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Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner's North Cove

The graceful mega yachts of summer are migration south to the Caribbean for the charter season and along the way, superyacht Carpe Diem II has stopped by North Cove.  She was built by Trinity Yachts in 2002 and measures 45m (149′ 7″) in length.  She will only be in the Big Apple for a day... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez: Over 100 classic sailing yachts on stage in Saint-Tropez

September 29, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Start of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2011 - Photo Credit Carlo Borlenghi ©

There could not be a more impressive fleet of classic boats then the more than 100 sailing yachts racing this week at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. It’s an armada that showcases designers from the golden ages of yachting history: among them, Herreshoff, Fife, Sparkman & Stephens, Rhodes, Mylne, and Alden. The summer-like conditions that prevailed... ... read full story

Environmentally friendly Columbus 177′ motor yacht Prima awarded RINA Green Star Plus

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Columbus 177 superyacht Prima has been awarded the RINA Green Star Plus, recognizing her environmentally friendly commitment. The notation class is based on an environmental performance index which covers all aspects of the vessel’s impact on the environment, most importantly carbon emissions. The RINA Green Star Plus award for motor yacht Prima, alreay a... ... read full story

PAE debuts the Nordhavn 86 motor yacht in Fort Lauderdale

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The public debut of the Nordhavn 86 motor yacht (N86) will take place at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show next month. The Nordhavn 86 yacht range will be presented by Pacific Asian Enterprises Inc. (PAE), manufacturer of the line of Nordhavn long range Motoryachts. The N86 motor yacht was PAE’s first venture into... ... read full story

78m motor yacht Amaryllis launched by Abeking & Rasmussen

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 78m megayacht Amaryllis has been launched by the German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen. The 78m yacht Amaryllis was built under the hull number 6492 and has only just been revealed as being called Amaryllis after her recent launch and sea trials. The yacht is expected to be delivered to her owner very soon.... ... read full story

49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 49 metre sailing yacht Kamaxitha (project The Spirit of Tradition) was launched on the 13th of September by Royal Huisman and is currently undergoing sea trials as pictured by Ruud burgers Maritieme Fotografie. Built by the highly respected Dutch custom yacht builder Royal Huisman, yacht Kamaxitha features exterior lines created by Gerard Dykstra and... ... read full story

Ron Holland Designs Sailing Yacht Christopher and S/Y Panthalassa ISS finalists

September 28, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Two Ron Holland Designs, superyacht Christopher and sailing yacht Panthalassa are among the finalists of the “Best Sail – 40m+” category of the International Superyacht Society Awards 2011 (ISS). The winners of the International Superyacht Society Awards 2011 will be announced at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October. Yacht Christopher Sailing yacht Christopher is... ... read full story

Formula Marine to supply rigging for 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

One of Europe’s leading mast builders, Formula Marine, has announced a contract win to supply a full rigging package for a 43 metre Ketch, being built at the Mengi Yay shipyard in Turkey. The 43m Sailing yacht Ketch by Mengi Yay will feature a sailing system that includes aluminium masts with Park Avenue custom made... ... read full story

Oyster Yachts’ Palma Regatta 2011

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

At the 2011 Oyster’s Palma Regatta, the 27th event in the Oyster Regatta series there was a record fleet of 30 Oyster Yachts. The yachts gathered on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Mallorca for Oyster’s Palma regatta, were proudly flying the flags of Brazil, Germany, Holland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.... ... read full story

Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre in La Marina di Scarlino

September 27, 2011

Written by Chelsea Smith

Nautor’s Swan, a leading builder of luxury sailing yachts, will launch a new Mediterranean Service Centre based out of Marina di Scarlino beginning 30 September 2011.  Skilled personnel will be available to take on refits, modifications, upgrades and insurance works on Swan sailing yachts. The addition of the Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre at La... ... read full story

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