Newport, R.I. USA (July 6, 2011) – In the last 24 hours, the arrival of big breeze and sea state for the fleet in the Transatlantic Race 2011 has seen boat speeds whipped into near record-breaking pace. Rambler 100 has just recorded a 12-hour run of 288.8 nautical miles, and, with the breeze building, a... ... read full story
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FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.
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The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three... ... read full story
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2011, Porto Cervo, Italy
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BLUE SKY, BLUE SEA, BLUE RIBBON The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the veritable highlight of the Mediterranean sailing calendar, will take place from 5-10 September in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Open to yachts over 18.29-metres (60-feet), the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup pits together the largest, finest and most technologically-advanced monohull yachts in direct competition. The event additionally... ... read full story
AB 140 motor yacht Elizaveta launched by AB Yachts, FIPA GROUP
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Superyacht Elizaveta was successfully launched on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 by AB Yachts shipyard –part of FIPA GROUP – in the port of Marina di Carrara, Italy. This AB 140 motor yacht Elizaveta is the latest jewel in the crown of FIPA GROUP to which the AB Yachts shipyard belongs. The criteria and standards which have guided... ... read full story
Feadship America appoints Timothy Hamilton as Director
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Feadship has announced the appointment of Timothy Hamilton as the new Director of Feadship America, which is based in Fort Lauderdale. Hamilton will use his wide experience in the yachting industry – both on land and at sea – to serve Feadship’s many owners in the United States. As well as maintaining close relationships with... ... read full story
Superyacht ZENTRIC, the 9th 44m aluminium series Heesen motor yacht
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Heesen Yachts introduce their 9th 44-metre aluminium series vessel, the ZENTRIC yacht scheduled for delivery in 2012. ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Sailing yacht Rambler 100 Sets The Pace
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The Maxi Yachts that started on July 3 from Newport, R.I. to The Lizard in southeast England have been making fantastic progress in the Transatlantic Race 2011. Little in the way of tactics have come into play thus far, as all six yachts in IRC Class One have been taking the direct route, coaxing every... ... read full story
Oceanair introduce soft furnishing collection for superyachts
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Oceanair, experts in blinds, shading and soft furnishing solutions, is proud to introduce their soft furnishing collection. The range is entirely made to order and provides infinite versatility through a vast array of cushions, curtains, bolsters, bedspreads and throws in a wide range of fabrics to compliment any yacht, motor yacht or superyachts. Size, shape,... ... read full story
WOSA Yacht Refit Management refits motor yacht Mistral 55
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On the 20th of May this year WOSA Yacht Refit Management launched the Pershing 115 motor yacht Mistral 55, after completing an extensive refit. The 35m superyacht Mistral was originally launched in 2006 by Pershing (A Ferretti Group brand). M/Y Mistral 55 was brought to the AR.PE.CA Shipyard inside the Port of Viareggio, Italy in November of... ... read full story
Formula Marine to present unique F² Automatic Furling for sailing yachts at Monaco Yacht Show
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Formula Marine has formed a strategic partnership with electronics specialists Floattech BV, called F² Advanced Sailing Technologies and will present to the Monaco Yacht Show. In its first project the two companies brought together their individual expertise to develop a highly efficient in-boom and in-mast furling system controlled with just one joy stick operation which... ... read full story