Boat international September 2009
World Exclusive - Salperton IV

Sept 2009
 
The thrill of the challenge and the strive for perfection led this owner back to Fitzroy for the Fourth incarnation of his Dubois designed yacht.

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Fitzroy extending its superyacht interests
 
Sept 2009
 
New Zealand superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts is expanding its interest in luxury boats by an investment in a new company aimed at the top end of the motor yacht market.

Whangarei based Culham Engineering, Donovan Group, SMI (Specialty Marine Interiors) along with backers including Fitzroy Yachts chairman Peter White-Robinson have joined forces to form Fitzroy Motor Yachts.

The move brings together Whangarei’s reputation for engineering expertise, the city’s long history of boatbuilding under the umbrella of the established Fitzroy Yachts brand.

The new venture will be launched on the world superyacht market later this month with a presence in the principality of Monaco followed by an exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in October.

Rodney Martin, Fitzroy Yachts managing director said that extending the brand into motor yachts made good sense. “Our reputation for precision and excellence is matched by the experience and attitude of the Whangarei based consortium.”

Since building its first large, luxury yacht in 1997 Fitzroy Yachts has built 11 high specification vessels, seven of them superyachts over 30 metres long.

Last year the New Plymouth built Salperton III was judged best sailing yacht in the 30 – 55 m class at the Monaco Yacht Show. The latest yacht, Salperton IV was launched June this year and is currenlty on its maden voyage in the Pacific Ocean.

Fitzroy Yachts is exhibiting at Monaco boat show and the fort lauderdale international Boat show
 
Sept 2009
 
The skill of the yacht builder is to take the most intricate of designs and complex technologies and fit them precisely and perfectly into a restricted space.

In this particular case, 12 square metres.

Fitzroy Yachts is a recognised and trusted company, with a refreshed brand image, and new energy, and we are exhibiting at both the Monaco Boat Show and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Visit us and we’d be delighted to show you what we have done recently and what we can do and why our yachts are some of the best in the world.

Monaco Boat show 2009 - Stand Q J22

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - Stand 640, New Zealand Street Section

For an appointment please contact:
Emma Crofskey
Fitzroy Yachts
Ph.+64 21 314 400
Email: ecrofskey@fitzroy.co.nz

the yacht report - industry activity - fleet news
Salperton Number four

Sept 2009

Following on from a first and second place in the 2009 Dubois Cup in Sardinia with Ganesha and Moonbird, Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand launched Salperton IV this June. The 45-metre fast cruisingsloop is...

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Qualified Pendennis apprentices visit New Zealand on exchange

Sept 2009

Pendennis Shipyard employees Chris Pollard and Tim Featherstone – Harvey will shortly leave Falmouth on a 3 month exchange with New Zealand superyacht builder Fitzroy Yachts. Chris and Tim started at Pendennis in August 2004 as apprentices and after four years on the yards General Apprenticeship Scheme qualified as a Joiner and Engineer respectively.

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Fitzroy Yachts takes 1st and 2nd
at Dubois Cup
 
June 2009
 
A showcase of the refined elegance which distinguishes Dubois-designed yachts was on display at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) from June 6-8 during the Dubois Cup 2009, an exclusive rally of racing superyachts designed by Dubois Naval Architects.

After two days of excellent racing in steady westerly breezes starting at Porta Cervo, Fitzroy built Ganesa (formely Zulu) claimed the Dubois Cup 2009. She was followed in the overall classification by another Fitzroy boat ‘Moonbird’ (formely Midnight) with Kokomo taking third on handicap.

'The second Dubois Cup was held in 2009 at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, probably the best yacht club in the world,' commented designer Ed Dubois at the close of the event. 'We’ve enjoyed beautiful weather, perfect organization and a wonderful family atmosphere. It has been the perfect backdrop really for the charity we are supporting. I look forward to seeing everyone back in the same venue for 2011.'

Acknowledgement: press release www.yccs.com

Salperton IV: LAtest success of a proven team

June 2009

Testament to the award winning success of Salperton III, the European owner again engaged Fitzroy Yachts for the creation of his next luxury sailing yacht. Salperton IV has just been handed over in New Zealand to her owner, Mr Barry Houghton. Like her predecessor, the 45 metre sloop has interior design by Adam Lay Studio and naval architecture by Dubois.

Salperton III collected two Best Sailing Yacht awards: having experience and a proven concept allowed the owner and build team to focus this time on detailed refinements. Salperton IV is built for even better sailing performance as well as sleek aesthetics. She is also capable long range cruising. She has an owners’ cabin and three guests’ cabins aft, one of which converts to a gym, while 3 more forward accommodate the six crew.

Fitzroy has a well recognized commitment to quality. This is evident in the carefully crafted negative detail of the attractive walnut cabinetry that is a feature throughout. Other impressive details include custom treatment on imported door latches and light switches. A clean contemporary atmosphere and high functionality was achieved everywhere aboard.

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Fitzroy Yachts are proud to announce
their major sponsorship of two prestigious
International Superyacht Regattas in 2009

May 2009
 
Fitzroy Yachts recognised as one of the world leaders in superyacht building are major sponsors of the Dubois Cup and the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta both of which are hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. During the two regattas we will be available to discuss our capabilities with the superyacht owners, captains and leading industry professionals who will be joining us in Porto Cervo.

We celebrated our 10th anniversary In 2007 with the delivery of the multi-award winning 44m Salperton, have since launched the 41m Inmocean and we are about to deliver Salperton’s sister ship – the 45m Salperton IV.

We look forward to competitive racing on the water, generating business opportunities and being involved in the events hosted by organisers.

Fitzroy sponsors new zealands 'Millenium cup' Superyacht regatta

January 2009
 
Fitzroy Yachts are very proud to be involved as a platimium sponsor in the 2009 NZ Millennium Cup. Fitzroy believes this type of event showcases the NZ Superyacht industry on the world stage. No matter where the NZ Millennium Cup is sailed, our industry and its talents are in the spotlight.

The Millennium Cup Superyacht regatta, runs in conjunction with the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series (scheduled 30th January to 14th February 2009) and coinciding with New Zealand's premium summertime cruising season. The event will be run from central Auckland's renowned Viaduct Harbour marine village with race sections for both sail and motor yachts. The Sailing Yacht section will involve a series of pursuit races, while the Motor Yacht section will involve a passage race with a challenge. All racing will be run under the guidance of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

X50 reaches major milestone...
the rollover
 
January 2009
 
The 49.7m Hull for Project X50 was rolled over on the 30th December 2008. The four cranes performed the maneuver with the 55 tonne structure over a 30 minute period.

Fabrication will now be completed in readiness for internal fit out which will commence in April 2009.

X50 is on schedule for launch in April 2010.

Super success for superyachts
 
August 2008
 
Fitzroy Yachts - the first business to set up at Port Taranaki's eastern reclamation area in 2002 - is now sailing so successfully it has export orders stretching out into the next decade.

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The 18th Annual Showboats International Awards were held on 27 June 2008 in Monaco where the editors faced the difficult choices of determining the winners of the awards.

Selecting from a pool of contenders that represent the highest achievements of an extraordinarily creative and vibrant industry, Fitzroy Yachts’ Salperton reigned supreme over the other six short listed finalists by winning Best Sailing Yacht of the 30-45m Class.

Fitzroy Yachts of New Plymouth, New Zealand is enjoying the success of their latest superyacht launch Salperton. With an almost unanimous decision from the judging panel, Fitzroy Yachts reigned supreme over the other short listed finalists by winning Best Sailing Yacht of the 30-44m Class at the latest World Super Yacht Awards. held on Giorgio Maggiore Island, Venice, Italy in April 2008.

The Awards
The World Superyacht Awards is an annual event considered to be the Oscars of the superyacht industry attracting the very best superyacht builders, naval architects and interior designers from around the world. The judging panel was chaired by Roger Lean-Vercoe, a highly respected editor of superyacht books and joining him were a combination of 12 superyacht owners and industry experts. All had to meticulously view details on each yacht before meeting for a day-long conference in Paris where they each awarded points on six aspects of every yacht.

Judges Comments
The judges were almost unanimous in their selection of Salperton. Key features that stood out were Salperton’s large sail area, its automated sail control, its novel operating system for the daggerboard; the clean lines of the contemporary interior which integrates the cockpit and deckhouse together; and the ability to open large skylights in the latter, to give its owner the widest range of use whatever the weather or sea state, which all contributed to its well deserved win over it five rival nominees.