Three prestigious New Zealand-based luxury yacht builders, including Alloy Yachts, Yachting Developments, as well as Fitzroy Yachts, have been shortlisted for the 2013 ISS Design Awards. The winners will be announced in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow, on October 23.
The spectacular 2012 100-foot superyacht Quintessential by Yachting Developments represents a huge success of the New Zealand companies. This magnificent catamaran has won both the World Superyacht Award 2013, as well as the ShowBoats Design Award 2013.
It was a double victory for the prominent NZ manufacturer, Yachting Developments, at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. The company has won in both the Refitted category for their refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour JK4, as well as Judges Special Award for Catamarans, for the 100-foot sailing catamaran yacht Quintessential (Q5).
Geoff Hill’s Smith 72 sailing yacht Antipodes has become an overall winer of this year’s 19th edition of San Fernando Race.
A total number of 6 luxury yachts shortlisted for this year’s World Superyacht Awards have been equipped with thrusters, developed by Ocean Yacht Systems. These include the all-new Fitzroy superyacht Ohana, or the recently refitted Feadship motor yacht A2.
Three luxury vessels with design by Redman Whiteley Dixon have been announced as finalists for the World Superyacht Awards 2013: the newly refitted 74 m Amels superyacht Ilona, the 30 m Yachting Developments catamaran yacht Q5 Quintessential, as well as the 78 m Feadship mega yacht Hampshire II.
Hall Spars fitted yachts have reported a great success on the race course this season. Two magnificent vessels boasting Hall Spars mast will be showcased at the next Monaco Yacht Show, comprising Wally 164 luxury yacht Better Place and Baltic 72 yacht Stig.
Turkish builder, Alia Yachts, has recently launched its newest 36m superyacht Aliyoni. Designed by renowned Warwick Yacht Design, this splendid pilothouse vessel is managed by crew of four friendly professionals and achieves a maximum speed of 28 knots.
The well known NZ builder Yachting Developments has successfully delivered the 30.48m (100ft) sailing yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD 66) to her new Owner, after completing her recent sea trials. This splendid vessel boasts beautiful traditional teak interiors and large outdoor entertainment/bar area.
At the moment under sea trials, the 30.48m luxury catamaran yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is a wonderful vessel, offering 5 beautiful cabins.
The 30.48m (100ft) luxury catamaran yacht Q5 (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments is nearing completion, with a launch date in early June 2012. This wonderful vessel provides a beautiful owner´s cabin, two double cabins as well as one twin cabin, together with a children’s den offering two storable berths.