New Zealand

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 3: A battle in silver and pink

The NZ Millennium Cup has once again provided three days of fantastic racing, proving the fierce competitive spirit of the event. The overall victory went to superyacht Zefiro.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 3: Overall victory for ZEFIRO Yacht

Superyacht Zefiro took the line honours in this year’s NZ Millennium Cup, following three exciting days of racing. The second place went to luxury yacht Silvertip, followed by Ohana yacht, Janice of Wyoming and Sea Toy, respectively.

Lancer Industries’ Airodock Transom Marina for the 59m motor yacht ULYSSES

The voluminous 59 m superyacht Ulysses has received a 41-square meter Airodock Transom Marina, delivered by Lancer Industries Ltd. This creates more than 35 extra metres of fully fendered mooring space and a vastly extended bathing platform.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 2: Luxury yachts SILVERTIP and OHANA finish within seconds of each other

The second day of NZ Millennium Cup racing is over, and sailing yacht Ohana and Silvertip superyacht battled right to the line, finishing within seconds of each other. The ultimate winner of the day was Zefiro yacht.

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO

The first day’s winner of this year’s NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind.

77m WETA Yacht Project (Hull U77, Gin Tonic II) taken to Whangarei in New Zealand

The impressive and very secretive WETA Yacht Project (also known as hull U77 and Gin Tonic II) has been reported by various New Zealand and international […]

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 has officially kicked off

Tonight, Thursday local time, saw the official start of the highly anticipated NZ Millennium Cup, marked by a cocktail party as well as briefing for captains and owners in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

Ron Holland’s shot of superyacht CHRISTOPHER and THALIA yacht

Ron Holland has captured a picture of Christopher yacht and Thalia superyacht, moored together at the Viaduct Marina in Auckland, New Zealand. Both beautiful vessels have been created by this renowned designer.

Yachting Developments’ yachts among finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2013

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, is proud to report that its latest 100-foot superyacht Quintessential, as well as the newly refitted and legendary J Class charter yacht Endeavour have been shortlisted for the World Superyacht Awards 2013.

PacificNet – AYSS Captain and Crew Party, February 13, 2013

February 13 in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter will see the AYSS Superyacht Global Network host a Captain and Crew Party – PacificNet.

Auckland to host Volvo Ocean Race in 2015 and 2018

Auckland will again be a stopover for Volvo Ocean Race in 2015 as well as 2018, as proudly confirmed by Waterfront Auckland. The waterfront hosted almost 300,000 visitors during the last stopover in March 2012.

Picton Marina upgraded by Bellingham Marine New Zealand

Located on the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, the beautiful Picton Marina now boasts three new jetties, recently completed by Bellingham Marine New Zealand. The marina can accommodate a total number of 232 yachts measuring up to 35m in LOA.