Sailing Yachts

A very successful ‘Friends of NZ Marine’ programme

Supported by such prestigious superyacht designers as Ed Dubois and Ron Holland, the Friends of NZ Marine programme, an initiative launched by New Zealand Marine Industry Association (NZ Marine) earlier this year, represents a huge success.

Vitters launch 46m sailing yacht GANESHA (hull 3067) designed by Dubois

Vitters has successfully launched its all-new 46m superyacht Ganesha, previously known as hull 3067. Penned by Dubois Naval Architects, she features interior design by Newcruise.

Newport Bucket Regatta 2013 kicks off

This year’s highly anticipated Newport Bucket Regatta kicked off on Saturday, August 24. The fleet of eight superyachts are competing in two classes: Grandes Dames des Mers and Gazelles des Mers.

Video of Jongert 3200P Yacht

This is a video showing the all-new Jongert 3200P superyacht. Measuring 32 meters in LOA, she is entirely designed by Rhoades Young, with the hull lines drawn by Doug Peterson.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: IRC Final Results

The overall winner of the IRC Racing division at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week has become the Marcus Blackmore’s Sydney-based TP52 sailing yacht Hooligan.

Winners of MDL Sail Training Awards 2013 enjoying trip aboard JOHN LAING Yacht

Operated by the Ocean Youth Trust South, the 72-foot sailing yacht John Laing is currently hosting the winners of the 2013 MDL Sail Training Awards for a six-day trip at sea.

The penultimate day of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013

The Reichel/Pugh 66 luxury yacht Wild Oats X won on the water on the penultimate day of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013, but lost on the rope at the Audi Tug O’ War Sports Challenge.

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week 2013: Day 4

Day 4 of the currently running Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, Australia’s premier regatta, was marked by light winds as well as plenty of tidal flow.

Luxury classic yacht TEMPUS FUGIT launched by Arkin Pruva Yachts

Penned by Rob Humphreys, the first yacht of the Tempus Class Series, the 90-foot superyacht Tempus Fugit, has just hit the water at Arkin Pruva Yachts in Antalya, Turkey.

Arkin Pruva Yachts launches 90′ sailing yacht TEMPUS FUGIT

Penned by Rob Humphreys, the brand new 90-foot classic superyacht Tempus Fugit has hit the water at Arkin Pruva Yachts in Turkey.

New sailing photos of Baltic 107 Yacht INUKSHUK designed by German Frers

Built by Baltic Yachts to a design by German Frers, the Baltic 107 superyacht Inukshuk is an elegant sloop, offering deluxe accommodation to the owners plus 8 guests. She will be exhibited at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show.

Swan 80 sailing yacht Plis Play wins Swan Challenge Trophy at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

The coveted Swan North European Challenge Trophy went to the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has become the first Swan to cross the finish line at the Rolex Fastnet Race.