AvA Yachts is happy to announce a construction update on the progress of M/Y Infinity Nine, the 2nd of AvA’s Kando series being built for Tony Parker, NBA Basketball Star. Construction is going on at full speed. The hull and superstructure are now complete with the final coating of the hull well
Arcadia Yachts has successfully launched its second Sherpa XL, a perfect example of one of the shipyard’s characteristic elements, such as closed volumes in the bow that allow the Owner and guests to enjoy convertible spaces in the stern. In this way, and unlike many other yachts with a traditional
Lürssen is featured in a global documentary series in cooperation with Bloomberg about 50 Climate Leaders, based on the climate goals of the United Nations (17 SDGs). The series of films intend to show that leading global companies from various industries can, and are taking the issue of sustainability seriously.
The design, engineering, and project management firm from CBSPRO Maritime has illustrated the first incarnation of its Protean 95 as both a yacht and a yacht support vessel. Designed for a client that wanted a ’no limits’ structure. With a mammoth 795m² of deck space the Protean 95 can house
Custom Line Navetta 30, “the art of movement” is here. The eagerly awaited project of Navetta 30 designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Filippo Salvetti unites the architectural language of the maritime tradition, living materials, fine craftsmanship and the power of light, encompassing them in a perfect circle. Launched
Astondoa AS8: the 100-year old Spanish shipyard, astounds with its new yacht model, presented from its facilities in Santa Pola, Alicante. Art in movement in which functionality and an athletic and contemporary character in its lines dominate, adapted to the taste of 21st century clients who demand a personal look.
With the ancient and noble tradition of the “Coin ceremony”, held in Livorno today, Benetti celebrated the laying of the keel of FB283, a 62-metre custom yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The exteriors and interiors are designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta and the hull lines by Van
Some yachts remain at the cutting-edge ten years after they first appear on the market: the Arcadia A85 is one such fortunate craft. Arcadia is proud to announce the launch of a85 Hull no. 18. The linear design of the Arcadia A85 and the vertical line of the bow allowed
Ocean Alexander is the yacht line ranging from 70 up to 155 feet built by Alexander Marine International. The American shipyard based in Seattle approaches to motorboats in a very pragmatic way, trying to maximize owner and guests’ enjoyment aboard. Exteriors are important but not excessive, with glazed surfaces perfectly incorporated into
Our reference to the great Polish astronomer, who was the first to describe an astronomical system in which the Earth revolved around the Sun and not the reverse, is not random because what the new Quick systems are intended to trigger is a real small revolution. The new MC²X gyro stabilizers have revolutionized the traditional operation concept
Marina di Varazze, the Italian marina owned by Azimut-Benetti Group, celebrates its 10 anniversary and a story of excellence. From 2008 up until today, the marina has been awarded both the prestigious “Blue Flag” and the “Five Stars” certification issued by the International Marine Certification Institute. Furthermore, in 2008, it obtained the “Best
The Italian poet Francesco Petrarca defined Genoa as a “imperious […] mistress of the sea, proud for men and walls”. This was true even before the Genoese became the masters of the world between the 16th and the 17th century. For over 800 years, the city of the “Lanterna” was a powerful
These weeks, Kenya is offering its main Kaskasi monsoon season and therefore the top offshore fishing time, especially for anglers looking for big preys. The Kenyan Coast is bordered by the Indian Ocean for about 550 kilometers and the main “Big Game spots” can be found in Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi, Pemba Channel
Sailing offers many advantages, the most fascinating of which is the chance to find out new places, enjoy new itineraries and explore new territories all around the world. Today, we want to take you on the coasts of Greece, drawing a possible journey to the lands which have marked the beginning
Those who dock on Selve Island must decide between to options: to continue towards “Punta Bianca” and therefore the Kornati archipelago or to head north and choose between open sea and the picturesque village of the Osor channel. Me and my friends have arranged to meet in Pantera Bay but
The majestic beauty of that small part of the globe that goes from the Sorrento Peninsula to the island of Capri is undoubtedly unique in the world. Deep blue waters merge with high cliffs, interspersed with small fishing villages and colourful buildings that evoke the ancient people who have made
If you like winter sports or are looking for a luxury holiday, you can’t miss the top 5 chicest winter destinations selected for you. The 5 best winter luxury holiday destinations St. Moritz- Switzerland Stylish high-altitude skiing? In St. Moritz, luxury holidays are guaranteed. The pearl of Switzerland, St. Moritz
What about opting for an electrically-powered tender today? This is a question boat owners are starting to ask themselves, which suggests how this technology is perceived as mature and is quickly making inroads. At Venice Boat Show, we decided to test the Naumatec E-tender 460, a luxury tender offered in an electrically-powered
The result of the collaboration between Evan Marshall and Arrabito Naval Architects, the “R” motoryachts of the American shipyard are definitely one among the most interesting novelties of the international yachting scene. Just like the 84 R, the Ocean Alexander 90R is offered in two versions: Open and Enclosed. The Open
With the 100 Skylounge, Ocean Alexander introduces a superyacht that, within “just” 100 feet, combines quality, elements and solutions that put it to the same level as a definitively larger boat. A clear example of this is the stunning master cabin that, positioned in the fore deck, literally bewitched us during
Voluminous, modern, bright and with an exaggerated skydeck. Designed to meet the needs of international market and increasingly attentive to fashion, the new Ocean Alexander 84R makes its debut at FLIBS. Her spaces can make those who are looking for a 100-footer change their mind; sure, this might be a
The name suggests an indescribable charm, made even more famous by Jack Sparrow’s ship in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Black Pearl is ready to sail the seas. The craft was officially delivered some weeks ago but it has become very popular for a long time. With a length of 107 meters, the Black
Benetti breaks the mould and introduces the first expedition model of the shipyard, completely built in steel. It is an important announcement, especially for Benetti which, in 1990, was the the first shipyard to use fiberglass to built superyachts. Benetti announced the new B.YOND range during the last Monaco Yacht Show
After the conclusion of the first part of the Benetti Giga Season with the launch of 3 Giga yachts in just 100 days, the Italian shipyard celebrates another important achievement and delivers three other superyachts of the Class category. We’re talking about the Benetti Mediterraneo 116 ” Big Five”, the seventh
Quick MC² Gyro Stabilizers video number 1 Quick MC² Gyro Stabilizers video number 2 Quick MC² Gyro Stabilizers video number 3 Quick MC² Gyro Stabilizers video number 4 Quick MC² Gyro Stabilizers video number 5 Quick Spa, the international leader in the manufacture of marine accessories, launches a new advertising campaign
Innovation and technological development never stop for the world’s most widely read yachting magazine. It’s only been three months since The International Yachting Media Digest, the first multimedia yachting magazine, was launched and another great novelty has already come. Starting from today, The International Yachting Media is available, as usual for
Benetti continues to build on its success in the Asia Pacific area. Hard on the heels of the recent sales of a Mediterraneo 116, a Fast 125 and a 50-meter custom yacht and after the great success of the megayacht Spectre awarded with the “Best Custom-Build Yacht” Prize at the last Asia Boating
The presale of the new Audi R8 has begun for both the Spyder and the Coupe version fitted with the innovative aspirated V10 FSI engine combined with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system and the seven-speed S Tronic gearbox. Both versions are available in two different performance variants – 570 HP and 560 Nm of torque or
Jouin Manku Design and Interior Architecture Studio unveils the spaces conceived for Celebrity Edge, the new luxury cruise ship that embarked for its maiden voyage from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 9th. The studio has designed The Grand Plaza, the epicenter of the ship, the main atrium and the stairway
Quick Lighting, the Italian corporate Quick Spa’s division dedicated to interior lighting, has unveiled Cetara to the visitors of its booth at Euroluce. This new family of lamps, presented in both floor and pendant version, is the result of the collaboration with the Italian design studio Bertone Design. Alessio Abagnale, the young designer
Launched in Genoa on August 1st 2018, the Tankoa S701 is a mega yacht designed for her exterior lines by Francesco Paszkowski with interior by Margherita Casprini that represents, to paraphrase the words of Marketing and Sales Manager Michel Karsenti, the Italian challenge to Northern European shipyard in the manufacture of boats of these
On November 19th, Benetti celebrated the delivery of the new Benetti Megayacht “Spectre” to its American owners, John and Jeanette Staluppi, in an exclusive ceremony at its Livorno shipyard. The new creation is a full-custom 69-meter boat that can accommodate up to 12 passengers and that took 750,000 working hours to be built. Spectre
In a time where the Italian economy is certainly not blooming and many historic players of Made in Italy have struggled to survive and expand or have even fallen under foreign ownership, Guidi, an Italian company specialized in the manufacture of marine accessories, bucks the trend. After one year of nervous wait,
Highly aggressive lines, perfectly in line with the conceptual philosophy of the boatyard, 53-meter length and a maximum beam of over 9 meters. This is the business card of the new Tankoa S533 Saetta, the latest concept of the homonymous shipyard. It’s a planing yacht, whose concept is based on the previous Tankoa Yachts’ model, the 58
Yachting Made Pan, a luxury cooking experience The Yachting Made Pan cooking plates are designed to make you enjoy the best cooking experience on your yacht. The entire YMP collection is made of pure AISI 316L stainless steel, one of the highest food- grade materials, and stems from the reuse of some of the
To transfer the DNA of the Rosetti shipyard’s commercial ships, their reliability and extraordinary capability of sailing in all weather conditions to superyachts manufacturing. These is the conceptual basis which underlies the 85-metre expedition supply vessel concept developed by designer Tommaso Spadolini in co-operation with Rosetti Superyachts. “ A fundamental part of the design process – the Italian
Arcadia Yachts is a boatyard that has been managed to make its mark with the launch of very innovative projects since its foundation. At Cannes Yachting Festival, following the celebration of its 7th anniversary and the launch of 7 new models over the last 12 months, the company announced the first steps of
We already announced the launch of the brand new Amer 110 last August, when the new creation of the Sanremo-based boatyard had touched water for the first time. In the few following weeks, Permare Group’s staff completed its work and joined the Cannes Yachting Festival, where the boat enjoyed its worldwide première. And it’s exactly from the quays of Cannes
To be on cloud nineis a typical English idiom used to express a state of supreme elation and happiness. And “Cloud 9” is the name chosen by the owner of the new beautiful 74-metre CRN Yachts’ superyacht, probably to express his own feeling of happiness. A distinctive feature of the yacht is
In a sector like boat industry, a history of over 100 years is already synonymous with quality. However, customers’ trust is an indisputable certificate. Benetti has recently launched the second Mediterraneo 116′ superyacht in Viareggio as a further implementation in the already successful Class Displacement range. Made of fiberglass and carbon fiber, the yacht is 35.5
The main function of article titles is to draw readers’ attention. Although not deceptive, they generally include a little bit of stretch. However, in the case of the Benetti Fast 125 sea trial, the stretch is actually minimal. We tested the responsiveness of this yacht directly at sea when her 197 tons, pushed at the
There’s no question that Philippe Briand is a star in the nautical firmament. And there is equally no doubt that he’s a bright star often able to overturn traditions with a stroke of genius and innovative design models. Thus it’s no surprise that his new creature is a daysailer (so far, nothing
