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The 11th edition of the annual Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta held at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, Sardinia came to an end on Saturday after two compact days of racing on the glistening Costa Smeralda.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37532/image/large-261562a4f73b62c5dc01967a08e1a44b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37532"><iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g6uRIZZpb8g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Film by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.breedmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Breed Media</a>Rainy and windless conditions had the fleet waiting in port for the first two days as favourable conditions were expected on the final two days of the event. When racing got underway, however, events took a turn for the worse for two competitors as both<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XV35.2m (115'6&quot;)">&nbsp;Highland Fling XV</a> and Inouī sustained keel damage after making contact with uncharted reefs.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37537/image/large-cee8401464036f0964bbe0438d6e4cc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37537">The fleet of eight yachts was further reduced to only five after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudade45.19m (148'3&quot;)">Saudade’s</a> misfortune from the first day of racing (blown kite) continued with more sail trouble that was detected ahead of the start on day two, forcing them to retire to the yacht club. This left everything to win for the 40-metre Baltic Yachts speedster, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My Song</a>, as she was left as the only competitor in Class A. &nbsp;“I am 'sorry' for the man owners who were unable to attend this edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta,”&nbsp;commented Pier Luigi Loro Piana, owner of My Song,&nbsp;“and I take this opportunity to invite them now to the next edition. I also thank my crew for the great work of tuning the boat, the merit of this victory goes to them.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37533/image/large-97603e368c70ed248b88af7dec146320.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37533"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37534/image/large-72cb44d3aa81dc74c711a4631e3ccc99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37534">In Class B, the four competitors sailed a flawless race with the 46-metre Vitters superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ganesha46.0m (150'11&quot;)">Ganesha</a> looking particularly poised out on the race course. But it was Hugh Morrison’s 27-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah27.43m (89'12&quot;)">Savannah</a> from 1996 that walked away with a hat-trick win across all three races of the regatta. "It's great to win here,” commented Morrison,&nbsp;“a wonderful race in the most beautiful place in the world. Today we had excellent conditions and it was really exciting to be reached by the other bigger and faster boats"<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37536/image/large-f9b323d57a559a91402ab410f8327de1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37536"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37539/image/large-a9f9a1cc8e87b97f9eb86983112103c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37539">This meant <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ganesha46.0m (150'11&quot;)">Ganesha</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)">Inouī</a> finished second and third respectively in Class B, leaving <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4573" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Escapade37.5m (123'0&quot;)">Escapade</a> with even more to play for next year.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37535/image/large-a35eb9431f5c4e6ade8b485145cb34b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37535">

All the highlights from the 2018 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

The race committee of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the 2018 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta saved the best for last as the final day of the prestigious event was blessed with perfect sailing conditions like only Porto Cervo can deliver.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37132/image/large-7180f22f618a86cd95af13f260876291.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37132">A reduced fleet gathered at the start line as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highland Fling XV35.2m (115'6&quot;)">Highland Fling XV</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)">Inouī</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saudade45.19m (148'3&quot;)">Saudade</a> had to withdraw from the race due to technical reasons on board. The five remaining yachts, however, made the best of the conditions and raced with passion and spirit to the finish line in perfect champagne sailing conditions.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37130/image/large-8f4907262ed982b32c367813bd3900f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37130"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My Song</a> (the only competitor remaining in the Class A fleet) and Savannah once again claimed top spots in each of their classes. The official prize ceremony will take place later tonight on the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's Piazza Azzurra.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37140/image/large-f3cadb6d1df4ae5a0581bebd6c1bbd77.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37140"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37127/image/large-1447352c2aae2dc6cb9838287b0b2ba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37127"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37139/image/large-32137a3be77612906cacb98b09148b43.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37139"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37134/image/large-3add1fb49649b3e3e56211ce00941994.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37134"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37126/image/large-c2ae5f97c9b3d89e7c71983b31bb1d23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37126"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37128/image/large-1075eba0316059b4bcfef3788c1014b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37128"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37129/image/large-05184a2f366a145c3326a1d8b6d11c7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37129"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37131/image/large-63f148aabf0606036d2f9d7489d3e53d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37131"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37133/image/large-4044e4a2e00a53f54a8f28285cb25269.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37133"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37136/image/large-1fc4e8be4bffba0ba25e7b7980a7a90d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37136"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37135/image/large-e2743f678aff6bde4fc646467fa4db0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37135"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37137/image/large-9539b6add0c610f175a2fb13e1159f1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37137"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37138/image/large-6d958db316db7c548a83596fc4eba774.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37138">

Racing scenes from final day at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2018

The fleet was greeted with favourable racing conditions on day three of the 2018 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta after two days of no racing in Sardinia due to a lack of wind. The race committee made the most of the conditions and sent the fleet out on the water with two back-to-back races outside Porto Cervo.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37112/image/large-e319b846ab3b07e88f7389732e53e5e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37112">The first course saw the fleet head north on a short but challenging course to start the day. The second race was further south from the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the fleet had to deal with shifting winds and patches of rain at the bottom mark of the course.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37109/image/large-5f51573ba698b1ad26a1a11d9809a315.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37109">The carbon speedster from Baltic Yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My Song</a>, triumphed in both her respective races and leads Class A after day one. The classic 27-metre Savannah too took the top spot in each of the races today and is leading over <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4019" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ganesha46.0m (150'11&quot;)">Ganesha</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4573" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Escapade37.5m (123'0&quot;)">Escapade</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ohana49.69m (163'0&quot;)">Ohana</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37114/image/large-e5163f29d8de673718086cafe058b0ac.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37114"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37107/image/large-b8340474329f0b217214eb37f474d56b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37107"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37113/image/large-c57c965a4779c00a1d032c14e6508e15.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37113"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37111/image/large-4d55339d2d8888861ade9cce51511ff6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37111"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37103/image/large-7a833f91a5ada535523d80662a816368.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37103"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37105/image/large-1d310901ff232bba0181bb468c71b396.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37105"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37108/image/large-8335fcf20c071b756dc924f8e1c5d51e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37108"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37106/image/large-2a03d7ac3a0023e062fd21a528f4d9f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37106"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37104/image/large-ff63bd25214bbe7050c7cde0c29a01f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37104"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/37102/image/large-dbf895cc79f084b71f26a536f4145811.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37102">

In Pictures: first day of racing at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2018

Day one of the 2018 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta got off to a slow start as race proceedings were halted by very light wind conditions over the waters outside Porto Cervo. Spirits remained high, however, and most yachts used the start line banter as a good warmup for the testing conditions that are predicted later this week. Stay tuned as SuperYacht Times brings you daily live updates from the race course. Here are some of our favourite scenes of the fleet today.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36895/image/large-44ea74265a1d8dec2a126569b300b342.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36895"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36897/image/large-3721ac94f99675527e2f27020bfca64b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36897"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36896/image/large-cc4386d2e25867304c8144d3df4e58b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36896"><iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vnGmcPFi7u8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36899/image/large-1b2fcd6cff4303297f4a1e06b3e844ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36899"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36900/image/large-f62e8609cb085f646aa72a7cf45a524b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36900"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36901/image/large-339d2d2767adb47881126a78421c325c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36901"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36898/image/large-1dd985541d8e35693ce9044293faffc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36898"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36894/image/large-314af8cac2b9e3c4dc72bed5f3c40074.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36894"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/36893/image/large-aac044c731969b9ebafe79db8ba39aec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36893">

In Pictures: first day at 2018 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

The SuperYacht Times team is on scene in Sardinia this week, capturing all the action from the 11th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. Follow our live coverage for the full four days of super sailing action from Porto Cervo here.&nbsp;

LIVE: Saturday race day at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2018

Superyachts are heading to the sunny shores of Sardinia in preparation for the 2018 edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) and hosted in the beautiful setting of Porto Cervo, the event will see four days of exciting competition at sea commence on 5th June.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36187/image/large-da3cbb6233b2153eac32cf6dcc29ed96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36187">This edition of the highly-anticipated event will mark the 11th edition of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta - with the organisers at the YCCS promising another spectacular race for competitors and spectators alike. No stranger to superyacht regattas, YCCS is one of the most prominent organisers of local and international sailing events in the world. The organisation is completely dedicated to promoting the sport of sailing in all its forms, with the YCCS sailing school welcoming children and adults alike into the world of sailing since 1978.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/36188/image/large-b3248c96453f85ebde4f57a3ec9cd6dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36188">A number of impressive sailing superyachts will be participating in the racing action next week, ranging from 27 to just under 50-metres. Although previous editions of the popular regatta have seen a variety of classes participate such as the Wally fleet, this year the YCCS has decided to return to the original concept: a regatta purely for superyachts. This, as Club’s Sports Director Edoardo Recchi explained, is to better serve the needs of the superyacht owners wishing to put their racing machines through their paces.&nbsp;Accompanying the race schedule that will see boats roaring through the small islands in the La Maddalena Archipelago is a fantastic social schedule. Day one will kick off with a lively welcome cocktail on the elegant YCCS pool terrace, as well as daily after-race drinks and a prestigious award-giving ceremony. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/36189/image/large-e83c5bf320aa08b9e22df7bcf2cc9c32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36189">We are proud to announce that the SuperYacht Times team will be joining in on the action in Porto Cervo for the first time this year as Media Partner. Join us in kicking off the Mediterranean season by tuning in next week for live updates from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June, and following us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/superyachttimes/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Instagram</a> for your daily dose of world-class racing.&nbsp;<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E9yYRSwCyhg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>See the entry list of participating superyachts <a href="https://www.yccs.it/resarea/files/regate/iscritti/LPSR2018_entrylist.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">here</a>.&nbsp;

Superyachts head to Porto Cervo for the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/26622/image/large-802ddead5c64f85a16e45fbb517f1b1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26622">Ohana is a 50-metre sailing yacht built by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand in 2012 for a European client. The all-aluminium yacht stands out with her cool grey finish and distinctive yellow hull accents. She is fitted with a sloop rig that measures 63-metres in height, supporting a total sail area of 4,085 square metres. Her design is by that of Dubois Naval Architects. Here she is seen cruising off Kotor in Montenegro,Photo by Ben Sherriff

Sailing yacht Ohana cruising in Kotor

The term Sunday Showdown lived up to its name yesterday, on the final race day of the 2016 St Barths Bucket Regatta. A large swell and strong breeze made for some exciting race conditions as the impressive fleet ranging from fast high speed to large performance cruisers circled the island on the longest stage of the regatta. The Breed Media team captured these stunning images yesterday.

 

The new Vitters sailing yacht Unfurled made up for her disappointing fourth place finish in Saturday, to not only cross the line first in the final race, but came out on top in Class A, ahead of Nilaya and Visione. Out of the big ladies, it was the regatta-ready Rosehearty that proved to be the fastest across the three days of racing in Class E, outrunning Ohana and Seahawk.

Having fallen behind Ganesha on day one, the regatta regular Perini P2 claimed top spots in the two final races, earning her the overall the victory in the competitive Class B, with Wisp finishing in third overall.

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Final race day photos at St Barths Bucket 2016

A fleet of nearly 40 sailing yachts jostled at the start line off the island of St Baths yesterday for the start of the oldest annual sailing regatta in the world. Day 1 of the 2016 St Barths Bucket saw the field take on a 20+ nm course around the island. Our friends at <a href="http://www.breedmedia.com/" target="_blank">Breed Media</a> is on the ground this week, and sent us these exclusive images.

In Class A it was Vitter’s brand new <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5560">Unfurled</a> that took the honours, outrunning <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163">Visione</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4304">Nilaya</a> with mere seconds separating the top three. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367">Rosehearty</a> once again proved to be the fastest between her Perini Navi sisters, holding on to a lead in Class E over Fritzroy's <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3355">Ohana</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4146">Seahawk</a>. The largest yacht in the field, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288">Athena</a>, was unable to take part on Day 1.

Yesterday was the second day of racing for the J Class fleet. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/432">Ranger</a> was the first across the line in race 1, with <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251">Velsheda</a> returning the favour yesterday. The Holland Jachtbouw-built <a href="#managed-by-application" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2632">Topaz</a> finished last in both races, but is not yet out of the race. With tight race times and two further races remaining, anything can happen in this exciting class.

Enjoy these exclusive photos by <a href="http://www.breedmedia.com/">Jeff Brown of Breed Media</a>

Exclusive photo gallery of St Barths Bucket Race Day 1

Dubois has released this stunning video of the fifth edition of the Dubois Cup which took place from 28th to 30th May. Eleven Dubois superyachts, ranging from 29 to 54 metre took part in the regatta, including the 46 metre Ganesha, the 50 metre Ohana and the 54 metre Nirvana.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/131525215" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="550"></iframe>During the event which was organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, overall victory went to the 46-metre Vitters sloop Ganesha. Second place went to first-time participant Nirvana, another Vitters sloop and at 54 metres in length the largest of the boats that took part. In third place, also participating in the event for the first time was Alcanara, at 29-metres the baby of this superyacht fleet.By Maarten Janssen

The 2015 Dubois Cup video

The fifth edition of the Dubois Cup kicked off last night in Porto Cervo at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, and will run to May 30th. Eleven Dubois superyachts, ranging from 29 to 54 metre are taking part in the regatta, including the 46 metre Ganesha, the 50 metre Ohana and the 54 metre Nirvana.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154539/image/large-d584b51d818e14d93b6e22f771668cc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153706">The schedule of events is:Today: 10:30 Skippers Briefing at the YCCS Clubhouse 13:00 Race 1 - Sponsored by Pantaenius After race refreshments in Piazza Azzurra 19:00 Owners’ Reception at the YCCS Clubhouse (by invitation only) 20:15 Owners’ Dinner at the YCCS Clubhouse (by invitation only) Dress code: Porto Cervo ‘Smart’Saturday 30th May: 12:00 Race 2 - Sponsored by Breed Media 18:30 Prize-Giving Party on the YCCS Terrace 19:30 Cocktails, Barbeque and live music on the YCCS Terrace Dress code: A bit of glitter and goldSuperYachtTimes.com is on location, with Merijn de Waard sailing on superyacht Ohana today, so expect live photos on our social media channels, such as our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuperYachtTimes" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuperYachtTimes" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/superyachttimes" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!By Maarten Janssen

5th edition of the Dubois Cup kicked off

Dubois has announced they are busy organising the final details of the fifth edition of the Dubois Cup, which will be held in just five weeks in Porto Cervo at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from May 28th to May 30th.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153706/image/large-1874d3abcfb6c99471b2da076433c093.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153706">So far the brand confirm that eleven Dubois superyachts have confirmed their presence, and invite other Dubois owners to race or spectate. Amongst the yachts that will be in Porto Cervo next month include the 46 metre Ganesha, the 50 metre Ohana and the 53 metre Nirvana.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/72811799?title=0&amp;portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe>Though it will only be Dubois designed superyachts participating in the race, the Cup is also open to other superyachts to spectate and join in with the evening events. Pantaenius and Breed Media will be sponsoring the two day race.By Gemma Fottles

Dubois prepare for upcoming Dubois Cup

The editorial team from the SuperYacht Times can confirm their presence at the upcoming Dubois Cup, which will be held from the 28th to 30th May 2015. The team will be reporting live on all the action over the course of the three days of the event. <img alt="" src="/system/legacy/articles/Image/Editorial/Yacht-Regattas/2014-08-Dubois-Cup/DuboisCup-01.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; width: 550px; height: 366px;">This year marks the fifth edition of the Dubois Cup, with its inaugural edition being held eight years ago in 2007 in Palma. Since the second edition, the event has been hosted in cooperation with the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in northern Sardinia.There are eleven confirmed Dubois superyachts in attendance so far, including the 46 metre Ganesha, the 50 metre Ohana and the 53 metre Nirvana. More yachts are expected to confirm their entry over the next few weeks.By Gemma Fottles

SuperYacht Times to attend the Dubois Cup

February 14-17 saw a spectacular fleet of superyachts take to the Hauraki Gulf in Auckland, competing in the annual NZ Millennium Cup superyacht regatta. As the newest yacht competing, all eyes were on 50 metre flybridge sloop Ohana, the latest launch to come from New Plymouth-based Fitzroy Yachts. Built for an experienced European owner Ohana’s punk grey and yellow hull and yellow gennaker made her a striking sight on the water and after a sterling performance throughout the regatta, she took third place overall. “We are extremely proud of Ohana,” said Rodney Martin, Managing Director of Fitzroy Yachts. “It was particularly gratifying to see her make her racing debut here on home shores.” Ed Dubois, of Dubois Naval Architects, was one of those admiring Ohana racing during the Millennium Cup. “It is great to see her out on the water, she sails really well,” he said. The relationship between Dubois and Fitzroy Yachts is longstanding and Ohana is the eighth Dubois-designed yacht built by the yard, with another underway. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143235/image/large-601b815a01cd29d5bc167d42b3357954.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143235">While the superyacht hub of New Zealand is undoubtedly Auckland, with yachts like Ohana, Fitzroy Yachts continue to turn the spotlight down to New Plymouth where they produce yacht after award-winning yacht. Their yachts are enduringly popular and the secret of this, said Martin, is Fitzroy’s passionate team. “Our team combines knowledge and skill: our tradesmen and engineers are world class and hugely experienced in yachting.” In a nod to Fitzroy’s reputation as one of the world’s best sailing yacht builders, Ohana was recently announced as a finalist for both a prestigious World Superyacht Award and for the ShowBoats Design Awards. Although the glitz and glamour of the world of superyachts is one side of the industry, more importantly every superyacht that comes to, or is built in, New Zealand represents jobs and significant economic benefit. Ohana herself represents over 400,000 man-hours of work for the yard and for New Plymouth. Significant projects like this also help to nurture the next generation of skilled craftsmen, and Fitzroy Yacht places great stock in its apprenticeship programme. With Ohana’s first regatta under her belt and the yacht safely delivered to her owner, it’s business as usual back at the yard. The Fitzroy team is now busy working on a Dubois-designed 37.5m performance sloop, FY17, for a European owner, which is due to launch later this year. Dubois Naval Architects +44 (0)1590 626666 <a href="mailto:design@duboisyachts.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">design@duboisyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.duboisyachts.com/">www.duboisyachts.com</a> Fitzroy Yachts Rodney Martin +64 6 769 9380 <a href="mailto:rmartin@fitzroy.co.nz?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">rmartin@fitzroy.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fitzroyyachts.com/">www.fitzroyyachts.com</a>

Fitzroy Yachts’ latest launch Ohana races for the first time

Organisers host a stellar evening of cocktails, dancing and the all-important prize giving on the final day of the regatta. Auckland’s Viaduct Event Centre played host to the NZ Millennium Cup’s penultimate evening on Sunday. Owners, crew, sponsors and guests gathered to celebrate an incredible three days of racing, and applaud the winner, as the sun went down on a hot Auckland day. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142972/image/large-42a17abe90012262169ba4f4719dcc5a.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142972">Touch of Spice, luxury lifestyle company ensued all the ingredients were in place to make the evening a success. Plying guests with superb Mount Gay Millennium Mai Tais, Stoke Beer, Allan Scott wines and outstanding food. As the guests gathered, talking waterbombs, photo finishes and cruising routes around the region, sports broadcaster Peter Montgomery was preparing the prizes. Silvertip placed second overall, and also received the prize for sportsmanship, in recognition of her approach to, and goodwill during the racing. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142973/image/large-4598174a218ce0126686acce7cb903a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142932">A special prize went to the owner/skipper of Sea Toy, for her fun approach to the regatta. Her owner has been appointed ambassador-at-large for yachts in the 60-80ft division for the 2014 event. From enthusiastically encouraging other owners to enter, to dropping a line and catching enough for a mid-race lunch on the aft-deck, Sea Toy’s owner and guests were a great example of making the most of a beautiful three days on the water. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142974/image/large-9103284de782455f0938bef51f555075.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142974">A special prize was also in store for Janice of Wyoming. Awarded the accolade of best exit from the Viaduct Harbour, Janice had earned her stripes with a slingshotted waterbomb volley at rival yachts, as well as sponsors and bystanders. MC, Montgomery, also made sure to take the time to thank Janice’s owners for their constant support and advocacy of the New Zealand superyacht industry. And then it was time for the results. Third place went to the yacht who’d been drawing admiring glances throughout the competition, Ohana, having battled with Silvertip for the duration of the regatta. Second place went to her competitor and Sunday’s winner, Silvertip, earning her place with her ability to fight all the way to the line. But the winner of the NZ Millennium Cup 2013, was Zefiro - storming away with the trophy after winning two of the three races. The popular owner and crew were roundly applauded and then the business of the evening was over and it was time to get down to the serious task of celebrating a great regatta and plotting next year’s tactics. With Touch of Spice steering the festivities guests were in for a treat. Topping off a great three days on the water, the gala dinner was the icing on the cake. And (a few long sleep ins aside) it’s safe to say the NZ Millennium Cup 2014 will be one that’s already chalked into the regatta calendar for any owner with a fierce competitive spirit and sense of adventure.NZ Millennium Cup +64 224 444 011 <a href="mailto:amy@MillenniumCup.com">amy@MillenniumCup.com</a> <a href="http://www.millenniumcup.com">www.millenniumcup.com</a>

It’s a gala affair as the NZ Millennium Cup wraps up

Grey Auckland skies were looming over the Hauraki Gulf as the NZ Millennium Cup’s warriors lined up under the Harbour bridge to fight for line honours in the second day of racing. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142925/image/large-ee1f72f002c56cc2b059de692ead5308.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142925">Sea Toy was first to head for open seas, with yesterday’s winner Zefiro powering away after to the cheers of the chase boats. Quickly unfurling her pink gennaker, Zefiro provided a hot point on the horizon to chase down for the yachts yet to come. Lady racer, Janice of Wyoming, followed after, flicking the Hauraki Gulf from her bow, her start heralding a good omen for the day’s racing with sails filling and the skies clearing above her. Silvertip’s gennaker filled just as she prowled over the line, tearing up the harbour in hot pursuit. And then, as the committee boat’s horn sounded, Ohana let fly, yellow gennaker curled at the ready. The race was on; and every yacht was in it to win. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142926/image/large-fb2c725c9f0a785a07139373f7a8971b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142926">Approaching the Gulf Harbour buoy, Silvertip was looking strong, on the prowl after Janice of Wyoming, who had gained around a minute on Zefiro as Janice pulled in her iconic bronco gennaker, bucking in the wind. Rounding the Haystack, Ohana had decreased the gap to around three minutes. And then it was the dash up the harbour, all yachts fighting it out for supremacy. Silvertip, Ohana and Sea Toy were within hail of each other as they flew through the gap between volcano, Rangitoto, and Auckland’s North Shore. With a flick of her tail, Sea Toy was through the gap between the two larger yachts. Ohana proved all powerful grace though, as she steamed back up and past Sea Toy, Silvertip tacking away towards the suburbs, giving local boaties an up-close thrill. Zefiro was tearing for home, sweeping down the harbour with a grace that belied her power, a small admiring fleet of locals in her wake. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142927/image/large-61fc69349b73af1e1e72f39c1af37b3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142927">Then it was between Silvertip and Ohana once more as they tacked again and bore down on each other, beating a path up the harbour towards home. Silvertip looked to be holding her lead as they tacked and tacked again, each fighting for every metre’s supremacy. Zefiro shot over the line, at 16.00.28pm to the cheers of the committee boat, maintaining the effortless and graceful impression she’d kept up over the race right to the end, despite her speed. Ohana and Silvertip were neck and neck as the line approached; too close for chase boat or crew to pick the winner. Until with a surge of power, Ohana found a higher gear and flew over the line metres in front of Silvertip, each crew applauding the other. The final result; Ohana 16.07.59. Silvertip 16.08.17, Janice of Wyoming 16.20.41 and Sea Toy 16.36.00, but ultimate winner of the day was the nimble, steady Zefiro. With the sun lowering over the city the owners and crew are now sitting back with a Mount Gay Rum, watching the sun sink from their prime position on pontoons kitted out with Coast outdoor furniture, complete with DJ, and getting down to the serious business of celebrating a beautiful day’s racing. And plotting how best to get ahead of smooth, implacable Zefiro, whose finesse has made her a true champion and yacht to watch. NZ Millennium Cup +64 224 444 011 <a href="mailto:amy@MillenniumCup.com">amy@MillenniumCup.com</a> <a href="http://www.millenniumcup.com">www.millenniumcup.com</a>

Close finish on second day of NZ Millennium Cup

It was another photo finish on the Hauraki Gulf as the last day’s racing proved once again the fierce competitive spirit of the event. Spectators and crew alike knew the racing would be ferocious when Janice of Wyoming set the tone; sliding out of the harbour slingshotting a hail of waterbombs at her competitors. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142931/image/large-dbbd28efccfc7782a79f7717c70dcefe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142931">Less forecasted wind meant a shorter course to make sure the exciting racing standard was maintained, and a quick handicapping adjustment saw Janice of Wyoming whipping up the harbour first. Cowboy hats at a jaunty angle, the renegades were off and speeding for the turn around North Head, chased by Sea Toy. Off on her shorter course, Sea Toy’s tactic of not raising the gennaker until further into the course proved fatal as Zefiro charged past within the inner harbour stretch. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142932/image/large-92bb6d62be5b05edbc5d38c949f35af4.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142932">And then Zefiro was flitting off after Janice of Wyoming; Silvertip and Ohana in hot pursuit, as the fleet poured out of the harbour mouth to tear down the channel between Rangitoto Island and Auckland’s North Shore. Approaching the Gulf Harbour buoy, where the yachts would turn about and head for home, Janice was looking comfortably in control of the situation. Silvertip and Ohana were out to starboard and Zefiro, though closest to the leader, still had some catching up to do. She was out and around the mark, and heading off toward the suburbs to starboard as Zefiro rounded, hounded by Silvertip . But a tactical tack saw her suddenly within range of the two pursuants, and catching the scent, Zefiro and Silvertip were off and chasing. The three beat up the harbour, crossing and recrossing, as Ohana flew up to port-side. Zefiro and Silvertip were moving from strength to strength. Smaller Zefiro maintaining the upperhand, just, as Silvertip circled. Despite a valiant battle, Janice of Wyoming was starting to slip away, while big, powerful Ohana gambled on taking a different route close in to the dormant volcanic island. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142933/image/large-6fc56412c9fa7c31eb3cdf79a2bf7470.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142933">But it was Silvertip and Zefiro as they flew back into the inner harbour. Zefiro looked to be holding on, and a final tack into the mouth of the harbour, facing Auckland city, saw her square up strongly for the run home and surge ahead. The two crews were metres from each other. Line looming ahead, they were neck and neck, fighting for supremacy. And then Ohana , appearing around the headland, close to Devonport beach and dashing for the line on the inside of the leaders. But it was Zefiro and Silvertip flying close into Auckland’s port; close enough for cruise ship passengers to run to the rail for a bird’s eye view of the battle. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142934/image/large-3b5afcbeda7899f2610df17a9e413412.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142934">With a short dash to go, it was too tight to call. Until the turn, Silvertip edging her bow toward the line and slowly, inescapably widening a little breathing space to edge over the winning mark metres in front of Zefiro and to the cheers of both crew. The last race might be over, but the celebrations and prizegiving are still to come. The NZ Millennium Cup has shown once again it’s a regatta that draws yachts who race with class, sportsmanship and fierce grace. NZ Millennium Cup +64 224 444 011 <a href="mailto:amy@MillenniumCup.com">amy@MillenniumCup.com</a> <a href="http://www.millenniumcup.com">www.millenniumcup.com</a>

Nail-biting finish on the last day’s racing

The NZ Millennium Cup has its first day’s winner. Zefiro, new challenger to the race, was first to cross the finish line in the race, with the Auckland harbour bridge looming above. Her win followed a fiercely-contested day’s racing which included an upclose view of Emirates Team New Zealand practicing in the Hauraki Gulf and good winds which kept the fleet powering along. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142887/image/large-8e039fff1d96d5c49056326a58ba4db3.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142887"> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142888/image/large-3a202ea78755bc3606d0eea3352d10f7.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142888">The NZ Millennium Cup’s international guests were welcomed to a rainy Auckland by prayer, song and haka, challenging the visitors to New Zealand to honour the Hauraki Gulf they would race on, and receiving the warrior’s challenge as a mark of respect in return. As the voices of local school group Mangere Kuri rose over rain-speckled water, the skies above the Hauraki began to clear and with a blessing of the fleet, and a prayer to Tangaroa, god of the seas, it was time to cast lines and let the racing begin. Racing to the International Superyacht Rule, a few points were emphasized at the briefing. Racing would take place on a longer path, of several options, and would see yachts speed up past Auckland’s northern suburbs to Gulf Harbour, circle Rakino Island and dash back toward the city. For every minute a yacht was forward of the start line, there’d be a ten minute penalty and distance between yachts was to be kept to 40metres. S/Y Sea Toy was first off the line, followed by Southern Wind-built Zefiro. Janice of Wyoming was next to fly past the starter marker, with two time winner Silvertip following her and newly launched Ohana charging up the harbour in pursuit. And pursue she did. Ohana cut an imposing sight as she powered down the course, her beautiful lines showing what a perfectly-balanced yacht she is, as her sails filled and she tore past Auckland City. She was all sleek grace, while in pursuit of Silvertip, and around the Gulf Harbour mark managed to best her, setting the scene for more battles of tactics in races to come.Silvertip’s beautiful lines sliced through the water, showing why she’s won the regatta twice, as she competed fiercely for top spot, drawing plenty of attention from Auckland’s boaties as she showed her nimbleness and grace around the gulf’s islands. Janice of Wyoming raced strongly throughout the day and, after the final turn for home, really flew, powering down the harbour toward the line with the effortless finesse she’d maintained all day. Sea Toy fought a valiant race, coming back into harbour strongly, after a great display of racing. All yachts crossed the line in close proximity to each other, for which the race committee should be congratulated; the International Superyacht Rule proving its worth once again. But it was Zefiro who was the star of the day, slipping over the line comfortably with all the grace she’d displayed throughout the race. Marking herself as one to watch for the remainder of the regatta, Zefiro’s crew, sportsmanship and approach to the spirit of the regatta is sure to cement her as a favourite.NZ Millennium Cup +64 224 444 011 <a href="mailto:amy@MillenniumCup.com">amy@MillenniumCup.com</a> <a href="http://www.millenniumcup.com">www.millenniumcup.com</a>

The NZ Millennium Cup kicks off

One billion dollars. That’s what the New Zealand industry has meant to him, says Ed Dubois of Dubois Yachts. “We have built over 40 yachts in New Zealand, representing over $NZ 1 billion-worth of construction. The country is therefore a central part of our background as yacht designers and we’re delighted to be involved in the NZ Millennium Cup,” says Dubois. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142310/image/large-45417999ac780c513c78286c43653d43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142310">The much-lauded designer will be on hand in Auckland come February when <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3355">Ohana</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/842">Silvertip</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1640">Janice of Wyoming</a> take to the waters of the Hauraki Gulf to compete in the regatta - all yachts that bear the mark of his skill. Not only is Dubois excited to see the yachts on the course though, he’s looking forward to spending time with New Zealand’s industry ﬁgures. The New Zealand yachting industry has evolved like no other over the last 25 years. “When we ﬁrst had one of our designs built by Alloy Yachts, they were just 30 people. They now represent one of the leading yacht builders in the world and their example is being followed by Fitzroy Yachts, Yachting Developments and the excellent supply companies such as Southern Spars and North Sails – with many others supporting this amazing industry.” The Cup, which will run to the International Superyacht Rule of handicapping yachts to ensure every entrant has a shot at the podium, also draws praise from Dubois. “The New Zealand Millennium Cup stands out for being particularly well run and having a very friendly atmosphere. Sailing in the Hauraki Gulf, particularly in February, is always a delightful experience. Sailing in New Zealand is one of the most natural pastimes for the host country nationals one can think of in the world. To be part of the ‘scene’ and know that New Zealand has been so successful both with racing yachts (America’s Cup, Volvo Race and in the past, the Whitbread Race) and also is now at the very forefront of yacht building, is a wonderful thing to be part of.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142311/image/large-60e8f715993064febf539416628cdf3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142311">But the real question - who does he think will sail away victorious? “Depending on the weather, either Ohana or Silvertip will probably take line honours. Ohana is long (just on 50 metres) and if there’s a good breeze, her size will win through. If it is lighter weather, then Silvertip’s composite construction and efﬁcient rig with excellent sails will probably win the day.” <img alt="title=" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142312/image/large-833adab41da9fab7bca7dd2d23366236.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142312">Two new entrants have just announced they’ll be joining the line up. Local yacht S/Y Sea Toy is stepping up to the plate, as is S/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2630">Zeﬁro</a>; built by Southern Wind Shipyard and launched in Cape Town in 2009. The naval architecture is the work of Farr Yacht Design, with an interior by Nauta Yachts, and the 100ft yacht’s owner and crew are looking forward to challenging two time champion, S/Y Silvertip. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142313/image/large-a7ee33e712c63ff15bba02210c96cc8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142313">This is the ﬁrst NZ Millennium Cup for Zeﬁro as it will be for brand-new and muchanticipated Ohana, while Janice of Wyoming is coming back for more. International sponsors are showing their support of the event with Gurit, Lufthansa Private Jet, Mulcahy Engineering, Whiting Power Systems and Robinson joining Dubois as recent comers. Sturge Taylor and Associates Ltd. and Insurance Brokers International have taken on the crucial and not altogether thankless role of bar sponsors of the opening cocktail party. Yachting Developments, builder of 2012 and 2009 winner, Silvertip, is platinum sponsor of the event. Gold sponsors are Fitzroy Yachts, Waterfront Auckland, Alloy Yachts, and luxury lifestyle company, Touch of Spice. Onboard to show their support as silver sponsors are Doyle Sails and Smuggler Marine. Bronze sponsor is Gurit Asia Paciﬁc with ofﬁcial apparel partnership in the hands of Events Clothing. Ensuring the regatta maintains its legendary standards of hospitality, Mt Gay Rum has once again come to the party as hospitality partners along with Stoke beer, while The Superyacht Group and Ocean Media have thrown their weight behind the NZ Millennium Cup as ofﬁcial media partners.Dubois Naval Architects +44 (0)1590 626666 <a href="mailto:design@duboisyachts.com?subject=100%20Metre%20supersloop%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">design@duboisyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.duboisyachts.com/">www.duboisyachts.com</a> Millennium Cup <a target="_blank" href="http://www.millenniumcup.com/">www.millenniumcup.com</a>

Ed Dubois shares his views on the NZ Millennium Cup

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141556/image/large-0a2cf1e460f29fd73bdc3b8c59861466.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141556">Superyacht Ohana was launched last week in New Zealand by Fitzroy Yachts, and has been undergoing seatrials since. One of our readers took this picture of her, in the port of Auckland. Built in aluminium, with a fixed bulb keel, Ohana has a cool grey exterior with distinctive touches of yellow. She features a 63.1 metre Southern Spars rig and will fly sails by Doyle Sails and Stratis, with a total sail area of 4,085 m2 including her main sail of 636 m2 and a gennaker of 1,600 m2. Under sail she will achieve a maximum speed of 18 knots. Her owner will enjoy a well-appointed master cabin located aft with additional accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins. The main deck, filled with natural light, is home to a generous salon and dining space for guests to enjoy.The yacht was built for a European client, and will be delivered shortly after the seatrials have ended.Photo by Paul Miller

Fitzroy's latest superyacht Ohana in Auckland

Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, Ohana is the eighth Dubois design to be built at the Fitzroy yard. Complementing her modern lines and timeless design is an equally beautiful interior, styled by her owner who drew on a fresh and clean palette, with joinery work in whitewashed oak, to create a modern interior with natural colours. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141503/image/large-cc97876ab9c4fe702ad80ad9a8a980ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141503">Her owner will enjoy a well-appointed master cabin located aft with additional accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins. The main deck, filled with natural light, is home to a generous salon and dining space for guests to enjoy. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141504/image/large-ff1476e97bdcb4e0e8c0b0d103d9f94e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141487">Built in aluminium, with a fixed bulb keel, Ohana has a cool grey exterior with distinctive touches of yellow. She features a 63.1 metre Southern Spars rig and will fly sails by Doyle Sails and Stratis, with a total sail area of 4,085 m2 including her main sail of 636 m2 and a gennaker of 1,600 m2. Under sail she will achieve a maximum speed of 18 knots. The 50 metre high-performance sloop is now undergoing sea trials before delivery to her owner. Dubois Naval Architects +44 (0)1590 626666 <a href="mailto:design@duboisyachts.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">design@duboisyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.duboisyachts.com/">www.duboisyachts.com</a> Fitzroy Yachts Rodney Martin +64 6 769 9380 <a href="mailto:rmartin@fitzroy.co.nz?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">rmartin@fitzroy.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fitzroyyachts.com/">www.fitzroyyachts.com</a>

Dubois Naval Architects comments on recently launched Ohana

Fitzroy Yachts has launched their latest project: the spectacular 50 metre flybridge sloop Ohana. Ohana entered the water on 28 October, a beautiful spring day in New Plymouth, New Zealand, and was christened in the presence of yard management and her proud build team. Built for a European client, Ohana is now undergoing sea trials before her delivery in December. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141486/image/large-4805dc1b667ebd67f7c3f05de077c941.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141486">Fitzroy Yachts pride themselves on constructing world class and award winning fully custom yachts, and Ohana is the latest in a line of remarkable projects built by the yard. Work began on the yacht in 2010 after her owner approached the yard exclusively to build his yacht. “It is a huge complement to Fitzroy Yachts and our team that Ohana’s owner approached us directly,” said Rodney Martin, Managing Director of Fitzroy Yachts. “This kind of endorsement from owners cements our reputation as one of the worlds top sailing yacht builders.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141487/image/large-bde112667f389786d5a8f8edb6b7235e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141487">Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, Ohana is the eighth Dubois design to be built at the yard. Complementing her modern lines and timeless design is an equally beautiful interior. Her interior design and styling is the work of the owner who drew on a fresh and clean palette, with joinery work in whitewashed oak, to create a modern interior with natural colours. Her owner will enjoy a well-appointed master cabin located aft with additional accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins. The main deck, filled with natural light, is home to a generous salon and dining space for guests to enjoy. Built in aluminium, with a fixed bulb keel, Ohana has a grey exterior paint job with distinctive touches of yellow. She features a 63.1m Southern Spars rig and will fly sails by Doyle Sails and Stratis, with a total sail area of 4,085m2 including her main sail of 636m2 and a gennaker of 1,600m2. Under sail she will achieve a maximum speed of 18 knots, and average at 12 knots. With Fitzroy built yachts being proven competitors in superyacht sailing regattas Ohana will make her much-anticipated debut as a fierce challenger on the race circuit at the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup (Auckland, 14-17 February). Ohana is now undergoing sea trials and she will soon travel from New Plymouth to Auckland to have her mast stepped and to undergo further trials before her delivery in December. “The entire Fitzroy team are hugely proud of Ohana and are delighted to have in her such a beautiful and unique addition to the Fitzroy fleet,” said Martin. Still in build at Fitzroy Yachts is the 37m fast cruising sloop, FY17. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and with an interior by Design Unlimited, she is being built for a European owner for delivery in 2014.Fitzroy Yachts Rodney Martin +64 6 769 9380 <a href="mailto:rmartin@fitzroy.co.nz?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">rmartin@fitzroy.co.nz</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fitzroyyachts.com/">www.fitzroyyachts.com</a>

Fitzroy Yachts launches 50 metre flybridge sloop Ohana

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135627/image/large-b679aeae3abf66043c97d120f9739289.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133262">OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m Superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board Zefira in Auckland, the second Dubois 50m yacht (Project G50) planned for build at the Yard was also awarded to OYS. OYS have supplied 2 x 99kW (133hp) custom hydraulic swing thrusters. The unique thrusters are designed to be highly efficient as well as being mechanically locked in place when raised. When retracted there is little evidence of the thruster at all, leaving behind a completely faired hull providing minimal drag and optimising the sailing experience of these performance orientated superyachts. “We find their (OYS’s) attitude and approach to business to be outstanding amongst our many suppliers,” comments Rodney Martin, MD for Fitzroy Yachts, “We want to keep OYS as the thruster of choice for our yachts and our plan is to recommend future clients to accept OYS as our preferred equipment.” The 50m Dubois ‘Project G50’ is currently well underway at Fitzroy Yachts with launch planned in 2012.Ocean Yacht Systems Mark Barwell +44 1202 596605 <a href="mailto:mark@oceanyachtsystems.co.uk?subject=Ocean%20Yacht%20Systems%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">mark@oceanyachtsystems.co.uk</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanyachtsystems.co.uk">www.oceanyachtsystems.co.uk</a> Photo by Fitzoy Yachts

Ocean Yacht System secure contract at Fitzroy Yachts

Fitzroy Yachts reputation for excellence and ease of doing business has attracted a key European client and sealed a major new superyacht build for the New Zealand-based yacht maker. Fitzroy Yachts start work this month on Hull 16, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012. The European owner approached Fitzroy directly to build his latest sailing yacht.“It’s especially pleasing to have the client dealing with us exclusively and recognising our reputation for the care and quality we put into our relationships and of course our yachts” said Rodney Martin, Fitzroy Yachts Managing Director.“We compete with companies often located close to the customer, so it’s credit to our New Zealand team that we’re known for being good to deal with and securing this deal when new-builds are scarce,” he added.Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3355" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Hull 16</a>, with interior design and styling by the owner. Fitzroy have collaborated with Dubois on many of their boats including the international award-nominated 45m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmira45.0m (147'8&quot;)">Salperton IV</a>, and the recently launched 50 metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2463" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Zefira</a>.“We’re proud of each of the superyachts we have built over the past 13 years. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3355" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Hull 16</a> will be another opportunity to continue pushing the limits of luxury, sailing systems and engineering to make our client’s dream sailing yacht a reality.”The company is currently in discussions about other new yacht builds and the New Zealand based team will be showcasing Fitzroy during the year at all the major superyacht Regattas and at the Monaco Yacht Show their 2009 launch, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1684" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Salperton IV</a>, will be on show.