Exquisite Sunreef 114 Catamaran CHE is 2011 Superyacht Design Awards Finalist

We wholeheartedly congratulate CHE as a finalist in the 2011 World Superyacht Awards category for the Best Sailing Yacht in the 30-45m range. Our charter experts have intimate knowledge of this elegant yacht, her unparalleled sailing capabilities and her extraordinary crew.

Charter on board CHE is a truly holistic experience. Serene interior design makes elegant use of sustainable bamboo and soothing shades of the sea to create a peaceful Zen atmosphere.  Accommodations for seven guests in four luxurious cabins with ensuite facilities are contemporary, exceedingly comfortable and beckon relaxation.

On board CHE, guests will thrill to the seaworthiness and speed of this powerful catamaran with high-performance capabilities that allow cruising speeds of up to 20 knots. CHE also has an impressive toy chest that includes two Zodiacs, water skis, diving equipment, snorkeling gear, a Seabob, kayaks, and a selection of inflatable toys.

Relaxation, pampering, and dramatic adventure await charter guests as they sail the storied coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea aboard CHE, the largest rig sloop catamaran in the world.

Please click here for information on chartering the luxury catamaran CHE
Read about Our Charter Experts Onboard 114 Sunreef CHE

Posted on by — No Comments ↓

Block Island Race Week: Opportunity for Serious Competition and a Destination Vacation

Competitors and spectator enthusiasts are gearing up for Storm Trysail Club’s (STC) 24th Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex. The five-day regatta, scheduled for June 20-24, has just announced that it will be hosting the J/109 East Coast Championship along with the previously announced 2011 IRC East Coast Championship and the J/122 National Championship. The regatta will also include the debut of the new J/111 class and some serious racing for a large PHRF fleet. With 119 boats already registered boats and expectations of 30 to 40 more, Block Island Race Week promises a very exciting week of racing.

Along with the anticipation of meeting the tough competition coming out for this year’s Block Island Race Week, crews and spectators have many reasons to participate in the island event this summer. To ensure that Block Island Race Week lives up to its reputation as one of America’s most popular Race Weeks, the

Storm Trysail Club is expertly organizing an action-packed fourth week in June for sailors and their families who converge on the quaint island to enjoy a full week of exemplary views, great company and fierce competition. The traditional around-the-island distance race will also be included, with a Rolex watch awarded to the top IRC boat.

Racing headquarters for the 2011 Block Island Race Week presented by Rolex will be located at The Oar Restaurant, while evening festivities and award ceremonies will be held next door in the event tent. A Rolex watch will be raffled off at the end of the event along with a trip to the Bitter End Yacht Club to benefit the Block Island Rescue Squad, Block Island Maritime Institute and the Block Island Early Learning Center.

Photos by: Rolex / Dan Nerney

Here are some very useful links for New England Yacht Charter, Newport and Cape Cod Sailing Itineraries and Regattas and Sailing Events worldwide.

Posted on by — No Comments ↓

Amber Lounge at Monaco Grand Prix to feature Taio Cruz and Black Eyed Peas Official DJ Motiv8

Those of you who know about the Monaco Grand Prix know that the hottest ticket is the Amber Lounge, where drivers, super models, rock stars and celebrities mix until the late hours of the night.  This year will  be no different with this lineup:

FRIDAY – Amber Lounge Charity Fashion Show – 10 Formula One drivers model on the catwalk, international designer Matthew Williamson headlines his new 2011 collection and Taio Cruz performs his smash hit ‘Break Your Heart’ – all in benefit of the Special Olympics under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco

SATURDAY – Pop sensation Taio Cruz performs his No. 1 smash hits alongside an all girl DJ lineup at the legendary F1 Girls Party Night.

SUNDAY – Black Eyed Peas Official DJ Motiv8 will rock the dance floor at the Ultimate Grand Prix After Party that sees F1 drivers, celebrities and VIPs party until dawn!

There are still several amazing yachts that have availability for the Grand Prix – it’s not too late. Contact us if you want tickets to the Amber Lounge or to show up to the event in your own yacht!

Image and some copy courtesy of the Amber Lounge

Posted on by — No Comments ↓

Bitter End Yacht Club in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, Unveils their Brand New, State-of-the-Art, Quarterdeck Marina this July

The Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda is an exceedingly popular destination in the British Virgin Islands for both charter and private yachts. To accommodate ever-larger charter catamarans, monohulls and power yachts, top-of-the-line sportfish and private megayachts, BEYC is set to open the full service Quarterdeck Marina this July.commercial inflatable bouncers

The new installation, built from the ground up, will have wider slips, improved decking surfaces, enhanced skirting, upgraded power, and best of all a better dockage layout to accommodate a wider variety of boat sizes and shapes.

The state of the art facility will be able to accommodate yachts up to 235 feet LOA with drafts of 15 feet or

From left: Richard Starkey, CEO/Managing Director of Meridian Construction Company; Marland D'Augiar, Foreman and Supervisor; Sandra Grisham, COO Bitter End Yacht Club; James Meade, Construction Manager at Bitter End; Carine Locher, Quarterdeck Marina Manager; Robert Smith, Director of Engineering; and Mary Jo Ryan, Resort Manager

more. Tender docks are larger, catamaran docks are wider, and electricity is easily accessed.

Richard Starkey of Meridian Construction Company is the General Contractor on the project.  Noted architect Peter Brill penned the designs. Both worked closely with ownership and management to fulfill their goals. According to Starkey, “the project here at Bitter End will fit the needs of the clientele perfectly. It’s such a lovely location, and the new facility will blend in nicely.”

Here is a link to access comprehensive information about the British Virgin Islands.

Posted on by — No Comments ↓

BIG Winners at Britain’s 6th World Superyacht Awards Gala

Here are the winners of the 6th World Superyacht Awards, which took place Saturday at London’s Guildhall. More than 500 superyacht owners, families, friends and industry professionals gathered at the gala affair to enjoy the ceremony in which owners of winning sail and motoryachts delivered in 2010 were distinguished.

536' Eclipse
Zefira

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 485 million dollar mega-yacht ECLIPSE won for Best Displacement Yacht  and  Motor Yacht of the Year in the 3000GT and above category as did the Perini Navi, EXUMA, in the below 500GT category. New Zealand company Fitzroy Yachts masterpiece ZEFIRA won both awards in the sailing yacht categories.

Best Displacement Motor Yacht 3000GT and above:

ECLIPSE:  Blohm & Voss

Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT-2,999GT:

SYCARA IV: Nobiskrug

Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT-1,299GT:

MARY-JEAN II: ISA

Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT:

EXUMA: Picchiotti/Perini Navi Group

Three Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht:

CALLIOPE: Holland Jachtbouw

Two Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht:

FRAMURA 2: Codecasa

Motor Yacht of the Year:

ECLIPSE: Blohm & Voss

EXUMA: Picchiotti/Perini Navi Group

Best Sailing Yacht in 45m-plus size range:

ZEFIRA: Fitzroy Yachts

Best Sailing Yacht 30m-44.99m:

IMAGINE: Alloy Yachts

Sailing Yacht of the Year:

ZEFIRA: Fitzroy Yachts

Best Refitted Yacht:

ANGEL’S SHARE: Lürssen

Best Rebuilt Yacht:

ATTESSA IV — Washington Yachting Group

Two equally prestigious awards were given for outstanding accomplishments. The challenging Voyager Award was presented to Dione Sky for the circumnavigation of the Americas, including the Northwest Passage and the Antarctic. Elizabeth E Meyer received the Legacy Award for her efforts in the restoration of J-Class yachts and the founding of the International Yacht Restoration Society.

Posted on by — No Comments ↓