With just over a month to go, the Balearic Yacht Show is taking shape, with over 35 companies confirming their attendance at the first virtual boat show in the Balearic Islands. Companies ranging from marinas, refit, shipyards, services and charters will be taking part.
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It has been announced that the inaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show, scheduled to run from 19 – 22 November 2020, has been postponed. CEO of show co-organiser Verventia, Andy Treadwell confirms the cancellation in his statement, stating the show will now take place in October 2021.
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Yachtsmen International has expanded from two experienced boat brokers to a multi-disciplinary team of 12. The unique, full-service superyacht agency caters to owners, captains and crew and those wanting to charter in Australia and internationally.
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IGY Marinas has announced the expansion of its global superyacht marina portfolio with the addition of Island Gardens Deep Harbour, located in Miami, Florida.
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From naval architecture, to conceiving one-off collectors’ items, Holland is known for its conceptual thinking, detailed approach and experimental, artistic expression. But what is the secret to its success? The second episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk takes a look behind the scenes.
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Y.CO announces they are extending their Charter with Confidence scheme to include summer 2021 charters. This flexible booking policy allows clients to pay a reduced deposit and also to have the freedom to cancel and receive their deposit back in full.
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This year's Venice Hospitality Challenge, the seventh edition of the Grand Prix, will be held on Saturday 17 October. Fifteen maxi yachts will be taking part, competing for a prestigious victory and the famous doge's hat, made this year by the historic Murano glass factory, Signoretto.
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the event that traditionally concludes the inshore maxi sailing season in the Med was successfully completed last week, despite the wind turning light and complicated for the last two days.
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Ocean Safety invites current and potential customers and distributors from around the world to their live seminar, ‘New Products 2021 and Brexit planning’ on 17 November. This virtual get-together connects them with potential visitors in light of this years cancellation of METSTRADE in Amsterdam.
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Numarine has launched the new 32XP expedition yacht. This is the fourth hull of the Series and the very first one with the exclusive Hot Lab interior design package. More tests are coming for the 32-meter yacht as the shipyard plans to deliver her to the US owner later this month.
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Sanlorenzo Asia has announced an expanding partnership between Sanlorenzo and acclaimed architect Steve Leung. Having previously collaborated on a project back in 2016, the teams are working together again with a special focus on Sanlorenzo’s crossover model – the award-winning SX88.
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Northrop & Johnson welcomes Charter Specialist Claudia Acevedo to its international team. Claudia will be based in the Fort Lauderdale office. She comes to N&J with more than a decade of experience in the yachting industry.
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After opening up to foreign-flagged vessels, the Maldives is also one of the few superyacht cruising destinations lifting Covid-19 restrictions, attracting a growing number of superyachts to the region.
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Step onboard the new 40-knots Mazu 82 superyacht with their new video walk-through. The bespoke interior design was by Turkish designer Tanju Özelgin, who together with Mazu, aimed to create an onboard ambience more in tune with land-based architecture. Read More
After 10 successful seasons, the Roemmers family has decided to leave the TP52 Azzurra sporting programme. They leave behind an important legacy, with Azzurra currently being the reigning champion of the 52 Super Series.
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IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas has been awarded the Towergate 2020 International Superyacht Marina of the Year by The Yacht Harbour Association - the only marina in the world to have received this prestigious award three times in 2016, 2019 and 2020.
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Yachting Partners International has launched its exclusive Client Experience department dedicated to assisting yacht captains, crew, owners and charter guests. The department is a core pillar in YPI’s strategic future, alongside yacht sales, charter and management.
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Making its debut this year, the digital version of the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) powered by the Greek Yachting Association, is the first virtual charter yacht show. A Greek initiative - the show is now online and highlights yachting as one of the country's strongest assets.
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Luxury yacht manufacturer, Gulf Craft, has appointed Media Ship as their new exclusive dealer in Italy ahead of Genoa Boat Show which takes place this October. Teams from both brands will showcase the Majesty 100 MY Isla at the show. Read More
Entries are now open for the DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award which will be held at the virtual METSTRADE Connect event on 10 December 2020. The award celebrates the efforts of global equipment manufacturers that have kept design at the forefront of their development.
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Having postponed this year's event, Verventia, owner and organiser of the Singapore Yacht Show has announced that the 10th edition will now take place from 22-25 April 2021 at ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
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Specialists in wellness interiors for the superyacht industry, Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors, announces the launch of their #GreenWingsChallenge, in partnership with Yacht Carbon Offset. The challenge aims to reduce the carbon footprint produced by air travel within the industry.
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Yotspot announces the launch of pre-recorded interviews for candidates. A new layer of tech which has been added to their online yachting application process, a personal but remote method of pairing up the right candidate with the right yachting opportunity.
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The annual sponsored bike ride organised by superyacht charity Cogs4Cancer will take place from 7-11 October, covering a total of 520km with all proceeds going directly to Cancer Research UK and local cancer charities.
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Since METSTRADE in Amsterdam was cancelled this year, the show organisers are proud to announce ‘METSTRADE Connect’, a virtual event for industry professionals on 10 December 2020 focusing on innovation and sustainability within the marine industry.
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The world’s first electric powerboat championship was launched at the Monaco Yacht Club, with plans for a global series on seas and lakes that will drive forward the electric revolution in the marine environment.
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Metal Shark Yachts has announced the new Metal Shark M48, Magnet, which is the first build in the company’s portfolio of high-speed, long range catamaran expedition yachts. The new lineup also include the M30 and M70.
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MB92, a world-leading group of superyacht refit shipyards, and Quantum Marine Stabilizers, an industry leader in stabiliser system design and manufacturing, today announced the opening of their second European service centre within the MB92 Barcelona Facilities.
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Royal Huisman has unveiled the world’s largest sloop – the APEX 805. This is undoubtedly the most ambitious and inspiring concept yet to be developed in an exclusive relationship between the two parties.
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Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse have announced the launch of the Superyacht Eco Association Index to measure the environmental impact of yacht design and use, which will evolve over time into a global industry standard.
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