A2A Yachting is a yacht charter broker specialising in long-term yacht charters, transatlantic crossings, de-luxe gullet rentals, superyacht hire and are a sales agent for Puccini Yachts, and Vaan Catamarans in the UK
A2A Yachting offers long-term Yacht Charters in all major sailing destinations and atlantic crossings, and is a UK representative for sale of VAAN catamarans.
A2A Yachting is a yacht charter & sales broker trading in the UK since 2003. They provide luxury & bareboat yacht charters incl. superyacht hire & longterm rentals in all major sailing destinations.”
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BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UK, March 29, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — A2A Yachting Announces Existing Partnership with Vaan Catamarans
A2A Yachting, a yacht charter and sales broker based in the UK, is proud to announce its partnership with Vaan Catamarans, a high quality and eco-friendly Dutch (EU) multihull shipyard.
A2A Yachting specializes in bareboat and luxury crewed boat rentals in all major sailing destinations, with a focus on long term boat rentals and transatlantic crossings. This includes superyacht hire, bareboat powerboat and sailing boat rentals up to 65ft, de-luxe gullet rentals and megayacht charters across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. A2A YACHTING clients have sailed from 2-18 months on Yachts from 40-150ft in size and across various countries, including one way Yacht Charters from Turkey to France or BVIs to…
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Southern California yachting enthusiast and yacht broker Len Bose, who is often found competing offshore or in his local Harbor 20 fleet, shares his rookie road trip experience in radio control racing”
It has been a long time since I had this feeling similar to walking into class on your first day of grade school or going out on a date with the person you feel could be “The One”. Walking into the Corinthian Sailing Club (Dallas, TX), I had flashbacks of wondering if I would recognize anyone, will I fit in, can I compete with this class, or even more frighting will her father answer the door.
This was the 2023 Blow Out Regatta for the DragonFlite 95 on March 25-26, and as I approached the club, I felt the kids were sizing me up; I am sure there were a couple of jokes said about me wearing the typical California beach wear and sandals. I walked in the club’s front door and I ran straight into “Dad” aka, Chairman/PRO Chuck LeMahieu.
He quickly sized me up as the RC boat novice I am. He smiled and gave me a big Texas hello and welcome. No pun, we quickly broke the ice when Dad asked me “Do you drink?’ the smile on my face was like a pressure release value while he and I discussed the difference between scotch and bourbon whiskey. “Dad” became Chuckles and I had a new best friend.
My next concern was taking my boat out of its travel case; this was the first travel event I had attended with a DF 95. After finding my space within the crowded yacht club, I…
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MSC World America will offer sailings from Miami to the Caribbean starting April 2025
MSC Cruises’ second pioneering World-Class ship will feature new experiences and venues tailored to the North American cruise market, including a brand-new family experience – The Harbor
The ship will be the cruise line’s third LNG-powered ship and first in North America, exemplifying the brand’s commitment to sustainable technology
GENEVA, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A new world of cruising is coming to Miami and is now available for booking. MSC Cruises—the world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand—opened sales today for MSC World America. The remarkable LNG-powered ship will be the second in the cruise line’s innovative World Class when she launches in April 2025, offering sustainable cruising with new, immersive and unique experiences at sea.
MSC World America will sail from MSC Cruises’ brand new, state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami, which is set to be the largest cruise terminal in North America once completed. She will exclusively sail 7-night Caribbean itineraries during her inaugural season, giving guests the opportunity to visit some of the most sought-after destinations in the world on a ship designed for worldly and curious travelers.
The ship’s itineraries are designed to maximize time available for guests to fully discover the various ports of call. All sailings will include visits to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve—MSC Cruises’ stunning private destination in The Bahamas.
Available Itineraries:
Eastern Caribbean: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas
Western Caribbean: Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas
Voyager’s Club members will benefit from their usual exclusive benefits when booking more than 12 months ahead of their departure. This includes a 5% + 5% discount, double membership points for the type of experience chosen and a $50 onboard credit.1 Members booking by April 12, 2023 will receive an additional onboard credit of $50.2
To book a cruise on MSC World America, click here.
MSC World America will be optimized for North American cruising with new restaurants, bars, public spaces and experiences designed to create a truly memorable cruise vacation. On board, different cultures will come together from around the world as elegant European design meets American comfort.
One of the revolutionary new experiences on board MSC World America will be The Harbor—a brand new outdoor destination designed for kids and families to play and relax together. The new area on deck 20 places all the components of the perfect family experience at sea in one convenient location. The Harbor combines a water park, interactive water features, new thrills, and comfortable areas to relax with delicious food and cool beverages.
The Harbor offers some of the best views of the ocean, alongside adventures like the intricate High Trail course and zip line, sensory play areas for little ones, and the Harbor Lighthouse—a thematic playground kids are sure to love. The Harbor will feature fun food trucks at sea, serving up convenient snacks and refreshments within steps of five new spaces offering plenty of well-shaded seating and stunning sea views.
Ruben Rodriguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said, “MSC World America will be another major milestone in our North American growth story and a fantastic new experience for our guests, whether they’re local or visiting from different parts of the world. Our goal with this ship is to go beyond her long list of features with thoughtful touches that make each guest’s cruise experience unique and memorable. On board, they’ll find the elegant European design that’s a hallmark of our entire fleet, mixed with classic American elements and hospitality.We can’t wait to have our guests experience our next U.S. flagship.”
About MSC World America
MSC World America will create an eye-catching silhouette against the Miami skyline with her signature plumb bow rising vertically from the waterline and Y-shaped aft that opens onto the impressive outdoor World Promenade. The new World Class ship will span 22 decks, measure more than 150 feet wide, feature 2,626 cabins, contain more than 420,000 square feet of public space, and offer top-of-the-line features and facilities, including:
A re-imagined outdoor World Promenade, where unique dining, lounging and entertainment options are paired with stunning ocean views and unmatched LED light shows
The indoor World Galleria—lined with bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques—topped with a state-of-the-art LED and kinetic light ceiling
13 restaurants:
Six specialty restaurants, featuring two NEW concepts alongside guest favorites like Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki, and Hola! Tacos and Cantina
Four main restaurants serving globally inspired cuisine and familiar American favorites
Two buffets offering ample choices for casual dining
Luna Park Pizza & Burger: Complimentary casual fast-food spot located next to Luna Park in the World Galleria offering quick snacks around the clock
20 bars and lounges, including:
NEW! Sports Bar: New for MSC World America, this warm and inviting venue combines sports memorabilia, technology, and entertainment in a space where guests of all ages will feel welcome. Guests can grab a beer or soft drink and watch the game on one of the many screens while enjoying popular bar food like wings and sliders. Games like darts and foosball will be available, too.
NEW! Comedy Club: New for MSC Cruises, the Comedy Club is a place where guests can come to kick back, let loose, and take life a little less seriously. Evenings begin with an interactive and comical dueling pianos experience that friends of all ages can enjoy. The laughter will continue with sets from amazing comedians that will rival some of the best shows in NYC & Chicago.
The Gin Project: Offering an extensive choice of craft gins with classic cocktails expertly prepared by gin-tenders.
Elixir – Mixology Bar: Expert mixologists creating handcrafted concoctions, featuring an outdoor terrace to enjoy pre- and post-meal cocktails while enjoying spectacular ocean views.
Masters of the Sea: MSC Cruises’ classic British pub comes complete with a full-scale micro-brewery making MSC Signature beers on board.
Coffee Emporium: A sleek and modern coffee house that is any coffee connoisseur’s dream, offering some of the world’s best coffee beans and a selection of brewing and serving styles including French, Italian, Turkish and Moroccan.
Jean-Phillipe Chocolate shop and Café: Offering custom chocolates, coffee and other treats in a relaxed café atmosphere.
More NEW concepts on the way!
A striking 11-deck-high dry slide made of stainless steel, giving guests a fun way to reach the lower decks in style.
Six pools and 14 hot tubs, including a spacious indoor pool with retractable roof and twin adults-only Zen pools at the aft of the ship.
Expansive water park with water slides that include a VR experience.
Kids Clubs featuring dedicated facilities for age groups ranging from infants to 17 years old.
Three entertainment venues with all-new live entertainment and theater shows.
Stylish and comfortable staterooms and suites, including Infinite Ocean View cabins, balconies that overlook the outdoor World Promenade and connecting family staterooms.
The MSC Yacht Club, featuring spacious suites, dedicated lounge and restaurant, private pool and sun deck facilities, and 24-hour concierge and butler service as well as spacious, luxurious suites.
Commitment to the environment
MSC Cruises is committed to pioneering sustainable technologies and renewable fuels, with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. As the third LNG-powered ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet and first based in the U.S., MSC World America will be a key step toward that goal, creating a world where technology meets innovation for a more sustainable cruise experience. LNG is the most sustainable marine fuel currently available at scale, with the ability to nearly eliminate particulate air pollutant emissions like sulfur oxides and fine particles, greatly reduce nitrogen oxides and achieve a greenhouse gas reduction of up to 20%. MSC World America will also feature a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system that reduces NOx emissions by 90% when LNG is not available and the ship must run on marine gas oil.
The new ship will also feature systems to maximize efficiency as well as an advanced wastewater treatment system and an underwater radiated noise management system with hull and engine room designs that minimizes acoustic sound impact, reducing potential effects on marine life.
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About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise brand as well as the market leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa. It is also the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the world’s leading and privately held shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand – has a modern fleet of 21 vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new vessels, terminals and other assets. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six more vessel orders in place through 2030.
MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by the Company’s European heritage, where they can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programs, and the very latest user-friendly technology on board. To learn more about MSC Cruises’ itineraries and experience on board its ships, click here.
The line’s number one priority has always been the health and safety of its guests and crew, as well as the communities at the destinations its ships serve. In August 2020, MSC Cruises implemented a new comprehensive and robust health and safety protocol to become the first major line to return to sea. To learn more about MSC Cruises’ health & safety protocol, click here.
MSC Cruises has long been committed to environmental stewardship, with a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions for its operations by 2050. The Company is also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide. To learn more about the Company’s environmental commitment, click here.
Finally, to learn more about the MSC Foundation, MSC Group’s own vehicle to lead, focus and advance its conservation, humanitarian and cultural commitments, click here.
1 This offer is applicable to Silver, Diamond and Gold Voyagers Club Members 2 Excluding Welcome Members
Rossinavi, the acclaimed Italian shipyard, has unveiled its latest project, Alchemy, a stunning 66-meter tri-deck motor yacht. This exquisite vessel results from a fruitful collaboration between Rossinavi and the Founder of Vitruvius Yachts Philippe Briand, responsible for the exterior design. Alchemy’s sleek and elegant silhouette is complemented by Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design, who took charge of the interior design and styling of the outdoor spaces.
The Innovation Behind Alchemy’s Diesel Electric Propulsion
One of Alchemy’s most impressive features is its innovative diesel-electric propulsion system. This cutting-edge technology utilizes pod propulsion, significantly reducing energy loss between the engines and navigation speed. The vessel’s environmental impact is greatly minimized, showcasing Rossinavi’s dedication to sustainable luxury yachting.
Emphasizing Wellness and Outdoor Spaces
Alchemy’s private client played an instrumental role in the design process, focusing on the yacht’s outdoor areas and wellness aspects. This collaboration led to the creation of over 330 square meters of generous outdoor space distributed across three decks. The main amenities include a jacuzzi, sun pads, bar, entertaining areas, and a barbecue. Alchemy also offers ample space to store various equipment and toys, such as paddleboards, windsurfs, water skis, and even mountain bikes for land exploration.
The Essence of…
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London-based studio shared its work for the National Flagship. The opportunity came by, when the British government invited designs for a new National Flagship – a replacement for the former Royal Yacht Britannia. Vitruvius Yachts and its collaborative team, called Team FestivAl, combine their considerable knowledge and experience to create a new flagship designed for the people but fit for a king.
With the government deciding to halt the project, the team – whose vessel was shortlisted as a finalist in the design competition – is showcasing their previously confidential proposal, highlighting not only the ingenuity of their design but also throwing a spotlight on the extraordinary depth and diversity of British industry and society, amply reflected in the design itself.
The design comes from Team FestivAl, a collaboration between London-based, award-winning yacht design studio Vitruvius Yachts, world-renowned architecture practice Zaha Hadid Architects, and aluminum ship and yacht specialists Ocea. Key features include a focus on sustainable power and propulsion, a highly efficient hull design to minimize fuel consumption and maximize opportunities for emerging green technologies to create a zero-carbon vessel, an interior based on recycled and recyclable materials, and a flexible deck and interior design that can switch between exhibition showcase or floating embassy with ease, suitable for everyone from VVIPs to schoolchildren and the…
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Wade Pearce, Founder of SG Marine Guide, is proud to announce that the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference will take place on 26 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, and will lead into the Singapore Yachting Festival 27-30 April. The conference will bring together leading industry professionals from Singapore and across the region to share insights on Southeast Asia, its cruising regulations and infrastructure, innovations in technology, discuss best practices, and network with like-minded individuals. The conference is a combined effort in association with the Asia Boating Dialogue, supported by ICOMIA and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association.
Asian Spotlight, Keynote Speaker, and SEA Update
Keynote speaker Darren Vaux is the newly elected President of ICOMIA. Vaux, who is based in Australia, is a long-term industry…
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The 47-metre (154-foot) superyacht Atina has been pictured for the first time following an extensive refit project at Turkish yard FDC Yachts. She was redelivered in July 2022, and went on to make an appearance at the Dubai International Boat Show in 2023.
Built in 2008 by Heesen, Atina has sailed under many names since her launch, including Elandess, Raasta, and most recently Naseem. She was sold to a new owner in June 2021 and checked into FDC Yachts’ 6,000m2 facilities in Bodrum, Turkey, in November 2021.
The refit work was overseen by Red Yacht Design and lasted eight months, with major changes to her interior and exterior as well as technical and system upgrades throughout.
The deck was redesigned with a larger pool set forward of the new navigation mast and an enormous bar that can seat up to 12 guests for parties or sporting events, with the addition of a TV. The bar has been specially arranged so that the owner can work at the bar away from the circulation of the crew.
The aft area of the sun deck, which was originally left empty with free-standing loungers, has been redesigned to include fixed sofas and sun pads. Above, a new hardtop and mast were designed to be more modern while integrating with the existing lines of the superstructure. Side windows were added to shield the area from wind and offer a higher degree of privacy to guests on board.
Elsewhere, the bridge deck aft has been redesigned to accommodate a more spacious lounge area, while the garage…
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On the occasion of the sixth edition of Monaco Ocean Week, an initiative supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Yacht Club of Monaco is entrusted with the Yachting component each year. A dense program was offered on the first day, with the 12th edition of the environmental symposium dealing with alternative energies, energy efficiency and how these issues are tackled by new generations of boat owners. Add the 27th Captains’ Forum on developing the yachting of the future on the theme of “Superyacht commitment: Management, Leadership & Mentoring”.
Highlight of this first was the presentation of the YCM Explorer Awards for La Belle Classe Superyachts. These awards are intended for shipowners who stand out for their commitment to the protection of the marine environment, both in the design of their yacht and in the use they make of it.
The ceremony took place in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco: “I hope that we can continue to work together for the preservation of the planet and the new generations. We must continue to be fascinated and bear witness to what nature and the ocean offer us, while preserving them,” said the Sovereign, who is also president of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Awarded by a jury of experts, the prizes were awarded in three categories: Technology and innovation for S/Y Marie Joseph (24m), Mediation and science for M/Y Ocean Explorer(87m) and Adventure and…
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Commemorating Below Deck‘s 10th anniversary and the 10 years Captain Lee Rosbach has spent yachting on the show, the Stud of the Sea reflected on the past and looked to the future during Monday, March 27’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen special, “Ce-LEE-brate Good Times!”
Going back to the start, Captain Lee explained just how much Below Deck has “changed the face” of the yachting industry. “We were struggling to find people to get into the industry, because people in Iowa had no clue that [there are] jobs on yachts,” he said. “They had no clue that these jobs existed and that they could get great paying jobs if they came out of college or whatever, they could get a good job, they could go see the world, [and] they could have a hell of a lot of fun.”
Below Deck does a particularly good job when it comes to showing the “fun” parts of yachting, but when Captain Lee was asked what his favorite memory is from the show, his answer had nothing to do with parties, entertaining charter guests, or anything of that sort. Instead, “It was when I got to see my bride walking down the dock,” he said of his wife of more than 45 years, Mary Anne (who was also in attendance of the WWHL special, as she sat in the audience next to several other familiar faces!).
As Below Deck fans may recall, Mary Anne paid a visit to her husband back on Season 5. Captain Lee said at the time, “To have Mary Anne come out and give me just a little bit…
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On Thursday 4 and Friday 5 May, Dubrovnik will be hosting the itinerant international event dedicated to sea tourism in the Adriatic conceived and organised by Risposte Turismo.
The sixth edition of the forum will host ten encounters and discussions on the present and future of sea tourism in the Adriatic. The Croatian Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, the President of ESPO, European Sea Port Organisation, the Director of tourism, proximity and digitalisation of the European Commission’s DG GROW and the CEO of the European Travel Commission from Brussels will be among the speakers expected during the two days of discussions and business networking.
On Thursday 4 and Friday 5 May, Dubrovnik will be hosting the Adriatic Sea Forum – Cruise, Ferry, Sail & Yacht 2023, the itinerant international event dedicated to sea tourism in the Adriatic conceived and organised by Risposte Turismo, the sixth edition of which will be held in partnership with the Dubrovnik Port Authorityand City of Dubrovnik.
Launched in 2013, the forum has over the years become a benchmark event for all operators in the cruise, ferry and nautical sectors, and will once again offer the opportunity to meet and engage with participants, already confirmed, from 15 different countries. In addition to the seven that look onto the Adriatic (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Slovenia), over 200 operators and professionals have already been accredited from…
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