South of France

Worldwide Yacht Charter by Month

10 fabulous destinations for an unforgettable worldwide luxury yacht charter vacation in 2015; from the chic Mediterranean right through to the vibrant life of Rio de Janeiro.

New addition to sales team announced by Wild Group International

Wild Group International, the company specializing in the vinyl wrapping as well as finishing services for yachts worldwide, continue to expand their team. They have recently recruited industry professional Edouard Vignal to the sales team.

A Busy Boat Show Season 2014 for Scorpion RIBs

It has been a very busy boat show season 2014 for the well known UK luxury yacht tender manufacturer, Scorpion RIBs. The company attended three boat shows – Cannes Yachting Festival, Southampton Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show – in three weeks.

43m Heesen superyacht SISTER ACT – The first yacht hauled out on new IMS 700 site

With the opening of the IMS 700 site, IMS has become the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean. The 43,25m Heesen charter yacht Sister Act (ex Sedation, New Century) was the first yacht to be hauled out the water by the new travel lift on the IMS 700 site, designed to house yachts from 20 to 80 metres in LOA.

Video presenting Other Angle Yachting Services

A video introducing Other Angle Yachting Services – a premier superyacht refit yard, based in downtown Toulon, in the centre of the Mediterranean.

Ims 700 site final work in progress video released by Ims Shipyard

Ims Shipyard, set to become the largest yacht repair shipyard in the Mediterranean, has proudly released an amazing final work in progress video of the Ims 700 site. This is expected to open next month.

Alewijnse’s new superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary at La Ciotat to open soon

Work on Alewijnse’s latest permanent superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary at La Ciotat in France is progressing rapidly. It will open for business soon.

Cogs4Cancer cycle ride comes to an end

The Cogs4Cancer cycle ride concluded on Friday, October 10, 2014. It consisted of 6 stages and a total of 782 km. Over €250,000 has been raised for Cancer Research UK and local French charities.

Alewijnse’s new superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary at La Ciotat, France

Alewijnse’s new superyacht refit and servicing subsidiary will be located at Chantiers Naval at La Ciotat, France, representing the largest superyacht refit yard in the South of France. The new office will be fully operational by the end of the year.

Second place overall for Nauta and Reichel Pugh-designed 84’ sailing yacht MY SONG at Les Voiles de St Tropez

Superbly penned by Nauta Yachts and Reichel Pugh, the 84-foot superyacht MY SONG recorded a second place overall at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez in the IRC A Class.

Two 2014 World Yacht Trophies for 48M SuperSport Yacht PJ265 by Palmer Johnson

Last month’s Cannes Yachting Festival saw the striking Palmer Johnson 48 SuperSport motor yacht PJ265 win two of the 2014 World Yacht Trophies. This beautiful vessel can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2014

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2014 came to its end yesterday, on October 5. The event hosted 4,000 sailors from all over the world, competing on some 300 Modern and Classic yachts.