The organisers of the next year’s BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival have officially opened the race and online entry. The 42nd edition of this popular race will take place from Monday March 25th to Easter Sunday, 31st March 2013, with participation of up to 120 international yachts.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary next year, the popular Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is now open to exhibitors. The next event will take place from Thursday May 23 to Sunday May 26, 2013.
Set to take place at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex from May 10-12, the Boat China & Water Sports Expo 2013 represents the first China Boat Show at a national level.
The Italian designer, Filippo Taiani, is proud to present his 80-metre Nemus Dianae superyacht concept, inspired by the boat of the Roman emperor, Caligola. Featuring solar panels, the eco-friendly Nemus Dianae provides all the comforts and special features normally found on a superyacht, such as a gym, swimming pool, or Spa Pool.
Performed by Palma Refit, a magnificent 46m Palmer Johnson superyacht now boasts four Seakeeper M21000a gyros. She represents the Seakeeper’s largest gyro refit to date.
The award-winning 45m superyacht Helix by Feadship has become the first large foreign registered yacht that has cruised the Pearl River in China. Providing beautiful accommodation in 5 well appointed cabins, this spectacular vessel participated in this year’s Nansha International Boat Show and will also attend the Xiamen Boat Show.
Incorporating speed and beauty, the British company, Jaguar Cars, has recently presented the breathtaking Concept Speedboat yacht tender, inspired by the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake. Ivan Erdevicki and Seventy Seven Design have contributed to this unique project.
The latest catamaran yacht Panama 62′ by Alu Marine has been nominated for the “International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013” in the “Concept Design up to 30 metres” category. She represents an ideal family cruiser or a charter yacht, thanks to her numerous possibilities of interior layouts.
The recently launched Tri-Air Widebody 30 yacht tender by Trefoil Marine has successfully completed its sea trials. The fast, comfortable, as well as easy to handle high-performance Tri-Air 30 is able to achieve an impressive top speed of 55 mph, when driven by twin 225 hp Suzuki engines.
One of the Owners/Directors of VSY, Cristiana Longarini, was honoured with the Yacht Capital Marina Yachting Award 2012 at this year’s Genoa Boat Show. The yard’s 72m megayacht Stella Maris was a real star of the show.
The respected UK design firm, Dubois Naval Architects, has announced departure of Malcolm McKeon. The company was established in 1976. The first luxury vessel designed by Dubois is sailing yacht Philkade (ex Aquel II, Vainqueur).