The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, is hosting a series of annual lectures designed to give apprentices and young shipwrights an exciting insight into the opportunities, technologies, and future developments in the UK superyacht design and boat building industry. The first lecture will take place on October 19th, at... ... read full story
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Naval Architect Rob Humphreys amoung speakers at Shipwrights Lecture in Southampton
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Fincantieri Yachts’ 145m Fortissimo superyacht by Ken Freivokh Design
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As well as the exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht, designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design, Fincantieri Yachts’ have also unveiled the 145m Fortissimo superyacht, in collaboration with Ken Freivokh Design. For the 145m Fortissimo motor yacht concept, Fincantieri Yachts’ decided to put aside the worldwide... ... read full story
Fincantieri Virage 88 superyacht design by Andrew Winch Design
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Fincantieri Yachts has unveiled an exciting new 88 meter design project called the Virage 88 motor yacht. The Virage 88 superyacht was designed by the renowned design studio Andrew Winch Design. The Virage 88 concept was developed to underline Fincantieri Yachts’ interest in building top quality custom yachts in the range between 70 and 90... ... read full story
Whales join in at the Clipper Fraser Island Regatta
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Sighting a whale a few hundred metres away as it plays in the ocean is a thrill for most people. A close encounter is rare. The families who participated in the annual Clipper Fraser Island Regatta 2011 are still talking about one of the most extraordinary encounters. “They were right beside us,” said John Seymour... ... read full story
Riviera congratulates nine graduating apprentices
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Riviera has congratulated nine of its apprentices who through hard work and dedication are now qualified tradesmen. Human Resources manager Deanne Lugton said it was pleasing to see apprentices graduating from all realms of the boat building industry. “I commend the efforts of each and every one of our new tradesmen who have graduated from... ... read full story
Sevenstar Yacht Transport opens UK office
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Sevenstar Yacht Transport, a leading provider of yacht transportation services is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in the UK. Sevenstar UK will be based in Ocean Village Southampton and will take on the responsibility for the running and development of the existing UK market. In addition it will oversee a new... ... read full story
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit
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Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,... ... read full story
Jongert to build two new superyachts: Jongert 43m and 44m Yacht
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Jongert shipyard announces a new order for a 43m Jongert motor yacht as well as one for a 44m Jongert superyacht, both scheduled for deliveries in 2013. ... read full story
Motor Yacht Mogambo – a Nobiskrug 74m Superyacht
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Nobiskrug launches 74m Motor Yacht Mogambo, also known as hull 782 project, a sistership of Graffiti Super Yacht designed by the same London-based designer Reymond Langton Design. ... read full story
Yacht Carbon Offset among ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award nominees
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Yacht Carbon Offset is very pleased to be a part of the outstanding nominees for ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award held on 27th October 2011 and introduced during ISS´s International Awards for Design and Leadership Gala. ... read full story