Sailing Yachts

Rolex China Sea Race 2014 to kick off on April 16

The biennial Rolex China Sea Race will start on April 16, 2014. The 2012 edition of this popular race was won by the 90ft superyacht Genuine Risk, competing this year as ‘Ragamuffin 90’.

Major milestone achieved by UK superyacht refit facility Solent Refit

UK superyacht refit facility, Solent Refit, has proudly announced a major milestone. The company has welcomed over 50 happy refit clients to their facility, including such outstanding vessels as superyacht Montigne.

Successful Caribbean regatta season for Oyster-built yachts

So far, it has been a very successful Caribbean regatta season for Oyster-built vessels, including such outstanding yachts as the Oyster 100 superyacht Sarafin, as well as the Oyster 885-03 charter yacht Clare.

Finot-Conq ARCHITECTES compete for IY&A Award 2014 with sailing yacht NOMAD IV

Luxury sailing yacht NOMAD IV has been selected to participate in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014, competing for the ‘Sailing Yacht over 30 metres’ Award. She features naval architecture by finot-conq ARCHITECTES.

The Perini Navi Group to once again sponsor St Barths Bucket Regatta

The prominent Viareggio-based shipyard, Perini Navi, will be once again a partner at the St Barth Bucket, running from March 27 to 30. Seven Perini Navi vessels will be competing, including such beauties as charter yacht Parsifal III.

Turkish superyacht builder RMK Marine: 2014 update on facts and figures

Tuzla-based RMK Marine has released the 2014 update on the yard, production, capabilities, technologies, as well as deliveries. This prestigious Turkish shipyard has worked on such outstading vessels as Vripack-designed charter yacht Jasmin and luxury charter yacht Private Lives.

Asia Pacific Yachting Conference 2014, April 8 – 9

To be hosted by the ONE°15 Marina Club on April 8 and 9, this year’s 6th edition of the Asia Pacific Yachting Conference will be held just prior to the start of the Singapore Yacht Show. The two-day conference will be attended by such important personalities as Frank Laupman and Perry Van Oossanen, talking about the 65m Heesen superyacht Galactica Star.

Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER returns to her home yard for refit

Monday, March 24, 2014, saw the arrival of the 1976 Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER to her home yard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, in order to undergo a major refit. This legendary 65-foot ketch has been designed by Sparkman & Stephens.

Words from Skipper of Humphreys-designed superyacht LUSH

Comments from the Skipper of the first Oyster 885 superyacht LUSH – Paul Adamson, shared by Humphreys Yacht Design. The vessel has been beautifully designed by Rob Humphreys.

Video message from Eddie Jordan from aboard his Oyster 885 Yacht LUSH to Rob Humphreys

Formula One legend, Eddie Jordan, reflects on his relationship with Rob Humphreys, who has designed his Oyster 885 superyacht LUSH. Eddie has just completed a global circumnavigation aboard this beautiful vessel.

Nauta Design / Reichel Pugh yacht NILAYA Overall Winner of Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta 2014

Beautifully designed by Nauta Design and Reichel Pugh, the 112′ Baltic superyacht NILAYA has become the overall winner of the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta 2014.

Karatas Yacht Design among IY&A Awards 2014 Finalists with sailing yacht MERLIN

Superbly penned by Karatas Yacht Design from Turkey, the luxury sailing yacht MERLIN has been announced as one of the finalists for the 2014 International Yacht & Aviation Award in the ‘Sailing Yacht over 30 metres’ category.