The winner of the inaugural Superyacht UK Design competition has become David Rowles, a third year student from Coventry University. Sponsored by BMT Nigel Gee as well as Pendennis Shipyard, the competition is designed to raise the profile of the essential hand-drawing skill.
The all-new website has been proudly launched by the Greek Yachting Association (GYA), organizer of the Mediterranean Yacht Show. This will once again take place from May 2 to 6 at Nafplion, a lovely Greece yacht holiday destination.
In recent months, Pendennis has seen two apprentice courses graduate, with 18 young people moving on to full time careers at the Falmouth superyacht shipyard. A new group of Surface Finishing Apprentices will begin their three-year course later this month. Two of the final year Apprentices were recognised for their hard work and high standard of training as they were selected as second and fourth place in the annual Worshipful Company of Shipwrights Queen’s Silver Medal.
At least three of the majestic J Class yachts – sailing yacht Lionheart, charter yacht Ranger and superyacht Velsheda -will attend the upcoming 2015 Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta, running in July.
A video presenting Ferretti 750 yacht, superbly penned by Studio Zuccon International Project, AYT&D – Advanced Yacht Technology & Design, as well as the Ferretti Group’s team of engineers, architects, and designers.
The new virtual tour for the 2014 super yacht ATOMIC (Project Sunset, hull 182) has been proudly introduced by Sunrise Yachts from Turkey. The second craft in the Sunrise 45m (147′) series, ATOMIC was officially unveiled at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
Pastrovich has proudly presented their all-new 92m superyacht X-Ballet concept design, belong to ‘Dressage Class‘ – one of four New Unconventional Vessel Classes. The vessel can comfortably sleep a total number 18 guests in 9 cabins.
The Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show has provided a glimpse of top 10 largest vessels to be displayed at next month’s event. These include such beautiful vessels as the 164ft Coauch charter yacht La Pellegrina.
New 80ft super yacht BRENTA 80 DC is currently under construction at the all-new German shipyard, Michael Schmidt Yachtbau. The vessel has been superbly penned by Lorenzo Argento of Brenta Design, with interior design by Sir David Chipperfield.
The Overmarine Group has proudly announced the sale of the new Mangusta 132 luxury yacht Hull #1, scheduled for completion this summer. This striking vessel offers lower consumption and increased comfort.
A video showing Wider Yachts President and CEO Tilli Antonelli telling the story of their Wider 32′ superyacht tender and motor yacht Wider 150′.
New discounts for yacht owners in 2015 have been proudly unveiled by Karpaz Gate Marina. The premier East Mediterranean yacht charter destination offers an idyllic setting, outstanding facilities and secures mooring at attractive berthing rates.