The Ultimate Water Toy – A Water Powered Jet Pack that Allows You to Fly!

Have you ever dreamed that you could fly ? Well now you can with this new water powered jet pack. Your flight begins as a 200-HorsePower marine engine pumps water up a 33-foot hose at over 1,000 gallons-per-minute, generating over 420 pounds of thrust.When the water reaches the ultra-light backpack, it’s directed through two nozzles at up to 60 pounds-per-square-inch and you’re airborne!

Aiming the nozzles creates smooth, stable turns. And the motorcycle-style throttle lets you climb, dive and hover up to 30 feet above the surface. The safety harness and trapeze keep you in optimal flying position, while the fuel-efficient motor gives you hours of flight on a single tank of high-octane gasoline.

This water toy includes a jet pack made out of carbon fiber and is attached to a small boat (3 meters long) that sucks the water in, sends it through a big hose that brings the water up to the jet pack.

Given the “arms race” we see on super yachts competing for the coolest water toys, many will start adding the jet pack for the upcoming charter season!

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Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

A Guide to Chartering a Luxury Yacht on the French Riviera Part III

Golfe Juan.

Golfe Juan marks the spot where Naploeon returned to France after exile on the island Elba. Obviously, if it’s important enough for Napoleon to go there, it’s important for us. Golfe Juan is home to many of our French Riviera sailboats, so if you’re looking to charter bareboat, or bareboat with skipper, Golfe Juan is the place to visit. Nestled between the Iles des Lerins and Cap d’Antibes, the clear warm waters are perfect for taking a dip.

Want to try your hand at sailing? This Hanse 470, available from 2,750 € per week is a fantastic choice of sailing yacht. Whether you want to sail yourself, or sit back and let a skipper do the job for you, prepare yourself for a relaxing week along the French coast.

Cannes.

This has to be one of the most famous places in the French Riviera. Home to the Cannes Film Festival, this city attracts some of the biggest names in showbiz throughout the year. Cannes has some fantastic private beaches, with amazing restaurants that make great stop-off points for lunch during your charter. Events are held all year round at the Palais des Festivals, keeping Cannes busy throughout the year.

PURA VIDA, a Princess 68, will give you a fantastic day trip around Cannes. Whether you want to visit the Iles des Lerins to explore the more secluded area of Cannes, or want to whizz up and down the coast to visit the surrounding towns of the Côte d’Azur, you can do on this spacious Princess.

Are you interested in chartering on the French Riviera? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

Charter a Luxury Crewed Catamaran Out Of Belize City – Part II

Following on from Part I of our Belize blogs, and having introduced a sample itinerary and the destination, we give you some ideas of the best yachts to charter in Belize.

Two of our favourite yachts for charter in Belize are both Lagoon 500s. Lagoon catamarans are a part of Beneteau Yachts, and are a fantastic brand of catamaran, offering both luxury and comfort in spacious accommodation. Catamarans are perfect for first time sailors, as they provide stability on the water, and a space that you would often struggle to find in a monohull of the same length.

DORIS is the first of our Lagoon 500s, she is a 2007 model, with 3 cabins accommodating for up to 6 guests. Her crew of 2 is great and for sailing enthusiasts, they would love to let you help sail!

Our second suggestion is the beautiful AMURA, which is also a 2007 Lagoon 500, which accommodates 8 guests in her four well appointed cabins. Her interior is gorgeous and bright, though the use of large windows, which not only allow the sunlight of Belize to shine through into the yacht, but allow you to gaze out onto the crystal blue waters surrounding you.

Click here to see one of our sample itineraries for sailing in Belize! For other suggestions, please contact a broker.

Interested in chartering a yacht in Belize? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality.We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on January 25, 2013 by admin

A Fusion of Fine Art and World Class Yachting On The River Thames

Part of the 2013 London Boat Show included the UK Star Championships; a race for Olympic class Star keelboats. These sailboats were recently seen at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and were on the waters of the Royal Victoria Docks on the 18^th January, ready to race with a difference. The recent arrival of snow in London meant that they were off to a chilly start, and the Olympians and World Champion sailors set out to brave the cold weather. These famous sailors included the likes of Iain Percy, Andrew Simpson and Michael McIntyre.

The difference with these Star boats was their appearance.
This was a Fine Art Sails regatta, a new means to showcase art. The main sail

of each boat was a canvas for some of the best international modern artists, including EINE (a favourite of Samantha Cameron, Prime Minister David Cameron’s wife), Jaime Gili and INSA. With sails catching in the winds, the artwork constantly moves and changes appearance throughout the race. The regatta was won by French sailor Xavier Rohart and Serge Pulfer of Switzerland, the only non-British pair in the race. Not all the art was on the water though; Ben Ainslie also donated his Finn class sail to Fine Art Sails, to be displayed in the main exhibition hall.

Are you interested in chartering a luxury yacht for yourself? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Posted on January 23, 2013 by admin

Iconic Cruise Ship QE2 To Become A Luxury Floating Hotel!

The MS Queen Elizabeth 2, a luxury British cruise liner launched by the Queen in 1967 and more commonly known as the QE2, will be a cruise ship no more. The QE2's owner has now outlined plans for cruise ship's conversion to a five-star hotel. Once upon a time, QE2 had 5 restaurants, 4 swimming pools , a casino and its own branch of luxury department store Harrods. The vessel was bought in 2007 for around £50 million, and tickets for her final voyage were snapped up, with some berths selling for more than £28,000.

Should the QE2 pass checks for its viability ahead of this planned renovation, it shall become a five-star hotel with 500 rooms. Plans for the iconic liner include multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, a ballroom and luxury shopping mall. There will also be an on board museum, dedicated not only to the ship's rich history, but to a
collection of Dubai's treasures as well. The final destination of QE2 as a floating hotel is a closely kept secret, but apparently a number of Asian cities have expressed their interest. Some may have been upset that the bid to return MS Queen Elizabeth 2 to the UK was rejected, yet the conversion to a hotel is by far better than the rumours of her being sold for scrapping in China.

The awe-inspiring ship will be returned to her grand old days as a hotel, and these plans will put an end to the speculation of what was to become of QE2 after her retirement. Having carried 2.5 million passengers between Southampton and New York, QE2 has sailed nearly six million miles and completed 806 trans-Atlantic crossings. Hopefully, the conversion to a hotel will be just as successful as the QE2 was in her heyday.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin