According to the top superyacht directory, the Yachting Pages, next year is expected to be optimistic for the superyacht industry, despite the general economic situation in the world.
The Super Yacht Berth users at the Auckland’s Viaduct Marina will be able to go online for free from next week. This beautiful superyacht marina provides 50 luxurious berths between 20m to 60m.
The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) hosted its traditional winter cocktail. During the event, HSH Prince Albert II, the Club’s President, presented the Trophée Crédit Suisse YCM Awards 2012, won by Igor Simcic on sailing yacht Esimit Europa II for the numerous records he set.
The Flemish superyacht marina, VVW Nieuwpoort Marina, has been honoured with 5 Gold Anchors. It provides excellent facilities, such as an active water sports centre as well as a famous sailing school.
Situated in the fabulous Spanish yacht charter destination – Valencia, the spectacular superyacht marina, Marina Real Juan Carlos I, will host the first VLC Boat Show, set to run from April 18 to 22.
Wider Yachts has recently signed a partnership agreement with EXA Ltd.. The result of this agreement is a significant increase in capital for the Italian luxury yacht builder.
As part of its expansion strategy, Sevenstar Yacht Transport will organise the regular sailings to the superyacht marina Porto Montenegro in the Bay of Kotor, as of spring 2013.
It was a huge success for the 5th edition of World Yacht Racing Forum, attended by more than 250 delegates as well as 70 speakers. The key speaker of the event was the four time Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie.
According to the Marine Safety Act 2010 new definition of waters, recreational vessel operators risk heavy penalties for anchoring in newly prohibited areas. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Incorporated (BIAV) asks the Victorian Coalition Government for the public clarification of the situation.
Last week in Sydney was marked by the annual election of the Superyacht Australia Division Committee members. Barry Jenkins was re-elected as Chairperson, while Richard Morris as the representative from the Committee to sit on the AIMEX Board.
Luxury yacht LYANA by Benetti has been shortlisted to compete in the ‘Motor Yachts Over 60 m’ category at the 2013 International Yacht and Aviation Awards.