Preparations for the St. Thomas Yacht Club’s 39th annual International Rolex Regatta are well underway. The oldest regatta in Rolex’s yachting portfolio and most venerable of Caribbean spring events begins on March 23.
Karpaz Bay Marina in the Eastern Mediterranean is a new charter location currently under development, offering new services and facilities for super yacht Owners and luxury yacht charterers alike.
YCCS Virgin Gorda celebrates its Clubhouse opening, marking the completion as well as the launch of the new Caribbean location.
Princess Yachts look forward to the construction of yachts over 40m in LOA. Currently under build is their new facility with ability to build vessels up to 70m in length over all. The facility is due to commence operations in 2013.
Chris Pullinger has been announced the new Club Secretary at the Humble Royal Southern Yacht Club.
SYBA consolidates and strengthens by merging with AIMEX, will set up a superyacht division and will appoint a committee of superyacht industry representatives.
Work continues on the first hull of the future queenship of the Nordhavn line: the luxury motor yacht Nordhavn 120 ‘Aurora’, due to be delivered at the end of 2012.
Work continues on the Moonen 100´ yacht YN195, due to be launched in the spring of 2013. This stunning vessel will be on display during BOOT Dusseldorf at the Moonen booth located in the heart of the Dutch pavilion, Hall 07A number F24.
Boot Dusseldorf is preparing for its 2012 edition. There will be 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 countries presenting their latest innovations. The show will be held in 17 Dusseldorf exhibition halls, January 21-29.
Previously known as the Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival, will be presented this year with a new look and a new name, the Melbourne Summer Boat Show, taking place as always at Docklands, February 3-5.
Planning of the 2012 Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX), held in May 22-23, is well underway. A key focus of the Superyacht and Marine export industry is promoting Australia as a key cruising destination, highlighting the excellent refit & repair services plus the wide range of quality Superyacht, commercial and leisure boatingproducts and services available in the Australian market.