Dubois Naval Architects

Sailing yacht Zefira wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards

Fitzroy Yachts has enjoyed a very successful night at the sixth annual world superyacht awards thanks to their efforts in building superyacht Zefira. During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry, sailing yacht Zefira built by Fitzroy yachts received not one but two prized silver Neptune’s for best sailing yacht in 45m + category and ‘sailing yacht of the year’

Alloy Yachts receive TWO Awards at the World Superyacht Awards

Critical Acclaim continues to flow for Alloy Yachts as two of the most recent builds, sailing yacht Imagine II and superyacht Kokomo, took home Awards at the Boat International World Superyacht Awards held last weekend.

66 Metre Superyacht AGLAIA by Vitters & Dubois

Sailing yacht AGLAIA at 66 metres (216.5 ft) was launched earlier in March by Dutch Shipyard Vitters a well known high quality super sailing yacht Shipyard. […]

Vitters’ Sailing Yacht Aglaia Completed

The stunning 66 metre sailing yacht Aglaia, known also as the hull number 3063 has been completed by the Dutch shipyard Vitters.

The Vitters 66m Sailing Yacht, Hull Number 3063

A 66 metre sailing superyacht, hull number 3063 splashed into the waters at the Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, on Thursday 3rd March. This 66 metre super sloop is largest superyacht Vitters has launched to date and was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon.

Superyacht Zefira’s debut BVI Superyacht Regatta

Known by many as the ‘yachting capital of the Caribbean,’ the BVI Superyacht Regatta is the perfect setting for a unique gathering of some of the world’s finest sailing superyachts.
It will be Zefira’s debut regatta after her launch in New Zealand last year. Zefira’s experienced owners are looking forward to sailing in the fleet of 12 sailing superyachts.

Superyacht Turquoise by Proteksan Turquoise nears completion

2011 marks a milestone for the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard with three superyacht deliveries planned in the first three quarters. First to enter the water is the new 55.4 m (182ft) motor yacht Turquoise with exterior design by Dubois Yachts and interior design by Hoek Design Naval Architects and Suntay Design (Turkey). Yacht Turquoise (Hull NB52) was designed as a repeat order from the original owner of Turquoise built in 1994.

Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts

The end of 2010 signalled the beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts with the cutting of plate for 43.9m sailing yacht hull number AY45. With sailing yacht Vertigo soon to leave the shed and yachts AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012.

Superyacht Turquoise Launched in Turkey

Motor yacht Turquoise was launched on the 31st of January in Turkey. Superyacht Turquoise is 55.4 m (182ft) in length and has been built by the […]

Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50

Fitzroy Yachts if New Zeland, started work in July 2010 on sailing yacht G50, a 50-metre Flybridge Sloop that will be ready for delivery in 2012.  […]

5 Sailing yachts finalist for Dubois at the 2011 World Superyacht Awards

Dubois Naval Architects are very pleased to announce that they have an incredible 5 sailing yachts that are finalists in the 2011 World Superyacht Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The Dubois designed yachts named as finalists include Sailing yacht Kokomo, S/Y Zefira, yacht Twizzle in the Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ Category and in the Best Sailing Yacht 30m – 44.9m category, Lady B, Yacht Imagine.

Dubois Designed 65m Sailing Yacht P1409

Dubois Naval Architects have showcased a new exciting 65m sailing yacht concept currently under development. At 65m, sailing yacht P1409 combines Dubois’ racing-design experience with their expert knowledge of world-cruising requirements; reliability, seaworthiness and strength.