Marked by a special visit of HM The Queen aboard the 75m luxury charter yacht Leander, the newest WallyCento sailing yacht Hamilton has become the overall winner of the 2012 Superyacht Cup Cowes, followed by superyacht Adela and luxury yacht Athos, respectively.
The legendary Kings Hundred Guinea Cup went to the Claasen Jachtbouw built and Andre Hoek designed superyacht Lionheart, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent. This splendid vessel competed along with other beautiful J Class yachts, including Velsheda superyacht, charter yacht Ranger as well as luxury yacht Rainbow.
Having worked as Secretery of the J Class Association for the last 12 years, David Pitman now retires. He helped develop, construct and launch four J Class yachts, including charter yacht Ranger in 2002, luxury yacht Hanuman in 2009, Lionheart superyacht in 2010 as well as superyacht Rainbow in 2012.
Attended by 70 spectacular yachts last year, the 2012 Rolex Middle Sea Race will once again kick off on October 20, providing one week of exciting competing. Among the entries that have already confirmed their participation in this popular event belong the last year’s winner – 100ft maxi superyacht Esimit Europa 2 – as well as the 78ft Reichel/Pugh designed sailing yacht Idea and many others.
July 23 saw the first day of the inaugural Superyacht Cup Cowes, marked by challenging weather conditions. The overall winner on Day 1 has become the 34m luxury sailing yacht Unfurled, built by Royal Huisman.
Saturday 21 July saw the 2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundered Guinea Cup, attended by the spectacular J Class yachts. The overall winner has become sailing yacht Lionheart, followed by superyacht Velsheda, charter yacht Ranger and Rainbow superyacht, respectively.
The overall winner of this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent has become the luxury sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger, superyacht Lionheart and luxury yacht Rainbow, respectively.
Organised by the Boating Industry Association of Victoria, it was a huge success for the 2012 Melbourne Boat Show, marked by a great interest of its visitors as well as direct sales. The dates for the 2013 event have been already announced for June 14 to 17.
The 5th edition of the two-day conference discussing the global yachting industry, World Yacht Racing Forum, will be hosted by the city of Gothenburg in Sweden, taking place at the Clarion Post Hotel from 11-12 December, 2012.
In comparison to other world renowned boat shows, such as Genoa International Boat Show or Miami International Boat Show, the Sydney International Boat Show can be also considered as one of the world’s leading boating events.
Belonging to the successful Nautor’s Swan Maxi Range, the latest Swan 80S luxury yacht I AMSTERDAM was launched at the end of May 2012. This beautiful vessel provides two internal layout options, with the owner’s cabin situated either aft or forward, plus 3 futher guest cabins.