I Club

Cheoy Lee Yachts Unveils New 127 Discovery Explorer

Cheoy Lee Yachts, the superyacht division of Cheoy Lee Shipyards, has introduced a new luxury expedition yacht, the Cheoy Lee 127 Discovery.Designed in collaboration with Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Design in Lithia, Florida, the 127' megayacht offers the features and amenities of a 150-foot explorer yacht, combined with true transoceanic range, says the yard.The vessel features a full-displacement steel hull with sharp entry and spray chine. Like a commercial ship, its pilothouse is positioned forward for optimum visibility.

Marine Electrification Companies Vita and Evoy Merge

Electric marine technology companies Vita and Evoy announced they are merging to consolidate their positions in high-power electric marine propulsion in both commercial and recreational markets.In coming together, the companies said they plan to leverage scale to drive down prices for the end user, fast tracking development, and providing immediate access to territories across Europe and North America with active operations in the U.K., Norway, France, Italy, Monaco and California.Evoy’s high-output inboard and outboard systems are currently in operation in 19 countries…

Americas Cup Innovation & a Carbon-Free Shipping Future

The Golden Gate Yacht Club (GGYC) represented by BMW Oracle Racing and the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), the Americas Cup defending champion, represented by Team Alinghi were entwined in a 2.5-year legal battle over multiple court cases, including hearings in the New York Supreme Court and the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court, prior to the 33rd edition of the race, due to take place in 2010.The parties disagreed about the location, format, and restrictions on boat design, all of which were changed by the courts prior to the race.

Bering Unveils New Superyacht Concept

Bering Yachts has presented a conceptual design of B120, its newest full-displacement explorer superyacht model.B120 represents a brand-new approach and features design and engineering solutions unique for Bering yachts. Due to its 8.9-meter beam, this 37.1-meter boat has space. This gives designers and naval architects plenty of flexibility to implement several possible configurations, customizing the yacht for the owner.Alexey Mikhailov, founder of Bering Yachts, said, “While designing this boat…

Holterman's New 20m Xtreme-60 to Splash in Early 2024

Dutch shipyard Holterman is adding a new 60-footer (20m) to its Xtreme range of flexible, multipurpose motoryachts. Building work is already well underway on the first Xtreme-60, which will sit comfortably between the existing Xtreme-54 and Xtreme-78 models, with their muscular lines, trawler windows and sleek profile.Construction of the hull is already complete, with the focus now shifting to work on the superstructure. Bernd Weel’s design calls for complex shapes and many hull openings, to bring natural light pouring inside.

Yacht Design: StellarONE Series Debuts

StellarPM introduced a 33m raised pilothouse StellarONE108 to its growing range of new construction offerings.Styled as a raised pilothouse model the 108 is offered as a long-range, full displacement steel/aluminium construction, or a semi-displacement aluminium version offering max speeds of 22-23 kts with a range of approaching 2500 nm.With a large volume interior offering a five stateroom layout with a crew compliment of five, the StellarONE108 has a full-beam main deck master stateroom with lower deck accommodation comprising two equal-sized queen staterooms…

Boateka Opens Sales and Refurbishment Center in Florida

Boateka, Brunswick Corporation’s certified pre-owned boat business, has opened a fully-integrated refurbishment and sales center in Merritt Island, Fla. The new 22,000-square-foot location is designed to enhance the boat-buying experience and provide continued synergies between Freedom Boat Club, Brunswick Boat Group, Mercury Marine, and Brunswick’s global parts and accessories businesses, the company said.Since its launch in 2021, Boateka has operated from the Brunswick Integrated Manufacturing Center in Central Florida…

Sanctioned Russian's Superyacht Docked in Dubai

A luxurious superyacht belonging to a sanctioned Russian billionaire parliamentarian featuring six suites, an elevator, its own beach club and a helicopter pad is anchored in Dubai where Russians have sheltered wealth since the invasion of Ukraine.Andrei Skoch's blue and white Madame Gu was docked at Port Rashid on Friday, where Dubai's Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum keeps his own yacht, both visible to passersby.Dubai has emerged as a refuge for Russian wealth as Western sanctions target President Vladimir Putin's allies.

Russian Billionaire's Yacht Detained in Gibraltar

A luxurious super-yacht linked to the owner of Russia's largest steel pipe maker, who is currently under British and European Union sanctions, docked in Gibraltar on Monday and was then detained by the authorities.Western sanctions on Russian oligarchs over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine have triggered an exodus of luxury yachts from Europe in recent weeks, with several heading towards the Maldives, which has no extradition treaty with the United States.Reuters TV footage showed the "Axioma", believed to be owned by Dmitrievich Pumpyansky…

Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Docks in Turkey

A superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich docked in the Turkish tourist resort of Bodrum on Monday, after skirting the waters of European Union countries which have sanctioned the oligarch over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Abramovich was among several wealthy Russians added last week to an EU blacklist, and EU governments have acted in recent days to seize yachts and other luxury assets from them.World governments are seeking to isolate President Vladimir Putin and his allies over Russia's invasion of Ukraine…

Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Leaves Barcelona

A superyacht linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich left Barcelona on Tuesday where it had been undergoing repairs in a local shipyard, ship-tracking data showed.The 140-meter (460-foot) My Solaris, which sails under a Bermuda flag according to monitoring site Marine Traffic, left Spanish company MB92's Barcelona shipyard just after 5 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Tuesday, according to the same site. MB92 declined to comment.The superyacht, which was built in a German shipyard and first took to the sea early last year, is one of a string of yachts owned by Abramovich…

71-m Feadship built "Juice" Undocked

The new 71-m "Juice", built by Feadship. Photo courtesy FeadshipThis weekend saw the undocking of the 71-metre Juice from the giant Feadship construction hall in the Dutch capital, a vessel that is a blend of polished stainless steel, glass and teak offer a classic feel while the exterior lines showcase a sleek and captivatingly contemporary elegance.The owner of Juice, a repeat client for Feadship, has worked with the designers at RWD to ensure a refined exterior flow with soft lines and distinctive creases. All unnecessary elements have been removed.

Suntex Acquires Seahaven Superyacht Facility

Marina properties owner and operator Suntex Marina Investors on Tuesday announced it has acquired Seahaven Marina located in Dania Beach, Fla.Broward County’s premier luxury protected harbor for superyachts, Seahaven Marina’s location offers an unparalleled yachting experience by land and by sea, Suntex said. Mere minutes from Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Seahaven provides easy, drawbridge-free access to the Atlantic Ocean for vessels up to 250 feet. The marina touts the region's most discreet and secure yacht harbor…

AST and Osprey Supply Winning Vessel of the Rolex Fastnet Race with Iridium Certus

Applied Satellite Technology and Osprey Technical Consulting Ltd worked closely together to ensure Tom Kneen’s JPK 11.80 350 Cruiser, Sunrise, was equipped with the latest Iridium Certus 200 terminal in preparation for the 49th Rolex Fastnet Race, which took place from August 8-12, 2021.The Rolex Fastnet Race is the world’s largest and toughest offshore yacht race. With teams covering 695 nautical miles over five days, this prestigious Atlantic Ocean race requires speed and precision to win.

AvA Yachts Debuts 39-meter Kando130XL

AvA Yachts announced a new model for its Kando series of long-range contemporary explorer yachts.Designed and engineered by AvA Yachts’s own in-house team, the Kando130XL is a 39m motoryacht built in steel and aluminum. With the distinctive signature styling of the Kando series, the XL in the name refers to the addition of a long aft deck designed as a multi-function area for toy and tender storage, entertainment, a large infinity pool, or a superbly equipped optional elongated beach club.Atilla Küçükdiker…

First UK-based Sanlorenzo SX88 Sold

Sanlorenzo Yachts UK & Ireland announced the sale of the first Sanlorenzo SX88 to be based in the United Kingdom.First launched in 2017, the 26.70m SX88 is an extremely popular model for the Sanlorenzo shipyard, with over 30 of the yachts already sold.Nick Hatfield, sales manager for Sanlorenzo UK, said, “The first U.K.-based Sanlorenzo SX88 has now arrived here where she will undergo her pre-delivery inspection before being handed over to her new owners, ready for a summer of cruising the south coast of the U.K.

VARD to Build World's Largest Superyacht

Norwegian shipbuilding and design group VARD announced it has secured a contract to build the world's largest superyacht.At 33,500 GRT, with a length of 222 meters and a beam of 27 meters, the $600 million superyacht Somnio was unveiled Monday as the first ever residential "yacht liner", featuring 39 luxurious apartments for a select, secret group of ultra-wealthy travelers.Captain Erik Bredhe, co-founder of Somnio, is overseeing the project. He said, "Somnio, meaning 'to dream' in Latin…

Vittoria Yachts Starts Construction on Motor Yacht Bow Sprit

Three months after its launch, Vittoria Yachts have continued, full steam ahead, kicking off 2021 by beginning construction on the Bow Sprit, the first motor yacht in the Explorer line.Paolo Duò, President of the Vittoria Shipyard, Michele Zorzenon, Managing Director of Vittoria Yachts, and Sergio Cutolo, the designer of the motor yacht, attended the keel laying ceremony at the Vittoria Shipyard in Adria, which marked the start of work on this Explorer yacht, at just over 50 meters…

Vittoria Shipyard Launches Yacht Division

The first design project is the 50-m Explorer yacht, designed by Hydro TecThe Duò family, with their hundred years of experience in military, paramilitary and civil shipbuilding, has ventured into the luxury boat sector. The Vittoria Shipyard has launched Vittoria Yachts, the new division, dedicated to designing and building yachts, able to draw on the production capacity and know-how developed over almost a century of business experience, adding over 870 units to the new market segment of luxury yachting.Leading Vittoria Yachts on their journey are Paolo Duò…