The Giraglia Rolex Cup. Renowned. Respected. Prestigious. Historic. The ‘Fastnet of the Mediterranean’ is back for a 59th year as Corinthian sailing talent from around the world compete for one of the most illustrious and sought-after prizes in the sport. Given the prospective talent on show and enthralling encounters experienced in recent years, the 2011 edition promises to be another rich fixture in the sailing calendar.
For the second consecutive year, Tecnomar attended the Boat Show in Shanghai (China International Boat Show), now in the 16th edition. This was a unique opportunity to reach out and work closely with the Chinese luxury yacht market, a market that is growing rapidly.
Wally Yachts and the Financial Times have joined forces to launch a new Maxi Yacht racing series. The FT Wally Grand Prix Series is a unique series of races for the world’s largest fleet of Maxi racing yachts. The racing teams feature sailing’s premier talent from the America’s Cup and the Olympics together with some of the most prominent captains of industry. The series takes place between April and October, moving between the Mediterranean’s most glamorous and vibrant sailing locations.
The first ISA 140 motor yacht is currently under construction at ISA Shipyard in Ancona. The ISA 140 series is ISA’s largest semi-custom superyacht of composite construction with hull and superstructure built from Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP). The first hull in the ISA 140 series is due to be completed and launched in 2011.
The 2010-2011 Service University of Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious and exclusive brands in the nautical world, has recently come to a close.
The 71m ‘HydroTec Global Explorer’ motor yacht designed by Hydro Tec is to be built by the Italian shipyard Palumbo. The 71.10m (233.27ft) Global Explorer yacht is a high volume expedition vessel, designed to circumnavigate the world. To be built to RINA class and MCA compliant, the Hydrotec Global Explorer has a build time of 30-36 months.
The 2011 summer yacht charter season is gearing up to be a successful one in Europe in the Mediterranean countries of France, Italy, Greece & Croatia. […]
The first YARE Aftersales & Refit Exhibition that was held from 31st of March to 2nd of April in what is considered the heart of the superyacht production area Viareggio, received more than 3,000 visitors in three days; over 100 exhibitors in seven long tents along via Coppino with a total surface of 4,000 covered sq meters.
The first hull of the Mangusta 148′ ‘Oceano’ motor yacht arrived at the Viareggio facilities of Overmarine last week. The new superyacht model represents the first tri-deck displacement hull motor yacht projected by Overmarine Group still designed with the successful family feeling of the Large Open line yacht.
Ed Kastelein is proud and pleased to announce that his Atlantic yacht has been selected as finalist for the 2011 World Superyacht Awards. An impressive 100 superyachts were nominated for an award and from all these exceptional yachts the sailing yacht Atlantic emerged as one of the finalists in the category “Best Sailing Yacht in 45m+ size range”. The 56.39m (185′) classic yacht Atlantic will be in the dry-dock for a fresh coat of Antifouling in April and then she will head off to sail her first full season.
Perini Navi announced the launch of the Sailing Yacht FIDELIS, which will take place on the 16th of April 2011. The launch will be strictly private and will be held at the Perini Navi shipyard in Viareggio.