It is now just a matter of weeks until the launch of the Zeelander 8. She is the much-anticipated new flagship of the Dutch yachting brand. Work is proceeding apace at the Groot Ammers-based shipyard. The yard is just a 30-minute drive from Rotterdam airport. It is expected to have the yacht finished and ready for… Continue reading Zeelander 8 weeks away from delivery
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Heritage Explorer Set to Cruise New Zealand
Heritage Expeditions, the New Zealand based expedition cruise company, better known for chartering in small Russian passenger carrying icebreakers in which to explore Antarctica, are to scale things down a bit for their own back yard. The family run firm will shortly introduce Heritage Explorer, a 30 metre expedition yacht capable of carrying up to… Continue reading Heritage Explorer Set to Cruise New Zealand
Kraken Yachts Wins Blue Water Cruiser category in Sailing Today Award
Delighted to learn that the yacht I voted for, is the winner of the Blue Water Cruiser category in the 2017 Sailing Today Awards. Kraken Yachts Ltd flagship the Kraken 66 was selected from a shortlist comprising models from Najad Amel Hallberg-Rassy Bénéteau. Designed by award-winning New Zealander Kevin Dibley and his team, the new… Continue reading Kraken Yachts Wins Blue Water Cruiser category in Sailing Today Award
Bermuda Wins Battle to Host Americas Cup
The culmination of a nearly year-long process sees Bermuda picked over San Diego as the host of the next America’s Cup , an inside source has told The Associated Press today. The news wire reported that Oracle software billionaire Larry Ellison made the decision after consulting with the CEO of his sailing team, New Zealander… Continue reading Bermuda Wins Battle to Host Americas Cup
Perini Navi launches Perseus³
The Perini Navi Group has launched Perseus³, the second yacht in the 60m series, at their Viareggio shipyard. Featuring innovation in hull lines and on board technology,Perseus³ was designed by Perini Navi naval architects in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland. The yacht carries the Perini Navi sail control system and a lifting keel whose draught… Continue reading Perini Navi launches Perseus³
Perini Navi Delivers Seahawk
Adding to their fleet of 54 yachts on the water, Seahawkthe first yacht in the new Perini Navi 60m series, has been delivered to her owners. She made an impressive debut at the Perini Navi Cup in August while still in the builder’s ownership her innovative hull lines and technological solutions, catching the attention of journalists… Continue reading Perini Navi Delivers Seahawk
New Zealand Onboard with Asia Pacific Superyachts
Superyacht Support Ltd, the Superyacht agent in Auckland, New Zealand is joining Asia’s leading network of yachting services, Asia Pacific Superyachts and will begin trading as Asia Pacific Superyachts NZ Ltd. as of 1 August 2013. Founded by Jeanette Tobin to grow the cruising and charter market in New Zealand whilst also supporting vessel in… Continue reading New Zealand Onboard with Asia Pacific Superyachts
Shopping on a super yacht is not always easy says Luxury Charter Yacht Chef
Shane, a New Zealander who has been working on luxury charter yachts for over 10 years, is currently the chef on board Ulysses based in the Mediterranean. He recently shared some of his story and some of his best experiences from his time spent traveling around the globe and it certainly sounds like a rewarding… Continue reading Shopping on a super yacht is not always easy says Luxury Charter Yacht Chef
Enterprise will boldly go
Perini Navi have launched the 52nd vessel in their sailing yacht fleet in Viareggio.Enterprise, a 50 metre ketch is the second vessel in their new 50 m aluminium hulled series.Scheduled for delivery in May, Enterprise, has been designed by the naval architects at Perini Navi in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland.Her sleek and aggressive… Continue reading Enterprise will boldly go
Superyacht Plans to Break the Round the World Record and Complete 24,000 in Less than 50 Days
When it comes to around the world record breaking voyages which is faster, a power boat or a sailing yacht? If you said power boat you would be wrong! Currently a New Zealander is the fastest motor boat skipper to make it all the way round but if the British skipper Alan Priddy has his… Continue reading Superyacht Plans to Break the Round the World Record and Complete 24,000 in Less than 50 Days