All the yachts have now left the Monaco Yacht Show and most will now be preparing for their 
annual migration to Fort Lauderdale and the Caribbean for the winter. The success of this year’s show is testiment to the thriving status of the Mega-yacht industry despite the recent economic crisis. The Boatbookings team were out in force to see the yachts and find the newest additions to the Super and Mega Yacht charter market; among those yachts viewed by the team were Martha Ann, Newvida, Makululu and Leonora, Daybreak, Midlandia and Parsifal III. Updates on these boats coming soon…
A great yachting tool – distance and fuel cost calculator for your next cruise
With the high price of fuel, nearly everyone wants to know what a boating trip will cost. Boatbookings.com has just released a nifty new tool that lets you do exactly this. Just click on a Google Map to draw your itinerary, enter the fuel consumption per hour and price of fuel, and you get a great estimate. It gives you distance, fuel consumption, and estimated cost. Check out the boating distance and fuel price calculator here.
Tragedy at the Régates Royales in Cannes
Tragedy struck at the Régates Royales Trophée Panerai in Cannes on Tuesday when the Wilfred Tolhurst, owner and skipper of one of the 8 Metre class boats, Safir, died after a collision with 65 ft Rowdy.
Safir was trying to avoid the 35 tonne Rowdy who was competing in the Admiral’s Cup race, however disaster struck and Safir and Rowdy collided, dismasting Safir. Wilhurst was struck by the falling mast and despite the efforts of the Race Committee together with the CROSS Med and maritime safety crew (SNSM), nothing could be done to save Wilhurst’s life.
Enquiries are underway to try and determine the cause of the incident.The Yacht Club de Cannes as well as all of the event organisers and sponsers offer their deepest sympathies and support to the friends and family of the skipper.
Information courtesy of Yachting World, photo courtesy of Regates Royales official website.
New Ferretti Yachts announced at the Monaco Yacht Show
The Monaco Yacht Show has always been a platform for the newest luxury
, the most up to date technology and of course the latest Yachts to excite the yachting enthusiasts that travel to the event in a pilgrimage to their passion. This year the Ferretti Group (Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN and Custom Line) are presenting 9 elegant yachts at the show, 2 of which are world previews produced by CRN:
The CRN 54m MARAYA and the CRN 57m ROMANCE.
New models Riva Duchessa 92’, Apreamare Maestro 82’, Custom Line Navetta 33, Custom Line 112’ Next, Pershing 80’ are also being displayed, which were presented at the recent Cannes Boat Show, as well as the already well-known and much admired Pershing 90’ and Itama Forty
Some information courtesy of BYM Product and Industry News
Enhancement of English Marinas
The Yacht Haven Group have completed a £1m investment into Plymouth’s waterfront in a bid to enhance the waterfront and satisfy the city’s growing appetite for new and fresh culinary experiences. The success of the venture will provide a blueprint for potential further investment into the six other UK based marinas supported by the Yacht Haven Group. The improvements along the English South Coast will no doubt make this already ideal coast for exploring by yacht, a more attractive destination for sailing enthusiasts.
Some information courtesy of boatingbusiness.com