Paula Farquharson

Once upon a short time ago a French man named François Spoerry had a unique and watery vision for his yacht. His wish was to create a beautiful home where he could moor his boat in the backyard – the visionary Gallic was an avid sailor as well as being a creative architect. And lucky for an elite few, his wish came true. The development he designed in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in the south of France has attracted investors and yacht owners from all over the world who appreciate his excellent taste in real estate and the perfect location on the Mediterranean Sea. An added attraction is the mild micro-climate and sheltered harbour that Port Grimaud enjoys, which is thanks to protection from the Alps to the north. Just think Venice but in the south of France! The exc... (more)

Stylish Sailing in Sanremo

Sanremo, an hour’s sail from the French border and a mere 20 miles east of fairytale Monaco, it is the perfect stop for those who crave the richness of a sophisticated city with none of the downsides - except for the crazy drivers! Thankfully the yachts adopt a more prudent approach when entering Porto sole! Sanremo boasts a modern and old port, a stylish casino, magnificent palazz... (more)

The Millionaire Fair

The Millionaire Fair is the place to find fabulous lifestyle choices for your home, yacht, jet and you. Unlike any other fair this one stop deluxe shop will have you maxing out your unmax-able platinum credit card. The world’s ultimate, luxury shopping extravaganza covers all aspects of luxury living and lifestyle from art and antiques, interior design for villas, haute couture and... (more)

Cannes Croisette Cup: Sailing and Searching for Diamonds in the Med

A unique and fun, yet competitive race for superyachts in the form of a treasure hunt. Due to the outstanding success of last years inaugural event, the Cannes Croisette Cup, a superyacht treasure hunt held on the French Riviera, returns with even more flare and even more intrigue for the second edition this May. Word has definitely spread how fantastic and entertaining an event it is be... (more)

Elegant Oldies

The classic yacht season is officially open! What a thrill awaits classic yacht fanatics like me. The real big news is, in addition to the fabulous annual classic races taking place along the French and Italian Rivieras such as Monaco, Marseille, and Saint Tropez, a new event in Imperia, Italy, has been created to take place at the end of April. It is the ideal occasion to see the billowin... (more)