All the latest Americas Cup News Updates!

With the round robin part for the Americas Cup over and it nearing the business end of the oldest trophy in international sport, we are delicately poised for the final all out effort to crown sailings most worthy champions. This year the Americas Cup takes place in San Francisco and is proving to be hugely popular both because of the easy nature with which fans and enthusiasts can watch defending champion Team Oracle and their potential challengers practice and compete in these warm blue waters, and because of the drama and the controversy that has often been a feature. Americas CUp edited

On Saturday, with the heartbreaking loss of Andrew “Bart” Simpson, beloved crew mate and the skipper's best friend forefront in everyone's mind, Team Artemis bowed out in a highly emotional but proud moment after losing its last race against Italy's Luna Rossa after a valiant comeback. Artemis skipper Iain Percy who won two gold medals sailing with Simpson and who acted as best man at his wedding said “I'm hugely proud of our team. It's been a terrible period, he would have been so proud of us, considering this is something that none of us thought we'd be able to do two months ago when we lost him.”

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The elimination of who were, until this tragic event, a very strong contender has set up the semi final between the ever strong Team New Zealand and Italy's Luna Rossa in the best-of-13 races beginning this coming Saturday at 1:10 pm. The winner of this highly anticipated semi final will then face defending champion Oracle Team USA in the 34th America's Cup beginning Sept. 7.

Overshadowing much of the Americas cup however, is the on going investigation into Team Oracle's boat tampering to the smaller AC45 catamarans during the America's Cup World Series regattas. 40 key team members are expected to be interviewed as part of its investigation into a potential breach of rules that could have severe implications as well as substantial bans from the sport.

See here for more information on the Americas Cup or perhaps check out our new page on chartering in Miami!

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GREY GOOSE OF ANTIBES – Brand New Fairline Targa 50 for Charter on the Riviera

GREY GOOSE OF ANTIBES is brand new to the charter market this summer. A 2012 Fairline Targa 50, GREY GOOSE is brand new and everything on board is in pristine condition. Accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins, she is available at a price of €18,000 for a week long charter on the French Riviera, and she also makes for a great day charter yacht from Antibes at €3,000 a day plus expenses. There is space for 8 dining on the aft deck so you can enjoy your meals out in the sunshine. GREY GOOSE has a crew of 1, Captain Guy Perkins who has over 10 years experience in the yachting industry so he is well-equipped to look after you during your time on the water.

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Cruise the French Riviera in style this summer!

The name Grace Kelly has long been associated with Monaco and the South of France, that association is upheld by the equally gracious GRACE-KELLY super yacht that cruises the South of France and West Mediterranean during the summer months. She accommodates up to ten guests in five comfortable, modern cabins  each finished to the highest standard with natural wood used to superb effect throughout the entire interior. The outside deck spaces provide plenty of areas for relaxation and socialising, if you don't fancy a dip in the sea, why not just cool off in the jacuzzi located to the aft of the gigantic flybridge. GRACE-KELLY'S exceptional chef will ensure that every meal you have on board is as memorable as the charter itself and the highly trained crew will cater to the precise needs of each guest making your charter as effortless and enjoyable as possible.

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Welcome to our Miami Charter Yacht and Boat Rental Planning Guide

Located in South Eastern Florida, Miami is the jewel of the sunshine state. Miami is as glamorous as the French Riviera, as exciting as Ibiza, yet unique in every kind of way. Bathed in tropical sunshine all year round with temperatures ranging from 25 degrees in the winter to 35 degrees in the summer; Miami an extremely popular destination all year round.

Miami Yacht Charter

The waters off the Miami coastline are the warmest in the United States and remain so all year round; escape any winter blues and enjoy the sun and sea all year round from January to December! The tropical climate makes yachting a very popular activity all year round, with many landmarks and places of interest best seen from the water. Downtown Miami is home to the largest concentration of International banks and is a world leader in a number of different business sectors, providing a spectacular skyline to admire from your yacht.

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Our comprehensive Miami Yacht Charter Guide will inspire your next vacation in the Sunshine State. Please find everything you will ever need to know by following our yacht charter planning guide. Watch this space for our latest Miami Day Charter offers, as well as our advice on how best to spend your next vacation in Miami and the Florida Keys.

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Your James Bond Style Yacht on the French Riviera – AQUA BLUE IRELAND in Cannes

AQUA BLUE IRELAND is a stunning Sunseeker Predator 74. She is a fantastic yacht for either a day charter, a couple of days or even a week. With all the gadgets going, a sleek and sexy design, at Boatbookings we describe AQUA BLUE as a really cool James Bond yacht in Cannes! Accommodating up to 6 guests in 3 cabins for overnight charters or 12 guests cruising for a day, AQUA BLUE is available for €5000 per day plus expenses.

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