Modern Yachts

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race: 2012 Gold and Silver Roman Bowl winners

With the official prizegiving taking place at the Island Sailing Club on Sunday 1 July, the 81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race has unveiled its winners. The prominent Gold Roman Bowl for first boat overall on IRC handicap went to Tony Langley’s TP52 sailing yacht Manroland Sheetfed. Charter yacht ICAP Leopard completed the race in 03hrs, 59mins and 04secs.

The J Class Falmouth Regatta 2012 won by charter yacht Ranger

The overall winner of the 2012 J Class Regatta in Falmouth has become the luxury charter yacht Ranger, followed by superyachts Velsheda and Lionheart, respectively. The J Class beauties are now getting ready to compete in the upcoming J Class Solent Regatta, starting on July 18.

81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race started

With the presence of over 1,600 participating yachts, the 81st edition of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race kicked off today. The race is attended by such spectacular vessels as the 100ft charter yacht ICAP Leopard or the 162ft superyacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora).

81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race to start this Saturday

The 81st J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race kicks off this Saturday, attended by an impressive number of 1,647 entries, including the luxury charter yacht Leopard 3, a holder of the race record.

Motor Yacht Pershing 82 to premiere at Cannes Boat Show

The new Pershing 82 yacht, currently under construction at Pershing, is scheduled for delivery at the end of July, following which she will cruise to the French Riviera to take part in the prestigious Autumn boat shows, starting with the Festival De La Plaisance de Cannes 2012.

74m Nobiskrug megayacht Graffiti re-launched as motor yacht FLYING FOX

Boasting a new grey and white repaint, the 74m luxury motor yacht Flying Fox (ex Graffiti) was launched by the prominent German builder Nobiskrug yesterday. Designed by renowned Reymond Langton, this spectacular vessel is presumed to accommodate 12 guests in 6 beautiful cabins.

Video of the 42.5m luxury yacht ADASTRA by McConaghy Boats

Launched by McConaghy Boats in 2012, the 42.5m trimaran yacht Adastra with sophiticated exterior by John Shuttleworth can accommodate a total number of 9 guests in the maximum comfort.

40m catamaran superyacht Zenith (IC0832) designed by Incat Crowther launched

Boasting naval architecture as well as engineering work by Incat Crowther, the 40m catamaran motor yacht Zenith (IC0832) has been successfully launched. Managed by a professional crew of 4, this splendid vessel can accommodate 10 guests in luxury and comfort.

50m Heesen luxury yacht SATORI receives a ShowBoats Design Award

The 50m superyacht Satori by Heesen with beautiful interior by renowned Remi Tessier has been given an honour to receive her 6th award at this year’s ShowBoats Design Awards, held at the Monaco Opera House on Friday 22 June, for Best Interior Design in the Semi-Displacement & Planing Motor Yacht category.

The leading winner of the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards – 67.2m Alloy superyacht Vertigo

Friday 22 June at Monaco Opera House saw the prominent 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards. The absolute winner of the evening has become the 67.2m luxury yacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts.

Amels LE180 motor yacht 4You (Project AAA) delivered

The total number of 12 guests can find the maximum comfort aboard the second Amels Limited Edition 180 megayacht 4You (Project AAA), recently delivered by the prominent Dutch shipyard Amels. This exceptional vessel is a sistership to the 55m superyacht Step One.

Pendennis’ catamaran Hemisphere wins two ‘Golden Neptunes’ at the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards

The spectacular sailing catamaran Hemisphere, built by the prestigious UK shipyard Pendennis, with interior design by Michael Leach and Naval Architecture by VPLP, has won two important awards at the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards. Hemisphere is a joint winner of the Sailing Yacht Interior Design as well as Interior Layout category.