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Sunreef 74 Catamaran MAITA’I (ex Che) available for Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charter

January 25, 2012

Luxury sailing yacht MAITA’I (ex CHE) is an excellent Sunreef 74 catamaran available for charter in the popular yacht charter destinations, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Charter Yacht MAITA’I was built by Sunreef Yachts in 2003 according to designs by Van Peteghem & Prevost, and is one of the most beautiful catamarans around for charter.

Sunreef 74 sailing yacht Maita'i available for charter in the Med and the Caribbean

Sunreef 74 sailing yacht Maita'i available for charter in the Med and the Caribbean

The Sunreef 74 was designed for size, sailing comfort stability and grace. This unique yacht is very spacious as well as luxurious, attracting many coveted looks wherever she sails. While you can go on an experience of discovery in the most beautiful places on earth, you can also be enjoying all of MAITA’I's delights of exceptional comfort and service at the same time.

Modern and comfortable, the Caribbean charter yacht Maita’i, with a huge 130 m² of stylish and sophisticated, air-conditioned, interior is packed with a generous collection of top-of-the-range technical and electronic entertainment equipment, all of which is touch screen controlled.

Charter catamaran MAITA'I - a Sunreef 74 yacht

Charter catamaran MAITA'I - a Sunreef 74 yacht

Designed by renowned architecture firm VPLP (winner of the prestigious Manley-Bendall Prize by the French Naval Academy in 2010 and winner of the “1999 Most Innovative Superyacht” and designer of the best racing yachts in the world) MAITA’I (ex CHE) was given a full technical and design refit by its new owner in 2011.

Sailing Yacht Maita’i features a unique style with highly personilised interior to give her a modern and very chic look. Stunning art works can be found on board this excellent yacht, including paintings, sculptures and furniture designs of Alexander Calder, Auguste Herbin, Martha Botto, Philippe Stark and Ross Lovegrove. All of this in combination with modern conveniences, such as iPads & iPods in the cabins and the saloon, a Wii games console, large screen television and DVD player with 300 movies available in each cabin.

Enjoy your charter vacation aboard Maita'i catamaran by Sunreef Yachts

Enjoy your charter vacation aboard Maita'i catamaran by Sunreef Yachts

Those lucky enough to enjoy their charter holiday aboard of this one-of-a-kind vessel, will enjoy the luxury of bed and bath linens as well as accessories by the House of Hermès. There is also crystal stemware from Baccarat and cutlery from Christople. Every single detail has been considered to create a high level of quality and style.

Not only she is stylish and elegant, MAITA’I yacht is also extremely adaptable, making a perfect charter yacht.  The double beds convert into single beds, one double cabin becomes a cabin for three teenagers, the tables can be made larger or smaller depending on the guests’ needs, and the dining room can be inside or outside on the fly bridge for a 360° view.

Enjoying charter aboard Maita'i catamaran

Enjoying charter aboard Maita'i catamaran

Maita’i's master suite offers a large dressing room, bureau and bathroom with a Hansgrohe rainShower and white Corian washbasins.

Charter guests will find it impossible to be bored during their holidays around the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. Charter Yacht MAITA’I has a number of toys on board, which include an inflatable 10′ sailing cat, wakeboard, water skis, diving equipment, kneeboards and floats.

Furthermore Maitai features Hydranet sails and spectra lines. All of the equipment is according to the latest technology available.

Al fresco dining aboard charter yacht Maita'i - a Sunreef 74 catamaran

Al fresco dining aboard charter yacht Maita'i - a Sunreef 74 catamaran

Accommodation on board luxury charter catamaran MAITA’I is provided in 4 sumptuous, roomy and very comfortable cabins for up to 9 charter guests. All of them have their en-suite showers and heads. The Owner’s cabins is located in the portside hull and the starboard hull offers multiple combination of solutions; two double cabins easily split into four twins  if needed. Perfect for teenagers or singles.  One of the cabins offers a triple accommodation with an additional pullman, with another cabin offering upper & lower berths. To ensure complete privacy during the charter, the crew has separate companionway, as well as their own bathrooms and shower.

Luxurious interior of the charter yacht Maita'i by Sunreef Yachts

Luxurious interior of the charter yacht Maita'i by Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef Yachts’ luxury charter yacht MAITA’I is currently available for charter holidays in the ever popular and sunny Caribbean. In addition, during the Europen summer, she will be available around the beautiful and historically rich Mediterranean. The charter rate excluding expenses is US$ 44,000.00 − 48,000.00 or EUR €42,000.00 per week. For more information about the charter availability and the opportunity to experience your next vacation aboard this excellent catamaran, please contact our team at CharterWorld.

Interior of the spacious Sunreef sailing catamaran Maita'i (ex Che)

Interior of the spacious Sunreef sailing catamaran Maita'i (ex Che)

A few words about the Caribbean

Caribbean is one of the most popular charter destinations around the world, covering a huge area and offering fantastic diversity. It is beautiful and warm, has staggering beaches, unique cultures and is a natural wonderland onshore with an ocean laden with treasures, from tiny beach ridden coral atolls to substantial mountainous islands exuding rich and colourful cultures.  Some of the most popular Caribbean destinations to consider when chartering your luxury crewed yacht are listed below. This is by no means an extensive list and there is more information on things to see and do in the Caribbean under each Caribbean yacht charter location found on this page. Also, when you hire a yacht with us (don’t miss out on the opportunity to charter MAITA’I), we will supply you with a customised hand written itinerary suggestion, so that you and your crew have a few ideas to choose from on your charter.

Caribbean

Caribbean

General Places Worthy of Traveling to see in the Caribbean:

- Gustavia Harbour in St Barts -  shopping, nightlife, restaurants and European quintessence
- Nelson in Dockyards in Antigua – history and beauty in a harbour
- Sunset in St Lucia
- St Kitts for the beauty, history and magnificent views from Brimstone Hill Fortress
- Anegada for its deserted beaches, fringed reefs and the unique flora and fauna of the salt ponds, home to the pink flamingo
- The BVIs for the beautiful beaches and anchorages
- Guadeloupe for its diversity – one side offers cosmopolitan flair, bordered by beaches and coral reefs and the other has open lands with the fertile, volcanic peaks , rainforest and waterfalls.

Taormina - Sicily

Taormina - Sicily

Some information about the Mediterranean

The sunny Mediterranean is often conveniently split into two main areas – The Western Mediterranean and the Eastern Mediterranean.  Both parts culturally unique, yet both are lipped with stunning beaches, hidden coves, majestic ports and luxury yachts. Yachts of all sizes and shapes grace the Mediterranean, some are large motor yachts, some are sleek sailing yachts, some performance orientated and others of a more comfortable cruising style. This fabled yacht charter area provides the untamed extravagance of the French Riviera, the gravity-defying architecture of the Italian coasts, the unaffected charms of Croatia, the fragrant orange groves of Spain, the exotic lure of Turkey and Greece, the birthplace of civilization.

To learn more about this unique and glamorous Mediterranean charter destination, please take your time to brows through the different links we have created about the Mediterranean or contact our friendly team, who will be happy to provide you with specific information on the destination you wish to visit.

Luxury Mediterranean charter holiday aboard sailing Yacht FAREWELL

January 19, 2012

For those planning their next sailing holiday in the beautiful and historically rich Mediterranean this year, the fantastic Southern Wind 100′ charter yacht FAREWELL might just be the right solution. Stylish inside and out, superyacht Farewell was designed by Farr and Nauta Yacht Design and launched in 2006.

Sailing Yacht Farewell - a Southern Wind 100 yacht designed by Farr and Nauta Yacht Design - Image courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Sailing Yacht Farewell - a Southern Wind 100 yacht designed by Farr and Nauta Yacht Design - Image courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Although clean, uncluttered and modern in philosophy, Farewell’s lines also covey a striking grace and beauty. She is the first Southern Wind 100′ vessel and features many state of the art technologies as well as the ultimate luxuries and comforts below deck.

Luxury charter yacht Farewell by Farr and Nauta Yacht Design - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Luxury charter yacht Farewell by Farr and Nauta Yacht Design - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Designed by Bruce Farr, charter yacht Farewell was built in carbon fibre, offering superior sailing performance without compromising the comfort and stability. Charter guests can enjoy a large saloon, a dining area seating 10 guests in total and a separate lounging cockpit for cruising bliss.

Charter Yacht Farewell - Southern Wind 100 - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Charter Yacht Farewell - Southern Wind 100 - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Accommodation on board super yacht Farewell is offered to eight charter guests in four cabins. Featuring Owner’s studio forward with direct access to the wide Master cabin with double bed and sofa, the yacht also boasts a double bed VIP cabin. To aft there are further twin bed guest cabins. All of the rooms have their own en-suite bathrooms. There is also a galley, chart area and swim platform. The crew of 4 have separate accommodation.

Mediterranean charter yacht Farewell - Image courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Mediterranean charter yacht Farewell - Image courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Tenders & Toys
4,30m Novurania with 60 hp Yamaha
Water-ski, Snorkeling and fishing gear.

Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities
6 plasma TV, satellite antenna, Hi-fi system, CD, DVD, Sky system, intercom. Home theatre system in saloon, Owner cabin and VIP cabin, surround system, TV, DVD, play station in the 2 twin cabins.

Telephone that allows: inter-phone, satellite and telephone connection in all guest cabins.

Communications
SSB, 2xVHF, Radar 36 + 24 Miles, 2x Satnav, 3xGPS, 2x autopilot, meteofax, wind station, 3x depth sounders, log 3x compasses, satcom, cellular phone, double steering.
Satellite telephone MINI M, PC, fax, internet.

Charter yacht FAREWELL measures 30,20m (100′ ) in length, with a beam of 6,70m (21′ 11″) and a draft of 3,6m (11.8 ft).

Dining area on board sailing yacht Farewell - a Southern Wind 100 - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Dining area on board sailing yacht Farewell - a Southern Wind 100 - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Sailing Yacht FAREWELL is available for luxury yacht charters in the Mediterranean at a rate of €49,000 per week plus expenses during the high season (July, August and events) and €45,000 per week plus expenses during the rest of the year. Minimum two weeks of charter applicable for Eastern Mediterranean and Croatia. The Yacht will be well positioned in its base, which is 30 minutes drive North of Rome in the Riva di Traiano Marina.

Charter Yacht Farewell - Master Cabin - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Charter Yacht Farewell - Master Cabin - Photo courtesy of Nauta Yachts

Mediterranean Yacht Charter Vacations

Mediterranean yacht charter locations are unparalleled in their natural beauty, passion, glamour, cultural heritage and style. The sunny Mediterranean is often conveniently split into two main areas – The Western Mediterranean and the Eastern Mediterranean.  Both parts culturally unique, yet both are lipped with stunning beaches, hidden coves, majestic ports and luxury yachts.

Cinque Terre in Italy - Mediterranean

Cinque Terre in Italy - Mediterranean

Yachts of all sizes and shapes grace the Mediterranean, some are large motor yachts, some are sleek sailing yachts, some performance orientated and others of a more comfortable cruising style. This fabled yacht charter area provides the untamed extravagance of the French Riviera, the gravity-defying architecture of the Italian coasts, the unaffected charms of Croatia, the fragrant orange groves of Spain, the exotic lure of Turkey and Greece, the birthplace of civilization. Please, feel free to read more about this vast luxury yacht charter destination here …

National Park Kornati in Croatia

National Park Kornati in Croatia

For more information about this excellent charter yacht Farewell, please contact our team who will help you organise the best holiday in this popular vacation destination.

Mastervolt opens new premises

October 04, 2011

Mastervolt, for 15 years being a dominant supplier of electrical power solutions to the marine, mobile and solar markets in all over the world, has currently moved into new offices, located in a large business centre in Mouans Sartoux. Staying in the luxury charter destination, Cannes area, on the French Riviera, the French team wanted to remain close to their marine customers, moving only because of the lack of working and warehousing space.

Mastervolt France New Offices

Mastervolt France New Offices

Stuart Ingram, Director of Mastervolt France, explained, “The new premises now offer a 350m² building, with modern training and service facilities and larger storage areas at our disposal. The move allows the whole team to work in a more professional environment and we now plan to offer regular training courses for installers and customers in both the marine and solar business.”

In addition to the new offices, Mastervolt France has also recently begun to work with Vidal Diffusion Marine (VDM) as the new distributor for Mastervolt products, specialising in the electric-propulsion range. Chosen for their high level of customer service, VDM is an active existing distributor of technical parts for the marine industry with a range including mechanical equipment linked to e-propulsion systems. This makes them a perfect choice for Mastervolt and their growing e-propulsion portfolio and other product ranges.

Situated near Toulon in the south of France, VDM is in an ideal location to work closely with Mastervolt as well as being in close proximity to the large marine customer base in the south. Furthermore, VDM’s nationwide network of installers is able to service all areas of France.

“France is a key market for Mastervolt and we want to offer optimum service to our customers here,” Stuart Ingram commented, “We believe our new partnership with VDM will improve this service. I am also looking forward to working with some of the key e-propulsion specialists on their team, to jointly further the e-propulsion market potential in France.”

The International Brokerage Show Cannes 2012

September 23, 2011

Cannes is to host the International Brokerage Show Cannes 2012 held in Port Canto, Cannes from April 19-22, 2012, a few weeks before the annual Cannes Film Festival. The new brokerage boat and superyacht show is dedicated exclusively to brokerage and superyachts and will host around 100 boats in total.

The International Brokerage Show Cannes 2012 is organised by Reed Expositions with the support of French Nautical Industries Federation (FIN). Organisers have said Cannes; on the French Riviera will host around 100 yachts and superyachts from 18-70m (59- 299ft) during the event and hope to attract between 10,000-15,000 visitors.

General manager of the Culture & Leisure Division of Reed Expositions in France, Jean-Daniel Compain, said of the event: “This project has often been brought up to cover the spring period, but has never been held in France or Europe on this scale.” he added: “This show aims to become the reference in the market and will enable brokers worldwide to prepare the summer season effectively, a period that is probably still the most important in terms of business.”

The Jury of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

April 21, 2011

The Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival presided over by Robert De Niro, the American actor, director and producer welcomes to its ranks the following Jury members:

Martina GUSMAN (actress and producer, Argentina)
Nansun SHI (producer, Hong Kong/China)
Uma THURMAN (actress, scriptwriter, producer, USA)
Linn ULLMANN (writer, literary critic, Norway)
Olivier ASSAYAS (director, France)
Jude LAW (actor, producer, UK)
Mahamat Saleh HAROUN (director, Chad)
Johnnie TO (director, producer, Hong Kong/China)

Martina GUSMAN - Jury member of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

Martina GUSMAN - Jury member of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

Martina Gusman studied Applied Arts at the University of Buenos Aires and took acting courses with Carlos Gandolfo. In 2002, with Pablo Trapero, she created Matanza Cine, a production company where she has been the executive producer for some twelve films. Martina Gusman acted in three films by Pablo Trapero: Born and Bred (Nacido y Criado), in 2006, Lion’s Den (Leonera), in Competition at the Festival de Cannes in 2008, and Carancho, presented at Certain Regard in 2010.

Nansun Shi was born in Hong Kong and studied in Great Britain before going to work for the legendary studio Cinema City. In 1984, she and her husband Tsui Hark founded their own production company, Film Workshop Co. Ltd., which produced many successful films. Notably, she was the producer of Infernal Affairs for which Martin Scorsese shot a remake, The Departed.

Uma Thurman grew up in the United States. Noticed by two New York impresarios, she studied acting at the Professional Children’s School. After her debut role in 1988 in Johnny, be Good, she made her name with two international successes the same year: Terry Gilliam’s The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, and Stephen Frears’ Dangerous Liaisons. Since then, she has worked with Philip Kaufman, Phil Joanou, Gus Van Sant, John Boorman, Andrew Nichol, and Woody Allen. In Mad Dog and Glory, presented in Cannes in 1993, she played opposite Robert De Niro. It was with director Quentin Tarantino that she took on her most famous roles, in Pulp Fiction, which won the Palme d’Or in 1994, and then, ten years later, as the heroine in Kill Bill 1 & 2.

Uma THURMAN - Jury member of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

Uma THURMAN - Jury member of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

Linn Ullmann is a writer. After her studies in literature in the United States, she became a literary critic for a major Norwegian daily newspaper. She has won numerous literary prizes for her books: her first, Before You Sleep came out in 1999, followed in 2001 by Stella Descending and then by Grace in 2002. Her latest novel, A Blessed Child (2005) has met with unprecedented critical acclaim.

Linn Ullmann is the daughter of Liv Ullmann and Ingmar Bergman. She came to the Festival de Cannes in 1997 to receive the “Palme des Palmes” on behalf of her father, Ingmar Bergman, at the du 50th Anniversary Ceremony.

Olivier Assayas studied at the ENSBA school of fine arts in Paris, pursuing his passion for literature, painting and film. During the 1980s, he wrote for the Cahiers du Cinéma and co-authored scripts with André Téchiné for Scene of the Crime (Le lieu du crime) and Rendez-vous before making his first film in 1986, Disorder (Désordre). Since then, he has made more than fifteen films, including Cold Water (L’eau froide), Irma Vep, Sentimental Destinies (Les destinées sentimentales), Demonlover, Clean and Boarding Gate, which were presented at the Festival de Cannes. In 2010, he presented Carlos Out of Competition in Cannes.

Mahamat Saleh Haroun was born in Abéché in Chad. In 1980, the war forced him to flee to France as a refugee, where he studied film and worked as a journalist. In 1994, he made his first film and went on to receive a prize at the Venice festival for Bye Bye Africa, his second feature film. His reputation as an auteur was sealed with Daratt, which won a jury prize in Venice. In competition at the Festival de Cannes in 2010, he received the Jury Prize for A Screaming Man.

Jude LAW - Jury member of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

Jude LAW - Jury member of the 64th Cannes Film Festival 2011

Jude Law started his career in theatre before turning to film. He was noticed in Gattaca in 1997, and a series of hits ensued, in which he demonstrated his elegant acting in every film genre. He has worked with the great names in film: Steven Spielberg, David Cronenberg, Clint Eastwood, Sam Mendes, Wong Kar Wai and three times with Anthony Minghella, for whom he played The Talented Mr. Ripley. In 2009, he returned to the stage in London to play Hamlet.

Johnnie To was born in Hong Kong. He began working in television, before shooting his first feature film, The Enigmatic Case. He continued with martial arts films, comedies, and historical films. It was Breaking News, selected at the Festival de Cannes in 2004, that made his name with international audiences. He returned to the Croisette with Election and Election 2 (2005-2006), followed by Triangle (2007) and Vengeance (2009).

The jury of the Festival de Cannes  will adjudicate between the 19 films in competition before naming the winners of the seven awards, to be presented during the Closing Ceremony, and which will culminate in the announcement of the Palme d’Or.

The Cannes Film Festival is the most famous film festival in the world and the only one where charter yachts serve as luxury accommodation, floating offices and party venues. It is possible to charter a yacht while moored in the inner harbour, alongside the Palais des Festivals Cannes. Here are some of the yachts available to charter for the 2011 Cannes Film Festival

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits establishes Antibes presence

April 14, 2011

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited (“MSCB”), a source for niche financial products specifically for Superyacht crew, has announced today that Graham McNamee has been appointed as sales manager in the French Riviera. He will be based in Antibes.

Graham McNamee is Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited sales manager in the French Riviera.

Graham McNamee is Moore Stephens Crew Benefits Limited sales manager in the French Riviera.

Graham stated: “With yachts returning to the Med for the season it’s the perfect time to be there to help the crew”. Graham is one of the first members of the MSCB team and was previously based in the UK.

“This confirms our confidence both in Graham and the market,” said Bransom Bean, director of MSCB, “Graham has proven himself to be a dedicated and resourceful member of the team. He will do well in this role.”

MSCB sources financial products to help Superyacht crew including International multi-currency bank accounts, Foreign exchange, Global medical insurance, The International FlexiPlan – a flexible pensions/retirement savings plan adapted for yacht crew, Mortgages and Financial advice

64th Cannes Film Festival: Michel Gondry, President of the Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury

February 21, 2011

Film director Michel Gondry is to head up the short film and Cinéfondation jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, following in the footsteps of Atom Egoyan, Hou Hsiao Hsien, Martin Scorsese and John Boorman.

64th Cannes Film Festival Michel Gondry, President of the Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury

64th Cannes Film Festival Michel Gondry, President of the Short Film and Cinéfondation Jury

With his seven feature films, several shorts and seventy-odd music videos, Michel Gondry, who is also a musician, has created an incredibly original body of work coloured with dreamscape qualities and Utopian ideals. A master craftsman, a modern day Méliès, he is a cinemagician who constantly reinvents the technical effects and enchantments of the medium of film.

In 2001, his first feature, Human Nature was selected for the Cannes Film Festival. He was back in 2008 with the Tokyo! triptych at Un Certain Regard, and presented out of competition the documentary The Thorn in the Heart in 2009.

The Academy Award winning screenplay in 2004, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was followed in 2006 by The Science of Sleep and Be Kind, Rewind in 2008. The Green Hornet, on general release in France since January 2011, has been his biggest box office hit thus far.

At the Centre Pompidou in Paris, Michel Gondry has just opening his Amateur Film Factory (Usine de films amateurs) as part of the Nouveau Festival. It is part creative studio think-tank and part DIY laboratory – a space offering anyone the chance to make a short film in three hours.

This gifted illusionist will, alongside his fellow jury members, award the three Cinéfondation prizes on Friday 20th May, and then the Palme d’Or for the best short film at the Closing Ceremony on May 22nd 2011.

64th Cannes Film Festival: Robert De Niro, President of the Jury

January 06, 2011

The American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will be President of the Jury of the 64th Festival de Cannes, also known as the Cannes Film Festival due to take place from May 11th to 22th 2011.

64th Cannes Film Festival Robert De Niro, President of the Jury

64th Cannes Film Festival Robert De Niro, President of the Jury

When he accepted the invitation, Robert De Niro said: “The Cannes Film Festival is a rare opportunity for me as it is one of the oldest and one of the best in the world.”

Inviting Robert De Niro as President of the Jury of Cannes, the organizers want to pay also tribute to the co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2011. Robert De Niro, well known for his love of New York, co-founded Manhattan’s Tribeca Film Center in 1989, the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002, which has a sister festival in Doha.

“As co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival and the Doha Tribeca Film Festival I have an increased appreciation for the jury, who serve, undertaking an important role in choosing films that are represented in the world of film at its highest level, and these types of festivals help connect the international film community and have a lasting cultural impact.” M. De Niro adds.  “Having served as President of the Jury in the eighties twice, I know this isn’t an easy task for me or my fellow jury members, but I’m very honored and happy to head the jury for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.”

Considered the best actor of his generation, Robert De Niro has built a durable star career out of his extraordinary ability to disappear into a character. The son of artists, De Niro was raised in New York’s Greenwich Village and studied under Stella Adler. After rising to recognition with Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets (1973) and Coppola’s The Godfather Part II (1974, best supporting actor academy award), he gained stardom with Taxi Driver Palme d’or 1976. He went then from one masterpiece to the other : Bernardo Bertoulucci’s Novecento (1976), Elia Kazan’s Last Tycoon (1976), Michael Cimino’s The Deer Hunter (1978), Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Brian de Palma’s The Untouchables (1987), Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas (1990) and Casino (1995), Terry Gilliam’s Brazil (1985) and Michael Mann’s Heat (1995), among others.

In 1980, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Raging Bull (1980), directed by Martin Scorsese.

He came for eight films at the Festival de Cannes, two of which won Palme d’Or : Taxi Driver, in 1976, and ten years later, The Mission directed by Roland Joffe.

De Niro dedicated to his father, a surrealist painter, his own directorial debut, A Bronx Tale (1993), which earned praise. In 2006, he directed a second feature The Good Shepherd.

His latest blockbuster comedies, Analyze This (1999) and Meet the Parents (2000) spawned sequels: Little Fockers, released late December, is currently enjoying a successful run in France.

Click here for a section of yachts available to charter for the 2011 Cannes Film Festival

Sunrise Super Yacht AFRICA

September 03, 2010

The 45 metre super yacht Africa is the first of the Sunrise 45 series, stunningly designed by the renowned italian architect Paolo Scanu launched in 2009.  She has been proudly built by the Turkish shipyard Sunrise Yachting and their international team of experts. Motor Yacht AFRICA is a true ocean going vessel, constructed with passion and dedication. Her concept is of a long-range displacement yacht and she offers accommodation for up to eleven charter guests in supreme comfort, whether across the vast ocean, along the French Riviera or Island hopping in the Caribbean.

Sunrise 45m Africa superyacht -Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

From ancient times to modern days, Africa has inspired countless fantasies. Motor Yacht AFRICA is the latest and surely not the least. She is a classic yacht with ageless lines. She is cheeky, elegant and exotic. Africa provides her guests with remarkable generous volumes for a vessel of her size. Throughout the yacht, outdoor decks and interior salons, as well as staterooms reveal great spaciousness. If not truly a continent, super yacht Africa is definitely a five-star private island.

Sunrise 45m Africa - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

Her interior styling is by a French designer Franck Darnet. He combined the natural, exotic feel of tropical makoré wood, ostrich leather, South African nguni ox pelt and zebra skins with the sophistication of bright marbles and stainless steel to create a stunning decor, at once stylish and intimate.

Motor Yacht Sunrise 45m Africa salon - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

Sunrise yacht Africa has a high-tensile steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is built to comply with the highest safety and regulatory standards in the yachting industry: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping classification and Maritime and Coastguard Agency LY2 code. Engineering has been performed with utmost reliability as its primary objective and no efforts were spared, such as high-density insulation throughout the yacht, to ensure the quietest environment for her charter guests.

Sunrise 45m Africa Yacht - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

The African-themed Harley Davidson motorcycle was custom-designed for the yacht, along with an elaborate launch and recovery system.

Sunrise 45m Africa yacht Salon - Photo credits- Yachts Magazines - M. Carlin

The new Sunrise 45 m motor yacht Sunrise Y will be exhibited at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show as well as at the 2010 Cannes International Boat Show. The new Sunrise Y yacht is from the same Sunrise 45 series as Africa.

Heesen Yachts deliver Motor Yacht WILLPOWER

July 13, 2010

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the delivery to her owners of hull number 14537, Motor Yacht  Willpower, ninth in the 3700 series, whose forbear was delivered in 2004. The tenth yacht in the 3700 series, YN 15437, is due for delivery in the summer of 2011.

Heesen Yachts Motor Yacht Willpower - Photo credit to Dick Holthuis

Willpower Motor Yacht is an all-aluminium hard chine vessel with the ability to reach a maximum speed of 31 Knots powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines. Styled by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects: “Her sleek and elegant lines are particularly attractive in this Super Jet black hull.”

Her interior designer, Gabriel Bernardi of London Interior, who conceived a timeless elegant décor for superyacht Willpower, explains: “My inspiration for this interior and most of my interiors in general, is this incredibly sophisticated era between the two world wars, where style and entertainment took position over outward displays of wealth. Craftsmanship, style, beauty and above all charm were important ingredients to life and people had an aesthetic appreciation and were rarely vulgar. The boat has been built and fitted out with the family’s comfort in mind, and as such every effort has been made to achieve a finish and level of comfort way above standard boat-building specifications. In place of the standard, fixed joinery, handmade, free-standing furniture has been used, all made by British cabinet makers, using traditional techniques.”

Heesen Yachts Motor Yacht Willpower - Image credit to Dick Holthuis

Ten guests can be accommodated in Super Yacht Willpower’s five cabins. The owner’s suite is located forward on the main and the four guests cabins – three large doubles and a twin-bunked children’s cabin all with private ensuite shower rooms – are positioned on the lower deck.

The wheelhouse is located on the mezzanine deck and features a convertible corner sofa, which can be transformed into a bed, ideal for long passages.

Guests can enjoy life at sea in three exterior social areas: the partially sheltered aft cockpit; the vast sundeck with its comfortable sitting area and a convivial bar adjacent to the spa pool at its forward end. Guests can take the sun on the large mattresses located in front of the wheel house.

Heesen Yachts Willpower Yacht will be on show at the Cannes Festival de la Plaisance from the 8th until the 13th of September 2010.


Main Characteristics of the MotorYacht Willpower:

Hull type:    Twin screw, hard chine, semi-displacement motor yacht
Naval Architect:    Heesen Yachts
Exterior Designer:    Omega Architects
Interior Designer:    Gabriel Bernardi & Omega Architects
Classification:    ABS  A1 Yachting Service,  AMS. Large Yacht Code LY2 / MCA
Hull material:    Aluminium
Superstructure material:    Aluminium
Dimensions
Length over all:    37,30 metres    (122ft 4in)
Beam over all:    7,50 metres    (24ft 7in)
Draft extreme (50% load):    2,20 metres    (7ft 2in)
Displacement (50% load):    150 tons    (330.700 lbs)
Technical details
Maximum speed (light load):    31,0 knots
Range at 12 knots:    2.000 Nm
Fuel capacity:    33,0 m3    (8.700 US Gallons)
Fresh water:    8,0 m3    (2.100 US Gallons)
Main engines:    2x MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines
Stabilizer:    VT Naiad, Active trim tab stabilisation

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