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This September, the Principality of Monaco will once again host
an exceptional fleet of superyachts from the world’s leading shipyards for the
18th annual Monaco Yacht Show. Last year’s show presented 97
superyachts measuring up to 90 meters in length, including 40 world debut
launches. The 2008 edition is shaping up to be equally impressive, with many
yachts and premieres. Exhibitor space for this year’s show sold out completely
seven months in advance. Attracting an international clientele from both the
trade and consumer sectors, the 2008 show expects to have 500 exhibitors and
28,000 consumer visitors.
In addition to displaying an extraordinary array of the world’s
most distinctive vessels, the show and its organizers provide exhibitors and
patrons with several top-of-the-line services during their stay in Monaco. Only
Watch insurance specialists will sponsor the Press Lounge and Press Center,
while ING Private Banking will back the Business Center. A fleet of courtesy
cars will be on hand for visitors, and exhibitors will have access to shuttle
buses. Lenôtre Paris will provide meals and refreshments.
A grand occasion such as this one does not go off without
official sponsorship, and so several prestigious sponsors will renew their
commitment to the show. Notable among these are the Swiss watchmaker Blancpain,
which will sponsor for the ninth consecutive year, and the well-known financial
institution Compagnie Monégasque de Banque, official sponsor since 2005. Jeweler
Van Cleef & Arpels returns for its second year.
Since 2001, the Monaco Yacht Show has supported the Monégasque
Association against Muscular Dystrophy, a disease that afflicts children.
Auction proceeds and 50 percent of the show’s entrance fee earnings will be
donated to the charity. Last year, the charity auction Only Watch raised 2.7
million euros on the second day of the show.
For the fourth running year, the Monaco Yacht Show continues its commitment
to protecting the global environment by earning the carbon-neutral label. Acting
in support of sustainable development, the show has financed a range of
environmental protection projects in association with Camper & Nicholsons to
compensate for the carbon dioxide emissions that will be incurred during the
four-day event. For more information, visit
www.monacoyachtshow.com. —Jennifer Soderborg FLEET OF FANCY
The Monaco Yacht Show is renowned throughout the international
yachting scene for being exclusively dedicated to superyachts of at least 25
meters in length. At the 2008 floating exhibition, 95 yachts are expected to
attend, including 40 or so that will debut publicly for the first time. Here is
a sampling of the various motor yachts and sailing yachts that visitors can
expect to see in Port Hercules during the show. Written by Jennifer Soderborg and
Taylor Hill.
 Oceanco Anastasia The 75.5-meter Anastasia,
yard number Y703, is the third and latest yacht recently launched at the Oceanco
shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. She follows Amevi and Alfa
Nero. Australian designer Sam Sorgiovanni’s intent in designing
Anastasia’s curved lines was to create a visually exciting form.
Sorgiovanni also handled the interior layout, giving her a two-level owner’s
suite, two VIPs, three double cabins, a cinema and a massage room. Ten
additional double cabins house a 20-person crew. A spacious garage fits an array
of toys, including a limousine, sports car and four Jet Skis. A pair of 16V4000
M90 MTUs give her a top speed of 18 knots and a 4,000-nm range.
www.oceancoyacht.com (Click image to enlarge)
 Martha Ann. Photograph by Klaus Jordan. (Click image to enlarge)
Lürssen Martha Ann Lürssen’s April delivery,
Martha Ann, is sistership to 2006’s Apoise and 2007’s Saint
Nicolas. The 70.2-meter yacht formerly known as project Shark will spend the
summer in the Med leading up to her Monaco debut. Espen Øino designed the
blue-hulled yacht with six decks, a 12.8-meter beam and numerous guest areas.
Accommodations include a 130-square-meter owner’s suite on the main deck, four
spacious king-size cabins on the lower deck and an additional bridge-deck VIP.
The owner’s suite shares the main deck with the main salon and dining area. A
round glass elevator dominates the lobby. François Zuretti designed her
classically styled interior. Powered by two Cat engines, she has a range of
4,000 nautical miles and will reach speeds up to 15.5 knots.
www.lurssen.com
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