Laura Sherman has become the new Seminar Manager for the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). She will be managing the seminar series and educational content of IBEX, in collaboration with Professional BoatBuilder magazine.
The next year’s 67th edition of the Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, will run from January 24 to February 2. The largest boat on display will be the 120-foot expedition yacht Kahu by Fitzroy Yachts.
This summer saw a number of re-power projects at Derecktor – Florida, including the 130′ Westship charter yacht Northern Lights, as well as the 122′ Delta superyacht SOC, and many others.
More details about the all-new Noble Star 140 superyacht Serenity, formerly known as King Baby, have been revealed by IAG Yachts at the 2013 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. Scheduled for launch and delivery in late 2014, she will comfortably sleep up to 12 guests.
FunAir, US producer of inflatable toys, has participated in the just concluded Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, showcasing its Poseidon Playground superyacht toy. This represents the ultimate compact inflatable water activity center that is perfect for yachts, providing their guests with the ultimate fun.
This year, several Superyacht UK members have received the prestigious ISS Design & Leadership Award 2013. These include Pendennis, which has scooped the ISS prize in the ‘Best Refit’ category for the refit of luxury motor yacht A2.
Canados 120 superyacht Far Away was showcased at the 2013 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, making her North American debut. Her beautiful interiors by Francesco Paszkowski can comfortably sleep 8 guests in total.
Photos of the 46m Cheoy Lee superyacht Mazu, showcased at this year’s Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, have been released by Ron Holland.
The all-new Donzi Evolution sportfish superyacht range has been revealed by Roscioli International at this year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. It consists of yachts measuring from 84 to 92 feet in LOA.
Alloy superyacht CaryAli (AY44) has been honoured with the ISS Design Award 2013 in the ‘Best Motoryacht 24 – 40 Metre’ category at this year’s Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. This robust explorer has been supplied with the windlass anchoring and stern handling capstan package, produced by Maxwell Marine.
The Hinckley Company has received the first-ever My-Villages Innovation Award. This honors organizations that have demonstrated a passion for continuous improvement.
Due to be handed over to her Owner in March 2014, the brand new Westport 112 superyacht Hull no. 52 has been recently sold. She will provide deluxe accommodation to 8 guests in total.