Porsche to Design Luxury Mega Yachts

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Porsche Design is teaming up with the high end, Singapore based Royal Falcon Fleet to create the ultimate in billionaire boys' toys; luxury catamarans and megayachts, the first of which is to be a 135 foot luxury motor catamaran, known as the RFF135 (see image) and capable of cruising at upto 35 knots through the oceans of the world.  The result of a design collaboration between the two companies, the Swedish marine engineering firm Kockums and the Australian catamaran company Incat Crowther is expected to be a creature that oozes with luxury, opulence and haute couture whilst using the latest in technology and looking like something that has travelled here from the future.  Porsche will be designing both the exteriors and interiors whilst the other three companies will be taking on the task of creating the technology and engines to make her operate like a dream and wow those cross her path.

Branson to re-attempt breaking the transatlantic world record

Virgin Money sailing yachtSir Richard Branson is to join the British America's Cup hopefuls TEAMORIGIN on board the maxi yacht 'VIRGIN MONEY' this week in an attempt to break the current transatlantic world record for a monohull sailing yacht, currently standing at 6 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 39 seconds.  Joining him in the attempt will be his daughter and son Holly and Sam Branson, Holly will also be taking up the role of medic onboard.

Branson is no stranger to world recording-breaking attempts; already holding two other transatlantic world records, one of speed on board the power boat 'Virgin Atlantic Challenger II' and one of size on the hot air balloon 'Virgin Atlantic Flyer'.  This attempt will start from the Ambrose Lighthouse (just out of New York) and finish at Lizard Point, the most South Westerly point of the UK. TEAMORIGIN was set up in January 2007 and aims to win next year's America's Cup to be held in Valencia, Spain.  Their current training for the event will see them competing in other events such as the iShares Cup Extreme 40 series, which finishes in Amsterdam next week.

Feasting on Waves: Alton Brown does it for real!!

chef de mer catamaranThe 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!!

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 sailisailing raceng 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!!