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Delivery of new build SY Vijonara
Pendennis Shipyard completed the custom Hoek-designed sloop Vijonara in March 2018, following an 18-month build programme in Falmouth.
Tripp Designed SY ‘G2’ under refit
The carbon-fibre Tripp designed performance sailing sloop G2 (ex. Cinderella IV) is currently undergoing a refit at Pendennis Shipyard, with Owner Representation by Cornelsen & Partner, naval architecture by Tripp Design, and interiors by Nauta Yachts.
Pendennis Apprentices support the community
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), 62 apprentices from Pendennis volunteered at local schools, charities and community projects who often struggle to find the funds or manpower to maintain their facilities.
Donations made to 60 local charities
Thanks to various company fundraising initiatives in 2017, Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth was able to donate £12,300 to over 60 good causes.
SYUK Young Designer Winner 2018
Christopher Mobley, a transport design student from Staffordshire University, was crowned the winner of this year’s annual Superyacht UK Young Designer Competition at the London Boat Show in January.
Apprentices of the Year
At the end of 2017 Pendennis Shipyard hosted an Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its current trainees.
Aquila Wins ISS Award
Pendennis Shipyard is celebrating a second international award for the significant refit of the impressive 85.6m superyacht Aquila., winning ‘Best Refit’ at the International Superyacht Society (ISS) awards.
National Apprenticeship Awards Win
Pendennis Shipyard has won the ‘Large Employer’ category at the recent South West regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017, and as such will progress to the National finals in January.
Mariette arrives for Refit
The 103-year old schooner Mariette of 1915, arrived at Pendennis Shipyard in September to commence a winter refit programme.
Lionheart seals J Class hat-trick
Following an ongoing refit and maintenance programme with Pendennis Shipyard (in both Falmouth and Palma), the 2010 modern 43.4m J Class Lionheart sailed to victory twice at the America’s Cup in Bermuda, and then again at the World Championships in Bermuda.
Ministerial Visit
Two of Cornwall’s most reputable yacht builders welcomed International Trade Minister Mark Garnier on Thursday 27 July to continue the successful working relationship between the Government and the marine industry.
Aquila Wins Best Refit Award
The project team from the refit of 85.6m Aquila is delighted to have been awarded ‘Best Refit’ at the World Superyacht Awards ceremony that was held in Florence on May 14th 2017.
