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Yachts attending the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2023

SuperYacht Times helps get you up to speed with all the yachts attending this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina, Yas Island.

Yachts attending Yas Marina for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2023

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242393/image/large-6d8ce6fbfb7d7014c45102b06c9a8fd0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242393">Currently anchored off the old town of Antibes on the French Riviera, is the 72.25-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu De Nîmes</a>. First launched in 1980 as a 50-metre degaussing tender at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilders</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nîmes</a> became a private yacht in 1996 and has since continued to travel the world. Between 2016 and 2020, she underwent an intensive 4-year rebuild project in Genoa, where she received a new extension and up-to-date interior features. She features naval architecture by Studio Nattero and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a>. As part of her rebuild project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a> was invited back to oversee the interior update, which maintained the yacht's timeless design with an added charter appeal.Onboard, she can accommodate up to 28 guests across 13 staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the upper deck forward. Other key features include a main-deck cinema room, a sauna, a massage room, a gym on the bridge deck and a touch-and-go helipad. The British-built explorer yacht can reach a top speed of 16 knots and has a range of 20,000 nautical miles while cruising at 12 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu De Nîmes</a> is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €47,000,000. Take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51843" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside the newly-extended 72m explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes (2020-09-30 13:00:00 +0200)">onboard here</a>.&nbsp;

Explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes in Antibes

The 72m explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes, built by Clelands Shipbuilders, is seen here anchored in Antibes, France.

Please introduce yourself and how you became involved in the yachting industry?My name is Gaspard Milazzo, CEO and Yacht Broker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a> in Monaco. I was born on the French Riviera and since a very young age and thanks to my family, I have always been passionate about sailing and due to my dad, a true boat and sea lover, I have always been involved in the world of yachting. During my teens, my family was running a small boat brokerage company in the port of Mandelieu-La-Napoule on the west side of Cannes. Thus, I became very quickly passionate about this beautiful world of yachting and my sisters and I began to work for the family business very early. Learning how every little detail of this world was extremely important, I spent thousands of days in the port during my childhood and always told myself that I would spend my entire life working in this industry! Decades later, here we are!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200306/image/large-2ae11c089dbaabdc5afb74c6b086c7fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200306">What encouraged you to found&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a>?Long before <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a>, it all started from a family passion for the sea and of course, a family business founded by my dad. The first company was called Cannes Nautic, which ran for almost 25 years and which I consider the basis of everything that happened next. I finally decided to expand and create my own business, Gaspard Yachts, in 1999, when I considered being mature and experienced enough to run a yachting business myself. For 15 years I gave my all to the company, and finally decided to stop Gaspard Yachts and take time to reflect on the future. At this time, Monaco had clearly become the world capital of yachting. Two years later, I finally decided to move there to rebuild a new customer base and thus, created <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a> in 2016. A few months later, I encountered Jetcraft, the number one company in private aviation sales worldwide. We finally decided to partner up with Jetcraft and since then are very proud to work with such a brilliant company. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176626/image/large-2a1a3d85fa1767ee8416fec350aafb07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176626">Do you have any standout yacht sales experiences - or particular vessels on your books that are special?I think one of the most standout yacht sales experiences was the most recent one, the sale of an iconic 55-metre sailing yacht. We made an offer with our client in September for this boat, unfortunately, the central agent at the time told us that the sailing yacht was finally already under offer. We did not leave it and constantly came back to them and finally, back in December, they told us that the yacht was still available. Everything was ready for the deal to happen but now, the yacht had to go to the shipyard to undergo some technical repairs and thus, the deal could not happen for the second time. Finally, in February, when the repairs were done, the deal was going to be closed but the yacht was in the harbour the day of the deal with an average 40 knots wind… <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187697/image/large-3d282c9b3782d381da532740db720a44.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187697">The client absolutely wanted to finalise the deal the 11th, of February, so this special day, not before, not after. Everyone was ready, but the captain had to wait to get out of the harbour due to extremely windy conditions and especially the yacht’s size. We were making weather checkpoints every hour. At 10pm, the captain and the pilot specially requested decided to leave the port. The yacht arrived in international waters at 11:45 pm. We were constantly calling the captain and checking everything from our office in Monaco, which was quite intense. Fortunately, everyone was ready with the documents on the seller and the buyer’s part, and we succeeded to close the deal just a few minutes before midnight! Indeed, it was the most stressful sale experience, twice the deal was going to be closed but finally nothing happened, and the story was going to repeat itself the third time, but we took all the chances on our side to make it happen. It was stressful, especially when the future owner tells you as a joke “If I cannot sign this deal today, the 11th, I will never sign it”. &nbsp;With the recent profusion in yacht sales, how do you see the market changing in the second half of the year?The market, although still experiencing a global pandemic, is currently evolving at a very fast pace. I do not think the market will “change” but simply “confirm” what has been happening these past six months. We are currently in the busiest season of the year for charters and the sales side is going at a very fast pace as well so, hopefully, things keep being busy for the rest of the year. A big transition will occur at the 2021 Monaco Yachts Show which I consider the most iconic, important, and recognised event in the industry. In terms of yacht sales, this event should generate an important rise for the last three months of the year and already prepare 2022 with early sales created around this period. Again, I would not use the word “change” but “confirm”. The demand has indeed been extremely high these past six months and the coming six months will be their “conclusion”, as well as the preparation for 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100071/image/large-0bf6bfc76339c8dfc6a3125a232f0ff0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100071">What does the future look like for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a>?&nbsp;Bright, I hope! On a more serious note, we have the chance to stay very flexible and can handle any unexpected problems, the perfect example is of course what happened recently with the Covid pandemic, which fortunately, did not really affect us. At the same time, we have an international presence while still being that modest company which is a real strength but more importantly, we do know every single one of our customers personally and I give a huge importance to the human side of the business. The team completely changed in the span of a year and a half, and we are still growing modestly. We had the chance to acquire some young and extremely talented professionals to join our more experienced “old guard”. Being all passionate about the industry and ready for the constant challenges is what I am absolutely looking for and what I consider two crucial factors to succeed in this exciting but highly demanding industry. We do have a lot of very interesting internal projects coming up in the next months as well as some more public ones aiming to maintain our message of passion, professionalism, and expertise in the industry. Our dedication, thanks to our passion for yachting and our client’s relationship, are our number one strength, and the goal here is to constantly demonstrate it to every single person working alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G-Yachts (Company)">G-Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77747/image/large-412de8d23601218102fb3c0ca116c53a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77747">

Broker interview with Gaspard Milazzo

SYT chats to Gaspar Milazzo, founder of G-Yachts, to discuss his entrance to the market and direction for 2021.

"In the next six months, the market won't change, only confirm its strength": Gaspard Milazzo of G-Yachts

Having just reemerged after an intensive <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/extended-superyacht-bleu-de-nimes-refit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">4-year rebuild project</a>, the 72.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu De Nîmes</a> is back in business with a new 16-metre extension and up-to-date interior features. Since <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/extended-superyacht-bleu-de-nimes-refit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">leaving Genoa</a> earlier this month, the explorer has joined the market as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale.</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176638/image/large-5bf1b08c46a0a9aa442b6686e3b89652.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176638"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176626/image/large-2a1a3d85fa1767ee8416fec350aafb07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176626"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176573/image/large-f36ec580a2a49b240ba55b933bd062fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176573">"Her conversion was so extensive, that Lloyd’s classified her as a new construction," say brokers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176572/image/large-1f49ef9bae304b9965618998cebc9d59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176632/image/large-cb0821b67b0872ccd230458c03703f0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176632"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176633/image/large-4ca8e33a44598e2302138f26f621f3aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176633">First launched in 1980 as a 50-metre degaussing tender at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/clelands-shipbuilding-co-ltd" target="_blank">Clelands Shipbuilders</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Bleu de Nîmes, for sale</a>,&nbsp;became a private yacht in 1996 and has since continued to travel the world. She features naval architecture by Studio Nattero and an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti.</a> As part of her rebuild project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a> was invited back to oversee the interior update, which maintained the yacht's timeless design with an added charter appeal.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176629/image/large-5fe59d32692235b96558ebf5f706184b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176629"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176641/image/large-478bde96b4a67c99c26989a2128a6bec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176641"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176622/image/large-edf2ce20d411c7099a5883aa51cd8b77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176622"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Bleu de Nîmes, for sale</a> as a PYC vessel, can accommodate up to 28 guests across 13 cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the upper deck forward with an emperor-sized bed, his-and-her bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. The remaining guest accommodation comprises two VIP cabins on the main deck, and six doubles, two triples and two twin suites on the lower deck. There is also room for up to 27 crew and staff on board. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176640/image/large-48892ca725ffd60082b7a959938fec77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176640"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176646/image/large-54ba6471d7e820e80c79297193b1dac2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176646"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176647/image/large-13992bc4ac2704127b1a7959578357c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176647">As one of the most recent <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/explorer/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">explorer yachts for sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.25m (237'0&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nîmes</a>&nbsp;includes a main-deck cinema room, a sauna, massage room and a gym on the bridge deck, plus a touch-and-go helipad.Out on the main deck aft, guests can make use of the shaded lounge and dining areas, or move up onto the large sun deck, where two large Jacuzzis sit side-by-side with a bar nearby.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176636/image/large-9b330caecd47716249cc869c50219680.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176636"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176635/image/large-e459cc47e56ea1f29e020482ea8cd13d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176635"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176634/image/large-b1838845a59b9ec608be27a4e581305c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176634">A new garage houses two of the yacht’s tenders which can be also accessed from the fold-down sea terrace on the port side hull. To access the other two tenders, plus the fully-stocked toy store – which includes SeaDoos, canoes, a stand-up paddleboard and diving equipment – guests can move in via the swim platform. Here, there is still enough space for sun loungers for spending quality time beside the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176570/image/large-9e2166c8e3efb75455ab17842bdf8665.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176570"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176624/image/large-6d493551e2f5b070d254d34382c63e35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176624">A new forward fin keel not only adds to the yacht’s overall speed and efficiency but has also resulted in a more comfortable ride at sea. Thanks to this new innovation, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bleu-de-nimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Bleu de Nîmes, for sale</a>,&nbsp;can reach a range of 20,000nm at 12 knots.

Inside the 72m yacht Bleu de Nîmes for sale

We take a closer look inside the newly-converted explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes for sale. 

Inside the newly-extended 72m explorer yacht Bleu de Nîmes

The British-built explorer superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> dropped off the radar in 2016 as she underwent a secretive rebuild project in Genoa. Four years later, she has reemerged with a fresh exterior and major cosmetic changes. Our friends at <a href="https://www.ligurianautica.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Liguria Nautica</a> was on the scene in Genoa to see the yacht return to port from a recent sea trial.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173977/image/large-887bd9bd91f96ea6a14fd56fbd3a57a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173977">Life for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> began in 1980 where she was completed as a 50-metre degaussing tender, Lodestone (pennant number A115), built for the Royal Marine Auxiliary Services at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Company)">Clelands Shipbuilders</a>. She was decommissioned and sold to a private owner in 1996. The vessel was subsequently renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> and after an 8-metre extension in Turkey, set off on a global voyage that saw the converted yacht reach all four corners of the earth from the Pacific and the Mediterranean to the Americas and beyond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173989/image/large-27c74772b1ca1fbcfd5758d99e9fed0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173989"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69191/image/large-112521c3b1d39b91897369783eb1b5cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69191">Years later, in 2014, the yacht’s owner approached Studio Nattero in Genoa to oversee <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nime’s</a> most ambitious transformation yet. It was decided that the yacht’s accommodation capabilities would be extended from nine cabins to 13, more than doubling the number of guests that can stay on board to a total of 28. In addition, a new garage would house two of the yacht’s tenders which were only stowed on the open foredeck before.&nbsp;<iframe width="758" height="427" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f6BOGwPSOb8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>In 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> was hauled out in Genoa where she remained for the next four years. The vessel was subsequently cut in half and an entire new amidships section was built and added along with a new transom segment for a total of 17 metres of new ship. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173981/image/large-b0b278986f9364248b80d6876302bda7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173981">Studio Nattero managed to retain the explorer yacht’s classic lines and characteristic ocean liner style despite the complex new lengthening. Communication systems have now been moved to a central mast structure while the two recognisable stacks remain intact. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1867" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Vittorio Cerruti (Company)">Pier Vittorio Cerruti</a>, the same architect who was behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes’</a> first interior conversion in Turkey, was once again drafted to oversee the continuation of the yacht’s elegant interior into the newly-added spaces.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173982/image/large-cab857996f86646231fb498342ad3b63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173982"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173978/image/large-30bf4daee00a2dc5e75f08d5d43bef26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173978">Out of sight are the hydrodynamic improvements that were made beneath the waterline during the rebuild project. A new forward fin keel not only adds to yacht’s overall speed and efficiency but has also resulted in a more comfortable ride at sea.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173979/image/large-8b66bc53f58594206e54de98f2295dc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173979"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173980/image/large-b368306bad6f69add412995e8956d497.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173980">With her new look and extended capabilities, the now 72.1-metre-long <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bleu de Nimes72.1m (236'7&quot;)Clelands Shipbuilding Co Ltd1980">Bleu de Nimes</a> is destined to once again join the charter market upon delivery to her owner.&nbsp;

Superyacht Bleu de Nimes after 4-year refit

After a major extension project in Genoa, the 72-metre superyacht Bleu de Nimes is back at sea.

Extended superyacht Bleu de Nimes reemerges after 4-year refit in Genoa

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156647/image/large-44d1ab3fa803b8aaa7c8cd7e37b81b83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156647">Superyacht Bleu de Nimes anchored off the island of Sardinia When Bleu de Nimes was launched in 1980 she was intended as a degaussing ship to be used by the British Royal Navy. She was never used for this purpose and instead was sold to a private owner some years later. Between 2003 and 2008 the yacht underwent a major refit and was transformed into a luxury charter yacht. Some of her original characteristics still remain however, such as her 12,000 nm range, making this the perfect vessel for transoceanic cruises. A flush foredeck has been installed which is used as a touch and go heli pad. Here she is seen anchored off the rugged island of Sardinia last month.By Charl van Rooy

The 58.70m expedition superyacht Bleu de Nimes

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137979/image/large-526c56b93422d9dabffabc66865fd2fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137979">Superyacht Bleu de Nimes off Saint TropezThe 58.70 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> was originally built as a degaussing ship for the British Royal Navy but never commissioned by them. Purchased by the present owner some years later, she was put through a major rebuilding project to convert her into a luxury yacht. Now a no-nonsense long distance cruising vessel, her 12,000 n.mile range can take you anywhere in the world in total security. Beneath her uncompromising appearance Bleu de Nîmes conceals a beautifully appointed interior. Nine guest cabins and huge saloons allow her guests all the space they may wish for on a voyage far from home. While her communications equipment keeps them in touch with the world, if they wish. She is for sale with Peter Insull Yacht Marketing, and you can find more pictures on her <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">profile page</a>..Photo by Andrew Clelland

Superyacht Bleu de Nimes off Saint Tropez

Tomaso Polli of the Edmiston London office and the team at Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing have announced a major price reduction on explorer superyacht Bleu de Nimes. Her asking price has been reduced from € 29,000,000 to € 25,000,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134858/image/large-bcedaccf230268089fd5470e7b1eb167.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129570">The 58.70 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> was originally built by Clelands Shipbuilding in 1980 and completed her five year conversion to a luxury charter yacht in 2008. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134859/image/large-2dc74b7612c58e61a85991453dc69610.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130198">The Asian-styled interior offers accommodation for up to 21 guests in 9 cabins, served by a crew of 20. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134860/image/large-6b194e7ad120053b25e1e409cd840313.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130199">The Lloyds classed Bleu de Nimes is powered by twin 1,680hp Cummins KTA 50 M2 diesel engines which enable the former commercial vessel to reach a speed of up to 16 knots and cruise comfortably at 12 knots. Edmiston Tomaso Polli +44 20 7495 5151 <a title="Bleu de Nimes on SuperYachtTimes.com" href="mailto:tp@edmistoncompany.com">tp@edmistoncompany.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.edmistoncompany.com">www.edmistoncompany.com</a> Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing +33 (0)4 9334 4455 <a href="mailto:info@insull.com?subject=Bleu%20de%20Nimes%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@insull.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.insull.com">www.insull.com</a>

Edmiston and Peter Insull announce price reduction on superyacht Bleu de Nimes

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133435/image/large-b8a288c5396213b48fc7b9a4be44fd76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133435">Superyacht Bleu de Nimes off AntiguaThe 58.70 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> was built by Clelands Shipbuilding in 1980 for the British Royal Navy. In 2006 the vessel was converted into a luxury expedition superyacht and embarked on a world tour. Before arriving in the Carribean, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> cruised extensively throughout the North and South Pacific. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> is offered for charter through Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing, who, jointly with Edmiston, also list the yacht for sale with an asking price of € 29,000,000.By Merijn de Waard

Superyacht Bleu de Nimes off Antigua

Tomaso Polli of the Edmiston London office and the team at Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing have jointly listed explorer superyacht Bleu de Nimes for sale, asking EU 29,000,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130197/image/large-ac68a4cc00d03d272d6abce5f6ae2181.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129570">The 58.70 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> was originally built by Clelands Shipbuilding in 1980 and completed her five year conversion to a luxury charter yacht in 2008. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130198/image/large-10287f70440c8ddba77e1e5a92b5a261.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130198">The Asian-styled interior offers accommodation for up to 21 guests in 9 cabins, served by a crew of 20. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130199/image/large-83c008deee1945697f70ce6fe390017f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130199">The Lloyds classed Bleu de Nimes is powered by twin 1,680hp Cummins KTA 50 M2 diesel engines which enable the former commercial vessel to reach a speed of up to 16 knots and cruise comfortably at 12 knots. Edmiston Tomaso Polli +44 20 7495 5151 <a title="Bleu de Nimes on SuperYachtTimes.com" href="mailto:tp@edmistoncompany.com">tp@edmistoncompany.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.edmistoncompany.com">www.edmistoncompany.com</a> Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing +33 (0)4 9334 4455 <a href="mailto:info@insull.com?subject=Bleu%20de%20Nimes%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@insull.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.insull.com">www.insull.com</a>

Edmiston and Peter Insull jointly list superyacht Bleu de Nimes for sale

For the first time, the 59 metre Bleu de Nimes is offered for charter in the Pacific. She is currently located in the Solomon Islands and from there will cruise to the Marshall Islands to spend Christmas and New Year. During the summer months of 2010 she will be available around Fiji and the surrounding islands. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129570/image/large-f0d53e14dd7410c7956ecaf6dc908934.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129570">Built in 1980 by Clevelands of England, Bleu de Nimes completed a total conversion in 2008. In a choice of 9 cabins, up to 12 guests can enjoy her Asian-style décor while her wide selection of toys and amenities and her fully equipped gym will keep even the most active of guests happy. They will be completely pampered by a crew of 20, headed by a very experienced female Italian Captain. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Bleu de Nimes</a> is available for charter at Euros 200,000 per week plus all expenses. Peter Insull's Yacht Marketing Chartering Department + 33 4 93 34 22 42 <a href="mailto:charter@insull.com?subject=Bleu%20de%20Nimes%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">charter@insull.com</a>

Bleu de Nimes offered for charter in the Pacific

With the official opening of the Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket’s latest and most spectacular Marina development in the North East of the island, Yacht owners can now berth their superyacht there. Construction of the Marina started in 2006, and the Marina is now open for business. With an impressive capacity of 200 berths, the Marina can host yachts of any boat length from 6m up to 80m+ and has a special focus on facilitating Superyachts. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127600/image/large-d781429d7561fc3530777ce9dc762fb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127600">Since the official opening, a significant number of superyachts have already visited the new marina, including <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1126">Blue de Nimes</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/635">JeMaSa</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2673">SuRi</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/544">Moecca</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3219">Vie Sans Soucis</a>. These superyachts have already enjoyed the comforts of a deep water fuel dock, a high capacity fuel pump and 3 phase electricity up to 200A. “Private yacht owners and yacht charter companies choose Ao Po Grand Marina for its 24 hour access with zero tide restrictions and its prime location at the gate of Phang Nga Bay, Phuket’s premier sailing grounds. Ao Po Grand Marina is close to the main sailing destinations and only 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and major hotels and resorts”, explained Khun Kasem Chiarasomboon, Managing Director, Ao Po Grand Marina. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127601/image/large-0b015ace7a6fbf99be2e09233c8113d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127601"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127602/image/large-b59ccad8ef90d9c448cd3a91c7e31e6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127602">The Marina, located just 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport, is the first phase of a larger real estate development project covering 150 rai of uniquely located land. Upon completion in 2013, this prestigious project will consist of a Marina Village (featuring all major facilities like restaurant, bistro, clubhouse, retail outlets and offices for marine-related businesses), a five-star and 80-room boutique hotel, two man-made lagoons and an exclusive array of private real estate villas. Phang Nga Bay is a favorite destination for charter boats. As Ao Po Grand Marina has direct access to the Bay and no tide restrictions it is attracting some of the big players in sailing charter holidays. Sunsail moves to the Grand Marina as of May 2009 and Amancruises (charter operator for the Amanpuri resort) and Tawan Cruises already did so in October last year. Also for quite a few of the up-market resorts located on islands in the Bay the use of the Grand Marina to transfer their guests was a logical choice. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127603/image/large-9f6ee2bdb34670457ac02517080efa6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127603"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127604/image/large-3100c7f34f1c425979acdfc7a7d2186f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127604">A fleet of 60 odd yachts settled itself comfortably and safely in Ao Po Grand Marina on January 26, 2009 in anticipation of another great regatta around Thailand's most famous bay, Phang Nga Bay. The Ao Po Grand Marina sponsored the opening party of this 2009 edition and invited all competitors to stay overnight free of charge in order to have an easy and quick start of the regatta the next morning. This generous offer was taken up by most of the yachts taking part, resulting in a very well attended opening night where as usual food was aplenty (also sponsored by the Grand Marina) and drinks fully in line with that. "Everybody was greatly pleased with the event. The opportunity to have their yacht in the Grand Marina cut down on their logistics enormously", says Mr. Simon Grant, Marina Manager of the Ao Po Grand Marina. No catering with rocking dinghies as usual but provisions went straight from the walkways on to the boats. The yachts left early Tuesday January 27 to start their regatta around the Bay. The Phang Nga Bay Regatta is a unique annual event attracting more competitors every year. Now in its 12th year some 60 yachts went out competing in 6 classes.Ao Po Grand Marina Co Ltd +66 76 33 6207 <a href="mailto:info@aopograndmarina.com?subject=Ao%20Po%20Grand%20Marina%20Co%20Ltd%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@aopograndmarina.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aopograndmarina.com">www.aopograndmarina.com</a> By Maarten Janssen

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