Sunreef Yachts 114′ CHE: The Biggest Sloop Catamaran to Prowl the Seas

Sunreef Yachts announces the launch of their largest custom-built superyacht catamaran, the Sunreef 114 CHE, the third largest catamaran in the world. Although details have not yet been made public the sloop-rigged catamaran promises to be an extremely popular option for chartering in the Caribbean this winter. An open architecture floor plan allows for unobstructed central social areas plus three staterooms and two crew cabins nestled comfortably within the hulls. CHE benefits from expansive and beautifully appointed exterior space ideal for sun worship, dining al fresco, or having fun on one of two trampolines. CHE will be completed at the Sunreef docks in Gdansk, Poland, within the next couple of months.

Sunreef 102' Double Deck IPHARRA, the second largest build launched from the yard last April, has successfully completed sea trials, achieved systems certification by Bureau Veritas and has set sail. Most notably, her double deck flybridge brings this yacht to a whole new level, comfortably furnished for dining, relaxation, or taking a turn at the helm. IPHARRA can currently be spotted in the Eastern Mediterranean prior to making her way to the Caribbean for the winter charter season.

Click here for more about Sunreef Luxury Catamaran Charters.

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Oceanco Yacht's Project Y708: Slated for World's Top 100 in 2012

Oceanco continues to push the envelope with futuristic superyacht designs distinguished by never-before-seen features and environmentally conscious engineering. Designed by Russian prodigy Igor Lobanov, Oceanco's 280 ft Project Y708 is no exception.

The ultramodern profile is intended to impart a sense of motion, even when the yacht is at rest, an illusion attributed to the aesthetic continuity of the elegantly angular, beveled superstructure. Exterior spaces include a magnificent 20' x 12' infinity pool that converts to a helipad, a feature first introduced in 2007 on Oceanco's award-winning 267' Alpha Nero, currently available for charter through Boatbookings.com.

Among many spectacular architectural features on Y708 are private guest balconies on each deck and owner’s compartments that incorporate two private decks with whirlpool and sunbathing area, bedroom suite, salon and study. Sweeping aft decks that include a beach club with guest sea terrace further expand voluminous interior spaces characteristic of Oceanco's Y-series.

In the last decade Oceanco has launched several distinguished yachts acclaimed for both innovative architectural design and cutting edge technology. At the Asia Boating Awards this May, Oceanco's fourth in the Y-series 280' Vibrant Curiosity was awarded Best Custom-Built Yacht. Among her many notable features is a three story sweeping vertical expanse of glass amidships.

Oceanco Yachts in the Y-series earn a place among the world's top 100 superyachts, including charter yachts 262' Amevi (Y701), 267' Alfa Nero (Y702) and 245' Anastasia (Y703), each designed to accommodate 12 guests. Please contact Boatbookings.com for charter information on these spectacular superyachts, and continue to check boatbloggings.com for updates on Project Y708, scheduled for delivery in 2012.

Specifications:

LOA: 280 ft

Beam: 49 ft

Draft Full Load: 13 ft

Fuel: 73,968 Gal. Engines: 2 x MTU 20V 4000

Stabilizers: Rolls-Royce retractable zero-speed stabilization

Please see Oceanco yachts for charter.

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Virgin Gorda Tip: Free WIFI Connections at BEYC

Should you need Internet access while on your Boatbookings Yacht Charter vacation, the Bitter End Yacht Club provides free WIFI at the Almond Walk Terrace, the Clubhouse Restaurant, and the Pub.

The Bitter End also has two Internet connected computers available for guest use, which includes mooring and dockage guests, available at the front desk. Children are welcome to connect their games and iPads as well. BEYC would like everyone to know that strong Cellular/GSM phone coverage on the island provides excellent connectivity to the States and Europe.

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Deepwater Horizon: Gulf Oil Spill Update

After what has been an unduly long time constituting billions of dollars in losses, BP finally seems to be making forward progress. The vast surface area infused with oil seems to have diminished substantially according to aerial and radar reports. However, scientists have yet to determine how extensive the effect of the vast amount of dissipated oil will have on marine life and environment, as well as the long-term coastal impact.

Along with some natural evaporation, two recent storms in the area stirred up waters to speed the dispersion of the oil and aid thousands of boats equipped with a variety of eradication measures. However, the amount of oil spilled into the Gulf is unprecedented, therefore, scientists hesitate to estimate how many more weeks the clean up will need to continue.

While the livelihood of commercial fisherman continues to be threatened, tourism is making a slow comeback in the Gulf region, and expanding contamination seems unlikely. A recent report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy confirms that the further from the wellhead the more diffuse the oil. While the problem remains acute in the northern Gulf, these studies indicate that the oil will not contaminate the Gulf Stream or drift into the Atlantic Ocean.

To view these reports see: www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2010/20100722_jag.html

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Dunya Yachts 236’ Red Square: Largest Turkish Build to Date

Although a relative newcomer in the shipbuilding business, Dunya Yachts is certain to command significant attention at their Monaco Yacht Show display this year. Cutting-edge designs from the yard include a 213’ eco yacht, designed to incorporate the latest trends in green technology, two 236’ yachts under construction and a 289-footer in the works.

236' Red Square has a voluminous six-deck floor plan with notable features that include a health and beauty spa, a sea-level gymnasium, a sizeable swimming pool, sweeping 50-foot balconies and a dedicated owner’s deck. Interiors by celebrated designer Alberto Pinto juxtapose modernism with Old World elegance to achieve a plush yet vibrant style. Also under construction at the yard is 236’ Warrior, described with even greater interior volume. Both yachts are scheduled for launch next year.

Visually even more radical is 289' Blade, an appropriate monicker given her dramatic axe-bow. The design represents a collaboration between Dunya Yachts and renowned Ken Freivokh Design. The use of unprecedented amounts of glass results in a daring profile and stunning, ultramodern interiors. A triple-height glass atrium, all-glass swimming pool, seamless panoramic windows and seven guest suites that can be converted to create additional cabins are a few of Blade's innovative features.

Dunya Yachts is located in Istanbul Turkey, a country that has witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade in yacht design, build and repair. The well-equipped shipyard sprawls over 330,000 square feet including sheds, construction halls and boasts the only climate-controlled dry dock in the country. The shipyard exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show will be situated at stand QC13 on the Quai Chicane. Please contact Esra Tarlan PR & Marketing of Dunya Yachts for additional information.

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