During the French event it will be presented the 43 meters Navetta 43 “Rubeccan”, in Monaco the mega yacht “Blue Eyes” will be the protagonist.

CRN 43, “Rubeccan” is a 43 meters maxiyacht able to welcome 10 passengers and 9 members of the crew. Created in collaboration between the technical staff of CRN and the Studio Zuccon Internationl Project, that took care of the external layout, this ship travels at a cruising speed of 13 knots with two C32-C Caterpillar engines. The ship features big volumes, and Italian style furnishing and internal design. The terrace in the ship owner’s suite  and the fitness area with astern sauna on the lower deck, connected to the sea thanks to opening of the stern hatchback that becomes a beach just an inch from the water, are the two creative solutions projected by the shipyard for the Navetta 43, composite collection.

CRN 126 “Blue Eyes” is a 60 meters mega yacht that can welcome 12 guests and a 14 people crew. A slender prow, large volumes, big spaces leaning on the sea are the characteristics of the steal and aluminium ship, also outcome of the collaboration between the CRN shipyard and the Studio Zuccon International Project that took care of the exteriors, while the interior design is by the Studio Fabrizio Smania plc. The drive has 2 3512B Caterpillar to make the ship sail at a cruising speed of 14 knots. Innovative is the stern of the lower deck, that belongs to an area set up as a real “beach club”. The stern hatchback transforms, in fact, in a  big beach just an inch from the water, equipped with comfortable sun chairs and that can be used as solarium. Distinctive feature of this ship is also the terrace of the ship owner’s suite, created as a real platform leaning on the sea, thanks to the use of a hatchback that can be lifted at 90 degrees and can be set up as a “balcony”. A point of strength of the CRN mega yacht, the terrace is among the most demanded personalisations of ship owners.

On 19th September 2009, instead, it will be launched the 72 meters yacht Clarena II, the biggest pleasure craft built in CRN together with the 80 meters mega yacht constructed by CRN 129 (launch expected in 2011).

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Is there anything better, after a tough working year, than to unplug the brain for an entire weekend or for a sea and sports trip together with family or friends? Here a few suggestions for those wishing to rent a luxury yacht or a sailing boat to plough through the waves of the most beautiful seas, from Cannes to the Indian Ocean, immersed in a world of top services and a lot of fun.

Lovers of sports supercars can choose the tour “A Taste of Sicily by Yacht & Ferrari”, ideated by Aironblue and Red Travel, in which it’ll be possible to experience in person two realities of the made in Italy: the Aicon yachts and the cars of the Prancing Horse. Two are the itineraries that go through the most suggestive spots of Sicily: one on the eastern coast, from Taormina to Siracusa, and the other on the western coast, from Cefalù to Marsala; itineraries set right in between the earth and the sea, driving the great reds of Maranello, and granting oneself relaxing days on board of special yachts. A glamour holiday that does not leave out the most significant aspects of this piece of land: history, beautiful landscapes and enogastronomy. You’ll be part of a true Ferrari Team, enjoying the chance to personally drive one of the brand’s latest models, including the very new Ferrari 430 Scuderia F1, in limited edition, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 and the Ferrari California. The Red Travel personal assistant with his car, Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2, will take care of everything: from luggage transfer, to car maintenance and the selection of the most spectacular itineraries.

If you rather prefer ploughing through the waves of Cannes, Monaco, Corsica or Sardinia on board of a sailing boat, you can go for a MITseaAH by YachtBrokers International, a 48 metre long boat built by the Pendennis shipyard in 2004. The warmth of Turkey and Greece can be discovered on board of an Esma Sultan by Galeo Yachting, a 38 metre long boat able to host 14 hosts and sail through the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Those wishing to visit Singapore and the most beautiful spots of the Indian Ocean from a very peculiar point of view, half way between the sea and the green, can go for a charter Grand Banks Yachts and travel around Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The basic package offers the possibility of sailing across the Malacca straight and of dedicating entire days to the preferred sports at the best Singapore club, the Laguna National Golf & Country Club.

Sports style for Impulsive, a 120 feet boat offered by Sacks Group. It was built by Norship in 1994, and restyled in 2008. It’s endowed with suite, Jacuzzi, plasma tv and bar. It’ll take its 8 guests to plough through the waves of the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean.

Those travelling with family, paying thus much attention to the safety aspects and to the manageability of the boat can opt for an explorer vessel such as Ab Normal, managed by Floating Life. The prow is particularly soaring and its 30 metre length convey a sense of impressiveness to the entire vessel. It was realized in Brazil at the Inace shipyard in 2006, it features a steel hull, over 7.15 m length. 2 Cat 3406 motorized, the yacht reaches a cruising speed equal to 10 knots. The interiors are characterized by precious refinements and comfort.

For travels from the Baltic area to the Mediterranean Sea, here we suggest Maria Vittoria, belonging too to Floating Life. It was built in the Glommers Mek shipyard in Oslo in 1960, it originally serves as a little vessel to transport passengers visiting Norway’s fiords. It was later moved to the Adriatic Sea, carrying on the same job on our coasts and on the Croatian ones, until it was bought by a passionate Italian armour who decided to transform it so to make it usable for the charter. The boat’s main characteristics are: the number of people it can host at any time and a great autonomy. The interiors of the yacht convey a touch of joy and conviviality to the holiday.

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The Cannes film festival has come: why not take advantage of the sumptuous Event to discover Provence, its villages and environments?

From Cannes the trip heads to Aix-en-Provence, the old capital of Provence that with its soft landscapes, its fountains and palaces was the protagonist of Cezanne’s canvases and of the Plassans by Emile Zola. The Latin name “Aquea Sextiae” comes from the richness of its thermal springs, well known since old times. Still today you can enjoy such richness at the Thermes Sextius (www.thermes-sextius.com), wellness centre rising at the very heart of Aix where until the XIX century the ancient roman thermal baths were located. Water is the characteristic element of the city: it spurts out of the 40 civic fountains, true masterpieces of urban décor. Here mentioned are the three fountains of the Cours Mirabeau, the Champs Elisee of Aix, called: “des Neuf Canons”,  “d’Eau Chaud”, “du roi René” (from the name of the good king that introduced the Muscat). This pleasant sound delights the walk in the city centre, characterized by the “hÔtel particuliers”, Saint Saveur Cathedral (not to be missed is the Romanic cloister and the Merovingian baptistery), and the square of the Hôtel-de-Ville whose clock tower is embellished by four wooden statues, showing up one by one according to the season. After a break in one of the numerous cafes of the square, we suggest a stop at the Cezanne’s atelier, today turned into a maison-museum from which it’s still possible to observe the silhouette of the Sainte Victoire Mountain, recurrent theme of the great post-impressionist master (an exhibition celebrates his masterpieces, together with Picasso’s, from 25th May to 25th September: www.atelier-cezanne.com). At the Musée Granet it’s possible to visit a few canvases by Cèzanne, but to fully appreciate the atmosphere of Aix-en-Provence, we suggest a visit to the Museum des Tapisseries, the Musée du Vieil Aix, Provencal products’ markets (the marché provenzal with olives, aromatic herbs, cheeses, honey and marmalades), and the International Lyric Festival that in July livens up Aix-en-Provence with its elegance (www.aixenprovencetourism.com).

Getting out of this pout pourri of beauty and architecture, lavender and thyme fields welcome the visitor, at times interrupted by bastides, enchanting Provencal residences.

On the way, it’s a must a stop in Arles, a city that from the roman times to the late nineteen hundred frames almost the entire journey of western Art. Here you can find the wonderful roman amphitheatre dating back to the I century and a Theatre dating back to Augustus times that was probably able to host 12thousand visitors at any time. But Arles is also home of extraordinary examples of Romanic-Provencal art such as the Saint-Trophime church whose marvellous portal (1178) carries the incision of the Last Judgement, the Twelve Apostles, the Annunciation and the Nativity. Crossed the threshold in front of you opens up a casket to be discovered, characterized by a XII-XV century cloister, in Romanic-Provencal style with richly decorated capitals. We have to remember this is the place where Vincent Van Gogh lived, “Arles’ master”. If today you happen to be on Place Lamartine, now home of the Musée Départemental de l’Arles Antique, try to imagine the famous yellow house in which Vincent Van Gogh lived from February 1888, until the first months of 1889. The same house that inspired numerous painting of the master and that also hosted the friend Gaugin – it is here that the famous episode of the ear cutting occurred.

Heading east, a must-visit is the Pope Palace in Avignon, built in 1309 and still today one of the greatest gothic palaces in Europe. We also suggest a visit at Digne-les-Bains, a little village on the river Bléone, well-known for its baths and thermes. The city boasts another miracle of gothic architecture, the Notre-Dame-du-Bourg Cathedral, and an extraordinary collection of aromatic plants at the recently-set-up botanic garden of the Cordeliers. We anticipate that at the beginning of August, Digne entirely becomes one with the landscape, in a jubilation perfumes and colours in occasion of the local lavender feast. This little centre is indeed located in the very heart of lavenders’ cultivation, and from here you can observe wonderful endless expanses of fields that since 1981 deserve the name AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée). Today there are proper routes to travel in order to inhale the very peculiar lavender’s scent (www.grande-traversee-alpes.com/fr/je-voyage/par-la-route/la-route-de-la-lavande), while listening to cicadas’ creaking – other significant Provencal icon. For those wishing to deepen the knowledge on lavender and its perfumes, Grasse is one of the most renowned centres with a Museum entirely dedicated to this.

Coastal cities too – Marseille, Martiguees and Saints Maries Sur La Mer – maintain their own peculiarities that to coloured houses, to picturesque little ports and to an excellent sea gastronomy. The sea itself is absolutely crystal clear and though it’s geographically near to the Cote d’Azur and Cannes, it is a true peaceful paradise that doesn’t share anything with mundane with it.

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Designed by Patricia Urquiola, it perfectly harmonizes with the surrounding scenary: sofas and armchairs characterized by original large woven patterns and decorated cushions, service elements with ceramic tiles tops find here their ideal place.

In Canasta B&B Italia’s most sophisticated technologies are fused with history and culture: an interweaving between the ancient and the modern.

The result is an innovative solution in the field of outdoor furnishings, with products that maintain the same quality, aesthetical and comfort standards of all the B&B Italia’s indoor collections.

About 350 yachts take part in the boat competitions involving the main old sailing boats national associations. Who is already a bit experienced with sailing boats will have the chance to board on one of the boats that will participate in the event.

Among the boats, most of which are made of wood through the technique of the traditional planking , stand out those constructed by the shipyard Sangermani of Lavagna. Among the other shipyards there are Fife by Fairlie, Olin Stephens, Camper & Nicholson, Nathaniel G. Herreshoff and Laurent Giles.

Many of the boats to admire have a prestigious background history. There will be Nineteenth century boats, that is constructed two centuries ago, and boats that in 2009 turn 100 years, like the Tuiga, the 22 meters by Alberto of Monaco, launched at the Scottish Fife shipyards in 1909.

There is Stormvogel of 1961, set of the movie “Dead calm”, Zaca, schooner turning eighty years old, once owned by the actor Errol Flynn, that hosted Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth on the occasion of the shooting of “The Lady of Shanghai”, Moonbeam IV of 1914, cutter used by Ranieri of Monaco and Grace Kelly for their honeymoon.

The overall winners of each stage, in the two categories Epoque and Classic will receive as award the watch Officine Panerai in limited edition and unique circulation Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante.
The best classified of all the winners of each stage in the Mediterranean, will win instead the final Trofeo Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, awarded on the occasion of the Regatès Royales of Cannes, final stage of the entire circuit.

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