Following discussions at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show, the fabled team at Dubois Designs has entered a contract with an existing client for the construction of a 100m sloop.
BUILDER COMMENTS
“We are pleased to announce the design contract for a 100m sloop,” says Ed Dubois.
“This will demand a 30 month design programme with construction expected to commence mid 2013 with completion 2016. Further information will be available late 2012.”
She is expected to exist as one the most spectacular private yachts. Her main mast will tower 125 meters above the water. The yacht is designed as an explorer vessel. Much of her volume is dedicated to storage (stowage) space for tenders and equipment. This sailboat holds a maximum draft of 12.8m. She has accommodations for 20 crew in single cabins. There is a unique hard top over the flybridge.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
No shipyard has yet to be chosen for the construction, but Josep Juanpere Miret in onboard as the interior designer.
Ed Dubois was recently in the news for establishing a cancer fundfor children. Yachts designed by Dubois and his team have swept numerous superyacht awardsin the past year.
This gorgeous vessel looks forward to a strong Mediterranean yacht charter season. The 30 meter sail yacht NOSTROMO cruises into 2012. She offers highly-competitive, reduced rental rates.
RATE REDUCTION
Beginning with the upcoming summer high season (July and August), rates have been slashed by 23% – from €45,000 per week to an attractive €35,000 per week. Rates are plus expenses.
NOSTROMO DETAILS
Nostromo is a sleek, modern 2009 sloop. Design by Dubois Yachts and build by British superyacht builder Pendennis. Sail yacht NOSTROMO quickly became a popular sailing yacht in France and Italy upon launch. She then crossed the Atlantic for service as a Caribbean yacht charter vessel.
Pendennis yacht NOSTROMO boasts a beautiful interior, designed by Redman Whitely Dixon. There are four convertible cabins. In specific, they convert to modern double cabins. In addition, there is 1 single cabin with a bath.
Available in the Eastern Mediterranean, her experienced crew is keen to charter. With attractive new rates, expect prime summer dates to be booked quickly.
Similar yachts available this summer in the Eastern Mediterranean include the 43 meter sail yacht CLEAR EYES, 38 meter gulet yacht ESMA SULTAN, 34 meter sail yacht ANNAGINE, and the 32 meter crewed catamaran charters superstar sail yacht IPHARRA.
Beautiful 3 meter sail yacht Bliss special rates. Announcing two specials to encourage summer charters in the Western Mediterranean.
Sail yachtBLISS offers 7 days for the price of 6. In addition, 10 days for the price of 8 on any charters booked by August 15th.
Regular readers of our blog are certainly familiar with BLISS. Her owner understands the challenges of the current global economy and regularly offers great dealsto encourage new customers.
Captain Andrew Sheltrum leads a professional crew of 4. The 37-meter (121’) luxury sloop BLISS is a Dubois Naval Architects design. She has Yachting Developments NZ construction. She is a fine vessel. The yacht features an ideal blend of comfort, style and speed, making her suitable for both racing and sail boat charters.
RATES AND BOOKING CALENDAR
Summer 2012
EUROS 70,000 August
EUROS 65,000 September, October
Bookings: Firm 31 Jul – 15 Aug Calvi / Pta Ala Option 1-8 Oct Slovenia / Croatia
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