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COMMANDER A The 42.5 M Explorer Yacht

September 09, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Swiss headquartered Floating Life and Carrara-based CCN-Cerri Cantieri Navali have recently joined their large expertise in shipbuilding, yacht design and management to work on a brand-new 42.50 m vessel. Project has been unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival 2016. This steel yacht, strengthened to fit the “Light Ice class” and featuring an aluminium superstructure, has been... ... read full story

MAXI BATTLES IN PORTO CERVO

September 09, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Sailing Yahts Open Season, Bella Mente, My Song, Windfall hold lead while Leopard 3, Lucky, Wallyño move to top. In Porto Cervo, Italy the 52 sailing yachts participating in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup were keen to get back on the water today after yesterday’s second enforced rest day caused by severe wind and sea... ... read full story

Velsheda all-square with Lionheart on the Costa Smeralda

September 09, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Velsheda moved the J Class match at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup to all-square today on the Costa Smeralda when they got the better of Lionheart, leading all the way from the start line to the finish gun of a course which was shortened because of the fading, unsettled breeze. In the aftermath of the... ... read full story

Tri-deck Majesty 110 displayed at Cannes

September 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Gulf Craft’s Newest Tri-deck Majesty 110 entering the Cannes Port for the Cannes Yachting Festival After her debut earlier this year at the Dubai International Boat Show, 35m/114ft tri-deck Majesty 110 was on display beside her sister-ship, Majesty 155, on the first day of the Cannes Yachting Festival. Majesty 155 took the limelight as the... ... read full story

Gulf Craft’s flagship superyacht debuts at Cannes

September 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

  Gulf Craft’s flagship superyacht, the Majesty 155, mesmerized guests on the first day of the Cannes Yachting Festival, captivating visitors with its grand presence along the sparkling shores of France. Set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera, Gulf Craft’s exceptional showcase marks its European debut of the Majesty 155, which is not... ... read full story

J Class Yachts Begin Their Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

September 07, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

The 32 mile traditional course up ‘Bomb Alley’ passing the La Maddalena Archipelago and returning offshore of the islands offered a brisk passage for the J Class yachts to open their account at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Velsheda made a small error in their timing and so Lionheart made the better start to lead... ... read full story

THE NEW 28 m ICON YACHT ISLANDER

September 07, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Motor yacht Islander is the epitome of a pocket super yacht in every way. Built by the world renowned Dutch mega yacht manufacturer ICON Yachts, the designer Ken Freivokh, who is better known for creations such as Maltese Falcon & IV. Islander is perhaps the only yacht in her size range to ever boast such... ... read full story

Wider Yachts Genesi & Cecilia Unveiled at Cannes

September 07, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

Wider has returned to the Cannes Yacht Festival, running from the 6th-11th September, to unveil the impressive Wider 150 superyacht GENESI. The 46m/150ft beauty is the most silent yacht ever built to RINA Comfort Class and also boasts the largest beach club for a yacht of her size at 90m². Both owner and VIP suites... ... read full story

Elton John & Ferretti Donate a Yacht to Italy’s Earthquake Victims

September 07, 2016

Written by Mike Smith

Ferretti and Riva are to donate the auction proceeds of a Special Addition AquaRiva Super motor yacht to the charities that benefit the victims of Italy’s disastrous earthquake earlier this year. The colour of the special edition yacht will be chosen personally by Sir Elton John. Elton John announced the charitable yacht donation during his... ... read full story

Maxi Show misses first day of racing

September 06, 2016

Written by Rachael Steele

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup’s 52-strong fleet was meant to race through the La Maddalena archipelago yesterday but failed to even reach the starting line after strong mistral winds prevented the boats from leaving Porto Cervo. Read on for more details: The following is a press release from the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Porto Cervo,... ... read full story

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