Update off Comanche from Ken Read: “What started off as a very frustrating light air Transatlantic Race 2015 has turned to gold for all of us aboard Hodgdon's 100 foot super-maxi Comanche.

The Ancona-based shipyard is ready to build a new Made-in-Italy yacht. CRN, Shipyard specialized in steel and aluminum Superyacht construction measuring between 50 and 90 metres in length, has signed a new contract for the construction of a 50 m Superconero.

BMW will be on board the 35th America’s Cup as Global Partner of the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA), the event organizer. This move takes the premium automobile manufacturer’s involvement as a partner of global competitive sailing to a new level.

The first steel plates have been assembled under the shipyard management and Sergio Cutolo’s surveillance. Sergio Cutolo of HydroTec is in charge of the project for what concerns the development of the architecture and the exterior design.

Every year, Julbo offers one of his athletes the chance to realise a dream with a unique sporting feat. This year it is the turn of Franck Cammas. What challenge has the most successful French sailor chosen? How will the amateur crew who will accompany him be selected? Here are the answers to some key points.

OTAM – with 60 years of success in power-boating - was determined to keep the performance aspect but wanted to tame the power and add considerable luxury.

Greece’s Panagiotis Mantis/Pavlis Kagialis finished in 4th overall and sealed the European Championship silver medal. Jo Aleh/Polly Powrie (NZL) secured the 470 Women Open European Championship yesterday. Stuart McNay/David Hughes (USA) wrapped up the 470 Men Open title. 

At this year’s Monaco Yacht Show Lürssen is proud to present Ester III, a brand new 66 metre yacht. Ester III, delivered by Lürssen in autumn 2014, is a sleek, 66-metre yacht that combines a truly authentic classic interior and unusual deck layout with a unique, distinct and masculine external profile.

Tankoa Yachts and Yacht-Ology, Michel Karsenti's company, are pleased to announce impeccable launch of project S693 that will be now known as “Suerte”. Built for one of Karsenti's loyal clients, construction of this first yacht of 69.30 meters has been carried out on schedule, notwithstanding the numerous upgrades decided by the client in conjunction with the shipyard. 

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.