Dubois Naval Architects is one of the sponsors of the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup, as proudly announced by this respected design firm. Three of its designs will be competing in this popular race, including this year’s winner, the 34m superyacht Silvertip, the 40m luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming, as well as the 50m sailing yacht Ohana (G50).
At the moment in build, the 44-metre superyacht Encore (AY45) is a splendid sloop, to be launched by the NZ shipyard Alloy Yachts next month. Designed by Dubois, Encore offers 4 comfortable and lovely cabins.
The prominent NZ company, Yachting Developments, has been chosen as one of the finalists in the 2012 International Superyacht Society awards with the splendid sailing yacht Antares III as well as the refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour.
A new order for the 44m motor yacht AY54 has been signed by the well known NZ builder, Alloy Yachts. Scheduled for delivery in late 2014, AY54 is designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, with the interior design by Justin Redman of Redman Whiteley Dixon.
Hall Spars fitted yachts have reported a great success on the race course this season. Two magnificent vessels boasting Hall Spars mast will be showcased at the next Monaco Yacht Show, comprising Wally 164 luxury yacht Better Place and Baltic 72 yacht Stig.
It will be a busy season for Integrated Marine Group, now that the spring is coming in New Zealand. The Auckland-based refit company is currently working on the refit of the 61 superyacht White Rabbit Echo, due to be delivered in early October.
Scheduled for launch later this year, the splendid superyacht Hana (G50) will participate in the 2013 NZ Millennium Cup in Auckland, where she will make her debut. Constructed by Fitzroy and designed by Dubois, this beautiful 50-metre flybridge sloop will be the largest vessel to enter the regatta so far this year.
Silvertip superyacht, along with luxury yacht Janice of Wyoming and sailing yacht G50 are three splendid vessels, all designed by Dubois Naval Architects. They have already confirmed their participation at the next year’s NZ Millennium Cup, held in February.
The spectacular megayacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts and Philippe Briand will be presented at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. A winner of the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards, Vertigo offers lovely accommodation to up to 10 guests.
The Auckland-based Superyacht Support has been announced as one of the finalists in this year’s Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards in the category: Excellence in Export. The company offers excellent services to visiting superyachts in as well as around New Zealand. The winners will be revealed on November 2.
Superyacht Support from NZ’s Auckland are now part of the AYSS superyacht global network. One of the finalists in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards, the company promotes New Zealand as an ideal destination for cruising as well as charter.
This week saw the successful launch of the 90-foot superyacht Satu by the Auckland-based builder Yachting Developments. Designed by Ullberg Yacht Design, this splendid Sports Fisher will be on display at the next Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.