The Singapore Yacht Show 2012 at the ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove ended on a high note having lived up to all expectations, with many more exhibitors, visitors and stunning yachts on show than the ‘preview’ show last year. At the same time, the 4th Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference ran 2 days before the yacht show. Read More
Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-foot Mini Maxi Jethou is the overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race. Jethou was the third boat to finish the Leg Two of the offshore race which concluded yesterday evening following a 300-nautical mile round trip from Capri through the Aeolian Islands. She ousted two titans of the water Nilaya and Y3K. Read More
Filip Balcaen’s 112-ft Supermaxi Nilaya has claimed line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race following an enthralling Leg Two of the offshore race. Nilaya was the first boat to complete the 300-nautical mile course, arriving to a glorious sunset in Capri, after a challenging voyage through the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Read More
Capri’s Marina Piccola was the setting for the start of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race’s final act which commenced yesterday at 18:00 CEST as the event’s 15-strong Maxi fleet departed for a 300-nautical mile roundtrip through the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Conditions were uncharacteristic for the region at this time of year. Read More
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
Marco Rodolfi’s Swan 80 Berenice Bis (ITA) claimed Leg One of the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race which ran some 100-nautical miles from Gaeta, in southern Italy, to the island of Capri. Berenice Bis was the fifth boat to cross the finishing line in Capri, arriving at 03:53.04 CEST yesterday and in the process ousting two Mini Maxis. Read More
Sir Peter Ogden’s 60-ft Mini Maxi Jethou (GBR) won today’s windward/leeward race at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race, held in Gaeta, Italy. Fourteen of the 19 entered Maxi yachts contested the race which marked the first segment of this year’s event. Jethou triumphed on handicap having finished second on the water to Y3K. 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
Last Saturday the winners of the World Superyacht Awards were announced at the luxurious Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey. The most prestigious awards, Motor Yacht of the Year and Sailing Yacht of the Year, were won by the 77 metre Feadship superyacht Tango and the 67 metre Alloy Yachts superyacht Vertigo. 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
HISWA Multimedia has announced a structural reduction of 15% on rates for stand space and berths at the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show 2012. This will be calculated on top of the early bird discount (15%) for bookings made by March 31, and the general discount for members of the HISWA Association (15%). Read More
The Singapore Yacht Show returned in style last week, attracting an excellent turnout of really high quality visitors to fully justify the participation from some of the world’s top yacht exhibitors. The 2nd edition inspired visitors and exhibitors alike with a fuller and finer line-up of some of the world’s most talked-about superyachts. 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 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show opened its doors to the public this Friday, at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, bringing together some of the world’s top yacht builders, yacht brokers and luxury brands to entice Asia’s growing class of high net worth individuals. Some 10 – 15 world-famous superyachts are on display. Read More
A superyacht division will again be part of Australia's premier keelboat event, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week from August 17 to 25. This will be the 29th staging of the regatta, which is sailed on the tropical, island-laced waters of the Whitsunday region off the coast of Queensland. Hamilton Island sits as the centrepiece of the Whitsundays. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced its participation at the Singapore Yacht Show. “Asia is a growing market for the superyacht industry. The fact that an increasing number of superyachts are making their appearance in the region is a sign of interest in this yachting destination” says Mark Cavendish. Read More
The Italian Overmarine Group will again participate in the Yare (Yachting, After Sales and Refit Exhibition) which starts on thursday. The event, in its second edition, takes place in Viareggio, the Italian capital for the construction of superyachts, and hometown of Mangusta, Overmarine Group's flagship brand. Read More
Exhibitors left last week's Antibes Yacht Show show’s 6th year with a smile. Indeed, 13,380 visitors came to admire the 130 yachts on display. It seems that the changeable weather simply pushed away the curious, yet did not discourage buyers to come. Brokers are pleased to have received quality visits. Read More
Shortly after the end of the St Barths Regatta, Hanuman, who had come last of the four Js by the smallest of margins, was withdrawn from the 2012 UK events programme; a big disappointment to all those looking forward to seeing her in UK waters. Endeavour has also announced that the owner has business elsewhere and cannot attend. Read More
The 2nd annual Singapore Yacht Show opens its doors to the public this Friday, bringing together some of the world’s top yacht builders, yacht brokers and luxury brands to entice Asia’s growing class of high net worth individuals. With some 10 – 15 world-famous superyachts on display, the show runs from April 27th-29th. Read More
The China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is the longest established boat & yacht exhibition in China, covering displays of its whole industry chain, since its launch in 1996. CIBS has progressively established itself as an endorser and facilitator for yachting culture. CIBS provides a platform for all industry products. 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
Boat Asia celebrated two decades serving Singapore and the South East Asia region with solid onsite sales and many high-potential ongoing talks, organizers TMX said, based on official survey feedback. Boat Asia 2012 ran from 12-15th April at Marina at Keppel Bay, featured a line-up of more than 50 luxury yachts. Read More
It has been confirmed by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, title sponsor of the Round the Island Race and title sponsor of triple Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE, that Ben's final public racing appearance prior to his bid for a fourth Gold medal in his Finn, will be on board the Big Class yacht Eleonora E, a schooner with some impressive statistics. 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 third edition of the annual Hainan Rendez-Vous took place on April 5th to 8th and drew more high net worth visitors, more yachts, and more ultra-lifestyle brands to the shores of tropical Sanya City than did the two previous editions of the show. The four-day event generated billions of RMB in business. 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
The Italian shipyard Filippetti will bring the Navetta 26 to Shanghai for the 17th edition of the CIBS (China International Boat Show). From 19 to 22 April, the Filippetti yacht will be on display, where she will be one of the largest yachts in the show. With the Navetta 26, the shipyard presents the first model in the green series, a line of eco-chic yachts. Read More
For the third consecutive year, the island of St. Barth, in the French West Indies, provided an exceptional week of racing. It seems the consensus of the 700+ sailors racing there that in just three editions, Les Voiles de St. Barth has become a must-do event. Organizers have announced the dates for the fourth edition: April 8 – 13, 2013. Read More
A great stand location, interesting guests and clients, coupled with a sneak preview of the company’s new brand, meant the Antibes Yacht Show was yet another success for the growing SuperYacht Company team. SuperYacht Company, together with YachtsXL, collaborated its efforts by opening up their stands to create one large area. Read More
Friend and photographer Andrew Clelland has made a wonderful timelapse video of last week's Antibes Yacht Show, including a couple of shots made on our stand at the show. This year was the show's 6th edition, and despite a very wet saturday, the show was well visited by industry and clients looking for a new boat, just before the summer season kicks off. Read More
The Ferretti Group is participating at the fifteenth edition of the Rio Boat Show, taking place in Brazil this week in the new evocative location of Pier Mauà, inside the port of Rio de Janeiro, with seven of the most beautiful crafts by Ferretti Yachts and Pershing on display. The Group will take part in the show with one of the largest stands on display. Read More
Last week China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show, the Hainan Rendezvous, opened its doors to China's elite. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL were not only official media partners of the event, but also ran the on-site Media Centre, and joined forces to engage High Net Worth Individuals from Asia to the world of luxury superyachts. Read More
At last week's Antibes Yacht Show, we hosted an exclusive Champagne tasting session, courtesy of AWC Riviera, one of the world's foremost wine merchants. The heart of AWC's business is the buying and selling of fine wine - in quantities ranging from complete cellars to cases and individual bottles. Read More
The unique nutrient that helped Poseidon develop those envious pectorals and feed his beloved sea horses, is now struggling for life. Posedonia, named after the Greek god, has been the Mediterranean’s life giving plant for hundreds of thousands of years. Unlike sea algae, Posedonia is a rooted plant that is responsible for balancing the Mediterranean’s eco-system. Read More
Cerion Energy, manufacturer of the DAME Award winning nanotechnology-based diesel fuel additive GO2 and ECOsuperyacht, the exclusive European distributor for GO2, announce that they are partnering to form a new global marketing & distribution business called GO2 Global Yachting. Read More
The Wally Class, the largest fleet of performance yachts over 24 metres, has confirmed the final racing calendar for the 2012 season, taking in five of the world’s most important regattas in the Mediterranean’s most glamorous locations. In addition to this calendar, Wallys also race in other renowned regattas against yachts of other types. Read More
Projects are moving fast for the new Pendennis Palma Refit Division. I had a chat with Tristan Rowe and Charlie Ross yesterday, the first day of The Antibes Yacht Show. Seven projects in as many months, since September 2011 has meant a very busy and encouraging start. Three orders are already booked in for refit work this coming winter. Read More
Rinck Travel offers the Yachting Community’s needs for travel arrangements. Sophie Riché explained this morning at the Antibes Yacht Show, “Over 26 years we have adapted our services into a complete package for superyacht companies, industry personnel, owners, captains and crew to travel around the world". Read More
Heesen Yachts is thrilled to announce that team Synergy/Heesen won first place in the match race and third place overall at the RC44 – Cascais Cup, that was just held in Cascais. Fifteen teams raced over five days in a range of differing weather conditions from a potentially boat-breaking situation with gusts of 28 knots, to light breezes and sun. Read More
Last week, China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous opened its doors for the 3th edition of the event. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL were part of the show, as the official media partners of the event, and ran an on-site Media Centre. We are proud to bring you this fourth video of the event. Read More
Fraser Yachts announced today that the Hainan Rendezvous, was visited by a high number of their qualified clients from across the region. There are very encouraging signs that more and more people are developing a strong interest in superyacht ownership and charter. The show had doubled in size since 2011. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place this week in the seaside resort city of Sanya, Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. Read More
At the Hainan Rendez-Vous I spoke with Russell Morris of Palmer Johnson. It’s the third time the company is exhibiting at the event. Speaking about the Chinese market for luxury yachts, Russel comments, “We are getting to know what they need and it’s only a matter of time before they build up their knowledge of yachting". Read More
Launched in January, the IAG Electra 100 superyacht was unveiled this week at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. The Electra 100’ measures 30 metres and with a beam of 6.5m, is powered by two MTU M93 main engines that provide a maximum speed of 27 knots as well as economical cruising to a range of 2,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Read More
Today, we sat down with Trinity Yachts' Billy Smith III and John F. Dane, on board superyacht Lohengrin, where we learned how superyacht Lohengrin, one of the largest yachts in the region, became based there. "The interior is what attracted the attention of the new owners, a large Chinese corporation", Billy shares with us. Read More
Today, at our stand at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, we had the chance to meet up with our friends at Diana Yacht Design, who gave us a sneak preview of an exciting new project, specifically targeted at the Asian market. A key design element on the yacht, is the total separation between guests and crew, a feature normally seen on much larger yachts. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place this week on Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will bring you daily updates. Read More
Presenting two models at the Hainan Rendez-Vous, the 44 metre Bannenberg & Rowell Scorpio design, and a 65 metre design, Cyril Le Sourd of French shipyard CMN sees their presence at the show mainly as "a great way to learn more about the Chinese culture". You can visit CMN Yachts at Booth G1. Read More
The renowned Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman is exhibiting for the third time at the Hainan Rendez-Vous. “Now we have been here for three times in a row people start to recognise the Royal Huisman brand and we have met people who have come to our stand each year”, says Evert van Dishoeck, Commercial Manager of Royal Huisman. Read More
Today we met up with Marcello Maggi, President and sales director of ISA Yachts. We sat down with him, and discussed the yard's latest orders, as well as the yard's view on the Hainan Rendez-Vous, and the upcoming Chinese market. "We are now at the Hainan Rendez-Vous for the first time," Marcello explains. Read More
Yesterday China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous opened its doors for the 3th edition of the event. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL are not only official media partners of the event, but also run an on-site Media Centre. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is taking place on Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will run the show's media centre. Read More
A familiar face at yachts shows, Heesen Yachts' Sara Gioanola, talked us through the yard's latest projects, and also shared with us her opinion on the new Asian market. "We are very busy at the yard at the moment, with our largest project ever, well underway", Sara says, when she refers to the 65M Fast Displacement. Read More
Last year, the Hainan Rendezvous attracted some 15,000 visitors from all corners of greater China, and judging by the visitor numbers walking around, that record will surely be broken in 2012. Private jets are being used to fly in over 300 VVIP guests to nearby Sanya Phoenix International Airport, with a limousine service to and from the show. Read More
The Ferretti Group is taking part in the third edition of the Hainan Rendez-Vous, which is being held from today to 8th April 2012 on the island of Hainan, in southern China, a charming location for a unique event which has by now become a real must for the leading world operators in the luxury sector. Read More
The Sanlorenzo 40 Onyx is participating in the Hainan Rendez-Vous, currently taking place in South China. The Hainan Rendez-Vous is an annual luxury client event that attracts discerning Chinese clients to the Riviera-like shores of Sanya for a sumptuous 4 days of lifestyle discovery. The yacht is for sale asking € 13,500,000. Read More
The Hainan Rendez-Vous, which takes place today to 8th of April in the seaside resort city of Sanya, Hainan Island, comprises a yacht show, business jet exhibition and lifestyle showcase. The annual Hainan Rendez-Vous will bring thousands of China's top earners to Sanya's picturesque shores. Read More
Lee Marine, Phuket’s leading yacht brokerage, today announced it sold four boats at the 2012 PIMEX International Boat Show on Phuket between 29 March and 1 April, Lee Marine Managing Director, Josh Lee described the show, where the company had eight boats on the water and the largest stand in the exhibition hall, as being “very successful.” Read More
The Perini Navi Group is participating in the Hainan Rendezvous. During the Hainan Rendez-vous, taking place this week on Hainan Island, the Perini Navi Group, world leader in the design and production of sailing and motor yachts, will present Perini Navi sailing yachts and Picchiotti motor yachts to the Chinese public. Read More
Activity at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is gearing up for Asia’s premier Category 1 Offshore race, set to begin tomorrow, April 4th, with 26 competitors on the start line. The diverse fleet ranges from the sole participating Maxi, Geoff Hill’s Genuine Risk, to the many 50 and 40-footers competing for the China Sea Race Trophy on corrected time. Read More
A successful ninth edition of the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) came to a close with successful sales and hot leads reported from exhibitors. The four-day Show – the largest consumer Boat Show in the region – has become known for its quality – quality products, quality exhibitors and quality visitors. Read More
Tomorrow China’s leading luxury yacht and business jet show the Hainan Rendezvous will opens its doors. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL are the official media partners of the event, and run an on-site Media Centre. They have joined forces to engage High Net Worth Individuals from Asia to the world of luxury superyachts. Read More
CMN Yachts has announce their participation in the Hainan Rendez-Vous in Sanya, China, from April 5th to April 8th 2012. CMN will introduce the yard's latest projects, the CMN Line 65 by Andrew Winch Designs, CMN 65m motor yacht Project One, and the 44 metre Bannenberg & Rowell motor yacht Scorpio project. Read More
A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts gathered in the Caribbean this spring for the 17th edition of the St Barths Bucket. Held between the 22 and 25 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta attracted a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts, eager to embark on a week of pure fun. 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
Ferretti Group is exhibiting two of its premiere yachts at the Phuket International Boat Show 2012, in order to further build its long established Asia Pacific presence. Ferretti Group, together with its local dealer Lee Marine, will exhibit at the Royal Phuket Marina the Ferretti 720 and the Pershing 92’ as Asia Pacific premieres. Read More
The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee, comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA, today announces chairs and speakers for its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700. 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
Asia's leading consumer Boat Show, Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), opened today with $ 250 million of boats on display, the largest being the 92 foot Pershing. The ninth edition of PIMEX was officially opened by Phuket's Vice Governor, Sommai Prijasilpa, together with PIMEX Show Director, Andy Dowden, and Bangonrat Shinaprayoon. Read More
MYBA is partnering with Yacht Carbon Offset to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions from the 24th MYBA Charter Show, which takes place in Genoa between 30 April and 4 May. MYBA recognises that an increasing number of yacht owners and charterers expect the highest environmental standards in their yachting. 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
As new owners of the Newport Charter Yacht Show, the Newport Harbor Corporation wants to give back to the marine community and has announced its official charitable partner of 2012 as humanitarian organization YachtAid Global (YAG). The Newport show, now in its 30th year, is the only one of its kind in the U.S. Read More
There are signs at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, taking place this weekend along the waterfront on scenic Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, that the much anticipated turnaround of the yachting industry has begun. Compared to 2011, attendance was up 12 percent cumulatively the first two days of the four-day show. Read More
The Giraglia Rolex Cup is one of the most popular yachting events in the Mediterranean and has been a tradition for European sailors close to 60 years. The event is a pageant of sailing and runs over a full week each year in mid-June. 2012 marks the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup, an event that came to life in 1953. Read More
The company celebrated its launch by bringing the biggest yacht ever to China’s leading luxury lifestyle event, now YPI Asia, the Asian arm of Monaco-based Yachting Partners International, celebrates the opening of three offices and its growing team at this year’s 3 rd Hainan Rendez-Vous. It has been exactly one year since YPI launched YPI Asia. Read More
For the first time, J Class yachts; Endeavour, Hanuman, Ranger and Velsheda, lined up and raced against each other as part of the St Barths Bucket Regatta held this week. Fresh from the mammoth two year refit at Yachting Developments yard in New Zealand, Endeavour showed the fleet her pedigree with an impressive first race win. Read More
K&K Superyachts are bringing two large yachts to this year's Antibes Yacht Show. The first is the Leopard 46 superyacht Auspicious. Auspicious was delivered by Leopard Yachts in 2010 and she is second in the acclaimed Leopard 46 series. She can accommodates 10/12 guests in 5 staterooms. 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
Forty-seven yachts will make up the fleet of this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta, an international regatta that draws yachts and designers from all over the world to the Caribbean, for a fun yet competitive regatta where safety is held supreme. Ten participating superyachts were built by Italian superyacht builder Perini Navi. Read More
Organisers of the Hainan Rendez-Vous today announced the names of the major sponsors for their upcoming 2012 show, and the list is comprised of renowned upmarket brands. The event takes place this coming April 5th to 8th in the resort city of Sanya. SuperYachtTimes.com and YachtsXL will run the show's media centre. Read More
The 49 metre Mondomarine Streamline, launched by the Savona based shipyard in 2009, to a design by Cor D. Rover with an interior by Luca Dini and Frédéric Mechiche, will be the largest yacht to attend this year's Antibes Yacht Show. The yacht is currently for sale with International Yacht Collection. Read More
More news from the Antibes Yacht Show, as we learn that Gaspard Yachts will be bringing the 45.7 metre superyacht Blue Ice to this year's show. Built by in 2009 by Palmer Johnson, Blue Ice is a spectacular superyacht of all aluminium construction and is the 5th hull in this successful range of performance yachts. Read More
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show that took place last week at the Dubai International Marine Club, has come to an end. More than 750 companies took part in the event from 46 different countries. There were 430 boats on display, including over 20 superyachts. Watch the video of day four of the boat show here. Read More
Yare, the first event totally dedicated to after sales and refit operations, will take place in Viareggio. This year, Yare will organize a Captains’ Dock, to welcome and host Captains of yachts, who are often the most important decision makers of after sales and refit operations. Yare describes the Captains’ Dock as ”an event within the event”. Read More
For over 10 years, the Poros Charter Yacht Show assembles the finest of the luxury yachting charter industry in the Eastern Mediterranean. From 5th to 10th May 2012, the show will showcase over 70 yachts displayed to the professional industry and International yachting experts specializing in preparing exclusive charters. Read More
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show, is currently taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. There are 430 boats on display, including more than 20 superyachts. The show is held from March 13 to 17. Watch the video of day three here. 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 29th Palma International Boat Show , which was planned for April 28th to May 2nd this year has been rescheduled until April 2013 following a decision by a new organising committee appointed by the government in The Balearics. The Palma show has always been run by a government department, to manage several trade and tourism fairs on the island each year. Read More
The 20th Dubai International Boat Show, is currently taking place at the Dubai International Marine Club. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. There are 430 boats on display, including more than 20 superyachts. Superyachts on display at the event include the 42.60 metre Feadship Andiamo. Read More
Gulf Craft Inc., the largest manufacturer of luxury yachts in the Middle East, yesterday premiered a brand new superyacht concept from its Majesty Yachts range – the Majesty 105 – on day one of the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The premiere follows the UAE-based shipyard’s recent showcase of its largest ever hull construction. Read More
The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed the line-up of participating yachts racing in the second Westward Cup regatta, taking place between the 11th and the 16th June 2012. The competing yachts are Altair, Eleonora, Mariette and Mariquita. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are Lulworth and Moonbeam IV. Read More
Yesterday the 20th Dubai International Boat Show, held at the Dubai International Marine Club from March 13 to 17, was opened by H.H Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. More than 750 companies are taking part in the event from 46 different countries. Read More
No less than four yachts are to be presented from 12-15 April at this year’s Antibes Yacht Show by Yachting Partners International (YPI). Komboloi is without a doubt the best San Lorenzo '72 on the market. She has had very little use and has been professionally maintained by her crew and an attentive owner. 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
Another exciting component to the already dynamic and newly revitalized Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) has been announced by Newport Harbor Corporation, the show’s new owner. Industry focused seminars will be featured each day of the June 18-21 event, which will be held at the Newport Yachting Center. Read More
The YachtInfo Antibes Yacht Show (YI AYS) Steering Committee—comprised of Antibes Yacht Show, ISS, MYBA and PYA—today announced its 2012 Seminar Topics. The 13 April 2012 event is being held from 1000-1700 with luncheon at 1230 and cocktails at 1700. Specific moderators and presenters will be announced in coming weeks. Read More
Simpson Marine has revealed a stunning line up eleven yachts for this year’s Singapore Superyacht Show (SYS) at ONE15 Marina from April 27-29. They include a good mix of power boats, sailing boats as well as superyachts and represent the full range of Simpson Marine’s business in Singapore. Read More
China commits to Extreme Sailing Series in new 3 year deal. At an official signing ceremony last week hosted by Ms Zang Aimin, Vice President of Qingdao Major International Sailing Events Organizing Committee & Executive Vice President of Olympic Sailing City Development Association, Qingdao signed a new host venue agreement. Read More
Asia's top island resort destination and second-home of choice for many millionaires and billionaires around the world, is set to showcase top global boat brands at the ninth Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), which will take place 29 March to 1st April 2012 at the award-winning marina and lifestyle destination, Royal Phuket Marina. Read More
Adrian McCourt will introduce an entirely new breed of sailing superyacht to the public for the first time at Antibes Yacht Show. Designed by the renowned Ron Holland, Kestrel is a superb fusion of the best aspects of motor yacht, sailing yacht and beach house, designed specifically to put the fun back into family sailing. Read More
The Antibes Yacht Show, the most important yacht show at the beginning of the season, taking place from April 12 to 15, in the beautiful harbour of Port Vauban in Antibes, has announced that Fraser Yachts will be bringing four large yachts to this year's show. Beyond is a 30.48 metre superyacht built by Inace in 2009. 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 Pendennis Cup Website has been given a facelift. A new 'Resources' section has been added which will provide easy access to race schedules, accommodation information, photos, application forms etc. Alongside this, a 'News' area will contain up to date press releases on all aspects of the Cup, including daily reports. Read More
Following a successful Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach in February, where builders and brokers reported the return of qualified buyers and impressively strong sales, the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is on track to sell out all exhibit space for a larger show than ever before. 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
Auckland International Boat Show has a new name, new branding and new dates. It will now be known as the Auckland On Water Boat Show and will feature new branding that reflects the greater diversity of exhibitors who attend the show and to be more closely aligned with New Zealand’s diverse, world class marine industry. Read More
Massive Omani celebrations at The Wave, Muscat as Oman Air and The Wave score a one-two, squeezing out the French team who had finished every day but the last on top. It proved to be a thrilling opening Act to the season and, after five years of Extreme Sailing Series, there is a feeling that 2012 is going to be one of the closest yet. Read More
The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach reported a significantly stronger show overall than the past several years, with the number of exhibitors and boats on display both up 9 percent over 2011. Attendance, based on concession sales and number of people using show transportation, was up more than 7 percent. 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
Cancer respite and sailing charity, Sail 4 Cancer, has been selected as Official Charity for the Superyacht Cup regatta at Cowes from 22 to 25 July this year. Organised in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron, the prestigious Superyacht Cup Cowes, will take place over three days and include sailing in the waters of the Solent. Read More
After three days of racing, 33.8 metre Silvertip, built by Yachting Developments, has been declared the winner of the NZ Millennium Cup 2012. Also competing for the title were 32 metre Eclipse, 48.5 metre Georgia, 44 metre Imagine B and 39.6 metre Janice of Wyoming, all built by Alloy Yachts. Read More
Horizon has announced their participation in the Hainan Rendezvous, held from April 5th – 8th, 2012, where they will showcase three luxury yachts: the RP120 Muses, CC110 Lady Gaga, and a new E54. According to the rendezvous organizer, Muses and Lady Gaga are among the top five largest megayachts attending. Read More
Heesen Yachts has announced that Team Synergy won third place in the match races at the RC44 – Puerto Calero Cup, held in Lanzarote (Canary Islands) from February 8 to 12. Fourteen teams returned to Puerto Calero to start the 2012 RC44 Championship Tour, three months after the final of the RC44 World Championships. Read More
The J Class Association has announced that Solent Rib Charter (SRC) has been chosen as the official Rib partner for this summer’s regattas. Having one official partner organisation will allow closer communication between the JCA and spectator Ribs, leading to safer on the water operations and better viewing for spectators. Read More
Feadship is taking a brand-new superyacht to Asia for the first time this spring. A dedicated tour by the 45-metre Helix will take in Hong Kong in March and the Hainan Rendezvous in early April before heading off to the Singapore boat show at the end of the month. Feadship has a history that goes back to 1849. 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
ECOsuperyacht will again be partnering with the Antibes Yacht Show 2012 for the second year running, by offsetting all the carbon emissions arising from this year’s event. Last year’s highly successful show, which saw 13,000 visitors attend, was estimated to have generated 350 tonnes of carbon emissions. Read More
With less than two weeks to go until the Extreme Sailing Series in Muscat, Oman, the Act 1 team line-ups have been confirmed, revealing a stellar cast of top professional sailors. Following the final event of 2011 in Singapore last December, the team managers and skippers have spent the last two months securing the best crews possible. Read More
Organisers of the Superyacht Cup are preparing for one of their biggest years in 2012 as the entry lists for the popular Palma regatta and the brand new Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK have surged over the last two months. Currently over 21 superyachts have registered for the special edition of the Superyacht Cup in Cowes, UK from 22-25 July 2012. 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 property developer and internationally renowned yachtsman Mike Slade is returning to Cowes to compete in the 2012 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, Britain's favourite yacht race, with his 100ft Super Maxi ICAP Leopard and in defence of his most recent and the current monohull record set in 2008 at a time of 3.53.05. Read More
Organisers of the 2012 Singapore Yacht Show are delighted that more and more heavyweight international yachting brands will be heading to Singapore to participate in this year’s show. Superyachts Helix and Onyx will be making their massive presence felt, when they line up with some 30 other large yachts. Read More
The 2012 New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta held in Auckland is being heralded as a great success. The three day regatta proved a true spectacle with Superyachts sailing close in shore giving local residents and office workers of downtown Auckland an appreciation of Superyacht sailing. Silvertip took home the cup. 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
It is the Year of the Water Dragon in China, and the leviathans will celebrate their reign at the upcoming Hainan Rendez-Vous boat show. Ocean giants present at the event will include more than ten 40+ metre vessels among a fleet of 130 yachts. The event takes place from April 5th to April 8th on the sparkling shores of Sanya on Hainan Island. Read More
Hacker-Craft is displaying the Neiman Marcus Edition at Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which starts today, and runs to to 20th. The Neiman Marcus Edition Hacker-Craft will be at ramp 16, slip 313. The boat is powered by a Mercury Marine 8.2 High Output 425 horsepower engine (CE compliant). Read More
The award-winning Sanlorenzo SL94 will have an official Americas Premiere at the upcoming 2012 Miami International Boat Show (MIBS), from February 16 th - 20 th. Sanlorenzo has a renowned reputation of offering an unrivalled level of customization. The overall design concept for the new SL94 on display at MIBS, was one of “livable luxury”. 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
A few weeks ago we published an article on a new event to be held in Port Adriano, Mallorca SuperYacht Days. The event will showcase around 35 yachts for sale and charter by six yacht brokers with a presence on the Island; Ocean Independence, CNI, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Burgess and Northrop & Johnson. Read More
This year Monaco based yacht brokerage firm Dahm International will celebrate the 25th edition of their exclusive sailing event, Club Yachting Life Rally. This year the event will be held around the Balaeric Island Menora from 7 to 10th June. While the official invitations have yet to be sent out, Dahm reports that already 14 yachts have applied for registration. Read More
RJC Yachts will be featuring no less than 9 yachts at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, this month from the 16th to the 20th. The RJC display is located off Collins Avenue, Ramp 12, Slips 601 thru 611 & 622. All of the yachts will be available for inspection and include superyachts Atlantica, Magic, Aquasition, and Pheadra. Read More
The Antibes Yacht Show team has worked hard to improve the 2012 edition of the event, running from 12th to 15th April. First of all the team has been reinforced with Stéphane Trabet, who joins the team as “Commissaire Général”. Stéphane comes from the luxury hotel industry and will help the organisers in taking the next step. Read More
The 4th International Boat Show of Šibenik, the Adriatic Boat Show will be held from May 17th - 20th 2012 in Mandalina Marina in Šibenik, Croatia organized by NCP – Nautical Center Prgin. Preparations for the show are in full swing for an edition with lots of news and some surprises. It is the first time that the Adriatic Boat Show will be held in May. Read More
Heesen Yachts has today announced their main sponsorship of the Synergy team for the 2012 RC44 Championship. With a mix of amateurs and professionals in the crew line-up, the class attracts some of the world’s leading business minds as their owner-drivers along with many of the world’s top international sailors. Read More
Horizon Group recently loaded the new CC105 Explorer and V74 on a transportation ship en-route to the Florida East Coast, where the yachts will be on display at the Palm Beach Boat show March 22nd - 25th, 2012. Both yachts are inventory for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office. 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
A fleet of the world’s best high performance yachts is set to gather in the Caribbean this spring for the 17th edition of the St Barths Bucket – the celebrated annual regatta for large sailing yachts. Held between the 22 and 25 March in St Barths’ Gustavia Harbor, the famous regatta will attract a wide selection of sailing superyacht owners and their yachts. Read More
From April 28 to 30, the first ‘Mallorca Superyacht Days’ will take place at Port Adriano. The event will be attended by the island’s main brokers. For 3 days about 30 superyachts for sale or charter will be on show with Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons International, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson and Ocean Independence. Read More
The America's Cup and BWA Yachting have announce yesterday that BWA Yachting has been named as an Operational Partner of the America's Cup Superyacht Program. BWA Yachting will partner with the America's Cup to promote and sell bespoke packages to the superyacht community allowing superyacht owners, guests and charterers to be a part of the America's Cup. Read More
The City of West Palm Beach and Yachting Promotions have announced that the 27th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will go on as planned from March 22 – 25, 2012. The City, Yachting Promotions and Show Management have successfully worked together to address issues relating to repair of the area known as the Palm. Read More
Phuket Island is at the centre of Asia's growing marine leisure industry – one of the top five cruising destinations in the world – and is the centre of the emerging 'Andaman Marine Triangle'. Consisting of Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces, the Andaman Marine Triangle is home to some of the most stunning sailing grounds in the world. 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
With the sixth edition of the Extreme Sailing Series kicking off in just five weeks in Muscat, Oman, a top quality team lineup has been announced from the Dusseldorf Boat Show where Marinepool, official clothing partner to the Series, unveiled their very cool new range of merchandise. Seven of the teams on the start line in Muscat are returning teams. Read More
The Les Voiles de Saint-Barth is just three years young and scheduled for its third annual running this April 2-7. Held on the fashionable French island in the northeastern Caribbean, the regatta continues to show signs of healthy growth and popularity with a roster that promises not only to expand by almost a third over last years 47 entrants. Read More
With less than a month to go, excitement is building for the Millennium Cup to kick off. The event, held from 15-18 February 2012 is set to become the premier Superyacht regatta of the South Pacific. A mix of harbour and passage races in the Hauraki Gulf will make the most of the spectacular yachting environs. Read More
Boot Düsseldorf is picking up speed. To the tune of 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 countries will be presenting their innovations for the coming season in 17 Düsseldorf exhibition halls from 21 to 29 January 2012 – from fishing rods right through to luxurious large yachts. Members of the SuperYachtTimes.com team will be in Düsseldorf on monday and thursday. Read More
The UK round of the award-winning Extreme Sailing Series™ now in its sixth year will be staged in Cardiff the capital of Wales between the 24-27 August, 2012. In a three-year deal, Cardiff won the bid to host the UK event of this global sailing circuit that is only one of four events with ISAF (International Sailing Federation) Special Event status. Read More
The Antibes Yacht Show, the most important yacht show at the beginning of the season, taking place from April 12 to 15, in the beautiful harbour of Port Vauban in Antibes, has announced several changes for this year's edition. This year the show will consist of brokerage yachts, charter yachts, a refit section, and a dedicated crew section. Read More
With three months left till the yearly Hainan Rendez-Vous again mesmerises China's millionaires with superyachts, private jets and every other category of ultra-lifestyle luxuries, the organisers announced today that exhibitor and sponsorship slots for the pioneering event have entirely sold out. Read More
Sunseeker's new 28 Metre Yacht made its world debut at the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show on Friday 6th January. The yacht was presented with a fantastic performance from electric string quartet Asteria and a guest appearance by Tamara Ecclestone. Robert Braithwaite proceeded by cutting the ribbon in celebration. Read More
The Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) has confirmed that it has extended invitations to eight of the most beautiful Big Class yachts in the world to come and grace the shores of the Solent and race in the second edition of the Westward Cup regatta, taking place 11-16 June 2012. The RYS will run the racing along the successful lines of 2010. Read More
Boat Asia 2012 returns to Marina @ Keppel Bay from 12-15th April 2012 in what will be the 20th anniversary of the event. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Boat Asia in conjunction with strategic partner Marina @ Keppel Bay is the showcase in Asia for luxury yachts up to 50 metres. Boat Asia 2012 is expecting an anticipated crowd over 15,000. Read More
Renowned superyacht builder and refit specialist, Yachting Developments, has committed to a 3-year partnership with the NZ Millennium Cup as a Platinum Sponsor. The major sponsorship will begin with the 2012 NZ Millennium Cup, which will be held on the sparkling waters of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf on February 16-18. Read More
The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, Miami's premier in-water boat show, is set to make a splash along Collins Avenue from February 16-20, presenting yachts and superyachts from the world's most extraordinary builders. The show is free and open to the public. New and exciting show developments are in the works. Read More
Live from China: Video of day three of the Hainan Rendez-Vous
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
