November 13 saw the presentation of the format for the Rolex Capri Sailing Week/Volcano Race 2013. It will take place from May 18 to 24, with participation of such beautiful vessels as superyacht Nilaya.
Yacht Path Marine Group is currently working on the transportation of the 270-ton, 140-foot custom-build pirate ship “Black Pearl” from Barbers Point, Hawaii to St. Thomas, USVI that will take three weeks.
Last week saw the 31th edition of Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by the breathtaking Nanny Cay Marina, positioned on a stunning Caribbean island of Tortola. A part of the event was the annual Culinary Contest.
The total number of 5 luxurious catamaran yachts by Sunreef will be exhibited at the upcoming Antigua Charter Yacht Show. The event will run from December 2 to 8.
This year’s METS features the latest Formula Marine’s Carbon Wood Technology™. This is already in use on the 67m DSV sailing yacht.
The newest Formula Marine boom design for luxury cruising yachts, the Shark Boom™, is currently being introduced at the METS 2012. It has been fitted on the first Oyster 885 yacht Lush, launched this year.
Maxi Dolphin’s Nacira 67 yacht Shamlor has won the prestigious “Nautical Design Award” in the category “Sailing yachts up to 24 metres”. This lovely vessel provides beautiful accommodation in a master cabin and two double guest cabins.
The Thailand-based refit centre, Yacht Solutions, is currently working on the 30m classic superyacht Merrymaid. After an extensive 3-month refit, this spledid vessel will continue its circumnavigation around the world.
The main deck of the newest superyacht Sunreef 80 Sailing, under construction at Sunreef Yachts, is already finished. The works are proceeding as planned, with launch of this splendid catamaran scheduled for spring 2013.
Tempus Class is an elegant luxury yacht range from the well known British yacht design studio Humphreys Yacht Design in collaboration with the Turkish shipyard Arkin Pruva Yachts. The first yacht in this beautiful yacht series, the sailing yacht Tempus 90, is currently under construction with her launch due in 2013.
Established in 2011, the Royal Huisman’s refit centre, Huisfit, has already worked on over 300m of refit projects, including such beautiful vessels as the 70m Lurssen motor yacht Skat. The company will be attending the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) that will start next week.
The overall winner of the 2012 Swan Mediterranean Challenge has become the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has also competed in this year’s Rolex Swan Cup, where she took 6th place.