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NZ Millennium Cup 2013 Day 1: Line Honours for sailing yacht ZEFIRO

February 15, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The first day's winner of this year's NZ Millennium Cup has become the luxury sailing yacht Zefiro, built by the prestigious South African shipyard, Southern Wind. ... read full story

77m WETA Yacht Project (Hull U77, Gin Tonic II) taken to Whangarei in New Zealand

February 14, 2013

Written by Eva Belanyiova

The impressive and very secretive WETA Yacht Project (also known as hull U77 and Gin Tonic II) has been reported by various New Zealand and international sources towed to Port Nikau in Northland. The move has taken place last week and the local company, Culham Engineering, will presumably continue with her refit. Superyacht WETA is... ... read full story

NZ Millennium Cup 2013 has officially kicked off

February 14, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Tonight, Thursday local time, saw the official start of the highly anticipated NZ Millennium Cup, marked by a cocktail party as well as briefing for captains and owners in the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. ... read full story

Ron Holland’s shot of superyacht CHRISTOPHER and THALIA yacht

January 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ron Holland has captured a picture of Christopher yacht and Thalia superyacht, moored together at the Viaduct Marina in Auckland, New Zealand. Both beautiful vessels have been created by this renowned designer. ... read full story

Yachting Developments’ yachts among finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2013

January 30, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, is proud to report that its latest 100-foot superyacht Quintessential, as well as the newly refitted and legendary J Class charter yacht Endeavour have been shortlisted for the World Superyacht Awards 2013. ... read full story

PacificNet – AYSS Captain and Crew Party, February 13, 2013

January 29, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

February 13 in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter will see the AYSS Superyacht Global Network host a Captain and Crew Party – PacificNet. ... read full story

Auckland to host Volvo Ocean Race in 2015 and 2018

January 29, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Auckland will again be a stopover for Volvo Ocean Race in 2015 as well as 2018, as proudly confirmed by Waterfront Auckland. The waterfront hosted almost 300,000 visitors during the last stopover in March 2012. ... read full story

Picton Marina upgraded by Bellingham Marine New Zealand

January 22, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

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Located on the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, the beautiful Picton Marina now boasts three new jetties, recently completed by Bellingham Marine New Zealand. The marina can accommodate a total number of 232 yachts measuring up to 35m in LOA. ... read full story

Statement released by Yachting Developments

January 17, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Yachting Developments has today announced the presumed consolidation of its operation, with possible reduction of staff levels, following the cancellation of two major superyacht projects. ... read full story

Ed Dubois speaks about potential NZ Millennium Cup winner and explains why he supports the Kiwi industry

January 09, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

Ed Dubois of Dubois Yachts thinks the New Zealand superyacht industry is in a unique position and speaks about his passion for the country, as well as about potential winner of the upcoming NZ Millennium Cup that will welcome two new entries: sailing yacht Sea Toy and Zefiro superyacht. ... read full story

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