A Great Idea, The 33.70m Curvelle 'Quaranta'

Curvelle Yachts have come up with a fresh and great approach for owners to share Megayachts, using a syndicate style of ownership. Their first 33.70m (110ft) hull of a series is currently in build in Tuzla Turkey and will be ready for launch at the end of this year. The Quaranta as she will be called will be a catamaran which will give you more space, stability, performance and will be more environmentally friendly than your traditional monohull. Everything about quaranta has be carefully thought out to maximize internal volume and deck space.

Quaranta has four decks and a 9 meter beam. This is two meters wider on deck than what would be found on a monohull of similar size. The upper sun deck is large with space for everyone to relax, be it in the forward jacuzzi that is surrounded by sun cushions, the wet bar located on the port side, the dining area located aft under the radar and bimini roof or just soaking up the sun on the sunbeds.

The next deck down is the saloon deck and entertaining deck. The wheelhouse is located forward and behind is the saloon with seating areas, bar, and a large dining table aft for up to 12 guests. There is more seating areas out on the saloon aft deck for guest to enjoy. The main deck is where all the guest accommodation is located with over 20 different layout configurations that can be changed at a moments notice depending on the owners wishes. Curvelle have designed the cabins to be spacious and with a huge window that measures 2.75m x 0.95m. This window lets natural light enter to give a light a airy feeling, and provides fantastic views. At the Antibes Yacht Show Curvelle had a sample window of exact size on the wall and it is quite astonishing seeing the sheer size, you can just imagine waking up on anchor and looking out at a deserted tropical island.

She will be able to accommodate up to 12 guests in her 6 cabins that can be changed from a double bed set up to a single bed set up. The crew quarters are located on the lower decks in the two hulls. One great feature is the 6 meter platform on the aft deck that can be lowered to form a beach club and when raised it can be used for tender, large car or submarine storage.

Curvelle has the goal to allow owners to own a Megayacht at a reasonable price, and further down the line have a series of these wonderful yachts around the world so that owners can have the luxury of seeing the world aboard their yacht with out the time consuming issue of yacht delivery.

To see a virtual tour and more information on 'Quaranta' visit the Curvelle web site at:

www.Curvelle.com

The Antibes Yacht Show 2012 Pictures

Mega Yacht Global attended the Antibes Yacht Show 2012 last week and what a show. Its not like your typical busy yacht show, it was nice, quiet, eventful and there were some great Megayachts to observe on the dock. We also had the chance to talk to some of the top people in the industry. The highlight and the star of the show had to be the 106ft Ron Holland designed Ketch Kestrel that was built in Turkey. Mega Yacht Global had the pleasure to tour the yacht and attend the owners party on the Friday night which included drinks and Irish dancing. Some other Megayachts that we had the pleasure of touring were, the 141ft expedition yacht Axantha II and the 150ft Palmer Johnson Blue Ice. See the slide show below for some of the pictures from the show.

Antibes Yacht Show 2012

The Antibes Yacht Show first opened its doors in April 2007 in response to a strong demand for a spring show in the region. It is dedicated to the brokerage and charter of larger yachts. From 2007, The shows visitors have increased from year to year. The first year there were 8,000 visitors, and in 2011 there were just over 13,000 coming from 65 different countries to see the show and view the 150 yachts exhibited. The Antibes Yacht Show combines beautiful spring weather with Europe’s largest yacht marina.

The show kicks off on the 12th of April and runs through to the 15th. Many of the industries top representatives will be their to answer your any of your questions. Some new features of the show for 2012 include:

• Networking connections: Giving you the opportunity to connect on line with your potential clients prior to and during the show to organize your own networking.
• A new late evening will take place on Friday April 13^th. Exhibitors will be able to welcome their clients and visitors until 9pm.
• A new ‘Yacht Hop Day’ will allow exhibiting brokers to visit the yachts present at the show.
• There will be a new layout by creating a patio (interior courtyard) in the marquee of the Bastion St Jaume.

The show will also feature:

• Motor and Sailing yacht from 15m to 60m.
• A refit area in the Bastion St Jaume.
• Dedicated Lounges: Captains Lounge, Crew Lounge, Press Lounge and VIP Lounge.

Opening Hrs are from 10am every day and tickets cost €15, free entrance for children under 15. It will be a fantastic show with some great Megayachts to view so its well worth the trip. For more information please visit the shows web site at:

www.antibesyachtshow.com