The only offshore race in a popular yacht charter destination – the Caribbean, the popular RORC Caribbean 600 is set to start today. It will be attended by eight luxury yachts built by Nautor’s Swan, that will compete for the first of six Swan Challenge Trophies.
The unique Bladerunner Rib35 yacht tender is currently being offered for sale by Superyacht Tenders. Driven by David Beckham, the boat was used for the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremony. The asking price is 199.000 GBP.
The newly established UK company, Superyacht Tenders, has recently launched the first dedicated yacht tender website, providing detailed information about each boat from quality photos as well as specifications.
The NZ Millennium Cup has once again provided three days of fantastic racing, proving the fierce competitive spirit of the event. The overall victory went to superyacht Zefiro.
The prominent Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, Riva Yachts, part of the Ferretti Group, is presently participating in the 2013 Miami International Boat Show, presenting the book celebrating the brand’s 170th anniversary.
It is a very busy period for the well known Taiwan-based buider Horizon, with 6 yachts due to be delivered between now and April. Founded in 1987, the shipyard has already delivered more than 640 yachts.
The recently launched 99-metre mega yacht Project Dream (hull 1004) by Feadship – De Vries Makkum is currently going through the final outfitting in the North of Holland. She represents the largest Feadship to date, as well as the largest luxury vessel ever built in the Netherlands.
Palma International Yachting Forum will run alongside the 30th Palma Boat Show from May 1 to 3. The new mobile device app has been released. This can be downloaded for free, comprising all the required information about the event.
Superyacht Zefiro took the line honours in this year’s NZ Millennium Cup, following three exciting days of racing. The second place went to luxury yacht Silvertip, followed by Ohana yacht, Janice of Wyoming and Sea Toy, respectively.
The first edition of Australia’s premier keelboat regatta, Hamilton Island Race Week, was held in 1984, hosting a total number of 93 yachts. Sandy Peacock took the images of the inaugural race.
The voluminous 59 m superyacht Ulysses has received a 41-square meter Airodock Transom Marina, delivered by Lancer Industries Ltd. This creates more than 35 extra metres of fully fendered mooring space and a vastly extended bathing platform.