Two beautiful Thailand yacht charter destinations – Marina Taina and Papeete Port – belong to the most popular French Polynesia superyacht marinas, as reported by Etienne Boutin of Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti. Papeete downtown will soon boast a new marina for yachts measuring up to 35m in LOA, due to be opened at the end of 2014.
Being hosted by Cowes in the UK, this year’s Panerai British Classic Week has successfully kicked off today, on July 14. Racing will continue until Friday, July 18, and will conclude with a Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 19.
Independent research has been recently carried out for the Marina Industry Association (MIA). It has highlighted the benefits of Australian luxury yacht marinas.
The very first Solar1 Monte-Carlo Cup 2014, hosted by the glamorous Mediterranean yacht holiday destination – Monaco, has come to its end. The successful inaugural event also hosted the giant 30m catamaran PlanetSolar, representing the largest solar-powered boat in the world.
Registration is now open for the HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction, held every other year during the annual Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS). This year’s two-day Symposium will feature a comprehensive program and will run on November 17 and 18.
A very successful Monaco Week 2014 has recently drawn to a close in Shanghai. The exclusive three-day event aims to promote the fantastic Mediterranean yacht rent destination – Monaco in China.
The very first AYSS PacificNet – Tahiti, hosted by Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti, has been a great success. The event took place in the fantastic South Pacific yacht holiday destination – Tahiti at Marina Taina in Papeete on June 26, 2014.
Two magnificent perpetual trophies will be awarded to winners of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s very first Transatlantic Race. The race will kick off from Lanzarote on November 29, 2014.
The Global Marina Institute (GMI) presented certificates to five inspirational Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) at the recent ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which took place in Istanbul earlier this month. At the Conference, Dan Natchez was also granted the Honorary Certified Marina Professional (CMP) by the GMI.
To be hosted by the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo from August 31 to September 6, this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will kick off in less than two months. The popular Mediterranean regatta will be attended by such outstanding vessels as 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 and the 216ft mega yacht Hetairos.
Duthie Lidgard has become a new partner and managining director of Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand to allow the business to expand.