Naval Architect Sam Stevens, from BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy recently undertook one of the biggest engineering challenges of his career to date. Sam was part of a team of four competing in the Sky1 premiere of SAFEBREAKERS, a brand... ... read full story
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America’s Cup introduces PUMA as its official sportswear partner
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Just days away from the first event of the new look America’s Cup, the America’s Cup Event Authority today introduced its official sportswear partner, PUMA. ... read full story
Transatlantic Race 2011: Close, But No Cigar
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Newport, R.I. USA (July 7, 2011) – Although conditions in the North Atlantic for the 26 yachts competing in the Transatlantic Race 2011 put at least one on pace to break speed sailing records, the existing record, set in 2008, will stand for a while longer. Via satellite link, navigator Peter Isler (San Diego, California)... ... read full story
2011 Superyacht Cup in Palma – Quotes
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There’s no doubt that the 2011 fleet of the Superyacht Cup in Palma was nothing short of superb, with a collection yachts to rival any gathered here before or elsewhere. Certainly, Andre Hoek and his many collaborators must be extremely proud of the twenty-five years of floating excellence and a distinct style which we’ve been... ... read full story
Superyachts line up to take their place The Rendezvous in Monaco 2011 history
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On Friday, in the heart of Port Hercule, a selection of the world’s finest superyachts are lined up along the Quai des États-Unis ready for the first full day of activities at The Rendezvous in Monaco 2011, an annual event for superyacht owners and their families. The event kicked off yesterday afternoon with a private... ... read full story
Bali Net Zero Hotel Resort & Spa by Yacht Designers Sauter Carbon Offset Design
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Christine Hadiningrat in collaboration with Sauter Carbon Offset Design, which has designed green yachts, present the Bali Net Zero Hotel Resort & Spa; The first Zero Carbon 5 Star Luxury Hotel in the world that’s also a Solar Power Generating Plant for the local community. Acting as a power station during the day, the surplus... ... read full story
2011 CRN Charter Yacht ‘Darlings Danama’
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Superyacht Darlings Danama is a 60m vessel built by the Italian CRN shipyard available for luxury yacht charter from 20th July 2011 in the West and East Mediterranean. ... read full story
Nespresso Cup 2011: Victory for Sailing Yacht Indio and S/Y Ryokan 2 in Portofino
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The second edition of the Nespresso Cup came to a conclusion in Portofino with Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO delivering a near emphatic victory in the Overall Division to lift the stylish Nespresso Cup Trophy, whilst Philippe Ligier’s Wally yacht Ryokan 2 snatched victory from S/Y INTI in the Performance Division in the very final race. ... read full story
Fourth Moonen 97 is close to completion
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Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is close to completing the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement cruisers. With sister ship Livia being a finalist in the upcoming World Superyacht Awards, the yard is confident that a buyer will be found for the new Moonen 97 by the time she... ... read full story