Modern Yachts

Endeavour Quay completes refit of TP52 5˚ WEST Yacht

Portsmouth Harbour-based refit company, Endeavour Quay, has successfully completed the refit of the TP52 sailing yacht 5˚ WEST. She was training in the Solent last week, ahead of this weekend’s Easter Regatta.

Top sailors and Race Partners for J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2013

Set to kick off on June 1, the upcoming J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race announces the participation of top sailors as well as race partners. The Mike Slade’s luxury charter yacht ICAP Leopard will be also present.

Omega Architects designed 55m Heesen Yacht YN 17255

At the moment under construction at the respected Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts, the latest 55m superyacht YN 17255 has been designed by bespoke Omega Architects Design. The launch of this spectacular fast displacement vessel is scheduled for Summer 2015.

A very successful Miami Boat Show 2013 for Sunseeker Yachts

The well known UK shipyard Sunseeker has attended this year’s Miami International Boat Show. Luxury yacht Predator 80 as well as Portofino 40 yacht had a huge success.

Italian luxury yacht builder CRN presents itself in Hong Kong

As part of the company’s market goals in the Asia Pacific region, the prominent Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, CRN, part of the Ferretti Group, has recently organized a press conference in Hong Kong in order to present itself. The shipyard will be also attending the next Hainan Rendez-Vous.

Ron Holland to sail aboard BLUE TOO Yacht at St Barths Bucket 2013

The prominent yacht designer Ron Holland will be attending the upcoming St. Barths Bucket, racing aboard his 110ft superyacht Blue Too (ex Charlatan).

Hainan Rendez-Vous and Singapore Yacht Show to feature Kingship Yacht STAR

The breathtaking 42-metre Kingship superyacht STAR will be showcased at both the Hainan Rendez-Vous 2013 as well as the Singapore Yacht Show 2013.

New 75m Project Black & White Yacht by Uldas Design

The voluminous 75-metre mega yacht Project Black & White is the latest concept, presented by the Turkish design firm, Uldas Design. It provides comfortable accommodation in a spacious Owner’s stateroom, as well as 4 guest cabins.

NISI Yachts and its 2400GT Yacht named as finalists for 2013 BMW Asia Boating Awards

NISI Yachts as well as its NISI 2400GT superyacht have been both shortlisted to participate in the upcoming BMW Asia Boating Awards. The winners will be presented on April 29.

Round Tortola Race for Nanny Cay Cup: Victory of Alia 82 charter yacht AIYANA

Today’s Round Tortola Race for the Nanny Cay Cup saw the overall victory of the Alia 82 charter yacht Aiyana, smashing the monohull record.

International Rolex Regatta 2013 marked by sunshine sailing and worthy winners

The 40th International Rolex Regatta was running in the popular yacht charter location – St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands from March 21 to 24. The Baltic 78 charter yacht Lupa of London won all six of the weekend’s races in the IRC division.

PlanetSolar starts her 2013 expedition

Today, March 26, marks the start of the 2013 solar campaign for the MS Tûranor PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar boat.