Superyacht Design Awards for 2012

                                                                                                

It was an incredible weekend. It began with a welcome cocktail at the luxury boutique Armaggan. This beautiful shop masterfully combines original comtemporary designs with traditional techniques to produce exclusive hand-made jewellery, objets d’art, naturally dyed textiles, leather goods and home textiles.

Armaggan is located in the heart of historic Istanbul, and this was an opportunity to enjoy the unique items that make up each of its exclusive hand-made collections. With canapés and cocktails on offer it was a wonderful to start the weekend.

The following evening was the big night, the evening of the Superyacht Design Awards for 2012. Held in the magnificent surrounding of the Ciragan Palace Kempinski, right on the shores of the historic Bosphorus, the venue could not have been more perfect.

The event began with drinks on one of the palace terraces overlooking the Savarona. Once Kemal Ataturk’s boat, this magnificent 136 metre yacht, the biggest in the world when it was first launched in 1931, stood shimmering in the setting sun. After some time spent mingling with the other guest the sound of traditional Turkish musicians called everyone to dinner.

Once the 700+ guests had finished eating what turned out to be a very traditional Turkish meal, the awards ceremony began. It started off with a spectacular show from the Fire Dancers of Anatolia, a highly rated dance group whose performance was exclusively choreographed for this particular even. Following their stunning performance, Natasha Kaplinsky presented the 16 Neptune Awards and five judges commendations. The most prestigious awards (of best Motor Yacht and best Sailing Yacht) went to Tango and Vertigo respectively. There was also a very special award, known as the Legacy Award, which was given to Neville Crichton for his amazing contributions to the industry, both as a very accomplished sailing-yacht racer and a key man in the development of New Zealand’s superyacht building industry.

After the awards ceremony the majority of the guests left the dining room and proceeded to yet another beautiful ballroom where they danced the night away. They were not surprisingly, briefly interrupted by a couple of very impressive belly dancers.

                                                                                                      

The following afternoon, the majority of guests met up again at the Ciragan Palace to board the Savarona for an early evening cruise up the Bosphorus. Although there were certainly some sore heads around, the mood very quickly picked up. The Savarona was commissioned by Emily Roebling Cadwallader, the granddaughter of John Roebling, the engineer who built the Brooklyn Bridge. Built at a cost of $4million at the Blohn & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany it was bought by the Turkish government and in March of 1938 became the presidential yacht of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Sadly Ataturk died a few months later and the Savarona did not sail again until after the Second World War when the Turkish navy used her as a training ship.
In 1989 a decision was made to scrap her. However Kahraman Sadikoglu managed to save her from the scrapheap and leased the yacht for 49years. He then began the arduous process of restoring her. But the restoration has been magnificent, and it gave us all an experience we will not forget for a long time.

Aviso would once again like to say a special thank you to our hosts Proteksan Turquoise for such a great weekend and a great event. We also want to thank Boat International for organising the ceremony, and all the sponsors, RMK Marine, Perini Navi and everyone else who made the weekend possible.

Thank you very much. Looking forward to seeing you again next year.

NEW FEADSHIP HAMPSHIRE II PRESENTED TO PUBLIC

                                                                           
Following the traditional launch ceremony at the shipyard on 14th April, the new Feadship MY HAMPSHIRE II comes
into public view for the first time today, 9th May, as she emerges from the Royal van Lent build shed in Holland.
The 78.5m yacht will now undergo dock and sea trials, prior to delivery in July 2012.
As Jacqui Lyne, Director of Edmiston Yacht Management, says, “Today is another exciting milestone in this project, which we have managed since the first design concepts were drawn up in 2007. Working as a team with Feadship and the designers, Redman
Whitely Dixon, we are proud to be delivering a superb yacht, custom built to meet the owner’s individual passions for classic
design, sports and adventure”.
As reports on the launch ceremony made clear, Hampshire II features include a classic interior with hand-crafted mahogany
panelling, a crow’s nest for panoramic views, a beach club designed to facilitate the owner’s passion for windsurfing and sailing,
and a helicopter deck which converts to a netted playing field for basketball, tennis, baseball, badminton …
For the Edmiston New Build Project Management team and Edmiston Broker & Owner’s Representative, Chris Cecil-Wright, Hampshire II is the second of a series of major new build projects in collaboration with Feadship, This series includes a 99m motor
yacht currently under construction, and the 77.7m MY TANGO delivered in July 2011, which has just won the prestigious World
Superyacht 2012 Motor Yacht of the Year award.

May 19th Ladies Night at The Hotel Columbus Monte Carlo

                                                                              

Hi Everybody,

Just to let you all know about our upcoming very glitzy, very glamorous Ladies Fashion Show at Columbus in Monaco on the 19^th May’12. The show is in aide of Amnesty International and Columbus Hotel very generously offered to host the show in their bar and lounge area.

In a few lines I would like to tell you all a bit about the show and everybody involved. Anna Sanders is the designer and the collection is called Provocative, is a summer collection and Anna’s inspiration was a leisurely day in the life of a woman so the show will start with swimwear moving on to day and casual wear and closing with evening gowns.

 Some of Anna’s most recent credential are designing and making the costumes for the last performance of Sleeping Beauty at Ballet Theatre UK, she’s currently collaborating with costume designers at the Curve theatre and more importantly she was one of the designers that donated 3 of her apparels to be auctioned at our last show in aide of Amnesty International. Sylvia makes sure that we all look picture perfect, she has an eye for the hidden detail, for the colour in the background of the shade, for the glimpse of the thought that crossed the subject’s mind while listening to the lyrics of Somebody That I Use to Know (Gotye).

Carin is a model, an actress and a very good friend of mine, so she had not choice but had to help me with the show and her task is, besides being her glamour’s self, to look after the lovely young ladies that accepted to take part in the show. Natalia worked with me in the past on various charitable projects and the last one was the Indiana fashion show in London last November, she’s a hair stylist and she will help me with hair styling and she will be also one of the models on the night. Peter will be filming the event and Steve is in charge of the music.

 I would like to thank to our new comers, Rebecca and Holly make-up artists, Sarah, Niki and Loris photographers and of course our very beautiful young models, Caroline, Cheryl, Francesca, Lisa, Mireille and Paige. The entrance is free so everybody is welcomed!!!!

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School

                                                                             

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, based in the centre of Scotland’s capital city, has some courses of interest to aspiring yacht chefs or those who wish to increase their skills. Our teachers are very experienced and the Principal, Fiona Burrell, has been involved for many years in training chefs who have then gone on to numerous different areas of the food industry, including  as cooks and chefs on Super Yachts.

                                                                           

Edinburgh itself is a culinary delight with many fantastic restaurants and food businesses. It is an exciting place to be and we have courses which last from 1 week to 6 months. The one month courses are particularly suitable for training people who have little cooking experience. The next dates for our courses are:

21^st May – 15^th June –One Month Certificate Course

18^th – 22^nd June – One Week Beginners Course

25^th – 29^th June – One Week Intermediate Course

2^nd – 27^th July – One Month Certificate Course

13^th August – 7^th September – One Month Certificate Course

17^th September – 22^nd March – Six Month Practical Diploma

17^th September – 30^th November – Three Month Beginners Certificate Course

7^th January – 22^nd March – Three Month Intermediate/ Advanced Certificate Course

All these courses are intensely practical and we spend time working on every students food presentation. The courses of one month and over also work on menu planning and include a REHIS Basic Food Hygiene course.

SAMUEL HEATH SPONSORS INTERNATIONAL YACHT & AVIATION AWARDS

English-based brassware manufacturer, Samuel Heath, is reinforcing its commitment to super yacht interior design by sponsoring the International Yacht & Aviation Award, organised by leading design magazine, design et al.

The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 27 April at one of Italy’s most glamorous retreats, the Splendido Hotel in Portofino, which is set on a verdant hillside overlooking the town’s picture-perfect harbour.

The awards celebrate the very best in design, recognise talent, and offer inspiration to those who are in the yacht and aviation industry. And like all design et al awards, The International Yacht & Aviation Awards are not judged by a panel. Shortlisted entries are presented online, and voting is open to industry professionals as well as design et al readers, clients and customers.

Attending the awards on the night, Samuel Heath was chosen to be sponsor for the first time this year. The company, which was established in Birmingham in 1820, is best known for design, innovation and quality; with a heritage that benefits from a wealth of British craftsmanship, manufacturing knowledge and expertise.

Vanessa Allen, marketing manager at Samuel Heath, comments: “We are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s International Yacht & Aviation Awards. As a company, we are committed to super yacht design, and this is reinforced by the fact that we offer a dedicated service which provides guidance at every stage of the yacht specification process through our Design Centre in London. These awards celebrate the best super yacht designs in the industry – good luck to everyone who has been shortlisted!”

Each of Samuel Heath’s products are crafted in the United Kingdom using the highest quality solid brass, hand polished and plated for a flawless finish, in a process that combines time-honoured craftsmanship with pioneering design and technology.

The company also offers a wide range of stunning concealed showers, deck-mounted taps with either high or low spout and wall-mounted accessories such as the Xenon illuminated mirror – all perfect for yacht interiors. All products can be specified in a selection of finishes including chrome, polished nickel and antique gold, and can be matched to Samuel Heath’s architectural hardware fittings, allowing for seamless continuity throughout.

Always at the forefront of bathroom design, Samuel Heath’s collections have been specified by interior designers for private residences, high-end hotels, luxury spas and yacht interiors worldwide. 

Luxury cutlery designer represents the best of British design.

Cutlery designer/manufacturer David Mellor - supplier of stunning cutlery to many super yachts - has been selected to represent British design excellence in the V&A’s major 2012 exhibition, ‘British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age’.

David Mellor’s iconic ‘Pride’ range of Silver Plate cutlery is amongst the key pieces in the history of British design being shown to the world during this summers major design exhibition.

Timed to coincide with the 2012 London Olympics, the years blockbuster design exhibition covers the period in British Design from the ‘Austerity Olympics’ of 1948 to London 2012.  Drawing from the V&A’s unrivalled collections, the exhibition highlights significant moments in the history of British post-war design and celebrates the innovation and creativity of British designers like Mellor.

Traffic lights

Mellor’s name is so synonymous with quality cutlery that it is easy to forget that his was the vision behind many other world famous designs.  By also featuring David Mellor’s iconic Traffic Light System alongside his desirable jewellery like ‘Pride’ cutlery the exhibitions demonstrates the versatility of Mellor’s work and the influence his designs have had on British culture.  From machine tools to street furniture, typewriters to tableware, Mellor’s virtuoso design extends far beyond the exquisite cutlery for which he is best known.

From 1953 to the modern era

‘Pride’ cutlery was Mellor’s first and most elegant cutlery design.  This acknowledged design classic has been in continuous production since 1953 and has been the recipient of numerous design awards.  It has since been joined by large selection of ground breaking cutlery designs – each more striking than the next.

Each of David Mellor’s many cutlery ranges represents the pinnacle of cutlery design and manufacture and is the tableware of choice for any discerning yacht owner.  If you are interested in investing in a true design classic for your yacht visit David Mellor to view all available designs.

                                                                                            

www.davidmellordesign.co.uk

Souraya launches with Sanlorenzo 38 mt

                                                                                 

We are glad to announce the launch of SOURAYA, the fifth Sanlorenzo SD122, 38m yacht with semi-displacement hull.

Sanlorenzo, the prestigious Italian Shipyard focused on the production of exclusively tailor-made motor yachts realized according to the requests and the style of every single owner, has recently launched another flagship of the GRP navettas with semi-displacement hull (SD line): SD122 SOURAYA, projected and produced at Sanlorenzo Viareggio shipyard.

SORAYA is a yacht elegant and technologically advanced, her modern lines with retro shapes, recall the great transatlantic liners of the 30s.

The interiors – unique as every Sanlorenzo - are characterized by an accurate choice of the most exclusive materials, such as the eucalyptus wood parquet floors with opaque finishing that perfectly match the furniture made in  gloss eucalyptus wood with stainless steel inlays. All the bathrooms are covered with Marfil Cream marble and Tobacco Brown marble.

SORAYA can comfortably accommodate up to 10 persons and 7 crew members.

An unmistakable style and a refined design place the Sanlorenzo yachts to the highest level of the international production. In more than 50 years of history the Italian Shipyard became synonymous of excellence in terms of quality and attention to details, typical features of the craftsmanship production.

It's Back in 2012 the Antibes Raft Race

                                                                                    

The Antibes Raft Race is back after a 10-year gap since their memorable event in 2002 when they raised Euros 24,000 for the Antibes Lifeboat and other local charities.

Some 24 rafts built by the crews of the finest yachts in the World take to the water at Noon in the International Yacht Club d'Antibes / Port Vauban on the 21st April to compete along a triangular course for spectacular awards - and it's all the charity. A browse to the Raft Race website at www.raftrace.net will show the level of support for this event by all the major companies in Yachting.

1990 Raft racer Zelda Lunt - now Treasurer of the Antibes Raft Race Association and a Charter Fleet Manager with a major Riviera company - said "It's a once in a lifetime event, and I still remember how cold and wet it was. We won the award for 'Total Incompetence in Rafting' - a Golden Toilet Seat which hung in our offices for many years."

The Association President - Yacht Captain Gary Morton - was upbeat about his chances - "We have a fast raft this time, and expect to be a serious competitor for the famous 'Caramba Cup' which is traditionally awarded to the winning raft", he announced as he prepared for his sixth Raft Race, "The event brings the Yachting Industry together, is great fun, and is all for charity. A wonderful start to the Yachting season on the Riviera".

Money is raised by sponsorship from Yacht Owners and major companies in Yachting, and by the Evening Party - this year a "TITANIC" Theme Fancy Dress Party to commemorate the 100 years since the loss of the ship - at which a Raffle is held with prizes sponsored by local companies. In 2002, the Association raised Euros 24,000, and they hope to better that this year.

Veritais joins up with Sound A/D France

                                                                                 

Veritais Ltd has been appointed exclusive European supplier to the luxury yacht sector by French company Sound A/D, a specialist in ultra high-quality speaker systems.  The agreement is for an initial 12 months.  Sound A/D is based in Cannes and markets two ranges of fully customisable speakers that Veritais recognised as being particularly attractive to owners of superyachts. 

The first is a remarkable style of handmade audio speaker made in France by SOEE Soundesign that delivers 360° sound from either a ceiling-mounted (Up’s® speakers) or free standing (Drop’s® speakers - shown right) position. The ceiling mounted speakers, just 22 centimetres from base to tip, in particular are ideal for mounting across large interior spaces as well as in those that that require minimal clutter at floor level. An added benefit is that both types can be supplied in any finish including exotic skins, leather (shown right) or any type and colour of paint.

The distinctive cone positioned above / below the speaker diaphragm ensures omni-directional sound diffusion. Pricing starts at around €1,450 (£1,200) for a pair of Up’s® and rises depending on the finish selected.

Veritais will also be supplying the Almaria Art range of in-wall decorative speakers. These speakers have the appearance of wall mounted works of art, with the slim speaker-box behind the frame easily embedded in the wall if preferred. The frames can be fully customised in paint, wood or leather and the acoustic fabric that conceals three speakers delivering up to 100 watts can be treated to reproduce any work of art or photograph desired. Prices start at around €1,200 (£1,000) per pair without artwork.

“We are very pleased to be working with Veritais,” said Pierre Antoine Siard of Sound A/D. “They have the profile in the superyacht sector that we need to bring these exceptional and distinctive speakers to the attention of owners and designers and we look forward to a productive 2012.”

“The SOEE and the Almaria Art speakers offer attractive alternatives to yacht designers looking for audio solutions that take up little or no space and which can be finished to blend in with any interior decoration scheme, added David Milner at Veritais. “We believe that these meet a real need at the top end of the market and are delighted to be working alongside Sound A/D to bring these innovative products to a wider audience.”
http://www.superyachtsdirectory.com/dir/technology/audio-and-visual-systems/

K & K Superyachts will be at The Antibes Yachts Show 12-15th April

                                                                               


K&K Superyachts will be presenting two motor yachts from their exclusive Central Agency fleet at the Antibes Yacht Show on 12-15 April 2012. We are especially looking forward to this edition as it will be focused on Charter as well as Brokerage and Refit. This will provide a larger platform for promoting our vessels on display, both of them being available FOR SALE and FOR CHARTER. Located just in front of the VIP Lounge, we are looking forward to meeting you on board!

AUSPICIOUS is one of the greatest motor yachts ever built by the famous Italian shipyard Leopard. The design of this Leopard 46, built in 2009, is a combination of modern arrangement, state of the art technology, pure comfort and high performance. With the top speed of 33 knots, AUSPICIOUS can take on an ambitious itinerary or a relaxing cruise along the French Riviera.

Yacht’s video:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdFEfnFRt-U&feature=youtu.be

Yacht’s web site:  http://www.mycharter.com/AUSPICIOUS/index.asp?pass=928428591

PRICE:   14.900.000 (excl. VAT)
CHARTER RATES: 195.000 € per week in High season (excl. VAT)
180.000 € per week in Low season (excl. VAT)


CALLISTA is a 38 m motor yacht, built by Ocean Pacifico Services in 2000. In a typical Diana Yacht Design, CALLISTA is built to the world’s finest standards with a spacious interior layout and stylish craftsmanship. The yacht provides an expansive entertainment area for all occasions, whether hosting a private party, corporate event or a family dream-holidays. CALLISTA went through a major refit in 2011 and has been continually maintained to the highest standards.

Yacht’s video:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LFU4-wZeHY

Yacht’s web site: http://www.motoryachtcallista.com/

PRICE: 5.500.000 € (excl. VAT)
CHARTER RATES: 79.000 € per week in High season (excl. VAT)
69.000 € per week in Low season (excl. VAT)

Contact:
Vesa Kaukonen
Managing Partner
K&K Superyachts
+33 643 91 54 14
vesa@kk-superyachts.com
As posted by The Super Yachts Directory www.superyachtsdirectory.com
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Lantic latest news

LANTIC INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE HD STREAMER
WITH 4 X HDMI INPUT PORTS
Delivers significant space and cost savings for onboard AV systems

Lantic Entertainment Systems is delighted to announce the introduction of its innovative new HD Streamer for onboard audio-visual systems.  Up until now HD streamers have been able to stream only one channel at a time, with the result that yachts with extensive networked AV systems often require racks containing up to 20 or more such units.  Lantic has now developed a streamer based upon industrial components that has four individual HDMI input ports that enables it to stream four separate HD channels simultaneously.

While HD streamers with similar capabilities are becoming available from other manufacturers, Lantic’s new unit is both exceptionally compact and energy efficient, making it easier to install and far more effective in its use of space than the alternatives.  Having four channels in a single housing also makes expanding an onboard AV system much more straightforward and, as a final bonus, the use of the latest components also makes the Lantic satellite streamer significantly less expensive than its competitors. 

Technically speaking, the Lantic HD streamer comes equipped with four HDMI input ports and the capability to encode up to 1080p HD video. Each HD streamer can control four satellite receivers using infrared.  This enables it to stream up to four simultaneous H.264 audio/video signals in a multicast format on Ethernet via a managed switch.

The HD satellite streamer is the latest in a line of new ground-breaking AV equipment from Lantic Entertainment Systems that is designed to make advanced onboard audio-visual systems more compact, more energy efficient and more straightforward for electrical integrators to install and commission.  As the only manufacturer of AV systems designed especially for yachts, Lantic maintains a continuous dialogue with yards, installers and owners to create the systems that match the requirements of these unique environments.

Lantic Entertainment Systems is the world leader in the development and assembly of integrated audio-visual entertainment systems for superyachts and is based in Denmark. Lantic systems can be found on board many of the world’s largest and most prestigious yachts.
www.lantic-systems.com  partner in Audio on www.superyachtsdirectory.com

Latest Technology from Mast Security Ltd

Keyless Security
MAST Technology offers a modular yacht security system that is a combination of the latest design, maritime specific technology and over thirty years of first hand security knowledge
Super yacht security solutions can fail because they don’t employ maritime specific equipment, offer differing degrees of integration with existing yacht technology, limited functionality that still requires dedicated staff time or don’t have the core maritime security knowledge at the heart of their solution.
MAST Technology is different; our solution is comprised of sophisticated electronic door locking and management software to provide required levels of access to crew members and guests. Proximity cards act as photo ID and used in place of standard mechanical keys to provide controllable and convenient access to nominated external doors and hatches. This approach eliminates the need to carry multiple keys by personnel, provides ease of access, superior security and reliability.
As part of MAST’s comprehensive yacht security consultancy solutions, our innovative Technology Security System is a powerful and easy to use security application. With a comprehensive set of marine specific security features, it provides powerful and intuitive graphical environment to manage security tasks.
Key features including the centralised monitoring of all external doors, including sliding doors, the ability to remote lock /unlock individual doors at a push of a button, including emergency lock down.
With touch screen terminals and integration with ship’s fire and alarm system to provide unconditional door release in case of safety emergency, and intelligent processing of naturally occurring movements to suppress false alarms, innovation offers an extra layer of protection.
Stylish design using the latest technology and with security at its core, Technology Security Systems from MAST offers confidence and delivers quality.
Click here to learn more and see a video of our keyless security in action,


http://www.mast-commercial.com/mast_technology/electronic_locks

Walnut Grove Cookery School/ Another loyal partner of ours on The Super Yachts Directory

At the Walnut Grove we offer two levels of cookery course, Regular and Advanced. Over the last five years we have had more and more chefs from the Super Yachts come on both levels of course, particularly the advanced course, and from the feedback we have had we feel very confident that what we offer fulfils all the needs of the Super Yacht Chefs that come.


Although our advanced course is structured, we have allowed plenty of time for individual tuition/needs to be taken care of – for example on one of the advanced courses we had a Super Yacht chef who wanted to review and rewrite all her menus, which we were able to do with the input from the other guests as well which she was delighted about. We have also been able to structure individual mis en place (prep) lists so that once you are back on the yacht life is so much easier and more organised. 

                                                                                    


We have become very proud of both of our courses, as over the years we have worked very hard to develop them to suit people’s needs. Perhaps the difference of our course compared to other schools might be that we are fully dedicated to making the courses as much hands-on as possible because we feel that really is the only way to learn and for you to exploit our experience as professional chefs. For testimonials from people that have come to the Walnut Grove, see our website www.walnutgrovecookery.com.  We have an advanced course starting on the 31^st March until 5^th April, this is being run for some Super Yacht Chefs so why not come and join them? Contact us at walnutgrovecookery@gmail.com. 
                                                                          

Deckers Uniforms opens a new office in Barcelona.

                                                                                                          

Deckers Uniforms announces the opening of a new Office and Showroom in Barcelona, located opposite the MB92 Shipyard and Port Vell Marina.
The office will be managed by Maria Rodriguez who has extensive experience in the yachting world having worked on numerous large yachts, MY Aviva, MY Skat, MY Floridian, MY Paraffin, MY Princess Marianna, MY Tuscan Sun, MY Sedation, SY Phryne, MY Odessa, MY Mariu and SY Ethereal to name but a few. Originally from San Francisco, California but now a Barcelona native, Maria started out working in TV/Film Production and fosters a passion for Interior Design & Fashion having owned a Boutique Shop and worked as a Photo Stylist for an Interior Magazine.
Joining Deckers in the new Barcelona office Maria will continue to provide Deckers great service, style and the best uniformed crew and is available for personal yacht visits!

Office location: Almirall Churruca 9, Barcelona, 08003, Spain barecelona@uniforms4yachts.com +34 932 219 460

Deckers Ocean Attire S.L. Calle Annibal 25 Local, Palma, Spain 07013

Tel:+34 971 28 20 56 Web www.uniforms4yachts.com

Morton Marine Umbrellas for 2012

                                                                                                                                                           
Morton Marine Umbrellas offer high end parasols and shade umbrellas for the complete spectrum of motor yachts and Super Yachts. From one single parasol to multiple canopies, no project is too large or small.

When your yacht is moored just off the coastline of Cannes or Monte Carlo and the sun beats down and all you want is to relax on your sun deck, kick off your sandals, recline on your sun bed and reach for the sun oil, only a Morton Umbrella will complete the perfect setting for an afternoon of pure relaxation (and maybe a cocktail or two), after all, luxury is a lifestyle and Morton Marine Parasols deliver this, gift wrapped.

We now have sales presence working out of Cannes, backed up with engineering and an installation facility. Our Managing Director, Richard Morton, is looking forward to the 2012 season “We are very excited about the upcoming season and believe we are better equipped more than ever to assist our clients with choosing the right shade for their motor yacht and with added engineering and installation resource, we are truly able to provide a complete service”.
Our concept is simple…high end in everything we do, the product and the service is in a league of its own. Our portfolio is a unique and select collection of parasols and umbrellas from all over the world. “Over the last 7 years, we have carefully and deliberately built our portfolio around the cream of cutting edge artisan designs. We examine every detail of a parasol before offering it for sale” said Richard Morton.
We are also able to liaise with Management companies to discuss the finer detail of installations and are very comfortable with talking with engineers about specific issues such as bases for the parasols.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with our representative, please call Manuela Herdman on 0033 (0)6 60 06 81 74. Alternatively for general enquiries, brochure and colour charts etc. please call our UK office on +44 (0)1452 371669. We look forward to being of service to you.

Veritais Launch Reliable Yacht Automation System

                                                                                 

The new Yacht Automation System from Veritais helps everything on your yacht work better by making it work together. The Veritais system solutions are flexible and scalable, allowing you to determine the control features and options that best suit your lifestyle. The Veritais marine solutions are about enhancing your routines and lifestyle.

Visual Appeal
To enhance the beauty and safety of your vessel, the system can automate your exterior running lights, allowing guests and crew to move around your yacht comfortably. Automation options range from triggering lights based on detected light levels to specific times of day. The system can also control your interior lights, dimming lights in certain rooms while brightening others so each room is just right.
The system can open and close blinds automatically and direct the thermostat when to go up or down to ensure comfort in the interior cabins. As the sun sets or skies become cloudy, the blinds can open, allowing for more natural light.

Entertaining On Board
Whether you’re entertaining a large group or want to set the mood for two, the system helps make your yacht the ideal setting. With The system you can dim the lights, easily create custom playlists so you can play the perfect mood music, choose movies easily from their cover art, and control your televisions and game systems. Space is at a premium on a yacht. By having the system centralize your audio and video collections, you’ll maximize your entertainment options in the least amount of space and allow for vessel-wide media access. Plus the system lets you create multiple audio zones so you can have different music playing on deck than you do in the master suite. The Veritais system delivers customized entertainment when and where you want it.
Relaxation and Ease

AN ADDITIONAL ROYAL APPOINTMENT FOR HEIRLOOMS LTD

Heirlooms Ltd, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke fine linens, received a much coveted gift from the Royal Family just days before Christmas. It joins the ranks of less than 200 companies honoured with holding the grant of The Prince of Wales’ Royal Warrant.

The Warrant took effect from 1st January 2012 and has been approved for the next five years. Heirlooms Ltd is already “By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen” and feels doubly honoured to receive this second Royal Warrant. It is a very public endorsement, not only of the quality of the company’s fine linens and high level of service, but also their ethical and environmental credentials, all of which are strenuously scrutinised before HRH decides that a company is fit to hold his Warrant and be styled “By Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales”.

Heirlooms Ltd supply bed, table and bathroom linens to several members of the British royal family and have been doing so since 2001.
General Manager Ruth Douglas said: “We were delighted to be notified by the Lord Chamberlain's Office that Heirlooms Ltd has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to the Prince of Wales. It is the most prestigious of endorsements and is the ultimate confirmation of the quality and service we provide.  As a company we are very proud to supply linens to many of the Royal Households and are delighted that our linens are part of royal housekeeping. There could be no greater honour or privilege.”

Founded in 1984 bybespoke linen manufacturers in the world. Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, the company’s linens are to be found in many of the world’s finest homes and superyachts.
Heirlooms Ltd holds a premier position within the industry and has a world renowned reputation for excellence, uncompromising attention to detail and exceptional expertise in interpreting and supplying the needs of its clients. Each item is crafted and manufactured at their production facility in West Sussex where accomplished embroiderers, designers and skilled machinists create linens of timeless elegance to complement even the most demanding of briefs on style and budget.

2012 is already proving to be an exciting year for Heirlooms with a busy order book and we look forward to continuing to provide our valued clients with our select products and services.

For additional information please contact Ruth, Davina or Eva
and we would be happy to assist with your enquiry.
Tel: +44 1243 820252
sales@heirlooms-linens.co.uk; www.heirlooms-linens.co.uk Elizabeth Murray MBE, Heirlooms Ltd has evolved into one of the best quality
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New Office Showroom in Barcelona & Caribbean Agent Appointment

Following on from our announcement yesterday of Dutch Agent representation, Deckers Uniforms appoint Nick & Sian Line as their Caribbean Agent Representative based in Antigua.  Additionally, a new office and Showroom will open shortly in Barcelona.

Nicholas Stael von Holstein of Deckers, remarks, ‘’Nick Line has extensive experience as a Yacht Captain and Manager and is well known and respected in the industry and in Antigua, where through his local network will provide a very personalised and hands on service.  Additionally, we will shortly be opening a new office base in Barcelona to fully support yachts based in Port Forum, MB92 and surrounding Marinas’’

Nick Line in Antigua, comments, ‘’Having been running large motor yachts for the last 15 years, I know only too well the frustrations of trying to top up uniform supplies, especially when you are away from the major yachting centres. With Deckers philosophy of introducing uniform which can be replenished, with a worldwide network, I believe yachts will be able to cut down on waste and be able to obtain their uniforms and tops ups regardless of where they are, with a more personal service. We are looking forward to representing Deckers in Antigua’’.

Deckers Ocean Attire S.L. Calle Annibal 25 Local, Palma, Spain 07013
Tel:+34 971 28 20 56 Web: www.uniforms4yachts.com

After the party

So the media were right and the Red Hot Chili Peppers (avec Toots of the legendary Maytals) played the Gouverneur Bay Estate on Saturday night as predicted. We didn’t make it to the gig and realistically, we were never going to get near Eclipse, but it was easy to share the late evening buzz from the Rue de la République as the fireworks went off over Gustavia and the A-listers were ferried to and from Eclipse and the other yachts ranged around the tiny harbour. Was that George Lucas we saw, albeit at a distance?

By all accounts, Mahi-mahi was also on the menu for the 400-odd guests (who said 300?) who drove themselves or were limoed through the super-tight party security. Xavier Pinet, one of St Bart’s culinary elite did the catering for the Abramovich party – but our New Year’s Eve supper tasted just as good in town. Hey! It’s St Bart’s and fish heaven – what do you expect? 

Our extended and long-anticipated weekend certainly didn’t cost the £5 mil that Mr A reportedly put into his bash either. But it was still enormous fun getting a sniff of the island’s celebrity lifestyle before heading back to what will certainly be a cold and windswept UK next week.

In the meantime, back to superyacht business… Catching up on the media commentary online, we were surprised to read the suggestion in the Telegraph that some people might have considered the 536-foot long Eclipse an eyesore as it dominated Gustavia harbour.

As professional superyacht people with a valid and experienced view of superyacht style, we couldn’t disagree more. Having now seen Eclipse in the flesh – and I’ve seen most of the top yachts in my time – I can’t help wondering how anyone with any feeling for stunning lines could consider the Abramovich flagship anything but a gem, and a fitting crown jewel in the Terence Disdale portfolio – until his next masterpiece? Hey ho!

Just for the record, we love Eclipse. So, thank you Mr Abramovich for commissioning such delectable eye candy – even if the Super Yachts Directory didn’t get an invite to Gouverneur Bay. Maybe next year! 

Big night on St Bart’s

There’s only one topic of conversation on St Barts and St Maarten this weekend. In case you’ve been asleep since Christmas Day, it’s the Abramovitch bash at his little place above Gouverneur Beach – 70-acres of prime beachfront real-estate that was once owned by David Rockefeller.

All week, to the incessant, but surprisingly engaging soundtrack of Radio St Barth FM, we’ve been star-spotting around the island and speculating – along with the world’s media – about the guest line-up and the Chelsea boss’s choice of live entertainment. Based on the widely circulated pics of Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and his family, the smart money is on the Chilis for the exclusive 10 till 4 party and its 300+ guests.

And then there’s the appearance of Eclipse, the jewel in the crown of the St Bart’s New Year yacht sail-in. Even if we don’t make it into Mr A’s gig, we’re hoping for a closer look at the Terence Disdale designed Blohm + Voss-built Eclipse over the weekend – all 164 beautiful metres of her, complete with those three launches, two helipads and the much talked about mini-sub. Something tells me that with one of the tightest-controlled guest lists and the usual ultra-strict Abramovitch security machine in place there’s no way we’ll get aboard this time. We can but dream…

Realistically, if we want anything more than a long-distance view, it’ll mean sweet talking our way onto one of the usual superyacht entourage that have joined Eclipse off the island. Doable? It all depends on who’s here and what happens tomorrow. Who knows – if we can’t swing this we’ll have a ball putting on our own ‘island chic’ tomorrow night,  piling into the hired SMART and heading over to our Gustavia to celebrate over Mahi-Mahi en-papillote. Whatever happens, we’ve got New Year’s Eve covered and we’ll be seeing in 2012 in style.

In the meantime, we’ll keep our ears to the ground over the next 48. Look out for another posting when the hangover’s have worn off next week. And in the meantime, whether you’re celebrating on Eclipse, rubbing shoulders with the A-listers at the party of the year, or just chilling out at a comfy 26 degrees, have a great New Year’s Eve. More in 2012…