Due to be launched in summer 2013, the well known French design studio, Franck Darnet Design, has signed another contract with the Turkish builder, Sunrise Yachts, for its newest Sunset superyacht. Sunset is a sistership to the successful 45-metre luxury yacht Africa.
One of the latest luxury boats developed by the renowned French shipyard Couach Yachts is the 13-metre 1300 S Hornet yacht tender concept. It is able to reach an impressive top speed of 55 knots.
Luxury catamaran Panama 62 is one of the latest models from the well known builder Alu Marine, created in collaboration with Berret-Racoupeau Naval Architect, presented at the 2012 Cannes Boat Show with an excellent feedback.
Swan yachts have performed exceptionally well at this year’s Les Voiles de St Tropez. In order to celebrate this great success, the splendid Swan 90 charter yacht Solleone hosted an elegant cocktail party for almost 100 guests.
Measuring 33 meters in LOA, the Alu Marine superyacht Cosmoledo has been successfully launched. This spectacular explorer easily accommodates up to 10 guests.
Incidences Sails have equipped nearly 30 spectacular vessels, competing in this year’s Les Voiles de St Tropez. These include the luxury charter yacht Moonbeam IV or the Wally sailing yacht Genie.
Preparing for her 2013 solar campaign, the La Ciotat shipyard is currently hosting the M/S Turanor PlanetSolar for annual maintenance, following her successful Mediterranean promotional summer tour.
For the second year in a row, the splendid sailing yacht Avel won the Rolex Trophy at the 2012 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Awarded to the best performing yacht over 16 metres in length on deck in the Tradition division, Avel triumphed over Lady Anne, Skylark as well as Marigold yachts.
Sailing yacht Manitou could be described as the vessel encapsulating the fabled allure of the 2012 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez taking place on the southern coast of France these days.
The recent feedback from captains and crew, organized by Yachting Pages along the Cote d’Azur during the Cannes and Monaco shows, had very interesting results. This top superyacht directory and its new website are very popular among the superyachts’ staff.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez represents a great passion for sailing and for vintage yachts, in particular. The total number of 55 yachts belonging to the 114-strong Tradition division are eligible for the Rolex Trophy. The oldest is sailing yacht Marigold, designed by Charles E. Nicholson.