His Royal Highness’ Yacht Britannia will go through an extensive reconstruction process, led by a group of individuals, called K1 Britannia. This exceptional vessel was constructed by Henderson’s on the Clyde in 1893 and designed by George Lennox Watson.
For the 10th year running, the prominent UK-based linen company Heirlooms Ltd will be present at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. The company have supplied its exclusive linen to such spectacular vessels as luxury yacht Excellence V, superyacht Nirvana, sailing yacht Maltese Falcon and many others.
Measuring 46 meters in length, the luxury sailing yacht Exo is the latest concept revealed by Claydon Reeves and Dysktra Naval Architects. This highly innovative sloop can accommodate 8 guests in comfort and style.
Recently refitted charter yacht ICAP Leopard has just finished racing in the Superyacht Cup in Cowes and is already preparing to compete at Weymouth for the London 2012 Olympics. This splendid vessel will then return to the Solent to participate in this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Rhu Marina in Scotland has got an £800,000 upgrade, recently completed by the Crown Estate. This consisted of replacement of wooden-decked walkways as well as pontoons.
Currently running until September 9, the Make it in Great Britain exhibition is the initiative of the British government to promote the best of the British manufacturing industry. The marine sector is represented by the prestigious UK-based builders, Sunseeker, Pendennis, as well as Discovery Yachts.
Marked by a special visit of HM The Queen aboard the 75m luxury charter yacht Leander, the newest WallyCento sailing yacht Hamilton has become the overall winner of the 2012 Superyacht Cup Cowes, followed by superyacht Adela and luxury yacht Athos, respectively.
As part of her Diamond Jubilee Tour, HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Cowes on July 25 aboard Sir Donald Gosling’s 75m charter yacht Leander. Built by Peenewerft and designed by Kusch Yachts, this exceptional vessel sleeps 12 charter guests in 10 beautiful and comfortable cabins, while cruising the popular Mediterranean.
The legendary Kings Hundred Guinea Cup went to the Claasen Jachtbouw built and Andre Hoek designed superyacht Lionheart, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent. This splendid vessel competed along with other beautiful J Class yachts, including Velsheda superyacht, charter yacht Ranger as well as luxury yacht Rainbow.
The French superyacht refit company Compositeworks has chosen the UK-based company Trend Marine Products to supply balustrade and swimming pool glass used for the refit of a 204ft Feadship motor yacht.
Having worked as Secretery of the J Class Association for the last 12 years, David Pitman now retires. He helped develop, construct and launch four J Class yachts, including charter yacht Ranger in 2002, luxury yacht Hanuman in 2009, Lionheart superyacht in 2010 as well as superyacht Rainbow in 2012.
Running from July 24 to September 9, the prestigious UK-based luxury yacht builder Sunseeker Yachts plays the central role in the Make it in Great Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, educating visitors about the value of the British manufacturing.