Festival de la Plaisance 2011
High seas dream start in Cannes
For this 34th edition of the Festival de la Plaisance, 470 new boats expose their hulls to Old Port wavelets "floc-floc", presenting a preview of the most beautiful novelties of major international shipyards in a sumptuous setting. The quality and density of the Festival are illustrated on water, by mixed offer of motor boats and yachts from 10 to Westport's 50 meters and, on the ground, by the presence of many exhibitors dedicated to always more sophisticate services and boat equipment. The Espace Riviera is the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes showcase that welcomes luxury yachting sector accessories in an upscale area, close to the Croisette. Exceptional brands are represented, specializing in luxury yachting and its environment such as prestige shipyards, OEMs and engine manufacturers, service companies, design and custom interior design for luxury yachting. Calm, comfort and discretion are favorable to meetings, networking in the VIP Lounge or discussing business. Since 2006, the Port Pierre Canto hosts on its pontoons best actors in used boat market. Yachts from 22 to 50 meters are presented by European and American brokers, thus complementing the offer of the Festival. An opportunity to discover a vast panorama of the most beautiful yachts in the world.
New sports cruiser worldwide launch in Cannes
English shipyard Sealine celebrates 40 years of adventures at sea in Cannes by unveiling its new sports cruiser, the SC42, that with bold and innovative design offers more social space that on any other cruiser of this size. A revolutionary cockpit layout makes maximum use of the full beam with the width of the boat for both seating and entertaining.
Williams Tenders launches pioneering Dieseljet
The Dieseljet range is a culmination of years of specialist jet tender research and development. That deserved well that Miss England beauty and charm to enlighten the technology. at the cocktail launch in Espace Riviera. Williams Performance Tenders, the world’s leading jet tender specialists, launched its new four boat Dieseljet range.
Frauscher launches 1017 GT
Much has happened since Engelbert Frauscher made a lifelong dream come true in 1927. With a mind full of innovative ideas, excellent craftsmanship and a passion for boat-building, he turned his dream into the achievement of a lifetime. In the meantime, three generations have built motor, electric and sailing yachts which spark emotions and fascination worldwide
OceanStyle brokerage
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Chrisco, an all-carbon composite French yacht
For CNB, it has been a real challenge to build a 30m yacht with a modern contemporary allure while maintaining its particular savoir-faire: built to sail in heavy seas as well as in the bay of Saint-Tropez. Chrisco is an extraordinary yacht, with elongated lines, spacious roofs voluminous cockpit and unusual glass panels areas. Built with the desire to design an extremely fast boat born of a pure and luminous concept but with a very comfortable interior.
Koot 54: The first ‘Loft on The Sea’ in Cannes
Koot 54 is the first yacht built by the Tunisian Shipyard Koot Yachts International and it will be officially introduced at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show. “Loft on the Sea” is the philosophy which inspired the shipyard in the creation of this 16 meters open: vast livable areas in the outside and open spaces in the interior to achieve an unobstructed contact with the sea.
New technology-advanced AMEL 55 launched in Cannes
Building on the success of AMEL 64, selected finalist in category 'sailing luxury cruise' for the price of European boat of the year 2012, the AMEL Company, settled in La Rochelle since 1968, designed AMEL 55 taking inspiration directly from the same lines, modern and elegant.
Superyachtfrance promotes France yachting industry
The French superyacht industry now has its own annual magazine. Launched during the Cannes’ Festival de la Plaisance, under the auspices of the French Nautical Industries’ Superyachtfrance group, this magazine aims at promoting the different fields of the French super yacht expertise, which has proven to be one of the most influential in this demanding industry.
Inauguration of the Festival de la Plaisance
The 34th festival de la Plaisance has been inaugurated in the presence of Mrs Annette Roux, President of the Festival de la Plaisance, Mr Bernard Brochand, Deputy-Mayor of Cannes, Mr Jean-François Fountaine, Président of the Fédération des Industries Nautiques, Mr Renaud Jourdon, the new Festival de la Plaisance Commissaire Général, Mr Gilles Cima, Deputy to urbanism, and personalities of the yachting world.
Mummy, have small boats that go to see caterpillars ?
The first born of the Iguana Yachts range has been presented to the public in the Festival de la Plaisance. The model presented in Cannes just went out of the shipyard. The caterpillars that allows ground mobility function for the boat to go into and out of the water inserts into the sides of the boat and are cleared during navigation allowing the new open boat to reach outstanding performance (35 knots).
The Diverse World of Moonen Shipyards
Moonen celebrates diversity, offering four types of superyacht: Custom-series displacement, explorer, high-speed aluminum and fully custom. Ranging from 20 to 45 m (65' to 150'), all motoryachts share an irreplaceable Moonen quality that has fascinated clients for decades.
Never Enough with Wider Yachts
Wider 42’ acts as a star at the foot of the Palais des Festival Red Carpet, walked up by so many celebs. Wider Yachts has conceived a unique concept, a versatile yacht able to change and adapt to satisfy a wide range of demands, through solutions offering total comfort and pure relaxation.
Theodora Association with Melanie Laurent Surfs on the Festival de la Plaisance.
In the presence of actress Mélanie Laurent and Bernard Brochand, Deputy-Mayor of Cannes, the President of the Festival de la Plaisance, Annette Roux, gave the association Theodora a 10,000 euros check to help it continue its action "Clowns for our children in hospital." This association, sponsored by famous actress Melanie Laurent...
MTU at the forefront of technology and ecology
MTU Series 2000 M94 marine engine boasts performance among the highest in its category and a further optimized weight/power ratio The firm was established in 1909 by Mr. Maybach, provider for Zeppelin and Daimler, and celebrated its centenary in 2009. MTU headquarters are located on Lake Constance in Germany shared with Austria and Switzerland, country which has very strict laws in ecology and environment.
The Azimut-Benetti Group: megayachts and Yachtique Concierge Club
Premier debut of 4 extraordinary new offerings at the Cannes Festival de la Plaisance, among them two flagships, Azimut Grande and Atlantis. 20 boats on the water and the debut of the Yachtique Concierge Club, a 5-star service reserved exclusively for Group customers.
The Ferretti Group: motoryachts from 8 to 85 meters
Ferretti Group, Founded by Norberto Ferretti in 1968, is an Italian company among the world leaders in designing, building and marketing motoryachts, with a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the nautical world: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Mochi Craft, CRN and Ferretti Custom Line.
Monte Carlo Yachts second year in Cannes
Launched one year ago in Cannes Festival de la Plaisance, the MCY 76, the first model of the new brand Monte Carlo Yachts, was making its debut. Twelve months after that launch the shipyard’s attention is focused on the next development prospects. Monte Carlo Yachts has its sights set on improving the positive data recorded last season
Over Marine launch in Festival de la Plaisance
Overmarine Group, the Italian Maxi Open Yacht Builder, celebrates its first time at the Cannes Boat Show. Last year, Overmarine Group decided to totally change its approach to the market. After being represented by an exclusive dealer for many years, Overmarine Group directly markets its jewels: the Mangusta Yachts.
Galeon 780, the crystal ship
Galeon 780 Crystal is more than just a flagship model - it is a showcase of the company’s potential in terms of engineering, design and technology. The stunning exterior, a combined effort of the Tony Castro Naval Architects and Galeon designers, offers an abundance of space on all three decks...
Cannes Yachts parade
The apotheosis of the Cannes Festival de la Plaisance was, as since ten years, the gala evening organized by Luxmedia Group on the Carlton Hotel beach on September 10. After the presentation of the World Yachts Trophies during the gala dinner, the most beautiful yachts in the Festival paraded a few cables’ length away from the Croisette in front of an amazed audience captivated by the magic of these floating jewels gliding on the sea. Like models, spotlight on them, they let themselves be admired, make a turn around on the water, and vanish off into the warm night to great applause. The Cannes Yachts Parade ended by splendid fireworks.
Cannes Yachts Parade
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The Queensland 55, flagship of the Trawler range.
Benefiting from the experience of the Cumberland 46, the Queensland 55 has everything one could dream on a flagship. On board, a huge square space comprising living room, dining room, kitchen and navigation place. Woodworks and lighting provide a refined and luxurious atmosphere.
Let yachting be your unique source of pleasure
The Rodriguez Group has been present from the very first years of the show. This year, the group was exhibiting 8 new yachts in the Vieux Port including the SD 92 and 40 Alloy Sanlorenzo, or the newest and majestic 32 meters and 43 fresh out of Italyachts shipyard and 4 second-hand vessels in Port Canto. The Rodriguez Group is now the exclusive distributor of the brand SanLorenzo for France and Monaco.