This year’s Shipyard Cup X was won by the 115′ luxury charter yacht Scheherazade, constructed by Hodgdon Yachts in 2000, with last refit in 2011. She was followed by charter yachts Rapture and Whisper, respectively. The 2013 edition of this popular event will take place from August 9 to 13.
In only two days, the Antibes-based company Sea Design designed, made as well as delivered new uniforms for the 12 crew members of the 50m Benetti charter yacht QM of London. Available for charter in the Mediterranean, this magnificent vessel was successfully sold on 30th July.
Horizon Yachts USA has recently delivered the Horizon CC105 yacht. This beautiful explorer can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests plus crew.
Luxury sailing yacht AXIA is currently available in New England for a great price and two additional free nights if booked for one week. She is an excellent charter yacht with accommodation for 8-9 guests in total.
Now measuring 70 meters in length, the luxury megayacht Nourah of Riyad has been successfully refitted as well as lenghtened by her builder Yachtley. Re-launched in May, this spectacular vessels easily sleeps up to 14 guests.
Lewmar and Navtec have commissioned their products on two, newly launched sloops: the classic Hoek-designed 108ft superyacht Simba as well as the 33,5m modern yacht Music, a sistership to Jazz Junior yacht, constructed by the Turkish builder Soyaslan Yard.
Running from September 2 to 8, the 2012 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is to kick off in less than one month. This year’s 23rd edition will be marked by the competitive premiere of the 164ft sailing yacht Better Place as well as the 216ft superyacht Hetairos.
It was a huge success for Horizon Group at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show, with its tri-deck yacht Horizon P110, catamaran yacht CC80 as well as the E56 motor yacht Evolution on display. The largest motoryacht exhibited during the event, Horizon P110 is expected to be sold within the coming weeks.
The French yard Rodriguez Group has successfully finished the third quarter of the financial year 2011/2012. This period culminated with the sale of the 7th 40Alloy luxury yacht 111 by Sanlorenzo as well as the Italyachts superyacht Graziadiu – the 3rd vessel belonging to the popular 43-metre range.
This Saturday will see the official start of the 29th edition of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, with almost 2000 yachts present to enjoy this highly anticipated race. The largest luxury vessel to participate is the 98ft superycht Wild Oats XI.
In build at the ORACLE TEAM USA base at Pier 80 as required by the America’s Cup rules, the first of the two wingsail catamarans, AC72 yacht is due to be launched by the end of this month.
With the Princess 40M superyacht Imperial Princess making her international debut, the 2012 Cannes Boat Show will feature a magnificent display of luxury vessels by Princess Yachts. The yard will also debut its Princess 56 yacht.