This year’s 23rd edition of the popular Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was attended by several Hall Spars equipped vessels, taking victory in three of the five Divisions. These include Bella Mente yacht, superyacht Nilaya or luxury yacht Aegir.
The spectacular, 31-metre luxury sailing yacht Sarafin has been nominated for this year’s ISS Awards. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, the first Oyster 100 sloop provides elegant and comfortable accommodation to up to 8 guests.
The total number of 4 luxurious models by Cheoy Lee will be showcased at the upcoming Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, held in October. These comprise the 151′ Marco Polo series superyacht Mazu, the Bravo 88 motor yacht Lauderdale Bound, Alpha 76 Express yacht, as well as the Alpha 76 Flybridge Express yacht Hull 5033.
Turkish builder, Alia Yachts, has recently launched its newest 36m superyacht Aliyoni. Designed by renowned Warwick Yacht Design, this splendid pilothouse vessel is managed by crew of four friendly professionals and achieves a maximum speed of 28 knots.
Racing on the first day of the Rolex Swan Cup 2012 kicked off in the afternoon, due to the morning’s light wind. Racing Day 1 brought victory to Bronenosec yacht in Maxi, Natalia in Grand Prix and Ondineyacht in Classic class. The first and second place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship went to luxury yachts Earlybird and TalJ.
The official opening of the 2012 Cannes International Boat Show followed one day after the Ferretti Group Meeting 2012, held in Cannes on Monday, September 10.
The new MTT-Refugium superyacht will be presented by the Swiss shipyard, Messerschmitt Yachts, at the next Monaco Yacht Show.
At the moment, three luxury vessels built by Horizon Yachts are being delivered to Florida to be presented at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. These include the PC60 power catamaran yacht La Manguita, E56 yacht as well as the E88 skylounge yacht Arabella II.
The German company, ODENWALD – The Yacht Surveyors, will attend this year’ Monaco Yacht Show, presenting their new service called ‘Third View Survey’. Its main purpose is to help with a yacht purchase.
In order to minimise its impact on environment, the prestigious Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace Marina has recently engaged Carbon-Expert. Managed by ART Marine Marinas, this beautiful superyacht marina offers 167 berths.
Although scheduled to officially open on April 1st 2013, the new Amsterdam Marina hosted for the first time over 300 beautiful yachts, showcased at the recently completed HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show. After its opening, this fabulous marina will be able to accommodate 350 yachts.