Riviera has received written notification on Friday June 25, 2010 from the company’s Deed Administrators that the Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA) established in conjunction with Riviera’s creditors on January 22 this year has now been completed and thus Riviera has now officially exited from Administration.
Hodgdon Yachts of East Boothbay, Maine have announced a new division, Hodgdon Design and Engineering Services, which will offer subcontracted design and engineering services.
The 5th St. Marina in Miami, USA has expanded by renovating an adjacent shipping yard and now includes 6 deepwater berths for Mega-Yachts, superyachts or Commercial vessels of 100ft+. At the new facility, Captains can choose to obtain shipside services themselves or procure services from contractors already operating at the Marina.
Chair of the judges at Rendezvous in Monaco is Head Chef to HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Christian Garcia, who kept the audience in suspense for the final outcome before revealing the winning chef, Michael Goller of motor yacht Petra, a 44-metre Heesen yacht. The judges agreed that the winners of the Prix “Art de Vivre La Belle Classe Moët & Chandon” should be Mr. & Mrs. Howard Meyers, owner of motor yacht Ingot, a 47 metre superyacht launched in 2008 by the American shipyard, Burger Boat Company.
Yet another fantastic Superyacht Cup 2010 with the full moon shining on the huge group of race fans wildly dancing and singing to the tunes of the Red Sox perfectly rounded off another weekend to remember in Palma de Mallorca, where hospitality is warm, the sailing is hot, and the fun is unlimited. See you next time in Antigua!
Sometimes things just go your way and today at The Rendezvous in Monaco, the stars aligned beautifully for Lürssen’s 60m superyacht Linda Lou. While yesterday was a day for the whole fleet to cruise en masse along the beautiful Cote d’Azur, today the ladies and men went off to do their own thing. A group of 30 ladies met for cocktails at Graff’s new Monte-Carlo boutique in the Hôtel de Paris, which opened for the first time today. It was a particularly special moment for Linda von Allmen, owner of motor yacht Linda Lou,
The Superyacht Cup Palma delivered in bucket loads and the bar chat tonight will be of good sailing and relaxed racing, after all this is not a dangerous race where people feel scared or sail on the edge of technology, but a regatta where families, friends and crew all play together and enjoy what yachts are all about.
To celebrate a successful refurbishment and as a thank you to Pendennis Charlie Rowe, Mariette’s captain, invited members of the refit team to be guests on board the vessel during her 2 day sea trial. “Mariette is back in the water and ready to sail again. We have had an excellent refit with Pendennis and I appreciate all the effort the crew and yard guys have put into improving the boat.
Sailing yacht Sarissa has been launched by Green Marine prior to her fit out and completion by Vitters. She is not due to be finished and delivered to her owner until 2011. Sailing superyacht Sarissa follows in the footsteps of Cindarella IV with a carbon composite hull built by Green Marine, a fit out by Vitters Shipyard and an interior designed by Rhoades Young.
‘It is a great honour to have the patronage of the sovereign of Monaco for our gala,’ said Executive Vice President of Oceana Jim Simon. ‘An accomplished marine conservationist, HSH Albert II is someone who – like Oceana – is deeply committed to tackling the urgent problems facing our oceans.’
The design of commercial areas of Port Adriano has been by renowned French designer Philippe Starck who, along with Rudy Ricciotti, will redefine the traditional concept of this type facilities, giving priority to the port everyday life and people that inhabit it, concealing the presence of vehiclesand barriers that prevent sightseeing. Starck with the collaboration of local ARTQUITECT Juan Morro, who will address precisamante ensure the adequacy of the port to its natural environment.
fridges for a week of champagne sailing in the sun from 28 June to 2 July.
Royal Southern Oyster Week will pit entries like Bill and Denise Cartlidge’s 1986 Oyster 46 against Jose Alvaro’s new Oyster 82, fresh out of the box. Oyster’s own handicapping system recognises that these boats like to race with all the creature comforts on board. With a mix of round the cans, passage and pursuit racing during the Week, everyone is in with a chance to win.