Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds

Some of the world’s most prestigious yachts along with all things nautical, from marine themed jewelry to a Triton submarine, are on display for viewing until Monday, October 31, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The show spans six sites and features more than $3 billion worth of boats, yachts, super yachts, electronics, engines and thousands of boating accessories from every major marine manufacturer and boat builder across the globe, as well as exotic cars, clothing and jewelry. Other activities at the boat show include marine seminars, fishing clinics, live musical entertainment and an International Food Garden.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show takes place at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, the Las Olas Municipal Marina, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, the Broward County Convention Center and the Sails Marina. Hours are from 10:00am to 7:00pm except on Monday when the show will close at 5:00pm.

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Place settings include water glasses with live fish

Posted on October 28, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Nordhavn 86 Expedition Yacht Debuts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Oct. 27-31

The transoceanic Nordhavn 86 explorer will make her public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week. The N86 is the first superyacht launched by Pacific Asian Enterprises Inc. (PAE). According to the company, it is the success of the hull that has served as a catalyst in the design and forthcoming launch of the Nordhavn 120, which will place PAE into a firmly competitive position in the expedition and superyacht market.

Expedition yachts are designed as long range, ocean-crossing vessels. For the Nordhavn 86 to be successful in today’s competitive market, the design must prove to be seaworthy, safe, eco friendly and luxurious. PAE built the N86 using exotic woods, stone and materials, handcrafted in house by skilled artisans. Each hull is customized to incorporate the owners’ unique vision and state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31, the Nordhavn 86 will be open for viewing at the Las Olas Marina, slip 123. The N86 on display is built for fun, optimized to carry toys with custom storage for SCUBA equipment, fishing gear and Jet skis. The layout features two VIP suites with an aft-facing master suite on the bridge level complete with sliding doors, which lead out to a private balcony. A second VIP stateroom is located on the main level.

Showcased alongside the 86 at Fort Lauderdale will be the Nordhavn 64, currently one of PAE’s top selling models. Both yachts will be at the Las Olas section of the show. Additionally, a Nordhavn 55 will be in Fort Lauderdale at the main section of the show on B Dock slip #230.

CaryAli is a Nordhavn 86 built in 2007 that is available for charter in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. CaryAli offers luxury accommodations, outstanding features, electronics and toys.

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Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Fabulous Feadships: Superyacht HELIX, Luxury Charter Yacht GO and Concept QI, Make US debut at FLIBS

The 146’6” superyacht HELIX and the 128’ charter yacht GO are head-turning yachts that should not be missed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The brand-new Feadship HELIX is the latest in the successful F45 custom-series and features a superb nautical interior. She will be making her debut in the United States and private tours onboard are available by appointment.

Brand new luxury superyacht GO, now available for charter, offers guests an unsurpassed opportunity to experience high-end design and supreme comfort. An exceptionally flexible interior

layout ensures guests equal accommodation, for example by transforming two of the four guest suites into one full-beam VIP stateroom, complete with its own lounge. Exteriors focus on the al

fresco lifestyle with a voluminous sundeck and the lovely aft deck areas that offer a wide range of seating and dining options. Serene and stately interiors onboard GO feature all of the finest facilities and amenities to ensure an unforgettable experience at all times of the day and night.

Feadship will also be displaying the sixth Future Concept 184’ QI (pronounced chee, a word representing the Eastern concept of a circulating life force or energy flow that permeates creation.) QI is designed to generate a positive energy among owners and their family & friends as they reconnect with nature through inspiring surroundings. The ancient way of writing ‘qi’ in Chinese consists of three wavy lines. These curved lines are clearly visible in the shell above QI`s waterline and mirrored in the hull.

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Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Bitter End Yacht Club Welcomes Yacht Charter Guests to Play Ashore

Charter families and friends vacationing in the BVI will enjoy going ashore at Bitter End Yacht Club, North Sound, Virgin Gorda. This destination offers kids and adults the opportunity to stretch the legs, relax on the beach, play on the fleet of small keelboats, training boats, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards, enjoy serene spa treatments, or hike amongst the flora and fauna.

The Bitter End also has a sailing school with a range of classes from half day Sailing 101 to a Racing 201 Course. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Sunday Regatta and Tuesday afternoon Beer Can Racing and awards parties that follow.

North Sound is an excellent deepwater anchorage and Bitter End has 70 surge-free moorings situated at the protected eastern end of the Sound, as well as the full-service Quarterdeck Marina.

There are wider slips to accommodate CATS and a protective outer bulkhead larger yachts and deep draft capabilities on the outer slips for deep crewed-charter keels.

To learn about chartering in the BVI use this comprehensive link: BVI Yacht Charter – Bareboat and Crewed Sailing Vacations, Motor Yacht and Catamaran Charters in the British Virgin Island.

Posted on October 23, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

New Yachts Debuting at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27-31

Cigarette Racing Team will unveil its new generation of performance boats with a new model debut at the Show. Other models on display include: 39 Top Gun Unlimited, 39 Top Fish Cuddy and 39 Top Fish Open.

Ferretti Group will debut the Ferretti 720; Bertram 64; Riva Iseo 27 and the Riva 86 Domino.

Viking Yachts will debut its 66 Convertible.

Moonen Shipyards will introduce the new 30 meter Sofia II.

Zodiac of North America will introduce its Pro Series line of RIBs.

Contender Boats will introduce its 30′ stepped

hull model.

Anchor Yacht Sales will debut the 2012 Hampton 680 Endurance Long Range Cruiser.

Riva Motorsports will introduce the 19′ Yamaha SX190 and the Seadoo RXP-X 260 PWC.

OBX Boatworks will debut the 326XP 32′ Express Fisherman.

Parker Yacht Management will introduce the Seaway 24′ Coastal Hardtop.

Duffy Electric Boats will debut the 18 Packet II and the 22 Bay Island.

Horizon Yachts will debut the 2012 PC58 power catamaran.

Boston Whaler will introduce the 210

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Montauk and the 285 Conquest.

Henriques Yachts will introduce its new 42.

Alenyacht will introduce its new 42 tender.

Cheoy Lee will introduce its new 70.

Nordhaven will debut the N86.

Euronautics, LLC will offer new RIB designs.

Carbon Craft will introduce the 110T and the 130T.

PowerCat Group will debut the 2770 Glacier Bay.

Carlisle & Finch Co. will introduce its new SmartVIEW micro-processor-based control system.

Watermakers, Inc. will introduce the WMFE-50K-ER-A, a 50,000 gallon per day watermaker.

RMJ Sports will offer electric bicycles, fold-up bicycles and stand-up paddle boards.

Outdoors Insight, Inc. will debut The Claw, an underwater color video camera with robotic recovery claw.

Aquabotix will introduce the Hydroview and Aqualens, underwater vehicles and viewing systems.

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Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓