The Youth America’s Cup 2013

The Red Bull Youth America's Cup, which shall be joining the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco, is the perfect chance for young sailors to improve their skills and make their way up in the professional sailing world. Yesterday marked the announcement of the 12 youth teams to be invited to the February Selection Series, taking place from the 9th-24th February in San Francisco. These 12 teams are some of the best national youth sailing teams in the world, and their skills and competences will be put to the test in February.

The 12 teams were chosen by the Sports Directors for the Youth America's Cup; double Olympic gold medallists Roman Hagara and Hans-Peter Steinacher. They looked through over 30 youth team pplications, assessing their fitness, how the teams worked together as a crew, and of course their standard of sailing. They needed to choose the best of the bunch, given they shall be sailing the physically demanding AC45 wing sail catamarans in both the selection series and the race in September. These are the same boats that will be raced by the teams in the AC World Series, proving just how good these young sailors have to be, to be able to sail the same boats as the more experienced racing teams.

The selections will be held in two sessions, with one group sailing the 9-15th February and the other group the 18-24th February. The teams will be put through a rigorous training workshop and regatta, to see just how good they are, and put the very best on the start line for the main event.

The youth teams selected are:

Australia – Objective Australia Argentina – Argentina AC45 Youth Team
Austria – Team Austria France – French Youth Team
Denmark – Danish Vikings Italy – Team Italy
Germany – STG/NRV Youth America’s Cup Team Netherlands – Flying Dutchies
New Zealand – Full Metal Jacket Racing Portugal – Team Cascais
South Africa – Team i’KaziKati Switzerland – Team TILT

If you want to know more about The America's Cup 2013, watch this space for the latest industry show releases, news and gossip in the yachting world. If you liked the content on this page and our previous posts, please become a fan and like our Facebook page to receive up to date information on our publications.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

Why should you charter a Luxury Yacht?

Chartering a Luxury Yacht is one of the best experiences on this planet. There is nothing that can beat the feeling of exploring the natural beauty of the world on board a luxury yacht with the ones that you love. A yacht provides privacy, comfort and space that you cannot always get on a vacation without booking into a private resort, making a luxury yacht charter a truly viable option for your next holiday. We believe that there is a yacht out there for everyone, no matter what your age, hobbies, taste or budget.

WHISPER is one of the most stunning luxury crewed monohulls available for charter. Accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 stunning cabins, this luxury yacht is perfect for couples who want to escape the stresses of everyday life and soak up the natural beauty and tranquility of the Caribbean Sea. Available for charter in the Virgin Islands, WHISPER would be the ideal choice for exploring the coves and private beaches of the BVI.

Thousands of people get married every year and toil about where to go on their honeymoon. A honeymoon is often represented by a paradise island with a newly married couple laying on the beach to themselves. Does this really ever happen without renting a private island in the Indian Ocean? With your own luxury yacht charter, you have the whole ocean at your beckoned call and can choose when and who you want to spend your time with. There is nothing more personal than being treated and looked after by a great crew who will do everything in there power to ensure you have the very best experience possible on board.

Have you never chartered before? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin — No Comments ↓

David Beckham’s Speedboat Fails to Sell at Auction

The Bladerunner RIB 35 used by David Beckham to enter into the London 2012 Olympic Games carrying the Torch, has failed to reach its reserve at auction, we can confirm. The vessel was expected to fetch somewhere around £250,000 at auction, something which did not, unfortunately, take place.

The Bladerunner was used by David Beckham, soccer player of LA Galaxy and advocate to London 2012, to carry the torch down the River Thames and under Tower Bridge, on its journey from London City Hall. The RIB was manufactured by Hampshire based Ice Marine.

The bidding of the vessel, for such Olympic paraphernalia, was expected to reach £250,000 (around $400,000) at auction, but that price only managed to reach around £180,000.

Spokesman Julian Roub said, “It was a very busy sale but the item was fairly highly priced and there was insufficient interest on the day.

“It may sell in a post-sale deal.”

If you’re looking to charter something similar, why not go for the fantastic Wally Tender 45, a great motor boat for day charters out of St Tropez and Cogolin. She is sleek and powerful with two 320 CV engines. She charters for between €2,200 and €2,500 per day.

Looking to charter a yacht? Head to www.boatbookings.com, the leading online yacht charter broker, or email us at [email protected] and one of our Charter Specialists will get back to you shortly.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Charter a Luxury Yacht in the Maldives

The Maldives are an atoll of 1100 islands 400 miles south of India in the Indian Ocean. 202 of these are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands. These islands form an amazing sailing area, with unlimited secluded anchorages and diving spots. The Maldives are very close to how one might define paradise… clear blue skies, warm turquoise sea and endless white sandy beaches. Underwater you will fine around 3000 coral reefs, and water so clear that you can see fish fifty metres away. If this sounds exciting, why not charter a luxury yacht to the Maldives and explore the waters yourself.

Diving in the Maldives is extremely popular, and it is understandable why! Take the chance to discover over one thousand species of fish and other water-dwelling creatures, from schools of colourful fish to manta rays and sharks which are all lured in to the Maldives by its monsoon tides and abundance of food. Plunging in to these warm waters will surely be an experience of a lifetime; even when you are still on your yacht it’s amazing enough to know that thousands of tropical fish are swimming just beneath you, inviting you to explore their own underwater world. You may even get to try night diving, when the coral comes to life searching for its food, as do the creatures that live within it.

If this has enticed you to charter a luxury yacht in the Maldives, how about THE SULTANS WAY 007, an Azimut 103S. She is a perfect luxury charter yacht, based in Male, and has inclusive use of scuba diving equipment; she also comes with snorkel gear if you fancy exploring the shallower waters and jet skis if you feel the need for some speed. After spending the day exploring the waters, sit back and relax on board, whether dining inside or chilling on deck with a few drinks, THE SULTANS WAY 007 will provide you with an unforgettable holiday.

If you would like to receive more information with regards to booking your luxury 2013 charter yacht in the Maldives, please enquire through our website, www.boatbookings.com, where one of our Charter Specialists will be happy to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. You can also send your charter enquiries to [email protected], and one of the team will get back to you shortly with some proposals.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

New Luxury Yacht Charter Destinations: Costa Rica

The Caribbean is one of the most popular winter holiday destinations, thanks to its reliable climate, beautiful beaches and relaxed way of life. The BVI, Grenadines, Antigua and St Maarten (St Martin) are four of the most popular destinations over the Christmas period, thanks to their paradise like appearance. Moreover, the close proximity to the United States, as well as only a 10 hour flight from mainland Europe make these islands very accessible. However, people are becoming more adventurous and want to try new destinations with Costa Rica hot on the radar. Nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica is a diverse country, which is said to be similar to Switzerland for its peaceful democracy and extremely high living standards. Moreover, it is very accessible from both Europe and the States.

Costa Rica offers something for the whole family, ranging from trekking through the beautiful jungles to visiting temples, or you can simply make the most of its great climate. Costa Rica is therefore becoming one of the most talked about holiday destinations and with its climate and tranquil seas, is becoming a very exciting destination for the yachting enthusiast. Although surrounding countries like Columbia and Panama may be in the news for all of the wrong reasons, Costa Rica is often referred to as the “Land of Peace” and we cannot recommend visiting highly enough.

Costa Rica is the perfect yachting destination with crystal clear waters, perfect for diving and snorkeling, as well as having some great beach clubs. Moreover, you will never grow tired of her picturesque coastline from your luxury super yacht. If you would prefer a smaller option for your charter in Central America, there is no better choice than the crewed monohull DORA. She is stopping in Central America on her exciting journey to the South Pacific, giving you potentially many unforgettable experiences on board. There is no better way to cruise around French Polynesia than on a crewed monohull yacht, taking each day as it comes with an extremely knowledgeable crew.

If you would like to receive more information with regards to booking your luxury 2013 charter yacht on the French Riviera, please enquire through our website, www.boatbookings.com, where one of our Charter Specialists will be happy to help you plan the experience of a lifetime. You can also send your charter enquiries to [email protected], and one of the team will get back to you shortly with some proposals.

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin