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Launching superyachts can be fickle occasions but fortunately this time the rain held off for the launching, speeches and champagne blessing of Loretta Anne.The 47 metre superyacht wise hull number is AY43 is the 12th motoryacht to be built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand and their largest to date.She is of a similar design… Continue reading Alloy Yachts Launch Motor Yacht Loretta Anne

Barbara Stork Landeweer is the 2011 International Yacht Collection (IYC)Charter Broker of the Year.  Barbara’s career includes seven years at The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals; establishing and managing the Charter Division at Allied Richard Bertram for 10 years; and, spending four years at Fraser Yachts.  In 2000, she obtained her Yacht Salesperson’s license in order… Continue reading IYC Charter Broker of the Year: Barbara Stork Landeweer

With London hosting the Olympic Games for the rest of the world in August Fort Lauderdale it seems is determined to pip them at the post.Yacht Chandlers, services providers to superyachts in the area and an IGY Anchor Club Member, has announced that they are bringing Superyacht Crew Olympics to Fort Lauderdale. “We wanted to do… Continue reading Superyacht Crew Olympics Come to Fort Lauderdale

Lady Lola, 62.5m (205’) Oceanco, originally built in 2002 is undergoing a major refit and has joined the IYCcharter fleet. She will be available for charter in the Mediterranean as of 1 July 2012 with all new toys and tenders Her international crew of 15 is lead by Captain Gui Garcia; his wife Christina Jones, formerly… Continue reading Lady Lola joins IYC Charter Fleet

With piracy issues frightening most yachts from going through the Suez Canal, it is difficult to find something to charter in the Red Sea.  But Hana, a CRN Navetta 43, launched in 2008, is once again cruising the area and available for charter. Large windows flood the spacious modern interior with natural daylight. She can… Continue reading Red Sea Charter aboard Hana

Big and beautiful is the only way to describe the new 78m Amaryllis. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen and launch in November 2011, she will be available for charter in the Mediterranean from June. Her timeless and elegant design including her classic blue hull and pale superstructure is due to her Owner’s love of the… Continue reading Amaryllis, the new 78m Superyacht for Charter

Until recently, Heesen Yachts had not considered gyro stabilisation.  But after a memorable sea trial in July 2011, the management team was so impressed they expect to be working with Seakeeperwell into the future. In fact, the Heesen hull YN 16465, a 65m yacht due for completion late 2012, will also feature Seakeeper’s stabilisation system.… Continue reading Seakeeper sees Long Future with Heesen Yachts

Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.5 metre superyacht has been sighted in the Channel Islands at St Helier Jersey Designed by the Italian duo Nuvolari-Lenard the superyacht, is said to have been built for the Wurth Family, and is named using the motto of their German company. She has definitely struck a vibrantly resounding chord in the… Continue reading Vibrant Curiosity, the 85.5 metre superyacht calls at St Helier Jersey

With Australia facing showers, thunderstorms and large coastal swells over Christmas, variable sea conditions are likely to produce waves of 3 metres plus in southern Queensland and will send the Rolex Sydney-to-Hobart sailing fleet off to a flying start. Yachts in the Sydney-to-Hobart race will be chased by a northerly tailwind before encountering a gusty… Continue reading Sydney-to-Hobart Race Predicted to be Lively

Vivid in the yard – courtesy of Jongert The 27 metre sailing yacht Vivid has recently returned from a five year circumnavigation and, following refit work, will continue travelling during the summer of 2012, with highlights of her planned itinerary including both the North and South Poles. The all aluminium yacht was built by Jongert… Continue reading Globetrotting Yacht, Vivid Stops off for Refit