The largest superyacht in the world, the breath-taking 180m Lurssen mega yacht AZZAM has started the second round of her sea trials in the North Sea. She is expected to reach a top speed of up to 30 knots.
This is a video showing the tooling process to construct the all-new Viking flagship – the 28-metre sportfish motor yacht Viking 92 Convertible. She is due to be launched in Summer 2014.
The Dashew Offshore FPB 78′ luxury yacht Hull no. 2 has been successfully sold to a UK buyer. She will be built by the NZ-based shipyard Circa Marine, just like her sistership, FPB 78′ yacht Hull no. 1.
Today, August 25, 2013, saw the Emirates Team New Zealand win the 30th anniversary Louis Vuitton Cup. The Kiwis will be now preparing for their ‘September Showdown’ against ORACLE TEAM USA.
Emirates Team New Zealand won the second consecutive Louis Vuitton Cup, beating Luna Rossa Challenge and winning the series 7-1. The Kiwis will compete against ORACLE TEAM USA in the 34th America’s Cup, kicking off on September 7, 2013.
The revised scoring for the 2011-12 as well as 2012-13 America’s Cup World Series championships has been released by the America’s Cup Race Management.
The overall winner of the IRC Racing division at this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week has become the Marcus Blackmore’s Sydney-based TP52 sailing yacht Hooligan.
The Emirates Team New Zealand has gained a 6-1 lead in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2013 Final. One more victory and the Kiwis will close out the America’s Cup Challenger Series.
Emirates Team New Zealand are currently standing two wins away from becoming the Louis Vuitton Cup 2013 Winner. The NZ team would become the first two-time winning team in the 30-year history of the Louis Vuitton Cup.
In order to help raise funds for the UK charity Calvert Trust, AkzoNobel brands, Awlgrip as well as International Paint, have teamed up with National Marine Suppliers to sponsor a charity Poker Run in Monaco, taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2013.
The next month’s PSP Southampton Boat Show will be attended by MDL Marinas, exhibiting in their new double-height Waterside Pavilion (stand E52). The MDL Stand will be also hosting a series of special events.
Operated by the Ocean Youth Trust South, the 72-foot sailing yacht John Laing is currently hosting the winners of the 2013 MDL Sail Training Awards for a six-day trip at sea.