Classic yacht Dolphin
Copyright © Robert E. Webber

Bob Webber has been creating yacht portraits, particularly of the classics, for more than two decades. His works are displayed in private, corporate and museum collections throughout the USA, Canada and Europe and, in addition to yachts, include vintage cars and aircraft, all in his signature documentary style.
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Ranger sails past historic Palma, Mallorca
Photo © Claire Matches, used with permission
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J Class Ranger and Hyperion ran out respective winners in the IRC Performance and Traditional Pursuit classes in the recent Superyacht Cup Ulysse Nardin after a cracking final day's windward-leeward racing in Palma Bay. Hyperion took the famous Bent Cleat Trophy while Ranger picked up the Yachting World Performance Trophy for winning the final Abu Dhabi race day.
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Namoh, on charter from IYC

International Yacht Collection (IYC) announced that broker Mark Elliott recently completed three sales transactions with a combined total of 470 linear feet, representing asking prices amounting to $64.5 million. The USA office has added the following to its charter fleet: 125ft Cheoy Lee Namoh (summer, New England area); two 112ft Westports, Kelly Sea and Lucky Seven (New England and Bahamas respectively), and 80ft Lazzara La Dolce Vita (Bahamas).
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ICAP Leopard knocked eight hours off the
existing transatlantic record

ICAP Leopard, the 100ft super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, has broken the transatlantic speed record, completing the 2,925 nautical mile crossing from New York to the Lizard, England, in seven days, 19 hours and 21 minutes. This was eight hours better than the existing record. ICAP Leopard sailed at an average speed of 15.5 knots, and a top speed of 37.4 knots, to complete the crossing.
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All black Bristolian with her all black sails

The 120ft Philippe Briand-designed sloop, Bristolian, has been launched by Yachting Developments in Auckland, New Zealand. This sleek looking ship with an all-black hull is constructed of composite materials, has a moderate beam and a draft of 5.25m which can be reduced to 3.25m with her 40-ton lifting keel. Once sea trials are complete she will be heading for Europe and the Mediterranean via the Indian Ocean and Suez Canal.
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Computer rendering of the Nordia 120

The new Performance Cruiser range of the Van Dam Nordia shipyard has proven to be a successful concept long before the launch of the first yacht; the first two 70ft Performance Cruisers are in the final stages of construction and finishing. The range is designed around the Nordia values of high-end build quality, individuality and a maximum amount of comfort, but now with the addition of even more speed and sharper handling characteristics.
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The Cyrus 34, due for imminent launch

Cyrus Yachts 34m (111ft) semi-custom, retro-styled motor yacht reflects the latest generation of exquisite design and state-of-the-art engineering in this innovative semi-custom series. Cyrus Yachts represents the best of all worlds, with supervision and overall shipyard management by the famous Vitters Shipyard of the Netherlands; experienced and precise Dutch engineering and Naval Architecture by Peter van Oossanen; brilliant styling/design by René van der Velden and built by talented craftspeople who for centuries have understood the real meaning of quality shipbuilding.
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Van Geest 55m (180ft) Explorer

The idea of the design is based on a mix of workboat, research vessel and superyacht. While the first impression is workboat/research vessel, the vessel is styled and detailed to superyacht standards, providing worldwide cruising in all climates and environments. The layout provides full privacy for owners and guests, along with ample entertaining areas.
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Burger 43m is due to launch in 2010

Burger Boat Company has been commissioned to build a new 43m (140ft) custom motor yacht. This vessel has been designed over the past 18 months by Burger's team in conjunction with an experienced yachting family who currently own their third Burger-built boat. This project also accomplishes Burger’s planned objective to start construction of one new yacht in mid-2008, with completion expected by mid-2010.
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