The Ethereal is being renovated at the Orams marina in Westhaven, Auckland. Owned by American couple Bill and Shannon Joy, it cost them more than $60 million. In 2009, the sailboat was custom-built according to its Eco-minded owners. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Mercedes Hits Water with Granturismo Luxury Yacht
Video Updated July 2016
Ahead of the Paris Motor Show to debut the electric version of the B-class, Mercedes Benz gears up to unveil its luxury yacht concept. Subsequent to the first appearance of Granturismo at the Monaco Yacht Show, the German auto giant looks forward to conquering water together with land and air. Continue reading
Luxury motor yacht Azimut Grande 140
The largest model of Azimut Grande 140, built by the Azimut-Benetti Group was unveiled at the Cannes Boat Show this year. The interior concept of the yacht was designed by the firm Redman-Whitley-Dixon while Stefano Righini designed the exterior of the yacht. Continue reading
Lady Sura: The Most Beautiful Yacht
Among all the super-yachts launched during the year 2012, ‘Lady Sura’ by Trinity Yachts has caught everyone’s attention by its beauty and style. Continue reading
Paul Allen’s 199-foot Motor Yacht Moored in Monterey Harbour

Monterey Harbour. Credit: Ian McWilliams / CC BY 2.0
Since Monday (10 September 2012), Microsoft co-founder – Paul Allen’s 199-foot motor yacht Medusa has been moored in Monterey Harbour. Manager of Monterey Bay Boat Works, Diane Colwell said that the yacht is likely to stay in the port until next week. Continue reading
Island Packet Yachts Unveils a 40-foot Sailboat
Island Packet Yachts reveals its new performance cruising sailboats under the name Blue Jacket Yachts. The first sailboat in this series is the Blue Jacket 40 designed by Island Packet CEO and chief designer Bob Johnson along with former Tartan and C&C president and chief designer Tim Jacket.
Record Voyage Through M’Clure Strait
A sailboat manned by three men has made a record voyage of passing through the M’Clure Strait in Northern Canada. This is a famed route, packed with ice. Continue reading
VideoRay Explorer 3: The Only One of its Kind Submarine

VideoRay. Credit: Katemcgarry / CC BY-SA 3.0
In the Corner Brook area, Aquatic researchers and educators are interested in focusing on submarine environments. Continue reading