The Azimut/Benetti Group 2015 Yachting Gala has just taken place in Portofino. This annual event is dedicated to enthusiasts of yachts designed and created by brand names belonging to the Azimut|Benetti Group who are world leaders in the sector and the only Group to be under full Italian control.

CRN – The shipyard specialized in the construction of steel and aluminum pleasure vessels measuring between 50 and 90 meters in length – selects the most important showcase of the International Yachting to present in advance its latest creations.

Benetti Vivace 125' – second model of the Fast Displacement series - will make its debut at the next Cannes Yachting Festival (8-13 September).

With two years until the 35th edition of the America’s Cup, Franck Cammas, Michel Desjoyeaux and Olivier de Kersauson have formalised the launch of Groupama Team France, the French bid to win the oldest sports trophy in the world.

Sunseeker Summer is well underway in the sunny climes of Greece, and the Sunseeker Hellas team have been busy assisting new and current Sunseeker owners with their boating requirements this season.

At a ceremony in the Principality of Monaco, attended by HSH Prince Albert II, the M/V Yersin, an exceptional 77m exploration ship, that is both a private boat and multi-purpose vessel for sailing on all oceans and in all weathers, was blessed by His Grace René Giuliano, Vicar General of Monaco.

The Team at Royal Huisman is proud to announce that Sea Eagle, the 43m / 142ft sloop with naval architecture by Germán Frers and interior design by Rhoades Young, has left the yard in Vollenhove as scheduled.

Heesen Yachts is delighted to announce the kick-off of construction works for the new 85m dry dock at the facility in Oss. The new dry dock was announced for the first time during the press conference held at the Monaco Yacht Club last September, and then officially presented during the HISWA Holland Yachting Group press tour 2015 on June 4.

Perini Navi announces the sale of another 60m ketch. This aluminium sailing yacht will be the third in the most recent Series of Blue Water Sailing Yachts created by the Company.

Massachusetts based Zurn Yacht Design announces construction of the Zurn designed 38 foot twin water-jet boat.Boat production is already underway at New England Boatworks, a top tier builder with a history of successful collaborations with Doug Zurn and his team.

The 70-metre Feadship Siran has completed a nine-month refit at the Feadship yard in Makkum. Her owners have therefore ensured that their superyacht features the newest technologies and meets their current requirements while retaining the levels of quality only Feadship can deliver.

Chris Draper, an Olympic medalist, multiple European and World champion, and America’s Cup helmsman, is joining SoftBank Team Japan.

Yamaha WaterCraft Group announced that it received the Neptune award for Best Mobile Application from the Marine Marketers of America (MMA).

FB801 M/Y VICA – 50 meters long – is the first Benetti vessel built using two different techniques: the hull is in fiberglass, while the superstructure is in aluminum.

Ulysse Nardin is pleased to announce its support for Artemis Racing, the Swedish Challenge for the 35th America’s Cup, as an Official Partner.

The first time Team SCA skipper Sam Davies watched the new Volvo Ocean Race-Team SCA 360º/virtual reality video, she recoiled instinctively as her boat nose-dived into a giant wave in the Southern Ocean.