Yachting Associations

Horizon CEO present at the recently concluded Sydney Boat Show promoting Taiwan International Boat Show 2014

Taken place from August 1 to 5, this year’s Sydney International Boat Show was attended by Horizon CEO John Lu, promoting the next year’s Taiwan International Boat Show, running from May 5 to 11.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Smooth Start

A record breaking fleet of 335 yachts started the 45th Rolex Fastnet Race in Cowes, UK, today, on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record fleet of international yachts

This year’s Rolex Fastnet Race is set to start on Sunday, August 11, hosting a record fleet of 347 yachts. These include such impressive vessels as the 100-foot charter yacht ICAP Leopard or the 100-foot superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

ICOMIA South America Conference 2013

ICOMIA South America Conference 2013 will be held during the upcoming Sao Paolo Boat Show.

Kiwi breakfast at the Monaco Yacht Show, September 26, 2013

The upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, Tourism New Zealand, ATEED (Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development) and Jeanette Tobin from Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand will be hosting a breakfast, dedicated to explorers, adventurers, as well as master mariners. The event will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013.

Royal Yacht Squadron to host special Bicentennial Regatta in 2015 to mark its 200th anniversary

In order to mark its 200th anniversary in 2015, the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron will be hosting the special Bicentennial Regatta, set to be held in the lovely UK yacht charter location – the Solent from July 25 to 31, 2015.

Yacht Carbon Offset arranges Carbon Offset for Red Arrows set to perform at MYS 2013

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows will be performing at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, thanks to Superyacht UK. Yacht Carbon Offset, a Bronze Sponsor of the event, has arranged a Carbon Offset for the aircraft during their performance.

New and improved Recreational Boating Industry Statistics launched by ICOMIA

Featuring a clear, concise, consistent and visually stimulating format, the new and revised 2012 Recreational Boating Industry Statistics has been launched by The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA).

Superyacht Support NZ to become Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ as of 1 August

In order to extend its support into the Pacific and from the Pacific up into Asia, Superyacht Support Ltd. is joining Asia Pacific Superyachts, with the company converting to Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ Ltd.

Horizon to exhibit three luxury yachts at Sydney International Boat Show 2013

The upcoming Sydney International Boat Show will feature three luxury vessels built by Horizon: motor yacht E56, skylounge power catamaran PC60, as well as cockpit motor yacht V74. Horizon Group CEO, John Lu, will be also present at the event, helping promote the 2014 Taiwan International Boat Show.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to represent A Truly International Challenge

so far, a total number of 351 yachts have confirmed their participation in the next Rolex Fastnet Race, starting on August 11, 2013. This year, 119 boats are from overseas.

Monaco Yacht Summit, Grimaldi Forum de Monaco, September 24, 2013

One day to the 23rd edition of Monaco Yacht Show, running from September 25 to 28, the inaugural Monaco Yacht Summit will be held at the Grimaldi Forum de Monaco on September 24, 2013.