Sports Yachts

Palmer Johnson PJ 170 (PJ-502) Motor Yacht In Build

The second motor yacht in the Palmer Johnson 170 series is currently in build and progressing well at the Palmer Johnson yard with an expected delivery in June 2011. The new PJ 170 motor yacht measures 52.20m (171′) in length and combines strong lines with sleek sophistication.

Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events 2011

Rolex have issued a Calendar Announcement for 2011 detailing the dates and locations of the Rolex U.S. and Caribbean Sailing Events during 2011.

Riviera exhibits 5000 Sport Yacht at the Boot Dusseldorf 2011

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will for the first time showcase its spectacular new 5000 Sport Yacht at the boot Dusseldorf 42nd International Boat Show held this weekend.

International Yacht Forum Hamburg

On February 12th 2011 sailors from Europe and from overseas will fill the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. With 12 speakers from the countries of Australia, Germany, England, Ireland and the United States the 2nd International Yacht Forum in Hamburg look set to become an exciting and – especially for racing yacht owners – an extremely useful program.

Palmer Johnson PJ 170 motor yacht features Sea-Fire systems

The new PJ 170 motor yacht from Palmer Johnson Yachts measures 171′ in length and is one of the largest aluminum sport yachts ever built. Combining strong lines with sleek sophistication, the innovative PJ 170 superyacht offers state-of-the-art fire suppression systems from Sea-Fire Marine.

San Francisco Wins Right to Host 2013 America’s Cup

San Francisco has been selected as the host venue for the 34th America’s Cup. An official celebration event will be hosted in San Francisco on January 5th, event location details to be announced.

America’s Cup: BMW ends partnership with ORACLE Racing

At the end of the year BMW will bring to a close its longstanding partnership with ORACLE Racing and thereby end its involvement in the America’s Cup. This is by mutual agreement of both partners. Both parties set ambitious goals and achieved the ultimate objective: winning the America’s Cup.

North Sails to make sails for the MOD 70 series

Multi One Design S.A. and North Sails are pleased to announce the beginning of a unique collaboration in offshore racing: an exclusive partnership over the 2011-2014 period. North Sails will supply the entire MOD 70 fleet for the Multi One Championship. A unique challenge for a unique multihull!

105 Yachtfish concept by DLBA

The 105 Yachtfish project is a recently completed the design of Donald L. Blount and Associates (DLBA) that combines characteristics of long-range cruising yachts and modern sportfishing boats.

One week until 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award Winners are named

On Tuesday 9 November, Greece will play host to a spectacular ceremony and presentation where the male and female winners of the 2010 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards will be announced.

34th Americas Cup: AC72 Class Rule finalized and published

Full details of the new high-performance Wingsailed 72ft catamaran that will transform America’s Cup racing have been published. The AC72 Class Rule went from concept to completed Class Rule in less than four months.

Velux 5 Oceans: A journey of a lifetime begins

Five international skippers in the VELUX 5 OCEANS blasted across the start line beginning a 30,000-mile adventure around the globe.