Paula Farquharson's Côte d'Azur Blog:
Starting today the last regatta of the season for Saint Tropez on the French
Riviera kicks off in style. Les Voiles d'Automne is a highly demanding, high
level competition, which requires a skilled crew to manoeuvre its
banana-shaped course.
The club, Société Nautique, that organises this event created the regatta
ten years ago and it draws the elite sailing crowd every year; fifty boats
participated in 2004.
Definitely worth a visit to watch these elegant boats glide through the
Mediterranean waters, the regatta goes on until November 14th.
posted Friday, 11 November 2005
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With more business than sailing taking place at the most famous film festival
in the world, private yachts serve not only as luxury quarters, but also as
floating offices and entertainment centers that may never leave their berths.
George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt arrive on the Riviera on May 21,
2004
In May, the now legendary red carpet was ceremoniously rolled out on the
ste... (more)
There is no other way to describe the Ligurian coast in the north of Italy
other than simply gorgeous and naturally so. Sailing along in your yacht
along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Mediterranean Sea, fondly
known as “the big blue”, the view from the water of the cliffs
and craggy coves with the immense outline of the Alps is breathtaking. The
Alps are so close... (more)
International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine - News Coverage
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International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine - YV&C announced today the
details of its live coverage of the 15th Annual Monaco Yacht Show.
YV&C is the first and only media company in Monaco Yacht Show's 15 year
history, to bring a live coverage of this year's show through its live
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Tall, white, and beautiful! She has seduced a tall, dark, Norwegian captain.
Fiords, adventure, camaraderie, and treasure islands (well maybe!) all await
you when you set sail on the Sorlandet, the oldest functioning full-rigged
tall ship in the world, captained by Jarle Flatebo.
Superyachts are awesome but a traditional tall ship is as equally inspiring,
evoking images of Christopher Columb... (more)
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