The buzz continues to build. In specific, around nominees for 2011 World Superyacht Awards. It is an annual ceremony. This event celebrates many of the newest and largest yachts. Editors of Boat International Media host. The awards honor the finest new vessels. Specifically, delivered to their owners in the past twelve months.
WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS
More importantly, it is the “Oscars” of the megayacht industry. The ceremony is May 7, 2011. An elite guest list of owners from around the globe attend. In addition, the most influential players in the business of boats.
PANTHALASSA
It sometimes seems sail boat charters take a back seat to their motor yacht rivals. Consequently, a privileged few will be fortunate enough to experience sail yacht PANTHALASSA under sail.
HER NOMINATION
Panthalassa is a 56 meter megayacht sailboat. She earns Best Sailing Yacht in 45 meter and up category nomination.
ABOUT PANTHALASSA
The vessel presents a fusion of contemporary living and the finest nautical heritage. Her interior is luxurious and features a rich contemporary decor. She is delightful to the eye and soothing to the soul. Sail superyacht PANTHALASSA reflects an outstanding creative synthesis between Perini Navi and Foster & Partners.
INTERIOR DETAILS
Natural daylight suffuses the interior of the superyacht. She has unique skylights that channel light from the sundeck and oversized portholes. The clean lines and uncluttered style of her interior offer contemporary living. Central to the luxury yacht charter vessel is a flowing stairwell. It is wrapped in a translucent acrylic enclosure that alloows light into the main saloon.
AMBIANCE
A tactile and warm ambiance is created through the use of warm, natural organic tones and the combination of teak flooring with saddle leather wall paneling and granite surfaces. Flexible multifunctional spaces offer a host of well conceived opportunities for social interaction or intimate gatherings. the dining table can become a coffee table. Nearby, the library is positioned with views over open water for a feeling of deep relaxation and enhancing contemplation. The boardroom with its video conferencing facilities is also a perfect dining area and the sweeping sofa in the saloon becomes a bar.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The ability to conduct business while onboard makes this superyacht the perfect special event charter vessel, and an ideal candidate for MIPIM, the Cannes Film Festival, and finally, the Monaco Grand Prix. Electric glazed screens allow the entire main saloon , dining area, and wheelhouse to be divided or unified into a one large living space.
Charteryachts prove winners at Design Awards over private boats.
THE WINNERS
Elegant CMN Yacht CLOUD 9 was just one luxury yacht charter vessel to catch the attention of the judges at the recent ShowBoats Design Awards. Of the 10 winning private yacht entries, 6 are currently available for either Caribbean or Mediterranean yacht charter. The newest and largest yachts in the rental marketplace improves every year, as owners push the design envelope to new heights.
THE YACHT RENTAL AWARDS CEREMONY
The inaugural yacht awards ceremony took place in October at the exclusive Mar A Lago Club. The facility is Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida. It was sponsored by ShowBoats International. It began with a two-day Superyacht Design Symposium. On the 3rd day, 350 guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails. The evening also featured a gala dinner and an awards ceremony honoring the yachting industry’s creative talents. Those talents included architects, designers, stylists, craftsmen, and innovators in yacht technologies.
ShowBoats Design Awards came about as a former part of the Boat International Media World Superyacht Awards. They introduced a number of new categories. The jury included 4 superyacht owners, 2 naval architects, a senior yacht captain, an experienced yacht chef, and six design professionals with no links to the industry. The awards resulted from more than 200 yacht nominations.
Joining the 60-meter charteryacht Cloud 9 on the winner’s stage were:
HURRICANE RUN – Best Interior Design: Displacement Motor Yacht
SLIPSTREAM – along with sistership CLOUD 9 – Best Exterior Design & Styling: Motor Yacht
LIARA – Best Naval Architecture: Sailing Yacht
SYCARA IV – Best Naval Architecture: Motor Yacht
SALPERTON IV – Best Exterior Design & Styling: Sailing Yacht
THE NEXT AWARDS SHOW
The next yacht award event is the 2011 World Superyacht Awards, and it will be hosted by the editors of Boat International Media. The awards honor the finest new vessels delivered to their owners in the past twelve months. The award presented is The Neptune Award, or the “Oscar” of the megayacht industry.
The ceremony is scheduled for May 7, 2011, and it is attended by yacht owners from around the globe. Others who attend are influential players in the boating business.
CHARTERYACHT FINALISTS
62 finalists are in contention to receive a coveted Neptune Trophy, including the 56-meter Panthalassa and the 60-meter MARY JEAN II.
Just as there are “brand” aficionados with powerboats, it turns out the sail yacht enthusiasts have a favorite manufacturer as well: Perini Navi.
The Perini Navi Group builds superyachts under two specific brand names: Perini Navi for the sail boat division, and Picchiotti for the motor yacht division. Founded in 1983, Perini Navi Group has operations in five market sectors:
Large sailing yachts that range from 40 to 60 meters
Large sailing yachts over 60 meters and custom projects
A racing line of sailing yachts
A fast cruising line of sailing yachts
Picchiotti motor yachts from the Vitruvius® series
It is in Viareggio, Italy, where the world’s premier brand of sail yacht projects are draw, developed and constructed.
From master Italian craftsmen, to the use of the finest materials and amenities, these sailing vessels have garnered critical acclaim, and a dedicated following of repeat charter customers.
Over a dozen yachts by this storied manufacture are available in the luxury sailing charter marketplace. Among the standout vessels are sail yacht MALTESE FALCON, sail yacht MELEK, sail yacht SALUTE, and sail yacht PANTHALASSA.
The 54 meter Perini Navi sail yacht PARSIFAL III has committed to relocate. She heads to the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. She introduces lower, competitive rates to entice charter clients.
Yacht managers announce today about dates. The Mediterranean-based luxury sailing charter vessel should arrive in the islands by December 1st and remain through April, 2012.
Superyacht Parsifal III on charter
RATE STRUCTURE
Parcifal’s rate is normally priced in Euros. Lower rates are available in US Dollars for the winter season. This is to encourage American travelers. They have been stung by the low currency exchange value between Dollars and Euros.
ACTUAL RATES
Rates for charters in the Caribbean are $250,000 per week for Christmas or New Years. All other dates are $200,000 per week. Running expenses, for instance, food, bar, fuel and dockage, are additional.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND INTERIOR
Perini Navi SpA sail yacht PARSIFAL III accommodates 12 guests in 6 staterooms. She sets new standards in performance and has levels of comfort rarely found on a sailing yacht.
EXTERIOR
Her sleek lines of her jet-black hull contrast against her brilliant-white superstructure.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Parsifal’s interior is a design by Remi Tessier. It blends dark ebony, wenge, and light sycamore with stainless steel and fine leather. Her craftsmanship is exquisite. Detail is complemented by natural textures and textiles. This ultra modern yacht has a warm, inviting, and relaxing feeling.
OUTDOORS
Sailboat Parsifal’s vast outside space includes an on-deck Jacuzzi and barbecue area. This is ideal for entertaining.
As the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close, a number of sleek, stylish, and modern sailing charter vessels are making their way from ports around the world – to take their positions in the islands for the upcoming Caribbean yacht charter season.
MILK RUN TIME
November is the month many yachts make the “Milk Run,” sailing across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the Caribbean.As in years past, the Virgin Island yacht charter fleet is expected to dominate the market in terms of the number of available yachts for hire, especially in the category of crewed catamaran charters. Yachts such as Lagoon 620 catamaran yacht
ST. THOMAS WELCOMES THE YACHTS
THE CURE, and Sunreef 62 catamaran,TAHAA II are already in position to accept reservations (how does a Welcome to 2014 yacht charter vacation sound???).While the St. Thomas yacht charter market in the USVI, and the Tortola yacht charter market in the BVI are quite sizeble in terms of small to mid-size yachts, a large contingent of sail superyachts will choose the deeper water of the Leeward Islands for their winter base. The St Martin yacht charter fleet and the St Barts fleets are expected to include the following mega yacht charter stalwarts. For instance, 203 foot sail yacht ATHOS – 198 foot sail yacht KOKOMO – and 183 foot Perini Navi yacht PANTHALASSA
WHEN IS THE CARIBBEAN SAILING FLEET ARRIVING?
The Caribbean sailing yacht fleet will be in place from early December, 2013 through April, 2014.
The final nominees for the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards are announced. A group of charter vessels lead the way.
59 finalists culled from a record 250 nominations. In specific, for the second annual competition. It is sponsored by Boat International Media. At stake is a coveted “Golden Neptune” trophy. It presents at a gala awards evening. The evening occurs in Palm Beach, Florida, on October 25, 2011.
The list of nominees are excellent charterboats. They are some of the newest yachts available for hire.
BIG WINNER
Dubois Naval Architects is in the spotlight again. They run away with a number of honors at the recent World Superyacht Awards. Their yachts are early favorites to win again. For instance, KOKOMO(finalist – naval architecture; interior layout; interior design). In addition, TWIZZLE(finalist – naval architecture; exterior design and styling; interior design; recreational area for guest use).
The finalists will be scrutinized by an independent panel of judges. This includes superyacht owners and renowned designers from outside the yachting industry.
The award gala will take place at Mar a Lago Club, Donald Trump’s exclusive private club in Palm Beach. It is held on the final day of the Superyacht Design Symposium. The ceremony concludes two days of design-focused events in Florida. These are prior to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS).
Purchase tickets to the ShowBoats Design Awards Gala before August 19, 2011, and receive a special discount off the regular price
Table of 12 – Early Bird Price: $5670 (savings of $630).
Table of 10 – Early Bird Price: $4725 (savings of $525).
Individual Ticket – Early Bird Price: $535 (savings of $60)
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