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Luxury charter yacht ARIANNA star of the latest Pitbull/Arianna/FIAT America music video ‘Sexy People’ (The Fiat Song)

May 07, 2013

Following months of anticipation and numerous hours of production, photography, special effects and PR, the official Fiat America/Pitbull/Arianna video, featuring luxury charter yacht ARIANNA has been released.

Rapper and songwriter Pitbull aboard Arianna

Rapper and songwriter Pitbull aboard Arianna

The new Pitbull video and, at the same time, the official global ad for the Italian FIAT 500 car, features such celebrities as Charlie Sheen, Arianna Bergamaschi, Chad Occhicino, Shaggy and more … The making of the video off the coast of Miami took three days, with 50 people working hard behind the scenes, including the filmmaking crew and SG Private Wealth Advisors, which manages the yacht’s brand and marketing efforts. Majority of the film crew were positioned on a barge next to Arianna, overseen by the U.S. Coast Guard for safety, with their vessels patrolling the production area.

All action on board Arianna

All action on board Arianna

Superyacht Arianna during the video shoot

Superyacht Arianna during the video shoot in Miami

At the end of each production day SG Private Wealth Advisors hosted dinners on board the beautiful Arianna, with her chef Stuart Ince creating Polynesian-inspired dishes, while everyone enjoyed themselves listening to Charlie Sheen sharing stories from the set of Two and a Half Men.

Charlie Sheen and Fiat 500 aboard charter yacht Arianna

Charlie Sheen and Fiat 500 aboard charter yacht Arianna

Since her launch in 2012 by Delta Marine, Arianna has become a very successful charter yacht with many repeat clients from the previous season and new clients looking forward to enjoying this wonderful vessel. She was constructed with focus on function, comfort and personal indulgence. Arianna’s layout, space arrangement, amenities, water toys and interior features compliment any choice of lifestyle charter guests may desire. The grand play of exquisite textures and rich tactile materials conveys a tropical ambience that encourages guests to relax and be pampered as they make their way to new worlds aboard.

Arianna Superyacht

Arianna Superyacht

Super yacht Arianna boast elegant and comfortable accommodation provided to 12 charter guest in 6 luxurious cabins. The private owner’s suite situated on the bridge deck offers an exclusive family retreat. There is an excellent balance between open spaces, accents of custom leather, and rare, dramatic, tropical hardwoods that achieve the quality of luxurious yet casual escape for anyone on board.

Yacht ARIANNA - Master Cabin

Yacht ARIANNA - Master Cabin

The master head features a large spa bath and rain shower with every amenity a guest can desire, including heated stone floors, marble counters, and a spacious his and her walk-in closet. Located aft of the master bedroom is a private outdoor area for intimate gatherings, with a dining table, chairs and a cozy rattan chaise lounge for a quiet escape.

Yacht ARIANNA - Owner's Deck

Yacht ARIANNA - Owner's Deck

Charter Yacht Arianna’s layout is perfect for family yacht charters, providing her guests with a felling of home. There is a private lounge area that joins the owner’s suite with a twin stateroom; a perfect setting for a family with children. The lounge features a wet bar with verde granite bamboo counters, an elegant and comfortable seating, a practical work desk and a concealed HD TV entertainment area.

Yacht ARIANNA - Owner's Lounge

Yacht ARIANNA - Owner's Lounge

Remaining guest cabins can be found on the lower deck, including a VIP cabin with a king-sized bed, two cabins with a queen-sized bed and a twin cabin featuring twin beds, convertible into a queen bed upon request.

Yacht ARIANNA - Sundeck Dining

Yacht ARIANNA - Sundeck Dining

M/Y ARIANNA has 11 crew members including Captain Mark Lacey who was Captain of the year 2009, and has 20 years’ experience; as well as Chef Stuart Jason Ince who won the Chef of the year 2012 for Super Yacht Category and also has 20 years’ experience. One of the crew members speaks Russian.

View additional information about charter yacht Arianna here …

Yacht ARIANNA - Formal Dining

Yacht ARIANNA - Formal Dining

Arianna’s charter schedule includes the breath-taking Bahamas in the Caribbean (May-July and October-January) as well as the remarkable charter destination New England (July – September). She is available from US$ 195,000.00 – US$ 225,000.00 per week plus expenses. For more information about the yacht and her availability, please contact our charter brokers.

Charter Yacht AXIA wins St Barths’ Bucket awards and is now ready for charter in New England

April 10, 2013

The beautiful 37,5m (123′) charter yacht AXIA and her crew won both the “All Star Crew Award” as well as the “Walter Huisman Spirit of the Bucket Trophy” awards at this year’s St. Barths’ Bucket Regatta. In addition to this great success, she came third in the Grand Dames class. Axia represents a perfect collaboration of Sparkman & Stephens naval architecture, John Munford interior design, and Palmer Johnson Yacht Builders. She can be chartered for luxury yacht vacations inNew England in America this summer.

AXIA

AXIA

The yacht boast a vast main saloon with a dining area with Munford teak fielded panels, featuring polished brass accents. She has a classical nautical style and graceful elegance, proudly bearing her name AXIA, which in Greek means ‘Worthy’.

Axia Main Saloon

Axia Main Saloon

The spacious cockpit has another large dining area and settees for al-fresco entertainment, whereas her large aft deck features teak lounge chairs to unwind under the sun, stars or shade of the awning.

Axia Pilot house

Axia Pilot house

Accommodation aboard sailing yacht AXIA is provided to 8-9 guests. Her master stateroom, located aft, boasts lovely Italian Frette linens, a dressing table, generous wardrobes, and a settee convertible into two bunks for small children.

Axia Aft Deck

Axia Aft Deck

Two beautifully appointed port and starboard guest stateroom with twin beds have en-suite heads with shower, a toilet and a bidet.

Axia Mater Suite

Axia Mater Suite

The family room contains a desk, entertainment centre and a convertible sofa for one additional guests, who would need to share a bathroom with one of the staterooms.

Axia Study

Axia Study

There is a good range of water toys and entertainment facilities on board, including a kayak, 2 ski biscuits, the wing, inflatable dolphin, one wake board, kids water skis, adult water skis, trainer kite as well as snorkel gear of all sizes.

Axia Twin

Axia Twin

Axia is available for US$ 65,000.00 per week plus expenses and you will be looked after by an excellent crew of 6, lead by Captain Jon Jeffreys.

Sailing Yacht AXIA

Sparkman & Stephens, Palmer Johnson, John Munford
Year:1990 (Refit 2007)  L.O.A.:37.50m (123' )  Beam:8.20m (26' 10") 
Max Speed:0 knots  Cruise Speed:11 knots  Engines:MTU 12V 183TE91@530hp Gen 
Cabins:3  Charter Guest:6  Crew:6 
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New England Yacht Charter

Chartering a yacht in New England you will come across rich maritime history, wonderful natural environment with beautiful coastlines and charming little towns. Between Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine there is plenty enjoy on your charter boat vacation. The compact area of New England will allow you to experience the entire New England coastline in a one week charter, however, you may be so enraptured by the culturally rejuvenated city of Providence, or the serenity of Cape Cod, or even the jagged rocky coast ofMaine, that you choose to spend your entire yacht charter boat vacation, in just one State of New England. Your charter itinerary could take you to such lovely places as Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket Island and Boston.

Village in Portland - New England Yacht Charter

Village in Portland - New England Yacht Charter

In New England you will be taken to white sandy beaches, where you can swim in the sparkling waters of the Nantucket Sound to the north or brave the mighty Atlantic along the island’s south shore. Newport is well known for its fresh and salt water fishing and has two fine harbours: New Harbour and Old Harbour. You can always catch something in New Harbour’s Great Salt Pond, a completely enclosed salt pond. Martha’s Vineyard is a small fishing village located in the town of Chilmark. It is well accustomed to greeting superyacht charterers and offers a wonderful variety of shops, restaurants and services within easy walking distance.

Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard

Arriving to Nantucket Island you may well be greeted by harbour seals sunning on the jetties. You could anchor or tie up at Nantucket Boat Basin, just two blocks from Nantucket Town: a charming historic seaport with fascinating shops, unique galleries and world-class restaurants.Elisabeth Islands are the perfect place to go swimming or simply unwind. From here you could cruise to Hadley’s Harbor, one of the best protected and prettiest anchorages in this area. More about New England Yacht Charter …

For more information on chartering the outstanding sailing yacht AXIA in New England, pleasecontact our charter brokers here.

The opening of BWA Yachting – New England

March 22, 2013

BWA Yachting, worldwide leader in concierge as well as marine agency services to the super yacht industry, is delighted to announce the opening of BWA Yachting – New England. Based in the Newport Shipyard, BWA can now provide vessels, cruising the popular American yacht charter vacation destination – New England, with a full range of yacht support services.

BWA-Yachting

The region offers state of the art shipyards, first class marina facilities and shore side attractions. Rhode Island, with its dramatic coastal scenery, is considered the yachting hub of the Northeast Seaboard and is a strategic preparation and embarkation point to the outlying areas of Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island.

Stefano Tositti, CEO of BWA Yachting says, “Kristi has a tremendous amount of experience in the industry and most recently was the owner/operator of CCS Newport. Her prior experience includes nearly two decades working in the super yacht industry in Antigua where she managed Caribbean Concierge Services (CCS) and the AYC Marina, served as Secretariat of the Caribbean Sailing Association and as a Committee Member of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. Kristi is also the researcher and writer of the New England and Bermuda regions for the Superyacht Services Guide. We are very pleased to welcome her to the group and to be able to offer services now in this strategic area of the Northeast.”

Kristi Chesher comments: “After founding and managing CCS Newport for five years, I am very pleased to join the BWA group, and looking forward to the synergies and benefits that the BWA organization brings to the yachting industry. Having been committed to providing the highest quality services within our industry, I am excited for the growth that BWA will bring to the New England region”.

BWA Yachting is a London based company serving over 275 ports and marinas through BWA owned and operated offices in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and USA.

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.

Classic Sailing yachts at Dennis Conner’s North Cove for New York Classic Week

October 09, 2011

Columbus Day Weekend means it time for New York Classic Week which inlcudes three great days of racing for classic sailing yachts from the 8th – 10th of October. Some beautiful classic sailing yachts were docked at Dennis Conner’s North Cove in New York During the event.

Sailing yacht Bernice won the Concurs d'Elegance 2011

Sailing yacht Bernice won the Concurs d'Elegance 2011

Sailing yacht Bernice, pictured above, won the Concurs d’Elegance this year.  This is the beauty contest for the yachts.  The judges were members of the Yacht Club de Monaco who are visiting the Big Apple to race against Manhattan Sailing Club.

Sailing yacht Bernice was built in 1916 by Hodgdon Brothers in East Boothbay, Maine, and was designed by George Owen, a renowned naval architect and one of the early professors of naval architecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  Hodgden Brothers, a family-owned boatyard that is nearly 200 years old, built many of the yachts designed by Owen.  Yacht Bernice measures 55 ft an was originally rigged as a gaff sloop.  She is believed to be the last surviving P boat designed by Owen, who produced a large number of highly successful racing boats to Universal Rule and otherwise.

The Verrazano Bridge Race 2011 was won by sailing yacht Blackwatch

The Verrazano Bridge Race 2011 was won by sailing yacht Blackwatch

The Verrazano Bridge Race was won on Saturday by sailing yacht Blackwatch, pictured above. Sailing yacht Blackwatch (ex EDLU II) was built in 1938 in City Island at the Nevins Shipyard to the design of Sparkman and Stephens.  This was the first design that S & S tank tested.  In 1941 the Schaefer family loaned the boat to the US Navy. She performed coastal security patrols (Corsair Fleet) during WW II.  She won a battle flag for scaring away German U boats off the coast of New England.

The Schaefer family donated the boat to Tabor Academy in 1947 and the boat was renamed TABOR BOY.  Tabor Academy sold her in 1954 to Dr. George Brooks.  Dr. Brooks owned her for 51 years and sailed her out of Larchmont Yacht Club. In the Fall of 2005 several New York Yacht Club members came together to buy and restore BLACK WATCH.  She was at North Cove for the First New York Classic Week.

Sunday was be the Statue of Liberty Race and Monday will be the Round Governors Island Race.  Sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II is also pictured below and she offered tickets to the public to ride aboard and experience the race.

Sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II

Sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II

In addition to the yachts mentioned above, other sailing yachts competing for the trophies are sailing yacht America II, S/Y Salty, Adirondack and yacht America 2.0.

Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 29, 2011

The graceful mega yachts of summer are migration south to the Caribbean for the charter season and along the way, superyacht Carpe Diem II has stopped by North Cove.  She was built by Trinity Yachts in 2002 and measures 45m (149′ 7″) in length.  She will only be in the Big Apple for a day or two, but long enough to make a beautiful presence in slip S1 of Dennis Conner’s North Cove.

Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner's North Cove

Motor yacht Carpe Diem at Dennis Conner's North Cove

M/Y CARPE DIEM II (ex Carpe Diem) was built by Trinity Yachts in 2002 and was completely refitted this in 2006 in mahogany and pale furnishings. The luxury yacht’s interior was designed by Carol Williamson & Associates.

Motor yacht CARPE DIEM II has al fresco dining and Plasma TVs on all outside areas, and an 8-person Jacuzzi with sun pads, so there are plenty of entertainment areas for guests to use for small and intimate or large gatherings. There is also plenty of space throughout.

CARPE DIEM II is able to accommodate up to 10 guests in five spacious guest staterooms, including a beautifully appointed full width on-deck master suite.

The yacht also boasts plenty of toys for guests to enjoy including a 15ft and a 20 ft Novurania  tender and two 3-man waverunners, waterskis, wakeboard, floating trampoline, 2 paddle boards, snorkel gear, fishing equipment. It is also possible to rent a 58ft Donzi sportfish motor yacht as well which is not included in the charter rate.

CARPE DIEM II has a cruise speed of 17 knots and a maximum speed of 20 knots which is relatively quick for a luxury motor yacht of this size.

Motor yacht Stampede at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 26, 2011

Motor yacht Stampede is a beautiful motor yacht currently docked at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. Originally built by Delta Marine in 1990, yacht Stampede underwent a major refit and conversion which also saw her lengthened. Now measuring 116 feet, motor yacht Stampede (ex Princess Gloria) has a beam of 8.5m (27.89ft) and a 2.9m (9.51ft) draft.  She is a true ocean going yacht that is able to cruise at 11.5 knots and has a range of 6,000 miles, almost enough to get you to Europe and back.

Motor yacht Stampede at Dennis Conner's North Cove

Motor yacht Stampede at Dennis Conner's North Cove

Fall is approaching and the past few weeks have included an incredible show of yachts at North Cove. The beauties of summer are stopping by the city on their annual migration back down south, ready for the Caribbean yacht charter season.

Christensen Motor Yacht Remember When at Dennis Conner’s North Cove, Manhattan

August 15, 2011

Motor Yacht REMEMBER WHEN, a 49.38m (162′) superyacht built by the Christensen Shipyard, Vancouver in 2010 is currently at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. A Big boat in the big city, she stretches across the entire south breakwall, creating a commanding presence on the summer scene in Manhattan.

Christensen Motor Yacht Remember When at Dennis Conner's North Cove, Manhattan

Christensen Motor Yacht Remember When at Dennis Conner's North Cove, Manhattan

Superyacht Remember When features a contemporary interior designed by Carol Williams & Associates which includes striking walnut walls and cabinetry plus some of the world’s finest marble inlay and stone work. She also boasts under-floor heating in each of the marble bathrooms, plus air conditioning on the outside of all three levels. Among her many innovative features are an integrated dynamic positioning system which allows her to maintain a fixed position regardless of forces such as current and wind. This unique feature helps to ensure safe and efficient operation. Megayacht REMEMBER WHEN also features 2 Sea Tel TV satellite dishes and a Sea Tel satellite-internet dish for constant Internet access.

Luxury charter yacht REMEMBER WHEN is able to accommodate up to 12 guests in 4 double and two twin staterooms.

The megayacht REMEMBER WHEN is powered by twin 1,770 Hp MTU engines, allowing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots, with a cruising speed of 14 knots and a transatlantic range of 4,300 nautical miles at 11 knots.

Luxury charter yacht REMEMBER WHEN is available for charter and has a professional crew of 11 onboard to ensure a luxury charter vacation to remember for a lifetime.

REMEMBER WHEN - Profile

REMEMBER WHEN - Profile

Remember When - Salon
Remember When - Salon
Yacht Remember When - Profile
Yacht Remember When - Profile
Remember When - Skylounge
Remember When - Skylounge

Motor Yacht REMEMBER WHEN

Christensen, Carol Williamson & Assoc.
Year:2010   L.O.A.:49.38m (162' )  Beam:8.97m (29' 5") 
Max Speed:17 knots  Cruise Speed:14 knots  Engines:(2) DDC 12V4000 diesels @ 
Cabins:6  Charter Guest:12  Crew:10 
More: Motor Yacht REMEMBER WHEN

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Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

August 11, 2011

The 171ft Tall-ship sailing yacht “Friendship of Salem” made her first appearance at Dennis Conner’s North Cove this morning.  S/Y Friendship of Salem is a reconstruction of a 171-foot three-masted Salem East Indiaman built in 1797. She is the largest wooden US Coast Guard certified sailing vessel to be built in New England in more than a century. This replica is based on a model of the original Friendship at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner's North Cove, New England

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner's North Cove, New England

Friendship is part of the National Park Service’s exhibit at Salem Maritime National Historic Site and is maintained by National Park Service staff and volunteers.

The original Friendship yacht was built for the Salem mercantile firm Waite & Peirce in the South River shipyard of Enos Briggs.  She made 15 voyages during her career to Batavia, India, China, South America, the Caribbean, England, Germany, the Mediterranean, and Russia.   She ended her activities as an American merchant vessel when she was captured by the British Sloop HMS Rosamond during the War of 1812.

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner's North Cove

Tall ship sailing yacht Friendship of Salem at Dennis Conner's North Cove

Tall ships already create an incredible and striking presence when berthed at North Cove.  Come down and see for yourself.  She is docked in slip N1 until Sunday.

On Saturday afternoon, yacht Friendship of Salem is doing an open house for all kids.  So if you know any kids who might be excited to go aboard, encourage them to come down to North Cove on Saturday.

And if you are one of the lucky people to go aboard, be sure to thank her captain and crew for brining Friendship of Salem to New York City and encourage them to come back again soon.

- Commodore Michael Fortenbaugh

MacDougalls’ brings Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems to the Cape

April 13, 2011

MacDougalls’ Cape Cod Marine Service has long been the go-to place for every boating need on the Cape, New England.  Always on the cutting edge, MacDougalls’ has enthusiastically signed on as a dealer and servicing installer for Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization Systems.

“Seakeeper is the most innovative product of its kind on the market today,” said Daniel Vullemier, MacDougalls’ service manager.  “We’re impressed by their ability to attract the interest of, and partner with, world-class manufacturers such as Viking, Sunseeker and Azimut.  We also respect Seakeeper’s commitment to quality, technical assistance and customer service.”

“Seakeeper is perfect for us, as our customer base includes owners of large sportfishers and motoryachts.  Highly effective at low- and zero-speed, the gyro significantly reduces roll while drift fishing, trolling and while at dock in a high-traffic harbor,” he said.

“MacDougalls’ is an icon in New England,” said Seakeeper sales and marketing VP John Kermet.  “With more than 70 years experience, they have the qualities and customer relationships to further solidify Seakeeper’s market position.  They’re a respected addition to our global sales and support network.”

MacDougalls’ recently sent members of it production and service staff to Seakeeper’s facility for a week-long training seminar.  “They saw first-hand the exceptional engineering, development, manufacturing and quality control behind the Seakeeper gyro,” said Vullemier.

Located on five acres on Falmouth Harbor near Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, MacDougalls’ operates a 100-slip marina while providing expertise in refit engineering and project management.  The massive, modern facility offers a full array of services, including an electronics department and engine, systems, canvas, carpentry and paint shops.

Seakeeper is the world leader in active gyro stabilization for the recreational and commercial marine markets.  Small and lightweight, its versatile gyros can be installed in single or multiple configurations for optimum performance.  The company’s new M8000 is the most powerful gyro on the market on a per-pound, per-cubic foot and per-kW basis.  Seakeeper is supported worldwide by an extensive team of experienced dealers and service/installation centers.

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