35th Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, September 11-16, 2012

Running from September 11 to 16, the 2012 edition of the Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes, held in the Vieux Port and the Port Pierre Canto, will mark its 35th anniversary.

Last weekend’s Ferretti Yachts & Pershing Rendez-Vous a Great Success

Last weekend, the Ferretti Yachts & Pershing Rendez-Vous, an exclusive event at Cote d’Azur for clients, prospects and enthusiasts of the two Ferretti Group brands, came to an end.

Exceptional luxury yacht WHISPERING ANGEL (ex Junie II) for charter in the Western Mediterranean

The outstanding luxury charter yacht Whispering Angels, ex yacht Junie II, is a spectacular, elegant and stylish vessel available for charters in the Western Mediterranean. Accommodation aboard is offered in 5 cabins to 10 charger guests in total.

Giraglia Rolex Cup: Celebrating 60th anniversary in style

The Giraglia Rolex Cup celebrated its 60th anniversary with a thrilling 2012 race, marking the overall victory of the Franck Nöel’s TP52 sailing yacht Near Miss as well as the race record set by the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2.

The Giraglia Rolex Cup Record broken by 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2

This year’s Giraglia Rolex Cup saw the McConaghy built 100ft luxury sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 designed by well known Reichel Pugh break her record, completing the race in 14h 56′ 16”.

A free berth for all new Cheoy Lee Riviera customers of Alpha, Bravo, Global and Serenity series yachts

A free berth, either in Sanremo Porto Sole or Cannes Old Port, will be given to every new Cheoy Lee Riviera customer, who buys one of the Cheoy Lee Serenity, Alpha, Bravo or Global range.

The overall winner of the 2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup – Franck Nöel’s TP52 yacht Near Miss

The overall victory in this year’s Giraglia Rolex Cup, marked by the record smashed by the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2, has been confirmed for the Franck Nöel’s TP52 sailing yacht Near Miss.

2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: A Special Year for Russian Sailing

Celebrating the one hundred year anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Yachting Federation (RYF) as well as the one hundred year anniversary of a Russian sailor winning the first Olympic medal in sailing, the 2012 is a very important year for Russian sailing.

2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup won by the 100ft luxury yacht ESIMIT EUROPA 2

This morning saw the 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 reach the overall victory in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, completing the race in a time of 14 hours, 56 minutes and 16 seconds, breaking the course record.

2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 sets amazing course record

14 hours, 56 minutes and 16 seconds is the new record reached by the 100ft sailing yacht Esimit Europa 2 in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy.

45m Bilgin charter yacht TATIANA anchored in Cannes and available for inspection

Built by Bilgin Yachts and designed by Joachim Kinder, the 45m luxury charter yacht Tatiana is berthed in Cannes, offering an amazing possibility to be visited by any potential buyer. For sale at a very convenient price of 14,500,000 €, this exceptional vessel provides beautiful accommodation in 6 lovely cabins.

2012 Giraglia Rolex Cup: The idea to put Russian sailing back on the map

The Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg’s Swan 60 yacht Bronenosec, with Russian as well as Italian crew aboard, is trying to bring the Russian sailing back on the map. Supported by Gazprom, this splendid vessel is currently racing in the 60th edition of the Giraglia Rolex Cup from St Tropez, France to Sanremo, Italy, leaving St Tropez for Genoa today.