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When she arrived, she was a 225-footer (68.5-meter). Now that she is approaching sea trials and ultimately departure, Lady E is nearly 20 feet (6 meters) longer. This follows an almost-yearlong refit at Pendennis. Lady E originally saw launch from Amels in 2006. She has enjoyed a healthy charter routine for several years, too. However,Continue Reading
In the Hawaiian language, Hale Kai (Ha-lay Kī) means “home on the sea.” Halekai holds that very same meaning for her owners. The sailing superyacht, a Truly Classic design, celebrated her official launch last week at Pendennis. The Truly Classic series comes from the naval-architecture studio Hoek Design. Several different models are within the series,Continue Reading
UPDATE, APRIL 6, 2020: Tankoa Yachts restarted operations on April 4. Codecasa craftspeople went back to work this week as well. Read on for our original article about shipyard reopenings. The pandemic has had tremendous impact on businesses worldwide, with the international superyacht shipyard sector being no different. Several countries are easing lockdowns, though,Continue Reading
When you own a classic yacht, you recognize your role in preserving history. The current owner of the striking superyacht Marala certainly understands that. He tapped Pendennis “to complete a restoration and preserve her spirit for many years to come,” according to her captain. In the process, he’s upholding the practice that her previous owners—remarkably,Continue Reading
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 theContinue Reading
Fifteen months doesn’t seem that long of a time when it’s captured in a three-minute time-lapse video. Pendennis takes you inside its build shed to see just how its recently delivered Vijonara took shape. A Truly Classic 128 that’s truly her owners’ vision, the sailing superyacht blends the best design and engineering details of classicContinue Reading