The recently concluded Palma International Boat Show was a real success. The event was attended by around 37,000 visitors, as well as a royal visit, the first in the Show’s history. There were 47 superyachts in total, all measuring over 24m in LOA.
The beautiful 47-metre Alloy superyacht Loretta Anne won the category of ‘Motor Yacht of Year’ as well as ‘Raised Pilothouse Semi-displacement Motor Yacht’ at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. Alloy Yachts sponsored Voyager’s Award went to the 37m expedition yacht Marama.
It was a double victory for the prominent NZ manufacturer, Yachting Developments, at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. The company has won in both the Refitted category for their refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour JK4, as well as Judges Special Award for Catamarans, for the 100-foot sailing catamaran yacht Quintessential (Q5).
Following her recent launch, the brand new WallyCento superyacht Magic Carpet3 made a spectacular debut at the recently concluded Gaastra Palmavela regatta. This beautiful 100-foot cruiser represents the lightest luxury vessel of this size ever built.
In order to maintain stringent environmental standards, the elegant 53m Feadship charter yacht Mirage now includes carbon offsetting, provided by Yacht Carbon Offset.
The breath-taking 37-metre Royal Huisman superyacht Pumula (Project Bugamena) has been awarded ‘Best Sailing Yacht 30-39m’ as well as ‘Sailing Yacht of the Year’ at the recent World Superyacht Awards.
The Oyster yacht owners, participating in the inaugural Oyster World Rally, are currently exploring the fabulous yacht charter destination – the South Pacific.
The brand-new Pirelli PZero 1100 Outboard Edition yacht tender represents the latest model, introduced by the Italian company, Pirelli PZero. Due to make its premiere this summer, it can easily accommodate up to 14 guests.
The last month’s Singapore Yacht Show was a tremendous success, having drawn attraction of more than double the number of last year’s exhibitors, comprising a significantly wider choice of yachts in the 30ft – 80ft category.
Port Hercules, positioned in the popular Mediterranean yacht charter location – Monaco, will be once again hosting the world’s most amazing yachts, coming to participate in the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show. The 23rd edition of this eagerly awaited event will run from September 25 to 28, 2013.
The prestigious UK-based luxury yacht manufacturer, Princess Yachts International, has been named ‘Business of the Year’ at the recent Plymouth Herald Business Awards 2013.
Designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design with interior by Alberto Mancini, the 44m MONOKINI yacht from the 44 FAST series was launched by the well known Italian luxury yacht builder – Baglietto.