New Ferretti Yachts announced at the Monaco Yacht Show

The Monaco Yacht Show has always been a platform for the newest luxury Photo of the Monaco Yacht Show , the most up to date technology and of course the latest Yachts to excite the yachting enthusiasts that travel to the event in a pilgrimage to their passion. This year the Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN and Custom Line) are presenting 9 elegant yachts at the show, 2 of which are world previews produced by CRN:

The CRN 54m MARAYA and the CRN 57m ROMANCE.

New models Riva Duchessa 92’, Apreamare Maestro 82’, Custom Line Navetta 33, Custom Line 112’ Next, Pershing 80’ are also being displayed, which were presented at the recent Cannes Boat Show, as well as the already well-known and much admired Pershing 90’ and Itama Forty

Some information courtesy of BYM Product and Industry News

Posted on September 25, 2008 by admin — No Comments ↓

2008 Cannes boat show – SuperCat charter

Sunreef Catamaran Luxury catamaran charter will be even easier now thanks to fresh new designs of some of the most luxurious catamarans in the world. A 70ft Sunreef PowerCat was unveiled and although this model is privately owned, more are under construction and will be available for charter next year! This magnificent boat contained 5 luxury custom made cabins, with the same quality and style you would expect in any top hotel, ample living space both indoors and out. The flybridge has room for a jacuzzi and bar as well as an ample eating area.

This distinctive and stylish catamaran can be yours for a week in the Mediterranean next year, so book early to avoid disappointment! All the comfort of luxury charter at less than half the price of any equivalent super yacht, with hand picked crew for your unique crewed charter experience it is a recipe for great sailing holidays and unforgettable memories!

Posted on September 15, 2008 by admin — No Comments ↓

Porsche to Design Luxury Mega Yachts

RFF135 image

Porsche Design is teaming up with the high end, Singapore based Royal Falcon Fleet to create the ultimate in billionaire boys' toys; luxury catamarans and megayachts, the first of which is to be a 135 foot luxury motor catamaran, known as the RFF135 (see image) and capable of cruising at upto 35 knots through the oceans of the world. The result of a design collaboration between the two companies, the Swedish marine engineering firm Kockums and the Australian catamaran company Incat Crowther is expected to be a creature that oozes with luxury, opulence and haute couture whilst using the latest in technology and looking like something that has travelled here from the future. Porsche will be designing both the exteriors and interiors whilst the other three companies will be taking on the task of creating the technology and engines to make her operate like a dream and wow those cross her path.

Posted on September 12, 2008 by admin

Dining in Traditional Dutch Yachting Style

Ever wondered what it is like to be wined and dined on a beautifully crafted specimen of Dutch Nautical Heritage? Well we can tell you! Yesterday evening we were lucky enough to be invited on board ATALANTA where we experienced first hand the joys of classic sixties style cruising. The teak-on-steel frame motor yacht was in pristine condition; her brass fittings lovingly polished to a warm burnish and her teak decks inviting you to walk around and experience her with your bare feet. Built in 1958 by the ‘de Vries shipyard’ she is every inch the perfect place to entertain and to cruise the French and Italian Rivieras in an elegant and comfortable environment.

We were welcomed on board by the Captain Adam and stewardess Diana, who produced some of the most amazing cuisine we have experienced on the French Riviera, including a delicious chocolate and espresso cake for dessert. This boat is a definate one for your charter wish-list!

Posted on September 11, 2008 by admin — No Comments ↓

Branson to re-attempt breaking the transatlantic world record

Virgin Money sailing yacht Sir Richard Branson is to join the British America's Cup hopefuls TEAMORIGIN on board the maxi yacht 'VIRGIN MONEY' this week in an attempt to break the current transatlantic world record for a monohull sailing yacht, currently standing at 6 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 39 seconds. Joining him in the attempt will be his daughter and son Holly and Sam Branson, Holly will also be taking up the role of medic onboard.

Branson is no stranger to world recording-breaking attempts; already holding two other transatlantic world records, one of speed on board the power boat 'Virgin Atlantic Challenger II' and one of size on the hot air balloon 'Virgin Atlantic Flyer'. This attempt will start from the Ambrose Lighthouse (just out of New York) and finish at Lizard Point, the most South Westerly point of the UK. TEAMORIGIN was set up in January 2007 and aims to win next year's America's Cup to be held in Valencia, Spain. Their current training for the event will see them competing in other events such as the iShares Cup Extreme 40 series, which finishes in Amsterdam next week.

Posted on September 10, 2008 by admin