America’s Cup: Testing, Testing, Testing
All six America’s Cup teams have now launched test boats in preparation for the 35th America’s Cup. As the rules do not permit the teams to launch their official 15-meter America’s Cup Class yacht more than 150 days prior to the competition, the test boats fit within...
Successful B+V bid raises eyebrows in La Ciotat
A 200mx60m dry dock had been in operation as a public tool within La Ciotat shipyard, but will now be used exclusively by Blohm+Voss with operation scheduled to start in November this year. TAGS:Superyacht refit Key players operating within La Ciotat Semidep shipyard...
Cor D. Rover unveils details of first FD85
The fast displacement motoryacht built by Horizon Yachts offers 25% more hull volume than other vessels in the 24m rule, the Dutch yacht design studio explains. Cor D. Rover, the Dutch yacht design studio that pencilled the FD85 — fast displacement motoryacht built by...
Timeline for The Big One
Ever thought about competing in a World Championship regatta? Quantum’s Melges 24 experts Chris Rast and Scott Nixon put together a timeline to help you and your team prepare for the big regatta, so you’ll be fully ready to hit the starting line come the big day....