The hull and superstructure of the 50m Heesen superyacht Project Azuro (YN 16650) have been recently joined together. Due to be delivered in spring 2014, Project Azuro’s beautiful interiors, designed by renowned Francesco Pazskowski, will comfortably sleep up to 10 guests.
December 6 in Zagreb saw Croatia and the European Commission launch the new maritime strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, based on 4 pillars: a stronger blue economy, a healthier marine environment, a safer maritime space, as well as responsible fishing activities.
The popular yacht race, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year by inviting the ‘First Fleeters’ that took part in the inaugural Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in 1984. They will be given a possibility to win a unique 30th Anniversary Race Week Trophy.
The prominent Antigua Sailing Week will return to the beautiful Caribbean yacht charter destination – Antigua, from April 28 to May 3. Its 2013 edition will feature a new racing event, The Nonsuch Bay RS Elite Challenge.
According to the top superyacht directory, the Yachting Pages, next year is expected to be optimistic for the superyacht industry, despite the general economic situation in the world.
The Super Yacht Berth users at the Auckland’s Viaduct Marina will be able to go online for free from next week. This beautiful superyacht marina provides 50 luxurious berths between 20m to 60m.
The Yachtsman of the Year trophy went to Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa yacht project, during the Yacht Club de Monaco 2012 Awards prize giving ceremony.
The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) hosted its traditional winter cocktail. During the event, HSH Prince Albert II, the Club’s President, presented the Trophée Crédit Suisse YCM Awards 2012, won by Igor Simcic on sailing yacht Esimit Europa II for the numerous records he set.
The German shipyard, Kusch Yachts, launched the hull of the 101m Vega Yachts V853 superyacht project, yesterday. The dramatically beautiful V853 will comfortably accommodate a number of 24 guests.
It has been a very successful period for the McConaghy constructed luxury vessels, including charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, Wild Oats X & XI yacht as well as Esimit Europa 2 superyacht.
The Flemish superyacht marina, VVW Nieuwpoort Marina, has been honoured with 5 Gold Anchors. It provides excellent facilities, such as an active water sports centre as well as a famous sailing school.
Situated in the fabulous Spanish yacht charter destination – Valencia, the spectacular superyacht marina, Marina Real Juan Carlos I, will host the first VLC Boat Show, set to run from April 18 to 22.
