After a successful series of panel discussions hosted last year, SuperYacht Times returns to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026</a> and is set to host another three expert panels, as well as a special panel in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>. Here we take a deeper dive into each of the panels, their subtopics, speakers, and where you need to be in order not to miss a thing. All panels are free to attend for anyone attending the boat show, and take place in Tent 7. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388245/image/large-b2d9e78130965ad157797370c13be63e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388245">The Future of Superyacht Ownership - Attracting the Next GenerationWednesday 25 March 2026 | 15:00 - 15:30 | Tent 7On the show’s opening day, Features Editor Leona Caanen will kick off the first of the panel sessions, focusing on the future of superyacht ownership and attracting the next generation of yacht owners. Joined by experts from shipyards and brokerages, this panel will dive into how the superyacht owner is evolving and what this changing landscape will demand of shipyards and brokerages. Furthermore this panel will open the discussion on the role of transparency and sustainable practices and how this is influencing not only design briefs, but the entire yachting industry.Panellists include Wim Verhoeff, Sales Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, Björn Benecke, Sales Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> and Daniela Petrozzi, Sales Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, who will provide a shipyard perspective, coming from three of the world’s most renowned shipyards. Joining them are Head of Charter Management Frederica Findlater from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Sales Consultant Josh Marshall from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. The panel takes place on Wednesday, March 25 at 3 PM in Tent 7.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388244/image/large-66130dde189a6461f7ab6e6f2f139a1e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388244">The Last Frontier - The Rise of Expedition YachtingThursday 26 March 2026 | 12:00 - 12:30 | Tent 7On Thursday, the SuperYacht Times team will host two panels, both moderated by Editor-in-Chief Francesca Webster. The first panel of the day will focus on the recent rise of expedition yachting and the rush to reach the world’s most challenging and remote destinations. The experts will dive into specialised design features required for adventurous off-grid cruising.Furthermore, panellists will discuss how construction standards and material choices differ from traditional superyachts, and how to balance the need for luxury with operational features needed for crew, safety and logistics.&nbsp;Joining the conversation are Gayle Patterson, Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus (Company)">Pelorus</a> Yachting and Erik Hasselman, Head of Yacht Expeditions at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cookson Adventures (Company)">Cookson Adventures</a>. Also joining the panel are Jennifer Smith, Commercial Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ShadowCAT (Company)">ShadowCAT</a>, Enrique Tintore, Product Manager Xplorer &amp; Yacht Support at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, and Richard Hadida, Owner and Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a> and owner of the 27-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>. This panel will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 12 PM in Tent 7.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388230/image/large-e03053a55e22d9bed7e2105f0533f1ff.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388230">Talent, Leadership and Succession – Securing the Industry’s FutureThursday 26 March 2026 | 14:00 - 14:30 | Tent 7The third panel, also hosted on Thursday, discusses ‘Talent, Leadership and Succession – Securing the Industry’s Future’. This panel is organised in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>, and also moderated by Francesca Webster. The panel will focus on how the superyacht industry can ensure a strong and sustainable talent pipeline for the future, and discuss how the industry can continue to attract, develop and retain exceptional professionals both at sea and ashore.&nbsp;The conversation will explore how the superyacht sector can best present itself to the outside world. With an incredible breadth of careers possible within the industry, from innovation and engineering to design and operations, panellists will focus on how to better communicate this to the next generation of professionals. Panellists include Andrew Doole, President US Boat Shows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Informa (Company)">Informa</a>, Farouk Nefzi, Chief Marketing Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, and Michael Breman, Director of Sales at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>. This panel will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 2 PM in Tent 7.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388834/image/large-92ba6d45d8677d9f840344315d0e139b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388834">Taking the Pulse of the Market – Insights from the Yacht Sales FrontlineFriday 27 March 2026 | 12:00 - 12:30 | Tent 7The fourth and final panel is hosted by SuperYacht Times Head of Intelligence, Ralph Dazert, and will focus on bringing together leading figures from the brokerage sector to provide a timely assessment of the global superyacht market. With varying dynamics the likes of regional demand patterns, pricing dynamics and time on market, the panel discussion will offer a clear and measured view of market confidence, opportunity and the outlook for the seasons ahead. Sakeena Hazuri Mathis, Yacht Broker at YachtHabit, Hannah Wolstenholme, Sales and Charter Broker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>, &nbsp;Leo Jordil, Sales Consultant at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> ,Toby Maclaurin, Chief Commercial Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> an Jonathan Beckett, Managing Partner and Chief Executive at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> will be joining Ralph at the panel. This panel will take place on Friday, March 27, at 12 PM in Tent 7.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388231/image/large-6ba605fb5eb56942f585e534904654ea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388231">

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A closer look at panels taking place during the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026

The third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> concluded in Kobe, Japan last month with nearly 200 attendees and 34 speakers attending the two-day conference.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EThtbaZ_yVs?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Each year, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> brings together industry leaders, yachting clients and key stakeholders with the shared goal of positioning the Asia-Pacific as a leading superyacht market and cruising destination.This year, visitors were able to take part in 14 and a half hours of networking, alongside nearly nine hours of panels and talks, with topics ranging from developing Japan as a superyacht destination, to how superyacht purchasing patterns are evolving in the Asia-Pacific region.Other topics and talks included Q&amp;As about understanding Japanese superyacht clients and Japanese business culture, as well as how Kobe is becoming a regional gateway for superyacht operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395607/image/large-5fd67c82000e823a5f989810b704e62c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395607">In 2024, plans were announced for the construction of Kobe Marina, a purpose-built superyacht marina intended to support Kobe’s wider waterfront regeneration ambitions. The summit allowed key stakeholders to discuss the development of this project, assessing how it could strengthen the city’s role as a gateway for yachts operating in Japanese waters.“When we found out about Kobe being an opportunity, we just jumped at it!” commented Nigel Beatty, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtzoo (Company)">Yachtzoo</a> Japan. “It’s going to be one of the premier marinas, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, if not, marinas in the world.”&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina (2026-01-22 12:45:00 +0100)">Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395606/image/large-ce1759bf15132239c1d25b1d84922f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395606">The conference also included the return of the highly-successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> Dinner on the first evening. Held at the La Suite Le Pan Building, just five minutes from the venue, more than 146 guests arrived for welcome drinks at the Rooftop Bar before sitting down for a full-course dinner in La Terrace Hall.“It is our third time participating in the summit,” explained Ewa Stachurska, Chief Marketing Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a>. “We consider it absolutely crucial for the growth and evolution of our industry here in the region.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> also unveiled the third edition of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report</a>, which was presented during the summit. Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the report examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity.&nbsp;The report looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots.<a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Download your copy of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report here.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395605/image/large-95d679fad04e6a619e09a04b8783fba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395605">“I want to say a huge thank you to all our event sponsors, including patron <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Marine</a>, event partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and destination partyer Kove, along with Hiroshi Sakamoto and his team at The Inland Sea, Setouchi Tourism Authority,” commented Merijn de Waard, CEO and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>.&nbsp;“We’re very grateful for all your support and thank you to all the attendees and panellists for getting behind this year’s event. The response from across the industry has been brilliant, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.”SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through SYT Strategy. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384822/image/large-01a206f2bdb72f4c331b95cf173db8a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384822">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds

The 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 115 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> and the 31.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 96 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> in Porto Cervo, earning their places on the event's prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395390/image/large-1b9e1e6537c0245b4c595edc22c4e824.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395390">Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> (YCCS) with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta welcomed 17 superyachts for four days of racing in the waters off Sardinia. The final day saw competitors tackle a 16.4-nautical-mile course through the La Maddalena channel in north-easterly winds ranging from seven to 12 knots.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 (2026-05-26 17:30:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026</a>In the Blue Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> secured her third consecutive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> title. Owned by Juan Ball and racing with Cole Parada as tactician, the Swan 115 once again proved dominant throughout the series. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> finished second overall on 14 points, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> in third. The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>, competing in the event for the first time, placed fourth.Commenting on the victory, Ball credited the result to the team's continuous efforts to refine the yacht throughout the year and praised the spirit of the regatta and its unique setting in Porto Cervo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395388/image/large-da55be4e78874035e8aa845a59dc0893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395388">Meanwhile, in the White Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> solidified her lead with another race win on the final day. The Southern Wind 96, racing with Bouwe Bekking on tactics, finished ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> in second and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by Giorgio Armani in third.The yacht's owner, Carlo Pirzio Biroli, described the event as a fantastic week of racing, highlighting the close competition on the water and the race committee's management of the fleet across all four race days.Additional honours were awarded during the event. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> 100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> claimed victory in the Corinthian Division, ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2010">Magic Blue</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395389/image/large-141d0deb5458162601fb688a8a56fe72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395389">As the highest-placed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> also secured the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Trophy, reserved for yachts built by the South African shipyard. Fellow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> models <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalantis35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Kalantis</a>, both SW108s, completed the podium.The event also coincided with the 20th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, which saw owners and guests enjoy a more relaxed day of sailing along the same course as the regatta fleet.With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> now concluded, Porto Cervo shifts its focus to the return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. The event will run from 31 May to 7 June, marking its comeback after a 14-year absence from the racing calendar.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 Winners

The Swan 115 Moat and Southern Wind 96 Liberty emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta.

Moat and Liberty claim top honours at 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day 2026</a> came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries. Organised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>, the events took place on 23 May, with both physical and virtual activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395202/image/large-47bef4d2540bb1080ebc73b366e0d9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395202">This year saw a global celebration of events, from shipyards and marinas to museums and vibrant waterfront destinations, offering industry leaders, families, students and first-time visitors the opportunity to discover, connect and explore on and around the water.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s “Connecting Excellence” event brought emerging yacht design talent together with the creative and technical teams behind its most iconic projects, while, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> supported Social Boat, an Amsterdam-based initiative, enabling guests with limited financial means to experience a memorable day on the water through hosted canal journeys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395201/image/large-8bfe1bb3fdcfcde117c16e55d94e478b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395201">In Monaco, the Monaco Cluster brought together leading names including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> MED, La Belle Classe Academy and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>, for yacht design insights, educational sessions, family activities and celebrations aligned with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>’s Fête de la Mer.&nbsp;In Spain, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">Balearic Marine Cluster</a> hosted a vibrant programme anchored by the Balearic Boating Festival 2026 at Port Adriano, a lively public celebration featuring workshops, gastronomy and interactive activities for all ages.&nbsp;Across Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, the programme expanded further with guided shipyard visits at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros de Mallorca S.A. (Company)">Astilleros de Mallorca</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP Shipyard Palma</a>, a contemporary art exhibition at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Club de Mar (Company)">Club de Mar</a> Mallorca, networking events for women in the nautical sector, sailing experiences including the Galaxie voyage and educational initiatives opening their doors to maritime careers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395203/image/large-11f91aa214a5d621720fdb80ce62f128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395203">In the United States, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum partnered with Sail to Shelter to deliver hands-on, creative activities, introducing families and young visitors to boating culture. Meanwhile, at Fort Lauderdale’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Sixty-Six Marina (Company)">Pier Sixty-Six Marina</a>, there was a fun and educational celebration focusing on teaching boating basics.As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, in collaboration with Plastic Whale and The Ocean Conservation Trust, invited exhibitors, visitors and communities worldwide to take part in a collective action for cleaner waters. Meanwhile, E-WERF and Marée Circle opened their shipyard, offering insight into the future of boating. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395200/image/large-f81f16266466a30b5b76761609606da9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395200">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day</a> is about opening up the world of boating to anyone with a connection to the water, whether through work, lifestyle or curiosity,” concluded Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>.“Each year we see more communities, partners and individuals come together, and that shared energy is what drives this movement forward.”Preparations are already underway for World Boating Day 2027, with further expansion expected as new regions and partners join the initiative.(All images courtesy of The Superyacht Life Foundation.)

World Boating Day 2026 concludes

World Boating Day 2026 came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries.

World Boating Day 2026 concludes with over 143 events hosted worldwide

Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026

Taking place from 26 May to 30 May 2026, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.

The largest superyachts at Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of the yachts currently in the region for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in France. 

The largest superyachts in the region for the Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a>, which is now available as a free download. The report was produced for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, held in Kobe, Japan, on 7 and 8 May 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391630/image/large-35a5114e3ed8a25c76d38787ba96de16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391630">Now in its third edition, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> provides a data-led overview of the Asia-Pacific superyacht market, drawing on analysis from the SuperYacht Times Intelligence team, with data supplied by <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>.Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity. It looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25869/image/large-be0ca6ac405b4c42e4bdcf910c97ce4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25869">SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at SuperYacht Times performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through <a href="https://www.sytstrategy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT Strategy</a>. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026 available for download

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026, which is now available as a free download.

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The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival&nbsp;</a>(CYF) has joined its community as a member. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371277/image/large-3c855c030bdd1559da307ebdccf75fe3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371277">Founded in 1964, the IFBSO represents the interests of boat show organisers by fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence in boat show management. As of April 2026, IFBSO represents 41 boat shows across 18 countries.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is one of the great names in our industry, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the IFBSO community,” explained Veda Pretorius, Executive Director of the IFBSO.&nbsp;Through its working groups, annual Congress and the Boat Show Barometer research programme, IFBSO provides members with peer insight and practical tools that they might not be able to develop alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349170/image/large-c969f2bac08471636ca21cfbeb04d130.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349170">This year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> runs from 8 to 13 September and will be the first edition under the leadership of the new Show Director Constance Brément. “Joining IFBSO ahead of the 2026 edition – my first as Show Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> – has special significance,” she explained.&nbsp;“This membership strengthens our international outlook and gives us a valuable opportunity to connect with leading boat show organisers worldwide, share best practices, and continue evolving the Festival for the benefit of our exhibitors, partners and visitors.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371265/image/large-65eeb855cd18b7b0172495f2695045fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371265">Organised by global events company RX (Reed Exhibitions), the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>’s value closely aligns with the work of the IFBSO’s Diversity &amp; Inclusion and Sustainability working groups.Held annually across Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France, the event serves as a major platform for yacht unveilings, premieres and debuts. “Our congratulations go to Constance Brément, who steps up as Show Director for 2026,” concluded Pretorius. “We wish her a brilliant first edition.”

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO

The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF) has joined its community. 

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO ahead of 2026 edition

MEDYs largest yachts attending


SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the largest yachts set to attend MEDYs 2026.

Largest yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2026

The highly anticipated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">Turkish Yacht and Broker Association Charter Show</a> (TYBA) returns for its seventh edition from 7 to 11 May in Marmaris, Turkey. Here’s a preview of a curated selection of high-end gulets, motor yachts and sailing vessels making their way to the stunning Aegean town for an unforgettable showcase at this year’s show.&nbsp;Noyan Mutlugil, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Chairman of Show Committee, highlights how this year's show is the celebration of "a 47-year-old legacy of yacht charter shows in Marmaris. The idea for the first charter show in the region was initiated in 1979 by Jim and Jill Anderson, who were living in Marmaris at the time and pioneered the idea of holding a yacht show in the area. Following this initial attempt in 1979, the first official yacht charter show gained international recognition from 1981 onwards."The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Association has taken over this legacy and continues to develop it with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Yacht Charter Show. Except for a two-year break due to the pandemic, this tradition has continued uninterrupted for almost fifty years. "With this deep-rooted history, the charter show tradition in Turkey is considered the second oldest ongoing organisation in the world (the first being the Antigua Charter Yacht Show)" shares Noyan.The event, held in the shadow of the historic Marmaris Castle, will showcase the most distinguished commercial charter yachts representing Turkish yachting. The fair offers an ideal platform for brokers to inspect yachts, meet crew members, and strengthen professional relationships in the international charter market. This year's show will have 49 yachts attending, more than 35 of which are over 24-metres. Below we highlight some of the largest yachts attending the show in Marmaris.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372258/image/large-99b1a81121f61333e96e22df28abe8f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372258"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8508" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oguz Khan50.5m (165'8&quot;)Bodrum Oguz Marin2025">Oguz Khan</a> | 50.5 m| Bodrum Oguz Marin | 2025<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91243/image/large-a1b5f68c82d686fc8ca37faf0817fa06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91243"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U 249.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2019">All About U 2</a> | 49.9 m | ADA Yacht Works | 2019<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362258/image/large-dc3e81368f0b46bc3a72a1191f5879b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362258"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legasea49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2025">Legasea</a> | 49.9 m | &nbsp;ADA Yacht Works | 2025<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mare Nostrum49.1m (161'1&quot;)Kadir Turhan2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74850/image/large-8bc7af20b9cb01faaa7e41945f6ed733.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74850">Mare Nostrum</a> | 49.1 m | Kadir Turhan | 2008<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391833/image/large-bbe4edc295863d675e0ee7133a4480c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391833"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orient Star47.0m (154'2&quot;)CMB Yachts2012">Orient Star</a> | 47.0 m | CMB Yachts | 2012 | Exhibited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Love 47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353867/image/large-910b98a7f5fa11f327b31e85077dac21.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353867">De Love</a> | 47.0 m| Custom | 2024<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcon Del Mar 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Tum Tour Yacht2017"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83965/image/large-d13ce021e2db9ed1b19914879d728af4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83965">Halcon Del Mar</a> | 45.0 m | Tum Tour Yacht | 2017<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Wind43.99m (144'4&quot;)Sökmen Kardeşler2023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354006/image/large-5ad7ae069e6c92226c87682fda4c3656.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354006">North Wind</a> | 43.99 m| Sökmen Kardeşler | 2023<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ubi Bene43.89m (143'12&quot;)Valena Yachting2010"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227727/image/large-4e23d5d657af051b8a4abbd3e981b307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227727">Ubi Bene</a> | 43.89 m | Valena Yachting | 2010<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Son Of Wind42.3m (138'9&quot;)Unknown2021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268014/image/large-b45a282828e6b1b5bd098a45fc29e19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268014">Son of Wind</a> | 42.3 m | Unknown | 2021<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Eagle39.6m (129'11&quot;)Bodrum Shipyard2005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308658/image/large-b9207365c007f654810a46092c73d23d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308658">Double Eagle</a> | 39.6 m | Bodrum Shipyard | 2005<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ariela39.6m (129'11&quot;)CRN2004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265911/image/large-bd88c05f4f2d47222e3fafd821c9412b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265911">Ariela</a> | 39.6 m &nbsp;| CRN | 2004<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deep Water39.2m (128'7&quot;)Tum Tour Yacht2022"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309282/image/large-d1ad70fcd789c47bf8fd9657d271fda9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309282">Deep Water</a> | 39.2 | Tum Tour Yacht | 2022<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354035/image/large-88623e1b47738af17ac7fb15efb54adf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354035"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Long Island39.0m (127'11&quot;)Sökmen Kardeşler2019">Long Island</a> | 39.0 m | Sökmen Kardesler | 2019<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canaria38.2m (125'4&quot;)Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi2013"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82543/image/large-d48474ae029651b935359a715543116b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82543">Canaria</a> | 38.2 m | Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi | 2013<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Mare38.0m (124'8&quot;)Bozburun Shipyard2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82353/image/large-af7675db9f7deb6f8e15e3b386142d2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82353">Bella Mare</a> | 38.0 m | Bozburun Shipyard | 2008<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11346" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen of Makri 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Megri Yachting2020"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200605/image/large-755b99d0b1c5f839f91437ffaae97b42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200605">Queen of Makri&nbsp;</a>| 37.2 m| Megri Yachting | 2020<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gitane37.0m (121'5&quot;)Evadne Yachts2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297646/image/large-ae71f4ce5f943acefd5103db2f7aaaea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297646">Gitane</a> | 37.0 m | Evadne Yachts | 2008<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3467" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Panfeliss36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2009"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238371/image/large-138e93c31481b7095088353d9f931041.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238371">Panfeliss</a> | 36.5 m | Mengi Yay | 2009<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1579" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Soul35.84m (117'7&quot;)Bod-Yat A.S.2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201462/image/large-c2efeefc32c4517fe9c430ef9c466ec9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201462">White Soul</a> | 35.84 m | Bod-Yat A.S. | 2007<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2150/image/large-1f7d6b8ba5da2222459551cb1ac747bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2150"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Estrella de Mar34.0m (111'7&quot;)Koyunbaba Boat Manufacturing2011">Estrella De Mar</a> | 34.0 m | Koyunbaba Boat Manufacturing | 2011<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104237/image/large-d1d118fe5215c9567fcb80c4301fb847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104237"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral34.0m (111'7&quot;)Türkoglu Shipyard 2008">Coral</a> | 34.0 m | Türkoglu Shipyard| 2008<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267935/image/large-f68ae32e4a5eb3b16c7dac9a04f669e3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267935"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1462" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go33.77m (110'10&quot;)Dragos Yachts2009">Go</a> | 33.77 m | Dragos Yachts | 2009<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271961/image/large-47b743c3b2e2c84a8afd2da533d41ce7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271961"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13006" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Questa Vita33.0m (108'3&quot;)Unknown2021">Questa Vita</a> | 33.0 m | Unknown | 2021<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296940/image/large-36b720092923eb69c9d80c4010ea13f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296940"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity 8630.11m (98'9&quot;)Mural Yachts2007">Serenity 86&nbsp;</a>| 30.11 m | Mural Yachts | 2007For the full list of yachts attending TYBA, visit the official event <a href="https://tybachartershow.com/attending" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">site</a>.

yachts attending TYBA 2026

Discover some of the largest superyachts attending the Turkish Yachts and Brokers Association show in Marmaris, Türkiye.

Largest superyachts attending TYBA 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> as Event Partner for the third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, which will take place in Kobe on 7 and 8 May 2026, hosted at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390946/image/large-734b249872100012a6cb4f44a4137db4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390946">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme (2026-04-10 15:15:00 +0200)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme&nbsp;</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> convenes yacht owners, operators and senior industry stakeholders to examine how the region’s superyacht market is evolving, with discussion centred on regulatory frameworks, operational realities and the conditions required for sustainable, long term growth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386863/image/large-58c4ccbfb716dce2b59f06ad26c0f064.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386863">Japan, which has not traditionally been perceived as a core yachting nation, is home to more than 21,000 ultra high net worth individuals. This concentration of private wealth, combined with recent regulatory reform and growing investment in marina and service infrastructure, has brought renewed attention to the country’s potential role within the wider Asia Pacific superyacht ecosystem.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="What is shaping Japan’s yacht brokerage market? (2026-03-02 13:30:00 +0100)">What is shaping Japan’s yacht brokerage market?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370701/image/large-fccdf0ce93277bda47184d5f87855515.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370701">As Japan continues to open its market to international yacht traffic, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">2026 Summit</a> will explore how the country is positioning itself alongside more established regional destinations, while also examining broader regulatory, operational and investment trends shaping the Asia Pacific market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384775/image/large-410054e783a96845b5d4c94c95eff55c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384775">

Benetti announced as Event Partner for APSS 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce Benetti as Event Partner for the third edition of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit.

Benetti announced as Event Partner for Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 in Japan

The 58.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> has been sold. Michel Chryssicopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> introduced the buyer, while Tim Vickers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> represented the seller under a joint central agency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388904/image/large-c98cd8028404e609f7f960644b31d631.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388904">Delivered in 2013 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> was formerly named J'Ade.&nbsp;She features both exterior design and interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with naval architecture developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>.Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> has a beam of 10.2-metres and a draft of three-metres. The yacht most recently underwent a refit in New Zealand in 2025.Spanning 939 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 13 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters provide accommodation for a crew of 13, including her captain.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey58.2m (190'11&quot;)CRN2013">Odyssey</a> had a last known asking price of €29,500,000.

58m CRN superyacht Odyssey sold

The 58m CRN superyacht Odyssey has been sold with a last known asking price of €29.5 million.

US-based boating and yacht retailer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> has completed the refinancing of its $1.49 billion senior secured credit facilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265732/image/large-de8e35a3c695c7a0ca1d7601fa95da7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265732">The company has replaced its existing loans with a new financing package designed to lower borrowing costs, increase financial flexibility and extend the repayment deadline to June 2031.The refinancing includes a $950 million inventory financing facility, a $302.5 million term loan, a $150 million revolving credit facility, which replaces a $100 million facility and an $85 million delayed draw mortgage facility, of which $35 million is currently outstanding and replaces the previous $100 million facility.“This refinancing strengthens our financial position by lowering our borrowing costs, extending our maturity and providing additional liquidity to support the continued execution of our long-term strategy,” explained Michael H. McLamb, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>.The financings were led by M&amp;T Bank as Administrative Agent and Joint Lead Arranger, along with Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance as Joint Lead Arranger and Floor Plan Agent.“Successfully completing this transaction on improved terms in today’s marine industry environment underscores the strength of our lender relationships and reflects the confidence they have in our operating performance, disciplined capital allocation, healthy balance sheet and management team,” concluded McLamb.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66058" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid (2026-05-12 10:45:00 +0200)">In May 2026</a>, Reuters reported that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> was preparing for a potential sale of the company. One potential buyer had raised its offer and one prominent private equity firm was conducting due diligence, with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> board of directors agreeing to move forward with a sale process.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66058" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid (2026-05-12 10:45:00 +0200)">MarineMax explores potential sale as Donerail raises its bid</a>Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> operates 65 marinas and storage locations, alongside 70 dealerships, offering yachts for sale, as well as marine services through its acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Island Global Yachting (Company)">Island Global Yachting (IGY)</a> in 2022, as well as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.&nbsp;

MarineMax refinances $1.49 billion credit facilities

MarineMax has completed the refinancing of its $1.49 billion senior secured credit facilities.

MarineMax refinances $1.49 billion credit facilities, extending debt maturity to 2031

Paul Kinkley, the owner of the Bering 78,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a>, sits down with Leona Caanen to chat about his brand new yachts, her personalised features and his upcoming cruising plans.Sitting across from me is Paul Kinkley, Canadian native and the owner of the brand new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a> 78. The 23.85-metre superyacht, named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a>, is currently in process of delivery at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, in Turkey. Earlier this year, Paul visited the yard for the yacht’s official launch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398589/image/large-392751553f2d2f178de6f73300a22a02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398589">The yacht’s name comes from a song by Foghat, and is something Paul’s entire family connected with. “We narrowed it down from about a 100 names to 10, and then five and then three, and eventually I just pulled the trigger. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a> made the most sense, we all related to it”, recalls Paul, who is very much a family man. On a cloudy day in January, as the yacht was launched, Paul blasted 'Slow Ride'&nbsp;on the yacht’s speakers whilst taking the yacht for her very first ride.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382519/image/large-136ef5f4fa7f10e6c8be257f7d67b10b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382519" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Love at first sightPaul has closely followed the build process along. “From the time of ordering the boat to hand over, it’s a long period,” shares Paul. Yet building his very own yacht is something Paul has thought about for a long time. “We’ve had used boats, I’ve always fixed them up, put the systems I wanted on them,” Paul continues, “I was watching boating videos and stumbled upon the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Bering Yachts</a> channel, and decided to give them a call.”“Honestly, we didn’t actually look anywhere else,” Paul mentions, “when I saw the videos and chatted with Alexei, he was just so down-to-earth, and I loved the style of the boat, it was unique looking.” Paul felt like the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a> Shipyard in Antalya was the right fit, “the yacht is a steel hull, which is precisely what I was looking for.”Having always owned pre-built yachts, Paul’s patience has been tested, not just because of his excitement to cruise onboard the yacht, but also because a week after signing the deal, Paul’s other yacht, sitting in Fort Myers, Florida, was destroyed by hurricane Ian. “It’s quite surreal that it happened like that.” Getting to launch the yacht and see her touch the water was a great moment of both relief and excitement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382538/image/large-b3a6aabc47478833dc3131bd137e923b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382538">Designing a superyachtThe yacht is a semi-custom, so while the bones were pre-designed, there were plenty of choices left for Paul and his family to decide on. The stand-out choice has been the colour of the hull: “we probably went through 15 or 20 different colour renders, and Carol likes blue, so we were searching for the perfect colour” Paul recalls. Upon finding a colour they liked, Paul asked the yard to send a big colour swatch: “a computer only shows so much, but as soon as we saw the swatch we fell in love with the colour.”The interiors feature a softer, more neutral palette than the teal exterior, across an open floor plan that seamlessly connects the galley with the saloon and features large windows, providing plenty of natural lighting. The galley looks out onto the aft deck, where a table for ten creates the ideal place for al fresco dining, enjoying sunsets or a delicious morning coffee.A diesel electrician by trade, Paul is especially happy with how the engine room turned out. “Anything mechanical I love,” Paul highlights, “we’ve packed that room like you can’t believe: we’ve changed some of the electronics, the AC systems, upgraded it to 48 volt.” The engine room was expanded, getting rid of the crew head, as “we’re not really crew people anyways.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382508/image/large-8957a0d4c70d67e74479c8a653443b1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382508" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Feeling secure<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a> marks a sense of security, but also of freedom, and a big point of purchasing a yacht was ensuring Paul and Carol could manage it themselves: &nbsp;“It’s important to us that we can run the yacht by ourselves; not having to run upstairs, worrying about fenders.”The yachts that Paul previously owned were great, but ”they never had everything on it that we wanted; I was constantly busy converting yachts we purchased,” shares Paul. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slow Ride23.85m (78'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2026">Slow Ride</a>, Paul has “all the systems onboard: not having to go in for pump outs anymore because there is a sewage treatment plan onboard and dual water makers so you have the back-up.” A lot of the technological systems introduced onboard are not just for comfort of long distance cruising, but also to feel safe and secure when cruising: “Just knowing all this is onboard, in case something happens while cruising with my family, I don’t worry so much,” shares Paul.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398588/image/large-2631ff32ceef53dd64b3c6380ef5683d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398588" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">A sense of freedomOne place that is definitely on the cruising destination is a little fishermen village, near the shipyard that Paul and Carol visited a while ago. “We befriended the owner of a restaurant, he’s a fantastic chef, and we promised that once we have the yacht, we’ll come visit and enjoy dinner together.”&nbsp;Besides the shores of Turkey, Paul is eager to explore the Mediterranean: “We’ve never boated in the Mediterranean, but I’ve done lots of research on it, followed lots of sailboaters online.” Having itineraries planned out, thanks to fellow yachties, and with the yacht ready cruise, Paul and Carol are bound to have a great summer in the Mediterranean, “getting as close to shore as I can with the shallow draft.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398590/image/large-1289eb29cd7094aadb3ee64b0312c4f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398590" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

A Slow Ride: building a Bering 78

Paul Kinkley, owner of the Bering 78 Slow Ride, talks to Leona Caanen about his new yacht, custom features and cruising plans.

Not your average Slow Ride

The 29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rockport Marine (Company)">Rockport Marine</a> custom modern sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> has completed several days of sea trials on Penobscot Bay in Maine, USA.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398584/image/large-a0883d7562b7df697b5ff8b85c24ac47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398584">Launched in November 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> boasts a sleek and classic profile, with exterior design and naval architecture by Rhode Island-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Langan Design Partners (Company)">Langan Design Partners</a> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398576/image/large-334292580aaa60591183cfa032d23116.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398576"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/398566/image/large-b62cc1cec34ae895c6fda22e8252c02d.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260630%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260630T122205Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=32e0350722fae71f9a680aaa6828734633e31a8034a05be7f86c8a2a6facb842" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398566">During her sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> demonstrated her sailing capabilities with the help of her simple sail plan from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle Sails</a>, which includes a mainsail, Yankee (a high-cut jib) and staysail, plus a Code Zero headsail for off-wind sailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398578/image/large-1a840dcd39a1586172ddc225bd3871a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398578"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398574/image/large-0625422c4846fea0c40161cd9c13c627.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398574">“The boat responded and behaved in the ways we expected,” explained Designer Tom Degrémont of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Langan Design Partners (Company)">Langan Design Partners</a>. “The impression of power, the speeds we reached, the feeling of control at the helm, the balance of the boat — everything felt exactly like I’d hoped it would feel.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398575/image/large-0d3fae10cbdea2c54f1bfaec311774fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398575">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> chose a deeper-draft keep of 12-feet and a powerful sail plan of more than 4,500 square-feet of sail upwind for performance. This allowed the yacht to reach speeds of 12 knots in 15 knots of breeze, while maintaining 10 knots upwind and tacking through less than 90 degrees under a Yankee and staysail.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398583/image/large-cb999d72250aa8e4795014422495fcf7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398583">Interior designer Mark Whiteley was also onboard during her sea trials and described his first impression of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> on the water: “She’s a big boat! Walking down the gangway to the dock, there were all these pretty, beautiful wooden <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concordia (Company)">Concordia</a> yawls and other boats, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> is a magnificent and towering yacht in her own right.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398573/image/large-681e25f0283c6e36ffdb9cb49298afe6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398573">“Her freeboard is obviously quite a lot higher, so she stands out and looks stunning. As it happened, we hit a particularly nice stretch of strong wind, and she briefly did over 13 knots. It’s a lovely feel to the yacht that goes with her modern classical style.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398567/image/large-2377a42c85d0df772d22a97d35dbb209.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398567">Constructed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rockport Marine (Company)">Rockport Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a>’s hull is a cold-moulded wooden composite, which uses a construction method of pairing Douglas fir and western red cedar wood, with carbon-fibre, E-glass and foam cores to create a lightweight structure. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398565/image/large-f3fda1aca40f2f9833a3ab1ca9d18aec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398565">“After years of design debate, discussion, inspections and testing, to hoist the main and headsails and heel the yacht over for the first time was a profoundly rewarding milestone,” concluded Peter Wilson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">Marine Construction Management (MCM)</a>.“It came as no surprise to me that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> performed excellently. Simply put, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ouzel29.0m (95'2&quot;)Rockport Marine 2026">Ouzel</a> ticks all the boxes.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398577/image/large-8a63ff352fa4fd80f046dbc071c9236d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398577">

Ouzel: 29m Rockport Marine yacht on sea trials

The 29-metre Rockport Marine custom modern sailing yacht Ouzel has completed several days of sea trials on Penobscot Bay in Maine, USA.

29m Rockport Marine custom modern sailing yacht Ouzel on sea trials

The 26.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">Lady Aga</a> has been listed for sale with Patryk Uznanski of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6641" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Marine (Company)">Patrick Marine</a> and Kevin Bonnie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398545/image/large-6e03f3ff7e8d134b90a99abb463e5470.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398545">Delivered in 2023 by the Italian shipyard, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> 860 series. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">Lady Aga</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ideaeITALIA (Company)">Ideaeitalia</a>. Naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398544/image/large-eb37dae9115fefa2bdbe0ca1c1525280.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398544">Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 6.22-metres and a shallow draft of 1.4-metres, enabling the yacht to access lagoons and shallow reefs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398549/image/large-abeefc42468c243e6a39c40c94d58dfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398549">In terms of outdoor living, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=ferretti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Ferretti yacht for sale</a> is centred around an expansive flybridge measuring more than 40 square metres. Outfitted with an opening hardtop, a Jacuzzi, bar, dining area, retractable television and extended lounge spaces, it has been designed as the yacht's primary social hub.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398550/image/large-4ce7253ea855352b54e795f9bbdf85d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398550">Additional outdoor living spaces include a foredeck lounge and aft cockpit, creating various spots for open-air meals and unwinding. Moreover, a 16-square-metre garage conveniently houses both a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Jet Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> 395 tender and a Jet Ski. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398552/image/large-1aad0801c26d3679e83cf1759556ba18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398552"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398551/image/large-b05b18ab4709f7afde9e3cbb6018ad88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398551">Stepping Inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">yacht Lady Aga&nbsp;for sale</a> embraces a contemporary interior characterised by dark wood finishes and soft neutral furnishings. Her panoramic main saloon boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, letting in plenty of natural light alongside uninterrupted views of the ocean. Guest accommodations continue her minimalist and elegant aesthetic featuring muted textiles and marble-accented ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398548/image/large-568c82f670d5124f8f19a8c6c6ddfbc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398548"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398547/image/large-3cebe6718f1b379a6e3ad0c0888c1637.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398547">At an interior volume of 154 GT, accommodation onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to nine guests across four well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite. Separate quarters sleep up to four crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398559/image/large-05a43de694a1716fa9b2bf56c3d8d87f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398562/image/large-0fc6d779722569ebc5c20ee208ba2bfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398563/image/large-8684a8d7d3354982f497f6ce3138dc55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398563">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Aga26.95m (88'5&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2023">yacht&nbsp;Lady Aga for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 28 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398546/image/large-31e92481951ec99a21c55a1d3655f164.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398546">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

 27m Ferretti motor yacht Lady Aga for sale

The 27m Ferretti 860 motor yacht Lady Aga has been listed for sale with Patrick Marine and IYC.

27m Ferretti motor yacht Lady Aga for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">DeBasto Designs</a> has unveiled the first details of the new 70-metre explorer yacht Project Quest, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398541/image/large-fc280a8327d52fae8e97a65200c427e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398541">Designed with a striking metallic blue hull and superstructure, Project Quest boasts a strong profile with white accented deck overhangs. “Her exterior design is modern and aggressive, setting her apart from the generic standard explorers on the market,” explained designer Luiz DeBasto.&nbsp;Project Quest is defined by a sweeping ascending sheerline curve, with extensive glazing throughout. &nbsp;Her full-beam main saloon benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows which elevate her connection to the sea and provide plenty of light inside.&nbsp;Her large aft deck flows seamlessly into her main saloon and dining area on the main deck, which also includes an elevator which services her sun, main and lower decks. Amidships on the main deck is a VIP suite, alongside her full-beam owner’s suite.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398540/image/large-7c20dbf44a9650793545b9b01da6d978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398540">Situated forward, her owner’s suite benefits from his-and-hers ensuite bathrooms, a California king-size bed and the possibility of sliding doors which lead to terraces on both her port and starboard.The lower deck of Project Quest includes four additional guest suites, alongside accommodation for a crew of 16 across eight cabins. This deck is also home to a spa, as well as her garage, which includes a side opening door for easy access to her water toys.&nbsp;Moving to her upper deck, guests onboard Project Quest can unwind in her skylounge, before making their way to her aft deck to relax on her deck. Here, an alfresco dining space for 10 allows for outdoor meals, while additional lounge seating makes the perfect spot for an aperitif cocktail. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398539/image/large-923db6accf3de9468847a780e33b6c3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398539">For those looking to top up their tans, the sundeck of Project Quest plays host to a whirlpool spa, with integrated seating and the addition of sun loungers. The 70-metre yacht also boasts a touch-and-go helideck for extended exploration opportunities.&nbsp;As well as this, Project Quest is equipped with 10-ton cranes integrated into her aft deck bulwarks and the capability of carrying two 12.8-metre tenders. In terms of performance, Project Quest uses a diesel-electric propulsion system, providing the explorer yacht with great autonomy and range.

Project Quest: 70m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht concept by DeBasto

DeBasto Designs has unveiled the first details of the new 70-metre explorer yacht Project Quest, in collaboration with Abeking & Rasmussen.

DeBasto unveils 70m Abeking & Rasmussen explorer yacht concept Project Quest

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell Group</a> has acquired a strategic equity stake in South of France-based yachting brokerage and management company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>.The move aligns with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell Group</a>'s continued development in providing services across private aviation, yachting, lifestyle and bespoke client support for an international clientele. Both companies have noted that this milestone builds on several years of close collaboration, founded on shared standards, mutual trust and a common understanding of client expectations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398542/image/large-fc3a3e0aa8d40c25fa60709314b387c2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398542">Founded in 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> specialises in yacht sales and purchase, charter, yacht management and consultancy services. Headquartered in Nice, the company also operates through a network of international offices across Europe and Asia. Under the new structure, the company will continue to operate under its established identity, with founder Nicolas Valin remaining as CEO.According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell</a>, the move reflects the growing demand from private clients, yacht owners and family offices seeking a single trusted partner capable of supporting their aviation, yachting, lifestyle, travel and property requirements through an integrated service offering.Clients of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> will continue to benefit from their existing relationships while gaining access to Sparfell Group's wider international ecosystem and complementary services.Commenting on the announcement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nicolas Valin, France (Person)">Nicolas Valin</a>, Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>, said: "This was a natural evolution for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> have worked closely together for several years, and we share the same values."He continued: "Joining the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell Group</a> allows us to grow internationally while preserving the identity and service culture that define <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a>."Moreover, Clément Lacoste, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparfell (Company)">Sparfell</a> Lifestyle added: "Many of our clients already trust Sparfell to support them across different aspects of their lives and assets, and yachting was a natural extension of that relationship. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neo Yachting (Company)">Neo Yachting</a> was already a trusted partner, including for shared clients, so strengthening our collaboration was a logical next step."

 Neo Yachting joins Sparfell Group

 Neo Yachting has joined Sparfell Group following the aviation group taking an equity stake in the yachting brokerage. 


Sparfell Group acquires strategic equity stake in Neo Yachting

Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Permare</a> has announced the launch of the 41.45-metre Amer 42 Explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Even Further41.45m (135'12&quot;)Amer Yachts S.p.A.2026">Even Further</a>. The launch marks the debut of the shipyard’s new custom steel yacht line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398522/image/large-1acd72b04183e12e915641e259178b77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398522">First unveiled as the Amer Steel Explorer 41 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>, the explorer has since entered the water and completed her initial open-sea trials, where she recorded a fuel consumption of just 60 litres per hour at 9.5 knots in Eco Mode.Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:24/title:amer/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Amer 41 steel explorer superyacht revealed at MYS 2022</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398526/image/large-de46c8c0cea990e0536ba4f8336639fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398526">She was designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Optima Design (Company)">Optima Design</a>. The steel-hulled explorer features an aluminium superstructure and is built to Ice Class standards for long-range cruising.Following the sea trials, the shipyard said the 440-tonne yacht is capable of a transoceanic range of 8,900 nautical miles in Eco Mode from her 56,300-litre fuel capacity. It added that the yacht’s performance figures exceeded those projected during the design phase.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398524/image/large-e627f566ee6eb6b38cc33fffaa22589e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398524">“This exceptional result is the outcome of a long and relentless pursuit of improved performance and reduced fuel consumption and emissions,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Amer Yachts</a> CEO Barbara Amerio. “We started in the late 1980s and, well before these topics became widely discussed, chose a path that today rewards us for the great sacrifices and initial scepticism we encountered. It is an advantage we can offer to our clients and to charter units, which are particularly sensitive to rising fuel costs.”The explorer combines expedition capabilities with Mediterranean-inspired aesthetics. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Even Further41.45m (135'12&quot;)Amer Yachts S.p.A.2026">Even Further</a> features a high bow, a touch-and-go helipad, a 17-metre flybridge, and twin 8,000-kilogram cranes integrated into the superstructure for launching and retrieving tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398523/image/large-ea3dd745dc2ddd33a90ca60521f2a84e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398523">According to the shipyard, the yacht’s efficiency is the result of an innovative steel hull combined with an aluminium superstructure and an integrated propulsion package developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a>. The project follows more than a decade of research into applying IPS pod drives to larger steel-displacement yachts, a configuration traditionally reserved for smaller vessels.“The collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amer Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Amer Yachts</a>, the result of more than 12 years of joint research and experimentation, demonstrates how technological innovation can radically transform the future of navigation, even over long distances,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> Vice President Yacht &amp; Superyacht Nicola Pomi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398525/image/large-e06d2a8c744d72b88753426e8e0c2df9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398525">Powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D13 engines connected to twin IPS40 pod drives, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12235" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Even Further41.45m (135'12&quot;)Amer Yachts S.p.A.2026">Even Further</a> has a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16.3 knots. In Eco Mode, two of the four engines are engaged, enabling the yacht to achieve ultra-low consumption and extended range efficiency during long passages.

First Amer 42 Explorer yacht Even Further launched

 Italy-based shipyard Permare has announced the launch of the 41.45-metre explorer yacht Amer 42 Explorer yacht Even Further.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398457/image/large-ff8ad46878c4170ffa4d1a3b4b244459.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398457">The 138.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.6m (454'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> has been spotted off the coast of Deià, on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where she is currently anchored.Twenty years after her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.6m (454'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> underwent a nine-month refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen's</a> Hamburg facilities beginning August 2024. She features a streamlined exterior with strong horizontal lines designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jon Bannenberg Ltd (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>, while her interiors were created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seccombe Design (Company)">Seccombe Design</a>. Originally conceived as a 120-metre superyacht, her commissioning owner opted to extend her by 18-metres during construction.With a volume of 7,841 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rising Sun138.6m (454'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2004">Rising Sun</a> is characterised by her expansive interior spaces and superstructure lined with full-height curved windows. Highlights include a dedicated owner's deck complete with a panoramic saloon and a spacious aft deck.In terms of propulsion, she is powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, enabling the yacht to cruise at 26 knots and reach a top speed of 28 knots.

Lürssen yacht Rising Sun in Mallorca

The 138.6-metre Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun has been spotted anchored off the coast of Deià.

139m Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun in Mallorca

The 89-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 828 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> has been spotted on sea trials following her launch from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Royal Van Lent shipyard in Amsterdam, the Netherlands earlier this month. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398534/image/large-2e8b5478414d4bb2fb17f5a9f8cc3b63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398534">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> began in 2023, with the yacht seen outside the shed for the first time in May 2025, when her hull was launched from the NMC hull fabrication shipyard in Nieuw-Lekkerland, the Netherlands.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time (2025-05-05 15:15:00 +0200)">89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398536/image/large-cb5582a74ec9c13f521b6bc92bdfa76a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398536"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398532/image/large-32e1710606893ca622886d5babd738be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398532">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, with interiors by British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. The design brief was focused on creating a highly flexible multi-use yacht, with technical support for the project provided by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398531/image/large-4f27fe1d0894b7acf3f419cc37e0d877.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398531"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398535/image/large-855af65ace08c6f81e87016851873fc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398535"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> is defined by a purposely long bow, which is designed to optimise her exterior deck spaces, while her interior incorporates soft, flowing lines to create a cohesive spatial experience throughout. New images show an infinity symbol on her stern, with her name still displaying as both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> and Royal Van Lent 828 on AIS. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398528/image/large-2f9766f29abba62a444d06e89151916d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398530/image/large-e172d1824dd68c0decfc2cde171baae3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398530"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398529/image/large-8e93fbe0bcd04463104484f7cb49d96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398529">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has several yachts in-build, including the 143.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 831 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bow of secretive 140m+ Feadship yacht seen for the first time (2026-04-09 15:45:00 +0200)">Project Maestro, which was seen for the first time in April 2026</a> and the 101.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1014 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="101m Feadship 1014 superyacht on sea trials (2026-05-21 14:30:00 +0200)">Destiny, which was spotted on sea trials in May 2026</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/398533/image/large-9e2d7fb2eb57f2359795b6a61d3a195a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/398533">

Milky Way: 89m Feadship 828 yacht on sea trials

The 89-metre Feadship 828 yacht Milky Way has been spotted on sea trials following her launch earlier this month. 

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89m Feadship 828 yacht Milky Way on sea trials

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