How is your waterskiing? Good or bad, we would guess that you haven't quite reached the level of barefoot waterskiing whilst being towed behind an aeroplane. But do let us know if we are wrong!
Check out this amazing video of some rather impressive stunts…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?vdTrr_VRKgU
Monday, 18 August 2014
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Charter guests often look for more than a sundeck and cocktail on a super yacht now, and there are some seriously exciting toys to be found on board. This video showcases one of the most impressive toys and eye-catching toys out there - the aquatic Hoverboard by ZR. Whizzing about on one of these would certainly make you the envy of the marina, and looks extremely good fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMaDhkNJA2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMaDhkNJA2g
Thursday, 10 July 2014
ACTION IS THE NEW LUXURY
MADAME GU and Chris get a mention in this article focusing on the latest gadgets and toys onboard superyachts from the latest issue of Skipper Ondeck magazine. The squash court in the vacated helicopter hanger on MADAME GU is still unique, and Chris is considered on of the industry's most influential and creative figures when it comes to onboard activities.
http://www.cecilwright.com/news/2014/jul/10/action-new-luxury/
http://www.cecilwright.com/news/2014/jul/10/action-new-luxury/
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
RESOUNDING SUCCESS AS FEADSHIP HERITAGE FLEET RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS IN THE NETHERLANDS
The Feadship yard in Aalsmeer hosted a rendezvous of classic Feadship yachts last weekend, bringing together like-minded and passionate people to celebrate these exciting and gorgeous yachts. Chris is a great admirer of Feadship and is delighted at the early success of this organisation, founded in April of last year and already with thirty three classic yachts taking part! Click through to read more:
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a3a248865bf133bcad60f99e8&id=3499ad5a39&e=aa4d785ea5
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a3a248865bf133bcad60f99e8&id=3499ad5a39&e=aa4d785ea5
Friday, 4 July 2014
PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS
Tatler has published the ultimate guide to superyachts this month, and the whole team at Cecil Wright are delighted to be included! The focus is on Alfa Nero and The Atmosphere, two very different yachts but both exceptional in their respective fields. There are also several other listings in the article that are available to charter through Cecil Wright, so why go anywhere else this summer…or beyond!
http://www.cecilwright.com/news/2014/jul/04/playing-big-boys/
http://www.cecilwright.com/news/2014/jul/04/playing-big-boys/
INTERNATIONAL FIREWORK FESTIVALS
International Firework Festivals start soon on the French Riviera, with competitions taking place in both Cannes and Monaco in July and August. Enjoy these most amazing displays from a charter yacht of your choice- a truly unforgettable experience.
Date for Cannes are: 9th, 14th, 21st and 29th July; 7th, 15th and 24th August
Dates for Monaco are: 19th and 27th July; 9th and 16th August
Date for Cannes are: 9th, 14th, 21st and 29th July; 7th, 15th and 24th August
Dates for Monaco are: 19th and 27th July; 9th and 16th August
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF PROJECT 12
Come and take a virtual tour of the stunning PROJECT 12! Using the latest technology, it is as if you are walking around this brand new 46.5m new build.
http://www.cecilwright.com/sales/project-12/?display_360=show
http://www.cecilwright.com/sales/project-12/?display_360=show
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
CHARTER BROKER SARAH FRASER AT THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB REGATTA
Cecil Wright & Partners charter broker Sarah Fraser attended the 160th New York Yacht Club Regatta last weekend on board TEMPUS FUGIT. Read on for her report and to find out how the yacht fared in the racing...
Regarded as one of New England’s most renowned sporting events, the 160th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta at Newport attracted thousands of sailors to Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound last weekend. I was fortunate to be invited back to be part of the team aboard TEMPUS FUGIT, the beautiful, 90’ sloop designed by Humphreys Yacht Design and constructed by Arkin Pruva Yachts in Turkey. With her classic looks and varnished mahogany hull, she turned heads and was reminiscent of a bygone era of J Class yachting and in keeping with the grandeur of Newport.
America’s oldest and longest running regatta continued its illustrious legacy of competition and camaraderie. Our hosts at the New York Yacht Club looked after us beautifully and we were wined and dined at their palatial summer club house, Harbour Court. The New York Yacht Club was founded in 1844 and was the keeper of the America’s Cup from 1851 to 1983, and in 2005 and 2011.
Racing started on Friday with the Around-the-Island Race, and the fleet was made up of an eclectic mix of modern racers, classics, 12 metres and cruising yachts – a beautiful sight! Challenging conditions of fog, rain and light winds affected the entire fleet and the course was shortened having got less than half way around the island. As the weekend progressed, the conditions improved with sunshine and slightly more wind. Erbil Arken, our esteemed owner and my host for the weekend, was very pleased with our results – a first and a second. He enjoyed it so much that he has entered for the Newport Bucket in August, clearly bitten by the bug of yacht racing!
TEMPUS FUGIT is the first of the Tempus range and plans are afoot to build a 170’ – I can’t imagine how beautiful she will be.
Thursday, 5 June 2014
BEHIND THE SCENES AT FEADSHIP
It is no secret that Chris and the team at Cecil Wright & Partners are great admirers of the Dutch shipyard Feadship, so it is always exciting to hear what they are working on at the moment. This great little article on the Superyacht Times website gives some behind the scenes information on what is under construction at the three Feadship yards after a visit to one in Makkum, Netherlands. Plenty of great yachts to look forward to!
http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/32/article/id/12439
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
ELITE TRAVELER
Cecil Wright & Partners charter yachts feature several times in the latest superyacht special issue of Elite Traveler, and broker Claire Van der Vorm gives her dream itinerary for a charter to the Cote d'Azur. Make sure you have a flick through the Spring Summer '14 edition and get some inspiration for your next charter trip!
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=89eb0272-35f6-4b38-9fae-efc0565210c2
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk//launch.aspx?eid=89eb0272-35f6-4b38-9fae-efc0565210c2
Friday, 23 May 2014
ENCHANTRESS – YOUR HOLIDAY HOME IN THE WEST MED
ENCHANTRESS is much loved by her Owners and Charterers because she has the style and space of a larger yacht and yet the length and draft that allow for greater flexibility when it comes to anchoring closer to shore. Inside she is finished with classically styled furniture; outdoor spaces include dining on all three deck levels, a Jacuzzi, a bar and wonderful areas for sunbathing and chilling out. Fantastic crew!
Currently available in the West Med between July 10 - 27, August 5 - 12 and all September. Don’t miss out!
Currently available in the West Med between July 10 - 27, August 5 - 12 and all September. Don’t miss out!
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
CECIL-WRIGHT & PARTNERS NEWSLETTER
The second edition of Cecil Wright newsletter is now available to read online (click here to view), and it is a veritable feast of information for the superyacht fanatic!
The newsletter aims to inspire and kick-start the imagination, focusing on several key yachts available to charter this summer, as well as profiles of some of those for sale through the business. Among many other features is a broker news update from Monaco-based Henry Smith, a profile of Sarah Fraser, the new addition to the Mayfair office, and a feature about a fabulous charter trip to the Seychelles taken by broker Claire Van Der Vorm aboard S/Y RED DRAGON.
Don't forget to click on the CONTACT US page of the website to fill in your details, so that the newsletter will be emailed directly to you.
The newsletter aims to inspire and kick-start the imagination, focusing on several key yachts available to charter this summer, as well as profiles of some of those for sale through the business. Among many other features is a broker news update from Monaco-based Henry Smith, a profile of Sarah Fraser, the new addition to the Mayfair office, and a feature about a fabulous charter trip to the Seychelles taken by broker Claire Van Der Vorm aboard S/Y RED DRAGON.
Don't forget to click on the CONTACT US page of the website to fill in your details, so that the newsletter will be emailed directly to you.
Friday, 9 May 2014
THE SUPERYACHT AWARDS 2014
MADAME GU was triumphant at the prestigious World SuperYacht Awards 2014, held in Amsterdam over the weekend, winning two Neptune Trophies. The first was for “Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 2,000gt and above” and the second was for “Superyacht of the Year 2014” - possibly the highest accolade within the yachting industry.
For Cecil-Wright, it is a very proud moment. Chris was instrumental in the planning, design and completion of the project, having sold the concept of the new build to her owner prior to starting Cecil Wright and Partners. With the yacht being built by Feadship, and the interior and exterior designed by Andrew Winch and his team, the end result is a truly exceptional yacht.
For Cecil-Wright, it is a very proud moment. Chris was instrumental in the planning, design and completion of the project, having sold the concept of the new build to her owner prior to starting Cecil Wright and Partners. With the yacht being built by Feadship, and the interior and exterior designed by Andrew Winch and his team, the end result is a truly exceptional yacht.
Thursday, 1 May 2014
SOLD
Cecil Wright announces the sale of 55m Feadship ISSANA, at close to the asking price of Euros 28,000,000.
This is the first Superyacht sale for Cecil Wright since the business was started by Chris Cecil-Wright nine months ago and adds to the considerable success already achieved by Cecil Wright within the charter market.
Chris Cecil-Wright commented " I am delighted to have sold Issana as not only is she a beautiful Feadship, but also because I was responsible for the previous sale."
This is the first Superyacht sale for Cecil Wright since the business was started by Chris Cecil-Wright nine months ago and adds to the considerable success already achieved by Cecil Wright within the charter market.
Chris Cecil-Wright commented " I am delighted to have sold Issana as not only is she a beautiful Feadship, but also because I was responsible for the previous sale."
Friday, 4 April 2014
One for the ladies
Cecil Wright got a mention in the Net-a-Porter Edit this week, with Baracuda Valletta being chosen as the sailing yacht for the design conscious seafarer this summer!
This stunning Perini Navi is a 50m luxury sail super yacht available to charter in the Mediterranean this summer through Cecil Wright and Partners, and stands out because of her stunning John Pawson designed interior.
For more information take a look at the charter page on www.cecilwright.com
This stunning Perini Navi is a 50m luxury sail super yacht available to charter in the Mediterranean this summer through Cecil Wright and Partners, and stands out because of her stunning John Pawson designed interior.
For more information take a look at the charter page on www.cecilwright.com
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Charter Broker and keen sailor Sarah Fraser has been on board a yacht racing in the Loro Piana Regatta in the British Virgin Islands.
Here Sarah tells us about her adventure, the racing and what makes the British Virgin Islands so special.
'I was fortunate enough to be invited to race on-board TEMPUS FUGIT at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous in the British Virgin Islands. Erbil Arkin, the owner of TEMPUS FUGIT, is new to the Superyacht Regatta scene and while no stranger to having fun on the water, he had never experienced racing with a highly professional crew. Erbil, who hails from Northern Cyprus and Britain, was a jovial and generous host and highly motivated to make a good showing with his stunningly beautiful, all wooden, 90’ sloop, built in Turkey. Erbil had in fact just achieved one of his lifetime ambitions by sailing across the Atlantic.
On arrival at the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda’s winter base in Virgin Gorda, I was met by the hubbub of crew preparation; the dock piled high with sails, ropes and kit. Every yacht trying to lighten the load ready for the racing. Amidst the large aluminium sailing yachts was TEMPUS FUGIT, my racing machine for the week. She stuck out from the crowd with her gleaming mahogany hull, a true “spirit of tradition” yacht. It was soon to become apparent that she was not only a beautiful work of art, but extremely swift. Her hull form and huge rig designed by Humphreys Yacht Design clearly showed off her moves.
My first impression was “Oh God, no guard rails”. How was I going to stay in the boat! After a practice of “Man Overboard” on our first day by one of the dashing foredeck crew, I realised I wouldn’t be left behind but I certainly wouldn’t be very popular if I fell over during a race. The regatta is run by YCCS in their usual slick Italian way and we were set interesting courses around beautiful islands with lots of action. The Yacht Club is only reachable by boat and is a little corner of Italy in the Caribbean. I couldn’t resist a “proper” coffee in the mornings overlooking the yachts and the infinity pool. Nothing was too much trouble and we were all looked after very well. The fleet was made up of 20 yachts from 70’ to 220’, old and new, fast and not so fast. The beauty of the Superyacht rule is that all these yachts can compete on an even keel. With our fine crew and slick manoeuvres, we won our class on Day 1 to the absolute delight of all of us and particularly Erbil. We finished a very respectable 3rd overall in our class. Congratulations to MOONBIRD with her striking new black rig who won our class.
The races lasted 3 or 4 hours and the afternoons were time to explore the beautiful islands. Snorkelling over a nearby coral reef, we saw lobsters, squid, rays and hundreds of brightly coloured small fish. A swim off the white sandy beach on Prickly Pear Island which was deserted and paddle boarding around Saba Rock were highlights. The British Virgin Islands are, without doubt, the most perfect place to sail, race and enjoy. So good, I have just booked my flights to return for Christmas.'
If you would like to charter a yacht for one of the summer regattas in the Mediterranean, please contact Sarah on sarah@cecilwright.com.
Photos courtesy of Superyacht Media
'I was fortunate enough to be invited to race on-board TEMPUS FUGIT at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous in the British Virgin Islands. Erbil Arkin, the owner of TEMPUS FUGIT, is new to the Superyacht Regatta scene and while no stranger to having fun on the water, he had never experienced racing with a highly professional crew. Erbil, who hails from Northern Cyprus and Britain, was a jovial and generous host and highly motivated to make a good showing with his stunningly beautiful, all wooden, 90’ sloop, built in Turkey. Erbil had in fact just achieved one of his lifetime ambitions by sailing across the Atlantic.
On arrival at the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda’s winter base in Virgin Gorda, I was met by the hubbub of crew preparation; the dock piled high with sails, ropes and kit. Every yacht trying to lighten the load ready for the racing. Amidst the large aluminium sailing yachts was TEMPUS FUGIT, my racing machine for the week. She stuck out from the crowd with her gleaming mahogany hull, a true “spirit of tradition” yacht. It was soon to become apparent that she was not only a beautiful work of art, but extremely swift. Her hull form and huge rig designed by Humphreys Yacht Design clearly showed off her moves.
My first impression was “Oh God, no guard rails”. How was I going to stay in the boat! After a practice of “Man Overboard” on our first day by one of the dashing foredeck crew, I realised I wouldn’t be left behind but I certainly wouldn’t be very popular if I fell over during a race. The regatta is run by YCCS in their usual slick Italian way and we were set interesting courses around beautiful islands with lots of action. The Yacht Club is only reachable by boat and is a little corner of Italy in the Caribbean. I couldn’t resist a “proper” coffee in the mornings overlooking the yachts and the infinity pool. Nothing was too much trouble and we were all looked after very well. The fleet was made up of 20 yachts from 70’ to 220’, old and new, fast and not so fast. The beauty of the Superyacht rule is that all these yachts can compete on an even keel. With our fine crew and slick manoeuvres, we won our class on Day 1 to the absolute delight of all of us and particularly Erbil. We finished a very respectable 3rd overall in our class. Congratulations to MOONBIRD with her striking new black rig who won our class.
The races lasted 3 or 4 hours and the afternoons were time to explore the beautiful islands. Snorkelling over a nearby coral reef, we saw lobsters, squid, rays and hundreds of brightly coloured small fish. A swim off the white sandy beach on Prickly Pear Island which was deserted and paddle boarding around Saba Rock were highlights. The British Virgin Islands are, without doubt, the most perfect place to sail, race and enjoy. So good, I have just booked my flights to return for Christmas.'
If you would like to charter a yacht for one of the summer regattas in the Mediterranean, please contact Sarah on sarah@cecilwright.com.
Photos courtesy of Superyacht Media
Friday, 21 March 2014
Mayfair Times
Chris lends his thoughts on the superyacht industry and how it adapted to cope with the financial crisis in this months Mayfair Times. Pick up a copy for the full article, or follow this link to read an online version. The magazine have used wonderful images of Pegasus V, a beautiful motor yacht for sale through Cecil Wright and Partners.
http://www.pubbiz.com/page/content/000074
Friday, 14 March 2014
Trip of a Life Time
Cecil Wright & Partner’s Claire Van Der Vorm had the VIP treatment last week, with 3 days of island hopping in the Seychelles aboard new charter signing RED DRAGON. Keep an eye out for next months Cecil Wright News to find out exactly what made this the trip of a life time...
Chris Cecil-Wright Chats To Claire Wrathall
Chris Cecil-Wright chatted to Claire Wrathall for the Telegraph Luxury last week - the article has now gone up online, so make sure you take a look!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/27245/all-change-for-yacht-charters.html
Friday, 7 March 2014
Cecil Wright and Partners - yachting and globetrotting!
This week has seen three of the Cecil Wright team head out of the office and around the world for yacht visits, projects and networking.
Sales broker, Henry Smith, has been in Dubai for the International Boat Show and has been taking a good look around new charter signing NIRVANA.
During some downtime, he has been competing in a clay shooting competition, alongside double Olympic Gold medalist Peter Wilson.
Charter broker Claire Van Der Vorm is in the Seychelles to visit the world class fast cruising sloop RED DRAGON, a fabulous new addition to the charter fleet.
Finally charter broker Sarah Fraser, the newest addition to the team, will shortly head off to a regatta in the British Virgin Islands - another fabulous opportunity to promote Cecil Wright & Partners.
All proof that the team really are passionate about yachting and everything surrounding it!
Sales broker, Henry Smith, has been in Dubai for the International Boat Show and has been taking a good look around new charter signing NIRVANA.
During some downtime, he has been competing in a clay shooting competition, alongside double Olympic Gold medalist Peter Wilson.
Charter broker Claire Van Der Vorm is in the Seychelles to visit the world class fast cruising sloop RED DRAGON, a fabulous new addition to the charter fleet.
Finally charter broker Sarah Fraser, the newest addition to the team, will shortly head off to a regatta in the British Virgin Islands - another fabulous opportunity to promote Cecil Wright & Partners.
All proof that the team really are passionate about yachting and everything surrounding it!
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