Artemis Racing launched and christened its second AC72 yacht Artemis Racing yesterday, on July 22, 2013. Featuring navy blue hulls, the vessel, dubbed “Big Blue,” will undergo dock tuning in an effort to get it ready for sailing.
The iconic Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Set to kick off on August 17, the anniversary event will be marked by the amazing shore-side social calendar. More than 135 yachts have already entered and dozens more are expected in the upcoming weeks.
Certified by the Global Marina Institute (GMI), the Advanced Marina Management (AMM) School will be held in Sydney this September. Applications are open for the suitably qualified personnel to apply for a scholarship, offered by Bellingham Marine Australia through the Marina Industries Association (MIA).
The three major Monaco-based yachting components: the Monaco Yacht Show, the Yacht Club de Monaco, as well as the Monaco Harbors Management Company (S.E.P.M.) have recently signed a partnership agreement. This will see the Monaco Yacht Show host even more superyachts each year.
The prominent Turkish builder, Bilgin Yachts, has recently launched the hull of its Bilgin 164 superyacht Alfulk to be moved from the Yalova shipyard to its yard in K. Cekmece. Alfulk is due to be delivered in June 2014.
Luxury yacht builder Delta has recently delivered the magnificent 66-metre INVICTUS superyacht to her owner. Motor yacht INVICTUS boasts an impressive size and elegant design features, with a strikingly graceful silhouette.
The next Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off on September 1, 2013. To be hosted by the beautiful Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Sardinia’s Porto Cervo in Italy, the event will be attended by such majestic vessels as the 66-metre mega yacht Hetairos.
The 11th edition of MYDA – Millennium Yacht Design Award 2014 has been launched by Seatec. The competition is open for yacht designers and architects, both professionals and beginners.
Thanks to a new agreement with the Public Ports of Andalusia, MDL berth holders will be provided with the new cruising opportunities in the lovely Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Spain.
Tender Shipyard has successfully launched three brand-new TS68 yacht tenders, destined for two Benetti vessels: motor yacht Lady Candy and superyacht Ocean Paradise, as well as luxury yacht Ventura by Heesen. The yard is also working on the all-new TS56 yacht tender for a new ISA Yacht.
Luxury motor yacht HAPPY DAYS was successfully launched by the renowned CRN shipyard of the Ferretti Group and is due to be delivered to her owner at the end of the month. Superyacht Happy Days is a magnificent 34-metre Custom Line 112′ NEXT vessel, set to undergo sea trials in Croatia, Montenegro and Italy, before sailing the wonderful Asian yacht charter destination – Phuket in Thailand.
The world renowned British manufacturer of the finest bed, table and bathroom linens, Heirlooms, was honoured to take part in the last weekend’s Coronation Festival in Buckingham Palace. The company was privileged to receive His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales on its stand.