Sailing yacht Kaori, the 125 foot schooner built by Palmer Johnson in 1991 is back in the water, rigs in, and currently undergoing sea trials in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand after an extensive 12 month refit. S/Y Kaori is likely to be ready to head offshore around 16 November.
We have recently received news that construction for the 50m Explorer Superyacht Star Fish is in progress at McMullen & Wing. Due for launch in 2012, 50m megayacht Star Fish is the latest yacht in the Aquos Series and is expected to follow the success of M/Y Big Fish in the international superyacht scene.
Dometic Marine launch the proSafe MD361 P safe at this year’s METS 2010. Specifically designed to complement the luxury interior of 30M+ superyachts, the proSafe MD361 P provides a stylish and practical solution for luxury yacht owners, clients and charter guests to secure high value personal items such as jewellery, watches and money.
Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury of the DAME, presented the Award to the winner of the prestigious prize at the start of METS. The Overall Winner of the DAME Award 2010 is the Seldén Reversible Winch of Seldén Mast AB.
Princess Yachts are entering the superyacht sector with the launch of the first of their M class vessels. To be unveiled at the London Boat Show in January 2011, the 32M Princess Yacht will be the largest overall vessel to have been showcased inside London’s Excel exhibition halls.
The inaugural Business Conference for regional dealers of Fairline Boats Asia took place on Monday 8th November 2010 at the One15 Marina Club in Singapore and was attended by 16 persons, representing every dealer in the region.
Luxury superyacht marina Port Hercule in Monte Carlo, one of the most prestigious marinas in the world, famous for its luxurious yachts and associated jet-set lifestyle, will have the first phase of its renovation completed by Marinetek and its daughter company in Croatia – Marinetek NCP.
American ocean racer Brad Van Liew sailed into Cape Town to claim victory in the first ocean sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS. The 42-year-old from Charleston, South Carolina, blasted across the finish line in Table Bay at 5.51pm local time (3.51pm UTC) doing 10-12 knots in a 15-knot wind.
Peters & May has entered a new partnership with Logistics Department BG as its exclusive agent for Russia who has a strong presence in the Russian leisure boating industry. Logistics Department BG’s parent company Burevestnik Group represents many yachting brands in Russia including Avon, Baja, Boston Whaler, BWA, Cigarette, Chris-Craft, Fairline, Malibu, MasterCraft, Mulder, Riva, Royal Tender, Seabob, SeaRay, and Sunseeker.
The Ferretti Group and Mastervolt, has signed a three year ‘strategic supplier’ contract from 2010 – 2013. The agreement will extend the cooperation that started between the company’s around eight years ago.
Results for Australian companies at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show once again reinforces the value of attending shows such as this and promoting Australia not only as […]
WESTREC Marinas is pleased to announce the recent completion of its month long dredging project at Sunrise Harbor Marina and have also upgraded electrical pedestals. These enhancements add considerable megayacht capabilities to existing marina amenities and accommodations.