At least three of the majestic J Class yachts – sailing yacht Lionheart, charter yacht Ranger and superyacht Velsheda -will attend the upcoming 2015 Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta, running in July.
New 80ft super yacht BRENTA 80 DC is currently under construction at the all-new German shipyard, Michael Schmidt Yachtbau. The vessel has been superbly penned by Lorenzo Argento of Brenta Design, with interior design by Sir David Chipperfield.
Delivered by Su Marine Yachts in July 2014, luxury sailing yacht IN LOVE has been announced as one of the finalists for the ‘Sailing Yacht over 30 metres’ Award in the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015.
The year 2015 will be a busy year for the Finnish shipyard, Nautor’s Swan. The yard is currently working on several new vessels, including Swan 95 S yacht, due to be launched in June 2017.
Dykstra-designed yachts will be presented at this month’s boot Dusseldorf 2015. The latest luxury vessel designed by this prestigious Dutch design firm is the 56m superyacht Aquarius, currently under construction at Royal Huisman.
Oyster Yachts will be exhibiting the 25-metre luxury yacht Oyster 825 at this month’s boot Dusseldorf. Beautifully designed by Rob Humphreys, the vessel is a powerful, optionally carbon rigged yacht, yet one easily short-handed with the aid of joystick and hydraulic sail controls.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Esimit Europa project, started by Igor Simčič in 1995. Since 2010, the project has been represented by one of world’s fastest and technologically most advanced yachts – 100-foot sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2.
This month’s New Zealand Millennium Cup will host three luxury vessels designed by Dubois: sailing yacht Janice of Wyoming, superyacht Silvertip as well as charter yacht Bliss. Ed Dubois continues to support the New Zealand’s new build market and industry.
Royal Huisman has released a series of beautiful photos of their 43m super yacht Blue Papillon, under sail in the lovely Mediterranean yacht rental locations. The 2013 sloop features naval architecture by German Frers and interior design by Rhoades Young.
The year 2015 has started in a festive mood for the well known Dutch luxury yacht builder Claasen Shipyards as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. The yard has launched 19 Truly Classics so far, and is currently working on a Truly Classic 126 yacht, set to be launched soon.