ST TROPEZ, FRANCE, December 18, 2010 (Press-News.org) In conversation at last month's Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, Holland, Bertrand Vogele, MD of yacht charter broker Yachting Partners International admitted that across the board recent times have been tough in the super yacht charter industry. However, he refused to remain downbeat. "I believe this difficult period has highlighted the need for change," said Mr Vogele. These words have now been backed up with action as Yachting Partners International announced the launch of a major new initiative for the 2011 season. Aimed at simultaneously bolstering their yacht charter market as well as their super yacht sales, under the new scheme potential owners will now be able to try before they buy. If they like what they charter, they can buy it and benefit from a very special offer.
Three luxury super yachts from the incredible YPI Group portfolio of crewed motor yacht charters have been earmarked.
M/Y Glaze, fresh from the Antigua Charter Show last week, where she wowed viewers after her recent Florida refit, is a fantastic 49m tri-deck motor yacht built by Trinity Yachts to ABS Class. Able to accommodate 12 guests comfortably in 6 cabins, Glaze is a stunning motor yacht with lots of space and character and a wealth of extras for charter guests to enjoy. An array of distinctive features on board, such as the panoramic sky lounge, a vast sundeck sporting an enormous sun pad, jacuzzi and a bar and grill for dining al fresco, make her a luxury yacht charter dream. M/Y Glaze is currently available for charter in the Caribbean from EUR175.000 per week.
S/Y Valquest, attracted a great deal of attention at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2010. She is a 41m fast cruising sloop designed by Dubois and built by the family run shipyard, Bloemsma Van Breemen of the Netherlands. Valquest's interior accommodation includes four cabins with ample space for up to eight overnight guests. Valquest is currently available for super yacht charter in the Caribbean from EUR79,000 per week. Under the new Yachting Partners International 'try before you buy' scheme she will be available for Mediterranean yacht charter during the summer months of 2011 at a similar rate.
S/Y Windrose of Amsterdam, with a classic hull and modern schooner rig conceived to win races, offers stunning performance under sail. Windrose won the St Barts Bucket Race in 2008 and has now been outfitted for ultimate charter guest comfort. Built in 2002 she evokes a bygone era from her long sleek hull lines to her handcrafted interior with solid-wood panelling and furniture, offset by cream ceilings and sophisticated lighting. For pure sailing pleasure she is second to none. She is currently chartering from EUR59.000 per week.
With three super yachts of such calibre available for 'try then buy' Yachting Partners International expects to see even more of the growth witnessed in 2010 in both its luxury yacht charter market as well as super yacht sales. 'Historically; all big successes have been built in the difficult periods of global economic downturn' said Mr Vogele. For potential owners getting to know the super yacht you are buying by spending real time onboard prior to deciding whether or not to purchase and then getting money back if you do, is always an opportunity too good to miss.
Yacht charter broker Yachting Partners International (the YPI Group) is a part of the Barry Rogliano Salles Shipbroking Group (BRS). Renowned for its integrity, considerable industry experience and for getting results, YPI has accumulated vast experience in the fields of luxury yacht charter, crewed motor yacht charters and Mediterranean yacht charter for some of the most demanding clients all over the world. For further details regarding any of the above luxury yacht charters or for a more general enquiry please log on to: www.ypigroup.com
Yachting Exclusive: Try Then Buy: YPI Group Stuns Yachting World for 2011 with Some Excellent 'Try Then Buy' Offers on Three Celebrity Super Yachts
With Yachting Partner Internationals' new 'try then buy' option, luxury super yachts Glaze, Windrose and Valquest, will become synonymous with luxury yacht charter in 2011. Take ownership after the charter and receive a very special purchase offer.
2010-12-18
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[Press-News.org] Yachting Exclusive: Try Then Buy: YPI Group Stuns Yachting World for 2011 with Some Excellent 'Try Then Buy' Offers on Three Celebrity Super YachtsWith Yachting Partner Internationals' new 'try then buy' option, luxury super yachts Glaze, Windrose and Valquest, will become synonymous with luxury yacht charter in 2011. Take ownership after the charter and receive a very special purchase offer.