Modern Yachts

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 3: Overall victory for ZEFIRO Yacht

Superyacht Zefiro took the line honours in this year’s NZ Millennium Cup, following three exciting days of racing. The second place went to luxury yacht Silvertip, followed by Ohana yacht, Janice of Wyoming and Sea Toy, respectively.

A Positive Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show for Burger Boat Company

The well known US manufacturer, Burger Boat, is currently attending the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, displaying such lovely vessels as superyacht CURRENT ISSUE, luxury yacht LADY SARAH as well as motor yacht THE NEXT PORT.

Lancer Industries’ Airodock Transom Marina for the 59m motor yacht ULYSSES

The voluminous 59 m superyacht Ulysses has received a 41-square meter Airodock Transom Marina, delivered by Lancer Industries Ltd. This creates more than 35 extra metres of fully fendered mooring space and a vastly extended bathing platform.

RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race 2013: Charter Yacht LEOPARD Sharpens her Claws

To start on Monday, February 18, this year’s 5th edition of RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race will host a record breaking fleet, including the impressive charter yacht ICAP Leopard.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 2: Luxury yachts SILVERTIP and OHANA finish within seconds of each other

The second day of NZ Millennium Cup racing is over, and sailing yacht Ohana and Silvertip superyacht battled right to the line, finishing within seconds of each other. The ultimate winner of the day was Zefiro yacht.

Video of the 162m Mega Yacht ECLIPSE approaching NYC

The world’s largest luxury vessel, superyacht ECLIPSE, arrived in New York City two days ago. Built by Blohm + Voss, this voluminous 162,5-metre vessel can sleep up to 34 guests in maximum luxury and comfort.

Francis Joyon breaks the Columbus Route Record aboard his Maxi Trimaran Yacht IDEC

Francis Joyon has smashed the Columbus Route record aboard his maxi trimaran yacht IDEC, reaching the finishing line off San Salvador in the Bahamas in 8 days, 16 hours, 07 minutes, 05 seconds.

CharterWorld Exclusive: Interview with Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack 

An exclusive interview with one of Vripack’s Directors, Marnix Hoekstra, where we have a chat about the company’s exciting new projects, such as VriThink or the 50m version of motor yacht Project Liquid. We also discuss why yachts E&E and Jasmin are such successful charter yachts.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO

The first day’s winner of this year’s NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind.

Ferretti Group attending Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show with record number of 25 yachts on display

A record number of 25 luxury yachts are currently being displayed by the prominent Italian builder, Ferretti Group, at the 2013 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. These include 4 US debuts.

Vain Interiors’ interior scheme on board 77 m Hanseatic Yacht SMERALDA to compete for IY&A Award 2013

Vain Interiors has been nominated for the 2013 International Yacht and Aviation Award 2013 for the beautiful interiors aboard the 77 m Hanseatic mega yacht Smeralda. The vessel itself has also been shortlisted for the Asia Pacific Yacht and Aviation Award 2013. The winners will be announced on April 19.

Francis Joyon to arrive in the Bahamas aboard his IDEC Yacht tomorrow

Thrusday lunchtime saw Francis Joyon and his luxury trimaran yacht IDEC face the last 280 miles before crossing the finishing line in San Salvador. Francis’ attempt to smash his own record at the Columbus Route is due to finish this Friday.