2012 ShowBoats Design Awards Winners

The third edition of the prestigious golden Neptune awards – ShowBoats Design Awards has seen a number of beautiful yachts awarded for their design excellence. The winner of the evening was Alloy Yachts’ sailing yacht Vertigo designed by Philippe Briand and Christian Liaigre.

The Rendezvous in Monaco 2012

Taking place from June 21 to 24 at the Quai des États-Unis, this year’s Rendezvous in Monaco once again played host to the world’s most amazing vessels, including the 63m Feadship charter yacht Lady Britt, the 72m Lurssen charter yacht Titania (ex Apoise) and many others.

Feadship – the first Western shipyard to sell a new-built 45m motor yacht to a Chinese Owner

The 45m motor yacht by Feadship is the first luxury vessel sold to a Chinese owner by a Western shipyard. Due to be delivered before the Chinese New Year in 2013, this splendid vessel can sleep 10 guests in comfort, looked after by a crew of 10.

Motor Yacht LA MASCARADE (ex La Masquerade) yacht charter special in the Mediterranean

Terence Disdale designed 30m motor yacht La Mascarade (ex La Masquerade) is now available for a luxury yacht charter around Western Mediterranean at a very competitive price of €50,000.00 per 10 days plus expenses. This expectional Feadship vessel can accommodate 8 guests in luxury and comfort.

The world’s most amazing motor and sailing superyachts to attend the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2012

Around 14-18 superyachts, measuring over 100ft, are supposed to be present at the prestigious Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, held in fabulous Phuket in Thailand from December 16 to 18, 2012.

Busy refit season for Pendennis

Not long before the J-Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup, the respected UK builder Pendennis is busy with three short refits, including the classic luxury yacht Mariette, the superyacht Bystander and the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda.

The 8th Asia Boating Awards Winners

A summary of the 8th Asia Boating Awards featuring the winners and their categories, as well as photos from the event.

Asia Boating Awards 2012 Winners with two awards for APSA members

Asia Boating Awards 2012 revealed its winners on May 10, along with two special awards going to APSA members. Among its winners were such spectacular vessels as the McConaghy trimaran yacht Adastra, as well as the Heesen motor yacht Satori, and many others.

Feadship´s Superyachts receive four major awards

It is a very successful period for the prestigious Dutch builder Feadship, winning four prominent awards, three of which at the World Superyacht Awards 2012 for the 77.7m motor yacht Tango as well as the 45m superyacht Helix and one prize the Asian Boating Awards 2012 for the 87.78m megayacht Musashi.

40th birthday for the 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze with a ‘makeover’ by Pendennis and Wetzels Brown

The 1972 motor yacht Heavenly Daze, originally built by Feadship has been successfully refitted by Pendennis, with focus on interior restyling by Wetzels Brown. She is now due to embark on her charter season in the Mediterranean.

Feadship Superyacht HAMPSHIRE II leaves the construction shed

The spectacular 78.50 metre luxury yacht Hampshire II hit the water at the prestigious Feadship shipyard in the Netherlands, following her christening, which took place in April. Superyacht Hampshire II accommodates 14 guests in 6 staterooms.

The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

Winners of the 7th edition of the World Superyacht Awards were unveiled on May 5 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Motor Yacht of the Year has become the 77.7m Feadship superyacht Tango, while the Sailing Yacht of the Year award has been received by the 67.2m Alloy megayacht Vertigo.