Aberdeen Asset Management to support the Cowes Week fireworks display

Aberdeen Asset Management confirms its support to include a significant proportion of the needed funding to safeguard the traditional fireworks display event at the Cowes Week.

Busy refit season for Pendennis

Not long before the J-Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup, the respected UK builder Pendennis is busy with three short refits, including the classic luxury yacht Mariette, the superyacht Bystander and the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda.

Howard Pridding new Chief Executive Officer at British Marine Federation

BMF announce the appointment of Howard Pridding as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Dubois designed Oyster 100 superyacht SARAFIN nominated for the 2012 ShowBoats Design Awards

Following her huge success in the 2012 World Superyacht Awards when winning a ‘Highly Commended’ award, the Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin designed by Dubois has now become a finalist in both the ‘Exterior Design and Styling’ and ‘Newcomer of the Year’ categories in the 2012 Showboats Design Awards.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust as Official Race Charity for J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has become once again the Official Race Charity of the famous J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, starting at 0700 on Saturday 30th June.

78 days left before superyachts head to London for the Olympics

In 78 days, London will become the meeting point of the world´s most spectacular superyachts, coming to see the most anticipated event of this year, the London Olympic Games 2012. To experience this unique event in the best possible way, the Royal Docks 2012 provide a limited number of exclusive superyacht berths.

More images of the 75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V)

The prestigious UK-based shipyard Pendennis has sent through some additional images of the Ron Holland designed 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), launched in 2004. She is currently going through a one-year refit at Pedennis.

Princess Yachts celebrate the 30th Anniversary of St Luke’s Hospice with 6 foot tall collection pot for the charity

St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth, UK has received a beautiful gift for its 30th anniversary by the UK luxury yacht builder, Princess Yachts. It was a fantastic 6 foot tall collection pot for the charity, constructed from the same materials as superyachts.

Ocean Village superyacht marina to host the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla

The fabulous yacht charter destination – Gibraltar – has decided to celebrate the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee with the Gibraltar Diamond Jubilee Flotilla, consisting of 100 yachts hosted by Ocean Village marina on Monday 4 June.

Yachting Pages´ Managing Director delivers 26,265 editions by hand

Managing Director of the leading superyacht directory, Yachting Pages, has decided to distribute 26,265 editions of the latest directory by hand, leaving England on Monday April 30.

Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival cancelled

Due to low participation of exhibitors, the Queen´s Diamond Jubilee Boat & Leisure Festival, scheduled to be held in Cowes Yacht Haven from June 4 to 5, had to be called off.

Ron Holland designed 75.2m luxury yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) under refit at Pendennis

The 75.2m luxury sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V), originally designed by well known Ron Holland studio, is currently undergoing a one-year refit at Pendennis Plus in Falmouth, including her complete exterior as well as interior upgrade. The refit of her interior is being undertaken by renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon.