Proving to be as successful as she is eye-catching, the all-new Oyster 825 is not only dominating the boardwalk by being the biggest sailing yacht at this year's Düsseldorf boat show, she is also enticing buyers to put pen-to-paper as Oyster announce the closure of a new contract for an Oyster 825 to a Russian client. Oyster CEO David Tydeman commented: "Making her world premiere here at Europe's largest boat show, this sleek model and new breed of Oyster yacht, designed by Rob Humphreys is attracting many visitors and is already making a significant impact on the Oyster order book - bolstered by this latest contract". "With over 1,000 Oysters sold in our first 40 years and over 30 yachts in our current order book…

International Yacht Collection have announced the sale of the Palmer Johnson PJ 150 Sports Yacht Series, O’Khalila, togteher with Peter Thompson and Simon Gibson of Worth Avenue Yachts, who introduced the buyer. Launched in Sturgeon Bay WI in 2007, O’Khalila accommodates up to 12 guests with 7 crew and shows off a spacious and luxurious interior designed by Nuvolari - Lenard. Renowned for their open style, high cruising speeds and chic hull colourings, the 46-metre O’Khalila was built for an extremely knowledgeable owner. Worth Avenue Yachts Simon Gibson / Peter Thompson +1 561 779 9534 / +44 7788 755 334 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it /  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.worthavenueyachts.com International Yacht Collection Kevin Bonnie  +33 616 39 19 59 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.iyc.com

The eSprit was the focus of Fairline’s Concept Cinema at the 2014 London Boat Show, an all-new feature of the Fairline stand. The concept model offered visitors an exciting proposition for the future of sustainable motor boating, without compromising Fairline’s class-leading styling and performance. The Fairline eSprit incorporates sustainable materials in construction and design. Bio-derived epoxy resins with needle punched flax fibres are used in construction and the interior features ecoyarn upholstery fabrics, specially treated with a waterproofing plasma process. Recycled synthetic teak is used for the eSprit’s decking and the concept incorporates a solar panelled T-top that folds away to cover bow seating when not in use.   The concept boat showcases an ergonomically optimised interior and includes a Multifunctional Steering Position with paddle…

MUB Design has send us renderings of project Su-36, a 36 metre superyacht with a reverse bow, and a superstructure that has been inspired by the fuselage of an airplane. “This particular bow is nowadays the best way to absorb waves, allowing to obtain better performances, cutting fuel costs”, designer Mahjoub El Mahmoudi explains. The upper deck which includes among others the cockpit reminds of the fuselage of a plane, and the completely glazed roof uses four big solar panels for electricity.” There are two large aft decks, in addition to a waterlevel beachclub. MUB Design +33(0)1 48 52 27 41 www.mubdesign.com

Having impressed owners and onlookers across the Mediterranean region for four and a half decades, the 25.80-metre Feadship Olympia has returned home to the Netherlands for a comprehensive refit. Launched in 1969 as Monara, her current owners intend to restore Olympia to her original name and condition in a comprehensive project inspired by her sister-ship. Monara and Din-Dina III (now Sultana) were built completed in 1969 for Italian clients. These impressively elegant motoryachts were ordered on the strength of a string of Feadships built earlier in the decade with the legendary Carlo Riva. Monara and Din-Dina III exuded the spirit of the age and have more than stood the test of time aesthetically. “Sultana was successfully refitted at Feadship from 2011 to 2012 and the…

Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts' new Continental III 26.00 Raised Pilothouse will make her international debut at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2014. The yacht has already made her way to the indoor boat show, where she will be one of the largest yachts on display this year. The Continental III 26.00 Raised Pilothouse is one of the most exciting, elegant and progressive super yacht designs the Van der Valk shipyard has revealed until now. Guido de Groot Design is responsible for both the yacht’s exterior and interior design. Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts +31 (0) 416 651 562 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.wimvandervalk.com

Camper & Nicholsons Internationals's Michael Rafferty has announced the sale of the 35.36 metre Far Niente. As one of the finest Hatteras yachts ever built, 35.36m (116') Far Niente features accommodation for eight guests. The yacht has a beautifully crafted custom interior with touches of the finest marble and granites. She offers her new owner a reduced cost of ownership with her low maintenance fiberglass along with expert handling and reliability due to her upgraded European commercial grade mechanical systems. Camper & Nicholsons International Michael Rafferty +1 561 655 2121 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.camperandnicholsons.com

Perini Navi has send us these photos taken on board the brand new 40m State of Grace, designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland. Her sleek hull lines and hull and superstructure in aluminium make for a displacement of 220 tons which will assure brilliant sailing performance in all sea states. Add to this the comfort, build quality and seaworthiness that have always distinguished Perini Navi sailing yachts. Her sail plan counts 1.192 square metres and is mounted on a 50m mast equipped with a furling boom and standing rigging, both of which are in the most innovative carbon fibres. The fast cruiser State of Grace has laminated sails for top sailing performance. Her interiors, designed by Perini Navi architects, have…

The first Oceanic 90' in its standard version has already been sold and is due to be delivered in June 2014. Amongst the amenities offered by this first yacht is an upper deck owner’s suite with private terrace, while a VIP plus two guest cabins are located on the lower deck. The interior decoration is a result of a study undertaken by the Canados in-house design studio in conjunction with the Owner. The primary timbers used throughout will consist of limed oak, Macassar Ebony, Wengé, lacquered wood and bamboo floors. The convertible aft deck, with modular bridge, will stow a 6.50m tender plus a QuadJet while two personal water-crafts will be stored in the transom garage. The engine room will be buffered from the lower…

Guido de Groot Design has a comprehensive design programme with the Wim Van der Valk shipyard. Amongst the projects to mention are the Continental Trawler series which range from 23 to 35 metres, of which the 37 metre pictured is now beginning construction. The 37M rugged good looks by Guido de Groot are combined with a revolutionary new anti-roll damping system. The yacht will be the first ever to have such a system fitted. This in combination with the hull form design makes her a stable and comfortable yacht with great range and efficiency. She will be built out of steel and Aluminium. Guido de Groot Design will be also responsible for the interior design of this new flagship yacht for the Wim van der…