YACHTONUS – FREE ONLINE SAILING and MOTOR YACHT MANAGEMENT

YACHTONUS.com is a new international online platform for yacht management that allows owners to input data and create an individualized maintenance plan, with the additional option of inviting providers and other users to assist in the process.

It is difficult to remember when various components on your yacht will require servicing, oil and battery changes, life rafts, flares, first aid kits, etc. YACHTONUS.com offers a simple format to create an online profile complete with images.

Sailing yacht and motor yacht registration is free for any boat owner. The user creates an online boat profile in their chosen language that includes all components on board and their state of repair. Owners develop a maintenance plan and safely give service suppliers access to their online boat profile enabling them to update the configuration, the corresponding maintenance plan and schedule essential tasks in the future. A brief overview of the boat can be shared easily via an email link.

Users can review the highest rated advice for items on board; raise questions with fellow boat owners and specialists as well as accessing required products or services with the click of a mouse. The service is currently being expanded to offer an online comparison against predefined profiles for boat safety and offshore racing regulations.

Alex Dowdalls is the founder and managing director of YACHTONUS.com. Born and raised in Hamilton Scotland, he is currently based in Amersfoot, Netherlands. YACHTONUS.com, Dowdalls’ vision for an international online platform, is currently available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.

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Posted on October 15, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

View 154′ OHANA at FLIBS: The Qintessential Family Charter Yacht

In Hawaiian Ohana means family, and family means no-one gets left behind or forgotten. A family charter onboard OHANA provides an unforgettable experience that will thrill guests of all ages.

OHANA is a superbly elegant yacht with the comfort and charm of a Cape Cod seaside estate. This 154-foot superyacht of contemporary classical style was designed by the renowned Donald Starkey and built by Admiral Marine Works, Inc. OHANA is an ideal yacht for charter families, equipped with an amazing array of water toys and a very child friendly crew.

Enter the main deck lounge onboard OHANA and feel immediately relaxed. Sumptuous creamy carpeting and upholstery offset by rich wood paneling and nautical works of art inspire the seafaring spirit. A surround of panoramic windows allows for magnificent views and flood interiors with daylight.

Aft of the dining room OHANA has an elegant veranda deck and entertainment center. Here an excellent view out of the main aft deck through double glass doors further expands the sense of space. This is an ideal room for children and games, with easy access to water sports.

The subtle nautical theme throughout OHANA transitions with a more casual attitude in the upper lounge, where plush, overstuffed furniture beckons repose. Aft, double stainless steel doors access the protected dining deck on OHANA, with ample seating for 12 guests.

The full beam master compartment on OHANA is at once voluminous and cozy, decorated in a casual cottage style, it includes a lounge and office area and enchanting his and hers facilities. Two guest cabins are furnished with queen beds and two with twin beds, each with stunning ensuite bathrooms. Combining two adjacent staterooms, an excellent option for families with small children, can configure VIP accommodations. All staterooms are equipped with their own safes, entertainment centers and computer network access. OHANA has many notable features, including a handsome circular staircase to provide access from the sundeck to the lower decks and a sundeck staircase with accesses through all decks. The sundeck features a six person Jacuzzi with sun lounging pads and a BBQ grill, with circular settees surrounding teak cocktail tables. An optional tent awning is available for guests who prefer shade.

OHANA has a well-deserved reputation as being a fun charter yacht. The near endless array of watertoys includes four waverunners and a thrilling waterslide. The highly skilled crew of 10 is adept at pampering charter guests of all ages, and take great pleasure in unloading the grand toy chest for a day of excitement above or below the waterline.

Photo Credits: Marc Paris

Be sure to view these magnificent charter yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31:

OHANA is available for viewing at the Hall of Fame Face Dock, Slip 41.

NEWVIDA 160′ Delta Marine, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 43

MR. TERRIBLE 154′ Delta, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 40

SEA LOAFERS III 112′ Westport, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 39a

Here is a useful link for further information on Super Yacht and Luxury Yacht Charter.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

2011 Monaco Yacht Show Hailed as a Superb Success Industry Wide

The Monaco Yacht Show concluded on a high note with industry professionals enthusiastic about sailing forward towards an increasingly bright horizon.

The internationally famous and breathtakingly beautiful event was buzzing with wealth and business excitement. More than 100 superyachts, with over 40 making their worldwide debut, lined the docks inside Port Hercules to participate in what is being hailed as the most successful show to date.

This year’s large yacht line up included: Steven Spielberg’s Seven Seas (86 m), Cakewalk (85 m) and Imagine the high volume 64 meter Amels build. Prima, the brand new yacht from Columbus Yachts, was one of several yachts from first time builders. Adrenaline junkies loved Shooting Star a superfast 38 meter, carbon-fiber superyacht from Espen Oeino and Danish Yachts. Hemisphere, the world’s largest catamaran, attracted throngs of sailing enthusiasts. Big Fish, the dramatically designed transoceanic yacht, was also on display for sale.

Industry wide confidence was high, a welcome sign of ongoing recovery from the gloomy world economy. The real benefits of the Monaco Show can only be determined over the weeks to come, but reports from participants were enthusiastic with regard to the quality and quantity of enquiries.

The Monaco Yacht Show is importantly a venue to underscore and promote environmentally friendly initiatives. Charitable functions included support for Wood Forever, a program backed by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, dedicated to fighting world deforestation. This year Show organizers donated €40,000 to better educate industry professionals to use only wood certified as originating from sustainable forests in the effort to halt deforestation. The Show was also the occasion for Wood Forever to formalize the support of SYBA and the new commitment of the US shipyard Burger Boat as the very first member of the program.

In association with the Monaco Yacht Show, the RINA classification society presented the Green Plus Yacht certificates 2011 to Palumbo shipyard’s build Prima and Numptia from Rossi Navi shipyard, two yachts whose construction meets with compliance of the strictest environmental regulations. His Serene Highness Prince Albert II made the award to the yachts builders in the company of his guest, His Royal Highness King Juan Carlos of Spain who joined him on his tour of the show.

Follow these useful links to explore:

Superyacht and Luxury Yacht Charter

Upcoming Yachting Events, Regattas and Boat Show Dates Worldwide.

Green Chartering: Chartering for Low Carbon Emissions.

Photo Credit: Pierre Pettavino

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Perini Navi Delivers 180 Ft. GALILEO G: An Ice Class Yacht Poised for Arctic Adventure

The Perini Navi Group, world leader in designing and constructing large motor and sailing yachts, is pleased to announce delivery of the the 180-foot superyacht GALILEO G, the second of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti division.

The delivery took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in the presence of representatives of the company that owns the yacht and the shipyard’s team. After formalities, Galileo G’s crew proceeded with the flag changing ceremony.

The Picchiotti Galileo G from the Vitruvius® series has been designed and built according Ice Class classification rules for navigation along the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans through Canada’s Arctic Archipelago.

The fundamental concepts behind the yacht project were born from a collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group. These are expressed mainly in the hull and superstructure, in the arrangement of on-board spaces and in the abundance of tenders and toys for the exploration and discovery of the yacht’s environment.

The third motor yacht in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series, the 240-foot MY C.2189 is scheduled to arrive in La Spezia in early 2012. Here it will be finished after initial hull construction is completed at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The yacht is scheduled to be consigned in the first half of the year 2013.

The Perini Navi Group will be presenting Sailing Yacht P2, a 38m sloop from their Racing Line, and Sailing Yacht Antara, a 46m ketch at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27th to 31st.

Please follow this link for additional information about the Perini Navi Group and a selection of Perini Navi Charter Yachts available worlwide.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Cutting Edge Designs from the Italian Proship Design Team: 48 Open Tender, Alpha 75 Fly and Kharima 81 Power Cat

Proship, the cutting edge Italian design and engineering team, announces three new luxury motor yachts, to be built at a Chinese shipyard in Qingdao. The sporty 48’ open tender, the ALPHA 75, a displacement power yacht, and the KHARIMA 81, an energy efficient power catamaran, are each developed to target the affluent and expanding Asian yacht market.

Design on all three new vessels is by Architect Antonio Luxardo, whose goal is to combine technology and functionality without compromise to elegance and comfort. The dynamic 45-foot open tender features a multi purpose aft deck space with open bulwark on the stem that allows for a sprawling terrace at sea. Twin Volto Penta D6 – 435hp IPS600 engines power the boat to 40 km/h.

The graceful ALPHA 75 is designed with a rounded bow in contrast to sharp edges, to create an Asian flair specifically intended to appeal to Far Eastern consumers. The unusual interior layout features two main salons. The first is located on the main deck and directly connects to the aft deck equipped with dining table for eight guests. The well-equipped galley is on the same deck.

The second salon is on the lower deck, which also offers two guest rooms and the owner’s cabin with an ensuite bathroom and sauna. Crew accommodations are on stern deck with autonomous entrance.

The KHARIMA 81, designed for an Asian client, features two decks and a flybridge offering large volumes in living and cabin areas. Outdoor areas are designed for socializing and enjoying panoramic views. The flybridge features comfortable sofas, a bar and seating area, partially protected by a semi retractable top. On the aft deck two side open-out beach platforms extend exterior space and provide easy access to the water.

The main deck provides a stunning 110 square-metre open living space that includes the main saloon, dining area and state of the art wheelhouse. The master suite is located in the bow on the main deck and features spectacular views through a surround of large windows, which can be screened off by innovative sliding panels. The balcony can be partitioned as a little lounging or sunbathing area for additional privacy. The lower deck consists of two ensuite double guest cabins, a professional galley, and crew accommodations.

Here are some useful links to explore options for Luxury Motor Yacht Charter and Luxury Catamaran Charter worldwide.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓