Cannes Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Régates Royales 2011: Champagne conditions for the opening day in Cannes

September 22, 2011

It was Cote d’Azur at its best for the opening day of the 33rd edition of the Régates Royales, final and decisive event of the Panerai Trophy 2011. A bright sun, a good southerly breeze later veering southwesterly and flat sea were on the menu on the stunning Bay of La Napoule.

Régates Royales 2011 Champagne conditions for the opening day in Cannes - Copyright Alexis Courcoux Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai

As tradition in Cannes, the classic yachts offered a superb show to the many spectators’ boats and to the public that crowded the beaches on a warm late summer day. The fleet sailed in the area just off the Lerins Islands, on a twenty and twelve mile long coastal course, for the Big Boats and the other classics respectively. Among the Big Boats it was Chris Barkham’s Cambria to cross in first, followed by Moonbeam IV and Moonbeam of Fife III while James Thom’s Mariquita came in fourth. Nan of Fife, Avel and Oriole were on the top three spots in the Classic gaffers class. Stella Polare, the ketch representing the Italian Navy won among the Classics, leaving behind the French couple White Dolphin and Arcadia. Reigning champion in the Marconi class, Rowdy confirmed her supremacy, coming in front of The Blue Peter and US flagged Manitou at her absolute debut in the Régates Royales. Leonore, Anne Sophie and Harlekin respectively jumped on the provisional podium among the smaller Marconi class. And finally, it was Ireland’s Shamrock V to beat Gaulois and Grey One in the Spirit of Tradition division.

A jaguar among the Dragons

After they could not go out on the water yesterday because of the strong, gusty typical Mistral breeze, the 58 boat strong Dragon fleet had three windward/leeward races on Tuesday starting in a 12 knots south-westerly, that progressively increased during the afternoon hours, topping 20 knots. Competition was strong as usual for the top positions and the class’ champions imposed their supremacy. The first two races went both to Ireland’s Martin Byrne on Jaguar Bear who managed to get the better of reigning champion and class master Anatoly Longinov on Annapurna and on multiple class winner Danish Poul Richard on Antigua’s flagged Danish Blue on the first one. A nearly clean score for the Irish skipper who was third in the last race of the day won by Ian Bradbury on Blue Haze. HRH Prince Heinrik of Denmark’s had a very positive first day with a sixth, a second and a fourth. With five points, the Irish team is then securely on top of the provisional podium, in front of HRH Prince Henrik of Denmark (13 points) and the Russian crew skippered by Anatoly Loginov (16 points).

A jaguar among the Dragons Copyright Alexis Courcoux Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai

A Lion heart…

J Class boats were born back in 1930 when the famous Universal Rule was created that limited the new boats hull length between 75 and 87 feet. First boat to be launched was Shamrock V, designed and built by Charles Nicholson for the famous tea trader Sir Thomas Lipton. Shortly after, for the 1937 America’s Cup edition, Defender Harold Vanderbilt asked designers W. Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens to produce a new J Class to race against Charles Nicholson’s Endeavour II and the two architects conceived Ranger and Lionheart, yet only the first one ever saw the light. Ranger won easily against the British Challenger but was also the last J class to be built.

Actually, only ten boats from this class (six in the USA and four in Great Britain) ever sailed and some were only used as cruising boats. Today the fleet is down to three units: Endeavour, Velsheda and Shamrock V, as Ranger is a replica built in 2003. Another ten J Class only existed on paper, as it is the case of Lionheart’s design. As a matter of fact, the boat was built in aluminium by Dutch shipyard Hoek, and launched in 2010 and.

The Pajot brothers are in Cannes

Flying Dutchman silver Olympic medallists in Kiel in 1972, the Pajot brothers are in Cannes to race Karenita, the 1929 John Alden design built by Georges Lawley & Sons in Massachusetts. The ketch rigged boat was became world famous when it was bought by Hollywood star Errol Flynn in 1936 and renamed Sirocco, she is now based in Saint-Tropez.

PERI 41T Motor yacht Bibich Too awarded two World Yacht Trophies in Cannes

September 21, 2011

Peri Yachts have announced that they are the proud winner of the World Yacht Trophies Award 2011 for “Best Design” and “Most Innovative” Fly bridge over 24 meters with the new high-tech Peri 41T motor yacht Bibich Too, the flagship and crowning glory of the Peri range.

PERI 41T Motor yacht by Peri Yachts awarded two World Yacht Trophies in Cannes

The awards were presented at the Gala Dinner organized by Lux Media group during the 2011 Cannes International Boat Show at the famous Hotel Carlton Intercontinental beach terrace, attended by important personalities of the international yachting world. Selcuk Kocak, designer of the Peri 41T and head of Scaro Design received the awards in the name of the shipyard.

Selcuk Kocak, designer of the Peri 41T and head of Scaro Design received the awards on behalf of Peri Yachts

Since entering the superyacht arena in 2005, Peri Yachts have gone from strength to strength. The yachts, typified by their sleek racy lines and dramatically spacious decks and interiors, combined with a fanatical attention to detail, express sophisticated modern luxury. Despite their low-lying, aerodynamic lines, Peri’s high-tech composite superyachts are used to enjoying a high profile at Cannes. Peri has already twice carried off the prestigious “World Yacht Trophies” award for “Best interior decoration for flybridge yachts over 24 metres”, for its 29 metre and 37 metre models in previous years.

PERI 41T Motor yacht by Peri Yachts

The 41T superyacht was conceived by a formidable team. Scaro Design, Istanbul’s award-winning design group, created her external lines and her interior, while the UK’s renowned Dixon Yacht Design engineered her V planing hull. The 41T is powered by twin MTU 12V4000 M93L 3,450hp engines to reach a top speed of 23 knots and has a range of 1,250 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 17 knots.

Meanwhile, the Peri shipyard in Antalya has never been busier. There are five of the company’s high-performance, composite superyachts under construction: the second Peri 41T yacht, sistership of the award winning Peri 41T superyacht Bibich Too, will be finished by next year, as will three new examples of the 29-metre, the award-winning entry-level line. Furthermore, the latest 37-metre, also an award-winner and darling of the Côte d’Azur, has just been completed and is offered for sale.

Award winning 145’ Benetti Vision motor yacht Told u So by Molori Design at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

September 18, 2011

Motor yacht Told u So, a 145‘Benetti Vision designed by Molori Design that was seen as the star of the show at the 2011 World Yacht Trophies in Cannes, has set sail today to take part in the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Launched earlier this year in Viareggio, Italy, superyacht Told u So is a collaboration between the leading luxury lifestyle group Molori Design and renowned Italia yacht makers Benetti Yachts.

Award winning 145’ Benetti Vision motor yacht Told u So by Molori Design at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show

Kirk Lazarus & Motor Yacht TOLD u SO win for BEST INTERIOR DESIGN at the 2011 World Yacht Trophies in Cannes

Having wowed the prestigious panel of experts in Cannes at the 2011 World Yacht Trophies who awarded M/Y Told u So the trophy for ‘Best Interior Design’, citing the incredible detail, sophistication and originality; Molori Design’s Told u So yacht aims to impress the expected 30,000 visitors to this year’s show in Monaco.

Upon receiving the award in Cannes, designer and founder of Molori Design Kirk Lazarus commented, “We believe Told u So represents the seamless integration of Molori Design’s hallmark use of cutting edge technology, superior standards of elegance and comfort with Benetti’s exceptional craftsmanship”.

Benetti Yacht Told u So’s design incorporates the highest quality wood, marble and fine fabrics from around the world in the 145ft super yacht’s five individually styled suites. “Our aim was to seamlessly fuse luxury, style and technology with inspirational, eclectic design touches,” said Lazarus.

MY TOLD U SO - Owner’s Suite

Told u So will be in Monaco from 21st to 24th September. Private viewings are available via appointment. Interviews with Told u So creative visionary, designer and owner Kirk Lazarus are available on request. Please contact: Roman@molori.com

On close of the summer season, charter yacht Told u So will set sail to the Indian Ocean where the maritime home will grace the shores of the Maldives. Included with the charter will be exclusive use of a private island with white sand beaches and a sensational lagoon perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling; whilst on the island, guests will be treated to their own day spa and private chef with alfresco dining.

Benetti Vision 145 motor yacht Told U So by Benetti Yachts and Molori Design.

About Molori Design

Founded in 2007, Molori Design’s range of projects has included a safari lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa; private beaches in Cape Town and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia and the latest addition, a beach house in Santa Monica, California. The Molori portfolio has also expanded to a fleet that includes an Executive Boeing 727-200, two Gulfstream GII, a Learjet 25C, a Hawker 700 and a Bell 222 helicopter – all furnished and decorated according to the precise specifications of the owner Kirk Lazarus.

About Motor yacht Told u So

Specifications:

Length Overall: 145 Feet (45 meters) Beam: 29.5 Feet (8.96m) Draft: 9.2 Feet (2.8 m)

Gross Tonnage (ITC ’69): 456GT Net Tonnage (ITC ’69): 136GT Built: Benetti Vision; 2011, Viareggio,

Italy Engines: 2 x 1360hp CAT (C32 Acert) Cruising Speed: 14kn Guests: 10 Persons Crew: 12 Persons

Max Speed: 15kn Range at 12 knots: 4,000nm

Water Sports

Maori 50ft Tender Told u Twice with 2 350hp Cummins engines Novurania Chase 38 w/ twin Volvo D4 300HP DS DP Novurania Equator 540 w/ inboard Volvo D3-200 for water-ski and wakeboarding. 2 Sea Bob Caygo F7 2 Yamaha VXS 2011 Wave Runner 2 Kite Surfers, 2 Laird paddle boards, wakeboards, water skis, wake surf boards, tubes, floats & various water toys. Top-of-the-line fishing & deep sea fishing equipment Scuba equipment for 4

Special Features:

2 Zero speed stabilizers; plunge pool/Jacuzzi on the sun deck; 6 person Jacuzzi and sun deck outside of Owner’s suite; steam room in the owner’s suite; rain showers in all suites; iPad controlled; privacy curtains on the sun deck.

Designer/Furnishings/Interiors:

Tiers:

• Exterior – Sun Deck with plunge pool, BBQ and entertaining area

• Top Tier – Sky Lounge, indoor/outdoor dining area with retractable glass walls

• Tier Two – Main Salon, Owner’s Suite (Super King + Sleeper Sofa) with private Jacuzzi for 6, sun deck and steam shower

• Tier One – Four Guest Suites, including The White Suite(King bed); Red Suite (King

Bed); Caramel Suite (King Bed + Single); Ivory Suite (2 Doubles + Single)

About the 21st Monaco Yacht Show

The 21st Monaco Yacht Show runs from Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 September 2011 Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, the show presents the greatest showcase of luxury yachting in the world

Riviera Runabout guests hosted by J Craft and Rolls-Royce

September 15, 2011

J Craft and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hosted guests for the inaugural Riviera Runabout event in July. Taking place over the course of a weekend between Monaco and Saint Tropez, more than 30 guests enjoyed a relaxing and luxurious programme. This included the chance to test drive the full range of Rolls-Royce cars, from the Phantom to the Ghost, as well as sea trial a fleet of J Craft Torpedos.

J Craft and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars host guests for Riviera Runabout

After a welcome breakfast at Café de Paris, Casino Square, Monaco, guests departed in the waiting fleet of Rolls-Royce cars on a wonderful road route that took in some of the incredible sights of the Cote d’Azure, including the medieval town of Eze. After an hours driving, the party arrived at Beaulieu where the J Craft fleet was waiting, as well as a number of customer owned Torpedos. With everyone on board, the boats headed down to Cannes to rendezvous for lunch onboard the super yacht ‘Element’. Moored between Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat, guest enjoyed a sumptuous lunch followed by the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear water, relax or explore the area by J Craft.

J Craft and RollsRoyce Motor Cars host guests for Riviera Runabout

To get the blood pumping again, the party took off in the Torpedos for a sprint down to Saint Tropez after lunch. At around 45 knots, the journey took just over an hour, the sight of an entire fleet of speeding J Craft boats attracting much attention from passing helicopters and super yachts along the way. The party arrived in Saint Tropez in time for sunset cocktails – the perfect end to the day. Rolls-Royce were once again on hand to provide elegant passage back to Monaco.

J Craft and Rolls Royce Motor Cars host guests for Riviera Runabout

Speaking in Saint Tropez, J Craft’s Johan Attvik said, “It was another amazing event and I would like to thank our friends at Rolls-Royce for joining us on the Riviera. A natural synergy exists between us, with our products complementing each other perfectly. Our thoughts have already turned to next year’s Riviera Runabout and how we can further enhance the programme. We are looking forward to being joined by more J Craft friends and owners in the South of France.”

J Craft will be exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show (21-24 September) and can be found in the Tender Show area on stand TS10.

Azimut-Benetti Group launch Yachtique Concierge Club

September 09, 2011

A major new service for Azimut or Benetti yacht owners called the Yachtique Concierge Club was launched today at the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show. The Azimut-Benetti Yachtique Concierge Club provides yacht owners with a unique, multilingual support team; ready to look after almost any and every requirement they may have, on or off the water. Members of the Concierge Club benefit from assistance and advice in four key areas.

Bookings & Reservations:

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, a team specialising in five star luxury and marine concierge services is available to look after a yacht owners’ every booking requirement at the marina and onshore, including marina berths, restaurants, taxis and flights, golf courses, beauticians, babysitters and chefs.

Marine Experts:

A team of maritime professionals is available to advise and guide yacht owners on a wide range of specialist subjects as well as providing real-time information and updates on relevant topics such as weather forecasts, sea conditions, navigation, itineraries, local advice, medical information, radio frequencies and maintenance issues.

Deliveries:

The procurement and delivery team can source, purchase and deliver items directly to a yacht, whatever the requirement and no matter which location. Deliveries can include the urgent sourcing of spare parts, chandlery, marine consumables, wines, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, bread and cakes, flowers and toiletries.

Member Discounts:

Club members benefit from significant financial advantages through highly preferential rates for an array of marine-related products and services such as significant discounts off winter storage, hauling and launching, antifouling and engine servicing; overnight berths, interior furnishings and tenders.

Membership also includes a discount off fuel purchases at IP fuel stations, preferential insurance premiums with Generali and complementary medical assistance.

Patrick Coote, Marketing Director of Yachtique comments: “This is the very first yachting concierge service of its kind and heralds yet another industry first for Azimut | Benetti. Yacht owners and

Captains can now rely on a professional shore-based team to assist them, irrespective of whether their vessel is 40ft or 40m in length. Yachting should be a pleasurable experience and our concierge team is there to ensure it stays that way.”

Yachtique Elite Yachting Services encompasses all of the luxury yacht services offered by the Azimut | Benetti Group. It is the largest luxury yacht services organisation in the world and comprises five specialist companies. Yacht owners can benefit from full assistance, expertise and professional advice through one single organisation throughout the entire lifecycle of ownership, from acquisition to operation and on to refit and sale.

The multilingual concierge operations-centre is provided by Sailornet Srl, a leading company in yachting lifestyle and assistance services, based at via Cangiullon.24, Rome, Italy.

All medical services are provided by the Mondial Assistance Italia SpA operations centre, based at via Ampére n.30, Milan, Italy with no involvement from Azimut | Benetti SpA.

EXOCONCEPT presents EXO, a new electric and ecological water toy at the Cannes Boat Show 2011

September 08, 2011

EXOCONCEPT will unveil EXO, a new electric watercraft that is ecological and fun that can be used without a license at the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show.

After two years of studies, developments and registrations at the INPI, the EXO embeds the highest performances that technology can offer, in particular an underwater electric propulsion group, radically innovative, with a large range of uses, completed with the last generation of high-capacity batteries.

EXO - a new electric and ecological water toy by EXOCONCEPT

Among the basic criteria of a list of specifications focused on excellence and an impeccable building quality, the EXO had to present a radically new form, be ergonomic, ecological, easily transportable and be virtually without maintenance.

EXOCONCEPT intends to equip water sports centers worldwide and has built dedicated business packages in order to offer to them an access to a new category of customers.

The EXO line is available in two different materials: reinforced ABS and carbon fiber, and in several powers of engines starting from 3.5 until 7Kwh.

The EXO line in carbon fiber, more luxury and sport orientated, comes with the most powerful engine (7Kwh), and some exclusive optional features that can be personalized.

Without a doubt, this line will satisfy all yacht owners and extreme sports lovers who look for difference and strong emotions.

EXOCONCEPT is currently working to put in place its sales network and looks for official dealers worldwide. The first deliveries of EXOs will be done during the first quarter of 2012.

The company can already receive pre-orders.

KEY POINTS OF THE EXO

100% new, Economic (4 racks of batteries reloaded for only 0.30€),Look and feel radically high tech, Virtually no maintenance, Ergonomic, No smoke, no noise, Fun and sporty, Easily transportable,

No mandatory license, Taylor made packages, designed for water sports centers, Can be used by everyone, Low rental price recommended at 1€ per minute, Ecological New category of customers for water sports centers.

TECHNICAL FEATURES
Length 2.00m
Width 0.82m
Materials
Reinforced ABS available in 4 colors
Carbon fiber available in natural color
Weight without batteries 29Kg in ABS / 19Kg in carbon fiber
Weight of 4 racks of batteries 20kg
Weight of 6 racks of batteries 30kg
Maximum number of batteries Up to 6
Powers 3.5, 4.5 and 7Kwh
Speed From 15 to 27 knots
Autonomy 1h00 to 2h30 depending on the engine power
Price Entry price at 7 290€ without taxes and delivery
Example of “taylor made package” for water sports centers
5 EXO (3.5Kwh) + 5 aluminum beach support + 2 additional
racks of batteries by EXO + 5 batteries charger + 10 specific
life jackets + 2 beach flags.
Solar panels (optional)

Williams Performance Tenders and Miss England launch new Dieseljet 565 superyacht tender in Cannes

September 08, 2011

Williams Performance Tenders enlisted the help of the reigning Miss England, Alize Mounter to launch its new Dieseljet 565 superyacht tender at the prestigious Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show. Oxfordshire-based Williams, which supplies its hand-crafted tenders to some of the world’s leading superyacht brands and owners, welcomed Alize as the team unveiled the British-designed and made Dieseljet 565 to an international audience.

Williams Performance Tenders and Miss England launch new Dieseljet 565 superyacht tender in Cannes

Mathew Hornsby, Co-Managing Director at Williams, commented: “We were delighted to welcome Alize to help us with our launch, showcasing the best of British beauty alongside our new craft. It just goes to show that the UK produces some stunning exports!

New Dieseljet 565 superyacht tender by Williams Performance Tenders

We’re very proud of the hard work and skill that has gone into the design of the Dieseljet 565, work which is already paying off with enquiries coming thick and fast from superyacht owners and captains.”

Azimut-Benetti Group debut 2 flagships and 20 yachts at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011

September 07, 2011

The Azimut-Benetti Group will make their premier debut of 4 extraordinary new offerings at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, among them two flagships, the Azimut Grande and Atlantis. They will also show 20 boats on the water as well as debut the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5- star service reserved exclusively for Group customers. The Success of Azimut Grande and Benetti in the megayacht sector have spurred the Group growth and garnered international awards.

Azimut Grande 120SL motor yacht - the largest boat built by Azimut to date

Azimut-Benetti Group arrives at the first official event of the new boating year with 4 important new offerings, each one representing a specific market segment: the Azimut 40, Azimut 45, Atlantis 58, and the Azimut Grande 120SL.

The four boats are the crown jewels of the large fleet on display at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, with Azimut-Benetti combined exhibiting 20 different models.

Expectations are high for the two flagships with Azimut Grande 120SL by far the largest boat built by Azimut to date and the Atlantis 58, while staying true to its sporty and punchy image, displaying a one of a kind versatility.

The Azimut Grande 120SL motor yacht is the first megayacht in the Azimut Grande series to be really Sport Luxury, truly capable of uniting sportiness with elegance and comfort: the result is clear. The continuity between the inside and outside generates uniquely luminous and refined spaces enjoying the yacht and the sea without limits also thanks to the power of the water jets which can deliver cruising speeds of between 36 and 40 knots.

Atlantis 58 motor yacht, the new flagship of the Azimut-Benetti Group's open yacht range

As the Atlantis 58, the sporty and care for ergonomics typical of the brand have in this new model their highest exaltation, making it the top of its class for dynamism and versatility.

About performance, Atlantis 58 differs from competitors by being able to reach 38 knots and keep the sea very well, thanks to its new hull design. A pioneer through the changes that have radically transformed the international boating market scene in just a few years: today, the Azimut-Benetti group has a hand in everything, taking a leadership role in all the most promising markets in the industry.

On this front, it is important to emphasize how quickly the Group has been able to redefine the scope of its business activities, and in turn, how this has altered the source of the Group’s sales. In pole position today is Brazil, followed by the United States (where the company continues to be the top importer), with the two countries accounting for over 50% total sales. The Group records also a continuous growth in the Middle and Far East markets, with a special focus on China.

The strong focus on internationalisation has generated extremely gratifying results for all Group brands. This has been reflected in the increase in sales of Azimut Yachts in the United States, numerous international awards – including being ranked first place in China by the magazine, China Boating – as well as the firsts related to the brand’s green approach, investing significant resources to adopting technological and construction solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact.

The revamping of the Atlantis series has been happily proceeding over the course of the year with 2 new models, the 58 and the 38; the latter is headed for a preview at the Genoa Boat Show.

Particularly noteworthy are Benetti’s excellent accomplishments, delivering 14 yachts (10 Class and 4 Custom) over the course of the year and receiving orders for over 17 new boats. These numbers are the real proof of the boatyard’s manufacturing and organisational capacity, the high quality of Benetti offerings, and how successful it has been in completely revamping the series.

In this regard, attention should be also drawn to the launch of the new series of custom yachts, the FB 800, a 50 metre fibreglass boat with aluminium superstructure. It represents an innovative combination that unites maximum design flexibility and space customisation with the substantial advantage of keeping the total weight below 500 tons.

Further indications of the excitement circulating around the brand can also be found in the recent opening of a service in the United States. This has been launched to better track the post sales phase in the North American market which is in recovery in terms of the mega yacht sector. In addition, a direct sales and service office is opening in Hong Kong to be work with the Asian markets which have also been very receptive to megayacht sector.

Regarding the development of new models, it should be noted that once again the Group has met its objective to continually renew itself; because of this, it is ready for the autumn season with over 9 new boats.

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Azimut-Benetti Group debut the Yachtique Concierge Club in Cannes

September 07, 2011

The Azimut-Benetti Group will debut the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5- star service reserved exclusively for Group customers at this year’s Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show 2011. The Azimut-Benetti Group, working through Yachtique, a dedicated division chose the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes 2011 – The Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show to present the world premiere of the Yachtique Concierge Club.

Paolo Vitelli, president of Azimut-Benetti Group Photo Credit Diego Redel

Unique in the boating world, the Yachtique Concierge Club is exclusively reserved for Azimut-Benetti boat owners who can take advantage of the 5-star service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service ranges from booking reservations for restaurants, cars, and private chefs, to up to the minute weather forecasts worldwide. It also takes care of buying and delivering groceries as well as offering a wide range of significant discounts related to fuel, boating services such as winter storage, motor inspections, and supplying a tender.

Patrick Coote, Marketing Director of Yachtique noted: “This is the very first yachting concierge service of its kind and heralds yet another industry first for Azimut/Benetti. Yacht owners and captains can now rely on a professional shore-based team to assist them, irrespective of whether their vessel is 40ft or 40m in length. Yachting should be a pleasurable experience and our concierge team is there to ensure it stays that way.”

“Our consistency continues to reward us,” Group President, Paolo Vitelli added, “Today we are stronger than ever, thanks to our ability to read the market ahead of our competitors, the extraordinary satisfaction that our boats are registering throughout the market, and finally to the excellent service that we are able to offer our clients around the world”.

Ferretti Group commences new nautical year with 29 yachts exhibited in Cannes

September 07, 2011

The Ferretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and sale of motoryachts, encompassing a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the nautical world, inaugurates the new 2011-2012 nautical year in Cannes, at the 34th Festival International De La Plaisance. With an impressive fleet of 29 yachts on display, 10 models are noted as world previews, including: the Ferretti 720 yacht, Pershing 108’ superyacht, Pershing 74’, Itama 45’, Riva 75’ Venere Super, Rivarama Super, Riva Iseo, Ferretti Custom Line 124’ yacht, Ferretti Custom Line 100’yacht, Navetta 33 Crescendo by Ferretti Custom Line and motor yacht My Navetta 43 “Lady Trudy” by CRN.

Ferretti 720 Yacht presented at the 2011 Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show

As usual, the traditional Ferretti Group Meeting was the occasion for the Group’s Chairman and Founder, Norberto Ferretti, and for the Chief Executive Officer, Giancarlo Galeone for drafting the first preliminary results of the 2010-2011 nautical year. This nautical year has been characterized by a further expansion at an international level and by the launch of innovative models, confirming the great ability of the Ferretti Group to interpret the trends of the nautical market as well as the needs of its customers. With an increasing demand for Made in Italy luxury products, the company is constantly improving its standards of exceptionality, quality and performance, despite the challenging moment at the macroeconomic level.

Navetta 33 Crescendo Motor Yacht by Ferretti Custom Line

The preliminary results of the nautical year ended on August, 31st, 2011 show a Value of Production of about 521 million euro, with an increase of +12% compared to approximately 465 million euro on August 31st, 2010. The Order Portfolio as of August, 31st 2011 is approximately 401 million euro, with a increase of +55% compared to 257 million euro as of August, 31st 2010, with a volume of new orders of about 552 million euro, an increase of +27% compared to about 434 million euro of the 2009-2010 nautical year.

During the 2010-2011 nautical year the Ferretti Group has confirmed its strong commitment to international expansion, through a strategy focused towards the local development and marketing growth in areas with strong present and future development opportunities.

In April 2010, the Group signed an agreement with its historic dealer and centre for production, sales, and after-sale service of all the yachts of the brands of the Group for the Brazilian market, Ferretti Group Brasil. The new production plant in the Sao Paolo area was officially inaugurated in June 2011.

The elegant and fast Pershing 108 Motor Yacht

With this same perspective, in July 2011, the company signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong Heavy Industry Group (“SHIG”) – a Chinese holding, controlling leading companies in the sector of engines, generators and propulsion systems for the creation of a joint venture with the aim of developing an industrial partnership for the design, production and sale of motor yachts for the market of Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao) and other emerging markets . This initiative, which focuses on the development of new brands and models – not in competition with the present models of the Ferretti Group’s current portfolio- has the purpose of exploiting synergies starting with the respective technological and industrial skills, and will not determine impacts on the current production set up of the Group, traditionally based in Italy. Moreover, SHIG will evaluate the possibility to make a cash investment into the Group, for the acquisition of a minority shareholding.

As for North America, an area considered as strongly strategic by the Group, the distribution network has been strengthened further with new sales centres established in the North East USA, in Greenwich, CT, Newport, RI and Sag Harbor, NY as well as supporting Allied Marine in maintaining its successful brokerage activities. In the next few months, this process will expand to Michigan and California. The Group will take part in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, displaying a preview for the continent, the new Custom Line 100’, the yacht which has recently been sold to an American customer as well as other new debut models for the US market including the Ferretti 720 yacht and Riva 86’ Domino motor yacht.

Ferretti Custom Line 124 super yacht

As for market segments, during the 2010-2011 nautical year, Ferretti Group, which ranked first in the 2011 Global Order Book, the most thorough and accurate analysis of the global nautical industry, issued every year by authoritative international nautical magazine ‘Showboats International’, focused on medium and large yachts and on continuous product and process innovation, constantly launching new models and looking for technological solutions to be ahead of market trends.

Continuing on its strategy of constant product innovation, which envisages the launch of 42 new models between 2011 and the end of 2013, in Cannes the Ferretti Group will present:

Ferretti 720 by Ferretti Yachts;
Pershing 108’ and Pershing 74’ by Pershing;
Riva 75’ Venere Super, Rivarama Super, and Riva Iseo by Riva;
Itama 45’ by Itama;
Custom Line 124’, Custom Line 100’ and Navetta 33 Crescendo by Ferretti Custom Line;
Navetta 43#7 ‘Lady Truly’ by CRN.
Ferretti Custom Line 100 Yacht

At the Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes the 200th hull of Aquariva, the elegant 33 foot vessel descending from the legendary Aquarama, will be on display. Representing the revival of the historic brand Riva after it has been acquired by the Group in 2000, Aquariva is a timeless icon of elegance and style.

The Ferretti Group is on a continuous quest for technological solutions in an effort to be ahead of market trends. This search led the Group to further develop the hybrid propulsion system “Zero Emission Mode”, which has been succesfully applied to the new Riva Iseo. The hybrid propulsion and Zero Emissions by means of the ‘Hybrid Propulsion ZEM’ version is particularly suitable for lakes or other areas where cruising is forbidden. This hybrid propulsion system is the result of the R&D activity of AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology), the research and design centre of the Group. This technology was first applied on the Mochi Craft Long Range 23 and was noted as the most advanced “green” yacht at the world level, awarded by the Union Internationale Motonautique. Once again proving to be the most advanced technology in this field, the Group is coping with every day more demanding owners, who are particularly interested in investing in yachts that guarantee the reduction of consumption, emissions, and noise.

The elegant and fast Pershing 108 Motor Yacht

“Product culture has always been our DNA and our aim, more than ever, is to focus our energy on model innovation and on the continuous search for new technological and style solutions, in order to be ahead of the new trends of the nautical market at the world level” – declared Norberto Ferretti, Chairman and Founder of the Ferretti Group. “For this reason, I consider presenting in Cannes with an impressive fleet of 29 yachts, with 10 world previews, the best and the most concrete sign of the strength of our Group and of the absolute quality and typical Italian elegance which have always characterized us and resulted in a 43 year commitment to manufacturing our yachts”.

“We underwent a period of major changes, but today we can proudly state that the industrial and market choices made in the last two years by our Group have been confirmed by facts. The Group focused on its core business and became even more international, expanding in the world nautical market and into emerging economies. This has already proved to be the best choice overall. Results show that it has provided and will provide many new opportunities for further developments in future years” – declared Giancarlo Galeone, Chief Executive Officer of the Ferretti Group. “Our goal is to continue on this double and parallel path, focusing and strengthening our brands and being the protagonists of new markets where Ferretti Group symbolizes passion, innovation and excellence”.

Below you can find a selection of luxury yachts from Ferretti Group shipyards available for charter. For more information contact our friendly team, who will assist you in finding the best suitable luxury vessel for a perfect yacht charter holiday experience:

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