Wally 164 sailing yacht Better Place by Wally Yachts has been recently launched in Ancona, Italy. Boasting the most advanced carbon fiber construction technology, this spendid vessel easily sleeps 10 guests and a crew of 9 professionals.
Maxwell is to collaborate with the well known Dutch shipyard Vitters on two spectacular vessels, currently in build: the 33m sailing yacht Inoui, for which Maxwell will develop a completely customized below deck, submarine type windlass system, as well as the 46m superyacht hull 3067, expected to boast Maxwell´s twin VWC6000 installation.
Benetti Yachts launched their first motor yacht Classic Supreme 132′ recently. The ceremony has taken place at their Viareggio shipyard in Italy.
The 45m RMK Marine motor yacht Karia and the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin, completed by RMK Marine last year, have been both awarded at this year´s World Superyacht Awards – a highly anticipated event held on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey.
The renowned Turkish builder Proteksan Turquoise has successfully launched its 72.64m motor yacht Vicky (ex hull NB54). This wonderful vessel provides lovely accommodation for 12 guests in 6 comfortable cabins.
Southern Spars is proud to announce that four of its rigged yachts have been awarded in this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 67.2m megayacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts, the 62.5m superyacht Hetairos, the 30m sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments, as well as the luxury yacht Destination Fox Harbr.
The first hull of the SW 102 series, the sailing yacht Almagores II was launched with a great success by the well known South African shipyard Southern Wind on Sunday May 6 in Cape Town. The yard is also currently working on the hull 2, the superyacht Atalante, due for launch in December 2012.
Video of the 50m luxury charter yacht SuRi becoming 63 metres in LOA after her 11m extension and additional refits.
The spacious and comfortable 28.5m motor yacht Vento 94 is the latest spectacular vessel, developed by Ira Petromanolaki from the Greek design studio IP.YD.
Winners of the 7th edition of the World Superyacht Awards were unveiled on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Motor Yacht of the Year has become the 77.7m Feadship superyacht Tango, while the Sailing Yacht of the Year award has been received by the 67.2m Alloy megayacht Vertigo.
The 2011 luxury sailing yacht ANTARES III, built by Yachting Developments, has been awarded the “Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m” at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. With naval architecture and exterior by Dixon Yacht Design as well as luxurious interior by Rhoades Young, this spectacular vessel provides a full beam Owners cabin, two large guest cabins as well as upper and lower saloon. She is managed by a crew of 4 professionals.
The final day 5 of the Antigua Sailing Week 2012 revealed its winners, with Geoff Hill’s Santa Cruz 72 sailing yacht Antipodes winning in CSA 1A. Peter Harrison’s Farr 115 charter yacht Sojana took the third place.