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Looking for a new yacht to charter? Checkmate, M&M and Imperial Princess have joined the global charter fleet and may be just the thing for your next vacation.

The 2013 Bucket marked the first time in 76 years that five J-Class yachts were in the same place at the same time to compete with one another. The J’s on hand were Hanuman, Lionheart, Ranger, Velsheda and Rainbow. And it is a true testament to a handful of owners’ love of tradition, coupled with insanity, that has led to a resurgence of the J-Class.

Riva is celebrating its 170-year legacy with a beautiful look back at the lives these boats have touched and the impact they've had both on the industry and the culture over that time. Below is an excerpt from the commemorative book the company released this year.

A charter vacation aboard Penny Mae in Croatia will teach you a little something about the country’s history and its terroir.

At the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami, Italian yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo announced the arrival of a new CEO, Fulvio Dodich. We sat down with Dodich, a former high-level Ferretti executive, to discuss his new role, alongside a former competitor, Sanlorenzo founder and majority shareholder Massimo Perroti.

Custom yachtbuilder Logos Marine Ltd. has launched the first 110-foot-6-inch (33.7-meter) power catamaran Quaranta, christened SuperMaran, for Curvelle. Curvelle’s founder and CEO Luuk van Zanten assembled an A-list team to bring his dream to fruition.

This is no myth. The next Riva to set the tone for years to come will be a 27-knot, 122-foot aluminum planing yacht, and it will be built in Ancona, Italy, at the CRN shipyard.

The future looked bright for the yachting business after the recent Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach, which lined Collins Avenue with one of the biggest fleets in its 25-year history. Exhibitors of everything from motoryachts to water toys to bottom paint gave the show glowing reviews.

It’s a gorgeous cool day under a clear blue Miami sky and I’m on board the new Fairline Targa 62GT. It’s my second chance to explore this sleek boat, which debuted at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. While I had a good tour then, there’s nothing like experiencing a boat in motion to truly appreciate the thought behind the design.

Currently at the helm is Fulvio Codecasa, who works with his two daughters and sons-in-law; he has guided the shipyard since the early 1970s when Codecasa launched its first steel vessel. The Codecasas’ longevity says something about their passion and devotion to their craft, which contributed to the growth of the brand and the company.

The newest iteration of the Galeon 700 owes its looks to Tony Castro and the Galeon shipyard, and now it comes with a flybridge. A sea trial onboard convinced us that the Polish builder knows just how to thrill.

The Yacht Club de Monaco’s “La Belle Classe Superyachts” in conjunction with Only Yacht recently united more than 45 professionals from the luxury yachting industry to discuss the current state and future of yachting. Below is an edited summary of the article published by the Yacht Club de Monaco/La Belle Classe Superyachts.

A hint of pine in the air, cool temperatures at night, nary another yacht in sight. Maine provides a different experience from most charter trips you will ever take. Lady J’s captain lives in Maine and has mastered the art of sharing its many charms with charter guests.

The successor of the Pershing 80 is here. And Pershing fans will adore it for its horsepower (up to about 5,000 hp), top speed of 45 knots and style. Its interior is reminiscent of a Manhattan loft with dark oak and Poltrona Frau leather.

The new Ferretti 870 is available in two options: roll bar or a hard top over the flybridge. Either way, the flybridge is attractive, with lounging space aplenty, dinette and exterior helm. The Jacuzzi aft can be used to cool off or, topped up with cushion, to expand the already large sunpad.

Superyachts, and particularly their sprawling decks, inspired Sunreef’s new 82-foot Double Deck sailing catamaran, Houbara.A 377-square-foot (35-square meter) flybridge —which includes the main helm station—tops the deckhouse, and the interior features a sumptuous owner’s suite.

Pacific Northwest-based designer Jack Sarin has designed a new hull for this new 76-foot (23.17-meter) Hargrave yacht. It is equipped with all the right stuff—including Furuno electronics, satellite TV, watermakers and a 14-foot Yamaha tender.

At the US winter shows, the boating industry puts its best foot forward. Between Miami and Palm Beach, the region hosts no fewer than five major boat shows. The Yacht & Brokerage Show on Miami Beach and the Miami International Boat Show, and related Strictly Sail, run February 14 to 18. These three shows mark the debut of dozens of new models and showcase hundreds of craft, from small center consoles to megayachts.

Conceived as a yacht to appeal to yachtsmen of many tastes, the new Predator 80 will make a noted appearance in Miami. Sleek lines and an aggressive stance give the Predator power to draw the eye, but the details may be enough to keep it there.

NISI’s introduces its new 2400, GT edition. This was a custom order from a client but NISI will build this new model moving forward. Two additional feet in length have allowed the builder to expand the flybridge, now featuring a Jacuzzi and numerous spaces for entertaining.

Determined to provide the best every day life on board has to offer, Outer Reef introduces a new layout option for its Outer Reef 720, called Deluxbridge. This design moves the helm to the upper deck and pairs it with a comfortable L-shaped settee.

The Ferretti 690 (the result of the usual collaboration between Studio Zuccon International Project, Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) and Centro Stile Ferretti group) is sleek and sporty. The design gives the exterior a distinct look and brings more light into the yacht.