April 11, 2014, saw Sunseeker France Group with Sunseeker Monaco as well as Sunseeker Super Yacht Management launch the new ‘SYM’ office in Golfe Juan, Cannes. Positioned in one of the busiest superyacht marinas along the fabulous Western Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Cote D’Azur, the new affiliated Sunseeker office will provide Captains, crew and clients with a full tailored management service.
Sunseeker France Group, Sunseeker Monaco and Sunseeker Superyacht Management came together for the Captains Party - Image credit to Sunseeker London
The Sunseeker Captains Party, which celebrated its 5th anniversary, was an evening of great food, delicious Provence rose wine and attended by a number of captains and crew, including Patrick Miremont Captain of the Sunseeker 37M superyacht ‘The Snapper’ and Paul Drissell and Hannah Vallberg, Captain & Chef of Sunseeker 28M charter yacht ‘High Energy’.
Ben Young, MD of SYM, pictured with Warranty Assistant Mylene Pedretti (L), Commerical Director Lindsay Hutchinson (M) and Sales Assistant Gloria Erre (R) - Image credit to Sunseeker London
Lindsay Hutchinson, Commercial Director of Sunseeker France commented, “We are delighted to be back in Golfe Juan again this Spring evening celebrating what is a staple event in the Sunseeker calendar. It is great to see the Captains and Crew of some of Sunseeker’s most famous motor yachts here, along with discussing their charter and client plans for the coming season.”
Paul Drissell and Hanna Vallberg of Sunseeker 28 Metre charter yacht “HIGH ENERGY” pictured at the Sunseeker Captains Party - Image credit to Sunseeker London
The new SYM office, affiliated with Sunseeker Super Yacht Management and owned by Ben Young, a Captain himself commented, “We work throughout the year to ensure when the boating season arises, we have plenty of support and management services in place to ensure a smooth running summer season for Captains, crew and their clients. We manage all brands of super yachts, including some of Sunseeker’s larger motor yachts giving us great insight into the super yacht market.”
MTU’s Gabriel Christ (L) and Darren Barnett (R) joined Sunseeker representatives at the Captains Party - Image credit to Sunseeker London
The evening including exclusive tours of the Sunseeker motor yacht ‘Black Knight’ and ‘Lady Laura’ yacht both available for sale with Sunseeker France immediately. Canapés and food were provided by Susan Brunner, chef on board Sunseeker 28M charter yacht ‘In All Fairness’. The event was sponsored by MTU and attended by their associates from the UK and Germany.
Darren Barnett, MTU Account Manager – Marine, commented, “MTU are extremely grateful to be partnering with Sunseeker France, Sunseeker Monaco and Sunseeker Super Yacht Management in cross promotional activities as this evenings ‘Captains Party’. We feel that events such as these are hugely beneficial for us, not only to support such highly valued customers, but also to meet the people that operate and maintain these amazing motor yachts. The new Sunseeker Super Yacht Management office is also worthy of celebration, the atmosphere and evening sunshine really made it a fantastic evening. Thank you to all involved.”
