The 55m Heesen luxury charter yacht Quinta Essentia’s owner, Mr. Valentin Zavadnikov, has been appointed the first Russian Ambassador for La Belle Classe Superyachts during this year’s Rendezvous in Monaco.
Received during the ShowBoats Design Awards held at the Monaco Opera House on Friday 22 June, the prestigious Naval Architecture Award went to Tripp Design for the exceptional 42-metre luxury charter yacht SARISSA by Vitters. With stunning interior by Rhoades Young Design, this splendid vessel was delivered in 2011.
Competing through a confused wind pattern, Day 2 of this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma brought the victory of the superyacht Firefly in Class 1, followed by charter yachts Atalante and Maria Cattiva, respectively, both belonging to Class 2.
Taking place from June 21 to 24 at the Quai des États-Unis, this year’s Rendezvous in Monaco once again played host to the world’s most amazing vessels, including the 63m Feadship charter yacht Lady Britt, the 72m Lurssen charter yacht Titania (ex Apoise) and many others.
With offices in New Zealand, USA, Spain as well as South Africa, Alexis Reeves has been recently appointed as new Manager for Southern Spars rig division, Rig Pro, in New Zealand. Having worked on rig projects such as the 90m sailing yacht Athena, or Dubois designed vessels, superyacht Zefira and luxury yacht Salperton, Alexis is a high experienced rigger.
The prestigious Chinese builder Kingship is currently selling its 42m luxury motor yacht STAR, available at a very convenient price USD 16,800,000. Designed by respected Dutch firm Vripack, this beautiful vessel comfortably accommodates 12 guests.
In order to make it available for purchase or lease, the company Multi One Design S.A has purchased the MOD70 trimaran yacht No. 02 (ex Veolia Environnement), fully prepared to compete in the Multi One Championship. This spendid vessel was launched on June 18, 2011.
The 180m luxury Project Azzam superyacht is currently under build at the prestigious Lurssen Shipyard, getting ready to replace the 162.5m mega yacht Eclipse and become the world’s largest mega yacht.
The Croatian design studio Beta Marine unveils its latest concept, the 59m superyacht Project 591 concept. Managed by an impeccable crew of 13, this modern and elegant vessel can sleep 12 guests in 6 stunning cabins.
On sale for an incredible price of $4,450,000, the Falcon 90 superyacht Norseman is a splendid vessel, providing 4 beautiful cabins, including a spacious full beam master stateroom, along with three spacious guest cabins.
The 100ft raised pilot house superyacht designed by Rene van der Velden as well as a new fast displacement yacht concept by Nick Mezas, the last one offered in three lengths between 18 and 24 metres, are two new contemporary designs created for the respected Dutch shipyard Moonen.
This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma started with perfect weather conditions. Class 1 is currently led by the 34m charter yacht Highland Breeze, built by Nautor Swan and designed by Frers, while the current winner of Class 2 is the 30m luxury yacht Reesle, designed by Hoek.