuitton Cup Semifinal- Luna Rossa wins

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Skipper Max Sirena and the Luna Rossa yacht crew came first after the 15.83-nautical-mile competition, winning by 2 minutes in winds of 16 knots on average. ... read full story

IGY Marinas appoints Charlie Irons as Director of Operations for Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, USVI

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Charlie Irons was appointed as the new Director of Operations for IGY Marinas' flagship destination, the Yacht Haven Grande marina in St Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands of the fabulous luxury superyacht charter destination - the Caribbean. ... read full story

Trinity House awards bursaries worth £17,000 each to six future superyacht captains

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The renowned maritime charity Trinity House has announced given well deserved bursaries worth £17,000 each to six promising superyacht captains of the future. ... read full story

New Motor Yacht Sanlorenzo 62Steel

August 07, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Sanlorenzo presents its latest flagship superyacht Sanlorenzo 62 Steel, created in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design. The new Sanlorenzo 62Steel is a 62m designed in steel. ... read full story

TheYachtAttorney develops advantegous ownership structure for AB140 yacht’s owner

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

For the new owner of the newly launched AB140 superyacht, Prof. Dr. Christoph Ph. Schließmann of TheYachtAttorney, created a tailor-made legal, fiscal and economic lease and operation concept, saving about € 1.2 million in VAT tax. ... read full story

RORC chooses Inmarsat as satellite communications parter for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The RORC has selected Inmarsat as its satellite communication partner for the upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race 2013, which is scheduled to start this Saturday. ... read full story

Yacht Industry Symposium at the 2013 Cannes Boat Show

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The Yacht Industry Symposium will be held during the upcoming Cannes Boat Show, on the 12th September at 18:30. ... read full story

TheYachtAttorney achieves the most established yacht imports in Croatia under 5% VAT-scheme

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

There was no law firm that has brought more luxury yachts from temporarily bonded import to fully taxed import under the limited 5% VAT import-tax and reflagged the yachts than TheYachtAttorney. ... read full story

Damrak II motoryacht available for viewing and sea trials in Bahrain

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury charter yacht Damrak II is currently available for viewing and sea trials in the Middle East, having arrived recently to Bahrain. ... read full story

Depa acquires Loher’s Vedder – a German luxury interior business

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Depa Limited, one of the best interior contracting companies around the world, has announced that is has acquired the German-based Loher company, offering luxury interiors for superyachts and aircraft. ... read full story

More than 150 yachts to compete in the 2013 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Both yachts, Hammer and Whitebirds, that will compete in the upcoming Audi Hamilton Island Race Week went head-to-head in many important ocean races, almost always staging great battles for line honours. ... read full story

86m motor yacht ADAMANTINE – Ivan Erdevicki superyacht concept

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Adamantine superyacht is a striking 86-metre mega yacht concept, created by Ivan Erdevicki Inc. boasting well-balanced proportions and original appearance. ... read full story

M5 yacht’s record-breaking forestay unwrapped

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Luxury superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) has recently broken another record when Carbo-link uncovered the largest composite forestay ever built. ... read full story

Macau Yacht Show – 1st to 3rd November, 2013

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Following the first show at Fisherman’s Wharf in 2011 and the all-indoor event at the Venetian Cotai in 2012, this year’s Macau Boat Show will be held with an in-water display at the Macau (Green Island) Yacht Club, and a ‘dry’ show in Hall D, 3/F of the Venetian Cotai Expo – with a floor area of fully 20,000 sqm. ... read full story

Riviera’s annual Dealer Awards at Sydney International Boat Show

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Australia’s acclaimed boat builder has been rewarding excellent achievement by their long-standing dealer network for the past 19 years. ... read full story

VSY signs agreement to promote analysis, reduction and neutralisation of climate change impact

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

VSY sign agreement on board luxury motor yacht Stella Marine to promote projects that target analysis, reduction and neutralisation of the impact of climate changes in our industry. ... read full story

Florida’s City of St. Augustine constructs a new floating wave attenuator

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Celebrating its 450th birthday, ST. AUGUSTINE MUNICIPAL MARINA has also completed a construction of a new floating wave attenuator. ... read full story

Global Superyacht Forum creates 100 additional VIP invitation

August 06, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Organisers of the event, Superyacht Events through its parent company The Superyacht Group, has been working hard to create a highly specific list of important delegates. ... read full story

Sailing Yacht Esimit Europa 2 to face her biggest challenge so far

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

For the Esimit Sailing Team, made up of top sailors arriving from 10 different European countries, taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Race will mark their 4th performance of the season. ... read full story

53rd GENOA BOAT SHOW focuses on internationalisation of the event

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The new features at the upcoming Genoa Boat Show will include an international advertising campaign targeting media from emerging markets, social network communication and a boat show reception desk available for foreign visitors. ... read full story

Sydney International Boat Show concludes

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

46th Sydney International Boat Show closes with great success, after five days of exhibition and almost 60,000 visitors to the show. ... read full story

New Maxi Open Mangusta 132 yacht by Overmarine Group

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The new motor yacht Mangusta 132, from the maxi open range, is a highly versatile vessel, boasting excellent combination of high performance and on-board comfort. ... read full story

3rd Macau Yacht Show Press Conference

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The third China (Macau) International Yacht Import & Export Fair will be held from 1-3 November 2013. ... read full story

Monaco VAT solution for luxury yachts launched by Dominion Marine

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Founder and director Chris Allix closely monitors changes to EU VAT and marine legislation to ensure ideal ownership structures are developed. ... read full story

Marina Port Vell to host SHOOTING STAR yacht

August 05, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Located in Spain, the elite Marina Port Vell in Barcelona is pleased to have invited luxury superyacht Shooting Star, joining them for a haute couture, culture and luxury lifestyle magazine photo shoot. ... read full story

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