The Galeon 780 Crystal Debuts at the Cannes Boat Show: Sultry and Sensual Sparkle

Polish shipbuilder Galeon Yachts debuts their newest flagship model, the Galeon 780 Crystal, at the upcoming Cannes Boat Show. Exterior styling represents a collaboration between Tony Castro Naval Architects and the Galeon in-house design team, who have not compromised on amenities, despite an LOA of 78 feet. Sophisticated interiors define European 21st century modernism with bold contrasting design elements, high-end finishes, state-of-the-art-lighting and an open architecture layout.

The main deck features a seamlessly integrated social and dining area with broad side windows, large sliding doors and an automatic glass panel roof. Forward, the helm station includes a Böning integrated monitoring system, and plenty of room for guests on a comfy banquette sofa beneath a slide-down window.

The lower deck of the 780 Crystal houses four spacious en suite cabins. Notable features include a walk-in closet and alluring sofa with a massage function in the owner`s stateroom. The VIP has an innovative huge overhead skylight and LED panel imitating the night sky.

Visit the Galeon 780 Crystal, on display at the TPA 104 pontoon 1 Pantiero in the Vieux Port.

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A Spectacle by Sea and Air: Newport Bucket Regatta to Feature WWII Texas Flying Legends

Organizers of the Newport Bucket Regatta are counting on the spectacular display of vintage aircraft to attract the local community to the waterfront in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Bucket Regattas, held in Newport and St. Barth’s.

The ninth annual Newport Bucket Regatta, which will be held Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, will include a grand finale of legendary WWII airplanes buzzing the skies from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. on both days.

The Texas Flying Legends, who are making a debut in Newport, will feature six rare WWII vintage aircraft including Last Samurai, one of only two Japanese Zeros still flying in the world; the FG-1D Corsair Whistling Death; the P-40K Aleutian Tiger; two P-51D Mustangs Dakota Kid II and Little Horse; and the Mitchell B-25 Bomber Betty’s Dream. A public viewing will be available at the Quonset Air Museum from noon to 7 p.m. both days of the Airshow and will include access to the planes and pilots along with a viewing of the launching (approximately 4 p.m.) and recovery (approximately 5 p.m.).

Newport Bucket 2010

The Newport Bucket is the sister regatta to the St. Barth’s Bucket held each spring and is known for a legendary combination of thrilling superyacht racing and memorable shore-side celebrations. With 20 yachts registered to compete in Newport, including J Boats Velsheda and Ranger, the 37 meter Dubois/Fitzroy Moonbird, 42 meter Frers/Royal Huisman Hyperion and 35 meter Fontaine/Holland Jachtbouw Whisper, the regatta will once again host some of the world`s finest racing yachts, fiercely competing for the highly-sought-after tin bucket award.

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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.

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

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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.

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