http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/ Latest articles from YV&C News Desk Copyright 2008 YACHT VACATIONS & CHARTERS MAGAZINE Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:09:00 GMT YACHT VACATIONS & CHARTERS MAGAZINE 10 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/614630.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/614630.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:45:00 GMT Marine dreams come to life when the world's largest boat show docks at six sites in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. From October 30 - November 3, 2008 at the 49th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show you'll be able to find everything you need for your favorite marine past-times. Over $3 billion worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics and accessories will cover more than three million square feet of exhibit space on land and in water throughout six different sites. Below, see where everything can be found, how to navigate between the sites and where you can get your tickets: http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/609364.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/609364.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT eYachtCharter.com announced the launch of its Luxury Yacht Charter Certification Program today. The program has been established to help maintain the web based international directory's high standards of excellence and bring a recognizable logo that will aid prospective clients in discerning which vessels can be trusted in the charter market today. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/609355.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/609355.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:45:00 GMT Hands Om Crew introduces an entirely new concept to the yacht crew placement market. By developing a next generation staffing agency committed to bringing the healing arts into the luxury yacht market and private homes, Hands Om Crew has sought out to fill an industry void. Although there are several reputable crew placement agencies working with the mega yachts today, Hands Om Crew has formulated a new system that focuses on the details. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/608515.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/608515.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:15:00 GMT OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce the sale of a custom built to order FM75 SOSSEGO to be delivered in 2009, by Peter Thompson of OCI UK. Reaching speeds of 43 knots, the uber-stylish FM75 SOSSEGO delivers a defining statement of both form and function. Conceived by world renowned high-speed motor yacht designer Frank Mulder and to be built by Frank Mulder Yacht Projects BV, the FM75 SOSSEGO offers blistering performance from her swift hull form, even in conditions where others will have to slow down. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/606794.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/606794.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:45:00 GMT Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has appointed Clyde Rawls to serve as Port Louis general manager in Grenada. Rawls, who relocated from the USA for the position, has many years' experience having managed three resort marinas in Florida - including the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/606091.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/606091.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans left Cherbourg Harbour towards New York City, in a strong force 6 gusting breeze. Alexia Barrier, Bostik skipper for this Reconnaissance Transatlantic on the historical road of the great liners, crossed the departure line on the canon shot, at eleven knots of speed close hauled (facing the wind) on the direct course. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/604459.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/604459.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT While the first Veolia Oceans one-design has still not been presented to the French sailors what will be done at the end of August, Charles Caudrelier has just completed in the middle of the night between the 1st and the 2nd of July a promotional sailing tour of the SolOceans in Northern Europe. Bostik left on the 18th June and has sailed 1,700 nautical miles in very different sailing conditions, with stopovers in the Netherlands, in Germany during the renowned Kiel Week and in Sweden, with a return rounding Denmark. This navigation enabled them to complete the technical tests on the Veolia Oceans one-design and to welcome a great number of journalists in the countries visited. It was also the occasion for the famous German solo-sailor Boris Herrmann to discover the Veolia Oceans one-design and for Alexia Barrier the Mediterranean solo-sailor, to do the delivery from Sweden back to Normandy (France) double-handed with Charles Caudrelier. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/603828.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/603828.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:30:00 GMT INTERNATIONAL superyacht company OCEAN Independence Cavendish White (OCI) is proud to announce that the excellent 45m MARCO POLO was awarded 'Best New Series over 40 meters', while the magnificent 38.5m SanLorenzo 4H won 'Best New Series under 40 metres' at the 18th Annual ShowBoats International Awards in Monaco on the 26th June 2008. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/601527.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/601527.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT Burger Boat Company launched INGOT, a 153' Tri Deck Motor Yacht. INGOT is a luxurious and sophisticated Burger. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3508 engines, she is ready to efficiently cruise the world. INGOT was designed to be an environmentally friendly 'go anywhere' exploration vessel with the refinement of a classic and stately motor yacht. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/601385.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/601385.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y ELLINIA, the ideal yacht for your clients that wish to cruise the Greek islands. Her length is 80 ft, and she can accommodate 8/9 quests in one Master, one VIP, and in two Twin Cabins (one twin with a pullman berth), all with en suite facilities. Many recreations facilities are offered including: snorkeling, fishing, water skiing equipment and a wave runner. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/598439.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/598439.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:30:00 GMT Most passenger with early arrival requirement on international travel have been stranded at Delta Terminal 3 at JFK for more than 9 hours and at the time of this report there was still no certain departure time announced by the airline. Delta gate personnel also thretened a female passenger at 9:30 pm who said 'this delay is f**cked up' and told her that they would proceed to take her luggage off the plane. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/595481.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/595481.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:15:00 GMT The purpose of this blog is not to discourage people from flying Turkish Airlines, which is a fine company and generally provides fine service, but rather share constructive criticism with the airline and give them a chance to improve their services in a very competitive global industry they operate.I will be posting my entries live, on the road from my blackberry and as it happens, as I am either flying Turkish Airlines, or doing business with the company. So as you receive new blog entry email alerts, I will probably be still at the scene of my latest blog post. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/587078.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/587078.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:45:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is proud to announce that Jan Henry, Charter Broker at Fraser Yachts, has been appointed President of the American Yacht Charter Association (AYCA). With over 27 years of knowledge and experience, Jan holds a rich history in the Yachting industry. She has been a Charter Broker at Fraser Yachts for 14 years and was previously affiliated with Bob Saxon Associates. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/587079.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/587079.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:45:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is proud to announce the appointment of Hein Velema as Commercial Director, based in Monaco. Hein joined Fraser Yachts as Director of Sales in 2007, quickly making a positive impact on the company and providing excellent support to the company's global network of brokers. As the new Commercial Director, Hein will assume overall responsibility for the Charter Division and Marketing Department in addition to his current sales responsibilities. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/583759.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/583759.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT Kiriacoulis Group introduced the innovative Large Yacht Management providing the Financial administration, Shore Support and all Managerial Services to the Owner. The luxury crewed chartering segment LMY by Kiriacoulis Group supports the management with the Charter Marketing and the Charter Administration enhancing the Yacht's Profile and Owner's Income, by offering own inventory during charters and storage facilities to protect the Owner's personal things. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/581338.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/581338.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:15:00 GMT Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans came back to her Maintenance Base in Caen (France) last Friday evening, from Antwerp (Belgium) where the cargo ship unloaded her on her return from New Zealand. During the next couple of weeks, SailingOne's team will proceed to the usual check up of the boat plus they will install a fix boom. Then, from 17 June, Charles Caudrelier at the helm of Bostik will set sail for a major Promotional Campaign of the SolOceans in Northern Europe and in the United States. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/581337.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/581337.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT Major Superyachting force OCEAN Independence Cavendish White celebrated its 3rd birthday under the OCEAN Independence banner, Monday 2nd June 2008. In honor of this occasion, the now 12 location-strong superyacht sales, charter, management, new build and consultancy company, made their now traditional donation to charity. In 2007 the donation was made to the Global Coral Reef Association to support their worldwide efforts to protect and grow coral reefs. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/580192.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/580192.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:15:00 GMT Absolute Yachting is pleased to present you the luxury M/Y NITTA V for your last minute bookings. She is a new arrival with great crew members. Her length is 98 ft , she has 5 cabins and she can accommodate 10 guests, with a crew of 5/6 , and fuel consumption 480 lt/hour. Her speed is 20-22 knots per hour. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/566618.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/566618.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 07:45:00 GMT Executive Jet Management (EJM) has received recognition from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At the same ceremony, EJM's Repair Station received a 'Certificate of Appreciation' for its contributions to aviation safety through the Service Difficulty Reporting (SDR) program. This program provides a communications vehicle where specific safety issues are identified and submitted to the FAA and can result in Safety Recommendations made to aircraft manufacturers. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/555734.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/555734.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:45:00 GMT XSMG Marine was presented with a prestigious design and innovation award for the XSR48, the firm's iconic and ultra-luxury superboat. The Condé Nast Traveller's Innovation and Design Awards, which took place at a gala ceremony at Grosvenor Square, London, celebrates excellence in 10 categories ranging from Sustainability to Infrastructure. The XSR48 was selected in the Transport category that included other recent design achievements such as the new Fiat 500 and Philippe Starck's concept motorcycle for Voxan. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553076.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553076.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:15:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Shaun Preacher into the Yacht Management division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Shaun was born into a seafaring family. Originally from England and raised in the United States, Shaun completed his studies in Marine Science and received his Business degree from the Florida Institute of Technology. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553074.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553074.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Sarah Gates as the new Quality & Safety Assistant for the Yacht Management Division within the Fort Lauderdale office. Raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Sarah is no stranger to life on the water. From an early age she enjoyed activities such as fishing, boating and traveling outside of the United States with her family. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553075.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553075.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Sean Doyle into the sales division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sean brings knowledge and first hand experience of the yachting industry to Fraser Yachts. Born in South Africa, he developed a love of the sea. After completing his education at the Merchant Naval Academy and five years with the Merchant Navy, Sean came to the United States, via the Caribbean, as captain of a small sailing yacht. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553072.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553072.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:45:00 GMT Medical and travel assistance company, On Call International, announced its partnership with Fort Lauderdale-based, Fraser Yachts, to serve as the emergency response call center for the company's worldwide employees and managed yachts. Equipped with physicians, on-demand 24/7/365, On Call will facilitate any urgent situation that might occur on a Fraser-managed yacht. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553073.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/553073.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:45:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Rob Newton into the sales division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rob was born into the family that founded a yacht manufacturing company, best known for building the trawler yacht series named Grand Banks. After completing his studies in International Management at the California Polytechnic State University, Rob went into the family business building custom sailboats and sport fishers. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552943.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552943.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:30:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Melanie Clarke into the Yacht Management Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Melanie grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. Along with her father, an avid sailor, she traveled around the world and spent most of her time along the water. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552944.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552944.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:30:00 GMT Fraser Yachts announced the opening of a new office in Mexico City, providing and coordinating a full range of yacht activities. The new office is located in a southern area of the city, called Santa Fe. The business park is home to today's top Fortune 500 companies and recognized as the business park of the future. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552942.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552942.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:15:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Judy Apicerno as sales assistant, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A native Floridian, Judy was born and raised in Miami and has been a resident of Ft. Lauderdale since 1979. Judy has been in the yachting industry nearly 20 years. Her administrative background, organizational skills and broad range of experience have allowed her to support some prominent brokers in the industry. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552878.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552878.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Shawn Laird as the new Fleet Manager of the Charter Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Shawn brings a wealth of knowledge and international experience to Fraser Yachts. After completing her studies in Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina, she worked for a family law firm for three years, before she decided to move to the Caribbean to begin her career in the yachting industry. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552941.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/552941.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is delighted to announce the arrival of Jose Arana into the Sales Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jose has always had a passion for yachting. Originally from Mexico City, he grew up sailing with his father and traveling the world by boat. After completing his studies in International Business at Boston University, Jose began his career with yachts at Ferretti of America in 1997. It was here that he acquired the knowledge of relationship management, which became a valuable asset to him. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/542032.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/542032.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:15:00 GMT Chris Cecil-Wright in the Monaco office is pleased to announce KOKOMO and SLIPSTREAM as his latest central agency yachts. KOKOMO is the 23rd sailing yacht and third over 50m in length built by Alloy Yachts. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and launched in July 2006 she continues the steady progression in the design and construction of large, high performance sailing yachts. With elegant lines and superior build quality and finish, she is the only yacht of her type on the market. Asking price EUR 34.500.000. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/535242.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/535242.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:15:00 GMT As the first ICON 62m hulls arrive at ICON Yachts' freshly refurbished facility in Harlingen in The Netherlands for fitting out, another new arrival is set to head up the Sales & Marketing activities. Paul Manting, whose impressive track record includes running Feadship's South of France office, is already briefing top yacht brokers on the advantages that the new ICON 62m offers their clients - 'a custom superyacht on an optimized platform.' http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/534814.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/534814.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:30:00 GMT Hemisphere (formerly Project Gemini), designed by naval architects Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP) and built by Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport, Connecticut is on course to be delivered towards the latter part of this year. With a length overall of 44.2m (145ft) and a gross tonnage of just under 500, she is set to scoop the record as the world's largest sailing catamaran. However, this will by no means be her only impressive credential, and the team behind the project has pooled their respective talents and expertise to accomplish the execution of this vessel. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/521583.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/521583.htm Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:45:00 GMT From the 24th to the 27th of September 2008, the companies of the luxury yachting sector will return to Port Hercules for the 18th Monaco Yacht Show. Seven months before its next edition, the show is already sold-out thanks to an impressive repeat exhibitor rate as well as new requests for the few stands that were available in early January. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/512208.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/512208.htm Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT In Wellington everything is going under way between SailingOne's team, Bostik's New Zealand team, the City of Wellington and the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club to welcome Bostik, the first Veolia Oceans one-design. It's going to be a very warm welcome from New Zealand! Charles Caudrelier and Liz Wardley are getting closer to the end of this first leg of the round-the-world Reconnaissance Tour of the SolOceans after a strong slowdown during the last week-end due to mild weather conditions for the season at the South-East of New Zealand. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/511868.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/511868.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:45:00 GMT Sentient Flight Group announced the launch of privatejets.com, a website empowering travelers to research and book private jet travel online with immediate confirmation - all backed by Sentient?s commitment to safety and relentless focus on customer service. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/509085.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/509085.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT Fraser Yachts are proud to announce that this year's Newport Boat Show will be the kick off event for the new look on the West Coast. After unveiling the new image in Europe at the Monaco Yacht Show and on the East Coast at last year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Newport Boat Show will mark the final geographic region to meet the new Fraser Yachts. The company, which has recently experienced growth as the market expands across the world, employs 130 people from 18 different nationalities, speaking 25 languages in 10 offices all around the world. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/509086.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/509086.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT Fraser Yachts is excited to announce the arrival of Lania Rittenhouse. As the new Director of Charter Retail she will be leading the Fraser Yachts Charter Retail Division, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/506907.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/506907.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:15:00 GMT The Marina at Marigot Bay on St Lucia's west coast celebrated a bumper 2007/2008 festive season when it welcomed a record-breaking number of super-yacht and mega-yacht visitors to its docks. Not only did the marina, which is situated in front of the five star Discovery at Marigot Bay resort and spa, enjoy 100% occupancy over the Christmas and New Year period, but continued to see a large number of big boats on its docks well into February. http://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/504763.htmhttp://new.yachtchartersmagazine.com/read/504763.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:45:00 GMT The 28th Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta will hit the open seas on March 6th - 9th and is expecting to attract an international field of competitors anxious to test their skills in the challenging waters off the coast of St. Maarten. The event, hosted annually by the St. Maarten Yacht Club, is renowned in the sailing world for its unbeatable combination of fast-paced action at sea and world-class parties ashore.