Bristolian Yacht News & Events

Netherlands

Rotterdam Boat Show 2023 will feature the most prestigious yachts, suppliers and tenders from shipyards all over the world. The Marina de Rotterdamsche Admiraliteit, located in the bustling centre of Rotterdam, will be transformed into a chic exhibition location exhibiting various elements of luxury watersports and boating.

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Italy

In April, Marina Genova will host the third edition of Sea You - Yacht Sales and Charter Days 2023. The event is dedicated to the exhibition and discussion of yachts both available for charter and for sale, and provides an opportunity for brokers, yacht owners, captains, and potential new clients to meet.

Sea You - Marina Genova 2023

Marina Genova - Sea You 2022

Sea You - Yacht Sales & Charter Days

France

Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille 2023 is a sailing regatta spanning five days, with participants competing in diverse challenging coastal courses. The event provides more than just racing, offering contestants and guests the opportunity to attend evening concerts and beach parties, and explore St Barth’s fine dining scene, great shopping culture and marvellous beaches.

Day two of Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille 2022

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Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille - 2023

Bella Mente yacht at  Les Voiles de St Barth Richard Mille logo

Spain

Held in Marina Port Vell Barcelona, the MYBA Charter Show 2023 celebrates yachting, bringing together the world’s leading luxury charter professionals to assess some of the finest yachts available for charter. The event focuses on charter and will be filled with enlightening seminars and endless networking possibilities.

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MYBA Charter Show - 2023

Singapore

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Singapore Yachting Festival

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

The Palma International Boat Show 2023 opens the Mediterranean nautical season from Palma’s Moll Vell, in the centre of the island’s capital. The show will feature some of the finest superyachts on the international brokerage and charter market.

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Palma International Boat Show

Greece

The Mediterranean Yacht Show 2023 is a targeted trade show for yachting professionals, and will be returning in April as one of the largest shows in the world exhibiting professional crewed yachts from this part of the world.

Mediterranean Yacht Show 2022 

Mediterranean Yacht Show

Turkey

The TYBA Charter Show 2023 returns in May, hosted by the renowned D-Marin in Turkey. The event will be located in Gocek, a beautiful town emerging as a new hot-spot for Turkish yachting. The TYBA Charter Show offers attendees the opportunity to view some of the greatest yachts in the region and network with fellow yachting industry professionals.

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2019

TYBA Yacht Charter Show

TYBA Yacht Charter Show 20222 at D Marin Gozek 

Australia

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023 is one of Australia’s most popular boating events. With over 45,000 visitors in attendance, there is plenty to do, with the show featuring luxurious superyachts, the latest-and-greatest boating tech and equipment, and endless activities allowing for ample family-fun.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show logo

The Venice Boat Show 2023, held in the historic Arsenale of Venice, is one of the main international boating events. In addition to showcasing numerous yachts and superyachts, the show will also provide themed conferences, exhibitions, art installations, regattas, and has a family-friendly approach, with educational activities for children.

Venice Boat Show

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The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 will be returning in June for its 16th edition, held in the glorious waters surrounding Sardinia. Organised by the YCCS, with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta is open to sailing yachts of over 27 metres and multihulls of over 15 metres, and is a week filled with superb competitive racing.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 Day 4

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

Magic Carpet Cubed yacht at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 Day 4

Portofino Regate di Primavera 2023 is an invitation-only sailing event filled with some of the best-known Italian boat manufacturers. The regatta returns in June, and will include all of the traditional events, as well as a few new ones. The season’s most important event, the Rolex Giraglia, comprises three days of inshore racing from Sanremo/Saint-Tropez to Genoa.

Portofino Regate di Primavera 

Portofino Regate di Primavera - 2023

Twin Soul B yacht sailing in the Portofino Regate di Primavera 

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 - Day 1 

The Superyacht Cup Palma 

Malta

The Malta Maritime Law Association, together with the Malta Chamber, will be hosting the second edition of the Malta Superyacht Symposium 2023 in July. The event aims to showcase and analyse Malta’s superyacht industry, looking at its achievements over the years. Last year’s event was a huge success, with over 170 delegates from an array of industry sectors offering insight on various topics.

Malta Superyacht Symposium 2022

Malta Superyacht Symposium

Maxi Yacht Rolex Club is an iconic sailing regatta which dates back to 1980, its partnership with title sponsor Rolex commencing in 1984. Every year, the regatta offers an insight into the quality of boats and sailors in attendance, packed with highly demanding courses.

29th edition Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship

Hosted in the heart of the French Riviera, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 welcomes boating enthusiasts to join the meeting point of some of the most beautiful yachts and sailboats in the global fleet. Representatives from renowned shipyards, yachting media, leading brokerage houses and the wider industry will be in attendance, providing information and networking opportunities.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2022

Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023

Cannes Yachting Festival

Bristolian

As the only New Zealand yard with a new build superyacht underway there is no doubt that Yachting Developments, owned and run by the Cook family, is one of the country’s best success stories.

 

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Having recently delivered the 33.83 metre Germán Frers designed sloop, Cygnus Montanus, in July 2016, the yard team is currently hard at work on a 38.7 metre Michael Peters sportsfisher, Hull YD 1015, due for delivery in 2017. Current refit projects include the restoration of Windhaven, built in 1948 and considered by many as New Zealand’s first luxury yacht. “Enquiries are strong and we are busy,” says Ian Cook, Managing Director at Yachting Developments.

 

Founded in 1990 the company started life building composite race boats, including an America's Cup boat for Spain, before moving into the world of superyachts. Those race boat origins have never been lost and today many of the superyachts that the yard has built are known for being light, fast and competitive on the regatta circuit. Specialising in composite construction, the team have built a variety of projects including sailing yachts, catamarans and sports fishers, with the Yachting Developments fleet including the 37 metre Bliss, the 30.5 metre sailing catamaran Quintessential, the 36.7 metre Bristolian, and the 30 metre Antares III. Classic yachts are a particular passion of Cook’s, and more often than not the shed has modern day superyachts sitting side by side with classic yachts awaiting restoration. It was this passion that led the yard to securing its most prolific refit project to date, the major refit of Endeavour in 2010/2011.

 

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While new build is the most prolific division, it is just one of the main arms of the business. When the Global Financial Crisis hit – with Yachting Developments losing two orders in the fallout – Cook responded by diversifying, making sure that the yard was not reliant on new build orders. The busy refit and restoration division, together with composite commercial, residential and smaller boat work, has allowed Cook to ride the peaks and troughs of a temperamental order book and, most importantly, keep his expert staff employed. “New Zealand’s marine industry has trained its staff so well that they are seen as very desirable and good value in other industries and are highly sought after so it’s important to hang on to your people,” says Cook. “We need to always be looking 10 years ahead and continuing to train and grow our staff so that the next generation of craftsmen and women are coming through.”

 

The yard’s apprenticeship scheme is something Cook is particularly passionate about, having served as Chairman of the Industry Training Organisation for several years, he strongly believes in the importance of helping to pass on the craftsmanship and knowledge of boatbuilding. 10% of the staff are apprentices and in addition to learning their trade on the job, Cook also has several classic yachts in the shed that he uses to teach the art of finishing, refit and restoration to the apprentices. “I enjoy seeing young fellas grow up and learn a trade,” he says.

 

 

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Despite the wide range of projects being undertaken, composite is at the heart of all the yard’s work. “We are definitely composite focused and we are one of the few yards in the world specialising in what we do,” says Cook. “People have asked us if we want to build something in aluminium. While we could do it, they are better off going to a yard that wants to do that.”

 

Building custom projects to perfectly suit an individual owner is what the yard loves to do best and although they have considered developing concepts to present to the market, in the end the decision was made to not pursue this approach as a marketing tool. “We’re in it for the people that are passionate about what they want to do in terms of us realising their dreams. You’ve got to have the people come to you with what they want to do rather than you trying to tell them what they want,” says Cook. “Our fleet of yachts is the best example of the work we have done. From there people come to us with their own ideas.” Indeed the order for Cygnus Montanus came after her owners admired a Yachting Developments-built boat.

 

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Whether the New Zealand new build industry can recover to levels of years past is inevitably a question regularly asked of Cook. “I doubt that it will return to where we were in the past, but in terms of new build resurgence the opportunity is certainly there. New Zealanders build a great product,” he says. “In the end it all comes down to the clients – new build is driven purely by a client’s wishes and desires to do something, and there’s no doubt we’re a customer driven market. Our distance from the market will continue to be our biggest challenge, and that’s been especially noticeable in the last five to seven years as owners have become much more time-poor.”

 

New Zealand has been proactive about promoting the country to yachts in recent years but Cook believes that yacht building is so personal that in many cases the build country takes a back seat to the relationship between yard and owner. “It shouldn’t be about a country, the relationships are most important, not where you are and what you cost,” he says. “What we do is very personal and the importance of good synergy between yard and owner can’t be underestimated. It’s a life long relationship.” Getting the balance right and staying true to family values and a commitment to quality is at the heart of every project the yard takes on. “You never want to think you’re being chosen because you’re the most competitive,” he says. “You want to be chosen because the owner relationship is right, everyone’s paying a fair price and you are delivering a quality item. It’s as simple as that.”

 

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While he admits that boat building is not without its stresses, Cook feels lucky to do what he does. “I enjoy coming to work every day and creating things,” he says.”I don’t have one favourite part of the job, it’s right across the whole spectrum, it’s all good fun.”

 

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Insight: A closer look at Yachting Developments

The first edition of the Frers Cup, exclusively for owners of yachts designed by German Frers, commenced with a dockside Welcome Party in the ancient Sicilian City of Trapani.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149237/image/large-2ada6275ebd364a613be3c8f326d8e07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149237">The stunning new trophy designed by German Mani Frers and created by Andrea Salvatori was unveiled to the party. The art piece is fashioned from Faience tin-glazed ceramic and carbon fibre and depicts Gianni Agnelli’s Frers 93' Stealth.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149238/image/large-3aeb2838f0e8ee620862f33449723688.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149238">Racing started with a scenic course around Levanzo, the smallest of the three main Aegadian Islands, nine miles west of Trapani. The three hour race provided spectacular views of Levanzo and a tactical challenge for the magnificent Frers fleet.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149239/image/large-9198ca88b6f8312a7327abd9e34e4afe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149239">The 94ft Frers Maxi, Bristolian, got a great start but was soon overhauled by Wally 100, Gibian which led at the first mark. A tight reach to the channel between the islands of Levanzo and Favignana proved to be a perfect angle for Gibian's 700 sqm Code Zero and the powerful Maxi, helmed by Armando Grandi, extended her lead. Vincente Garcia Torres' Swan 80, Plis Play was first to hoist their gennaker and correctly anticipating the lift on the approach to Levanzo, the Spanish team was closing the gap on the leader. Plis Play made a tactical move after rounding the top of Levanzo by staying high and re-hoisting their gennaker to take the lead on the water, passing Gibian at the limestone lighthouse high above Capo Grosso. Plis Play took both line honours, and won the race on corrected time.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149240/image/large-0472a6bd71c12214d27c81ac6a846a08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149240">Racing at the Frers Cup continues Friday 28 June with a social programme after racing in the Frers Cup Regatta Village, Trapani.By Gemma Fottles

First edition of the Frers Cup kicks off

The inaugural Frers Cup is an invitational sailing regatta designed for the pure enjoyment of the owners, guests and crew of yachts created by three generations of the Frers family. The first design was hand-drawn by Germán Frers Snr. in 1928 and since that time more than 1,200 yachts have been created. From dinghies to megayachts, production boats to America's Cup machines, custom-designed offshore cruiser/racers to technologically advanced power yachts.The Frers Cup will be based in the ancient city of Trapani on the west coast of Sicily with a three day racing programme in the hauntingly beautiful Tyrrhenian Sea, taking in the beautiful marine reserve of the Egadi Island Archipelago. Dockside in Trapani, an exclusive event village will cater for the crew and fabulous social occasions will ensure a fabulous environment after sailing. Parties will include: Welcome Reception, Boat Hop Party, Sunset at Mount Erice, Prize Giving Ceremony and a Favignana Beach After-Party.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148720/image/large-1b9af553a3ca38b449a4d8549cce83b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148720">94' Frers Sloop, Bristolian was one of the early entries for the Frers Cup. Designed by German Frers and launched in 1998, as Mari Cha II, the Frers Maxi smashed the Trans-Atlantic record. Completing the course from Ambrose Lighthouse, New Jersey, to Cape Lizard, England in just under nine days, Mari Cha II broke the previous record by over two and a half days. Bristolian is both luxury yacht and racing thoroughbred. Extensively refitted with a new carbon rig and teak deck, Bristolian races extensively in the Caribbean winter and cruises and races in the Mediterranean in the summer months.“Mani Frers had the idea about the regatta some year's ago and the owner of Bristolian was very keen on a regatta, racing against similar yachts and his incentive kicked started the event.” commented Bristolian's racing skipper, John Burnie. “This will be a proper head to head race, using IRC as the rating rule. The Frers Cup will be great fun and a popular social event but Bristolian will be going flat out to win it. A professional race management team, GWM Racing, are providing excellent courses and organising all of the race management. Frers have been a huge influence in performance yacht design for so many generations and although all of the boats at the regatta will be different, they are all of the same overall concept. Using IRC as a rating system, the winner will be decided by the team that sails their yacht well, rather than the conditions suiting a particular yacht on the day. It will be enormous fun to get all of the Frers owners together as a group, racing each other under common design parameters.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148721/image/large-2e8c5abc7e4b2ad09a3320b1730f7108.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148721">Launched in 2000, the Frers Wally 100, Gibian will be in Trapani for the Frers Regatta. Custom designed to the owner's specification, Gibian has a sophisticated interior conceived around the deck saloon. Gibian is a fine example of the collaboration between Frers and Wally Yachts, which began in the mid 90’s, developing a new design concept of performance yachts with clean, uncluttered decks and comfortable bespoke accommodation.“I decided to participate in the Frers Cup because of a longtime friendship with the Frers family from when I was living in Argentina.” commented Armando Grandi, owner of Wally 100, Gibian. “I was personally delighted to be invited and accept the opportunity to enter the inaugural Frers Cup Regatta. I know Trapani very well, it’s a very interesting location from sailing point of view and the city is a wonderful place to visit.”Mani Frers sums up the aim of the Frers Cup. “The starting point for the Frers Cup was to identify a distinctive location to discover and learn about new places, bringing together history, substance, beauty and an elegant but casual atmosphere with suitable wind conditions. The main aim of the Frers Cup is to bring exceptional boats along with their owners and crews to an equally exceptional place.Frers have a historic link with Italy, gained in various projects over the years, and Sicily met all of the features and requirements that define the event. Trapani was chosen for its surroundings and the ability to be able to carry out a successful event both on the water and land.Frers owners have shown a strong interest in the event and those boats that cannot be in the Mediterranean this year are already thinking ahead to 2015. In the meantime, we focus on the success of this first edition. The Frers Cup has all the characteristics of becoming a unique event and a recurring appointment for years to come.”

The inaugural Frers Cup to be held in Trapani

BCR Logemann are pleased to welcome two lovely sailing yachts to their charter fleet; the 29 metre Bristolian and the 26.79 metre Aspiration L. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3648">Bristolian</a> was launched by CNB in 1989 as Mari-Cha II, and underwent an extensive refit in 2002 above and below decks, bringing her to a new level. With an overall length of 29 metres, this Frers design boasts three well appointed cabins to accommodate six guests. A fourth cabin can be made available upon special request. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131508/image/large-26710c8528c3463d97513598f984da37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131508">On deck, a large centre cockpit is the ideal location for enjoying the sun and sail. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3648">Bristolian</a> is based from Cannes and available for charter in France, Italy and Croatia with a weekly rate of € 27,500 plus expenses. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3649">Aspiration L</a>, designed by German Frers, is the ideal performance cruiser. This Swan 86’ accommodates six guests in two double cabins and one twin cabin, all en-suite. The warm and elegant teak and holly interior is finished to the highest standard. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131509/image/large-0cc7d964e745477d084e818c338f12f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131509">Two cockpits allow guests to relax whilst underway, and the crew are always keen for guests to participate in the handling of the yacht, whether a novice or an experienced sailor. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3649">Aspiration L</a> is available in the Western Mediterranean at a rate of € 28,500 per week plus expenses. BCR Logemann David Price +33 4 93 34 92 45 <a href="mailto:david@bcryachts.com?subject=Charter%20Yachts%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">david@bcryachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bcryachts.com">www.bcryachts.com</a>