WallyAce 'Kanga' Available For Charter

 Wally never cease to amaze with their innovative designs and styling, which are definitely seen in their first WallyAce christened 'Kanga'. She measures 26m (85ft) in length and has a total of 282 sqm, this is 30% greater than its nearest competitor in the same size range. She is now available on the charter market with Floating Life Charter & Brokerage.

She is the first Wally to have the new Wallybow which incorporates the bulb into the bow. It combines the vertical bow to pierce the waves and the bulb to improve the performance and she also features 3 decks:

• The 60 sqm sun deck over the superstructure is a large sunbathing and
  lounge area, featuring the vast 3x3 meter sun-pad with adjustable backs, a
  fully equipped bar with counter and stools, and sofa seating for 8-10 guests.

• The 120 sqm main deck has two social cockpits (one forward with table and
  seating for 8-10 guests, and one aft with dining and lounge areas). The superstructure is completely surrounded by glass to enhance the Wally inside outside living concept and incorporates a 50sqm saloon area.

• The 95 sqm guest and service deck in the lower level.

She will be able to accommodate up to 10 guests in 4 large double cabins, two of which include pullman beds. The owner and VIP cabins are aft on the lower deck and open out onto the aft terrace that has direct access to the sea. Her interior styling will be fresh and simple with teak wood and beige coloured fabric that further enhance Kanga's inside outside living concept. She is has a range of over 3,000nm, remarkable for a yacht of her size.

Charter Rates:

•  Med: High Season (€50,000 per week)
• Med: Low Season (€45,000 per week)
• Caribbean: High Season ($62,000 per week)
• Caribbean: Low Season ($55,000 per week)

Mega Yacht "Air" For Charter

Air the 81m (256ft) Mega Yacht that was launched by Feadship in April of this year is up for charter in Feadship's charter division on their web site. Her charter price is 750,000 Euro per week. Air is the largest Feadship ever to be made available for charter and she is sure to be a major hit on the charter market for years to come.

Her long, low and sharp lines were the creative doing of the design studio De Voogt and the interior which has a luxurious modern feel was designed by the french designer Remi Tessier.

She can accommodate 12 guests in 5 staterooms two of which are on the upper deck and three on the lower deck and the owners cabin which is a full beam stateroom with his and her bathrooms. Among the features that are on board are an 8 meter contraflow swimming pool, a sundeck, a gym, an elevator that services all four decks, message and steam rooms, an out door cinema with a 102' tv and a full certified heli pad. If that's not enough there is two tenders, two jet skis and two laser sailing dinghy's in the garage. A lot for all the guests to enjoy while been attended to by a crew of 22.

The Travelling Bug II "Big Fish"

This MegaYacht since it was launched last summer by the New Zealand shipyard Aquos Yachts has been on the go exploring untouched and hard to get to places of the world. Big Fish is 148ft long and is one of the first type of yachts to be called a Luxury Expedition Vessel (LEV).
She is owned by Richard Beattie a British, Hong Kong based businessman. The designer that was involved to make the owners vision come to life was Greg Marshall. He has also designed the next yacht that is to be released by Aquos Yachts in 2012 is "Star Fish" 164ft that holds the same title of a luxury Expedition Vessel.
Big Fish from being launched left New Zealand and headed straight for Papeete in the Society Islands for the start of her exploration journeys. she has all ready visited the Antarctic and the Amazon and has plenty more trips lined up. Apart from being used by the owner she is available for charter and has more exotic places are in her schedule for the next year.

She is currently in Northern Europe and can be found on yacht tracker and moored at the island bornholm at the coastal town of Ronne. She will be in the Baltic sea until mid August when she will start to make her way down to the Med to attend the Monaco Yacht Show which start on the 21st of September.
She will stay in the Med until November before she heads across the Atlantic for the start of the Caribbean season. From here it it anyone's guess where her next stop will be. There was talk of plans to attempt the northeast passage across the top of Russia. This would be the first ever yacht crossing of the northeast passage.


Some features of this great yacht is it has a range of 10,000nm which means it can circumnavigate the globe by only having to stop once to refuel. she has 5,500sq ft of living space and with a beam of 32ft.
Other features include a gym, jacuzzi, and a 28ft tender that can bring you even closer to those icebergs. She has 5 guest cabins that can accommodate up to 10 guests and with a crew of 12 who will ensure that you will have an unforgettable experience. Keep a look out on yacht tracker to see if she comes to a place near you. More information and the Captains Blog for Big Fish can be found at the Aquos Yachts web site: http://www.aquosyachts.com

Turkish Delight

The Turkish shipyard Proteksan Turquoise got off to a flying start to 2011 launching three MegaYachts in a row. The most written about and well known of the three yacht launched is Yogi 197ft. The exterior lines of this yacht have the characteristics of an expedition type style but blend well to produce the stunning looks of this yacht.
The yard and their design team in collaboration with the owners have come together to create something very special. The owners of this yacht were keen to charter her out so she can be seen in the Med for her first charter season. the rate for charter is 375,000 a week and can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Some of her features includes a temperature controlled swimming pool aft on the second deck, a full massage room, a jacuzzi, a sun deck and two beach clubs.
The interior was designed by Jean Guy Verges and has the look at feel relaxation and tranquil. It all most has a zen like look with all the light colors and oriental style doors. This natural interior is perfect for the charter market and will suit everyone tastes.
She has a beam of 30.8ft which will leave plenty of space for her owners and guest to enjoy. With twin CAT engines she can produce a top speed of 16kts and a crusing speed of 12kts which will have a range of 5000nm.

Keep a look out for more interesting designs from this great yard.
Photos were supplied by Proteksan Turquoise