Currently being brought to Australia in order to compete in this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, the TP52 sailing yacht Bribon has been renamed YENDYS by Australia’s yachtman Geoff Ross who charters her to follow the tradition of his five previous yachts. This 2009 splendid vessel was designed by well known JudelVrolijk.
This year’s Giraglia Rolex Cup saw the McConaghy built 100ft luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 designed by well known Reichel Pugh break her record, completing the race in 14h 56′ 16”.
Jens Cruse of Cruse Naval Design presents his latest project the 90m mega yacht, featuring a large amount of hatches.
The 26.3m luxury motor yacht Delta 80 IPS is the largest concept ever developed by the Swedish shipyard Delta Powerboats, in partnership with Lars Modin. Built in carbon reaching an impressive cruising speed of 30 knots, this amazing vessel is scheduled for launch in spring 2013.
The Dutch builder Intec Marine is currently working on the 27.5m luxury yacht Intec Marine 90 as well as the Intec Marine 140 yacht, both belonging to the ‘next generation yachts’ series. These expetional vessels are designed by renowned Guido de Groot, in partnership with Doug Sharp Naval Architects.
Scheduled for delivery in spring 2013, the well known US shipyard Delta Marine is currently working on the 66m megayacht Project Invader (hull 211042). This exceptional vessel’s steel hull is going through the final stage of fit out and construction at the moment.
The latest concept of the well known Dutch design studio Vripack Naval Architects is the 21.45m motor yacht NED 70 by Ned Yacht, developed according to the so called LDL principle (LDL stands for Low Displacement Length), boasting a length/width ratio of 3:1, concentrating on the lines of the vessel. This amazing vessel provides 3 luxurious cabins.
Re-launched on 16 May 2012, the 2004 luxury motor yacht ILONA by Amels has undergone a major eight-month refit, now boasting a new helipad and pool with movable floor. Measuring 73.7-metres, this expectional vessel accommodates 14 guests in comfort and carries an impressive crew of 18 professionals.
At the moment under sea trials, the 30.48m luxury catamaran yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is a wonderful vessel, offering 5 beautiful cabins.
Following a contract for the 63m superyacht Project 602, the Turkish builder Sunrise Yachts has also recently signed a contract for the 56m luxury motor yacht Project 561. Designed by Espen Oeino with interior by Franck Darnet, this exceptional vessel can accommodate 12 guests in luxury and comfort.
Taking place from June 27 to July 2 on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the Masterpiece London 2012 will showcase the beautiful limited edition Riva Aquariva yacht tender by Marc Newson.
The Dutch builder Selene Yachts is presently working on the first two superyachts Selene 92 from the Ocean Explorer series. These spledid vessels are designed by respected Dutch designer Guido de Groot.