Two Saved as Jeanneau Cruiser Ends Aground in Baia de Bandol, France

Two persons and a twelve meter Jeanneau sport cruiser titled Balade Gourmande were saved as it ended beached at Baie de Bandol in the South of France on 13:22 of Sunday 26 July.  SNSM Bandol who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the sport cruiser with the SNS164 Saint Elme II patrol boat, and after an hour of works was towing the boat to the port of Bandol.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the accident reported to be a broken mooring. 

The boat in this accident is a Jeanneau Leader 40 as designed by Garroni and produced from 2014 to 2021.  The Leader 40 was a replacement to the Prestige 42S, and was replaced by the Jeanneau DB/43.

Boaters Saved From Sea Ray Cruiser Fire in Avalon, New Jersey

Boaters were saved as a nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser went ablaze in Pelican Drive, Avalon, New Jersey on the afternoon of Sunday twelfth July.  SeaTow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page tended to the fire, and were assisted by theAvalon and Stone Harbor Fire Departments.  When the fire was extinguished the boat was partly sank and SeaTow crew recovered the wreck and towed it to Minmar Marine in Sea Isle City for an emergency haul-out.  No injuries are reported as the boaters were saved by nearby boaters, with the cause of the fire not being reported.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport as produced from 2002 to 2009.  The 290 Sun Sport was a replacement to the 280 Sun Sport, and was the last model of Sea Ray Sun Sport line. 

Projects: Wellcraft 33 Speedster, Wellcraft 33 T-Top

Wellcraft is pushing further with two new models built to go bigger, bolder, and beyond expectations: the Wellcraft 33 T-Top and the Wellcraft 33 Speedster.   Designed by Navia and built for confident offshore explorations, social adventures, and powerful driving pleasure, the new Wellcraft 33 models deliver uncompromising versatility, performance, and value. Wellcraft is setting new benchmark in the 33 series, uniting classi center-console walk-around features to those of the adventure boats.   The Wellcraft 33 series features a one-level walkaround deck ensuring seamless circulation, while the Wellcraft 33 T-Top further adapts to all conditions with a choice of High or Sport windshield options.  At the bow, the cockpit becomes a social and welcoming space made for shared moments on the water. For the aft the 33 series is fitted between three dedicated cockpit modules, each created with a clear purpose: Lounge, Relax, and Barracuda.  This new Wellcraf 33 series will also feature a cabin, of which information is limited, altough it is advised it features a berth for two persons, and access is from port side.  The Wellcraft 33 series is to be powered by twin engines up to 700hp, with estimated speeds up to fifty knots.  The Wellcraft 33 T-Top pictured below will make its highly anticipated World Premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September 2026.

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New Model: Apreamare Gozzo 42

Debuting in a special preview at Marina di Stabia, Apreamare presents, the Gozzo 42.  The third model in the Gozzo series, and design by Marco Casali, the Apreamare Gozzo 42 fills the gap between its now successful and popular 35 and 45 models.  Like its larger sisters the Gozzo 42 is a mix of a walk-around cruiser with excellent accommodation outside which span the whole deck, and an interior accommodation which which can sleep two in the stanard version, and four with the option twin berths mid cabin.  The Apreamare Gozzo 42 is powered by twin Volvo 380hp in shaft propulsion or IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.80 m (42ft)

Hull Length - 11.3 m

Waterline Length - 11 m

Beam - 4.20 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 11.5 t dry, 14.5 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - two berths, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft or IPS pod drives

Speed - 27 knots 22 cruise with line shaft, thirty knots max 25 cruise with IPS pod drives

Range - 240 at cruise with line shaft, 27 nautical miles with IPS pod drives

Project - Marco Casali exterior and interior, Umberto Tagliavini naval architect

Certification - CE B

www.apreamare.it

competition = Lancia Aprea 42

Ten Boaters Saved as Sunseeker Yacht Partly Sinks in Chania, Crete

Ten boaters were saved as a seventeen meter Sunseeker sport yacht struck rocks and partly sunk at Agioi Apostoloi, west of Chania, in Crete on the afternoon of Thursday 23 July.  Hellenic Coast Guard responded to the accident by dispatching a patrol boat saving the boaters first, with eight guests transferred to Chania old harbour, while the captain and owner onboard the yacht stayed onboard to save for the recovery operation.  Chania Port Authority is investigating the accident, with this coming in moderate Force four Beaufort North winds.  No pollution is reported from the accident with the yacht towed to a boat yard later in the evening.

The yacht in this accident is a Sunseeker Predator 58  as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1996 to 1999.  The Predator 58 was a replacement to the Camargue 55, and was replaced with the first generation Predator 60.

Classic Yacht Ends Aground in Aegina Island, Greece

A classic nineteen meter Cantieri di Pisa ended aground and partially sunk listing to its starboard side near Cape Tourlos to the North East of Aegina Island on the seventeen July.  Notice of this accident are very sparse beside photos on social media.  As the photo above shows the yacht was protected by a pollution protection boon.  The cause of the incident and how many passengers were onboard are not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a Cantieri di Pisa Akhir 19 as designed by Spadolini and produced from 1979 to 1983.  The Akhir 19 was a replacement to the Pegaso 20m and was replaced by the Cantieri di Pisa Akhir 20.

Project: Admiral A-42

Admiral presents the A-42 project, a fully aluminium build 42 meter three deck super yacht as designed by the A-Group, and offered in a semi-custom platform. At 42 metres, the Admiral A-42 represents the meeting point of security and style, for those approaching the world of superyachts without the uncertainties of a blank canvas, but still inviting personal interpretation while preserving the assurance of poised proportions and a finely tuned hull. The A-42 is available with either an open or closed beach area, to adapts to the rhythm of it's Owner’s lifestyle. Her profile is drawn with precision: clean lines, compact form, and refined aesthetics reveal Admiral’s unmistakable signature. Her decks embrace the sea with comfort and generosity, offering spaces that surprise and delight at this scale. The A-42 interiors are composed to balance refinement with clarity of purpose with carefully selected materials, fluid transitions, and the opportunity to personalise furnishings and finishes guide the Owner toward an authentic Admiral experience. A-42 offers a versatile layout that elevates life on board while remaining faithful to Admiral’s philosophy. The lower deck welcomes up to twelve guests in two refined configurations, with optimised crew areas ensuring seamless service. On the main deck, the full-beam Owner’s suite is paired with a private office and lounge, opening to expansive social areas and the aft beach platform. The upper and sun decks introduce further possibilities, from an open salon to a second Owner’s suite, from a gym and lounge to a pool under the sky shaping a yacht that feels uniquely hers, yet unmistakably Admiral. The Admiral A-42 is to be powered by twin MAN 1450hp engines for top speeds up to fifteen knots, and a range up to four thousand nautical miles at best cruise.

www.admiral-yachts.com

38 meter Super Yacht Ends Aground at Falmouth in Massachusetts

The 38 meter super yacht Favor with thirteen persons onboard ended aground on the rocks Southwest of Capre Cod at Falmouth in Massachusetts on 11:00 morning time of Friday seventeen July.  US Coast Guard responded first to the grounding, and were later assited by the Falmouth Fire Department and the Falmouth Harbormaster.  The first operation was to evacuate the seven persons onboard, as six crew remained onboard to assist in the recovery of the yacht.  The yacht  was floated and towed to the Great Harbor Anchorage area, where marine inspectors are currently conducting a damage assessment.  No injuries are reported with the cause of the accident not reported, but probably was an error in navigation.

The yacht in this accident is a 2000 build custom Crescent 38.7 meters as designed by Jack Sarin for exterior and interiors by Bill Scales.  Crescent was founded in 1985 by Jack Charles in Crescent Beach, a small oceanside community in British Columbia, Canada specializing in building custom super yachts from 28 to 42 meters. 

New Model: BlueGame BGX83

BlueGame presents its new BGX83, which debuted at the 2026 Dusseldorf boat show.  Designed by Zuccon for exterior with concept by BlueGame founder Luca Santella, naval architecture from Lou Codega, and Lissoni for interiors, the BGX83 takes BlueGame above the 24 meter super yacht size.  With the BGX83 BlueGame idea was not for just a flagship, but create a yacht that owners do not need to outgrow, an expression of the Italian yacht builder owner-centric vision, offering increased volume and enhanced functionality while preserving the brand’s signature bold style and seamless indoor-outdoor living. With three or four generous cabins, including a luxurious owner’s suite, the BGX83 ensures privacy and comfort for all guests, maintaining an incredible connection to the outdoor spaces and to the sea.  The spectacular aft salon entrance creates a unique onboard flow, linking the water directly to the heart of the yacht. The helm station, now located on the flybridge under a sleek hardtop, frees up the interior and offers an elevated and open navigation with an incredible panoramic view. At the stern, a hydraulic platform with side openings transforms the beach area into an expansive relaxation zone on the water.  The enhanced crew quarters ensure discreet, top-tier professional service. Design, spaces, materials, every detail of the BGX83 is crafted to deliver maximum comfort and a yachting experience that rivals larger vessels.  No unnecessary details inside or out, Santella and Zucccon with the BGX83 push the pure lines BlueGame made its standard, bringing the essence, and a purposeful Italian design in a 25 meter size.  The BlueGame BGX83 is powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to thirty knots, and a cruise of 28.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.60 m (83.1ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.30 m

Draft - 1.80m loaded

Displacement - 72 t loaded, 68 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - triple Volvo IPS 30 dual propeller forward looking pod drives

Speed - thirty knots max, 28 cruise

Project - Zuccon exterior, Luca Santella concept, Lou Codega hull, Lissoni interior

www.bluegame.it

competition = Azimut Seadeck 9

34 Meter Super Yacht Smashes Into Pier in Fort Lauderdale

The 34 meter yacht Determination crashed into a pier while being towed along the New River, near Andrews Avenue, in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the morning of Monday twenty July. According to the tow company, someone on the yacht bridge accidentally hit the throttle as it passed Andrews Avenue, which sent the yacht off course. The tow captains below tried to counter that propulsion, but there was nothing they could do to avoid the collision. Both the dock and the yacht sustained significant damage after the accident, with a piling lodged in the yacht's bow still visible. Despite the mess left behind and the city’s storm-water pump house damaged, no injuries were reported. City officials said a structural engineer will determine how much damage the crash may have caused to the storm-water pump station and the seawall.

The yacht in this accident is a 2016 Westport 112 Raised Pilothouse, as produced from 1993 to 2020 in 68 units.  The 112 Raised Pilothouse was replaced by the Westport 117 Raised Pilothouse.