Mediterranean

Superyacht Cup 2011 in Palma welcomes strong industry support

The Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma which celebrates its 16th anniversary this year, is once again receiving valuable support and sponsorship from many leading superyacht industry companies who contribute significantly to the success of the event which this year runs from 22-25 June 2011.

SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW launched by Southern Wind – The 3rd SW 100 Raised Saloon

The third SW 100 RS Sailing Yacht CAPE ARROW was launched by Southern Wind in Cape Town on the 22nd of April 2011 after few days of delay due to an exceptional strong wind, which did not allow a safe transportation from the yard to the harbour. The SW 100 RS hull n° 3 CAPE ARROW will leave Cape Town to the Mediterranean in approximately one month after the usual sea and systems trials.

Sunreef’s Charter Yacht Ipharra

Sunreef’s luxury sailing catamaran IPHARRA is a stunning 102ft long vessel, with spacious living and entertainment areas on board, suitable for a wide range of charter guests, including families with children.

Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes: Multihull yachts in the heart of the Vieux Port

With an in-water exhibition space that grows bigger from year to year, the Multihull Section of the 2011 Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes is a must-be-there event for all those who love cruising multihulls, both sail and motor. The largest shipyards in Europe and countries around the world are among the first to renew their participation and honour the event each year with a world preview of their new models.

Sunreef Charter Yacht CHE Summer 2011 in the Mediterranean and Adriatic

Sunreef 114 sailing yacht CHE will be available this summer in the West Mediterranean and the Adriatic for luxury yacht charter.

Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011

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.

Malta’s Superyacht Industry Seminar “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”

Organisers of Yachting in Malta’s seminar report an extremely positive response, locally and internationally based on reservations already committed. Titled “Yachting in Malta: the Way Forward”, this year’s event focuses on how Malta is meeting demanding requirements to become an internationally recognised centre of superyacht excellence.

Marina Barcelona 92 and BWA Yachting announce Preferred Partnership Agreement

BWA Yachting, global leader in marine agency and concierge services to the super/megayacht industry, and MB’92, the largest shipyard in the Mediterranean specialising in the refit and repair of super/megayachts, have signed a preferred partnership agreement, formalising the terms of a long standing relationship of cooperation and mutual support the two groups have shared for the past 10 years.

Summer Yacht Charters in July & August 2011 in the Mediterranean, Europe

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. […]

2011 Antibes Yacht Show marks the start of the great charter season

The 5th Antibes Yacht Show took place in the largest harbour in Europe, Antibes from April 7th – 10th, 2011. The event marks the start of the charter season in the Mediterranean and if the show is a barometer for the rest of the season as many say, then we can be looking forward to a great season in the yachting industry.

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona: Technical area now fully operational

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona offers a comprehensive service of dry docking and final preparation of yachts, which range from a simple inspection, hull cleaning and antifouling application to a complete refit. As well as having its own personnel to carry out these works, the marina employs some of the best professionals specialised in repair & refit of yachts. The first phase of the technical area, which has been operational since the beginning of this year, is now working at full capacity and has already exceeded the company’s expectations.

Motor Yacht AIR – the Largest Feadship Charter Yacht to date

The 81m motor Yacht AIR is the largest (to date) Feadship luxury vessel, available for limited exclusive yacht charter.