About Tom Virden

Founder, Boatbookings.com

Mipim 2009 Berth Update

The rules changed this year – the Cannes Port Authority opened the application window the 17th of March – literally at the end of the 2008 show. Once the first 60 complete applications are in, they will sit and assign places on the Quai Albert Edouard. After this, they will accept 30 more applications, and when these are received, they will assign the berths on the Quai du Large (across the harbour, not alongside the Palais.

As we write this, over 60 applications have been received. So if you are interested in getting a berth for next year, if you hurry you may still be able to get a berth on the Quai du Large, but all paperwork must be in soon! For complete information, see MIPIM Yacht Charter.

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Tom Virden

Maltese Falcon for Sale – got $115 million?

Two years after its triumphal launch, Tom Perkins has put the Maltese Falcon up for sale. The cost of the boat was $100 million to build.

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Tom Virden

Getting a boat into MIPIM 2009

We get nearly 2 requests per day for a boat for MIPIM in the old port, right next to the Palais des Festivals. While we'd be thrilled to fulfill every request, there are only 60 possible places on the Jetee Albert Edouard, and applications from 250 companies who want a boat.

There is a very specific process for getting a boat into MIPIM. Basically it's first come, first served – with a very extensive file required (contract, license, proof of payment, references, etc). We can process this application for you, but strongly recommend booking a boat for next year right now, so you'll be first in line. The submission date is in September, but the port of Cannes time stamps all applications and they're looked at in order of time stamp.

Here is information about chartering a yacht at MIPIM 2009 – we'd be happy to help!

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Tom Virden

European Grand Prix in Valencia Spain – Charter opportunity!

This year the European Grand Prix will be in Valencia for the first time. It will be run on 23 – 24 August, 2008. Similar to the Monaco Grand Prix, the race circuit will wind through the Marina area – right on the water.

Because it is in a port designed for yachting events (it’s the America’s Cup port), yachting will be a major event in and of itself at the Valencia Grand Prix. Click here for full information on chartering a yacht for the European Grand Prix in Valencia.

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Tom Virden — No Comments ↓

Boatbookings.com offers Yacht Carbon Credit Calculator

If you own or charter a yacht, and are curious about what CO2 emissions are created by your use, you can use this handy Carbon Emissions calculator to quickly calculate them. And if you’d like to offset the CO2 , feel free to do it here.

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Tom Virden