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.

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Dining in Traditional Dutch Yachting Style

Ever wondered what it is like to be wined and dined on a beautifully crafted specimen of Dutch Nautical Heritage? Well we can tell you!  Yesterday evening we were lucky enoughATALANTA to be invited on board ATALANTA where we experienced first hand the joys of classic sixties style cruising.  The teak-on-steel frame motor yacht was in pristine condition; her brass fittings lovingly polished to a warm burnish and her teak decks inviting you to walk around and experience her with your bare feet.  Built in 1958 by the ‘de Vries shipyard’ she is every inch the perfect place to entertain and to cruise the French and Italian Rivieras in an elegant and comfortable environment.

We were welcomed on board by the Captain Adam and stewardess Diana, who produced some of the most amazing cuisine we have experienced on the French Riviera, including a delicious chocolate and espresso cake for dessert.  This boat is a definate one for your charter wish-list!

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San Diego opens its doors for Yachtfest 2008!

YachtfestThe 9th Annual Yachtfest is kick starting the International Boat Show Season in style, showcasing a wide variety of manufacturers such as Picchiotti and Baglietti in an in intimate style. Yachtfest of course is not just any boat show, with some of the most luxurious yachts on display from the 11th-14th September on the docks of Shelter Island Marina. Yachts featured in this show will open the doors for the next steps in super and mega yachts. Also featured at the show is the 3rd Annual “All Decked Out” fashion show.

Other upcoming boatshows are the Cannes boat show and the world famous Monaco Yacht Show

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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.

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