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Connecticut Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News

Special rate for the New England charter yacht AXIA by Palmer Johnson

August 17, 2012

Sailing yacht AXIA is a 37,5 metre Palmer Johnson built luxury superyacht currently available for charter in New England for a special rate of US$ 59,000 per week plus expenses, for charters taking place in August and September. In addition, you will receive two more free days with a one week booking! Built in 1990, with numerous refits and continuous upgrades, charter yacht AXIA is an exceptional yacht accommodating 6-8 guests aboard.

AXIA

AXIA

Axia Main Saloon

Axia Main Saloon

Created in perfect collaboration between her naval architects of Sparkman & Stephens, John Munford for interior design and Palmer Johnson as yacht builder, superyacht AXIA will take you around New England in comfort and style, guaranteed by her professional crew of 5.

Axia Pilot house

Axia Pilot house

Take some time of to relax in the expansive main saloon or enjoy a great meal in the dining area featuring Munford teak fielded panels and polished brass accents. AXIA yacht has a classical nautical style and graceful elegance that benefits her name, which in Greek means ‘Worthy’.

Axia Aft Deck

Axia Aft Deck

Axia Mater Suite

Axia Mater Suite

For alfresco entertaining and dining, luxury yacht AXIA boasts a spacious cockpit area with a large dining table and settees. Furthermore, her large aft deck features teak lounge chairs for relaxing under the sun, stars or in the shade of the awning.

Axia Study

Axia Study

Accommodation for eight charter guests aboard includes a spacious and elegant full-beam Master Stateroom situated aft, boasting sumptuous Italian Frette linens, a dressing table, generous wardrobes, as well as a settee, which can be converted into two bunks for small children. Her large en-suite bathroom boasts a bathtub, toilet and bidet with Italian Calcutta golden vein marble throughout heads. There are two beautifully appointed port and starboard guest staterooms, both featuring twin beds and en-suite heads with shower, toilet and bidet. The Family Room contains a desk, entertainment centre and sleeper sofa for 1 additional charter guest, who would need to share head with one of the staterooms.

New England Yacht Charters

New England Yacht Charters are beautiful in their diversity, offering an incredible amount of places and cultures to discover. The six states: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, can be all experienced in one week charter, however you might be tempted to discover each one of them in depth and spend your entire charter holiday in just one particular location.

Village in Portland - New England

Village in Portland - New England

An excellent location for luxury sailing yacht charters, New England offers a wealth of maritime history, spectacular rocky coastline, lovely towns with restaurants offering tasty fresh seafood dishes.

If you are interested in chartering AXIA yacht in this spectacular charter location, please contact our charter brokers here.

New SF Marina Pier to host Tall Ships as part of a bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812

March 16, 2012

A great selection of spectacular Tall Ships will be present in New London, Connecticut, from July 6 to 9, as part of a bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812 and the composition of The Star Spangled Banner. At the center of the festivities will be a new floating pier as well as docks from SF Marina.

USCG Barque Eagle

USCG Barque Eagle

Including vessels from around the world and led by USCG Barque Eagle, the Tall Ships will make a dramatic entrance at the mouth of the Thames River Harbor before tying up at the pier. This is the final 2012 port of call for the event, with huge crowds expected for the celebration.

When the New London City Pier isn’t hosting grand sailing vessels, it serves as a transportation hub. SF Marina supplied five SF 400 floating breakwaters, including SF 1200 berthing fingers ranging from 40′ to 65′, for the project.  The robust, reinforced concrete system accommodates transient vessels up to 100′, and is designed to withstand the busy river’s tides, currents and rough water from heavy area traffic.

Its unique location provides access to the Northeast rail systems, with a station feet from the docks, and a ferry terminal with service to Long Island. The New London City Pier is at the heart of the scenic Thames waterfront park, as well, so the docks will be subjected to the stresses of heavy pedestrian traffic. The new docks will easily serve this busy community for 30-50 years with very little maintenance.

Sparkman & Stephens New York Office Moves to Greenwich, Connecticut

September 14, 2011

Sparkman & Stephens are pleased to announce that after 82 years of continuous operation in New York City, their New York design and brokerage office has relocated to Greenwich, Connecticut. Mention Greenwich, Connecticut, anywhere and chances are most people will have heard of it. It is the premier town along what is often referred to as the Connecticut Gold Coast. The town’s unique beauty lies within its preservation of colonial history, with rolling hills, vast woodlands, sprawling meadows and picturesque shorelines. Access to Long Island Sound is by the idyllic Cos Cob Harbor, Smith Cove, Indian Harbor and Greenwich Harbor.

Greenwich, Connecticut - Postcard Indian Harbor Greenwich CT circa 1907 to 1915

Greenwich, Connecticut - Postcard Indian Harbor Greenwich CT circa 1907 to 1915

The town is home to many well-known artists, writers, actors and sports figures along with top to middle management corporate executives and leaders in the worlds of finance and communications. In addition, Greenwich Avenue is the epicenter of the finest collection of restaurants, rivaling those in Manhattan, and offers luxury shopping on what is sometimes referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the East.

Sparkman & Stephens principal motivation for the move is to be closer to the sailing communities and boat yards of Long Island Sound and New England and also where many of their clients spend their leisure time, rather than their working hours. It will also move us that much closer to our Newport, Rhode Island office.

Located only thirty miles from Manhattan, transportation is made simple via interstate 95, the Merritt Parkway, and Metro North Railroad. Express trains from New York City’s Grand Central Terminal are 45 minutes in duration. For air travelers, Westchester County Airport is just minutes away. LaGuardia and JFK airports are also within easy reach.

Below is a gallery of Sparkman & Stephens yachts in charter:

SEA ANGEL - From Above
SEA ANGEL - From Above
Sail Yacht LETIZIA - Dining 2
Sail Yacht LETIZIA - Dining 2
Kings Legend - Salon
Kings Legend - Salon
AXIA
AXIA
Yacht TANGAROA - Main
Yacht TANGAROA - Main
Axia Twin
Axia Twin

Superyacht Cakewalk completes maiden voyage

October 25, 2010

America’s Flagship, the 85,6m (283 ft) superyacht Cakewalk completed her maiden voyage from Connecticut to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, arriving on Sunday ahead of schedule for her debut during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The 2010 Derecktor superyacht Cakewalk

The 2010 Derecktor superyacht Cakewalk

Superyacht Cakewalk was designed by Tim Heywood and built by Derecktor Shipyards in the USA – making her the largest private yacht launched to date in America and a milestone achievement for Derecktor.

The megayacht Cakewalk spans 6 decks with Naval Architecture by Azure Naval Architecture and Interior design by Dalton Designs, Inc. Dozens of subcontractors from engineering firms to security specialists participated in the project.

Derektor motor yacht Cakewalk is scheduled to make her much-awaited debut at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show from the 28th of October to the 1st of November 2010. “Fittingly, this is Americas leading yacht show and she will be it’s leading lady” commented Kathy Kennedy, Derecktor’s marketing director.

Industry praise for the, blue hulled yacht Cakewalk had been rolling in even prior to launch.

The Derecktor Built and Tim Heywood Designed Superacht Cakewalk newly launched in 2010

The Derecktor Built and Tim Heywood Designed Superacht Cakewalk newly launched in 2010

The CAKEWALK Yacht General Specifications:

LOA 281.00 ft. 85.60 meters
LWL 248.07 ft. 75.08 meters
Beam 046.92 ft. 14.30 meters
Draught 013.10 ft. 04.00 meters
Gross Tonnage 2950
Propulsion 2X16V400M71 @ 2465BKW (3306HP)@200 RPM MTU
Propeller 2X5 Blade Rolls Royce Single Pitch
Speed 17 knots / 15 knots
Fuel capacity 370,000 ltrs / 97,000 gal
Range 5000NM @15 Knots
Power Generation 2X MTU 2000 series V12 M-40B @660EKW2X MTU @60 550 Series @ 350 EK
Emergency Pack 1X MTU S60 400 Series @275 KW
Stabilizers 4X Quantam Zero Speed
Bowthruster Jastrom 400 KW
Windlasses Steen
Interior Design Elizabeth Dalton, Dalton Designs, Inc.Exterior Design Tim Heywood Designs
Naval Architecture Azure
Engineering Design BMT Nigel Gee and Associates, Gibbs and Cox
Tenders Riva, Vikal, Intrepid, Zodiac
Classification Lloyds Maltese Cross 100A1SSC yacht (P) mono G6
Construction Steel Hull, Aluminum Superstructure

Builder Derecktor

Derecktor Shipyards was established by legendary boat builder Robert E. Derecktor in 1947 and went on make a name for itself by building a wide range of innovative and technically demanding vessels, from swift America’s Cup defenders to reliable commercial workboats. Today, under the guidance of Bob’s sons, Paul and Tom Derecktor, Derecktor Shipyards operates three impressive facilities: Derecktor New York in Mamaroneck, NY; Derecktor Connecticut in Bridgeport, CT and Derecktor Florida in Dania, FL. Derecktor is known as an international leader in custom yacht and commercial construction in addition to providing full service, repair and refit capabilities at each of its yards.

For more information, contact Derecktor New York.