Superyacht experts, Captain Michael Howorth and his wife Frances Howorth, have recently joined the editorial board of the Superyacht Owners’ Guide (SYOG).
The well known US superyacht tender builder, Hacker Boat Company, has opened a new showroom in South Florida. This can accommodate up to six boats and has access to the water for sea trials.
This year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will boast the all-new Horizon P110 Tri Deck Yacht as one of the largest vessels on show at this popular event. The vessel will be exhibited by Horizon Motor Yachts Australia.
The dramatically beautiful W.100′ superyacht concept is a modern classic sloop, currently in design for Newport-based W-Class Yachts. A sistership to W.123′ yacht, W.100 will be constructed by Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine.
Set to be held in Istanbul, Turkey between 2 – 4 June, the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference is expected to host more than 350 attendees.
As part of its expansion strategy, the well known UK luxury yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats, has recently reinforced its international Yacht Division team with the appointment of Tom Richardson.
Walcon Marine has recently completed the installation of five superyacht berths at Nanny Cay in the British Virgin Islands. These can take yachts of up to 40 meters in LOA.
Hoek designed Truly Classic 108 yacht Simba has been selected as a finalist for the highly anticipated World Superyacht Awards 2013. Built by Proteksan Turquoise, this spectacular sloop provides luxurious accommodation for 8 guests in total.
Three luxury vessels with design by Redman Whiteley Dixon have been announced as finalists for the World Superyacht Awards 2013: the newly refitted 74 m Amels superyacht Ilona, the 30 m Yachting Developments catamaran yacht Q5 Quintessential, as well as the 78 m Feadship mega yacht Hampshire II.
The nominations for the upcoming ShowBoats Design Awards will close this Friday. This year’s winners will be revealed on March 5.
Gibbs Sports Amphibians will be attending the upcoming Miami International Boat Show, showcasing its latest superyacht toy ‘Quadski’. Run by BMW Motorrad’s K1300 engine, Quadski can reach speeds of 45mph on both land and water.