Papaito 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.

Rotterdam Boat Show 

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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 logo

MYBA Charter Show - 2023

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.

Palma Superyacht Village

Palma International Boat Show Logo

Palma International Boat Show

Singapore

ONE˚15 Marina

Singapore Yachting Festival

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

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

Venice Boat Show logo

Venice Boat Show - 2021

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

Believe yacht cruising

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Papaito

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69884/image/large-202a20e35c56689dce0374f0c49423d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69884">Seen here anchored off St Barths is the 36.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pure Bliss36.6m (120'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2007">Pure Bliss</a>, launched by the Italian shipyard in 2007 under the name Allegro 1. Formerly known as Kai,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pure Bliss36.6m (120'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2007">&nbsp;Pure Bliss</a> accommodates 10 guests in one master, two double and two twin cabins. She is built to ABS classifications and fitted with twin 1,500hp MTU engines to propel the yacht to a cruise speed of 14.5 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots. Since changing hands in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pure Bliss36.6m (120'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2007">Pure Bliss</a> has undergone several cosmetic changes under her new ownership and today sports an all-black inner superstructure for a more sporty look than some of her other Benetti Classic sister ships.

37m Benetti superyacht Pure Bliss in St Barths

The 37-metre Benetti Classic superyacht Pure Bliss at anchor outside Gustavia on the Caribbean island of St Barths. 

Benetti’s 37m superyacht Pure Bliss at anchor

In an in-house deal involving brokers Fernando Nicholson, Jeremy Comport and Scott Goldsworthy, Camper &amp; Nicholsons has found a new owner for the 2008-built superyacht Kai. The 36.6 metre Benetti Classic yacht will now be listed for charter through C&amp;N’s own charter division.

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/161173/image/large-d5aece392e2138e2fdd3bba778c42301.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/161173">

Formerly known as Allegro, Kai accommodates 10 guests in one master, two double and two twin cabins. She is built to ABS class and fitted with twin 1,500hp MTU engines to propel the yacht to a cruise speed of 14.5 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.

36.6m Benetti superyacht Kai sold

The recent Monaco Yacht Show saw the 13th Fraser Yachts Captains’ Dinner take place at the Monaco Yacht Club. The Dinner is an annual event to thank the Captains and crew who work so hard for their guests throughout the year.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145998/image/large-70b4fb970e5296cd97d8c184b89496c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145998">Guests were once again welcomed by a champagne reception with music provided by the band Lost Bruvas before the short awards ceremony took place. After a brief welcome and thank you from Fabio Ermetto, the new Chairman of Fraser Yachts, the winners were announced to an expectant crowd. The prizes were kindly donated by generous sponsors including a stunning Marine Chronometre Manufacture from Ulysse Nardin, 2 weeks free berthing and a weekend trip to Barcelona by Vilanova Grand Marina and dinner for two at the Alain Ducasse restaurant Le Louis XV, by Smart Technical management, just for the winning Charter Captain of the Year.This year Watson de Silva from motor yacht Paraffin, one of Fraser Yachts’ most popular charter yachts won the coveted award. Based on feedback from charter guests and charter brokers Da Silva was noted as “a Captain who believes that “nothing is impossible”, not only does he operate one of the finest charter yachts afloat today, he is also “ready to go” anytime, anywhere. These are the perfect ingredients for a successful charter season”.Further prizes including a 1,000USD travel voucher from Global Marine Travel, 1 weeks free berthing at Vilanova Grand Marina, a Jeraboam from VSF and Chateau Miraval and a bespoke playlist from Sound Purpose were donated to the two winning crews.The crew of the brand new motor yacht Ulysses won the prize for Best Charter Crew over 50m, during their very first charter season this crew was recommended for “being like a SWAT team; highly trained, ready to go and always prepared for anything”. While the Best Charter Crew under 50m went to motor yacht Kai after repeatedly scoring 10/10 on all the feedback forms, and “One Charter Broker has been so impressed by their clients’ reviews that they’ve repeat‐ booked the yacht 4 times!”After the awards guests were invited to tuck into the delicious buffet before hitting the dance floor until the early hours. When people were finally ready to take off their dancing shoes they disappeared clutching one of the most bulging goodie bags ever with gifts from many of the sponsors ranging from perfume for your car (Mercedes) to luxury toiletries for yourself (Boutsen Design), umbrellas (MHG), hats (Ulysses Nardin) and Spanish ham (VGM)!<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145999/image/large-41870607fa5a01d26eeedae0bd7d25f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145999">The evening could also not have taken place without the support of other sponsors including PRYDE Shipyard who had a large model of Illusion on display, the largest superyacht ever to be built in China and Mercedes Benz who had the latest S Class on show for guests to try out. VBH were also on hand once again to demonstrate their latest technical gadgetry in the form of a 3D hologram cube and Deco‐Flamme provided comfy seating for weary guests and a very trendy DJ booth which was definitely the focus of the evening’s festivities.Fraser Yachts + 377 93 100 450 <a href="mailto:monaco@fraseryachts.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">monaco@fraseryachts.com</a> <a href="http://www.fraseryachts.com/" target="_blank">www.fraseryachts.com</a>

Celebrations at the annual Fraser Yachts Captains’ Dinner and Awards

Jose Arana Jr. and Jose Arana Sr have been appointed the central agents for the sale of the 36.58 metre Kai. The Benetti Classic Kai, formerly known as Allegro, was built in 2008 and had a refit in 2009. She accommodates 10 guests in 1 master, 2 double and 2 twin cabins.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136984/image/large-123f05ac24eff9211cc4e1871acfc5fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129599">Built to ABS class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Kai’</a>s twin 1,500hp MTU engines propel the yacht to a cruise speed of 14.5 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Kai</a> is offered for sale at $ 13,400,000.

Benetti superyacht Kai for sale with Fraser Yachts

Following her sale by Fraser Yachts, the 36.58 metre Kai has now joined their charter fleet. The Benetti Classic Kai, formerly known as Allegro, was built in 2008 and had a refit in 2009. She accommodates 10 guests in 1 master, 2 double and 2 twin cabins. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129599/image/large-fb6d5cbe84976e0ad1c54f361bdd48f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129599">Built to ABS class, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610">Kai’</a>s twin 1,500hp MTU engines propel the yacht to a cruise speed of 14.5 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots. This winter the Benetti superyacht will be available in the Caribbean from $110,000 per week and in the Summer of 2010 <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1610">Kai</a> can be chartered in the Western Mediterranean from EU 95,000 to EU 110,000 per week. Fraser Yachts + 377 93 100 450 <a href="mailto:monaco@fraseryachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Kai%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">monaco@fraseryachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fraseryachts.com">www.fraseryachts.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Benetti superyacht Kai joins Fraser Yachts’ charter fleet

In December 2008 Fraser Yachts sold three yachts, including the 34m Valdettaro sloop Takapuna and the 26m Moonen Dolce Vita. Seven new superyachts were listed for sale, including the recently refitted Leight Star and the 1993 built Christensen Exuma C. The Charter division signed up four new central agency listings, including the Broward Panache and the North Star Besame, who both are available for charter in Mexico. Recent Sales: S/Y Takapuna - 112’00” (34.14m) Valdettaro Built 1994 Refit 2005 Central Agent: Neal Esterly of Fraser Yachts, San Diego, CA Asking price: $3,250,000 <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126451/image/large-c3412d4a60c5fab90bce22a9d6d7b62d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126451">M/Y Dolce Vita - 85’04’’ (26.00 m) Moonen Built 1999 Listing Agent: Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking price: €2,495,000 M/Y Sylvianna - 53’00” (16.41m) Selene Built 2006 Central Agent: Tom Allen of Fraser Yachts, Seattle, WA Asking price: $895,000 New Central Agency Listings for Sale: <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126452/image/large-2b8d13084fb226bdc53ddd857e7c947b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126452">M/Y Leight Star - 140’00” (42.67m) Sun Coast Marine Built 1984 Refit 2008 Co-Central Agent: James Nason of Fraser Yachts, San Diego, CA and Patrick McConnell of Fraser Yachts, San Diego, CA Asking price: $14,000,000 M/Y Allegro - 120’00” (36.57m) Benetti Built 2007 Joint Central Agent: Jeff Partin of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Asking price: €12,250,000 <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126453/image/large-207287950eb72c010e51ea4326ed4fc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126453">M/Y Anchor W - 115’00” (35.00m) Crescent Built 1997 Central Agent: Neal Esterly of Fraser Yachts, San Diego, CA Asking price: $4,650,000 <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126454/image/large-bebb9f0f4f5fb1e5a4691efd47172ec5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126454"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126455/image/large-a5484512c23cae6c83067d137b5bf6e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126455">M/Y Exuma C - 111’07’’ (34.00m) Christensen Built 1993 Refit 2007 Central Agent: David Legrand of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking price: €3,600,000 M/Y Leonardo - 100’11” (30.75m) Azimut Built 2007 Central Agent: David Legrand of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking price: €5,200,000 M/Y Lady O - 82’00” (24.99m) Northcoast Built 1998 Central Agent: Rick Baker of Fraser Yachts, San Diego, CA Asking price: $2,895,000 M/Y Meander - 81’03” (24.77m) Northern Marine Built 2002 Central Agent: Neal Esterly of Fraser Yachts, San Diego, CA Asking price: $4,595,000 Major Price Reductions: S/Y Lulworth - 151’11’’ (46.30m) White Built 1920 Refit 2006 € 3,000,000 price reduction from € 14,950,000 to € 11,950,000 Central Agent: Richard Earp of Fraser Yachts, Monaco New Central Agency Listings for Charter: M/Y Aerie - 124’00” (37.80m) Delta Marine Built 2001 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer high season 2008: TBD Available summer low season 2008: $75,000 Location: Caribbean M/Y Panache - 109’11” (33.50m) Broward Marine Built 1991 Refit 2007 Accommodation: 3 staterooms Available summer high season 2008: $32,000 Available summer low season 2008: $32,000 Location: Mexico M/Y La Dolce Vita - 109’00” (33.23m) Hargrave Built 2001 Refit 2006 Accommodation: 4 staterooms Available summer high season 2008: $39,000 Available summer low season 2008: $39,000 Location: Bahamas <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126456/image/large-c93914baa161968df9880159fa4ff8ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126456">M/Y Besame - 100’ (30.5m) North Star Accommodation: 3 staterooms Available summer high season 2008: $35,000 Available summer low season 2008: $35,000 Location: Mexico

January 2009 superyacht sales & charter news from Fraser Yachts

Fraser Yachts had 5 superyachts on display at the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show. During their annual captain’s black tie gala dinner, Fraser Yachts announced the winner of the award for the best Charter Captain of the year. Furthermore, two yachts were sold and six yachts were listed for sale. Yachts Featured during the Monaco Yacht show 2008: M/Y Latinou - 170’07” (52.00m) Benetti Built 2008 Central Agent: Antoine Althaus of Fraser Yachts, Monaco <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125697/image/large-e78d2bc296275935cff90f3e30276ac6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125697">M/Y Mirgab V - 143’09” (43.81m) Burger Built 2006 Central Agent: Julian Calder of Fraser Yachts, UK Asking Price: €22,500,000 M/Y Blue Vision - 143’01” (43.60m) Benetti Built 2006 Central Agent: Alex Mazzoni of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: €20,000,000 M/Y Perle Bleue - 124’06” (37.95m) Haakvoort Built 2007 Joint Central Agent: Sean Doyle of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale and Ken Denison of Denison and Daves Yachting Asking Price: €20,900,000 M/Y Allegro - 120’01” (36.60m) Benetti Built 2008 Central Agent: Jeff Partin, Fraser Yachts Fort Lauderdale Asking Price: $19,500,000 Fraser Yachts Charter Captains Award Dinner: Fraser Yachts annual black tie gala function was held at the Yacht club de Monaco on the 25th September 2008. This exclusive event is now firmly established as one of the most prestigious evening in the yacht show calendar. Hosted by Fraser Yachts and sponsored by Blancpain, to award the best Charter Captain of the year! The winning Captain was awarded a Blancpain watch, sponsored by Blancpain. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125698/image/large-6d831c35e6dec2f917005438c1cbaf29.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125698"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125699/image/large-5efc57d8fbce691c5dcb39420efb9494.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125699">Charter Captain of the Year Award Captain Ferdinando Tarquini, of M/Y Force Blue Best Crew over 40m Award Captain Aaron Clark, of M/Y Four Wishes <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125700/image/large-2e5c068eb047b102d2e5ea41dc7bd211.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125700">Best Crew under 40m Award Captain Peter Spooner, of M/Y Sarita Si Recent Sales: M/Y Santa Maria - 108’03” (32.99m) Feadship Built 1963 Refit 2003 C/o: Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, Monaco M/Y Bolicondorian - 106’00” (32.31m) Codecasa Built 1978 Central Agent: Allan Jouning of Fraser Yachts, New Zealand New Central Agency Listings for Sale: M/Y My Trust - 147’00” (45.00m) Haakvoort Built 2008 Central Agent: Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: €36,500,000 M/Y Paramour - 139’09” (42.6m) CMN Built 2002 Refit 2007 Central Agent: Sean Doyle of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Asking Price: $21,985,000 <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125701/image/large-f1ef59ba432a8d941241f826319a8242.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125701">M/Y Light Blue - 124’00” (37.80m) Rodriquez Built 2005 Central Agent: David Legrand of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: €10,500,000 M/Y Allegro - 120’01” (36.60m) Benetti Built 2008 Central Agent: Jeff Partin of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Asking Price: $19,500,000 <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125702/image/large-f897c6912a7aad8e5cd1cd37efdb2a3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125702"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125703/image/large-acd9df7b17442b34ee50462ca9d3f512.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125703">M/Y My Issue II - 113’00” (34.70m) Moonen Built 2006 Central Agent: Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: €17,400,000 M/Y African Queen D - 100’00” (30.48m) San Lorenzo Built 1995 Refit 2007 Joint Central Agent: Sean Doyle of Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale and Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts, Monaco Asking Price: €2,460,000