YPI Group Reveal a Stunning Range of Yachts Available for Charter this Winter

    ST. TROPEZ, FRANCE, October 24, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- YPI Group is pleased to announce details of the vessels that will be available for luxury yacht charter over the next 6 months. This winter's fleet includes a wide range of private yacht rentals from sailing yacht charters in Bali to mega yacht charters in the Caribbean. Amongst these exceptional yachts are the striking Exuma, the unique Sherakhan, the ultra stylish Sierra Romeo as well as the classic sailing yacht Shamoun.

Motor Yacht Exuma is one of the first of a new generation of 'Green' yachts and was recently awarded the 'Green Plus Platinum' certificate at last month's Monaco Yacht Show. Built by the Perini Navi Group and launched earlier this year, Exuma is able to accommodate 11 overnight guests and is served by a crew of 9. She will be available for Caribbean yacht charter during the early months of the winter season before heading to the Pacific Islands via Central America and is being offered at a rate of EUR 175,000 per week.

Built in 1966 by the Dutch shipbuilders Vuyk, Sherakhan is one of the largest yachts in the YPI fleet. Having been refit in 2005, Sherakhan features all of the modern conveniences that one would expect from a world-class yacht. Her delightful main saloon includes a dining area for her 24 overnight guests and opens out onto a large deck area that includes an 18 person Jacuzzi. She will be based in Patagonia between the months of November and March and will also be available for Antarctic yacht charters at a rate of EUR 395,000 per week.

Built by Mondomarine and launched in 2007, Sierra Romeo is an ultra stylish motor yacht with a sporty feel and a great layout. She has the capacity to sleep 12 overnight guests in 6 cabins and is served by a crew of 8. This winter she will be based in Phuket and will be available for private yacht charter at a rate of EUR 126,000 per week. With a top speed of 20 knots she is the perfect choice for exploring the islands and coastline of the Thai Peninsula including Khow-Ping-Kan, setting of the final scenes of the James Bond Movie, The Man With the Golden Gun.

Shamoun is a classic 33.05m aluminium cutter designed by Andre Hoek and launched in 1999. Named after a 'warm desert wind' she perfectly combines the classic styling of her mahogany and cream panelled interior with all the conveniences of the modern age, including a state of the art entertainment system and a hydraulic diving platform in the transom. She is able to accommodate 8 overnight guests and is served by a crew of 8. For the first few weeks of this winter she will be available for yacht charter in the Caribbean before moving down to Venezuela. She is being offered at a rate of EUR 42,000 per week.

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 yacht construction and design, yacht refitting, yacht management, yacht crew placement, luxury yacht charter and super yacht sales for some of the most demanding clients all over the world. For further details regarding any of the above yachts or for a more general enquiry please contact us by e-mail at [email protected], log on to:www.ypigroup.com or call +377 99 99 97 97.

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