Yacht Designers

Marcelo Penna Yacht Design among IY&A Awards 2015 Finalists with sailing yacht LAMIMA

Superyacht Lamima has been nominated for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015 in the ‘Sailing Yacht over 30 Metres’ and the ‘Interior Design Award – Sailing Yacht’ categories. The vessel is an Indonesian gaff-ketch traditional phinisi, beautifully designed by Marcelo Penna Yacht Design.

Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous to close on January 30

Registration for this year’s Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will close on January 30, 2015. Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht vacation location from March 11 to 14, the popular Caribbean regatta will host such outstanding vessels as the 60m Perini Navi charter yacht Seahawk.

Latest Sanlorenzo motor yacht SD126

The latest Sanlorenzo superyacht SD126 is a beautiful vessel full of innovations, including a salon terrace or a flybridge pool, to name but a few. The interiors have been superbly designed by Marty Lowe.

Launch of Heesen motor yacht ASYA (YN 16947)

Heesen has proudly announced the launch of the all-new 47m super yacht ASYA (YN 16947). Designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, she is due to be delivered next month.

St.Maarten Heineken Regatta 2015 to host entries from 20 different countries

St.Maarten Heineken Regatta 2015 has already attracted entries from 20 different countries. The majestic Brazilian Schooner Atrevida is likely to be the oldest yacht participating in the St.Maarten Heineken Regatta, and measuring 95ft in LOA, also one of the largest vessels to attend.

Royal Huisman sailing yacht ETHERAL – World’s first hybrid superyacht launched in 2008

The majestic 58m (190′) was launched as the world’s first hybrid superyacht by Royal Huisman in 2008. Since then, she has been successfully operating in hybrid mode for quite some time, just like the 46m (152′) Royal Huisman ketch Elfje.

Video: Perini Navi – Picchiotti Vitruvius Motor Yacht GRACE E (hull C.2189)

A video showing the Vitruvius series superyacht Grace E (hull C.2189), delivered by Perini Navi in 2014 as their largest motor yacht to date.

Adam Voorhees announces contract and refit design for 26m fast sailing yacht SAPPHIRE KNIGHT project

Adam Voorhees has proudly announced the contract and refit design for the 26m fast super yacht SAPPHIRE KNIGHT project. Currently under construction at the Seaway yard in Monfalcone, Italy, the project is taking a 25-metre racing yacht as the starting platform, with naval architecture by Bruce Farr.

Video: 141m ADM motor yacht YAS under sea trials

A video showing the breath-taking 141m ADM superyacht YAS (ex Swift 141) under sea trials off the coast of the fabulous Abu Dhabi yacht vacation location, positioned in the Middle East.

Video introducing new Mangusta 165 E superyacht MOONRAKER

A video presenting the brand new Mangusta 165 E super yacht Moonraker, built by Overmarine to a design by Stefano Righini.

Video: Su Marine sailing yacht IN LOVE underway

A video showing the 35,60m Su Marine superyacht IN LOVE under sail. This beautiful 2014 ketch has been superbly penned by Taka Yacht Design, with interior design by Jean Guy Verges Design.

Photo of 85m Lurssen motor yacht PACIFIC (ex Josi)

A photo of the impressive 85m mega yacht PACIFIC (ex Josi), spotted close to the Pacific coast of the lovely Costa Rica yacht vacation destination on January 5, 2015. This robust vessel was built by Lurssen to a design by German Frers.