Wednesday, 9 May 2012
At the recent Hainan Rendezvous the Horizon Shipyard presented their latest Horizon RP120 superyacht Muses. The 36 metre motor yacht was launched in December 2011 from the Taiwanese shipyard and she was following the launch of Lady Gaga, she is the second yacht over 100ft built by Horizon for a Chinese client. Read More
Monday, 7 May 2012
Sailing yacht Deva was built in Germany in 1930 by the Krupp Germania Werft. The exterior design of the 47.50 metre schooner is by the well-known Cox & Stevens design studio, while she features an interior design by Giorgetti & Magrini. Here Deva is pictured sailing in North Tyrrenian waters in May 2011. Read More
Friday, 4 May 2012
The black hulled sailing yacht Marie was built by the Dutch Vitters shipyard in 2010 and designed by Hoek Naval Architectes. The owner is a keen admirer of antique weapons and there are some two tonnes of antique weaponry onboard Marie. This picture of the 54.64 metre superyacht was taken yesterday in Taiohae Bay, Marquises. Read More
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Designed by German Frers, sailing yacht Rebecca was built at Pendennis in 1999. She was built for an owner who wanted to combine all of the best elements of yachts from the mid-19th century to the modern day, in a stylish, eye-catching yacht which would give high performance under sail. Robin Black designed her light and elegant interior. Read More
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
The 75.13 metre Phocea Sailing yacht Phocea was built as a single-handed race yacht, built to compete in the Observer Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Race. After racing the Atlantic in 1976, she was converted to a cruise ship by the French shipyard DCAN. In 1999/2000 her owner ordered a major interior and exterior refit. Read More
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Perini Navi launched the 38 metre fast sloop superyacht P2 on Saturday June 14th in 2008. She was at that time the first Perini Navi designed by Philippe Briand. The hull is constructed in Sealium, an aluminium alloy which provides greater mechanical strength and improved corrosion characteristics, while reducing weight. Read More
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
The magnificent Twizzle was built by Royal Huisman in The Netherlands, and designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon. She catches the eye with her powerful contemporary lines and integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. She was built for experienced owners who previously owned the 55 metre Feadship now named Issana. Read More
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Superyacht Helios is the result of a collaboration between Perini Navi’s naval architects and Ron Holland. She is the second steel-hulled 45 meter yacht to be launched by this Italian shipyard. The Perini Navi-built aluminium mast that rises over 50 metres above the waterline carries a sail area of almost 1,200m2. Read More
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Hyperion was built by Royal Huisman for well known yachtsman Jim Clark. When he took delivery of the 90 metre Royal Huisman Athena in 2004 he sold Hyperion. The 45 metre yacht was designed by German Frers and Pieter Beeldsnijder, who was also responsible for her interior. Hyperion is dedicated to fast sailing and relaxation – in that order. Read More