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Perini Navi Delivers 180 Ft. GALILEO G: An Ice Class Yacht Poised for Arctic Adventure

The Perini Navi Group, world leader in designing and constructing large motor and sailing yachts, is pleased to announce delivery of the the 180-foot superyacht GALILEO G, the second of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti division.

The delivery took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in the presence of representatives of the company that owns the yacht and the shipyard’s team. After formalities, Galileo G’s crew proceeded with the flag changing ceremony.

The Picchiotti Galileo G from the Vitruvius® series has been designed and built according Ice Class classification rules for navigation along the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans through Canada’s Arctic Archipelago.

The fundamental concepts behind the yacht project were born from a collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group. These are expressed mainly in the hull and superstructure, in the arrangement of on-board spaces and in the abundance of tenders and toys for the exploration and discovery of the yacht’s environment.

The third motor yacht in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series, the 240-foot MY C.2189 is scheduled to arrive in La Spezia in early 2012. Here it will be finished after initial hull construction is completed at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The yacht is scheduled to be consigned in the first half of the year 2013.

The Perini Navi Group will be presenting Sailing Yacht P2, a 38m sloop from their Racing Line, and Sailing Yacht Antara, a 46m ketch at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27th to 31st.

Please follow this link for additional information about the Perini Navi Group and a selection of Perini Navi Charter Yachts available worlwide.

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Cutting Edge Designs from the Italian Proship Design Team: 48 Open Tender, Alpha 75 Fly and Kharima 81 Power Cat

Proship, the cutting edge Italian design and engineering team, announces three new luxury motor yachts, to be built at a Chinese shipyard in Qingdao. The sporty 48’ open tender, the ALPHA 75, a displacement power yacht, and the KHARIMA 81, an energy efficient power catamaran, are each developed to target the affluent and expanding Asian yacht market.

Design on all three new vessels is by Architect Antonio Luxardo, whose goal is to combine technology and functionality without compromise to elegance and comfort. The dynamic 45-foot open tender features a multi purpose aft deck space with open bulwark on the stem that allows for a sprawling terrace at sea. Twin Volto Penta D6 – 435hp IPS600 engines power the boat to 40 km/h.

The graceful ALPHA 75 is designed with a rounded bow in contrast to sharp edges, to create an Asian flair specifically intended to appeal to Far Eastern consumers. The unusual interior layout features two main salons. The first is located on the main deck and directly connects to the aft deck equipped with dining table for eight guests. The well-equipped galley is on the same deck.

The second salon is on the lower deck, which also offers two guest rooms and the owner’s cabin with an ensuite bathroom and sauna. Crew accommodations are on stern deck with autonomous entrance.

The KHARIMA 81, designed for an Asian client, features two decks and a flybridge offering large volumes in living and cabin areas. Outdoor areas are designed for socializing and enjoying panoramic views. The flybridge features comfortable sofas, a bar and seating area, partially protected by a semi retractable top. On the aft deck two side open-out beach platforms extend exterior space and provide easy access to the water.

The main deck provides a stunning 110 square-metre open living space that includes the main saloon, dining area and state of the art wheelhouse. The master suite is located in the bow on the main deck and features spectacular views through a surround of large windows, which can be screened off by innovative sliding panels. The balcony can be partitioned as a little lounging or sunbathing area for additional privacy.  The lower deck consists of two ensuite double guest cabins, a professional galley, and crew accommodations.

Here are some useful links to explore options for Luxury Motor Yacht Charter and Luxury Catamaran Charter worldwide.

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The Emax E-Volution 217 ft. Schooner built by Ned Ship

Sauter Carbon Offset Design presents the Emax E-Volution Solar Hybrid Schooner with the goal to produce the fastest and greenest superyacht build to date.

The Emax E-Volution is equipped ZF 4000 Pods, retractable foil and electric bow thruster, aimed to provide unmatched maneuverability and an environmentally friendly alternative to anchoring. The superyacht has a photovoltaic exoskeleton to harness sufficient solar energy to operate off the grid.The Emax E-Volution’s high aspect ratio DynaWing sails are 20% shorter than a conventional rig, yet are designed to produce twice as much power. When moored or under severe weather conditions the mainsails are reefed and the stay-less rotating Wingmasts are feathered into the wind.

The greening of the Emax E-Volution comes without sacrifice to luxury onboard. The full beam master compartment is positioned on the upper deck and offers superb panoramic views through large picture windows. It features a king bed, spacious seating area, bathroom with Jacuzzi and power shower, state of the art entertainment center, walk-in dressing room and private adjoining office. Six spacious luxury guest suites are located amidships on the main deck. The suites have similar amenities with queen beds, walk-in closets, entertainment systems, Jacuzzi bathrooms and spectacular picture windows.

Technical Specifications:
Ned Ship – Bio Epoxy Carbon Kevlar Composite Structure
Ned Ship – Advanced Aerodynamic Radome and PV Wing Spoilers
High Modulus – DynaWing Stay-less Schooner Rig; Sail Area 1,600sqm
SunPower – Solbian Marine Solar Panels; up to 100KW (Over 300MWh per year)
MTU – Series 2000 Tier 4i 858KW engines
Tesla – 200KW Electric Motors
Tesla – Electronic Controller with (KER) Power Sailing Regeneration
ZF – 4000 Azimuth Pods
ZF – Hybrid Propulsion System
Ocean Yacht Systems – Rim Drive Bow Thruster
MDI – Retractable Anhedral -Foil
Corvus – lithium ion Storage UPS < 3MWh
Ocean LED – lighting
Certified Energy Star Equipment, AC & Refrigeration with Waste Heat Recovery to Produce Hot Water

Here is a link to learn more about Green Chartering for Low Carbon Emissions.

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Ted Turner Wins on American Eagle at 2011 12-Meter North American Championships

12 Meters at Bannister’s Wharf, Newport. Photo: Billy Black

NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 30, 2011) — Media mogul Ted Turner returned to the sport he mastered many decades ago when he helmed the iconic American Eagle — the 12 Meter he once owned and raced around the world — in the 2011 12 Meter North American Championships held in Newport, R.I. over September 23-25. Turner’s well-honed skills earned him first place in the Traditional division as well as the Pine Brothers Sponsor Trophy for Best Overall Performance.

Courageous, USA and Victory sail in the Grand Prix/Modern division. Photo Billy Black

The regatta included nine 12 Meters (Victory 83, Courageous, USA, Intrepid, American Eagle, Weatherly, Columbia, Northern Light and Onawa) racing in three divisions (Grand Prix/Modern, Traditional, Classic) and drew several other celebrity yachtsmen as well, including America’s Cup veterans and other notable sailors.

Bannister’s Wharf was home base for the

Ted Turner (middle) and Gary Jobson (sitting) reunite aboard American Eagle. Photo: Billy Black

yachts and crews, stirring memories of Newport’s America’s Cup days of the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, when crowds inspected these beautiful, historic boats and Ted Turner mixed with sailors at the dock. This year’s event inaugurated the Ted Turner Trophy, awarded for an individual’s contribution to the 12 Meter Class on and off the water.

 

 

12-Meter North American Championships

Newport, R.I., Sept. 23-25, 2011 Final results:

Grand Prix/Modern

1.Victory 83, 1,1,1,2,2; 7

2. Courageous, 2,2,2,1,1; 8

3. USA, 4,3,3,3,4; 17

4. Intrepid, 3,4,4,4,3; 18

Traditional

1. American Eagle, 2,1,1,1,1; 6

2. Weatherly, 1,2,3,2,2; 10

3. Columbia, 3,3,2,3,3; 14

Classic

1. Northern Light, 2,1,1,1,1; 6

2. Onawa,1,2,2,2,2; 9

Here is a link to explore options for Charter at a Regatta or Sailing Event.

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Sexy SESSA FLY 45: Chic, Sporty and Agile

The new SESSA FLY 45 is a luxury motoryacht with a versatile design that works for owners and guests who wish to live comfortably, play hard and party aboard. The yacht falls elegantly in line with the trend towards increasingly hybrid products, offering a superb combination of design and comfort, sportiness and practicality.

SESSA has fine-tuned the art of optimization of all available space with years of experience building compact yachts. For the presentation of its most important new yacht in 2012, the shipyard worked with ARMANI/CASA on furnishings to add style and grace to the vessel’s interior.

The SESSA FLY 45 is notable for an innovative floor plan. The decision to bring the galley onto the upper deck serves to visually integrate the space and allows a layout with three spacious and well-appointed cabins. The cabins are complete with double beds and two bathrooms with separate showers below deck.

The SESSA FLY 45 has a spacious, ergonomic galley, a brightly lit salon and a flybridge that can comfortably host 8-10 people. The flybridge is equipped with a large table and corner sofa, a kitchen cabinet and a chair to the left of the pilot’s seat, which, when the backrest is moved, can also be used to extend the big sundeck in the bow of the fly.

Additional thoughtful features on the SESSA FLY 45 include an openwork shade on the aft deck to provide privacy and shelter for al fresco dining in complete comfort. A hydraulic platform makes getting into the water, snorkeling and launching sea toys nearly effortless.

Length overall – 14.27 m

Beam  – 4,38 m

Engine max -870 hp / 640 kw

People on board – 12

Water tank – 560 l

Fuel tank – 2 x 636 l

Follow these links to view Sessa Charter Yachts and for a comprehensive selection of Crewed Motorboat and Powerboat Charter Yachts.

 

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