The latest models, nautical events and spearhead technology… Yachting surfs along on a wave of innovation. With the Côte d'Azur sharing the helm.
This French yacht-builder has just acquired the International Marine Services shipyard in Toulon, a development which marks the firm’s desire to underpin its position as service-supplier. Each year, the centre handles about 100 boats 20 to 50 metres long. It proposes work to meet new norms, decoration, technical improvements, replacement of engines and general maintenance. As well as yachting activities such as chartering, crew training and display of secondhand boats. With a surface area of 12,950 m2 and 250 m of quaysides, the group’s arrival in the Mediteranean will not pass unnoticed. To be continued… IMS, Le Pin Rolland CD 18, Saint-Mandrier (04 94 30 54 94).
If by chance you notice a huge orange ship on the horizon, it’s easyGroup’s new cruise ship ! Since May 6th and until October 15th, it is sailing the Med from Saint-Tropez to Portofino. Targetting a clientele aged from 18 to 50, it drops anchor at lunchtime and only sets off again the next day at dawn. An original way of discovering the Côte d’Azur and the Italian Riviera in a party atmosphere. Passengers spend at least two nights aboard, fourteen nights maximum. <a href="http://www.easycruise.com/">www.easycruise.com</a>
A standard feature on new Pershing models, the anchor chain airbag is an innovative concept designed and patented by the Mondolfo boatyard. This inflatable bag is used to store the anchor chain at the front of the boat, preventing it from getting enravelled while at sea. Easy and rapid to use, it ensures a safer mooring procedure. <a href="http://www.pershing-yacht.com/">www.pershing-yacht.com</a>
The International Boat Show in Cannes met its objectives four months before it opened. 380 exhibitors, 483 yachts, including 160 world premières… These figures mean that the event can claim to be the leading show afloat in Europe and one of the most important at worldwide level. Shipbuilders and top-notch firms entrusted with interior fittings and equipment will naturally be present. And this year again, the festival will take over yet more of the sea to accommodate ever more participants. Any sceptics wondering about the real impact of this event can consider the fact that, of the 50,000 visitors in 2004, 30 % placed orders… from september 14th to 19th on the port of Cannes (01 41 90 47 47). <a href="http://www.salonnautiquecannes.com/site/GB/Visiter,I17.htm?KM_Session=73c31f9ef415331a62b2c89ca813d050">www.salonnautiquecannes.com</a>
Recently acquired by the Ferretti group, this boatyard has introduced a 40’ model to keep the 38’ company. It benefits from research carried out for the 60’ model : rounded windscreen and aerodynamic lines. Even the cockpit and deck have been redesigned, and the gangways will be appreciated. Add to all this, new equipment for engines and electronic devices. Fifteen models have been produced in less than a year. A very good start heralding a real success. <a href="http://www.itama.it/">www.itama.it</a>
After the 51’ Dolphin, Mochi Craft is introducing MaxiDolphin 74’, presented at the Genoa and Düsseldorf boat shows, and the 44’ Dolphin, eagerly awaited at the Boat Show in Cannes. This specialist for the luxury lobster boat has doubled the sales objective for the 51’ Dolphin, successfully targetting all the world’s seas. Three new models, but still the same philosophy : a generous, curvy shape, inherited from the ’fifties. <a href="http://www.mochicraft-yacht.com/_vti_g2_1_aspx_rpstry_15_.sphtml">www.mochicraft-yacht.com</a>
The French boatyard Alliage is launching a line of yachts called Azzuro, designed for sailing the high seas. They comply with the complementary character of the existing range of sailing dinghies and meet the requirements of the triptych “elegance, safety and speed”. The purchaser has a choice of 42, 46, 50 and 60 ft. models. Thanks to a raisable keel, he can benefit from the intoxicating impression of speed and access all kinds of moorings. The low ballast position guarantees real power. Two versions are available : the fast cruising configuration (three cabins, off-centre wardroom) and the racing version (two cabins, central wardroom). The aluminium deck and hull make for real solidity. <a href="http://www.alliage-yachts.com/GB/home_chantier.htm">www.alliage-yachts.com</a>
This success in terms of both design and performance was inspired for its pilot station by F16 Falcon fighter jets. Produced by the Ferretti group, the Pershing 62’ posts a top speed of over 47 knots. Darren Datson, Product Manager for Pershing, looks upon it as the perfect blend between provocative design and astonishing power. Dreaming France, local 2 - Port de La Napoule, Mandelieu-La Napoule (04 93 93 09 10).
The French boatyard Socatra is busy fitting its ships with the JLMD System© which recovers cargos in the event of collision or if they run aground. An effective measure to combat oil slicks. Already installed on the Nizon, Kerlaz and Kermaria, it should soon be extended to cover all of the shipyard’s vessels. JLMD Ecologic Group is pursuing its efforts with the public authorities to see that its system becomes a safety standard. JLMD Ecologic Group, 3 rue Paradis, Nice (04 97 11 09 10).
A yacht’s appointments are just as important for life on board as its design or technical performances. This is the area chosen by Sundeck. With over nine years’ experience, the company proposes furnishings, lighting and fabrics which blend sturdiness with refinement. Focussing on the top end of the range, it stocks prestige brands such as Dedon for its total mastery of resin, Wicker Works, the specialist for wicker, Mcguire for its models in rattan, Summit with its original designs and keen sense of finish. For fabrics, Sundeck relies on Sunbrella, Mcguire and Marina Mill. Used to working with architects and boatyards, the firm also caters for private clients to whom it offers personalized service. And since there’s just one short step from a yacht to a villa, it has easily taken that in its stride. As shown by elegant references on Cap d’Antibes, in Cannes and Monaco. Résidence du Port Vauban, 19 avenue du 11 Novembre, Antibes (04 93 34 82 10).
At the Genoa boat show, the two prestigious manufacturers Pershing and Murphy&Nye made a public announcement of their partnership in the creation of a line of clothing. This range intended for fans of boats gives the two partners a unique opportunity to share their expertise. On the programme, quality fabrics and innovative accessories, exemplified by a Gore-Tex jacket with handy pockets which allows for real freedom of movement. <a href="http://www.pershing-yacht.com/">www.pershing-yacht.com</a>
Sobre lines and attention to detail… Belonging to the Custom Line 94 series, Liquidity posts a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. A successful blend of comfort and elegance, 29.25 metres long, the yacht accommodates up to nine guests (four passenger cabins and a berth for the crew). An achievement attained by the CRN boatyard in collaboration with Zuccon International Project for the design… <a href="http://www.customline-yacht.com/en/home.jsp">www.customline-yacht.com</a>
This magnificent pleasure craft is 19.8 metres long and 5.5 metres wide. With its three cabins, one of which stretches from one side of the boat to the other, plus a berth for a crew member, it accommodates a total of seven people on board. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, except the master cabin which can boast two. The sailor’s berth at the rear of the boat benefits from independent access. In addition to an intelligent layout, the Carver Marquis 65 has been treated to very refined interior decor. Entrusted to Nuvolari-Lenard, the overall design is highlighted by the use of marble, black granite and precious wood. 1,599,000 € + VAT (subject to variations in the dollar exchange rate). Planet Marine, Le Ducal, Port Marina Baie des Anges, Villeneuve-Loubet (04 93 20 78 96).
Mondolfo in Italy now has a new Pershing complex, ultra-functional and as futuristic as one could possibly imagine. Everything in its overall atmosphere conveys the credo of this famous shipyard : “Performance, design and elegance”. A total surface area of 53.000 m2, representing an investment totalling twelve million euros. pershing-yacht.com
It answers to the name of 68S and belongs to the Open category. 20.74 metres long, 5.20 metres wide, it accelerates from a cruising speed of 31 kots to attain a top speed of 35 knots. P. Blattes Yachting, Port de La Napoule, Cannes - Mandelieu (04 93 93 13 69). www.azimut-yachts.com
From the east coast of America to the Pacific coast of Mexico this new model which cruised alongside thirty other Bertram boats has already shown its mettle. The shipyard designed its V-shaped hull, while Zuccon International Project was entrusted with the re-looking of the superstructure and the interior. The amenities and luxury offered by the 390 also belie its original vocation as a fishing boat. Its new challenge was to ensure easy handling in practical terms while providing real on-board comfort. It is 12.7 metres long, 4.05 metres wide, offers two cabins and a cruising speed of 27 knots. Particular attention been paid to the distribution of the weight and easy maintenance of the engine room. <a href="http://www.bertram.com/">www.bertram.com</a>
Forget about sea-sickness thanks to the ARG (Anti-Rolling Gyro) stabilizer designed by Mitsubishi and installed on boats belonging to the Custom Line (CRN). The only system in the world capable of resisting the swell effect, this ingenious innovation succeeds in reducing it by over 50 %. <a href="http://www.customline-yacht.com/en/home.jsp">www.customline-yacht.com</a> <a href="http://www.crn-yacht.com/">www.crn-yacht.com</a>
This model designed by the prestigious Azimut boatyard proves yet again the perfectionism that characterizes its research, at both esthetic and technical level. 35.50 metres long, 7.65 metres wide, living space that is both practical and airy… A real success ! Azimut, Port de La Napoule, Mandelieu (04 93 93 13 69).
Yachting fans in search of a port-of-call, look no further ! One of the world’s most famous brands now proposes cafés in its very own image. They should soon be opening their doors in all four corners of the world. The first experiment was scheduled for July, in Como. An irony of fate or a deliberate choice ? This was the place that Pietro Riva left 163 years ago, set on launching his own boatyard. Other prestigious manufacturers intend to join this new adventure, including Veuve Clicquot, which has prepared a special range of cocktails based on champagne. However pleasant this foray onto dry land may be, it simply provides the chance to dream again of the deep blue sea, thanks to a Web-TV connection : Riva Channel !
Its dominant tone of blue and its sinuous curves contribute to the originality of this model from Mochi Craft. It owes its practicality and comfort to the extensive use of precious wood and the spacious, open layout. The living quarters, four guest cabins with private bathrooms and the two cabins for the crew are situated on two different levels. After the success of the 51’ Dolphin, Mochi Craft has again opted for the elegant style of the ’fifties. <a href="http://www.mochicraft-yacht.com/_vti_g2_1_aspx_rpstry_15_.sphtml">www.mochicraft-yacht.com</a>
