Super Docks for Superyachts in the Exumas at Staniel Cay Yacht Club

The island of Staniel Cay is nestled midway along the magnificent chain of Bahamian Islands called The Exumas Cays. This island is ideal for friends and families who enjoy boating, beaches, snorkeling, diving and fishing. Staniel Cay lies approximately 75 miles south of Nassau and 250 miles of southeast of Florida. The island itself is small and remote, less than 2 square miles in area. A tiny Bahamian village lies on the western shore a short walk south from the Staniel Cay Yacht Club.

The Staniel Cay Yacht Club offers berths for superyachts of up to 185 feet and has recently expanded and upgraded dock facilities with increased electrical supply and a dedicated fuel dock with high-speed pumps. Staniel Cay is a favorite destination for yacht charter guests wishing to explore the pristine Exumas, and remote locations such as the Plana Cays, renowned as one of the most spectacular regions for diving and fishing anywhere in the world.

Many yacht charter guests with personal aircraft utilize the airstrip on Staniel Cay. For yacht charter guests without private air transport, Watermakers Air, the airline of the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, offers both private charter flights and a rate-per-seat for shared-charters departing from Fort Lauderdale executive Airport. Flights may clear customs in South or Central Andros making this a very convenient option for passengers destined for the southern islands in the Bahamas chain.

Please follow this informative link to view a Yacht Charter Guide to the Bahamas.

Here is a selection of extraordinary luxury crewed yachts for Bahamas Yacht Charter.

Posted on October 17, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

YACHTONUS – FREE ONLINE SAILING and MOTOR YACHT MANAGEMENT

YACHTONUS.com is a new international online platform for yacht management that allows owners to input data and create an individualized maintenance plan, with the additional option of inviting providers and other users to assist in the process.

It is difficult to remember when various components on your yacht will require servicing, oil and battery changes, life rafts, flares, first aid kits, etc. YACHTONUS.com offers a simple format to create an online profile complete with images.

Sailing yacht and motor yacht registration is free for any boat owner. The user creates an online boat profile in their chosen language that includes all components on board and their state of repair. Owners develop a maintenance plan and safely give service suppliers access to their online boat profile enabling them to update the configuration, the corresponding maintenance plan and schedule essential tasks in the future. A brief overview of the boat can be shared easily via an email link.

Users can review the highest rated advice for items on board; raise questions with fellow boat owners and specialists as well as accessing required products or services with the click of a mouse. The service is currently being expanded to offer an online comparison against predefined profiles for boat safety and offshore racing regulations.

Alex Dowdalls is the founder and managing director of YACHTONUS.com. Born and raised in Hamilton Scotland, he is currently based in Amersfoot, Netherlands. YACHTONUS.com, Dowdalls’ vision for an international online platform, is currently available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.

Discover the latest in boating technology through this helpful link to Yachting Events and Boat Show Dates Worldwide.

Posted on October 15, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

View 154′ OHANA at FLIBS: The Qintessential Family Charter Yacht

In Hawaiian Ohana means family, and family means no-one gets left behind or forgotten. A family charter onboard OHANA provides an unforgettable experience that will thrill guests of all ages.

OHANA is a superbly elegant yacht with the comfort and charm of a Cape Cod seaside estate. This 154-foot superyacht of contemporary classical style was designed by the renowned Donald Starkey and built by Admiral Marine Works, Inc. OHANA is an ideal yacht for charter families, equipped with an amazing array of water toys and a very child friendly crew.

Enter the main deck lounge onboard OHANA and feel immediately relaxed. Sumptuous creamy carpeting and upholstery offset by rich wood paneling and nautical works of art inspire the seafaring spirit. A surround of panoramic windows allows for magnificent views and flood interiors with daylight.

Aft of the dining room OHANA has an elegant veranda deck and entertainment center. Here an excellent view out of the main aft deck through double glass doors further expands the sense of space. This is an ideal room for children and games, with easy access to water sports.

The subtle nautical theme throughout OHANA transitions with a more casual attitude in the upper lounge, where plush, overstuffed furniture beckons repose. Aft, double stainless steel doors access the protected dining deck on OHANA, with ample seating for 12 guests.

The full beam master compartment on OHANA is at once voluminous and cozy, decorated in a casual cottage style, it includes a lounge and office area and enchanting his and hers facilities. Two guest cabins are furnished with queen beds and two with twin beds, each with stunning ensuite bathrooms. Combining two adjacent staterooms, an excellent option for families with small children, can configure VIP accommodations. All staterooms are equipped with their own safes, entertainment centers and computer network access. OHANA has many notable features, including a handsome circular staircase to provide access from the sundeck to the lower decks and a sundeck staircase with accesses through all decks. The sundeck features a six person Jacuzzi with sun lounging pads and a BBQ grill, with circular settees surrounding teak cocktail tables. An optional tent awning is available for guests who prefer shade.

OHANA has a well-deserved reputation as being a fun charter yacht. The near endless array of watertoys includes four waverunners and a thrilling waterslide. The highly skilled crew of 10 is adept at pampering charter guests of all ages, and take great pleasure in unloading the grand toy chest for a day of excitement above or below the waterline.

Photo Credits: Marc Paris

Be sure to view these magnificent charter yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31:

OHANA is available for viewing at the Hall of Fame Face Dock, Slip 41.

NEWVIDA 160′ Delta Marine, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 43

MR. TERRIBLE 154′ Delta, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 40

SEA LOAFERS III 112′ Westport, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 39a

Here is a useful link for further information on Super Yacht and Luxury Yacht Charter.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Heesen Yachts 50m SATORI is a Double Winner at Prix du Design Awards Ceremony

Dutch shipbuilder Heesen Yachts was the proud recipient of two World Yacht Trophies awarded in Cannes and the prestigious Prix du Design in Monaco for SATORI, the first of the 50 meter aluminum class, semi-custom series. The yacht was delivered last May and officially christened during the Monaco Grand Prix.

The World Yacht Trophies ceremony took place at the Carlton Beach, Cannes in mid-September. SATORI, a Buddhist term for enlightenment, was competing in the category Custom Yachts under 50m and won both the Best Design and Best Layout and Decoration awards.

Designer Rémi Tessier successfully evokes a Zen spirituality throughout the yacht interior using clean lines and a dramatic juxtaposition of dark and light, an effective nuance of the balance of yin and yang.

Screen shot 2011-10-07 at 10.34.58 AM — From left to right: Eric Benson (Owner of Satori), HRH King Juan Carlos of Spain, Valentina Coghlan, HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, Gaëlle Tallarida (Monaco Yacht Show) and Anna Becker (Nymphenburg)

Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen Yachts, collected the prizes and commented: “I am honored to receive these two prizes on behalf of the Owner. Satori is a beautiful vessel. Her clean, distinctive design and perfect execution are the result of incredible teamwork. Thank you to the Owner for his vision, to Rémi Tessier for his creativity, and to the Heesen staff for their incredible ingenuity.”

The Prix du Design ceremony took place on board SATORI, docked at Quai des Etats Unis during the XXI Monaco Yacht Show. HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, Gaëlle Tallarida – GM of the show – and Anna Becker from Nymphenburg, awarded SATORIs Owner with the stunning trophy, the Volute Bowl, a unique piece of ceramic designed by Ted Muheling and entirely hand crafted at the Nymphenburg atelier in Munich.

Here is additional information on the Heesen Shipyard and Heesen Charter Yachts.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

2011 Monaco Yacht Show Hailed as a Superb Success Industry Wide

The Monaco Yacht Show concluded on a high note with industry professionals enthusiastic about sailing forward towards an increasingly bright horizon.

The internationally famous and breathtakingly beautiful event was buzzing with wealth and business excitement. More than 100 superyachts, with over 40 making their worldwide debut, lined the docks inside Port Hercules to participate in what is being hailed as the most successful show to date.

This year’s large yacht line up included: Steven Spielberg’s Seven Seas (86 m), Cakewalk (85 m) and Imagine the high volume 64 meter Amels build. Prima, the brand new yacht from Columbus Yachts, was one of several yachts from first time builders. Adrenaline junkies loved Shooting Star a superfast 38 meter, carbon-fiber superyacht from Espen Oeino and Danish Yachts. Hemisphere, the world’s largest catamaran, attracted throngs of sailing enthusiasts. Big Fish, the dramatically designed transoceanic yacht, was also on display for sale.

Industry wide confidence was high, a welcome sign of ongoing recovery from the gloomy world economy. The real benefits of the Monaco Show can only be determined over the weeks to come, but reports from participants were enthusiastic with regard to the quality and quantity of enquiries.

The Monaco Yacht Show is importantly a venue to underscore and promote environmentally friendly initiatives. Charitable functions included support for Wood Forever, a program backed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, dedicated to fighting world deforestation. This year Show organizers donated €40,000 to better educate industry professionals to use only wood certified as originating from sustainable forests in the effort to halt deforestation. The Show was also the occasion for Wood Forever to formalize the support of SYBA and the new commitment of the US shipyard Burger Boat as the very first member of the program.

In association with the Monaco Yacht Show, the RINA classification society presented the Green Plus Yacht certificates 2011 to Palumbo shipyard’s build Prima and Numptia from Rossi Navi shipyard, two yachts whose construction meets with compliance of the strictest environmental regulations. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II made the award to the yachts builders in the company of his guest, His Royal Highness King Juan Carlos of Spain who joined him on his tour of the show.

Follow these useful links to explore:

Superyacht and Luxury Yacht Charter

Upcoming Yachting Events, Regattas and Boat Show Dates Worldwide.

Green Chartering: Chartering for Low Carbon Emissions.

Photo Credit: Pierre Pettavino

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓