Modern Yachts

Giraglia Rolex Cup: A symbol of friendship between countries, yachtsmen and yacht clubs

Attended by an amazing number of 242 yachts, this year’s 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup was another great success. The overall winner has become Bernard Vananty’s Swan 42 yacht TIXWAVE, while superyacht ESIMIT EUROPA 2 secured her fouth Line Honours victory in this popular Mediterranean regatta.

Video: The diesel electric propulsion system of motor yacht WIDER 150′

Video introducing the striking super yacht Wider 150′ and her groundbreaking diesel electric propulsion system, released by Wider Yachts from Ancona, Italy.

Huge success of Royal Huisman yachts at Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was a great success for Royal Huisman yachts. Frers-designed sailing yacht Unfurled became first overall.

New 122’ Mythos Motor Yacht SOL – Riva’s First Aluminium and Largest Yacht

June 21, 2014, in the popular Meditteranean yacht charter destination – Monaco, was marked by the official unveiling of the brand new Riva 122′ Mythos super yacht SOL. She will be officially presented to the public at the 2014 Cannes International Boat Show in September.

Heesen Yachts announces sale of 45m motor yacht Project NECTO (YN 17145)

The sale of the 45m YN 17145 superyacht Project Necto has been proudly announced by Heesen Yachts from the Netherlands. Designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, this beautiful and elegant sportster is scheduled for delivery in January 2016.

New 40m motor yacht ONIKA launched by Delta

The well known US shipyard, Delta Marine, has recently launched the all-new 40m superyacht ONIKA. Beautifully penned by Delta Design Group, she features luxurious and comfortable accommodation for 6 guests in total.

OTAM celebrating 60th Anniversary

This year marks the 60th anniversary of OTAM Yachts. The result of 60 years of power boating experience is the Millennium range, which currently includes seven models: the 45′, the 50′ Open, the 58′ Open or HT, the 65′ HT, the luxury motor yacht 80′ HT and the Millennium 100 superyacht.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 attended by five Claasen yachts

This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma came to its end last week, marked by a great success of five Claasen yachts. These included such beauties as luxury charter yacht Atalante.

Always exceptional Giraglia Rolex Cup

Attended by an impressive number of 206 yachts, the recently concluded 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup was marked by the overall victory of Bernard Vananty’s sailing yacht Tixwave. Igor Simcic’s superyacht Esimit Europa 2 took the line honours trophy as the fleet’s fastest boat.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2014, September 9 – 14

This year’s 37th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, formerly known as the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, will run in the popular Mediterranean yacht holiday destination – Cannes from September 9 to 14, 2014.

Benetti announces launch of new Tradition Supreme 108 motor yacht MY PARADIS (BK001)

Built by Benetti to a design by Stefano Righini, the brand new Tradition Supreme 108 super yacht My Paradis (BK001) has successfully hit the water. She will make her official debut at the next Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

Kata Rocks in Phuket to once again host Asia Superyacht Rendezvous

Kata Rocks, a lovely Phuket yacht charter destination in Thailand, will be once again hosting the prominent Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, set to run from December 16 to 18.