The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) hosted its traditional winter cocktail. During the event, HSH Prince Albert II, the Club’s President, presented the Trophée Crédit Suisse YCM Awards 2012, won by Igor Simcic on sailing yacht Esimit Europa II for the numerous records he set.
The German shipyard, Kusch Yachts, launched the hull of the 101m Vega Yachts V853 superyacht project, yesterday. The dramatically beautiful V853 will comfortably accommodate a number of 24 guests.
It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI yacht as well as Esimit Europa 2 superyacht.
The prestigious Italian manufacturer, Mondo Marine, is presently working on the dramatically beautiful 49-metre Project M50 superyacht. Designed by Hot Lab, M50 is due to be launched in 2014.
The splendid 1978 superyacht Stoneface by Burger Boat is presently at the final stage of an extensive refit, being performed by Front Street Shipyard in the USA.
The classic 122′ superyacht Atlantide is currently based at Front Street Shipyard in the USA, where she will undergo a major refit.
The construction of the first Wider 150′ superyacht has started at Wider Yachts’ new production facility in Marche, Italy. Due to be delivered in 28 months, the amazingly elegant Wider 150′ is designed by renowned Fulvio de Simoni.
Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, the breathtaking 44m luxury sailing yacht Encore (Project AY45) is presently under construction at Alloy Yachts in New Zealand. Due to be launched in March 2013, she will feature beautiful accommodation, divided into 4 lovely cabins.
Measuring 50 meters in LOA, the spectacular 2012 Fitzroy superyacht Ohana is currently completing her sea trials. Due to be delivered at the end of this month, Ohana is designed by renowned Dubois Naval Architects and provides beautiful accommodation to 12 guests in total.
The prominent UK-based design firm, Dubois Naval Architects, has recently signed two new sailing yachts for design, comprising a 49m composite sloop as well as a 51m flybridge sloop. The studio is currently working on several other designs, such as the 101m superyacht 380 concept.