This year's 7th edition of the Superyacht Design Symposium has been a great success. The highlight of the programme was the eagerly awaited ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. ... read full story
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Mast for J Class J8 Yacht arrives at Holland Jachtbouw
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The impressive 54m mast for the new 43m J Class super yacht J8 has recently reached Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam, the Netherlands. This majestic vessel is due to be launched in Spring 2015. ... read full story
Holland Jachtbouw – a New Partner of the J Class Association
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J Class Association has recently welcomed the prestigious Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw as its new Partner. The yard is currently working on the all-new J Class yacht, due to be launched in Spring 2015. ... read full story
Two Neptunes for sailing yacht WISP with interior design by Rhoades Young
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The beautiful 47m classic super yacht WISP has won two Neptune trophies at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards 2015. This majestic sloop was built by Royal Huisman to a design by Hoek and boasts elegant interior design by Rhoades Young. ... read full story
RORC Caribbean 600 to host sensational fleet of yachts
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Next week will be marked by the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race. To be hosted by the lovely Antigua yacht holiday destination, the popular Caribbean regatta will be attended by such outstanding vessels as the 203' charter yacht ATHOS - the largest vessel to compete this year. ... read full story
Dramatic finale to 4th Superyacht Challenge Antigua
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The recently concluded Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015 was marked by a dramatic finale, delivering one of the closest finishes in the history of superyacht racing. The overall winner has become the 102' superyacht Marama. ... read full story
Hoek Design Truly Classic 126′ Yacht TC126 to feature boarding system by GMT Composites
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Currently in build at Claasen Shipyards, the Hoek Design Truly Classic 126' super yacht TC126 will feature the boarding system by GMT Composites. This will include a custom designed SeaStairs and a vertical carbon swim ladder. ... read full story
Registration for Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous to close on January 30
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Registration for this year's Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous will close on January 30, 2015. Set to run in the beautiful Virgin Gorda yacht vacation location from March 11 to 14, the popular Caribbean regatta will host such outstanding vessels as the 60m Perini Navi charter yacht Seahawk. ... read full story
Royal Huisman sailing yacht ETHERAL – World’s first hybrid superyacht launched in 2008
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The majestic 58m (190') was launched as the world's first hybrid superyacht by Royal Huisman in 2008. Since then, she has been successfully operating in hybrid mode for quite some time, just like the 46m (152') Royal Huisman ketch Elfje. ... read full story
Hoek-designed ELFJE Yacht and sailing yacht WISP shortlisted for ShowBoats Design Awards 2015
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The 151ft Pilot Classic super yacht ELFJE and the 157ft luxury yacht WISP have been shortlisted for the 2015 ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 in three sailing yacht award categories. Both vessels were built by Royal Huisman to a design by Hoek. ... read full story