MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – OCTOBER 2011

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – OCTOBER 2011

01/Oct-02/Oct  – J/22 Deauville Cup Deauville, France, France

01/Oct-02/Oct  – KSSS Olympic Class Regatta Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm, Sweden

02/Oct-08/Oct  – Audi TP 52 World Championship Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

12/Oct-16/Oct  – Extreme Sailing Series – Act 8 Almería, Andalucía, Spain

13/Oct-30/Oct  – XVI Pan American Games Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

22/Oct-29/Oct  – 2nd Catamarans Cup International , Saronic Gulf, Greece

22/Oct-28/Oct  – Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Gzira, Malta

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – NOVEMBER 2011

21/Nov  – Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta / Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – DECEMBER 2011

04/Dec-06/Dec  –  60 Trofeo Ciutat de Palma     Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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Monaco Yacht Show – Trends and What’s Hot

Under gorgeous sunny skies, the Monaco Yacht Show unveiled 100 Super Yachts, stunning tenders and 500 exhibitors on Wednesday the 21st. There was no shortage of hot tubs, entertainment rooms, fancy navigation gear, and water toys.  The crowd seemed a bit thicker and more upbeat this year than last, but we’ll wait for the official statistics.

We saw fewer sailing yachts than in past years (one Swan, one Perini-Navi, one Wally, and Hemisphere, the world’s largest catamaran), but a greater emphasis on Green Yachting (go figure).  We will detail some of the individual yachts we saw in upcoming posts, but show favorites included Yogi, Excellence III, and Cakewalk – measuring in at 85 meters.  More updates to come, but we wanted to at least share some images with you for weekend dreaming!

No Matter What the Weather It’s an Awesome Day for PICNIC

PICNIC is a luxury yacht with presence. Exterior styling with dark tapered windows gives this yacht a head turning command at every port. PICNIC will make her debut at the Florida International Boat Show, Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, 2011, maneuvering into position as a top yacht on the charter circuit.

The salon and dining area on board PICNIC is spacious and serene. Elegant and understated, contemporary furnishings work as perfectly for casual conversation and cocktails as for formal five course dining. Guests have the option of al fresco meals on the aft deck or relishing the beach house feel of banquette seating around the ample table on the flybridge.

Master on deck Stateroom

PICNIC is a custom Monte Fino 100, stylishly appointed with charming attention to detail. Playful neon and indirect lighting adds a dash of fun, while fine china and superb linens please charter clientele who expect the highest standards of quality.

PICNIC has a delightful array of

Jet tender and Jet Ski

water toys to please all guests, whether they enjoy the thrill of Seabobs or the enchantment of diving below the depths, water skis or Jet skis, the onboard toy chest will not disappoint.

PICNIC will be located at the Hargrave/Monte Fino display at Las Olas docks, A Dock – Slip 7, during the Fort Lauderdale show.

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Southern Belize: A Four-Day Itinerary of Discovery in the Spectacular Belize Barrier Reef

The crew on board power catamaran Aventure 46 has years of experience exploring southern Belize above and below the water line. These local experts have devised an itinerary to thrill divers, snorkelers and fishing enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

Day one: Arrive in Placencia, an unassuming tropical village rumored to have been founded by 17th century English pirates. Stroll down the one-mile concrete sidewalk, the main street for Placencia Village, to explore village accommodations, restaurants, bars, and gift shops, nestled under swaying palms among wooden residences built on stilts. You will share the distinction of walking down the narrowest street in the world, according to the “Guinness Book of World Records.”

From Placencia cruise to South Water Caye Marine Reserve, a spectacular diving, snorkeling and fishing site located off the shores of a picturesque coral island of sparkling white sand beaches lined with coconut palms. The reserve, also a World Heritage Site, features shallow coral reefs and coral mounds that extend outside of the barrier reef to the vertical walled drop off. Large marine life including sharks, turtles and eagle rays, as well as a kaleidoscope of inquisitive smaller fish, abound in these crystal clear waters. This is an idyllic anchorage for a serene night.

Day two: Gladden Split and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve is located on the central area of the Barrier Reef and is notably the best-developed continuous reef due to its elevation, excellent water quality and modified waves. The Silk Cayes are comprised of three very small islands, North Silk, Middle Silk and South Silk. Loggerhead turtles, rays and nurse sharks frequent this area and the beaches on these islands are breathtaking. If the weather permits, spend the night at these islands.

Day three: Ranguana Caye offers world class diving and offshore fishing that is second to none. Troll for Wahoo and King Mackerel at the drop off or dive along the walls where tube sponges stretch up to the height of a man. Moving along the wall at 55 feet is a magical drift dive with the wall to one side and the coral to the other. Spend time on the beach fishing for bonefish or snorkeling just offshore.

Day four: Cruise to Glovers Reef Atoll, the southernmost of Belize’s offshore atolls, it is considered to be one of the richest tropical marine environments in the entire Caribbean Sea. John Glover, its namesake pirate, used these remote islands and reefs as a base to raid Spanish merchant ships. The site was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1996 and is renowned for the clarity of the water and profusion of marine life. This area is a superb place to anchor overnight.

A yacht charter in Belize is sure to spoil guests with incredible underwater visibility, teaming marine life and breathtaking beauty. The Belize Barrier Reef is part of one of the largest coral reef systems in the world and deserves prominent ranking on the bucket list of every snorkel, dive and fishing enthusiast. The crew of the Aventure 46 cordially invites guests onboard for the experience of a lifetime.

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Kitesurfing Catamaran Charters: Adventure Travel in the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands are a premier destination for Caribbean kitesurfing with delightful wind, spectacular water and vast uninhabited areas. These lush tropical islands are supremely popular with catamaran charterers for the same reasons. A kitesurfing catamaran charter allows enthusiasts of adventure travel to experience the ultimate of both sports.

Tucked nicely away in the vast realm of the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin Islands are comprised of a number of great kitesurfing beaches including Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and many others. These islands are all within easy reach of each other and together make an ideal itinerary for a week long catamaran charter.

Experience the waters offshore Sir Richard Branson`s Necker Island and other renowned kiteboarding spots where ameteurs and pros play and compete during the famous BVI Kite Jam. Thrill to superb wave riding, scenic downwinders and the legendary flatwater of unspoiled Anegada. Spend a day in the calm, deep water harbor of Virgin Gorda`s Bitter End, central to the annual Billabong BVI Kite Jam. Improve your skill, whether a novice or accomplished kitesurfer, arrange to take a lesson from a world class pro.

Discover unforgettable kitingsurfing on the water, charming island lifestyle ashore, and unsurpssed beauty all around you on a catamaran charter in the British Virgin Islands.

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Enjoy a scenic slideshow of the Virgin Islands.