2008 Cannes boat show – SuperCat charter

Sunreef Catamaran Luxury catamaran charter will be even easier now thanks to fresh new designs of some of the most luxurious catamarans in the world. A 70ft Sunreef PowerCat was unveiled and although this model is privately owned, more are under construction and will be available for charter next year! This magnificent boat contained 5 luxury custom made cabins, with the same quality and style you would expect in any top hotel, ample living space both indoors and out. The flybridge has room for a jacuzzi and bar as well as an ample eating area.

This distinctive and stylish catamaran can be yours for a week in the Mediterranean next year, so book early to avoid disappointment! All the comfort of luxury charter at less than half the price of any equivalent super yacht, with hand picked crew for your unique crewed charter experience it is a recipe for great sailing holidays and unforgettable memories!

Southampton opens its doors to the 40th Annual Boat Show

Southampton Boat ShowThe Boat Show season is well and truly up and running; Cannes, Yachtfest and now one of the biggest trade shows around the Southampton boat show opened its doors today to 1000s of visitors all eager to see the latest and greatest that the boat show has to offer, and with over 600 exhibitors and 700 boats on show, there is no shortage of things to see! As well as showcasing the most popular yachts available for sale and charter, the Southampton Boat show will also be debuting a number of new boats with the cutting edge in boat design. Sailing boat and motor boat manufacturers alike will all be there en masse to offer insight into some of the most incredible boats available in the Solent and the UK, offering the next thrill. The incredibly successful UK Olympic sailing team will also be there, as well as the record breaker Ellen MacArthur.

Tickets are available on the door, so go along this weekend! The show is running from the 12th-21st September.

Porsche to Design Luxury Mega Yachts

RFF135 image

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.

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!

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