The prestigious Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has recently launched its fifth SD122 luxury motor yacht SOURAYA. Built with semi-displacement hull at the builder´s Viareggio shipyard, this magnificent vessel can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests and a crew of 7 professionals.
Babcock International Group PLC has successfully bought the remaining 30 per cent minority shareholding of its joint venture partner, the NZ superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts, creating Babcock (NZ) Ltd. The new firm, Babcock (NZ) Ltd has intentions to continue with its ongoing management contract of Devonport Dockyard in Auckland.
The Middle East´s premier marina and Abu Dhabi´s superyacht marina, Yas Marina launches its new Cruising Club this month, with the inaugural cruise to Lulu Island on Friday 27th April. The free of charge boat trip for the berth holders and their friends will be fully assisted by the marina´s team.
Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi now gives the possibility to book superyacht berths for this year´s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking place in November. The bookings are available for berths with and without trackside views and for yachts from 10 to 150 metres at rates starting from 10,395 AED (US$2,830) – yachts smaller than 10 metres at minimum rate of 10,395 AED (US$2,830).
The 30th Nautic Show in Porto Montenegro is due to take place from May 1-6, 2012 exhibiting boats of finest brands, as well as nautical, recreational and camping equipment.
Benetti Yachts announced today the launch for the new Delfino 93′ AZUL yacht, the 4th vessel and an entry yacht of the Benetti Class Rage.
Great deal of close calls, contacts between boats, penalties and unbelievable amount of false starts (11) from eight races, guaranteed and exciting day 2 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012 Act 2.
Luxury charter yacht HANA is an excellent vessel available for a special price of €135.000 per 8 days instead of 7 days, in the popular Western Mediterranean charter destinations. The special price is valid for the month of June.
One of the largest vessels exhibited at this year´s China International Boat Show will be the luxury motor yacht Navetta 26 launched by Filippetti Yachts in 2010. This beautiful eco-friendly vessel is able to accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 lovely cabins.
Newport Boat Show 2012, starting tomorrow, will host beautiful large and midsized yachts, Jet Pack demonstrations as well as brand-new 6 Series and 3 Series BMW automobiles. There will be more than 200 yachts on display and the show will offer the West’s largest in-the-water assembly of large yachts for sale.
McConaghy sailing catamaran yacht MC²60 is a spectacular semi custom high performance catamaran, representing speed, luxury as well as elegance. Constructed in high-tech composites and providing four lovely cabins, this magnificent vessel´s hull #1 will be delivered in September 2012, while the hull #2 in December 2012.
On day 5 of the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race De Lage Landen maintains lead after gambling on inshore route. Just 29 miles from the scoring gate, the forecasts predict lighter winds.