Princess Yachts unveil latest M Class motor yacht Princess 30M

Princess Yachts are pleased to unveil details of the new M Class motor yacht Princess 30M, due to be launched in 2015.

Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard facility completes and delivers unique motor yacht ALAMSHAR

Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited, under the management of Babcock International Group PLC, has recently completed and handed over the 50-metre superyacht Alamshar (Project 305). This outstanding vessel features a unique all-gas-turbine propulsion system.

GBS loads 4 luxury yachts heading to the Mediterranean

The German yacht transport company, Global Boat Shipping (GBS), has recently loaded 4 luxury yachts by Sunseeker and Princess in Poole and Plymouth, all heading to the Mediterranean.

Swan 80 sailing yacht Plis Play wins Swan Challenge Trophy at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

The coveted Swan North European Challenge Trophy went to the Swan 80 superyacht Plis Play. She has become the first Swan to cross the finish line at the Rolex Fastnet Race.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: Prizegiving

Friday, August 16, 2013, saw the end of the historic 45th edition of Rolex Fastnet Race, marked by the final prizegiving. The 2013 race was attended by 336 yachts from 20 countries.

First ever doublehanded crew to win Rolex Fastnet Race

Pascal and Alexis Loison’s JPK 1010 sailing yacht Night And Day has become the overall winner of this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race. The yacht’s crew is the first ever doublehanded crew to win the race, setting a new milestone.

International Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

This year’s Rolex Fastnet Race is marked by the participation of over 20 different nations from four continents. At the start of this popular regatta, the record-breaking 336 yachts were present.

Line honours for Esimit Europa 2 Yacht at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

It has been a resounding success for the 100-foot maxi yacht Esimit Europa 2 at this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race, securing her 25th consecutive line honours victory.

Superyacht Esimit Europa 2 to claim monohull line honours at Rolex Fastnet Race 2013

This year’s monohull winner of the currently running Rolex Fastnet Race is set to become the 100-foot supermaxi yacht Esimit Europa 2.

Bursaries Available for Future Luxury Superyacht Captains

A young generation of students are thinking about their career and training options because of the economic situation and choosing the university of life – and life on the ocean waves and luxury superyachts.

Plymouth Herald Business Award 2013 for Princess Yachts

The prestigious UK-based luxury yacht manufacturer, Princess Yachts International, has been named ‘Business of the Year’ at the recent Plymouth Herald Business Awards 2013.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013: RORC Increase Entries

In order to satisfy demand for places, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has increased the number of places available for IRC rated boats by an extra 40 places, to 340. To cope with this, the event will be moved to Plymouth Yacht Haven, featuring the extra berthing, if needed.