Newport Shipyard

Hodgdon announces launch of 100ft carbon race yacht COMANCHE

September 27, 2014, was marked by the launch of the impressive 100-foot pre-preg carbon race yacht Comanche at Hodgdon Yachts facility in East Boothbay, Maine. She will compete in this year’s Sydney to Hobart Race.

International SeaKeepers Society returns from its outreach program aboard DISCOVERY Yacht DEFIANCE

The International SeaKeepers Society has recently returned from its DISCOVERY Yachts outreach program aboard charter yacht Defiance, educating the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County about pollution and sustainability offshore Newport, Rhode Island.

International SeaKeepers Society and children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County to board DISCOVERY Yacht DEFIANCE

The International SeaKeepers Society’s upcoming DISCOVERY Yachts program aboard luxury charter yacht Defiance aims to educate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County about pollution and sustainability offshore Newport in Rhode Island.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County to host Newport Yacht Rendezvous 2014

The very first edition of the Newport Yacht Rendezvous will be hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County on August 14 and 15. The event will feature a SuperYacht Hop at the Newport Shipyard.

St Barths Bucket 2014 to host 38 of the world’s largest sailing superyachts

Set to run from March 27 to 30, this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta will be attended by 38 of the world’s largest sailing superyachts, including such spectacular vessels as the 60m Perini Navi mega yacht Seahawk.

Newport Bucket Regatta 2013: Awards Ceremony

The final day of the 2013 Newport Bucket Regatta was marked by yet another perfect late summer weather. The overall winner of this year’s regatta has become charter yacht Bristolian.

Newport Bucket Regatta 2013 kicks off

This year’s highly anticipated Newport Bucket Regatta kicked off on Saturday, August 24. The fleet of eight superyachts are competing in two classes: Grandes Dames des Mers and Gazelles des Mers.

Superyachts to start racing at 2013 Newport Bucket Regatta this weekend

This year’s Newport Bucket Regatta is set to kick off on Saturday, August 24. The largest luxury vessel to compete will be the 180-foot Vitters classic mega yacht Marie.

Preparations for 2013 Newport Bucket Regatta well underway

Preparations for the upcoming Newport Bucket Regatta are well underway. Set to kick off on August 24, the race will be attended by such majestic vessels as the 170-foot charter yacht Meteor by Royal Huisman.

New Newport Shipyard 500 Metric Ton Marine Travelift to be delivered on May 29

All-new Newport Shipyard 500 Metric Ton Marine Travelift is scheduled for delivery on May 29, 2013. To be the largest Travelift operating in New England, it will be fully operational by June 21.

The opening of BWA Yachting – New England

In order to offer vessels cruising the beautiful American yacht charter location – New England with a full range of yacht support services, BWA Yachting has recently inaugurated a new office: BWA Yachting – New England.

New 500 Metric Ton Marine Travelift for Newport Shipyard

Offering dockage for yachts varying in size from 20 to 350 feet, Newport Shipyard will boast a new 500 Ton Marine Travelift that will be the largest Travelift operating in New England.