Three Dubois designs have been announced as the World Superyacht Awards 2015 Finalists: Feadship luxury yacht Como, Alloy super yacht Mondango 3, as well as Fitzroy sailing yacht Escapade.
To be hosted by the glittering Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Cannes from September 9 to 14, Cannes Yachting Festival has proudly announced that the 55m Benetti super yacht Ocean Paradise will be the largest vessel on display during this year’s event.
Delivered to her owners earlier this year, the beautiful 37,5-metre super yacht Escapade was built by Fitzroy Yachts to a design by Dubois Naval Architects. Her striking interiors have been designed by Design Unlimited.
The new build order book of the luxury yacht builders has been effected by the 2008 global financial crisis, with superyacht refits still being commissioned over new builds. This has been confirmed by Nautical Structures, a specialist in load-bearing marine structures, davits, cranes and passerelles.
The brand new 37,5m superyacht Escapade (FY17) was launched by Fitzroy Yachts on Saturday, April 12, 2014, marking the end of operations at the New Plymouth yard.
This year’s Palma Superyacht Show is set to open its doors in a couple of weeks, hosting such beautiful vessels as the 38,8m Fitzroy charter yacht Ganesha, as well as the 33,7m Evolution charter yacht Benita Blue.
A total number of 5 luxurious superyachts designed by Dubois are currently attending the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous in Virgin Gorda. These include such outstanding vessels as the 37m Fitzroy charter yacht Moonbird.
The prominent NZ builder, Fitzroy Yachts, may have to lay off craftspeople, after delivering the 37,5m Dubois performance sloop FY17 this year. The news has come in a statement, released by the yard.
The registrations for the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2014 are now open. Set to run from March 19 to 22, the event will be hosting such spectacular vessels as the 150ft Vitters charter yacht Ganesha and many others.
These are the photos from sea trials of the 37m Fitzroy charter yacht Moonbird (ex Midnight), released by Doyle Sails NZ on their Facebook page. The vessel features the biggest ICE sails produced to date.