Yacht Designers

Frers Cup 2014: Day 1

Being hosted by the lovely Sicily yacht holiday destination – Trapani, the first edition of the Frers Cup started today with a dockside Welcome Party.

A great regatta season for McConaghy yachts in USA and Europe

So far, it has been an exceptionally successful 2014 regatta season for McConaghy-built yachts. These include Reichel/Pugh-designed sailing yacht Shockwave, which claimed Line Honours in the 2014 Newport Bermuda Race.

Honourable Mention for Nauta-designed SW 94 sailing yacht KIBOKO at ADI Compasso D’Oro Design Awards

Superbly penned by Nauta Design from Italy, the Southern Wind 94 super yacht Kiboko has received an Honourable Mention in the 23rd edition of the ADI (Association for Industrial Design) Compasso D’Oro Design Awards.

New motor yacht Riva 88′ Florida

Formerly known as ‘Riva 88 Miami’, the new super yacht Riva 88′ Florida has been proudly introduced by the legendary Italian shipyard, Riva, part of the Ferretti Group. Superbly penned by Mauro Micheli, the hull of the first 88’ Florida will be presented in Regal Silver.

Video: The diesel electric propulsion system of motor yacht WIDER 150′

Video introducing the striking super yacht Wider 150′ and her groundbreaking diesel electric propulsion system, released by Wider Yachts from Ancona, Italy.

Huge success of Royal Huisman yachts at Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was a great success for Royal Huisman yachts. Frers-designed sailing yacht Unfurled became first overall.

New 122’ Mythos Motor Yacht SOL – Riva’s First Aluminium and Largest Yacht

June 21, 2014, in the popular Meditteranean yacht charter destination – Monaco, was marked by the official unveiling of the brand new Riva 122′ Mythos super yacht SOL. She will be officially presented to the public at the 2014 Cannes International Boat Show in September.

Launch of new Benetti Classic motor yacht EDESIA

Benetti has launched the all-new 36,90-metre super yacht ‘Edesia’, which is believed to be ‘hull BC131’. Designed by Stefano Righini, she belongs to the Benetti Classic series.

Heesen Yachts announces sale of 45m motor yacht Project NECTO (YN 17145)

The sale of the 45m YN 17145 superyacht Project Necto has been proudly announced by Heesen Yachts from the Netherlands. Designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, this beautiful and elegant sportster is scheduled for delivery in January 2016.

New 40m motor yacht ONIKA launched by Delta

The well known US shipyard, Delta Marine, has recently launched the all-new 40m superyacht ONIKA. Beautifully penned by Delta Design Group, she features luxurious and comfortable accommodation for 6 guests in total.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 attended by five Claasen yachts

This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma came to its end last week, marked by a great success of five Claasen yachts. These included such beauties as luxury charter yacht Atalante.

Benetti announces launch of new Tradition Supreme 108 motor yacht MY PARADIS (BK001)

Built by Benetti to a design by Stefano Righini, the brand new Tradition Supreme 108 super yacht My Paradis (BK001) has successfully hit the water. She will make her official debut at the next Cannes Yachting Festival in September.