One of the latest Van Geest concepts represents the breathtaking 92-metre superyacht Spirit project. It provides stylish and comfortable accommodation in the owner’s cabin, 2 VIP cabins, as well as 6 double guest cabins.
It was a huge success for the 5th edition of World Yacht Racing Forum, attended by more than 250 delegates as well as 70 speakers. The key speaker of the event was the four time Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie.
According to the Marine Safety Act 2010 new definition of waters, recreational vessel operators risk heavy penalties for anchoring in newly prohibited areas. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria Incorporated (BIAV) asks the Victorian Coalition Government for the public clarification of the situation.
Last week in Sydney was marked by the annual election of the Superyacht Australia Division Committee members. Barry Jenkins was re-elected as Chairperson, while Richard Morris as the representative from the Committee to sit on the AIMEX Board.
The overall winner and record breaker of the 2012 Transatlantic Superyacht & Maxi Regatta, the magnificent charter yacht ICAP Leopard 3, has been refitted this year. She boasts a beautiful interior design by Design Unlimited, just like the 72′ yacht Ran 2.
Luxury yacht LYANA by Benetti has been shortlisted to compete in the ‘Motor Yachts Over 60 m’ category at the 2013 International Yacht and Aviation Awards.
Alewijnse Marine Systems is closing 2012 with a strong superyacht order book. The company is presently working on 7 superyachts and 7 superyacht projects under construction. Among its recent launches belong luxury yacht Nirvana, as well as the 36m Peer Gynt expedition yacht Lola.
Next year will bring the 18th edition of China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS). The Show has become one of the most prestigious boating events in Asia, with China expected to represent one of the world’s biggest boating markets in the near future.
December 8 in Viareggio saw the prestigious luxury yacht manufacturer, the Overmarine Group, sign a working agreement with Martello Yachting that will promote the Mangusta and Mangusta Oceano brand in China as well as Singapore.
Expected to beat the 30,000 visitors who attended the event last year, the 2013 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show (CIBS) will take place from April 11 to 14.
The 2013 edition of London Boat Show will be attended by the World Cruising Club that will offer interactive displays as well as informative ‘meet the experts’ forums to the visitors of this popular event.