South Beach in Miami is one of the hippest places to live in the world. Famed for its art deco architecture, fusion of cultures and the incredible shopping on Ocean Drive, Miami is a very fond place in people's hearts. Chartering a yacht provides endless opportunities to socialise with your friends and family, especially for a memorable occasion like a holiday, birthday or wedding.
We have an ever expanding fleet of wonderful day charter yachts, available in an array of sizes, styles and budgets. Our favourite charter yacht of the day is BON VIVANT, a sleek Riva Splendida 72 crewed motor yacht. If you are looking for sweeping lines, vast deck spaces and a wonderful crew, look no further. She is one of the best looking day charter yachts in the world! Starting from South Beach, head south and visit the stunning Miami Keys.
The Greek islands offer some of the best waters for cruising and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the whole of the Mediterranean, PARIS A is the perfect yacht to experience the Greek Islands in style and comfort. PARIS A is a custom built Maiora 35 designed to be as comfortable and stylish as possible. Built in 2009, she is packed with technology, toys and extras. With 5 luxuriously appointed cabins, PARIS A can accommodate up to 10 guests in ultimate luxury.
The Greek islands are made up of 2000 separate islands, most of which are unspoilt and steeped in history. Moor off the Dodecanese island group, often referred to as the ‘sunniest corner of Greece’ which includes Rhodes where fig trees and olive groves line the hill sides, concealing ancient temples and ruins. The islands are also renowned for great, fresh cuisine, served up at one of many beach side Greek tavernas by friendly locals, great for lunches or dinners on land, although you may see no reason to ever leave PARIS A and we wouldn’t blame you!
PARIS A is perfect for families or friends as she comes equipped with a huge array of water sports toys, including a jet ski, water skis, banana boatalong with much more. She also has 3 tenders, one of which is glass bottomed, perfect for viewing the sea life of the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea.
Saturday 27th July will mark the 19th Edition of the Rodriguez Group Rendez-Vous in the heart ofSt. Tropez. This event involves a culmination of staff, loyal owners, future clients and big names in the business coming together to celebrate the successes of this yachting giant. The event is celebrated with up to 40 of the group's newest and finest yachts on display, lavish fireworks and plenty of media coverage to guarantee no spectacle goes unnoticed.
Last year saw the Rodriguez Groupcelebrate their 40th anniversary with the largest Rendez-Vous to date with 800 guests marking the landmark year, and this year will no doubt succeed in impressing with the same level of grandeur and prowess this company possesses.
The Rodriguez Group are responsible for big names such as Mangusta and Pershing, cementing them comfortably towards the top of the finest yachting groups in the world. Since 1972, they have been surprising and innovating the industry with luxury motor yachts in along the Mediterranean. Mangusta in particular with their large super yachts that still manage class leading cruising speeds.
LES is a Mangusta 108, a prime example of magnificent engineering combined with sleek Italian design, is without doubt a jewel in the Rodriguez Group's yachting crown. She has masses of space both inside and outside, providing the charter with ample space to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean climate. As well as this, LES maintains a mesmerising cruising speed of 35 knots despite her 33.5 metre length, meaning she combines both speed and luxury to become the dream charter. She even oozes Italian style with her aft sunbathing area that actually doubles up as a large jacuzzi! LES is perfect for large groups to enjoy her array of amenities andtoys, or even for the ultimate luxurious corporate charter.
One of the best ways to witness the Cannes Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique this summer is from your own private yacht. Escape the crowds and busy beaches, lie back on your own luxury sun loungers without developing a crick in your neck as you look up to the sky, and watch the battle to win the best fireworks display.
See the sky light up with bursts of colours and dazzling lights, and feel the vibration of the bangs echoing around the bay of Cannes. From your own yacht out on the water, it is like your very own private display. Sit back, sip on a glass of champagne and enjoy your luxury yacht charter in Cannes with your friends and family!
The summer 2013 schedule is as follows:
– Sunday 14th July – Greece
Theme: Le Concert
By NANOS Fireworks
(This is also Bastille Day in France, so expect some celebrations!)
– Sunday 21st July – Italy
Theme: From Cannes with Love
By VACCALLUZZO Pirotecnia
– Monday 29th July – France
Theme: Le Temps c’est de l’Amour (Time is Love)
By ECF Evénement
Yachts such as AQUA BLUE IRELAND make great choices for viewing the fireworks in Cannes
– Wednesday 7th August – Hong Kong
Theme: Les Racines du Fleuve Jaune (The Roots of the Yellow River)
By PYRO MAGIC
– Thursday 15th August – Portugal
Theme: Radio Artifice
By LUSO Pirotecnia
– Saturday 24th August – France (Out of competition)
Theme: Explosif Circus
By J. COUTURIER Org.
The Americas Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sport and has been the pinnacle of sailing for over 100 years. It brings together the world's best sailors to compete at the highest level once every three years. The regatta combines the latest in sailing technology with sailors such as Ben Ainslie, Dean Barker, Francesco Bruni and Chris Draper as they are propelled along at speeds of over 45 miles an hour!
In the first time in the regatta's 162-year history, it is taking place inshore and hordes of people have lined up to watch this prestigious race in San Francisco with its stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the Transamerica pyramid.
AP Photo:Eric Risberg
However this contest has been bogged down right from the start. Although the Louis Vuitton Cup has recently gotten underway that will select the challenger to face Oracle Team USA in the one-on-one final of the Americas Cup, the death of Andrew Simpson of Artemis Racing on May 9th has more implications than his very sad demise might initially suggest for this race.
This accident led regatta director Iain Murray to make 37 safety recommendations that will, if protests are dismissed at a meeting of an international jury, change the yachts design very slightly and hopefully give them more safety, particularly at high speeds.
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On Sunday 7th July Team Luna Rossa were due to face Team New Zealand in one of the first round robins but Luna Rossa boycotted this in protest, saying that the regatta director did not have the authority to unilaterally change the rules. Both teams have also lodged protests as they feel that any rule changes would hand unfair advantages to the reigning champion, Oracle Team USA who would have an extra 2 months to test these proposed changes.
Bickering has subsequently broken out in the beginning of an Americas Cup that has not at all gone as the organizers had planned. The Italian team were labelled “a bunch of spoiled rich kids dressed in Prada gear” by Coutts, one of the most dominant skippers in the competitions history and Team New Zealand's skipper Dean Barker, lamented this lackluster start saying, “I feel sorry for people coming down to watch to only see one boat sailing around.”
For more news and info on the Americas Cup, the latest yacht releases and the best places to charter your yacht, stay tuned to our blog. If you're looking for a spectator boat in San Francisco Bay see our Americas Cup Page for details and availability.
