South of France

Gulf Craft wins World Yacht Trophy for ‘Shipyard of the Year 2014’

The premier Middle Eastern luxury yacht manufacturer, Gulf Craft, has proudly announced that it has been honoured with the World Yacht Trophy for “Shipyard of the Year 2014.”

91.5m Oceanco mega yacht Equanimity receives two awards in two weeks

Oceanco built 91.5-metre luxury mega yacht Equanimity has recently won two prestigious awards, including the ‘Best Yacht of the Year over 82m’ at World Yacht Trophies as well as the ‘Finest New Yacht of the 2014 of the Monaco Yacht Show’ – the Best in Show.

Video: New Monte Carlo Yachts superyacht MCY 105

A video introducing the new 32m superyacht MCY 105 by Monte Carlo Yachts, officially presented at the 2014 Cannes Yachting Festival.

IMS Shipyard announces date for official opening of IMS 700 site at Monaco Yacht Show 2014

December 15, 2014 will see the IMS Shipyard officially open the IMS 700 site, making it the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean.

Sunseeker Yacht Show well underway

The Sunseeker Yacht Show is well underway and will last until September 28, 2014. Being hosted by the Port de Plaisance in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a fantastic French Riviera yacht holiday destination, the event features luxury yachts by Sunseeker measuring up to 84ft in LOA.

The Superyacht Shipyard Tour 2014 from Italy’s Ancona to Antibes

The Superyacht Shipyard Tour 2014, in aid of Cancer Research, will set off from CRN Shipyard in Italy’s Ancona on October 5. The event will be attended by the Cogs 4 Cancer team.

Video: Benetti Tradition Supreme 108 motor yacht MY PARADIS

A video showing the new Tradition Supreme 108 super yacht MY PARADIS by Benetti Yachts. She made her debut at the 2014 Cannes Yachting Festival.

Fortabat Yacht Design Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The France-based luxury yacht design company, Fortabat Yacht Design, is celebrating 10 years of business this September, with such important vessels in their portfolio as superyacht Mystere Shadow, explorer yacht Enigma XK (ex Norna) or the sailing catamaran Allures.

Sunseeker Yacht Show, September 24 – 28, 2014

From September 24 to 28, the Sunseeker France Group will be holding the ‘Sunseeker Yacht Show. To take place at the Port de Plaisance in the idyllic Beaulieu-sur-Mer, situated between Nice and Monaco, the event will feature luxury yachts by Sunseeker, measuring up to 84ft in LOA.

MYBA celebrates 30th Birthday

MYBA is celebrating its 30th Birthday this year with an exclusive ‘invitation only’ event to be held in Antibes, France, just ahead of the upcoming MYS 2014.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 a Resounding Success

This month’s Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 has been a great success. The prestigious five-day event hosted 480 exhibitors from 34 countries and a total number of 550 boats, measuring up to 55 meters in LOA.

Video of Motor Yacht PERSHING 70

Pershing has released a video of their recently launched high-speed luxury motor yacht Pershing 70, currently debuting at the Cannes Yachting Festival.