In order to protect the area from future storms, the new Seabrook Floodgate Complex was officially opened on July 3 at the mouth of the Industrial Canal at Lake Pontchartrain. The first private vessel to glide through it was the 164ft luxury motor yacht Wheels by Trinity Yachts.
To be presented for the very first time in spring 2013, the new Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse superyacht is a beautiful vessel designed by Team4 by Enrico Gobbi, providing a shallow draft as well as competitive cruising performance. Accommodation is provided to 8 guests in four lovely staterooms.
The legendary Kings Hundred Guinea Cup went to the Claasen Jachtbouw built and Andre Hoek designed superyacht Lionheart, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent. This splendid vessel competed along with other beautiful J Class yachts, including Velsheda superyacht, charter yacht Ranger as well as luxury yacht Rainbow.
Luxury expedition yacht LARS is a beautifully relaunched 2012 vessel, available for charter in the breathtaking Greenland and Norway, accommodation 8 charter guests in 4 elegant cabins.
The 7th luxury vessel successfully sold by the Ancona-based shipyard CdM Yachts is the first superyacht Nauta Air 86′, designed by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Yacht Design. This splendid explorer has been developed by modifying the original Nauta Air 80′ superyacht.
In order to keep its position as one of the most competent companies in the field of most exclusive architectural woodwork, Sinnex – the interior company of the 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon – is currently working on its realignment. They have appointed Alexander Hoefling as new commercial director, while Wolfgang Walzl has become a new technical director.
Due to be completed soon, the 46,5m luxury yacht Soraya 46 by Soraya Yachts is a stunning, highly innovative vessel, comfortably sleeping 10 guests in 5 beautiful and elegant cabins.
The longest vessel to be on display at this year’s Cannes Boat Show, the 61m superyacht Diamonds are Forever by Benetti Yachts will be also exhibited at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, along with other spectacular vessels built by this prominent Italian builder. With beautiful and elegant interior by renowned Evan K. Marshall, Diamonds are Forever provides comfortable accommodation to 12 guests in 6 lovely and stylish cabins.
The fastest motor yacht in the world, the 67m megayacht Destriero by Fincatieri, celebrated the 20th anniversary of her challenge, marked in 1992 by breaking a world’s record, still unbeaten. This beautiful vessel crossed the Atlantic in 58 hours at an average speed of 53 knots.
Motor yacht RAASRA, Harmony III, Hurricane Run, charter yacht OBSESSION and yacht W2 (Wedge Two) by Feadship photographed by Sacha Suzanne Hart near St Tropez, South of France.
Having worked as Secretery of the J Class Association for the last 12 years, David Pitman now retires. He helped develop, construct and launch four J Class yachts, including charter yacht Ranger in 2002, luxury yacht Hanuman in 2009, Lionheart superyacht in 2010 as well as superyacht Rainbow in 2012.
Olivier van Meer designed 49m superyacht Nassima has been recently launched by Acico Yachts. On display at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, this beautiful long range vessel offers a spacious Owner’s stateroom, a full beam VIP cabin, along with four twin guest cabins.