On request of exhibitors and visitors, the 2012 International Istanbul Boat Show will provide 9 fantastic days, with plenty of luxury yachts on display. It will run from September 9 to October 27.
Launched by the Turkish shipyard Cizgi Yachts in 2011, the beautiful Mediterranean and Caribbean charter yacht E&E (ex Jasmin II) has recently received a prominent ShowBoats Design Award in the ‘Best Interior Layout’ category for her highly innovative layout, featuring guest cabins on the upper deck.
British Olympian McMillan has won Act 3 to further consolidate The Wave, Muscat’s lead at the top of the Extreme Sailing Series leaderboard, bringing disappointment for Austria’s Hagara whose chance of winning an historic first Act was tantalizingly close.
Roman Hagara regains the leading position going into the final day of Act 3 despite a collision with the British team GAC Pindar, with Extreme 40 yachts competing on the fabulous Bosphorus for the first time.
With teams preparing to race on the Bosphorus for the first time tomorrow morning, The Wave, Muscat showed they mean business, overhauling Red Bull Sailing Team at the top of the leaderboard.
The opening day of Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Istanbul saw the Austrian sailing icon Roman Hagara and his Red Bull Sailing Team take the top position in the leaderboard.
Starting tomorrow (Thursday 7 June), for the first time the fleet racing in Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Istanbul will need to put all their forces together to pass through the infamous Bosphorus on Saturday morning.
Running from June 7 to 10, the first Extreme 40 yachts have started to arrive in Istanbul to compete in Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series 2012. The preparations of the Race Village are in full swing, offering a wide range of activities for spectators.
The teams competing in the Extreme Sailing Series will meet once again on June 7 to race in Act 3 of this popular race, hosted once again by fabulous Istanbul.
The Turkish performance yacht builder, Numarine, has recently celebrated the return of its owner and founder, Omer Malaz as the sole owner of the company. Collaborating with such important designers as Tommasso Spadolini, this well known Istanbul-based shipyard will be present at the prestigious boat shows in Cannes, Fort Lauderdale as well as Miami.
Two exceptional Heesen vessels have been given the honour to receive the Neptune Trophies at this year´s World Superyacht Awards. These include the 50m luxury yacht Satori and the 37m motor yacht Aurelia.