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Francis Joyon and his trimaran yacht IDEC to visit Dennis Conner’s North Cove

May 12, 2013

One of the best single-handed sailors in the world, Francis Joyon, is expected to visit Dennis Conner’s North Cove in New York today, May 12, with his extreme trimaran yacht “IDEC”.

97ft Francis Joyon trimaran yacht IDEC at full speed

97ft Francis Joyon trimaran yacht IDEC at full speed

Joyon will be berthed in the marina for a week or longer as he waits for a weather window to challenge the Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Record.

IDEC yacht is 97 ft in length and one of the fastest ocean-going trimarans in the world. In 2008, Joyon and IDEC set a new Single-Handed Round the World Record of 57 days, 13 hours and 34 minutes, beating the previous record by 14 days.

Francis Joyon

Francis Joyon

Joyon was last at North Cove in 2005 when he arrived to attempt the Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Record. He succeeded in that attempt, smashing the previous record but also losing his sailing yacht IDEC after crossing the finish line. His feat was so inspirational for local sailors that they established the “Atlantic Cup” as a symbol of the Single-Handed Trans-Atlantic Record.

Motor yacht Lady M, Martin Scorcese & Leonardo DiCaprio at Dennis Conner’s North Cove

September 24, 2012

Martin Scorcese’s new film called “Wolf of Wall Street.” starring Leonardo DiCaprio is currently being filmed onboard the superyacht LADY M at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. In addition to the normal hails of starboard and port, new hails of “Lights, camera, action!” were heard on the waterfront this morning.

Martin Scorcese's new film called Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio is currently being filmed onboard the superyacht LADY M at Dennis Conner's North Cove.

Martin Scorcese's new film called Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio is currently being filmed onboard the superyacht LADY M at Dennis Conner's North Cove.

The 147 foot motor yacht “Lady M” is docked in slip S1.  She was built by Intermarine Savannah in 2002 arrived at Dennis Conner’s North Cove on Friday and the crew spent the weekend getting her polished and shining.

Then the camera crews began arriving early this morning.  By 10 a.m, a large crowd had gathered around the marina.  Soon, onlookers were buzzing as Leonardo DiCaprio strolled down the quay and hopped aboard the Lady M motor yacht.

All this activity is for Martin Scorcese’s new film called “Wolf of Wall Street.”  Filming may continue tomorrow.

Two years ago, North Cove was featured in the film “Friends With Benefits” with Justin Timberlake and Woody Harrelson.  Before that, the marina was featured in “Hitch” with Will Smith.

It seems like something exciting is frequently happening at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. Keep an eye on this space for future interesting superyachts and charter yachts that will visit the area.

Dennis Conner’s North Cove welcomes the 157ft luxury yacht Pride of Baltimore II

August 27, 2012

Friday, August 24 at 11:00 a.m. saw the arrival of the sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II at Dennis Conner’s North Cove. Making a grand display on the Hudson River, Pride of Baltimore II superyacht is a spectacular, 157-foot square-rigged Topsail Schooner.

157ft sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II

157ft sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II

Luxury yacht Pride of Baltimore II was in town over the weekend as she made her way down the Atlantic Coast on her return to her home port of Baltimore, Maryland, following a successful season commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.

The public was invited aboard the ship for FREE educational dockside deck tours in the afternoon on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26. For those looking to experience the power and finesse of an 1812-era privateer under sail, Pride of Baltimore II superyacht offered several opportunities to join the crew for an excursion Friday through Sunday, August 24-26.

Sailing yacht Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of a Baltimore built Topsail Schooner; the sleek, maneuverable vessels used as privateers during the War of 1812. The original “pride of Baltimore”, Chasseur, defended America’s freedom by serving as an offensive weapon of war and blockade-runner. Sailing out of New York Harbor in 1814 under the command of the intrepid Captain Thomas Boyle, Chasseur executed a one ship blockade of the British Isles, wreaking havoc on British merchant shipping.

The British attacked Baltimore in 1814 in an attempt to destroy the Fells Point shipyards where privateer ships were built. During the September 13, 1814 Battle of Baltimore, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that became the nation’s anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”.

As the world’s most traveled historic schooner, Pride of Baltimore II yacht sails worldwide promoting U.S. and maritime history and serves as a unique learning platform for science, technology, engineering, math and social studies programs. Pride of Baltimore II has traveled throughout the Atlantic Coast this sailing season, participating in the U.S. Navy, OpSail, and Tall Ships America festivals and events commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Pride II last visited New York in May, where she participated in the Fleet Week New York/ OpSail Parade of Sail.

One free night of dockage for transient superyachts over 80ft offered by Newport Yacht Club & Marina

August 17, 2012

At the occassion of celebrating its recent megayacht dock expansion, The Newport Yacht Club & Marina is now providing transient superyachts over 80ft with one free night of dockage given they stay for three nights. This exclusive marina can berth yachts up to 250ft, with a maximum draft of 8ft, offering 18 new megayacht berths in addition to the 154 standard slips.

Newport Yacht Club & Marina

Newport Yacht Club & Marina

Accommodations and activities for captains and crew are abundant on-site and nearby the marina in the bustling village of Newport and access to Manhattan and all it has to offer is just a 10-minute train ride away. In true IGY fashion, the marina offers top-notch service in a clean, safe environment set to the backdrop of New York City’s downtown skyline.

Other conveniences include:
- Secure, free parking for seasonal slip holders
- Clean, modern bathrooms, showers and laundry
- 480 volt, 100 and 200 amp service
- On-site restaurant and 12 others within walking distance
- 24-hour security
- In-water winter storage
- Ten minutes from Newark Airport.