Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

34th Americas Cup: AC72 Class Rule finalized and published

October 18, 2010

Full details of the new high-performance Wingsailed 72ft catamaran that will transform America's Cup racing have been published. The AC72 Class Rule went from concept to completed Class Rule in less than four months. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans: A journey of a lifetime begins

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Five international skippers in the VELUX 5 OCEANS blasted across the start line beginning a 30,000-mile adventure around the globe. ... read full story

Sailing yacht LADY B by Dubois Naval Architects

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and built by Vitters, Sailing yacht LADY B is one of the most sophisticated and well finished yachts of her size in the World today. She stands out as being a craft of exceptional quality, beauty, and performance. ... read full story

Intermarine, Brazil teams up with BMW Designworks

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Intermarine Yachts, one of Brazil's largest boat yards has commissioned BMW Group Designworks-USA to design four new motor yachts for the 2011 season. The models were unveiled at the start of this year's Sao Paulo Boat Show. ... read full story

Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” Motor Yacht Series unveiled

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The new Selene 92 “Ocean Explorer” range by Selene Ocean Trawlers has been very well received as the Selene brand consolidates upon its successful “Ocean Trawler”’ concept to move into the 24 M + category of displacement motor yachts . ... read full story

Conrad Colman, the only Kiwi to takes on 2010 Route de Rhum

October 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Conrad Colman, aged 26 will be the sole New Zealander on the start line for the 2010 Route de Rhum solo trans-Atlantic race that will start on Sunday October 31st. ... read full story

French Marine Industry Association FIN rejoins ICOMIA

October 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The French Marine Industry Association FIN (La Fédération des industries nautiques) has rejoined ICOMIA as a full member after an absence of several years. ... read full story

Velux 5 Oceans : Thousands flock to see historic three-masted tallship Belem

October 17, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The beautiful tallship Belem, one of France’s most famous boats is a majestic three-masted tallship that was welcomed to the VELUX 5 OCEANS race village in La Rochelle. ... read full story