Sunreef has unveiled the interior of WildBerry, the first catamaran in the shipyard’s new Sunreef 74 line. Launched in December 2014, WildBerry was delivered to her owners just seven months after the contract was signed. WildBerry has impressive living spaces throughout, including a fully open 35-squarmeter saloon on the main deck. The vessel accommodates up…
With the Euro-to-dollar exchange rate remaining low, the Mediterranean is becoming a more favorable option for Americans to visit this summer. Countries in the Eurozone like Italy, Greece, France and Spain are expected to benefit tremendously from increased yachting tourism. The increased popularity also means increased competition for those looking to reserve berths in the…
Two students at the Politecnico di Milano studying Yacht and Cruise Vessel Design who are entered in the Young Designer of the Year contest have released their 55m ketch concept design. Named Helios, the performance flybridge vessel, designed by Marco Ferrari and Alberto Franchi, has an emphasis on eco-friendly functions for cruising and occasional racing.…
Christensen Yachts appears to be on its way to liquidation as a judge in Clark County Washington has appointed a receiver to take over the shipyard’s operations following a suit filed by Henry Luken of Christensen Financing and 50% owner of the shipyard. The court appointed Miles Stover as the receiver. Stove has until April…
Upon unveiling its new headquarters in Milan, Italy, the Ferretti Group has indicated it will continue to develop its core portfolio brands, most notably Feretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing and Custom Line. Ferrett Group CEO Alberto Galassi outlined growth and expansion strategies for the next three years that include investment in product development of more than…
What a difference a year makes. Although February brought harsh weather across much of the United States the same as it did in 2014, the beginning of the luxury boat industry’s spring selling season saw a complete reversal of fortunes. Powerboat sales rose 5.5 percent to 4,261 units sold in main segments and 3.8 percent…
You’d think so in the way the French goverment is acting toward yachting with some proposed yachting taxation. The European Committee for Professional Yachting (ECPY) has petitioned the French government over what the association calls a “catastrophic” legislative proposal. In January, the French Senate presented a bill to tax yachts cruising in 322 managed marine areas…
If the 2014 summer charter season is an indication, Turkey as a destination for superyacht charters is suffering because of media coverage of regional unrest in the Middle East. Cem Boz, managing director of Contact Turkey Yachting, has indicated that 2014 was quiet in Turkish waters because the political situation in Iraq and Syria has…
The financially troubled Christensen Shipyards, based in Vancouver, WA, now faces a total of five lawsuits, apparently spelling the end of the manufacturer of luxury yachts in its current format. The latest to file against the yard is Henry Luken, the Tennessee businessman who has 50% interest in the yard. Earlier in March, Luken and…
De Blanco Naval Architecture and Yacht Design has revealed their latest superyacht concept, a 46.64m sloop that features class hull lines with a power rig and sail. J Class yachts of the America’s Cup provided inspiration for the Spanish designers as they indicated that wanted to pay tribute to these renowned sailboats. The sloop’s hull…