Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht G50 to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand. OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board... ... read full story
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30m Sailing Yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments Sets Sail
June 16, 2011
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International award winning Auckland based Superyacht builder Yachting Developments is proud to launch another custom built 30m composite performance cruising sloop, sailing yacht Antares III. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” but is now proudly named ‘Antares III’.... ... read full story
Superyacht Exuma – Luxury South Pacific Yacht Charters
June 07, 2011
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The new 50 metre motor yacht EXUMA has already started an amazing world tour to explore some of the most enchanting and exotic cruising areas. Yacht Exuma has also just been awarded “Motor yacht of the year” and “Best displacement motor yacht of below 500GT” at the 2011 WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS. The result is the... ... read full story
The 77 metre Superyacht Weta Yacht in New Zealand
June 05, 2011
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The 77 metre Superyacht ‘Weta’, also known as hull U-77, arrived in Auckland recently to be fitted out. Motor yacht ‘Weta’ started to be built in Chile and is to be finished in New Zealand. The explorer style motor yacht requires complete interior and exterior fitting and will be one of the largest superyachts ever... ... read full story
Emirates Team New Zealand testing rather than racing
June 03, 2011
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Emirates Team New Zealand has decided on the South Island in the winter rather than tropical Fiji for the next phase of testing sails, systems and crew training on the Volvo Ocean Race yacht CAMPER. Skipper Chris Nicholson decided today to withdraw from the Auckland-Musket Cove race which starts at Auckland tomorrow in favour of... ... read full story
Mike Sanderson joins forces with Doyle Sails New Zealand
June 02, 2011
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Doyle Sails NZ is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned world class sailing professional Mike Sanderson. Mike will be joining the team at the beginning of June 2011 as Director of Sales and Partner for the New Zealand and Australia operations. Managing Director Chris McMaster comments: “We have achieved considerable growth in recent times... ... read full story
Auckland International Boat Show meets 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup
May 20, 2011
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The New Zealand Auckland International Boat Show, from 15 to 18 September 2011, will be the country’s biggest ever on-water boat show as it reaps the benefit of major development and investment in the Rugby World Cup 2011. On the Saturday of the boat show, in the evening, Australia will meet Ireland in Auckland at... ... read full story
Yacht captains head for Auckland for the Superyacht Captains Forum New Zealand
May 20, 2011
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In September 2011, superyacht captains and project managers from around the world will meet at the Auckland International Boat Show, New Zealand to attend a two-day forum dedicated to their profession. In designing the Superyacht Captains Forum, the New Zealand NZ Marine Export Group canvassed the captains of superyachts which were cruising and undergoing refits... ... read full story
Yacht sales & attendance figures boom at Auckland New Zealand Boat Show
May 17, 2011
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Smuggler Marine co-owner Pauline Pringle echoed the thoughts of many when she declared, three-quarters of the way through this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland: “The recession is over.”Pringle made the comment while accepting the GRP Fishing Boat Under 6 Metres Award at this year’s Boating NZ/NZ Fishing News Boat of the Show... ... read full story
The 30 metre Superyacht Antares III yacht launched by Yachting Developments in New Zealand
May 12, 2011
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Yachting Developments New Zealand have now launched their sailing yacht Antares III superyacht in Auckland. The 100 foot / 30 m sloop superyacht Antares III – formerly known as project Meteor and Hull YD 69 – was designed by Bill Dixon, of Dixon Yacht Design, and her interior was created by Rhoades Young. The S/Y... ... read full story
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