The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2022">Dubai International Boat Show 2022</a> welcomed the return of yachting tourism to the region and the show has demonstrated a boost in the maritime lifestyle of the UAE. Welcoming over 400 boats and yachts to the new Dubai marina, the event emphasised the new interest in the region for the yachting industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219928/image/large-a0aa78bccd436b956def131b8ae6ed99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219928">Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President, Events Management, DWTC (Dubai World Trade Centre), commented, “As Dubai International Boat Show moves into its new home, Dubai Harbour, we look forward to enhancing Dubai’s status as an internationally renowned superyachting destination,” she said. &nbsp;“The challenges of the last two years have sparked a desire for a more outdoor, spatial lifestyle, which in turn promises new growth opportunities for the industry. The leisure marine industry has continued to thrive in this period, while building on its ability to attract a wider and more diverse buyer base. <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2022">Dubai International Boat Show</a> offers that pivotal platform and opportunity for buyers and enthusiasts to finally appreciate the offerings of yachts, boats and accessories in their search for a creative and empowering passion.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219606/image/large-ed92a39361424651b99dbf7212317cb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219606">The event sits at the heart of the impressive investment to the region over the last few years as more marinas, yachting berths and facilities have opened around the Middle East. Top yacht builders, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, exhibited at the event and visitors came from around the world to meet and do business.&nbsp;Next year's event promises to be even bigger, with even more yachts in the superyacht category present at the event!&nbsp;

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The Dubai International Boat Show marks an uptick in yachting tourism to the region.

Dubai International Boat Show marks boost to UAE yachting tourism

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2023">Dubai International Boat Show 2023</a> has reported that they welcomed over 30,000 visitors and industry players from across the globe to the Dubai Harbour from 1 to 5 March. The Middle East’s premier marine event highlighted the global appeal of the UAE and the rapidly growing success of the local yachting industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263619/image/large-2705c61d7fe4c2cf84f39adeec5275dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263619">Al Rubban Marine, IMG Boats, Invincible Boats, Ocean Boats, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> and Victory Yachts were among the exhibitors that showcased their latest creations at the five-day event, with a focus on incorporating sustainable solutions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263616/image/large-98b445d9d5316fc307e1d9a69b228e3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263616">The show saw local manufacturers and distributors exhibiting alongside brands from 60 other countries, highlighting the diverse range of international markets.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263617/image/large-500eb4686d5d92355e4fbc7ae4ab2c2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263617">Paurush Farouk.H, Sales Manager of IMG Boats commented that there is a strong market for Middle Eastern products outside the region; “In previous years, we primarily had interest from across the region, but this year we are receiving more serious leads from international markets, particularly Eastern Europe, and Australia.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260515/image/large-6aac2a26376d23359d610e39eee5c84a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260515">The global boat building market is expected to reach over $47 billion in 2027, at a CAGR of 7.5 percent, and the increasing demand for recreational boats in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a significant factor driving growth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260516/image/large-c027e70c598eed031d7d0f45d0a31ab4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260516">Abeer Al Shaali, Deputy Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, said: “At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, we understand that clients prioritise sustainability and durability, and we are committed to supporting the path towards a sustainable future. We are committed to making our yachts more efficient, lightweight, and practical, always with the user’s perspective in mind.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260048/image/large-4c6fdce012228ba70e2f6767d71a3f71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260048">UAE-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> were a prominent exhibitor at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2023">Dubai International Boat Show</a> where they presented the brand new 30.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad 101/0130.8m (101'1&quot;)Gulf Craft 2023">Nomad 101</a> and debuted the 34.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11985" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Majesty 111 #134.1m (111'11&quot;)Gulf Craft 2023">Majesty 111</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nomad 101: Gulf Craft presents new 31m motor yacht at DIBS (2023-03-01 11:15:00 +0100)">Nomad 101: Gulf Craft presents new 31m motor yacht at DIBS<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261521/image/large-34a23f7e6532b2874722c262f6f7de53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261521"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2023">Dubai International Boat Show</a> annually continues to champion the UAE’s position as a top destination for marine enthusiasts and professionals and attracts leading brands and industry leaders from around the world. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263618/image/large-67b838dfebbf4eb3da6b1f94dcebbb80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263618">The event plays an essential role in providing a platform for the industry to present its excellence to the international market. SuperYacht Times was a media partner for the event and a number of representatives attended the show.You can find the full roundup of everything you may have missed from this year’s show here.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57084" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you may have missed at the Dubai International Boat Show 2023 (2023-03-06 16:30:00 +0100)">Everything you may have missed at the Dubai International Boat Show 2023</a>

Dubai International Boat Show 2023 puts UAE on the global yachting stage

The Dubai International Boat Show 2023 has reported that they welcomed over 30,000 visitors to this year’s show.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group’s</a> annual Convergence occurred from 14 to 17 March in Courmayeur, situated at the foot of Mont Blanc. This event is designated for captains and chief engineers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> yachts. It provides the opportunity to meet and get up to speed on various subjects, from the industry’s performance to possible future scenarios in the field of environmental sustainability and energy transition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263039/image/large-78d3aa7afe3bdbaf21892508a58a1942.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263039"> The first day commenced with welcomes and presentations from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> CEO Alberto Galassi and Chief Commercial Officer Stefano de Vivo, who outlined the latest financial results, and the new models and projects currently under construction. Presentations particularly focused on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti’s</a> commitment to sustainability, which is a core value at the forefront of the Group’s activities, from emissions reduction to the energy transition.&nbsp;The second day was devoted to training, featuring panel discussions led by management together with world-class partners and experts. There were two sessions, the first being about “Propulsion systems and alternative fuels, with a view to environmental sustainability and compliance with new regulations.” The second session honed in on “Prevention of and response to onboard accidents, with a special focus on managing accidents caused by lithium batteries and new alternatives to hydrocarbon-derived fuels”. In both sessions, the audience could ask questions and provide feedback via an interactive app, which encouraged participation and resulted in thought-provoking and educational discussions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263038/image/large-9207570ca9ed1f4baf7b3753332a1fdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263038">Stefano de Vivo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group’s</a> Chief Commercial Officer, commented “The first in-person Convergence after two years online demonstrated the absolute importance of this event as a generator of know-how and team spirit. The discussion among more than one hundred captains and chief engineers was both interesting and satisfying, because the ability of yachting professionals to work as a team and exchange insights is a core driver of the success of both Ferretti Group and its yachts. Convergence is an event that leaves us better informed, better motivated and better able to offer our owners an even safer and more rewarding yachting experience”&nbsp;Main partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, Simrad, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sleipner Motor AS (Company)">Sleipner</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> made a huge contribution to the event, along with technical sponsors Amare Group, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asea Power Systems (Company)">Asea Power Systems</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fratelli Canalicchio (Company)">Fratelli Canalicchio</a>. They were joined by an exclusive selection of partners, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> marina, Range Rover and 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>. Range Rover offered guests the opportunity to visit the Range Rover House, and take a spin on the New Range Rover Sport on a snow-covered track.

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Ferretti Group’s annual Convergence took place from March 14 to 17 in Courmayeur, situated at the foot of Mont Blanc.

The 2023 Convergence event for captains and chief engineers by Ferretti Group 

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> will take place from 27 to 30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, and will reinforce Asia’s position on the yachting map. The event, combined with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Southeast Asia Yachting Conference</a> on 26 April, will pave the way for more maritime events to take place in Asia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262285/image/large-be347275d05ed7d3f60ef88e97e49a3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262285">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> is representative of Singapore’s status as a gateway and hub of the Asian yachting scene, providing a platform for conversation about the growth of the yachting industry in Asia. For four days, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove will become a meeting place for world-leading yacht builders and designers, watersports toys and tenders and leisure and lifestyle brands to showcase their products for the increasing appetite of the Asian audience.The festival is seen as a major promotional tool and lead generator for the region’s expanding yachting industry. For companies aiming to establish their presence in the region and expand into a new market, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> will work as a hotspot for both new customers and existing clientele.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262284/image/large-6a1ff88358b67434bbd7891daa96c653.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262284">Wade Pearce, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">SYF</a> organiser and Founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Marine Guide (Company)">SG Marine Guide</a>, is encouraged by the interest in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">SYF</a> this year. “We have had unbelievable support from the industry around the region, and now we expect to deliver a quality event with an expected 9,000+ visitors over the four days.”&nbsp;He continued, “The boating lifestyle is what we are promoting, covering all nautical formats from luxury yachts to fishing boats. We want to show off the ‘stepping stones’ for anyone who wants to charter a boat or buy a Jet Ski, and then move on to becoming a boat owner. From that experience and enjoyment, owners will generally want to upgrade from the 6-metres to 9-metres with a stateroom, all the way to 21-metres or even a 30-metre tri-deck.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262287/image/large-21b92af85579282802a196454166a5fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262287">Approximately 70 brands and exhibitors have signed up to attend the event, with only a few spots remaining. “We have 90 percent of the berths reserved, with all newly-delivered boats at 10-metres to 45-metres, and another 20-30 supply and service companies with booths on the water. All the leading yachting brands will be there, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beneteau (Company)">Beneteau</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, to name a few,” said Wade Pearce.“There will also be a strong line up of sailing and power multihulls that includes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a> catamarans, along with the ever increasingly popular day boats from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axopar (Company)">Axopar</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nimbus (Company)">Nimbus</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saxdor Yachts (Company)">Saxdor</a>,” he added.Arthur Tay, CEO and Executive Director of SUTL Enterprise Limited (“SUTL”), said, “After a three-year hiatus from the last event, we are delighted to be the venue host of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a>. Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Marine Guide (Company)">SG Marine Guide</a>, we are confident to deliver an exciting and successful event in response to the booming yachting industry in Asia. This is critical to Singapore as a yachting and lifestyle destination, bringing together leading players in the region.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262286/image/large-ff111c642e09b1ee6142e8cc649ad7b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262286">Simpson Marine</a> will present an impressive line-up of yachts at the event. Richard Allen, Group General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)">Simpson Marine</a>, said, “We are very happy to be part of the Singapore Yachting Festival this year, after three years of no boat shows in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social limitations on gatherings and events. It is an excellent opportunity for us to meet with clients, show off our range of yachts, and network with industry professionals.”“We are excited to present some of the most exceptional yachts in our fleet, including a Sanlorenzo SX88, Singapore’s first SX76 and BGX60, Southeast Asia’s first Lagoon 55, an Oceanis 51.1, Singapore’s first Fairline Squadron 50, and more yachts from our brands,” he continued.&nbsp;The event will also host a Captain’s Lounge for networking, sponsored by prominent businesses in yacht transport, agency, marinas and yacht management.

Singapore Yachting Festival to put Asia on yachting map

The Singapore Yachting Festival will take place from 27 to 30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and will put Asia on the yachting map.

Singapore Yachting Festival 2023 to put Asia on the yachting map

In Pictures: Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023

In Pictures: Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023.

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Vilanova i La Geltrú has been announced as the host venue for the first Preliminary Regatta of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a>. The first-ever Preliminary Regatta will take place from 14 until 17 September 2023.Vilanova i La Geltrú is a small city 45 kilometres southwest along the coast from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a> 37th edition host venue Barcelona. Racing will take place outside the port entrance, affording excellent viewing opportunities for spectators.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262196/image/large-33448642745d58b02640549e1330693d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262196">“The Port of Vilanova i la Geltrú is perfectly set up to host the first Preliminary Event of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">AC37</a> with everything in such close proximity to the race course,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a> Event CEO Grant Dalton. “Racing will be just metres from the port entrance and prime viewing places will be offered from the La Daurada alongside huge public areas for a great fan village.” The regatta will also be broadcast through a dedicated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a> television production.“The magnificent facilities of Pendennis Vilanova and Vilanova Grand Marina will serve as the technical area which will host the team bases and their AC40’s and, of course, we will be proud to align with the Club Nàutic Vilanova as the local yacht club for the event,” added Grant Dalton.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190141/image/large-6046e01182749f07cc54236cc31928fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190141">The regatta will be sailed in the fleet of AC40’s in strict One Design class measurement as will be used for the Youth and Women’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cups</a>. This ensures the boats are equally matched and the winner will be decided based on sailing technique and foiling race-craft. The regatta gives a first glimpse of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">America’s Cup</a> elite teams in action.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262244/image/large-b92e95b659650492c92f50bea76e980d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262244">Albert Castellanos, Secretary for Business and Competitiveness of the Department of Business and Employment of the Generalitat de Catalunya added, "The confirmation of Vilanova i la Geltrú as the venue for the first Preliminary Regatta of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="America's Cup 2024 - 37th America's Cup Barcelona">37th America's Cup-Barcelona 2024</a> is great news that confirms the commitment of the organisation to bring the sport of sailing to the whole territory, projecting our image to hundreds of millions of people around the world.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262243/image/large-84ded0f239c908bbd09494895bf9c5a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262243">The Club Nàutic Vilanova, a large sailing club based in the region, is lending its support to the regatta with its world-class facilities and infrastructure.In addition, the La Daurada restaurant and event venue, La Daurada, will become the social focal point of the regatta. The 10,000 square metre venue overlooks the regatta course, making it an ideal space to host the press centre and hospitality facilities. Mayor of Vilanova, Olga Arnau, said, “I am sure that our town will be a fantastic venue for the competition in the eyes of the world.”

Vilanova i La Geltrú to host AC37 preliminary regatta

Vilanova i La Geltrúhas been announced as the host venue for the preliminary regatta of the America’s Cup in September 2023.

Vilanova i La Geltrú to host Preliminary Regatta of the 37th America’s Cup

Yachting Dinner Night, the culinary event dedicated to the leading players of the contemporary superyacht scene, arrived for the second time in Pietrasanta, Viareggio, Italy. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261856/image/large-eec070df5f80b9517b72715376fdaa6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261856">The previous two editions in Pietrasanta and Amsterdam were a great success and inspired curators <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Towant (Company)">TOWANT</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ceragioli-Storåkers Associates (Company)">Ceragioli-Storåkers Associates</a> to replicate the event once again. The dinner was held on 14 March.Five shipyards competed against one another to present the best dish to an audience of nautical-architectural practices, international design brands and the press. As “chefs”, the shipyards are the protagonists of Yachting Dinner Night, with each proposing a dish that tells something about its history, philosophy or projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261852/image/large-d7a00d30a1e0cc0e4594379d2d9efc9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261852"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/86" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amico & Co. s.r.l. (Company)">Amico &amp; Co</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, Amer Yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> took to the kitchen for the first Yachting Dinner Night of 2023. But before guests were invited to sit down and enjoy the curated dishes, a presentation of both Yachting Dinner Night and its protagonists was held nearby at Barbara Paci Art Gallery, a contemporary gallery in Pietrasanta historical centre. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261858/image/large-84d8562ed31eb60691909eb4135aada9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261858"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261860/image/large-ba54d365d65d7465b248ce2cd191c475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261860"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261862/image/large-f038aec91cc2bd29865690bbf6c60a60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261862">The dinner itself was hosted at the vibrant kitchen that conjoins the gallery, Ristorante Filippo. The shipyards arranged a five courses menu of creative dishes: Sinergia, a typical capponada from Liguria; OSS-Paragus Bake, a silver-plated fish &amp; asparagus that pays tribute to Heesen’s Dutch origins; The Blooming Effect, a green risotto with flowers from Sanremoen tradition; Muscoli a km 0, mussels from La Spezia, Italy; and The Origin of Beauty, a special dessert to celebrate Benetti’s 150th birthday.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261863/image/large-85f4db16e99c3b81f62cbe1f2175dfe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261863"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261853/image/large-010395619f68ac51dc8ee1ff8dd596b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261853"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261855/image/large-af00dac7a67359fda6ad2c1efe1cc516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261855">Cesana, Dornbracht, Flos, Model Maker Group and Videoworks, as well as representatives from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, formed the jury. While the media, including a representative of SuperYacht Times, had a separate vote for the press award. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261857/image/large-e93a29bcd270f8332c10e6858b5daa66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261857">The votes were cast and, while all shipyards were awarded merit and praise for their participation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> was the unanimous winner, claiming both the Yachting Dinner Night Award and the Press Award.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57183" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A recap of the Amsterdam Yachting Dinner Night (2022-11-28 11:00:00 +0100)">A recap of the Amsterdam Yachting Dinner Night</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261859/image/large-adf7ce7d3cb26ba833f12d9d578956d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261859">Yachting Dinner Night once again proved to be a great success, promising to become a staple event that moves from location to location. Organisers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Towant (Company)">TOWANT</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ceragioli-Storåkers Associates (Company)">Ceragioli-Storåkers</a> are already planning the next dinner, which will be held in the Principality of Monaco. This convivial event, aimed at engaging guests, has aroused a lot of interest in building and nurturing networks in the world of yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261861/image/large-f9ff5e3309acce59c6501543a20bce15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261861">

Yachting Dinner Night in Pietrasanta before YARE 

Yachting Dinner Night had a successful third event, held in Pietrasanta Italy. Benetti was named winner with its desert Origin of Beauty. 

A third success for Yachting Dinner Night in Pietrasanta

After a three day battle is customary high winds and bright sunshine, the 33.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> won the St Barths Bucket 2023 over this weekend. 25 yachts competed between the five racing classes that took part in this year's event; Les Gazelles, Les Elegantes, Les Mademoiselles, L'Esprit 1 and L'Esprit 2 (the Corinthian Spirit Class). <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a>, the 51.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a>, a regular on the race circuit, took home the prize for best owner driven performance, while her sistership the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a> 51.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1226" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Prana51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2006">Prana</a>, was awarded best starter.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262098/image/large-a9663124253318752df558799d73ca73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262018/image/large-d987aa7f202ad57c9f622d7c1de9f44b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262068/image/large-da7bd64052ae4e40c41a7d94b6f1afe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262068">Race Day 1The first day of the regatta saw the fleet sail counterclockwise in an 28-25 knot northerly, with the conditions forcing three yachts to withdraw from the 20-26 nautical mile course.&nbsp;“After our light-air training this week, today was a wake-up call, but expected,” said Tom Whidden, helmsman for the smallest yacht in the fleet, the 28 metre ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a>, which won Les Mademoiselles. “It was really rough in the corner on the other side of the island, on the way to the rock (a natural mark of the course named Ile Fourchue), but we were happy with the crew work and the boat management.” Whidden has won the Bucket before on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a>&nbsp;and twice more on different entries (including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kawil34.14m (112'0&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2000">Kawil</a>, last year). He added with a chuckle, “You see, the captains of these boats tell you they will kill you if you break anything, so you have to be careful with your resources.” &nbsp;(<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kawil34.14m (112'0&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2000">Kawil</a>, sailing this year against Whidden’s team, retired due to a headstay furler that broke near Ile Fourche.)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262024/image/large-7b2364e42cda9f5e3493ba2c97459efa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262022/image/large-55d4467729a449d63a85cf4909f28a41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262022">Peter King, navigator aboard the 52 metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a>, which won L’Esprit 1, said his team “didn’t have the best start but made up for it later and didn’t break anything.” This is King’s fifth time competing in the Bucket and first time sailing in the “Corinthian Spirit” class. More important, it is the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a> has ever raced period, so the yacht’s owner is delighted. “The owner loves to drive, so he drove the whole time and did a great job,” said King.The 44-metre schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a>, one of the most elegant yachts in the L'Esprit 2 fleet, recorded a 43.5 degree of heel on its winning sprint. “We were taking a lot of water over the deck but we were under control,” said guest crew Jakob Havrlant, who counts this as his first Bucket but says it won’t be his last. “Some of the sloops were catching us upwind, but we were a reaching machine on the other legs. It was a perfect race for us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262032/image/large-3b5b9f18e2aeb1b28744676f0fdc61b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262031/image/large-0ec3a3f6dab99fc18126e6e86b5123fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262031">Race Day 2The second day saw yet another high wind event with 25-27 knots over the 23-26 nautical mile course. “It was a lot of wave action and wind, with gust of 25-27 knots,” said Steve Rowland, the owner/driver of the 34 metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>, which now leads Les Mademoiselles after suffering a steering problem and finishing fourth yesterday. “It made for a lot of hard work, but we won, so I guess that was a good thing!” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262028/image/large-63d1c5872098bfe93ae5d3dd11b57f38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262030/image/large-4420de271e2f182aa983a156bd435a38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262030">The yacht was the fourth to cross the start line, but was the first to cross the finish line, despite an issue with her spinnaker during the opening leg. She managed to peg <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a> to cross the line first, followed closely by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262103/image/large-eb6046c44b2cb0daea1b7999db055ee6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262103"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262104/image/large-2e8fe29f68d01d3f44b25d15f34e30d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262104">In Les Gazelles class the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> took the top spot, overtaking the Day 1 winner, another <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>. “Yesterday we got stuck behind some other boats and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>, faster on the reaches, beat us right at the end,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>’s Captain Will Glenn, explaining that today, with longer downwind legs than yesterday, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> had an advantage. “It is what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>&nbsp;is designed for, and tomorrow’s course has lots of downwind in it, too, so we are confident we can win.”In the L’Esprit 2 Columbia once again took the top spot, with the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/401" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q52.0m (170'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Q</a> close behind her and 56.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Melek56.01m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2010">Melek</a> taking the third position.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262038/image/large-cc10bb13691545eabe92a582675dd8ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262038"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262057/image/large-864b8c3fbf9a53d71b6cfac7007f653a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262057">Race Day 3The wind on this last day of the three-day series toned down ever so slightly to 18-24 knots, giving sailors somewhat of a reprieve from the 20-26 knots that prevailed on Friday and Saturday. In all classes, the leaders of Day 2 held their own to clinch overall victory on the final race day.“The wind and sea state was definitely at the upper end for some boats, and certainly for the Race Committee making decisions,” said Race Chairman Peter Craig. “Typically, we sail around the island on Sunday, but we made a decision to keep the boats in the lee of St. Barths for the larger part of today’s race with a course option that was newly added to the Bucket this year.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262059/image/large-752263cd59cbb776f083830aeaf328c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262059"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262060/image/large-e591bf54e38666089bf3a4465ed2aa27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262060"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> won the six-boat Mademoiselles to take overall victory in that class with a 4-1-1 score line. “I’m over the top about it,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>’s owner/driver Steve Rowland, explaining that this is his fourth Bucket with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> and his first class win, not to mention overall victory, which is decided by a number of factors including performance and time differentials. “We were in a three-way tie going into today with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a>, so we knew we had to beat both of them. I tried not to think of anything but getting to the finish line once we had passed Bequia (the 28 metre ketch that started ahead) in the final miles of the race and had <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a> (the 37 metre sloop that started behind) gaining on us from behind.” (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a> finished second and third, respectively, in overall results.)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262087/image/large-eefdccb01be2ca2a8ff27ac454f9585f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262087">In the L’Esprit 2 Corinthia Spirit Class Columbia held her own and was the only class winner to also win every one of her races. The 49.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almyra II49.8m (163'5&quot;)Perini Navi2000">Almyra II</a> was her closest competitor, taking the second position. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262015/image/large-673bdaf099414fbd8852e797abee99af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262015">“In both the first and second races, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almyra II49.8m (163'5&quot;)Perini Navi2000">Almyra II</a> was ahead of us,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a>’s tactician Tony Rey, “and I have to give credit to our crew members who handled the spinnaker, because we were able to pass them back both times on downwind legs.” On day one, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a> started first and finished first, putting others on alert that this was not just a modern-built recreation of a 1924 fishing schooner that would be slogging around the course. “The boat’s like one of those old flexible flyer sleds you might have had when you were a kid; everything moves and bends but it keeps moving ahead,” said Rey. “We had a mix of traditional schooner sailors and grand prix sailors working together. Our navigator Nacho Postigo helped bring some digital know-how to an analog boat and tracked our progress over the last three days; it was nice to see how we improved as a team.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262092/image/large-9842c9b7f11fc4741ac716d38bb4b863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262092"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262094/image/large-8f33ee74c55528b13ccf3ce367b5faa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262094">

St Barths Bucket 2023 results

The St Barths Bucket 2023 came to a close over the weekend with Nakupenda taking the top spot.

St Barths Bucket 2023: Nakupenda winner, with Red Dragon and Prana awarded special prizes 

Accommodated along the Red Sea Coast by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina</a>, SYT takes a look at the fleet of yachts arriving at the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix. Yachts have been arriving over the past 24 hours, and will continue to do so ahead of the start of the event this Friday.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261848/image/large-f04425ab333aaa2cde915c87c1696132.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261848"> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/808817935" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261847/image/large-83a8dc9dbbdd4d4342159890b95bee5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261847"> The Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix, which began in 2021, has been attracting some of the biggest yachts in the industry since its inauguration and this year looks to be bigger than the last. The opening of the event coincided with the soft opening of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club</a>, which officially opened in March 2022, though construction of additional facilities continues today.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54210" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina opens ahead of first Saudi F1 (2021-12-06 08:45:00 +0100)">Read:&nbsp;Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina opens ahead of first Saudi F1 &nbsp;</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261740/image/large-0fc9b6da51fb1ccc13fcad3f3ab28963.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261740"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.5m (365'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| 111.5-metres | 2019 Measuring 111.5-metres in length and with a volume of 4,699 GT, the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alaiya111.5m (365'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Alaiya</a> was launched by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2019. She made her premiere at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2019">2019 Monaco Yacht Show</a> where she showed off her ornate interior and generous deck spaces for the first time. In 2020, the four-deck yacht completed a transformational refit at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> facility in Hamburg. Better known under her former identity as Tis, the once blue-hulled superyacht designed by Winch is now finished in a light beige paint scheme. Internally, she can accommodate as many as 18 guests between her nine luxurious staterooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside Lürssen’s brand new 111m motor yacht TIS (2019-08-05 15:30:00 +0200)">Get a closer look onboard in our walkthrough tour here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261738/image/large-893eb388ee7452a9f3281878780fde50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261738"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IJE108.0m (354'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2019">IJE</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> | 108-metres | 2019Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and delivered to her owner in 2019, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IJE108.0m (354'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2019">IJE</a> joined her sisters <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luminosity107.6m (353'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2020">Luminosity</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lana107.0m (351'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2020">Lana</a> as one of three 100 metre-plus superyachts built simultaneously at the Italian shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IJE108.0m (354'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2019">IJE</a> features both exterior and interior design from English designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her naval architecture is the work of her builder in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>. Her elegant lines discreetly hide her 3,471 GT volume that accommodates up to 22 guests and 29 crew in a luxurious interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard Benetti’s 108m superyacht IJE (2022-07-11 16:15:00 +0200)">You can take a look onboard IJE here.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212927/image/large-c0946bf8fe9c2fb4f5f03222462a0385.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212927"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunrays85.47m (280'5&quot;)Oceanco2010">Sunrays</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 85.47-metres | 2010Built to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bjorn Johansson Design (Company)">Bjorn Johansson</a>, the 85.4-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunrays85.47m (280'5&quot;)Oceanco2010">Sunrays</a> comes from the sheds of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands where she was completed in 2010. Also known as Hull Y705, she features an exceptionally spacious interior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a> with accommodation inside for up to 16 guests. She 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 that provide her with a top speed of 18.5 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8141/image/large-b5ec78ccbf5b81da6d430e6a9f243280.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8141"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity72.0m (236'3&quot;)Austal2003">Serenity</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Austal (Company)">Austal</a>&nbsp;| 72-metres | 2003The all-aluminium 72-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity72.0m (236'3&quot;)Austal2003">Serenity</a> was built by the Australian yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Austal (Company)">Austal</a> and features both interior and exterior design from the yard’s in-house team. She underwent a significant refit in 2016, a project which incorporated the design studios of <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> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Askdeco (Company)">AskDeco</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity72.0m (236'3&quot;)Austal2003">Serenity</a> is able to accommodate up to 30 guests across 15 staterooms, as well as a crew of 31 across 16 cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261741/image/large-05b0851eb8e20f241654c166fa297954.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261741"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talisman C70.54m (231'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2011">Talisman C</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>&nbsp;| 70.54-metres | 2011The 70.54-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talisman C70.54m (231'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2011">Talisman C</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> in 2011 when the yard was still operating under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Proteksan (Company)">Proteksan</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> brand name. Long-time design partner of the yard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, created both the striking exterior lines of the superyacht and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talisman C70.54m (231'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2011">Talisman C</a>'s luxurious interior. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> incorporated many new features including tender garages, a large transom folding platform, as well as a substantial extra ‘crow’s nest’ deck on the sundeck roof to add to the already substantial deck areas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/38727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht of the Week: The 70.5 metre Talisman C (2012-06-02 00:00:00 +0200)">You can take a closer look at Talisman C here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261737/image/large-7e7f134afe607fcce0a1f15f5b1dc939.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261737"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1938" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fidelis56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2011">Fidelis</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>&nbsp;| 56-metres | 2011At the time of her launch, in 2011, the sailing ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1938" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fidelis56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2011">Fidelis</a> became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>'s 51st completed yacht. The vessel’s design comes from a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>’s in-house design department and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>. Both the vessel’s exterior and interior designs are defined by their distinctively clean lines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/37529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht of the Week: The 56 metre Perini Navi Fidelis (2011-11-04 23:00:00 +0100)">Get a closer look onboard Fidelis here.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261739/image/large-1a0ddb77bc6f9dd2a32afde3954bda60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261739"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/37529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht of the Week: The 56 metre Perini Navi Fidelis (2011-11-04 23:00:00 +0100)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261844/image/large-0022ad44e9e720251de281cfbfb54c56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261844"> </a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renegade50.67m (166'3&quot;)Lloyds Ships1992">Renegade</a>&nbsp;| Lloyds Ships | 50.67-metres | 1992Previously named Robusto, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renegade50.67m (166'3&quot;)Lloyds Ships1992">Renegade</a> was delivered in 1992 and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/673" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernie Cohen Design (Company)">Bernie Cohen Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainsford Mann Design (Company)">Rainsford Mann Design</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1055" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alan Dowd (Company)">Alan Dowd</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renegade50.67m (166'3&quot;)Lloyds Ships1992">Renegade</a> is able to sleep up to eight guests, as well as a crew of eight. She 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 that provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226644/image/large-fd01b457b5c1fe2887087bcfd1dc46d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226644"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mercy Oceans35.18m (115'5&quot;)Sunseeker2018">Mercy Oceans</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>&nbsp;| 35.18-metres | 2018<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mercy Oceans35.18m (115'5&quot;)Sunseeker2018">Mercy Oceans</a> was delivered in 2018 from the United Kingdom as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 116 series. She has been designed in full by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> which were responsible for her interior and exterior design, as well as her naval architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mercy Oceans35.18m (115'5&quot;)Sunseeker2018">Mercy Oceans</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms and a crew of five across two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261846/image/large-b3436cd96dafb980619693db17f6c2f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261846">

Largest yachts attending the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix

SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix.

Yachts arriving at Jeddah Yacht Club for the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Yacht Show - 2023">Mediterranean Yacht Show</a> will be returning to Nafplion, Greece for its eighth edition from 29 April until 3 May 2023. The event will be held in the charming Port of Nafplion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226447/image/large-2d71263efabf673441417b3ce2bca232.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226447">The countdown for the yacht show has begun, and a large number of yachts have confirmed their attendance, with more to be confirmed. So far, 92 yachts are attending the show, reinforcing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Yacht Show (Company)">Mediterranean Yacht Show</a>’s title as the largest crewed yacht charter show in the world.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226448/image/large-0e1b02ae6b889fc50bd70444e0bee58a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226448">Michal Skoulikidis, President of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Yacht Show (Company)">Mediterranean Yacht Show</a>, said, "92 yachts have confirmed their attendance and there are more in line. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Yacht Show (Company)">MEDYS</a> has already claimed the title of the largest crewed yacht charter show in the world but 2023 just might be our best year yet!"<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226451/image/large-60e26c37b089b71284d809c62da5d501.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226451">The show will host a large number of exhibitors' stands, as well as exciting events such as the Chef’s Competition, which includes panel judges Chef George Papazacharias of Delta restaurant in Athens and Chef Antonio Mellino of Quattro Passi restaurant in Nerano, Italy. Both restaurants proudly hold two Michelin stars.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226452/image/large-99052534a02587061f179ea157cd0686.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226452">The event will be a hub for the yachting industry, and media from all over the world are attending the event.

Mediterranean Yacht Show 2023

The Mediterranean Yacht Show will be returning to Nafplion, Greece from 29 April - 3 May 2023.

Mediterranean Yacht Show will return to the Port of Nafplion, Greece in April 2023

2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta yachts

The entry list for the 2023 St Barths Bucket  has been announced, with 26 yachts racing.

Yachts attending the 2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta

The 57.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> superyacht C125 has been sold. Construction began on the superyacht in 2020 as a speculation project and the hull was first seen in August 2022. She is scheduled for delivery to her owners this summer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215992/image/large-a74ab5b9a8c0727150091015036cf585.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215992">The yacht C127 features a design from her builder in collaboration with Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5407" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="m2atelier (Company)">m2atelier</a>. C127 features a fast displacement hull optimised to reach top speeds of 21 knots, and has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She will be powered by twin <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/caterpillar-inc" target="_blank">Caterpillar</a> engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215991/image/large-6c56e8b98b106b675ad14f4003634c69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215991">She has accommodation for up-to 12 guests across one master suite and five additional staterooms. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/codecasa" target="_blank">Codecasa</a> C127 superyacht will be equipped with a lift to easily access all of her decks, a large stern beach area with a folding door to open into a swim platform, a gym, and a swimming pool on her sun deck.

Codecasa yacht C127 sold

The 58m Codecasa superyacht C127 sold and will be delivered this year.

Codecasa 58m superyacht C127 has been sold

The 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> will go to auction if still unclaimed by the end of tomorrow. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/19769/image/large-f3ff428285955c4cde5cfee0f37ddbf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19769">The announcement was made by Antigua Port Manager Darwin Telemaque earlier this week, as the government made a final drive to clear the superyacht, which has been left “abandoned” in Falmouth Harbour in Antigua for more than a year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4163/image/large-6e92b74af61093e73b2f894af3c51b1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4163">The superyacht was believed to be owned by the sanctioned Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev, yet, according to Bloomberg, his lawyers and legal representatives have denied these claims. “As we have informed the Antiguan authorities Mr. Guryev neither owns nor controls the Alfa Nero and has simply used the vessel from time to time under commercial charter since 2014,” Guryev’s representatives explained to Bloomberg. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4152/image/large-6bd7e17f6430c1a7ea478ccf7494d776.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4152">Bloomberg goes on to report that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has cost the marina more than $500,000 in costs, covering fuel, electricity and food bills for the five-person crew.&nbsp;(Update 03-03-2023 17:30) Antigua and Barbuda Government moves to sell 82m superyacht Alfa NeroAccording to Caribbean Loopnews, The Antigua and Barbuda Government is taking steps to auction the 82-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> which, according to Information Minister Melford Nicholas, has been “abandoned” in Falmouth Harbour since February 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84288/image/large-49a73b04ae3761415076e0fafa0af537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84288"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> is believed to be owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch and was blocked and subject to an official search last August, to determine who her ultimate beneficial owner is. The search was unsuccessful and allegedly&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> has since been deemed a risk.&nbsp;Nicholas explained the Government is “trying to prevent a future hazard since the luxury vessel is not being maintained by its owner.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84285/image/large-152b2c43cd20092c4fd4ac30f6a9bcbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84284/image/large-f864ab48d0634ae138e75dc4ea015da4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84284">Caribbean Loopnews reports that the sales notice will be placed in the media for 10 days to satisfy the requirements under the law for a forced sale. &nbsp;The note stated, “If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, having declared the vessel a hazard to shipping and to the harbour where it is moored, will sell it to the highest bidder.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84289/image/large-7cf65094f9ef1d594510586a81c6d50c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84289">Antigua and Barbuda would have consulted with the US authorities prior to taking the action. But whether the money raised from her sale stays with the Antigua and Barbuda Government is unknown, Nicholas explained. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> was delivered in 2007 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. The task of curating her 2,500 GT of interior volume was entrusted to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84293/image/large-687c3fe7ccd6b0fd8e4e18db14cf3119.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84293"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84294/image/large-290998123199d82be0b140fac2a68b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84294"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84295/image/large-fdfafdcea1e7b5a2e20cbfc7aa9c7db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84295">She was sold in 2011 to her current owner with a last known asking price of 115,000,000. Prior to her being “abandoned”, she was well maintained undertaking many refit and shipyard visits over the years. She returned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands in 2020. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/57566/image/large-fe016568ff8ea3fc88d2dfc89cb3ddcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57566">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana (2022-12-21 14:15:00 +0100)">Update on Russian yachts seized: US imposes sanctions on 89m Russian-owned superyacht Nirvana</a>The superyacht offers accommodation for as many as 12 guests across six suites, comprising a master, two VIPs, two doubles and a twin. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfa Nero82.0m (269'0&quot;)Oceanco2007">Alfa Nero</a> can also host 28 crew. She has a long list of key features that include a hydraulically operated pool and a helipad on her aft deck.

Antigua and Barbuda Government to sell 82m superyacht Alfa Nero

The Antigua and Barbuda Government is making steps to auction the “abandoned” 82m superyacht Alfa Nero.

Update: Sanctioned Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev denies ownership of 82m Alfa Nero superyacht

For the past eight years, SuperYacht Times has been publishing <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The State of Yachting</a> the industry's foremost market report, which tracks the yachting industry through our data intelligence system SYT iQ. Excitingly, we will deliver our first installment of The State of Yachting 2023 via a live stream the with expert guidance by our Head of Intelligence, Ralph Dazert. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvH71Q4Abd4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Tune into the live steam at 4pm CET on the SYT YouTube channel.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263654/image/large-af88c626b8a5e3f49541f2b67d0e8d06.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263654">With an in-depth analytical presentation and a reflective analysis, the SuperYacht Times team presents their opinions, highlight key trends, and makes informed observations on different segments and events in the superyacht industry. We will conclude with our forecast for future sales and completions of superyachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263659/image/large-9ec5557bc4bf836a930a175ba12b89d3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263659">We are also offering viewers a unique opportunity to ask compelling questions during the presentation, where we will host an interactive Q&amp;A with Ralph, who will answer your questions.Throughout the presentation, viewers are advised to download the free copy of The State of Yachting 2023, which can be found here. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263658/image/large-a9e7c9fa669b3dce060cbfe549fd0531.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263658"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvH71Q4Abd4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Tune in live to The State of Yachting 2023 here.</a>

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 Join The State of Yachting 2023 live stream and Q&A with Head of Intelligence, Ralph Dazert. 

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Diego Luca, the Miami-based yacht broker, influencer and Founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> has joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, which was founded by Frank Grzeszczak Sr in 2020. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225537/image/large-c569369845a176d8f2eeeb2da7e0eafb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225537">Diego Luca started his career in the yachting industry 14 years ago in a private membership club in California, where he focused on providing exclusive access to luxurious cars, helicopters, jets, and yachts to discerning clients. However, it was a transformative experience aboard a yacht in the Sea of Cortez that ignited Luca's true passion. He realised that the vehicles he was selling were merely a means to an end - the real excitement lay in the world of yachts.Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> caters to private clients in Miami, Mexico, Monaco, and beyond, where he brokers charters, sales, new-builds, and refits. Over the past three years he has also hosted renowned events for superyacht owners at the Miami Formula 1 and Miami Art Basel. In announcement by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, the team announced;"We are excited to join forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a>. With our industry rapidly changing and a younger generation of Yacht Owners joining the World Of Yachting, it was the perfect time for us to look and find the influencer shaking our industry. Diego Luca dominates the forefront of Social Media Marketing, Yachting, Lifestyle, and Formula 1 Events in Miami &amp; Monaco.""<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> has a hard-earned reputation for breaking the mould and striving relentlessly to keep our clients fully informed and up-to-date on the latest market trends and opportunities. By joining forces with Diego Luca, we're taking forward thinking to an entirely new level, connecting with virtually untapped markets, which is, of course, to the tremendous benefit of our clients," says Frank Grzeszczak Jr., Vice-President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>.&nbsp;Diego Luca's success lies in building lasting relationships: "Take care of clients, they’ll take care of you"

Diego Luca joins FGI Yacht Group

The yacht broker and influencer Diego Luca has joined FGI Yacht Group.

Broker and influencer Diego Luca joins forces with FGI Yacht Group

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a> have announced a new partnership, launching the first ever Foiling Technology Pavilion. The pavilion will showcase manufacturers of foiling hardware and technology and will be featured during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">Metstrade 2023</a>, taking place in Amsterdam RAI from 15 to 17 November. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263602/image/large-c9f3b7e2d0d75fc5e3c81017f5be0648.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263602"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> is the world’s largest trade exhibition for equipment, materials and systems for the global leisure marine industry. Its new partner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a>, is part of the We Are Foiling events ecosystem as an international association for the foiling industry and its professionals.During <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">Metstrade</a>, the Foiling Technology Pavilion will showcase the impressive progress made with high-end racing technology across yachts and boats, with confirmed exhibitors such as Caponnetto Hueber, Foil Chemy and Vakaros. The pavilion will also provide helpful information to boat builders and designers, educating them on what is involved in employing foiling within sail and power yachts of the immediate future. The Foiling Technology Pavilion will also host a knowledge stage for discussion on all the trending topics in the sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263601/image/large-96234016a46ac7f684836bb26af48df8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263601">“Foiling is changing the water mobility system. The decarbonisation targets set by the EU, the UN and the IMO, make foiling an almost obligatory choice for new leisure and commercial applications. The astonishing number of projects for the transport of people, goods and containers is there to prove it.” stated Luca Rizzotti, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a>, and Founder and President of We Are Foiling events ecosystem. “I am confident that the Foiling Technology Pavilion will provide a major boost to accelerate innovation and economic growth in the foiling segment to the satisfaction of all of those who will have the opportunity to take part in this showcase.”Niels Klarenbeek, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> Show Director, added, “With the Foiling Technology Pavilion we cannot wait to unveil the latest of our forward-thinking feature areas and we anticipate wide interest from visitors and exhibitors alike. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">Metstrade</a> has been at the forefront of providing a significant knowledge platform to highlight the developments that will move our industry’s essential decarbonisation efforts from ambition to reality. It is a logical progression for us to take a leading role in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Foiling Organization (Company)">The Foiling Organization</a> to encourage the mainstream adoption of a technology that has such great potential to reduce energy consumption while increasing the pleasure of those who go afloat.”

Metstrade 2023 launches new Foiling Technology Pavilion

Metstrade and The Foiling Organisation have announced the launch of the first ever Foiling Technology Pavilion at Metstrade 2023, Amsterdam.

Brand new Foiling Technology Pavilion to launch at Metstrade 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EKKA Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a> has announced the sale of Hull 570 in the 25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SL82 motor yacht series. The yacht sold with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2510" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EKKA Yachts (Company)">EKKA Yachts</a> representing both the buyer and seller during the transaction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177460/image/large-2eace56fecc0b156f80630ed0aac1827.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177460">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SL82 was delivered in 2011 by the Italian shipyard which penned her interior, exterior and naval architecture. Standout features on board include her spacious saloon and her bridge deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237723/image/large-e7f6e1f521b37754363e110a8588cac9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237723"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237721/image/large-6a3a4101ca5e3f689dcd7863f226fe53.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237721">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SL82 is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms, located on the lower deck. These include a master stateroom, VIP forward suite and two twin guests staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237725/image/large-9ec455946c3ffe52bd8504e04aadd2b7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237725"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237728/image/large-ba3f73d3851e482ae835a8f6ee1f7e1e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237728"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237727/image/large-5a535145a5f9aec95c7915f230d7df0e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237727">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SL82 yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines that provide her with an incredible top speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €1,890,000.

25m Sanlorenzo SL82 motor yacht sold

Ekka Yachts has announced the sale of hull 570 in the 25-metre Sanlorenzo SL82 motor yacht series.

Brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> has announced the appointment of Rebecca Cutter as Charter Manager. Rebecca, originally from England, brings over two decades of experience in the yachting industry to her new role. Rebecca will be based out of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">N&amp;J</a>’s Antibes office.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263552/image/large-efd17b872091b7ae39a1f7a3d2b08ca1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263552">Rebecca's career in the yachting industry began in1996 while living in Antibes, France. She is now responsible for managing and promoting the booking calendars for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> European charter fleet. Her primary responsibilities include liaising with fleet owners, captains, and retail charter brokers to provide exceptional yachting experiences to both new and existing clients.Rebecca spent 22 years with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/336" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Bluewater</a>, learning everything she knows about the industry, and is excited to embark on a new challenge with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>’s European team. As a Charter Manager, one of Rebecca’s favourite aspects of her job is being able to interact with yacht crew, who she holds in high esteem and believes play a crucial role in every successful yacht charter. Her diverse background instilled in her a drive to work hard and aim high, which she brings to her work at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.

Rebecca Cutter joins Northrop and Johnson

Rebecca Cutter has joined Northrop & Johnson as Charter Manager.

Rebecca Cutter joins Northrop and Johnson as Charter Manager

The 57.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cammenga (Company)">Cammenga</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret II57.2m (187'8&quot;)Cammenga1978">Meserret II</a> has entered the market. Built in 1978, the <a href="http://yacht%20Meserret%20II%20for%20sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Meserret II for sale</a> is currently located in Istanbul, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263520/image/large-5eab5baaddd9934193f4351641d4e461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263520"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret II57.2m (187'8&quot;)Cammenga1978">Meserret II</a> has been meticulously maintained since her delivery, enduring a series of extensive refits and rebuilds in the past two decades. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vries Lentsch (Company)">De Vries Lentsch</a> was responsible for her exterior design and naval architecture, while her interior was originally penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> and restyled by Dimitri Koutoukos in 2004.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263501/image/large-7e467d520a3865ea8e7a5216157671a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263501"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263500/image/large-315bd95fba45dcf3488267fe9abdb6bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263500"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263503/image/large-96b1068b83780f03087d90010caf98e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263503"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret II57.2m (187'8&quot;)Cammenga1978">Meserret II’s</a> interior is classic and tasteful, offering a large main saloon with sumptuous seating and vibrant decor. The saloon’s walls are covered in artwork and her tables and cabinets feature fun sculptures, bringing life to her interior. Separate to the saloon is a formal dining area that comfortably seats 12 guests. Guests can venture up to the beautiful sky lounge, where they can enjoy evening cocktails at the bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263505/image/large-c03e27797f05982db56653563903f550.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263505"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263511/image/large-6e2efdfaf2e3b91be4bdb6566f30e13f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263511"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263512/image/large-51de8e36cb005a7c318b261081de1012.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263512"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret II57.2m (187'8&quot;)Cammenga1978">Meserret II</a> provides flexible accommodation for up to 16 guests across ten luxurious staterooms. The generously-sized master suite benefits from a private study, a dressing room, and a marble bathroom with a spa pool. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> also has space to accommodate 19 crew to ensure guests have a comfortable cruising experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263506/image/large-0bbf37515a0b42eb44aff2358e41c3fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263506"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263508/image/large-ac1b528aecc7916aa2c9376b578e502d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263508">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cammenga/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Cammenga yacht for sale</a> offers all the necessary amenities for longer cruises thanks to her extensive outdoor spaces. Guests can dine alfresco at one of the outdoor tables, sunbathe on one of the sunbeds, or wind-down in the Jacuzzi following an intense training session at the gym. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263499/image/large-d5da1ba66b58c1e2c427936a64c6fa40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263499"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263510/image/large-10a9e6c66aefaf804ad016db54a41394.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263510"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263514/image/large-3662207badd077c1a59c6a9d4c798876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263514">Performance-wise, the 683 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1629" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paxman (Company)">Paxman</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 17 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;

57m Cammenga yacht Meserret II for sale

The 57.2-metre Cammenga superyacht Meserret has entered the market.

57m Cammenga superyacht Meserret II for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">OTAM</a> has sold its seventh bespoke version of its 25.5-metre 80HT model. Prized as the “most extreme and advanced 80-HT yet” thanks to the client's specifications. The sold <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">OTAM</a> yacht has an expected delivery in 2025.&nbsp;The owner, who is not just “an expert owner but also has experience as a captain,” supplied the Genoa-based shipyard with customised specifications, including expansive windows to envelope the boat with natural light and a “detailed list of technical and aesthetic requests.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263522/image/large-77da9293d81bfb2529b9c143f8a9323d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263522">The custom-built 80HT comprises a hull and deck, which will be laminated in full Kevlar, while the superstructure is constructed from carbon fibre. The result is an exceptionally strong and rigid structure, which is also lightweight for higher performance in terms of top speed and fuel consumption. Although the hull lines by Umberto Tagliavini Marine Design &amp; Services and the twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 2,600 horsepower engines coupled to Arneson drives are unchanged, nearly everything else has been re-engineered according to the experienced owner-specific technical specifications giving her an impressive top speed of 48 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263521/image/large-19c50839e7cbb2383f2f7ee5612acbfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263521">“We’re always ready to introduce engineering and design modifications, but I can honestly say that this time we’re looking at the most extreme and advanced 80HT yet,” says Matteo Belardinelli, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Otam (Company)">OTAM</a> sales &amp; communication managerOther highlights of this innovative 80HT design include the increased side windows, which will provide additional ventilation and can be opened electronically. This additional design feature is complimented by a one-piece windscreen and reconfigured sliding sky roof.&nbsp;“The client came to us because he wanted to create something unique and exclusive and knew we would do what it takes to not only meet but also exceed his demands,” concluded Belardinelli. “From our point of view, we’re always looking to push our own boundaries, so you could say it’s a relationship made in heaven!”SuperYacht Times will be following the 80HT#007 project.&nbsp;

OTAM sold seventh version of its 80HT

OTAM has sold the most extreme version of its bespoke 80HT model thanks to the owner's customisations and experience as a captain. 

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Seventh and “most extreme” custom 25m OTAM 80HT yacht sold

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