Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Horizon is the first SYBAss member from the Far East

September 30, 2010

Horizon has received the support from the members of SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association) to join the SYBAss which is a worldwide Megayacht association representing the leading superyacht builders worldwide. To be the first SYBAss member from the Far East, Horizon is pleased to share a unique Asian viewpoint with fellow members. ... read full story

Superyacht Refit Facility Nears Completion in Bodrum, Turkey

September 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Aganlar Boatyard is close to completing a major extension of their well-established boat building and re-fit yard in Bodrum, Turkey. They are working with Marine Trade Centre to implement an integrated PR and marketing campaign highlighting the unique new facilities and skills which Aganlar is bringing to the superyacht refit market in the Eastern Mediterranean. ... read full story

Sea-Fire secures a 3 year contract with Sunseeker Yachts

September 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Sea-Fire, an international leader in fire suppression technology, has signed a new, 3-year contract with Sunseeker. Sea-Fire will supply Sunseeker with advanced fire suppression systems for engine room, generator, fuel tank compartment and other applications. ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Conditions worth the wait.

September 29, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

At Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez., the ‘grand epoque’ big boat class that included Thendara, Altair, Elena, Sunshine, Milena, and Iduna got off the starting line around 3pm and were sent on a 14 mile nautical mile course that had a short leg to a mark upwind and then a downwind reach to a turning mark off St Raphael and a beat back to the finish line off of Saint-Tropez. ... read full story

Oceanco’s Superyacht SEVEN SEAS ex Y706

September 29, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The 86m Oceanco superyacht Y706 has been named SEVEN SEAS and is scheduled for delivery in late November and will cruise the Caribbean for the winter season and the Mediterranean for summer 2011. Super yacht SEVEN SEAS (ex hull Y706) by Oceanco Superyacht SEVEN SEAS was built under the hull name Y706. The 2010 Oceanco... ... read full story

Agreement to host the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco introduced

September 29, 2010

Written by Eva Belanyiova

Mayor Gavin Newsom, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and other members of the Board of Supervisors yesterday (28th) introduced the formal agreement to host the 34 th America’s Cup in San Francisco. ... read full story