10/2009 – A 60 meter Super Sailer Van Geest Design (VGD) has developed a 60 meter super sailer into a special concept. With a sleek and modern hull, this fly bridge sailing yacht will be a true pleasure to sail cruising around or racing in the big boat regattas. Besides the helm- and control stations […]
Continue Reading ...10/2009 – The J-Class Rainbow, designed by Dykstra & Partners for a repeat client, has started building at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. When the hull will be ready, Rainbow will be transported to be finished at Holland Jachtbouw (HJB). The re-build of this originally William Starling Burgess Designed yacht will be under supervision of Dykstra & Partners […]
Continue Reading ...10/2009 – The cities of Barcelona and New York, through the Fundació Navegació Oceànica Barcelona (FNOB) and the New York City Sports Commission, announced a new transoceanic sailing event to take place in April 2010, the NY-BCN Transoceanic Sailing Record. Aimed at strengthening the sporting and cultural bonds between New York and Barcelona, this is […]
Continue Reading ...10/2008 – The latest creation from Absolute made its debut at the 2008 Festival de la Plaisance. In the wake of its successes around the world, Absolute is renovating its fleet with the Absolute 40’. The hallmarks of this new vessel are its racing spirit, elegance, comfort, and ease of navigation. All at the highest […]
Continue Reading ...05/2008 – NauticNews.com has taken a preview cruise on board the “S” version of the First 45. On February 18th 2008 in Monaco and despite the light winds, this new yacht revealed its potential for speed and its easy manoeuvring for the crew. We were particularly impressed by the reactive steering. Whether sailing close to […]
Continue Reading ...At the St. Thomas Yacht Club today, positive energy blended splendidly with the excitement surrounding preparations for the 35th running of the International Rolex Regatta. The three-day event starts tomorrow, offering handicap and one-design racing for 90 boats and hundreds of sailors, who are giving two thumbs up to some new twists. First, the regatta […]
Continue Reading ...10/2009 – Part (1) of this article Did this new territory require you to come up with a new way to design a boat ? P.-A.D. It is indeed a strange project. Its atypical side draws me in, like when you enter a new world. Hermès needs projects like this. WHY addresses the very real […]
Continue Reading ...05/2009 – The 80′ reflects the willingness of well known naval architects and multihull specialists VPLP to return to the source that first nourished our dreams of far flung voyages: a yacht that is comfortable, fast, hands on, simple to sail and to maintain, capable of welcoming the owner, his family and friends for expeditions […]
Continue Reading ...Construction Founded in the 1950s by Carlo Riva, the reputation of this shipyard has grown ever since, in particular through its prestigious mahogany racing boats. Now a member of the Ferretti group, Riva has also developed a fleet of around a dozen yachts made from more recent materials, like this luxury 75-foot Venere 75. Above […]
Continue Reading ...04/2008 – Miami Beach, Fla. USA – Vincenzo Onorato and his Mascalzone Latino are the 2008 Rolex Farr 40 World Champions, achieving a first in the sailing world – three back-to-back victories in this ultra-competitive one design class. This evening in addition to the World Cup, Onorato was presented with a commemorative Rolex timepiece at […]
Continue Reading ...Monday 31st May 2021, the launch ceremony of the new RSY 38m EXP took place in the presence of the owners and their family, in full compliance with the COVID measures, which did not hinder the important operations of launching a new boat.
