Sailing Yachts

Two new staff members for luxury yacht design studio Design Unlimited

Suzie Brushett and Marcus Rayner have become the new staff members of the prominent UK design studio, Design Unlimited. The company is currently working on the 108ft sailing yacht WinWin, as well as the 155ft superyacht Pink Gin VI.

New Zealand yacht makers once again nominated for major international awards

Three prestigious New Zealand-based luxury yacht builders, including Alloy Yachts, Yachting Developments, as well as Fitzroy Yachts, have been shortlisted for the 2013 ISS Design Awards. The winners will be announced in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow, on October 23.

PANAMA YACHT CHARTER and World Tour for luxury sailing catamaran ROSE OF JERICHO

Luxury catamaran ROSE OF JERICHO (ex Sun Tenareze) is an outstanding and well maintained charter yacht, available for Caribbean yacht rental, currently at the stage of planning a circumnavigation around the world, which would include Panama yacht charter, San Blas Islands, Panama Canal, as well as Las Perlas Archipelago (The Pearl Islands), Costa Rica, Galapagos, through to South Pacific and Polynesia.

New 50m sailing yacht TROY by Esenyacht with delivery in 2014

The new 50m superyacht Troy is currently in build at Esenyacht in Bodrum, Turkey. Designed by Tim Saunders, she is due to be delivered next year.

ClearLine Communications appointed by Esenyacht for publicity and marketing support

The well known Turkish builder, Esenyacht, has appointed the UK-based Clear Communications for publicity as well as marketing support. The yard is currently working on the 50-metre sailing yacht TROY, scheduled for delivery next year.

Graafship to complete hull of 37m sailing yacht WOLFHOUND before second quarter of 2014

Originally designed by John Alden in 1927, the 37m sailing yacht Wolfhound is currently in build at Graafship in the Netherlands. The hull of this lovely schooner is scheduled for completion before the second quarter of next year.

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2013: Overall victory for sailing yacht B2

Sailing yacht B2 from Italy has been confirmed as the overall winner of the 34th Rolex Middle Sea Race, while the 86-foot superyacht Morning Glory claimed line honours two days ago.

New record set by McConaghy-built 90ft sailing yacht Ragamuffin in Audi Hong Kong Vietnam Race

The new record has been set by the 90-foot superyacht Ragamuffin (ex Genuine Risk) in the Audi Hong Kong Vietnam Race. This spectacular vessel was built by McConaghy Boats to a design by Dubois Naval Architects.

Dubois-designed 47m motor yacht LORETTA ANNE shortlisted for 2013 ISS Award

Built by Alloy Yachts to a design by Dubois Naval Architects, the lovely 47m superyacht Loretta Anne (hull AY43) has been nominated for the 2013 ISS Awards, just like sailing yacht Twilight and Ohana yacht, also designed by Dubois.

SW82 Sailing Yacht GRANDE ORAZIO to launch in 2014

South Africa’s luxury yacht builder, Southern Wind Shipyard is proud to announce that its 2nd hull of the new SW82 mini series, sailing yacht GRANDE ORAZIO, will be launched in January, 2014.

Sailing yacht M5’s 89m mast re-stepped at Pendennis by Marine Results

Having lasted 5 hours and mainly in darkness, the re-stepping of the luxury yacht M5’s impressive 89m mast, managed by Marine Results, took place at Pendennis on last Saturday, October 19, 2013. Over the next few days, her full carbon fibre and titanium rig will be put in place, using the same optical fibre technology installed on the America’s Cup catamarans.

New images of scale models of 80m mega yacht DART80 concept by Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch

These are the new images of the scale models of the latest 80-metre superyacht DART concept, in a sailing and motoryacht version, unveiled by Royal Huisman and Andrew Winch Designs at the 2013 Monaco Yacht Show.