MUIR’s Matthew Johnston has been elected to the International Superyacht Society (ISS) board. A southern hemisphere presence on the important industry board indicates the growth of the region and potential it offers the wider superyacht industry.
The majestic Swan 90 S super yacht FREYA is owned by Santa Monica-based Don Macpherson. The vessel won the 2014 Rolex Swan Cup, which was hosted by the beautiful Porto Cervo yacht holiday location, nestled in Sardinia, Italy.
To take place from March 3 to 7 in the fabulous Virgin Gorda yacht vacation location, this year’s Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean will be attended by more than 20 Swan yachts. The largest entrants are the 28m (91ft) Swan 90s sailing yacht Odin and charter yacht Solleone.
Set to run in the lovely England yacht vacation location – Solent from July 25 to 31, the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary Regatta will host such iconic vessels as J Class superyacht Lionheart, as well as the 160′ charter yacht Eleonora.
The 2015 calendar for the leading international Classic Yachts Circuit has been proudly unveiled by the Florentine luxury sports watch-maker, Officine Panerai.
Italian students Marco Ferrari and Alberto Franchi have been nominated for Young Designer of the Year 2015 contest, with their highly innovative and eco-friendly 55-metre superyacht HELIOS concept. This performance ketch provides accommodation to up to 10 guests.
A video showing the majestic 40-metre J Class super yacht RAINBOW, launched by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects in 2012.
A total number of 90 yachts have registered for the Superyacht Cup Palma 2015 so far. These include such beautiful vessels as the 47m Royal Huisman charter yacht Hyperion.
Showcasing the tradition of the event, the majestic titans of the 1930s will return to the America’s Cup after 80 years. J Class yachts will compete in the J Class regatta, scheduled for June 2017.
The recently concluded Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015 was marked by a dramatic finale, delivering one of the closest finishes in the history of superyacht racing. The overall winner has become the 102′ superyacht Marama.