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RMS St Helena – one of the world’s last operating Royal Mail Ships – is now in St Helena awaiting the first arrivals of yachts racing in Governor’s Cup Yacht Race. It is one of the world’s most unusual sailing races.  Taking place every two years, the route covers some 1,700 miles from Cape Town… Continue reading One of the world’s most unusual sailing races is drawing to an end

In encouraging signs of a recovering superyacht brokerage market, IYC has successfully brokered the sales of seven superyachts in the past few weeks.The latest of which is Four Aces the 55.7m Benetti from 2005 sold by Mark Elliott with Rupert Nelson of Burgess Her interior and her standard-setting fit and finish is the finest ever delivered by… Continue reading Four Aces Sold by IYC

Having purchased the Nobiskrug shipyard in Rendsburg during 2009 and the subsequent take-over the of the former HDW-Gaarden shipyard in Kiel in 2011 Privinvest Holding SAL and its group and affiliated companies has acquired a third shipyard in Germany the Lindenau shipyard also in Kiel This means the group now owns and operates an international… Continue reading Privinvest Acquires Another German Shipyard: Lindenau

Is the super yacht industry set to enter into 2013 on the crest of a wave, after a somewhat tumultuous year of economic instability? There are some who think that is to be the case European shipyards orders are thriving, due to the poor performance of the Euro on international markets. The deflated currency has… Continue reading Superyacht industry ready to surge into 2013

Who is she? If you are looking to have a mind-blowing holiday, step on-board the sensational 80 metre Golden Odyssey and make the most of the breath-taking landscapes and tropical atmosphere of remote Tahiti. Where is she chartering? In Tahiti from now until April 2013 Why is she special? She sleeps 12 guests in seven… Continue reading Golden Odyssey for Charter in Tahiti

Who is she? Sunday Money is new to the Camper & Nicholsons charter fleet. Custom built in 2001 by Hatteras for the late NASCAR racing legend Dale Earnhardt, the 30.5m motor yacht exudes Southern charm and character. Why is she special? Last re-fitted in 2012, her sumptuous and spacious interior accommodates up to 10 guests… Continue reading Sunday Monday, now available for Charter with Camper & Nicholsons

Turkey’s Doğuş partners with Greece’s Lamda to operate the mega yacht facility in Athens, a popular destination among many Mediterranean travelers. Turkey’s Doğuş Holding, a company that runs marinas on Turkey’s Aegean coast, has acquired a 50 percent stake in Flisvos Marina, one of the largest in Athens. Lamda Development of Greece’s Latsis Group, owner of the… Continue reading Greek Marina Part Sold to Turkish Interests

Setzer Yacht Architects has opened a Caribbean studio on the island of Antigua.  Situated in the heart of Falmouth Harbour’s Superyacht marina. The opening coincides with the Antigua Charter Yacht which this week sees nearly 100 of the worlds top charter yachts on display Ward Setzer founded Setzer Yacht Architects in 1991 after spending seven… Continue reading Setzer Yacht Design Opens Office in Antigua

Run by the US Superyacht Association the Captains’ Briefing is a two-day extended seminar to be held at The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol on the island of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean Program highlights include Security Presentations & Exercises and US Entry and Flag State Audits, all of which accompany a Certificate of… Continue reading US Superyacht Association Plans 2-Day Captains Seminar

A new Transatlantic rally to sail between the Canaries and Antigua has been launched by Sailing Rallies Ltd. To be known as the Christmas Caribbean Rally the rally will leave Marina Rubicón, Lanzarote heading towards Jolly Harbour Marina on the 16th December 2013. Participants will sail 2850 miles spending Christmas and New Year at sea.… Continue reading New Transatlantic Rally Launched