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.

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

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

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!

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 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.

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."