Peninsula Papagayo, shining quietly on Costa Rica’s North Pacific coastline is one of those enchanted corners of the world where for us time seems to stand still. Think of the most wonderfully created of gated communities and you begin to get an idea of what might lie in store for you when you come to… Continue reading Papagayo
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Musandam-Oman Sail Seeks to Smash World Record
The 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, started on August 11 after it was postponed to let the remnants of Hurricane Berth pass by the UK All 28 yachts are now heading east along the Solent having now started the 1800 mile race around Britain and Ireland. A… Continue reading Musandam-Oman Sail Seeks to Smash World Record
C&NI’s 2014 Charter Crew Awards Are Under Way
Camper & Nicholsons International have announced the commencement of the second season of their crew awards program. “We know our crew are already stars for the efforts and dedication they put in, but we want to recognise those who shine the brightest! Designed to recognise all the wonderfully talented individuals and teams who delight our… Continue reading C&NI’s 2014 Charter Crew Awards Are Under Way
Yachting Developments complete major refit on 27.5m Swan 90 Spirit
Having newly purchased Die Swaene, a classic Swan 90 from Nautor Swan built in 1991, the owner sought to undertake a major refit on the yacht. He has converted her into a contemporary family-friendly 27.5-metre performance cruiser that maximised all on board spaces and renamed her Spirit. Choosing the right yard to undertake this mammoth task was… Continue reading Yachting Developments complete major refit on 27.5m Swan 90 Spirit
Price of Teak for Decking has Risen Dramatically Over Last Two Months.
A severely limited supply of Teak in the market is pushing up prices of Burmese teak wood. This year the Myanmar Government is allowing only about 20% of the volume of Teak to be exported as was exported last year. Short and narrow strips generally used for flooring in Asian countries and outdoor furniture construction… Continue reading Price of Teak for Decking has Risen Dramatically Over Last Two Months.
Buoyancy in the Superyacht marketplace
Michael Mahan, a founding partner at Worth Avenue Yachts is reporting a buoyant season saying, “We have a number of yachts under contract currently and we also have a number of clients that have been touring the shipyards with us with an intent to start construction this year. It is nice to see strong brokerage… Continue reading Buoyancy in the Superyacht marketplace
Edmiston ‘Pop Up’ Office to Appear at Porto Montenegro this Summer
With Burger bars and, at a more up market level, Pop Up five star restaurants springing up for a short summer season all over the globe, it was only matter of time before the concept caught on in the world of superyachts. It was Edmiston that beat the rest to it by opening a pop… Continue reading Edmiston ‘Pop Up’ Office to Appear at Porto Montenegro this Summer
Charter Off the Beaten Track
Who is she? Lady Christine a 68m Feadship built in 2010. She can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins who are served by a crew of 16 Where is she chartering? Currently lying in Fiji. She is available until October 2014 in New Caledonia Why is she special? In the words of her owner: “I… Continue reading Charter Off the Beaten Track
Azimut 77S to Make World Debut at Cannes Boat Show
Making its world debut at the Cannes boat show this autumn is an all new Azimut 77S, that is part of the S Collection by Azimut Yachts. With four boats already sold even before its launch, the boat is setting a new standard for Italian built sport boats. Perhaps the most striking quality of this… Continue reading Azimut 77S to Make World Debut at Cannes Boat Show
FPB – The Concept in Reality
Traditional thinking has held that you need a sailboat to cross big expanses of ocean, and that this be done slowly downwind. A few trawler type yachts occasionally attempt long distance cruising, but they do so typically laden with on deck fuel supplies, going no faster, and often slower, than sailing yachts. But what if… Continue reading FPB – The Concept in Reality