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Tecnomar IMPERO 40 motor yacht keel laying ceremony

November 06, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tecnomar Yachts held the keel laying ceremony of the new motor yacht IMPERO 40-metre at the Tecnomar Shipyard last Wednesday, where a “good luck” coin was placed into the keel to invoke good fortune during the construction and throughout its future years at sea. The IMPERO 40 motor yacht, designed by Luca Dini in cooperation... ... read full story

Dockwise Yacht Transport completes most complex superyacht Lift-on/Lift-off to Date

November 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has successfully transported 7 superyachts from Italy to Thailand and completed its most complex lift-on/lift-off procedure to date, transferring 7 yachts. For the complex procedure, DYT used the 532-foot (162.3 meters) transport vessel Combi Dock 1 owned by Combi Lift, which left Genoa, Italy on October 7 and arrived safely in... ... read full story

Club Marine Carnivale of Colour at the Gold Coast Marine Expo

November 03, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

In an explosion of colour, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky above the Coomera River at the Club Marine Carnivale of Colour on November 5. The Club Marine Carnivale of Colour will wrap up the second day of the inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo beginning at 5pm with a live performance by... ... read full story

Waiting for China to wake: A perspective on China’s yachting industry

November 01, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Barry Jenkins -  in China to view the country's commitment to growing recreational boating. Credit MIAA

A recent estimate notes China is home to 970,000 millionaires, 40,000 ten-millionaires and 1,400 billionaires. Affluence is an economy driver and the Chinese are on a spending spree. With a population of 1.3 billion people, it’s no wonder the world is beating a path to the Chinese mainland. In the words of Napoleon: “when China... ... read full story

Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup 2011

October 31, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The entry list for the Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Yacht Regatta which starts on the 21st November 2011 is growing with a total of nine sailing yacht giants confirmed to assemble in Tenerife in less than one month’s time.  The 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup is scheduled to leave Santa Cruz... ... read full story

Superyacht Australia at Tourism Directions Conference

October 17, 2011

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Superyacht Australia represented for the second year the Australian industry at Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra last week. ... read full story

Charter yacht AWOL delivered – a LSX 78 series motor yacht by Lazzara

October 14, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 24m motor yacht AWOL, built by Lazzara Yachts was recently launched and has now been delivered to her owners who are enjoying her maiden cruise through the beautiful waters of the Bahamas. Yacht Awol will then move to Australia, where she will be permanent based, offering luxury yacht charters throughout Queensland, thanks to her... ... read full story

New Zealand’s new Wynyard Quarter superyacht Marina full

October 13, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Wynward corner of Auckland’s newest waterfront destination is currently hosting 6 luxurious superyachts who have been attracted the New Zealand shores for the Rugby World Cup. The Silo Park Marina on Jellicoe Street, only opened on the 1st of October and its 6 superyachts berths are already full with yachts measuring between 54m-93m (177ft-305ft)... ... read full story

Heesen Motor Yacht Quinta Essentia available for luxury Mediterranean yacht charters

October 12, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 55m superyacht QUINTA ESSENTIA, launched by Heesen Yachts in March 2011 is now proudly taking charter bookings for next summer in the Mediterranean (2012). The 55 metre semi-displacement series motor yacht QUINTA ESSENTIA will charter at the rate of EUR 350,000 per week (plus 25% expenses, plus 20K Euros security deposit). The luxury yacht... ... read full story

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2012

October 11, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2011 was hailed as the most successful and satisfying in the event’s spectacular 28-year history. Entered in the 2011 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week were 195 racing yachts – ranging from small cruisers to record-breaking supermaxis – and some impressive superyachts on the water. Then, when the sailing was done,... ... read full story

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