Designed for blue water sailing the 60m ketch is the 3rd yacht in the series and a sistership to the recently launched Seahawk.

Taking place each spring in Europe’s largest marina, the Antibes Yacht Show is the first of the Mediterranean season.

The Western Mediterranean has traditionally been favoured as the place to visit on a luxury yacht charter in the Mediterranean, with St Tropez, Monaco and Italy among the most famous places in the world to sail. However, recently, there has been a push to improve facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean which will be music to the ears of those who want to discover the Greek islands, Montenegro and Croatia.

The multihull has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years among those seeking yacht charters, and there are several possible reasons for this upturn in fortunes. The multihull, or as it is more commonly known, the catamaran, is the ideal vessel to cruise the seas this year.

The winter months are finally coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere, and the 2014 Mediterranean sailing season is on its way, bringing with it an incredible variety of picturesque destinations to visit. This article will discuss five luxury destinations to visit this year, where you can enjoy stunning coastal landscapes and the rich cultural heritage on offer. Take a journey around the Mediterranean and discover fantastic scenery; from the white cliffs of Greece to the colourful harbours of the French Riviera.

Aside from its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters, there are several reasons why more and more people are choosing Croatia as their holiday destination. The country is perfect for a catamaran hire, as there are over a thousand small islands to discover and a catamaran is best placed to manoeuvre around them. The water around is full of life, so if you are on a sailing holiday in Croatia, then snorkelling is a fantastic way to discover what lies beneath the waves.

Whether for a boat trip with the family, for fishing or cruising, these boats meet all requirements.

Jeanneau boats are advertised extensively on the internet and you can find both new or used boats available. One can find sailboats, motor boats, rental boats, all of which are superb yachts. Selling Jeanneau ships must be done by a professional who can advise you about the best options to meet your requirements. Besides autonomy, comfort and elegance, these boats are autonomous, reliable and highly efficient.

The latest models have a more ergonomic interior. The architects have designed them for exceptional stability reducing the weight, while ensuring easier maneuverability through an optimised and functional cockpit.

There are three exclusive ways in which to watch the race:

F1 Paddock Club

The F1 Paddock Club is the elite private enclosure for VIPs at all races. In Monaco, it consists of a large tented village and the views are similar to those from the Grandstand.
The tented enclosure provides entertainments and food and free flowing drink all day to its elite guests. It is an opulent oasis away from the thronging crowds of the Grandstands.

Block Island is a small island which lies approximately 20 miles from Newport which makes the perfect overnight trip from our Becket and Co. headquarters. It is also a natural stop off point en route to Long Island Sound and beyond.

The island, which is dubbed ‘the Bermuda of the north, has an impressive 17 miles of beautiful beaches and two major harbors; New Harbor on the west of the island, and Old Harbor, on the east.

Almost a month has gone by since the curtain fell on the Monaco Yacht Show, and talk ever since has been about how rosy the yachting industry appears.

Official attendance figures have not been realised by organisers of the show, held from 25th to 28th September in Port Hercules at the heart of Monaco, but the general consensus is that it was as busy as usual.

September and October are the privileged months for rented yacht, away from the hustle and bustle of the busier peak summer months. Navis Yacht Charter specialises in exclusive luxurious mega yachts, crewed motor yachts and bareboat charters for the affluent people of the world - but why choose the country of a thousand islands?

The yachts that are the most fun to sail offer the best maneuverability and performance on the sea.

Captain Nason presents the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, which is a single boat of its kind. Through the rocking waves and splashing water on the hull, you can discover the beauty of sailing aboard a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey.

With its elegant chartered superyachts, vibrant nightlife, boutique shopping and world class hotels and restaurants, Monaco is the essence of luxurious living. However, there is one thing that always limits development: its small size.

Monaco is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a large number of millionaires and billionaires making up the 32,000 inhabitants of its glamorous two square kilometres.

With the only opportunities for new developments meaning demolishing existing buildings, Prince Albert II is planning to expand Monaco by reclaiming land which is currently part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Your first trip to the Adriatic Coast will naturally be an adventure into the unknown. One thousand, seven hundred and seventy-seven kilometres of coastline are scattered with more than a thousand islands and islets which each tell their own unique story. Always different, but equally breathtaking.

Yacht charter in Croatia is fast becoming the only way to see the magnificence and stunning beauty of this little stretch of escapist paradise. Croatia is now amongst the top twenty popular holiday destinations worldwide; an emerging favourite with those craving a short and lively summer getaway, yet also for those in need of a relaxing, temperate climate akin to the French and Italian Riviera.

If you were wondering where to take your company or your key clients this year, and feel they really deserve a special corporate holiday, then you must look at the corporate business trip organised by Carlton International to Les Voiles de Saint Tropez this October. Trip dates run 28th September to 6th October 2013 but arrival and departure dates are flexible.

Your invitees will fly by private jet to Nice on the French Riviera and get choppered directly to Saint Tropez for the yacht race event of the year. Accommodation is in a large luxury house so perfectly suited to a corporate affair, with 3 private beaches, a pontoon, a boat-house, 5 luxury bedrooms, a separate 2 bedroom house, cinema, spa and pool, golf tee, large outdoor shaded function area and lawns overlooking the regatta with the village of St Tropez as the backdrop.