April 11 saw the prominent Italian Design and Engineering firm, Axis Group Yacht Design, receive the Asia Boating Award 2013 as Best Yacht Designer.
Introduced by Olivier van Meer and Sea Independent Custom, the beautiful Pelican 80 yacht concept represents a new design, developed to be handled by two persons. It can comfortably sleep 6 guests in total.
The all-new project presented by the Spanish builder Astondoa is the beautiful 72 GLX yacht project, providing elegant and comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins.
Saturday, 13th April, saw the launch of the luxury yacht Apostrophe (hull YN247) by the prestigious yacht builder Hakvoort. Apostrophe features exterior and interior design by Reymond Langton Design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design.
Set to commence in Sydney on April 28, the eagerly awaited Marine13 International Conference and Trade Exhibition is still attracting additional exhibitors.
This year’s Naples America’s Cup World Series has been officially opened with a spectacular opening ceremony at Piazza Plebiscito in Naples, Italy. Championship Racing will run from April 18 to 21, 2013.
Set to take place from June 14 to 17, the upcoming 53rd Annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show will feature an extra 3,000 square metres in the main hall.
This summer, June 17 and 18, will see the Newport Charter Yacht Show host another edition of its annual Culinary Competition. The last year’s Grande Class Winner was Lady M yacht’s Chef Eddj Venzi from Italy.
The lovely 1005 yacht tender by Hunton will be exhibited at the next Antibes Yacht Show, starting later this week. The 1005 boat is a beautiful RIB, offering a fast and stable ride.
The bespoke Dutch design firm, Diana Yacht Design, is currently working on the extensive refit of its 39m motor sailor yacht Dione Star (ex Colombaio Star). The refit of this beautiful vessel is due to be completed this spring.
Sunday, April 14, saw the final day of this year’s Oyster Regatta Grenada, concluded with an amazing awards ceremony.
