Due to strong winds caused by Mistral, the morning's competing on Day 3 of the 2012 Rolex Swan Cup was postponed untill 14:00 CEST. Day 3 victory went to charter yacht Highland Breeze (NED) in Maxi; sailing yacht Merel Four (NED) in Grand Prix; luxury yacht Shirlaf (ITA) in Classic while Earlybird (GER) took the first place in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship. ... read full story
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Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 3 – Morning’s competition postponed due to strong winds
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Classic yacht HMS Pickle’s adventure in misfortune
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Due to the challenging weather conditions in the Irish Sea as well as Bay of Biscay, the classic sailing yacht HMS Pickle got a sail damage on her way to Gibraltar's Ocean Village Marina. She is now waiting to be repaired by Northern Spain in order to participate in Trafalgar Day, held on October 21. ... read full story
A great success of yachts fitted by Hall Spars
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Hall Spars fitted yachts have reported a great success on the race course this season. Two magnificent vessels boasting Hall Spars mast will be showcased at the next Monaco Yacht Show, comprising Wally 164 luxury yacht Better Place and Baltic 72 yacht Stig. ... read full story
Hall Spars fitted Baltic 72 sailing yacht STIG on display at Monaco Yacht Show
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Luxury sailing yacht Stig is a splendid Baltic 72 Grand Prix vessel, fitted with a Hall Spars carbon mast and race boom, as well as composite standing rigging. Stig will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show, starting next week. ... read full story
Wally 50m superyacht BETTER PLACE with mast by Hall Spars to be presented at MYS
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The world’s largest sloop in carbon fiber, the Wally 164 luxury sailing yacht Better Place, will be unveiled at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show. She boasts an exceptional 67,5-meter mast constructed by Hall Spars. ... read full story
The new 40m blue-water sailing yacht OCD 130 by Owen Clarke Design to be revealed at MYS 2012
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The latest concept of the UK-based Owen Clarke Design, the 40m blue-water superyacht OCD 130, will be unveiled at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, starting next week. Built in carbon composite, this lovely cruiser offers five- or four-owner/guest cabin versions. ... read full story
The newly refitted Jongert 2700M luxury yacht Vivid
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Last month saw the successful re-launch of the Jongert 2700M superyacht Vivid, following her refit, which started in September 2011. She has already completed her first voyage to Spitsbergen in Norway. ... read full story
Jongert Yachts to unveil the latest yacht designs in Monaco
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The well known Dutch manufacturer, Jongert, has announced that the company will present their newest 3200P superyacht at this year's highly anticipated Monaco Yacht Show. This lovely, semi-custom performance sailboat boasts a lines plan by Doug Peterson, with beautiful interior and exterior styling by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
Pendennis Palma superyacht refit facility enjoys a very successful first year
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Pendennis Palma is celebrating its first anniversary. This successful refit facility based at STP in Palma de Mallorca has already completed over 10 refits. These include charter yachts Nostromo and Andromeda La Dea, as well as superyacht Gloria by Jongert. From October 2012, the company will also start working on the 1928 classic motor yacht Fair Lady. ... read full story
Rolex Swan Cup 2012: Day 2 – Swan yachts started competition as scheduled
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Day 2 of this year's Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup was marked by a 20-knot breeze, allowing to start the racing as planned. Victory went to Swan 80 yacht Berenice Bis in Maxi Class, Magical Mystery Tour yacht in Grand Prix class and Ondine yacht in Classic. Talj yacht has become the best performer in the Rolex Swan 45 World Championship. ... read full story