The overall winner and record breaker of the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta, the magnificent charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, has been refitted this year. She boasts a beautiful interior design by Design Unlimited, just like the 72′ yacht Ran 2.
Alewijnse Marine Systems is closing 2012 with a strong superyacht order book. The company is presently working on 7 superyachts and 7 superyacht projects under construction. Among its recent launches belong luxury yacht Nirvana, as well as the 36m Peer Gynt expedition yacht Lola.
Nominations for the World Superyacht Awards 2013 will close on December 31, while for the Voyager’s Award on January 31. The 2012 winner of the prominent Voyager’s Award was the 46m superyacht Golden Compass.
At the moment, the prominent Italian builder, CRN Ancona, is getting ready for the January launch of its biggest luxury vessel to date, the 80m CRN 129 megayacht Chopi Chopi. The company is currently working on 8 spectacular vessels.
The dramatically beautiful 60m Persak & Wurmfeld megayacht concept for Hakvoort was presented at the 2012 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, together with another 45m superyacht concept for Hakvoort, as well as a 44m sailing yacht project for Derecktor. The 60-metre explorer boasts lovely and comfortable accommodation for 12 guests in total.
Presented at this year’s Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, the magnificent 45m Persak & Wurmfeld expedition yacht concept for Hakvoort is an ideal vessel for long range cruising and exploration. It provides luxurious accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 lovely cabins.
The biggest concept ever presented by the UK manufacturer Aquastar Luxury Motor Yachts, the splendid 85 Azure superyacht is a magnificent semi-displacement vessel, offering luxurious accommodation in 4 lovely cabins.
The brand-new superyacht Bravo 88 by Cheoy Lee has successfully gone through the final commissioning sea trial. At the moment available for inspection at the company’s Ft. Lauderdale office, this lovely craft is able to achieve an impressive maximum speed of 28 knots.
A total number of 24 Oyster yachts have participated at this year’s 27th edition of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. These included the beautiful Oyster 885 superyacht Lush that will also take part in the Oyster World Rally in January.
The magnificent Oyster 625 was honoured with the 2013 Boat of The Year Award for Best Bluewater Cruiser at the 20th Annual Boat of the Year awards, held on December 7. Well suited to occasional charter, Oyster 625 provides luxurious accommodation in 5 lovely cabins.
Luxury motor yacht Amer 136 is the latest splendid yacht series, revealed by the Italian manufacturer, Permare. Amer 136 will provide magnificent accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins.