The superb 55m Benetti motor yacht Ocean Paradise (hull FB 263) has been shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2014 in the ‘Power Yacht over 40m’ category. She has been beautifully designed by the yard’s in-house team.
The fifth Delfino 93’ superyacht ‘Zaphira’ (BD005) is set to make her premiere at the 2014 Rio Boat Show, taking place from April 9 to 15. Designed by Stefano Righini, this superb vessel boasts beautiful interiors by Carlo Galeazzi, comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests.
The 2015 Panerai Transat Classique from the Canary Island of Lanzarote to Martinique in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles is set to kick off on January 7, hosting classic and vintage yachts.
The Marina at Sandals Emerald Bay is a beautiful, 150-slip superyacht marina, positioned in the fabulous Bahamas yacht charter destination – the Exumas Islands. It can accommodate yachts measuring up to 240 feet in LOA.
New Zealand Marine has officially launched the new ‘Destination New Zealand Superyacht Attraction Initiative’, which will see NZ Marine join forces with government bodies to promote New Zealand as a destination for superyachts.
Superyacht AeroCruiser 38 II Flybridge has been officially presented by Danish Yachts at an exclusive luncheon event at the Palm Beach Yacht Club during this year’s Palm Beach Boat Show. The evolution of Shooting Star yacht, she can reach an impressive top speed of up to 50 knots.
The major French boat show, the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes (Cannes Boat Show) has changed its name to the ‘Cannes Yachting Festival’. Set to take place from September 9 to 14, the 2014 event is expected to host 550 yachts.
The leading Dutch maker, Amels, has recently launched its third Limited Edition 212 superyacht Hull 6503. Designed by Tim Heywood, she has already undergone sea trials.
The biennial Rolex China Sea Race will start on April 16, 2014. The 2012 edition of this popular race was won by the 90ft superyacht Genuine Risk, competing this year as ‘Ragamuffin 90’.
The America’s Cup Trophy, the oldest trophy in the history of sports, will be coming to Antigua for two days, Saturday, 26th April and Sunday, 27th April, coinciding with the official start of the Antigua Sailing Week 2014.