Sailing Yachts

Two awards for Yachting Developments at the 2012 International Superyacht Society Awards

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, had two reasons to celebrate at this year’s ISS Awards. Both its superyacht Antares III, as well as the major refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour were honoured with awards.

Second Oyster 100 sailing yacht PENELOPE launched

RMK Marine has recently launched the second Oyster 100 superyacht Penelope. Oyster Yachts is currently working on the first Oyster 125 yacht, scheduled for launch in early Spring 2013.

New Hybrid propulsion system by WhisperPower USA introduced at the 2012 FLIBS

WhisperPower USA are to unveil their new hybrid propulsion and power systems for megayachts to the North American market at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat […]

Sailing yacht HI FIDELITY overall winner of the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race

Sailing yacht Hi Fidelity has been confirmed as overall winner of the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012. Arriving at 04:18.15 CEST this morning, Eddie De Villiers’ […]

The rebuild of sailing yacht Britannia launched on Kickstarter

Sailing yacht Britannia was the most famous racing yacht in the world at the turn of the last century and now K1 Britannia are re-building this […]

Rolex Middle Sea Race Winner Esimit Europa 2 Superyacht celebrates highly successful season

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has concluded the season with an amazing victory in the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race. This splendid vessel completed this popular race in 85 hours, 33 minutes and 15 seconds.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Line honours for luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2

The overall winner of the 33rd edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race has become the impressive 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2, followed by luxury yacht Ran 2.

Refit of the 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis well underway

Works on the refit of the 75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis are in full swing. The UK company will be present at the next Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, answering any questions about this amazing project.

Pendennis catamaran yacht HEMISPHERE with naval architecture by VPLP nominated for ISS Award

One of the finalists for the prominent ISS Awards in the category ‘Best Sailing Yacht over 40m’ is the outstanding 44-metre superyacht Hemisphere. Built by Pendennis, this breathtaking catamaran boasts naval architecture by Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP).

Adam Voorhees and VPLP developed 24m sailing yacht SIG80 by Le Breton Yachts unveiled at the 2012 MYS

The joint venture of Adam Voorhees Design and Van Peteghem Lauriot Prevost (VPLP) represents the latest catamaran yacht SIG80, designed for Le Breton Yachts. She was officially unveiled at the last month’s Monaco Yacht Show and is expected to become one of the fastest cruising vessels in the world.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Race leader Esimit Europa 2 superyacht expected to cross the finish line shortly after midnight

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, the magnificent Esimit Europa 2 superyacht is expected to win this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, crossing the finish line shortly after midnight.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2012: Success in sport strongly linked to proper preparation

The currently running Rolex Middle Sea Race represents a kind of offshore competition, requiring preparation and planning, as well as right tactics and strategy. The yachts participating in this popular race often face plenty of navigational challenges.