Luxury yacht builder Pendennis is planning on expanding its superyacht facilities, to cater for larger yacht constructions as well as the refit market.
Day one of the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland included a close examination of the aerodynamics involved and revealed something of the rigorous processes behind producing sail packages that provide a performance edge.
29th Palma International Boat Show has been postponed until April 2013, to bring a really successful Palma Boat Show in 2013, which is expected to be economically viable, providing a value platform for exhibitors, and presenting a vibrant informative event for visitors.
Superyacht and refit specialist Atollvic Shipyard, based in Vigo, Spain will attend the 2012 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, which will take place at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, from 19-22 April 2012.
Camper & Nicholsons First Eastern has appointed Todd Jeffery as a new Project Director of its Hong Kong Team. Todd Jeffery has more than 20 years’ experience in the marine industry, most recently as Operations Director for Aldar where he was responsible for the development of the Yas and Al Bandar marinas in Abu Dhabi.
Four glorious big class vessels will grace the squadron start line for the second running of the Westward Cup, taking place from June 11 to 16, 2012, including the 39.5m sailing yacht Altair, the 41.5m charter yacht Eleonora E (ex Eleonora), the 42m superyacht Mariette and the 38m Mariquita superyacht. Also invited, but as yet unconfirmed, are the 46m sailing yacht Lulworth and the 32m luxury yacht Moonbeam IV.
China Team crew have all arrived at the Serenity Marina in Sanya, the China Team base, to start training for the upcoming Naples AC World Series, taking place from April 7 to 15, 2012.
Delivering a keynote address at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Campbell, Emeritus Fellow from the Wolfson Unit at the Southampton University, said the international gathering of designers, scientists and engineers formed part of a series of important yachting technology meetings at venues around the world.
A panel discussion at the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland discussed the performance versus crew safety conundrum and Race Director Jack Lloyd revealed that steps are already being planned to reduce the dangers crew face.
8th Top of the Gulf Regatta 2012, held from 4th to 8th May will be hosted by Ocean Superyacht Marina, situated in a beautiful yacht charter location – Gulf of Thailand.
Delivering the first keynote address in the Fourth High Performance Yacht Design Conference in Auckland, Emirates Team New Zealand design engineer Giovanni Belgrano spoke about the demand to constantly push the envelope of design and engineering.
Holland Jachtbouw 40m superyacht Rainbow has become the first full hybrid pleasure sailing yacht, thanks to the unique WhisperPower hybrid propulsion and power system, developed by Dutch power system’s specialist WhisperPower BV.