Sailing Yachts

Les Voiles de St Barth 2014: Day 1

This year’s Les Voiles de St Barth kicked off yesterday, on April 15, marked by a light southeasterly wind of about 8 -10 knots.

JFA Yachts to attend Multihull Boat Show

The upcoming International Multihull Boat Show will be attended by JFA Yachts for the third time. The yard has recently launched the all-new Long Island 85′ yacht.

Unstepping of 56m Perini Navi Yacht ASAHI’s mast at STP

The mast of the 56m Perini Navi superyacht ASAHI has been recently unstepped at STP shipyard. At 58,8 meters in length, this represents the tallest mast that has been unstepped in Mallorca to date.

Royal Huisman’s Huisfit to convert 42m Mari Cha IV Yacht into sailing yacht SAMURAI

Royal Huisman’s Huisfit will carry out the conversion of the 42m superyacht Mari Cha IV into SAMURAI yacht, adding cruising amenity to the original sailing performance.

Rolex China Sea Race 2014 to kick off tomorrow

This year’s 27th edition of Rolex China Sea Race is set to start tomorrow, on April 16. The race will be attended by a strong fleet of 34 yachts, including such impressive vessels as the 100ft superyacht Wild Oats IX.

Oyster Regatta Antigua 2014: Final Day

This year’s Oyster Regatta Antigua 2014 came to its end, marked by glorious but lighted conditions. The Oyster 100 superyacht Penelope was the overall winner of Class One, with the Oyster 885 yacht Lush second and the Oyster 82 luxury yacht Starry Night taking third place.

Sedlmayer Associates introduce 52m sailing catamaran SPECTRUM 52 design

Seasoned-naval architect, Albert Sedlmayer, has formed a standalone company, and is also officially launching the 52m superyacht SPECTRUM 52 design to market. The SPECTRUM 52 will be the largest sailing catamaran in the world, when built.

Recently launched 45m Holland Jachtbouw HEUREKA Yacht

Holland Jachtbouw has proudly announced the launch of the 45m Bill Dixon-designed superyacht Heureka (ex Y3 or YIII). She will soon undergo her first sea trials, before cruising the waters of the Mediterranean yacht charter destinations.

Australian Superyacht Industry at Singapore Yacht Show 2014

The recently concluded Singapore Yacht Show 2014 has provided the perfect platform to promote the capability and expertise in the Australian superyacht sector, which was ensured by Superyacht Australia.

Launch of Fitzroy sailing yacht ESCAPADE (FY17)

The brand new 37,5m superyacht Escapade (FY17) was launched by Fitzroy Yachts on Saturday, April 12, 2014, marking the end of operations at the New Plymouth yard.

New 45m sailing yacht HEUREKA (ex YIII or Y3) launched by Holland Jachtbouw

Holland Jachtbouw has recently launched the new 45m superyacht Heureka (ex YIII or Y3). Beautifully penned by bespoke Dixon Yacht Design, she is currently undergoing sail fitting and sea trials.

Les Voiles de St Barth 2014 to start tomorrow

The Les Voiles de St Barth 2014 is set to start tomorrow, on April 14, hosting 70 yachts and 1000 sailors, coming from 21 countries.