In late 2018, British builder Pendennis acquired the majority share in Barcelona-based Vilanova Grand Marina. The interest went beyond the 48 slips on site. The duo is developing a service center on adjacent land. Opening in the early fall as Pendennis Vilanova, it expands Pendennis’ refit reach into more of the Mediterranean, plus transforms the Continue Reading
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Port Louis Marina Expansion Continues
Caribbean cruisers who head farther south than most are certainly familiar with Port Louis Marina. Situated in Grenada, overlooking the famous island capital of St. Georges, it's now halfway through a major expansion. When complete, Port Louis Marina will have 90 additional slips for small to large yachts. Already, the facility can accommodate Continue Reading
America’s Cup in Auckland Superyacht Slip RSVPs Due Next Month
The 36th America's Cup takes place in March 2021, with Auckland, New Zealand as the host city. With nearly a dozen events specifically for visiting yachts leading up to the race, superyacht slips are booking up. If you plan to attend either the America’s Cup in Auckland or the prior festivities, you only have a month left to confirm interest. The Continue Reading
Project 77, Amels’ Largest-Volume Megayacht, Making Progress: VIDEO
Some shipyards reveal a project in build shortly after contract, then hold all further updates until launch day. Amels is doing things a bit different with a 256-footer (78-meter). It is giving current and future customers (and, conceivably, future welders and other craftspeople) an early look at the build. The video below of the 78-meter Amels Continue Reading
Aslan, Newest Benetti Delfino 95, Roars Off on Voyages
If you have read the Chronicles of Narnia series, then you know Aslan is the heroic lion in each of the books. The word also happens to be the Turkish word for lion. The king of the jungle and the seventh Benetti Delfino 95 have something in common, besides their name. Aslan holds court over her owner and his family. She apparently holds court over Continue Reading
Cantiere Navale Santamargherita Is Back, With Bulldog 88 Megayacht
An Italian shipyard that produced some of the most famous yachts in Europe for 50 years is operating again. Cantiere Navale Santamargherita is looking to its own roots for inspiration, too. Starting with its first project, the Bulldog 88, it's offering entirely custom construction. In addition, it's taking a more modern approach to marketing, Continue Reading