Entry to the NZ Millennium Cup 2015 is now open, with yachts waiting to sign up. The premier South Pacific superyacht regatta is gearing up to take place in its new location of the Bay of Islands, and a number of yachts have been waiting anxiously for entries to open.
A video interview with the Mayer family – the owners of the 42m Troy expedition yacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) – on why they recommend the beautiful New Zealand yacht holiday location as a cruising destination for superyachts.
The majestic 46-metre superyacht Christopher returned to her home yard Pendennis for her annual Lloyd’s survey this winter, before attending the 2014 Pendennis Cup, where she took second place overall.
Chris Brown has become a new Business Development Manager for the New Zealand superyacht shipyard, Alloy Yachts. He was the Project Coordinator for such outstanding vessels as 67,2m luxury sailing yacht Vertigo.
A landmark agreement has been signed by Oceania Marine Shipyards and Hall Spars & Rigging. This will see the two companies service large sailing rigs from the new service centre, located at Port Whangarei in New Zealand.
Measuring 27,5 meters in LOA, the majestic Swan 90 superyacht Spirit has been beautifully refitted by Yachting Developments from New Zealand. She has been converted into a contemporary family-friendly performance cruiser that maximises all on board spaces.
A video showing the 46m Feadship super yacht COMO (hull 688), superbly designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Her striking interiors have been created by Redman Whiteley Dixon.
Duthie Lidgard has become a new partner and managining director of Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand to allow the business to expand.
New senior appointments have been announced by McMullen & Wings from New Zealand, in order to help lead the company in the delivery of the 50m custom luxury expedition yacht ‘yard number 1016′ (ex Big Star). A sister ship to the 45m charter yacht Big Fish, she is scheduled for delivery in early 2016.
The all-new 24m Jutson Exploration HeliCat superyacht is currently under construction at Pachoud Motoryachts in New Zealand. Due to be launch in September 2014, she will offer comfortable accommodation in 4 lovely cabins.
The 2014 Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Conference (ASMEX) saw Australia and New Zealand discuss a concerted approach to the way the superyacht industry charters, cruises and works within their region.
Delivered by Alloy Yachts in February 2014, the 56,4m super yacht MONDANGO 3 (AY46) is a sleek and elegant cruising ketch, superbly penned by acclaimed Dubois Naval Architects. Her beautiful interiors by Reymond Langton provide deluxe accommodation in 5 magnificent cabins.