The prestigious UK-based design studio, Dubois Naval Architects, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup. With three Dubois-designed yachts already confirmed for participation, spanning 10 years of design development, the company is very much looking forward to this amazing event. It will run from February 14th to 17th in Auckland, New Zealand.
NZ Millennium Cup
Dubois-designed yachts to participate in the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup:
SILVERTIP
Defender of the Millennium Cup, the 34m sailing yacht Silvertip is a magnificent high performance sloop, built in 2001 of composite construction by Yachting Developments for performance, comfort and long distance cruising ability with striking and innovative design by Ed Dubois. She won both the Superyacht Society “Best Sailing Yacht” and Showboats “Best Sailing Yacht” awards in her class – the first yacht ever to win both awards.
Dubois designed 34m superyacht Silvertip under sail
JANICE OF WYOMING
Superyacht Janice of Wyoming was launched on 10 April 2005 built to Lloyd’s classification. She is the twelfth design from Dubois Naval Architects built by Alloy Yachts since 1991. A 40m (130ft) sloop, Janice features a low profile hull that offers a sleek shape and high performance. This will be the third NZ Millennium Cup for Janice of Wyoming.
Luxury sailing yacht Janice of Wyoming by Alloy Yachts
OHANA
The latest build from Fitzroy Yachts, luxury yacht Ohana (G50) is a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop set to be delivered in the second half of 2012. Fitzroy Yachts commissioned Dubois Naval Architects to design Ohana, with interior design and styling by the owner. The NZ Millennium Cup 2013 will be the yacht’s first regatta, and this high profile new build will certainly be one to watch.
Fitzroy superyacht Ohana (G50)
Below is a selection of the stylish charter yachts designed by Dubois.
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