CODE [E]- THE ULTIMATE ECO-FRIENDLY LUXURY CATAMARAN

A joy for me again to introduce a new catamaran concept. This one is quite unique since it gathers all the proved solutions available on the market to make a yacht as eco-friendly as possible. It is born out of the drawing boards of Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design. You will find following some renderings and the press release I wrote for the project. I also have a detailed press kit should you be interested.

"La Rochelle, France, the 26 th of February

For the first time, Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design (BRYD) introduces Code[e], a 100-foot eco-friendly luxury catamaran.

Code [e] is an aesthetic, high-performance, state of the art luxury catamaran designed to cruise in symbiosis with the environment. Despite the economic crises, the project had a lot of success during the last Düsseldorf Boat Show as more and more people are concerned about environmental issues.

Olivier Racoupeau: “Code [e] is about protecting, living with and learning from the environment. It matches our way of living and thinking with respect to our natural surroundings. We practice what we preach and believe that technology can help us protect the environment. Our team is constantly studying new ways of reducing yachts negative impacts while keeping a high level of comfort and performances for our clients.”.

Living with the environment:

o Sun : 40 m² of solar panels fully integrated to the structure

o Wind: 2 vertical retractable 1100 Watts silent wind turbines

o Water: 2 Hydro Electric generators will provide power while sailing.

Protecting the environment:

o A Hybrid propulsion system, silent and emission free, will be used with a reasonable 15 minutes autonomy while docking or anchoring for example.

o LED lighting divides by 10 the electric consumption compared to halogen bulbs

o The use of air conditioning is greatly reduced thanks to air intakes located below the platform and a clever distribution system throughout the yacht

o Fresh water from the rain will be captured on the roof, filtered and utilized to minimize the use of the water maker

o A hot water system, located on the top of the roof, will use the sun to top up the classical hot water production equipment.

Learning from the environment:

o An observation station is located on the platform, at mast food ahead of the salon and dining areas. This space will feature touch screen computers connected to the internet, books, revues and magazines about the sea, the wind, the sky and the earth. It will host comfortable couches to speak about environmental issues with guests and friends.

The Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design team has integrated the protection of the environment in each stage of design process. Code [e] is not just a concept; the team is finishing the full specifications and will soon start consulting shipyards to build this unique yacht.

Code [e] – short specifications

- LOA: 31.20 m /102.36 ft

- LWL: 28.40 m /93.17 ft

- BEAM: 13.00 m /42.60 ft

- Draft minimum: 1.38 m /4.52 ft

- Draft maximum: 4.40 m/14.43 ft

- Rig: Sloop

- Mast and boom: Carbon

- Total sail area: 460 m²/4951.40 square foot

- Displacement empty: 70 T

- Engines: 2*260 hp

- Speed (max/cruise): 17/10 knots

- Fuel capacity: 2 * 3000 l (2 * 792.52 US Gallons)

- Freshwater capacity: 2 * 2000 l (2 * 528.34 US Gallons)

- Owner and guests: 8

- Crew: 6

- Construction: Composite

- Process : Infusion

- Conception: BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

- Naval architecture: BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

- Interior designer: BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

- Builder: To be determined

The general specifications mentioned above are preliminaries and not contractual.

Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design - BRYD

Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design was founded 30 years ago. Since the beginning the design office has had a strong reputation for designing innovative yet stylish yachts. Shipyards such as Bénéteau, CIM, JFA, Garcia Yachts, Alliage and Fountaine Pajot have developed strong and long-term partnerships with the design office.

BRYD is located in La Rochelle (France). The crew of 10 is made up of naval architects, designers, and engineers.

Olivier Racoupeau and his team are working for the future and inventing new ways of using technology"

SUNREEF YACHT CHARTER - NEW LUXURY CATAMARANS TO JOIN THE CHARTER

Directly from SUNREEF CHARTER, this is the update of new SUNREEF to CHARTER. Special Thanks again to Ewa for keeping me updated with lots of nice pictures.

"We are delighted to announce that a third unit of Sunreef 70 Sailing, MAMMA MIA, is now in SYC central agency and will be available for charters in Greece from Spring 2009. She will accomodate up to 10 guests and 3 crew.

Starting price: 30 000 euro + expenses per week.

First chartered power boat by Sunreef, 70 Sunreef Power ANNA II will join SYC charter fleet in Summer 2009 and will be available for charters in the West Mediterranean this Summer and in the Caribbean during Winter 2009/10.

Modern and exclusive - this luxury yacht has been designed especially for maximum pleasure, relax and comfort of every single journey. It is a 4-cabin (8 guest) version with two wide master cabins in the bow section – with plenty of storage space and en suite bathrooms. There are two guest cabins in the aft deck – each with a double bed and an en suite bathroom.

An enormously wide flybridge covered with rigid bimini is a magnet for the guests – it features a jacuzzi, a huge bar with a barbecue and a large dining table - an ideal place to spend evenings with friends and watch the sunset.
On board of ANNA II you will also find a lot of leisure equipment, such as jet ski, William jet tender (125 HP) and hydraulic diving board on the flybridge – this luxury catamaran is a delight for any guest on board.

Starting price: 45.000 euro per week

New addition from January 2009, Sunreef 70 SEAZEN II is available for luxury charters in Caribbean/Bahamas till April 2009 and later on in the Mediterranean for Summer. She accommodates 8 guests in four double cabins and 2 crew is separate crew area. The Japanese styled interior design by Sunreef Design Team is simply stunning. The outdoor space in cockpit and on the fly give to charter guests an impression of freedom and openess into surrounding nature. SEAZEN II has an impressive leisure equipment such as jet ski Yamaha GP 1300 R, 2 dinghies, water skiswake boards, masks and flippers

Starting price: 39.500 USD per week. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!!!!

Recently launched Sunreef 62 ZAHORA is still available for charters in the Caribbean for Spring 2009 and will be available for charter in French Polynesia from Summer 2009. She will be operating in the crystal lagoons of Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea and the other most beautiful islands in the world. The crew of ZAHORA John and Sharon will be more than happy to welcome on board up to 12 guests ( 8 adults and 2-4 children recommended)in 4 double cabins and two open bunk beds cabins.

Starting price: 21.500 euro per week.

Sunreef 62 MAUNI is heading new exciting destinations: the yacht will be available in Yucatan,Belize and Guatemala until April 2009 and then in Cuba, Santo Domingo and St Martin. Later during the Summer 2009, the yacht will be available in Venezuela and Los Roques.

MAUNI accommodates 6 guests in one impressively sized owner suite and two double cabins.

Starting price:26000 USD per week

The most famous yacht by Sunreef, the Sunreef 74 CHE will be available for charter in Maldives and Seychelles from April 2009. Price on request."

AEROYACHT 110 SUPERCATAMARAN YACHTS - POWER AND BEAUTY

I am very happy to publish this post. Gregor Tarjan, Aeroyacht Founder, contacted me last year to let me know he was launching a supercatamaran project involving great naval architects Morelli and Melvin and to ask me if we could meet to talk about the project. We met in Paris during the boat show and Gregor decided to trust me with promoting the Aeroyacht 110. I am very proud to introduce this amazing yacht in the luxurycatamaran blog.

Long Island, New York (USA), February 16 th 2009.

The Aeroyacht® 110 - the world's fastest luxury sailing yacht

Designed by Gregor Tarjan in collaboration with renowned Multihull architects team Morrelli & Melvin Design and Engineering Inc, the Aeroyacht 110 is today’s most innovative super yacht.


Gregor Tarjan, founder of Aeroyacht International Ltd: “I have long admired Wally yachts. Seeing nothing comparable to them among luxury catamarans, I decided it was time for me to launch my own supercatamaran. I have created the Aeroyacht 110 from scratch following the motto: no compromise on speed and beauty. She is the first model of a sleek new range (a 95' and 125' are in the works), representing the ultimate high-performance, supremely styled world traveler.

I am privileged to be part of a most competent team including the famous naval architect Pete Melvin from Morrelli & Melvin Design and Engineering Inc, and my friend Vincent Duchatelet, a talented French interior designer. I recently went on a round-the-world trip to find the best shipyards that we have licensed to build this extraordinary yacht”.

Some of the Aeroyacht 110 comfort innovations:

o A two seats Icon A5 amphibian sports plane launched from a specially designed platform.

o A 32’ wide salon with all around water views

o A private loggia at mast foot away from paparazzi…

Some of the Aeroyacht 110 design innovations:

o “Hatch modules “for air intake and exhaust while keeping a totally flush deck.

o A low profile semi-fly bridge for vessel commands and aesthetics

o 450 square feet of integrated solar panels…


Some of the Aeroyacht 110 technical innovations:

o Reverse bows preventing down force and reducing pitching.
o A competition wing-rig designed by world specialist Paul "Whirly" Van Dyke
o Double chined hulls for better vessel stability and esthetics…


Recently, internationally renowned designer Ora-ïto was quoted as describing the Aeroyacht 110 as his favorite yacht.


The Aeroyacht 110 will offer race boats sailing sensations in a superyacht comfort environment and will not go unnoticed. She will be built by licensed shipyards around the world known for the quality of their work and their expertise in composite work.


AEROAYCHT® 110 Preliminary Specifications:

- LOA: 110.05’ – 33.55 m
- LWL: 106.7' - 32.52
- BEAM: 44.04’ – 13.68 m
- Draft minimum: 6.4’ – 1.98 m
- Draft maximum: 12.8’ – 3.98 m
- Rig: Sloop Maxi Cat racing – carbon rotating wing mast and Park Avenue style boom.
- Total sail area: 7720 Ft² - 717.71 m²
- Furling systems: Reckman
- Displacement: 54.5 T – 120,000 lbs
- Engines: 2x330–440HP–YANMAR 6LY or FIAT N60 400
- Propeller: 3 blades feathering type, 24"- 60.9 cm
- Speed (max/cruise): 18 knot max, 15 knot cruise
- Fuel capacity: 2 x 425 US Gal – 2 x 1610.75 l
- Range: 1200 nautical miles at 12 knots
- Bow thrusters: none
- Generator: 2 x 20 - 30Kw – 60Hz - MASTERVOLT
- Water makers: (2) Spectra
- Freshwater capacity: 2 x 275 US Gal – 2 x 1042.25 l
- Grey/Black water capacity: 2 x 200 US Gal – 2 x 758 l
- Owner and guests: 6
- Crew: 4
- Tenders: 16’ Tender and/or Icon A5 amphibian sports-plane
- Paint: Awlgrip custom metallic
- Construction: Carbon / Kevlar
- Classification: ABS, MCA and Bureau Veritas
- Design & Conception: Gregor Tarjan, SNAME
- Naval architecture: Morrelli and Melvin Design and Engineering Inc
- Interior designer: Vincent Duchatelet
- Builder: Licensed Builders are : CNB - Bordeaux, France, Lyman Morse Yacht builders - Maine USA or Goetz Marine Custom Builders- Rhode Island, USA

Gregor Tarjan

Gregor has sailed more than 80,000 miles on multihulls and monohulls, crewed with such luminaries as Dennis Conner and Yves Parlier on boats ranging from America's Cup yachts to 120' monster cats. His professional background includes a degree in Yacht Design and a career as a project manager for builders of large yachts. His 300 page best-selling book "CATAMARANS" is an industry reference. As a USCG-licensed captain, merchant marine officer and member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers he is author of numerous technical and seamanship articles. Top publishers such as Mc Graw Hill Companies consider him one of the world's leading experts on catamarans. Gregor is also founder and president of Aeroyacht Ltd., an internationally recognized brokerage specializing in cruising multihulls and large luxury catamarans.

Morrelli & Melvin Design and Engineering Inc

Pete Melvin is the engineering partner in the renown US design firm of Morrelli & Melvin who designed landmark catamarans such as the America's Cup's only catamaran Stars and Stripes and Steve Fosset's record breaking monster catamaran Playstation. Holding a degree in Aerospace Engineering Pete designed aircraft at McDonnell Douglas for five years before forming Morrelli & Melvin in 1992. He has been a champion sailboat racer since his youth and has won over 25 National Championships in a wide variety of dinghies, keel boats, and multihulls of all sizes. He has won three World Championships in the A Class Catamaran and competed in the 1988 Tornado Olympics. Pete also sails on larger multihulls such as the 125' PlayStation and 60' trimarans. He has been a crew member on five WSSRC sanctioned World Records.



High resolution images are available upon request.

A complete press kit will be available first semester 2009

For Press and Media Inquiries: Sébastien Barthez, Fine PR - + 33 (0) 621 392 845 – or sebastien.barthez@gmail.com

For more information visit: www.Aeroyacht110.com or email Gregor Tarjan at info@aeroyacht.com - Tel: + 1 631.246.6448, mobile +1 516.818.3113

CATAMARAN STYLED HOUSEBOAT IN DUBAI

This one is not sailing but I really like the concept of this floating loft on a catamaran structure.

Via homedesignfind.com & X-architects Daily


This 220 sqm house boat is located in the Dubai Marina in Dubai. This very modern, minimalist leisure house was designed by x-architect in colloboration with Leen Vandaele. As you can see in the pictures and renderings. The Lower deck hosts the bedrooms, bathrooms, a steering cabin and a deck terasse. The upper deck a kitchen, a salon and an informal dining area.

SUGGAR DADDY'S SPECIAL - GUNBOAT 66

I was strongly in need of some nice luxury catamaran pictures so I logged on to GUNBOAT's blog managed by Chandler Collins, Gunboat's Pr, and I found those beautiful pictures by Billy Black of their latest launches the gold gun SUGGAR DADDY A GUNBOAT 66. So lets go for it...

SUGGAR DADDY first sea trials took place in Cape Town off the GUNBOAT shipyard November the 20 th. Peter Johnstone, GUNBOAT fonder, describes the 3 days off sea trials in a nice piece of writing you will find in the Gunboat Blog. In the picture above SUGGAR DADDY is doing more than 26 knots and if you take a close look to the picture above you will notice that glasses and bottles are standing straight on the cockpit table.
SUGGAR DADDY plans to sail to the Caribbeans, then down the East Coast of South America and round cape horn. A nice journey ahead..
A typical view of a GUNBOAT salon which includes at mast food the helm station. Gunboats offer a real high level of interior finish in a whole carbone/nomex structure. You get the best of both world : luxury interior and great performance.

The master queen cabins with a huge hatch for a lot of sun and air when anchored.

Spectra is every where aboard, from the trampoline to the life-line, as well as carbon
A carbon longeron hosts the jib furler.

SUNREEF 62 AL MAIAISAN DELIVERED TO QATAR - RONAUTICA MIDDLE EAST SUNREEF MIDDLE EAST DEALER

SUNREEF has just appointed its first dealer for the Middle East in Qatar : Ronautica Middle East and also delivered AL MAIASAN a brand new Sunreef 62.

Press Realese by Ewa Stachurska, SUNREEF PR.
Sunreef Yachts appoints Qatar dealer, delivers first yacht to the Middle East.

"3 February 2009, Gdansk,

Poland -

RONAUTICA
MIDDLE EAST located in the prestigious Pearl Island, Qatar, has been appointed
as the exclusive dealer for Quatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman by
Sunreef Yachts. The company has signed an exclusive dealership contract with
Sunreef Yachts in the beginning of 2009.

The first yacht sold by Ronautica Middle East is Sunreef 62 Al Maiasan launched in
December 2008 and delivered to Pearl Island marina in January 2009 on a cargo
ship.

She sailed from Gdansk, Sunreef shipyard, to Hamburg. After dismantling the mast,

she was loaded in Hamburg on a 335 meter cargo ship called La Traviata, to
reach Khawr Fakkan harbour in the United Arab Emirates. She was assembled there
again, put on the water and sailed to Doha in Qatar, to her final destination –
the marina at the Pearl Island, one of the most glamorous places in the Middle East. The whole transfer operation took around a month and has been successfully organized and coordinated by Sunreef Yachts Service.

Apart Quatar, Sunreef Yachts has worldwide brokers network in Spain, Italy, France, Greece, Israel, USA
and China to name but a few."

SUNREEF YACHTS VIDEO

Check this video of the SUNREEF 70 SEAZEN II and the SUNREEF 62 ZAHORA sailing off Antigua in December 2008.