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MYBA Charter Show – first look at BISTANGO – 62 meter Benetti Luxury Yacht

We visited the impressive BISTANGO yesterday under cloudy and rainy conditions at the MYBA Charter Show Bistago is a  62meter  Benetti Motor Yacht, making its first appearance  out of the shipyard.

BISTANGO is a state of the art superyacht – sumptuous in every way possible. The word opulent also comes to mind but does not begin to decribe this  amazing yacht. She offers rich luxurious fabrics including leather walls and counter tops stamped in crocodile motif.  Interior design by Mauro Izzo  and the owner himself.  Colours are black, gold, browns and creams. Black and gold leaf trim throughout the yacht with often hand painted gold. This yacht will be appreciated by guests who want the best of the best, as the designers of both the hull and interior have not left out any details and offer creature comforts in every way.

BISTANGO has 5 decks in total with elevators throughout. The upper sun deck has at a 14 person Jacuzzi. The gym has the features of a professional workout room, with a  Power Plate, eliptical and treadmill machines and free weights.

The Skylounge has baby grand piano. The theme has African influences  and is described by the crew as “Versace on Safari”. The outdoor dining table on this deck seats 16.

The Master suite is on the main deck, and offers the most spacious closets we have ever seen on a yacht. It has his and hers bathrooms with a  Turkish bath/shower in “his”. The master bed faces the bow with a 180 degree view.

BISTANGO has 6 cabins accomodating 12 guests, and is staffed by a crew of 14.  Her captain and chef are Australian.  Overall, an amazing yacht!

For further details – feel free to contact us.

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Genoa MYBA Charter Show opens

Genoa MYBA Charter ShowThe Genoa MYBA Charter Show, one of the highlights of the year for help me write my essay those of us in the yacht charter business, has opened this morning under cloudy skies, but with many exclusive and amazing yachts to be viewed. This is an exclusive industry-only show that is not available to the general public, but we have two brokers there this year reviewing all of the yachts and meeting the crew.  This will allow us to assure we have the most up-to-date information possible for our clients who are interested in chartering any of these luxury yachts.  The show has just opened, we will have regular reports about it throughout the week.

Yachts scheduled to be at the show are:

Yacht Name LOA (mt) Beam (mt) Draft (mt) Type of Yacht
AFRICAN CAT 39.65 7.7

2

 Motor Vessel
ANEDIGMI 49.68 9.14

2.90

 Motor Vessel
BAD GIRL 56.7 9.7

2.2

 Motor Vessel
BERT 30.00 7.52

3.20

 Motor Vessel
BIG EAGLE 52.43 7.92

2.74

 Motor Vessel
BISTANGO 62.0 10.45

3.10

 Motor Vessel
BLUE PRINCESS STAR 34 7.20

2.50

 Motor Vessel
CHINA 34 7.64

2.66

 Motor Vessel
CINDERELLA IV 39.0 8.40

3.9

 Sailing Vessel
CLOUD NINE 60 11.2

3.45

 Motor Vessel
COMMITMENT 38 7.79

2.50

 Motor Vessel
CRISS C 34 8.20

2.10

 Motor Vessel
DARK SHADOW 30.45 6.71

4.5

 Sailing Vessel
GOLDEN COMPASS 46 9

2.6

 Motor Vessel
HARMONY III 43.60 9.26

2.54

 Motor Vessel
HEAVENLY DAZE 32.22 6.60

3.65

 Motor Vessel
HOME 44 8

1.5

 Motor Vessel
ICON 62.25 11.4

3.4

 Motor Vessel
INEVITABLE 49.80 8.5

2.9

 Motor Vessel
JASMIN 36.84 8.38

2.8

 Motor Vessel
JAZZ JR 32.8 7.10

3.60

 Sailing Vessel
KAI 36.58 7.85

1.96

 Motor Vessel
KAIROS 38.00 8.20

3.80

 Sailing Vessel
KATYA 46 9.45

2.9

 Motor Vessel
LADY FERYAL 42.5 8.7

3.5

 Motor Vessel
LADY GOODGIRL 42.9 8.0

2.4

 Motor Vessel
LADY THURAYA 31 6.1

3.0

 Sailing Vessel
LADY VICTORIA 27.60 7.15

1.80

 Motor Vessel
LADY ZEHAVA 25 6.17

1.7

 Motor Vessel
LEO FUN 53.90 9.50

2.90

 Motor Vessel
LIZZI 23.39 5.54

1.07

 Motor Vessel
MAGIC 45 8.50

2.40

 Motor Vessel
MALANDRINO 23.98 7

1.70

 Motor Vessel
MARCELINA OF LONDON 26.75 6.75

2.15

 Motor Vessel
MAYAMA 30.70 6.90

1.80

 Motor Vessel
MONTIGNE 57 10

3.6

 Sailing Vessel
MORE 45 9.26

2.72

 Motor Vessel
MOSAIQUE 49.99 9.29

4.65

 Motor Vessel
MY SPACE 34.00 7.21

2.35

 Motor Vessel
MY TRUST 45 8.80

2.80

 Motor Vessel
NERO 90.10 12.03

4.42

 Motor Vessel
NIKCA 27.40 6.30

1.70

 Motor Vessel
NORTHLANDER 38.16 8.6

2.5

 Motor Vessel
NOSTROMO 30 7.34

3.85

 Sailing Vessel
OCEAN GLORY 26.4 5.3

3

 Motor Vessel
OUT 47 8.33

3.20

 Motor Vessel
PARAMOUR 42 8.60

3

 Motor Vessel
QUEEN OF ANDAMAN 41.00 8.40

4.16

 Sailing Vessel
RED ANCHOR 36.6 7.90

2.0

 Motor Vessel
RIVIERA 23.85 5.90

1.80

 Motor Vessel
SARITA SI 38.60 7.20

2.10

 Motor Vessel
SENSE 28 6.2

1.2

 Motor Vessel
SIERRA ROMEO 41.5 8.1

2.5

 Motor Vessel
SIRAHMY 43.00 7.39

3.00

 Motor Vessel
SOLEMAR 61.5 10.6

3.5

 Motor Vessel
TEMPEST WS 32.00 5.63

3.08

 Motor Vessel
TILUSA 25.66 6.12

2.65

 Motor Vessel
TOUCH 36.6 7.6

2.4

 Motor Vessel
TRIDENT 65.22 11.5

3.4

 Motor Vessel
WHEELS 35.5 7.54

1.98

 Motor Vessel
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM 49.07 8.51

2.29

 Motor Vessel
5 FISHES 35 8

2.2

 Motor Vessel
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Yacht Designs of Tomorrow

Perini Navi’s 164’ SY C. 2173: Facing Up

The stealthy Perini Navi aluminum hull, which is under construction at the Perini Istanbul/Yildiz facility, has been turned upright in preparation for attachment to the superstructure. Designer Ron Holland worked with Perini Navi on the 164’ aluminum ketch that, emblematic of Perini Navi, is state-of-the-art throughout. The yacht is equipped with a swing-keel, centralized servo-assisted sail-plan controls, and twin diesel propulsion engines. Final commissioning at Viareggio is scheduled for late summer with a delivery date on the books for 2012.
Please visit www.perininavi.it for additional information

Fast Forward: Heesen’s 213’ Displacement Hull

Heesen’s naval architects, Van Oossanen & Associates, are taking aluminum displacement hulls to thrilling speeds with the forward thinking Heesen 6500. Recent tank tests conducted at the Wolfson Unit in Southhampton, UK, predict an amazing 30% increase in performance as a result of a slender hull design that slices through surf with blade-like agility. Exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects manages to belie the yacht’s size with a relatively low, sleek profile, accentuated with uninterrupted sweeping lengths of darkened glass pane. The thoroughly hi-tech, contemporary style allows for voluminous exterior sun and beach areas, incorporating a swimming pool, sauna, hammam and forward helipad. Despite its impressive LOA, the yacht, which accommodates 12 guestsand 13 crew, boasts improved sea-keeping ability, maneuverability and reduced engine emissions as a result of innovations in hull design. Visit the Heesen Yachts display at the Monaco Yacht Show to view this new design.
Additional information available at www.heesenyachts.nl
LOA: 213.25′
Beam: 37.4′
Fuel capacity: 90 m3
Fresh water capacity: 30 m3
Max. Speed (at half load): 27 knots
Cruising Speed (at half load): 24 knots
Range at 14 knots: 4.500 NM
Class: ABS A1 Commercial Yachting Service, AMS, MCA

144’ Project Nostalgia: Classically Modern

Dutch designer PB Behage’s new, ultra-luxury yacht brings a classic design into the 21st century. While elegant exterior styling is reminiscent of the œGolden Age of yachting, state-of-the-art equipment and mechanicals anchor this long-range vessel firmly in the present. A traditional floor plan includes on the main deck; spacious salon, formal dining area and master suite with walk-in closet. Guest suites are located on the lower deck. Pleasant exterior spaces allow for relaxing in sun, shade, or the roomy Jacuzzi. With an impressive range of 5,000nm, this transatlantic vessel is ready for adventure.
Information available at www.pbbehage.com

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Amber Lounge announces its star-studded lineup at the Monaco Grand Prix, including “Sugababes”

The hottest ticket for entertainment during the Monaco Grand Prix is normally the Amber Lounge, where the drivers mix with  supermodels, celebs and champagne. This year should be no different, as the lineup is:

Friday night:
10 Formula One drivers modeling on the Amber Lounge Fashion catwalk

Saturday night:
Girl band Sugababes performing live

Sunday night:
World class DJ Pete Tong spinning the decks for the Formula 1 fraternity

As per our previous post, there are still some stunning yachts with guaranteed berths available for the Grand Prix.  See more info about Monaco Grand Prix Charter here.

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Oakland Boat Show Review

America's Cup TrophyMeg Toppa, who is our Sailing Yacht Expert for the US and Caribbean, just attended the Oakland Boat Show last week.  Here is her report:

I just attended the West Coast’s only all-sail show, which was held  at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA.  “Big deal” you say, “just another boat show”.  Well in some respects, that’s correct.  There are monohulls and catamarans, sail makers, riggers and everything else that makes a boat show.  The thing about this show is that it is in the back yard of the new home of the America’s Cup!  The actual cup was on display from 12-6 today and show attendees were encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to view the America’s Cup.

This past February, BMW Oracle Racing became the first American team to win the cup since 1992.  Larry Ellison and skipper Russel Couts have decided to take the cup on the road to promote the sport of sailing in the U.S.  The event includes sailing and design team members in an open and interactive Q & A session.  Video highlights of the winning campaign for the 33rd America’s Cup were shown.

Seeing the cup gave me goosebumps!  Growing up in Newport, RI, where the cup was contested for years, I have sailed on a 12 meter and worked for one of the syndicates during the 1983 campaign.  BUT I had never seen the cup until today and it was pretty cool.

Besides ogling the cup, Meg did find some great new yachts for charter in San Francisco and the San Juan Islands, as well as learning all about new models on the market that will soon be chartering in the BVI, Bahamas, Grenadines and the rest of the Caribbean. Feel free to give her a call in our Ft Lauderdale office for any questions you may have about a sailing charter.

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