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Felicita West anchored 

Felicia West in South of France 

Spirit of the C's yacht general arrangement

Spirit of the C's yacht brochure

Felicita West under sail

Spirit of the C's

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261049/image/large-1212ce3cd69f0ce04a2a4251d4d2eca0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261049">Pictured here last year is the 64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)Perini Navi2003">Spirit of the C's</a>. Anchored off Butrint National Park, Albania, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)Perini Navi2003">Spirit of the C's</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>. The 655 GT yacht features interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)Perini Navi2003">Spirit of the C's</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as a crew of 11. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)Perini Navi2003">Spirit of the C's</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines which give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

Perini Navi sailing yacht Spirit of the C's in Albania

The 64-metre sailing yacht Spirit of the C's, built by Perini Navi, is pictured here last year in Butrint National Park, Albania.

64m Perini Navi sailing yacht Spirit of the C's in Albania

Yachts at MYBA Charter Show 2023

SYT takes a look at the yachts at the MYBA Charter Show 2023, kicking off today in Barcelona.

The yachts at MYBA Charter Show 2023

Racing in Porto Cervo got off to a strong start today as the fleet of Perini Navi superyachts were greeted with good breeze over a custom course set out by the race committee for both the Cruiser Racer and Corinthian Spirit classes, the latter which set off on a slightly shorter course in order to compress the fleet near the finish line. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/48280/image/large-e925f108272552eef79c8e5da0255105.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48280"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48263/image/large-fb5619c76b21f93ec14049d2aa56254d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48263">The 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)">Maltese Falcon</a> performed well throughout the race and was closely followed across the finish line by the all-white <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)">Spirit of the C’s</a> in the Corinthian Spirit Class. In the Cruiser Racer class, the 60-meter <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seahawk60.0m (196'10&quot;)">Seahawk</a> showed what she was made of, leading the field throughout the day. Day one results and preliminary standings are due in later this afternoon. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/48302/image/large-e2e7d41c73e72045d9029eaeb4d48693.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48302">Two more days of racing remain and with typical Sardinian racing weather predicted, the fleet sure is in for a testing time come Friday and Saturday.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/48303/image/large-dcf0759505db1aaab74fe73042401ebd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48303"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48267/image/large-5b22a2f4118fa925a35eb0cc0e08cb02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48267"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48269/image/large-01f8adb48c8240c8b2bc567c5c2b4894.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48269"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48268/image/large-92d94f830287c8520a64b185098bff31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48268"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48265/image/large-6504ed6e411415ead8f9f240b0d5b4df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48265"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48257/image/large-97397c612c7d15996d10c65a599f1242.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48257"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48260/image/large-048503e94d1d382860fa48d6b11f0d00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48260"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48278/image/large-bd53ed2a1c896aa607c0123ec7a8fa09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48278"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48266/image/large-bec11d3a3c47006001c6a4fc196cf1be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48266"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48276/image/large-98df427db25be1446256412e534c699b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48276"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48271/image/large-3a9fea3e7eab7262961328ec792d768c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48271"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48270/image/large-3b05c7502b5467b96f437d94f0d2cba9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48270"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48262/image/large-c5d772f5e54f31c28fe57e4942832939.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48262"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48277/image/large-b2bb65bc172b0964b548f48464bc5d8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48277"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48275/image/large-fd663f788f18de42d62297026cc6e4c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48275"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48272/image/large-fb6f08f15692a08516d0105b5a662fb2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48272"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48273/image/large-74bbf31043c59c6e8ed47470f3ab3732.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48273"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48264/image/large-5dc83652c599a656cc60591e90065819.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48264">

Racing scenes from Perini Cup 2018 Day 1

A fleet of over 20 Perini Navi sailing yachts has been slowly gathering in Porto Cervo today as the yachts prepare themselves for the seventh edition of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/perini-navi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Perini Navi</a> Cup. The event, that kicks off tomorrow and runs until Saturday, will see Perini favourites such as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)">Maltese Falcon</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silencio49.8m (163'5&quot;)">Silencio</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bayesian56.0m (183'9&quot;)">Bayesian</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)">Spirit of the C’s</a> battle it out over three days of racing on the Costa Smeralda. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/48172/image/large-1c7ba3713c56eb9f5178e2c7b3f15694.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48172">More recent deliveries as the 60-metre Seven and 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sybaris70.0m (229'8&quot;)">Sybaris</a> are also taking part at the event this week. Follow us this week as we bring you daily updates on the fleet’s performance on the race course.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/48173/image/large-a0d1f2ec87f6fa69ec90fda28de4827a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48173"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48171/image/large-e230aa16cd252cbca0d9608aa49d7cee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48171"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48170/image/large-59e6f5a8a8bab8d52164490016ad4147.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48170"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48168/image/large-e0673f892b6bb0030bba8df42f8e74b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48168"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48169/image/large-de247cbacf648b405732a3bbc96107ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48169"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48167/image/large-e13bc7c4eadc640fa1cd061ffe9aef52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48167"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/48166/image/large-b2725cd2853e246dd129707b736ee8f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48166">

In Pictures: super sailing yachts arriving for 2018 Perini Navi Cup

A fleet of around 20 mega sailing yachts is en route to Porto Cervo on the island of Sardinia for the seventh edition of the exclusive <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/perini-navi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Perini Navi</a> Cup - one of the largest single-brand superyacht regattas in the world. Taking place at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the event is said to attract Perini favourites such as the 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)">Maltese Falcon</a>, the 64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit of the C's64.0m (209'12&quot;)">Spirit of the C’s</a> and the 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silencio49.8m (163'5&quot;)">Silencio</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46764/image/large-a2aaf92b36bfedb9c87b3ce4840b9832.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46764">Three days of racing in the emerald waters of Sardinia will be split across two classes, each with a staggered 2-minute interval starting sequence. The cruiser-racer class is reserved for the more serious racers amongst the fleet while the relaxed Corinthian Spirit class will see participants race without the use of spinnakers.&nbsp;In addition to the fun racing during the day, a full social program for each evening will keep guests and owners entertained long after the fleet are tied up at the yacht club after the day’s racing. Also on the docks will be, amongst others, the 55-metre world-travelling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galileo G55.2m (181'1&quot;)">Galileo G</a> and the 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sybaris70.0m (229'8&quot;)">Sybaris</a> which will join in on the social proceedings of the event as Perini Navi ambassadors. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/46765/image/large-30a9550e96aca8e3c226bf4d9dbcb1f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46765">“The Perini Navi Cup 2018,” said Perini Navi Chairman and CEO Lamberto Tacoli,&nbsp;“is set to be a special edition. The fleet of over twenty Perini yachts will guarantee an exciting regatta experience, as well as offering a remarkable sight on the dock. It will be a truly great celebration for all lovers of the sea, of sailing and of Italian yachting. I couldn’t be happier that so many owners, friends and partners have decided to attend and we’d like to thank them all.”

All-star superyacht fleet gathers for 2018 Perini Navi Cup

Located in the beautiful centre of Castellammare di Stabia in Naples, Italy, Stabia Main Port is the summer destination of choice for superyachts all around the world. The recent stay of the 78-metre superyacht Montkaj, the 95-metre Indian Empress&nbsp;and the long stay of the 80-metre yacht Stargate are just a few of the prestigious guests that have characterized the summer of 2017 at Stabia Main Port, which has been working since April to transform the Italian city of Castellammare di Stabia into a superyacht hotspot comparable to Montecarlo.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23057/image/large-02aa71503f4a8812465ce1ccfc264810.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23057"> The 78-metre&nbsp;Montkaj at Stabia Main Port &nbsp;"The arrival of the 95-metre superyacht Faith&nbsp;has been really emotional",&nbsp;states Raffaele Esposito, president of Stabia Main Port. He continues, "this is a new jewel of the&nbsp;Feadship yard which has accompanied us since our opening in 2015 with the 101-metre&nbsp;Symphony. This is all thanks to the Luise Maritime Agency, a recognized leader in the yachting world for a number of units and prestigious guests served, whom they have been taking care of for over 170 years".One factor which has contributed to the harbour's success from a technical point of view is the large entrance of the ancient Borbonic Basin which allows yachts ample room for manoeuvre. In addition, although the Stabia Main Port has a city-centre location it also offers guaranteed privacy provided by large internal walking areas with 24/7 security services 24/7. Its close proximity to the historical and beautiful attractions of Pompei, Sorrento and Capri certainly helps to make it a sought-after port around the world.&nbsp;"The aim was to create a port with fully functional areas,' "continues Esposito, "creating synergy with other operators of the port, from the lounge bar to the parking area. So, the port is seen as a guarded village outside the city, but only a few steps away, with its own services".As soon as one approaches the harbour by the sea, a gorgeous welcome is offered by the vision of the mountains, a medieval castle and colourful buildings, among which the purple-red coloured headquarters of the Harbor Master stands out.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the summer season continues in the Gulf of Naples and, aided by the itineraries and services of the Luise Group, the Campania region has been enriched with prestigious guests, tourists accustomed to luxury and the ultimate comfort, and chartered and owned yachts cruising between Capri, Naples, Castellammare di Stabia and the Amalfi Coast.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23058/image/large-8f2c62a4aa27c02d5833748f6d6587c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23058"> The 101-metre superyacht&nbsp;Symphony at Stabia Main Port&nbsp; "Figures increase every year,"&nbsp;explains Francesco Luise,&nbsp;manager of the Luise Group,&nbsp;"we have been committed to achieving the maximum as a family business for over 170 years and our 22 offices in the main ports of Italy offer a very high standard for concierge and reception services. We give the most that we possibly can for both smaller yachts and gigayachts, because the customer's needs are always the priority, beyond the size of the yacht. And of course, we invest every day in territorial marketing involving operators, service companies, restaurateurs, hoteliers: a selected team of professionals present in the most important tourist sites in Italy and the main cruising areas of these beautiful yachts".As for the 2018 season at the Stabia Main Port, it is already well underway. In fact, the 65-metre sailing yacht Spirit of the C's&nbsp;is currently located at the Stabia Main Port for the winter with a berth alongside her.&nbsp;To see the Stabia Main Port for yourself, check out this video featuring the 95-metre superyacht Indian Empress&nbsp;and the 96.5-metre Faith.<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jdVIhrX2gyk" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>To find out more about the services offered at the Stabia Main Port, contact the marina directly using the contact details below.<a href="http://www.stabiamainport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23068/image/large-d88070e43f46a72d4cdfa4a45b3dc196.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23068"></a>

Exploring the superyacht hotspot Stabia Main Port

The exclusive biennial superyacht regatta is again to take place in the glistening waters off Porto Cervo, Sardinia this year. Hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda, the Perini Navi Cup will take place from 2 – 5 September and attracts a number of superyachts built by the acclaimed Italian shipyard, to battle for line honours over three days of racing.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155861/image/large-acfe05da1def7fab7a5e29f665879598.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155861">The fleet this year consists of over 13 Perini Navi yachts, including the new 60m Perseus 3, 2013 regatta’s star, Seahawk, as well as familiar sights such as the iconic 88m Maltese Falcon, the 2007 Helios and the 2008-built Baysian (ex. Salute). The special Picchiotti Vitruvius 50m motor yacht Exuma will also be making an appearance, upon returning to the Med after recently spending time in South East Asia and other pacific destinations.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155862/image/large-e28d91772fc8d06f230d61e919377e91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155862">The race committee will be enforcing the new ORC SY handicapping rule; a set of guidelines specifically designed to ensure safety and ultimate enjoymeny by all on the water during superyacht regattas, while still retaining the spirit of true regatta racing. In addition to the on-water action, each day’s races will be followed by an exclusive series of post-race events.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155863/image/large-7c2675239155f1a02e01ef5c638e19e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155863">In addition, Fabio and Milena Perini will be sharing with the participants a charity project developed by ABF- Andrea Bocelli Foundation, the foundation created by their friends Andrea and Veronica Bocelli. This project provides full medical care for over 1000 children in Haiti.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155864/image/large-c7a0788f9b284de24be2d3c7a826291f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155864">For more information on the event visit Perini Navi’s new website, <a href="http://www.perininavi.it/en" target="_blank">www.perininavi.it</a><a href="http://www.perininavi.it/en" target="_blank">,</a> and experience their redesigned and fast-operating platform for yourself.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155865/image/large-6f3d19524ab4889e5a5ed9d9397bfaf1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155865">SuperYachtTimes.com will be covering the event live each day to bring you exclusive updates on all the races with daily content and images.By Charl van Rooy

Preview: Perini Navi Cup 2015

What started in 2004 as a family gathering for owners and friends, the Perini Navi Cup has become one of the highlights of the international regatta calendar. The next edition will take place September 2-5, 2015 in Porto Cervo, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, and SYT will once again be attending the event.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154879/image/large-f3faa37b175a7e67da2415f4d0534a91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154879">Approximately 15 Perini Navi yachts will challenge each other in the emerald waters of North- East Sardinia following the new ORC SY handicapping Rule with a full race program organized by the YCCS international race committee.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154880/image/large-2ceb847395e9cf3db0d1fc141d830aa0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154880">Perseus^3 and Seahawk, both recent deliveries by Perini Navi, will be joined by yachts such as Aquarius, Bayesian, Clan VIII, Elettra, Ellen, Jasali II, P2, Spirit of the C’s, Squall, and Xnoi.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154881/image/large-9842c7df7659e44ab40bed965e6e2258.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154881">The famous Maltese Falcon, which has been chartered for the occasion by a Chinese guest, will also attend the event.The race will be accompanied by a busy social program of post-race events.By Maarten Janssen

15 Perini Navi yachts to take part in Perini Navi Cup

Northrop &amp; Johnson has announced the sale of the 64 metre sailing yacht, Felicita West. Now named Spirit of the C’s, the vessel was built by Perini Navi in 2003 and features exterior designs by Nuvolari &amp; Lenard. She is one of the world’s largest aluminium sailing yachts.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151609/image/large-d8438305d369545c80ac08f4ae27479f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131832">The sale follows an extensive refit at the Rybovich Shipyard in West Palm Beach, Florida. Details of the refit include work to the boats mechanics, rigging, paint and sailing systems. Continuing with developments, the new owner will reportedly be undertaking an interior refit, as well as receiving upgrades to her tenders and toys.Felicita West was sold by Kevin Merrigan, who acted on behalf of both the buyer and the seller.By Gemma Fottles

Felicita West sold and renamed Spirit of the C’s

Both companies of the Perini Navi Group, Perini Navi and Picchiotti, have signed an Authorised Service Facility Agreement with service and refit company, Rybovich. The agreement aims to formalise and intensify their global collaboration to provide professional service and support to the fleet of Perini Navi and Picchiotti yachts on both sides of the Atlantic.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/151307/image/large-eb47bd52a4c280ba707dad05abf387b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/151307">In the past, Rybovich has regularly performed service and refit work on Perini Navi sailing yachts in the United States, with recent projects including the refit of the 56 metre Zenji and the 64 metre Felicita West. The latest Picchiotti flagship, 73 metre motor yacht Grace E was presented at the Monaco Yacht Show last month, and will be heading for the United States next year to visit the Rybovich facility for service work.The benefits to both parties are much more than a formalisation of current events. Perini Navi and Picchiotti will enjoy the use of the Rybovich facility as their authorised service and warranty work for their yachts in the U.S., whilst Rybovich will have access to and support from the Perini Navi facilities, engineering and yard team in La Spezia and Viareggio for their warranty work and additional refit support in Italy.By Gemma Fottles

Perini Navi Group and Rybovich sign Authorised Service Facility Agreement

Following the signing of a string of large yacht projects, Sunrise Yachts is strengthening its management structure to take into account the shipyard’s hugely increased workload and workforce, which has now reached 175 staff and 350 permanent sub-contractors.<div><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145217/image/large-cfad7ad68fdce6c0a220be08f3dc0ae7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139716"></div>Guillaume Roché, Sunrise Yachts’ CEO, stated: “Bringing in a person of Capt. Fabien Roché’s calibre is a great addition to a shipyard that prides itself in having some of its key management with sea experience. Capt. Roché’s long past in skippering and managing cruise ships and megayachts will be an important asset to our company that will immediately benefit our clients’ projects.”Fabien started his 'career' at sea at the tender age of three, living on the family sailboat and taking correspondence courses to go through his schooling. The world's oceans soon became his playground: from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea all before the age of ten. Upon completing his A-levels in the U.K., Fabien passed his first Commercial Maritime license in 1987, followed by a higher Captain’s certificate and thence skippered his first charter yacht at age 19.He subsequently worked on charter and private yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean until the early 1990s and then resumed his studies at the Merchant Marine Academy in Nantes, France, obtaining his Master's license in 1996. Fabien has built much of his maritime skills on yachts, most recently M/Y Indian Empress and S/Y Felicita West, as well as sail and power cruise ships.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145218/image/large-7c4924f109de7d4b00f414e03895488a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139636">His years of experience include expedition yachting and cruising all over the world, including Antarctica and the Arctic, the Amazon and Orinoco rivers, Great Lakes, Caribbean, Baltic Sea, North &amp; Western Europe, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Central and South America, South-East Asia, and more.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145219/image/large-4a7b6e6e46457d775a299c7471f0054a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139657">Fabien's hobbies include photography, travelling, geography, cartography, diving, sailing, hiking, skiing, swimming, rock climbing, IT, vintage wines, reading, music, cinema and languages.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145220/image/large-1ddb8622ea5e85b642635c01e5c29cb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145106">Fabien states: “I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to put to use my lifelong experience of the sea and yachting – and especially that as Captain of large yachts &amp; luxury cruise ships along with two years of shoreside yacht management – to provide overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the shipyard. I intend to help maximise growth and profitability, as well as contribute my captain’s perspective to the shipyard’s projects”.Sunrise Yachts Jean-Claude Carme +33 6 8998 8983 <a href="mailto:jc@sunriseyachts.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">jc@sunriseyachts.com</a> <a href="http://www.sunriseyachts.com/" target="_blank">www.sunriseyachts.com</a>

Sunrise Yachts strengthening its management structure

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140822/image/large-95c1a6ccf346c7c67b5da1770a3aa6cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140822">Superyacht Taouey at anchor Built in 1994 by the Italian Perini Navi yard, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/902">Taouey</a> held the titleof being the shipyard's largest superyacht nearly 10 years, up till the launch of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>. When launched the yacht had a dark blue hull, but this was later changed to her current white hull. This 58 metre yacht features a classic interior, which can be viewed <a target="_blank" href="http://www.perininavi.it/en/fleet/sailing-yachts/taouey#interior-gallery">here</a>. The yacht can often be found in Monaco, where she has her home berth.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Christo303

The 58 metre Perini Navi Taouey in Saint Tropez

Northrop &amp; Johnson informs us the 64 metre Perini Navi Felicita West will be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show this september. Felicita West is being offered for sale by Northrop &amp; Johnson with an asking price of $ 39,928,000.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136152/image/large-2623f2223d8069b125fd904f8fb9d276.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131990">Impressive, not only by sheer size, but also by quality of finish, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a> is among the largest sailing yachts in the world. For a sailing yacht, she has an unusually large interior volume, comparable to that on a motor yacht. The size of the owner's cabin for example, is amazing, utilizing the full beam of the hull, the area includes a seating area, walk-in closet and large bathroom with bath. Four more guest cabins are located forward, two doubles and two twins. Northrop and Johnson +1 954 522 3344 <a href="mailto:info@njyachts.com?subject=S/Y%20Felicita%20West%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@njyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.njyachts.com/">www.njyachts.com</a> By Maarten Janssen, photo by Fabien Roché

Superyacht Felicita West attending the Monaco Yacht Show

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131990/image/large-06ac44d4d4247ff008b9ff05744a4ebc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131990">The 64 metre Perini Navi Felicita WestImpressive, not only by sheer size, but also by quality of finish, is <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>. She is among the largest sailing yachts in the world. For a sailing yacht, she has an unusually large interior volume, comparable to that on a motor yacht. The size of the owner's cabin for example, is amazing, utilizing the full beam of the hull, the area includes a seating area, walk-in closet and large bathroom with bath. Four more guest cabins are located forward, two doubles and two twins. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a> is currently in Kotor, Montenegro, and is available for charters.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Fabien Roché

The 64 metre Felicita West built by Perini Navi

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131832/image/large-e227e2d0933514ccce786423e72e6fb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131832">Felicita West at anchor off AntibesImpressive, not only by sheer size, but also by quality of finish, is <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>. She is among the largest sailing yachts in the world. For a sailing yacht, she has an unusually large interior volume, comparable to that on a motor yacht. Don't be fooled though, this is a true sailing machine, that offers fantastic sailing performance, and can reach 17 knots under sail. Her 1.800 square metres of sail unfurl automatically, and over 500 sensors ensure that she is trimmed to perfection.By Maarten Janssen

The 64 metre Perini Navi Felicita West at anchor

Saturday dawned with the strong breeze of the previous day blowing across the Costa Smeralda unabated. Upwards of 35 knots were recorded off Porto Cervo, causing the YCCS race committee to announce a postponement for the start of Sundays' racing in the Perini Navi Cup. But after one hour, it was clear from the conditions and the forecast that the winds would not diminish soon enough to get racing in. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128880/image/large-33b40e403ca5cc09a6750b4435f80855.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128880">At a brief skippers' meeting, the YCCS Principal Race Officer, Peter Craig and the race organizers consulted with the yacht owners and made the decision to cancel racing for the day. The scores for Race 1 sailed Saturday stand as the series result with 1) <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a>, 2) <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>, and 3) <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1926">Antara</a>. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128881/image/large-44e6bfaa298ea0d9f6d719a7b57a5803.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128881">The well-known yacht designer Ron Holland - whose firm is celebrating their 35th year -- has been working with Perini Navi for over ten years. At this year's Perini Navi Cup, several of his designs were in Porto Cervo to compete, including <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/39">Salute</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1387">Riela</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2290">Ohana</a>, and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/615">Parsifal III</a>. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128882/image/large-0e96b16f88cbdc1b46a0bdcc4c0aae0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128882">After a stunning day of racing on Friday, which saw the yachts competing in more breeze than any previous regatta, Holland agreed with the decision to abandon racing today, "You kind of have to do it. I suppose twenty years ago I would've been upset and unhappy, but it's amazing now when you turn sixty, something happens, so it's like 'very good decision race committee'". <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128883/image/large-67907b441ccab2ed38a01bbb8a3c11f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128883">Friday's conditions tested boats and crews, but when it was all said and done, the racing was great and there were relatively few breakdowns. Holland said, "Yesterday was extreme, that really was the limit. What I reflected on was that these large cruising yacht regattas are a relatively new thing, starting about 15 years ago. But the boats have kept getting bigger. The standard of sailing that we witnessed yesterday was certainly of a higher order than the first Perini Cup; the boats are being handled more accurately, the level of experience of the crews are higher. On Salute, we had the owner of the yacht steering the boat very well for the whole day, so it's another level of what Perini yachts are all about..it's really extreme in those conditions, you have to sail extra carefully, you have to know the limits of the boat, so this was a hell of a test for the fleet." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128884/image/large-e1c946f3eb5926b48f99cd04ddcd646d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128884">Holland knows what he speaks of - his first design with Perini was the 210' ketch <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>, and more recently he has designed the 56-meter series, the first aluminum boat from Perini, of which ten have been sold. Of the appeal of this design he offered, "It opened up another segment of the market -- Perini had a great reputation and success in the large cruising yacht market, with the style and comfort, but they didn't have the performance aspect to the boats. My collaboration added to the performance possibilities. It also said you can have comfort, style, and safety without giving up so much performance, so it can still be a proper, fun sailboat." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128885/image/large-a4fdc7b51d2d0154fae8a46d76e114ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128885">In Porto Cervo, two of these boats <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/39">Salute</a> and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1387">Riela</a>, were competing. Holland commented on the improvements in technology and manufacturing in super yachts, "In the early days, you probably couldn't have pulled the jibs in on the winches, because the winches weren't strong enough ten years ago! Yesterday when we were sailing up to the finish line with three or four boats that we had a chance of overtaking, we said 'let's pull the jib in just a little more'. I'm looking at this thing and thinking, 'wow' because you know it's 15 or so tons on it." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128886/image/large-26445e14f01836a2f6db09c814f80597.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128886">YCCS Commodore Riccardo Bonadeo was enthusiastic in his praise of the event saying, "We saw these yachts at their very best on Friday. The racing really was of a very high standard and the fleet is so impressive. Seeing nineteen Perinis lined up in front of the YCCS at sunset brought such glamour and elegance that we will remember them for a very long time." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128887/image/large-19612c903730522920d6d64f07239a44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128887">The Perini Navi Cup prizegiving took place this evening on the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's Piazza Azzura. The Marina Yachting trophies were presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classified boats for Race 1. The Perini Navi Cups were awarded to the best overall scored boats: 1) <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a>, 2) <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a>, 3) <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1926">Antara</a>. Gian Riccardo Marini of Rolex Italy presented a Rolex GMT-Master II to the overall winner, the 289-foot, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a>. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128888/image/large-2c4b2d0055d49be1a5721d9a48a80adf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128888">Rolex, Marina Yachting, Axa, Acqua di Parma, Pommery, Icet and Audi are sponsors of the Perini Navi Cup 2009. Perini Navi Cup +39 0584 4241 <a href="mailto:info@perininavicup.it?subject=Perini%20Navi%20Cup%202009%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">info@perininavicup.it</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.perininavicup.it">www.perininavicup.it</a> Yacht Club Costa Smeralda +39 0789 902417 <a href="mailto:secretariat@yccs.it?subject=Perini%20Navi%20Cup%202009%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">secretariat@yccs.it</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yccs.it">www.yccs.it</a> Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

High winds cancel final race day of Perini Navi Cup

What's better than champagne sailing? Well if you're one of the select few sailing in the Perini Navi Cup off the Costa Smeralda, it was certainly more like Bellini sailing - 30+ knots from the west which provided spectacular conditions for the 18-boat fleet. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128859/image/large-3244ed293eff0d461e13ccc437a18785.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128859">Racing started pursuit style with the smallest yacht in the fleet, Elettra starting first at 1205; thereafter the yachts started every two minutes, with the last yacht off the line, the 184-foot sloop-rigged <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/39">Salute</a>. The YCCS race committee sent the fleet on a 25 nautical mile course that featured mostly reaching: from the start off Porto Cervo, it was a beat up to Monaci island, once around a reach down to the rocky islet of Mortoriotto, then back on the wind again, though almost a fetch to the finish off the entrance to Porto Cervo. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128860/image/large-5ab109250441cca2d65f82b9c5db91c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128860"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128861/image/large-ff6fe2d7389371d01cf2779c4fd3056e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128861">While the pursuit start sent the boats on a bit of a parade up to Monaci, once around the reach to the leeward mark saw the fleet compress, making for an exciting leeward mark rounding at Motoriotto. On board <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2088">Perseus</a>, Bill Lynn, a guest helmsmen, reveled in the conditions, saying "We saw 40 knots a little while before the start, but it was great -- these boats handle just fine in that much wind, you just make the sails a little smaller and tell people to hang on a little tighter, and off you go. It's a totally different beast to sail, everything happens that much slower, but then you get down to that leeward turning mark and there's eight boats in a pretty small patch of water with rocks to the right, and rocks to the left, and you start getting a little nervous." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128862/image/large-8e90aab609efc44b36418e97b785073b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128862"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128863/image/large-6afad18d71053499c57febffcda1a2e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128863">The fresh conditions took their toll with some breakages. On <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2088">Perseus</a>, the port mainsheet winch failed, preventing the crew from trimming the main on most of the last beat, but they managed with a jury-rig and will work to rebuild the winch for tomorrows race. While Perinis are massive yachts, under cruising conditions they don't require a large number of crew to sail. But in racing mode, the crew numbers easily grow to 25 or so. Lynn explained, "We have the regular crew, the race crew which is about six or seven of us, guys that are here to race the boat, the owner and five or six of his friends, and a few other guests -- I'm not sure if they snuck on.I never saw them before!" <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128864/image/large-8bfd80c85e11f19b57fe494e3cde48e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128864">Even a sailmaker can venture a huge smile after a spirited day of racing in big breeze on big yachts, such as the 174-foot <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/192">Atmosphere</a>. Robbie Doyle, had first sailed Perinis years ago onboard <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2359">Andromedea La Dea</a>, and in the 2006 Perini Navi Cup on <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a> -- but he had never sailed the yachts in the strong conditions of today. Doyle said, "It was a testament to Perini that the boats all held together as well as they did. To sail in 30-35 knots and have as little damage done, well it's big change from five to ten years ago. In general, super yachts when they go racing, you sheet everything in that much harder, and that's when you break things. They've really resolved these systems very well." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128865/image/large-b3c8e301202f40d2fdaab31a4f8885e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128865">Doyle had high praise for the crew, "The owners son drove, he's a tremendous sailor -- a Melges 24 champion, so it's a little different sailing this boat, but he did an excellent job. But we were grateful we didn't have to put a spinnaker up today, since we haven't practiced it. The 164-foot ketch <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/42">Baracuda</a> stood out with their dark carbon hull and lavender-colored sails a striking sight against the emerald water. Former America's Cup skipper Mauro Pelaschier helmsman onboard, said, "We sailed three days before the race, but in very light winds, so it was very exciting today, but difficult too as it's not easy to trim the sails in the strong breeze." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128866/image/large-bb865ade3825bed87fca46c5c3edfe49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128866"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128867/image/large-1bce6dc3450436228068d79262d8ba18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128867"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/42">Baracuda</a> was one of the last to start, and was several minutes late at that when another yacht crossed their anchor delaying their arrival on the race course. But they gained around the course and had a strong last beat, Pelaschier said, "We're training the crew, they're doing a great job. We know the boat a little better in strong breeze, so we do something better tomorrow. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128868/image/large-c320b7b08a4552902be1ceb35c45a950.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128868">Top five finishers today were: Maltese Falcon, Felicita West, Antara, Andromeda La Dea, Perseus. Tonight's social program includes the Blue Mediterraneo Cocktail Contest and After Race Cocktail at the Bar Aqua in the Piazza Azzurra. Racing continues tomorrow with one race, first warning signal will be at 1200. The Perini Navi Cup prizegiving will take place tomorrow at 1800 at the YCCS' Piazza Azzura. The Perini Navi Cup and a Rolex GMT-Master II will be awarded to the best overall scored yacht. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128869/image/large-96b1b4a28d20a7d01655f099581566b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128869">Rolex, Marina Yachting, Axa, Acqua di Parma, Pommery, Icet and Audi are sponsors of the Perini Navi Cup 2009. Perini Navi Cup +39 0584 4241 <a href="mailto:info@perininavicup.it?subject=Perini%20Navi%20Cup%202009%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">info@perininavicup.it</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.perininavicup.it">www.perininavicup.it</a> Yacht Club Costa Smeralda +39 0789 902417 <a href="mailto:secretariat@yccs.it?subject=Perini%20Navi%20Cup%202009%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">secretariat@yccs.it</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yccs.it">www.yccs.it</a> Photo by Rolex/Carlo Borlenghi

Perini Navi Cup 2009: Day 1

The SYT10 – the 10 most impressive superyachts for sale in Antibes

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124491/image/large-c1c4da221c7c8582eae5da08adeed7d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124491">The Bannenberg designed <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/258">Thunder B</a> on display by Edmiston &amp; Co<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124492/image/large-20a9be02e70e0291e05d575f2c479c1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124492">The 64m Perini Navi Felicita West is for sale through Camper &amp; Nicholsons, but was on show by yacht management company Hill Robinson<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124493/image/large-6cea3c4b2a6408934e28814e01f178a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124493"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1482">T6</a> was flying the Burgess flag in her mast<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124494/image/large-d3bfc8a9d8ccac83a10bd764eb7b929b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124494">Captain Takis of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750">Ionian Princess</a> together with Julia of Ocean Independence<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124495/image/large-c8601182766ba72409cee5ebd3d5f119.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124495">The Antibes Yacht Show 2008<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124496/image/large-8890e5d212294387263ee43b692ad8d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124496">The new 37m Madhuri next to Griff<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124497/image/large-e91487cfc618354562c92b6df533c316.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124497">With her 61 meters Absinthe was the largest yacht at this years show<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124498/image/large-b9e7d0d00ff1c127524bc6497dcec1dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124498">Mate Steve and captain Boris of Griff<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124499/image/large-9f4b7e714b17079864383e3b3c12bc24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124499">The 30m Feadship La Mascarade on display by Edmiston<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124500/image/large-db11f843c5d320e0f25eacb873211bde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124500">The Antibes Yacht Show 2008<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124501/image/large-9edb362445d21dc47f8aa0fc8dbe6f97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124501">Edmiston had over 10 yachts on display this year<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124502/image/large-46ef26f6d6c979fa749b1867cfcd46a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124502">In recent years Absinthe spend most of her time on the other side of the Atlantic, but as she is for sale she came to the Mediterranean<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124503/image/large-1ab1511cac1766513959cd2083ee49df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124503">The crew of the Baglietto The One<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124504/image/large-fb50fcc61cd76426f79c646935d2ebb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124504">Bottles of Absinthe on board Absinthe<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124505/image/large-7b87cfa49fa86d6d85d38bd1432bff68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124505">The huge heli pad and on board <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922">Absinthe</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124506/image/large-1cb4def13c1b437652d2f96d1786c497.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124506">From left to right: Feadship's <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/749">La Mascarade</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/664">Lady Natinia</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1947">Aquarius S</a> &amp; <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/712">The One</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124507/image/large-7a215325aeaf88430fcc8b664b65e499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124507">The 31m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1794">Clarity</a> is for sale through Edmiston &amp; Co<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124508/image/large-75d5e96494f1b95541b0c8d5be00b3f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124508"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/137">Dardanella</a>, a joint CA of Jan-Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts and Bart de Ven of Tavros<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124509/image/large-a044851e40f45756cbb601b11b5387cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124509">The Antibes Yacht Show 2008<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124510/image/large-ca5c02d956c51f3bce7f1c271d7f46ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124510">The 43m waterjet driven <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1243">Griff</a> on display by CNI<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124511/image/large-f0067b4e36452b4dd12d8f6954b31836.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124511">The Antibes Yacht Show 2008<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124512/image/large-2646246584cde62d170fac06bc1251f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124512">Baglietto's <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2305">Albat</a> is a CA of CNI's Jeremy Comport<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124513/image/large-1fc0dabc40c7fc9c4f20f9e31f240ec3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124513">The brand new Eurocraft <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1697">Madhuri</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124514/image/large-f9735c66ce4ad14fc75a921d156691b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124514">The 50m Amels <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/326">T.J. Esperanza</a> is for sale through Camper &amp; Nicholsons International, asking $ 29,500,000<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124515/image/large-6133a29e8c295eded0afd75328368062.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124515">The Antibes Yacht Show 2008<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124516/image/large-09ddb671212040a453ef7bcb24062175.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124516">The 64m Perini Navi <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/124517/image/large-c3306847dc2cc2a6b6476355b3fc949c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124517">Fraser Yachts at the Antibes Yacht Show 2008Photos by Merijn de Waard / Yacht-Images.comBy Merijn de Waard

Photo review of the Antibes Yacht Show 2008

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123863/image/large-3e0417447dfa08ba2fa4261e0645577a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123863">Felicita West leaving Virgin Gorda The 64m super sailor <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felcitia West</a> leaving Virgin Gorda on January 15, 2007. Felicita West was built by Perini Navi in 2003 and until the launch off <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a> in 2006 she was the biggest Perini Navi. Both the interior and exterior of Felicita West were designed by Nuvolari &amp; Lenard. Before taking delivery of this 64m yacht the owner had another 49.8m Perini with the same name, which is today called <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925">Aurore</a>. Felicita West is for sale through Edmiston &amp; Co asking 45,000,000 Euro.

Felicita West leaving Virgin Gorda

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123706/image/large-2c7b6c800ca226e05d13e48295d915e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123706"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicita West</a> anchored off Virigin GordaPhoto credit: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com">Merijn de Waard / Yacht-Images.com</a> (If you have a yacht or yacht related photo then please send it to <a href="mailto:info@superyachttimes.com?subject=Photo%20of%20the%20Day&amp;body=Please%20attach%20your%20photo%2C%20a%20short%20photo%20caption%20and%20the%20photo%20credit%20and%20we%20will%20consider%20publishing%20it%20at%20Photo%20of%20the%20Day.%0A">info@superyachttimes.com</a> for Photo of the Day)

Felicita West anchored off Virigin Gorda

The season of winter refits started at full steam at Amico &amp; Co, and actually many are the yachts which decided to spend these months in the Genoa yard. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123529/image/large-c1dd6f8367dc186762754adc389a3d20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123529">First to arrive in the yard were two sailing yachts belonging to the Mirabella fleet : Mirabella and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1102">Mirabella III</a>, two twin hulls which came for maintenance work before starting a new charter season in the Caribbean. Then arrived M/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1372">Radiant</a> (Amels 52m) which is going to be fully re-painted. Radiant had been hauled by using the powerful 550 tons travel lift of the yard and in less then 2 hours the vessel was positioned into one of the seven painting sheds. In October the arrival of three big sailing yachts: Rebecca (43m ketch), <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/202">Esense</a> (Wally 143) and <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163">Visione</a> (Baltic 147 - 45m sloop). But at the beginning of this new winter season the most important job is surely represented by <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicità West</a>, a 64m Perini Navi. Amico &amp; Co was chosen by <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/141">Felicità West</a> managers in order to re-paint the hull, the superstructure, the masts and the boom, as well as the checking of propeller shafts and rudder stock and whatever required by Lloyd’s Register to renew the five-year class certificate. During the Genoa Boat Show Amico &amp; Co inaugurated the brand new offices inviting authorities and press to a cocktail party. The offices are on the top of the new 1000m2 painting shed from where is possible to admire a wonderful panorama. In November Amico &amp; Co will attend with its own stand the METS, the Dutch fair trade specialized in nautical equipment and services. Amico &amp; Co is also the official repair and refit sponsor of the Global Superyacht Forum and Alberto Amico, Managing Director of the yard, will be one of speakers taking part to the round table discussing topics as the planning and the management of refitting works.