The Nisi 2400 made its debut at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show in February. This 78 ft superyacht is the product of a collaboration between Tricon Marine and Setzer Design Group. The result is combination of traditional and modern elements. Round portlights, art deco style windows and an upright house harken back to the early 1900s, while its wave-piercing bow and division between upper and lower sections is purely modern. Inside are state-of-the-art technology and luxurious accommodations for 8.
The Palm Beach Post reports that golfer Tiger Woods has put his 155-ft yacht “Privacy” up for sale. Tiger is reported to be asking $25 million for the super-yacht, which he originally purchased as a wedding gift for his wife Elin Nordegren. He is said to have offered “Privacy” to Elin as part of her $100 million divorce settlement package, but she refused to take on the $2 million annual maintenance costs. In happier days, Tiger and Elin spent many weeks cruising with a full-time crew of 13.
Tiger is not giving up the boating life altogether. He recently purchased “Solitude,” a 62-foot diving boat that he plans to use with this children. Read more about the sale of “Privacy” in the Palm Beach Post.
Yachting Magazine has opened the voting for its Top 50 Best Yachting Towns in the world. One of the towns featured in its photo gallery of nominees is Cape May, New Jersey. Located on the end of a peninsula in the southern part of the state, Cape May is home to the oldest seaside resort in America. The entire town of Cape May has been designated as a historic landmark. It is also one of the top birding locations in North America.
The Corinthian Yacht Club in Cape May offers a full calendar of racing events and social activities. It traces its history back to 1872, when a group of yacht owners formed the Cape May Yacht Club. To learn more, visit the Cape May and Corinthian Yacht Club websites.
The Sunsail 444 made its debut at the recent London Boat Show. This catamaran features a revolutionary forward cockpit with folding table and covered seating. Below deck are 4 spacious double cabins, each with its own toilet and shower, as well as 2 forward berths for crew members.
The 444 is a unique catamaran with deep narrow groove hulls and a shallow draft. This Sunsail yacht handles equally well under sail or power.
In just a few weeks (April 24-29 to be exact), the Caribbean’s longest running regatta and one of the premier sailing events in the world will be getting underway. Competitors from around the globe gather in Antigua to experience the grand finale of the Caribbean yachting season. The sea around Antigua offers some of the best sailing in the world and the wide variety of beaches, restaurants and accommodations make Antigua Sailing Week an event to remember. In addition to sailors and yacht owners, thousands of visitors will be on hand to enjoy the competition and festivities. Find out more about Antigua Sailing Week on the official website.
A, the 390-foot megayacht designed by Philippe Starck and owned by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko, it currently one of the most-talked-about super yachts. Everything from the yacht’s sleek design to its luxury finishes sets it apart. Built for $300 million and requiring $20 million per year to operate, A features 3 swimming pools and 23,600 square feet of living space.
Read more about A in this Wall Street Journal article. You can also see it at sea and view some of it interior spaces in this YouTube video:
With a central European location and more than 3500 miles of breathtaking Adriatic coastline, Croatia is becoming one of the more popular destinations for sailing holidays. The gentle summer climate, abundant natural beauty and variety of villages, towns and metropolitan areas make Croatia the perfect holiday location. There’s plenty to see while onboard, including over 1,000 islands, breathtaking cliffs and reefs teaming with marine life. Croation ports offer serene beaches, quaint marketplaces as well as exciting nightspots and fine dining.
Bareboat sailing charters allow you to decide where you will go and what you will do with your time. Find out more about Croation bareboat charters at Bareboat Sailing Holidays.
Montebello Yachts is a relative newcomer to the sailing catamaran market. The company was formed in 2009 by a group of Australian businessmen who began working with New Zealand Naval architect Roger Hill on a new 12.5m power catamaran. Today the company offers a range of catamarans including the 12.5m and 11.5m power cats in coupe or hardtop versions. The Montebello yacht line also features a 12.5m sailing catamaran in private or charter versions.
The Montebello catamarans have gained a reputation for their stylish and comfortable cruising capabilities and have been featured in a variety of leading boating publications. For more information, visit the Montebello Yacht website. You can also see the sailing catamaran in action in the YouTube video:
Catalina Yachts, located in Largo, Florida, is a world-renowned yacht manufacturer. The newest model in the Catalina fleet was recently named by Cruising World magazine as 2011’s Domestic Boat of the Year. This 35 ft single hull vessel is a smaller version of the popular Catalina 455. Roomy enough for at least 4 people for an extended voyage, the Catalina 355 is an attractive and fun choice for cruising. It has a base price of $165,450.
Read more about the Catalina 355 on the Catalina Yachts website.
Three J Class yachts, the Velsheda, Shamrock V and Range, will go head to head in the J Class Newport Regatta in June of 2011. This is the first in a series of four J Class regattas that will culminate in July of 2012 at the Hundred Guinea Cup race around the Isle of Wight.
These three J Class yachts were among ten yachts built according to the J rule between 1930 and 1937. These large sailing yachts competed in three races of the America’s Cup.
Read more about J Class yachts on the J Class Association website and see the Shamrock V in action in this YouTube video:
