The respected US shipyard Delta Marine will exhibit its 2006 charter yacht Laurel at the next Monaco Yacht Show. Available for rent in the beautiful Mediterranean, this magnificent vessel accommodates up to 12 guests in 7 lovely cabins.
Under construction at the South Coast Factory in Xiamen, China, the well known US shipyard Nordhavn is currently working on the luxury motor yacht Aurora. This Norhavn 120 vessel is expected to be presented for the very first time at the end of 2012.
Trinity Yachts’ New Orleans, Louisiana and Gulfport, Mississippi yards have been hit by the recent hurricane/tropical storm Isaac. Luckily, there were no serious damages. The 50-metre superyacht Mia Elisa, currently in build in New Orleans, suffered no damage. The yard will open again on Monday.
This week saw the successful launch of the 90-foot superyacht Satu by the Auckland-based builder Yachting Developments. Designed by Ullberg Yacht Design, this splendid Sports Fisher will be on display at the next Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
ORACLE TEAM USA is expected to launch their first catamaran yacht AC72 this week. This spectacular vessel boasts a 130-foot wingsail and its first sail is scheduled for Friday.
Around 150,000 spectators gathered in San Francisco Bay to watch the first America’s Cup World Series in the host city of the 2013 America’s Cup. A huge success of this popular race is still present in the city.
The organisers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), running from October 2 to 4, give the last chance to attendees to receive a 25 percent discount, if registering online before September 7.
The American boat manufacturer Chris-Craft presents their latest model, the European edition of the 36 Corsair yacht tender. Featuring a new deck design, this lovely boat can sleep 4 guests.
Superyachts’ crew, guests as well as owners have now a great possibility to benefit from the MTN Worlwide TV, providing reliable, uninteruppted service in any part of the world.
The overall winner of the 2012 Newport Bucket Regatta has become the 102ft sailing yacht Indio, designed by German Frers and built by Wally. She has also won in her Gazelles class, while Sejaa yacht took first place in the Mademoiselle class. The next year’s regatta will run from August 23 to 25.
As from January 1, 2013, James Anderson will take over its new role as the Hodgdon Yachts’ head of the Design and Engineering department. Currently working as Engineering Manager of SP Gurit / High Modulus, he will attend the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show.
Following her last visit in New York in May, the 157ft classic sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II arrived at Dennis Conner’s North Cove on August 24 to welcome the visitors aboard for free educational dockside deck tours.