April 16 saw the launch of ‘Friends of NZ Marine’; a new social media network, created to see kiwis around the world bring work home. Such important superyacht designers as Ed Dubois and Ron Holland have already signed up.
The impressive 2002 Alloy charter yacht Drumbeat (ex Salperton) is presently visiting the Southeast Asia, as part of her two-year World Tour. This beautiful ketch is designed by bespoke Dubois Naval Architects.
It is a spectacular launching week at Sunreef Yachts shipyard in Poland. The company has just launched three luxury vessels, including two 60 Sunreef Power yachts LILU-YACHT and FOREVER, as well as the Sunreef 70 sailing yacht MAVERICK.
This year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week will be attended by a strong international fleet of sailboats, including such spectacular vessels as the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2.
Southeast Asia’s premier superyacht marine consultancy, Yacht Solutions, and Thailand’s largest and most established shipbuilding company, Ital Thai Marine, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two companies work together to create the very first dedicated superyacht facility in Bangkok, Thailand.
The first Inn Challenge Trophy Race will be hosted by the Inn at English Harbour and its owner Enzo Addari, starting on Thursday, April 18, 2013. This inaugural Caribbean event will be attended by an amazing array of classic yachts, including the 79ft William Fife yacht Mariella.
To be hosted by ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove, the highly anticipated Singapore Yacht Show is to start this Thursday, on April 18. The largest luxury vessel on display will be the 59,3m Benetti superyacht I Dynasty.
Designed by bespoke German Frers, the stylish 88-foot superyacht Tulip will be at the next K&M Yachtbuilders Open Day, being held on April 20, 2013.
Introduced by Olivier van Meer and Sea Independent Custom, the beautiful Pelican 80 yacht concept represents a new design, developed to be handled by two persons. It can comfortably sleep 6 guests in total.
The bespoke Dutch design firm, Diana Yacht Design, is currently working on the extensive refit of its 39m motor sailor yacht Dione Star (ex Colombaio Star). The refit of this beautiful vessel is due to be completed this spring.
Sunday, April 14, saw the final day of this year’s Oyster Regatta Grenada, concluded with an amazing awards ceremony.