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Savvy Sailors Enjoy Shore leave with the Kids at BEYC, Virgin Gorda

Sailing a charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands is a lot of fun for a family, a real adventure that everyone can participate in. But savvy repeat charter clients know that at some point during the cruise it’s time to let the kids get off the yacht and enjoy a dedicated beach day.

The Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC), on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda, is beautiful, remote and protected, 12 miles from Tortola and an excellent choice, welcoming charter yachts and offering great activities for both the kids and the adults.

BEYC has a watersports fleet of over 100 boats, small keelboats, kid`s training boats, kayaks, and Stand Up Paddle boards. Kids might enjoy Optimist or 420 sailing dinghies, while parents might take a Laser for a workout, and everyone can enjoy the Hobies.

Expand your knowledge by taking a course at BEYC. For non-sailors the Bitter End offers a Sailing 101 (half-day course) ideal for the novice who wants to learn the basics. For experienced sailors there is a Racing 201 Course that can prepare sailors for competition in the Sunday Regatta and Tuesday afternoon `Beer Can Racing.`

For the parents in need of quiet time away from the kids, BEYC has a very highly rated spa that offers a variety of treatments, as well as yoga and meditation sessions.

Follow these links for comprehensive information on Family Sailing Vacations – Chartering a Yacht with Children, Charter in the British Virgin Islands, BVI 7 Day Sailing Charter Itinerary.

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French Superyacht Builder JFA Delivers Luxury Charter Yacht AXANTHA II

Axantha II: Photo credit JFA

French superyacht builder JFA Chantier Naval has delivered AXANTHA II, a 141ft luxury yacht built for charter that is destined to create big waves on the Mediterranean circuit this season. AXANTHA II is an all-aluminum expedition yacht designed by the renowned Dutch firm of Vripack. The yacht features 340m2 of interior space and expansive deck spaces that include a characteristically massive foredeck.

Axantha II Main Saloon: Photo Credit B. Muncke JFA

Luxury superyacht AXANTHA II is endowed with stylish interiors that reflect a lavish nautical stateliness through the use of a color palette in shades of blue and the generous application of stained cherry wood paneling, teak or douka sole and bold wenge accents. Accommodations are for 11 guests in five ensuite staterooms all located on the lower deck.

AXANTHA II is engineered for long distance cruising with reduced fuel consumption. Powered by two 750hp Cummins engines and three Onan generators, AXANTHA II attains a cruising speed of 12.5 knots and has an impressive 8,000nm range. Based in Nice this summer, the yacht is available for cruising the Western Mediterranean at weekly rates starting from €140,000 during the high season.

L.O.A.: 43 m

LWL: 38.8 m

B.O.A. 8.75 m

Draft: 2.5m

Displacement: 305 t half load

Engines: 2x 750 Hp

Gensets: 2x 80 kW + 1x 50 kW

Cruise speed: 12.5 knots

Range: 7995 nm à 11.3 knots

Capacity: 11 guests

8 crew members

Visit Super and Luxury Yacht Charter for comprehensive information on yacht charter worldwide.

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July Caribbean Events Calendar

July Caribbean Calendar

8 -10 KATS Premier’s Cup, Tortola (IC24 youth sailing)

8 – 17 Dominica Dive Fest. www.dominica.dm/site/divefest.cfm
9          Bequia Fishermen’s Day Competition. www.bequiatourism.com
9 – 17 Round Guadeloupe Race for Traditional Sailing Canoes. [email protected]
10 –     Public holiday in the Bahamas (Independence Day)

10 –      Underwater Clean-Up, Bonaire. www.divefriendsbonaire.com/clean_up_dives
14 –     Bastille Day. Celebrations on French islands
22 – Cruzan Open One Design Regatta, St. Croix, USVI. St. Croix Yacht Club (SCYC), www.stcroixyc.com

17 – 20  BVI Billfish Tournament.

Follow these helpful links for information about Caribbean Yacht Charter and to Charter Sailing and Spectator Yachts.

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Azimut Grande 116 CINQUE: Finalist for ShowBoats Design Awards 2011

It is evident why the Azimut 116 flybridge CINQUE has been nominated for a prestigious ShowBoats Design Award. This top of the range model is exquisitely designed, featuring a floor plan able to maximize square footage to the extent that even a spacious media room has been incorporated.

CINQUE has an innovative contemporary style that suggests a subtle departure from interior designer Carlo Galeazzi’s bold Italian chic to an elegantly subdued European chalet effect that is certain to be universally appreciated.

ShowBoats Design Awards is scheduled, along with several red carpet events, just prior to the opening of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this October. The site of the gala affair will be Donald Trump’s exclusive private members club in Palm Beach, the Mar a Lago Club, where the winners will be announced in front of an exclusive audience of superyacht owners and the build and design teams responsible for the shortlisted yachts.

LOA: 116’6”

Beam: 24’3”

Draft: 6’8”

Engines: 2 x MTU V16 2000 M93

Maximum speed: 28 knots

Cruising speed: 25 knots

Fuel: 4,700 Gal.

Water: 736 Gal.

Cabins 4/5 + Crew

Exterior Styling: Stefano Righini

Interior Design: Carlo Galeazzi

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The Best Way to Attend the Monaco Royal Wedding? By Boat of course!

In celebration of the Royal Wedding this weekend (30 June to 2 July), Monaco is throwing a bash as only Monaco can.  Including an Eagles Concert, Jean Michel Jarre performance, Processions, Ceremonies, Fireworks – this tiny principality will have it all.

And what better way to attend the various events, but on your chartered boat or yacht?  Avoid the crowds, have peace and quiet when you want it, cruise up close to the concerts, watch the fireworks overhead, and don’t worry about anything else but just enjoying the experience.

Boatbookings has over 50 yachts and boats, of all types and sizes, to get you to Monaco this weekend in style!  Please see our charter boats for the Monaco Royal Wedding and let us know which one best suits your needs!

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