Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Portofino

Motor yacht Powdermonkey

20% discount on charter yacht POWDERMONKEY in the Western Mediterranean

May 10, 2012

POWDERMONKEY is an superb Western Mediterranean charter yacht now available at a special discounted price of €47,040.00 per week plus expenses during the high season, if booked before the end of May, 2012. Superyacht Powdermonkey sleeps 10 guests in 5 comfortable and luxurious cabins and has an excellent, experienced crew on board.

SuperYacht Rhino -  Profile

Exceptional RIVA 86′ Domino motor yacht RHINO luxury charter in the Western Mediterranean

May 08, 2012

Chartering at a rate of €56,000.00 per week plus expenses, the luxury charter yacht RHINO is a Riva 86′ Domino vessel, with beautiful and striking exterior lines and elegant, contemporary interior. This spectacular motor yacht will take you to the most amazing ports, beaches and islands of the ever so popular, historically rich and culturally diverse Western Mediterranean.

Palmer Johnson 120 performance Motor Yacht Natalia

Excellent charter special on motor yacht NATALIA in the Western Mediterranean

April 19, 2012

An excellent Palmer Johnson 120 charter yacht Natalia, is currently available for charter in the Western Mediterranean with a special offer of the first 7 day high season booking, confirmed before the end of April accepted at EUR 98,000 per week plus expenses.

33m luxury motor yacht Marhaba by Ocea Shipbuilding

33m motor yacht MARHABA by Ocea Shipbuilding available for charter in Mediterranean

January 19, 2012

The 33m luxury yacht Marhaba built by the Ocea Shipbuilding yard and designed by Joubert-Nivelt is currently available for charter in Mediterranean. She comfortably sleeps 9 guests in 4 stunning cabins.

FT Wally Grand Prix Series 2011: Excitement and uncertainty at midway point.

July 07, 2011

The FT Wally Grand Prix Series has so far seen three exciting regattas where the race teams had to deal with adverse wind conditions, tactical challenges and a highly competitive environment. Three races into the inaugural FT WALLY GRAND PRIX SERIES and the Y3K team is leading the fleet. However, there are at least three…

Nespresso Cup 2011 - Portofino - Day 4  Photo  Ben Thouard  Nespresso Cup

Nespresso Cup 2011: Victory for Sailing Yacht Indio and S/Y Ryokan 2 in Portofino

May 10, 2011

The second edition of the Nespresso Cup came to a conclusion in Portofino with Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO delivering a near emphatic victory in the Overall Division to lift the stylish Nespresso Cup Trophy, whilst Philippe Ligier’s Wally yacht Ryokan 2 snatched victory from S/Y INTI in the Performance Division in the very final race.

NESPRESSO CUP 2011 - 2nd Racing Day Photo  Ben Thouard  Nespresso Cup

Nespresso Cup 2011 Day 2: Sailing yacht INDIO strengthens its position to claim trophy

May 10, 2011

The battle lines have been drawn for the final day of racing for the Nespresso Cup tomorrow after today’s penultimate day produced only one race in the light conditions of Portofino. Andrea Recordati’s sailing yacht INDIO scored another victory to claim three wins from the three races so far in the Overall Division, and strengthen their position at the top of the Nespresso Cup overall leaderboard ahead of Y3K and S/Y Magic Carpet2.

Nespresso Cup 2011 - Portofino (ITA) - 06052011 Photo  Guilain Grenier  Nespresso Cup

Nespresso Cup 2011: Day 1 serves up perfect blend of racing

May 09, 2011

The opening day of the Nespresso Cup in Portofino, produced some close racing and magnificent battles in both divisions. “Racing today was good weather-wise,” said Nespresso Cup Race Ambassador Francesco de Angelis. “Sunny with a good breeze and we saw an interesting second race because there were some wind shifts which made it a bit more difficult.” In the Overall Division it was Indio (30.50m) that came out on top, winning both races despite the best efforts of Magic Carpet2 and Y3K to break their winning form

Nespresso Cup 2010 Sailing Yacht Kenora - Credit Carlo Borlenghi ©

Nespresso Cup 2011: Stage set in Portofino for Wally Sailing Yachts

May 05, 2011

The Wally contenders for the 2011 Nespresso Cup have arrived in the exquisite Italian harbour of Portofino as preparations get underway to contest for ‘The Ultimate Cup’. The Wally crews have been out training today ahead of the official racing that starts tomorrow. “Our hopes are, of course, to win but we are not the only ones who are hoping,” said Claus-Peter Offen, owner of Y3K who finished 2nd overall last year. “There are a few boats who have the same hopes! The level of the boats and the crews is very high and very competitive and it’s going to be an exciting weekend.”

Monaco has 2 Luxury Yacht Marinas being Port Hurcule and Fontvielle

The most popular and expensive luxury superyacht marina berths

May 05, 2011

The most expensive and popular superyacht marinas in the world are located in the Mediterranean and the top three most exclusive and expensive private luxury yacht marinas or harbours in the world are all located in Italy. Another interesting point is that Monaco is not as expensive, as one would assume to moor your superyacht…

Nespresso Cup: Wally sailing yachts prepare for 2nd edition off Portofino

April 29, 2011

With only one week to go until the start of the second edition of the Nespresso Cup to be held over the 6th to 8th May, eight Wally Yachts representing a diverse range of these unmistakable sleek and stylish sailing yachts will be gathering in the beautiful harbour of Portofino in the coming days ahead of official registration on Thursday, 5th May.

Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011  - Photo Credit Juerg Kaufmann www.go4image.com

Wally Yachts and Financial Times launch Maxi Yacht Grand Prix Series 2011

April 25, 2011

Wally Yachts and the Financial Times have joined forces to launch a new Maxi Yacht racing series. The FT Wally Grand Prix Series is a unique series of races for the world’s largest fleet of Maxi racing yachts. The racing teams feature sailing’s premier talent from the America’s Cup and the Olympics together with some of the most prominent captains of industry. The series takes place between April and October, moving between the Mediterranean’s most glamorous and vibrant sailing locations.

The French Riviera in July

Summer Yacht Charters in July & August 2011 in the Mediterranean, Europe

April 20, 2011

The 2011 summer yacht charter season is gearing up to be a successful one in Europe in the Mediterranean countries of France, Italy, Greece & Croatia. There are more charter yachts available here than ever before in this magnificent cruising area, which is the largest and most popular yacht rental location in the world. You…

Wally Sailing yacht Magi Carpet Squared

Nespresso Cup: Wally Sailing SuperYachts to Gather in Portofino for 2nd Racing Regatta

March 03, 2011

Nestlé Nespresso S.A and Wally Yachts, the world leader in yachting innovation, have announced the second edition of the Nespresso Cup, the international regatta exclusively for the Wally Class, taking place in Portofino in May 2011. The announcement was made together with Luca Bassani Antivari, President and Founder of Wally, and Nespresso Cup Ambassador and sailing legend Francesco de Angelis at the Yacht Club Italiano’s press conference which presented this season’s regattas.

Elsinore at Portofino in 2009 - Photo Credit to Carlo Borlenghi

Portofino Rolex Trophy Classic Yacht Regatta 14th-16th May 2010

May 12, 2010

The second edition of Portofino Rolex Trophy, the regatta that is dedicated by Rolex and the Yacht Club Italiano to  classic yachts that form part of the rich history of sailing. The regatta is by invitation only, for wooden yachts in the J-, 12- and 8- metre classes. In addition to the yachts in the…

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