The opening day of the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show saw a private concert hosted by Princess Yachts Australia with famous Jon Stevens. Later on, the guests were a unique possiblity to admire the luxury motor yacht Princess 60 as well as the Princess V39 yacht, both making their Australian debut.
The inaugural Riviera Festival and Boat Show, taking place from May 24 to 27, attracted a large number of Riviera owners and enthusiasts. There was a rich agenda of activities, with plenty of stunning Riviera yachts on display. The 2013 event will run at Riviera’s Coomera facility from May 23 to 26.
The respected Italian luxury yacht builder Overmarine Group & Mangusta has recently selected Isabella Picco as its new Chief Communication Officer, replacing Patrizia Rovaris.
The new Baglietto’s planing as well as displacement yachts will be exclusively designed by Francesco Paszkowski. This include the completion of the 3 luxury yachts developed by this respected Italian designer, along with 3 new projects: a line of 58m steel and aluminium superyachts, a line of 37m aluminium planing yachts, and one of 46m aluminium planing vessels. The new Baglietto’s luxury yachts will be on display at the 2012 Monaco Boat Show.
Tilli Antonelli’s day cruiser, the luxury motor yacht Wider 42′, has been awarded in the “Best Production Boat” category of the glamorous American luxury magazine Robb Report, winning over the Frauscher 1017 Gt, Azimut 45, Riva Iseo as well as Wally One yacht tender.
Measuring 26.5 metres in length, the luxury motor yacht Ferretti 870 was launched by the respected Italian builder Ferretti Group yesterday. This wonderful vessel provides exceptionally light interiors, thanks to large open-view windows, which can be found in all cabins.
Day 1 of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2012 saw the 25m superyacht Highland Fling take the top spot in the Performance class, followed by My Song and Aegir respectively, while the Cruising division was won by the 38.8m charter yacht Ganesha, with the 37m luxury charter yacht Moonbird taking the second place and the 29m Scorpione dei Mari placing third.
April 21 saw the successful launch of the 48m sailing yacht Nativa by the Italian shipyard Arzana Navi and Tripp Design. This wonderful green vessel offers 5 lovely cabins.
Last month saw the successful launch of the first Swan 80S luxury yacht I Amsterdam, measuring 26.08 meters and due to be delivered this summer. Built by Nautor’s Swan and designed by German Frers, this splendid vessel accommodates 6 guests in luxury in comfort.
The 50 years of the legandary Aquarama yacht as well as the world premiere of the new 63′ Virtus yacht will mark this year’s 170th anniversary of the well known Italian builder Riva, a brand of the Ferretti Group. There will be plenty of events running along the Italian and French Riviera from June 27 to July 1, 2012.
30 magnificent yachts will be on display during the first Cannes Croisette Show, organised by Holland Yacht Experience FOR FREE from June 15 to 17, 2012. Taking place at the beautiful Port Canto in Cannes, such outstanding luxury yacht builders will be present as Princess, Mulder, Majesty, Riva and many others.
Dennis Conner’s North Cove superyacht marina in NYC boasts another spectacular vessel, the 168ft luxury charter yacht Remember When by Christensen Shipyard. This magnificent vessel provides its guests with beautiful interior, featuring walnut walls and cabinetry, along with some of the world’s best marble inlay as well as stone work.