MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – OCTOBER 2011

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – OCTOBER 2011

01/Oct-02/Oct  – J/22 Deauville Cup Deauville, France, France

01/Oct-02/Oct  – KSSS Olympic Class Regatta Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm, Sweden

02/Oct-08/Oct  – Audi TP 52 World Championship Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

12/Oct-16/Oct  – Extreme Sailing Series – Act 8 Almería, Andalucía, Spain

13/Oct-30/Oct  – XVI Pan American Games Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

22/Oct-29/Oct  – 2nd Catamarans Cup International , Saronic Gulf, Greece

22/Oct-28/Oct  – Rolex Middle Sea Race Valletta, Gzira, Malta

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – NOVEMBER 2011

21/Nov  – Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta / Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – DECEMBER 2011

04/Dec-06/Dec  –  60 Trofeo Ciutat de Palma     Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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Monaco Yacht Show – Trends and What’s Hot

Under gorgeous sunny skies, the Monaco Yacht Show unveiled 100 Super Yachts, stunning tenders and 500 exhibitors on Wednesday the 21st. There was no shortage of hot tubs, entertainment rooms, fancy navigation gear, and water toys.  The crowd seemed a bit thicker and more upbeat this year than last, but we’ll wait for the official statistics.

We saw fewer sailing yachts than in past years (one Swan, one Perini-Navi, one Wally, and Hemisphere, the world’s largest catamaran), but a greater emphasis on Green Yachting (go figure).  We will detail some of the individual yachts we saw in upcoming posts, but show favorites included Yogi, Excellence III, and Cakewalk – measuring in at 85 meters.  More updates to come, but we wanted to at least share some images with you for weekend dreaming!

MEDITERRANEAN REGATTAS & EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 2011

01/Sep-04/Sep – Perini Navi Cup Porto Cervo, OT, Italy: Live Tracking

02/Sep-04/Sep – Brewin Dolphin Jersey Regatta , Jersey, British Isles

02/Sep – Cherbourg Race Cowes, United Kingdom

03/Sep-04/Sep – One Design Cup / Bodenseemeisterschaft Melges24 2011 Bregenz, Austria

05/Sep-10/Sep – Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

08/Sep-11/Sep – NRV Championsweek 2011 Boltenhagen, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Germany

10/Sep-11/Sep – Fördewoche 2011 Flensburg, Germany

10/Sep-11/Sep – NRW-Cup J/22 German Masters Mohnesee, Germany

11/Sep-12/Sep – J/22 Trophee Dominque Doucet Port Breton, FRANCE, FRANCE

12/Sep-15/Sep – Veteran Big Boat Rally Porto Cervo, OT, Italy

16/Sep-18/Sep – Extreme Sailing Series – Act 6 Trapani, Sicily, Italy

20/Sep-24/Sep – 2011 Melges 32 World Championship Palma Mallorca, Spain

23/Sep-25/Sep – J/80 Latlantique Télégramme Lorient Lorient, France

24/Sep-25/Sep – Oktoberfest-Trophy 2011 Melges 24 Starnberg, Germany

27/Sep-02/Oct – Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Saint-Tropez, France

30/Sep-02/Oct – Extreme Sailing Series – Act 7 Nice, France

30/Sep-02/Oct – Regatta Romania Mangalia, Romania

30/Sep-02/Oct – Swiss Open Melges 24 2011 Luino, Italy

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Superyacht F45 MY HELIX Emerges from Feadship Royal Van Lent Shipyard

Wednesday, August 16, the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard launched HELIX, the fifth hull in the F45 series. The interiors on this magnificent yacht feature an appropriately nautical theme with an air of the traditional classic yacht updated to suit a contemporary European aesthetic. The modern mix of light fabric covered walls in rich mahogany wooden frames and highly contrasting textiles and materials adds exciting visual interest. Designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Sinot Yacht Design, HELIX is a superb example of the ingenuity, sophistication, and innovative technology that has long been synonymous with the brand. Notable features include a non-traditional layout that locates the guest staterooms and the master suite on the main deck for extraordinary views from every compartment. HELIX will cruise to the Mediterranean in time to make her public debut at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, held from September 21 to 24. The Feadship stand is number QT3 is on the central T-Jetty. Here visitors can view the 2011 Feadship Future Concept Model that incorporates new eco-conscious ideology with more emphasis on leisure and less on formality of space. Greater speeds, reduced fuel consumption, lighter interiors, higher ceilings, more watersports and new-generation technologies and design are the end product of cumulative research. Please follow this link for further information about Feadship and Feadship Charter Yachts. The best way to view yachts at the Monaco Show is via the water. Here is some useful information for Chartering a Yacht in the French Riviera.

The Galeon 780 Crystal Debuts at the Cannes Boat Show: Sultry and Sensual Sparkle

Polish shipbuilder Galeon Yachts debuts their newest flagship model, the Galeon 780 Crystal, at the upcoming Cannes Boat Show. Exterior styling represents a collaboration between Tony Castro Naval Architects and the Galeon in-house design team, who have not compromised on amenities, despite an LOA of 78 feet. Sophisticated interiors define European 21st century modernism with bold contrasting design elements, high-end finishes, state-of-the-art-lighting and an open architecture layout.

The main deck features a seamlessly integrated social and dining area with broad side windows, large sliding doors and an automatic glass panel roof. Forward, the helm station includes a Böning integrated monitoring system, and plenty of room for guests on a comfy banquette sofa beneath a slide-down window.

The lower deck of the 780 Crystal houses four spacious en suite cabins. Notable features include a walk-in closet and alluring sofa with a massage function in the owner`s stateroom. The VIP has an innovative huge overhead skylight and LED panel imitating the night sky.

Visit the Galeon 780 Crystal, on display at the TPA 104 pontoon 1 Pantiero in the Vieux Port.

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