From September 25th to October 1st 2005, Cannes hosts the Régates Royales, the penultimate stage in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. The Société des Régates de Cannes was founded in 1859 and organised the Mediterranean’s first ever regatta for large sailing boats in 1863. In 1894, the reigning champion, the Prince of Wales’ yacht Britannia, […]
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From September 13th to 18th, the Mediterranean’s finest yachts gather in the bay of Monaco. Since it was founded in 1994, the Monaco Classic Week has always reached the height of excellence. Every two years, the Monaco Yacht Club offers an outstanding line-up of all the Mediterranean has to offer in the way of prestigious […]
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New in 2005, the Privilège 395 is an elegant catamaran from Alliaura Marine, designed for comfort, safety and long-haul cruising, all rolled into just a 12 meter hull. Architect Marc Lombard designed the successor to the popular Privilège 37 with a view to offering owners the kind of comfort at sea usually only available in […]
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At the coming Genoa Boat Show (from October the 8th to the 16th, 2005), Cantieri di Sarnico will exhibit its latest model: the Sarnico 60. This model too presents the unmistakable distinctive lines on the new concept by Nuvolary & Lenard: the shifting of the deck forward enlarges the cockpit dimensions, the double side windows […]
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Revealed at the last London Boat Show (January 2005), the IPS (Inboard Performance System) shows enthusiastic features: higher top speed, faster acceleration, reduced fuel consumption (improved cruising range), better handling, more room onboard… What is the IPS ? It is a combined engine and propulsion system, developped by Volvo Penta since 1998. It consists in […]
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Rather than a long portrait, here are: The Fables of Jean Le Cam Jean Le Cam – a dangerous competitor. A sailor with the vast and successful experiment. 46 years – Married two children. Triple victorious of the Figaro Second of the last Vendée Globe. Two titles which summarise the innumerable intermediate podiums. The public […]
Continue Reading ...French shipyard Couach now has its own technical facilities in the Mediterranean after its buyout of IMS (International Marine Service) in Saint Mandrier in the bay of Toulon. With a team of some thirty employees specialised in yacht maintenance, refits and engine replacement, this shipyard is the ideal technical solution for Couach, whose headquarters are […]
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Already well known in water-skiing and wakeboarding circles, the Isle of Man shipyard is expanding into the luxury day-cruiser market with its Maristar series. For water-skiing and wakeboarding, criteria such as manoeuvrability and power are essential. These boats are also required to produce a perfect wake, and are equipped with flaps and ballasts (and a […]
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Construction. After the 42 and 47, Gobbi shipyard adds a new member to its elegant, contemporary range with this hard top cruiser with streamlined hull. Stefano Righini’s signature, the hallmark of understated luxury, is unmistakable on board this new flagship in the Atlantis range. Deck. Although the manufacturer has given in to the trend for […]
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Just over a month after its official presentation at Boot Düsseldorf, the Pershing 46′ brings home its first award. In fact the craft was nominated “Croatian Boat of the Year 2005” in the motor boats sport/open 38′-46′ category, one of the most prestigious awards in the “Boat of the Year” prize series. The winners for […]
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