Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will celebrate its 14th anniversary this month. The prominent event will once again host the world's finest yachts, including the 72m custom charter yacht Titania, which underwent a major refit in 2012. ... read full story
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Motor yacht DOUBLE TROUBLE Interior Refresh by Wild Group International
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This month saw the 50m super yacht Double Trouble (ex Turquoise, La Naturalle Dee) undergo the interior refresh, performed by Wild Group International. ... read full story
Motor yacht XOne receives hull transformation by Wild Group International
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Commissioned by Monaco Marine, the 30m super yacht XOne received the hull transformation by Wild Group International last week. She was wrapped in a beige gloss. ... read full story
ISA motor yacht HAPPY HOUR receives galley transformation by Wild Group International
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Built by ISA Yachts to a design by Andrea Vallicelli in 2005, the 36,45m super yacht Happy Hour has recently undergone the galley transformation by Wild Group International. The textured foils now add a sense of additional quality to the finish. ... read full story
Port Louis Marina ready to welcome first yachts participating in RORC Transatlantic Race 2014
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Port Louis Marina, a lovely Grenada yacht holiday destination, is ready to welcome the first yachts taking part in the first RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: charter yacht Lupa of London and superyacht Windfall. ... read full story
RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 11
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Day 11 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw a lead of over 10 miles for Jeremy Pilkington's Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London. ... read full story
RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 10
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Day 10 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw Russian Southern Wind 94 sailing yacht Windfall, skippered by Fabrizio Oddone, and Jeremy Pilkington's Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London, race the last few hundred miles to the finish at Camper & Nicholsons' Port Louis Marina - a lovely Grenada yacht holiday destination. ... read full story
St.Maarten Heineken Regatta 2015 to feature Kool and the Gang and Tessanne Chin
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Kool and the Gang and Tessanne Chin will be performing at the 35th St.Maarten Heineken Regatta - the largest regatta in the Caribbean. ... read full story
Adventurous photo competition launched by CWM FX London Boat Show
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The organizers of the 2015 CWM FX London Boat Show have launched the all-new adventurous photo competition for boating enthusiasts. The deadline for entries is this Friday, December 12, 2014. ... read full story
Sand People Communication announces new team, website and logo
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The PR company, Sand People Communication, has proudly announced the new additions to their team, as well as the new website and logo. The company has been operating from Switzerland since February 2014. ... read full story
68m motor yacht AVIVA – The largest yacht to be wrapped in new high tech Färben marine foils and films by Wild Group International
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The impressive 68m Abeking & Rasmussen super yacht AVIVA (ex Aviva III) is currently in the Rybovich shipyard for a major refit. Next month will see her become the largest yacht to be wrapped in the new high tech Färben marine foils and films by Wild Group International. ... read full story
SEATEC 2015, February 4 – 6
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The SEATEC 2015 will run from February 4 to 6. The event is the international trade fair for professional operators, who can find the best of what companies in the marine and shipbuilding industries have to offer with a unique quality. ... read full story
New 75ft sailing yacht LA NINA under construction at Metur Yachts
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Turkish shipyard, Metur Yachts, is currently working on the construction of the 75-foot sailing yacht La Nina, due to be delivered next year. This beautiful sloop has been superbly penned by bespoke Hoek Design. ... read full story
Scott Henderson Inc. among IY&A Awards 2015 Finalists with PECONIC 43 superyacht tender concept
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Designed by Scott Henderson, the lovely PECONIC 43 super yacht tender concept has been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2015, in the ‘Yacht Concept up to 40 metres’ category. ... read full story
Video: Heesen Yachts at the 55th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
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A video showing the prestigious Dutch manufacturer, Heesen Yachts, at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). During the event, the 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star (Project Omnia, YN 16465) received the 2014 ISS Design Award in the ‘Best in Design 65+’ category. ... read full story
New Representative in Superyacht Refit Market for Front Street Shipyard
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Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, has contracted Bacchus Yacht Consultancy of Palm Beach, Florida, to source and sell superyacht refit work for the yard. The company is currently in the final stages of two extensive refits: a 124-foot Palmer Johnson pilothouse ketch and a 155-foot Bruce King-designed cold-molded sloop. ... read full story
VSY – sponsored Philanthropist of the Year Award for Sir Richard Branson
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Sir Richard Branson was honoured with the VSY - sponsored Philanthropist of the Year Award at the 2014 Spear’s Wealth Management Awards. The prize recognizes his special contribution to philanthropy, his great vision and innovation. ... read full story
Ferretti Custom Line presents new motor yacht Custom Line 108’
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Ferretti Custom Line has proudly presented their all-new super yacht Custom Line 108’. Characterised by elegance, style and a sporty character, this new project innovates the planing line, making the brand take another extraordinary step forward. ... read full story
141m motor yacht YAS under sea trials
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The impressive 141m mega yacht YAS (ex Swift 141) is currently undergoing sea trials off the coast of the beautiful Abu Dhabi yacht holiday destination, positioned in the Middle East. This striking vessel was built by ADM Shipyards to a design by Pierrejean Design in 2011. ... read full story
Fipa Group announces new official representative for Turkey and Azerbaijan
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Sky Yachting – Maestro Ltd. has been appointed by Fipa Group as their new official representative for Turkey and Azerbaijan. This new partnership was recently celebrated with a VIP event, hosted by Philippe Starck's YOOISTANBUL. ... read full story
Latest 45m motor yacht F1215 concept by Francesco J. Corda
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New 45m super yacht F1215 concept has been proudly introduced by Francesco J. Corda from Italy, as part of the trilogy, including two luxury yachts and a 10m tender. All of these take inspiration from sports cars. ... read full story
Diana Yacht Design shortlisted for ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 with motor yacht ALYSSA and SO’ MAR Yacht
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Diana Yacht Design have been announced as one of the finalists for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2015, with motor yacht ALYSSA and super yacht SO’ MAR, both built by Riza Tansu from Turkey. ... read full story
Sarp Yacht among IY&A Awards 2015 Finalists with motor yacht SARP46
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Sarp Yacht has been shortlisted for the 'Yacht Concept Over 40 Metres' Award in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015, with their 46m superyacht SARP46. This has been superbly penned by Osman Tanju Kalaycioglu. ... read full story
Hull and superstructure of Drettmann Explorer 24 Yacht joined together
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November 28, 2014, saw the Dutch shipyard, Acico Yachts, put the superstructure of the 24m Drettmann Explorer superyacht onto her hull. She is scheduled for launch in Spring 2015. ... read full story
RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 9
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Day 9 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 saw Russian Southern Wind 94 superyacht Windfall, skippered by Fabrizio Oddone, extend her lead to over 70 miles on Jeremy Pilkington's RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London. ... read full story
Ferretti Group attends Hong Kong’s 2014 Marina Cove Boat Show with three yachts on display
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The recently concluded Hong Kong’s 2014 Marina Cove Boat Show featured three luxury vessels displayed by the Ferretti Group: Ferretti Yachts 690, Custom Line Navetta 26 Crescendo yacht, as well as Riva Iseo yacht tender. Their design represents a superb blend of timeless appeal and creative excellence. ... read full story
New Supermaxi Yachts to Battle For Line Honors in Transatlantic Race 2015
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Transatlantic Race 2015 will be attended by new supermaxis, including the majestic 100-foot superyacht Comanche, as well as the 88-foot sailing yacht Rambler 88. The race will start from Newport in Rhode Island in late June and early July of 2015. ... read full story
Video: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2015
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A video unveiling what will be on offer at the next year's 27th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show - a world-famous festival, celebrating everything marine. ... read full story
Video presenting Other Angle Yachting Services
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A video introducing Other Angle Yachting Services - a premier superyacht refit yard, based in downtown Toulon, in the centre of the Mediterranean. ... read full story
Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta, July 25 – 31, 2015
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Set to be hosted by the beautiful England yacht holiday destination – Solent from July 25 to 31, 2015, Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta will be attended by an amazing number of yachts, including the majestic J Class yachts. ... read full story
MDL Consultancy meets with delegates from the South Korean Port Authority
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MDL Consultancy, a division of MDL Marinas Group Ltd, has recently hosted delegates from the South Korean Port Authority, providing them with a guided tour of some of MDL’s leading luxury yacht marinas and discussing the plans for the Incheon Port marina in South Korea. ... read full story
The Wave, Muscat’s Almouj Marina announces the region’s first installation of oyster long-lines
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Almouj Marina, a premier superyacht marina facility and The Wave, Muscat’s flagship yachting destination, has proudly unveiled a pioneering eco experiment - the region’s first installation of oyster long-lines. ... read full story
Latest 35m cruising catamaran SOLSTICE concept by Andrew Trujillo
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New 35m cruising super yacht SOLSTICE concept has been proudly unveiled by Andrew Trujillo. This striking twin mast cruising catamaran provides comfortable accommodation to 8 guests in total. ... read full story
Statement from Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
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A statement released by the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, following the Gold Coast International Marine Expo’s announcement to hold its event on the same weekend as the 27th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ... read full story
Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2014 to run this month
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This month's Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will be once again hosted by the beautiful Kata Rocks resort, nestled in the lovely Phuket yacht holiday location in Thailand. The event will showcase such breath-taking vessels as luxury charter yacht Titania. ... read full story
Yachting Developments announces new yard site
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Yachting Developments has relocated to a new, larger yard site. This is currently hosting the 33,5m Frers-designed superyacht Hull 1012, due to be delivered in 2016. ... read full story
Video and photos of 47m motor yacht BEBE under construction at VOS Marine
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Video and photos of the 47m motor yacht BEBE, currently nearing completion at VOS Marine in Turkey. The vessel is expected to hit the water in early 2015. ... read full story
Fincantieri announces delivery of 140m motor yacht OCEAN VICTORY
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Friday, December 5, 2014, saw the delivery of the outstanding 140-metre mega yacht OCEAN VICTORY by Fincantieri. The largest yacht ever built in Italy and one of the ten largest in the world, OCEAN VICTORY has been superbly penned by bespoke Espen Oeino. ... read full story
RORC Transatlantic Race 2014: Day 7
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Day 7 of currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014 was marked by the battle for Line Honours and the IMA Trophy between Russian Southern Wind 94 sailing yacht Windfall and Jeremy Pilkington's RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London. Both yachts covered about 250 miles in the last 24 hours. ... read full story
RORC Transatlantic Race: Day 6
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On Day 6 of the currently running RORC Transatlantic Race 2014, the Line Honours duel deep into the Atlantic Ocean has continued. Jeremy Pilkington's RP78 charter yacht Lupa of London and Russian Southern Wind 94 superyacht Windfall are about 20 miles apart. ... read full story
Last Call for MIA Marina Awards 2015/16
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The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has issued the last call for the registration for the MIA Marina Awards 2015-2016. The 2013/14 winner was Marina at Keppel Bay, a lovely Singapore yacht holiday destination. ... read full story
Gold Coast International Marine Expo: New dates, new industry partners and 35 per cent extra exhibitor space and on-site parking capacity
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New dates, new industry partners and 35 per cent extra exhibitor space and on-site parking capacity have been announced for the 2015 Gold Coast International Marine Expo. From next year, the event will run on the same weekend as the 27th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ... read full story
Marina Industry Association announces four new ‘Fish Friendly Marina’ Accreditations
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d’Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, The Anchorage Port Stephens, Coffs Harbour International Marina, as well as Gladesville Bridge Marina are four luxury yacht marinas, now boasting the accreditation as 'Fish Friendly Marinas'. ... read full story
Three more top sponsors unveiled by International Superyacht Coatings Conference
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Jotun, Tribos Coatings and Tufcoat Ltd. have been presented as three more leading sponsors of the 2014 International Superyacht Coatings Conference. The event will run in the Amsterdam RAI Congress Centre from 11 to 12 December 2014. ... read full story
Sir Ben Ainslie to participate in 2015 CWM FX London Boat Show
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The upcoming CWM FX London Boat Show 2015 will be attended by Sir Ben Ainslie and his Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) team, joining the 400 boats on display at the Show. ... read full story
Registration for Superyacht Rendezvous Montenegro 2015 now open
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It is now possible to register for the all-new 2015 Superyacht Rendezvous Montenegro - an exclusive event, set to be hosted by Porto Montenegro in the lovely Montenegro yacht holiday location. ... read full story
Sailings year round to and from New Zealand and Australia on offer at Sevenstar Yacht Transport
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Sailings year round to and from New Zealand and Australia are on offer at Sevenstar Yacht Transport, in partnership with DYT Yacht Transport. November 23, 2014 saw MV Happy Dragon arrive in Auckland and will proceed to Newcastle, Australia in due time for the clients to enjoy the Holidays onboard their yachts. ... read full story