Yacht

Global Icons of Sailing Photography Set to Judge 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – The prestigious Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced its international jury for the 2025 competition, highlighting the best in marine photography within the sailing world. Scheduled for a public ceremony at the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21, this event promises to showcase exceptional talent from photographers around the globe. The jury consists of esteemed figures from the sailing and media industries. Notable members include Samo Vidic, the 2023 and 2024 award winner; Anna Schroeder, Marketing Director for the Pantaenius Group; and Ludovic Sorlot, Editor-in-Chief of Course Au Large and CupLegend … Read more

Global Marine Photography Shines: 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Jury Announced

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Amsterdam, Netherlands — The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025, setting the stage for this year’s premier photography competition dedicated to the art of sailing. This highly anticipated event will culminate in an awards ceremony held during the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21. Among the jury members are renowned industry figures, including Samo Vidic of Slovenia, a two-time winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award in 2023 and 2024, and Anna Schroeder, Marketing Director for the Pantaenius Group. Ludovic Sorlot, Editor-in-Chief of Course Au Large … Read more

Sanlorenzo Launches Groundbreaking 36.5-Meter SX120 Crossover Yacht, Revolutionizing Luxury Leisure with Innovative Propulsion Technology

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Sanlorenzo, an esteemed Italian yacht builder headquartered in Viareggio, has unveiled its latest innovation, the 36.5-meter SX120 crossover yacht. This impressive vessel, making its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 9-14, 2025, marks a significant milestone as the largest of its kind in Sanlorenzo’s lineup. The SX120 showcases the groundbreaking Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform, a state-of-the-art propulsion system that features four 1,000 HP engines in a twin-pod configuration. This design not only enhances fuel efficiency but also liberates 30% more engine room space compared to traditional setups. The incorporation of Eco Mode … Read more

U.S. Court Rejects Former Rosneft CEO’s Attempt to Reclaim Confiscated Yacht

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A U.S. court has rejected a request by the former head of Russian state oil giant Rosneft, Igor Sechin, to reclaim a luxury yacht that had been seized as part of international sanctions. The vessel, known as the Amore Vero, was confiscated in France earlier this year. Sechin, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is on the European Union’s sanctions list, a measure prompted by Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The seizing of assets belonging to individuals on this list aims at exerting economic pressure on Russia to halt its aggressive maneuvers. … Read more