Kingship’s 140-ft. ESSENCE: More Details Revealed at Monaco Show

ESSENCE`s impressive and innovative features were finally revealed in detail at the Monaco Yacht Show last week. Most notable is the full-beam Master Deck with large wrapping windows, sliding roof and forward-facing balcony. There is also an aft sundeck that converts from a private to a shared space.

Another architectural surprise is the location of the bridge on the main deck rather than the upper deck. The bridge connects directly to the galley and crew mess to allow for discreet circulation. Tender and launching systems are located beneath the huge forward sunpads. Convenient exterior passageways encircle the superstructure and allow guests and crew to get around the yacht with ease.

ESSENCE has a full displacement hull powered by twin Caterpillar C32 engines with a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and trans-pacific range. She accommodates two owners and eight guests in five cabins with a crew of eight.

Length overall 42.50m /139’05”

Beam 9.35m / 30’08″

Draught 2.35m / 7’08’’

Naval architect/exterior styling: Axis Group Yacht Design

Designer interior Kingship Design

Speed (Max/Cruise) 15/13.5 knots

Range at 13.5 knots 4000nm

Fresh water maker 2 x 10,000L/day

Hull Steel

Fuel Capacity 60,000L

Superstructure Aluminium

Main engines 2 x CAT C32, each 1081kW

Generator sets 2 x 86kW

Classification: RINA CX Hull, MACH Ych, Unrestricted Navigation RINA Green Plus / MCA

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Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – OCTOBER 2011

01/Oct-02/Oct – J/22 Deauville Cup Deauville, France, France

01/Oct-02/Oct – KSSS Olympic Class Regatta Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm, Sweden

02/Oct-08/Oct – Audi TP 52 World Championship Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

12/Oct-16/Oct – Extreme Sailing Series – Act 8 Almería, Andalucía, Spain

13/Oct-30/Oct – XVI Pan American Games Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

22/Oct-29/Oct – 2nd Catamarans Cup International , Saronic Gulf, Greece

22/Oct-28/Oct – Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Gzira, Malta

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – NOVEMBER 2011

21/Nov – Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta / Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – DECEMBER 2011

04/Dec-06/Dec – 60 Trofeo Ciutat de Palma Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Monaco Yacht Show – Trends and What’s Hot

Under gorgeous sunny skies, the Monaco Yacht Show unveiled 100 Super Yachts, stunning tenders and 500 exhibitors on Wednesday the 21st. There was no shortage of hot tubs, entertainment rooms, fancy navigation gear, and water toys. The crowd seemed a bit thicker and more upbeat this year than last, but we’ll wait for the official statistics.

We saw fewer sailing yachts than in past years (one Swan, one Perini-Navi, one Wally, and Hemisphere, the world’s largest catamaran), but a greater emphasis on Green Yachting (go figure). We will detail some of the individual yachts we saw in upcoming posts, but show favorites included Yogi, Excellence III, and Cakewalk – measuring in at 85 meters. More updates to come, but we wanted to at least share some images with you for weekend dreaming!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

No Matter What the Weather It’s an Awesome Day for PICNIC

PICNIC is a luxury yacht with presence. Exterior styling with dark tapered windows gives this yacht a head turning command at every port. PICNIC will make her debut at the Florida International Boat Show, Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, 2011, maneuvering into position as a top yacht on the charter circuit.

The salon and dining area on board PICNIC is spacious and serene. Elegant and understated, contemporary furnishings work as perfectly for casual conversation and cocktails as for formal five course dining. Guests have the option of al fresco meals on the aft deck or relishing the beach house feel of banquette seating around the ample table on the flybridge.

PICNIC is a custom Monte Fino 100, stylishly appointed with charming attention to detail. Playful neon and indirect lighting adds a dash of fun, while fine china and superb linens please charter clientele who expect the highest standards of quality.

PICNIC has a delightful array of

water toys to please all guests, whether they enjoy the thrill of Seabobs or the enchantment of diving below the depths, water skis or Jet skis, the onboard toy chest will not disappoint.

PICNIC will be located at the Hargrave/Monte Fino display at Las Olas docks, A Dock – Slip 7, during the Fort Lauderdale show.

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Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Monaco Yacht Show is now Open!

September in the Super Yacht world means one thing – the Monaco Yacht Show. This amazing show always showcases the biggest, newest, coolest and most stunning Super Yachts, Tenders and Accessories, all in the glorious port of Monaco.

Please see our a complete guide to the show, including all of the yachts on display, and stay tuned as we will be reviewing trends and our favorite picks throughout the week.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓