December 26, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
Jim Clark’s 100-ft Maxi yacht Comanche (USA) is currently leading the fleet in the 2014 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, followed by seven-time line honours winner superyacht Wild Oats XI by one nautical mile. ... read full story
December 25, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The legendary 100ft Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is ready to participate in the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, set to kick off tomorrow, on December 26, 2014. The greatest challenge is expected to come from the newly launched superyacht Comanche. ... read full story
December 24, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
Preparations for the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2014, set to start on Friday's Boxing Day, are in full swing. The race will be attended by five 100-foot Maxis, including the all-new superyacht Comanche. ... read full story
December 24, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The majestic 100-foot super yacht Wild Oats XI broke her 13-metre boom as preparing for the upcoming Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel is going for a historic eighth line honours in this year’s race. ... read full story
December 23, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
MUIR’s Matthew Johnston nominated to stand for the International Superyacht Society (ISS) board. The managing director of the Tasmanian headquartered company would bring a southern hemisphere presence to the important industry board. ... read full story
December 22, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The famous 100ft sailing yacht Wild Oats XI is going for an unprecedented eighth line honours in what is the 70th anniversary edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The final sea trial for the yacht and crew is planned to run on Christmas Eve. ... read full story
December 22, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
2014 has been a year of significant milestones for Riviera Yachts from Australia, including the recent launch of its largest and most luxurious yacht ever – the majestic new motor yacht Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge. The yard has already a signed contract for a second 77, scheduled for delivery mid-year. ... read full story
December 19, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The highly experienced crew of the 30m Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI is currently preparing for next week's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. The vessel's final ocean trials will be conducted off Sydney this weekend. ... read full story
December 18, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
Andrea Francolini is the photographer, who has been with the 100-foot Supermaxi yacht Wild Oats XI for a decade. On Boxing Day this year, Andrea will be at the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race as official photographer for Bob Oatley’s Wild Oats XI. ... read full story
December 18, 2014
Written by Zuzana Bednarova
The well known Taiwan-based shipyard, Horizon Yachts, has recently welcomed two new Directors to Horizon Motor Yachts Australia: Matt Yapp and Gary Wahlstedt. They are both current Horizon yacht owners; Matt owns the Horizon E88 superyacht White Caviar and Gary owns the Horizon E73 motor yacht Swell Time. ... read full story