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Three world renowned designers presented at the Superyacht Design Summit

April 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Three world renowned designers, including Andrew Winch, Terence Disdale and Tim Heywood, were presented at the Superyacht Design Summit, held on the 13th March at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour (DCCH). They delivered a fun and fascinating insight into the experiences they have gained whilst designing for the Superyacht industry over the last 35 years! ... read full story

88m Fincantieri superyacht VIRAGE 88 designed by Andrew Winch

April 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Andrew Winch Designs has collaborated closely with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri to develop the 88m luxury motor yacht VIRAGE 88, a vessel which will be built by craftsmen: employing the latest construction techniques to ensure her unique profile and futuristic detailing are perfectly crafted. ... read full story

177′ Newcastle superyacht Chuggaboom by Andrew Winch Designs due to be delivered in 2013

April 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The 177’ Newcastle Expedition Yacht was initially designed by Andrew Winch Designs, while the first phase of the engineering development was completed by Vripack. This magnificent vessel is currently in build at Newcastle Shipyards in Florida and is scheduled for delivery in 2013. ... read full story

20m sailing yacht DREAM 67 Shamlor by Maxi Dolphin launched

April 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

20m luxury sailing yacht DREAM 67 Shamlor by Maxi Dolphin has been successfully launched. This beautiful highly customised vessel offers two double guest cabins which share a spacious bathroom, a master’s cabin with private bathroom and finally a commander’s cabin at the centre of the hull. ... read full story

44m CMN motor yacht SCORPIO designed by Bannenberg & Rowell

April 04, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The renowned French shipyard CMN Yachts and the well known UK-based design studio Bannenberg & Rowell have worked closely together to create the 44m luxury motor yacht Scorpio. Facets, chamfers and muscular changes of plane combine to dynamic effect and an almost exoskeletal foredeck structure conceals the crew working area. ... read full story

Sound A/D appoints Veritais as exclusive supplier to superyacht market

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Veritais Ltd has been appointed exclusive European supplier to the luxury yacht sector by French company Sound A/D, a specialist in ultra-high-quality speaker systems.  The agreement is for an initial 12 months.  Sound A/D is based in Cannes and markets two ranges of fully customisable speakers that Veritais recognised as being particularly attractive to owners... ... read full story

Les Voiles de Saint-Barth 2012: Day 1

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Tuesday, the first day of racing at Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012, dawned with flags lightly streaming, instilling hope that there would be enough wind. After studying the range of course choice, the race committee settled on a 17-nautical miler that kept the fleet entirely along the southern coast, where the pressure held. The... ... read full story

SP-High Modulus wins contract to engineer superyacht Dream Symphony – the largest private sailing yacht ever built

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has recently signed a contract to provide engineering services for superyacht ‘Dream Symphony’. When built, the Dream Symphony yacht will be the largest private sailing yacht ever built measuring the 141 metre (463 feet) in length. The 141 metre (463 feet) sailing yacht Dream Symphony is a staysail... ... read full story

Dubois Designed superyachts excel at the 2012 Caribbean Regattas

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Dubois Yachts are celebrating after Dubois designed sailing yachts excelled in both the 2012 St. Barths Bucket Regatta and the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous. Dubois designed superyachts dominated the numbers at both sailing yacht events with an impressive 10 yachts racing in St. Barths, from a total fleet of 46, and 5... ... read full story

Oyster Regatta British Virgin Islands 2012

April 04, 2012

Written by Chelsea Smith

Twenty-five beautiful examples of Oyster sailing yachts have gathered in the idyllic Caribbean setting of the British Virgin Islands for the 28th event in the Oyster Regatta series. The dockside at Nanny Cay Marina was a hive of activity today, as crews meticulously prepared their yachts for the Concours d’Elegance. The magnificent Oyster sailing yacht... ... read full story

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