H2 Design has announced their attendance of the Singapore Yacht Show in order to further enhance their activities in Asia.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147917/image/large-1b03064f8961ca491d5b85fcd0f48af9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147917">Established in 1994, H2 Yacht Design has been growing ever since and is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and technically competent design teams in the yacht world.The team is made up of a multi-disciplined group of designers and assistants, including Exterior stylists, Interior Architects, 3D visualisers and FF&amp;E Designers.With 20 years of experience and continuous evolving creativity, H2 Design has produced some of the most spectacular yachts, jets and residential properties in the world today.To meet up with the H2 Yacht Design team, contact Cristian at +65 8590 9492 / <a href="mailto:cristian@h2yachtdesign.com?subject=H2%20in%20Singapore%20(SuperYachtTimes.com)">cristian@h2yachtdesign.com</a>.H2 Yacht Design James Bermudez +44 20 8788 5008 <a href="mailto:james@h2yachtdesign.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">james@h2yachtdesign.com</a> <a href="http://www.h2yachtdesign.com/" target="_blank">www.h2yachtdesign.com</a>

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The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> is once again returning to the historic Arsenale of Venice from May 31 to June 4. The show is one of the leading exhibitions dedicated to the boating industry in the area and will feature over 220 exhibitors and 300 vessels. We take a look at everything happening at the fourth edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> where representatives from the SuperYacht Times team will also be in attendance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271769/image/large-8c6193fbda2c363af2247839a140aafd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271769">LocationThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> is held in the Arsenale of Venice, a symbol of the centuries-old military domination of the Serenissima Republic of Venice and the beating heart of its naval industry. The show is promoted by the City of Venice through Vela Spa, in collaboration with the Italian Navy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271770/image/large-1f6398e52cb92c2f745f321da40dc294.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271770">The exhibition spans 55,000 square-metres and is spread across the water basin, with 30,000 square-metres of outdoor exhibition space, 5,000 square-metres of indoor space and over 1,100 linear-metres of piers. With over 230 moorings dedicated to superyachts, sailing yachts and various other types of boats, there will be the opportunity to explore a wide range of vessels during the show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271768/image/large-3e2796c8660d7d17ede56b31252e89ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271768">ExhibitorsThis year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> will see over 220 exhibitors from all corners of the world visiting the Arsenale. Some of the biggest industry professionals will be attending including, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/295" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fincantieri Yachts (Company)">Fincantieri</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a>, <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/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271766/image/large-aca5d1dd3a8ca2299a52f5136b211bfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271766">Yachts attending and world premieresThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> will be welcoming yachts from far and wide, as well as many world premieres. Below is SYT’s list of yachts to look out for while attending this year’s show:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264617/image/large-656b52440821f743f4e0c9d4811135a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264617"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King Ducale 12036.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Ocean King Ducale 120</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a>&nbsp;| 36.8-metresDesigned in Venice, the 36.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King Ducale 12036.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Ocean King Ducale 120</a> motor yacht will be making her Italian premiere. The steel explorer yacht features an Italian pedigree DNA with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VYD Studio (Company)">VYD Studio</a>, and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="InNave (Company)">InNave</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248691/image/large-3b79797ed9a380aef67ac19939f4c0cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248691">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King Ducale 12036.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Ocean King Ducale 120</a>features two swimming pools; a rare feature on vessels her size, as well as an interior volume of 334 GT. She is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom layout, as well as a crew of seven between four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261931/image/large-85ca36af91a6cd1720b9d5bb13989f90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261931"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>&nbsp;9X |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>&nbsp;| 27.96-metresThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> 9X has been designed in full by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/fulvio-de-simoni" target="_blank">Fulvio de Simoni Yacht Design</a>, which were responsible for her interior and exterior design, as well as her naval architecture. She features an ultra-modern exterior design and emulates the stylings often captured in luxury sports cars.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261925/image/large-c48bcced098e45d6537fa777b112577b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261925">The 82 GT <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> 9X yacht offers accommodation for up to nine guests across four light and modern staterooms. She is also able to carry a crew of three across two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182818/image/large-aa206236fa191f1f951246fd83f1273a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182818"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherpa 8023.8m (78'1&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2020">Sherpa 80</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 23.8-metresThe 23.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherpa 8023.8m (78'1&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2020">Sherpa 80</a> will be showcased at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a>. The pocket-sized yacht offers a total of 220 square-metres of indoor and outdoor space, as well as a beam of 7-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182866/image/large-e629bb564659c27ca7a90da600456b24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182866">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherpa 8023.8m (78'1&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2020">Sherpa 80</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>. She features a four stateroom layout for up to eight guests, as well as crew accommodation for three.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271773/image/large-324778313a4910eea515a28e587e749f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271773">Navetta 75 |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Absolute Yachts (Company)">Absolute Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 22.82-metresThe 22.82-metre Navetta 75 yacht uses geometric shapes while embodying <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Absolute Yachts (Company)">Absolute Yachts</a> key design characteristics. She features sleek lines and glass parapets which help to enhance her connection with the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271772/image/large-ba669915ab95864b393451dffa5a335c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271772">The Navetta 75 offers a four stateroom layout for up to eight guests with a full-beam master suite on the bow, with two double and a twin stateroom on her lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271774/image/large-5f04e674aff3f4084588f4698590ce39.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271774">Azimut 68 |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 20.98-metres&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 68 yacht features a sophisticated design with multi-purpose exterior deck spaces. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 68 yacht offers the option of three main deck configurations to suit all onboard living styles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271775/image/large-69e9007c8884ea03556e581296a2e5d6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271775">With a beam of 5.23-metres, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 68 is able to sleep up to eight guests across four staterooms, as well as a crew of two. She is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> engines which provide her with a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 27 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271767/image/large-d68fa3832f0e8d66303d3d2363468002.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271767">Event detailsThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> is a hub of entertainment and will feature meetings, presentations and specialised congresses, as well as art installations, guided tours and educational activities for children.&nbsp;The event will also see water trials, trophies and sports regattas and an E-Village dedicated to electric boats participating in the E-Regatta. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271765/image/large-fbf4a31352f82c65f3dc435543660d77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271765">

Venice Boat Show 2023 details

The Venice Boat Show 2023 returns to the historic Arsenale from May 31 to June 4. SYT takes a look at everything you need to know before attending.

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Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023

Today (18 May 2023) marks the second celebration for the International Day for Women in Maritime. The day celebrates women in the industry and is intended to promote recruitment, raise the profile of women in maritime and address the current gender imbalance in the maritime industry. This year we are taking a look back into the SYT archives to find out more about some inspirational women in the yachting industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227358/image/large-7c3ae25e987c930550b85719620a26dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227358"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57095" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the helm of change (2023-03-08 08:30:00 +0100)">International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the helm of change</a>Wednesday 8 March 2023 marked International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marked a call to action for accelerating women's equality in all industries. SYT spoke to Below Deck’s Captain Sandy Yawn, <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> Sales Broker, Annie Avery, interior designer Destry Darr Pethtel of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destry Darr Designs (Company)">Destry Darr Designs</a> and business owner and Development Consultant of Onboard Monaco, Marcela de Kern Royer about their experiences in the industry.You can read more about their stories <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57095" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Women’s Day 2023: Women at the helm of change (2023-03-08 08:30:00 +0100)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260758/image/large-d114845098d9a706f89986d98c42100b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260758"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57093" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giovanna Vitelli named Chairwoman of Azimut|Benetti Group (2023-03-07 15:15:00 +0100)">Giovanna Vitelli named Chairwoman of Azimut|Benetti Group</a>March 2023 saw former Vice President of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti Group</a> Giovanna Vitelli named as Chairwoman of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Group</a>. According to the shipyard, the appointment guaranteed the stability necessary to seize all the opportunities of the future.Read the full announcement about Giovanna Vitelli <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57093" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giovanna Vitelli named Chairwoman of Azimut|Benetti Group (2023-03-07 15:15:00 +0100)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260405/image/large-73ab825e05dd7a5b0b4e2e5116ef04a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260405"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57061" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meet superyacht interior designer, Valentina Zannier (2023-03-08 16:30:00 +0100)">Meet superyacht interior designer, Valentina Zannier</a>In Issue 43 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, SYT spoke to Valentina Zannier of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> on her journey from junior assistant to her current position as Chief Interior Designer. Valentina discussed the 115-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Jorgia115.1m (377'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2021">Lady Jorgia</a> (ex.&nbsp;Ahpo), as well as the 141.63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nord141.63m (464'8&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2021">Nord</a> and the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quattroelle86.11m (282'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Quattroelle</a>.You can find out more about Valentina Zannier <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57061" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meet superyacht interior designer, Valentina Zannier (2023-03-08 16:30:00 +0100)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227490/image/large-cd5df8ccee88791e66d6fa2ca73475ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227490"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jenny Matthews on diversity and the beating heart of yachting (2022-10-18 16:00:00 +0200)">Jenny Matthews on diversity and the beating heart of yachting</a>Issue 42 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="She of the Sea (Company)">She of the Sea</a> and LEGASEA founder Jenny Matthews discuss the most critical questions in the industry of Who Are We? and Who Do We Want To Be?You can read the full discussion <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jenny Matthews on diversity and the beating heart of yachting (2022-10-18 16:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193957/image/large-7a0d38b223e82687d0120f6ba6032820.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193957"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52809" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ione Astondoa: Carving a space for women in the yachting industry (2021-04-29 15:00:00 +0200)">Ione Astondoa: Carving a space for women in the yachting industry</a>In 2021, SYT sat down with the newly appointed Ione Astondoa of the family-owned yacht builders <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astondoa S.A. (Astilleros) (Company)">Astondoa</a>. Ione speaks about what it is like to be a fourth-generation Astondoa and her unique position as a young woman working in the yachting industry.Read her full story <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52809" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ione Astondoa: Carving a space for women in the yachting industry (2021-04-29 15:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227489/image/large-17c5e1deaf6f19225da98b84465e4c31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227489"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Day for Women in Maritime 2022: How the tides are turning for women in yachting (2022-05-18 15:45:00 +0200)">International Day for Women in Maritime 2022: How the tides are turning for women in yachting</a>Last year was the first celebration for the International Day for Women in Maritime. SYT spoke to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="She of the Sea (Company)">She of the Sea</a> founder Jenny Matthews about their survey into diversity in the industry, as well as Captain Kelly Gordon, Communications Specialist at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, Sarah Flavell, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue</a> yacht broker Veronica Pizza and Hannah Hombergen, founder and designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6714" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quintesse Group (Company)">Quintesse Group</a>.&nbsp;Read the full interview <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Day for Women in Maritime 2022: How the tides are turning for women in yachting (2022-05-18 15:45:00 +0200)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195431/image/large-973427ea7745de05be8c9b321814041c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195431"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broker Insight: 5 questions with Julia Skoptsova (2021-05-17 10:30:00 +0200)">Broker Insight: 5 questions with Julia Skoptsova</a>SuperYacht Times spoke to Julia Skoptsova, yacht broker and founder of Russian brokerage firm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a>, about her entrance into the profession, the foundation of her firm and what it is like to be a woman in the superyacht industry.You can find out more about Julia Skoptsova <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broker Insight: 5 questions with Julia Skoptsova (2021-05-17 10:30:00 +0200)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66234/image/large-d9dc43e5edf1dbdd49e041f3e1ab4fe3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66234"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Super yachting females on International Women’s Day 2019 (2019-03-08 10:30:00 +0100)">Super yachting females on International Women’s Day 2019</a>In 2019, SYT shone a spotlight on some of the key female industry figures we had featured over the past year. This included superyacht photographer Olga Dromas, brokers Irina Blagodyr and Julia Stewart and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, Aino Grapin, as well as the female crews at the 2018 Rolex Sydney Hobart.Read more about these inspirational females <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Super yachting females on International Women’s Day 2019 (2019-03-08 10:30:00 +0100)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210023/image/large-4ced9afd224f83c801e29cdc415ee73f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210023"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="An extraordinary life on boats with owner Patsy Bolling (2021-11-09 15:00:00 +0100)">An extraordinary life on boats with owner Patsy Bolling</a>For issue 39 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, Editor-in-Chief Francesca Webster caught up with serial yacht owner and veritable yachting legend Patsy Bolling. During this interview Patsy talks about her incredible life on boats which spans nearly her whole life.Find out more about Patsy Bolling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="An extraordinary life on boats with owner Patsy Bolling (2021-11-09 15:00:00 +0100)">here</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27367/image/large-66574397952a7c2d0b2db3f15e9b978b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27367"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Women's Day 2018: Inspiring women in yachting (2018-03-08 14:30:00 +0100)">International Women's Day 2018: Inspiring women in yachting</a>For International Women's Day 2018, SYT celebrated by speaking to influential women from across the yachting industry to hear their inspiring top tips for women who want to get ahead in what is often perceived by many to be a male-dominated industry. We spoke to Sales and Charter Consultant for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> Katya Grzeszczak Jaimes, President of Monte Carlo Yachts Carla Demaria and Captain Maria Grazia Franco.You can find out more about these women <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Women's Day 2018: Inspiring women in yachting (2018-03-08 14:30:00 +0100)">here</a>.

International Day for Women in Maritime 2023

SYT marks the second celebration for the International Day for Women in Maritime by celebrating inspirational women in the yachting industry.

Celebrating the work of women for International Day for Women in Maritime 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thai Yachting Business Association (Company)">The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA)</a> has announced the dates for the highly anticipated third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/196" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand Charter Week 2023">Thailand Charter Week</a>. This event is scheduled to take place from November 16th to November 19th, 2023, once again finding its prestigious home at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.Following this informative charter event, yachting enthusiasts can mark their calendars for another exciting occasion, the Thailand International Boat Show, from January 11th to January 14th, 2024. As Asia Pacific Superyachts in Thailand (APS Phuket &amp; APS Koh Samui) shares the details of these upcoming yachting events, international yacht owners can effectively plan their cruising itineraries throughout Southeast Asia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270588/image/large-6b059b05f6cee5297b37c44dae5cb9c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270588" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/196" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand Charter Week 2023">Thailand Charter Week 2023</a>: A Luxurious Haven for Yachts and SuperyachtsRenowned as Asia's premier B2B charter event, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/196" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand Charter Week 2023">Thailand Charter Week</a> gifts attendees with a remarkable showcase of luxury yachts against the backdrop of an idyllic location. Catering to professionals from the yachting and tourism industries, this international charter event invites esteemed participants, including luxury charter yacht companies, to connect and engage.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/196" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand Charter Week 2023">Thailand Charter Week</a> cultivates a sense of intimacy and exclusivity with an emphasis on fostering collaboration among yachts, marine industry leaders, sponsors, and discerning visitors. Esteemed guests, including international and local Charter Brokers, Luxury Travel Agents, Luxury Tour Operators, and Hotel Industry Professionals, will be immersed in Phuket's renowned hospitality while relishing an enriching programme of curated destinations, activities, sustainable yachting information, and local entertainment.Immersive experiences at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/196" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand Charter Week 2023">Thailand Charter Week</a> will include yacht inspections, presentations, discussions, yachting activities, and ample networking opportunities. The initial days offer an impressive display of charter yachts at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, complemented by informative panel discussions and presentations on various topics, including Thailand's captivating destinations, marinas, and cultural activities. The grand finale entails a one-day 'Familiarisation' cruise onboard participating yachts, unveiling the wonders of charter destinations across Phuket and the Andaman Sea, setting the stage for potential business opportunities, and fostering invaluable partnerships.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270587/image/large-cc09882cd4d8be7b477640474877b489.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270587"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand International Boat Show 2024">Thailand International Boat Show 2024</a>: A Luxurious Gateway to Marine ExcellencePrepare to be captivated as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand International Boat Show 2024">Thailand International Boat Show 2024 (TIBS)</a> unfurls its sails at the renowned Royal Phuket Marina from January 11th to January 14th, 2024. Anticipating the arrival of over 6,000 visitors and boasting the participation of more than 100 exhibitors, this event promises an unparalleled experience.Aimed at boating specialists and enthusiasts, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand International Boat Show 2024">Thailand International Boat Show</a> will showcase an impressive range of yachts, encompassing all sizes and variations, from nimble dinghies and day trippers to expansive superyachts. With the TYBA serving as a Supporting Authority, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thailand International Boat Show 2024">Thailand International Boat Show 2024&nbsp;</a>will undoubtedly establish itself as the pinnacle of luxury lifestyle events in Asia.

The Thai Yachting Business Association events

Thailand's yachting scene is set to reach new heights with the unveiling of the Thailand Charter Week and the Thailand International Boat Show

Thailand sets sail: An exciting lineup of yachting events for 2023 & 2024

The fourth edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> is complete, and this year’s show was bigger and better than ever before. The event, which celebrates the ever-growing Turkish yachting scene, gives industry professionals the opportunity to visit a diverse range of luxury yachts available to charter in Turkey and beyond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269181/image/large-dd04186b06d77132141c351365043e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269181">The renowned D-Marin Marina in Göcek, Turkey, hosted the fourth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> event, and the dock was buzzing with visitors from the global yachting community attending the show, including charter brokers, media and crew.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/tyba-yacht-charter-show-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read now: In pictures: TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023</a>The show’s yacht exhibition boasted a diversity of vessels available for viewing. Over 50 yachts attended this year’s show — the largest number of yachts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> to date — from traditional Turkish wooden gulets to modern motor yachts and motor-sailing yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269180/image/large-a2a5cb6ba169bb113fad3351ff8773df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269180">The largest yacht that attended the show was the 64-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Running On Waves64.0m (209'12&quot;)Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak2011">Running On Waves</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak (Company)">Gdansk &amp; Jaroslaw Filipiak</a> in Poland. This large sailing yacht has a variety of charming quirks, including vast outside spaces and many toys, and has the capacity to accommodate up to 45 guests and 19 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24392/image/large-87754a5a01fae60c6e73d08b1c78310a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24392">The stylish 54.5-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quinta Essentia54.5m (178'10&quot;)Admiral2016">Quinta Essentia</a> was also in attendance. The yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> and was delivered in 2016 from Italy. She features a standout exterior design with splashes of ruby-red by Monaco-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dobroserdov Design (Company)">Dobroserdov Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229468/image/large-0fb97cfc60dbd380c5c2478ad711a689.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229468">Her interior was designed by the Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a>, while the design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> collaborated with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> to develop her E Motion 55 platform.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yachts-attending-the-tyba-charter-show-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read now: Yachts attending the TYBA Charter Show 2023</a>As well as the yacht exhibition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> organised an array of events from morning until night for its attendees. Visitors were able to attend expert-led seminars covering a range of fascinating subjects such as the Bodrum Cup, Foreign flagged yachts chartering regulations, Turkey as a yachting destination and the history of grape and wine in Asia Minor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269182/image/large-c9957fe5e2281e45b9380ec0fb4250e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269182">Across the coastal town of Göcek and the wider region, events were held in the evenings to exhibit the marvellous Turkish hospitality, cuisine and entertainment and to provide the attending industry professionals with the opportunity for networking and discussion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269185/image/large-e796698486ccd26db963e0fcecaa44f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269185">The programme was packed with events such as cocktail soirees and yacht hops, and on the final evening of the show, a Gala Dinner at ONNO Yacht Club, sponsored by BTMCO – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1883" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baudouin (Company)">Baudouin Moteurs</a>, was held, celebrating the show and the attendees. Exciting competitions were also taking place throughout the week, including an award for the most welcoming crew and the prestigious Yacht Chef Competition. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269188/image/large-1183523dd2963317c09f817ca38ceab6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269188">One of the most important yachting events in the East Mediterranean, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> is organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (Company)">TYBA Yachting &amp; Brokers Association</a>. The association was initiated in April 2017 and represents the majority of professionals in the fields of brokerage, charter, construction and management of yachts within the Turkish yachting sector, and their expertise and passion can be felt in the fabric of the show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269178/image/large-037ba3eeeece80832043a6937ff01d5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269178">Yachting is a growing industry in Turkey, and the country is a strong player in the international yachting scene. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> State of Yachting report found that Turkey has the second largest number of yachts in-build in the world, with 92 yachts currently in build.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-state-of-yachting-2023-available-for-free-download-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read now: The State of Yachting 2023: Available for free download now</a>There is a false perception that the country focuses their yacht building on smaller, traditional-style wooden Turkish gulets. In actual fact, the average length of the current in-build yachts in Turkey is 49 meters, with many of these yachts being motor yachts and motor-sailors as well as gulets. In addition, the average length of yachts owned by Turkish owners is 47 meters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269183/image/large-5783a5444cbfc3667850c0d99d205914.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269183">The show also shed light on Turkey as a yachting destination and provided key insights into Turkish tourism. A seminar was held discussing the country as a destination, specifically the Aphrodite Route, also known as the Turquoise Coast. The country is the number one destination for gulet charter, but also offers guests the opportunity to experience the breathtaking coastline onboard a variety of different types of yacht.

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023

D-Marin Marina in Göcek, Turkey hosted the fourth edition of the TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023, which returned for its fourth year bigger and better.

Everything you missed from the fourth TYBA Yacht Charter Show

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYBA (Company)">IYBA</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2717" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA - The Worldwide Yachting Association (Company)">MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association</a>, are teaming up for an exclusive two-day educational event at the prestigious <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> on May 10 and 11. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/63648/image/large-ae12fed61d617bf6256c8890db67a3e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63648">Day one will kick off with an exciting speed dating session, where brokers and shipyards can engage in one-on-one conversations with 12 of the industry's most top-tier shipyards and refit facilities. Renowned names such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/681" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Marine (Company)">Monaco Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> will share insights into their capabilities, providing a unique opportunity for the yacht brokerage and management community to interact with them all in one place. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, the afternoon seminar will delve into crucial topics such as newbuild and refit, featuring a contract discussion with top attorneys from around the yachting world, sustainability, insurance challenges and solutions, and design considerations, led by renowned industry expert <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>. The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Rose26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">White Rose</a> will also play host to an evening cocktail event, culminating in a memorable close to the day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269310/image/large-bfb9fb0c23f4b0024e38b217cca2767b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269310">On day two, the focus will shift to yacht sales, charter and the law, bringing together an impressive array of presenters and panelists from across the globe to discuss a range of topics, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYBA (Company)">IYBA</a>/<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2717" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA - The Worldwide Yachting Association (Company)">MYBA</a> charter and sales contracts, superyacht marketing with <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> own Merijn de Vaard, Mediterranean destinations, and much more. This event promises to provide unparalleled insights and networking opportunities for anyone interested in the yachting industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269307/image/large-e3ccb9213c561dacb587dffbf6fd93c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269307"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269311/image/large-31e507584f4f6101d7528f75e837f8ce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269311">“I am excited about this collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2717" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA - The Worldwide Yachting Association (Company)">MYBA</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYBA (Company)">IYBA</a> for both the overall long-term benefits for the industry and for this event becoming a favoured staple in the industry's annual calendar. It’s been a pleasure working together, pooling our resources and contacts to pull together an impressive and interesting line-up for the two-day event,” states Rob Dolling of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2717" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA - The Worldwide Yachting Association (Company)">MYBA</a>&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2717" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA - The Worldwide Yachting Association (Company)">The Worldwide Yachting Association.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269306/image/large-983e9f11700cabad79e6331907c5c608.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269306"></a>

 IYBA and MYBA exclusive event at Yacht Club de Monaco

 IYBA and MYBA, are teaming up for an exclusive two-day educational event at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco on May 10 and 11.



IYBA and MYBA partner for an exclusive educational event at Yacht Club de Monaco

The final day of the 19th edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PalmaVela Regatta 2023 - 19th">PalmaVela Regatta</a> concluded yesterday, with the 30.48-metre &nbsp;yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> claiming the win for the Maxi A class. Held at Real Club Náutico de Palma, Spain, PalmaVela is the opening event of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maxi Association (IMA) (Company)">International Maxi Association</a>’s 2023 Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269195/image/large-fe0941644548d5bf742440e79cda8a8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269195">The final day of racing got off to a slow start, with the two maxi classes waiting for more than two hours for the land breeze to subside and for the wind to fill in. The two largest yachts, the Wallycentos <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> were at each other’s jugulars during the nine mile coastal course in sub-10 knot conditions.Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones’ blue-hulled giant, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> made the best of the first upwind to lead around the top mark. But <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> was swifter to dowse her Code 0 at the next turning mark, and managed to nose ahead. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269216/image/large-156d12a55e4529e5cdc9a33a75b8052d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269216">This lead was furthered when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> chose to take the inshore route down the west coast of the Bay of Palma and was unable to move through lack of wind. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> put up a fight against <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> right up to the finish line, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> winning the overall Maxi A race.“Palma has always been very kind to us,” said co-owner David M. Leuschen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a>. “Maybe it is because the boat is based here! It is the third or fourth time we have raced here and we have had good luck every time.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269217/image/large-26d6f355389cf0a462c51bcec3e76d5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269217">As well as winning her class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> also won the trophy for the best placed IMA member and strongly started her campaign for the 2023 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge. “We have got a great crew that we continue to tweak and we seem to learn something new every race: Today we did a gybe peel just before the finish – the crew did a masterful job,” added David M. Leuschen.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Carpet 330.47m (99'12&quot;)Wally2013">Magic Carpet Cubed</a> finished second overall and prevented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a> from achieving a perfect scoreline by winning Friday’s second windward-leeward race.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269215/image/large-4c4f1dc954ec4f3643d6edef97062f32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269215">“I am not sure we sailed brilliantly, although we sailed okay,” admitted her strategist, America’s Cup legend Tom Whidden. “I rarely talk about luck, but yesterday maybe we had a little bit of bad luck with the wind pulsing in and out and our timing was wrong for a lot of what happened. But on the other days we have had wonderful racing with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galateia30.48m (100'0&quot;)Green Marine2015">Galateia</a>. If it is 10 knots or under, like today, we are quite competitive with them. If it is 10+ knots they are faster. I think they have raised their game a lot too.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maxi Association (IMA) (Company)">IMA</a> Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge continues soon, over 15-18 May, with the inshore races of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IMA Maxi European Championship - 2nd">IMA Maxi European Championship</a>, taking place out of Sorrento on the Bay of Naples.

30m yacht Galateia wins PalmaVela Regatta 2023

The final day of the 19th edition of PalmaVela concluded yesterday, with Galateia claiming the win for the Maxi A class.

30m sailing yacht Galateia wins PalmaVela Regatta 2023

This week, the renowned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Marina</a> in Göcek, in the Fethiye region of Turkey, is buzzing with visitors from the global yachting community attending the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a>. Returning for its fourth year bigger and better than ever, this year’s edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA</a> is underway and docks are abuzz with industry professionals including charter brokers, media and crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269181/image/large-dd04186b06d77132141c351365043e9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269181"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269182/image/large-c9957fe5e2281e45b9380ec0fb4250e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269182">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show - 2023">TYBA Yacht Charter Show</a> offers attendees the opportunity to view some of the region’s spectacular yachts and network with fellow yachting industry professionals. The show’s yacht exhibition boasts a diversity of vessels, from traditional Turkish wooden gulets to modern motor yachts and motor-sailing yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269186/image/large-d73060125c90e6f3046debcda5d304e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269186"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269188/image/large-1183523dd2963317c09f817ca38ceab6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269188"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269185/image/large-e796698486ccd26db963e0fcecaa44f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269185">Among the yachts moored at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin Göcek (Company)">D-Marin Göcek</a> for the charter show is the 64-metre Polish-built sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Running On Waves64.0m (209'12&quot;)Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak2011">Running On Waves</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gdansk & Jaroslaw Filipiak (Company)">Gdansk &amp; Jaroslaw Filipiak</a>. This large sailing yacht has a variety of charming quirks, including vast outside areas and many toys, and can accommodate up to 45 guests and 19 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269180/image/large-a2a5cb6ba169bb113fad3351ff8773df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269180"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269183/image/large-5783a5444cbfc3667850c0d99d205914.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269183">The 30.7-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6697" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeemar30.7m (100'9&quot;)Aydos Yat2016">Zeemar</a> is also at the show, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aydos Yat (Company)">Aydos Yat</a> in Turkey. Built in 2016, she boasts a modern-classic style with a Scandinavian-esque, minimalist interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269178/image/large-037ba3eeeece80832043a6937ff01d5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269178"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/quinta-essentia" target="_blank">Quinta Essentia</a> is also available to view at the show. The yacht was delivered in 2016 from Italy and features exterior design by Monaco-based <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/dobroserdov" target="_blank">Dobroserdov Design</a>. Her interior comes from the drawing boards of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/michela-reverberi" target="_blank">Michela Reverberi</a>, while design firm <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vripack" target="_blank">Vripack</a> worked together with <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/the-italian-sea-group" target="_blank">The Italian Sea Group</a> on developing the E Motion 55 platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269177/image/large-08ab96b15b03e3a155b7748ebc6007ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269177"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269174/image/large-6e5a654d613c745e0571d8ca683305f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269174">

D-Marin Marina in Göcek, Turkey is hosting the fourth edition of the TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023, returning for its fourth year bigger and better.


In pictures: TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2023

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> Miami F1 Experiencia Is returning for its second annual weekend of action-packed events, featuring &nbsp;superyachts, helicopters, seaplanes, police motorcades, the Formula 1 race, and the DIEGOLUCA Superyacht Lounge at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens (Company)">Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens</a> and Sunset Monaco party to close it all out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268913/image/large-cdef01bfe5b27f76717eea110d66128d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268913">Diego Luca, the visionary behind the event, shared how he made it happen. He had the idea to bring the essence of Monaco to Miami in 2022, and the first step was to convince Sunset Monaco, "the most exclusive event following the Monaco F1," to come to Miami. After a last minute call with founder Thomas Peeters, they made it happen, and now they're back for round two. Luca is proud to say that this event is here to stay, and that Miami is a good home for them.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268916/image/large-27273d5f0c7499053b1249f921f6ad0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268916"> Travel to the raceOption 1: is a police escort to and from the stadium, while Option 2: involves getting picked up from your hotel or villa and receiving a police escort to the DIEGOLUCA SeaplaneXHeliport. From there, guests can take a helicopter to Hard Rock Stadium and be escorted by an assigned host to their garage or paddock. After the race, transportation to the helicopter is provided, and guests can land at the DIEGOLUCA SeaplaneXHeliport and take a golf cart to the DIEGOLUCA Superyacht Lounge and Sunset Party.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268918/image/large-efaf5c95dbbc0eeef17ecbbc059e0b43.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268918">5 MayIn collaboration with GR8, Luca is hosting Formula 1's 'most exclusive dinner experience and party' with three Michelin Starred chef Massimo Bottura. 200 guests are invited to attend the event, including superyacht owners, celebrities and UHNWI all in attendance.&nbsp;GR8 is known for building experiences and events for ultra high net worth individuals around the world. The dinner will be followed by a private after party with Benny Bennasi, and limited tickets are still available for $6,000 per seat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119401/image/large-06418b6f58af3c4bd244b4dcf2b77336.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119401">7 MayAfter the Formula 1 Race, Sunset Monaco and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/diego-luca" target="_blank">DIEGOLUCA</a> are partnering once again. Sunset Monaco, the most exclusive event following the Monaco F1 and the founder Thomas Peeters has been a collaborator with the event since its inauguration in 2022.&nbsp;In addition to the array of events scheduled, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> has partnered with Miami Seaplane Base x Heliflite, with his own sea plane heliport 50-metres away from the marina where clients can be collected and bought directly to the party. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268917/image/large-d4f97e785b7957c45f38ba23692970b1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268917">Event partnersDiego Luca is a sales broker 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>, sales charter new builds, but he says: you are not gonna meet clients at the office. We sell yachts, we sell fun. We go where the fun is. &nbsp;"If is not fun, I dont want to do it" &nbsp;GR8, <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>, Heliflite, Sunset Monaco, Dobel Tequila and Heineken.&nbsp;

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DIEGOLUCA Superyacht and GR8 host Miami F1 event at Island Gardens Marina.

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The DIEGOLUCA Miami F1 experience returns this weekend

The marine industry trade show <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> is returning to Amsterdam for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2023">35th edition</a>, with the addition of a new Start-Up Pavilion. Run in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Ventures (Company)">Yachting Ventures</a>, the Start-Up Pavilion will provide a space for emerging start-ups to showcase new and ground-breaking products and technologies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267999/image/large-2a224bf00e11b5adb9fdf092072236a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267999"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> will take place between 15-17 November 2023 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, with this year’s Start-Up Pavilion allowing 15 start-up companies to exhibit for the duration of the 3-day event.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267998/image/large-017e6bbc0282d1b655d6b607fe99a161.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267998">“By launching this brand new pavilion, we give start-up businesses the opportunity to pitch their ideas to the whole host of leisure marine industry players that make up the show’s 1,400+ exhibitors and 17,000+ attendees. In return, our audience gets to witness tomorrow's inspiring innovation and meet the industry's pioneers &amp; thought leaders,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> Show Director, Niels Klarenbeek.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267997/image/large-e676c59520272db7c360b46dc9411a41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267997">The Start-Up Pavilion will be located in Hall 7 and includes two terraces for meetings, networking and co-working. The exhibiting start-ups will be chosen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Ventures (Company)">Yacht Ventures</a> and will be defined as an early-stage company which has an annual turnover of less than €500,000, and/or has been operating commercially for less than two years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268002/image/large-75074dafb9e8740cb256ffb7d8f64193.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268002">Gabbi Richardson, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Ventures (Company)">Yachting Ventures</a> said, “We’re very excited to be attending <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> for the second year running and building upon last year's success. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> is an important focal point in the industry’s calendar and our collaboration on a Start-Up Pavilion offers a fantastic opportunity for start-ups to present themselves to key stakeholders interested in the technologies of tomorrow.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267996/image/large-3106b4ef189a567940f2a27d225516bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267996"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249021/image/large-d86d86ec56c1a0e64613db72c4c5cb38.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249021">The Start-Up Pavilion will include start-up focused panel discussions and a start-up pitching competition to take place in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE (Company)">METSTRADE</a> Theatre.

METSTRADE launches Start-Up Pavilion for 2023

METSTRADE will return this year with the addition of a new Start-Up Pavilion run in collaboration with Yachting Ventures.

Yachts attending the TYBA Charter Show 2023

SYT takes a look at some of the yachts attending this year’s TYBA Charter Show 2023.

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts Refit (PSY)</a> has announced that they will expand the company's commitment to sustainability in yachting by developing more sustainable measures. Members discussed the future of yachting and ways to make it more environmentally sustainable during a Julius Baer Sustainability Circle event on 4 May at <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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272210/image/large-1965c1dd5270b57f30a8f954065904aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272210">The event discussed actions such as the installation of solar panels on key infrastructures, as well as renewable energy sourcing, ways to reduce emissions and research activities.“At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts Refit</a>, we believe we are in a good position, as we have always put the process at the centre of our philosophy, which has also meant for some time that we invest in the green transition of infrastructures and procedures in all the yards of the network,” explained Luciano Bregola, Marseille Yard General manager and engineer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272211/image/large-5c29f2a6d374ad289d90efa6e65d1444.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272211">The event revolved around the future of yachting with the objective to address the challenges of the yachting industry, in regard to its environmental footprint and how this can be reduced. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">PSY</a> believes that sustainability starts from people's mindset and develops in the procedures in which yachts are built, managed, converted, and repaired. We acknowledge the importance of individual actions, since together we have the power to deliver a green boost to the market,” explained Luciano Bregola.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226398/image/large-eebaf16cba4bbfdac598e8698268ec06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226398"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts</a> already has several ongoing projects and developments to support more sustainable yachting. These include the improvement and expansion of green refitting procedures for yachts, such as eco-friendly paint and advanced water treatment plants. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226399/image/large-2e0a55e82cf6a21294548894f5e0b891.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226399">The company also uses more sustainable technology and renewable energy across boats, shipyards and related facilities, with LED lighting and solar panels. Palumbo SuperYachts has also committed to installing photovoltaic infrastructure across its facilities in the Mediterranean by 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226396/image/large-330aaaedb6ee254141840d21fbe54500.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226396">As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts</a> is currently working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> on research and development into lithium batteries, green hydrogen, and green methanol. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">PSY</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, is studying the potential of new fuels that offer the possibility of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through the gradual replacement of fossil fuels by renewable energy,” added Luciano Bregola. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54847/image/large-a5c62f6145b78682aefa08e81aecee8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54847">By expanding its commitment to sustainability, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">Palumbo SuperYacht Refit</a> aims to take on a leadership role in the building, refitting, converting and maintaining of superyachts. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5775" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo SY Refit (Company)">PSY</a> acknowledges that the yachting industry still faces different challenges in this area that it is important to tackle, and this is why the company will keep investing in facilities and in research and development activities, with the aim of making the future of the yachting industry greener,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo SuperYachts</a>.

Palumbo SY Refit expands commitment to sustainability in yachting

Palumbo SuperYachts has announced that they will expand the company's commitment to sustainability in yachting with more sustainable measures.

Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> has announced that they have signed a contract for a new 100 plus-metre superyacht. The steel and aluminium motor yacht will be the largest yacht built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's</a>-certified shipyard and has an expected delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272216/image/large-30ecf66582fba3fac855139b828ac216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272216">According to the shipyard, the 100 plus-metre superyacht “combines uncompromised luxury, technology, engineering, and propulsion for a very-experienced client.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> are no strangers to large builds, with their first breakthrough project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> measuring 85.01-metres.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> was delivered in 2021 and was one of the most show stopping yachts on display at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">Monaco Yacht Show</a> that year. She boasts exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach Design Ltd</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Yachts (Company)">Marco Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ark Yacht (Company)">Ark Yacht</a>.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54057" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious (2021-11-11 10:00:00 +0100)">Onboard AKYacht's magnificent 85m superyacht Victorious</a>With 2,291 GT of interior space, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victorious85.01m (278'11&quot;)AKYACHT2021">Victorious</a> features interior design by <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> which have emulated the modernity and grace of a five star hotel. She is able to accommodate up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms, as well as a crew of 28.

AKYACHT 100-metre yacht

AKYACHT has announced that they have signed a contract for a new +100-metre superyacht. 

AKYACHT signs contract for new 100 plus-metre superyacht with 2027 delivery date

The 25.61-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kuipers Woudsend (Company)">Kuiper Woudsend</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> sold in an in-house deal at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, with Marco Fodale introducing the buyer and seller alongside James Nason.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228559/image/large-17dbce0e768220309170736a32e0253c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228559"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> was delivered in 2000 from the Netherlands and features exterior and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. The pocket explorer yacht is believed to be the last 84 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kuipers Woudsend (Company)">Kuipers</a> Doggersbank yacht built that was personally overseen by Mr Kuipers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228561/image/large-7dea575101907117539ddb7971def6dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228561"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228562/image/large-a6e746422be6ade18286a75c7d784f7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228564/image/large-eb693508c1ff296cf4cfbfa6d2d843ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228564">With 120 GT of interior space and designs from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a>’s interior is finished with traditional wooden walls and cream carpets. She can accommodate as many as six guests between three staterooms, as well as a crew of three in two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228565/image/large-25cb6385ed6cbde8ade535bc04eb95f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228565"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228560/image/large-e3843c94c99547b35e1d8c34ef9b9818.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228560">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> has a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, 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> engines and offering a 4,000 nautical mile range. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Pearl25.61m (84'0&quot;)Kuipers Woudsend2000">Blue Pearl</a> had a last known asking price of $2,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228566/image/large-bc89ff87e4beb7f28c7fe8b733f6379e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228566">

26m Kuiper Woudsend yacht Blue Pearl sold

The 26m Kuiper Woudsend motor yacht Blue Pearl sold in an in-house deal at Fraser. She had a last known asking price of $2,000,000.

26m Kuiper Woudsend motor yacht Blue Pearl sold

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272219/image/large-8a97ce016101b1d90e7b800d209b332d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272219">Spotted recently anchored in the Fethiye Bay in Turkey, is the 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Armon (Company)">Astilleros Armon</a> support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a>. Built by the Spanish shipyard in 2019, the catamaran features naval architecture and exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a>, while her interior comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5187" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oliver Design (Company)">Oliver Design</a>. Her design is based on successful offshore crew supply models built on the same multihull platform and heavily modified for the luxury yacht market, without sacrificing any of its oceangoing capabilities. With a volume of 1,582 GT, the multihull <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a> was built to provide support to her mothership, the 87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lonian87.0m (285'5&quot;)Feadship2018">Lonian</a>, by carrying a fleet of five customised tenders, toys and landing craft in addition to crew, staff and supplies that the pair need on their voyages. Get a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50029" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First Look: Onboard the 66m support yacht Hodor (2019-06-18 09:30:00 +0200)">onboard Hodor here</a>.

Astilleros Armon support yacht Hodor in Fethiye

The 66m support yacht Hodor, built by Astilleros Armon, is seen here anchored in the Fethiye Bay in Turkey.

The 28.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/liberty-call-29m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Liberty Call for sale</a> has entered the market. Delivered in 2015 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Delfino 93 series, she poses an exciting opportunity to own a pedigree model yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272177/image/large-5d8cd9b64442889417e512ad52501147.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272177"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a> features exterior design by renowned design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a Displacement GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with interior design and naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti SpA</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272192/image/large-39a0cd5f98559614e85f40475226fc59.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272192">The 152 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has been under the same ownership since 2016 and has been well-maintained by her owner. Based in Pattaya, Thailand, the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a> has mainly enjoyed her for cruising the local archipelago.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272178/image/large-37a6793c1bba73bb4cf2f965e9820b99.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272178"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a> features a light and modern interior design, with soft furnishings adorned in a neutral colour palette. Her open-plan main saloon flows seamlessly into her dining area, with seating for up to eight guests for formal meals.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272179/image/large-078d6648bcd133b14c88f4ba146f4203.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272179"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272180/image/large-994e254a3a23f55808d638f90ed67b4b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272180">A rare feature onboard a yacht this size is her master suite located on the main deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in total across five staterooms, with a further two VIP and two twin staterooms with Pullman berths on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272189/image/large-2bfbd3093ae8d24712a4586373827810.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272189"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272191/image/large-0ce5f1104b93836e61b9d67ed0c18ca7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272191"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272176/image/large-438b7d85e10afb1563d7d8415e204333.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272176"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a> boasts plenty of exterior space and has been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind. Her large sunpad on the bow allows for guests to top up their tans, while her flybridge offers the opportunity to dine alfresco. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264490/image/large-bfd2b30bbed0693b6985bab4bf9c5569.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264490"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty Call 28.5m (93'6&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Liberty Call</a> has full <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> certification and is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/benetti/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Benetti yacht for sale</a> can reach a top speed of 14 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272183/image/large-13956314d43ea59b17cbc27a23f12c91.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272183">

28m Benetti motor yacht Liberty Call for sale

The 29m Benetti Delfino 93 yacht Liberty Call for sale was delivered in 2015 and is a pedigree example of the model.

29m Benetti Delfino 93 yacht Liberty Call for sale

The 25.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karibu25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2015">Karibu</a> sold in a deal with Emma Karanova of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="breezeYachting.Swiss (Company)">breezeYachting.Swiss</a> introducing the buyer and Wilson Wu and Nick Stratton from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)">Simpson Marine</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272212/image/large-4e706d586ac8e1d099ac2d238a9b32d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272212">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 80 yacht was delivered in 2015 from Italy and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut Yachts</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karibu25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2015">Karibu</a> also boasts an immaculate, like-new interior from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karibu25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2015">Karibu</a> can comfortably sleep up to eight guests across four staterooms on the lower deck, with ensuite bathrooms for the utmost privacy. As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karibu25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2015">Karibu</a> accommodates a crew of three in two cabins.&nbsp;Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karibu25.2m (82'8&quot;)Azimut Yachts2015">Karibu</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines which provide her with a top speed of 31 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.&nbsp;

25m Azimut 80 yacht Karibu sold

The 25m Azimut motor yacht Karibu sold in a deal with breezeYachting.Swiss and Simpson Marine.

25m Azimut 80 motor yacht Karibu sold

The 60.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> sold in a deal with Andrew Bond of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> introducing the buyer and Jonathan Hind of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Luc Khaldoun from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kayz Marine (Company)">Kayz Marine</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243147/image/large-9bf8df40d263f16327f3a02550982333.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243147">Previously known as Project Falcon, the fully-custom motor yacht was delivered in 2022 from the Netherlands. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241621/image/large-af24b745e5522ac98c09b33a2638a7b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241621"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243145/image/large-77c71b609b346f6786c94e408e1d5a16.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243145"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243146/image/large-5fdea196587ce1e17bf525c49596bb56.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243146"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> is characterised by her striking exterior profile, and her most notable exterior feature, a ‘bird’s wing’ motif. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> penned this detail to integrate her main deck, bridge and sun deck without interfering with the horizontal sweeps of glass.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243144/image/large-8a0d03ff13fc3e80d9c5139b4f98b5cd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243144"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> features interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> with a nautical theme flowing throughout. Her main saloon is adorned with creams and blues, while her coffee tables replicate natural formations such as crystals or coral reefs.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look onboard Heesen’s 60m superyacht Lusine (2022-09-19 11:30:00 +0200)">First look onboard Heesen’s 60m superyacht Lusine<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243143/image/large-915ca713691a0be03c6ccde557f1a1f9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243143"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243140/image/large-8cdec4ce3e931c244aa53188cce150ec.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243140"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243141/image/large-a8b6fa844782771d99f53e0f803d76e2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243141"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> welcomes up to 16 guests across eight staterooms, all of which are ensuite. The owner’s suite and a VIP suite are located on the sundeck, while there are four twin staterooms on the lower deck, and a full-beam VIP with lounge and twin stateroom on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241623/image/large-9d2b661b08a11fceac7989073ea4b833.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241623"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243127/image/large-e9b7fcb69529d638b5a8e79a92714146.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243127"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243134/image/large-92e58b923d2835cfa543993f36cd7a1d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243134"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> spans three decks, boasts 1,079 GT of interior volume and is fitted with a number of stand-out features that include a touch-and-go helipad, glass elevator and a raised Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243135/image/large-5f7881121c02ae24b20cd07b8fcf593d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243135"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243130/image/large-82c9099bf8b829e8cc93c2f7a4c875b9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243130"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243126/image/large-5b5bfabd489ebd49608435081b6e24ed.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243126"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusine60.4m (198'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2022">Lusine</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that deliver a 4,200 nautical mile range when cruising at 12 knots, and a top speed of 17.5 knots. At the time of her sale, Lusine had a last known asking price of $82,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242968/image/large-c33366fd6b35a15a8a09bb5dc693afed.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242968">

60m Heesen motor yacht Lusine sold

The 60m Heesen superyacht Lusine sold with a last known asking price of $82,000,000.

60m Heesen superyacht Lusine sold

The 41m Concorde sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> sold in a deal with Maël Fiolet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> representing the seller, in collaboration with Bertrand Vogèle from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yachting (Company)">Next Yachting</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250766/image/large-dbecdc47b2acee688788f4faabbb5874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250766">The custom-built sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> was delivered in 1992 from Thailand and combines all the luxurious amenities of a superyacht with the joy of sailing. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a>, with interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derek Frost & Associates (Company)">Derek Frost &amp; Associates</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232905/image/large-a07b64b45f121239387100558bd73544.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232905"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245563/image/large-5c3031d37f0ee3275438677dc915d11d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245563"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> underwent a multi-million euro refit in 2019 and now features a modern and refined interior adorned with leather, stone, and linen and accented with teak and stainless steel. She boasts three saloons and two dining areas, providing her guests with an abundance of spaces for socialising and entertaining.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Redefining passion: The evolution of the 41m sailing yacht Ocean Pure 2 (2022-10-19 14:00:00 +0200)">Redefining passion: The evolution of the 41m sailing yacht Ocean Pure 2<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232907/image/large-fe8bd0eb0ac6620eee691185d6907c09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232907"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232909/image/large-a26184c24659db1f077e83bb60eb2967.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232909"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216788/image/large-37450b0eb6c2f71c68d6171d4470c534.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216788"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> can comfortably sleep up to 11 guests across five staterooms, including a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, a VIP stateroom, two double guest staterooms, and a guest convertible twin stateroom with a double and a single bed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245568/image/large-198afdb45acff1d01433e3376b97ca6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245568"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250808/image/large-984cbc1fdeed4d381794e0cf8fe259e4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250808"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232912/image/large-fe0ee63be87e6091eade7b8d8c464ee0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232912">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1633" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lugger (Company)">Lugger</a> engine, providing her with a top speed of 12.5 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> had a last known asking price of €4,400,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250765/image/large-ffb5107d2750250b5cf6336f829abd26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250765">

41m Concorde yacht Ocean Pure 2 sold

The Concorde sailing yacht Ocean Pure 2 sold with a last known asking price of €4,400,000.

41m Concorde sailing yacht Ocean Pure 2 sold

Delivered in 1904, the 34.1-metre Camper &amp; Nicholsons sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/merrymaid/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Merrymaid, for sale</a>, boasts an impressive history dating back over a century and has been refitted over the years, leaving her in perfect condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272093/image/large-3421ba6530b5040acfc8b808eb4d1164.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272093"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> was built as Yard No. 167 at the Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard in Gosport, United Kingdom for Mr. T.A. Hardcastle. Constructed from carvel-planked teak on oak frames, with a teak superstructure and decks, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> amazed yachtsmen with her combination of speed and comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82521/image/large-6b69b48e814853874c4d41eabfae8883.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82521">After many years of racing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> received an engine and was re-rigged as a ketch in 1911 to be used for cruising. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was laid up in Norway for the latter part of the First World War, and was subsequently acquired by Mrs. Elizabeth Workman.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272099/image/large-03ba9d592e8d48c7f6cb46e233d4f82b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272099">Mrs Workman restored her original rigging system and campaigned her in the Big Class where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> raced against yachts such as Britannia and the 46.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lulworth46.3m (151'11&quot;)White Brothers1920">Lulworth</a>. During this time, her owner, alongside Charles E. Nicholson, worked on improving <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a>’s already impressive performance abilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272095/image/large-d6678ff1278a23a914cbaf44e386d84c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272095"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> was sold in 1929 to Sir Thomas Royden, chairman of Cunard, who raced and cruised her until the outbreak of the Second World War. Following this, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/camper-nicholsons-shipyard/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Camper &amp; Nicholson yacht for sale</a> was sold again in 1943, where her lead keel and rig were removed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272100/image/large-67513098951d3aeabcce6e8455af007c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272100"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> was laid up in Tollesbury, Essex for many years before she changed hands twice more. She was then acquired by a family who kept her as a second home, before she was towed to Heybridge Basin, Essex in 1994 awaiting restoration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272096/image/large-bb7b90f528b91734aa69876aaddb4835.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272096">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> conducted a complete rebuild by Southampton Yacht Service while keeping her original elements and interior style. Following this refit from 2006-2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> departed for a three-year voyage, before returning for a complete cosmetic and technical upgrade with Southampton Yacht Service.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272097/image/large-4801c9bd95c7ac83b1cb3ec83490e5b5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272097"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> welcomes guests onboard with a sumptuous saloon area, complete with classic Chesterfield style sofas and a gas fireplace. The saloon benefits from a large skylight, which illuminates her bespoke coffee table, which can easily be raised to become a dining table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272098/image/large-2fb3e14a3ccaa8643a8ada82e9727455.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272098">&nbsp;The pedigree yacht features accommodation for up to six guests across a three stateroom configuration. The master stateroom onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> is situated aft, while her remaining two staterooms are located port and starboard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> is also able to sleep a crew of six.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272094/image/large-331d99620f31177d4bebb0a376d09603.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272094">The sailing gaff cutter yacht features a Martins Rigging and Contender Dacron sails spanning over 953 square-metres. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5041" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrymaid34.1m (111'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1904">Merrymaid</a> is equipped with a single 265 horsepower Perkins Sabre engine which provides her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of eight knots.&nbsp;

34m C&N sailing yacht Merrymaid for sale

Delivered in 1904, the 34m Camper & Nicholsons sailing yacht Merrymaid for sale boasts an impressive history dating back over a century.

34m classic Camper & Nicholsons sailing yacht Merrymaid for sale

The 33-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/custom-line" target="_blank">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renewal 333.0m (108'3&quot;)Custom Line2022">Renewal 3</a> is for sale. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was launched in 2022 as part of the new Navetta 33 series. She features an exterior design from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>'s Product Committee, while the in-house atelier designed her interiors in collaboration with the yacht's first owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241207/image/large-cce8d27b6259bfd51d5419d936ecb654.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241207">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a four deck arrangement and her interiors feature contrasting woods, with grey and white wooden walls and furnishings and dark brown wood for the parquet flooring. Arabescato Carrara marble is also used throughout, lending the interiors an elegant touch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242962/image/large-9a5737fca9b4eab448cade8141037142.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242962">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/custom-line/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Custom Line yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as 11 guests between five staterooms. A full beam master is located on the main deck and on the lower deck there are three doubles and one twin with pullman.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242959/image/large-4bc8217eced16efbc9c4303d7985a7ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242959"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242961/image/large-2904607cf6eff559f4935179ed0e947e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242961">The model was designed by the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a> and she features characteristically large windows throughout the main deck. She also features impressive external areas include a large, partially covered sun deck, main and bridge aft decks, extensive foredeck seating and sunpad plus a balcony off the main saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242960/image/large-581813cfa36a841a4f10432e3188fc62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242960">Her semi-displacement GRP hull, bulbous bow, electro-hydraulic stabilising fins with zero-speed function and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakeeper, Inc. (Company)">Seakeeper</a> gyroscopic stabilisers assure best-in-class stability and seaworthiness, with a maximum speed of 16 knots and range of approximately 1,200 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224859/image/large-89bfc7f9c3991fb8295461a2660244a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224859">

Custom Line yacht Renewal 3 for sal

The 33m Custom Line motor yacht Renewal 3 is for sale. The yacht was launched in 2022.

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