Francis Joyon has smashed the Columbus Route record aboard his maxi trimaran yacht IDEC, reaching the finishing line off San Salvador in the Bahamas in 8 days, 16 hours, 07 minutes, 05 seconds. ... read full story
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Francis Joyon breaks the Columbus Route Record aboard his Maxi Trimaran Yacht IDEC
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CharterWorld Exclusive: Interview with Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack
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An exclusive interview with one of Vripack's Directors, Marnix Hoekstra, where we have a chat about the company's exciting new projects, such as VriThink or the 50m version of motor yacht Project Liquid. We also discuss why yachts E&E and Jasmin are such successful charter yachts. ... read full story
NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO
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The first day's winner of this year's NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind. ... read full story
Ferretti Group attending Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show with record number of 25 yachts on display
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A record number of 25 luxury yachts are currently being displayed by the prominent Italian builder, Ferretti Group, at the 2013 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. These include 4 US debuts. ... read full story
Vain Interiors’ interior scheme on board 77 m Hanseatic Yacht SMERALDA to compete for IY&A Award 2013
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Vain Interiors has been nominated for the 2013 International Yacht and Aviation Award 2013 for the beautiful interiors aboard the 77 m Hanseatic mega yacht Smeralda. The vessel itself has also been shortlisted for the Asia Pacific Yacht and Aviation Award 2013. The winners will be announced on April 19. ... read full story
Francis Joyon to arrive in the Bahamas aboard his IDEC Yacht tomorrow
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Thrusday lunchtime saw Francis Joyon and his luxury trimaran yacht IDEC face the last 280 miles before crossing the finishing line in San Salvador. Francis' attempt to smash his own record at the Columbus Route is due to finish this Friday. ... read full story
Tripp designed 50 m Wally Yacht BETTER PLACE named as finalist in the 2013 World Superyacht Awards
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Designed by acclaimed Bill Tripp, the breathtaking 50 m Wally superyacht Better Place has been selected as a finalist for the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards. The winners will be revealed on May 4. ... read full story
Royal Huisman Yacht BLUE PAPILLON by German Frers and Rhoades Young with launch in 2013
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Set to be launched this year, the 143-foot superyacht Blue Papillon is currently under construction at Royal Huisman in the Netherlands. She boasts naval architecture by German Frers, while her interior design is by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
Horizon P110 Tri Deck Yacht to be displayed at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2013
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This year's Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will boast the all-new Horizon P110 Tri Deck Yacht as one of the largest vessels on show at this popular event. The vessel will be exhibited by Horizon Motor Yachts Australia. ... read full story
Three luxury yachts with design by Redman Whiteley Dixon among finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2013
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Three luxury vessels with design by Redman Whiteley Dixon have been announced as finalists for the World Superyacht Awards 2013: the newly refitted 74 m Amels superyacht Ilona, the 30 m Yachting Developments catamaran yacht Q5 Quintessential, as well as the 78 m Feadship mega yacht Hampshire II. ... read full story

















