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Sailing yacht RANGER – the “overall” winner of the Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010.

March 30, 2010

The Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010 which ran from the 25th to the 28th of March was a great success. With 39 entries, this year’s St-Barts Bucket was the largest group of large luxury sailing yacht entries ever assembled at a Bucket regatta. Please see below for a list of the awards and winners of this year’s regatta.  

Sailing yacht Ranger at the 2010 St barth's bucket Regatta - Photo by Oskar Kihlborg

 The “overall” winner of the Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010 was luxury J Class sailing yacht RANGER. The overall winner represents the best performance overall for combined results, all classes, all races. Second and third places went to Perini Navi sailing yachts Andromeda le dea and P2 respectively.

Overall winners:

1st: Ranger

2nd: Andromeda_le_dea

3rd: P2

 In 2005 the yachts sailing in the regatta were split into 2 classes which were a “Cruising Division” and “Racing Division”.  Theses classes were named “Les Gazelles des Mers” for the Racing Division and “Les Grandes Dammes des Mers” for the Cruising Division.

Each Division has trophies presented for best performance overall, and saw J Class Ranger win the Racing class, with Perini Navi Andromeda winning the Cruising class.

 “Les Gazelles des Mers” – Racing Class

 1st:  Ranger

2nd: P2

3rd: Unfurled

 Les Grandes Dammes des Mers” for the Cruising Class

1st: Andromeda_le_dea

2nd: Axia

3rd: Hetairos

 Sailing yacht Georgia won the Alloy Cup – which is the Best Performance by an Alloy Yacht.

The winner of the All Star Crew Award was sailing yacht Antara.

At each Bucket Event, every yacht is asked to cast a ballot for the yacht crew among the fleet that demonstrates the most professional service in all tasks, while maintaining the best voie de vivre, camaraderie, teamwork and respect among the crew.  This is the crew that displays the pinnacle of the profession and has the most fun at it – the yacht that everyone wants to work aboard.   Because the award is earned by peer recognition, it has earned serious stature within the marine industry.

 The Spirit of the Bucket Trophy was awarded to luxury yacht Gloria.

 This award is presented each year by Alice Huisman, to the yacht that best exemplifies the spirit of the Bucket Regattas.  The selection is absolutely subjective, but considers sportsmanship, safe seamanship, best hospitality and overall contribution to the event. 

The Perini Navi Cup which is awarded to the Perini-Navi Yacht with the best combined result went to sailing yacht Andromeda_le_dea.

 The Vitters Seamanship Trophy was won by sailing yacht Baracuda.

The Vitters Seamanship Trophy is awarded to the yacht that demonstrates the best seamanship and sportsmanship in the interest of promoting safety on the race course.  All participants in the Bucket acknowledge that superyachts have serious limitations operating safely in close quarters and therefore, the RC has always valued safety well above performance.  This award will recognize the yacht that best demonstrates that understanding.  It also goes to prove that nice guys don’t always finish last…

The Skullduggery Cravat was awarded to sailing yacht Axia.

The Skullduggery Cravat is a perfectly tied Admiralty Noose, framed, with instructions in elegant calligraphy on how to tie a proper, 13 turn noose.  This was originally awarded to the owner of SARIYAH in 2002, so his captain, Timothy Laughridge (Bucket Committee) could be hung at the pleasure of the Fleet.

The award was renamed and put forward by the Committee to reinforce the Bucket premise that we are NOT here to promulgate adult behaviour. The Cravat will be awarded to the yacht and crew who display the best bucket humour.  As a guideline, one year the crew of  SARIYAH spent the evening prior to the last race, slaughtering a down feathered mattress, then they packed the feathers in with their spinnaker so when they set their ‘Chute with the Hawk logo the following day, they not only dusted the horizon with feathers, but left a rubber chicken hanging from their spinnaker pole!!!

 And last but not least, the Escargot Cup went to the luxury sailing yacht TOTO.

Contact us for more information on chartering a luxury sailing yacht.

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 8-12 June 2010 Porto Cervo, Sardinia

March 27, 2010

Luxury sailing yachts at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2010 will be held in the enchanting village of Porto Cervo on the northern coast of Sardinia, hosted by the exclusive Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The regatta will consists of four days of exhilarating superyacht racing around the idyllic turquoise waters of the Costa Smeralda in the Western Mediterranean.

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda was established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan and a small group of founding members with the intention of bringing together nautical sports enthusiasts and sea lovers, and promoting and organizing artistic, cultural and scientific initiatives.

The Yacht Club overlooks Piazza Azzurra and dominates the New Marina. The Clubhouse is considered one of the most prestigious and beautifully functional structures of its kind and provides a brilliant venue with breathtaking views of the harbour.

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta is open to modern and classic sailing yachts 24 metres and above.  A collection of the finest racing superyachts on the water will compete under IRC rating system for the coveted Silver Trophy.

Courses and classes will be set to accommodate all entries across the fleet enabling the owners to enjoy their own yacht to its full purpose and potential. There will be a Pursuit Start for the Cruising Class and a Fleet Start for the Performance Class.

The fleet of sailing yachts registered so far will make for exciting competition and includes the winner of last year’s regatta – the Royal Huisman’s 32 m sailing yacht GLISS, designed by Philippe Briand. The luxury sailing yacht GLISS will return this year to defend her title. S/Y GLISS was also the overall winner of the Horus Superyacht Cup in Palma 2009.

Sailing yacht GLISS - winner of the 2009 Regatta.

Twenty six luxury sailing yachts (below) have already registered and a maximum of 30 entries will be accepted.

Dark_Shadow  (Wally / German Frers – 30.00m)
Django Too  (Tréhard / Jacques Fauroux – 25.00m)
E1   (Green Marine / Farr Yacht Design – 26.00m)
Farandwide  (Southern Wind Shipyard / Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 30.20m)
Farewell   (Southern Wind Shipyard / Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 30.20m)
Ganesha  (Fitzroy Yachts / Dubois NA – 39.00m)
Ghost   (Vitters / Luca Brenta & Co. – 37.20m)
Gliss   (Royal Huisman / Phillipe Briand – 31.87m)
Hamilton II   (CNB / Philippe Briand – 35.70m)
Highland Fling  (Goetz Custom Technologies / Reichel Pugh – 25.00m)
Indio    (Wally Yachts / German Frers – 30.50m)
I-SEA    (Southern Wind Shipyard / Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 30.20m)
Jazz Jr   (Proteksan Turquoise Yachts / Hoek Design – 32.89m)
Liara   (Southern Ocean Marine / Southern Ocean Marine – 32.00m)
Moonbird  (Fitzroy Yachts / Dubois – 37.08m)
Mrs_Seven  (Southern Wind Shipyard / Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 30.20m)
My Song   (Cookson Boats / Reichel Pugh / Nauta Design – 25.42m)
P2   (Perini Navi / Philippe Briand – 38.15m)
Salperton IV   (Fitzroy Yachts / Dubois NA – 45.00m)
Scorpione dei Mari  (Jongert / Tony Castro – 29.00m)
SW 100 hull no8  (Southern Wind Shipyard Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 30.20m)
Thalima   (Southern Wind Shipyard Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 33.60m)
Unfurled   (Royal Huisman / German Frers – 34.17m)
Wally B  (Pendennis / Luca Brenta – 32.00m)
Y3K    (Wally Yachts / German Frers – 30.50m)
Zefiro   (Southern Wind Shipyard / Farr Yacht Design / Nauta Design – 30.20m)

Contact  the CharterWorld team today to enquire about chartering a luxury yacht during the Regatta to view the races.

Vitters Shipyard launches sailing yacht LADY B.

March 27, 2010

Vitters sailing yacht LADY B

Vitters Shipyard has launched sailing yacht LADY_B. The 44.7m luxury sailing yacht LADY B was transported from Vitters shipyard in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands to Harlingen where the yacht will be launched.

Super yacht LADY B (Vitter’s hull number 3062) was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with interior styling by Rhoades Young. Dubois Naval Architects achieved an excellent blend of naval architecture and ergonomics in order to produce exceptionally high performance levels with superlative comfort, cutting edge styling and state-of-the-art technology.

This striking 44.7 m sloop LADY B has a slim profile with a single-level superstructure, which keeps weight low and reduces windage. Constructed in aluminium, she will have a high aspect ratio rig with carbon mast and furling boom and is equipped with PBO standing rigging to enhance performance. Sailing yacht LADY B has been designed with a compact lifting keel system generates a variable draught from 4-6m.

Sailing yacht LADY B’s interior features a clean and fresh ambiance with an emphasis on open space and light.  The huge split-level upper and lower salons and dining area, is an example of the use of space where natural sunlight floods through large windows sculpted into the upper salon sides. Wide sliding glass doors into an expansive cockpit area with a fixed bimini shade.

Luxury yacht LADY B features twin cockpits, with direct access to the upper salon through the main cockpit and a private access was from the aft cockpit to the owner’s area. The owner’s cabin aft is full width of the beam and is a generous split level cabin with lounging area and a large ensuite. The adjacent owner’s study can be converted to a third guest cabin if required. The two guest cabins are convertible to double or a twin bed configuration. 

Contact the team at CharterWorld for further information on LADY_B or for information on chartering a similar yacht.

2010 Saint Barths Bucket Regatta

March 25, 2010

Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010 to start tomorrow from the from March 25th to March 28th.

The St-Barts-Bucket-Race  is one of the most popular and prestigious invitational sailing yacht races in the Caribbean. Perini Navi, Pendennis, Fitzroy, Dubois, Alloy Yachts, Palmer Johnson, Farr, Swan, Vitters, Royal Huisman are just some of the designs_and_builds that can be seen during the race which will include 40 of the world’s finest yachts.

To meet the increasing performance of the boats and to prevent congestion the race course is developed over approximately 28-30 miles compared to the 22mile course set in previous years.
 
The schedule of events includes the Skipper’s meeting and Fleet Welcome Party on March 25th. The first day of racing is scheduled for March 26th with the around the Island Race ehich is an anti-clockwise circuit around the island of St. Barths and Île Fourche. The second day consists of the  Wiggly Course which is a route that extends around Fregade Île and Île Fourche on the 27th of March.  The final race on the 28t of March is “The Wrong Way Around Course” which is a clockwise circuit around the island of St. Barths, followed by the award ceremony and cocktail party.

 Perini-Navi has confirmed they will attend the 2010 Saint Barths Bucket Regatta. Their list of entries include the superyachts: P2 (38m)  HELIOS (45m) ANTARA (46m) ANDOMEDA_LE_DEA (47m) BARACUDA  (50m) SALUTE (56m) and RIELA 56m.

Perini Navi sailing yachts in action

Please see the list of luxury sailing yachts below that will attend the 2010 Saint Barths Bucket Regatta.

Adela –  (180’ Pendennis Rebuild)
ANDOMEDA_LE_DEA - (154’ Perini Navi)
ANTARA - (154’ Perini Navi)
Artemis - (144′ Dubois/Fitzroy Yachts)
Avalon - (108’ Southern Pacific Yachts)
AXIA  - (124’ Palmer Johnson)
BARACUDA - (164’ Perini Navi)
Destination Fox Harbr – (134′ Alloy Yachts/Dubois)
DSK – (90′ Swan)
GANESHA - (128′ Dubois/Fitzroy Yachts)
Georgia - (159′ Alloy Yachts)
Gloria – (126′ Jongert & Lowland)
Ghost - (122′ Vitters Shipyard)
Hamilton II – ( 117′ CNB)
Hanuman 138′ – ( Royal Huisman)
HELIOS 148′- ( Perini Navi)
Hetairos – (132′ Abeking & Rasmussen)
HIGHLAND_BREEZE  - (112′ Swan)
HYPERION - ( 156′ Royal Huisman)
LIARA - (100′ Performance Yachts)
Meteor - (169′ Royal Huisman)
Mystery - (112′ Swan)
P2 - (125′ Perini Navi)
Ranger – ( 137′ J Boat)
Rebecca - (141′ Pendennis)
RIELA - (184′ Perini Navi)
Salperton IV -( 147′ Dubois/Fitzroy) 
 SALUTE - (184′ Perini Navi)
Saudade - (148′ Wally)
Shamoun - (108′ Klaasen)
Sojana 115’ Custom Farr Ketch)
Symmetry - (96’ Yachting Development)
Toto - (110′ Palmer Johnson)
Unfurled - (112′ Royal Huisman)
Varsovie - (100′ Swan)
Visione - (148′ Baltic)
WHISPER - (116′ Holland Jachtbouw)
White Wings - (76′ Rockport Marine)
Windcrest - (98’ Hodgdon Yachts)

Contact CharterWorld for a last minute charter during the Saint Barths Bucket Regatta 2010 or for availabilty and rates of the yachts above for a charter this summer.

The Largest Sports Charter Yachts in the World: Motor Yachts ZEUS & PURE ONE

March 17, 2010

If you love the luxury and style of a large superyacht but wish to move about between desired locations, with exhilaration and speed, there are currently two options worldwide. One is called motor yacht ZEUS and the other is called PURE ONE.

Both superyacht PURE ONE and ZEUS are available for luxury yacht charters in the western Mediterranean this 2010 summer. So how do they stack up in comparison?

PURE ONE

Motor yacht PURE ONE is from the Leopard range, as built by Arno, a well known builder of large open style super sport yachts. Superyacht PURE ONE boasts beautifully balanced, lithe and aggressive exterior lines. She does not look like an enlarged sports yacht, but rather has original exterior design befitting a yacht of her size and status. Everything is in place including large jacuzzi, aft deck spaces and forward viewing seating. Working well with the exterior symmetry, her contemporary interior is one of sophistication and energy.

ZEUS

Though PURE ONE is huge for a sports yacht, the Mangusta 165 superyacht ZEUS is in fact currently THE largest open style sport motor yacht in the world. Yacht Zeus has a wonderful aft deck and foredeck arrangement, complete with heated Jacuzzis pool which can alternate as a sunbathing pad. In addition, the elegant interior of luxury yacht ZEUS is also well concieved and it features neutral fabrics and dark woodwork and a spacious main salon area.

Speed:

Yacht ZEUS boasts a top speed of around 37 knots, which is indeed very exceptional for a 50 metre yacht. Three 4,556 hp MTU diesel engines provide the exhilarating power for this breath taking speed. She can also ‘cruise’ at 24 knots.

The 46 metre Leopard motor yacht PURE ONE has a slightly higher 26 knots cruising speed, but she achieves a slightly lower 30 knots as her top speed. Yacht PURE ONE also uses power from three MTU diesel engines: two are MTU 16V2000M93 1400 Hp and the center one is a MTU 16V4000M93L rated 4615 Hp.

This extraordinary power is efficiently realised with large water jets, enabling these very large motor yachts to reach such speeds.

Accommodation:

The accommodation layout aboard the yacht PURE ONE means she can offer 10 charter guests overnight sleeping (with12 for day cruising). The layout is 5 cabins, with the owner’s master cabin being situated up on the main deck. She has a further 2 double and 2 twin cabins below decks.

Also in a 5 cabin layout, yacht Zeus holds another 2 yacht charter guests overnight, accommodating a maximum of 12. Her 5 well sized staterooms are positioned below decks, including the owner’s cabin, and two have extra Pullman bunks. She also boasts a private office and a separate cinema room.

Price:

ZEUS is currently priced at around € 250,000.00 per week plus expenses on MYBA terms, whereas PURE ONE comes in at between €180,000 and €195,000 a week plus expenses, depending on dates.

If you wish to find out more about chartering these yachts you can either contact us or follow the links to reserve the yachts.

Superyacht MIRGAB VI launched by Hakvoort.

March 17, 2010

Mirgab VI - Photo Credit Arlinde.

Superyacht MIRGAB VI has been launched by Dutch yard Hakvoort. MIRGAB VI (ex hull number YN 243), was designed by Diana Yacht Design and Glade Johnson. Motor yacht MIRGAB is 48.77 metres in length and is encased in an aluminium superstructure. The yachts luxurious interior is   finished in a traditional nautical style with a wealth of wood and valuable stone panelling. An elevator connects all 4 decks, with a staircase winding around the circular lift shaft. Luxury motor yacht MIRGAB VI also features a wealth of wide outdoor spaces with panoramic views, including a partial walk around gangway on the main deck and a full one on the bridge deck.

The motor yacht was designed for blue water cruising in all weather conditions, and according to her designers is a technologically advanced as she is beautiful. The yacht was built to Lloyd’s regulations for special service craft and she will therefore be ideal for chartering, with superb accommodation for up to 16 guests. The owner’s stateroom is located on the sundeck, 4 guests suites are located on the lower deck, one on the main deck and two on the bridge deck, all with ensuite bathrooms.

The New Azimut Grande 120 SL

March 11, 2010

Azimut yachts have launched a new division of yachts to be named Azimut Grande. The new Azimut Grande range will not be the flagship of a fleet, but rather a whole fleet of flagships over 100ft and will include the addition of 4 new superyachts by 2013. The Azimut 120 SL will be the first model to be launched in the new range which is due to be completed over the next few months.

The new Azimut 120 SL has sleek lines with curved windows creating a dramatic exterior profile that will surely turn heads. Glass doors lead from the aft deck area into the main salon which is flooded with natural light from oversized windows, glass doors and glass panels above. Geometric shapes run throughout the new Azimut 120 SL’s light and contemporary interior. There are generous seating areas on deck and a dining area on the aft deck. Up forward there is a seating area and sunbathing pads provide uninterrupted views ahead.

The Azimut 120 SL will be followed by the 100ft Raised Pilot House, the 110ft Widebody, and last but not least the 126ft motor yacht.

Contact us for more information on other Azimut yachts in charter.

ISA 63m superyacht revealed.

March 10, 2010

ISA 63m superyacht revealed

ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) have built their largest super yacht to date which has been spotted outside the shed in which she was built. The incredible new 63 metre motor yacht is the first of three superyachts over 50 meters due to be launched and delivered by the shipyard this year.

The magnificent 63m displacement vessel has an impressive long sloping stern and sleek and energetic lines with a moonstone coloured hull and a stark white superstructure. The yachts exterior was designed by Andrea Vallicelli along with ISA’s architects. Her interior which was designed by Patrick Knowles has been described as “Key West-styled” and incorporates the clever use of bamboo and natural materials.

The project employed 310 direct and indirect staff members. It has taken around two and a half years to complete the construction which was commissioned in September 2007 with her launch date planned ahead of schedule in April 2010, before the summer season in the Mediterranean.

Contact the CharterWorld team for more information on other ISA yachts in charter.

Luxury CNB sailing yacht SPIIP to charter in Egypt and the Red Sea

March 09, 2010

  

Sailing yacht SPIIP is a CNB 86, designed by the naval architect Philippe Briand. This luxury super yacht measuring 26,21m (86′) exudes performance, luxury and opulence and will be in Egypt (Hurgadha) from January to April 2010.

The archipelago around the Hurghada area has some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world. This unique charter destination is totally isolated with the exception of a few dive boats and fisherman. Amongst the atolls you have the feeling  of being anchored in the middle of the sea and yet you are totally protected. All though the area is renowned for being windy at times, due to the numerous reefs you are able to sail in sheltered waters.
Please see below for a sample itinerary in this amazing untouched destination.

Day 1 – You are welcomed aboard sailing yacht SPIIP at El Gouna. After a welcome drink,  explore local markets at Hurghada and sample the refreshing sugar cane juice – or explore the El Gouna resort area and treat yourself to a health spa or game of golf in the middle of the desert.

Day 2 – Set sail for Shab el Erg about 2 hours away. Shab el Erg is an atoll with great anchoring inside and crystal clear water. There is an idyllic pinnacle which you can snorkel with lots of lion fish and sometimes dolphins.

Day 3 – Set sail to Bluff point (3 hr sail). This spectacular anchorage has a beautiful  beach and a fantastic wall dive or snorkel, abundant with fish, turtles and a resident napoleon fish.

Day 4 – Shab umm Usk (1 hr sail ) is another atoll that you can enter with a variety of snorkels depending on the wind. It is however best known for its group of resident dolphins that often come for a play. For dinner it is possible to select a fresh fish or lobster from the local fisherman. 
 
Day 5 – For those who like water sports, Endeavour Island is your spot  which is a 1 hr  sail away. This very protected anchorage is great for water sports and some beach combing.

Day 6 and 7 – Depending on the weather it is possible to visit the national park of the Giftun Islands ( 3 hrs ) or Shab Ali (2 hrs ) in the straits of Gubal. If the weather is too windy which happens sometimes we can organise a trip to Luxor to see the Karnak temple and the valley of the Kings and Queens. If you wish to dive some of the numerous wreck dives it is no problem to rendezvous with a dive boat. It is also possible to incorporate the week with a PADI diving course, organised with a Swedish diving company called Colona dive situated at the marina of El Gouna.
 

The sleek and speedy exterior of the beautiful sailing yacht SPIIP is matched by her sumptuous interior which offers a light and airy design with splashes of bright fresh colour.  Charter sailing yacht SPIIP can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins with ensuite bathrooms including a huge master cabin located aft, a double and a convertible cabin that can either have a double bed or two twin bed configuration.

In April the yacht will relocate to the Western Mediterranean. Contact the team at CharterWorld to check availability and location details for the luxury sailing yacht SPIIP.

Planetsolar – the World’s Largest Solar Powered Yacht will circumnavigate the globe in 2011.

March 03, 2010

Planetsolar 30m solar powered catamaran

  

A selection of international scientists, engineers and boat builders from Germany and Switzerland have developed the world’s largest solar powered yacht designed to circumnavigate the world. The PlanetSolar catamaran, conceptualised by Swiss designer Raphael Domjan and built by Knierim Yacht Club in Kiel in northern Germany, was unveiled on February 25, 2010 at the HDW Shipyard in Kiel, Germany.  

PlanetSolar is expected to begin testing in late March and will prepare to set sail on its maiden voyage to circumnavigate the globe in April 2011. With a top speed of 15 knots — she is expected to be the fastest solar boat to cross the Atlantic Ocean and the first to cross the Pacific. The planned route around the world will start from Europe. It is expected to reach an average speed of 8 knots and cover approximately 40,000km in around 4 months.  

A total of 500 sq metres (about 5,300 square feet) of solar panelling made up with some 38,000 SunPower cells will help to power the yacht.  Each of the new generation cells used has “an efficiency of at least 22 percent”, delivering 103.4kW (138.6HP) making them the highest-efficiency solar cells commercially available. If the day is overcast, batteries below deck store enough energy for several days without direct sunlight. Her design also enables her to easily carve through the water increasing her maximum speeds.   

Catamaran PlanetSolar measures 30m by 15m, is estimated to cost around $24 million, weighs in at 60 tonne and features a sleek eco friendly design likely to influence future trends in yachting. The yacht was constructed by the company PlanetSolar, who have declared “we want to show that we can change, that solutions exist and that it isn’t too late. Future generations are looking to us; our choices will mark the future of humanity.”  

The company PlanetSolar is committed to sustainable development and is particularly motivated by the necessity to develop alternatives to fossil fuels which are in limited supply and causing measurable negative environmental impact. Perhaps we will see further trends in Superyacht building and design leading to a greener approach. Other notable Eco-friendly designs beginning to surface include such designs as Alastair Callender’s Soliloquy.  

The first solar powered boat to cross the Atlantic was the Swiss, 15 meters Solar21 catamaran.  It made the journey between the Canary Islands and Martinique in 29 days at a top speed of 9 knots reaching Miami on March 29, 2007.  

Two crew will man the catamaran PlanetSolar during its world tour and the craft will be available for public displays – able to host up to 50 guests for an educational opportunity at each of its planned stops. Stop over ports under consideration (subject to change) include Monaco, Marseille, New York, Acapulco, San Francisco, Cairns and Darwin, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.

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