Cor D. Rover awarded ‘Best Yacht Designer of 2014’ at Asian Marine and Boating Awards

During the recently running China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, the bespoke Dutch luxury yacht design firm Cor D. Rover was honoured with the award of ‘Best Yacht Designer of 2014’.

Successful first leg of delivery for Nordhavn 86 #10 Yacht KOONOONA

Yesterday, May 1, 2014, saw the crew of Nordhavn 86 #10 yacht Koonoona depart China on schedule and arrive in Hong Kong, marking an uneventful ride during the 300-nm first leg of the yacht’s delivery.

Nominees for 2014 Asia Boating Awards

Nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2014 have been unveiled, including such outstanding vessels as Feadship charter yacht Event. The winners will be announced on May 9.

Sunseeker celebrating award win of Wanda Group Chairman

The leading British luxury yacht builder, Sunseeker International, has proudly announced that the Chairman of its parent company, the Wanda Group, was awarded with a top accolade at the recent Shanghai Asian Marine and Boat Awards.

A memorable 2014 Rolex China Sea Race marked by Veteran Victory

Attended by a record number of 34 yachts, this year’s Rolex China Sea Race was marked by a veteran victory of 87-year-old Syd Fischer – skipper of superyacht Ragamuffin 90, and 74-year-old Neil Pryde – skipper of sailing yacht Hi Fi.

Gulf Craft attends 2014 China (Shanghai) International Boat Show

Gulf Craft participated in the recently concluded 19th edition of the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show, together with its official Majesty Yachts representative in China, Shanghai Bahrfuss Yacht Sales Co. Ltd. The scale models of Majesty 135, Majesty 125 and Gulf 75 Exp yachts were displayed during the event.

Delivery of Nordhavn 86 #10 motor yacht KOONOONA

April 30, 2014, will see the tenth Nordhavn 86 superyacht Koonoona set sail from the South Coast factory in China’s Xiamen to be delivered to her Owner, just like her bigger sister – Nordhavn 120 luxury yacht Aurora.

Australia Week in China coincided with Shanghai Boat Show

This year’s Australia Week in China coincided with the 19th annual Shanghai Boat Show, which featured the Australian Pavilion and was a great success.

Five of 34 yachts complete 27th Rolex China Sea Race

Today, April 19, 2014, saw five of 34 yachts complete the 2014 Rolex China Sea Race, with superyacht Ragamuffin 90 claiming line honours.

Line honours for RAGAMUFFIN 90 Yacht at 2014 Rolex China Sea Race

Syd Fischer’s Maxi yacht Ragamuffin 90 has sealed line honours at the 2014 Rolex China Sea Race, completing the course in 57 hours, 31 minutes and 18 seconds.

Shangri-La Hotel & Resort announced as Official Sponsor of flagship yachting event SO! DALIAN

Shangri-La Hotel & Resort has been announced as Official Sponsor of SO! Dalian – an inaugural yachting event, running at Dalian’s East Port Marina from July 3 to 6, 2014. A total number of 75 luxury yachts are expected to be showcased during the event.

Video: Princess Yachts South China at 2014 China Rendez-Vous

A video from the participation of Princess Yachts South China at this year’s China Rendez-Vous, marked by the Chinese premiere of superyacht Princess 32M, luxury yacht Princess 98, as well as motor yacht Princess 82.