This week saw the successful launch of the 90-foot superyacht Satu by the Auckland-based builder Yachting Developments. Designed by Ullberg Yacht Design, this splendid Sports Fisher will be on display at the next Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
ORACLE TEAM USA is expected to launch their first catamaran yacht AC72 this week. This spectacular vessel boasts a 130-foot wingsail and its first sail is scheduled for Friday.
Around 150,000 spectators gathered in San Francisco Bay to watch the first America’s Cup World Series in the host city of the 2013 America’s Cup. A huge success of this popular race is still present in the city.
The latest 125ft RPH superyacht Gigi II by Hargrace Custom Yachts will be exhibited at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. For sale at a great price US$ 14,300,000, this beautiful vessel easily sleeps up to 8 guests in style.
The organisers of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), running from October 2 to 4, give the last chance to attendees to receive a 25 percent discount, if registering online before September 7.
The American boat manufacturer Chris-Craft presents their latest model, the European edition of the 36 Corsair yacht tender. Featuring a new deck design, this lovely boat can sleep 4 guests.
Superyachts’ crew, guests as well as owners have now a great possibility to benefit from the MTN Worlwide TV, providing reliable, uninteruppted service in any part of the world.
The overall winner of the 2012 Newport Bucket Regatta has become the 102ft sailing yacht Indio, designed by German Frers and built by Wally. She has also won in her Gazelles class, while Sejaa yacht took first place in the Mademoiselle class. The next year’s regatta will run from August 23 to 25.
As from January 1, 2013, James Anderson will take over its new role as the Hodgdon Yachts’ head of the Design and Engineering department. Currently working as Engineering Manager of SP Gurit / High Modulus, he will attend the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show.
Following her last visit in New York in May, the 157ft classic sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II arrived at Dennis Conner’s North Cove on August 24 to welcome the visitors aboard for free educational dockside deck tours.
The overall winner of the ACWS San Francisco has become ORACLE TEAM USA Coutts, followed by ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill and Artemis Racing White, respectively. The next ACWS race in San Francisco will run from October 2 to 7.
ORACLE TEAM USA Spithill keeps its leading position, gaining the total number of 61 points and taking first position in the leaderboard. The American team is followed by Energy Team and Team Korea, respectively.