NEWS

New CENTRAL yacht CHIARA

21.05.2009

HoaYachting new central agency listings for Maiora 20s

Luxury yacht charter company HoaYachting have just signed four new central charter agency listings over 21 meters; including the 21.50m Maiora CHIARA.

Luxury yacht CHIARA is a modern Maiora 20S motor yacht built in 2009 which is available for charter in the
West Mediterranean Sea.

Luxury Motor yacht CHIARA can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Maiora 20S has tasteful and luxurious
interior décor. The spacious salon of this superb yacht was designed with the perfect charter in mind, offering
exquisite soft furnishings and extensive entertaining space for her size. CHIARA offers plenty of outdoor dining
on the top and aft deck as well as comfortable lounging areas and state of the art audio-visual equipment
throughout. Maiora 20S yachts are an evolution of the Maiora 20 design. Maiora 20S yachts are painstakingly
designed to write a new chapter in the saga of efficiency and comfort. The result is a craft with unmistakable lines
and technical perfection. The stern zone has been totally redesigned to offer a wide sundeck connected to upper
deck by two comfortable side stairs.

For booking call at +386 40 888 300

A guide on travel insurance

08.12.2008

Saving all year for that chance to go abroad this summer and you are finally packing your case and checking your list, have you packed your towels, sunglasses, sun cream, arm bands for the children or travel insurance…travel insurance?

Yes, you need to ensure you have relevant cover for your holiday before you set foot on the plane, train or boat as you could be set to stump up thousands of pounds in the event of an accident. You could join the thousands of travellers who believe that it is a waste of money and think that it will never happen to them and for some it may be true, but the risk is too high.

Your travel insurance can cover you if your holiday is cancelled, if your holiday's provider is made bankrupt or if you have your possessions stolen, damaged or lost. If any of these were to happen they would cause a great amount of stress.

One of the biggest mistakes you could make is to just panic buy; simply go out and buy the first type of cover offered to us thinking it will do it all. Check your policy over and over to ensure you will be covered for exactly what you want to do. Some policies will not cover a person if they are harmed whilst partaking in dangerous sports such as hand gliding or water skiing so ensure your policy enables you to do so.

Also, millions of pounds are wasted each year in the UK as people take out cover when they already have the insurance they need. Travel insurance can be offered by banks to lure you into setting up an account with you but this cover tends to be very limited so you should always check. If you are planning to drive whilst abroad you may also be covered in your car insurance policy, again you will have to check. You may also be covered if you die through your life insurance policy.

You can save money on your holiday insurance by buying your cover annually, if you travel a lot then it will reduce the overall amount you pay. Also if you have children who you travel a lot with then you should look to buy family cover as opposed to individual. Combine these and you will save a small fortune.

Search for your travel insurance online to compare entire quotes against each other instantly, this is one of the most effective methods to save money and obtain the prefect cover for your trip.

HoaYachting introduced redesigned web page

03.01.2008

HoaYachting introduced redesigned web page with a fresh and charming look.

Portorož, Slovenia, January 2008 - HoaYachting, luxury yacht charter company, today announced a new look of its website.

With over 15 years of experience in the marine business HoaYachting offers personal attention, flexibility and friendliness to all their customers. Professional and well-organized team is a guarantee that your dreams can be realized.

New website takes advantages of the latest web design and technology. Red Orbit (web design company) came up with a simple construct for a very demanding user base. They focused on developing a content rich website, which is very user friendly and multi-functional. In addition, the highest possible coding standards mean the site's accessibility standards are second-to-none.

Improved content architecture reduces number of clicks needed to get to useful information. Users can now make their own luxury yacht wish list. The overall improved look and feel of the site ensures that the user experience is both informative and enjoyable.

The site was launched on Friday, 4th January 2008. In the next couple of months additional functionality and languages will be added to the site.

STATUS QUO 142 Tri-Deck

02.11.2007

Motor yacht Status Quo and Bahamas Island

HoaYachting proudly present the new listing in our yacht charter fleet available in Bahamas Island.

STATUS QUO is the first and ONLY Richmond Yacht available for charter, making her in demand for being one of a kind and NEW to the Charter market.

Her features include a six luxurious stateroom layout to accommodate 12 guests with the most beautiful interior decor. STATUS QUO has all the toys and comforts ever needed to make your charter cruise as pleasant and unforgettable as possible. She also offers the best crew and one of the most in demand chefs which will impress you with her delectable cuisine.

New Central Maiora 27

20.09.2007

HoaYachting new central agency listings for Maiora

Luxury yacht charter company HoaYachting have just signed four new central charter agency listings over 27 meters; including the 27.60m Maiora Inclination I.

Luxury yacht Inclination I is a modern Maiora 27m motor yacht built in 2004 which is available for charter in the Croatia.

Luxury Motor yacht Inclination I can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Her master and VIP staterooms both are both the full width of the beam forward and aft of the yacht. The two twin cabins are situated amid ships. Each of the Twin cabins have a Pullman berth.

“High specifications, style and the pursuit of perfection guarantee that the internationally renowned designs of the Maiora yachts will always make the right impression.”

The Croatian based Maiora 27 has tasteful and luxurious interior décor. The spacious salon of this superb yacht was designed with the perfect charter in mind, offering exquisite soft furnishings and extensive entertaining space for her size. Inclination I offers plenty of outdoor dining on the top and aft deck as well as comfortable lounging areas and state of the art audio-visual equipment throughout.

Her fast cruising speed of 26 knots is bound to get you to your next destination within no time at all and for those guests wishing for a more active charter, Inclination I comes fully equipped with a varied assortment of water toys and accessories. Please see below for a full description.

The professional crew of 4 will do their best to make your charter onboard Inclination I on to remember for a lifetime.

For booking call at +386 40 888 300

Feadship reveals Anna

18.07.2007

Top, 67m Anna, finally revealed; Space, the first F45
Photos courtesy of Feadship

After keeping information about the 220ft Anna under wraps for a few months, Feadship has finally released the specs and a couple of running shots. Powered by two CAT 3516Bs, the vessel has a top speed of 17 knots and a range of 6,500 miles at 12 knots. The interior, designed by Michael Leach Design, consists of a large sumptuous owner stateroom with its own vista lounge, while guests are accommodated in one VIP cabin, four guest cabins with additional Pullman berths and one staff cabin. Eighteen crew live in nine cabins.

Space, 147ft, is the first of Feadship’s F45 Vantage semi-custom vessels, a series which next year will also include the SL 39. Built by Royal Van Lent, the 44.6m Space epitomizes the benefits of a new concept that is designed for owners who require unparalleled Feadship quality levels in this ‘compact’ size range without having to pay the significantly higher costs associated with a fully customized project. With an incredible amount of volume for its size, and giant windows, Space truly lives up to her name.

More info at www.feadship.nl

Tamsen, the latest Perini

20.07.2007

The Latest treasure sliding off the Perini ramp in Viareggio is called Tamsen and she sets the number of constructed yacht on 40. The fact that she is owned by the famous Firestone family of the United States is only a little help to put her in the spotlight.

Tamsen_2007_perini The Yacht that was constructed first on the yard in Tuzla and finished completely in Viareggio is naturally also one more knot on the belt of the Boero Supernavi reference list. The vessel that was coated with primers, antifouling, fillers of Boero will now sail the oceans of the globe together with her other sisters of the Perini Yacht range. See also Perini for more info

41m Alluminium Yacht of MondoMarine launched

30.05.2007

Mondo_marineMondomarine Yachts is located in a popular yacht building area – Savona, Italy. This nautical division of Gruppo Mondo of Gallo D’Alba commenced the building of yachts in 1978. The majority of yachts built by Mondomarine today range from 95 feet to 164 feet in length, with one model near 79 feet long. Yachts are built using steel, light alloy, and fiberglass, or a combination of materials based on the eventual size of the yacht. The type of Mondomarine yachts can be either semi-displacement or displacement. Mondomarine’s exacting construction of yachts complies with the toughest standards of worldwide classifications. Mondomarine can do work on yachts while they are floating. Mondomarine holds a global patent for the Mouldless Method, pertaining to manufacturing yachts using composite materials.

My_sara_of_mondo_marine The latest pearl launched by the shipyard was an aluminium Semidisplacement 41 Metres Pleasant Line (external lines by Cor D. Rover, interior design by Frederic Mechiche & Luca Dini, naval architecture by Mondomarine & SYDAC. This vessel which was completely finished with the Boero SuperNavi paintsystem, including the Challenger HS topcoat, which made all people involved smile of pure satisfaction.

For more information see MONDOMARINE.

The CRN Launches a new 40 metre hull

23.03.2007

THE CRN LAUNCHES A NEW 40 METRE HULL

The fourth CRN 128’ composite line was launched on February 26th at the CRN shipyard. Baptized “Sima” by the owner, the vessel slid into the water clad in the refined elegance of its blue composite hull.

A ceremony was held to launch this vessel, involving more than the breaking of a mere bottle of high-class champagne: at the request of the owner, the “Sima” entered the seawater after being christened in delicately fragrant rose water delivered especially for the occasion.
A representative of the owner attended the thrilling launch, together with the CRN staff, always on hand for the ceremony that represents the crowning moment of a building process which began several months earlier.

“Sima”, a maxi planing yacht measuring 40 meters, is part of a semi-custom line that has already earned two international awards: the prestigious “European Yacht Trophies” award bestowed by Yachts magazine and the award for “Best New Semi-Production Series” by “Show Boats Awards”.

The result of a successful joint effort by the technical staff of CRN and the Zuccon International Project firm, the CRN 128’ comes with features unique to the world of pleasure yachts. A majestic, one-of-its-kind layout with three covered decks and an innovative tender garage outfitted with side openings sets this line of vessels apart from other composite yachts of similar size.

Onboard living convenience and comfort blend in perfectly with the top-flight performance of a planing line able to cruise at a maximum speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Elegant and dynamic, the “Sima” has a beam of nearly eight meters and it can easily accommodate up to twelve passengers and eight crew members.

The launching provides further evidence of the continued excellence and growth of the shipyard, now engaged exclusively in the construction of three-deck pleasure craft measuring over 40 meters in length. The day was a very special one for CRN, which, apart from the launching, is also engaged in the complex operation of moving the new CRN 43, the third maxi-yacht of the line, plus the Riva 115’, both of which shall be outfitted and completed at the Ancona shipyard.

Trinity Yachts delivers 161 ft. aluminum tri-deck – M/Y

09.02.2007

After successfully completing her sea trials, the stylish with her gleaming white hull and superstructure left for Fort Lauderdale and then on to the Bahamas. After a short shake down cruise, will then proceed onto the Caribbean for some private sailing with the new owners.
Designed and built by Trinity Yachts, the exterior styling includes the distinctive slopped pilothouse windows, hidden anchor pocket, copious exterior deck space and a design emphasizing the wishes of the owners for a yacht that truly incorporates their ideas of style, elegance and performance. Vertical oval windows on the port and starboard sides allow light into the interior while providing a change of design texture to the smooth continuous horizontal lines.

This 161 ft. x 28 ft. (49m x 8.5m) motoryacht is powered by two (2) Caterpillar 3516 B (Series II-HD) rated marine engines at 3,384hp each at 1800 rpm and encased in a heavily insulated engine room. The yacht will be capable of a maximum speed of over 24 knots at trial load and a cruise of 22 knots. will carry approximately 16,700 gallons (63,215L) of fuel and has a fresh water capacity of approximately 2,700 gallons (10,220). The two water makers will generate 2,400 gpd. (15,898 lpd.) each. For stabilization and especially to ensure comfort in an exposed anchorage, she has been fitted with two (2) active fin system with Zero Speed by Quantum.

IMAGINE can accommodate an Owner’s party of ten (10) in five spaciously planned staterooms in mahogany with en suite baths exquisitely finished with inlaid marble. The interior decorator was Sylvie Charest with great support from the owner’s wife throughout the entire project.

Each of the four guest staterooms are located below the main deck. There are two with king size berths, two with twin berths.

The full beam Owners’ suite, accessible through the owners private office, is located forward on the main deck and is complete with walk-in his/her closets. There is an elegant sitting area and luxurious ensuite master bathroom that includes a whirlpool tub, his and her vanity with etched glass recessed within a marble counter and a large book-matched marble shower as well as heated inlaid marble floors with deep rich earth tones. Within the master bathroom there is a wall of colorful stained glass using an “Art Nouveau” theme.

A large galley is also located on the main deck and has an island dual level display bar with marble counter and seating for three or four guests.

While dining on board, the Owner can choose the elegance of the formal dining area on the interior main deck or an alfresco experience on either the air-conditioned aft exterior main deck or the aft exterior pilothouse deck.

The full beam sky lounge will allow the Owners to entertain their guests in either a formal or casual atmosphere. There is a full corner bar and four bar chairs along with contemporary furniture and rich fabrics are surrounded by a display of classic black and white photos featuring celebrities.

In the full beam salon, a piano creates an elegant focal point. A recessed ceiling with subtle lighting is surrounded at the parameter with several tall sconces located on the wall mullions. A bulkhead separates the salon from the dining room.

On the sundeck, there is a convenient dayhead. Above, a double winged radar arch with a popular Trinity feature, a viewing window on either side of the lower arch wings. A large bar with seating for five and chaise lounges for six all lead towards a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads. A 21ft. tender and two jet skis are located aft of the sundeck.

The large extended stern swim platform, is becoming something of a trademark for the Trinity yachts. At approximately 18ft. the platform has developed into a very functional deck and is large enough to allow dining at water level or parking for jet skis.

A crew of eight to ten (8-10) can operate efficiently and comfortably due to the design and finish of the crew accommodations and large crew lounge on board. A partial length crew passageway runs from the crew quarters to the guest staterooms to allow the crew to maneuver within the yacht reducing the chance of disturbing the owners and guests. Forward of the guest accommodations below deck are three (3) crew cabins, each with its own bath and shower and the crew lounge. Aft of the engine room is the Engineer’s quarters with its double berth and bath with shower. The captain’s stateroom is located aft of the pilothouse and includes a queen berth and a full bath with shower.

Trinity Yachts, LLC is a privately held corporation presently specializing in custom luxury superyachts of aluminum or steel up to 330 ft. (100 meters) in length. Trinity Yachts, LLC. is based in Gulfport, Mississippi and can be contacted by writing to: Trinity Yachts, LLC, 13085 Seaway Road, Gulfport, Ms 39503 USA attention: Felix S. Sabates, Jr., John Dane III or William S. Smith III

China votes for its favorite luxury items:

09.02.2007

Ferretti and Pershing win the yachting section; new marinas on the way

Pershing got a Best-of-the-Best vote in Shanghai

As we noted last month, China has a long way to go in providing support facilities for yachts cruising its waters, mainly due to the fact that yachting as a pastime has yet to catch on with the Chinese population. However, we missed a report in December that stated that in Dalian (a major port on the north east coast) the Starbay Yacht Club is well on the way to completion. The club, which opened in the autumn of 2006, already has 80 slips with a total capacity for 270.

Owned by the Chinese government and built by Grand Leisure Marina Development Company of Shanghai, Starbay covers about 101,660sq yards (21 acres) and boasts a 22,000sq ft clubhouse. Steve Xie, Grand Leisure president, says Starbay is one of the first of many marinas that will be completed soon in China. “Pleasure boating is just catching on in China,” he said. “This is a young market with enormous potential.”

Also significant is a survey conducted by the Chinese Hurun Report (www.hurun.net) detailing the luxury preferences of the well-to-do citizens of China. At a Best-of-the-Best event held in Shanghai, Ferretti and Pershing came out as the most popular yachts in the Luxury Cruising and Luxury Performance categories, respectively. There were many other categories, from Scotch to watches, including Best Watch with High Complications. For example, the Best Super Luxury Car for Self-drive was the Bentley Continental GT. See the Hurun web site for the full list of winning brands.

Christensen sells first of new 160ft Custom Series motor yachts

19.01.2007

Artist’s rendering of the new Christensen 160ft Tri Deck

Christensen Shipyards completed the sale of the 160ft Tri-Deck, Hull 033, during last year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show—the 10th vessel in the company’s history to be sold to a repeat buyer. Following its success with the Custom 157ft Series, Christensen moves into the next series of yachts utilizing the extra length to offer more deck spaces while maintaining the same comfort throughout the interior.

Hull 033 will be powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 series engines, and have a maximum speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles. The spacious hull houses an elegant main deck owner stateroom and five guest accommodations, as well as crew’s quarters for up to ten, together with an elevator that services all levels. Designed and styled by Carol Williamson & Associates, the yacht will feature an elegant interior of raised panel Sapele mahogany joinery and custom stonework throughout.

The vessel, fully classified and certified to ABSXA1-AMS and MCA Unlimited Cruising, is currently under construction and will be delivered in October, 2008.
www.christensenyachts.com

Drowning Under Too Much Cash: The Worlds Largest Superyacht

19.01.2007

There is only one winner when Roman Abramovich and Jose Mourinho go to war. Think Vladimir Romanov and his assorted managers. Think President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Litvinenko, deceased. Those in power prevail when it comes to Russian autocrats and in this case the man attached to the Siberian pipeline will win.

Benetti sets up a Service Department

14.11.2006

Benetti announces the set up of a new department in charge of specifically dealing with service and warranties issues for the Benetti fleet worldwide.

This new department will be headed by Ing. Francesco Pisciotta in Viareggio who has been joined by Captain Bill Leonard in Fort Lauderdale. This department is dedicated to providing service and support to all Benetti vessels in Europe and in the US, Carribean and Mexico. In addition to supervising work on the Benetti fleet located in the above mentioned territories, they will the warranty representative and contact for owners, captains and crew, liaising with the shipyard’s Project Management Department in Viareggio. Based in Florida, Bill will commute between Fort Lauderdale and Viareggio.

Bill Leonard’s previous marine history includes positions on board various yachts from Broward, Christensen and Amels, as well as build engineer on one of the most recent Benetti Classics, SIETE (#14).

Source : Benetti

Close to 70 entries for Sydney-Hobart race

09.11.2006

Close to 70 yachts representing Britain, New Zealand, Italy, Canada, NSW, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and the ACT have entered this year's Sydney-Hobart race, with just two days to go before entries close.

Among the favourites for next month's race are the three 30-metre maxis, Charles St Clair Brown and Bill Buckley's New Zealand maxi, Maximus, Grant Wharington's 2003 line honours winner, Skandia, and the defending handicap and line honours winner and race record holder, Wild Oats XI (Bob Oatley).

Mike Sanderson's Volvo 70 ABN Amro One has been nominated as have three of the classics - Mike Freebairn's 1968 overall winner of the race Koomooloo; 84-year-old John Walker and his IOR three quarter tonner Impeccable and Maurie Cameron's Phillips Foote Witchdoctor, which this year will pass Mark Twain's previous record for the most Sydney-Hobarts undertaken by a boat, 25.

Team NZ helmsman wins match-racing cup

02.11.2006

Team New Zealand helmsman Ben Ainslie won his first event on the world match-racing tour, beating Alinghi's Ed Baird in the final of the Allianz Cup in San Francisco. Ainslie and his Emirates Team New Zealand crew of Terry Hutchinson, Tony Rae, James Dagg and Jeremy Lomas sailed 19 races in the regatta and lost just five, which won them US$25,000 ($37,830) of the US$100,000 ($151,330) prize purse.

Competing in Group A, they finished with a 5-2 record before going on to beat Italian Paolo Cian in the quarter-finals 3-1 and Englishman Ian Williams in the semifinals 3-1.

In the final against Baird, Ainslie, a triple Olympic medallist and four-time Finn Gold Cup champion, won the five-race series 3-1, winning three races straight after dropping the first.
"The first start we didn't have a great one to be honest, the next three we nailed them. Terry [Hutchinson] did a great job nailing the shifts," Ainslie said.