The 47.21m replica schooner Y105 has been launched by the Spanish shipyard Factoria Naval Marin (FNM) at their shipyard in Marin over the weekend. The FNM yacht Y105 is a replica of sailing yacht Germania, the schooner designed in 1908 by Max Oertz for the German Kaiser Wilhelm II. With her Spars included, she has a full length of 59.60m and features a steel hull with wooden deckhouses and rig and two masts. ... read full story
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2011 ClubSwan Caribbean Rendezvous Round Up
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The ClubSwan Rendezvous programme is designed to offer structured cruising and social occasions organised by Nautor’s Swan with the option of low key racing in some of the World’s most sought after sailing locations. The Caribbean element to the Rendezvous suits those intent on enjoying local island hospitality mixed with Swan cruising organisation taking the fleet to a range of island stopovers. ... read full story
Third Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Sails into Yas Marina
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The third Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) opened its doors at the spectacular Yas Marina on the 24th of March 2011, with a great line-up of yachts and boats and an exhibitor profile comprising some of the most powerful players in the international yachting industry. ... read full story
Future Fibres Italy
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Future Fibres´ is pleased to announce the creation of Future Fibres Italy, a dedicated sales and support office to cater for one of the largest yachting markets in Europe. While Future Fibres already has a strong presence in Italy with long term customers such as Wally Yachts, Future Fibres Italy will focus on bringing the same level of support to all Italian based yards, designers and yacht owners. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht SANS by Adam Voorhees
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Sailing Yacht SANS by Adam Voorhees is a 19m high performance, lightweight yacht designed for shorthanded sailing without sacrificing luxury; reflecting the core Adam Voorhees Design philosophies. ... read full story
Southern Spars to design and build new mast for Sailing yacht Salperton IV
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Southern Spars has been commissioned to design and build a new mast and EC6 rigging package for sailing yacht Salperton IV to replace the previously damaged mast and rigging. ... read full story
Dubois Cup 2011 to Carbon Offset
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Dubois has announced that, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset, it has balanced the estimated carbon footprint of this year’s regatta, which includes an allowance for participants’ air travel to Sardinia. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, The Dubois Cup will take place between 4-6 June 2011. ... read full story
Pendennis and Devonport Expand to Match Superyacht Refit Demand
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Pendennis and Devonport continue to thrive with an increasing number of enquiries for refits at the joint facilities in Falmouth. Pendennis boasts 20+ years experience and over 150 refit projects in the portfolio, and along with Devonport’s expertise in the 60m+ market, the companies have joined forces to expand the offering at Pendennis’ base in the UK. As such they are co-exhibiting at the 2011 Antibes Yacht Show that runs from the 7th-10th April, during which a dedicated team will be on hand to discuss all refit needs. ... read full story
31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta 2011: Worthy Performances on Final Day
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The final day of the 31st St. Maarten Heineken Regatta was one to remember, starting early on Sunday morning with a full slate of racing and ending very early Monday morning after a Prize-Giving ceremony on Kim Sha Beach and an epic line-up of musical entertainment headlined by Wyclef Jean, the ex-Fugees front man whose 4-hour performance was simply one for the ages. ... read full story