Racing sailors know it as Moving Day, the midpoint in a regatta when the time has come to make a move, either to solidify your place in the standings or, for boats that have not yet sailed to their potential, to elevate your position in the fleet. And on Day 2 in the 31st running of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, with a pair of contests conducted for the CSA racing classes 1-6, the opportunity to move up—or down—was at hand. ... read full story
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What is a luxury yacht? Luxury Yachts as a term generally mean private boats of more than 22m or 80 feet in length, built with the aim of providing their owners and guests with ultimate luxury and comfort during their entire stay on board. Sailing yachts, motor yachts, catamarans, trimarans, gullets, superyachts, mega yachts, giga yachts, classic yachts or modern yachts with state-of-the-art amenities, technology and design all fall under the category of ‘luxury yachts’. There are numerous luxury yacht builders, designers, naval architects, interior designers, lighting designers, various product suppliers and service supplies in the industry specialising in luxury yachts, offering the highest possible standard of their services and assistance to future owners and managers of these vessels. View more on yacht builders and designers here.
Some owners prefer to keep their privacy and use their yachts for private holidays with family, friends, business partners and colleagues. Others, offer their vessels for luxury yacht charter around various destinations in the world. Two of the most important destinations from yacht rental point of view are the Mediterranean (mainly in the summer) and the Caribbean (during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter months). Other important luxury yacht charter destinations include the South Pacific, Asia, Northern Europe, with remote destinations such as Antarctica and Pacific North West being increasingly sought-after by adventure-seeking yacht charter clients.
Luxury yachts offer deluxe and luxurious accommodation in cabins, with en suite bathrooms, the finest in furnishing and linens, latest in technology, air-conditioning and various other comforts expected of these boats. There is usually one or more saloons available for entertainment, socialising and relaxation, as well as numerous dining options, including al fresco dining possibilities. Exterior deck areas tend to offer plenty of space for sunbathing, with larger yachts fitted with the very popular Jacuzzi spa or even a large swimming pool. All luxury yachts have a selection of various water toys at guests’ disposal for in-water entertainment and fun.
Below you will find the latest news and articles from the world of luxury yachts, and if you are interested in chartering one of these, don’t hesitate to contact our team of brokers here.
The Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2011 Calendar Announced
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The classic yacht season kicks off again with a schedule that promises to be bigger and more exciting than ever before: Officine Panerai presents the 2011 season of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, the leading international regatta circuit reserved for classic and vintage yachts, in which over 500 classic sailboats, including many of the most beautiful watercrafts in the world, will challenge each other in water courses that have made yachting history. ... read full story
The Largest Sailing Yacht in the World – 141 m Superyacht Dream Symphony
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The largest privately owned sailing yacht Dream Symphony is scheduled to start her construction this summer 2010. She is an amazing superyacht, born from collaboration between Dykstra & Partners, Ken Freivokh Design and the shipyard themselves. ... read full story
Vripack the Movie
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Since 1961 Vripack evolved itself into a full-service organization, dealing with the entire building process under one roof. By introducing the new company promo movie, Vripack proudly shows you all the steps which take place behind the scenes guiding you through the evolution of a Vripack yacht! ... read full story
Oceanco starts outfitting 85.6m superyacht Y708
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Oceanco begins the outfitting of the custom 85.6m superyacht, known as motor yacht project Y708. Three months after the successful delivery of the 86 meter Seven Seas, Oceanco loaded its latest custom superyacht, the 85.6 meter Y708, into its shed for the finishing phases. Oceanco collaborated with its exclusive Dutch hull-builder Zwijnenburg as well as... ... read full story
56m Sailing yacht Regina launched by Pruva Yachting
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Superyacht Regina, a 56m Gullet sailing yacht was launched on the 11th of February 2011 by Pruva Yachting of Turkey. Gullet Regina was constructed and completed in 24 months in Pruva Yachting’s shipyard, and is one of two such yachts currently under construction at the yard. S/Y REGINA will be available for luxury charters in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean. ... read full story
Eclipse Yacht Charter – the largest in the world
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The largest private boat in the world, Superyacht ECLIPSE, is now available for select luxury yacht charters, making her the largest charter yacht available. Much has been written about motor yacht ‘Eclipse’ and she is not only the largest yacht in the world but also perhaps the most technologically sophisticated yacht. She took 4 years... ... read full story
K&M Yachtbuilders Open Day
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On Saturday 16 April K&M Yachtbuilders, builder of aluminium custom-built sailing yachts, will be opening its doors to the public. From 10 am to 4 pm everyone will be welcome in Makkum to familiarise themselves with the shipyard and its work according to the ‘tried and tested formula’: various yachts under construction, several vessels ready for sailing and two speeches. All of the K&M “lines” will be represented: Bestevaer, Stadtship, Axonite and Bestewind. ... read full story
Destination UK promote the UK to visiting Superyachts
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“Destination UK” is a new initiative designed to promote the UK’s cruising grounds to visiting Superyachts in the lead up to the 2012 Olympics and the legacy years. The event is focussed on making it as easy as possible for Superyachts to visit the UK. The more Yachts we can attract, the more opportunities there are for SYUK members and the UK supply chain. ... read full story
73m Motor Yacht Sapphire Completes Sea Trials
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Motor yacht Sapphire built by the German superyacht builder Nobiskrug has successfully completed her seatrials. The 73.55-meter superyacht Sapphire (hull number 781) features interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story