An old 44 metres converted tug.

  Ariete Primo is the 2010 new entry in the Floating Life charter fleet. Ariete Primo is a 44 metres stylish converted tug, which offers all the charm and originality of its background that has travelled the oceans of the world. Transformed into an elegant yacht for exclusive cruises, Ariete Primo has preserved all the elegance of Old England.

The juan-Les-Pins Marina

525 berths for yachts up to 45 metres have not been enough to thrust Port Gallice into the spotlight. The explanation is simple: located in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, it’s the two-thousand-plus berths at Port Vauban that grab all the attention. But Port Gallice also exists. 

A star is born

The proposition couldn’t be more tempting: a charter along the Riviera on board the flagship Limited Edition 212 built by Dutch shipyard Amels. Imagine puts the beauty and Fraser Yachts the experience into this match made in heaven. 

Adrenalin and carbon

The 2011 Mediterranean superyacht racing season will feature a new shining star – the Southern Wind 94 Kiboko, launched in South Africa late last year and delivered to her Spanish owners this spring. 

Two ever-evolving portfolios

Two names that are behind so many of the large sailing yachts afloat today. Dubois, designer. Perini, constructor. Since 1991 their yachts have evolved spectacularly size-wise, from thirty-something metres to almost sixty metres. And they also mirror how superyacht owners’ tastes have changed in these twenty years.

Sanlorenzo SL94 is the latest news of 2011/2012 season. In her unmistakable Sanlorenzo line, summarizing elegance, volume balance and proper ratio between solid body and openings, the Ameglia shipyard condensed in a perfect harmony its new styling elements so successfully introduced in the multi‐prized SL104, in which is concentrated a bunch of innovations that never altered the consistent family feeling of the yard planning fleet.

A record-breaking edition

Almost 60 classic and vintage yachts met at the emblematic port of Mahón between 25th and 27th August to compete in the Copa del Rey-Trofeo Panerai. This year’s eighth edition saw a record-breaking number of participants taking part.

The same but better

Four cabins, a spacious saloon and excellent bluewater performance make this luxurious cruiser a great option to sail round the world on.

In search for comfort

Gyroscopic stabilisers are taking increasing force as a means to improve the stability of medium sized yachts. Installed inside of the hull, they do not slow down the progress of the vessel. In this article we will review their advantages and disadvantages.

Yachting and history

Strategically located in the heart of the Mediterranean, halfway between millennium-old cultures, Malta boasts a rich historical heritage and a long nautical tradition. Today it is a first-rate tourist destination and its yachting appeal deserves to be well-versed.