Yachting Associations

Fourth Line Honours victory for sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 at Giraglia Rolex Cup

Measuring impressive 100 feet in LOA, superyacht Esimit Europa 2 has proudly claimed her fourth Line Honours victory in the offshore race of the Giraglia Rolex Cup.

Australia and New Zealand partner to challenge superyacht status quo

The 2014 Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Conference (ASMEX) saw Australia and New Zealand discuss a concerted approach to the way the superyacht industry charters, cruises and works within their region.

Second round of Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge to be hosted by Tuscany, Italy

The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge has arrived in Argentario, Italy and will start with the first race on Thursday, June 19th 2014, finishing on the 22nd June 2014. More than 50 classic yachts have already entered the 16th Argentario Sailing Week.

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2014 to enter final phase today

The currently running Giraglia Rolex Cup will enter its final phase today, on Wednesday, June 18, with the start of the 241-nm offshore race. This is expected to host some 213 yachts – a new record fleet.

The European Institute of Yacht Design to hold conference about ‘Creative Interdisciplinarity in the field of Yacht Design’

On June 18, 2014, the European Institute of Yacht Design will hold a conference about “Creative Interdisciplinarity in the field of Yacht Design” at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in Salzburg, Austria.

IFBSO concludes its annual Congress on a high note

IFBSO, the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, has recently concluded its most successful Congress in recent history. The Federation celebrates a new direction and restructure in its 50th anniversary year.

Successful ‘Solaris Days’ event in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, Italy

The ‘Solaris Day’ event, recently hosted by the Italian luxury yacht manufacturer Solaris Yachts in the lovely Italy yacht holiday destination – Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, was a huge success.

ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group launches latest revision of its Standard Framework Contract

The latest revision of the Standard Framework Contract has been recently launched by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group.

Nauta Yachts the best-represented yacht designer at Loro Piana SuperYacht Regatta

A total number of 7 luxury vessels designed by Nauta Yachts attended the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. These included the lovely Grande Orazio yacht and Cape Arrow superyacht, both built by Southern Wind Shipyard.

British Marine Federation comments on Sir Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup Challenge

Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of the British Marine Federation (BMF) has responded to Sir Ben Ainslie’s British America’s Cup Challenge, launched on June 10, 2014.

New ‘Riva Aquarama Lounge’ unveiled by Ferretti Group and Yacht Club de Monaco

The new ‘Riva Aquarama Lounge’ has been proudly presented by the Ferretti Group and the Yacht Club de Monaco. It will be located on the top floor of Sir Norman Foster’s masterpiece, the new venue of the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Giraglia Rolex Cup 2014 to kick off tomorrow

This year’s 62nd Giraglia Rolex Cup is set to kick off tomorrow, on June 13, hosting an impressive number of 242 yachts. These will include such outstanding vessels as the Swan 90 charter yacht Solleone.