Pictures of the week: the most beautiful images of the boating world
The must-have boat for Star Wars fans, the stunning twinkling hull of the superyacht Moonstone and the world's largest ship visits the UK
The launch of the 90-knot RIB, a visit to the UK by the world’s largest ship and find out where you can see the stunning Riva Aquarama Lamborghini. See this week’s pictures.
04/05/17: The boat for Star Wars fans
A must for Star Wars fans! The Evo 43 that looks like a TIE fighter! #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay
Credit: Evo Yachts
03/05/17: Riva Aquarama Lamborghini to go on display in London
The bespoke Riva, which was made for the founder of Lamborghini, will go on show at London’s annual art and design show, Masterpiece 2017 next month
03/05/17: The world’s biggest ship visits Teeside
Pioneering Spirit has been in the North Sea removing and transporting the 40-year-old oil rig – the Brent Delta platform – which was located approximately 186km off the north-east coast of Shetland
02/05/17: Moonstone cruising at night
Superyacht Moonstone, with its incredible twinkling hull.
oliverprestigeyachts@oceancoyacht ?stunning spectacle ??? #moonstone
02/05/17: The RIB with a top speed of 90 knots – the Sea-DNA 999G5
The 10.3 metre Sea-DNA 999G5 from the Greek shipyard Technohull has been launched. It comes with eight propulsion options and comes in a range of versions
27/04/17: Legendary yacht Maiden returns home
The crew of the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World yacht, Maiden, is reunited on board the iconic maxi. The yacht is being refurbished at Hambe Yacht Services before finding a new lease of life helping to promote education for girls around the world
Credit: Christopher Ison
26/04/17: Superyacht Tenders and Toys wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2017
Superyacht Tenders and Toys was set up in 2011 by Josh and Claire Richardson after identifying a niche in the market for providing superyacht owners and captains with a one-stop-shop for all tenders and toys. The company has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017
26/04/17: Superyacht Tenders and Toys wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2017
Superyacht Tenders and Toys, which stock the MasterCraft XT21, has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017 in recognition of its outstanding growth and contribution to international trade. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the UK’s highest accolade for business success, celebrating the country’s achievements in international trade, innovation and sustainable development
26/04/17: Dilbar at night in Monaco
Amazing night shots of the mighty “DILBAR” in Monaco. All photos by @j_b_photography__ #yachtmasters #yachtcharter #yachtsales #superyacht #nightshot #lights #aerialphotography @espen.oeino @luerssenyachts
Credit: @yacht_masters/Instagram
25/04/17: Chefs representing the America’s Cup teams battle it out in lionfish challenge
The winning trio of dishes by chef Chris Kenny (UK, Land Rover BAR), head chef on Richard Branson’s Necker Island.
The #EatLionfish Chefs’ Throwdown is part of the build up to the America’s Cup in Bermuda next month
25/04/17: Chefs representing the America’s Cup teams battle it out in lionfish challenge
America’s Cup skippers Franck Cammas and Nathan Outteridge tuck into one of the dishes while judging the #EatLionfish Chefs’ Throwdown as part of the build up to the racing competition in Bermuda next month
25/04/17: New line-up of boats for the Northern Boat Show
Kite will be one of the boats exhibiting at the Northern Boat Show, which takes place in Liverpool on 23-25 June 2017
21/04/17: Heesen’s first hybrid superyacht, Home, to undergo sea trials
Heesen Yachts has announced that the world’s first Fast Displacement superyacht with hybrid propulsion- Project Nova – has now been christened Home by its new owners. It will shortly be undergoing sea trials
20/04/17: Launch of hull #5 2300 Fly
This is the 5th hull of this elegant and sporty yacht to be launched. The 2300 FLY model remains one of the most popular in the Couach’s stable
20/04/17: The 2017 Vice Admiral’s Cup Notice of Race is published
Entries for this year’s Vice Admiral Cup close on 11 May 2017. The racing will take place between 19-21 May
Credit: Royal Ocean Racing Club - Cowes/Instagram
20/04/17: The Yacht Club de Monaco’s Flagship – Tuiga
This 28-metre (LOA) gaff cutter was built in 1909 in Fairlie on the Clyde estuary in Scotland which many consider to be the birthplace of yachting, in the famous William Fife boatyard
Credit: Caro Borlenghi/Instagram
19/04/17: Rare emeralds found on wreck of Spanish galleon to be auctioned
Emeralds discovered on the famous Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de Atocha, are being sold at the New York City-based auction house, Guernsey’s. The lots include the stunning Corona de Muzo
16/04/17: Tall Ships Festivals 2017
The spectacular Tall Ships Festival in south east London has plenty of beautiful ships taking part
15/04/17: Tall Ships Festival 2017
The festival draws huge crowds to the capital all to see these beauties
14/04/17: Tall Ships Festival 2017
If you are in the capital this weekend, don’t miss this fantastic event
13/04/17: The Tall Ships Festival kicks off in London
The Tall Ships Festival kicks off in London today. If you are in the capital, don’t miss this veritable spectacle on water
Credit: National Maritime Museum Twitter
12/04/17: The Kraken Easter Sculpture at The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey
The Club Hotel & Spa’s Michelin starred restaurant Bohemia in Jersey have created this impressive sculpture in chocolate for Easter.
The sculpture took five days to create and 25kg of chocolate was used. Head Pastry Chef Ellen de Jager-Smith says:
“We wanted to create something a bit different this Easter so decided to do the lost treasure of Easter. We created a treasure chest with golden mini Easter eggs inside. Obviously lost treasure needs to be protected so we created the Jersey Kraken to protect it! The chocolate sculpture took five days to make and we used 25kg of chocolate.”
Credit: The Club Hotel & Spa
10/04/17: the stunning Manhattan 52 is selling fast!
Sunseeker have announced that their yacht Manhattan 52 is their fastest selling model, with 80 orders already placed for 2017-18
Credit: MiKe Jones
11/04/07: 122 year old Pilgrim BM45 is ready to sail!
The Pilgrim BM45 has undergone a 5 year refit and is now ready to take to waters. Not bad for a 122 year old gal!
Credit: Chris Slack
03/04/2017: Land Rover BAR take a break in Bermuda
Some quality down time for the British America’s Cup Team – stand-up paddling at HMS Vixen Shipwreck In Bermuda
Credit: @landroverbar/Instagram
04/04/2017: Bingley Five Rise Locks from the air
With sunny days (hopefully here to stay) it is time to experience the best of Britain’s canal network, including the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Credit: @canalrivertrust/Instagram
04/04/2017: S.S. Joie de Vivre: Boutique cruising through Northern France
The newest ship in the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Joie de Vivre can also conveniently dock in the heart of Paris
04/04/2017: S.S. Joie de Vivre: Boutique cruising through Northern France
One of the luxury suites on board Uniworld’s newest boutique cruise ship – S.S, Joie de Vivre
Credit: Rainer Witzgall
04/04/2017: Ian Walker named the RYA’s Director of Racing
Olympic medallist and Volvo Ocean Race-winning skipper, Ian Walker will take up the position this autumn
Credit: Credit: Matt Knighton/Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing/Volvo Ocean Race
02/03/2017: The Boat Race
Cambridge women ended Oxford’s four-year winning streak in record time. Meanwhile Oxford won their 80th victory in the men’s race
Credit: @theboatraces/Instagram
03/04/2017: Sunseeker International returns to profit
The launch of the Sunseeker 131, along with four other new yachts in 2016 is credited for the increase in sales
Credit: Mike Jones
30/03/17: A sunny day on board
The perfect set up for a sunny day on M/Y Infinite Shades (ex. Imagine)
Credit: MarcParis/Instagram
31/03/17: Charter one of the world’s most luxurious yachts for the America’s Cup
If you’re looking to watch the America’s Cup in style this summer, these luxurious charter yachts, including the world famous Maltese Falcon, offer the perfect seat to view the action in Bermuda
30/03/17: Spirit Yachts announces its new superyacht
British modern classic yacht company, Spirit Yachts has received a new order for a 34-metre sailing superyacht, the Spirit 111, from an overseas buyer. The sloop-rigged superyacht is set to be the largest build from Spirit Yachts to date, and sees the Suffolk-based yard’s first partnership with yacht design agency, Rhoades Young
28/03/17: London on-Water 2017
Organisers of the London on-Water show have announced that luxury motor and sail yachts will be a key part of this year’s event, which runs from 8-11 June at St Katharine Docks
31/03/17: Kraken Yachts announces its new blue water cruiser
Hong Kong-based Kraken Yachts has announced it is now building its new Karaken 50. The very first Kraken 66 (pictured) has just finished cruising from Hong Kong to the Philippines and back
30/03/17: Alex Thomson announces Fastnet entry
British skipper Alex Thomson has announced he will be racing HUGO BOSS in the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race. Pictured is the Fastnet Rock
29/03/17: Sea Bin trials begin at Porto Montenegro
The Mediterranean superyacht marina, Porto Montenegro, is now working in partnership with the Seabin Project to help develop the sea cleaning technology. The Seabin collects all floating rubbish, oils, fuel and detergents
24/03/17: Tracy Edwards’ iconic Maiden is heading home
The 1989/90 Whitbread Round the World yacht, Maiden, is expected to leave the Seychelles on 26 March for the UK. The yacht will then be restored, and used to inspire women to take up sailing and challenge the perception of what women are capable of
Credit: The Maiden Factor
24/03/17: Riva 76′ Perseo scoops seventh award
The luxurious Riva 76′ Perseo has been given its seventh award – the “Best of the Best Award” in the motor yachts up to 100 feet category from Robb Report China. With sporty and elegant lines, the Riva 76′ Perseo has been turning heads since it was added to the iconic firm’s fleet of coupés in 2015
23/03/17: All smiles at Laurent Giles as it turns 90
The team at naval architects Laurent Gile. The firm was founded in 1927 and quickly established itself as a pioneer, designing the first all-aluminum offshore racing yacht, Gulvain, and was one of the first to adopt GRP construction in the early 1960’s.
Over the last 90 years, Laurent Giles has worked with the likes of Lurssen, Abeking & Rasmussen, Nobiskrug, Fincantieri, Benetti, DML, Pendennis and Viareggio Superyachts
23/03/17: Naval architects Laurent Giles celebrates 90 years
The Lymington-based yacht designers, Laurent Giles is marking its 90th anniversary. Atlas is its 1,400th yacht project
23/03/17: Start of the 32nd Palm Beach International Boat Show
The show, which runs from the 23-26 March 2017, features more than $1.2 billion worth of yachts and accessories, including hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables and tenders to superyachts nearly 300 feet in length
Credit: Forest Johnson/Show Management
23/03/17: A section of the Coventry Canal
Spring has arrived! How do you explore the UK’s canal network? By boat, bike or walking?
Credit: goozlegram/Instagram
18/03/17: St Barths Bucket Regatta
Les Voiles Blanches saw Koo in first position, followed by Q, Escapade and Bayesian.
18/03/17: A crewmember hard at work during the St Barths Bucket Regatta
There’s never a dull moment during the race.
Credit: Claire Matches
18/03/17: The race is underway at the St Barths Bucket Regatta
Yachts compete to win one of the most beautiful regattas in the world.
Credit: Michael Kurtz
18/03/17: St Barths Bucket Regatta
The regatta is a true feast for the eyes with some of the most beautiful yachts in the world competing.
Credit: Michael Kurtz
18/03/17: A crewmember waves off his crew mates at the St Barths Bucket Regatta
Time to set sail!
Credit: Michael Kurts
17/03/17: A feast of colours at the St Barths Bucket Regatta
The St Barths Bucket Regatta is one of the most beautiful races around the world.
17/03/17: St Barths Bucket Regatta
The J class overall results so far: Velsheda (3.5 points), Hanuman (7.5), Ranger (10), Lionheart (13), Topaz (14), Shamrock (16).
16/03/17: The race kicks off at St Barths Bucket Regatta 2017
A symphony of yachts…but the competition is palpable.
17/03/17: St Barths Bucket Regatta 2017
The regatta has just started and the excitement is palpable!
16/03/17: 3D Printing of the Oyster 49
Reader Boyd Goldie loves his Oyster 49 Zebahdy so much, he’s made a model using a 3D printer! The London-based orthopaedic surgeon uses a 3D printer for work in order to print models of fractured bones and sometimes also boats!
Credit: Boyd Goldie
16/03/17: Meet the Clipper 2017 – 2018 Yacht Race crew
Find out who is taking part in the new edition of the race: https://www.ybw.com/boat-events/clipper-round-the-world-yacht-race/the-clipper-round-the-world-yacht-race-2017-18-skippers-announced-49443
Credit: onEdition
15/03/2017: Burnt orange skies over Cannes
Sunset with a view at Le Suquet, the old quarter of Cannes
Credit: cannesyachtingfestival/Instagram
14/03/2017: S/Y Rebecca at St Barths Bucket 2017
The 140-foot S/Y Rebecca preparing ahead of the St Barths Bucket
Credit: @jeffbrown.breedmedia/yachting lifestyle/Instagram
16/03/2017: First female sailors for Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 announced
Dongfeng Race Team have selected Carolijn Brouwer and Marie Riou for their Volvo Ocean Race campaign in 2017-18.
According to race organisers, the move confirms the impact of a rule change introduced to encourage mixed male-female crews
Credit: Bu Duomen
14/03/2017: Lisa Blair passes Cape Horn as she continues her world-record attempt
Lisa Blair has passed Cape Horn as she continues her journey to become the first woman to circumnavigate Antarctica: solo, non-stop and unassisted
13/03/2017: First mission for Boaty McBoatface submersible
The bright yellow Boaty McBoatface submersible will be taking part in its first Antarctic mission this week
Credit: National Oceanography Centre
13/03/2017: Chris Bertish completes the first solo trans-Atlantic SUP crossing
South African Chris Bertish has become the first person to successfully stand-up paddle across the Atlantic Ocean. Credit: You Tube
10/03/2017: Bugatti’s new luxury sport yacht – Niniette 66
Luxury car maker, Bugatti unveils its motor yacht, the Bugatti Niniette 66. It is inspired by the Bugatti Chiron
09/03/2017: Mystery of Cornish ‘ghost ship’ solved
A so-called ‘ghost ship’ which ran aground on a beach in north Cornwall has been identified as RMAS Appleby. The boat broke free from its moorings and drifted across the Camel Estuary before coming to rest between Rock and Daymer Bay
Credit: @Coastees
08/03/2017: Monster wave on the Manly Ferry
Deckhand Haig Gilchrist’s amazing Instagram image of the Manly ferry, based in Sydney Harbour, Australia, being swamped by monster waves
Credit: @ihaig72/Instagram
06/03/2017: Rusting ‘ghost ship’ to be restored for new Liverpool-Wales ferry service
A former German ferry, which has been renamed Endeavour, is being restored to provide a new Liverpool-Llandudno ferry service. The vessel was abandoned at Canada Dock in Liverpool more than 20 years ago, and is known as the city’s ‘ghost ship’
Credit: Andy Shukie Photography/ /You Tube
06/03/2017: On the deck of SY Athena
Sailing Yacht Athena has been extensively refurbished and includes this outside dining area
06/03/2017: Sailing yacht Athena for sale
Athena, the fourth largest sailing yacht in the world, is now on the market through Burgess for US$53,000,000
Credit: David Churchill
07/03/2017: Getting away from it all in the Caribbean
A yacht anchored in the turquoise waters of Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
Credit: Carlo Borlenghi/Instagram
02/03/17: a ferry in Helsinki in winter
Just stunning. Who wouldn’t want to go on a snowy voyage in Finland?
Credit: https://www.instagram.com/helsinkiofficial/
02/03/17: Lürssen superyacht Kismet in
What a stunning picture of Lürssen superyacht Kismet which the brand posted on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/luerssenyachts/
#lürssen #luerssen #lurssen #superyacht #luxury #yacht #megayacht #lurssenyachts #luxurytravel #nightshot #kismet
#great #shot by @superyacht_styles
Credit: Instagram
02/03/17: Alex Thomson and Hugo Boss are shortlisted for BT Award
Alex Thomson Racing and HUGO BOSS are through to the shortlist for the Team or Individual Sponsorship of the Year title in the 2017 BT Sport Industry Awards (BTSIA).
The awards, which take place annually, recognise the ‘best of the best’ sporting activations, agencies, campaigns, events, sponsorships and more.
In a media release, Alex Thomson Racing noted that 2016 was a standout year for their partnership with HUGO BOSS.
The year included the release of The Skywalk – the third instalment in a trilogy of stunts executed by Alex Thomson, which was viewed by millions of people worldwide.
Credit: Alex Thomson racing
01/03/17: Tankoa launches M/Y Vertige in Genoa, Italy
Draped in flags, M/Y Vertige is launched for the first time at the shipyard in Genoa
24/02/17: Conrad Colman crosses the finish line
Kiwi skipper Conrad Colman has gone down in Vendée Globe history as the first person to complete the race without using fossil energy. This is despite the fact he was dismasted earlier in the month. He finished in 110 days, 1 hour, 58 minutes and 41 seconds, taking 16th place
Credit: Paul Bessereau/M+M/Vendee Globe
24/02/17: Meet Princess Williams 385 Limited Edition Jet Tender
Princess Yachts have teamed up with Williams Jet Tenders to create the new Princess Williams 385 Limited Edition Jet Tender
22/02/17: MV Polarstern’s on year long Arctic expedition
To facilitate climate research, the German research vessel, MV Polarstern, will become encased in ice and slowly drift around the Arctic.
The so-called Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) project will take a year, and is scheduled to begin in 2019.
Researchers will travel 1,550 miles gathering data and taking measurements to try and gain “a new and absolutely fascinating insight into the climate system.”
Credit: Hannes Grobe, Alfred Wegener Institute/Wikimedia Commons
23/02/17: Volunteers find a large safe whilst helping clear Regent’s Canal in London
Unfortunately the was no treasure in the safe: it was empty!
20/02/17: Bavaria announces record sales at Boot Düsseldorf
Bavaria has announced it has sold 160 yachts at the German boat show, Boot Düsseldorf. The yacht makers also unveiled their beautiful new model, the Bavaria C57
16/02/17: Will pedal power win the America’s Cup for Emirates Team NZ?
Emirates Team New Zealand unveils its cycle grinding system on board its America’s Cup boat, New Zealand
Credit: Hamish Hooper/Emirates Team New Zealand
15/02/17: Inside Quintessentially One – the world’s largest superyacht
The global private members club and concierge service Quintessentially has announced that it is to build the “world’s largest superyacht” – called Quintessentially One. At 220-metres, it will be a private floating club for its members
17/02/17: Alex Thomson confirms 2020 Vendée Globe bid
Alex Thomson and his son, Oscar on board HUGO BOSS as it arrives in Portsmouth during the Parade of Sail to celebrate the skipper’s second place in the 2016-17 Vendée Globe
Credit: Lloyd Images
