The organisers of the 2012-13 AC World Series have unveiled the format of competition for the upcoming season, with each race kicking off on Wednesday, with a gran finale on Sunday.
In order to allow for eight megayachts to be blocked ashore at any given time, the Derecktor of Florida will boast the new 820 metric ton (900 short ton) mobile boat hoist by Cimolai Technology, expected to be fully operational by September 15, 2012.
Measuring 57 meters in length, the spectacular motor yacht Lady Linda, previously known as hull T050, has been successfully delivered to her new Owners from Florida. At the moment cruising the beautiful Mediterranean, this expectional tri-deck semi-displacement custom built aluminium vessel can accommodate a maximum number of 12 guests in comfort and style, providing 6 lovely cabins.
Dennis Conner’s North Cove marina in NYC is proud to host the 160ft sailing yacht Zefira, built by the prestigious NZ shipyard Fitzroy Yachts. With exterior by Dubois Naval Architects and lovely interior by Remi Tessier, this beautiful vessel provides modern and comfortable accommodation.
With winners to be unveiled at the IBEX Industry Breakfast, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville on October 2, the Exhibitor Video Awards (EVAs) have been announced by the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) as well as the Marine Marketers of America (MMA), rewarding the best product and company videos of IBEX exhibitors, produced this year.
Announcing its Program, the 2012 International Awards for Design & Leadership Gala will be marked by the 22nd anniversary. This year’s theme of this highly anticipated event is “World Adventures”.
Expected to be exhibited at this year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the 26.2m luxury explorer yacht Percheron is the second Darwin 86 vessel, launched by the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche. With sophisticated exterior by Sergio Cutulo, this wonderful vessel offers 4 lovely staterooms in the interiors designed by Floris ad Veglia.
Wednesday 11 July will see a prestigious reception, organised by Fitzroy Yachts and Dubois and held at the New York Yacht Club, Model Room, 37 West 44th Street, while Thursday 12 July will be marked by an open day in Dennis Conner’s North Cove Marina in NYC, providing a unique opportunity to visit two of the most spectacular vessels constructed by Fitzroy and designed by Dubois: superyacht Zefira and luxury yacht Artemis (ex Salperton III).
Alexander Marine has recently sold its 90′ Ocean Alexander yacht, following her debut in Roche Harbor Washington. This wonderful vessel provides the newest 4 stateroom layout, featuring open floor plan on the main deck.
Organised by Maine Built Boats Inc., the Open Boat Yard Days provides the unique opportunity to visit the yacht builders throughout Maine and learn more about the yacht construction as well as repair processes.
Patrizio Bertelli, Jonathan Wright and Gerard Lambert were officially inducted to the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s America’s Cup Hall of Fame at a gala dinner at the Marble House Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island on Friday evening.
Among the jewels currently anchored at the fabulous marina Dennis Conner’s North Cove in NYC belong luxury yacht Slojo, superyacht Endless Summer (ex Bravo Papa, Emanuel) as well as charter yacht Boo Too.