Some of the world’s most magnificent motor and sailing Superyachts are planning their 2012 holiday season journey to a major Superyacht hub of Asia, Phuket, to join the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous to be held December 16, 17 &18 in Phuket, Thailand. Superyacht owners, captains & crew will again meet up to share tall tales and enjoy socialising. Read More
Jupiter, a subsidiary company of the Cerved Group, specializing in the evaluation and the management of risk credit and assets, presented Second Life Top Yachts, the first integrated boat management and resale platform for top class second hand boats, at Genoa Airport Marina on 20th April. On April 20th and 21st, more than 15 motor boats. Read More
London has been named the best place to visit in the world for the first time but it's not hard to see why. Hosting the Olympics Games and celebrating the Royal Jubilee this year, London has been voted the hottest destination of 2012. In preparation, Royal Docks 2012 is gearing up to welcome superyachts from all over the world in less than 3 months' time. Read More
World record adventurer Alan Priddy has chosen to use Cerion Energy’s DAME Award winning GO2 diesel fuel additive onboard Accomplish More for the Company85 Global Challenge round the World powerboat record attempt this year. The Challenge is a bid by British ocean adventurer Alan Priddy to design and build the fastest and most efficient wave-piercing powerboat to circumnavigate the globe. Read More
Riviera Yacht Support in Antibes, are the leading providers on the Côte d’Azur of the WSET wine tasting qualification, an invaluable course for anyone working in the field of luxury yachting, or wishing to learn more about the world of wine. A few weeks ago I enrolled in the WSET level 2 wine course, an official qualification for wine tasting. Read More
The Perini Navi Group, known worldwide for their large sailing and motor yachts, will participate in the second edition of Yare – an international show on Yachting After Sales & Refit - that will be held in Viareggio from the 26th to the 29th of April, 2012. The Perini Navi Group will have its own stand inside the Superyachts Builder Tent. Read More
During the Antibes Yacht Show last week I was invited by Hill Robinson to have lunch onboard superyacht Elisabeth F. The luxury motor yacht was just anchored off the beautiful old town of Antibes and with one of the large tenders we were brought to the yacht where the crew was waiting for us. Read More
Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited (“MSCB”), a signposting division of financial products specifically for Superyacht crew, is for the third year executive sponsors at the 5 th Dovaston Crew Show this week in Palma. Its stand will be positioned opposite the main bar, similar to last year. In addition MSCB will be sponsoring the satellite bar. Read More
The growing reputation of Phuket Island as a major ‘Superyacht Hub in Asia’ is supported by the prestigious annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. The largest gathering in Asia of both motor and sail superyachts from around the world is held over the holiday season December 16-18 in Phuket, Thailand. Read More
Only one week to the opening of the second edition of Yare the refit and after sales operations show, that will take place in Viareggio from Apruil 26th to 29th. Despite the critical situation of the yachting industry – or probably because of this – over 120 exhibitors (15% coming from 8 European countries) will take part to the event. Read More
The star-studded “Bid To Save The Earth” Green Auction at Christie’s in New York on 10 April, 2012, attracted a powerhouse crowd from Hollywood’s elite to society’s crème de la crème, all gathering for a glittering night of entertainment, fashion and an over-the-top live “fantasy auction” to raise money for critical environmental causes. Read More
The 4th Asia-Pacific Superyacht Conference is staged two days before the Singapore Yacht Show – Asia’s first superyacht-focused boat show. Taking place at ONE ͦ15 Marina Club from the 25th – 26th April, this year’s conference welcomes an international line-up of speakers and panellists who will debate a range of topics and provide key market insight to delegates looking to grow their businesses in Asia-Pacific. Over 150 yachting professionals from around the world are expected to take part. Read More
On Saturday 24th March Northrop and Johnson hosted a group of ViP guests aboard superyacht Told U So in Singapore. Clients and media were treated to a private tour of the yacht and enjoyed Cocktails in the wonderful setting of One15 Marina Club. Told U So, built in 2011was a joint collaboration between Benetti and Molori.Read More
The 7th Annual Future of Superyachts Conference, held 19th and 20th June 2012, at the Nixe Palace Hotel, Spain, Mallorca, has announced new speakers. Now firmly established as a "must attend" event on the superyacht calendar, The Future of Superyachts will bring together an elite group of industry leaders for networking and debate. Read More
After a decade of attending the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous held every year December 16 to 18 in Phuket, Thailand, the magnificent Sailing Yacht, Yanneke Too, is the first to sign on for this year’s prestigious Rendezvous: “She couldn’t make it in 2011 but she’s back on track in 2012!” happily reports Captain Charles Dwyer. Read More
Safety on board, emergency management, ship knowledge, and technology. Those were the main topics addressed in a four day event, organised by the Ferretti Group. Over 120 captains and engineer of Ferretti Group yachts followed classroom lectures, team exercises, and in-depth visits to shipyards. Read More
Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, Chairman of Oceanco, received the World of Yachts recognition award. “It is an honor to be recognized by leaders from the Middle Eastern Maritime Industry. In only 25 years Oceanco has established its name within the superyacht industry as the premier builder of 80-90m super yachts.” said Dr. Al Barwani. Read More
The elite annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous will once again bring a fleet of sail and motor yachts to Phuket 16 - 18 December 2012. Superyachts from around the world, 30 metres or greater in length, are invited to join the festivities taking place on and off the waters of the Andaman coast in Thailand. Read More
It is ten years since the Antibes Raft Racers took to the waters of Port Vauban, creating Mayday mayhem in late April on their home-made whacky crafts. Yes, it has taken ten years to recover from the last one, but the Raft Race Team have lashed it together one more time to bring pre-season cheer to the Mediterranean’s largest pleasure port. Read More
The greatest snow event in the yachting calendar is back! Riviera Yacht Support are running the 4th edition of the fast-becoming-infamous Snow Bonanza! The Snow Bonanza 4.0 kicks off on Friday the 23rd of March and promises to be even better than before. Read More
Yas Marina, operated and managed by Camper & Nicholsons Marinas and one of the premier marinas in Abu Dhabi, is proud to announce their 2012 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Grand Prix berthing tariffs. Located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island and located 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read More
Staged just before the Singapore Yacht Show (27th April to 29th April), The 4th Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference builds upon the unique success of the last 3 events to bring together a real “East meets West” collaboration and business development experience. Read More
British design student Daniel Humphreys, from Plymouth University has won the internationally recognised Abitare La Barca Concept Award design competition. Representing the UK, Daniel is the first British design student to have won this prestigious industry award. The Abitare La Barca Award, was hosted at the sea technology and design event. Read More
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (NZ), New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and the University of Auckland will host the 4th High Performance Yacht Design Conference from 12 – 14 March 2012 at the Maritime Museum, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland. The conference with coincide with the Volvo Ocean race – Auckland stopover. Read More
The 2012 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) programme is taking shape with industry heavy weights confirming their attendance. The ASMEX organizers announced today that Thom Dammrich, NMMA President will be addressing the conference as a keynote speaker providing a current overview of the USA Superyacht and recreational boating industry. Read More
We normally don't report about fashion, but this video of Alex Thomson walking the keel of his 60ft racer in a Hugo Boss suit is well worth sharing with you. Getting the keel out of the water and keeping it there requires precision sailing and knowing the boat inside out. From his position at the helm, the skipper could not see Alex. Read More
Over 50 professionals from across the luxury yachting supply chain (owners, shipyards, brokers, designers, captains, yacht finance specialists, maritime experts and lawyers) attended the dinner-debate on the economic situation in the yachting industry held at the Yacht Club de Monaco, which was chaired by YCM Secretary General Bernard d’Alessandri. Read More
The Millionaire Fair Amsterdam 2011 was one of the most spectacular editions ever. Celebrations for its tenth birthday ensured a memorable event for exhibitors and visitors alike in the Amsterdam RAI. Mulder Shipyard was one of the shipyards to take part in the event. The invite-only event featured special cars, yachts, jewellery and more. Read More
As 2011 draws to a close, having been a particularly busy year in terms of results and international events with the 10th edition of Monaco Classic Week, HSH Prince Albert II, President of the Yacht Club de Monaco paid tribute to the club’s sailors at the 2011 YCM Awards with the Trophée Credit Suisse. Read More
Marine Industry Cares Foundation (MICF), a non-profit charitable organization that raises awareness and funds for children’s and family charities, has announced it's 2012 Board of Directors and the appointment of an Executive Director to help lead the group. Read More
Hoek Design in the Netherlands has won the Neptune award for ‘best interior layout’ at the ShowBoats Design Awards. The judges praised Lionheart for what they saw as a beautiful interpretation of a J-class sailing yacht interior. Lionheart was also nominated as one of the five best yachts for the naval architecture and interior design awards. Read More
Over 100 crew members and distinguished guests attended the function where the recently arrived yacht crew and owners were able to meet with every aspect of the industry in Thailand and make immediate useful contacts, suppliers and friends. Read More
Now firmly established as a "must attend" event on the superyacht calendar, The Future of Superyachts, the 7th Annual Conference takes place in Palma just before the Superyacht Cup, on the 19th and 20th June 2012 and will bring together an elite group of industry leaders for networking and debate. Read More
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is touted as one of the biggest boat shows in the world, hosting top yacht builders and designers, exotic cars and brokerage yachts across six locations. While most attendees spent their time at the show inspecting the latest marine gadgetry, others attended the private “Boys N’ Toys” yacht hop. Read More
From Monday 14 November, at Amsterdam’s RAI convention centre, over 450 industry leaders will participate in the Global Superyacht Forum (GSF) for three days of powerful discussion, dynamic debate and intelligent interaction. The focus of GSF will be discussing how to change the industry and how it can grow for the future. Read More
Over sixty delegates participated in a half day conference on Business Aircraft and Superyacht registration, organised by Transport Malta in association with FT Business Events, last Thursday the 4th of November, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris. Read More
The Fall 2011 season has yielded an exceptional harvest of awards for Huisman yachts, their owners, designers and builders. The elegant 57.5m (189ft) ketch Twizzle has appeared unstoppable this year as she seized the attention of awards juries for almost every aspect of her design and build. Read More
Yacht Carbon Offset has been awarded the 2011 International Superyacht Society Fabien Cousteau Blue Award. The Award, created to celebrate stewardship of marine ecosystems, was presented by Fabien Cousteau during ISS’s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala in Fort Lauderdale on 27 October 2011. Read More
Pôle Refit La Rochelle (PRLR), a Corporate member of the Professional Yachtsmen's Association (PYA) since 2009, is sponsoring the PYA Annual General Meeting 2011 on Wednesday 9th November at 18.00 hours at PYA's new venue, the Maison des Associations, 288, Chemin de Saint-Claude, 06600, Antibes. Read More
The NISI 2400 was named best power yacht in the 24 to 40-meter category at the 2011 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards gala, held on October 27th at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Finalists included Diverse Projects’ Black Pearl, Moonen Shipyard’s Livia, Jongert’s Lucia M, and Hakvoort’s Snowbird. Read More
Moore Stephens Isle of Man who provide accountancy, consultancy and multi-sector wealth management services, in its capacity as presenting sponsors of the YachtInfo event in Fort Lauderdale, USA today announced its sponsorship of captain Jody Hill in his bid to represent the USA in the London 2012 Paralympics. Read More
British Superyacht design company, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) has announced that it has scooped four esteemed design awards during two ceremonies at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show for its design of Twizzle; an elegant 57.5m performance sailing yacht. RWD was responsible for both the exterior and interior design. Read More
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced that Blohm+Voss is the new ISS Silver Supporter and Presenting Partner for the organisation’s annual METS Membership Mixer. The event draws a wide range of industry colleagues—from company executives to owners and captains and crew—in the festive environment of the RAI’s Café Amsterdam. Read More
Michael Leach Design scooped its fifth award of the week by winning the Best Motor Yacht (65m+) at the ISS gala awards on Thursday 27 October during the Fort Lauderdale boat show. Palladium's german-built interior is remarkably atmospheric and oozes a great sense of warm and minimalistic style. Read More
Vripack announced that Mr. Dick Boon, founder of Vripack, won the ISS Business Person of the Year award. The perfect coronation on the 50th anniversary of Vripack and a perfect start of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2011. 500 guests witnessed the founder of Vripack winning the Business Person of the Year Award. Read More
Y.CO has announces the success of Aquos Yachts and Big Fish at last night’s Showboats Design Awards 2011. Luxury exploration vessel Big Fish was named the winner of the Best Naval Architecture (Motor Yachts) Award at a glamorous ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. Read More
Two projects by Nauta Yacht Design have won Nautical Design Awards in 2011: the Sense 50’ won the award for Interior Design of Sailing Yachts, and the Southern Wind 94’ Kiboko won in the category for Sailing Yachts over 24 metres. Southern Wind Shipyard’s latest 94’ Kiboko is a custom performance cruiser. Read More
Mark Smith, director of Michael Leach Design, stole the limelight at the prestigious annual ShowBoats Design Awards at The Mar-o-Largo Club in Palm Beach, picking up four Golden Neptunes. The results have been a well-guarded secret since the panel of SBDA judges – comprising peer group designers, superyacht owners and industry specialists. Read More
Sandow Media’s Worth magazine will bring the ultimate in luxury living to South Florida – by air, by land and by sea – at its exclusive, invitation-only event, Curator, which will be held 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Sheltair Aviation in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Read More
Once upon a time, at the 2011 Pinmar Golf Tournament, Cinderella and her two Ugly Sisters raised over €17,000 for a number of charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital . Whizzing around the lush greens on their drink laden carriage, the pantomime trio accosted unsuspecting golfers swapping booze for cash donations. Read More
CRN and Riva will play a central role in an installation by Berlin-based artist Christian Jankowski, at this year’s Frieze Art Fair 2011, taking place 13-16 October in London. The Finest Art on Water will be part of Frieze Projects, a series of special commissions which offer viewpoints that will elicit a shift in the viewer’s perception. Read More
An impressive fleet of more than 16 classic and super cars has successfully completed the 2011 Redman Whiteley Dixon Auto Tour in association with furniture makers, Silverlining. The Tour departed RWD’s design studio on Sunday 18th September 2011 and celebrated its triumphant arrival into Monaco on Tuesday 20th September. Read More
Fabio Perini, founder of the Perini Navi Group, has won the Piacenza Cashmere Yacht Capital Award 2011, a special award granted in recognition of the commitment, the involvement and the determination with which the Perini Navi Group in specific and shipbuilding in Italy in general have today earned high regard worldwide. Read More
The Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has announced that superyacht Satori has recently been awarded two World Yacht Trophies in Cannes and the prestigious Prix du Design in Monaco. Satori is the first of Heesen’s new 50m aluminium class. She was delivered last May and officially christened during the Monaco Grand Prix. Read More
The International Superyacht Society announced in 2010 the creation of the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award, to celebrate stewardship of marine ecosystems. This will be presented during ISS’s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala on the opening night of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More
Peri Yachts has proudly announced to be the winner of the World Yacht Trophies Award 2011 for Best Design and Most Innovative Fly bridge over 24 meters with the new high-tech Peri 41T, the flagship of the Peri range. The awards were presented at the Gala Dinner organized by Lux Media group during the Cannes Boat Show. Read More
Molori Design’s Told u So, a 145‘ Benetti Vision, has won the Best Interior Design award in front of a prestigious panel of experts in Cannes earlier this month. The judges citing the incredible detail, sophistication and originality. Told u So’s design incorporates the highest quality wood, marble and fine fabrics from around the world. Read More
J Craft and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hosted guests for the inaugural Riviera Runabout event. Taking place over the course of a weekend between Monaco and Saint Tropez, more than 30 guests enjoyed a relaxing and luxurious programme. This included test driving the full range of Rolls-Royce cars, as well as sea trial of J Craft Torpedos. Read More
Awlgrip presented its inaugural Yacht Management Symposium in London on 31st August 2011. The one-day event included a series of open panel sessions and presentations from Awlgrip representatives, covering a range of areas including the development of products, technical service, paint quality and finish standards, as well as regulations. Read More
Riviera Yacht Support informs us that will once again be organising the Golf Bonanza at the Grande Bastide Golf Course on Friday September 30. This year's hole in one price is a Mercedes Roadster SLK. The day will start with a full english breakfast sponsored by Froggy Gourmet, and there will be a free shuttle bus service from Antibes, sponsored by Jet Set International. Read More
MGMT has announced they have partnered with Royal Docks 2012 for the Olympic Games in London 2012.The Royal Docks will be the premier destination for Superyachts visiting the Olympics next summer and is expecting more yachts than ever before to make London their destination for the summer. Read More
Whether in the harbour, ashore or at sea, the 80 boats expected for the 10th Monaco Classic Week-La Belle Classe are living proof that the maritime heritage is alive and well, and bears testimony to the Principality’s commitment to the values surrounding it. This year the Yacht Club de Monaco has attracted an exceptional group of yachts. Read More
MTB Superyachts is a 2 day event offering companies a time and cost efficient way to conduct business with a guaranteed minimum of 15 appointments over the 2 days, plus additional opportunities for networking. Companies often find that from attending MTB they fill gaps in their supply chain, find new suppliers/buyers and new products. Read More
On Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th October, 2011 the Professional Yachtsmen’s Association will organise a 2 day training seminar on Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) given by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) at the Novotel, Monte-Carlo and sponsored by Oceanco. Read More
The Founding Committee of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) has announced that the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association has 45 Founding Members. The Founding Members of APSA come from 14 countries across the world, from Fiji to Japan, from Australia to the United Kingdom. Read More
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced its new website, a significant re-launch of its original: www.superyachtsociety.org. ISS was founded in 1989 and represents the large yacht industry. Its mission is to build alliances worldwide with regional associations. General information regarding the organization is easily found. Read More
Burger Boat Company held its first Great Lakes Gathering July 22 through July 24, 2011 at Bay Harbor Resort, Bay Harbor, Michigan for yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew. A variety of yachts ranging from a 1937 36’ Burger to a 2003 127’ Tri-Deck Burger, cruised to Bay Harbor for the three day Great Lakes Gathering. Read More
With one year to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic games one thing is certain. London will play host to the largest number of superyachts ever seen on the Thames at one time. This spectacle, sure to become a tourist attraction in it's own right will provide a massive boost to the UK superyacht industry and prove London and the Thames to be a successful if different destination for yachts of all sizes. Read More
No one knows better than an experienced superyacht captain what makes a perfect berth away from home for a superyacht and her crew – which is why the inaugural Superyacht Captains Forum in Auckland, New Zealand will ask the experts, the superyacht captains: what makes the ultimate superyacht facility? Read More
Superyacht Events has announced the Superyacht InnovatioNZ 2011 conference, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand from the 12 - 14 October later this year at the brand new Auckland Viaduct Events Centre. This event, which is a completely new event developed in association with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, is intended to bring together key figures from the superyacht industry. Read More
Laurna Woods, managing director of PR agency Beattie Communications, is to take the Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound on its maiden voyage, following a total refit of the racing vessel. Accompanying Laurna on the trip between Oban and Mull on Monday, July 11 will be seven of the PR agency’s clients. Read More
Last week, on board superyacht Bistango, an exclusive event in Monte Carlo brought together two Italian icons recognised throughout the world for the perfection of their craftsmanship and their unwavering attention to detail that has made each of them truly one of a kind in their respective fields. Read More
A limited number of superyacht berths for the London 2012 games are due to be released next week. A large response is expected and it is anticipated that all the berths will be sold within a very short period of time. MGMT informs us they able to take advance bookings prior to the release of the berths. Read More
Trinity Yachts, LLC has announced that in both June 2011 and May 2011, Vice President, William (“Billy”) S. Smith will, and has, offered his insight and deep understanding of issues affecting the large yacht industry. On 20 June 2011, Billy will be the first featured speaker at the prestigious 6th Annual The Future of Superyachts Conference in Mallorca. Read More
The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is pleased to announce that membership is now open to those wishing to join the Association. APSA has been formed to promote the Asia Pacific region as the world’s third cruising destination and members will benefit from news, information and assistance from the superyacht industry in the region to help with their cruising, repair and maintenance programmes. Read More
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is again seeking nominations from the yachting industry and yachting public for its annual Awards of Distinction. While many are familiar with the organisation’s design awards that celebrate achievement in superyacht engineering and style, ISS equally celebrates personal triumph from crew to the corporate office and now, ocean stewardship. Read More
4myplanet has joined together with hundreds of other educational institutions, conservation organisations, and thousands of individuals in dozens of countries around the world in celebrating World Oceans Day, an opportunity to celebrate the oceans' wide array of wonders and resources, and consider ways that each of us can help with ocean conservation. Read More
Now in its 21st year of presenting yacht builders and designers with the highest accolades presented on the global superyacht stage, the International Superyacht Society has announced that it is adding the ISS Best Yacht Refit Award in 2011. Read More
The Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference held prior to Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show attracted delegates from the USA, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, Phillipines, Taiwan, China, NZ, Thailand and Ireland. The focus of the conference was to highlight the issues facing the Australian Superyacht and Marine Export sector. Read More
The first edition of the International Yacht Awards – recently held in London to celebrate the world’s finest superyacht designs on the water - has seen Candyscape II as the winner in her category - the first 62-metre yacht launched by VSY-Viareggio Superyachts with the interior designed by Candy & Candy and the exterior by Espen Øino. Read More
The German shipyard Blohm+Vos delightedly announce that superyacht Eclipse and superyacht Palladium won a total of three awards at the 2011 World Superyacht Awards in London. Eclipse received two awards the prestigious Best Motor Yacht of the Year award and the Best Displacement Motor Yacht 3000GT and above award. Read More
The DCCF has been created in with Sparks, the charity which funds high-quality medical research to improve the health of children, babies and expectant mothers. The aim of the DCCF is to increase substantially the survival rates for children with neuroblastoma in the same way that survival rates for leukaemia have increased over the years. Read More
This year, four yachts originally designed by Diana Yacht Design were nominated for a superyacht award. On April 15th 2011 the Design Et Al awards were held in the U.K. Superyacht Mystic (category of Power Yachts over 40 metres) and Eleanor Allen (Refit/Rebuild/Conversion) were both the winners of these categories. Read More
Perini Navi Group delightedly announced that the Picchiotti 50 metre Motor Yacht Exuma of the Vitruvius Series, has won two awards. The new generation of the Picchiotti Vitruvius-series motor yachts is born from the collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group, is conceived with a focus on efficiency. Read More
Critical Acclaim continues to flow for Alloy Yachts as two of the most recent builds, Imagine II and Kokomo, took home Awards at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards held last weekend. Imagine II won the Neptune Award for Top Sailing Superyacht. The 44.2 metre sailing yacht further consolidated Alloy Yachts’ reputation. Read More
Sailing yacht ZefiraDubois Naval Architects have delightedly announced that both superyachts Zefira and Imagine won their categories in the World Superyacht Awards, with Zefira also achieving Sailing Yacht of the Year! Kokomo received the Judges Special Award in the 45 metre plus category for technical innovation both Twizzle and Lady B received Judge’s Commendations. Read More
The Royal Huisman-built Twizzle was voted Best Custom Yacht at the seventh Asia Boating Awards. Twizzle was selected as the outstanding custom yacht from among nine high quality finalists created by some of the world’s leading custom shipyards and designers. She was also a finalist in the Most Innovative Yacht Design Category. Read More
The 44,7 metre sailing beauty Lady B has been awarded with a Judge’s Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards Gala in Londen last weekend. The Dubois design with spectacular interior from Rhoades Young, built by Vitters in The Netherlands, was one of the winners in the category “best sailing yachts 30-45m”. Read More
The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is the first of its kind for Australia. This conference has definitely created interest both locally and internationally with representatives coming from USA, UK, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Middle East, New Zealand and Singapore. Superyacht Australia CEO MaryAnne Edwards said “Obviously to survive in the current economy it is essential to take every opportunity to understand the market you are operating in and to network with those companies in the same industry sector.” Read More
To mark the launch of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA), a press conference with members of the Founding Committee will be held in Hong Kong on 5th May. The primary objective of APSA is to promote the Asia-Pacific region to the global superyacht community both as the world's "third cruising destination" and as a superyacht building and services location. It is a very exciting time to be in the Asia-Pacific region. Read More
Organisers of Yachting in Malta’s seminar report an extremely positive response, locally and internationally based on reservations already committed. Titled “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”, this year’s event focuses on how Malta is meeting demanding requirements to become an internationally recognised centre of superyacht excellence. Read More
Curvelle power catamarans were rewarded recently by winning the best concept yacht design under 50m at the International Yacht Awards 2011, organised by Design et al Magazine. The event, hosted at the newly refurbished Savoy Hotel in London was attended by many of the top designers and naval architects. Read More
Plane, boat, car and train come to mind when you think of travelling from the Isle of Man to Monaco, but if your name is Chris Allix, then you have other ideas. The 58-year-old company director is going by kayak! Even his nearest and dearest doubted his sanity when he first told them of his plan to paddle the estimated 2,000 miles by way of sea, rivers and canals in aid of five children's charities, but they all agreed, he says, that he was mad enough to succeed. Read More
As the International Superyacht Society (ISS) enters its third decade celebrating yacht design and industry leadership—the only superyacht industry awards program based purely on peer review and selection—it has announced the 2011 Awards Gala theme: Launchings! Read More
Gulf Craft, is once again proving to be a pioneer in the Asian yachting industry, following the address from Erwin Bamps, COO of Gulf Craft, given on the first day of the 3rd Asia Superyacht Conference on Thursday 7th April. The topic of The Middle East and South East Asia – developing an interlinked superyachting industry. Read More
Singapore’s new downtown is set to come alive as sail boats pit wit and skills for the first time on the iconic Marina Bay to emerge champion in Bay Challenge, which will take place from 14th – 15th May 2011, in conjunction with Boat Asia 2011. Read More
With a wonderful sense of collaboration and a specific purpose of presenting the many wonders of the Bahamas charter brokers, International Yacht Collection, Robert J. Cury & Associates and Churchill Partners have combined their strengths to form the Bahamas Flotilla. Read More
The 2011 Rivera Yacht Support Snow Bonanza day trip was a wonderful success. Forty participants turned up in the early hours of the morning on Friday 25th of March to board the bus in Antibes. Once comfortably seated everyone was served tea and coffee with croissants & pain au chocolat together with juice and fresh fruit whilst ski and snow board movies were screened, to get everyone in the perfect mood for the exciting and exhilarating day that lay ahead. Read More
New Zealand is delighted to announce an irresistible combination of events for superyacht owners and captains: a superyacht captains dedicated forum to coincide with the 2011 Rugby World Cup in September and the just-announced 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup. The NZ Marine Export Group is hosting the 2011 Superyacht Captains Forum on 15-16 September 2011 and the Millennium Cup on 23-25 February 2012 in Auckland the “City of Sails”. Read More
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced it's collaboration with Wilfred Sultana & Associates in presenting the Superyacht Industry Seminar, The Way Forward, being conducted in Malta, Friday 29 April 2011. Similar to the seminar presented in 2009, foreign and local speakers will again take the podium. Read More
Following two years of great times and success Riviera Yacht Support have announced that the fun will continue as they hold the third Snow Bonanza in Auron.The expected lively itinerary is to include the following: The day will kick off at 7:00 am on Friday the 25th of March where two 50-seater buses will depart from the port of Antibes & from the port of Monaco. Read More
The International Environmental Award 2011 has been conferred to the Long Range 23 of Mochi Craft, a Ferretti Group brand producing fiberglass motoryachts ranging from 13 to 23 meters. The Mochi Craft Long Range 23 is the winner of the second edition of the UIM Environmental Award 2011, awarded by the Union Internationale Motonautique. Read More
In occasion of the 23rd edition of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show 2011, the Italian Trade Commission, in collaboration with UCINA (Italian Marine Industry Association) awarded Sanlorenzo with the Nautical Design Award, a recognition of the Italian shipyard distinguished itself by its efforts in promoting the “Made in Italy” brand in the USA. Read More
The 2011 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX) is attracting considerable interest from International companies wanting to learn more about the Australian Superyacht Sector. Read More
Under the aegis of “La Belle Classe Superyachts”, a label initiated by the Yacht Club de Monaco to unite all those involved in the yachting industry and support club members in this sector, 45 delegates attended a dinner-debate at the YCM. Participants represented the complete luxury yachting chain (shipyards, brokers, designers, captains and specialists in yacht finance, insurance, surveys and law) and they came to take stock of the current economic situation. Read More
After recently completing charters in the Caribbean, charter spa therapist Heather Hawthorne got a call from her husband telling her about the devastation from the recent flooding, which was very close to their home in the Sunshine Coast in Australia. She says, “we’d all been watching the TV in horror, but my husband was pretty ‘choked up’. Read More
Fresh from winning the Best Power 24-40 m prize at the ISS Design & Leadership Awards, the Moonen 124 Northlander has also now been nominated as a finalist in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2011. The Moonen 97 Livia is a finalist in the Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT category at the World Superyacht Awards. Read More
On Thursday, February 17, YachtAid Global (YAG) is kicking off the first day of the Miami Boat Show with a fundraiser titled, “The Event…Benefitting YachtAid Global.” Sponsored by and located at Sunset Harbour Yacht Club, this event will feature live music, cocktails and culinary delights while raising awareness among owners, captains, crew and industry professionals. Read More
Superyacht Australia announced today that they will be organizing the first ever Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference immediately prior to the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Read More
The International SeaKeepers Society has announced it's festivities for the upcoming Miami Boat Show including feting Khaled bin Sultan, celebrating Living Oceans Foundation’s Global Reef Expedition and presenting a Scientific Panel. Immediately following the scientific discussion, there will be a fundraising reception aboard Golden Shadow. Read More
“It is so refreshing to be able to meet face-to-face the top people and decision makers from the quality shipyards…this is the new face of yachting.” The words of one broker at the 2nd YPI Yacht Builders Seminar which took place at the Monaco Yacht Club on Wednesday. Read More
“I’ve never seen so many owners have so much fun as at the Rendezvous. Who would have thought!!” said Captain Charlie (Champagne) Dwyer, when asked about the 10th year Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. Both power and sail Superyachts from throughout the globe arrived in Phuket, Thailand, first anchoring at Nai Harn Bay. Read More
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA), International Superyacht Society (ISS) and Ft. Lauderdale Mariners Club have joined hands to support a worthy cause by presenting a fundraising event that also will serve as the official kickoff to Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. Read More
The Hurun Report, an important Chinese finance and lifestyle magazine, has awarded the Pershing 92’, the latest design of the Pershing fleet, a Ferretti Group brand among the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 metres, as one of the “Best of the Best 2011 Awards”. Read More
The maiden voyage of the Maricuda Atlantic Challenger -The Concorde of the Seas- will be an attempt to secure the Hales Trophy, the Blue Riband of the Atlantic. Cruising at an astonishing 70 knots, the designers are confident the new superboat will make the 3000 mile crossing in under two days. Read More
The Slojo YAG Challenge: 2010 Transpacific Triathlon, a fundraiser aboard Slojo that sought to raise money and awareness for YachtAid Global -a charitable organization that orchestrates deliveries of humanitarian, conservation and developmental aid to isolated communities- came to a close as Slojo reached her destination. Read More
The exclusive occasion attracts the really “big boats”, plus their owners, crews and guests in an extravagant event where the focus centres mostly on fun and socialising. The event brings together members of the world cruising superyacht fraternity, both power and sail. The high quality gathering combines sailing events with a lot of camaraderie. Read More
It all started from a conversation between two Captains. Winston was discussing the latest voyages for Motor Yacht Big Fish with Mark Drewelow, founder of Yacht Aid Global (YAG). The vessel was shortly departing Florida for Panama. From there, gunning down the Pacific Ocean towards a little island called Más a Tierra. Read More
PYA announces the Christmas Ball Sponsors and Entertainment. Friday, Dec 17th 2010: Carlton InterContinental Hotel, Cannes. From its humble beginnings as a warm holiday gathering for a few Riviera-based yacht skippers and friends, the PYA Christmas Ball has grown into one of the regions premiere events, attended by PYA members from the area – and all over the world. Read More
On Friday, October 29th, 2010, Driscoll Boat Works celebrated its 6th Annual Pumpkin Toss. About 100 people turned out for this year’s event, which originally began as an employee appreciation party and is co-sponsored by Rocket Research. However, as the years pass, it has turned into a well-known Shelter Island tradition. Read More
Gulf Craft have won a coveted Arabian Gulf Yachting Award for its flagship Majesty 125 superyacht. Following the global debut earlier this year at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, the Majesty 125 has succeeded in raising the UAE manufacturing profile on the world with successful appearances in Monaco and Genoa. Read More
The Perini Navi Group has received numerous awards during the year 2010 for both their sailing-, and motor yachts. The 56m aluminium ketch Riela, launched in 2009, won 3 major awards, Panthalassa won two awards, and the 50 metre Exuma also won two awards, as well as being awarded the Rina Green Plus Platinum certificate. Read More
Lee Marine, Phuket’s brokerage and new yacht dealership, will co-host a high net worth event in Singapore on 2 December, 2010 featuring a Pershing 80’ super yacht, a Lamborghini 631 sports car, precious Parmigiani watches and a top European jazz trio. Read More
YCO is the lead sponsor to Chris Foot in his attempt to be the first person ever to successfully travel totally without support or assistance and on foot to the South Pole and back again. The gruelling route begins at Hercules inlet, over 700 miles from the pole and Chris will have to carry or drag all his own equipment and supplies. Read More
Power and Sail Superyachts will be streaming into Phuket, Thailand from the Mediterranean and other international seas to enjoy the prestigious and fun Asia Superyacht Rendezvous December 16-18, 2010. The event is increased in 2010 from two to three days, with a second race added and more time for relaxed socializing. Read More
The 22nd Pinmar Yachtsman's Golf Tournament at Son Gual Golf course in Mallorca, co-sponsored by Awlgrip, has raised over 40,000 Euros for this year's nominated causes including RANA, which helps protect local children from abuse, and several other children's charities. Read More
On Wednesday 27th October 2010, a day before the opening of the 51st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Hill Robinson held their annual FLIBS Kick Off Party. Now in their third year in their office at the Harbor Shops, Fort Lauderdale, this was also their third Kick Off Party. The event was also used for the launch of the company’s new brochure. Read More
Burger Boat Company has announced the 2010 ShowBoats Design Award winner; Sycara IV, a 46 metre Fantail Motor Yacht in the category of: Naval Architecture Award – Motor Yachts. Recapturing the splendor, grace and charm of a bygone era, Sycara IV represents Burger’s commitment building custom yachts. Read More
Moonen Shipyards has announced that the Moonen 124 Northlander has won the category Best Power 24-40 m at the ISS (International Superyacht Society) 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. The award was immediately placed prominently on display onboard the yacht, which is on display at the Fort Lauderdale boat show. Read More
Christensen Shipyard’s, builder of the Motor Yacht Odessa accepted the ShowBoats Design Award for Best Interior Design of a Semi-displacement Motor Yacht. Christensen is proud to have been the only unanimous decision of 16 judges over 17 categories. The judges’ award was based on Odessa’s functionality, practicality at sea. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced that on October 26th in Palm Beach Florida the yachts Blind Date and Jems were each awarded with a Gold Neptune trophy, the highest recognition in yacht design. The 44-metre Heesen Jems took the prize for “Exterior Recreational Area”. The judges appreciate the multi-use sundeck area. Read More
Alloy Yachts has announced that the 58.4m Kokomo has just won the International Superyacht Society Award for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ at the 20th ISS Design Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A jet black hull with a stark white superstructure creates strikingly simple lines for Kokomo’s flying bridge sloop design. Read More
The Leopard Yachts shipyard recently won two important prizes: the best lay out for the new Leopard 43m, and the UCINA award for the fiftieth years of participation at the Genoa Boat Show. The first Leopard 43m, was launched from the Leopard Shipyard last Spring and won the World Yachts Trophie 2010 for the best lay out. Read More
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference ended in vibrant mode last week with participants forging new relationships and creating a new mood of collaboration to power the region forward. With over 220 participants in total from over 35 countries around the world, the event highlighted both the tremendous opportunities in the region. Read More
RPMS, a member of Umeco Composites Structural Materials (UCSM) - a Division of Umeco plc, recently received Sunseeker International’s prestigious Overall Supplier of the Year Award for 2010 during an award ceremony held at the Southampton Boat Show. Read More
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference launched in a blaze of activity last night with delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors all attending the opening networking drinks reception on the Floating Bar at the stunning One°15 Marina Club in Singapore. With last minute bookings taking overall numbers to above 230. Read More
Oceanco was singled out and honored at the recent International Seakeeper Society’s annual Bal de la Mer held in conjunction with Yachts International at the 100-year-old Oceanographic Museum in Monaco. Mr. Mohammed Al Barwani, Chairman of Oceanco, joined the International Seakeeper’s Society as its newest founding member. Read More
It is for the occasion of the Voiles de Saint-Tropez and in order to celebrate the end of the racing season, that the Yacht Club de Monaco is organising a “La Belle Classe” cocktail in the harbour of Saint-Tropez, aboard four classic yachts: Tuiga (1909), Mariquita (1911), Elena (1911 replica) and Shamrock V (1930). Read More
Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offered two-week free dockage to the winners of this year’s Fraser Yachts Captains Dinner and Awards. The winners are M/Y Touch, best Charter Crew under 40m; M/Y South, best Charter Crew over 40m; and Captain Butch Vogelsang of M/Y Dream, best Charter Captain of the Year. Read More
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced that ISS Member, Last Border Marine Consulting & Logistic Services, will be presenting Antarctica: The Next Cruising Destination with a Side Trip to Patagonia at the Society’s Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast on Wednesday, 27 October 2010 in the Grande View Room at the Bahia Mar, Fort Lauderdale. Read More
Horizon has received the support from the members of SYBAss and gain recognition to join the SYBAss family. The SYBAss, Superyacht Builders Association, is a worldwide Mega Yacht association that represents the most prestigious superyacht builders in the world. SYBAss’s mission is to unite the world’s leading superyacht builders. Read More
“There has never been a better time for clients and owners to build that longcherished superyacht project.” This was the message of president Michael Breman at the annual general assembly of the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) on 21 September 2010. Read More
All stand space at the SuperYacht Pavilion (SYP) at METS 2010 is now sold. METS senior product manager, Irene Dros, described the result as ‘fantastic’. “To have sold all space at an already expanded SuperYacht Pavilion this far ahead of METS is an incredible industry endorsement of the value of the SYP as a leading superyacht business platform,” Read More
Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, a benchmark marina for superyachts in the Mediterranean, will sponsor for the second consecutive year the prestigious Captains Dinner and Awards that will be held on Thursday 23rd September at the exclusive Yacht Club de Monaco. Read More
Several member companies of the Isle of Man Yacht Forum (IOMYF) will be attending the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show and will bring with them a considerable amount of expertise and knowledge in the large yacht industry. This expertise includes; yacht registration, finance, management, tax and VAT services, corporate services, crew recruitment, administration and payroll services and compliance and technical services. Read More
Providing access to water to as many people as possible, conserving biodiversity, putting forward solutions to curb climate change and its effects: these are the three key action areas to which the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is dedicated. Read More
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference continues to go from strength to strength as delegates book to attend from around the world. The fast developing programme, now with even more speakers, will deliver critical intelligence about the Superyacht building, refit and cruising opportunities within Asia. Read More
The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference, to be held in Singapore in October this year, is fast creating a unique Superyacht meeting point in Asia with delegates from around the world registering to attend and new high profile speakers being added every week. Read More
As the Superyachting world casts attention on Asia as the world’s next superyacht playground, preparations are underway for the largest gathering on superyachts in Asia - the 10th year celebration of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous in Phuket, Thailand, the “Mediterranean of the East”. The whole of the superyacht world is looking to Asia as the next great cruising ground and organisers are seeing a steady growth of yachts in the region. Read More
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has announced its partnership with Informa Yacht Group’s Asia Superyacht Conference (ASC) slated for 12-14 October 2010 at ONEº15 Marina Club in Singapore. Now in its second year, ASC will focus on superyacht design and construction, superyacht ownership and sales strategies in Asia as well as discussing Asia as a truly world-class cruising and chartering destination. Read More
Organizers are charging forward with the 10th year celebration of the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous to be held December 16-18, 2010 in Phuket, Thailand. Bringing together both motor and sail Superyachts, once again an outstanding flotilla of power and sailing Superyachts will stream into Phuket just prior to the Christmas holidays in famed Phuket. Read More
Cannes hosted the fourth Yachting Gala, the most exclusive and prestigious private boat show in the world. 25 boats from the three Group brands (Azimut Yachts, Atlantis and Benetti) were available for the one thousand plus guests arriving from all over the world, both for sea-going trials and an exclusive cruise to the Lérins Islands. Read More
“Never has it been more important for all in this industry to be working together with transparency and shared goals than it is today.” The words of YPI’s Eric Althaus during the first YPI ‘Brokers’ Meeting’ held on Tuesday 29 June in the prestigious surrounds of the Monaco Yacht Club. A specially invited group of around twenty brokers and industry representatives. Read More
Guests and friends met at the Yacht Club de Monaco this morning to bid each other farewell at the conclusion of The Rendezvous in Monaco, organized from 24th to 27th of June 2010 by Boat International Media in collaboration with SYBAss. 15 superyachts (from 39 to 75 meters, a combined length overall of nearly 700 metres) participated. Read More
Whilst the daily activities of Vripack consist of designing and engineering interiors and exteriors of luxury yachts, Vripack decided to take a dive into the innovative waters of alternative propulsion by use of Solar Energy. The pinnacle of this state-of-the-art research and development project will be the 2010 Frisian Solar Challenge. Read More
During the UCINA – SATEC’s annual meeting, the “Boating Pioneer 2010” award was awarded to Gianni Zuccon. UCINA presents this annual award to an individual within the recreational boating and yachting sector for their leadership and contribution to the global growth and development. Read More
The Sanlorenzo SD122 FX has won the prestigious international World Superyacht Awards as best semi-displacement or planning motor yacht 30m – 39m. The yacht was selected by a qualified panel of international judges composed by superyacht owners. The award was given in London on Saturday the 22nd of May 2010 Read More
Burger Boat Company is proud to announce that Sycara IV, its 151′-03″ (46m) Fantail Motor Yacht, has been awarded the Judges’ Special Award. The 2010 World Superyachts Awards gala was held at London’s prestigious Guildhall Saturday May 22, 2010. More than 500 of the superyacht industry’s leading professionals, superyacht owners, and their personal guests from all over the world flew into London. Read More
Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on May 22nd in London’s Guildhall their yachts Celestial Hope and Blind Date were each awarded with a Neptune trophy, the highest recognition a yacht builder could hope to receive. The 47-metre Celestial Hope wins the ‘Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht of over 40-metre Length’ category. Read More
Last night the winners of the 2010 World Superyacht Awards were announced and the 47 metre Heesen displacement motor yacht Blind Date won the Award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht Below 500GT. The fifth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement range, whose design resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house architects. Read More
Vicem Yachts went first class for its first-ever rendezvous event as a fleet of twelve yachts carrying 75 guests converged on the Old Bahama Bay Luxury Oceanfront Resort on Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, April 1 – 4, 2010. The fun kicked off on the four-day Vicem VIP Rendezvous with a welcome reception and “Yacht Hop”. Read More
Oceanco’s Vibrant Curiosity was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht (150ft and up) by Asia Boating Awards during a ceremonial gala at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 8, 2010. The yacht has environmentally-conscious features such as a sea monitoring system that is an integral part of Oceanco’s philosophy. Read More
Alastair Callender, of UK based Callender Designs, has won the Sustainable Category in the esteemed Condé Nast Traveller's Innovation & Design Awards 2010. On Monday 10th May 2010, Alastair Callender was voted as the winner of the category to reward sustainability, with his Soliloquy eco-superyacht concept. Read More
On Friday 7th May Yachting Pages welcomed around 900 guests to the 3rd annual Yachting Pages Black and White Lounge. The event, which was open to captains and superyacht industry professionals, took place on the Quai des Milliardaires, Antibes. Providing a stunning backdrop to the event were some of the most impressive superyachts. Read More
On Friday 21st May, SuperYachtTimes.com is hosting a Charity Golf Day at Le Provençal Golf Club, Sophia Antipolis in aid of ‘Alive & Kicking’. The charity has set up not-for-profit social enterprises to make footballs in Zambia and Kenya which are distributed to local children. The balls are all printed with health information about HIV and Malaria. Read More
The Owners and Captains of the Big Class classic sailing yachts Cambria, Mariette, and Eleonora (Founding Members) met on 26th March 2010 and agreed to found the Big Class Association (BCA). This Association has resulted from discussions held over recent years amongst the Owners and Captains of the large classic sailing yachts who have agreed that there is a need to, amongst other things; represent the interests of this group of yachts. Read More
A second meeting to discuss the formation of an Asia Pacific wide super yacht Association took place during the recent Singapore Boat Show on 16th April and was kindly hosted by The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. Attracting 40 people from more than 16 countries, the outcome of the meeting gave unanimous support for the immediate formation of the Association. Read More
Following a unanimous board decision, the International SeaKeepers Society is pleased to welcome Dean C. Klevan as its new President and CEO. Klevan joins SeaKeepers following a distinguished career in the financial services industry. Most recently, he was the President of the Coral Gables Trust Company, an institution he helped to found. Read More
As it celebrates 20 years of Awards for Design and Leadership—the only superyacht industry awards program based on peer review and selection—the International Superyacht Society (ISS) today announced specific information regarding its host of activities held annually during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association Board of Directors recently elected the 2010 Officers at a meeting held in March. Elected to serve President was Crom Littlejohn of Merle Wood & Associates; elected to serve as Vice President was Lon McCloskey of The Marine Group; elected to serve as Secretary was Gary Smith of Sarasota Yacht & Ship. Read More
Within the framework of the “La Belle Classe Superyachts”, a label initiated by the Yacht Club de Monaco, federating the owners of Superyachts (40 m +) who are committed to environment preservation, 60 high end professionals, all representing the Yachting industry. Read More
On 8-9 March 2010, the Newport Harbor Corporation (NHC)—the creator and producer of the Newport Yachting & Lifestyle Collection—hosted a “Founders Forum” that included a cross section of the superyacht industry’s most highly regarded leaders from brokers and builders to charter firms and marketers. Read More
Last year, the German luxury yacht manufacturer Drettmann’s Open Yacht Days were a huge success. Based on the motto “Please Touch!” the first round of this innovative marketing strategy got underway in 2009 – and due to the large demand, was even expanded to Majorca. The concept behind the Open Yacht Days is reflected in the name. Read More
The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Golf Classic took place yesterday, meticulously organised by Ken Jamieson, Chief Xperience Officer and Group Director of IIR Middle East, who welcomed approximately 50 people to play on this most spectacular of golf courses, designed by the legendary South African, Gary Player. Read More
The baptism of Alexia Barrier's 4myplanet took place on Saturday, two days before her lunchtime departure on Monday 11 January from Monaco on a Scientific World Solo Tour to share information on the worsening condition of the global environmental. The heavens rained as the boat was blessed and – eventually – was doused in Champagne. Read More
The recent Pinmar Yachtsman's Golf Tournament at the Son Quint Golf Course in Mallorca, co-sponsored by Awlgrip, was once again organised by Pinmar Yacht Painting Systems in aid of raising vital funds for charity. The event continues to receive an overwhelming level of support from the superyacht industry and raised over 37,000 Euros. Read More
The Navetta 33, the flagship of Ferretti Custom Line semi-displacement line, won the Showboats International Award on the category “Best New Motor Yacht Series Under 40 Meters”. The Navetta 33 is the result of the nautical experience of Chairman Norberto Ferretti who inspired and supervised the project from the very beginning. Read More
Last month, we were invited by Yachts magazine, to the World Yachts Trophies event and yachts parade. The event was held during the Cannes International Boat Show. During the event, Yachts Magazine celebrated innovation and great design. The jury voted for winners after a pre-selection of about 10 yachts in the various categories. Read More
The beautiful gardens of the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, with the 51 metre schooner Meteor resting at anchor in the bay below, provided a magnificent setting for guests arriving at Royal Huisman’s 125th anniversary celebrations in Monaco on September 23rd. Alice Huisman took centre stage to greet guests. Read More
The cities of Barcelona and New York, through the Fundació Navegació Oceànica Barcelona (FNOB) and the New York City Sports Commission, announced today a new transoceanic sailing event to take place in April 2010, the NY-BCN Transoceanic Sailing Record. Aimed at strengthening the sporting and cultural bonds between New York and Barcelona. Read More
Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona, the first marina in the Mediterranean specialising in superyachts, sponsored the ninth edition of the Captains Dinner and Awards, promoted by Fraser Yacht, celebrated last 24th September, at the Monaco Yacht Club. This event is an annual meeting for captains and crews of prestigious yachts. Read More
In 2010, superyacht builder Lürssen will once again be releasing a superyacht calendar, featuring stunning photos of their fleet of superyachts. This year, the yard is asking the yachting community to send it their best shots of Lürssen yachts around the globe. Entries should be submitted no later than October 1st 2009. Read More
This photo shows the meeting with the last boat delivered by JFA Shipyard, Hortense a 90’ Motor Sailer and the 60’ Imoca Veolia Environnement of Roland Jourdain just before his departure to Istanbul. Built to Lloyds class and MCA compliant, the aluminium hull and type of engines are usually only found on motor yachts, but Hortense is a true sailing yacht. Read More
Alloy Yachts has announced that their entire team is elated at the announcement that Mondango and Allogante have been selected as finalists for the 2009 International Superyacht Society Design Awards. The seven ISS award categories honour the best designs of nominated yachts of 75 feet or greater in length. Read More
Last month, Sanlorenzo and Bluegame were the official partners at the members’ annual dinner of the prestigious Yacht Club of Parma, that have inaugurated the beginning of the summer and the nautical season of the shipowners of Parma with an elegant dinner, In the exclusive setting of Villa Pallavicini, stunning villa of the eighteenth century. Read More
Moonen has announced that its 30.00-metre Moonen 97 Darsea, has been chosen by a select group of superyacht-owning judges as a World Superyacht Award 2009 finalist. Darsea was apparently chosen because she is a prime example of how Moonen teams up with a new client to produce a unique model that also attracts many others. Read More
Gulf Craft, in association with the Arab Marine Industries Association (AMIA), recently honored Mr. Abdul-Rahman Adib, Project Director of the Messe Dusseldorf Boat Show who has recently retired after 40 years of relentless service. Mr. Adib has been instrumental in steering the development of the Arab marine industries. Read More
Northrop and Johnson Charter Collection has announced that Destination Fox Harb'r Too, a 161’ Trinity 2008, has been nominated for an award at the World Superyacht Awards. Destination Fox Harb'r Too is a nominee for “Best Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht in the 40m+ size range” Award. Read More
Fraser Yachts celebrated the Art of Bespoke Design in style last month in conjunction with Garrard, the oldest jeweller in the world at their flagship store in Mayfair, London. Both brands are proud of a heritage that dates back many years. Fraser Yachts and Garrard base their brands on tradition and innovation, and both are worldwide. Read More
During the Awards Gala, at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, Vitters Shipyard’s latest launch Nirvana won the International Superyacht Society Design Award in the category “Best sailing yacht above 40m“. The winning yachts represent the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors and craftsmanship within the superyacht industry. Read More
Tricon’s Argos megayacht selected for Pro Bowl Cheerleaders cruise
Yacht Haven Grande hosts Haitian relief concert this Saturday
Photo gallery of the departure of Alexia Barrier s 4myplanet
Professional Yachtsmens Association Christmas Ball in Cannes
Great success for second edition of World Yacht Racing Forum
Second edition of World Yacht Racing Forum set to exceed expectations
New association Young Professionals In Yachting launches in South Florida
Asia-Pacific Boating magazine's big bash at Club Marina Cove
Isle of Man Yacht Forum appoints new officers
Burger Boat Company wins Custom Woodworking Business Magazine award
Holland Jachtbouw steps up as presenting partner for ISS METS event
Record Attendance for Society of Naval Architects and Engineers Annual Meeting
Isle of Man Yacht Forum holds first International Conference
Performance Yachts 100 finalist at International Superyacht Society design awards
Focused panel sessions at the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers Annual Meeting
SSA announces extensive updates to 1st Asia Superyacht Conference
SSA presents updated program and additional sponsors for Asia Superyacht Conference
Bond Technical Management Supporting ISS and PYA Monaco Event
ISS, MIASF and USSA form partnership to present industry training
Superyacht Singapore Association releases program for the first Asia Superyacht Conference
Tamsen’s first superyacht nominated for World Superyacht Award
Yacht Racing Design & Technology Symposium added to World Yacht Racing Forum
Bruce Schattenburg named president of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association
The Research Vessel (RV) Pegaso just made her debut in Monaco and gave the world a glimpse into her Global Mission for Marine Conservation. Her oceanographic capabilities are impressive: 5-person Diver Lockout submarine, Ice Class notation, 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, wet/dry laboratory, and separate scientist quarters. Read More
