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Nautor Swan, the Finnish shipyard, has recently launched the Solle One yacht at Sanlorenzo’s shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. This unveiling comes after the acquisition of Nautor Swan by Sanlorenzo, announced in August 2024. The Solle One will be making its global debut at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. As the flagship of Nautor Swan’s power yacht division, known as Swan Arrow, the Solle One was initially introduced during the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival as a chaseboat concept. However, it evolved during the design process, eventually becoming an independent dayboat. The yacht’s exterior design was helmed by Finnish designer Jarkko…
Catamaran Market Overview PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — As per the report from Allied Market Research, the global catamaran market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.5% from 2022 to 2031. This report details the main investment areas, effective strategies, driving forces & opportunities, market size & projections, competitive landscape, and changing market dynamics. The market analysis serves as a crucial resource for industry leaders, newcomers, investors, and stakeholders in planning future strategies and strengthening their market positions. π° ππ¨π°π§π₯π¨ππ πππ¦π©π₯π πππ ππ¬…
Tankoa Yachts, based in Genoa, has delivered the sixth revamped unit in the S501 EVO series. The yacht, named Rilassata, meaning “relaxed” in Italian, was built for a French owner and is currently located in Capo Comino, Italy. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski with interiors by Margherita Casprini, the yacht features a sporty silhouette and a sandy-beige hull. The layout includes an upper deck exclusively for the owner, a gym, games room, and four en suite cabins for guests. Tankoa has two more yachts set for delivery this year, with a total of seven units currently in production. Tankoa’s sales manager,…
Is there a recent increase in yachting accidents? In a special edition of the BOAT International podcast, Katia Damborsky talked with Michelle Van der Merwe, superyacht account manager at Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, about a rise in yachting disasters. Van der Merwe suggests that while fires, collisions, and sinkings appear to be on the rise, social media may be amplifying the perception of the problem. Factors such as the aging fleet and new propulsion technologies, including the potential connection between lithium-ion batteries and fires, may be contributing to the increase. She also highlights challenges faced by regulators and insurers in assessing…
In a time when stainless steel watches are produced en masse by automated machines, the independent watchmaker Lang & Heyne stands out as a breath of fresh air. Their unique approach? Each watch is handcrafted. Under the guidance of CEO Alexander Gutierrez, German watchmaker Jens Schneider remains dedicated to traditional techniques and timeless designs. But how do they combine tradition with modernity; how do they merge heritage with innovation? We spoke with Gutierrez and Schneider to explore the essence of Lang & Heyne, the difficulties of establishing a unique identity in a saturated market, and the remarkable artistry behind each…
Ivar Dedekam, the author of Illustrated Sail & Rig Tuning, provides guidance on properly tensioning a yachtβs wire or rod rigging. To correctly trim your rig, you need to understand the tension in the shrouds and stays, either through guidelines or a more precise approach, like this one. This method involves measuring the wireβs stretch as a percentage and then calculating the tension as a percentage of the wire or rodβs breaking load. You can measure the stretch either for the entire wire or a section of itβfor example, 2 meters. The accuracy will increase with the length of the…
Ethical Yacht Wear, a company specializing in yacht crew uniforms, has recently announced that it has sponsored the removal of an impressive one million plastic bottles from the oceans using its profits. Established in 2019, the company has implemented a unique “two-party system” to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. Firstly, a portion of Ethical Yacht Wear’s earnings are donated to the Plastic Bank, which supports individuals in low-income coastal areas to collect plastic waste from marine environments. Secondly, the company operates on a circular business model, offering only “eco-friendly” uniforms made from 100% organic cotton or recycled plastic materials.…
Dutch shipyard Heesen has launched the 55-meter superyacht Serena from its facilities in Oss, the Netherlands, during a ceremony that the owners and their family attended. This superyacht is the seventh in the shipyard’s 55-meter Steel series and the second to feature a redesigned exterior. Serena was sold to her “experienced owner” in 2022 after construction began on speculation. The buyer was introduced by Arcon Yachts in Monaco, with the firm representing the owner throughout the construction process. She was last photographed in May 2023, at which time her hull and superstructure had been joined. Credit: Ruben Griffioen. The yacht…
According to BOATPro data, there is a 70 percent increase in the number of larger yachts (40 metres and above) expected to attend the Cannes Yachting Festival compared to last year’s numbers. In 2023, the show had 10 yachts measuring 40 metres or more, and this year, that number has risen to 17. This trend appears to follow last yearβs observations, where visiting yards and brokers noted a growing consumer interest in larger yachts. However, no confirmed yachts over 50 metres are scheduled for this year’s event, in contrast to the two that attended last year. Yachts attending by size…
8 imagesImage: vburlapp / InstagramUnlike Lincoln or Chrysler, Cadillac knows how to persuade GM executives that passenger cars are still profitable, thanks to their success in crossovers, SUVs, and electric vehicles like the Lyriq and Celestiq. Upcoming models include the 2025 Optiq, 2026 Vistiq, and 2025 Escalade IQ. The refreshed CT5 series offers sedan, CT5-V, and Blackwing models, while the 2025 Escalade-V and long-wheelbase models provide strong revenue. However, Cadillac’s traditional passenger cars are losing momentum. The high-priced Celestiq may struggle with sales, the CT4 is aging, and the CT5 will need updates. Rumors suggest new sedan models based on…