The Kestrel 106 sailing yacht is a new breed of superyacht designed for an exceptional onboard lifestyle. The world class semi-custom sailing superyacht Kestrel 106 has naval architecture and external styling by Ron Holland Design and is currently under construction at the Aganlar Boatyard in Bodrum Turkey. The first Kestrel 106 sailing yacht measuring 32.4m will be launched in the summer of 2011. ... read full story
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What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are driving the latest and greatest superyacht projects?
This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.
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Kestrel 106 Sailing Yacht in build – A superyacht designed by Ron Holland Design
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73m Motor Yacht Sapphire by Nobiskrug delivered and sold
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The 73m Motor yacht Sapphire was delivered by Nobiskrug yesterday and has just been sold making her the first yacht, more than 70m in length to be sold in 2011. Measuring 73.55 m (242 ft) superyacht Sapphire built under the hull number 781 boasts interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story
120m Motor yacht PA 122 by Oceanco – A Nuvolari & Lenard superyacht design
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The 120m motor yacht project called PA 122 is mega yacht to be built by Oceanco featuring design and styling by Nuvolari & Lenard. The Oceanco PA122 motor yacht features a steel hull an angular aluminium superstructure. Her lines are memorable and look somewhat futuristic. ... read full story
First ISA 140 motor yacht under construction at ISA Yachts
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The first ISA 140 motor yacht is currently under construction at ISA Shipyard in Ancona. The ISA 140 series is ISA’s largest semi-custom superyacht of composite construction with hull and superstructure built from Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP). The first hull in the ISA 140 series is due to be completed and launched in 2011. ... read full story
A new step in Ferretti Group Training; Latest Service University courses comes to a close
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The 2010-2011 Service University of Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious and exclusive brands in the nautical world, has recently come to a close. ... read full story
The International Yacht Awards hosted by design et al
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The International Yacht Awards held last Friday at The Savoy, London were hosted by design et al, a leading interior design magazine in the United Kingdom at The Savoy, London. The new award ceremony gave focus to some of the best superyacht designs on the water. Both new and established designers were recognised at the ceremony following a champagne reception dinner at the Savoy Hotel. ... read full story
66m Motor Yacht Hull 211042 by Delta Marine
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Delta Marine is excited about the construction of a 66-meter motor yacht to be built under the hull number 211042. The new Delta 66m motor yacht will be built for an American family, with an ice strengthened steel hull and composite superstructure and is expected to be delivered in 2013. The yacht is designed by Delta Design Group with interior design by Diane Johnson Design. ... read full story
Motor Yacht MYSTIC wins design award at the Design Et Al International Yacht Awards 2011
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The stunning and elegant superyacht Mystic wins an award in the 'Power Yacht Over 40 Metres' category at the Design At Al Yacht Awards 2011. Mystic yacht was constructed at CMB, designed by Diana Yachts and her interior is by the German designer Brigit Schnaase. ... read full story
‘HydroTec Global Explorer’ motor yacht in build at Palumbo Shipyard – A superyacht design by Hydro Tec
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The 71m ‘HydroTec Global Explorer’ motor yacht designed by Hydro Tec is to be built by the Italian shipyard Palumbo. The 71.10m (233.27ft) Global Explorer yacht is a high volume expedition vessel, designed to circumnavigate the world. To be built to RINA class and MCA compliant, the Hydrotec Global Explorer has a build time of 30-36 months. ... read full story
66 Metre Superyacht AGLAIA by Vitters & Dubois
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Sailing yacht AGLAIA at 66 metres (216.5 ft) was launched earlier in March by Dutch Shipyard Vitters a well known high quality super sailing yacht Shipyard. The Superyacht AGLAIA sloop (hull number 3063) is a huge modern luxury yacht as designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon. S/Y AGLAIA was... ... read full story