Unforgettable Yachting Events in Ibiza on board the Princesa Del Mar

Ibiza is one of the world's favoured summer holiday destinations, renowned for stunning beaches, a great climate and unforgettable nightlife. Located 80km off the Valencian Coast, Ibiza is the third largest of the Balearic Islands and combines with Formentera under the Pine Islands. Whether you are there for a long weekend or a week away, make sure to visit Ibiza old town, Es Vedra and one of the many incredible bays.

There is no better way to celebrate a gathering with your friends and family than by chartering a luxury yacht, whether it is for 12 guests or more. Ibiza is home to some of the best charter yachts in the Western Mediterranean, with two of our favourites being JAX OF IBIZA, a stunning Sunseeker Predator 92 and TIGER LILY OF LONDON, a wonderful Pershing 90 crewed motor yacht. These two yachts provide guests with unparalleled luxury, elegance and comfort on the water, ensuring a wonderful day out with your friends and family. These yachts are ideal for less than 12 guests cruising, but what do you do if you have a larger group of friends than the yacht's maximum capacities?

JAX OF IBIZA

Nieves Morales, our Charter Broker in Spain highly recommends PRINCESA DEL MAR, a classic sailing yacht which has a license to cruise with up to 40 guests. She is a Turkish schooner, built in 1989 at the Marmaris shipyard. She is entirely made of solid wood, with wonderful deck spaces for sunbathing and socialising. This beautiful schooner has been travelling between Ibiza and Formentera since 1991 with an extremely professional crew, ensuring an excellent charter experience.

Princesa Del Mar

We look forward to receiving your enquiries and helping you plan a once in a lifetime sailing charter in Ibiza!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by admin

A gathering not to be missed – The Rodriguez Group Rendez-Vous in St Tropez

Saturday 27th July will mark the 19th Edition of the Rodriguez Group Rendez-Vous in the heart of St. Tropez. This event involves a culmination of staff, loyal owners, future clients and big names in the business coming together to celebrate the successes of this yachting giant. The event is celebrated with up to 40 of the group's newest and finest yachts on display, lavish fireworks and plenty of media coverage to guarantee no spectacle goes unnoticed.

Last year saw the Rodriguez Group celebrate their 40th anniversary with the largest Rendez-Vous to date with 800 guests marking the landmark year, and this year will no doubt succeed in impressing with the same level of grandeur and prowess this company possesses.

The Rodriguez Group are responsible for big names such as Mangusta and Pershing, cementing them comfortably towards the top of the finest yachting groups in the world. Since 1972, they have been surprising and innovating the industry with luxury motor yachts in along the Mediterranean. Mangusta in particular with their large super yachts that still manage class leading cruising speeds.

LES is a Mangusta 108, a prime example of magnificent engineering combined with sleek Italian design, is without doubt a jewel in the Rodriguez Group's yachting crown. She has masses of space both inside and outside, providing the charter with ample space to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean climate. As well as this, LES maintains a mesmerising cruising speed of 35 knots despite her 33.5 metre length, meaning she combines both speed and luxury to become the dream charter. She even oozes Italian style with her aft sunbathing area that actually doubles up as a large jacuzzi! LES is perfect for large groups to enjoy her array of amenities and toys, or even for the ultimate luxurious corporate charter.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by admin

The Cannes Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique; Charter a Yacht for the Best Fireworks this Summer!

One of the best ways to witness the Cannes Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique this summer is from your own private yacht. Escape the crowds and busy beaches, lie back on your own luxury sun loungers without developing a crick in your neck as you look up to the sky, and watch the battle to win the best fireworks display.

See the sky light up with bursts of colours and dazzling lights, and feel the vibration of the bangs echoing around the bay of Cannes. From your own yacht out on the water, it is like your very own private display. Sit back, sip on a glass of champagne and enjoy your luxury yacht charter in Cannes with your friends and family!

The summer 2013 schedule is as follows:

– Sunday 14th July – Greece
Theme: Le Concert
By NANOS Fireworks
(This is also Bastille Day in France, so expect some celebrations!)
– Sunday 21st July – Italy
Theme: From Cannes with Love
By VACCALLUZZO Pirotecnia
– Monday 29th July – France
Theme: Le Temps c’est de l’Amour (Time is Love)
By ECF Evénement

Yachts such as AQUA BLUE IRELAND make great choices for viewing the fireworks in Cannes
– Wednesday 7th August – Hong Kong
Theme: Les Racines du Fleuve Jaune (The Roots of the Yellow River)
By PYRO MAGIC
– Thursday 15th August – Portugal
Theme: Radio Artifice
By LUSO Pirotecnia
– Saturday 24th August – France (Out of competition)
Theme: Explosif Circus
By J. COUTURIER Org.

Posted on July 11, 2013 by admin — No Comments ↓

The Americas Cup – the latest news and updates

The Americas Cup is the oldest active trophy in international sport and has been the pinnacle of sailing for over 100 years. It brings together the world's best sailors to compete at the highest level once every three years. The regatta combines the latest in sailing technology with sailors such as Ben Ainslie, Dean Barker, Francesco Bruni and Chris Draper as they are propelled along at speeds of over 45 miles an hour!

In the first time in the regatta's 162-year history, it is taking place inshore and hordes of people have lined up to watch this prestigious race in San Francisco with its stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the Transamerica pyramid.

However this contest has been bogged down right from the start. Although the Louis Vuitton Cup has recently gotten underway that will select the challenger to face Oracle Team USA in the one-on-one final of the Americas Cup, the death of Andrew Simpson of Artemis Racing on May 9th has more implications than his very sad demise might initially suggest for this race.

This accident led regatta director Iain Murray to make 37 safety recommendations that will, if protests are dismissed at a meeting of an international jury, change the yachts design very slightly and hopefully give them more safety, particularly at high speeds.

On Sunday 7th July Team Luna Rossa were due to face Team New Zealand in one of the first round robins but Luna Rossa boycotted this in protest, saying that the regatta director did not have the authority to unilaterally change the rules. Both teams have also lodged protests as they feel that any rule changes would hand unfair advantages to the reigning champion, Oracle Team USA who would have an extra 2 months to test these proposed changes.

Bickering has subsequently broken out in the beginning of an Americas Cup that has not at all gone as the organizers had planned. The Italian team were labelled “a bunch of spoiled rich kids dressed in Prada gear” by Coutts, one of the most dominant skippers in the competitions history and Team New Zealand's skipper Dean Barker, lamented this lackluster start saying, “I feel sorry for people coming down to watch to only see one boat sailing around.”

For more news and info on the Americas Cup, the latest yacht releases and the best places to charter your yacht, stay tuned to our blog. If you're looking for a spectator boat in San Francisco Bay see our Americas Cup Page for details and availability.

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin

Explore the French Riviera from your luxury charter yacht NATALIE

Since her launch in 2009, NATALIE, a stunning Sunseeker Predator 84, has been turning heads up and down the French Riviera. Available from €7,500 per day this beautiful yacht is perfect for cruising in style and comfort, with plenty of soft seating and sun bathing space as well as a fly bridge to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean sun from.

NATALIE also caters perfectly for thrill seeking water sports enthusiasts, the jet ski, water skis and sea scooters are sure to keep everyone entertained!

After a days cruising, her sumptuous, contemporary interior provides the perfect environment in which to unwind. She accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 generously appointed cabins, perfect for families or friends alike, NATALIE won't disappoint!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin