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50m motor yacht Project BEACH concept by Cor D Rover and Danish Yachts

June 10, 2013

The breath-taking 50-metre motor yacht Project Beach concept by Cor D Rover and Danish Yachts has been developed with the focus on tomorrow’s yacht charter demands, as well as the offering of an exterior entertainment experience.

50m superyacht Project Beach concept by Cor D Rover and Danish Yachts

50m superyacht Project Beach concept by Cor D Rover and Danish Yachts

Project Beach yacht concept - side view

Project Beach yacht concept - side view

50m motor yacht Project Beach concept - aft view

50m motor yacht Project Beach concept - aft view

The maindeck of Project Beach yacht concept offers a large 20 x 10 FT swimming pool as the centrepiece of the aftdeck, with spacious poolside lounging and dining. Sliding doors from the saloon open out onto the aftdeck pool area offering a seamless openness feel and experience.

Luxury yacht Project Beach concept - Exterior

Luxury yacht Project Beach concept - Exterior

Aboard 50m Project Beach yacht concept

Aboard 50m Project Beach yacht concept

Superyacht Project Beach concept incorporates the owner’s Penthouse with terrace on a prime location, lowerdeck Wellness Spa with pool windows, gymnasium with sea view, lowerdeck engine-bar and discotheque as well as VIP Appartments with private terraces.

Superyacht Project Beach concept

Superyacht Project Beach concept

50m motor yacht Project Beach concept - Interior

50m motor yacht Project Beach concept - Interior

Project Beach yacht concept - Saloon

Project Beach yacht concept - Saloon

New website launched by Danish Yachts

June 10, 2013

The new website by Danish Yachts has just been launched and is well worth a visit. Featuring the yard’s Films as well as the complete product range, the website is both informative and interactive.

New website launched by Danish Yachts

New website launched by Danish Yachts

Past copies of Danish Yachts’ “On the Wind” Newsletter can be viewed as well as previous press articles. The company’s corporate brochure and individual product brochures are easy to view and available for download, and visitors can keep updated via Twitter and Facebook pages.

All product sectors are featured:

- Custom Performance Yachts, such as the J Class Ranger, the 35 metre AeroCruiser MY Moon Goddess and the Beach 55 Concept;

- Military Vessels, such as the Holm Class Series and the multi purpose fast response performance craft Guardian and Protector;

- The NEW range of SWATH Commercial Vessels, specifically designed for personnel transport for the wind turbine industry;

- High Performance Motor Yachts, the AeroCruiser range and Aerospeed;

- High Performance Sailing Yachts, the stylish and performance orientated superyacht Infiniti from Danish Yachts.

Esimit Europa 2 Yacht to enter new season with four excellent Russian sailors and some technological improvements

May 22, 2013

Three excellent Russian sailors will join the Esimit Sailing Team, composed of all-star sailors coming from 10 European nations and Russia, as recently announced by Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa project. Alexander Ekimov, Egor Larionov, Nikolay Kornev as well as the last year’s addition to the team, Anton Sergeev, represent the Russian part of the Esimit Sailing Team.

Luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 ©2013/photo: ESIMIT EUROPA 2 / BYBOSCH

Luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 ©Esimit Europa/Vicent Bosch

The Esimit Europa 2 yacht skippered by the best German sailor Jochen Schümann will not only further extend her message of Pan-European collaboration, but will also enter the new season with some technological improvements to be able to keep up her record breaking performances in the northern Europe.

“The Esimit Europa 2 yacht symbolizes the future of a successful European continent, which tightly lies in cooperation between Europe and Russia. I am convinced that as on our yacht, the foundation to common success is in close collaboration and mutual understanding, a winning mentality and constant innovations. Only by doing this, we at the Esimit Europa project can be a step ahead of the competition, achieving victories and setting records and remaining the most ambitious sailing project in the world.

Esimit Sailing Team ©2013/photo: ESIMIT EUROPA 2

Esimit Sailing Team ©Esimit Europa/Vicent Bosch

Therefore, I am extremely happy and proud to welcome to our Pan-European team 3 excellent Russian sailors, multiple Russian and European champions in various Olympic sailing classes, winners of match races and the most prestigious big boats regattas. After the extremely successful run in the Mediterranean, when we crossed the finish line first at every attended race and also set 5 records, now together with the newly joined Russian sailors, we await new challenges in the seas of northern Europe – in Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom – before returning back to the Mediterranean in the second half of the season,” said Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa project.

Along with announcing new sailing challenges (Kieler Woche in Germany, ÅF Offshore Race in Sweden and Cowes Week and Rolex Fastnet Race in the United Kingdom), Simčič presented also the new technological perfections to the world’s fastest monohull yacht. “With a clear goal of taking line honours at all the attended races in the upcoming season in mind new sails with technologically revolutionary processes of construction have been developed in collaboration between our crew member Jordi Calafat as a designer and North Sails company as a manufacturer. We have also placed a couple of new yacht’s components made of titan and carbon fibres, while at the same time we did an extensive revision of electronics and hydraulics. Therefore, nothing is left to coincidence and we are ready for the tough conditions awaiting in the seas of northern Europe,” added Simčič.

A very successful first quarter of 2013 for Nautor’s Swan

May 17, 2013

With a sound five year plan in place, this year started with a positive first quarter for the Finnish luxury yacht manufacturer, Nautor’s Swan.

Swan 90S superyacht Freya by Nautor's Swan - Photo credit to Carlo Borlenghi

Swan 90S superyacht Freya by Nautor's Swan - Photo credit to Carlo Borlenghi

The company, led by Chairman Leonardo Ferragamo and Executive Vice President Roger Talermo, is well positoned to leverage recent restructuring and investments made for the future including the appointment of Kjell Vesto to the key role of Operations Director.

Sales in the first quarter of 2013 included a Swan 90S yacht and Swan 80FD to North American clients, followed by last month’s sale of a Swan 60 in Asia. The first Swan ever sold in China, this sale marks an important milestone for both Nautor’s Swan and the new owner who is expected to both cruise and race his Swan 60 yacht in Hainan.

Swan 90S Yacht Freya - Interior Photo by MartinezStudio 2012

Swan 90S Yacht - Interior Photo by MartinezStudio 2012

Other sales in Asia include two Swan 53s to buyers in India and the Philippines. These recent successes are indicative of Nautor’s investment in the region and the growing demand for luxury yachts in Asia.

Luca Lucheschi, Commercial Director at Nautor’s Swan commented: “The owner of this new Swan 60 is a sailor who has achieved his dream of owning a Swan. Looking forward to the rest of the year, in Asia and specifically in China, we have a few promising negotiations ongoing. We are cautious, but optimistic about the Asian market’s interest in our new models, particularly the superyacht Swan 105 and Swan 114.”

2013 looks set to be an exciting and prosperous year for the company, with continued focus on the North American and Asian markets where the demand for beautifully designed and built yachts is clear.

Below is a gallery for the outstanding charter yachts built by Nautor’s Swan.

Nautors Swan Charter Yacht Images

Yacht PTARMIGAN - Main
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Main
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Main Salon Lounge
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Main Salon Lounge
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Enjoying the water sports
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Enjoying the water ...
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Cockpit Dining
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Cockpit Dining
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Main Salon Dining
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Main Salon Dining
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Cockpit
Yacht PTARMIGAN - Cockpit
More: Nautors Swan Image Gallery

Esimit Europa 2 yacht to compete in northern Europe for the first time

May 09, 2013

Following three fantastic seasons in the Mediterranean, the fastest as well as most successful European sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 sails to the northern Europe for the first time. Esimit Europa 2 yacht will participate in the races in Germany (Kieler Woche), Sweden (ÅF Offshore Race), United Kingdom (Cowes Week and Rolex Fastnet Race), Italy (Bernetti Lombardini Cup and Barcolana) and will attempt to set a new world sailing record from Trieste – Valletta for the Medot Sailing Trophy and race in Malta (Rolex Middle Sea Race). New design of the Esimit Europa 2 yacht and her sails reflects new challenges and her mission in encouraging unity among Europeans.

Esimit Europa 2 Yacht

Esimit Europa 2 Yacht - Photo by Esimit Europa/Vicent Bosch

On the Europe Day, during the first official training in the new season, Igor Simčič, founder of the Esimit Europa project, and Jochen Schümann, skipper of the Esimit Europa 2 yacht, revealed ambitions for the upcoming sailing season. After achieving 19 victories at all the attended races so far and setting 5 new course records, one of the fastest yachts in world is eager to repeat its success – for the first time outside the Mediterranean since its christening in 2010. New challenges will be accompanied with the new hull and sails design. Brand new big yellow stars on the sides of the hull and on top of the mainsail, together with new light blue lines, illustrate new ambitions in the northern seas, while they project the team spirit among crew members and cooperation within all partners in the Esimit Europa project at the same time.

Luxury superyacht Esimit Europa 2

Luxury superyacht Esimit Europa 2 - Photo by Esimit Europa/Vicent Bosch

At the end of June, superyacht Esimit Europa 2 will race at the Kieler Woche. The happening with more than 3 million visitors, 1800 sailing yachts and 450 races is one of the biggest sailing events in the world. The Esimit Sailing Team will perform at 2 races and will move to Stockholm immediately after for the start of the most renowned Swedish regatta, the ÅF Offshore Race, on 30. June. The 350 nautical miles long race, which rounds the scenic Gotland Island and ends in Sandham, will see the record fleet of extremely attractive yachts, all of them eager to take line honours at this Swedish classic.

After her performance in Sweden, the 30-meter luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2 will be shipped to the United Kingdom for the start of the Cowes Week at the beginning of August, one of the oldest continuing sporting events in the United Kingdom (established in 1826). 18-member crew will show its skills at 3 inshore races and prepare for one of the toughest and most renowned European races, the famous Rolex Fastnet Race.

Esimit Sailing Team

Esimit Sailing Team - Photo by Esimit Europa/Vicent Bosch

With 608 nautical miles in front of legendary Jochen Schümann and his all-star crew, the Rolex Fastnet Race represents season’s highlight, but also a big test for the Esimit Europa 2 yacht herself due to always unpredictable weather conditions. In addition, the competition will be very tough, many excellent boats registered for the race, in total 380 yachts from 20 countries.

After the Rolex Fastnet Race, Esimit Europa 2 yacht will return to Mediterranean for 4 races in October. Starting with Bernetti Lombardini Cup and Barcolana in the Gulf of Trieste. On her way to Malta’s Rolex Middle Sea Race Esimit Europa 2 will try to break the course record (Medot Sailing Trophy).

Schuemann Simcic

Schuemann and Simcic - Photo by Esimit Europa/Vicent Bosch

New sailing challenges of the Esimit Europa 2 yacht and her mission in fostering European unity are embodied in the new yacht’s design. It features two big yellow stars on the sides of the hull and additional one on the top of the mainsail. Accompanied with light blue waving lines, showing a dynamic environment we are living in, all new graphic elements illustrate collaboration among crew members and cooperation within the partners of the Esimit Europa project.

New website launched by Baglietto

May 02, 2013

Italian luxury yacht builder, Baglietto, has announce the launch of its newly edited and restructured website. It was entirely restyled and overhauls the historical shipyard’s presence also on the internet.

Baglietto website

Baglietto website

Developed in cooperation with the agency Independent Ideas, the website is characterised by an innovative horizontal architecture that is extremely convenient for users, who are by now familiar with the dynamic horizontal-scroll navigation typical of tablets. Easy, user-friendly navigation options have indeed been conceived for all mobile devices, while the website’s modular, linear and refined design reflects the sober, tasteful style of the “Seagull” brand.

Rich in both pictures and content, the website offers a wide range of information and easy-to-use, constantly updated materials. Users will not only be able to retrace the brand’s history through an exciting chronological journey, but also to gain access to constantly up-to-date information on the shipyard’s new projects and the activities of the Baglietto community. Indeed, the website will soon be easily accessible also through the main social networks like Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and You Tube, which will ensure the Baglietto brand a new digital brand experience.

Esimit Europa 2 Yacht to visit northern Europe for the first time

April 04, 2013

After three years of wins at all the attended races and five course records set, Europe‘s fastest sailboat, luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2, is leaving the Mediterranean and is heading to northern Europe for the very first time, in order to participate in the 131st edition of the Kiel Week, running from June 22 to 30. The 18-member crew Esimit Europa 2 yacht, currently coming from 8 different European nations, will have to face plenty of competitors as well as unpredictable waters of the Baltic Sea.

Luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2

Luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 Photo by: Rolex/Guido Trombetta

According to the organizers of the German sea festival, this year’s sailing events in Kiel expect more than 3 million visitors, 1800 boats and 4500 sailors from more than 50 countries, which will compete at 450 races on 11 different courses.

“A new chapter in the history of the Esimit Europa project is starting, because after 19 fastest times at 19 races and 5 records set, this will be our first race outside the Mediterranean. Kieler Woche is the perfect opportunity to introduce ourselves to the German sailing enthusiasts and a chance to carry the European flag to the highest step of the podium for the 20th time. Currently, preparations of the yacht are since the end of last season underway at our winter base in Valencia, Spain, where Esimit Europa 2 has seen some technological improvements, while we will enter the new season also with new design. It will exploit the yacht’s main sponsor, Gazprom, even better and also connect better to our mission of fostering European identity,” said Jochen Schümann, skipper of Esimit Europa 2 yacht, twice America’s Cup winner and three times Olympic champion.

Luxury yacht Esimit Europa 2 will be presented with her new design on Europe’s Day, in Valencia on 9th May. On this occasion the future sailing ambitions will be also revealed.

“We are looking forward to the race for the “Royal Ocean Cup,” which will see the participation of the exceptional Esimit Europa 2 yacht with the sailing legend Jochen Schümann as the skipper. I’m positive that trimarans, catamarans and Esimit Europa 2 guarantee exciting racing. At the same time we warmly welcome the European idea of the Esimit Europa project, which also correlates with the first “EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup” within the Kieler Woche, a series of races for the Olympic and Paralympic sailing classes,” added Eckhard von der Mosel, head of regattas organization at the Kieler Woche.

Perini Navi sailing yacht Felicita West available for charter in Northern Europe (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, St Petersburg and Stockholm)

November 26, 2012

The exceptional 2003 built and 2008 refitted PERINI NAVI sailing yacht FELICITA WEST will be available for luxury yacht charters in Northern Europe starting from June, 2013. Luxury charter yacht Felicità West is currently receiving bookings for guests wishing to explorer the spectacular Northern European countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark as well as the picturesque cities of St Petersburg and Stockholm. Her rental price is of € 165,000 to € 195,000 per week plus expenses. For further information, please contact our friendly and professional brokers here.

Felicita West yacht sailing

Felicita West yacht sailing

As mentioned, Felicità West yacht was built by Perini Navi in 2003 with refit in 2008 and measures 64 metres (209’11”) in LOA with a generous beam of 12,7 m. With naval architecture by Ron Holland and interior design by Nuvolari Lenard, she is an excellent vessel and one of the largest and fastest sailing yachts in the world, offering superb sailing experience, and high levels of luxury and comfort to all charter guests aboard.

Luxury aboard Felicita West yacht

Luxury aboard Felicita West yacht

Thanks to her large beam, she provides generous internal volume, sweeping decks and a very stable cruising motion. Her fly-bridge is also very large and offers plenty of space for relaxation, dining and entertainment to all 12 guests. This deck boasts a second al-fresco dining area and a bar.

Sailing Yacht Felicita West

Sailing Yacht Felicita West

Guest on board superyacht Felicità West enjoy most al-fresco meals in the fantastic dining area in the shaded sunken aft cockpit where the professional crew transforms the scene from informal breakfast buffet lunch to a sophisticated and sumptuous dinner.

Sailing Yacht Felicita West - Al fresco dining

Sailing Yacht Felicita West - Al fresco dining

To fully enjoy the sea and the sun, Felicità West has a large swimming platform that can be folded down from her aft-deck, providing great access or a landing for the yacht’s jet tenders or small sail boats.

Charter Yacht Felicita West - Swimming Platform

Charter Yacht Felicita West - Swimming Platform

Great comfort and style continue indoors with endless spaces for entertaining or unwinding in privacy. Her interior is warm, homely and very comfortable. Charter guests can immediately feel at ease on this magnificent vessel built by the renowned Italian luxury yacht builder, Perini Navi.

Felicita West superyacht - Master Suite

Felicita West superyacht - Master Suite

Accommodation on board sailing yacht Felicità West is provided to 10-12 guests in total, divided into a beautiful, full-beam double master suite, complete with sitting room, walk in wardrobe and superb bath; two queen bedded cabins with pullman bunks, as well as further two twin bedded cabins, also with pullman bunks. Her ideal maximum is ten charter guests, however in family situations the pullman berths may be used to accommodate up to 12 guests in comfort. All the cabins have full en-suite facilities, climate control, Sat TV, VCR and DVD music.

Felicita West yacht - Main Saloon

Felicita West yacht - Main Saloon

Her friendly and highly professional crew of 11, lead by the experienced Captain Jake Reid are accommodated separately to ensure maximum privacy.

Felicita West Bar

Felicita West Bar

Sailing Yacht Felicita West

Perini Navi, Nuvolari & Lenard
Year:2003 (Refit n/a)  L.O.A.:64m / 209'11"  Beam:12.7m / 41'72" 
Max Speed:16 knots  Cruise Speed:12 knots  Engines:Twin Deutz 1100 HP 
Cabins:5  Charter Guest:10/12  Crew:11/12 
More: Sailing Yacht Felicita West

Northern Europe Yacht Charters

Northern Europe is becoming a popular charter destination for luxury super yachts, including sailing yachts as well as motor yachts and explorers. Not surprisingly, as it offers exquisite and tranquil cruising ground, with spectacular scenery to be admired wherever one sails. In addition, the Baltic Scandinavia and Russia can receive around twenty hours of daylight to fully enjoy the luxury yacht charter holiday and to explore the area to the maximum.

Cold Mountain Lake - Skarstad Norway

Cold Mountain Lake - Skarstad Norway

Cruising aboard a luxury yacht is the best way to discover the magnificent destinations of Norway. The countries fabulous coastline is surrounded by thousands of islands varying in sizes that adorn its impressive coastline. The country is well known for its series of large sounds and fjords, created millions of years ago. In addition to its breathtaking scenery, luxury charter guests can also witness the spectacular and dramatic vision of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.

Northern Europe - Norway

Northern Europe - Norway

Exciting adventures and great activities is what you can expect from a holiday in Sweden – a country boasting some wonderful waterways, with a large number of attractions to cover and things to do during the entire cruise aboard your preferred charter yacht. Among the picturesque and well-loved yacht charter holiday destinations in this beautiful Nordic country are the Stockholm archipelago and the Bohuslan region. Great places to visit include premier tourist spots like Marstand and Nykoping, where you will get this incredible treat of witnessing the life in a typical Swedish fishing village. In addition to these, there are popular cosmopolitan destinations where you can enjoy the modern trimmings of an ideal Nordic holiday.

Stockholm-Sweden

Stockholm-Sweden

Denmark is another luxury yacht charter destination that will leave you breathless and wanting from more. Boasting about 7500 km of coastline and a rich natural history, this country has plenty to offer its seasonal visitors. Denmark is boarded by both the Baltic Sea and the North Sea and is well known for its charming cobbled streets, small shops and inviting restaurants as well as for the fantastic natural environment that surrounds you all though your vacation. The capital and the largest city is Copenhagen.

Stockfish - Norway

Stockfish - Norway

Renown as the cultural capital of Russia, St Petersburg is also becoming a popular destination for luxury yachts to visit while sailing around the Northern Europe. Very few cities showcase as many art galleries, concert halls, museum and theatres as St Petersburg can. It is certainly a destination to add to your next charter itinerary.

St Petersburg - Russia

St Petersburg - Russia

If you think Northern Europe is the next place you would like to discover and experience during you upcoming 2013 summer vacation, than please contact our professional and friendly team at CharterWorld. We will provide you with more information about chartering Felicità West or give you additional information and a full list of yachts available around this area.

Unforgettable Greenland and Norway yacht charter aboard luxury expedition yacht LARS

July 26, 2012

Arctic – one of the world’s most breathtaking places right on the top of our planet. Discover its gripping scenery with spectacular glaciers and endless ice cap in the luxury of your own ice classed charter expedition yacht LARS. Cruise in the sea full of icebergs and be greeted by whales. Launched in 2012, the luxury motor yacht LARS is currently on her maiden voyage to Spitsbergen. She will remain in the Northern Europe waters afterwards and once she has reached Greenland she will be available for charter at a price from €65,000 to €80,000 per week plus expenses. She will be available from around mid August and in addition to Greenland charters it will also be possible to cruise the Norwegian coast to Tromso as well as further south.

Motor Yacht LARS - On Charter in Northern Europe

Motor Yacht LARS - On Charter in Northern Europe

LARS’s history goes back to 1995, when she was designed to become the ultimate tugboat for her original owner. Known as Zeemeeuw, she was built to Bureau Veritas and Norwegian Ice Class by Made Shipyards, featuring a rib every 20 centimetres in the forward part of the vessel as well as a hull constructed of 40 tons of stainless steel. Unfortunately the original owner was unable to have the vessel completed and as a result she was sold to her present owner in 2010. Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design were asked to come up with new ideas and designs in order to convert Zeemeeuw into a beautiful luxury ice class expedition yacht LARS she is today.

Expedition yacht Lars - Interior

Expedition yacht Lars - Interior

The superyacht LARS provides her charter guests with accommodation in four lovely cabins, including one master stateroom and three guests cabins. Guests and the yacht are looked after by a friendly and professional crew of 5. Some important features of Lars yacht are a pleasant dining area, a fitness area to keep you in shape, a comfortable lounge as well as a saloon. However, the vessel’s main transformation involved  a new swim platform as well as her redesigned superstructure showing off her new spacious sundeck.

Interior of the Ice Class expedition charter yacht LARS

Interior of the Ice Class expedition charter yacht LARS

Working in partnership with designer Felix Buytendijk, Lars’ entire superstructure was raised and restyled to give her a more of a ‘yacht’ feel, especially on the forward, where the additional shaping creates the extra space required for air-conditioning and the like. The flybridge of expedition yacht Lars was made more complete, the bridge deck superstructure was lengthened to include a lounge area, and a new swimming platform integrated into the traditional canoe stern. Other highlights of the ‘new’ Lars also features a sun deck area and an observation helm from which the yacht can also be sailed.

Ice Class charter yacht LARS - Dining

Ice Class charter yacht LARS - Dining

The interior was also finished to a superyacht standard, with a masculine sporty style. Wooden floors were laid throughout as part of a no-nonsense approach designed to keep maintenance to a minimum. Lars certainly offers a pleasant environment for the eight guests to reside on long journeys, with a lounge and fitness room on the bridge deck, a comfortable salon and dining area on the main deck, an owner’s stateroom and three suites. There is also a dedicated accommodation for up to five crew members including a captain’s cabin strategically placed adjacent to the wheelhouse. The main deck aft stores two large tenders and there is a great deal of storage and refrigeration to allow for long voyages.

Lars superyacht - Accommodation

Lars superyacht - Accommodation

The new superyacht LARS is equipped with  a single 1500hp Caterpillar engine providing her with a range of 3,500 nm with a cruising speed of 10 knots. Lars also has two eight-cylinder Caterpillar generators plus a six-cylinder 160 KW Gardner that can activate a stern schottel thruster in case of engine failure. They all form part of a high-end equipment portfolio that ensures this expedition yacht can tackle the harshest conditions.

Superyacht LARS - Accommodation

Superyacht LARS - Accommodation

Motor Yacht LARS

Felix Buytendijk Design, Balk Shipyard
Year:2012   L.O.A.:36.4m (119´)   Beam:7.8m (25´59´´)  
Max Speed:13 knots  Cruise Speed:10 knots  Engines:2xCaterpillar 3512C diese 
Cabins:4  Charter Guest:8  Crew:5 
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Greenland and Yacht Charters In the Northern Europe

Summer months are the best months to explore the enchanting and breathtaking parts of the Northern part of Europe with daylight hours reaching even 20 hours – an amazing time spam gifted by nature to let you discover one of its most beautiful corners aboard a luxury motor yacht. Greenland is the world’s largest island, contains the world’s largest national park and it is also the largest dependent territory by area in the world. An interesting fact about Greenland is that if its entire ice sheet were to melt away completely, the world’s sea level would rise more than 7 metres (23ft).

Greenland

Greenland

Your charter holiday in Greenland might not include an encounter with a polar bear, one of its biggest predators, however you are more likely to come across whales, musk oxen as well as a reindeer. In addition you might be lucky to be greeted by mountain hares and arctic foxes. One other interesting fact about this part of the world is that there are nine species of wild land mammals living in Greenland and about 60 species of bird breed in the country.

Northern Lights - Greenland

Northern Lights - Greenland

Although Greenland is not one of the most visited yacht charter destinations, but it is certainly one of the most interesting and memorable ones!

Please, do not hesitate to contact us today for more information about yacht charters in Greenland or enquire about the possibility to charter expedition yacht LARS.

5th World Yacht Racing Forum to take place in Gothenburg, Sweden

July 18, 2012

The city of Gothenburg in Sweden has been recently presented as the host city of the 2012 edition of the annual World Yacht Racing Forum. Organised by Informa Yacht Group, the two-day conference will be held at the Clarion Post Hotel from 11-12 December in the center of Sweden’s second largest city. The Forum will also comprise the Yacht Racing Design & Technology Symposium, which will take place as a parallel event on the same dates.

World Yacht Racing Forum 2011

World Yacht Racing Forum 2011

The Forum has previously been hosted in Monaco and, for the last two years, in Estoril Portugal. However, as 2012 Conference Producer James Gradwell explains, it has been important to move the Forum to a new location; “As a global sport and industry, we have always wanted to give other cities the opportunity to host the World Yacht Racing Forum as well as offering different venues for delegates. There is a strong interest in yacht racing in Northern Europe and Gothenburg is no stranger to hosting large-scale yachting events including the Volvo Ocean Race. It is a fantastic city and we look forward to being there in December.”

Now in its 5th year, the popular World Yacht Racing Forum is the leading annual conference for the global yachting industry. The two-day event gathers the sport’s key personalities and industry experts to discuss the business of yacht racing and key issues such as sponsorship, television, media, Olympics, new markets, host cities and much more.

2012 has already been a remarkable year for yacht racing. The 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean race concluded with a spectacular finish in Galway this month. The Alpari World Match Racing Tour, Extreme Sailing Series and America’s Cup World Series are all well into their 2012 seasons and London is fast preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games this month. The much anticipated single-handed Vendée Globe also starts in November this year from Les Sables D’Olonne in France.

New sponsors and host venues have also entered the sport this year which is testimony to the commercial value of yacht racing to sponsors and investors. The World Yacht Racing Forum will be profiling many of these new sponsors at the December conference.

The move to Gothenburg has been coordinated with Host Partner and Gothenburg based events agency Brandspot with additional support from the City of Gothenburg and the Clarion Post Hotel. As Brandpsot Managing Director Jan Torstenson explains

“We are delighted for the City of Gothenburg to host the World Yacht Racing Forum in December. The Forum is a very respected event for the professional yachting industry and I know all delegates and sponsors will be impressed with the hospitality that Gothenburg can provide. The Post Hotel, which just opened in January this year, is the ideal venue in the center of the City.”

This years World Yacht Racing Forum will include two days of interactive presentations, panel discussions and round table sessions to discuss key issues from the business of yacht racing. The Forum will also incorporate two evening social functions where delegates will be able to network with industry peers and meet new business contacts.

The full conference schedule will be available by the end of July.

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