Sailing Yachts

YachtMedia offering mobile apps for yachting world

The yachting PR company, YachtMedia, is currently offering a dedicated mobile app building service to the yachting world. The tablet boom makes the mobile app a ‘must have’ for the expanding yachting companies.

Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2014 to host eight of some of the world’s finest sailing yachts

A total number of 8 luxury superyachts will be participating in the upcoming Superyacht Challenge Antigua, running from January 30 to February 2. These include such outstanding vessels as the last year’s winner and the largest yacht to compete – the 182ft mega yacht Adela.

Three Vitters yachts to participate in Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2014

Set to run from January 30 to February 2, this year’s 4th edition of Superyacht Challenge Antigua will feature three Vitters vessels: the 55m superyacht Marie, the 33m Inoui yacht, as well as the 45m luxury yacht Timoneer.

Vitters GANESHA and INOUI Yachts nominated for World Superyacht Awards 2014

Two of the Vitters’ 2013 launches, luxury yacht Ganesha and Inoui yacht, are among the World Superyacht Awards 2014 Finalists. The winners will be announced on May 3.

The Yachting World Round Antigua Race, April 26, 2014

Set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014, the Yachting World Round Antigua Race is a one-day race, providing an excellent day of practice for boats preparing to compete in the Antigua Sailing Week.

Esimit Europa yacht project supported by President of the European Parliament

Sunday, January 26, in Berlin, saw Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa yacht project meet with Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament, who is one of the most important supporters of the project.

Oyster 125 sailing yacht TWILIGHT among World Superyacht Awards 2014 Finalists

Built by Oyster Marine to a design by Dubois, luxury charter yacht Twilight has been shortlisted to participate in the 2014 World Superyacht Awards in the ‘Sailing yacht 30m to 40m’ category.

Esenyacht completes investment in its joinery and furniture shop

The new Turkish builder, Esenyacht, has recently completed a final round of investment in its joinery and furniture shop, that now allows it to take on yacht projects from third parties. The company is currently working on the construction of the 50m sailing sloop Troy, due to be launched later this year.

New Truly Classic 126 Yacht TC126 nearing completion at Claasen Shipyards

The construction of the all-new Truly Classic superyacht TC126 is nearing completion at Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands. Designed by Hoek Design, she is scheduled for delivery in 2015.

New images and videos of 80m DART Yacht Concept by Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch

Royal Huisman has revealed the new images and videos of the striking 80-metre mega yacht DART concept, designed in partnership with Andrew Winch Designs and officially presented at the last year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

New developments for Yacht Haven Marina Phuket

Yacht Haven Marina Phuket is presently going through an expansion, which will permit the marina to easily accommodate superyachts measuring up to 100m in LOA. The completion is scheduled for August/September 2014.

World Superyacht Awards 2014 Finalists

The World Superyacht Awards 2014 Finalists have been unveiled by Boat International Media. The winners will be announced during the Awards Ceremony, set to be held in Amsterdam on May 3, 2014.