Latest News from Paula Farquharson

Elegant Oldies

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:00:00 EDT

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.

Partridge: From Rags to Riches

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:00:00 EDT

It is an awesome trip back in time to see the Mediterranean Sea transformed into a veritable history book on water when the classic yachts make their not-so-shy appearance on the Côte d?Azur waters. Summer and autumn are peak times for a string of classic regattas on the French and Italian Rivieras, as the billowing straight-line sails of these historical beauties strut their stuff and thrill onlookers in the port.

Anyone for Golf with a Med Sea View?

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EDT

Once upon a time the 'gentleman's' sport of golf was restricted to the domain of the elite circle who frequented the Côte d?Azur and sojourned at the splendid villas and luxury hotels. Nowadays the Riviera has opened up as a holiday destination for everyone to enjoy.

Movies in Cannes and Monaco's Fast Cars

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EDT

The Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix coincide in May on the French Riviera, providing enough reasons to make a date with the Med. In fact sailing your yacht to both events is the ideal way to see these glamorous and thrilling events. This year the Cannes Film festival celebrates 60th birthday – another incentive.

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

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EDT

A unique and fun, yet competitive race for superyachts in the form of a treasure hunt.

America's Cup Action

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EDT

For the first time in over 150 years the America's Cup has been brought to Europe as Team Alinghi defend their title. As the action reaches fever pitch in Valencia in the lead up to the grand finale of the 32nd America's Cup in July 2007, Yacht Vacations & Charters look at the story so far.

The Millionaire Fair

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:00:00 EST

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 cosmetics, travel by private jet or helicopter, luxury holiday resorts as well as investment and financial advice.

Bonjour!

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:30:00 EST

The near mythical French Riviera coast lures sailors from all over the world because of the killer combo of naturally gorgeous landscapes and the azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea while at the same time offering trendy, star-studded or traditional Provencal entertainment in the string of hot towns that litter this beautiful coastline. Sailing in your yacht along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Riviera, between Saint Tropez and Monaco the view from the water of the cliffs and craggy coves with the immense outline of the Alps to the east or the Estérel and Maures mountains to the west is breathtaking.

Stylish Sailing in Sanremo

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:00:00 EDT

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 palazzos (including the renowned Nobel Villa), lush green gardens and an old town that is a haven for artisans. Its night life promises the best entertainment; you can start by learning the art of the aperitivo in its many bars.

Luxury Living With A Yacht in Your Yard

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 12:45:00 EDT

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.

Summer 2006 Riviera Regattas and Do Not Miss Events!

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:45:00 EDT

May 11th-14th. Voiles Latines: a nostalgic glance back at historical sailing when traditional boats restored to their former glory gather and participate in this regatta (navigate without the aid of modern technology) in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. www.snst.org. May 17th- 28th. Cannes Film Festival. Movie magic and action as stars, film directors and producers as well as the entire movie industry descend on Cannes, dubbed the world's movie capital. This year is the 59th edition and will open with a screening of 'The Da Vinci Code'.

Tall Ship Tales

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 10:00:00 EST

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.

Review of Monaco Yacht Show 2005 "Monaco Makes Massive Waves"

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 22:00:00 EST

Everyone was happy with this year's Monaco Yacht Show! Held in September at Port Hercules in the prestigious and fairytale port of Monaco with its magnificent views of the Alps and the Mediterranean sea, the show lived up to its name as the world's premier luxury yacht show. The Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is the only nautical trade show in the world with a focus on boats of 20m and over and big was the name of the game. Gigantic and sumptuous yachts with their tall masts aimed high towards the French Alps impressing visitors by their immense size. The other advantage of this show is that you get to see these big babies floating elegantly in their natural habitat, the crystal clear water of the Med a real advantage to brokers who want to take clients out for a test sail.

St Tropez Lures Regatta Set For One Last Time

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:30:00 EST

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.

Monaco Yacht Show 2005 - A Look Back To Last Year's Event

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:15:00 EDT

Organizer Luc Pettavino believes that the decision to target a very specific niche - the top end of the luxury market - has been the key to success. And when you set your eyes on the impressive array of gigantic and sumptuous yachts with their tall masts reaching up toward the French Alps you cannot help but be impressed. Last year the sun shone brilliantly - as it always does, I was told by happy exhibitors - and despite a freak hailstorm on Friday night the weather more than cooperated with temperatures at a high of 27C.

Monaco Yacht Show 2005 Live Coverage Announced by International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 07:00:00 EDT

YV&C is the first and only media company in Monaco Yacht Show's 15-year history to bring live multimedia coverage of this year's show through its live reports and breaking news stories, through the world's first and only branded yacht blog community authors at YachtBlogs.com, and its revolutionary streaming television coverage (also introduced by YV&C for the first time to the marine media audience), YachtChartersMagazine.TV.

Italian Ports Along the Ligurian Coastline

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:30:00 EDT

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, within an hour's drive you can reach the ski slopes. So it is possible to combine a day's skiing with your leisurely yacht vacation. Or like us you can choose to lie on the deck of your yacht in the warmth of the spring sun while marvelling at the snow capped mountains a stone's throw away.

On Board for the Cannes Film Festival

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EDT

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.