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Superyacht designer René van der Velden unveils platform for new 37-40m motor yacht range

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

René van der Velden Yacht Design is proud to reveal their handsome 38-meter motor yacht project. It’s a full walk around design, with gracefully balanced lines, which was shaped to serve as a platform for a variety of concepts in the 37- to 40-meter superyacht range. The version shown in the latest rendering above, for... ... read full story

Superyacht Design specialist René van der Velden Yacht Designs new atelier is up and running

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Recently René van der Velden Yacht Design shared the good news that they had moved from their original, rather small, home into expanded studio and offices in a classic 17th-century Amersfoort building. “We were excited by the prospect of setting up improved design facilities; enjoying a more open, inspiring space; feeling a natural boost to... ... read full story

Transatlantic Yacht Race 2011: Supermaxi Sailing yacht ICAP Leopard prepares

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

ICAP Leopard, the record breaking 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, is making final preparations ahead of the Transatlantic Race in the Atlantic Ocean Racing Series. The boat will cross the start line at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday 3rd July at the beginning of... ... read full story

49m Motor yacht Zaliv III delivered by Mondo Marine

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The first superyacht launched in 2011 by Italian superyacht builder Mondo Marine was the 49.36m semi-displacement superyacht Zaliv III. The yacht was launched in March and has already been delivered to her owners yet little was known of the yacht until now. The luxury yacht Zaliv III features exterior design by Giorgio Vafiadis, and interior... ... read full story

32m Sailing Yacht AKALAM by Barracuda Yacht Design and Pendennis

June 30, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sailing yacht AKALAM, the new 32m/105ft superyacht designed by Barracuda Yacht Design, and built by Pendennis, begins her new life cruising Mediterranean seas after recently being delivered to her owners. The most distinctive feature about the design of Superyacht Akalam is the expansive use of glass within both pilothouse and hull. This technical achievement, followed by successful implementation... ... read full story

Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will... ... read full story

24m Hoek Sailing Yacht Drumfire wins the Superyacht Cup Palma 2011

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Owner and crew of 24m Hoek Design sailing yacht Drumfire were crowned Overall Winner of the 2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma. A spectacular prize giving ceremony at the Es Baluard Museum overlooking the Bay of Palma marked the end of the 16th edition of the popular superyacht regatta. After showing an early dominance in... ... read full story

Feadship XL 88 Motor yacht Musashi delivered by Feadship

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 88 m Feadship XL superyacht Musashi (known under the Feadship hull number 1002) has left Harlingen in the Netherlands en route to Gibraltar to be delivered, according to Boat International.   The Feadship XL motor yacht Musashi had a preliminary / unofficial launch by Feadship Yachts at their De Vries Makkum shipyard in August 2010 and since then, Feadship... ... read full story

Benetti Yacht’s new production area at Lucca dockyard

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Benetti’s new production area was inaugurated during the early morning hours of Thursday, 16 June, with the arrival of the first hull for construction. Together with the historic facilities on Via Coppino, the site has more than 4,200 m2 dedicated to the production of Benetti Class boats, the line of yachts from 93 to 164... ... read full story

Stradivarius concert on board Benetti motor yacht Bistango

June 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

On June 23, on board the gorgeous 62.00m (203′ 4″) motor yacht BISTANGO, that was built at the Benetti boatyard and delivered in 2010, an exclusive event held Monte Carlo spellbound. The event bought together two Italians of excellence, two icons recognised throughout the world for the perfection of their craftsmanship and their unwavering attention to... ... read full story

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