Yacht Industry News

78.50m Feadship motor yacht HAMPSHIRE II (hull 806) launched

The 78.50 metre hull 806 by Feadship, named motor yacht Hampshire II, has been successfully launched by this prestigious shipyard. Superyacht Hampshire II was built for an experienced Feadship owner and offers and incredible amount of possibilities to actively relax aboard, including playing tennis, football, basketball and so on.

Moët & Chandon – the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup

Moët & Chandon has been announced as the official champagne of the 34th America’s Cup. Moët & Chandon is the champagne of success and glamour since 1743. Renowned for its achievements, firsts and legendary pioneering spirit, Moët & Chandon is the Maison that introduced champagne to the world.

Team Synergy/Heesen wins first and third place at the recent Cascais Cup

Synergy/Heesen has won first and third place at the recent Cascais Cup, running in Cascais, Portugal from 28th March to 1st April. Fifteen teams raced over five days in a range of differing weather conditions; from a potentially boat-breaking situation with gusts of 28 knots, to light breezes and sun, followed by a storm and a couple of hours of torrential rain!

AIMEX presents Australia Unlimited to international audience

AIMEX has teamed up with Australia Unlimited to develop an internationally recognisable co-brand to promote the Australian Marine Export industry’s capability as well as innovation. The co-brand will serve to promote Australian marine technology, products and services to an international audience.

China (Shanghai) Boat Show 2012: Asian Marine & Boating Awards public voting

The Asian Marine & Boating Awards are placing the nominees for 3 categories on the China (Shanghai) Boat Show website to permit the public to vote for their preferred nominee. The three categories that are to be posted to the Show´s website for public voting are Asian Boating Capital of the year; Asian Regatta of the Year and Asian Yacht Club of the Year.

AIMEX members strengthen their position in China

The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has organised the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai Boat Show 19-22 April 2012 to give the possibility to the Australian companies to reinforce their position in China.

Cerion Energy and ECOsuperyacht form GO2 Global Yachting

Cerion Energy and ECOsuperyacht are collaborating to form a new global marketing & distribution business called GO2 Global Yachting. The formation of this partnership is in response to the rapid increase in demand for GO2 since it was first launched into the superyacht market at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2011.

11th Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow, April 13-15 and April 20-22, 2012

11th Venice International Boat Show/NauticShow, running from April 13-15 and April 20-22, 2012 hosts 160 exhibitors and 200 yachts. More than 50.000 visitors are expected.

Naples AC World Series: Day 2 – ORACLE Racing Bundock wins face off against stable mate

ORACLE Racing Bundock advanced to the semifinal round by defeating stable mate ORACLE Racing Spithill on Day 2 of the Naples AC World Series. The two crews have spent hours training and testing against each other on San Francisco Bay, where the America’s Cup will be staged in 2013.

Naples AC World Series: Day 2 – Emirates Team New Zealand dominates with Luna Rossa performing well

Emirates Team New Zealand has won both fleet races on the day two of the Naples AC World Series. The local favorites, the two Luna Rossa Challenge crews, also had a good afternoon in the beautiful sea breeze conditions just off the sea front of Naples, with each crew earning a second place finish.

White Bay 6 Marine Park on Sydney Harbour to open in early May

White Bay 6 Marine Park to open early May in the Sydney Harbour. It is the first major important marine project to be developed since the Minister for Road and Ports, Duncan Gay, announced the establishment of the Marine Advisory Council.

Azimut Yachts and Atlantis open weekend in Varazze, Italy

Azimut Yachts and Atlantis welcome their clients and guests at the Marina di Varazze to view and test their Flybridge, S, Magellano and Atlantis Open yachts.

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