Category: Cannes Yachting Festival

Yachting Festival, Europe’s largest à flots boat show, is hoping to revive the yachting industry and confirms that it will be held in Cannes from 8 to 13 September 2020.

Yachting Festival: thanks to the implementation of new tools deployed at an international level by Reed Exhibitions Group, the organising team has continued to prepare the 43rd edition of the Festival with serenity, involvement and enthusiasm, maintaining regular exchanges with shipyards and equipment manufacturers. Europe’s largest afloat boat show will take place in Cannes two ports: the Vieux Port and Port Canto, raising hopes for a revival of a nautical industry greatly affected by the health crisis of the #Covid-19.

Compliance with the recommended sanitary measures

Even if the current situation represents a real challenge for the setting up of the salon, all the launched projects- both afloat and on land – continue to evolve in close collaboration with the exhibitors, the port authorities and the partners in Cannes. The action of the Yachting Festival organisers is guided by the respect of the sanitary measures recommended to limit the spread of the #coronavirus. Reed Expositions France is also actively engaged in the work carried out by UNIMEV (professional federation of event professionals) to draw up the protective measures on the shows that will be submitted to the French government.

Redesigned areas

Amongst the novelties of this 2020 edition, the Quai Saint Pierre in the Old Port will bring together fast day-boats. The Quai Max Laubeuf, both afloat and ashore, will host a marina dedicated to motor multihulls. Ashore, the area dedicated to outboard and inboard (hull-less) engines, launched last year, is being refurbished to offer greater visibility and exposure comfort to small and medium-sized unit motorists.
Port Canto, which houses the Sailing Area, the largest fleet of sailing yachts in the world, has been designed with, to date, around 110 registered units, including around sixty exceeding 15m.
Maritime access between the two ports will be reinforced and will be equipped with more efficient signage. A new restoration area is currently being planned.

Luxury and Concours d’Elegance

The Luxury Gallery will host luxury, crafts and lifestyle houses in an all-new setting. The Espace Riviera of the Palais des Festivals brings together the brands of refinement and innovation in the magical universe of the Luxury Gallery where luxury, craft and lifestyle houses, offering the ultimate in quality in the field of luxury yachting, will present their know-how and new products to satisfy all the yachtsmen’s desires for excellence and well-being.
Now anchored in the spirit of the show, the 6th Concours d’Elegance parade, reserved for the show’s exhibitors, owners or collectors of motorboats and day boats under 12 metres, will be held on Saturday 12 September.

Respect for the protection of exhibitors and visitors

The Yachting Festival organisers are currently engaged in a reflection process about a specific organisation of the show’s queues, the installation of markings on the ground, a counting and/or flow regulation system (in the aisles, quays, stands and on board ships), the wearing of masks, the provision of hydroalcoholic gel and reinforced daily disinfection of the places of passage. The objective is to open the doors of the Yachting Festival 2020 in a way that allows the event to take place in the best possible conditions and in a way that respects the protection of exhibitors and visitors.

“This hope is a goal for us!”

Sylvie Ernoult, Director of the Yachting Festival, and her team are looking forward to meeting the exhibitors, partners and service providers and welcoming them in September on the pontoons of Cannes: “Many of the clients I spoke to are hoping that the show can be the end of the tunnel. And even if there are still many steps to go through before the next Yachting Festival opens, this hope is an objective for us.

Adapting the new sanitary standards to the show

The exhibition teams make every effort to accompany customers and provide them with the necessary flexibility while ensuring that work schedules are respected and thus allow everything to be operational in due time. We have set up a team in charge of adapting the new health standards to the show and we will implement the necessary means. We wish courage and energy to all our exhibitors, partners and service providers in these “unusual” times!”

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Boston Whaler introduced the brand-new 420 Outrage and 320 Vantage at the 2015 Cannes Yachting Festival, opening a new chapter in marine excellence.


During the 2015 Cannes Yachting Festival, September 8-13, Boston Whaler introduced the brand-new 420 Outrage and 320 Vantage, docked on Quai Max Laubeuf. Guests have been taken to a sea trial off Cannes, to the scenic Lerins Islands, to experience the American yard’s revolutionary models.
The 420 Outrage is the largest Boston Whaler ever created and the 320 Vantage is exceptional by its multi-functionality features.

“Boston Whaler 320 Vantage

The 320 Vantage represents the next generation of design ingenuity and capability for Boston Whaler.
The 320 Vantage standout elements include its portside companion seating with two spacious benches, a remarkably versatile feature that converts to form multiple configurations – forward or aft-, including a sprawling sunpad and various social setups. In addition, the forward seat is electrically actuated and can be used with bolsters up while running.
The roomy open  bow is another graciously designed space, with amenities including a large integrated cooler and lounges with back and armrests. `

A 2015 Miami Boat Show Innovation Award

The new 320 Vantage debuted at the Miami International Boat Show, admired by an attentive audience of boating enthusiasts and won an Innovation Award in the Deck Boats category from the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) for the third consecutive year.
Additional features lend comfort and convenience on all-day outings, with sophisticated design solutions and comfort-minded features focused on multi-functionality that make the boat as well suited for serious fishing and watersports activities as it is for leisurely cruising and entertaining.
At the helm, a state-of-the-art VesselView display and available Raymarine® navigation electronics offer seamlessly integrated control. Powered by strong, reliable and efficient Mercury Verado® outboards perfect for watersports and cruising, the 320 provides an efficient and comfortable ride, aboard a stylish all-day boat.


“Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

The 420 Outrage is the largest model ever built by the American Yard. With its 42 feet, 4x300cv Mercury, the Boston Whaler 420 Outrage is establishing a unique position in the markets of open boats, but also fishing as well as yachts, as it is habitable and offers a luxurious cabin.
Beyond its impressive size, its clean lines and thoughtful design, the 420 Outrage makes a graceful, sweeping impression. Wide sidedecks, a robust helm and hardtop structure and the sleek helm impress with their quality and style. Below, eye-level windows and an incredible 7 feet of headroom create an airy, light-filled cabin, ideal for onboard entertaining.
After long days above deck in the spacious bow and helm areas, guests can retreat to this well-appointed cabin, with its comfortable seating and a gracious head. 
Standard quad Mercury Verado 300-hp engines deliver the power and efficiency for even the roughest waters and longest offshore runs.

A new chapter in marine excellence


“Boston Whaler President Huw Bower said: “The new 320 Vantage and 420 Outrage open a new chapter in excellence for Boston Whaler. “In many ways, it’s a continuation of our legacy of unsinkable and legendary boats. But it’s also more than that: —we’re pushing the limits of what offshore center-console and dual-console boats can do, and we’re thrilled to share them with our loyal customers and the newly interested alike.””

About Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine manufacturer in the world headquartered in Lake Forest.
Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, Florida, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers and center console boats for more than 50 years. The company’’s unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but also superior ride characteristics and durability.
The current product line ranges from 11 to 42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of unique dealers.

www.bostonwhaler.com.

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Fountaine Pajot, a leading global manufacturer of cruising catamarans, presented in world premiere its new Impanema 58 at 2015 Yachting Festival.

Fountaine Pajot has the wind in its sails: to support its growth, the company accelerated its investment, some € 10 million for new models and a facility. After more than 2,000 catamarans sold worldwide, the brand has unveiled in a world premiere its new catamaran Impanema 58 at Cannes Yachting Festival 2015 that was held from September 8 to 13. On this occasion, the boat was christened by its owner.

Promise of performance and marine lifestyle

With a name inspired from one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world, Impanema 58 brings the promise of performance, beautiful anchorages and marine lifestyle. Offering all the comforts and finishing of a flagship, both elegant, powerful and spacious, it is a boat to fully live at sea, with a 25 m2 cockpit to live inside and outside, a front deck equipped with a flexible area for sunbathing and a flybridge with access to both port and starboard, hosting the sunbathing. The protected steering station remains close to the area of life to favour conviviality.

Always more innovative and comfortable

Impanema 58 is declinable in two versions, including a Lounge version with a cockpit entirely dedicated to receptions and relaxation. The new ship marks the yard’s will to offer catamarans always more elegant, more innovative, more comfortable.
A “classic” arrangement is designed with a cockpit arranged between a superb fitted cuisine and lounge and relaxation areas. It creates well-defined and user-friendly areas for all programs.
Fountaine Pajot has also planned a Lounge arrangement, with a cockpit offering well designed spaces: a real living room, a dining area and a “boudoir” sofa. The kitchen, was conceived in walkway to fully separate the functions with easier access for the skipper and hostess.

Two different arrangements of cabins

The Impanema 58 offers two different arrangements of cabins. The Maestro version has 5 cabins, including a superb owner’s cabin composed of different areas, organized around a real bathroom with a large shower and separate shelves, a comfortable sofa and a desk, a queensize island bed with outstanding view on sea.
The Maestro version is also proposed in Lounge disposition with 4 cabins and a passageway kitchen to leave a, area completely dedicated to relaxation and receptions in the cockpit.
The 6 cabins version has with 6 spacious rooms to accommodate with the best comfort and respecting everyone’s privacy. Each cabin has its private bathroom. The 6 cabins version is only available in conventional arrangement.

Specifications of Impanema 58

Hull length…………………..55.84 ft
Water line length……….53.44 ft
Beam over all………………………29.3 ft
Draft…………………………………..4.6 ft
Light displacement…………51 100 lbs (approx.)
Full load displacement……66 700 lbs (approx.)
Maximum load………………15 550 lbs (approx.)
Sail area :
Genoa……………………………..665 sq ft (approx.)
Main sail…………………..1160 sq ft (approx.)
Standard power……………….2 x 75 HP
Optional power………………..2 x 110 HP
Tank capacity:
Fresh water…………….278 us gallons (approx.)
Fuel……………………….291 us gallons (approx.)
Naval architect……Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design

About Fountaine Pajot

Launched in 1976 by Jean-François Fountaine and the sailor Yves Pajot, Fountaine Pajot started the production of consumer catamarans from 1983. Since then, with its expertise in the design and manufacture of sailing catamarans, both marine and comfortable, the brand has created a constantly updated range of 33 models that sold some 2,000 boats.

www.fountaine-pajot.com
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At Cannes Yachting Festival 2015, the Italian shipyard Arcadia Yachts presented the Arcadia 100, the newest model for 2015 currently under construction with many eco-friendly innovations.

With the new Arcadia 100 currently under construction – 30% building completed – the Italian shipyard Arcadia Yachts widens its 2015 range . Boasting a length overall of 31,06 meters but 29,29 meters waterline and 7,75 meters beam, unusual for yachts of similar size, Arcadia 100, featuring a third deck, offers a remarkable internal volume, positively influencing the living space on board.
We take this opportunity to show you some stunning images of a yacht under construction and her impressive hull as well as rendering of exteriors and interiors.

Great design innovations

Arcadia 100 features a new concept flying-bridge, convertible into a sheltered third-deck, completely closed and protected by the side windows that can be raised up electrically to meet the hard-top, like you can do in a car. Therefore, the whole upper-deck area becomes much more flexible and usable under any weather condition, with air-conditioned in very hot weather or left open and aired if needed, as per any traditional flying-bridge. On the third deck are fitted the wheelhouse, a lounge with sofas
and coffee tables, wet-bar and, externally in the aft, a sun-deck.

NPL type hull for performance

Arcadia 100 has a semi-displacement hull, NPL type, named after the National Physical Laboratory of England, where tests were conducted to determine its shape for the best ratio of length to beam in terms of hydrodynamic efficiency. Prior to adopting the NPL as Arcadia’s hull, studies were implemented by Arcadia’s technical department, resulting in excellent sea keeping qualities and noise reduction, providing an exceptional comfort. This advanced hull, together with the light Arcadia superstructure, enables very satisfactory performance with low-power engines, bringing fuel consumption reduction and related running costs, compared to other yachts of similar dimensions.

Reduced fuel consumption

Actually, with two engines by 1,000 hp each, the new Arcadia 100 reaches a maximum speed of about 18 knots, and offers a perfect cruising speed for long distance day trips. At 16 knots, the fuel consumption is around 230 lt/h and at 14 knots, it goes down to some 150 lt/h. At economical cruising speed, suitable for night navigation and long range cruises (8/10 knots), the
consumption drops down to less than 50 lt/h. The Arcadia 100 cruising range is also favoured by low generator usage thanks to the electrical energy supplied by the solar panels that cover almost all of the superstructure.

Solar panels to provide additional energy

Latest-generation solar panels are integrated between external and internal surface of double-glazing panels fitted on top of the largest part of the superstructure. This advanced and ecological system supplies enough power to run many equipment and electrical systems, like refrigerators, water circulation, toilettes, lights, A/V, electronics, while recharging batteries. Thus, the power needed on board while at anchor – excluding the air conditioning – is supplied “free of charge” all day long by the solar panels system and convertor, without using the generators. The system offers a significant saving of diesel oil, less pollution and more comfort on board thanks to the substantial reduction of noise, vibration, without gas emission while enjoying your time close to the swim
platform.
Each double-glazing panel contains a special gas named Krypton, which guarantees a high thermo-isolating coefficient, up to 18° of thermal cooling between interior and exterior temperatures, the equivalent of a 20 cm brick wall.

Many internal design options

Arcadia yard proposes many internal layout variations, either four or five cabins, to meet the requirements of the majority of owners and ensure the proper comfort and privacy expected on yachts of this size. The yard is available to develop custom interiors and different finishing solutions in order to satisfy the buyer’s expectations on every Arcadia model. The Arcadia 100 standard version has the full beam owner’s suite amidships on the lower deck, with the bed offset to starboard facing forward. Behind the bed are the washroom with bathtub, sanitaries and twin sinks, and the dressing room with adjacent vanity area. To port we find an area to relax in, with armchairs and sidetables.
All the features are integrated in a spacious environment, illuminated by large openings in the hull.
On the main deck, the large living area directly connected to the cockpit, features both salon and dining zones, creating a single, bright and airy space, characterized by the transparency of the vertical side crystal-sand. The whole living area on the main deck can be transformed into a “patio”on the sea thanks to sides sliding doors and gunwale balconies, creating an amazing “al fresco” zone with an unique sea view.

Technical specifications

Type: three decks motoryacht – construction material: fiberglass for the hull with vinyl-ester resin for the three external layers. Topsides are built in PVC fiberglass sandwich, while the superstructure is in GRP,and aluminum for the veranda – length overall 31.06m – waterline length 29.19m – maximum beam 7.75m – draft 2.00m – displacement at full load 110 tons – propulsion: 2x 1,000 Hp MAN V8 – ZF gearboxes – generators: 2×28 kW 50 Hz Kohler – active electric-hydraulic stabilizing fins – Bowthruster: 35 kW electric-hydraulic – veranda solar panel electrical production: 4 kW – guests 8 – crew 5 – fuel capacity 10,000 l. – water capacity 3,000 l. – R.I.N.A. Classification with class requirements C Malta Cross – MACH.

About Arcadia Yachts

As the future of yachting is a little greener every day Arcadia Yachts has managed to bring a green lifestyle approach into the nautical sector through an idea that has combined together functional design and “ethical sense”, appreciation and respect for the environment. An “ecological idea” which brings eco-friendly solutions reducing consumption and environmental impact to enjoy the sea in a more free and responsible way. The yard is located in the heart of the Mediterranean on a 36, 000 sqm facility where craftsmanship, modern technologies, attention to detail and the surrounding environment are perfectly mixing together.

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The first Concours d’Elegance at Cannes Yachting Festival delighted a large audience who admired the superb vintage and modern motor boats and their elegant crews.

Thirteen motor boats and day boats under 12 meters, led by fine-looking crews, attended the first Concours d’Elegance at Cannes Yachting Festival 2015 and offered to fans a parade of great harmony and exquisite refinement in the middle of the Old Port of Cannes.

To honor the rich maritime history

In addition to presenting, from September 8 to 13, 2015, hundreds of boats, luxury yachts and sailboats, who went out in the magnificent Bay of Cannes for sea trials in front of the Lerins islands, the 38th Cannes Yachting Festival launched its first nautical Concours d’Elégance.
The Concours d’Elegance, the Ultimate Dayboat Défilé, brought together on Thursday, September 10th some vintage and modern boats in a parade organized in the heart of the Old Port, offering a rare spectacle in honor of the rich maritime history.
The large audience admired a fleet of the most beautiful classic yachts, antique boats and motor boats, as well as the latest innovations on display at the Festival.

A jury of professionals and connoisseurs

Chaired by Mrs Annette Roux, President of the Yachting Festival, the Jury was composed of Mr Olivier Piquet – DG Lise Charmel, Mr Dominique Gabirault – Pharmacist passionate about boating, Mr Nicolas Kappenberger – Audemars Piguet’s Switzerland market director and Mr Roberto Franzoni – Journalist.
The Jury was on a boat around which the participants have evolved, often a glass of champagne in hand, smiling and greeting the public. The mahogany hulls of gorgeous motorboats sailed the waters of the Old Port, mingled with those of metal or composite materials of modern boats.
The selection criteria were the quality of the restoration, conservation status, the design of the boat, the elegance of the crew and the quality of the défilé, the rarity of the model and the history of the boat.

And the Concours d’Elegance winners are…

Category 1 (2000 to 2015)
1st: Frauscher – 1017 GT – Aeternum (2015)
2nd: Spirit Yachts – Spirit 40 Coupe (2015)
3rd: Violetta – Ariston Junior (2003)

Category 2 (before 1975)
1st: Riva Aquarama – Roméo Charly (1965)
2nd: Riva Tritone – Grail (1963)
3rd: Riva Olympic n°29 (1969)

Women, Prizes of Elegance:
1: Riva Olympic n°29 (1969)
2nd: Poole Power Boats (Sunseeker) – Sovereigne Hostess 17 (1969)
3rd: Fiart Mare – Saggittario (1963)

Jury’s Coup de coeur: Violetta – Ariston Junior (2003)
Special Jury Prize: Riva Rudy – Orla (1976)

The winners were presented with many prizes offered by Audemars Piguet, Lise Charmel, Fred, or Frederique Constant.

www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

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At Cannes Yachting Festival 2015, the Portuguese company Friday showcased nautical and water related leisure devices: a personal submarine and floating houses.

Since Tintin‘s dives with Professor Calculus’ shark-shaped submarine in search of the treasure hidden in the wreck of the Unicorn and the underwater adventures of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who didn’t dream of becoming a captain Nemo and discover the beauty of the seabed? The company Friday had this dream come true with a personal submarine that can dive to 300m.
The company has also developed a unique concept of floating houses.

A unique personal submarine

Friday’s compact yet robust and comfortable personal submarine is the lightest and smallest submarine of its class with just 2,5 metres in length, 2,36 metres in width and 1,84 metres in height, it has a very comfortable freeboard, by far the largest of its class, getting in and out is easy and safe.
Being captain Nemo has never been easier: the resident system automates the most tedious navigation tasks and saves energy. All critical systems have automated backups in place and a number of safety features come as standard and DNV-GL certification is, of course, mandatory. Available for two or three persons, the submarine can dive safely to a depth of 300 metres (about 1,000 feet), with an autonomy of up to 8 hours.

Safety comes first

Friday’s personal submarine is the ideal way to enter in direct contact wit the marine life and comfortably discover the captivating mysteries of the underwater world through the large hood.
The personal submarine design incorporates the latest available technologies as standard and is supported by prestigious research institutions such as IMAR (imar.pt), ITeCons (itecons.uc.pt), IPN-Las (las.ipn.pt), INESC‑Tec (inesctec.pt) and IT (it.pt).
Prices range from 795,000 € for the basic version up to 875,000 €, and extra packages are available to serve scientific as well as professional purposes.

Friday’s floating home

Wether you’re looking for an original romantic gateway for two or a mobile house on a lake for your family, Friday’s floating home offers endless possibilities, from staying tied to the bank to moving in the middle of a lake with two small outboard motors.
With a fixed width of 6 metres and lengths ranging from 10 to 18 metres, you may feel the freedom of nature on the doorstep of a cosy studio or a fully furnished three-bedroom house. Whether you use the floating home as a base camp for numerous outdoor activities such as sailing, paddling, water skiing or fishing, or simply to relax, you’re guaranteed a great living experience in full autonomy. When charged, the house is self-sufficient for at least seven days, producing up to 80% of its energy needs.

A house to be shipped anywhere on the planet

The floating house is designed so that all its components, including equipment and furniture, can be easily stored in two standard containers and shipped to almost anywhere on the planet.
The prices range from 96,000 € for the basic version (6 meter wide x 10 meters long)  up to euro 235, 000 € for the largest (6 meters wide x 18 meters long) and most equipped one.

About Friday Ciencia e Technologia do Lazer

Friday is a Portuguese company launched by a team boasting over 30 years of experience in research and development in the fields of structural, electrical, hydraulic, marine and mechanical engineering. Through its wide range of design, engineering and marketing competencies, Friday is creating technologically advanced nautical and water related leisure devices and equipment, consistent with the weekend spirit that inspired the brand name.
Friday’s solutions are serving the leisure and free time market with high professional standards and focuses on modularity, personalised client relationships, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

www.gofriday.eu

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The 38th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the largest international afloat boat show in Europe, will be held from 8 to 13 September 2015 in the Bay of Cannes.

The Old Port of Cannes will host from September 8 to 13, 2015, hundreds of boats, luxury yachts and sailboats of the 38th Cannes Yachting Festival that will come out in the magnificent Bay of Cannes for sea trials in front of the Lerins islands.
Sea trials are a major asset for the shipyards to seduce customers as the vast majority of the boats presented afloat can to leave their pontoons and navigate in the bay.

One of the largest boat shows in the world

With 550 boats exhibited afloat, nearly 140 models as world première, the Cannes Yachting Festival is the first nautical rendezvous in September and one of the most important boat shows in the world.
Of the 140 boats announced in world premiere, the Italian shipyards are leading with 60 new models, followed by their American manufacturers – 17 releases – and French – 15 novelties.
As every year, the 50,000 expected visitors will have the opportunity to admire the latest innovations and perform sea trials of the jewels of international luxury yachting.

For all maritime lifestyle lovers

With nearly 50% of international visitors from the five continents, the Cannes Yachting Festival is the most international rendezvous in nautical world and one of the most prestigious events.
The Cannes Yachting Festival is conceived for all lovers of luxury yachts, sailboats, or live maritime lifestyle who can discover a wide variety in terms of size, design, monohull or multihull, motorboat or sailboat, gathered in clearly identified areas across the show.
On the terrace of the Palais des Festivals, the VIP club offers a relaxation area, ideal for enjoying a glass of champagne and stunning views of the yachts exhibited in the Old Port.

First nautical Concours d’Élégance

Cannes Yachting Festival launches the first nautical Concours d’ Élégance, a parade staged at the heart of the show, in the Vieux Port, providing a spectacle of rare vintage and modern day boats to honour the rich maritime history, on Thursday September 10, from 5.00 to 6.30pm. The visitors will admire a fleet of the finest classic yachts, antique vessels and powerboats, as well as the latest releases on display at Cannes Yachting Festival.
A prestigious jury will examine every criteria, from the quality of restoration, design of the boat and conservation status, with points for the history and rarity of the model, through to the elegance of the crew and quality of the parade.
Participants can apply via the website; registration for participation is free and includes a VIP card for two for the duration of the Festival.
Visitors can purchase entry tickets to the show on the Cannes Yachting Festival website, from 15€ per person, or 28€ for two.

First Festival SUP Night Cannes

Cannes Yachting Festival launches a world unique event: the Festival SUP Night, a stand-up paddle night race.
The Paddle has become a very appreciated water sport, now popular with yacht owners, particularly easy to access at all ages and with no particular physical condition.
The unusual event will take place during the Nocturne of the Festival with the departure given on Friday, September 11th at 19h and the arrival judged on Saturday, September 12 at 10 am, in the Old Port of Cannes, in front of the large yachts. Competitors will do a journey of one hundred kilometers, around three buoys positioned along the Croisette between the Plage du Festival and the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez.
Inscriptions via the Festival’s website.

Cannes Yachting Festival
September 8-13, 2015
Hours: September 8, 9, 10 and 12: 10h-19h
Friday 11: nocturne until 22h
Sunday: closure at 18h.

Visitors can purchase tickets on the Cannes Yachting Festival website: € 15 per person until the beginning of the festival (18 euros on site) or 28 euros for two.

www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 showcased 550 yachts in the bay of Cannes from Sept. 9 to 14, celebrating world premieres for some 100 units.

The Cannes Yachting Festival diversity is outstanding: more than 50,000 visitors had the opportunity to discover a large range of vessels from 5 to 55 m: new models of power yachts, catamarans, sailboats, inflatables and tenders. Sea trials are a major asset for the shipyards to seduce customers as 80% of the boats presented afloat were able to leave their pontoons and navigate in the bay.

An international Festival

Almost 50% of the visitors came from abroad, while two-thirds of the 480 exhibitors came from 34 foreign countries. Hence, in its 37th edition, the former Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes became the Cannes Yachting Festival. A name that confirms the international profile of the event.

The Port Pierre Canto hosted nearly twenty-five different brokers from a dozen nationalities, major players on the yachting  and luxury second-hand yachts market. Almost 50 second-hand boats, from 20 to 50 meters, were presented by brokers and charter companies, offered for sale or lease.

The Festival is fashion!

The hostesses of the Cannes Yachting Festival were dressed in Lise Charmel, a brand of swimwear and lingerie. The Galeries Lafayette organized a much awaited fashion show in front of the Riviera hall. And during the “nocturne”, the Dominator shipyard treated customers and friends of the brand to a prestigious Haute Couture fashion show by celebrated fashion designer Julien MacDonald.

So Cannes! China Night

During the Cannes Yachting Festival, China RendezVous has organized the 7th edition of the So Cannes! China Night party to welcome all Chinese guests. In partnership with the Group Lucien Barriere, Aeroports de Paris (ADP) and Repetto, the celebration gave a special magic Chinese flavor to the Festival.
The event took place at the Majestic Hotel beach and pontoon, where over 150 selected VIP from China, Asia and the rest of the world enjoyed a great entertainment and networking evening. The guests were treated to a classic ballet show offered by Repetto.
Two Chinese companies were exhibiting at the Festival. Royachts, a trademark of Dalian Zhongying Co Ltd, whose luxury yachts 45′ and 55′ are sold in China in main yachting cities like Shangai, Dalian, Sanya, Shenzhen, Honk Kong. Present for the first time in Europe, Royachts is to participate in all worldwide fairs with boats on display.
HH Catamarans was presenting the HH66, the first in a series of luxury high performance cats: the Super Cats. HH66 is said faster than any luxury cat ever made at the size and stronger and more stable in heavy seas than anything in its class.

Our Festival highlights

YesICannes is pleased to introduce you some all-new unique yachts we selected because of their outstanding design or features.
The Dominator D26M Ilumen Haut Couture Marinne project presentation was celebrated with a fashion show on the pontoon. The Bakri Cono shipyard’s Heliotrope is the first solar-assisted catamaran yacht in the world. The Pearl 65 Flybridge yacht, showcased by Ocean Drive, made her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival. We also enlightened the partnership between Bavaria Yachtbau and Nautitech Catamaran to develop groundbreaking catamaran yachts.

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The all-new Pearl 65 Flybridge yacht made her world debut at the 2014 Cannes Yachting Festival on display at the Ocean Drive pontoon.

Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury yacht builders, unveiled the Pearl 65 Flybridge yacht, the second of an  exclusive suite of yachts built in a unique collaboration with award-winning naval architect Bill Dixon and famous interior designer, Kelly Hoppen. During the launch party at Ocean Drive pontoon, customers, friends of the brand and media were treated to a concert.

Outstanding features

The innovative Pearl 65 brings exceptional levels of style and sophistication. She builds on the success of the Pearl 75, launched in 2013, which was named as the best Motor Yacht under 25 metres at the 2013 International Yacht & Aviation Awards.

The beautifully designed Pearl 65 offers a host of unique features, a superb sea keeping and maneuverability. The vessel offers outstanding levels of comfort with four luxurious cabins and additional accommodation for two crew members. She includes a unique open plan, an inside/outside saloon allowing for easy, everyday use and alfresco dining.
Like the Pearl 75, the Pearl 65 features pod-drive propulsion, incorporating joystick control technology offering the owner the ability to operate the yacht without crew.
Standard features include a hydraulically operated bathing platform, air conditioning, hydraulic passerelle, generator, and teak decking.
Powered by either triple Cummins Zeus 600 HP, Twin Volvo IPS 800 HP engines or twin Volvo D13 shaft drive, the yacht will have a fuel capacity of 770 Gallons (3,500 litres), reach a top speed of 32 knots and have a cruising range of 350 nautical miles.

Groundbreaking vessel

Iain Smallridge, managing director of Pearl Motor Yacht’s said: “The launch of the Pearl 75 exceeded all of our expectations,  thanks to the unique elements both Bill Dixon and Kelly Hoppen bring to the Pearl range, and their drive for pioneering design excellence. This partnership has provided our customers with something that is totally unique and has created a great deal of anticipation surrounding the launch of the Pearl 65.” Iain Smallridge concluded: “With its elegantly appointed design coupled with technological innovation, the all-new Pearl 65 promises to be another groundbreaking vessel.”

About Pearl Motor Yachts

In November 1998, with Iain Smallridge as Managing Director, the first Pearl motor yacht, the Pearl 45, was launched in Southampton. In January 2000 Pearl Motor Yachts relocated to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Renowned naval architect Bill Dixon came on board, joined by designer Evan Marshall, and created a new range generation of superyachts. In 2013, the first of a fleet of new Pearl flybridge yachts created in collaboration with Bill Dixon and world-famous interior designer Kelly Hoppen MBE, was born – the renowned Pearl 75.
Over the years, Pearl has established a dealer network in France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Mallorca, Cyprus, and the UK.

Ocean Drive, at the cutting edge of yachting since 1999, is the exclusive distributor for the Pearl brand in France and Monaco.

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German shipyard Bavaria Yachtbau announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 its association with French Nautitech Catamarans to sell catamaran yachts over 35 feet.

Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH, based in Giebelstadt, in the heart of Germany, is building motor and sailing yachts, products of state-of-the-art-manufacturing. The shipyard, one of the largest in the world in the 29 to 56 feet segment, is now entering into the market for catamarans over 35 feet, in conjunction with the manufacturer Nautitech Catamarans, based in Rochefort.

A Cannes encounter

Since late summer, Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH has been working closely with the French manufacturer of catamarans Nautitech Catamaran.  The first contact between Daniel Kohl, CPO of Bavaria and Nautitech Catamaran founder Bruno Voisard, was established one year ago at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Owners and charter market

Daniel Kohl said: “Since 2012, it has been on Bavaria’s agenda to enter into in the market of catamarans over 35 feet. After investigating various strategies and negotiating with several potential partners, we were impressed with the high build quality of the Nautitech catamarans. The exterior and interior concepts of the shipyard were meeting both the needs of private owners but also that of the charter market.” he added. “And in March of this year, we were able to sail the first prototypes of the new Open 40.”

Nautitech Catamaran

Founded in 2004 by Bruno Voisard, Nautitech Catamarans is based in Rochefort on the French Atlantic coast. The past ten years of production have seen an impressive growth. In addition to the series production of six models from 40 to 54 feet in length, the shipyard features the Voyager-line with catamarans over 50 feet dedicated to the tourism industry.
Bruno Voisard said: “We have achieved rapid growth before coming up against our growth boundaries. As a company, in conjunction with Bavaria, we can now invest in the development of new models and continue to join forces.”
The latest model, the Open 40, designed by Marc Lombard, will be added to Bavaria’s product portfolio.

Next step into future

Bavaria’s global great dealer network will drive developments of the Nautitech Catamaran brand further along with Daniel Kohl. A third model range will see motor boat catamarans from 40 feet, not with high top speed, but comfort and great living space available on a catamaran at its heart. The target market is owners and charter customers.
Daniel Kohl concluded: “Catamarans from Bavaria will continue with Nautitech Catamaran as its brand name. We are now one company and will implement a joint sales strategy. ”

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The all-new Dominator D26M Ilumen Motor Yacht was officially presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2014 on September 12, after two years of top-secret design and engineering work.

Besides displaying three yachts, the Dominator 640, 720 and 780, the Austrian shipyard unveiled the new Dominator D26M Ilumen project during a spectacular party bringing together customers and friends of the brand and media. After the presentation speeches, guests were treated to a gorgeous fashion show by Welsh fashion designer Julien Macdonald.

Time to see the light

Instead of being mass-produced, Dominator yachts are lovingly created by the shipyard’s skilled craftsmen with tailored solutions to ensure that everything perfectly meets their customers’ requirements. Dominator unites internationally renowned Italian design and Austrian thoroughness to create a limited number of bespoke yachts from 20m to 40m. Hence, each of Dominator yacht is a masterpiece, and the Ilumen yacht creation sounds like a major event in the shipyard’s history. Is it ime to see the light ?

Revolutionnary  features

Designer Alberto Mancini, who earned recognition at first in sports car design, explained the features of the new Ilumen, emphasizing one of the unique features of the design, a retractable ceiling (called a ‘moon roof’) to the owner’s suite that invites occupants to sleep under the stars.
Company owner Dr. Pernsteiner also detailed the Ilumen’s revolutionary new engineering features including a newly developed, four-mode hybrid propulsion system.
Last year, the Dominator 640 dominated the World Yachts Trophies competition by winning in both Best Layout and Best Interior Design categories. The Ilumen’s presentation augured well of it future success!

Marine haute couture

The scope for individualisation afforded to Dominator customers can be likened to marine haute couture. Therefore, what better way to celebrate Ilumen’s birth with an exclusive and sparkling fashion show by designer Julien Macdonald to close the evening in grand style?
Throughout the night, Dominator proved to set new standards in building tailored yachts but also in creating unique experiences. Guests enjoyed the glittering Dominator Ilumen signature drink and exclusive caviar bits while watching the brilliant visual and musical creations of the renowned DJ and VJ whirls around the white Rolls-Royce on display on the stand. This gave justice to the Dominator’s philosophy: clients only deserve the best!

About Julien Macdonald

Julien Macdonald is working in London. In 2001, he was named British Fashion Desiger of the Year. The same year, Julien Macdonald was appointed as chief designer at Givenchy, succeeding Alexander McQueen. He appears as a judge on the television programme Britain & Ireland Next Top Model.

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At Cannes Yachting Festival 2014, Albert Nazarov’s Thailand-based design studio Albatross Marine Designs and Bakri Cono shipyard presented Heliotrope, the first luxury solar-assisted catamaran yacht in the world.

A few months ago, a client walked into the premises of Bakri Cono boat builders and required: “I want a yacht with which I can go anywhere, visit very remote islands and enjoy all my time on board”. The Bakri Cono shipyard took up the gauntlet and created the 65ft green-on-environment catamaran Heliotrope.

Luxury Expedition Catamaran

The owner wanted to cruise around many of the 38,000 South East Asian islands. As the yacht would be more often around remote islands than near marina service stations, strong needs of independence, reliability and safety were to be fulfilled. Heliotrope allows long times at sea – cruising, exploring, living, and enjoying a ‘Luxury Expedition Catamaran’.

Practical and stylish

The Heliotrope, a great challenge to both designer Albert Nazarov and builder Bernard Lamprecht, is really designed for the ultimate experience at sea in both comfort and safety while sporting a sexy and sleek look.
The spacious front deck is a full walk-around with a large sundeck which doubles as a surface for additional solar cells and huge stowage for the mattresses and other items underneath. A full featured bar corner, luxury seating, dining tables and large open area allow partying or simply lazing around.

Sun kisses give electricity

The Heliotrope’s name comes from the Greek Helios – sun – and Tropos – turn. The yacht is equipped with cutting-edge solar technology including over 28 sqm of flexible solar cells, directly mounted on the surfaces, turning the sun into electricity. The hardtop of the fly bridge as well as surface under the forward sun beds are covered with solar cells. The panels are delivering more than three kilowatt per hour of electric charge on a good sunny day.
For rainy days, the Heliotrope boasts another unique feature, (an idea from the owner): the rooftop to also serve as a catchment for fresh water. Thus, rainwater from the rooftop of the fly bridge drains directly into the fresh 1,100 liters each water tanks.

Made for long trips

Due to the expeditionary nature of the Heliotrope, the designer decided on large engine rooms with two diesel machines and straight shaft drives. There are in total four interconnected fuel tanks of 1,500 liters each. In the engine rooms are a reverse osmosis water maker, generators, central air conditioner, deep freeze chillers, water heaters and compressor for dive tanks.
The twin Volvo D9 light commercial-rated diesel marine engines provide a top speed of 24 knots and a very economical cruising speed of 12 knots  can be achieved with only one engine operating.
The boat is designed to comply with category A – Ocean of the European Recreational Craft Directive.

With her generous space, layout and easy handling (no professional crew needed), the Heliotrope has everything going for it to become your home on the water.

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