This year, one of our charter brokers was invited on board the fabulous 50m Benetti charter yacht JO for a fam-trip. Familiarisation cruises are a great way to experience the yacht, the crew as well as gain additional knowledge of the cruising destinations, in order to provide our clients with an unbiased advise and choose the best vessel to their needs.
The recently concluded Dubois Cup 2013 has been won by the 37m Alloy superyacht Genevieve, followed by the 50m Fitzroy sailing yacht Zefira and the 30m charter yacht Nostromo, respectively.
Brødrene Aa in Norway has produced the carbon fiber structure for the new Palmer Johnson 48m SuperSport yacht. This will go through further outfitting as well as finalizing at the Palmer Johnson facility in the United States.
In order to ensure the superyachts in the South Pacific are fully informed about Australia’s amazing cruising grounds, events and facilities for superyachts, Superyacht Australia will be providing information as well as networking sessions in Tahiti, on Friday, June 28, 2013.
Registration for the 2013 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is now open. Set to take place from September 17 to 19, the event will provide a full schedule of 75 seminars, including a new track of seminars, called “ProBoat Editors’ Picks”.
The recently concluded Les Voiles d’Antibes – Trophée Panerai 2013 was a great success, having hosted a total number of 65 classic sailing yachts. The biggest vessel to compete was the 49,5-metre superyacht Eleonora.
Holland Jachtbouw has successfully re-launched the 90ft charter yacht Wavelength (ex Boo Too), following her extensive 6-month refit. Designed by Ron Holland, she was originally launched by Pendennis in 2002.
Tansu Yachts in Turkey is currently working on a new 121-foot superyacht, with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. Due to be delivered in 2014, she will comfortably sleep up to 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins.
The all-new 70m superyacht concept has been introduced by German designer, Joachim Kinder. It features amazing glazing parts besides the stern around the generous pool.
The impressive 85-metre mega yacht Project NIKI (Nicki) is presumed to be launched by the respected German shipyard, Lurssen, this week. A sister ship to superyacht ACE (ex Project ROCKY), she is designed by bespoke Espen Oeino.
The five-year major refit of the Moonen 84 superyacht Etoile d’Azur has been successfully completed by the Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands. The newly reffited vessel is currently on the way to the breath-taking yacht charter destination – Scandinavia.
Marina Ibiza has renewed the Blue Flag, thanks to its environmental quality. This award joins the “5 Blue Star” Marina Certification, awarded by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI). Accreditation which only 9 ports in the world have.