Categoria: Yacht News
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What Jeddah Yacht Club offers to superyachts attending the Formula 1
The Formula 1 race returns to Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year, having been rescheduled for mid-April instead of the traditional March dates. The event week is set from 14 to 21 April, with the core racing action taking place from 18 to 20 April. This year’s shift in timing aligns seamlessly with the…
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Codecasa celebrates 200 years of history
With the beginning of the year 2025, Codecasa Shipyards are celebrating their 200 years of activity, always and only managed by the Codecasa Family. This is an important goal, to be very proud of. Codecasa celebrates 200 years of activity Codecasa Shipyards were founded in 1825 by the shipwright Giovanni Battista Codecasa in the town of Viareggio,…
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Dutch Design unveils “wellness-first” Sea Rover project
Dutch Design announces its first project, the 42.5-metre Sea Rover… The first in a limited series of 10 vessels, this venture is the vision of yacht owner Scott Blum and Dutch yacht designer Bernd Weel, who cite wellness and lifestyle as the core of their approach. Built in steel and aluminium, Dutch Design says that Sea…
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Legendary 1930s sailing yacht favoured by Coco Chanel and Louis Armstrong up for auction
The 31-metre classic sailing yacht Weather Bird has been listed for auction with Boathouse Auctions. Bidding opens at €1,000,000 and will be held virtually from 20 – 25 February, with the seller represented by Richard Callender at Northrop & Johnson. Weather Bird is one of the most storied sailing yachts on the water. She was built by French yard Chantelot &…
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Balearic Superyacht Forum 2025: Positioning the Mediterranean for nautical excellence
The Balearic Marine Cluster (BMC) is at the forefront of efforts to redefine the Mediterranean as a premier hub for the global superyacht industry. Building on its established reputation as a leader in the maritime sector, BMC has announced plans to expand its focus beyond the Balearic Islands, aiming to strengthen the Mediterranean’s position in the face of…
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Yachting startups to watch in 2025
Yachting Ventures reveals which startups are making a splash and what trends are set to shape the sector in the coming year… Yachting Ventures has moved to champion fledgling firms and the startup ecosystem in yachting since its launch in 2020. Having partnered with over 300 businesses across more than 25 countries, Gabbi Richardson and Lucy…
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Remembering Paolo Vitelli: Boatbuilding Icon, 1947-2024
The founder of Azimut Yachts and, later, Azimut-Benetti Group was known and respected worldwide for decades of innovations in yachting. Paolo Vitelli, who founded Azimut Yachts and went on to create the powerhouse Azimut-Benetti Group, died December 31, 2024. According to local news reports, he suffered a fall at home in Italy. He was 77.…
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On Test. Pardo GT75: beauty is an essential luxury.
It’s hard not to be fascinated by the beauty of the new Pardo GT75 which, unveiled as a world premiere the Cannes Yachting Festival, has redefined the standards of this market segment in one fell swoop, presenting what, in my humble opinion, is not only the most beautiful motor yacht of the year, but also…
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Building above and beyond
Oceanco’s yachts are iconic for a reason. But now the Dutch giant is pushing its shipbuilding abilities to new heights through its range of custom build services… Every new-build project starts as a blank canvas at Oceanco. The shipyard is defined by its specialism in 80-metre-plus yachts, with iconic custom vessels like Alfa Nero, Black Pearl, Dar and Jubilee. Now,…
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CRN: Innovations Throughout the Years
Innovation is one of the most distinctive CRN features, since its birth in 1963. CRN’s unstinting commitment to fulfilling the owner’ s vision has yielded numerous state-of-the-art solutions to overcome seemingly insurmountable constraints. The shipyard is a true design pioneer. In fact, many of ts functional and aesthetic innovations have become standards for the entire…