This weekend will see the first testing of a new underwater configuration installed aboard the 30m superyacht Wild Oats XI. She will compete in the upcoming Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, kicking off on August 17, hosting almost 150 yachts.
The Spanish company Future Fibres has recently won a contract for two spectacular 60m sailing yachts by Perini Navi. These are a sloop and a ketch. The 60m Perini Navi sloop will be fitted with a full mast, furling boom as well as rigging package, while the 60m Perini Navi ketch will boast almost a kilometre of TSC solid carbon rigging.
On display at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show along with the latest CWay 47 metre luxury yacht Tango 2 as well as 8 metre Tender, the Australian design studio Imaginocean Yacht Design has unveiled their two latest concepts, the GT-40 H superyacht and motor yacht GT-55 H.
The second largest luxury vessel built by the Middle-Eastern shipyard Gulf Craft has been recently launched. The Majesty 125 superyacht Marina Wonder can comfortably sleep 10 guests in 5 lovely staterooms.
Charter Yacht JR is offering an outstanding special of 40% off its original charter rate if booked by 27th July. JR is available for charters in the South of France and Corsica in July and August.
Measuring 45.5 metres in length over all, the luxury motor yacht Mangusta Oceano 148 is a spectacular tri-deck displacement vessel by Overmarine Group. Designed by Stefano Righini, she offers comfortable accommodation to up to 12 guests and a crew of 9 professionals.
The Muggiano facility of the prestigious Italian shipyard Fincatieri in La Spezia saw the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fastest motor yacht in the world, the 67m megayacht Destriero, setting the world record in 1992 when crossing the Atlantic in 2 days, 10 hours and 34 minutes at an impressive average speed of 53 knots.
The Thames river is currently playing host to ten spectacular luxury vessels, present in London to experience the 2012 Olympic Games, starting this week. Among these beauties, there is the 74m megayacht Ilona, as well as the 45m Feadship yacht Harle.
Additional images of the magnificent 134 metre luxury yacht SERENE, a 2010 launched Fincantieri superyacht currently cruising the Mediterranean waters near St Tropez, South of France.
Attended by 70 spectacular yachts last year, the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race will once again kick off on October 20, providing one week of exciting competing. Among the entries that have already confirmed their participation in this popular event belong the last year’s winner – 100ft maxi superyacht Esimit Europa 2 – as well as the 78ft Reichel/Pugh designed sailing yacht Idea and many others.
The 83ft superyacht Adventuress has been recently relaunched by the American shipyard Rockport Marine, following her three-year restoration. Built by Fife Yard in 1924, this beautiful vessel now features a new interior, rig as well as modern navigation.