Fabulous Feadships: Superyacht HELIX, Luxury Charter Yacht GO and Concept QI, Make US debut at FLIBS

The 146’6” superyacht HELIX and the 128’ charter yacht GO are head-turning yachts that should not be missed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The brand-new Feadship HELIX is the latest in the successful F45 custom-series and features a superb nautical interior. She will be making her debut in the United States and private tours onboard are available by appointment.

Brand new luxury superyacht GO, now available for charter, offers guests an unsurpassed opportunity to experience high-end design and supreme comfort. An exceptionally flexible interior

layout ensures guests equal accommodation, for example by transforming two of the four guest suites into one full-beam VIP stateroom, complete with its own lounge. Exteriors focus on the al

fresco lifestyle with a voluminous sundeck and the lovely aft deck areas that offer a wide range of seating and dining options. Serene and stately interiors onboard GO feature all of the finest facilities and amenities to ensure an unforgettable experience at all times of the day and night.

Feadship will also be displaying the sixth Future Concept 184’ QI (pronounced chee, a word representing the Eastern concept of a circulating life force or energy flow that permeates creation.) QI is designed to generate a positive energy among owners and their family & friends as they reconnect with nature through inspiring surroundings. The ancient way of writing ‘qi’ in Chinese consists of three wavy lines. These curved lines are clearly visible in the shell above QI`s waterline and mirrored in the hull.

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Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Bitter End Yacht Club Welcomes Yacht Charter Guests to Play Ashore

Charter families and friends vacationing in the BVI will enjoy going ashore at Bitter End Yacht Club, North Sound, Virgin Gorda. This destination offers kids and adults the opportunity to stretch the legs, relax on the beach, play on the fleet of small keelboats, training boats, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards, enjoy serene spa treatments, or hike amongst the flora and fauna.

The Bitter End also has a sailing school with a range of classes from half day Sailing 101 to a Racing 201 Course. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Sunday Regatta and Tuesday afternoon Beer Can Racing and awards parties that follow.

North Sound is an excellent deepwater anchorage and Bitter End has 70 surge-free moorings situated at the protected eastern end of the Sound, as well as the full-service Quarterdeck Marina.

There are wider slips to accommodate CATS and a protective outer bulkhead larger yachts and deep draft capabilities on the outer slips for deep crewed-charter keels.

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Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

New Yachts Debuting at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27-31

Cigarette Racing Team will unveil its new generation of performance boats with a new model debut at the Show. Other models on display include: 39 Top Gun Unlimited, 39 Top Fish Cuddy and 39 Top Fish Open.

Ferretti Group will debut the Ferretti 720; Bertram 64; Riva Iseo 27 and the Riva 86 Domino.

Viking Yachts will debut its 66 Convertible.

Moonen Shipyards will introduce the new 30 meter Sofia II.

Zodiac of North America will introduce its Pro Series line of RIBs.

Contender Boats will introduce its 30′ stepped

hull model.

Anchor Yacht Sales will debut the 2012 Hampton 680 Endurance Long Range Cruiser.

Riva Motorsports will introduce the 19′ Yamaha SX190 and the Seadoo RXP-X 260 PWC.

OBX Boatworks will debut the 326XP 32′ Express Fisherman.

Parker Yacht Management will introduce the Seaway 24′ Coastal Hardtop.

Duffy Electric Boats will debut the 18 Packet II and the 22 Bay Island.

Horizon Yachts will debut the 2012 PC58 power catamaran.

Boston Whaler will introduce the 210

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Montauk and the 285 Conquest.

Henriques Yachts will introduce its new 42.

Alenyacht will introduce its new 42 tender.

Cheoy Lee will introduce its new 70.

Nordhaven will debut the N86.

Euronautics, LLC will offer new RIB designs.

Carbon Craft will introduce the 110T and the 130T.

PowerCat Group will debut the 2770 Glacier Bay.

Carlisle & Finch Co. will introduce its new SmartVIEW micro-processor-based control system.

Watermakers, Inc. will introduce the WMFE-50K-ER-A, a 50,000 gallon per day watermaker.

RMJ Sports will offer electric bicycles, fold-up bicycles and stand-up paddle boards.

Outdoors Insight, Inc. will debut The Claw, an underwater color video camera with robotic recovery claw.

Aquabotix will introduce the Hydroview and Aqualens, underwater vehicles and viewing systems.

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SOUTH FLORIDA FREEDIVERS TO HOST BISCAYNE BAY LIONFISH SMASH WITH THE HELP OF SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

On October 29th, 2011 the South Florida Freedivers are hosting the first Biscayne Bay Lionfish Smash at Rickenbacker Marina on Virginia Key with proceeds going to the University of Miami’s Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. This event has the goal of bringing awareness to the Lionfish invasion in Biscayne Bay and educating the public on how to harvest and handle these venomous but tasty invaders.

The Lionfish are an invasive and venomous species that hail from the Indo-Pacific Region, threatening the biological diversity of the western Atlantic. The South Florida Freedivers hope to work in conjunction with other local and national organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation to help slow lionfish invasion and educate people on how to safely kill and handle these fish.

The format is as follows: Divers will compete as two person, with more than 1 team allowed per boat. Entry fee is $60 per team. Teams must be signed up no later than the Captain’s meeting which will take place on October 27th at the Rickenbacker Fish Company. A representative from each team must sign in at this location between 7-9 am the day of the tournament. Once signed in the team can fish wherever they like in U.S. waters but must have their cooler or bucket at the dock no later than 4pm.

PRIZES:
Largest Lionfish taken $500
Smallest Lionfish taken $200
Most Lionfish by a team – A case of fine Rum

“I’m very excited to assist in increasing awareness of the negative effects of the lionfish here in my home waters. By getting the word out and working together we can combat this invasion, ” mentioned Tom Ralph, chairman of Broward Surfrider Foundation.

The South Florida Freedivers is a grassroots organization focused on bringing together free divers, scuba divers, fishermen, boaters, and all who utilize the ocean as their playground. Meetings are held every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at Scotty’s Landing in Coconut Grove – Miami, Florida. The purpose of these meetings is to put together a group of likeminded individuals who respect and honor the best of the sport; local fishing regulations and practices, selectivity and conservation, and above all diver safety.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Our Charter Experts On Board 121ft. OLGA: A Super Yacht with a Mission to Spoil! See OLGA at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31

For discerning charter guests accustomed to unsurpassed seaworthiness and the finest level of formal service, OLGA will exceed expectations. Designed by Jack Sarin to deliver an enchanting yachting experience, every element about OLGA is thoughtful and inviting. OLGA`s interiors by Robin Rose combine a traditional tone with a contemporary flair. Elegant hard wood interiors of Sapele and Pomele Mahogany are complimented by upscale furnishings and first class amenities.

We started our tour aboard OLGA, a 121-foot Crescent motor yacht, in the spacious country kitchen where amazing aromas from the ovens of Claire, the Cordon Bleu Chef, wafted throughout the main deck. Sara, the talented Chief Stew, massage therapist, beautician, Mariachi singer and guitar player extraordinaire, busily served these enticing appetizers and greeted guests.

The VIP stateroom aboard OLGA is nicely positioned forward of the galley and romantically remote. The master suite and guest staterooms are located on the lower deck amidships. Adjacent to the master suite is a small cabin with upper and lower bunks, perfect for small children that need to stay within parental earshot. We are told that this cabin is rarely sold because, despite the fact that OLGA can accommodate 10 guests, they will not charter to more than eight guests so as to maintain an optimum level of service.

This is a great yacht for couples but also for families. Chef Claire and Captain Bernard are very family-oriented, in fact their son Rafael was home schooled and worked on board OLGA as a youth. He was apparently quite a heartthrob with the young ladies. (Now he’s turned 18 and has a real girlfriend in Montreal, so he’s staying

ashore.) Captain Bernard`s strict policy is not to hire any crew who do not smile. First mate Clem from St. Vincent displays an expansive grin. His cruise ship experience endowed him with the whimsical ability to create terry towel pets that are enjoyed by all.

Venture out on OLGA`s upper deck to find the water toys and a massage table, draped in luxurious white linens and strewn with orchids. The Chief Stew and the Second Stew are both licensed massage therapists and offer manicures and massages on an as available basis, depending on the demands of the charter.

OLGA is equipped for certified divers to scuba dive right off the yacht and the Captain knows where to find lobsters the size of a man`s forearm!

OLGA is a superb option for chartering in the Bahamas this winter with no delivery fee for week long charters. For fishing enthusiasts OLGA is available in tandem with AMBUSH, a 61′ 2009 Garlington Sportfishing Yacht that charters at an additional rate and can accommodate two guests.

During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show OLGA will be available for viewing on the Face Dock at the Hall of Fame Marina.

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Also on display ar FLIBS:

DESTINATION FOX HARB’R TOO 161’ Trinity, Hall of Fame Marina – Face Dock, Slip 42

MISS MICHELLE 130’ Westport, Hall of Fame Marina – Face Dock

UNFORGETTABLE 100’ Inace, Hall of Fame Marina – Face Dock, Slip 45

TIGERS EYE 98’ Hargrave, Las Olas City Docks – A-Dock

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