The Multihull Section of the 2011 Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, September 6 – 11, is a popular venue for all those who love cruising multihulls. Whether sail or motor, these yachts incorporate cutting edge technology, impressive stability and energy efficiency without sacrifice to power.
Many of the largest shipyards around the world plan to reveal their newest models again this year. The Multihull Section will be set up right in the heart of the Vieux Port, along the central pontoon, accessible from either the Pantiero esplanade or the Quai Saint-Pierre footbridge; a unique area accommodating a very wide range of sail and motor vessels from 8 to 36 meters.
The Multihull Section attracts visitors in continually increasing numbers, who are interested in sailing these types of vessels, whether for private or charter use worldwide, and especially in the Mediterranean.
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We wholeheartedly congratulate CHE as a finalist in the 2011 World Superyacht Awards category for the Best Sailing Yacht in the 30-45m range. Our charter experts have intimate knowledge of this elegant yacht, her unparalleled sailing capabilities and her extraordinary crew.
Charter on board CHE is a truly holistic experience. Serene interior design makes elegant use of sustainable bamboo and soothing shades of the sea to create a peaceful Zen atmosphere. Accommodations for seven guests in four luxurious cabins with ensuite facilities are contemporary, exceedingly comfortable and beckon relaxation.
On board CHE, guests will thrill to the seaworthiness and speed of this powerful catamaran with high-performance capabilities that allow cruising speeds of up to 20 knots. CHE also has an impressive toy chest that includes two Zodiacs, water skis, diving equipment, snorkeling gear, a Seabob, kayaks, and a selection of inflatable toys.
Relaxation, pampering, and dramatic adventure await charter guests as they sail the storied coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea aboard CHE, the largest rig sloop catamaran in the world.
Here are the winners of the 6th World Superyacht Awards, which took place Saturday at London’s Guildhall. More than 500 superyacht owners, families, friends and industry professionals gathered at the gala affair to enjoy the ceremony in which owners of winning sail and motoryachts delivered in 2010 were distinguished.
536' EclipseZefira
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 485 million dollar mega-yacht ECLIPSE won for Best Displacement Yacht and Motor Yacht of the Year in the 3000GT and above category as did the Perini Navi, EXUMA, in the below 500GT category. New Zealand company Fitzroy Yachts masterpiece ZEFIRA won both awards in the sailing yacht categories.
Best Displacement Motor Yacht 3000GT and above:
ECLIPSE: Blohm & Voss
Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT-2,999GT:
SYCARA IV: Nobiskrug
Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 500GT-1,299GT:
MARY-JEAN II: ISA
Best Displacement Motor Yacht of below 500GT:
EXUMA: Picchiotti/Perini Navi Group
Three Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht:
CALLIOPE: Holland Jachtbouw
Two Deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht:
FRAMURA 2: Codecasa
Motor Yacht of the Year:
ECLIPSE: Blohm & Voss
EXUMA: Picchiotti/Perini Navi Group
Best Sailing Yacht in 45m-plus size range:
ZEFIRA: Fitzroy Yachts
Best Sailing Yacht 30m-44.99m:
IMAGINE: Alloy Yachts
Sailing Yacht of the Year:
ZEFIRA: Fitzroy Yachts
Best Refitted Yacht:
ANGEL’S SHARE: Lürssen
Best Rebuilt Yacht:
ATTESSA IV — Washington Yachting Group
Two equally prestigious awards were given for outstanding accomplishments. The challenging Voyager Award was presented to Dione Sky for the circumnavigation of the Americas, including the Northwest Passage and the Antarctic. Elizabeth E Meyer received the Legacy Award for her efforts in the restoration of J-Class yachts and the founding of the International Yacht Restoration Society.
Inquiries are coming in fast and furious for spectator charter yachts for the 2013 America’s Cup. Our regatta expert, Meg Toppa, was on a mission during her recent visit to the Bay area to learn up to the minute information about the event for charter clientele.
Meg visited the welcoming and unpretentious Golden Gate Yacht Club, where she met with General Manager Bob Mulhern. His enthusiasm for the event is infectious, especially in terms of involving area youth and reaching out to the general public. However, with a commencement date fairly far in the future, organization still seems to be sketchy, the website remains unfinished, and central offices are not open yet.
None the less, this is a great opportunity for the region, with tremendous potential to see high performance racing at its finest. The locals are really trying to leverage the fact that the Cup is here and accessible to all, not just the famous competitors, already so intimately familiar with the scene, but also the younger generation of up and coming racers, eager to participate.
The West Coast setting is dramatic and inspirational, on this huge bay it is easy to imagine the new generation of multihulls racing at top speed over challenging seas against the backdrop of the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.
The actual America’s Cup, on display at the recent Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show in Oakland, California, attracted a sizeable crowd. Meg said, “growing up in Newport, Rhode Island, famous for America’s Cup racing, I never actually got to see the trophy. So it was truly thrilling to see the great big, brilliantly shiny Cup, roped off in heavy velvet, and very heavily guarded by state of the art security forces.”
Friday, February 18, the Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with UCINA (Italian Marine Association) organized a very special evening at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens to recognize the efforts of Italian companies and shipyards that have successfully promoted their products worldwide; the Nautical Design Awards.
Vizcaya, an Italian villa designed in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style, was built in the early 20th century for James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay. The location provided the perfect setting for Italy’s most renowned industry leaders to be recognized for their achievements.
Marco Rocca, the Honorable Consul General of Italy, presided as Master of Ceremonies, and despite inoperable microphones, was gracious and charming in his introductions. He proudly made the point that an 8.6 per cent increase in sales has made Italy the leading supplier of yachts in the United States. Also present, Luisa Boccietto, President of IDA (Industrial Design Association) and President of the Nautical Design Awards Judge Committee.
Cataldo Aprea, of the Neapolitan shipyard Aprea Mare, which has recently launched their Maestro Line, further expanding the brand in the United States, received the first award. The company has participated in the Miami show since 1995.Francesco Ansalone – Azimut Benetti Marketing Director, accepted the award given to the innovative Azimut/Benetti shipyard for their eco-friendly Magellano line, a response to the disastrous Gulf oil spill that ravaged Florida coasts last year. Vitelli stressed the commitment of the company to “maximum respect for the environment.”
Dino Salvemini accepted an award on behalf of Mase generators, widely used in the United States and worldwide by shipbuilders, in defiance of a highly competitive market.
Massimo Radice accepted the award for Sessa Marine, a Milanese shipyard
Massimo Perotti, Sanlorenzo Shipyard
dedicated to competing with local shipyards in producing smaller vessels that boast competitive quality and Italian design.
The prolific Italian design company Nuvolari/Leonard received an award for achieving overwhelming popularity in the US market, which was accepted by Carlo Nuvolari. The company is perhaps most famous for their supremely
Carlo Nuvolari – Nuvolari/Lenard Design
elegant Palmer Johnson and Marquis Yacht designs and currently have more than ten yachts in production. The renowned director, Steven Spielberg, purchased their newest Marquis yacht, so recently delivered in St. Barths it has not yet been advertised.
The Ligurian shipyard, Sanlorenzo, which founded Sanlorenzo in America, was awarded for successfully promoting “Made In Italy’ in three U.S. locations. Massimo Perotti who accepted the award was exuberant when he declared, “we are at the top of the world!”
The Ferretti Group was honored with an award for the collaborative efforts of two prestigious brands, Riva and Gucci, which produced the glamorous speedboat Aquariva Gucci. Accepting the award, Salvatore Basile attributed their success to “the perfect mix of high tech and Italian style.”
A reception above the renaissance gardens and below a full moon was a perfect conclusion to the prestigious ceremony, and lent a heady aura of La Dolce Vita. The gourmet Italian antipasto, pasta courses and deserts served to bring a truly Italian event to a sumptuous conclusion, as well as providing members of the Italian marine industry an opportunity to catch up with old friends and establish new ones.
The Multihull Section of the 2011 Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, September 6 – 11, is a popular venue for all those who love cruising multihulls. Whether sail or motor, these yachts incorporate cutting edge technology, impressive stability and energy efficiency without sacrifice to power.
