ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super-maxi racing yacht owned by Helical Bar PLC chief executive Mike Slade, today announced the required weather window for her record attempt has finally arrived. She will leave New York on Saturday 29th May in her bid to become the fastest monohulled sailing vessel ever to cross the Atlantic. ... read full story
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Drettmann GmbH yacht builder and dealer files for bankruptcy
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As of the 25th of May 2010, management of Drettmann GmbH has filed for bankruptcy. The luxury yacht builder and dealer, based at Bremen-Hemelingen, situated directly on the Weser River, Drettmann employs around 100 people. ... read full story
The Innovative WALLY WHY Yacht Project Continues Development on schedule
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The Innovative Wally WHY yacht project continues development and further improvement of her design as planned following her schedule. The Wally WHY yacht project focuses on unprecedented stability, unparalleled volume and sustainability. Her design development continues since her successful launch on September 22, 2009 with the introduction of new WHY37x24 and finalization of the engineering... ... read full story
MAGNIFICA CAPRI: Rolex Capri Yacht Regatta
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Faraglioni is considered to be one of the most natural wonders in all of Italy. Today, the competitors taking part in Rolex Capri Sailing Week were treated to a close encounter with the rock formations that are famous throughout the world. Nicknamed, Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo, the three magnificent limestone stacks mark the location of... ... read full story
Palladium Technologies Contract for Yacht Adastra at 42 m Trimaran Superyacht Adastra
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Palladium Technologies, Inc. has been awarded contracts for the new 42m Trimaran Motor Yacht Hang Tuah. This unique superyacht Hang Tuah was designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Design, Ltd. and is being built by McConaghy Boats in Zhu Hai, China. Plans are to launch yacht Hang Tuah in early 2011 with her cruising grounds expected to be in the beautiful waters of Indonesia. ... read full story
Delta Yachts Launch Superyacht SILVER SHALIS 2010
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Delta Marine have launched their yacht Silver Shalis in 2010 to much secrecy. The Delta Design Group takes a fresh sheet approach with Project 156039 – though to be yacht Silver Shalis. This chic, Asian-inspired interior will be as beautiful as it is distinctive. Based on a semi-displacement hull design, this all-composite 156-foot super yacht... ... read full story
The Perini Navi Motor Yacht Picchiotti-Vitruvius Superyacht is launching in July
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Motor yacht Picchiotti-Vitruvius 50m, the first unit of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group, is ready for the launch scheduled for the first week of July 2010. ... read full story
Superyacht Riela is a Winner at The World Superyacht Awards 2010
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Sailing yacht Riela, designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects together with New Zealander Ron Holland, is the 46th unit in the Perini Navi fleet and the 7th in the 56 metre series. She boasts an ultra-light streamlined aluminium hull with maximum displacement optimized at 545 tons in order to guarantee both excellent sailing performances and extreme comfort. Both main and mizzen masts are also in aluminium, while the furling boom is in carbon fibre. Total sail area is expected to reach 1,500 m². ... read full story
Sunseeker 75 yacht charter discount on Yacht New Beginnings of London
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15% DISCOUNT FOR CHARTERS IN MAY AND JUNE. This Sunseeker 75 charter yacht New Beginnings of London is beautifully presented inside and out, this stunning Sunseeker 75 motor yacht exudes style and grace. The owners are offering a 15% discount on all charters in May and June 2010. 8 guests in four cabins – 3... ... read full story
Round the Island Yacht Race 2010 – Interesting Yachts set to take to the water
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Skipper Graham Tourell will be helming Artemis Ocean Racing, an Imoca 60. ... read full story