The popular American TV food commentator and personality Alton Brown is once again hitting the screens of televisions across the nation on the Food Network channel following his success with ‘Feasting on Asphalt’ with his new program ‘Feasting on Waves‘. In this program Brown goes in search of America’s culinary roots and Caribbean flavors and starts his journey on St Kitts before traveling north west through the Caribbean towards the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. In true Alton Brown style he ventures to the far flung parts of the islands to find the most authentic specialties of the region, he even travels aboard the custom built Chef de Mer Catamaran to sail between the islands. This boat is well renowned for its fabulous chef, Tara, and is also available throughout the year to charter yourself and get the ultimate Alton Brown experience!!
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Voiles St Tropez Regatta 2008 Sailing Race
It’s nearly that time of year again, the regatta season is coming to a close and the Voiles St Tropez gives sailors the perfect opportunity to wage and pit their saili
ng prowess once more. This year the regatta runs from the 29th September to the 4th October and is one of the only regattas where sailing enthusiasts can see several racing classes in the same race zone. The week long event set in the fabulous St Tropez draws crowds from all over to see Traditional, Modern, “Esprit de Tradition” (modernized traditional yachts), Wally and 12 Meter America’s Cup Yachts as well as La Grande Classe Trophy, an invitation only event for the most distinguished classic yachts.
You can charter a wide variety of yachts for the regatta whether to participate or just follow the action on a sail or motor yacht. Click here for our list of charter yachts in St Tropez. There are many other regatta events also available to participate in around the world, go on, experience the thrill of sailing for yourself!!
London looks to its waterways in preparation for the Olympics 2012!
The canals and waterways of River Thames Gateway have long been important for both businesses and the enviro
nment of the local area, and now thanks to a kick start from the Olympics 2012, they are undergoing major developments to assist in both transfer of materials for building the Olympic Park, as well as looking to the future and developing the area for pleasure boating and transfers of materials! The renovations are all part of looking at a greener way to transport the 1.75 million tonnes of construction materials required for the Olympic Park as well as looking out for climate change and providing a new and more sustainable network of canals and rivers for future endeavours. Watch this space for more news on these developments and for all you need to know on chartering a yacht at the London 2012 Olympics!
Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show 2008
The Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show 2008 is fast approaching and preparations are already underway. The chance to showcase and exhibit to a global audience has this year attracted more than 630 of the finest yachts in the world, along with boatbuilders, service providers, equipment manufacturers and interior designers to name a few of th
e other exhibits avaliable. This event offers the chance to not only see the yachts but experience them on the open sea, an opportunity not to be missed.
The show this year runs from 10th-15th September.
Cannes is also host to many other international events such as the Film Festival, MIPM and the International Fireworks Competition. These events can be turned into an even more extravagant experience by staying on a yacht and visiting the famously beautiful French Riviera. So why not look into chartering a yacht for next year's events? It's the only way to be seen on the Cote d'Azur!
Mipim 2009 Berth Update
The rules changed this year – the Cannes Port Authority opened the application window the 17th of March – literally at the end of the 2008 show. Once the first 60 complete applications are in, they will sit and assign places on the Quai Albert Edouard. After this, they will accept 30 more applications, and when these are received, they will assign the berths on the Quai du Large (across the harbour, not alongside the Palais.
As we write this, over 60 applications have been received. So if you are interested in getting a berth for next year, if you hurry you may still be able to get a berth on the Quai du Large, but all paperwork must be in soon! For complete information, see MIPIM Yacht Charter.