Day 4 of the RORC Caribbean 600 saw 19 complete the race, with 43 yachts still racing. Sailing yacht Rambler 88 has scored the best corrected time, followed by Mike Slade’s Farr 100 charter yacht Leopard.
It has been a huge success for the British companies at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. British Marine Federation (BMF) members, Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD) and Design Unlimited, have been honoured with the Neptune trophies for motor yacht Como and sailing yacht WinWin, respectively.
The impressive 54m mast for the new 43m J Class super yacht J8 has recently reached Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam, the Netherlands. This majestic vessel is due to be launched in Spring 2015.
This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 saw Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD 70 sailing yacht Phaedo3 break the multihull race record, when crossing the finish line in an elapsed time of 1 day, 9 hours, 35 minutes and 30 seconds. George David’s Juan K designed sailing yacht Rambler 88 was the next boat to finish, at 06:35:12 AST on 25th February 2015, taking Monohull Line Honours.
Built by S E Ward & Co to a design by Dubois in 2008, the 29-metre luxury yacht Alcanara has recently splashed in Port Adriano, following a full paint job by Absolute Boat Care.
The all-new website has been proudly launched by Lorenzo Argento from Brenta Design. Lorenzo has designed the superb 80ft super yacht Brenta 80 DC, presently in build at the all-new German shipyard, Michael Schmidt Yachtbau.
J Class Association has recently welcomed the prestigious Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw as its new Partner. The yard is currently working on the all-new J Class yacht, due to be launched in Spring 2015.
Day 2 of the RORC Caribbean 600 saw the vast majority of the 64-strong fleet negotiate the chicane of islands to the northern end of the course. At dawn, sailing yacht Adela and charter yacht Athos were side-by-side entering the Anguilla Channel.
A total number of 11 Dubois-designed vessels have registered for the upcoming 5th Dubois Cup so far. These include the 46m sailing yacht Ganesha, the 50m luxury yacht Ohana and the 53m superyacht Nirvana.
Tickets for The London Yacht, Jet & Prestige Car Show are now on sale, with a 40% saving on advance tickets. The beautiful Central Basin of St. Katharine Docks will be a wonderful display of luxury vessels, including superyacht Princess 98 and Oyster 825 yacht.
The beautiful 47m classic super yacht WISP has won two Neptune trophies at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. This majestic sloop was built by Royal Huisman to a design by Hoek and boasts elegant interior design by Rhoades Young.