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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2
2005
Pure
Excellence
M/Y Jasmin, an expedition-style
vessel specifically designed for charter
with luxurious, elegant comfort
BONUS!INSIDE:
JET LIFESTYLE SECTION
CARIBBEAN
St. Vincent
& The Grenadines
CROATIA
SPECIAL FEATURE: RESTORATIONS
LUXURY GOODS
Baggage
Excess
The Dalmation Coast
LUXURY CARS
THE RIVIERA
SHOW PREVIEW
The Myth & Reality
of St. Tropez
A KIRCAALI MEDIA PUBLICATION
PLUS
2005 Bentley
2005 Monaco
Yacht Show
SS Delphine... Charter a Piece
of History Restored to Her Former Glory
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The Scent of Pure Excellence
M/Y Jasmin, an expedition-style vessel specifically
designed for charter with luxurious, elegant comfort
Of how many vessels in the world, when first you see them, can you
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A Step Back in Time
The unspoiled islands of the Mergui Archipelago
Imagine a charter destination that has more than eight hundred tropical
islands spread over fourteen thousand square miles of Indian Ocean.
truly say that you were awestruck? Quietly, but conclusively. Awestruck.
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She’s a Lady
A classic steam yacht gets restored to her former glory
Originally launched by the Dodge family in 1921, SS Delphine
is now grander and more sophisticated than ever,
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Shark Diving
The ultimate in private yachting adventure
We’ll take you inside the luxury world of cage diving with Great White
sharks and show you how to plan your personal National Geographic-style
adventure in comfort aboard your own private yacht.
having incorporated every amenity today’s charter guests desire.
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All Decked Out
The five-deck, 280ft Annaliesse
has raised the bar in yacht charter
Purely for Pleasure
The myth and reality of St. Tropez
Even if you’ve never been to St. Tropez, you’ve probably already seen
the famous clock tower and the multi-million dollar yachts berthed
shoulder to shoulder at the quayside. You’ve probably also heard talk
Lavish accommodations, state-of-the-art communications,
of the boutiques, luxury hotels, restaurants and bars bursting with
and plenty of space for entertaining provide guests
celebrities; all glitz and high-living. Certainly everyone has formed
with the perfect mix of business and pleasure.
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Croatia: The Dalmation Coast
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Unspoiled islands of the Med
Caribbean: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Don’t miss this spectacular part of the Caribbean
Designer Profile: The Value of Professional Guidance
YV&C speaks with renowned yacht designer Ward Setzer
Yacht Show: Simply the Best in the Big Boat Business
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The Monaco Yacht Show will thrill you with super yachts and a jet set ambiance to match
Company Profile: Classically Stylish and Etnerally Chic
Camper & Nicholsons International luxury yachting vacations have it all
Fractional Ownership: Follow the Sun
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Owning a piece of a yacht guarantees a warm escape all year long
Luxury Goods: Baggage Excess
These bags have character, consider taking one on your next charter!
Cruising Cigar Man: Travel Humidors
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Recommended Yacht Charter Brokers
Recommended Air Charter Companies
Editorial
Megayachts, Sharks,
and Blue Marble
Luxury Goods
2005 Bentley aRnage R
Yacht Profile
Galaxy
Travel Log
Just Add Water!
Food & Wine
The Fish That Laid
the Golden Eggs
Event Photo Albums
Newport Yacht Management
90 Genoa Yacht Charter Meeting
Safe Harbor for your cigars
Show Recap: Newport Yacht Management Charter Show
special:private jet charters & travel
78 When You’re Ready to Fly Privately
84 The Essential Addition to a Yachter’s Agenda
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RECOMMENDED YACHT & AIR CHARTER BROKERS
Alpha Yachting offers crewed yacht charters in Greece, Croatia, Italy, France,
Turkey, Spain and the Mediterranean sea. We are proud to offer a wide selection
of luxury charter yachts for hire in Greece (group and private charter) to meet all
your needs. All our yachts are clean, fully equipped and well maintained, our crew
members are polite and can help you with all your travel needs, charter a crewed
mega motor yacht, motor sailer, sailing yacht, skippered sail boat, bareboat, catamaran and set sail from Athens Greece to the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Santorini,
Corfu, Rhodes, Crete, Zakynthos, enjoy your sailing holiday cruises in Greece. Alpha
Yachting Greece is managed by Manos Komninos, an established Naval Architect
with over 20 years experience, who is not only a Yacht Broker, but who can suggest
the ideal yacht for your vacation in Greece.
Contact: Manos Kominos +30-210-968 0486
[email protected] | www.alphayachting.com
Angela Connery Yacht Charters ACYC offers you the finest selection in both
sail and motor yachts with full crew on a worldwide basis. If you’re looking for that
special charter vacation experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories
- let Angela Connery Yacht Charters help you with the details of your plans.
Contact: Angela Connery 877 741-4448
[email protected] | http://www.acyachtcharters.com
Bartram & Brakenhoff philosophy has been to provide unequaled integrity and
service to the yachtsman who is interested in unique, high quality yachts. Their
willingness to be a consultant and assist its clients in obtaining their yachting
requirements in all areas is one of their strongest attributes. This concept has been
successfully practiced throughout Bartram & Brakenhoff’s history and will continue
to be the mainstay of their operation. Today they are considered to be a leader in
the worldwide brokerage industry. Their firm specializes in the marketing, sales,
donation, and charter of high quality and high caliber sailing, power, and luxury
yachts, both new and used. Bartram & Brakenhoff prides its reputation as being one
of the most well-respected and ethical companies amongst our peers in both the
brokerage community and with new construction yards worldwide. Due to its locations, they are ideally situated to provide the highest level of service year round.
Contact: Pila Pexton 401 862-1977
[email protected] | http://www.bartbrak.com
Beka Cornish Yachting Thinking about taking a luxury yachting vacation? Before
embarking on your search for the perfect yacht, it is important to decide what type
of ‘on the water’ experience you are looking for. In the ever growing charter yacht
section of our web site, we offer our visitors the choice between sail and motor
yachts of all sizes. If you have not chartered before we can help you decide which
type of luxury yacht best meets your needs. If you cannot find what you are looking
for, just let us know your requirements, and we will do the searching for you.
Contact: Sid Cornish +34 971213073
[email protected] | www.beka-cornish.com
Blue Water Yacht Charters was established in 1983. With over 20 years experience in bareboat and crewed yacht charter and management, we are uniquely
qualified to assist in the planning of the best vacation you ever had. Our high
percentage of repeat clients speak for themselves. Discretion and confidentiality
are guaranteed. CYBA
Contact: Karin Garrett 800 732-7245
[email protected] | http://bluewateryachtcharters.com
Camper & Nicholsons International manages more large yachts for charter than
any other agent. The Camper & Nicholsons International team prides itself in providing the best inside knowledge on boats, destinations, and all travel arrangements.
Visit cnconnect.com for photos and details of boats and destinations and call us for
a tailored proposal.
Contact: 561 655 2121
[email protected] | http://www.cnconnect.com
Charter Brokers of Alaska Custom Charters... First class yacht and sportsfishing
voyages in pristine Southeast Alaska and Inside Passage waters. Wildlife viewing, sightseeing and fishing with captains with a wealth of local knowledge and
experience. Crewed or “Skippered Bareboat ” adventures on one of our fleet of well
appointed vessels - motoryacht or sail. We can tie your charter in with hunting trips,
visits to Denali, remote lodges and other magnificent places.
Contact: 1-888-530-2628
[email protected] | http://www.charterbrokersofalaska.com
Delta Air Elite Fleet Membership. Fleet Charter. Fleet Management. Delta AirElite
offers a portfolio of helpful services for those who utilize and own business jets.
Whether you prefer on-demand charter services, require guaranteed availability on
a particular aircraft, or need a worry-free management solution for your own jet,
Delta AirElite has the infrastructure, resources, and know-how to make the business
jet experience a simple one.
Contact: 800-927-0927
[email protected] | www.airelite.com
Dream Sailing specializes in luxury, crewed sailing yachts from 55ft. based in St.
Tropez, France and the British Virgin Islands. We offer a warm welcome and the
opportunity to taste the glamorous and exciting world of yachting on an affordable
scale. DreamCatcher is our flagship; other yachts are also available.
Contact: Michelle Blore + 33 6 64 03 70 20
[email protected] | http://www.dreamsailing.co.uk
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Executive Jet Management /NetJets Executive Jet Management’s charter
services team is dedicated to providing you with the attention you deserve and the
responsiveness you demand. A fleet of over 80 aircraft across the United States,
convenience and comfort, safety and security, ultra-personalized service and professionalism - air travel on your own terms. Executive Jet Management is a NetJets
company with 40 years of aviation expertise. (A Berkshire Hathaway company)
Contact: Jeff Cropper 877 356-5387
[email protected] | http://www.ejmjets.com
Golden Yachts offers a fleet of seven luxurious motor yachts, including the 83m
mega yacht m/y O’MEGA. Experience combined with concentration to the finest
details, along with highly trained crew is what has made Golden Yachts a leader in
the yacht charter market throughout the East and West Mediterranean.
Contact: Iro Orri +30 210 967-3203
[email protected] | http://www.goldenyachts.gr
Jet Aviation Business Jets a division of the Jet Aviation Group of Companies,
provides private jet charter services. Worldwide, Jet Aviation is the largest international provider of executive aircraft charter services and offers a variety of services
to corporations and individuals. Three international coordination centers in Zurich,
Switzerland, Teterboro, New Jersey and Hong Kong, China arrange all planning and
reservation needs 24 hours a day.
Contact: +1 800 736 8538
[email protected]| http://www.jetaviation.com
Marcrista offers luxury cruising and relaxed sailing to remote pristine reefs and
tropical island destinations. Your fully crewed charter on Marcrista is personalised
and can include attention to your special interests – sailing, snorkelling, diving,
adventure cruises, romantic honeymoons, game fishing, marine photography, marine
biology, seabird life, isolated reefs, frontier wilderness locations, pristine sand cays,
lush tropical rainforested islands, coastal rainforests, the south pacific’s best reefs,
historical cultural aboriginal tours, outback wild life and fishing safaris.
Contact: Mobile 0418 339 753
[email protected] | http://www.marcrista.com.au
MLW Aviation The Ultimate B757 Now Available for Charter - Dallas Love Field
Request Charter Quote or Contact your preferred charter broker.
Contact: [email protected]
Ocean Charters yacht accommodations are standard to five star deluxe. Boats
and yachts range in size from 35 feet to 200 feet, power or sail. This is the secret
alternative to the cruise! Crewed yachts provide vacations and a price range to fit
each and every budget. We personalize itineraries allowing the client to pick and
choose their stops. A crewed charter at any level allows for relaxation, basking in
the sun or cruising from island to island with the highest level of personal service
a vacation can offer.
Contact: Susan Wallace Whiteman 800 922-4833
[email protected] | http://www.oceancharters.com
Ocean Cruise large yachts since 1985. Luxury Yachts Worldwide
Partners for a Yachting Life. Charter services: more than 300 yachts worldwide,
mostly personally inspected by us; cruising areas worldwide; selection of the most
suitable yacht and crew; preparation of contracts; stakeholders of your payments;
meticulous charter preparation (special requests, transfers, etc.); stringent check of
yacht chartered and performance check.
Contact: Capt. Rags Wheldon 954 524-9366
[email protected] | http://www.ocyachts.com
Ocean Yachts is for all of you dreaming of a private cruise on a unique, and
crafted sailing yacht. The Ocean VIP Club has the perfect answer. Their team’s care
and superb service along with a fleet of new Ocean Star 51.2 (51ft.) and Ocean
Star 56.1(56ft.) “Elegance”, equipped with many extras, will make your wishes
come true.
Contact: +30 210 9855518
[email protected] | http://www.ocean-yachts.com
Paradise Yacht Charter specializes in locating private yachts for both corporate
and personal entertaining throughout the world. We spend weeks every year traveling throughout the world inspecting these yachts, meeting their crews and making
sure that they meet our standards for luxury yacht chartering. Whatever power
yacht or sailing yacht you choose and wherever you choose to charter - you can
be assured that we have seen the yachts we are recommending - and are not just
working from a picture book! Our experience and personal service will insure we
find the perfect yacht for your “Charter in Paradise”
Contact: Rebecca Riley
[email protected] | http://www.paradiseyachtcharters.com
Peter Insull Yacht Marketing ensures that you have none of the cares yet all the
pleasure that comes with cruising on the world’s finest yachts. The success of a
charter depends upon matching the right yacht, the right crew and the right cruising
area to the differing requirements of individual clients. With many years’ experience
in the chartering of large yachts we are uniquely placed to help you with every
detail, from on-board entertainment and leisure facilities, food and drink, to help
and advise on co-ordinating flights and transfers and the planning of your cruising
itinerary. There is simply no substitute for experience.
Contact: Fiona Maureso +33 (0)4 9334 4455
[email protected] http://www.insull.com
SeaDream Yacht Club Twin, luxury megayachts, SeaDream I & II rated by Conde
Nast readers as best at sea for Service and Cuisine. The award winning yachts
accommodate up to 55 couples for special events such as incentives, meetings,
family reunions, birthdays or anniversaries in the Caribbean, Mayan Riviera or
Mediterranean!
Contact: Bob Lepisto 305 631-6100
[email protected] | http://www.seadreamcharter.com
South Seas International Yacht Broker In pochi anni e con l’aiuto di preziosi
collaboratori ne fa una delle società più quotate in Italia. Oggi l’ufficio, situato alle
spalle di uno dei più antichi borghi marinari del Mediterraneo, può far fronte ad un
vasto mercato, la società, infatti, si avvale della competenza e della professionalità
che i titolari, Danilo e Davide del Tufo, hanno ereditato dai lunghi anni di attività
svolti dal padre e grazie alla quale soddisfano le esigenze dei clienti, sia con il
brokeraggio che con il charter delle imbarcazioni gestite.
Contact: +39 081 245.24.01
[email protected] | http://www.southseas.com
Stabbert Maritime offers expedition yacht charters for discriminating travelers
seeking first class adventure while enjoying the ultimate in luxury yachting. Stabbert
Maritime has over 50 years of experience in providing expedition charters around
the world. Take a look and see how they may accommodate your charter dreams.
They provide quality vessel management service for select yacht owners and have
undertaken numerous overhaul and refit projects. See what their engineering and
management expertise can do for you.
Contact: 212 541-6950
[email protected] | http://www.venture-pacific.com
The Sacks Group The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals is a leader in luxury
yacht vacations worldwide on vessels from 60’ to over 200’. Choose from over 1,500
yachts and cruise to classic destinations or exotic locales. Services also include
charter marketing, yacht brokerage and new construction, call (954) 764-7742 or
visit www.sacksyachts.com.
Contact: 206 547-6161
http://www.sacksyachts.com | [email protected]
Trimarine We specialize in large groups of up to twenty. Most of our groups are
divers or contain divers, though some are not. There will always be scuba instructors on board. Large families, friends, YPO’s, clubs and affinity groups all come. We
also run some Headboat trips for individuals to join.
Contact: Annie 800 648-3393, or 284 494-2490
[email protected] | http://www.BVIsailing.com
TSH OneAero We are cooperating with a selection of reputable and certified air
charter operators worldwide. They work with efficiency and discretion providing
our clients with the highest level of safety and comfort. As your charter broker we
arrange your trip making sure you get the best possible price and the best service.
Contact: Thierry S. Huguenin 242 327-1485
[email protected] | http://www.smartaircharter.com
Valef Yachting Valef Yachts offers the largest fleet of crewed yachts for charter
in Greece. There are more than 400 yachts, motor yachts, motor sailers and sailing
yachts, accommodating 4 to 49 passengers in comfort. We offer permanent fully
trained and experienced multilingual crews. Valef Yachts ensures excellent quality
and reasonable prices on all food and beverage orders. Ask for our “private jet”
charters.
Contact: 800 223-3845
[email protected] | http://www.valefyachts.com
Yacht Charter Group From world-famous celebrities to some of the world’s
most powerful and influential business people...Yacht Charter Group
caters to the Elite! You will be pampered like Royalty on “Our Fleet of Floating 5
Star Hotels! -- with Gourmet Chefs and World Class Crews...all created to fulfill
your every fantasy!
Contact: Lisa Kearns 561-835-0226
[email protected] | www.YachtCharterGroup.com
Yachting Greece has an extensive knowledge of Greek charter yachts that make
it the best choice when it comes to a yachting holiday in Greece. Understanding and
fulfilling charterers’ requirements is their chief goal.
Contact: +30 210 3233057
[email protected] | www.yachtingreece.gr
Yachting Parterners International can help make your dreams real when it
comes to luxury yachting. Founded in 1972, they are one of the world’s premier
yacht brokerage houses, with over 150 years’ combined experience in the marine
business. Their services embrace everything from yacht chartering, acquisitions and
sales to construction and management and are based on a meticulous, first-hand
knowledge of today’s luxury yachting world.
Contact: 800 626 0019 (UK) +44 0 1273 571722 (French) +33 0 4 93 34 01 00
[email protected] [email protected] | www.yachtingreece.gr
YCO The YCO Charter Management division takes pride in understanding
what makes a successful yacht charter truly great. Our first-hand knowledge of the
world’s finest charter locations, coupled with access to the world’s finest yachts,
guarantees you a yacht and an itinerary that will perfectly suit your expectations
and desires. The YCO Charter Marketing division draws on our experience to manage your yacht’s calendar, maximizing charter potential to fully capitalize on your
expenditure without compromising your own yachting enjoyment. With our powerful
marketing campaigns, you’re safe in the knowledge that we’re reaching every
potential charter client, worldwide.
Contact: +377 93 50 12 12
[email protected] | http://www.ycoyacht.com
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Alaska Charter Yachts is a consortium of ten small owner operated charter
yachts offering the best of customized charter cruises in Alaska. Cruising, whale
watching, wildlife, fishing, gourmet food, kayaking, hot springs, fishing, crabs and
shrimp. Come let us show you the REAL Alaska we know and love. The Cruise Ship
Alternative!
Contact: V. Joyce Gauthier 206 310-2309
[email protected] | http://www.alaska-charter-yachts.com
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Pull up Anchor with YV&C’s Latest Issue...and Enjoy
WRITTEN BY JEREMY GEELAN
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Did you know that in November, Great White Sharks congregate in the waters around the
Farallon Islands, a protected national marine sanctuary located 26 miles outside of San
Francisco Bay? Or that Makauba marble from Brazil is blue? Or that the average cost of the
vessels on Forbes.com’s recent list of the 10 most expensive yachts in the world was $64.37
million?
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hese are the sorts of unexpected and delightful facts embedded in the richly varied articles we have
the pleasure of bringing you in this issue of International Yacht Vacations & Charters magazine.
Such tidbits are mere appetizers of course. The main meal comes in the form of the meticulous and in-depth insights provided by our writers into some of the finest vessels in the world. In
this issue, for example, you can spend time with them aboard the 120ft M/Y JASMIN, the 280ft P/Y
Annaliesse, the 120ft M/Y Kayana, the 70ft M/Y Velista, and the 258ft SS Delphine.
Jamie Matusow reports from Monaco on the resplendent Delphine – like an elegant floating castle,
unique in her style and definitely one of a kind. Miriam Cain files a destination report on the “ludicrously perfect” Dalmation coastline of Croatia, while Michelle Blore and Alan Oliver bring us au jour
on St. Tropez.
Rebekah Mitchell looks at “adventure yachting” and shows how to plan and enjoy a personal
National Geographic-style adventure in comfort aboard your own private yacht. If cage diving with
sharks is something you’ve always yearned to do, this is the perfect way to satisfy your dream: a perfect marriage of luxury and high adventure!
One of the world’s most sought-after yacht designers is Ward Setzer, whose vessels have claimed
no fewer than three of the nine International Superyachts Society Design Awards given out in the last
three years. We bring an exclusive profile of Setzer in this issue. Paula Farquharson previews for YV&C
this year’s Monaco Boat Show and Paul Johnson transports us to the remote Mergui Archipelago off
the south-west coast of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.
Enjoy the issue. We hope that it will help you decide on your next destination and with your
competitive research if you are considering a yacht charter, whether what you have in mind is motoryachting the islands of the Grenadines, or savoring the bygone age of steam. Above all, we hope that
something you read in YV&C will cause you to fall head over heels in love, in advance, with your next
charter vessel.
The last word goes not to our own writers but to Ward Setzer: “Whether as an owner, guest or
charter passenger,” Setzer observes, “living on board a modern yacht affords every luxury, accommodation and communications technology as the finest home or office, not to mention the ultimate in
privacy and service from a dedicated crew.” YC
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YACHT PROFILE
The Scent of
Pure Excellence
M/Y JASMIN
M/Y JASMIN
Reflecting the current trend for expedition-style
vessels and specifically designed for charter, she
combines sturdy, ocean-going capability with luxurious, elegant comfort.
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WRITTEN BY JEREMY GEELAN
Of how many vessels in the world, when
first you see them, can you truly say that
you were awestruck? Quietly, but conclusively. Awestruck.
M
/Y JASMIN, with her dark
blue hulk, flared bow, white
superstructure, and her
flawless fully-faired finish,
is such a vessel. Berthed
conveniently at Atakoy
Marina, just 15 minutes’ drive from Istanbul’s
main Ataturk airport. When I boarded her, the
JASMIN is the only yacht I have ever yearned
immediately to circle over in a helicopter to enjoy
an aerial view before going on board. From the
very first moment, it is crystal-clear that you are
entering not just “another superyacht,” but an
incredibly unusual, one-off, memorable creation.
And for some reason my first instinct was to want
to see her from above, from the aft, from every
conceivable angle, because her expedition-style
lines are quite simply breathtaking. Hopefully
the adjoining photo (facing page) will allow you
to share the “helicopter perspective” that I wasn’t
able to!
Entering a World of
Unsurpassed Comfort
Within moments of entering the main saloon
from the aft deck, you become aware that this is
no ordinary vessel. Above and beyond the exquisite saloon, about which more momentarily, the
JASMIN’s full-beam master stateroom is also
located on the main deck, making the transition
from main saloon to master stateroom a journey
of just a few seconds. This is the kind of shamelessly convenient luxury that the majority of 5-star
hotels cannot surpass.
Before returning to the main saloon, since
that’s the tasteful crucible in which one’s first
impressions of JASMIN as an exquisitely designed
charter vessel are formed, let me recap a little of
the background to this remarkable yacht, since
the same fierce passion for excellence evident in
the chunky, long-range exterior and the elegant,
finely crafted interior was evident right from the
project’s inception.
To know “The JASMIN Story” – her pedigree, if
you like – is to want to connect with it, savor it, and
ultimately want to charter it. Because it isn’t often
one gets the opportunity to charter an unadulterated Dream Machine.
I was fortunate enough to learn the background story first-hand, from JASMIN’s operations
manager, Sansal Ilgün – WHO studied as an engineer in Istanbul, with an overwhelming interest in
naval architecture which led to the editorship of
a yachting magazine before he became the point
man in Turkey for RINA (Registro Italiano Navale),
the standards and inspection organization.
Meantime the soon-to-be owner of JASMIN,
Mr. Murat Vargi, telecoms entrepreneur, had
decided to build a superyacht. On visiting in
Holland the design office of renowned Dutch
naval architect and marine engineer Dick Boon, a
veteran in the business, Mr. Vargi at once saw that
this was whom he wanted to design an expedition-style boat for him. He also knew that what he
wanted was not a 50 meter vessel but a 35 meter
version – it ultimately ended up a 37 meter version
(that’s to say a 120 footer), in order to accommodate certain design elements.
But what Vargi needed too was someone to
run the project, to supervise the whole thing from
soup to nuts. Not just its construction at the RMK
Marine Shipyard in Istanbul, but also the budget
of the overall project, including the all-important
timetable so that the vessel could leave the shipyard and make its debut in May 2003, as the 15th
International Yacht Charter Meeting in Genoa,
Italy.
A 6-month planning phase was followed by
24 months of actual building. With his engineering and naval-architecture background, and his
managerial flair, Sansal Ilgün was perfect for the
role. The construction ran completely to schedule,
and M/Y JASMIN was indeed first presented at the
IYCM in Genoa, right on time.
Since 2003, JASMIN has already seen two full
years of service, in 2003 and 2004. As the 2005
season opened, the prospects looked very good,
particularly with the mounting interest that the
world is now showing in the Turkish coast, with its
wide range of coastal town and harbors.
Master Suite
The master suite is located on the main deck and
features a king-size bed and two bathrooms.
Joint Venture in Excellence
Back to that main saloon. If the fons et origo
of the overall project to commission JASMIN back
in 2001 was Murat Vargi, the interior that makes
her what she is in 2005 was created by Eva Cadio
and Rima Abi Chahine of the Istanbul design
company AC.T Studio, working closely with Birgül
Vargi. It was this team that came up with the formula that makes JASMIN so mouth-wateringly
gorgeous to be aboard, with its rich dark woods
– predominantly African mahogany, beautifully
glossed – and pale fabrics.
Just as Swarovski cut-crystal light sources
dot the deckhead, so the collective genius of this
design team shines discreetly through wherever on
JASMIN you look – and I mean absolutely wherever.
Nowhere is it more in evidence, for example, than in
the bridge. As befits the rugged ocean-going nature
of JASMIN, this is not a bridge just for glancing at;
it is a bridge for sitting down and partaking of and
Dining
Dining is offered on the upper deck and on the main
deck levels.
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YACHT PROFILE
Jasmine Specifications
Overall length:..............36.84m (120 feet)
Built: ...................................... RMK Marine
Cruising speed: .......... 12.5 knots cruising
13.5 knots max
Accommodation: ...................... 10 guests
in 3 double and 2 twin cabins
Crew: ..................................................... 7/8
Special Features:........... Spacious Master
cabin provides 45 m2 of living space.
The four cabins on the upper deck have
large windows, two of these cabins have
direct access to the upper deck
Tenders & Toys: ...........1 x 15’ Castoldi jet
1 x Ivela Marina TT 530 tender
(5.3m) with 100hp outboard,
1 x 2-seater Kawasaki jetski Ultra 145hp,
1 x Double trouble, 2 x 1-person kayak,
wakeboard with adjustable fittings,
snorkelling, waterskis, kneeboard, fishing gear
Cruising area: .................... Mediterranean
Sun Worshippers
Sun worshippers are accommodated in front of the bridge, on the upper deck or in the aft cockpit.
in! While Captain Tansel Mısırcı, who previously
served 10 years in the merchant navy as Master,
takes care of navigating the ocean passage of
your choice, you can ensconce yourself at the
polished mahogany table with its comfortable
all-round bench seat and follow the action. For
safety and operational reasons the state-of-theart bridge has an unsurpassed 360-degree view,
and anyone sitting at the table can enjoy it too.
The World Is JASMIN’s Oyster
If the prospect of cruising non-stop at 11
knots for 5,000 miles is too daunting (for that is
what JASMIN is capable of thanks to her astute
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design and exceptional fuel efficiency), not to
worry. Just because she is ocean-going, MCA
compliant, with full classification from Lloyd’s
Registry of Shipping, doesn’t mean she can’t
also sail gently up the Bosphorus, to enjoy the
sights and sounds of her home waters, or head
off toward Italy’s Amalfi Coast – whatever her
superyacht guests prefer, JASMIN can oblige.
At a cruising speed of 10 knots JASMIN doesn’t
even need both her engines.
Perfect Down to the Last Detail
In so short a space it is, quite literally,
impossible to do a craft like JASMIN full jus-
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WhileYou’re In Istanbul
If chartering M/Y JASMIN from its home
port, Istanbul - embarking as I did in
Atakoy Marina, for example - then don’t
miss out on a visit to Istanbul’s famous
Grand Bazaar ( Kapali Çarsi, Covered
Market). With well over three thousand
different shops, it is Turkey’s largest
covered market offering beautiful Turkish
carpets, glazed tiles and pottery, copper and brassware, apparel made of
leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum
pipes, alabaster bookends and ashtrays,
and all sorts of other excellent wares.
Importantly, a dozen restaurants in the
bazaar allow you to have lunch in the
midst of your shopping. It is closed on
Sundays, bear in mind.
If you prefer to eat elsewhere, then I
could not recommend anywhere more
delightful than the Topkapi Palace Konyali,
where you can dine on traditional Turkish
fare - a total of 700 diferent dishes from
soups to deserts - while savoring a magnificent view of the Bosphorus. Konyali
has become known to many kings,
queens, presidents, prime ministers,
princes, and princesses all of whom got
to know Turkish cuisine through Konyali.
Highly recommended.
About the Writer
Jeremy Geelan is edtior at large of International
Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine.
[email protected]
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tice, because what makes it special is quite
simply its almost limitless welter of innovations, such as the two VIP guest cabins each
having their own door onto the aft deck, transforming them into mini-master-cabins in
their own right; or the unexpected facts that
the table on the aft deck can be lowered to
coffee table height while (for example) water
sports are in full flow, or that – Turkish to the
core – JASMIN is fitted with an olive tank to
store the very best virgin olive oil for use in the
gourmet dishes served on board – in JASMIN’s
dining room that sits ten comfortably around
its oval mahogany dining-table. Or indeed
outside on either the main or the upper deck,
where versatile deck tables are designed to
seat up to 16 guests comfortably.
There are 4 guest cabins in all, in addition
to the 45-square meter master stateroom, and
JASMIN has so many sunbathing areas that
privacy is assured even when all staterooms are
occupied.
Showcasing Collective Genius
In the main saloon deck of JASMIN, on
a bookshelf heaving with tempting volumes
about Turkey and about yachts, I noticed
a copy of Volume 17 of The Superyachts,
produced in 2004. I immediately devoured
editor Roger Lean-Vercoe’s introduction
and acknowledgements, in which he discusses what features confer the status of
“superyacht” upon a vessel. The answer’s
not straightforward, Lean-Vercoe writes,
since what makes a superyacht isn’t so much
overall length, displacement or even cost.
What distinguishes a superyacht from what is
merely a “well-built large boat” – in his view
– is not so much that the vessel is generally
large (though, almost certainly, it is over 35m
/115ft in length) but that it’s a yacht “which
meets the highest standards of design and
construction. In addition, it is a yacht that
excels in one or more particular fields, be it
craftsmanship, the ornateness of the interior,
or even the sheer size of the project.”
It will not I think surprise anyone reading
this article to learn that JASMIN, inevitably, is
one of the vessels listed. Deservedly so, because
it excels not in one, or even two, but all three of
the fields of excellence Lean-Vercoe mentions.
A superyacht like JASMIN, in other words, is
a showcase; not just for the owner of the yacht,
but also for the naval architect, interior designer, stylist, builder and craftsmen who have
devoted a sustained period of their life to the
creation of an amazing collective work of art.
The scent of JASMIN, in short, is the scent of
excellence itself. Who could ask for more from a
superyacht? Come. YVC
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RESTORATIONS
A classic steam
yacht gets
restored to her
former glory
Originally launched by the Dodge family
in 1921, SS Delphine is now grander and
more sophisticated than ever, having
incorporated every amenity today’s
charter guests desire.
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ost captains display a
certain affection for their
vessels, but Norwegian
Captain Morton Hansen
speaks of the 258ft SS
Delphine as if she were
a paragon, describing her as though she were
an elegant, refined woman of whom he’s enamoured, and one for whom he shows the utmost
respect. “She’s a lady,” Hansen says emphatically. “Treat her right, and she will give back.”
And indeed she has. The opulently appointed
steam yacht has responded well to a lengthy
restoration process that has both brought her
up to today’s standards and revived the beauty
and glamour of her past.
When the current owners came upon SS
Delphine in Marseilles in the mid-’90s, abandoned and disheveled, she still retained her
fine bones and air of good breeding. “It was
love at first sight for my father,” says the owner’s
daughter, Ineke Bruynooghe, “and he bought
her immediately.” Bruynooghe, a trained art
historian, envisioned the possibilities for her
father’s purchase, and began a restoration project that took almost six years. The vessel’s basic
design remained intact, but she had been poorly refurbished in the 1960s. Bruynooghe’s goal
was to restore Delphine to her original 1920s
splendor, so she immersed herself in an historical research project that lasted for nearly two
years before the actual work began. Bruynooghe
located many original drawings and photos as a
guide to historical accuracy, and was able to
trace some suppliers of the yacht’s original
furnishings. “The original arrangements were
still there and we kept them as accurate as possible,” she says, though the yacht was in such a
poor state, they had to pay special attention to
where they were standing or “we [would wind
up] one deck below.” Once the original style
and décor were established, Bruynooghe, who
was personally involved in every aspect of the
restoration, faced the challenge of figuring out
how new features could be integrated into the
old style. For example, air conditioning ducts
and electrical cables were placed inside the
ceiling beams. Bruynooghe documented her
extensive research in an elaborate book that
took nearly a year to write.
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bigger and better vessels, and although he used
his yachts mostly for cocktail parties and as a
base for watching yacht races, he sought something with additional overnight guest space.
Thus, the idea for a steam yacht that could
accommodate up to 20 guests was born.
Unfortunately, Dodge’s untimely death prevented him from realizing his dreams, but his
wife Anna executed his plans for the yacht. SS
Delphine was launched in 1921 in Michigan.
Thanks to a quadruple steam expansion engine
designed by Dodge prior to his death, she
could travel at a rate of 15 knots. Only the finest
materials and furnishings, including many by
Tiffany, had been used in her design. There was
even an electrical lighting fixture – a rarity at the
time and a sign of great wealth – suspended in
the cupola over the huge dining table. Dodge’s
family enjoyed Delphine for several years until
she caught fire and sank. Anna Dodge recovered her, and the beautiful vessel once again
steamed through the Great Lakes region. The
onset of World War II, however, set SS Delphine
on a much different course. No longer was she
used as a pleasure yacht. She was acquired for
use by the U.S. Navy, and toward the end of the
war, she became a venue for historical strategy sessions run by world leaders such as U.S.
President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime
Minister Winston Churchill.
Although Anna Dodge bought Delphine
back at the end of the war, she was later commissioned, under a variety of names, for work
with charitable organizations and as a training
ship for merchant seamen. Then came several purchases by companies with intentions
to restore her, but none of their plans were ever
carried out. Finally, a company from Singapore,
with connections in France, arranged for SS
Delphine’s transatlantic journey. She arrived
in Marseilles, but once again, their plans to
restore her were never undertaken. She sat
abandoned for several years until 1997 when
the Bruynooghes came into the picture and
had her towed to Belgium for restoration. The
family had been in the yacht business for over
a decade and, ironically perhaps, the father
was an avid collector of vintage automobiles.
Delphine was to be their first yacht restoration
project; their goal was to introduce a unique,
historically based experience into the charter
market.
SS Delphine’s History
SS Delphine Today
The story of SS Delphine began prior to
1921 when she became the dream of American
automobile mogul Horace Dodge. Dodge, who
was as much a fan of boating as he was of cars,
had always enjoyed spending time on the Great
Lakes in Michigan, and started his own boatbuilding business. He was always trading up for
SS Delphine may be a tribute to a bygone
era, but her modern-day comforts and amenities make her an enviable choice for an ultimate
vacation or corporate charter. According to
her owners, SS Delphine is the only surviving
steam-powered yacht from the 1920s, and the
only steam yacht of her size available for char-
WRITTEN BY JAMIE MATUSOW
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RESTORATIONS
Delphine Lounge (to the Aft)
The Delphine Lounge has two parts divided by Corinthian columns and two red curtains. The aft part covers the
bar, a buffet Yamaha disklavier piano, a small Italian playing table and the staircase downstairs. The forward
part is the sitting part of the lounge with sofa’s centralized around two low tables.
H&A Dodge Suite
SS Delphine Proposed Itinerary
Ten Days along the French and Italian Riviera
Day 1
Guests arrive at Nice Airport to be met by the crew of SS Delphine.
Limo transfer to the yacht’s home port of Monaco for boarding. After
settling in onboard, set sail for a short cruise to the Bay of Beaulieu (6
miles, 45 mins) for lunch at anchor and an afternoon of water sports.
Return to the port of Monaco for the evening.
Day 2
Morning cruise to the famous Pampellone beach near St. Tropez (44
miles, 5 hrs), and anchor for lunch and water sports. Late afternoon
cruise to St. Tropez (9 miles, 1 hr) and anchor in front of the port for the
night. Tender transfers to the town for shopping and nightlife.
Day 3
Morning cruise to Cannes, stopping on the way in the Bay of Agay in
the Esterel (15 miles, 2 hrs) for lunch at anchor. Late afternoon cruise
to Cannes (12 miles, 1.5 hrs) and anchor in the bay for the night.Tender
transfers for those who wish to go ashore.
Day 4
Morning cruise to the Bay of Villefranche (22 miles, 2 hrs 45mins) for
lunch and water sports. Late afternoon cruise to the Port of Monaco (9
miles, 1h 15mins), berth in the port for the night.
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Day 5
Morning cruise to St. Jean Cap Ferrat (6 miles, 45 mins), anchor for
lunch and the afternoon. Late afternoon cruise to Marina Portosole, San
Remo, Italy (18 miles, 2 hrs 45 mins), berth in the port for the night.
Day 6
Set off after breakfast for a day cruise to Portofino (73 miles, 9 hrs),
arriving after 7pm. Anchor in front of the town. Dinner onboard then
tender transfers ashore to explore this pretty fishing village.
Day 7
Cruise to Porto Venere near La Spezia (35 miles, 4 hrs), arriving in time
for lunch. Afternoon excursion to the Cinque Terre and back to the yacht
for dinner and night at anchor.
Day 8
Cruise to Viareggio in the heart of Tuscany (20 miles, 2.5 hr). Shore
excursions to Pisa, Lucca, and Florence can be arranged for those who
wish to visit. Night in Viareggio.
Day 9
Cruise back to Portofino (55 miles, 6.5 hrs), stopping on the way for
lunch at anchor and an afternoon of water sports. Last night onboard,
anchored in front of the town.
Day 10 After breakfast, short cruise to Genoa for disembarkation.
ter. Bruynooghe says her unique, fully functioning
original steam engines offer guests something
they don’t get on newly built yachts with diesel
engines: silence and no vibration. Her quadrupleexpansion steam engines are still oiled by hand,
and the crew includes three engineers whose sole
duty is to keep the engines primed and running
smoothly. Captain Morten once again sings “his
lady’s” praises when he extends an invitation to
guests to visit the engine room. “One of the highlights [of cruising on SS Delphine] is to see the
workings,” he says proudly.
Wander through the expansive rooms or
around the vast and elegant decks of SS Delphine,
and you’ll marvel at the seamless blend of oldworld style and modern-day comfort and convenience. To the greatest extent possible, every
original detail of the 1921 ship has been painstakingly reproduced. “She is unique in her style,
one of a kind,” says Bruynooghe. “If you see a lot
of yachts in the bay, you can easily pick her out
– unlike modern yachts that all look the same. If
you love antiques and lots of varnish and brass,
Delphine is for you. She is like an elegant floating
castle.” However, although she looks like a beautifully preserved museum exhibit, Delphine is a
fully operational yacht, equipped with all of the
latest technology to comply with modern SOLAS
regulations and to ensure the comfort and safety
of her passengers.
SS Delphine accommodates up to 28 guests,
though 26 is ideal. A crew of 24 is standard , but 30
can be accommodated – in separate quarters in the
bow – to suit special requests such as musicians,
hairdressers or masseuses. Luxuriously furnished
guest suites all have en-suite baths, satellite TV,
safes, minibars, music systems, and telephones
for satellite/intercom use. Wi-Fi is available on the
promenade deck, in the yacht’s smoking room,
which is replete with oversized tufted leather
furniture. On this deck, you can also relax on one
of the silk-upholstered, elegantly carved, period
sofas in Delphine’s lounge. The yacht’s two classic
wooden tenders from the 1920s, still raised and
lowered manually, can be found here as well. On
the main deck, you’ll find the music room, complete with a baby grand piano. Once again, the
gracious past meets the decadent present on the
beautiful, spacious boat deck where white wicker
chaises surround a large raised Jacuzzi/swimming
pool that can be filled with either sea water or
fresh water.
In the lavishly decorated dining room, located
on the main deck, furniture and fabrics from
SS Delphine’s 1921 launch have been authentically duplicated down to the original lighting that
bespoke Dodge’s wealth. Tables can be arranged
in a variety of ways to accommodate a buffet for
100 or a sit-down dinner for all 28 onboard guests.
Beveled glass cabinets hold porcelain collections
including one of Napoleonic figurines. There is
SS Delphine’s vast promenade decks are a feature
that cannot be found on modern yachts
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RESTORATIONS
With her large yellow smokestack and graceful lines,
SS Delphine stands out in any port
SS Delphine Specifications
LOA .................................................. 257.8ft
Beam .................................................35.5ft
Draft ...................................................14.6ft
Gross ton ........................................... 1961
Power .......2x quadruple steam expansion
engines, each 1500HP
Maximum speed......................... 12 knots
Cruising speed ...................... 8 to 9 knots
Cruising radius ........................2000 miles
Fuel consumption ............ 1000l. per hour
at cruising speed, 120l. per hour
in harbor for one generator
Guests ..................................... 26 up to 28
This is 22 in 11 double bed of which two
are king-size VIP rooms and 4 in one
cabin with bunk beds. All cabins have the
same comfort and have fully equipped
bathroom. Exceptional there can be 28
guests by adding one small room with 2
bunk beds and bathroom
Crew ..................24 in standard conditions
maximum 30 on extra request.
Flag ................................ Madeira, Portugal
Classification society .................. RINAVE,
Portugal classed as passenger vessel
less then 36 passengers
Ship has ISM and ISPS code implemented
Navigation ................. system equiped for
A1+A2+A3 zone
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another huge dining table on the promenade
deck, where you’ll also find the yacht’s many
water toys, including a small fleet of WaveRunners
– a type of transportation Dodge certainly never
envisioned. He would also likely be surprised
at what has become of the area down below,
which he originally designed as a storage room
to hold spare engine parts. In perhaps the greatest effort by SS Delphine’s designers to accommodate today’s charter guests, the space has
been transformed into a multi-room relaxation
area complete with a large, fully equipped gym,
Jacuzzi, sauna, massage area, hairdressing salon,
and even a Turkish bath. Beautiful mosaic work
wends its way throughout.
With SS Delphine’s tremendous indoor and
outdoor spaces, including multiple bars, dance
floors, and lounges, Captain Morten stresses that
she provides the perfect space for entertaining, and says, “There are no limitations on this
boat.” He cites a recent wedding that was held
onboard for 150 guests. The couple chose to take
advantage of the historic nature of the vessel by
following a 1920s theme. Guests arrived in port in
vintage cars, dressed in period costume as flappers or Charlie Chan lookalikes. Another resplendent use of the vessel’s expansive space occurred
during the past Grand Prix in Monaco. A McLaren
Mercedes MP4-20 was positioned on her gleaming promenade deck and charter guests held a
huge formal party in the area surrounding the
luxury automotive centerpiece.
Here in Monaco, SS Delphine stood out from
the crowd of contemporary yachts in her home
port where she had been relaunched and baptized by Princess Stephanie in 2003. Among the
guests attending the royal ceremony? Diana
Dodge and David Dodge (Horace Dodge’s grandchildren) who had not been onboard SS Delphine
in 35 years. Although they were born after their
grandfather’s death, and thus, after the original
launch of Delphine, they were sure that he would
have been proud of her comeback. YVC
About the Writer
Jamie Matusow is a freelance writer based in New York.
[email protected]
Information
SS Delphine accommodates 26 guests
in 1 master, 1 VIP, 9 doubles (8 on lower deck
and 1 on main deck ), and 1 cabin with
4 berths. She is based in Monaco year round.
Daily charter rate: €50,000 (high season)
and €35,000 (low season)
plus all expenses, VAT exempt.
Contact: Peter Insull’s charter department;
[email protected]; Telephone: + 33 4 93 34 22 42
Fax: + 33 4 92 90 43 73 www.ssdelphine.com
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The five-deck, 280ft Annaliesse has
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Main saloon
Lavish accommodations, state-of-the-art communications,
and plenty of space for entertaining provide guests
with the perfect mix of business and pleasure.
W
ith the launch of the
spectacular 280ft P/Y
Annaliesse in 2004,
Liveras Yachts’ director
Kiri Kyriacou says his
company has opened
a new market in yacht charter. “Several years
“ago,” he says, “we set out to design a yacht
to accommodate 36 guests.” The result was an
opulent, floating palace with an unsurpassed
level of luxury. At a charter rate of $120,000 per
day (or $800,000 per week), Kyriacou says the
yacht’s leisure complexes and state-of-the-art
business facilities are particularly well-suited
to corporate use, though large families would
be equally appreciative of her many amenities. He says that to the best of his knowledge,
Annaliesse is the largest and newest SOLAS
(Safety of Life at Sea) vessel built specifically for
the charter market.
To appeal to corporate accounts, considerable attention was paid to relaxation as well as
to business. One of Annaliesse’s most unique
features is a full-service super spa, with separate male and female – as well as communal – areas to accommodate clients of various
cultures. Here, on the lower deck, guests can
take advantage of a full range of services from
facials to massage. The center includes a large
area surrounding a marble Jacuzzi, a relaxation
room for quiet time after treatment, and private his-and-hers sections that each include
a steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool, and a
Jacuzzi. The ceiling is enhanced with stars, and
lit with fiber optics that create a light show of
sorts. While you gaze at an array of brilliantly
colored underwater life swimming to and fro
in a full-wall aquarium separating the his-andhers-relaxation/meditation rooms, you can
contemplate what your next beauty treatment
of the day will be. Two full-time crew are on
hand to revive your sea-blown damage in a
salon that offers hair, skin, and nail treatments.
If you’re feeling more active or need to burn a
few calories from last night’s gourmet feast, a
full gym with treadmill, rowing machine, cycles,
and free weights can help assuage your guilt.
Do you have your children along? No need to
worry if you didn’t bring along your nanny. A
large, brightly colored playroom, complete with
a slide and a ball scramble will help keep your
little ones content.
Even the giant master suite is designed to
be conducive for small children accompanying their parents. A twin stateroom is part of
the over-1300sq.ft luxurious suite located on
the upper deck. Here, the owner’s stateroom
features a king-size bed and a 42in retractable
television with built-in DVD player. Panoramic
windows provide an awesome 180-degree for-
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MEGAYACHTS
The Chef Suggests...
Head chef Eduardo Salvador, who has
served as chef onboard all of the yachts
in the Liveras fleet, once again heads
the galley on Annaliesse this season.
Originally from Bilbao, Spain, he has vast
experience in Italian and Spanish regional
cuisine as well as international cuisine.
Eduardo has also served in England and
France, including a position at the Hotel la
Cote D’Or under the three-star Michelin
chef Bernard Loiseau. He is fluent in
English, French, and Italian, as well as
his native Spanish. Here is a sampling
of menus you can expect from Salvador
while onboard Annaliesse. Enjoy!
Italian Menu
Cabillaud Poelé au Beurre de Ciboulette,
Tomates séchées et Polente aux Fèvettes
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Roast Cod in a Chive Sauce, accompanied
by sun-dried tomatoes and polenta
with broad beans
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Magret de canard aux olives, Penné au Pistou
~
Duck in an olive sauce,
accompanied by penne in pesto sauce
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Gateau Sicilien à la Ricotta et son Coulis de Fraise
~
Sicilian Ricotta Cake in a strawberry coulis
French Menu
Foie Gras Poele Chaud aux Raisins,
Pains D’Epices et Petits jus au Muscat
~
Hot Foie Gras with Grapes accompanied
by spicy bread and Muscat Sauce
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Carré D’Agneau du paysan provencal,
sauce au Romarin
~
Rack of Lamb in the Provencale Style
perfumed with rosemary
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Crème Brulée A L’Orange et Grand Marnier
Crème Brulee perfumed with orange
and Grand Marnier
International Menu
Mille Feulle de Thon, Noix de Coco et
Coriandre Fraiche sur son lit de Mesculun
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Grilled Tuna with Coconut and Fresh
Coriander on a bed of mesclun
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Sauté de Volaille au Curry, Petits lègumes
du moment et son Riz Madras
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Sauteed Chicken Curry with
market vegetables and Madras rice
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Feuillantine aux Pommes à la
Cannelle et Crème Anglaise
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Apple Cake perfumed with
cinnamon and vanilla cream
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Dining saloon
ward view. A remote-control system enables you
to operate the window coverings from your bed.
The all-white Afion marble bathroom, complete
with skylight, is a suite in itself with two walkin closets, a double Jacuzzi tub, two basins and
separate his-and-hers areas that include showers,
toilets, and bidets. An adjacent fully equipped
study in the suite completes your private home
away from home.
Fifteen additional lavish staterooms are available to accommodate the rest of your party. These
include a VIP suite on the bridge deck (with a
separate television lounge and pullout sofa for
two), 10 staterooms on the main deck, and four
on the upper deck. Each of these minisuites pampers you with the finest handmade fabrics and
accoutrements, with special attention given to silk
curtains, raised carpets, and an array of unique
lighting systems. Large en-suite bathrooms finished in cool Michelangelo marble lie within.
Depending on which deck you’re on, the marble will differ, for each level boasts a different type.
Upon entry into the multilevel entrance lobby on
the main deck, you’ll be wowed by the large slabs
of blue Makauba Brazilian marble that surround
the grand staircase on each landing from the lower
deck to the bridge deck. If you’re too tired to manueuver the stairs, a separate guest elevator holds
six, and runs from the lower deck to the sun deck.
A separate elevator carries the crew.
Annaliesse’s main deck provides one of the
largest areas for entertaining of any private yacht.
Comfortable sofas and groupings of armchairs
in neutral colors are arranged amidst marble
columns in the main saloon. Relax and listen to
an accomplished musician on the yacht’s gleaming grand piano as you sip your favorite beverage
while awaiting dinner. All 36 guests can be seated
at once in the grand dining room at two tables.
Mirrored ceilings, gorgeous linens, and theme
lighting set the mood for yet another unforget-
table evening aboard. Afterwards, you may want
to head to the saloon on the bridge deck or to the
vessel’s cinema, located on the upper deck.
For lunch or on an evening with particularly
nice weather, two tables on the bridge deck also
offer dining for 36, al fresco, with candlelight and
flowing white linens. Should you dock in port or
welcome friends or associates who are flying in
for the evening, head for Annaliesse’s sun deck
where a helipad can accommodate several different types of helicopters. Once the passengers
have disembarked, the helipad can be covered
and easily transformed into a dance floor, with
plenty of surrounding room for cocktails and
conversation for up to 100 guests. During the day,
the vacant helipad can be converted into a circular
sunbathing terrace with easy access to the 20ft
Jacuzzi/plunge pool that lies forward.
When you tire of lying around on one of the luxurious sun beds, activities galore await at the large,
teak swimming platform where you’ll find much
more than access to the warm aquamarine waters.
Annaliesse carries just about every water toy imaginable, including two 25ft tenders, four WaveRunners,
a Laser sailing dinghy, water skis, kayaks, windsurfers, inflatables and tows, fishing tackle, PADI certified scuba diving equipment, and two scuba scooters. A full diving center is also available.
So relaxed you’ve forgotten about the working
world? When duty calls, there’s a fully equipped
business center on the bridge deck in addition
to private office space in each of the staterooms.
Direct-dial telephone links and access to e-mail
and the Internet are pretty much assured thanks
to the vessel’s $45-million dish network.
Should security be an issue, have no fear.
Once again, Annaliesse’s designers have taken
into account the needs of high-powered players.
There are alarm systems throughout, and even an
underwater surveillance system that’s monitored
24 hours a day to see if any objects are approach-
Health spa
Master suite
Annaliesse’s five decks ensure that 36 guests can always have plenty of privacy when desired
Specifications
Length ......................................... 85.3m (280 ft)
Beam ........................................... 14.44m (47 ft)
Design Draft................................4.15m (13.7 ft)
Main Engines ....................... 2 Caterpillar 3606
2030KW each at 1000rpm
Propulsion System ........................Four-bladed,
controllable pitch by KAMEWA
Stabilizers ...Retractable type by FINCANTIERI
Diesel Generators ...........3 Caterpillar 3412 TA,
500KW each 1 emergency
Speed ......................Maximum speed 18 knots
Cruising speed .................................... 16 knots
Economy speed .................................. 14 knots
Range ................... At economy speed 6500nm
Air Conditioning .Heinen & Hopman Eng. B.V.
All modern technology .................. Navigation/
Communication/Monitoring and Control/
Audiovisual/Security Systems
Classification Society .......... DerNorske Veritas
(DNV). The vessel complies fully with SOLAS
and the latest IMO Regulations as a passenger ship for international voyages - +1A1
Passenger Ship COMF-V3 and US Coastguard
Regulations NVIC 1-93 for foreign passenger
vessels.
Naval Architects .....Alpha Marine Ltd (Greece)
Exterior Styling ......Alpha Marine Ltd (Greece)
H. Poulias (Greece)
Interior Design .... Alpha Marine Ltd H. Poulias
Builder ................... Neorion Shipyards (Greece)
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MEGAYACHTS
8 Days in Greece
Captain Yevgen Yaroshenko joined Annaliesse this year following a 20-year career at sea. He
graduated in 1984 from Odessa High Engineering Marine Academy and has held an Unlimited
Masters License since 1994. His five years of experience as captain onboard P/V Golden
Princess and his extensive experience with Eurasia International Ltd. have led him to the
helm of Annaliesse. Captain Yaroshenko is fluent in English, Russian, and his native Ukrainian.
Following is one of the itineraries he plans to follow this summer:
DAY 1: ATHENS – KITHNOS (5 hrs)
Under the shadow of the Acropolis, your charter on
Annaliesse will embark in Athens. Once you’ve unpacked
your bags, the yacht will set out for a tour of the Cyclades
island chain. One of the first islands you’ll visit is Kithnos, a
typical example of Greek island life that is unaffected by the
trappings of modern tourism. Rugged rocky coastlines offer
many sheltered bays for a quiet night at anchor.
DAY 2: KITHNOS – SYROS (3 hrs 30 mins)
After a robust breakfast, the yacht will head on a short cruise
toward the island of Syros, where the port of Ermoupoli
is said to be the “Queen of the Cyclades.’’ Once you have
sampled the delights of the town, there are numerous bays
in which the yacht can anchor for water sports.
DAY 3: SYROS – TINOS (2 hrs)
Next on our tour of the Cyclades is the mountainous and
wooded island of Tinos. The spectacular Church of Our Lady
draws pilgrims from throughout the Greek islands. After a stroll
and perhaps a luncheon on shore, water-sports enthusiasts can
enjoy the afternoon playing with some of the yacht’s toys.
DAY 4: TINOS – MYKONOS (1 hr 30 mins)
Next comes one of the most popular destinations in Greece:
Mykonos. A cosmopolitan air combined with picturesque,
whitewashed, limestone houses and old-world windmills
won’t disappoint any visitor. Shopping is superb and the
nightlife is sure to stimulate the senses as we mark the halfway point on our itinerary.
DAY 5: MYKONOS – NAXOS (2 hrs 30 mins)
After the fun of Mykonos, you may be ready to once again pursue more restful scenery, so the plan is to set out for Naxos,
the largest and most fertile island in this chain. Steep peaks
with rich vegetation growing on terraced slopes are a grocer’s
delight with olives, citrus, and figs to name just a few.
DAY 6: NAXOS – SIFNOS (4 hrs)
With underground treasure pouring from her ancient gold and
silver mines, Sifnos was once a mecca of wealth in olden days. Admire the scenery and imagine the lifestyle of simpler times from the remains of the medieval village of Kastro.
DAY 7: SIFNOS – SPETSES (7 hrs)
The next stop on our Cycladic tour is Spetses, where impressive homes and civic structures
demonstrate this island’s longtime prosperity. Since there are no cars on the island, you can
hire a horse-drawn carriage to show you around this scenic location.
DAY 8: SPETSES – ATHENS (5 hrs 30 mins)
Alas, as the sun rises on the last day of the charter, Annaliesse will cruise back to the disembarkation port in Athens.
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ing while in port or at sea. There are also
cameras located at the bow, main mast,
main deck, engine room, and swim platform.
Monitoring stations are located in the bridge,
crew quarters, and in the master suite. With
more than 25,000sq ft of deck space to cover,
even a crew of 34 needs some electronic help
once in awhile.
However, as with any charter, the experience is only as good as the crew, and Annaliesse
has set high standards. The nearly 1:1 ratio of
exemplary crew to guest ensures that your
time aboard will leave you wanting for nothing. There is even a small medical suite and a
nurse on call 24 hours a day should the need
for any medical treatment arise.
Annaliesse is currently in the south of
France for the summer season, but in late
October, she will head for the Caribbean
and beyond. With a range of 7,000 nautical
miles at 14 knots, a steel hull and superstructure, and aluminum deckhouses, Annaliesse
can easily cross the Atlantic, navigate the
Panama Canal, and head for the western
coasts of Mexico and the U.S.
What were once the dreams of Annaliesse’s
designers and builders have been fulfilled.
“We’re very proud of her,” says Kyriacou. YVC
About the Writer
Jamie Matusow is a freelance writer based in
New York.
[email protected]
Information
Contact: Liveras Yachts, Monaco;
Tel: +377 97 97 45 10
[email protected]
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A Step Back in Time
The unspoiled islands of the Mergui Archipelago
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Imagine a charter destination that has more than eight hundred tropical islands spread over
fourteen thousand square miles of Indian Ocean. Imagine mountainous, jungle covered
islands that teem with wildlife, spectacular waterfalls that tumble directly onto white sandy
beaches fringed by pristine coral reefs. Imagine no tourists and indigenous hunter-gatherer
tribes with an exotic culture who live nomadic lives aboard their tiny boats. This place really
does exist – it is the Mergui Archipelago off the south-west coast of Myanmar.
WRITTEN BY PAUL JOHNSON
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hat they exist in such an incredibly
unspoilt state is entirely due to historical accident. For 50 years following the independence of Myanmar
in 1947, isolationist policies served
to keep foreigners out. Since 1997
access into the Mergui Archipelago became possible. Today a small handful of licensed operators
offer luxury yacht charter and dive adventure trips
into the remote wilderness of the Mergui Islands.
Just a four hour drive away to the south lies the
island of Phuket in Thailand, a popular mass
tourism destination which is now experiencing a
condominium property boom.
The Mergui Archipelago takes its name from
the historical trading port of Mergui with a superb
natural harbour at the northern end of the archipelago. Established around 1500, Mergui’s strategic position ensured its rapid growth into a major
trade entrepôt. Sailing ships of the time, faced
with the fickle winds, uncharted reefs and pirates
of the Malacca Straights to the south, preferred
to offload their trade goods in Mergui. From here
the goods were trans-shipped by elephant convoy
across the Malaysian Peninsula to the ancient
kingdoms of Ayutthaya, Cambodia and southern
China. The invention of the steam driven cargo
ship lessened the importance of Mergui and it
gracefully declined into the sleepy market town it
is today.
The flora and fauna of the Mergui Archipelago
have never been properly surveyed. A preliminary
survey in the 1930s by the forestry department
of the British colonial government listed the following as resident in the islands: tiger, leopard,
bear, elephant, rhinoceros, wild boar, sambar,
barking deer, tapir, mouse deer, flying lemur,
gibbons, macaque monkeys, sea otters, pythons,
cobras, crocodiles, monitor lizards, leatherback
turtles and hawksbill turtles. Much of this wildlife
remains undisturbed to this day.
Overhead the birdlife is equally prolific and
unusual. Great flocks of noisy hornbills fly past
every dawn and dusk. The jungle covered islands
are home to the exotic “bird of paradise”, parrots
and tiny sunbirds. Around the shoreline reef
egrets, sea eagles, Brahminy kites, fishing owls
and nocturnal night herons catch fish for a living.
Of the eight hundred islands of the Mergui
Archipelago only a dozen or so are inhabited.
Many of the islands are huge; some are larger
than Singapore. A ban on logging in the Mergui
has prevented the widespread deforestation that
is common elsewhere in Asia. As a result, all
of the islands are covered in thick jungle with
majestic stands of Burmese teak, mahogany,
strangler figs and other indigenous vegetation.
Most beaches are backed by trees that tower to
over 150ft tall while overhead there is the constant cacophony of birds and small animals feeding in the forest canopy. The beaches are covered
in animal tracks – the only human footprints in
sight are the ones behind you. Jungle walks in
this area, while demanding, are also very rewarding with glimpses of the elusive wildlife and
superb views through the forest of the deep blue
ocean beyond.
The dramatic scenery continues underwater
with magnificent coral reefs around many of the
islands. The snorkelling and scuba diving in this
area is superb. Sharks, whale sharks, dolphins,
manta rays, mobula rays and fish are prolific.
In March and April each year, large numbers of
sperm and humpback whales visit the area. Two
years ago we had a memorable opportunity to
snorkel with two sperm whales that were resting
on the surface.
Unfortunately, over the last few years some
areas have been badly damaged by the destructive practise of dynamite fishing. The Myanmar
Government has reacted very positively to lob-
Young Buddhist acolytes
SV Ilala
A 63ft cutter rigged sailing sloop which has been
operating in this region for 8 years. Ilala offers
sailing, scuba diving and kayaking. www.ilala.net
MV Taipan IV
A 64ft luxury motor yacht which is available for
charter in the Mergui Archipelago from 2005
onwards. www.taipan.org
About the Writer
Paul Johnson is the owner of Ilala Yacht Charters
which offers adventure sailing, kayaking and diving
holidays into the Mergui Archipelago. All photographs courtesy of Ilala Yacht Charters.
[email protected]
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ASIA
Waterfall
An icy cold mountain waterfall tumbles directly into
the sea
“The Moken
are peaceful
people and are
a source of
complete
fascination to
anthropologists
as they still
cling to their
traditional
nomadic,
hunter-gatherer
existence”
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bying by environmental groups and is now
working actively to stop dynamite fishing and
has also introduced new legislation banning
shark fishing in the Mergui Islands. These are
certainly steps in the right direction.
The indigenous people of the Mergui
Archipelago are the Moken (also known as
Salones). These gentle, peaceful people are a
source of complete fascination to anthropologists as they still cling to their traditional
nomadic, hunter-gatherer existence despite
attempts to settle them in permanent villages.
Traditionally the Moken do not fish. They are
hunter-gatherers mainly living off shellfish collected in the inter-tidal zone. They also free dive
for shell fish and sea cucumbers, sometimes
diving to amazing depths ballasted by large
stones tied to their waists. The Moken also
occasionally hunt wild boar and small deer in
the forest with the aid of their dogs.
Each Moken family group lives on a flotilla (ban) of traditionally built wooden boats
(kabang). Each member of the family also has
a personal dugout canoe that he or she uses for
foraging. When the Moken move from island to
island, these dugout canoes are towed in a long
chain behind their kabang.
We occasionally come across the Moken in
the Mergui Archipelago. They pull into a nearby
beach in their flotilla of boats. Adults, children,
cats, dogs, chickens and ducks leap off each boat
and rush into the jungle to forage. Suddenly, at
some hidden signal, people and animals come
rushing back out of the forest and jump on the
boat just before it leaves for another anchorage.
Their arrivals and departures seem random and
follow no obvious pattern of time or tide.
Sometimes the Moken cautiously approach
our yacht with a gift of rock oysters or maybe
the haunch of a wild boar after a successful
hunt. They are always delighted when we give
them a gift in return – a roll of cloth or an old
dive mask.
Yacht charters into the remote Mergui
Archipelago depart from the town of Kawthaung
which is on the border of Thailand and
Myanmar. From the regional transportation
hub of Bangkok there are daily flights to Ranong
which is on the Thailand side of the Pak Chan
river border with Myanmar. A half hour trip on
a local longtail boat transports you across the
Pak Chan river to Kawthaung to join your yacht.
Myanmar visas are issued on arrival. YVC
Information
Emerald Yacht is a US based booking
agency that offers two superb yachts for charter in the remote Mergui Archipelago. Contact
Skip Mansfield for further details. Email:
[email protected]
Tel: +1 941 639 4442
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DIVE CHARTER
Shark Diving
The ultimate in private
yachting adventure
Private adventure yachting is the “end all be all” for discriminating travelers. It is a world
that is continuously in transition as new global destinations and adventure possibilities are
discovered. We’ll take you inside the luxury world of cage diving with Great White sharks
and show you how to plan your personal National Geographic-style adventure in comfort
aboard your own private yacht.
A New Era of Exploration
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WRITTEN BY
REBEKAH MITCHELL
About the Writer
Rebekah Mitchell is a freelance writer who lives in San
Francisco.
[email protected]
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ntil ten years ago, high-end travelers had
limited options for satisfying their adventure bug. Now well-heeled explorers have
expanding opportunities to climb Mount Everest
for $100,000 or rent their own private game preserve in Kenya. According to the World Tourism
Organization, an agency of the United Nations,
“eco-tourism and nature tourism are growing
three times faster than the tourism industry in
general.” Today’s active vacationers want unique
far flung experiences with nature and they’re willing to pay for them. As a result, the two vacationing
styles have merged, forming a new trend known as
“high-end eco-tourism” that has become more
popular than ever.
This was the realization of Patric Douglas,
CEO of Absolute Adventures-Shark Diver (www.
sharkdivers.com). Douglas is best known for taking clients Great White shark cage diving at Isla de
Guadalupe, Mexico. His operation is based out of
San Diego, California.
“More and more of my clients are seeking
the experience of a lifetime, and something truly
extraordinary that stands out from all their other
vacations. Shark diving gives them a thrilling way
to be closer to a rare and fascinating predatory
species.”
Growth and Allure of Shark Diving
Once relegated to the world of extreme thrill
seekers and scientists, shark diving has grown in
popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to other
adrenaline adventures such as private heli-skiing
and guided rock climbing. However, unlike other
extreme sports, cage diving with sharks is quite
safe. Despite the fact that the movie “Jaws” kept us
out of the ocean long after its debut, more people
die from bee stings than shark attacks.
Great White sharks remain one of nature’s
most beautiful yet misunderstood creatures. They
are really shy and slow moving animals. Viewing
them under water is more than just an adrenaline
rush. It is poetry in motion. Most people emerge
from the cage with a sense of calmness and a newfound respect for the species.
Unfortunately the Great White shark and
other shark species are rapidly becoming extinct.
According to the World Wildlife Federation “a rising demand for shark skins, fins, meat and other
parts has led to a worldwide boom in shark fishing. And as sharks are at the top of the food chain,
the slaughter of 100 million a year has severe
repercussions for the whole marine ecosystem.”
This is one reason why so many people are signing up for cage diving trips. There is no better time
than the present to see these incredible creatures
in their environment.
Shark Diving Charter-Industry
Inside Tips
There are two ways to cage dive with Great
White sharks: book or build. If you want to book,
Douglas introduces CEOs and private clients to
shark diving adventures aboard the M/Y Kayana.
This 120-foot yacht was designed by renowned
European ship craftsman Jon Bannenberg to cross
the Atlantic on her own hull. Owned and operated by CEO Expeditions (www.ceoexpeditions.
com), the Kayana is capable of taking passengers
anywhere in the world in the lifestyle to which
they are accustomed. Her shared interior spaces
are warm, open, and exquisitely furnished. You’ll
find plenty of room on the upper deck for sunning, enjoying the view, or perhaps a soak in the
hot tub. The extraordinary aft deck is beautifully
appointed with teak decks and furnishings. The
main salon features madrona paneling and plenty
of comfortable seating, where you can spend
time relaxing, playing games, reading, or watching
your personal shark diving movie with family and
friends. The dining area can seat ten and showcases a unique, beautifully stamped copper table.
Accommodations fit ten guests in five luxurious
double staterooms, including the full beam master stateroom located midship. Each stateroom
is comfortably furnished and equipped with its
own entertainment system complete with satellite
television.
The private staff aboard the Kayana also take
the finest care of you, from personalized dive
masters that see to your cage diving needs, to bait
wranglers that bring the sharks towards the cages
for close-up viewing, to a private videographer
who will document your adventure from topside
and cageside vantage points. To further enhance
guests’ experience, the master chef uses the freshest ingredients available to create mouth watering
specialties - even cooking the day’s local catch
upon request. Each meal is a culinary masterpiece. For one four-course dinner, the chef on the
Kayana served tomatoes stuffed with wild greens
in a beet vinaigrette with balsamic syrup, followed
by seared ahi in a soy glaze with pickled ginger and
seaweed salad, followed by a roasted pillar of beef
and lobster tail with gorgonzola mashed potato,
mushroom sauce, and roasted asparagus, followed by a chocolate tuile (a thin, crisp, cup-shape
cookie) with vanilla ice cream and blueberries
inside a spun-sugar cage. Guests can also sample
wines from the owner’s own personal collection,
one of the finest private cellars in the Northwest,
along with their meal.
“Shark diving has never been attempted on
this scale before,” says Douglas. “It’s a perfect marriage of luxury and high adventure.”
Alternatively, a few private yacht owners and
eco-adventurers build their own shark diving cages
to offer a lifetime experience to their onboard
guests. In fact, Douglas and his team designed
and built custom cages for one client who took
his family Salmon shark diving off the waters in
Gravina Bay, Alaska, aboard their 160-foot Delta
yacht. On that trip, the owner hired Douglas to
guide the boat crew through the lessons of safer
shark diving.
Risks and precautions
Did you know that more people are
struck by lightening each year than attacked
by sharks? The truth is that cage diving with
Great Whites can be safe, provided that divers take the following precautions:
• Only cage dive in cages made from
100% steel or anodized aluminum pipe
that feature an escape hatch through the
top, should a shark breach the cage
• Ensure all divers are certified, and have
basic training on breathing and clearing
their mask
• Keep hands and arms inside the cage
at all times; do not prod the sharks with
poles, spears or other devices
• Stay inside the cage or stay on the boat
– but don’t stand on the swim platform
or on top of the cage. Sharks can swim
blindingly fast in pursuit of what they
think could be a seal, when it’s only you
in a wetsuit
The main salon features madrona paneling and plenty of
comfortable seating, where you can spend time relaxing, playing games, reading, or watching your personal
shark diving movie with family and friends.
M/Y Kayana
The M/Y Kayana cruises the waters of Alaska and the
Pacific NW. During the winter months she heads down
to Costa Rica, the Caribbean and Bahamas. Dine in
exotic locations, enjoy the breathtaking panorama
from the spacious aftdeck, bask in the sun or have fun
snorkeling, diving, fishing, jetskiing or a number of other
recreational activities.
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DIVE CHARTER
About Great White Sharks
• The scientific name for Great White
Sharks, Carcharodon carcharias, comes
from the Greek words carcharos meaning
“ragged” and odon for “tooth”
• Great Whites grow to an average length
of 10-24 feet and weigh between 25005000 lbs.
• The Great White Shark is the only Apex
Predator to not be tamed or kept in captivity long term; it has few ocean predators
• Seals and sea lions, collectively known as
pinnipeds, are their preferred food
• However, the Great White’s biggest
threat is man. Around 100 million sharks
are killed every year for their fins because
shark fin soup is an oriental delicacy
SOURCES: WWW.GREATWHITE.ORG AND WWW.BITE-BACK.COM
The dining area can seat ten and showcases
a unique, beautifully stamped copper table.
Offering Your Own Cage Diving
If you decide to offer Great White shark cage diving aboard your own private vessel, ensure you hire
an expert and extra crew to join you on your trip.
Here is a brief description of how cage diving works.
Unlike scuba diving, cage diving requires wearing only a scuba suit, mask, boots, gloves (optional), and weight belts. Cages are typically built from
one-inch anodized aluminum pipe, welded at the
seams, with horizontal bars across the sides, and
flotation tanks attached a few feet below the top.
Out of water, it resembles a large public phone
booth. Submerged in the water, three-quarters of
the cage rests below the surface and one quarter
bobs about the surface. This free space gives divers a chance to clear their masks or communicate
with the Dive Master on the boat. Depending on
the size of the cage, four to six divers can comfortably fit during one full rotation. Air is supplied
to divers by huge tanks which are located on the
boat. Individual regulators are attached to the
tanks using long hookah-style hoses. Lastly, the
cage is always attached to the stern of the boat.
Divers first enter the cage from the open stern
of their boat, through a hatch at the top. After
each diver is settled into the cage and ensures
the regulators are working properly, the hatch is
closed and the fun begins. Divers can also wear an
underwater 2-way radio communications system
to remain in constant contact with the boat. The
amount of time spent in the cage depends on
water conditions, weather, and quality of shark
activity. For the most part, divers can stay submerged in the cage for up to one hour without
getting too cold.
When and Where to Shark Dive
Before planning your cage diving trip, take
into account the best seasons and locations for
shark diving. In the U.S. from September through
November, Great White sharks congregate in the
waters around the Farallon Islands, a protected
national marine sanctuary located 26 miles outside
of San Francisco Bay. In the early 1980s, researchers discovered that these islands attracted huge
populations of adult Great Whites that returned
year after year to feed on the resident California sea
lions and elephant seal populations. Off the coast,
water temperatures average about 50°F and visibility only extends 20 feet, which makes it the least
desirable place for larger yachts to cage dive.
In the late 1990s, shark aficionados tracked
the Great White shark population migration from
September through November to a small barren
island situated 200 miles off Mexico’s coast called Isla
de Guadalupe. Here, the warmer 65° to 80°F water
temperatures and 100 foot visibility make Isla de
Guadalupe an ideal spot for cage diving with Great
White sharks for both U.S. and Mexican visitors.
Internationally, a few coastal towns in South
Africa including Protea Banks, Gansbaai, and
Cape Town offer cage diving from April through
September. In these waters temperatures range
from 55° to 65°F and visibility extends to 50 feet.
The best known spot in South Africa is Dyer
Channel (otherwise known as “shark alley”), a 20
feet deep body of water that lies between Dyer
and Geyser islands. At this location, Great Whites
come to dine on the resident population of 30,000
to 45,000 Cape Fur seals.
Lastly Southern Australia and popular spots,
such as “Scuba Zoo” on Flinders Reef in the Coral
Sea and the Neptune Islands off Adelaide, boast
large populations of Great White sharks. In this
region, diving with Great White sharks best occurs
from April to September when water temperatures are their coolest. Because of the 60° to 70°F
temperatures and clearer visibility, shark photographers prefer shooting footage here more than
any other place in the world.
While there are hundreds of eco-adventures
available in the world today, shark diving gives people a rare and thrilling opportunity to see predatory
creatures in their natural habitat, as long as they
remain on this planet. If you cage dive with Great
White sharks aboard a luxury chartered vessel or
your own private yacht, you will enjoy a safe and
unique way of witnessing the rare grace and beauty
of these species with the luxury of Four Seasons
accommodations. It’s an experience that 99 percent
of the world will only watch on TV.
“It’s really the cutting edge of adventure,” says
Douglas with a smile. “No pun intended.” YVC
Information
To charter this trip or any yacht you see in
this issue of YV&C, please contact any of the
recommended charter brokers listed on page 8.
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RIVIERA
Purely for Pleasure
The myth and reality of St. Tropez
Even if you’ve never been to St. Tropez, you’ve probably already seen the famous clock
tower and the multi-million dollar yachts berthed shoulder to shoulder at the quayside.
You’ve probably also heard talk of the boutiques, luxury hotels, restaurants and bars bursting with celebrities; all glitz and high-living. Some people are put off, others are drawn
by curiosity. Certainly everyone has formed an impression before they arrive.
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ISSUE:2 2005
I
t’s hard to imagine that just after the end of
the Second World War when the owners of
a local fishermen’s bar decided to open a
dance cellar, everyone laughed because they
couldn’t believe anyone from outside the
village would ever come. In 1944 the quay
Suffren, today lined with super yachts, was jagged
with craters from the mines detonated by retreating German forces during the Allied landings.
The nearby pastel houses, including the famous
Bar Senequier, were tattered and pockmarked by
shrapnel. However, earlier in the century, St. Tropez
had been patronised by a number of artists and
writers and already had a reputation as something
of a creative melting pot. When the dust settled, the
village soon began to attract musicians, film stars
and other celebrities.
In the mid 1950s the fishermen’s bar expanded
again to become the Hotel de la Ponche and Club 55
opened its doors on the Pampelonne beach. At the
same time, Brigitte Bardot made her film debut in
Roger Vadim’s “And God Created Woman” instantly
immortalising the myth of “la vie Tropezienne” to
the outside world. The partygoers arrived in force
as word spread and, before long, the jet-set could
drop anchor safe in the knowledge that they would
bump into their friends. Today, the same establishments that contributed to its initial success are
still amongst the most popular. In a world where
fame is often fleeting and based on large marketing
budgets, St. Tropez is a rare phenomenon.
“It’s not what I expected at all” is the comment
we frequently hear from guests arriving on our
WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED
BY
MICHELLE BLORE
AND
ALAN OLIVER
About the Writers
Michelle Blore and Alan Oliver both quit successful
careers in London to move to the French Riviera.
They now run Dream Sailing (www.dreamsailing.
co.uk), a yacht brokerage specialising in luxury
crewed yachts, including their own 55ft sailing
yacht, DreamCatcher of London.
[email protected]
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RIVIERA
Zita
Settled here
attracted by the
bohemian lifestyle
Place des Lices
Locals and tourists alike bustle around the
colourful stalls laden with fruit and vegetables
“St. Tropez is purely
for pleasure; a
theme park for
adults where you
can rub your toes
in the sand
whilst still
wearing your
stilettos”
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yachts. No one’s particularly sure what they did
expect but the pretty cobbled streets, stone archways and patchwork pastel houses always come as
a pleasant surprise. Whilst the wealthy look on, the
less well-heeled gaze across from the other side of
the passerelle and lick their ice creams. But beyond
the clutter of postcards, churned-out paintings
and the usual tourist paraphernalia, St Tropez has
genuine charm and authenticity.
Take a visit to the art gallery La Musée de
l’Annonciade to see St.Tropez through the eyes of
the more famous painters who gathered here in the
early twentieth century. You’ll recognise the light
and the colours: the purple hills, the sun-washed
buildings and the blazing sunsets. The light and
atmosphere that Matisse, Signac and Marquet captured on canvas hasn’t changed and you can still sit
on the terrace of La Ponche in Picasso’s favourite
corner to appreciate his view of the bay.
Stroll around the alleyways and stop by Zita’s
little garden shop on the Rue Aire de Chemin where
you’ll find an eclectic and very Tropezienne mix of
straw hats, wind chimes, clothing and soaps perfumed with essential oils. You’ll find an eclectic and
very Tropezienne mix of straw hats, wind chimes,
clothing and soaps perfumed with essential oils.
Not long before she arrived in the ’70s, the town
had such a reputation that any teenagers unable
to produce a legally witnessed letter from their
parents permitting them to be there on their own,
were frog-marched out of town by the police!
On Tuesday or Saturday browse the market
in the Place des Lices; locals and tourists alike
bustle around the colourful stalls laden with fruit
and vegetables, olives, flowers, herbs and spices,
brightly patterned tablecloths and traditional straw
shopping bags. In the evening it’s the preserve of
the boules enthusiasts who while away the hours
under the plane trees, fortified by glasses of aniseed
flavoured Pastis. But at the end of a hot afternoon
the best place to take refuge is in the Bar Sube
where you can sink into one of the deep, polished
leather armchairs. Upstairs from the Quai Suffren,
it has the feel of a colonial yacht club and is the
ideal place to remain incognito. Last time I was
there, Mr. Armani was quietly enjoying a drink with
friends, a comfortable distance from the crowds. It’s
also the best vantage point to want to watch what’s
going on outside - take your seat on the narrow terrace at about 5:30 p.m. and be entertained by the
ballet of superyachts berthing in the port.
So where’s the glitz? Well, only the French could
combine deluxe with pure bohemianism in such
style. Here, designer labels mingle with market stall
finds and straw hats. You might leave the Ferrari
in the garage and take the Mini-Moke instead but
you can still pop into Dior and pick up some arm
candy to show off when you dine at the Byblos
(they’ll even bring a little stool for you to put your
new handbag on). One thing is essential though – a
yacht.
Originally cut off landside by the densely forested Maures hills, St. Tropez has always been
visited by sea; the Greeks, Romans, Saracens and
Catalans all left their mark here and in the fifteenth
century the town needed its own militia to keep
the pirates at bay! Today, access is hampered by
the motor car – in mid-summer the road into town
simply grinds to a halt! But nowadays, the seaborne
invaders are more welcome and the comings and
goings of everything from tenders to eighty metre
yachts is orchestrated with amazing precision. The
only drawback being that everyone’s anchors get
tangled into an unholy mess every night and the
port divers earn a very good living sorting out the
spaghetti next morning!
St. Tropez
Pretty cobbled streets,
stone archways and
patchwork pastel houses
To visit St.Tropez without a means of getting
afloat is like going to the races without your binoculars – you’ll miss most of the action and you’ll
never understand what all the fuss is about. Going
to the beach? You’ll need the yacht because it’s on
the other side of the headland to the town! Every
evening hundreds of yachts arrive, decanting their
guests onto the quayside still salty and often still
in their bikinis and beach wraps to enjoy an aperitif or browse around the chic boutiques. And for
those who come to see and be seen, the deck of a
yacht makes a perfect stage!
But it’s the sailing yachts that are really in
St. Tropez’s blood and the pressure rises every
October during the “Voiles de St. Tropez”. For seven
days the romance of sail reigns supreme with not a
motor yacht in sight. From classic yachts to up-tothe-minute carbon fibre racing machines, the Old
Port is lined with thoroughbreds of a wilder kind.
The sea churns and sails crack as the world’s most
powerful sailing yachts jostle for position in the
bay. This is St. Tropez’s annual rendezvous with its
roots. Many of the locals are seasoned sailors and
even the graveyard has a prime sea view. Even so,
you won’t find any celebrities buried here; it’s a
very exclusive club – only third generation born
and bred Tropeziennes are allowed underground!
Perhaps it’s this determination of the locals
to keep some things for themselves that contributes to St. Tropez’s lasting appeal. A resistance
to change and a healthy respect for tradition
and continuity of ownership has kept many of
its institutions in the hands of the same families
from one generation to the next. Added to this
are the people like Zita who have settled here,
attracted by the bohemian lifestyle, and who bring
another dimension to what is a very multi-faceted
community. Whatever the reason, there’s nowhere
quite like it. St. Tropez is purely for pleasure; a
theme park for adults where you can rub your
toes in the sand whilst still wearing your stilettos and someone will pass you a glass of chilled
Champagne. One thing’s for sure, when God created Woman he also created St. Tropez. YVC
Information
DreamCatcher of London charters from
$9,936 per week in the Mediterranean,
for up to six people. In the winter,
she is available for charter in the BVIs.
Contact: Dream Sailing, info@dreamsailing.
co.uk or www.dreamsailing.co.uk
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CROATIA
The Dalmation Coast
Unspoiled islands of the Med
WRITTEN BY MIRIAM CAIN
Diversity is the key to a good sailing area
and Croatia has it in spades, with excellent marinas as well as secluded, deserted
anchorages. Like a setting from classical antiquity, the quintessential cruising
grounds of the Dalmatian coastline are
ludicrously perfect.
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T
he notion that the Mediterranean was
discovered, popularised, exploited and,
in many cases, ruined does not run true
for the Dalmatian Coast, where hundreds of
islands scattered along the Croatian Adriatic
remain beautifully preserved. We have, at least
in part, Communism to thank for this. In Tito’s
Yugoslavia, foreigners were barred from owning property so there was no opportunity for
outsiders to blight the coastline with holiday
villas or hotels catering to mass tourism. Having
faced their share of conflict and war, the islands
have fortunately remained relatively unharmed.
Glorious remnants of the past still pile up one
on top of the other – Illyrian, Roman, Christian,
Venetian and Austrian influences ooze from the
architecture and cuisine, and the Croats pride
in their heritage is evident wherever you go.
Flying over the islands of southern Dalmatia
en route to Split Airport, the excited shrills of five
girls from London rang throughout the aircraft.
After a short flight, transferring from Split Airport
to the new Kastel Marina was painless (for us
anyway, our driver Mario might not have the
same opinion). Escorted aboard the 50-foot sailing yacht by our skipper Robbie, the excited shrills
continued. Whether these were due to our awe of
the new vessel in Sail Croatia’s fleet or the six-foot
blond skipper is uncertain – I think it was a mixture of both. The yacht itself, a Beneteau 50, earns
admiration for its deportment at sea but also for
its impressive bow-to-stern finish, the sparkling
teak deck, the roomy saloon and cabins, and,
most importantly to us girls, the striking dark hull,
making our home for the week the most attractive
in every harbour we entered.
With over 1,400 islands floating tantalisingly
in the azure waters of the Adriatic, the Dalmatian
coastline is around 350km long, stretching from
Brioni in the north to Korcula in the south. With
hidden coves, olive groves and perfectly formed
white-stone villages, each island has its own special charm.
After a peaceful night in our roomy cabins and
a hearty breakfast of flaky pastry rolls filled with
hot cream cheese, a delicacy left by the Turks, we
happily sailed away from the mainland towards our
first island, Vis. The Croatian equivalent of Capri,
without the prices and crowds but with its own blue
grotto, Vis is one of the furthest islands from the
mainland and the nearest to Italy. Arriving in port
in the late afternoon, we were heartily welcomed
for a seafood dinner at the Pojoda Restaurant,
which also doubles as a cookery school for men.
If you like fish, Croatia is the place for you. The
Dalmatians have always lived off the Adriatic Sea
and although fishing has given way to tourism as
the main earner, locals are still great fishers and in
the late afternoon you can see groups of men gutting the fish they have caught that day.
Sailing along the southern coast of the island
we discovered several military tunnels dotted
along the cliffs, which were used as munitions
depots during the Second World War. Vis played
an important part in the War. Tito used it as his
base in 1944, establishing a hilltop retreat in
the security of the caves of Mount Hum. From
here he devised his strategies as the British Navy
in the harbour provisioned forays against the
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Beneteau 50
Admired for its
deportment at sea
but also for its
impressive bowto-stern finish,
sparkling teak deck,
and roomy saloon
Information
To charter this trip or any yacht you see in
this issue of YV&C, please contact any of the
recommended charter brokers listed on page 8.
About the Writer
Miriam Cain is the communications and publications
manager for Camper & Nicholsons International. She is
also the managing editor for the the luxury travel magazine Sea & I.
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Germans. After climbing the 282 steps to the now
unadorned cave, with an insight into the islands’
history along the way from local winemaker
Oliver Roki, we were ready for the local delicacy
of fresh octopus and potato that had been stewed
in Roki’s red wine all afternoon.
Colonised by the Greeks thousands of years
ago, the islands almost certainly owe their wineproducing heritage to the Greeks who first planted
the vineyards. The neighbouring island of Hvar is
known to have some of the best wine in the world,
thanks to 320 days of sunshine a year. In the 13th
century Hvar was governed by the Venetian doge
and the main town of the same name owes much
to Italian influences. Centred around a Baroquestyle harbour (the largest in the Adriatic after St
Mark’s in Venice), Hvar Town could not be better
designed for a stroll around the many cafés that
line the piazza, harbour and tiny medieval streets
known as kala.
Retaining a feeling of remoteness despite being
one of the largest islands and one of the closest to
the mainland, Brac is most famous for its scores of
interesting villages built mainly out of local stone.
The island is a great source of stone worldwide
(the White House is built of Brac limestone) and
its masons work all over the Dalmatian region.
Built into the side of a cliff face is the immaculately maintained 14th century monastery, Pustinja
Blaca, which is a pleasant 45-minute stroll upfrom
the valley on the south side of the island. Home to
monks since 1551 (the last remaining left in 1963),
the inhabitants of the monastery and its local
community tilled the land and created a thriving
and wealthy area producing wine and the finest
cheeses and smoked ham that are now famous to
the area. The latter, Prsut, is said to be superior to
its Italian rival, Parma ham.
After our stroll we were treated by the caretakers to local wine to quench our thirst, but unlike
the 12 men who consumed 12 gallons over eight
hours while carrying the monastery’s grand piano
for the last monk, Nikola Milcevic, we refrained
from the last few gallons in eager anticipation of
returning to our yacht and skipper, both of which
we had become quite attached to. After a swim in
the early evening and a short sail to the island’s
beautiful bay of Lucice, we were back to eating
and drinking. Our stewardess, Zrinka, was eager
to recommend off-the-tourist-track restaurants
and sights and, ever eager to please, she arranged
our final supper in the most peaceful restaurant.
It is family-run by local celebrities and we were
treated to artichoke, pea and prosciutto stew
accompanied by stories of the past conflicts and
an insight into the idyllic island life.
Stepping up on deck the next morning we
found that Robbie and Zrinka had raised the sails
early to ensure we had time to explore the old
town of Split before our flight home. A UNESCO
World Heritage Site, Split is one of the best-known
places in Dalmatia. The city grew up around the
vast site of Diocletian’s Palace, the waterfront
residence completed by the Roman emperor in
AD305. Over the centuries, the three hectares of
towers, fortifications, vaults, slave quarters and
apartments have been turned into a warren of
shops, restaurants and cafes, and so the social
centre remains within the walls of the palace.
The entire Dalmatian scene is alluring and
exploring it on a yacht is especially appropriate,
given that much of it comprises islands and coves
that are not easily accessible. The most interesting
spots are known by word of mouth and it is recommended that those new to the area or fresh to
sailing enlist the help of Sail Croatia’s experienced
skippers who can both guide guests and develop
their sailing skills. Sail Croatia can also provide
charter yachts between 35-56 feet on a bareboat
basis or fully crewed. For further information visit
www.sailcroatia.net. For yachts over 100 feet, visit
www.cnconnect.com to view Camper & Nicholsons
International’s large fleet available for charter along
the Dalmatian coast. YVC
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CARIBBEAN
St.Vincent and the Grenadines
Don’t miss this spectacular
part of the Caribbean
Mention a Caribbean cruise and most people assume you’re talking about St. Martin / St.
Barths or perhaps the Virgin Islands. People usually do not think of the Southern Caribbean
which includes St. Vincent and the Grenadines. However, that is starting to change. “The
Caribbean is the most beautiful place in the world” said one of the guests cruising aboard
the M/Y Velista, “and the islands of the Grenadines are so spectacular that there is no way
to describe this with photos or words – you literally have to see it to believe it!”
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WRITTEN BY
REBECCA RILEY
ouple this beauty with the economics of
$2.60 EC to $1.00 US and fuel that in some
places costs less than $1 per gallon and you
have the makings of a great yachting destination.
Add to that a great motor yacht like Velista and
you have an incredible charter experience waiting
for you.
Velista’s new owners, Antonia Philip and
Wilfred Espinet, had invited a few lucky people
to cruise with them as they took the 70' Maiora
Motor Yacht Velista www.myvelista.com from Fort
Lauderdale to her new home in Trinidad.
Day One
About the Writer
Rebecca Riley is president of Paradise Yacht Charters,
Inc., and has been in the yacht charter business for
almost 15 years. She loves traveling to new and unusual
destinations and finding great locations for that “perfect”
charter. (www.paradiseyachtcharters.com)
[email protected]
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I joined the trip in St. Lucia and had been sailing for less than an hour when we cruised by two
of what have to be the most photographed scenes
in the Caribbean; Marigot Bay and the Pitons.
Thank goodness for digital cameras and a laptop
– I had taken more than 40 photos in the first two
hours of our trip!
Fortified with the best Bloody Caesars on the
planet, just one of Antonia’s specialties, we settled
in for our crossing to St. Vincent, about four hours
from St. Lucia, where we would begin our journey
through the Grenadines.
As we approached St. Vincent I was in awe
of the incredible lushness of the Mesopotamia
hillsides. We were told later that afternoon that it
had rained the night before and every plant was
showing its richest and deepest color. There was
only one basic color, green, but there were no less
than a hundred shades of that color on the palate
Mother Nature had painted on this lush island
landscape.
We chose an anchorage between St. Vincent
and Young Island which was literally a living picture post card. A small boat ferried guests from
the mainland out to Young Island, a 35 acre island
which has a hotel with a white sand beach that has
chaise lounges for sunbathers, hammocks hung
under thatched roofs – perfect for reading a book
or taking a nap, tennis courts, a lovely pool and
of course the water of the Caribbean. I loved our
anchorage and prefer it to the Blue Lagoon just
around the corner. Both, however, are quite lovely.
As we witnessed the first of many spectacular
sunsets, lights began to dot the hillsides around
us and we sat on the upper deck doing our best to
take it all in before it vanished. We were sure that a
setting this perfect couldn’t be real.
The shoreline offered several exceptional restaurants and we went to shore that evening to
enjoy a fabulous dinner on the beach.
Day Two
We awoke the next morning to the same
idyllic setting. Nothing had vanished during the
night – it was the same beautiful harbor that had
been there the night before, confirming that this
wasn’t a dream – but rather – St. Vincent and the
Grenadines! We spent the day visiting friends who
lived on the hillside overlooking the harbors, the
yacht club and beautiful Caribbean water and
thoroughly enjoyed life on St. Vincent.
It didn’t take long to realize the intense passion of the islanders. They are very dynamic and
emotional people – especially when it comes to
cricket! The World Cup Games will be held in the
islands in 2007 and people are already vying for
tickets to the games, hotel rooms and transportation. (If you would like to attend, you might want
to start making plans now!) Much of our afternoon
was spent in heated discussions regarding the best
teams, the best players and how best to see the
games. The M/Y Velista is already getting inquiries
from people wanting to charter her for the entire
tournament. A yacht will be the perfect way to see
the games as it will provide both hotel room AND
transportation to the games which will be on various islands throughout the Caribbean. Just settle
in to your stateroom – and enjoy the games. No
packing and unpacking or fighting security hassles at the airports – just luxury and relaxation!
Day Three
The next morning following a special West Indies
style breakfast complete with homemade “bakes”
and salted cod – we headed to Bequia (pronounced
BEK-way), just a short cruise from St. Vincent. As we
pulled into peaceful Admiralty Bay – we were met
by one of the locals who meet all the yachts that
pull into the harbor and lead them to an anchorage
that will hold them securely for the evening. These
locals will bring you supplies if you wish and offer an
assortment of fresh seafood, including lobster and
conch (called lamby in this part of the world). They
will also offer taxi service to those without a dinghy.
Their colorful boats are a trademark of Bequia and
play an integral role in her history. Bequia is a whaling
island and even today – on rare occasions stringently
policed by international regulations – the entire island
gets involved in the capture of a whale. Their boats
– while small – are incredibly well built and in no way
lack in seaworthiness. Their bright Caribbean colors
add to the island atmosphere and are typical of the
spirit of the people in these wonderful islands.
Once you are secure – it’s time to take the
dinghy and zip into town. There are several little
shops, a fresh fruit and vegetable market, lots
of vendors selling models of the famous Bequia
boats and of course – be sure to get to Frangipani
in time for Happy Hour. This is a great place to
meet the locals as well as other yachties and sample some of the great Caribbean rums and beers.
Day Four
The next day we pulled up anchor and headed
to Mustique. If you can imagine: an entire island
of picture perfect cottages; rainbow colored fishing boats; a story book school house; not just
well manicured lawns – but an entirely manicured
island; magnificent island estates that are home to
people such as Mick Jagger – who hosts a beach
party every year to fund the school, Tommy Hilfiger
– who sponsors the soccer team, Brian Adams, Phil
Collins and more, then perhaps you have tiniest
glimpse of what it’s like to be on Mustique.
As you approach the island you realize even
from a distance that this is not your typical
Caribbean island. Even the beach looks as if it has
been staged for a movie set with perfectly placed
coconut palms, colorful fishing boats on the shore
and the flags of Basil’s, the infamous Mustique bar
and restaurant, welcoming you to the island. The
island is one of extreme contrasts: fishing boats to
megayachts and quaint cottages to mansions with
guests houses that would rival most homes. And it
is all picture perfect.
If you want to venture beyond Basil’s and the
beach and check out the rest of the island, you can
call Michael who will pick you up in his covered
jitney and take you around the island showing
you the best beaches, the magnificent Cotton
House Hotel, the airport (flying the flags of the
countries of property owners on the island) and of
course – the island homes of some of the famous
residents.
If you like Blues - a good time to visit is in
January or February when they have their two
week “Blues Festival”. Money raised during the
event is used to send children of St. Vincent to
secondary school. You can learn more about this
event by going to www.basils-mustique.com or
www.dana-gillespie.com.
Our next stop was Canouan, home of the Raffles
Resort and Trump Real Estate Development. This
M/Y “VELISTA”
Specifications
Builder: ............................................... Maiora
Type: ........................... Flybridge Motor Yacht
Length:................................................... 69.5’
Beam: .................................................... 18.5’
Draft: ........................................................... 6’
Year Launched: ..................................... 1998
Accommodates: ............................. Sleeps 6
.................... in three staterooms plus 2 crew
Construction: ................................Fiberglass
Engines: ....................... Two MTU 12V183 TE
...................................................1,150hp each
..................................................... hours: 1200
Speed: ................................... Max: 29 Knots
...........................................Cruising: 23 Knots
........................................ Fuel: 1,870 US Gals
........................................ Water: 535 US Gals
Generators: ......................Two Kohler 19 kW
......................................... 240/120 Volts 60Hz
...................................................... Hours: 400
Cricket
The locals are intensely passionate about the games.
The World Cup Games will be held in the islands in
2007 and people are already vying for tickets!
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CARIBBEAN
1,200 acre resort offers lovely hillside villas, a
luxurious spa and an 18 hole Par 72 golf course.
This is the perfect stop for those golfers who don’t
want to take a cruise because there is no golf
course! Canouan offers a quiet anchorage for the
yacht and guests can get up as early as they like
and head to the golf course. For those guests who
might not have golf at the top of their list of things
to do – how about a day in one of the spa huts
receiving a host of spa services? A spa hut is yours
for the day – some like the huts in Bali – out over
the water – and spa services are given in your hut:
massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and more.
After a day on the island – head back to the yacht
and enjoy another magnificent Caribbean sunset.
Day Five
“ If you can imagine
an entire island of
picture perfect
cottages; rainbow
colored fishing
boats; a story book
school house;
not just well
manicured lawns
– but an entirely
manicured island!”
Information
If you would like more information regarding
booking a charter aboard Velists,
please contact Rebecca Riley at Paradise
Yacht Charters, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
You can email her at: [email protected]
or call her directly at 954-462-0091
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Today we headed to the Tobago Cays, a beautiful archipelago running down to Grenada. You
can almost walk from one island to the next. The
water is so intensely blue that the most beautiful
aquamarines would pale by comparison. There
is very little in terms of development on these
islands so you should come prepared with anything you may need such as food, water, ice and
supplies. However, the local entrepreneurs with
their fast boats seem ready and very capable of
bringing fresh lobsters and even making quick
runs to nearby Union Island – the largest island in
the area – for supplies including things like fresh
baked bread. We spent out first night in Mayreau
in a quiet lagoon with a beautiful beach called
Saltwhistle Bay. We met some people from France
who have visited this area four to five times a year
for the past fifteen years!! Ashore there is a small
hotel with five cottages (eight rooms), a beach bar
and restaurant. For more info on this resort go to:
www.saltwhistlebay.com.
Day Six
The next day we continued winding down
through the Cays – stopping for lunch and a
leisurely swim on one of the many white sand
beaches. You can even arrange with one of the
locals to prepare lunch of grilled lobster, fresh fish
and local side dishes for you and have it waiting
for you on the beach when you arrive.
We ended our day at Union Island, the largest island in the Cays and anchored in Clifton
Anchorage. The water is myriad shades of blue
caused by the sand bars and reefs. Beautiful to
look at but something you probably don’t want
to navigate after dark. Arrive early and head to
Happy Island, a restaurant and bar on a tiny little
spot in the middle of harbor owned and operated
by Janti, a most delightful host. There are tables
and chairs on the beach, hammocks and more
tables and chairs under the thatched roof. With
just four hours notice he’ll prepare an island BBQ
for you and your guests on the island – a fun way
to spend the evening ashore on your own private
island. Janti monitors VHF channel 16 and can be
reached at [email protected]. Happy
Island was the perfect place to end our cruise
through the St. Vincent Grenadines. Tomorrow
we would cross the channel to Carriacou – the
Grenadan Grenadines.
Day Seven
Carriacou is a pretty, well developed island.
Nice houses dot the hillside and the town of
Hillsborough offers all the conveniences you
might need when pulling into a port.
We stayed in Tyrell Bay where Johnny Walker
– the man, not the scotch - is building a new marina/yacht club that will accommodate the largest of
yachts and offer the finest in yachting facilities. Tyrell
Bay is one of the best sheltered anchorages in the
Grenadines and the marina will be a perfect place
for yachties. The approach is easy and there will be
great facilities. The marina portion should be complete by the start of the 2005/2006 winter season.
There will also be approximately 30 very upscale
residences built when the marina is complete.
Day Eight
Our last stop before Trinidad was Grenada.
Known as a safe haven during hurricanes, Ivan
in 2004 caused major damage to this beautiful
island. This was the first hurricane to hit in the
area in more than fifty years. We were pleasantly
surprised to see that the island is back to normal
and that most of the damage has been repaired or
is being repaired. The economy is booming and
this is a great stop on your island tour and the
perfect place to begin or end your cruise of the
Grenadines. Grenada offers wonderful facilities
for yachts – we stayed at the Grenada Yacht Club
– and has wonderful stores for stocking up with
anything you might need. Of course there is also
the local marketplace – a colorful place with lots
of fresh local vegetables and spices. Don’t forget,
Grenada is known as the “Spice Island”, so this is
also a great place to stock up with the freshest of
spices.
During the afternoon we visited Grand Anse
Beach, one of the most beautiful in the islands,
then toured St. George’s University, a sprawling
modern campus offering a myriad of degrees to
students from all over the world (www.sgu.edu).
What started as a medical school has grown to
include degrees in many different fields.
The evening brought us back to the Grenada
Yacht Club. We were joined by friends from
Grenada for drinks on the upper deck and enjoyed
the refreshing sweet breezes of the island. The
day – and our exploration of the Grenadines
– was over. Tomorrow Velista would go home, to
Trinidad, and we would say goodbye – until the
next time. YVC
PROFILE
YV&C speaks
with renowned
yacht designer
Ward Setzer
The
Value
of Professional
Guidance
PHOTO: RANIMUSTAFAPRODUCTIONS.COM
Internationally acclaimed yacht designer Ward Setzer is a preeminent expert on the
yachting lifestyle. Setzer-designed vessels have claimed three of the nine International
Superyachts Society Design Awards given out in the last three years. His 84’ express
cruiser Wombat graced the April 2005 cover of a yachting magazine, and in a recent issue
of another magazine, an editor wrote that Setzer’s “critical eye for form and function have
propelled him into the ranks of the world’s most sought-after yacht designers.”
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S
etzer explains that the rising popularity of
yachts (pleasure craft 80' and above) and
superyachts (150' and above) has much
to do with advances in design and technology
that have elevated on-board travel and living to a
new level of comfort. “Whether as an owner, guest
or charter passenger, living on board a modern
yacht affords every luxury, accommodation and
communications technology as the finest home
or office,” he said, “not to mention the ultimate
in privacy and service from a dedicated crew.”
Stay connected or be blissfully unavailable – it’s
up to you.
And no, Setzer insists, you don’t need to be a
billionaire to enjoy the same luxuries and pleasures that await on board the world’s finest motoryachts. However, navigating the waters of yacht
ownership and chartering requires expert guidance to help you make informed decisions.
Setzer’s voyage into the world of yacht design
began with a simple love of the sea combined
with a passion and talent for visual art. A native of
Virginia, he graduated from N.C. State University
as an architect and trained in naval architecture at
Maine Maritime Academy. Early in his career he
worked under the tutelage of Jack Hargrave, the
original designer for world-renowned Hatteras
Yachts, and became a top manager and designer
at Hatteras before founding his own company in
1991.
Based in Cary, N.C., Setzer Design Group
works with discerning clients and leading shipyards in the U.S. and around the world, concepting, designing and supervising the production of
yachts and superyachts in many styles from modern to classic, expedition and blue water types.
When he’s not in his studio or traveling to meet
clients and builders, Setzer enjoys sailing, power
cruising, surfing and fishing around the world
with his wife and two teenage sons.
Setzer attributes numerous influences to his
design sensibilities, including the naval architecture and yacht design of Jack Hargrave, Francis
Herreshoff, William Hand and Bill Garden, the
classic steam powered yachts of the 1920s and
30s, automobile and aviation design of the past
20 years, architects Paolo Soleri and Peter Graves
and, as an overall designer and inventor, Leonardo
DaVinci.
A versatile, visionary talent, Setzer is known
within the yachting world as a guy who can do it
all. If he can’t find the right fixture, he’ll design it
himself. If the right tool doesn’t exist, he’ll design
one and make it himself. He not only designs the
hulls and exteriors, but the systems, engineering
and even the interiors – the entire vessel from
stem to stern. Among his peers and competition,
he stands alone as a designer who can not only
draw a boat, but build one.
While the Setzer design portfolio has grown to
include sportfishing boats, explorers, and classic
express cruisers, the newest Setzer launches are
tri-deck superyachts. Recently christened were
the 130' Magic and the 152' Lia Fail, two of the
largest composite construction yachts ever produced in the Pacific Northwest.
At the time of its launch in January 2005, the
130' by 27' Magic was the largest full displacement project ever produced by Northern Marine
of Anacortes, Wash. Following the launch, Magic
made her initial open water voyage down the
Pacific Coast, through the Panama Canal, and
was delivered to her owner in Palm Beach. Both
the interior and exterior styling reflect Setzer’s
signature look – classic, clean lines with modern
touches, always with a nod toward the timeless
nautical aesthetic that so deeply influenced the
designer.
Lia Fail, launched in March of 2005, is the first
yacht in the Opus line of luxury tri-deck motoryachts from Northern Marine. At 152' by 29.5' it is
the largest vessel ever constructed by the shipyard. Like Magic, the silhouette, shadow lines and
exterior detailing of Lia Fail are an artful blending
of classic and contemporary design. Within the
main saloon, staterooms, lounges, dining room
and galley, the woodwork alone is a stunning
example of Setzer’s obsession with detail and style.
While luxurious and superbly crafted, there is a
conscious absence of overstatement throughout
Lia Fail, and a premium on comfort.
Setzer calls on his skills and passions as a naval
architect, master yacht stylist and a lover of all things
aquatic to translate his clients’ dreams into a build-
Magic
130’ Tri-Deck
Surprise
115’ Expedition Yacht
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PROFILE
Setzer Staff
Ward Setzer with Shelly Peterson,
Designers Kevin Burns and Andrew Major.
PHOTO: RANIMUSTAFAPRODUCTIONS.COM
”Design is a journey,
and an endless
learning process.
No matter what level
our past projects have
reached, we continue
to strive to innovate
with each new design.
A designer must above
all else be an artist able
to control, manipulate,
and craft any medium
to results beyond
cliché. The result
remains that each
new project goes a
step beyond all
expectations”
— Ward Setzer
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able plan, and then guide the plan through construction to final launch. Even beyond the christening
and initial sea trials, his relationships with the boat
and its owners often continue for years. “We become
like family,” he said. “It’s part of our responsibility to
design vessels that are not only one-of-a-kind works
of art, but safe and seaworthy as well – the old naval
term is ‘duty of care,’ and we take that as seriously as
we do the art of comfort and luxury.”
One example from Setzer’s portfolio of custom
superyachts is a recent design commissioned by
an owner who wanted a vessel to take him, his
family and friends to the world’s best surfing locations. Setzer, an avid surfer himself, designed the
150' yacht to nimbly negotiate challenging coastal reefs and underwater hazards, and included
enough on-board jet skis and motor launches
to reach the breaks. A special room was also
designed to accommodate the surfers’ boards,
wet suits and other gear to make the experience
as complete and thought-through as possible.
So what makes a good boat, and how does one
determine what kind of yacht is best for them?
As in all design, according to Setzer, it’s in the
bones. Below any beautiful skin there must be a
well-designed seagoing hull form. There must be
advanced engineering, electronics, systems and
safety features. Add to that a proper balance of
exterior and interior details that are both practical
and distinctive, in keeping with the owner’s vision
and personal style.
“A great boat to one person may not be so
to another, so the purpose and intended use is
key,” said Setzer. “The environment of one of our
vessels in Fiji is totally different than that of one
based in south Florida, just as a boat based in the
Mediterranean is specifically designed for that
location. It all starts with listening to the client
and knowing what kind of experience they most
desire.”
Today, approximately 6,000 yachts are under
active commission around the world, a number
that has doubled in the last 10 years, according
to a magazine report. Roughly 100 new yachts
will be launched this year, ranging in price from
around $5 million for an 80' vessel to an average
of $20 million for a 150' superyacht. The average
cost of the vessels on www.forbes.com’s recent list
of the 10 most expensive yachts in the world was
$64.37 million (noticeably absent from the list
were two of the world’s largest yachts, 400+ foot
behemoths owned by competing software moguls
Larry Ellison and Paul Allen).
Owners spend at least an additional 10 percent
of the purchase price in annual maintenance and
operating costs, plus captain, crew, fuel and supplies.
To Ward Setzer, it is not a question of how
big or how expensive a boat is, but how well the
design will enable and enhance the quality of the
experience the owner has envisioned.
“Our philosophy isn’t concerned with how
many or how big,” Setzer said, “but rather with
putting original masterpieces out there – unique
to their owner’s requirements – while being objects
that do not visually pollute harbors around the
world but rather enhance them.”
Setzer admits, however, that worldwide
demand is growing for bigger and bigger yachts.
This spring he unveiled the design for a new 210'
megayacht, his biggest ever. The exclusivity of the
yachting industry, with affluent clients seeking
the ultimate in quality, luxury and uniqueness,
affords the yacht designer the opportunity to provide a level of engineering, innovation and artistry
limited only by one’s skill and imagination. “As
designers,” he said, “we are in the right place at the
right time to practice a craft we love.”
Owning a yacht of any size is a commitment
only to be undertaken with the most trusted professional guidance. That guidance can come from
a designer such as Ward Setzer, a shipyard, a boat
captain, a yacht broker or another owner.
Be advised that signing with a yacht broker in
the process of buying a boat is similar to signing
with a real estate agent. If you sign with a broker,
the broker is entitled to a commission on the sale
whether he had anything to do with the sale or
not. Thus, there are brokers who will hard-sell any
potential buyer to “list” that individual, should he
move forward in the process. Caution and good
judgment are critical when considering representation in the boat-buying process. “Do your
homework,” Setzer advises.
Likewise, Setzer insists, do competitive research
if you are considering a yacht charter. Safety, comfort and service while on the water are essential for
you and your friends, family or business associates
to enjoy the yachting lifestyle to its fullest. YVC
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YACHT SHOW
Simply the Best in the
Big Boat Business
PHOTO: PIERRE PETTAVINO
The Monaco Yacht Show will thrill you with
super yachts and a jet set ambiance to match
For luxury yachting enthusiasts, what better combination than a display of the world’s
best super and mega yachts anchored in the prestigious and fairytale port of Monaco with
its magnificent views of the Alps and the Mediterranean sea, nestled between its equally
exotic neighbours of the French and Italian Rivieras. The guaranteed weather is perfect
WRITTEN BY
PAULA FARQUHARSON
for taking a test sail of these giant symbols of elegance and sailing perfection. The balmy
temperatures also facilitate plenty of outdoor partying with an elite crowd, an added
attraction for those who will gather this September from the 21st to 24th at Port Hercule
for the world’s premier luxury yacht show.
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PHOTOS: PIERRE PETTAVINO
T
he reason to visit is because the Monaco
Yacht Show (MYS) is the only nautical trade
show in the world with a focus on boats
of 20m and over. It will not fail to impress you
- the location alone is one of the keys to its success. Gigantic and sumptuous yachts with their
tall masts reach up to the French Alps, shadowed by miniature skyscrapers that make up the
small but richly endowed town of Monte-Carlo,
which clings to cliffs that hover over a blue azure
Mediterranean Sea.
This tiny principality of Monaco and its beautiful
old town, Monte Carlo perched high on “the Rock”
has traditionally drawn the jet set thanks to its privileged image, which continues to sparkle. Despite the
sad passing away of their much loved head of state
Prince Rainier III (husband to the late Princess Grace
and founder of the Monaco Yacht Club) in April this
year, Monegasques have found renewed life with
the recent appointment of his only son Prince Albert
II, who assumed state responsibilities in July. The
special occasion was celebrated by throwing a huge
outdoor party for residents.
Another milestone was reached recently in June
when the MYS organisers celebrated its 15th year
anniversary with a splendid party at the exclusive
Méridien Beach Plaza hotel, taking the occasion to
announce changes that will improve this year’s show,
if that is possible. The show’s success is already evident in the quality and volume of super yachts and
international visitors that attend. For the past seven
years it has seen considerable expansion but this
year organisers have decided to halt the growth, limiting the total surface area to 14,000sqm, in favour of
providing a more accessible and user friendly show
for the 21,000 visitors expected.
What’s New this Year?
New features include increasing the size of the
air-conditioned areas on Darse Sud and Parvis Piscine
as well as confining the show to within the port’s
perimeter for easier access. Luc Pettavino, the show
organizer, states, “Monaco seems to be an obvious
choice for holding a yacht show. It is an exceptional
backdrop, which conveys an image of luxury and
exclusivity.”
PHOTO: LAURENT DI MICHIEL
Information
Monaco Yacht Show
57, rue Grimaldi
Monte-Carlo 98000
Monaco
Tel: +377 93 10 41 70
Fax: +377 93 10 41 71
www.monacoyachtshow.com
For private individuals the entrance
fee into MYS is €40 Euros per person, per day.
Under 12 year-olds are free.
For yachting professionals,
a 4-day package costs €40 per person.
What’s So Special?
The common denominator that sets these yachts
apart is not just their size, but that they are all outstanding in their class, and for the most part unique one-offs.
The MYS is the biggest floating display of yachts from
20 to over 80 meters, of which 60% are between 40 and
50 meters, and 15% are over 50 meters.
About the Writer
Paula Farquharson is editor of The Riviera Times newspaper. Originally from Ireland, she worked in New York and
is now based in Nice, France, where she learned to sail.
[email protected]
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YACHT SHOW
The Monaco Yacht Show is the only international yacht show devoted exclusively to luxury
yachting, featuring the biggest in-water display
in Europe of super and mega yachts in an international showcase of luxury products and luxury
yachting. You will also find every type of luxurious
accessory and interior decorating idea with which
to pamper your yacht from teak decks, Jacuzzis,
and satellite telephone systems to mini-submarines.
The advantage of the MYS is that it brings
together all sectors of luxury yachting, including
many of the world’s leading shipyards, brokers,
engine makers, naval architects, designers, tenders, equipment manufacturers, and a growing
number of service providers - the full spectrum
of the industry related to yachts over 20 meters is
well represented.
Who Is Attending?
PHOTO: LAURENT DI MICHIEL
Apart from the Prince, who traditionally makes
an appearance, amateur enthusiasts, wealthy owners and shipping magnates, there will be 590 exhibitors and 93 yachts (up from 65 yachts 5 years ago).
Potential clients will be present for the world previews of 30 to 40 motor and sailing yachts on their
world premier launches or being delivered in 2005.
There will also be 37 brokers, 46 naval architects
and interior designers in the designer gallery, 15
refit and repair shipyards, 202 equipment manufacturers, 74 service providers, 17 luxury brands,
16 tenders and 12 federations – enough to educate
you on all aspects of the business and discover new
and exotic charters and destinations to steer that
dream yacht. Don’t forget despite the mega sizes
in evidence at this event there is an entry level for
everyone in chartering. Expect to hear the chatter
of multiple languages around you as exhibitors
in attendance will be representing more than 38
nationalities, but English is widely spoken.
High Purchase Power Shopping
A selection of the big yachts to be seen
Tiara (2004): 54.27 meters sailing yacht from Edminston & Company at Berth E10.
Ambrosia III (2005): 65 meters motor yacht from Benetti at Berth EO1
Admiral 31 (2005): 31.5 meters from Admiral CNL at Berth N13
White Lie (2005): 47.5 meters motor yacht from Camper & Nicholson International at Berth EO5
Blue Moon (2005): 61 meters motor yacht from Feadship at line
Blue Moon (2000): 51.29 meters motor yacht from Fraser Yachts at Berth E13
Floridian (2002, refit 2005): 66.44 meters motor yacht from International Yacht Collection at Berth TO2
Phocea (1975, refit 1997/99): 75.15 meters sailing yacht from Nigel Burgess Group at Berth N01
Salacia (2005): 33.7 meters motor yacht from Nigel Burgess Group at Berth T Central 2nd Line
Haida (1929, refit 2005): 71.1 meters motor yacht from Ocean Independence at Berth T Central 2nd Line
Lady Christina (2005): 62 meters motor yacht from OceanCo at Berth T03
Annaliesse (2004): 85.3 meters anchored outside the harbour
Shiver (2005): 32.9 meters motor yacht from Sunseeker International at Berth CO3
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Behind the relaxed feel to this superb show is a
flurry of high level negotiating for the purchase and
sale of some of the most expensive yachts in the
world. Potential customers are invited to seminars,
dinners, drinks parties on board or in any of the
prestigious restaurants and night life haunts that
echo the jet set and tailor-made lifestyle yacht owners enjoy. So if you are shopping for a yacht, expect
top notch treatment from those trying to woo you
to buy. Add to that the thrill of a test drive of one
of these big babies and you are in for a few days to
remember. But most exhibitors are happy to let anyone visiting the show to step on board for a browse
– it’s not necessary to flash a platinum credit card.
So why not mark the date in your diary and
look forward to a unique experience with a cocktail of mega yachts, Riviera revelry and sightseeing
opportunities unique to this sought-after part of
the sailing world. YVC
LUXURIOUS PRIVATE
YACHTS THROUGHOUT
THE WORLD FOR CHARTER
Relax on one of the hundreds of private beaches in the Caribbean.
Experience the excitement of Monaco, St.Tropez, Cannes or anywhere
in the Riveria. Explore charming New England OR . . . venture to the
new charter “hot spot” the incredible coast of Croatia.
PARADISE
YACHT
CHARTERS
+ (954)462-0091
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COMPANY PROFILE
Classically Stylish
and Eternally Chic
Camper & Nicholsons
International luxury
yachting vacations
have it all
M/Y Kanaloa
Kanaloa represents a refined example
of understatement, where interior finish standards and quality of life on board have been raised to
achieve a level of satisfaction seldom seen on any yacht. Her
open deck areas offer a relaxing combination of Jacuzzi , sunbathing
pads and bar area on the top deck with a cleverly-designed satcom arch and
awning that provides shade. Her full-width master cabin offers good views on both
sides, and with no side decks forward, maintains privacy.
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There are few who can resist the allure of
the charter lifestyle, and for those who step
on board a luxury, crewed yacht, the truly
unique experience and the opportunity to
M/Y “KANALOA”
relax is far removed from the hectic schedule of everyday life.
P
roviding a passport to some of the most
beautiful and remote parts of the world,
enjoy the world in the private splendour of
the 48m Kanaloa. With mouth-watering cuisine,
exemplary service and world-class accommodation, a vacation onboard Kanaloa extends far
beyond the limits of any five star experience.
Kanaloa is a beautiful example of subtle yet
exceptional style. Her Zuretti designed interior
generates a calm ambience, perfect for relaxation.
Meanwhile, her extensive deck areas offer many
appealing attractions, such as a Jacuzzi, huge sunbathing pads and a bar area on the top deck with a
subtly designed satcom arch and awning for some
welcome shade.
Whether anchored to swim and laze in azure
waters, or dine formally or informally under the
stars – a yacht charter through CNI will infinitely
broaden your horizons. Any island, any direction,
anywhere you want to go – the opportunities are
endless. Journey along the historic Amalfi Coast
and the more remote Italian islands. City-hop with
a summer cruise along the United States’ North
East Coast. Alternatively, if a glamorous, jet-set
social life is more to your taste, we can arrange
for your charter to tie in with one of the many
world-famous events: the Monaco Grand Prix, the
America’s Cup, or the Cannes Film Festival.
There is no other industry that equals the intimate first-hand experience that charter brokers
have of each yacht - its food, décor, crew, facilities
and accommodation. Trained to customize a holiday to the individual client, CNI charter brokers
guarantee to cater to your exacting requirements
and tastes. Whether it is provisioning the yacht
with your favourite wine; arranging a surprise
anniversary party; or organising transfers, excursions, restaurant reservations or a game of golf,
your yacht charter agent, captain and crew will
ensure that once you step on board you have the
time of your life.
Wherever in the world you have dreamed of
visiting, you can be assured there is no better way
to see it than from the decks of your own private
super yacht. Pure style all the way - there is simply
no comparison. YVC
Specifications
Length:......................................157.48’ [48m]
Beam: .......................................29.86’ [9.1m]
Draft: ..............................................9.84’ [3m]
Builder: ...................................................CRN
Year: ....................................................... 1996
Engines: ..........................Two 2,285hp Deutz
Speed: ...................................... 14 / 17 knots
Leisure: ......................... 6.9m Nautica tender
...................................... 6.9m Custom tender
.................................. 2 x Waverunner XL 800
........................................ Aquafin sailing boat
............................................... 2 x windsurfers
........................................... 2 x Ocean Kayaks
.................... Water skis and other water toys
........................ Scuba diving equipment for 6
....................................Snorkelling equipment
..................................Light fishing equipment
...................... Precor EFX 546 Eliptical Trainer
Prices to.....................US$195,000 per week
Information
Cruising Area
Winter: ........................................... Caribbean
Summer: .................... Mediterranean - West
To inquire about chartering
Kanaloa of any other yacht in the CNI
fleet visit www.cnconnect.com or call
CNI Palm Beach + 1 561 655 2121
CNI Fort Lauderdale +1 954 524 4250
or CNI London + 44 207 491 2950
Accommodations
Cabin types: .... 3 Doubles, 2 Twins, 1 Single
Cabins: ......................................................... 6
Guests: ....................................................... 12
Crew: ...........................................................11
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FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP
Follow the Sun
Owning a piece of a yacht guarantees a warm escape all year long
If you’ve been toying with the idea of purchasing a yacht, but don’t want the burden of
maintaining one, owning one for a few weeks a year can be the answer.
H
About the Writer
Jamie Matusow is a freelance writer based in New York.
[email protected]
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ave you ever sat on the finely groomed
sands of a five-star beach resort and gazed
enviously at a yacht offshore, thinking how
nice it would be to incorporate a sea excursion
into your vacation? Have you thought about purchasing a yacht, but are not sure just how much
you would use it? If so, you may be intrigued with
a program that enables you to own a yacht—for
three weeks a year. You’ll have no worries about
crew or maintenance, no worries about transporting it to seasonal locations. All you’ll have to do is
schedule your three weeks a year and everything
will be arranged for you.
Just as with upscale vacation homes, yacht fractional ownership is a growing trend. David Perich,
VP of sales and marketing for Luxurious Lifestyles
at Sea (LL at Sea), based in Fort Lauderdale,
explains why the idea is becoming increasingly
popular. “Our program is designed for the person
who wants to own a $5- or 6-million yacht, but will
use it for only about three weeks a year.” With fractional ownership, participants still own property,
but are not tied to all the responsibilities that go
along with it. Owners don’t have to pay out a large
sum in the beginning, and after three or four years
they can sell the yacht and upgrade.
That’s why, says Perich, unlike other companies that offer joint ownership of previously
owned yachts, LL at Sea features a brand-new vessel for their program. Careful consideration was
put into just what type of boat would work best
to meet the demands of fractional ownership participants. As their premier offering, LL at Sea has
selected a 2005 80ft Hatteras motoryacht with an
open bridge, four staterooms, and separate crew
quarters. “It’s constructed and manufactured in
such a way,” says Perich, “that it’s easy to maintain
and get parts if needed.” And, he adds, “It’s got an
incredible PC monitoring system.” The yacht also
boasts spacious bars and entertainment areas,
plasma screens throughout, and plenty of water
toys including snorkeling equipment, Jet Skis, and
a tender. A shallow draft makes it easy to get in
and out of small coves, and a wide beam ensures a
smooth ride.
While the yacht itself is gorgeous, Perich stresses that it’s the company’s dedication to service
that makes LL at Sea’s fractional ownership opportunity so desirable. He emphasizes that “no” is
not a word when it comes to honoring owners
requests. He has been in the high-end concierge
services industry for more than two decades and
says he knows what affluent clients demand and
how to comply with their wishes. The company
has even enlisted experts in the yachting and hotel
industries to prepare detailed itineraries designed
to show owners’ exactly what they can do in any
number of days they have available.
“Follow the Sun” is the company’s slogan,
because they plan to locate the yacht according
to the season. Summers will find it as far north as
Annapolis, while a hint of cold will send it down
toward Fort Lauderdale and on to the British
Virgin Islands. A full-time three-person crew –
consisting of captain, first mate, and chef – will be
at your disposal 24 hours a day.
The yacht is being offered with 1/12th ownership
interests, entitling each owner to 21 days aboard.
(The remaining days will be used for relocation of
the yacht, crew vacations, and scheduled services.)
An annual fee covers cleaning, insurance,
maintenance, crew services, and seasonal movement of the yacht. Variable costs per week include
fuel, dockage, food, and drink.
For those who want all the advantages of owning a yacht without the responsibilities, a fractional purchase can be the way to go. YVC
Information
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These bags have character, consider taking one on your next charter!
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Made by Bric’s, a 50+ year old luggage company from the
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easy to carry and hard to damage – the material is
waterproof and highly resistant to impact.
“Bojola” Tuscan box car, $930 and Tuscan valise $525
Available at www.brics.it
Minimalist
When all you need are the essentials, such as a
bathing suit and a pair of shoes, this distinctly Prada
bag fits the bill. Prada canvas and leather bag, $985,
Available at www.neimanmarcus.com
Chic
Perfect for smaller essentials such as shoes or toiletries, the Louis Vuitton Antigua collection seems to be the
perfect choice for your charter to the Caribbean – or anywhere. Sac Week-End $910, Medium Tote $630
Available at www.vuitton.com
Lavish
From the Schedoni family, the exclusive maker
of custom leather goods for yacht manufacturers
such as Benetti, Ferretti and Riva and luxury car
manufacturers such as Ferrari and Mercedes
Benz, Schedoni leather goods easily parallel
their maritime and automotive counterparts.
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CRUISING CIGAR MAN
Travel Humidors
Safe Harbor for your cigars
Laser Engraved
Having your name, company logo, or an event that
you attended on your travel case goes the extra mile
WRITTEN BY
GARY KORB
Before you sail off to the next port of call with your cigars, you’ll need a travel humidor that
will keep your precious cargo out of harm’s way. Whether it’s a simple pocket humidor or
an elaborate attaché case, the humidor must do two things for your cigars: keep them fresh
and protect them.
A
About the Writer
Gary Korb is the resident cigar guru at Famous Smoke
Shop (www.FamousSmoke.com) in Easton, PA. He has
been enjoying the wonderful world of cigars for over 25
years.
[email protected]
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ccording to Michael Chunko, President &
CEO of Csonka Worldwide, one the cigar
industry’s leading makers of customcigar
cases, a good cigar case will keep the cigars properly humidified. A great cigar case will provide
good humidity, but will do so with style, elegance
and a lot of security. You don’t want your cigars
rolling around loose.
So what does the cigar smoking traveler need
to consider before choosing the proper case?
“I look at three things with regard to making a buying decision,” says Chunko. “First, the
amount of cigars you want the humidor to hold
while you travel. For most people, a 4-5 cigar
case is perfect because it’s a good size for the golf
course, the casino, business meetings, dinners,
etc. Additionally, if you’re traveling, it gives you
some space to add cigars you may buy on your
trip.
“Secondly, what are you trying to accomplish?
For some cigar smokers, plastic baggies are fine,
but most cigar enthusiasts want a humidified
case that holds their cigars securely and reflects
their personal sense of style. That goes to the third
aspect: being comfortable with the size of the
case, its design, and even the color.”
Another way to truly customize your case is
with laser engraving.
“This has been a big success with many of our
corporate clients who have had cases customized
Davidoff 90810
This humidified Davidoff 90810 travel model offers a
genuine wood finish like your home humidor
for everything from sales meetings, to awards
dinners, to golf outings, fundraisers and other events. We’ve customized cases for wedding parties and even for rock bands like
Aerosmith. Being able to have
your name, company logo, or an
event that you attended on the
case really goes the extra mile.”
Michael Chunko
The best travel humidors are
lined with Spanish cedar, include a humidification
device, have some form of padded material, preformed slots, or a brace to hold the cigars in place,
and include additional accessories like a cutter
and a hygrometer.
Only 20-25% of the cases physically include a
humidity device. If you count the popular “finger”
style leather cases, which actually pull the humidity out of your cigars (true!), the number is even
lower.
“Built-in humidification should be the primary reason for anyone to buy a travel case,” say’s
Chunko. “Otherwise it’s just a case.”
Some humidity devices are better than others,
particularly when it comes to travel. The popular
green floral “oasis” foam used in most desktop
and display humidifiers works well in a desktop
environment, and as a result, many travel cases
also come with similar floral foam humidifiers.
Chunko prefers to use terracotta humidity elements in his cases. Travel case humidifiers fluctuate a lot, and when not in use, dry out. When floral
foam dries it has a tendency to break up and emit
a potentially hazardous dust. According to his
research, the government has published an MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheet) on floral foam. The
reason why oasis foam is fine for desktop humidors is they are continually moist so they rarely
dry out completely. The terracotta device absorbs
and holds water well with no disintegration of
the material, so it’s much safer, cleaner and it has
more longevity. Wick-type humidifiers can also be
used in lieu of floral foam.
Csonka also includes pipettes in many of their
cases. These are capped, refillable, eyedroppertype devices that hold distilled water. They can be
used to replenish any loss of humidity in the travel
case right then and there, so you don’t have to wait
until you get home to refill.
Some other important things about cigar
humidors and humidity: the wood inside the
humidor plays the biggest role in humidification,
because the wood holds much more moisture
than the humidifier alone. The humidifying device
is only there to maintain the ebb and flow of
the system as the wood continually absorbs and
releases moisture. Although most cigar smokers are focused on keeping their humidity at an
“ideal” 70%, the truth is, the acceptable range is
actually 65-75%, so you have a lot more headroom
than you think.
Even on the water, where one might presume
that the humidity is relatively sufficient, you can
still encounter fluctuations. You can be in one
part of the world one day where the climate is
damp and a few days later, somewhere else where
it’s very dry. This further drives home the basic
precept of the case being able to maintain proper
humidity no matter where you are on the planet.
So, before you decide which case is right for
your particular travel needs, kick the tires; inspect
the case for size, quality of materials and functionality. The rule of caveat emptor greatly applies
here. You’ve invested good money in your cigars.
Protect them well and they’ll love you back. Happy
sails! YVC
“A great
travel
humidor
provides
proper
humidity,
safety and
style”
The Csonka Traveler
Everything you need to keep your cigars
safe and sound
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LUXURY GOODS
2005 Bentley Arnage R
REVIEW BY JOSH MAX
D
esigned for speed as well as style enthusiasts, The Arnage R’s a sweet pleasure
to drive, look at and be seen in. You can
wear pajamas as you arrive at any function and
people will still treat you as though you were
royalty. It takes a bit of getting used to its sheer
weight; even cracking a door or popping the
trunk is like opening a bank vault. Though most
people associate a car of this value with a chauffeur, you’ll want to navigate it yourself, it’s that
much of a pleasure behind the wheel. A 6.8-liter
V-8 with twin turbochargers rockets you ahead as
though you’re driving a sports car. Unlike some
engines in big, heavy cars which can lag when
you’re trying to step on it, the Arnage R’s monstrous furnace allows you to hurtle through space
instantaneously. As you drive, your entire body
is soothed, coddled and exhilarated all at once;
eyes, nose, ears all get the Bentley experience.
Expect plenty of attention in your neighborhood
and beyond.
Handling for ’05 is better thanks to suspension
improvements and the car turns more sharply
than ever before, no small feat given its weight
of 5,699 pounds. Bentley’s added round Xenon
clear-lens headlights with integrated turn indica-
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tors, and a new hood. With a nod to 21st century
technology, the car’s electronically programmed
to adapt its settings to suit the road surface. A
DVD entertainment system, personal computer
with wireless keyboard, television set and a bevy
of audio systems, including multi-CD changers
and an MP3 player, are available. BMW’s Rolls
Royce Phantom and Daimler-Chrysler’s Maybach
may carry more heart-stopping stickers, but
there is absolutely no compromise in the Arnage
R’s design, speed and flash for its lesser price.
Interior
Signature Bentley, all leather, chrome, class and
comfort. There’s a new center console, a new control
panel for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning,
and a new switch pack with repositioned controls for
window lifts, seat and mirror switches.
2005 Bently Arnage R Specifications
Price: ................................................$211,990
Engine:................. 6.75 litre, turbocharged V8
Horsepower: ...................................... 400 hp
Torque: ....................... 646 pound-feet torque
0-60: ............................................5.5 seconds
0-100 mph ........................................ 15.4 sec
Top Speed: ..................................... 168 MPH
Mileage: .......................... 10 city; 14 highway
Miles Driven: ............................................200
Body Material: ................Steel - Monocoque
Exterior
A signature rounded, old-school English-looking
rear and a Fort Knox-style hood with sharply carved
lines angling in toward the grille create an image of
elegance, class and means.
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YACHT PROFILE
PHOTO: THIERRY AMELLER
GALAXY
T
he recently launched 56m GALAXY from
the Italian yard was designed inside and
out by Stefano Natucci. Her vibrant interior
is filled with exotic timbers and leather panelling,
and a glass lift which also acts as an atrium. With
plenty of areas for dining, including the semi circular dining room on the upper deck which can be
opened onto the aft deck for alfresco dining.
Information
To inquire about chartering
Galaxy or any other yacht in the CNI
fleet visit www.cnconnect.com or call
CNI Palm Beach + 1 561 655 2121
CNI Fort Lauderdale +1 954 524 4250
or CNI London + 44 207 491 2950
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Information
Prices
From: .............................. €175,000 per week
Cruising Area
Winter: ........................................... Caribbean
Summer: .............. West/East Mediterranean
Accommodations
Guests: .......................................................12
Crew:...........................................................13
Cabins: ..........................................................6
Galaxy’s Owner’s suite on the main deck has panoramic views from the saloon. The VIP cabin is on
the upper deck and four more guest cabins on the
lower, comprising two doubles and two twins.
Specifications
Length:............................................ 184’/56m
Beam: .............................................34’/10.4m
Draught: ...........................................10.2’/3m
Builder: .............................................. Benetti
Designer: .............................. Stefano Natucci
Interior Designer: ................ Stefano Natucci
Year: ........................................................2005
Engines: ................................ Twin Cat 3512B
Cruising Speed: ...............................15 knots
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TRAVEL LOG
Just Add Water!
The adventerues
of running a
yacht from
Maryland to
Florida
About the Writer
Stuart Snyder has traveled all over the world and has
experienced most of life’s luxurious pleasures. As a dotcom success, he has built and owned luxurious villas and
a resort and has refined the traveling lifestyle. He has
owned a number of yachts and currently owns a luxury
travel and charter company. Catering to the most refined
clients, www.WorldClassLuxury.com provides yachts, villas, and private jets around the world.
[email protected]
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Thirty-five years ago I sat on mom’s lap riveted to her every word as she told stories
about Jacques Cousteau (whom I met), pirates of the North Atlantic, and ghost ships galore.
Little did I know that I would revisit these stories in real life. Yes, my mom is a saint, and she
inspired me to pursue my dreams. Here is one of my fondest.
WRITTEN BY STUART SNYDER
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here are three North American motorized
voyages that I have wanted to make and
that everyone should make once in their
lifetime. This is my story about one of the most
exciting. By the way those voyages are...
1. Driving from Cabo san Lucas, Mexico, to San
Francisco.
2. Driving from Massachusetts to Key West,
Florida.
3. Running a yacht from Annapolis, Maryland,
down the Intracoastal Waterway to Florida, the
Bahamas, and beyond. I’m no Hemingway but,
if you bear with me, you’ll know what not to do
when traveling the Intracoastal.
My most recent journey started on a cold and
forbidding day in December, 2004. I departed
from the Indian River inlet in Delaware bound for
Annapolis after purchasing a refurbished Hatteras
Sports Fisher. The very first day was an expensive
disaster as we took on water, lost an engine, and
limped into a small town in Delaware at two in
the morning. The Delaware Bay can be very unforgiving in late December. On the first leg I spent
$20,000, lost one of my best friends, and almost
died running in fog that was thicker than a bad
batch of turkey gravy.
It might help if I give the readers a little background on my world. In December of 1999 my
dot-com company was purchased by a Fortune 25
company and was part of one of the largest e-commerce purchases in dot-com history. Yeah, it only
took me 20 years to become successful overnight!
There were years in which my maids made more
money than I did...The day it hit I cried like a baby,
having achieved my life-long dream at the age of
39, or so I thought. I started a charter company to
provide my clients with yachts, jets, and villas all
over the world. I felt my special insight as an owner
and luxury traveler would enable me to provide
valuable knowledge to my clients and friends.
On with the show...part of the joy and excitement of any voyage is the anticipation. Months
before my departure I lived on the Internet, finding software, cruising guides, and Intracoastal
war stories every day. My provisioning included
the prerequisite trip to Target with mom in tow,
buying all the staples for my voyage. Although
I tried to become familiar with various ports of
call beforehand, I refused to chart arrival dates,
not knowing what my daily mileage would be.
This turned out to be appropriate as I spent
three weeks awaiting the Daytona 500, and two
more weeks awaiting the Super Bowl. My pretrip
planning included $3,000 worth of maintenancerelated work in order to be shipshape.
Although I have lived on yachts before, I have
not captained one for any distance so for this trip
I decided to hire a licensed captain for the first
leg. What a mistake. I departed day one full of zest
and lathered with Old Spice – I couldn’t hide the
euphoria I had looked forward to this day for years.
Day one was overcast with 15 knot winds and 4’–6’
seas in the Delaware Bay with the wind temps at
36 degrees. We were headed for Annapolis through
the C and D canal. Two hours into the voyage the
port engine began to blow black smoke and I
recommended that the captain shut it down so as
not to cause damage to the Volvo Penta. He chose
to ignore that request and we spent the next 30
minutes losing more and more power. The seas
were around 6 feet and, as any seasoned mariner
knows, running in bad seas with one engine is no
picnic. Finally the captain went below and noticed
that we were taking on water as a 5-inch strainer
had blown and was literally pumping seawater 4
feet into the air filter. Diesel engines may be water
cooled, but it’s not wise to cool them through the
turbo chargers. So with a bellyful of seawater and
making 5 knots we changed course and headed
for the nearest and only marina!
We limped into the marina at 2 a.m. after 10
hours of rough sees and ice crusted all over my
foul-weather gear. The next morning I awoke
to a spectacular winter morning in Delaware.
Canadian geese dotted the skies, reminding me
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TRAVEL LOG
of my childhood years hunting and fishing on the
Eastern shore of Maryland. Right out of Michener’s
Chesapeake! The flyway was littered with these
marvelous creatures heading south as if to lead
the way...how I yearned to be with them. Then
the mechanic yanked me back to reality with the
“good news”: the captain had blown a piston due
to running the engines too long after noticing the
smoke. I knew that this layover would take some
time so I called on a lifelong friend that I had not
seen in years. Ronnie and I first met when the
headmaster of our private school decided to make
examples of us by putting a bowl on our heads and
giving us a haircut. The next week we got caught
selling firecrackers at school – we became immediate best friends.
One week and $7,000 later I fired up the engines
with my friend Ronnie on board and my resolve
to move on unbroken. The Delaware Bay was
again very rough with seas around 6 feet. Winter
on the bay is unbearable, as winds rip in from
Aqualibrium
Here is the Spectacular “Aqualibrium” 132’ CRN
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the northeast creating those dreaded nor’easters.
Running into these winds is merciless as the only
other vessel we saw was a 150’ Coast Guard cutter.
Ahhhhhhhh, the C and O Canal. Built to connect
the top of the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware
Bay for commerce, this waterway is pristine and
calm, as it is protected from the elements. What
a beautiful site! As I turned the yacht and headed
west, I cranked the Volvo Penta up to 2600 rpms
and held my breath as the turbos kicked in – 25,
26, 27, 30 knots and screaming! Seconds later 30,
27, 26, 25 and belching white smoke. Ronnie ran
below and pulled the hatch as the port engine
bled white smoke and belched diesel oil. Eight
days and counting, I had made 38 miles. Should
make Florida by Feb. 2006! Ronnie was petrified
and truly thought we were sinking. What started
out as a civil day trip quickly became a shouting
match as I desperately needed him to help and he
was paralyzed with fear. Ronnie bailed in a fit and I
was left alone again, one less friend and lots more
heartache.
The mechanics from Dover arrived shortly
thereafter and took my Hatteras pack to the marina. Three days before Christmas I was informed
that the vessel need four more pistons as a result
of the first incident, and the only pistons were
18,000 miles away at the Volvo plant in Sweden.
Since Volvo celebrates Christmas and New Years,
the parts would not ship until January 2, 10 days
later, so two more weeks in Dover, Delaware.
The good news was that they were expecting a
warm front for Christmas and the temps reached
a scorching 29 degrees. Next time you plan to go
south for the winter, remember that you have to
get there first. My winter clothing choices were
foul-weather gear: overalls and duck shoes, in two
styles yellow and orange. Fortunately Ronnie left
me a camouflaged full-face hat...very stylish and
perfect for Dover as the hunting season was in full
swing.
Onward and upward.
The mechanics finished the job Friday afternoon as I prepared to depart with renewed vigor
and a bellyful of turkey. When I received the bill
I confused it with a bill of sale: $13,500 – cash. Of
course, the banks were closed until Monday.
So three days later I paid my bill in cash and
then paid the mechanic to load my 15’ jet boat
on the bow and strap it down for the long journey
ahead. Big mistake, when you want something
done right, do it yourself. This would haunt me for
the next 500 miles. After checking the weather and
saying my Hail Marys I went back to the Delaware
Bay and headed due south. Alone and fearless, I
throttled up. The air was cold and crisp and at first
light the engines purred their approval.
Four hours later I began to appreciate the
value of proper training. Twenty years before I had
gotten my pilot’s license. Little did I know it would
save my life. When the dew point approaches the
air temp, fog develops. True to form and 20 miles
out in the middle of the shipping channel, the fog
rolled in like a Hitchcock movie and the seas were
my angry friends. Having learned to use radar
while flying, I turned on my trusty Furuno and
navigated in 0 visibility by radar alone in one of the
busiest shipping channels on the east coast. What I
failed to realize was the scope was set on an 8-mile
range when it should have been at 1/2 miles. As I
entered the mouth of the Delaware Bay/Atlantic
Ocean my jet boat broke free of its straps and
bounced on the bow like kids on a trampoline. It
smashed its way through both salon windows and
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“My first leg I
spent $20,000,
lost one of my
best friends, and
almost died
running in fog
that was thicker
than a bad batch
of turkey gravy.”
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I had to do the unthinkable. I climbed from the fly
bridge to the bow and slid violently along with the
jet boat as the boat pitched relentlessly. Twenty
minutes after relashing the jet boat to the bow, I
crawled back to the bridge knowing that one slip
would mean instant death as hypothermia would
have set in had I went overboard. Unfortunately,
my hands were frozen as the bridge was neither
heated nor waterproof. The plastic window bridge
covers had ripped due to the winds and I had to
remove the center cover so I could try and see
through the fog.
Now the radar starts blinking. But since the
scope/range was improperly set, I was unaware
that the tiny blip on the screen was not 8 miles
away but 1/2 mile. As I gingerly peered through
the fog, fortunately I noticed a strange shadow
dead ahead. Slowing down I saw the outline of a
huge towboat creeping slowly toward the west.
I approached from the north at a perpendicular
angle, and at about 60 yards out I looked behind
the vessel and did not see the towline. Confident
that she was running unfettered, I began to edge
behind her stern. My spidey senses were tingling,
so I decided to do a 360-degree turn just in case.
Sixty seconds later a 300 foot barge laden with
an entire junkyard blurred my entire view. Full
stop! Full stop! I came within 50 yards of hitting
the barge and almost cut between the two vessels. Had I done this my running gear would have
ripped off and I would have sank in seconds and
the following day would have reappeared...in the
obituaries!
Ironically, 15 minutes later the fog cleared and
I passed the same inlet I had left three weeks earlier, far wiser and very humbled. It was at this point
that I began to understand the challenges that
the mariner faced throughout time. Two hundred
years earlier, at the exact same spot as the towboat
incident, the S.S. DeBreak had encountered foul
weather and was swallowed whole by sea. The
Debreak was an 18th century sailing vessel laden
with gold and was returning to port when a violent
storm took all souls. I had experienced the same
life or death incident at nearly the same spot and
survived. As I pulled into Ocean City, Maryland,
at dusk I was still alone but no longer fearless, I
kissed the dock and hugged my yacht. Some tests
make you, others break you.
Fortunately I was bowed but not broken.
With renewed vigor I awoke the next day to
sunshine and happiness. I had survived my first
test and hoped the worst was behind me. One
thing is a must when traveling the Intracoastal
– transportation. Fortunately I brought along a
sports bike, which provided me with the freedom
to spread my wings. I spent the next three days
recovering from my ordeal and repairing the damage done by the jet boat. Having spent summers
nearby, I relished the chance to relive my old
haunts in Ocean City. Most of the bars had long
since closed but Skeeter on the bay was still open
and was a lively and spirited club even for a 44year old like me.
I departed Ocean City with a smile and headed
back out to the Atlantic to run south to Norfolk.
On the way I saw the conning towers that dotted
the beach built during WWII to watch for the Nazi
U-boats that were patrolling the Eastern Seaboard.
In those days hundreds of thousands of tons of
ships were being sunk every month right off our
shores. My generation does not appreciate the
sacrifice made by the “greatest generation.” I come
from a proud military family. My father was an
officer at the Naval Academy and a distinguished
judge. My uncle was a Nazi camp POW survivor
and escapee. Seeing these reminders, I paused to
remember those valiant mariners and military men
and women who protected our shores.
Interestingly enough, the Atlantic has sandbars that appear 10–15 miles or more at sea. As
I passed Chincoteague, Virginia, I saw the horses
that Chincoteague is famous for. According to
legend, a Spanish galleon laden with horses had
grounded in the 1700s. The horses swam ashore
to nearby Assateague where 300 years later the
local firemen round up the horses every July 4th
and have an auction to raise money for the locals.
If you have never been, I highly recommend Pony
Swim week in Chincoteague.
As I pressed on, the sea rose to 4’ and my jet
boat became loose once again. The fogs returned
and I pushed on with the reassurance that I
was not in a shipping channel. The depth finder
started to beep and I found myself in 10 feet of
water, 10 miles out to sea. It is quite unsettling to
go through this so far out knowing if I grounded,
it would have been very difficult to get help before
dark. It’s always wise to leave at first light just in
case you have problems. When you add darkness
to problems at sea, you amplify the terror. So I
slowed down and journeyed on mindful of the pea
soup fog. I finally rounded the tip of Virginia and
crossed the largest estuary in the world – the spectacular Chesapeake Bay. Famous for blue crabs,
oysters, rockfish, and much more, the Chesapeake
is home to generations of watermen.
Just seeing the Chesapeake oyster boats
brought me back to my boyhood in Annapolis
as my folks provided me with the world’s best
childhood! What I failed to realize before the
voyage was the extent of reminiscing I would
experience. The new memories that flooded my
life were becoming equally as thrilling as my previous experiences. Many of us live our whole lives
looking to the future for answers. I believe these
answers can also be found by revisiting our past
and learning from it. Take a dream trip, remember
your youth, and appreciate your past. We don’t
have a lot of time here together.
Please stay tuned for more exciting adventures
as I continue to head south on my voyage. YVC
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or simply a celebration with family and friends. SEADREAM Charter Coordinators will work closely with you to ensure that your event
is customized to meet your every desire.
With only 55 ocean view staterooms and an award winning crew of 92, be prepared to be “Splendidly Spoiled”.
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FOOD & WINE
The Fish That Laid the Golden Eggs
Sturgeon: A gourmet’s best friend
Few delicacies make as perfect a match for a vacation at sea as caviar. Long associated with elite connoisseurs, caviar has, in the words of James Beard, “been present at more
important international affairs than have all the Russian dignitaries of history combined.”
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SCOTT ROSE
About the Writer
Scott Rose writes on a variety of topics, from luxury
items to art, music and literature and even classic antique
auto repair. His food-related pieces have appeared in such
prestigious organs as Bon Appetit. He has an unshakeable conviction that a New Year’s celebration without
caviar would be like a yacht vacation without a boat.
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aviar is to a yacht vacation as a Lalique
glass “Spirit of Ecstasy” hood emblem is
to a black Rolls-Royce: you can proceed
without it, but why on earth would you want to?
Any number of littoral locales, from Beaulieu-surMer on the French Riviera to the White Sulfur Hot
Springs on the Alaska coast, make a sublime backdrop for the sensual ritual of consuming caviar.
Raising a silver-tip-handled, mother-of-pearl
spoon, you inhale the bouquet of the caviar and,
pleased to find it has just the very lightest suggestion of a sea perfume,
you let the orbs glide onto
your tongue. Inhaling but a
whisper of air, you press the
eggs against your hard palate,
reveling in the subtle marine
foretaste which is followed by
a truffle-tinged nutty-fruitiness and finally a marked
oceanic flavor overlain with
hints of the edible gold leaf
used in Indian cuisine. You
savor the delights of the
cumulative taste sensations
lingeringly, as if they were a
Caribbean sunset.
We know that many different fishes provide
roe which, when of high quality and used in a fine
recipe, are worthy of our taste buds. Yet we also
know that only three members of the sturgeon
family produce what may legitimately be called
caviar: sevruga, osetra and beluga. True, the cultivation of increasingly sophisticated aquaculture
techniques in such places as California and the
Aquitaine region of France have of late been
producing sturgeon caviars which earn seals of
approval from cognoscenti; nonetheless, for a
variety of reasons, Iranian caviar from the Caspian
Sea is currently superior to others.
The word caviar evolved from the Persian
“Khag-avar,” which means “the roe-generator.” In
Medieval Russia, caviar was known as a peasant’s
food, but by the time Shakespeare wrote the famous
line from Hamlet which explains that a certain play
was too refined to be enjoyed by the general public,
“twas caviary to the general,” caviar had gained
its association with connoisseurship and luxury.
In 1971, when the Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza
Pahlavi, mounted a celebration of 2,500 years of
the Persian Empire, an actual ton of caviar was
provided, and of course eaten by the guests.
When partaking of this delicacy, forgetting
the painstaking efforts requisite to its production
can be easy. All equipment to come in contact
with the fish and the caviar is first sterilized. The
sturgeon are caught in nets and transported live
to the fishery where they must be washed several times and then anaesthetized in advance of having their egg sacs removed.
Were a sturgeon to be killed
first, she would release a bitter tasting chemical into her
roe. Once the roe sacs have
been removed, they are delicately lashed open with birch
switches. The caviar master
must evaluate the grade of
the eggs in order to select
the correct mesh screen over
which to gently pass them
with his hand. This step separates binding tissue from
the eggs. Each harvest of sevruga, osetra and
beluga that is, literally, worth its salt receives a
grade of 1 or 2; criteria for the grading include the
uniformity of the eggs as regards size, color, egg
separation, fragrance, pellucidness and hardness
of the shells. After the eggs have been separated
into a tub, the absolutely correct, discreet amount
of dry salt is added to them and oh so carefully
but thoroughly mixed in; a lesser quantity of salt
is desirable though it renders the product more
perishable. The eggs are then placed on a fine
mesh screen for drainage. Packaging the caviar
in containers requires utmost fastidious delicacy;
once the eggs have been carefully put inside, the
lid must be manually pushed down so that the
air inside is forced out as the container is sealed.
Writing in her book Caviar, Susan Friedland said:
“There are caviar lovers who swear they can tell
the identity of the [caviar] master by rolling a bit
of caviar around their tongue.”
No Limits Yachts in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, is
experienced at flying Iranian caviar into its marinas
for an initial provisioning. They have their own
helicopter, small airplane and fast boat to replenish
your caviar supply during a charter. Well connected
in the Caribbean food world, they can also arrange
for a guest chef from a leading restaurant to prepare a
caviar-themed meal during your vacation. They even
would be able to assemble a caviar picnic and then fly
you and your company to an uninhabited island for
the memorable adventure of consuming it.
Tim Nelson of Seven Seas Yacht Charters in
Nokonis, Florida, is a seasoned professional who not
only can guide you to the ideal boat for your charter
vacation but who also has a special familiarity with
the crème-de-la-crème of sea-faring chefs; he can
arrange for a world-class caviar expert to work magic
in your galley. Andrew Buys of the Barrington-Hall
Corporation, an international yacht charter company in Ft. Lauderdale, advises that should you wish
to take a caviar cruise with caviar featured in at least
one dish of each meal, your best bet would be to
have a principal chef assisted by a caviar expert.
For the ultimate elite caviar experience, you must
try Almas caviar. Almas is the Russian word for diamonds; this white caviar with a heavenly flavor and
a buttery texture is culled from Caspian Sea beluga
sturgeon over 100 years old. Generally, the older the
fish and the lighter the color of its roe, the more exquisite the caviar. Excellence combined with rarity has its
price; Caviar House in London sells a kilo of Almas caviar in a 24-karat gold tin for £16,000, or about $25,000.
For more modest tastings, a £800 tin is available.
While purists will tell you that premium caviar
should always be enjoyed by itself, it would seem
a tragedy to forgo such pleasures as sliced lobster
tail and caviar on croutons, sea bass with a caviar
sauce, or scallops in a cream sauce prepared with
both sevruga and beluga caviars. Like wine, caviar
has a rich and inexhaustible culture; it is an interest
to be cultivated over a lifetime. Beyond the actual
caviar are all the fine points of caviar accouterments: the présentoirs, the golden serving shovels,
and the mother-of-pearl serving plates. Ideally,
one should be able to, if not identify the caviar
master from one taste of his product, then at least
to recognize the difference between sevruga, osetra
and beluga when blindfolded. At present, 50% of
premium caviars are sold to airlines to be served
to their first-class passengers. I hope this article
serves as a stimulus for increasing the quantity of
premium caviar consumed aboard yachts. YVC
THIS INDEX IS PROVIDED AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO OUR READERS. THE PUBLISHER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ERRORS AND OMMISSIONS.
Author Forrest Webb gave his 1975 nautical
mystery novel the alluring title of Caviar Cruise.
Who among us would not like to simultaneously
indulge our passions for yachting and caviar?
Russia’s Orthodox Cruise Company offers a caviar cruise starting at Rostov-on-Don, progressing to Volgograd and thence down the Volga to
the Caspian Sea. Meals always feature at least
one dish incorporating Russian caviar; menus
intriguingly include items such as sturgeon soup
and recipes using milt, the sperm of the male
sturgeon, traditional in Russian cuisine and quite
popular in France where it is known as laitance.
The surest bet for being able to receive premium Iranian caviar during a yacht vacation is to
take your vacation in the Mediterranean; the relative proximity of the area to the Caspian as well
as the Europeans’ savoir-faire in obtaining it are
most propitious. With that said, premium caviar
can be flown to any marina in the world, though
one does have to be cognizant of the necessary
advance planning. The high end of the caviar
trade is very strictly regulated in order to protect
the sturgeon as a species. Much documentation is
required by law when Iranian sevruga, osetra and
beluga are sent from one country to another.
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Alpha Yachting
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[email protected] 954-234-2203
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Angela Connery Yacht Charters
www.acyachtcharters.com
877-741-4448
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Bartram & Brakenhoff
www.bartbrak.com
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Beka Cornish
www.beka-cornish.com
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Ben’s Yacht Services
www.westcoastjeeps.com
[email protected] 758-459-5457/7160
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Blue Water Yacht Charters
www.bluewateryachtcharters.com
800-732-7245
Camper & Nicholsons
www.cnconnect.com
954-524-4250
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Charter Brokers of Alaska LLC
www.charterbrokersofalaska.com
888-530-2628
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Delta AirElite
www.airelite.com
877-323-5387
Dream Sailing
www.dreamsailing.co.uk
[email protected] 33 6 64 03 7020
Executive Jet Management
www.executivejetmanagement.com
800-797-6306
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
www.showmanagement.com
800-940-7642
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Gevril
www.gevril.com
845-425-9882
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Golden Yachts
www.goldenyachts.gr
[email protected] (30) 210 967 3203/4
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Irma Fishing & Trading
www.irmafishing.com
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Jet Aviation
www.jetaviation.com/privilegedtrave
1-888-430-JETS
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Luxurious Lifestyles at Sea
www.llatsea.com
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Marcrista Luxury Charters
www.marcrista.com.au
(61) 418 339753
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800-922-4833
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MLW
www.N801DM.com
Ocean Charters
www.oceancharters.com
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Ocean Cruise
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Ocean Yachts
www.ocean-yachts.com
[email protected] 30 210 9855518
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Paradise Yacht Charters
www.paradiseyachtcharters.com
Peter Insull
www.insull.com
[email protected] (33) 493342242
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Platinum Television
www.platinumtelevision.com
800-597-1186
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SeaDream Yacht Club
www.seadreamcharter.com
800-707-4911
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South Seas International
www.southseas.it
[email protected] 39 081 245 24 02
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Stabbert Maritime
www.stabbertmaritime.com
[email protected] 206-547-6161Ext.116
The Sacks Group
www.sacksyachts.com
Trimarine Boat
www.bvisailing.com
800-648-3393
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Valef Yachting
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Yacht Charter Group
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877-752-5001
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PRIVATE JET CHARTERS & TRAVEL
When You’re Ready to Fly Privately
It’s time for Jet Aviation’s Privileged Travel Program
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VOLUME:2 ISSUE:2
2005
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I
n a time well before many of today’s
air charter and fractional companies
came to be, there was Jet Aviation.
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has enjoyed as fine a
reputation as there is in the crowded field of
private air travel.
Are You Ready for
Privileged Travel?
Now, if you’re reading this, most likely
you’re a sophisticated traveler, successful business person, or entrepreneur who likes the
idea of taking control – of your time, your
money, and your lifestyle. Safety, security, and
privacy are important to you when you fly.
So are saving time, scheduling freedom, and
control – over everything from whom you fly
with, to when and where you fly to. If this
description fits you, read on to learn more
about the Privileged Travel jet card program
from Jet Aviation.
Jet Aviation launched its jet card program
in late 2004 among a field of many competitors. In May, the company decided it was time
to invite some travel journalists on a Privileged
Travel flight to demonstrate what sets their
program apart. The idea was to fly to a particular destination for a luncheon, and The
Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs,
WV, was selected. The objective was to showcase Privileged Travel, and how flying as a
Privileged Travel cardholder changes the way
one flies forever. The event even had a name,
“Privileged Traveler for a Day.” We spoke
with Robert Seidel, senior vice president and
general manager of Jet Aviation Charter and
the Privileged Travel Program, about the day’s
events. Here’s how it went.
Flying to Lunch
“Our guests were transported to Teterboro
Airport in New Jersey by private luxury auto.
From curbside, it was just a few yards’ walk to
our Challenger 604 aircraft.
“After the required identification checks,
we all boarded, the plane began to taxi, and
we were airborne in a matter of minutes.
Private jet aircraft fly well above commercial
air traffic and adverse weather conditions,
and you would be surprised at how much
of a difference this makes in travel time and
comfort,” said Seidel. Already, a very great
difference from commercial travel was noted
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by all. But there was more to come.
When the cabin service began, guests
were served a perfectly chilled flute of Veuve
Clicquot and bit delicately into similarly
chilled shrimp and other hors d’oeuvre. They
then spent the little over an hour flight learning about Privileged Travel, and the ins and
outs of private aviation in general.
The Privileged Travel Card comes in 10,
25, 50, and 100-hour denominations, and
three categories: Classic, Elegance, and AvantGarde, Seidel said. You can truly create your
own jet card – just select the number of hours
you want to fly and match it up with the type
of aircraft you want to fly in. Prices range from
$45,000 for a light jet 10-hour Classic Card,
to $1,292,000 for a large cabin 100-hour
Avant-Garde Card. All cards include gourmet
catering, concierge assistance, and a dedicated
customer service representative to book your
trip and fulfill all your service requests.
According to Seidel, when the company
first conceived the idea, “Our first goal was
to come up with a product that not only met
demand, but offered a flexible, affordable
solution for clients who may not be familiar
with traditional air charter.”
“A second goal,” Seidel said, “was to
introduce unique components to our program that would ultimately set us far apart
from competitors. That was the 10-hour card.
The Privileged Travel 10-hour introductory
card allows new entrants to private aviation
to experience our charter services without
a major financial commitment. They can
upgrade at any time and we’ll roll their unused
hours into the new card of their choice.”
“Touching down at Lewisburg Airport,
literally within seconds we were deplaned and
picked up by our hosts at The Greenbrier
resort,” Seidel said. “In little over an hour we
had left the city behind and were now safely
tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains
where a mild, misty day was in progress. But
that did little to dampen our spirits.”
Land Closer to Your Destination
“What our guests soon realized is that,
when you fly privately, thousands of airports
are available for you to fly into, not just the
few hundred available to commercial travelers.
Often, that brings you much closer to your
destination than was ever possible flying commercially,” Seidel notes. And the short ride to
the resort illustrated that fact.
The little luncheon group dined in Sam
Snead’s Restaurant, perched over a vista that
surveyed The Greenbrier’s three golf courses,
“Our first goal
was to come
up with a
product that
not only met
demand, but
offered a
flexible,
affordable
solution for
clients who
may not be
familiar with
traditional air
charter.”
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looking even greener against the day’s gray
skies. If your knowledge of golf is limited
only to the Woods, Singhs, and Mickelsons
of today, then you may not remember when
Slammin’ Sam was king of the links for
almost four decades from the late 1930s to
the 1960s. These courses and this restaurant
are a pantheon to the man who was The
Greenbrier’s pro golfer for his entire career.
Patrons at this restaurant can view the collection of golf balls from Snead’s 35 holes
in one, among many, many other items
of golfing memorabilia on display in this
museum-like setting.
How to Tell a Good Charter
Service Provider
Of the many questions asked over lunch,
one that stood out was, “How do you know
a good charter service provider from one that
may not be up to par?” The difficult answer
is, unfortunately with a free marketplace,
there are literally thousands of people portraying themselves as charter service providers in the industry today. One way to differentiate one from another is their willingness
to show you their facilities and talk about
their rigorous safety standards. They will
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be proud to discuss their recurrent training
for pilots and their stringent maintenance
procedures. They’ll have a round-the-clock
operation seven days a week, and be ready
to take your call when you want to travel, or
even just change your itinerary. Believe it or
not, not every charter service provider offers
these most basic of aviation necessities.
Another way is to look at their resources.
Does the company have a “bricks and mortar” facility, or are they just a Web page on
the Internet? These days it can be difficult
to distinguish a bona fide aviation company
from one that has only an Internet presence.
Now more than ever, it’s buyer beware.
“Privileged Travel clients should know
that from Denver, to Düsseldorf, to Dubai
– Jet Aviation has facilities all over the globe
in North and South America, Europe, the
Middle and Far East,” Seidel said, “In fact,
we operate over 60 aviation service facilities
worldwide. We’re never far from where you
need – or want – to fly.”
On the way back to Teterboro, things
went just as smoothly – and quickly. We
were dropped off at the airport by The
Greenbrier, immediately boarded the plane,
and were aloft in seconds. The guests qui-
etly savored the day’s sojourn as the dessert
cheeses and fresh fruit made the rounds in
the cabin, along with some fabulously fragrant German Rieslings.
Endless Possibilities
Imagine the possibilities. We could have
flown anywhere, to storied St. Andrews for
a round of golf or to St. Tropez for a swim.
You could take clients to lunch, or the family on vacation. A group of friends could
purchase a 10-hour card and jet away to
the golf courses of their dreams. The possibilities are endless, and that’s the beauty
of Privileged Travel.
But on this particular day it was White
Sulphur Springs, in all its pastoral loveliness.
We had gone to West Virginia for lunch,
and were back in New Jersey the same afternoon. “We knew we had made some new
converts,” said Seidel.
So next time you are suddenly seized
by the need for what is possible, remember
the Privileged Travel card and the day you
read about it. Your choices and possibilities
will suddenly multiply the day you decide to
become a cardholder.
The Essential Addition to a Yachter’s Agenda
The best choice when flying to your vessel
Wr i t t e n b y B o n n y P h i l l i p s a n d A l e x a n d r a S p e n c e r
M
ore and more yachtsmen choose to arrive at
their docks via the most
reliable and personalized transportation possible – private jet travel.
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Commercial airlines are fast becoming a
non-option, due to the outrageous lines, stifling inconveniences, and the lack of courtesies
and respect that all travelers deserve.
The numerous, customized programs and
selection of destinations that private jet travel
offers couldn’t be more flexible or dynamic.
Private jet companies such as Worldwide Jet
have taken the industry by storm, and the success has been overwhelming. Worldwide Jet
in particular has revolutionized travel with a
unique one-way priced, non-stop service called
the Transcon Platinum service. This service
operates in all directions between Florida,
California, and the New York regions. Whereas
most jet charter providers charge round-trip
prices even when only a one-way trip is desired,
Worldwide Jet offers their Transcon Platinum
Service as a bold and extremely successful new
approach to booking charter, with the emphasis
on the needs and best interests of the client.
When this feature is paired with the company’s
standard global operation and exceptional onehour dispatch, Worldwide Jet easily leaves the
competition in their contrails.
More and more affluent and discerning
travelers are making the switch, and ruing
not having done so sooner. “Private jet travel
allows me to choose just about any destination, which aircraft I want to take me there,
and what kind of wool blankets I want on
the flight – they’ve got every possible luxury
open to me. Pinch me, I’m dreaming. Travel
isn’t supposed to be this easy or luxurious!”
Comments like these from actual customers
are causing others to take notice that private
jet charter has been one of the best options in
the travel industry for decades.
Private jet travel is clearly a luxurious, safe,
and dependable choice for those who demand
the utmost in service and safety when traveling
by air. Though your yacht may be your most
trusted vessel in the water, allow a company
like Worldwide Jet to provide you with a private jet of the same caliber.
To book a flight with Worldwide Jet:
(760) 327-2780 or (877) 281-2400
The
Ultimate
Jet Travel
Card
Client Benefits:
• Available in 10, 25 or 100-hour cards
• No capital risk - no hidden fees
• Occupied hours only - no empty-leg
charges
• Wide variety of aircraft to choose from
• Up to 40% round-trip bonus feature
• Unsurpassed safety record
For more information and a complete travel
card program overview, contact one of our
Privileged TRAVEL™ representatives today!
1 888 430 JETS
Jet Aviation’s aircraft charters to, from and within the United States are operated by New World Jet Corporation, an air carrier licensed by the FAA and registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Jet Charter Experience
It’s only a phone call away
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onsider today’s traveling environment – arriving at the airport 2–21/2 hours before your flight after
parking your car in a remote lot. You’re
spending unproductive time waiting to go
through multiple security procedures. Then,
consider the time you spend waiting for your
flight to take off. You’ll probably be sharing
that flight with at least 150 strangers. When
you arrive at your destination, an endless
walk awaits through expansive concourses.
Then you spend more unproductive time
attending to your baggage and ground transportation.
And your experience is the same whether
you’re paying the premium prices for firstclass travel or a bargain fare.
And it doesn’t look to get any better
in the future. Airline traffic is expected to
double by the year 2015 and few additional
runways are planned. Fewer new major airports are proposed beyond the 450 or so
that currently serve the nation. The picture
gets bleaker when you consider that 70% of
all airline traffic funnels through only about
30 hubs. Now consider a similar trip on a
jet charter. You begin your trip by arriving
at your departure point about 15 minutes
before your flight departs. And don’t worry
about adjusting your personal travel schedule
to an airline’s. You travel on your terms,
whenever it is most convenient for you. In
many cases, you either park your car or are
dropped off within feet, not miles of your
jet.
Going through security is no longer a
hassle, because you and the rest of your traveling party have already been pre-screened.
Want something special to eat and drink
while you are flying? Want to decorate your
aircraft with your favorite flowers? Not a
problem, it’s all arranged for you before your
flight.
If this is a business trip, you will engage
in confidential discussions without the worry
of other passengers that might be listening
in. You’ll be able to spend your travel time
preparing for that critical meeting or making
last minute changes to that important pre-
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sentation. You’ll arrive at your destination,
refreshed and prepared. Your ground transportation will be within a few feet of your jet
to meet you and you won’t need to search for
your luggage on a carousel. What’s even better, you’ll choose from up to 5,500 airports
serving private jets instead of being limited
to the 450 or so congested airports currently
serving commercial airlines. In many cases,
private jets will fly you to and from airports
that are much closer and more convenient for
you.
Want to take advantage of all that chartering a jet offers? Chartering private jets
has never been simpler. Worldwide, there
are more than 2,400 charter operators with
more than 13,000 jet-powered private aircraft. But, according to Al Pod, CEO of
Cincinnati-based Executive Jet Management
(EJM), a NetJets Company, not all charter is
equal. “Choosing a quality charter company
requires careful research,” says Pod. Only
the leading jet charter companies, like EJM,
have the largest fleets, featuring the newer
and most modern jets and the extensive
infrastructure and systems to support their
operation. That means more choices available
for you plus the assurance of an experienced
crew on safe, secure, and superbly maintained
aircraft.
Pod also points out that flight operations
at Executive Jet Management are more secure
than an airline’s. “No one steps aboard one
of our airplanes whom we don’t already know
or who hasn’t had a background check,” says
Pod. Flight manifests are carefully verified
against IDs prior to any departure. All the
security screening takes place well before
your flight, so you get to avoid the long lines
and the hassles.
Here are some tips to help you make the
right decision when choosing an air charter
service:
• Don’t ask for a specific type of aircraft:
Often, someone looking into charter will
request a specific type of aircraft because
he or she has some previous experience
with it. However, it might not be the
most comfortable, efficient, or cost-effec-
•
•
•
•
tive aircraft for the trip. Instead, describe
your travel needs. Ask the operator to
recommend the best aircraft type for a
particular trip.
Determine where the operator’s fleet is
located: If the location of the aircraft is
not in line with your specific trip requirements, you may end up paying a premium
for the trip. This is due to “ferry time”
charges. Executive Jet Management operates one of the nation’s largest charter
fleets. With 80 private jets based at more
than 60 locations throughout the U.S.,
the possibility that ferry time charges will
be applied is minimized.
Determine the size and depth of the operator’s fleet: Many operators with limited fleets will try to convince you to
use a specific aircraft because it’s the
only aircraft the operator has available,
not because it comes closest to meeting
your needs. Executive Jet Management
operates a fleet of private jets with cabin
sizes that can comfortably seat as few as
five passengers all the way up to large
cabin aircraft that can handle up to 18
passengers.
Determine whether your operator is brokering your trip to another operator: If
so, does the third party offer the highest standards in safety, pilot training,
maintenance and service for the aircraft
they charter? Executive Jet Management,
which maintains one of the very highest standards in the aviation industry,
is one of the very select few U.S. aircraft charter, management, shuttle, and
maintenance companies to become ISO
9001:2000 certified. In addition EJM
has been awarded the Federal Aviation
Administration’s (FAA) Diamond Award
for aircraft maintenance training excellence for 11 straight years.
As with most things, you get what you pay
for: Check out the operator not only by
comparison pricing but also by checking
references. You can also inquire at the
local FAA office regarding the operator’s
charter certification and safety history.
• Compare quotes intelligently: Is it a hard
quote or a “soft” estimate? What services are included with the charter? What
will appear as an additional cost on the
invoice (landing fees, catering, wait/
ground time)?
• Be certain the operator has true 24-hour
service: If you need to change your itinerary or cancel your trip, you should be
able to reach a knowledgeable representative of the operator 24/7. In the same
vein, it’s important to supply the charter
operator with a reliable way to contact
you should they need to update you on
operational or weather changes during
non-business hours.
• An operator should be more that willing
to show you around the facilities: This
will allow you to become familiar with the
different aircraft available for charter, and
help establish a comfort level with the
company’s operation.
• Establish a relationship with one charter operator you know you can trust:
Typically, by concentrating all your business with one operator you can obtain
volume discounts. It can also lead to a
much more efficient use of your time and
more consistent, topquality service.
Chartering private jets isn’t just for the
business traveler. More and more people are
taking advantage of all that chartering a private
jet has to offer for their personal and vacation
travel, too. Taking your families and friends
with you on a chartered private jet is the perfect way to get started on that special vacation.
You get to travel on your terms and on your
schedule, with convenience and in comfort,
and with ultra-personalized service. Imagine
how much more time you will be able to
spend enjoying yourself and the company of
your guests that would otherwise have been
wasted on traffic, long lines, and congested
airports. You’ll arrive rested and relaxed, and
ready to enjoy whatever your vacation has in
store for you. Those who have experienced
the pleasures of flying on private jets will tell
you that you will never want to travel on commercial carriers again. Get started on creating
your private jet travel experience – it’s only a
phone call or click away.
About the Writer
Peter Landesman, a market manager for
Executive Jet Management, is a marketing
industry veteran with over 20 years in retail
market research, product line management,
and direct marketing.
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YV&C SPONSORED EVENT
Newport, Rhode Island 2005
International Yacht Charter Meeting
Newport Yacht
Charter Show
Photo Album
T
he 23rd Annual Newport Spring Charter Yacht Show took place at the Newport Shipyard in
Newport, Rhode Island. This year, more than 30 charter yachts and more than 100 charter brokers, press, and industry professionals participated at this annual event. Newport Charter Yacht
Seminar presented speakers such as Brian Piers of Homeland Security and Customs, Robert Peck of
MARSH Insurance, Rupert Conner of Luxury Yacht Group, and Kurt Bosshardt on Contract topics.
Tom B. Rowe, managing director and Patty Martin, charter fleet manager of NYM Worldwide greeted
the crew, captains and attending delegates of this year’s event.
Churchill Yachts, Cox Marine, Fraser Yachts, International Yacht Collection, Koch Newton & Partners,
Luxury Yacht Group, Merle Wood & Associates, Newport Yacht Management, Nicholson Yacht Charters,
The Sacks Group, and independent charter yachts participated with their Summer 205 New England
fleets.
YachtChartersMagazine.TV covered the entire event with exclusive interviews and reports from the
docks.
Karin Garrett of Blue Water Yacht Charters,
Inc., Michael Hutton of Charter Index, Carmen
Gonzalez and Robyn Forma of YV&C.
Jim Hanchrow (R) of YV&C greets Robo
of S/Y Endeavor - a past winner of The
America’s Cup.
Robyn Forma of YV&C with the Captain of M/Y
On Seafari, a participant in the Yacht Hop as
well as in the Concourse de Chef at the NYM
Spring Charter Show.
The chef on board S/Y Trinity XIV, a participant in the Concourse de Chef, smiles as the
judges sample her creations
The chef’s Concourse de Chef entry on board
S/Y Trinity XIV looked divine.
S/Y Trinity XIV at the Newport Spring Charter
Show in Newport, RI.
Jim Hanchrow, Robyn Forma, Carmen
Gonzalez and Fuat Kircaali of International
The Concourse de Chef judges sit down at
their first meal of the contest, on board S/Y
Trinity XIV, to sample and critique the chef’s
preparations.
The skies, for the most part, were typical of
New England during the NYM Spring Charter
show this year.
Some of the yachts in the NYM show as seen
from the deck of S/Y Trinity XIV, also a particpant in the show.
As you can see from the lovely ladies here,
professionals from many industries related to
chartering were in attendance at this year’s
NYM event.
Jennifer Saia of The Sacks Group greets us
as we arrive for the Yacht Hop on board M/Y
On Seafari.
Arriving at the Yacht Hop during the NYM
Spring Charter Show.
Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine was
once again a sponsor of the NYM Spring
Charter Show in Newport.
The judges in the Concourse de Chef
are greeted by the Captain on board S/Y
Trinity XIV.
The judges in the Concourse de Chef take
notes as they sample the fare on board M/Y
Independence 2, also a participant in the
Yacht Hop where the food was marvelous as
well as the entertainment!
The culinary theme on board M/Y
Independence 2 was Tuscan as you can
see from the presentation at the entry to the
main salon.
An invitation to enjoy “An Italian Summer
Aboard the Independence 2,” Under the
Tuscan Sun was displayed as wel
Rupert Connor of Luxury Yacht Group makes
a presentaion on compliance issues to the
attendees of the FYBA seminar during the
NYM Spring Charter Show.
A memer of the US Department of Homeland
Security addresses the audienece at the
FYBA seminar during the NYM Spring
Charter Show.
The Captain and First Mate aboard Massimo,
from across the dock at the NYM Spring
Charter Show.
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(L to R) Patty Martin, Charter Fleet Manager, and
Tom Rowe, Managing Director, of Newport Yacht
Management (NYM) , the organizers of the NYM
Spring Charter Show, with Jim Hanchrow, Robyn
Forma, Carmen Gonzalez and Fuat Kircaali of YV&C.
Cathy Amann, Director, Emerging Segments,
with American Express speaks to the attendees of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association
(FYBA) Seminar during the NYM Spring
Charter Show.
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2005 Genoa International
Robyn Forma, Advertising Director of YV&C,
David Legrand, Charter Marketing Manager of
Fraser Yachts Worldwide, Captain Battaglia of
M/Y Lady Lola, and Carmen Gonzalez, Senior
VP of Sales & Marketing of YV&C.
Kyri Kyriacou, Director, Anna- Maria Hernandez,
Director, and Andreas Liveras, Chairman, of
Liveras Yachts and P/V Annaliesse. Watch the
interview on YachtChartersMagazine.TV.
David Legrand (l) of Fraser Yachts Worldwide
with an aquaintance (we presume!).
Grisha Davida of the SuperYacht Conference
and YV&C with Jay Rainey of The Antigua
Charter Yacht Meeting (Dec 7-12, 2005) Watch
the interview on YachtChartersMagazine.TV.
Carmen Gonzalez (left) and Robyn Forma
(right) of YV&C with the Captain of M/Y Titan.
Watch Robyn’s interview with the Captain on
YachtChartersMagazine.TV.
A beautiful view of Genoa on the deck of S/S
Delphine, a luxuriously restored 1920’s steam
yacht. See the feature on S/S Delphine in this
issu of Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine.
Robyn Forma of YV&C , Ineke Bruynooghe,
who oversaw and spearheaded the entire
restoration of the S/S Delphine, and Carmen
Gonzalez of YV&C. Take a video tour of the S/S
Delphine at YachtChartersMagazine.TV
Robyn Forma of YV&C, Valeska, Georgette
Adamou and Kass Johnson-Halliday of the St.
Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition (December
5-8, 2005) and Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C.
Carmen Gonzalez and Robyn Forma of YV&C
with Begum Dogulu (center) of Begum
Yachting.
Carmen Gonzalez and Robyn Forma with the
familiar Carabinieri from last year’s IYCM
photo album.
Robyn Forma of YV&C, George Pappas of Big
Blue Yachting and Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C.
Watch George’s interview from the IYCM on
Ann Poux of the IYCM and Mike White
of the Mediterranean Yacht Broker’s
Association and CavendishWhite with Grisha
Davida of YV&C. Watch the interview on
YachtChartersMagazine.TV
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Captain Achim
Fischer of M/Y Rebellious and Robyn
Forma of YV&C. Watch the interview on
YachtchartersMagazine.TV
Colin Squire of YachtFile with Grisha Davida of
Grisha Davida of SuperYacht Conference,
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Captain Rags
Welton of Ocean Cruise and Robyn Forma
of YV&C.
Corinne Desmougins of Fraser Yachts
Worldwide with Robyn Forma of YV&C outside
the YV&C exhibit area.
Grisha Davida of YV&C with the Luise
Associates of Naples, Italy.
An attentive member of the IYCM staff.
Grisha Davida of YV&C, Patrick McHugh
of Orca Sailing and Robyn Forma
of of YV&C. Watch the interview on
YachtchartersMagazine.TV
Two lovely members of the IYCM staff.
The Hon. Alex F. Downie of the Isle of Man
Department of Trade and Industry, YV&C’s
neighbor at the IYCM exhibits. Watch the Isle
of Man interview on YachtChartersMagazine.
TV
Susan Wallace Whiteman (r) of Ocean
Charters and a fellow agent.
Grisha Davida, Poran Bal, Robyn Forma and
Carmen Gonzalez aboard M/Y Seven Sins.
A new launch just out of the shipyard and
at the IYCM.
with the Captain and crew of Suhela Sultan.
The chef’s masterful preparations onboard
Suhela Sultan.
More of the chef’s creations on Suhela Sultan.
It looked delicious but we didn’t touch.
Some of the yachts on display at the IYCM
2005.
Smooth Operator and Rebellious grace the
harbor in Genoa.
Robyn Forma of Yacht Vacations & Charters
with a crew member from S/Y Fair Lady and
fan of YV&C.
Another well attended show.
Robyn Forma and Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C
with Martin Bott (center) of Yachting Partners
International.
Carmen Gonzalez and Robyn Forma sit
with Captain Aaron of M/Y Four Wishes.
Aaron was a little camera shy for a
YachtChartersMagazine.TV interview. We’ll
get you next time, Captain!
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Grisha Davida (second from left) sits with
Valeska (l) , Georgie (second from r) and Kass
(r) from the SCYE organizing committee.
Yacht Charter Meeting
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Martin Bott,
Marketing Manager (second from left), Alex
Braden, Managing Director (second from
right) of Yachting Partners International (YPI)
and Robyn Forma of YV&C.
Chris Webley of Charter Index, Carmen
Gonzalez and Robyn Forma of YV&C, and
Tim Nelson of Seven Seas Yacht Charters.
Watch Carmen’s interview with Tim on
Two crew members from an attending yacht
at IYCM.
Robyn Forma of YV&C with our friend from
the IYCM bar.
Marina Genova Aeroporto founders. Watch
the YachtChartersMagazine.TV
Chris Webley and Michael Hutton of Charter
Index with Kim Vickery (c) of International
Yacht Collection.
A crew member from an attending yacht
a the IYCM.
Attending yachts at the IYCM.
Andrew Hanna of Ocean Partners
International enjoying the show and a
nice cigar.
Francesca Carbone of IYCM with an IYCM
staff member and exhibitors.
Kassed Harb, Managing Director of
Bluebonnet Maritime and Tourism enjoying a
cold drink at the Pesto Bros
Revelers at the Pesto Bros booth festivites.
Enjoying the hospitality at the Pesto Bros
booth during IYCM 2005.
Emmanuel Baeten of Ocean Partners
International and Robyn Forma of YV&C.
Sona and AJ from B&Y Charters. Watch the
interview on YachtChartersMagazine.TV
p/v Annaliesse Cruise Director Nikos
Tourtoglougolu, Peter Fiorini Lowell of S & D
Yachts Limited Malta, and the Captain of p/v
Annaliesse.
Maurizio Bucci, Deputy Mayor of
Economy and Tourism of the Municipality
of Trieste. Watch the interview on
Monica Fonseca and Sandra Quiroz of Sea
Independence.
Two fellow IYCM 2005 exhibitors from Malta.
George Pappas, Managing Director of Big
Blue Yachting and Tim Clark, Senior Broker at
of Ocean Cruise.
Grisha Davida of YV&C with Captain Brian
Chick of M/Y Mosaique.
Grisha Davida of YV&C, Steve Elario,
Director and Kim Vickery, Charter Divison,
of International Yacht Collection and Fuat
Kircaali, Publisher and Managing Director
of YV&C.
Oscar Faragher and Alison Craddock of
Quantum Leap Design Group enjoying
the show.
Robyn Forma of YV&C with Anna Ramfou of
Melitas Marine.
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Mike White of
CavendishWhite and Robyn Forma enjoying
the IYCM recption.
Fellow partygoers at the IYCM reception.
A lovely Ann at the IYCM reception.
Georgie and Valeska from St Maarten Charter
Yacht Exhibition enjoying the IYCM reception
Mike White of the Mediterranean Yacht
Brokers Association and the IYCM Organizing
Committee addressing the crowd at the
reception.
Attending Yachts at the IYCM 2005.
Carmen Gonzalez nd Robyn Forma of YV&C
with Peter Insull of Peter Insull’s Yacht
Marketing.
Carmen Gonzalez and Robyn Forma at a
makeshift lemonade stand at one of the
attending yachts.
Grisha Davida of YV&C with Tork Buckley of
The Yacht Report. Watch the interview on
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Captain Mario
Zanasi of S/Y Christianne B and Robyn
Forma of YV&C. Watch the interview on
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Fellow exhibitors at the IYCM 2005.
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Nick Jeffery
of Nick Jeffery Yacht Publicity and Robyn
Forma of YV&C, Watch the interview on
Robyn Forma of YV&C,, Georgette Bouradjdi
and Fiona Maureso of Peter Insull’s Yacht
Marketing and Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, on
board S/S Delphine. Watch the interview on
Kiki Hagmann and Christoph Hagmann off
Navigators at the YV&C expo tent.
with Aqua Marine Services.
Fuat Kircaali of YV&C with Joanna and
Monica from Yachting Pages Marine
Directory
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, Jennifer
Saia of The Sacks Group and Robyn
Forma of YV&C . Watch the interview on
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C, LeAnn Morris
Pike, Charter Agent at The Sacks Group and
Robyn Forma of YV&C. Watch the interview
on YachtChartersMagazine.TV
Andy and Jay from The Antigua CharterYacht
Meeting.
Diane Fraser of Fraser Yachts Worldwide and
a fellow broker from Fraser.
Some of thecrew members from M/Y Titan.
Some of the crew members on board p/v
Annaliesse.
Robyn Forma of YV&C with Lisa Cavicchioli,
Charter Marketing Agent for Fraser Yachts
Worldwide.
Anna Tabone, Marina Manager of the Grand
Harbor Marina in Malta, Kyri Kyriacou,
Director of Liveras Yachts and Robyn Forma,
Advertising Director of YV&C at the wonderful
party on board p/v Annaliesse.
George Pappas of Big Blue Yachting (l) on
board for the Annaliesse party.
Mr. Andreas Liveras greets guests on board
p/v Annaliesse.
Mr. Liveras boogies down with a party-goer
on board the Annaliesse.
David Legrand of Fraser Yachts Worldwide
and Kelley Smitten from Elite Yacht Charters.
Robyn Forma of YV&C with host Mr. Liveras
on board Annaliesse.
Partygoers on board Annaliesse.
As you can tell, the food was plentiful and
spectacular on board Annaliesse. Sorry
gentlemen!
Hon. Alex F. Downie from The Isle of Man
Dept of Trade and Industry on board
Annaliesse for the party.
Carmen Gonzalez and Robyn Forma from
YV&C with the Chef and Captain of p/v
Annaliesse.
Carmen Gonzalez of YV&C with Captain, Chef
and fellow party-goer on board Annaliesse.
Begum Yachting enjoying the Annaliesse
party.
Captain Morten of S/S Delphine with Robyn
Forma of YV&C.
Michael Hutton and Chris Webley of Charter
Index with an Annaliesse crew member.
Boogying down on board Annaliesse.
Anna-Maria makes certain everything is going
smoothly on board p/v Annaliesse.
Ann Landry (r) of Koch, Newton & Partners
and another partygoer on board Annaliesse.
Ineke Bruynooghe (r) of S/S Delphine and fellow party-goer on board Annaliesse.
Ann Landry of Koch, Newton & Partners gets
down on board at the Annaliesse party.
The food was aplenty for the party-goers on
board p/v Annaliesse (including Jennifer Saia
of The Sacks Group in the background).
Carmen Gonzalez (l) of Yacht Vacations
& Charters with Jennifer Saia (r) of The
Sacks Group.
Party-goers, including Alex Braden (second
from r) of Yachting Partners International, get
down on board Annaliesse.
Fiona Maureso of Peter Insull’s Yacht
Marketing having a blast on board for the
Annaliesse party.
Georgette Bouradjdi (r) of Peter Insull’s Yacht
Marketing and friend on board Annaliesse.
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Georgette Bouradjdi (l) of Peter Insull’s Yacht
Marketing and friends.
The YV&C team with the Charter Index team
enjoying an authentic Genovese meal.
See you Next Year!
At the 2006 Genoa International
Yacht Charter Meeting
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attending yachts
Newport Yacht Management Charter Show Recap
Ace
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NicholsonYachts
Ace
Johnstone
Chris Dowling
48’
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NicholsonYachts
Aurora
Belliure
Chris Renner
67’
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NicholsonYachts
Bandera
Hinckley
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
ChurchillYachts
BlackTie
LH 54
Christophe Ribault 54’
Sail
Aurora
Sail
Bandera
57’
Sail
Black Tie
LOA Sail/Power
Sail
Blue Moon
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
TBD
Blue Moon
CT
Jonathon Davis
56’
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NYM
Catriona
Herreshoff Bounty
Paul Gardiner
57’
Sail
Catriona
Sail
Commander
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NYM
Commander
Nordhavn 40/11
TBD
40’
Power
Easy Rider
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Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Koch Newton
Easy Rider
Horizon
Zachary Paap
70’
Power
Extraordinary
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Cox Marine
Extraordinary
Nautor/Swan
Bob Davidson
63’
Sail
Independence 2
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
The Sacks Group
Independence 2
Broward
Matt Braisted
106’ Power
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
ChurchillYachts
Irishman
Palmer Johnson
Harold Moyer
92’
LOA Sail/Power
Irishman
Sail
Island Voyager
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
Flagship
Island Voyager
Broward
Donald Campbell 93’
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Churchill Yacht Partners
Katerina
Offshore 80
Ben Fisher
80’
Power
Katerina
Power
Katina
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
The Sacks Group
Katina
Hargrave
John Drugach III
99’
Power
Katya
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
LuxuryYacht Group
Katya
Sunseeker
Lance Bondhu
94’
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Merle Wood Associates
Kipany
Dave Johnson
Westport
94’
Power
Kipany
Power
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attending yachts
La Dolce Vita
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Fraser Yachts Worldwide
La Dolce Vita
Hargrave
Andrew Law
109’ Power
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Broward
Bernard Calot
103’ Power
Lady Deborah
Clearing House
Yacht Name
International Yacht Collection Lady Deborah
Lady O
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NicholsonYachts
Lady O
Horizon MY
Matt Vought
82.4’ Power
Le Cochon Noir
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NicholsonYachts
Le Cochon Noir
CNB
JensThor Madsen
74’
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
LuxuryYacht Grp
Lori Sue
Westport
Greg Gaus
106’ Power
Sail
Lori Sue
Massimo
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
TBD
Massimo
Sunseeker
Andrew Gromeeko
68’
Power
Moondance
96
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Cox Marine
Moondance
Bristol
Kyle Lyman
56’
Sail
Mustang Sally
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Koch Newton
Mustang Sally
Trinity
Brad Carpenter
124’ Power
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
NicholsonYachts
Oasis
Bristol
Graham Furlong
60’
Oasis
Sail
On Seafari
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
The Sacks Group
On Seafari
Broward
Keith Romer
108’ Power
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Marine Construction Management
Paraiso
Fontaine Custom
Mark Welch
108’ Sail
Paraiso
Sovereign
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Northrup & Johnson
Sovereign
Broward
Gui Garcia
120’ Power
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
Broward
Roger Smith
103’ Power
Taipan
Clearing House
International Yacht Collection Taipan
Trilogy
Clearing House
Yacht Name
Type/Builder
Captain
LOA Sail/Power
ChurchillYachts
Trilogy
Stephens
Mike Witters
90’
Power
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NYM History
Newport Yacht Management was formed in 1980
by the late Nigel Henderson, a former Yacht Captain
of wide repute. In 1984 Tom Rowe joined the company
and concentrated on developing a retail sales identity
for the company. Prior to joining NYM, Tom sold new
and used yachts in New York with McMichael and in
Newport with Bartram & Brakenhoff. Stephen Connett
Sr., president of Naiad Inflatable of Newport, Inc.,
works in conjunction with NYM. He started and ran the
St. Georges’ School Semester at Sea Program for 27
years. He is a licensed captain, an experienced seaman
with a thoroughgoing knowledge of yachts and safety
at sea.
Newport Yacht Management is a full service company within the confines of the marine industry. We
help our clients with every aspect of ownership from
acquisition to sale, from maintenance to the day-today running of their yachts. Our practical, hands-on
knowledge combined with years of experience gives us
a significant advantage over the competition, whether
we’re supervising the diverse tasks involved in the creation of an owner’s dream or the myriad complexities
of a major refit or simply helping a charter client pick
out the perfect yacht and destination for the vacation of
a lifetime experience.
Whether you currently own a yacht, plan to purchase
or build “your dream,” the NYM team is there, ready to
provide for your every need. A yacht can be an excellent investment and ownership should be a pleasant,
worry-free reward. See if our plan, “Making the Sea
Work for You,” isn’t the best way to go yachting.
2006 Show dates: Mid June 2006
(firm dates will be announced shortly)
With Appreciation To All Our Sponsors!
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