12-Aug-10

Mark Duncan at Yachting Partners International has confirmed some of the yachts they will be presenting at the upcoming Cannes Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show.
Two sailing yachts are so far confirmed for Monaco – Valquest, the 41-metre Dubois-designed fast cruising sloop built by Bloemsma Van Breemen in 2009, asking €17.5 million; and the recently ... Read more
14-Jul-10

Miriam Cain at Camper & Nicolsons says that the brokers will be showing seven superyachts at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show from September 22nd to 25th.
So far five have been confirmed, headed by Bloemsma Van Breemen’s 48m motor yacht Flying Eagle, followed by Palmer Johnson’s 43.3m Pure Bliss and CRN’s 43m Sofico. Then there’s the 43m Clear ... Read more
16-Jun-10

I don’t quite know how he’s going to accomplish this, but Michael Payne at Camper & Nicholsons International will be your host for an Open Day aboard his joint central listing, with John Cohen at Merle Wood & Associates, the 43.65m motor yacht Sedation. The date is Friday, June 18th between 2pm and 7pm and the location ... Read more
10-May-10

A call to Mike Payne at Camper & Nicholsons in Monaco brings confirmation that he’s listed Bloemsma Van Breemen’s 48m motor yacht Flying Eagle for sale.
Delivered in 2005, this superyacht has an impressive tonnage of 625GRT, giving her a volume comparable to a yacht of over 50 metres. MCA compliant, her interior by Reymond Langton ... Read more
30-Apr-10

It’s been a busy week at Yachting Partners International as I learn that the new build 44m motor yacht Free Spirit, a central agency with Matt Albert and Alex Braden, has had another price cut.
On December 2nd I reported a reduction to €11 million to this superyacht in ‘as is’ condition and today the asking price stands ... Read more
29-Apr-10

Matt Albert, Sales and New Construction broker at Yachting Partners International is certainly keeping busy as news arrives that he’s signed two Dutch-built sailing yachts for sale, the regatta-winning 46m Windrose and the brand new 40.75m Valquest.
Windrose was delivered by Holland Jachtbouw in 2001 and refitted in 2007. This superyacht has a spacious main saloon ... Read more
29-Dec-09

January is named after the Roman god Janus who had two faces – one looking towards the New Year and one looking back to the old one so, taking our cue from him, we examine some of the main stories of 2009 and ask leading brokers for their predictions for 2010.
2009 saw a major price ... Read more
02-Dec-09

More news from Matt Albert at Yachting Partners International as his and Alex Braden’s new construction for sale, Bloemsma Van Breemen’s 44m Free Spirit has another price cut.
“Things are getting very interesting indeed,” says Matt. “When she was first brought onto the market she was on offer at a very competitive €25.8 million complete. She ... Read more
13-Aug-09

The month of July saw the trend in the purchase of older, smaller yachts accelerate as, while 24 megayachts were reported sold during the month – 10 more than June – overall asking prices totalled just €178.2 million, well below June’s year to date high of €214 million. As always, there are exceptions, with the ... Read more
10-Aug-09

Mark Duncan at Yachting Partners International tells me that the price of the new-build 44m superyacht Free Spirit, listed by Alex Braden and Matt Albert in Monaco, has had another price reduction. Currently under construction at the Bloemsma & Van Breeman yard, she’s due for delivery in 2010 and will be Lloyds classed and MCA ... Read more