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Covid restrictions have dramatically reduced the number of megayachts permitted to enter New Zealand. Pre-pandemic, local marine-industry trade representatives anticipated more than 150 would come. Even with less than two dozen receiving clearance, the superyachts at the 36th America’s Cup comprise a pretty impressive fleet. Here are some of them. Hampshire. A 217-footer (66-meter) fromContinue Reading
“We can’t wait to get started!” declares Anders Kurten, the CEO of Baltic Yachts, in reference to the Baltic 111 Custom, a new ultra-lightweight sailing superyacht. A lot of details are still confidential, including the profile. However, the Finnish shipyard pledges she’ll break new ground as one of its most extreme projects to date. TheContinue Reading
These days, discussions about yachting expedition travel and new builds focus on motoryachts. They’re large megayachts, too. When Vinson of Antarctica sees delivery in a few months, she’ll change these conversations. This 77-foot (23.5-meter) sailing yacht, from KM Yachtbuilders in The Netherlands, began construction as the Pelagic 77 model. Soon, she’ll call Puerto Williams, Chile,Continue Reading
Enigma, a sailing superyacht that gained renowned as Phocea, broke out in flames while anchored off Malaysia yesterday. While it took hours to extinguish, and the yacht subsequently sank, no one onboard sustained injuries. According to the Malaysian Coast Guard, a call reporting the fire came in around 8:20 a.m. Malaysian time. The 246-foot (75-meter)Continue Reading
The eight-year-old Below Deck television franchise shows no signs of stopping. If you’re a fan, set your DVR for Monday, March 1. Below Deck Sailing Yacht and Parisfal III start their second season that evening. Below Deck Sailing Yacht premiered stateside on the Bravo cable network in February 2020. The 177-foot (54-meter) Parisifal III madeContinue Reading
If the third time is the charm, then surely the fourth time will be even better. Jim and Kristy Clark, the owners of the classic sailing superyacht Atlantide, are beginning their fourth project with Royal Huisman. The 90-year-old yacht will spend the next year undergoing restoration and rebuild. The Clarks acquired Atlantide, which has aContinue Reading