Charter a Beautiful Sailboat Out Of Golfe Juan – Part I

Golfe Juan is home to an excellent harbour, with plenty of options to charter. From there, you can sail up the coast and visit Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Nice and even Monaco. Down the coast, you will find Cannes, St Tropez and the smaller harbours around it. For more information on Golfe Juan, please see our blog on her here. 

This morning we visited the harbour, and some of the yachts available to charter from there. Although there are plenty of motor options available, we were impressed by the variety of sailboats, and how fantastic they were on board.

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Our recommendation is the beautiful Hanse 430, a 2010 model who is in stunning condition. Inside, she has 3 double cabins, accommodating for up to 6 guests. Her interior is simplistic yet elegant, and makes great use of the space. Find more information on sailboats available out of Golfe Juan here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

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Jongert Yachts Attending Dusseldorf Boat Show

Following on from our Information on the 44th Annual Dusseldorf Boat Show blog, we bring you up to date news that Jongert Yachts will feature at the show. The Dutch manufacturer is presenting it’s new model 3200P, a sloop designed for performance, which will go into production in the coming weeks. 

Also on display at the 44th Annual Dusseldorf “BOOT” Boat Show, is the truly stunning Jongert 4000, shown below. She joins the several yachts available for visitors to see.

On top of what’s on offer at the Boat Show, Jongert Yachts are known for their superb quality of yacht. Why not consider one of their yachts for charter? We recommend the fantastic ICARUS, a 27m luxury crewed sailing yacht.

She has 3 stunning cabins, and with a sleek and elegant exterior that we’ve learnt to expect from Jongert, we know you won’t be disappointed!

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Interested in chartering a Jongert or another yacht? At www.boatbookings.com, we welcome everyone from sailing professionals to complete novices and will help you at every step of the way to make your dreams a reality. We have a team of highly skilled professionals who are extremely knowledgeable in their destinations and will be able to help you with any questions you may have.

Watch this space for the latest industry show releases, news and gossip in the yachting world. If you liked the content on this page and our previous posts, please become a fan and like our Facebook page to receive up to date information on our publications.
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Race in a Regatta from the Luxury of Your Own Home

A new phenomenon is taking a hold in the world of sailing fanatics, having already signed up some 300,000 players. “Virtual Regatta” is a fantastic new way to skipper your own sailboat, but from the warmth and safety of your own home. Think about this – you can navigate through day and night, storms and calm seas, all from a computer.

We think this is absolutely fantastic, and while 20 real-life skippers are navigating the globe for three months, a large group of virtual skippers are sailing the Vendee Globe too, but from their own homes.

The program has taken the sailing world by storm (excuse the pun), and with great additions such as a worldwide real-time weather simulator, virtual skippers are sure to experience all different types of sailing. Not only does this simulator encompass rain and sun, but accurate wind speed and direction.

Loads of extras are available throughout the regatta, one virtual skipper has paid €20 / $25 to have an autopilot for the night, and an extra choice of sales. It’s not just about being a one man team though, many a group have taken to joining, taking hours each and relaying the race, so they can be as fresh and awake as possible.

Although players don’t have to deal with real life situations of navigating storms and terrible tides, they might have to deal with more expected problems – the Internet. Unfortunately thousands of virtual skippers were left behind recently when the site was off limits for 5 hours due to a technical hitch.

Although we encourage people to give this great program a try, we also very much encourage you to look at being a real life skipper, with a bareboat charter of a catamaran in the BVI this Winter.  Interested in chartering a catamaran in the BVI? See our blog on the Top 3 Crewed Catamarans of the BVI Yacht Show 2012.

If you’re interested in chartering a yacht, please go to boatbookings.com, or email us at [email protected] and one of our charter specialists will get back to you shortly.