World Adventures Panelists for Annual Breakfast Presentation have been announced by the International Superyacht Society (ISS). These comprise Jill Bobrow (Yachts International/Jill Bobrow Associates), Ken Hickling (AkzoNobel), Scott Lockman (Marsh), Billy Smith (Trinity Yachts) as well as Norma Trease (Salamanca Marine).
The total number of 14 graduates from the Pendennis General Apprenticeship Scheme have been recently awarded at the Falmouth Hotel. Most of these will go on working for this prestigious luxury yacht builder.
Mohamed El Newishy has become a Mourjan Marinas IGY’s new Marina Operations Manager in Qatar. He will manage the regional operations in two premier superyacht marinas, Lusail Marina as well as Four Seasons Hotel Doha marina.
The Italian design firm, KEYFRAMESTUDIO, presents their latest project, the 23-metre GranTender 72′ yacht as a Tender for 70m luxury superyacht. Engineered by REDS for YTEAM, this highly innovative boat can achieve an impressive top speed of 75 knots!
The prominent Dutch builder, Feadship, will be present at both premier boat shows in Cannes as well as in Monaco with its 39-metre luxury charter yacht Go on display. This splendid vessel now features a new interior by Sinot Yacht Design and is available for sale.
Making her debut at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the 46-metre superyacht Mazu by Cheoy Lee can easily accommodate up to 10 guests in a beautiful, Macassar Ebony interior designed by KCA International.
In order to respond to the incresing use of Internet on smart phones, the prominent luxury yacht manufacturer, Moonen Yachts, has recently launched a newly upgraded website, optimised for use on mobiles as well as tablets.
A new trend among Owners of luxury vessels is to have the interiors of their yachts restyled, redressed, refurbished as well as improved. Among such vessels ‘dressed up’ by well known Dutch studio Vripack belong superyacht Ilona for Amels, luxury yacht Blade (ex-H2ome) for Nakhimov or the classic Feadship yacht Julia for Balk Shipyard.
One of the latest concepts re-invented by the renowned Dutch design studio Vripack is the 85m megayacht Liquid Silver, previously known as Turmoil II. Beautiful and comfortable accomodation for guests is situated on the main deck, with the owner’s cabin on the deck above to ensure a maximum privacy.
Making her debut at the upcoming Cannes International Boat Show, the Darwin Class 86 superyacht Percheron is a magnificent explorer, built by Cantiere delle Marche and designed by Sergio Cutolo. This lovely vessel offers 4 beautiful staterooms, all ensuite.
Last day at the 23rd Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by frustration as the race was cancelled due to insufficient breeze. The leader board remains unchanged.
On Racing Day 5 of this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup the weather conditions permitted to start racing in the afternoon, bringing the victory for sailing yacht Rán 2 (GBR), in the Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship; superyacht Esimit Europa 2 (SLO) in Maxi Racing; luxury yacht Aegir (GBR) in Maxi Racing/Cruising; superyacht Nilaya (GBR) in Supermaxi and sailing yacht Magic Carpet 2 (GBR) in the Wally class.