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New Baltic 108 Yacht WINWIN with interior design by Design Unlimited

April 12, 2013

Design Unlimited has unveiled initial details of the interior design as well as specification for the Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin. The beautiful WinWin yacht is a 108ft (33m) composite sailboat, scheduled for completion at Baltic Yachts in early 2014.

Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin with interior design by Design Unlimited

Baltic 108 sailing yacht WinWin with interior design by Design Unlimited

With naval architecture by Javier Jaudenes, superyacht WinWin is a high performance cruiser / racer intended to excel at both. The owner of WinWin is an experienced long distance sailor who knows exactly what he wants from the yacht. Notable features include a lifting keel and a retracting glass bulkhead between the deck saloon and cockpit which allows seamless integration between both spaces. Performance is also a key priority, with Mark Tucker and his team at Design Unlimited tasked with keeping overall weight to a minimum.

As the leading interior design studio for yachts of this type, with the WallyCento sailing yacht Hamilton and the refit of the 30.5m charter yacht Leopard 3 two notable projects with a similar brief completed in 2012, Design Unlimited understood the need for an interior that was essentially minimalist yet still with all the comforts required for family cruising.

In response to the owners’ wishes the forward section is mostly taken up by an exceptionally generous master suite comprised of a large, full width cabin with en-suite shower room, and a study and owners’ lounge stretching down the port side complete with desk, three sided settee and ample storage. Facing that across the centreline is a Pullman cabin for the owners to use when passage-making, demonstrating that this yacht is intended for serious sailing.

Baltic 108 Yacht WINWIN - Interior by Design Unlimited

Baltic 108 Yacht WINWIN - Interior by Design Unlimited

The deck saloon of WinWin yacht is a well-proportioned seating and entertaining area with plenty of light, not least as a result of the retracting glass bulkhead that leads out to the cockpit to create a single, dramatic, unified space. Other features of the saloon include a daybed aft on the starboard side and side windows that can be opened.

The aft section of the Baltic 108 superyacht WinWin includes two twin guest cabins each with en-suite, plus a fully-equipped galley, crew mess with navigation station, and two Pullman cabins providing high-quality accommodation for up to four crew.

In keeping with the brief for a light, minimalist finish, the interior uses washed and limed oak veneers for the floors and interior joinery, while lacquered overheads aid in reflecting light throughout. Concealed light panels help maintain the atmosphere of clean simplicity.

Loro Piana, the Italian fabric house long associated with the world of sailing, supplied the fabrics used in the interior, while the linings came from Majilite. The leather upholstery and headboards were supplied by Edelman, and the fittings are by Dornbracht, Hansgrohe and Turnstyle.

Luxury superyacht WinWin - Interior by Design Unlimited

Luxury superyacht WinWin - Interior by Design Unlimited

“WinWin is an uncompromising cruiser/racer designed for owners who intend to spend many hours on board,” said Design Unlimited’s Mark Tucker. “It has been a pleasure to work with owners who have a clear vision of what they wish to achieve and we believe the result is a yacht that is perfect for extended, long-distance cruising as well as exciting racing. We look forward to seeing her afloat.”

Design Umlimited Yachts shortlisted for World Superyacht Awards and IY&A Awards

April 12, 2013

Designed by the prestigious UK design studio Design Unlimited, the Wally 100 sailing yacht Hamilton has been named as a finalist in the Sailing Yacht 30m – 40m size range for the eagerly awaited World Superyacht Awards. The awards ceremony will take place in Turkey in May 2013.

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by Design Unlimited - Image by RolexCarlo Borlenghi

WallyCento luxury yacht Hamilton designed by Design Unlimited - Image by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Luxury yacht Hamilton has also been shortlisted in the Sailing Yacht 20-40m Award at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013, the winners of which will be announced on Friday 19 April.

60m mega yacht Ruea 60 concept by Ruea Yachts and Design Unlimited

60m mega yacht Ruea 60 concept by Ruea Yachts and Design Unlimited

Also nominated in the Yacht Concept Category at the International yacht and Aviation Awards 2013 is the Ruea 60M Yacht, a concept developed by the studio in conjunction with Ruea Yachts in Thailand.

Below is a gallery for the superb charter yachts with design by Design Unlimited.

Design Unlimited Charter Yacht Images

SY BLISS - Main
SY BLISS - Main
SY BLISS - Salon 1
SY BLISS - Salon 1
SY BLISS - Salon View 2
SY BLISS - Salon View 2
SY BLISS - Salon Lounge
SY BLISS - Salon Lounge
SY BLISS - Salon Dining
SY BLISS - Salon Dining
SY BLISS - Hallway feature
SY BLISS - Hallway feature
More: Design Unlimited Image Gallery

Hamble Point Boat Show 2013 to start this month

April 12, 2013

MDL‘s Hamble Point Marina will be once again hosting one of the south’s premier new and used boat shows. The Hamble Point Boat Show will run on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April, 2013.

MDL's Hamble Point Marina

MDL's Hamble Point Marina

This popular free event will feature a great selection of new and used boats for sale, from day boats to sports boats, cruisers and RIBs to suit a range of budgets. The show is an excellent opportunity for visitors to browse products from a wide range of leading marine companies. Firms already confirmed to exhibit include Force 4, Garmin, Sealine, Icom, Key Yachting, Princess and Michael Schmidt & Partner, alongside Hamble Point Marina-based brokerage and new sales.

Visitors are free to wander around one of the south’s leading marina locations, taking in the boats for sale onshore and afloat, speaking to expert brokers and finding out more about the other marine services available on-site.

Entertainment will be provided by on-water displays, practical workshops in conjunction with the RYA Active Marina programme, an RNLI lifejacket clinic and Dry Stack demonstrations. The British Marine Federation’s On The Water bus will also be making an appearance, with staff on hand to advise visitors on how to get on the water. Young visitors will be kept entertained too with a bouncy castle and rides.

Nicholas Parton, Hamble Point Marina Manager, commented: “The Hamble Point Boat Show is always a popular event, and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors for a great weekend. The show is perfect for those considering their first boat purchase, or for seasoned boaters who are in search of a day out, with experts on hand to offer advice and the chance to browse a whole range of new and used models available from leading brands.”

Entry to and car parking at the show are both completely free.

Rolex Fastnet Race 2013 to host record number of 380 yachts

April 12, 2013

The Rolex Fastnet Race represents one of sailing’s greatest contests. The 45th edition of Europe’s oldest offshore race will take place in August, with a gripping and punishing 608-nautical mile journey from Cowes, Isle of Wight to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock, off the southern tip of Ireland. An amazing and record number of 380 yachts is expected to participate in the biennial race this year.

Spectacular Solent at the start of the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race - Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

Spectacular Solent at the start of the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race - Photo by Rolex /Carlo Borlenghi

In response to the immense demand and popularity of the event, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) increased the limit for this year’s fleet after the entry list was filled within 24 hours of opening. Over twenty countries and territories from five continents will be represented, with crews comprising both fully professional and amateur.

The Rolex Fastnet is a genuine rite of passage for any sailor. Conditions can be harsh and are always changeable. The race is as notoriously difficult to finish, as it is to win. The competition is democratic: the handicap system applied to the main body of the fleet means the overall winner can spring from any size of yacht. Niklas Zennström’s 21.94m/72-foot British Mini Maxi sailing yacht Rán 2 is the defending champion and is seeking to make history by becoming the first boat to win the race three times in a row: an achievement that would border on the miraculous.

The Rolex Fastnet Race Fleet at the Solent - Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

The Rolex Fastnet Race Fleet at the Solent - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Current race record holder, the Volvo Open 70 yacht Abu Dhabi from the United Arab Emirates, skippered by Ian Walker, will set out to defend her line honours title and to better the benchmark monohull time of 42 hours, 39 minutes she set in 2011. Abu Dhabi will be wary of her competition. Igor Simcic’s 30.48m/100-ft pan-European Maxi superyacht Esimit Europa 2, the undisputed fastest boat in the Mediterranean, is taking part for the first time. Mike Slade’s primarily British crewed 100-ft Maxi charter yacht ICAP Leopard, twice the event’s fastest finisher (2007, 2009), will be tough to beat given the right mix of conditions.

Rolex has sponsored the Rolex Fastnet Race since 2001 and recently extended its commitment until 2021. A dedicated Press Kit – available in various languages – explores the history of the event and previews the 2013 edition. A glimpse into the event’s iconic appeal is provided by an accompanying photo story.

2011 Rolex Fastnet Race Trophies - Photo by Rolex Carlo Borlenghi

2011 Rolex Fastnet Race Trophies - Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

The race start from the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes is scheduled for Sunday 11 August, with the first warning signal at 10:50 BST.

Moonen 94 Yacht INFINITY ready to be re-launched at Endeavour Quay

April 11, 2013

After a refit period in the undercover storage sheds at Endeavour Quay, the Moonen 94 yacht Infinity is now ready to be re-launched. Having gone through a full re-spray, fitting of new stabilisers as well as a complete 5 year class survey, the 130-ton and 30-metre motor yacht Infinity is set to head back to sunnier climes.

Moonen 94 Yacht Infinity at Endeavour Quay

Moonen 94 Yacht Infinity at Endeavour Quay

Alex Cory, MY Infinity’s skipper, commented, “Using British service providers and parts when possible is important to the owner, so being based at Endeavour Quay made perfect sense. The team have been highly professional and accommodating throughout. Being able to use a mix of onsite service providers and external contractors has been ideal to achieve what we wanted. We are now looking forward to being back on the water and making the most of the new kit we have fitted.”

Tim Newell, Boatyard Manager at Endeavour Quay added, “We have really enjoyed having Alex and his team here and hope that vessels such as these continue to realise what a fantastic facility we have to offer. The relationship between the yacht crew and shore team has worked very well and although they will be missed, we wish them a fantastic onward journey. We are looking forward now to welcoming future visitors.”

Luxury motor yacht Infinity at re-launch

Luxury motor yacht Infinity ready to be re-launched

Endeavour Quay provides the ideal location for yacht refit and servicing work with undercover sheds capable of taking vessels up to 40m, a 180 tonne boat hoist, Open Yard Policy, deep water access and no air draft restriction, plus transport links, accommodation and much more. The boatyard also has project management offices and storage space available, offering the perfect short term base.

Michelin Star chefs finding superyacht work through search engine of Yachting Pages

April 10, 2013

The superyachts can now access the world’s elusive elite chefs, thanks to the London agency, that is advertising the services of its Michelin Star ‘chefs-for-hire’ via leading superyacht search engine of Yachting Pages.

Michelin Star chefs find superyacht work through Yachting Pages

Michelin Star chefs find superyacht work through Yachting Pages

John Bowman-Baker is managing director of Gladstone Park Chefs. He says, “Superyachts present unique opportunities for talented chefs. We at Gladstone are uniquely positioned to place our Michelin Star chefs and sous-chefs aboard them.

“Why? Due to our position in London’s top-end restaurant trade, we have developed unparalleled access to chefs working at hotels and restaurants with anything from 2 AA Rosettes up to several Michelin Stars.”

John continued, “We are not specialist crew recruiters, and do not advertise ourselves thus. But we are most definitely specialist chef recruiters. Ultimately, it’s easier for a Michelin Star chef to adapt to life aboard than it is for a galley cook to acquire a Michelin star!”

Kerry O’Neill is marketing executive with Yachting Pages. She said, “John contacted us when a fourth superyacht in as many weeks contacted him concerning the fantastic, highly qualified chefs on his books. He spotted a niche, and jumped right in.”

John added, “My business partner, Roderick Henderson, set up the first chef desk at Berkeley Scott – the hotels, hospitality and recruitment specialists. Between us we have decades of experience in our field and remain passionate about what we do, our chefs, and their food.

“We’ve both worked with many high-profile executive chefs, which brings many interesting individuals our way. We then help these talented chefs create gourmet dining experiences for superyacht owners and charter guests around the world…and I think that Yachting Pages’s website is going to help us do this on an international stage. I just hope we can satisfy market growth.”

John commented, “The standard of CVs we’re seeing for yacht placements is astounding. It’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Most were referred by other Michelin-starred chefs, who know that their sous-chef, or fellow Michelin Star head chefs are looking to move on. We know for sure that other agencies used by these yachts are failing to find the right calibre of applicants.”

According to Berkeley Scott’s 2013 salary survey, a head chef in a London restaurant can expect to earn up to GBP £50,000pa. While declining to comment on the earning potential for Michelin Star chefs aboard superyachts, John intimated that the rewards were “more than satisfactory”.

Government funding for Princess Yachts

April 10, 2013

Thanks to the government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF), the prestigious UK luxury yacht builder, Princess Yachts, now has access to a grant worth £4.6 million, as confirmed by Business Secretary, Vince Cable.

Luxury charter yacht PRINCESS LILY built by Princess Yachts

Luxury charter yacht PRINCESS LILY built by Princess Yachts

During a two-day visit to the South West, Dr Cable confirmed that Princess Yachts could start drawing down its £4.6 million grant to help the company invest over £35 million in a new superyacht hall. This investment has already created 290 jobs and helped safeguard 400.

Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Growing businesses like Princess Yachts that are creating high tech, and highly skilled jobs are precisely the sort of companies that the government wants to support.

“Through the Regional Growth Fund, and more widely through our long term industrial strategy, government can give business the clarity and confidence to invest for the long term. That creates growth, and jobs for people here in the South West and all across the country.”

Vince Cable has been leading development of the government’s industrial strategy which looks to the future and presents a long-term, whole of government approach to supporting British business, giving them the confidence they need to invest, hire staff and grow.

Ed Dubois aboard Oyster 125 Yacht TWILIGHT during her sea trials

April 09, 2013

The breathtaking 38-metre sailing yacht Twilight represents the first of the Oyster 125 by Dubois range and the latest Dubois design, successfully launched earlier this year. Ed Dubois had the opportunity to step aboard the Oyster 125 yacht Twilight during her sea trials in mid-March.

Oyster 125 Yacht Twilight designed by Dubois

Oyster 125 Yacht Twilight designed by Dubois

Ed Dubois said: “Twilight meets the brief exactly for a flybridge yacht that performs well and looks great. She has a layout which offers far more space than one would expect from a yacht of her size – the generous beam allows for excellent accommodation both for guests staterooms and crew cabins. This particular design works brilliantly in terms of the feel on board and the outboard appearance.

The experienced Oyster team, in collaboration with RMK, has produced a first class yacht with a great quality of construction and finish. She is a true superyacht and will have immediate appeal to the market. She is a thoroughly desirable craft in all aspects.”

Below is a choice of the oustanding charter yachts with design by Dubois Naval Architects.

Dubois Charter Yacht Images

Sailing yacht DRUMBEAT
Sailing yacht DRUMBEAT
Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - Underway at Sea
Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - Underway at ...
Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - The Aft Deak Cockpit in the evening
Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - The Aft Deak ...
DRUMBEAT Salon
DRUMBEAT Salon
DRUMBEAT Dining
DRUMBEAT Dining
Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - Flybridge Whilst Sailing
Sailing Yacht Kokomo III - Flybridge ...
More: Dubois Image Gallery

Fairline Boats hosted annual supplier conference

April 08, 2013

Friday, April 5, saw the prestigious UK motor yacht builder, Fairline Boats Ltd, host its annual supplier conference, inviting suppliers worldwide to meet, develop relationships as well as highlight new innovations in boat-building supplies. The conference ended with an awards ceremony, celebrating the best in category for Fairline suppliers, comprising Best New Supplier and the Buyers Choice Award.

Squadron 78 charter yacht XKE built by Fairline Boats

Squadron 78 charter yacht XKE built by Fairline Boats

The full list of awards and winners in each category include:

•    Most Proactive Supplier – Whale
Whale is a supplier of pumps and has worked with Fairline to standardize components and processes, in turn reducing installation time and improving quality overall

•    Outstanding Customer Service – MJ Trimmers
MJ Trimmers is a supplier of upholstered furniture items and has recently re-engineered the entire business, resulting in the ability to fully service the new mixed model line process

•    Best New Supplier – Righton
Righton is a supplier of raw materials. Righton won the Fairline business in 2012 and has improved service levels of supply whilst being professional and helpful throughout the transition period

•    Buyers Choice Award – Monks and Crane
Monks and Crane is a supplier of consumables and has been a key partner in the set up of the new layout and manufacturing system in Corby. Monks and Crane also redesigned its supply channels and storage locations to ensure that the availability of consumables was simply not a constraint to our production teams

Julian Dudley-Smith, Operations Director, Fairline Boats commented: “The Fairline supplier conference is a key date in the Fairline calendar. Bringing together our suppliers to discuss developments in their fields ensures that Fairline can continue to be at the top of the game when it comes to building stylish, performance-driven, British luxury boats.

“The awards at the supplier conference are highly coveted, positioning the winner as the very best of the best. This year the supplier awards have been presented to those suppliers that have gone above and beyond for Fairline Boats. With the new manufacturing facility and mixed model production lines our suppliers have adapted and created supply chains to guarantee we have what we need, when we need it.”

With an emphasis on style, performance and integrity Fairline’s supplier conference gives participants the opportunity to discuss the future of materials and product lines, as well as how best to achieve efficient and innovative supply chains. Fairline Boats’ high quality suppliers ensure that the full range of Squadrons and Targas continue to be the most beautifully-crafted, powerful and enduring boats on the market.

Hamble Point Boat Show 2013 to be part of BMF’s On The Water Weekend this year

April 04, 2013

BMF Member, Hamble Point Marina will be once again playing a host the South’s premier new and used boat show, which is part of the national programme of events this year, as part of the BMF’s On The Water Weekend. The Show will run on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April, 2013.

HPMBS


This popular free event will feature a great selection of new and used boats for sale, from day boats to sports boats, to cruisers and RIBs – catering to a range of budgets. The show is an excellent opportunity for visitors to browse products from a wide scope of leading marine companies. Firms which have already confirmed their attendance include BMF members Garmin, Sealine, Icom, Key Yachting and Princess, alongside Hamble Point Marina-based brokerage and new sales.

Visitors are free to wander around one of the South’s leading marina locations, taking in the boats for sale onshore and afloat, speaking to expert brokers and finding out more about the other marine services available on-site.

Entertainment will be provided by on-water displays, practical workshops in conjunction with the RYA Active Marina programme, an RNLI lifejacket clinic and Dry Stack demonstrations. The British Marine Federation’s On The Water bus will also be making an appearance, with staff on hand to advise visitors on how to get on the water.

Nicholas Parton, Hamble Point Marina Manager, commented: “The Hamble Point Boat Show is always a popular event, and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors for a great weekend. The show is perfect for those considering their first boat purchase, or for seasoned boaters who are in search of a day out.  There will be experts on hand to offer advice and the chance to browse a whole range of new and used models available from leading brands.”

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