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