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Sailing Kids to receive DAME (Design Award METS) donation

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Stichting Sailing Kids Foundation (SK) – a Netherlands based charity that organises sailing holidays for seriously ill children and their families – will receive the DAME (Design Award METS) donation for 2011. The charity was selected by the METS Committee out of seven applications it received after issuing a call for entries. SK arranges free... ... read full story

30m Sailing Yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments Sets Sail

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

International award winning Auckland based Superyacht builder Yachting Developments is proud to launch another custom built 30m composite performance cruising sloop, sailing yacht Antares III. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” but is now proudly named ‘Antares III’.... ... read full story

IAG Yachts sells 127’ motor yacht Primadonna and 100’ yacht Electra

June 16, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Chinese based shipyard IAG Yachts have sold their first two production model superyachts, the 127 foot motor yacht PRIMA DONNA, to a buyer in Florida and the 100 foot yacht Electra to a buyer in China. Thee recent sales follows on from some successful shows in Miami, Shanghai and Hong Kong, on what’s been... ... read full story

Motor Yacht Andreas L Ready for Mediterranean Summer Yacht Charter

June 15, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Motor Yacht Andreas L has just finished a ‘spruce up’ in readiness for the busy Europe Mediterranean summer yacht Charter season, which runs predominantly from June to September. En-route back from her cruising and chartering in the Caribbean, motor yacht Andreas L stopped off in Barcelona for a sprice up. The yacht has now emerged... ... read full story

Heesen Yachts launches 37 metre superyacht Aurelia

June 15, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

Heesen Yachts has launched hull YN 15437, the 37metre semi-displacement superyacht christened Aurelia, ahead of schedule. Project-managed by Nakhimov, superyacht Aurelia is the tenth in the successful 37 metre class built by this Dutch shipyard. Powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, the luxury yacht is an all-aluminium hard chine vessel with the... ... read full story

Besenzoni introduce 3 new sun protection technologies for superyachts

June 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Besenzoni have designed and introduced three new sun protection technologies for superyachts for the upcoming season. The first new designed called ‘Petalo’ is a new take on the classic umbrella. Designed by Emanuele Salvador, the Petalo shade cover is a perfect synthesis of aesthetics and ergonomics. Shaped by the wind, thin fabric is drawn up... ... read full story

Fourth Moonen 97 Motor yacht completes Sea trials

June 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The brand-new Moonen 97 motor yacht has started her sea trials on the North Sea and the results were very impressive. Below are the first images of the fourth motor yacht in this much praised Moonen 97 series, including her beautiful interior. The first sea trial day on 22 May offered ideal conditions for a... ... read full story

Maiden Voyage in the Norwegian Fjords for Charter yacht DAMRAK II – A 70 SUNREEF POWER

June 15, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Following a widely successful launch last month, Sunreef catamaran Damrak II has just completed her maiden voyage in the Norwegian fjords. The beautiful, serene background proved to be the perfect setting for her owner to experience the power and grace of his new 70 Power Sunreef Catamaran. M/Y DAMRAK II is currently on the way to... ... read full story

80 metre Superyacht by Van Geest Design

June 14, 2011

Written by Mike Smith

The latest Van Geest Yacht Design, by Pieter van Geest and team (VGD), is an 80 metre superyacht design which focuses on a pure, non-cluttered image and lifestyle. The luxury motor yacht design pursues the interior / exterior interactions on board, extending the living, lounging areas to the exterior decks. Sleek lines give this 80m... ... read full story

Motor yacht MARY-ROSE – The second Delfino 93 by Benetti Yachts

June 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Mary- Rose is a Delfino 93 launched by Benetti yachts in Viareggio, Italy at the end of May 2011. The Mary Rose yacht is the second motor yacht of the new Delfino 93 series of 28.50m “pocket superyachts”. The first Delfino 93 motor yacht by Benetti made her debut at the Cannes Boat Show... ... read full story

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