Set to provide some amazing additional offerings for the boating community and general public alike, Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi represents a new expansion project for Camper and Nicholsons Marinas, scheduled for completion in the second half of 2013.
As a direct result of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular classic sailing yacht race Trophee Bailli du Suffren, a historic agreement has been signed between St Tropez and Malta’s Birgu, in order to promote sustainable tourism.
Nominations for the World Superyacht Awards 2013 will close on December 31, while for the Voyager’s Award on January 31. The 2012 winner of the prominent Voyager’s Award was the 46m superyacht Golden Compass.
The Dutch builder, Ribbon Yachts, is proud to announce that its magnificent Ribbon 45SC yacht tender has been nominated for the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013. The winners will be revealed at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on April 19.
At the moment, the prominent Italian builder, CRN Ancona, is getting ready for the January launch of its biggest luxury vessel to date, the 80m CRN 129 megayacht Chopi Chopi. The company is currently working on 8 spectacular vessels.
Developed specifically for yachts, the all-new e3 Digicel 4G LTE 4 Yachts service was launched on the first day of this year’s Antigua Charter Yacht Show. The system is designed to improve the quality of communications for every type of yacht, owner, guest as well as crew.
A total number of 12 top youth sailing teams will compete in the February Selection Series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup that will run in San Francisco from September 1 to 4.
Current students or recent graduates from yacht design can now submit their entries for the Young Designer of the Year Award 2013. The winner will be revealed at the ShowBoats Design Awards gala evening on 21 June.
Nominations for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 can be submitted until February 15. This prestigious event will take place on Friday, June 21 during The Rendezvous in Monaco and its 2013 edition will also present the new Holistic Design Award.
The eagerly awaited two-day conference, the 5th edition of World Yacht Racing Forum, is currently running in Gothenburg, Sweden, with participation of more than 250 delegates from all over the world.
In response to the increasing demand for more flexible dockage programs from its customers, IGY Marinas has launched a new 365-day berthing plan for yachts over 80 feet: The Anchor Pass. This includes 8 IGY superyacht marinas, such as Yacht Haven Grande, situated in a popular Caribbean yacht charter destination – St. Thomas.
The dramatically beautiful 60m Persak & Wurmfeld megayacht concept for Hakvoort was presented at the 2012 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, together with another 45m superyacht concept for Hakvoort, as well as a 44m sailing yacht project for Derecktor. The 60-metre explorer boasts lovely and comfortable accommodation for 12 guests in total.