The noteworthy J-Class superyacht Rainbow has been nominated for the highly anticipated World Superyacht Award 2013. Launched by Holland Jachtbouw in 2012, the beautiful 40-metre Rainbow is an ideal vessel for both racing as well as chartering.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the prestigious UK luxury yacht builder, Pendennis. The first Pendennis-built vessel is the 1988 superyacht La Cattiva (project Taramber).
The spectacular 55 m Pendennis superyacht Adela has been announced as the overall winner of the 2013 Antigua Superyacht Challenge that was running from January 25 to 27.
Solent Refit has started working on an extensive refit of the 58 m charter yacht Lady K II (ex Princess Tanya). Major works on the engine room are currently underway.
The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, is proud to report that its latest 100-foot superyacht Quintessential, as well as the newly refitted and legendary J Class charter yacht Endeavour have been shortlisted for the World Superyacht Awards 2013.
At the moment under construction at Royal Huisman, the 48 m classic sailing yacht RHS 393 bears exterior design by Hoek Design, while her interior design is by Rhoades Young. The launch of hull 393 is expected in early 2014.
The 12th edition of the popular Asia Superyacht Rendezvous was a great success. Hosted annually by a fabulous Asian yacht charter destination – Phuket in Thailand, the event was attended by an amazing fleet of spectacular luxury vessels, such as charter yacht Silolona or the breathtaking Helix superyacht by Feadship.
Designed by renowned Philip Rhodes, the beautiful wooden s-bottomed sailing yacht Alert will undergo an extensive refit at Claasen Shipyards. The yard will restore her to the as-new condition she was in when launched in 1948.
The well known Dutch manufacturer, Holland Jachtbouw, attended the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, with its beautiful 2011 J-class superyacht Rainbow on display.
Situated in a fascinating Asian yacht charter destination – Phuket in Thailand, Angsana Laguna hosted the first day of the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, marked by the opening cocktail party aboard charter yacht Silolona.
The classic 122′ superyacht Atlantide is currently based at Front Street Shipyard in the USA, where she will undergo a major refit.
Luxury mega yacht tender series – POSH – are inspired by the legendary design by John L. Hacker, representing a beautiful blend of timeless art deco designs with the most recent yacht building technology.