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Now in its 58th year, FLIBS bills itself as the largest boat show on the planet. A claim that rings true, considering that it takes place across seven locations, covers more than 278,000 square meters (2,992,367 square feet), and features in excess of 1,500 boats and 1,200 exhibitors. Each year an impressive array of superyachts goes on display at FLIBS, and 2017 will be no exception. There will even be a VIP option available, created expressly for those who want greater access to FLIBS’ superyacht area.

The best way to truly get to know the most important details and information about the spectacular megayachts being exhibited this year at FLIBS is to arrange a visit with Kent Chamberlain of Chamberlain Yachts. Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, often referred to as the superyacht capital of the world, Chamberlain brings over 37 years of experience in the yachting industry and specializes in representing superyachts. Whether you’re looking to become a first-time yacht owner or simply want to move on or trade up, contact us at Chamberlain Yachts and take advantage of our personalized attention, as well as our wealth of expertise, to help you discover and explore the best opportunities available at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Here are just three of the spectacular superyachts that will be on display at FLIBS in 2017.

M/Y Cloudbreak

Built in 2016 by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen, the 72.5-meter (237.86-foot) M/Y Cloudbreak will no doubt turn many heads and generate a great deal of buzz at FLIBS. For starters, the supremely luxurious Christian Liaigre-designed interior of this imposing megayacht features spacious accommodations for 12 guests, including a master suite, 3 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. It also boasts the latest leisure and entertainment options, a fireplace, and luxurious fittings and furniture throughout.

Her exterior design by Espen Øino includes a range of must-have amenities, such as an on-deck Jacuzzi, a beach cub, a fully-certified helideck, a ski room and an expansive tender garage.

In addition to her steel hull and aluminum superstructure, this custom displacement yacht operates cutting-edge stabilisers, which work even at zero speed, dramatically increasing on-board comfort, both in rough waters and at anchor. Cloudbreak has a cruising speed of 12 knots, a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 8,500 nautical miles.

M/Y Book Ends

A 47-meter (154.20-foot) luxury yacht distinguished by its classic lines and timeless elegance, the brand new M/Y Book Ends makes her public debut at FLIBS. Built in 2017 by Heesen, as the sister ship to the award-winning M/Y Elena, M/Y Book Ends features an interior designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, which offers 5 guests cabins that can accommodate 10 guests in the height of comfort.

One of the most spectacular features of this megayacht is her 85-square-meter (915-square- foot) sundeck – the highlight of an Omega Architects-designed exterior, which provides ample space for sunbathing, lounging and working out. In addition, the stunning al fresco dining space, located on the upper deck aft, with seating on the main deck aft and foredeck, provides a majestic total outdoor deck space of 180 square meters (1,937.5 square feet).

Thanks to her twin 1,341 hp MTU 8V 4000 diesel engines, this superyacht has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 15.6 knots. She also boasts a transatlantic range of 4,000 nautical miles.

M/Y Vertige

The sleek 49.9-meter (163.71-foot) M/Y Vertige was launched earlier this year by Tankoa Yachts. She boasts an extremely spacious 499 gt interior, which was designed by Francesco Paszkowski, who also serves as the designer for the exterior. Among the many splendid offereng aboard this magnificent megayacht , guests will be able to enjoy a beach club gym, master suite, VIP stateroom, 3 double and 1 twin cabins, an upper-deck home movie theater and a huge, 7-meter (22.96-foot) tender garage.

This semi-displacement yacht has an aluminum hull and aluminium superstructure, along with at-anchor stabilizers that help produce a comfortable, smooth experience both at zero speed and on the open water. Vertige’s cruising speed is 12 knots, her maximum speed reaches 16 knots, and her range is an impressive 5,000 nautical miles.

For advice and guidance in purchasing your dream yacht, please get in touch with Chamberlain Yachts.

These two sales add to a very strong performance in 2017 for Chamberlain Yachts, which has seen us attend many of the major yacht shows around the globe. We will, once again, be at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and we look forward to answering any questions you might have about yacht sales.

M/Y AUSTRALIS

Built by Oceanfast in 2010, the 48.00m M/Y AUSTRALIS features five staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests in great comfort. With contemporary styling throughout, the superyacht benefits from large windows that let in ample natural light, and a stunning sun deck which incorporates a Jacuzzi.

M/Y AUSTRALIS underwent a complete interior and structural refit in 2013, and was sold in beautiful condition.

She is fitted with Quantum speed stabilisers and can reach a maximum speed of 12 knots.
M/Y AUSTRALIS had an asking price of $10,900.000 and has now been renamed M/Y BIG SKY.

M/Y IN FULL BLOOM

A fantastic sales prospect for any US yacht broker, M/Y IN FULL BLOOM was built by US shipyard, Heisley, in 1999 from a design by Juan Carlos Espinosa and underwent a full refit in 2013. The interior, which is decorated in elegant wood tones, accommodates six guests in a master stateroom with a private study, a VIP stateroom, and a double, each with an en-suite bathroom.

The yacht’s tinted panorama windows offer unobstructed views of the water and allow in ample light. The sky lounge features everything guests would need for an evening of true relaxation, including settees, armchairs, a wet bar and a 28-inch TV screen.

M/Y IN FULL BLOOM had an asking price of $1,900,000 and has been renamed MARBELLA III.

Kent Chamberlain of Chamberlain Yachts can look back on a long, successful career as a US yacht broker. With 37 years in yacht sales and countless sold boats to his name, Kent remains at the disposal of anyone interested in fulfilling their dream of the yachting lifestyle and the desire to purchase their very own boat. Get in touch today for more information and advice.

After President Obama’s historic announcement restoring diplomatic ties with Cuba in December 2014, yacht agencies have extended their Caribbean itineraries to this long-forbidden island. Although last-minute bookings are virtually impossible, with some planning and guidance, you can embark on a dream yachting vacation.

Yacht charters in Cuba are also a new concept that is still in its early stages. A Cuban yacht charter entails more than just showing up and luxuriating on a beach, though of course there is still time for that. “People-to-people” exchanges are required by the new charter law and mean that visitors need to do more than typical tourist activities. This could be as varied as visiting a school, attending cultural lectures or concerts or meeting local artists and architects.

Educational visits are one of the most common reasons to visit Cuba on  yacht charter, but these rules are changing daily and we will always have the latest updates before you travel. Chamberlain Yachts will advise and assist you with any requirements.

Cuba has a unique history that ensures that it is unlike anywhere on earth. It’s an island trapped in time and a fascinating destination to visit on a Caribbean yacht charter. Along with a strong Spanish influence, a mix of Soviet and neo-colonial architecture, lush green forests, stunning tropical beaches and an unquenchably hedonistic atmosphere, Cuba is the ultimate yachting destination for the culturally curious. Suddenly this unchartered territory is open for yacht charters and there has never been a better time to visit.

When you book your Cuban yacht charter with Chamberlain Yachts we will assist you every step of the way to create the charter of your dreams in this new destination. If you would like more information about our yachts for charter in Cuba, please contact Chamberlain Yachts.

Custom built in 2006, Turmoil is a magnificent blend of a luxury yacht and rugged world cruiser which remains in virtually the same magnificent condition today as when she was launched. She is a vessel that is fully equipped to meet the challenges of the Arctic Ocean, as her ice-breaking hull exceeds all class requirements. Turmoil is able to host multiple large deck tenders and has a generous heli deck.

Turmoil has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure, allowing the yacht to reach 15 knots, powered by two Caterpillar 2,260 hp diesel engines, providing a range of 6500 nm. Designed as a luxury yacht, Turmoil is able to comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 cabins, as well as being capable of carrying 14 crew on-board to ensure a relaxing yachting experience for her guests.

Turmoil is also fully fitted with scientific climatology research facilities, making her a unique vessel in her sphere and the largest expedition yacht built by the Danish builders Royal Denship.

The luxury of having an on-board gym and large conference room, which can double as a cinema or playroom, is certain to provide an exceptional experience to the new owners of Turmoil. Her interiors are spectacular American Cherry and the spacious Sky Lounge faces forwards with raised visibility.

Kent Chamberlain is a yachting industry veteran, with over 35 years of experience.   For more information on the current yachts on offer by Chamberlain Yachts,  search here.

1. Yachting terms to help you choose the right yacht

Beam: This is the distance across the widest point of the yacht. If you’re looking for a yacht with large interior volume, look for yachts with a wide beam.

Displacement: The amount of water the hull displaces- ie, pushes out of the way. This is important when selecting your yacht, as full displacement yachts sit low and steady in the water while semi-displacement yachts use some power to lift the bow slightly out of the water, reducing drag and increasing speed.

Draft: The depth of yacht below the waterline, to its bottom point. This is crucial to know as it may impact your yachting experience, from safely exploring shallow cruising grounds like the Bahamas to knowing how close you can anchor to a beautiful beach.

Motorsailer: A yacht that has sails, but also has powerful engines so it can cruise under either mode depending on weather conditions.

Planing yacht: A planing yacht is a fast sports yacht, which uses the power of its engines to lift the bow of the yacht completely above the water, thereby vastly reducing the water drag on the hull and allowing high speeds.

Schooner: A sailing yacht with two or more masts.

Sloop: A sailing yacht with one mast.

Stabilisers: Devices to minimise the yacht’s rolling at anchor or underway. There are fin stabilizers and gyro stabilizers, with the most sought-after systems being ‘zero speed stabilizers’, also known as ‘at anchor stabilizers.’

2. Charter language

APA: Advance Provisioning Agreement. The APA is an amount of money paid to the yacht in advance (often around 30% of the charter fee) so the captain and crew can provision your yacht, book berths, and fuel up before your arrival and during your trip. Any monies not used will be refunded at the end of your charter.

Bareboat charter: The rental of a yacht with no crew.

Charter agreement: The terms of your charter, detailing charter costs, what’s included, and your rights and obligations.

Preference sheet: This is a sheet that you’ll fill out before your charter, advising the crew of what foods and drinks you like, preferred music and service style, as well as important info such as allergies.

MYBA and CYBA: Professional yacht broker’s associations.

MYBA Contract: The standard charter agreement used by most charter brokers worldwide.

Tandem charter: Where more than one yacht is chartered. Great for extended family or corporate charters.

3. Finding your way around the yacht

Aft: Towards the back. You’ll often hear the ‘aft deck,’ which is at the very rear, but you might also be staying in the ‘aft cabin’, which merely means it’s the cabin closest to the rear of the yacht.

Bow: Front of the yacht.

Foredeck: The deck at the front of the yacht where the anchor is kept. The best place for dolphin watching!

Forward: Towards the front of the yacht.

Midship: The center of the boat.

Port: Left-hand side of the yacht when facing forwards.

Starboard: Right-hand side of the yacht when facing forwards.

Stern: Back of yacht. Also astern: to the back of the yacht, or behind the yacht, eg: ‘The tender is coming astern to take you ashore’ (it’s coming to the back of the boat.)

4. Features and areas of the yacht

Berths: Berths equates to beds, or more correctly, sleeping spaces, with a single bunk one berth and a double equating to two berths. This term is generally used on smaller yachts, particularly sailing yachts.

Bridge: This is the place on the yacht’s interior where the captain drives the yacht and the majority of the navigational equipment is kept. Yachts will also have an exterior navigation station, whether a ‘wing station’ just outside the bridge or a flybridge on the upper deck.

Cockpit (Sailing only): The area out on the deck for dining and lounging, also the wheel ‘or helm’ is often located at the rear of the cockpit and the captain will steer the yacht from here.

Flybridge: An upper deck with a helm and navigation systems. The flybridge is normally also a guest space for sunbathing and entertaining.

Galley: Kitchens are known as ‘galleys’ onboard, with the exception of the ‘country kitchen’ sometimes found on US-built yachts.

Head: On motor yachts, bathrooms are rarely called ‘heads’ these days, but the old sailing terminology lives on in ‘dayhead’, which are the small toilets on the main and upper decks, meant for daytime use rather than going back to your cabin.

Hull: The part of the yacht that floats in the water.

Master cabin/stateroom/suite: The biggest and most well-appointed stateroom on the yacht, normally occupied by the yacht’s owner or principal charterer (the person who pays for the charter.)

Passerelle: The ‘plank’ that you board the yacht on. You might know of it as a gangplank or gangway.

Pullman: This is an additional bunk berth that folds up flat against the wall— great for children or additional guests.

Salon/Main salon: The lounge area on the main deck.

Sky Lounge: The upper deck lounge found on larger motor yachts.

Stateroom: On motor yachts and larger sailing yachts, cabins are often called ‘staterooms’.

Sun deck: A lounging, sunbathing, and entertaining space on top of the yacht, exclusively for the use of guests.

Tender: The ‘dinghy’ or small boat that is used to take you from the yacht to go ashore and to coral reefs etc. Small yachts will sometimes tow their tenders; larger yachts will either have a crane to lift their tenders on deck to store while underway or have a ‘tender garage’ to house their tenders.

5. Other yachting terminology

Aloft: (Sailing only) Up in the rigging or mast. A sailor may need to go aloft to adjust a sail or get a good vantage point.

Heel: (Sailing only) When the yacht leans over to one side under sail.

Knot: Boat speed measured in nautical miles per hour.

Line: It is not a rope, it is a line. Whether cruising on a motor yacht or a sailing yacht, you ‘throw a line,’ you never say ‘throw a rope’.

Nautical mile: About 15 percent longer than a standard mile, at 7076 feet, or 1852 meters. It is equal to one minute of latitude on a navigation chart.

Pitch: The rise and fall of the yacht’s bow as it goes over the waves.

PWC: Personal watercraft. A generic term for Jetskis and waverunners etc.

Rigging: Masts and sails.

It may seem a lot to learn at first, but it’s all very easy to pick up and you’ll be talking like a seasoned yachtie in no time!

The Cannes Boat Show will be quickly followed by the Monaco Yacht Show and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The start of the boat show season marks the end of the Mediterranean yacht charter season, and the start of the Caribbean charter season.

We spoke to Kent Chamberlain, CEO of Chamberlain Yachts and yachting industry veteran, to discuss THE best new yachts to look out for at the show. As an established yacht broker with over 35 years in the industry, Kent is the go-to broker for latest superyachts on the market. Here are five new 2016 yachts he will be aboard at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Genesi Yacht

This Wider, diesel electric 46 metre super yacht runs of 6 generators to offer an unique and economical long range cruising vessel. Genesis has a range of 5000 nm thanks to 6 generators that run her including 2 electric motors, the primary drivers and 4 generators to drive that, with the back up of a 544 KW battery pack.

“This is an unique offering from Wider gives lower fuel burn, greater range and less pollution” Kent Chamberlain explained. “The yacht offers an open design, lots of side opening doors, a fantastic 90m2 aft beach area including a full walk around to a 7 metre pool.”

There is a jacuzzi on the fly bridge, balconies on main salon and master forward which again gives to the al fresco feel to this beautiful new superyacht.

Divine

Divine is a Hybrid Palumbo Superyacht powered by two MTU engines, but can switch to pure diesel electric. It’s a boat that can travel at 23 knots on main engines and can run purely off the battery as well. The design is very modern and allows for balconies on both sides. Like Genesi there is an open air environment – really opens up to the extent port starboard and afterdeck is large. It was designed as a sport deck yacht and has 5 cabins.

“Hot Lab Yacht & Design won World Superyachts Award & Showboats Design Awards 2016 award for this boat for interior design” explains Kent.

Sexy Fish

“A 39.9 metre yacht by Tansu Yachts known for very stout sort of military looking designs,” said Kent “and this is no exception”

This brand new yacht created with Diana Yacht Design a well reputed organisation.

YXT-20

Built by the Lynx the Dutch shipyard, this shadow yacht selling for just over 2 million, is a support vessel that can carry tender and toys and additional crew.

“It allows you to have a smaller vessel for the guests allowing you to get in an out of smaller ports than if you could in a larger boat. Plus it is more efficient even though there are two boats.”

Elexir

Beautiful new Amels 180 yacht from a yacht with respect in the industry for quality build. This 55 metre was designed by Heywood Design with interiors by designer Laura Sessa. It is a larger superyacht than the others with lots of outdoor space.

“It is a cool new boat by a noticeable yard”, said Kent.

Car Deck

Don’t miss out on the Car Deck which is new to the Monaco Yacht Show 2016. Dedicated to luxury automobiles, the exhibition space aims to capitalise on the interest in high-end cars that superyacht owners bring to streets of Monaco every year during the show.

If you are coming to the Monaco Yacht Show, and you want an authority on this years yachts, you will find Kent onboard the best the show and the industry has to offer.

1. Saint- Barthélemy, Leeward Islands

The rich and famous flock to this beautiful sanctuary, an overseas collectivity of France, in the West Indies. Known in French as Saint Barthélemy, in English as ‘St Barts’ or ‘St Barths’ and to the indigenous people of the island as ‘Ouanalao’, this volcanic island is known for its gastronomy, idyllic beaches and incredible marine flora and fauna.

2. Grenada, Windward Islands

Often nicknamed ‘The Spice Island’ because of its production of nutmeg, which sweetly scents the sea air, Grenada’s appeal appears in the solitude of stretches of pristine white sand, the sunken treasures of the largest submerged vessel in the Caribbean and all its corals, and the warmth of its local people.

3. Jost Van Dyke, BVI

The smallest of the British Virgin Islands, Jost Van Dyke is an island paradise, with sugar-soft sands, turquoise clear waters, lush vegetation and rocky hills lined with wild sage that lead to a natural tidal pool.

4. Shroud Cay, Exuma Park, The Bahamas

Uninhabited by humans, this archipelago of cays and rocks, surrounded by a shallow tidal mangrove salina, is the perfect place to escape everything and explore the crystal waters. A haven for sea turtles, lobsters and many kinds of fish, this is the perfect place to enjoy snorkelling.

5. Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands

Rarely visited and remote, this hidden gem offers unspoilt beaches, warm hospitality and unrivalled diving. As it is also on the route of the humpback whales’ winter migration, it is a great place from which to spot these incredible animals.