Built in 1947 under the name Deo Volente I., the 118ft classic superyacht Unicorn visited the Dennis Conner’s North Cove superyacht marina in NYC last weekend. Offering sail training to girls aged 12 to 17, this expectional vessel is the only all-female crewed tall ship in the country.
The 49m classic superyacht Bluenose II, launched by the Canadian builder Smith & Rhuland in 1963, will be fitted with a new C12500 Capstan developed by Seaway Powell Marine. This extraordinary vessel easily sleeps 12 guests, looked after a crew of 18 professionals.
Superyacht Pride of Baltimore II left the Dennis Conner’s North Cove early this morning to take part in the Parade of Sail from the Verrazano Narrows Bridge up the Hudson as well as the Navy Fleet Week Parade.
Built by the respected Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman in 2009, the 42m J Class superyacht Hanuman (Endeavour II replica) is for sale. Having received the World Superyacht Awards 2009 prize and with naval architecture by well known Dykstra Naval Architects, this magnificent vessel provides 6 guests with the utmost in luxury in 3 lovely cabins.
Luxury yacht charters in the Baltic Sea are becoming more and more popular these days, offering a unique way of discovering this spectacular part of the Northern Europe. Yacht charter destination in the Baltic could include Copenhagen, Helsinki, Saint Petersburg, Gdansk or Gdynia in Poland or Travemunde in Germany.
Not long before the J-Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup, the respected UK builder Pendennis is busy with three short refits, including the classic luxury yacht Mariette, the superyacht Bystander and the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda.
The 2006 luxury charter yacht Titania (ex Apoise) by Lurssen has been recently refitted by her builder. Now offering 7 luxurious cabins, this exceptional vessel easily accommodates 12 guests.
The 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze, originally built by Feadship has been successfully refitted by Pendennis, with focus on interior restyling by Wetzels Brown. She is now due to embark on her charter season in the Mediterranean.
Benetti Yachts launched their first motor yacht Classic Supreme 132′ recently. The ceremony has taken place at their Viareggio shipyard in Italy.
Held on May 10, 2012 the 8th Asia Boating Awards have recently presented its respected nominees. This year´s edition will feature a new category: Best Asian Built Yacht. The superyachts nominated for this prestigious Asian award include for ex. the Amels 212 motor yacht Imagine, the 61m Benetti megayacht Diamonds are Forever, the 60m CRN luxury yacht Darlings Danama and many others.
The J-Class regattas in England will host again the 40m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Rainbow, racing under the number JH-2.