The preliminary notice of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015 was announced yesterday, on April 9, 2014. The race represents the South Pacific’s premier superyacht regatta and has a reputation for attracting superyachts with a penchant for taking the adventurous route.
McMullen & Wing has proudly announced a new contract to complete the 50m explorer yacht ‘yard number 1016’. Designed by Gregory C Marshal Naval Architects, she is due to be delivered in early 2016.
Bellingham Marine New Zealand has been awarded a design/build contract for the construction of X and Y Piers at Westhaven Marina, nestled in the lovely New Zealand yacht charter location – Auckland.
To be delivered by the well known UK-based company Bellingham Marine, the first major development is set to get underway at Auckland’s Westhaven Marina this month.
New Zealand Marine has officially launched the new ‘Destination New Zealand Superyacht Attraction Initiative’, which will see NZ Marine join forces with government bodies to promote New Zealand as a destination for superyachts.
Great Southern Marine Pty Ltd has become a new exclusive distributor for Ocean Alexander yachts in Australia and New Zealand, as announced by Alexander Marine. Luxury yacht Ocean Alexander 72 will be displayed at the 2014 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in May.
Recently launched by Astilleros Buquebus in Uruguay, the all-new 52m superyacht DONA FRANCISCA will receive a full set of Doyle Stratis sails, built by the Doyle Sails New Zealand loft in early 2013.
The majestic 56-metre Perini Navi superyacht Asahi will boast a full set of Doyle Stratis sails, scheduled for delivery in May 2013.
The Doyle Stratis sails for the 46m Royal Huisman superyacht Project 392 have been completed and they are currently heading to the Netherlands.
Currently under refit at Yachting Developments, the Swan 90 superyacht Spirit has received the rigging and a full suit of Stratis sails, supplied by Doyle Sails NZ. She is due to be relaunched on April 2, 2014.
Currently undergoing refit work at Cooksons in New Zealand, the 30m IRC super maxi yacht Rio 100 (ex Zana, Konica Minolta, Lahana) will feature a full race inventory of carbon ICE sails, which will be supplied by Doyle Sails NZ.