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Hello Sailors!
Yachtfinders Global has been attending the Cannes Boat Show for many years now, and one never tires of it. The setting is spectacular, the city is perfect for exploring on foot, and nearly every major boat manufacturer is there—including Absolute. It’s more than just a show—it’s a reunion. Friends, colleagues, and industry insiders gather, and for many, the unofficial office is the Irish pub just off the marina. That’s where the real conversations happen after hours. We’ll be back again this September. If you’re planning to attend or want to know more, feel free to reach out. Cannes is calling. | | | | | | | |
Selene 58 Ocean Express
20 Knots of Semi-Displacement Power
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Selene Ocean Clipper 58 – Power, Elegance, and Range The next-generation Selene Ocean Clipper 58 offers expanded length, volume, and performance. With a more efficient hull, Cruiser Stern™, 6’2″ engine room headroom, and a redesigned saloon, she’s built for serious cruising. High-capacity fuel tanks and extended waterline deliver impressive range, speed, and fuel efficiency. Rigorous tank testing ensures optimal performance for long ocean passages, backed by Jet Tern’s renowned build quality. Inside, enjoy fine woodwork, exotic granite, luxurious fabrics, and premium European fittings—crafted for comfort, style, and safety.
We have a 58 Ocean Clipper docked in Auckland—book your viewing today!
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Steve Jobs' Superyacht Venus
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From her subversive use of glass to her boxy profile, Venus is one of the most recognizable yachts on the water. Take a look behind her razor-sharp lines...
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| | | | Selene 40 Ocean Trawler 2005 - Fully Refitted & Ready to Cruise | | | | This Selene 40 exemplifies the brand’s reputation for comfort, seaworthiness, and long-range capability. Powered by a reliable 185hp Perkins engine, with a 44hp Westerbeke wing engine and 7kW Northern Lights generator, she’s built for extended cruising with confidence. A recent refit includes a full hull and superstructure repaint, teak deck restoration, custom flybridge hardtop, refreshed interior varnish, and more. Additional upgrades include Coppercoat antifouling, a zero-hour generator rebuild, new stern thruster, Tides shaft seals, and a new main prop shaft. Turn-key and adventure-ready, this Selene 40 is a rare opportunity for serious cruisers. | | | | | |
Absolute lines up world premiers
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70 Fly (click for news) at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 9-14). While the 70 Fly is the new flagship of the Flybridge planing series, the Navetta 62 joins the Italian shipyard’s Navetta series of high-volume semi-displacement flybridge models. | | | | Oceanis 46.1 - Launched February 2021, Lightly Used and Fully Equipped | | | |
This owner’s version features 3 double cabins and 2 bathrooms, with only 170 hours on the upgraded 80HP engine. It includes a bow thruster, generator, air conditioning, and a watermaker for extended comfort and autonomy. Upgrades include 1200W solar panels, 650Ah AGM batteries (2022), and a custom Bimini. The sail setup offers a semi-battened mainsail, furling genoa, and bowsprit with spinnaker/gennaker rigging. Navigation is fully equipped with B&G electronics, radar, AIS, autopilot, and dual chart plotters. Extras include stainless steel davits, dodger, sunshade, exterior cushions, and updated safety gear. Lightly used, well maintained, and ready to cruise French Polynesia. Contact for details or to arrange a visit. | | | | | | | | | |
Bowhead whales are the giants of the Arctic. They average about 15 meters in length and have the thickest blubber, thickest skin, greatest longevity, longest baleen, lowest body core temperatures, and the largest head (proportionally) of any cetacean. They can break through sea ice of 20 centimetres – possibly up to one meter – thick with their large, reinforced skulls and powerful bodies.
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The Navetta 64 stands out with its sleek design, expansive saloon windows, and large hull glazing for the owner and VIP cabins. Its signature Beach Club offers a unique cabin at sea level, doubling as a lounge or guest stateroom with stunning ocean views — like an infinity pool on the water. Built for luxury and style, this yacht is unmistakably Absolute.
Contact us today to request the full specifications.
Absolute Navetta 64 - Motor Yacht Review
| | | | | | Coast Guard Investigation Reveals OceanGate Titan Tragedy Was Entirely “Preventable”
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The investigation determined that the primary cause of the incident was the loss of structural integrity of the Titan’s carbon fiber hull, with the probable failure point being either the adhesive joint between the forward dome and titanium segment, or the carbon fiber hull near the forward end of the submersible.
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Lagoon 42 Owner's Version (2022) Performance Meets Comfort
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A nearly new Lagoon 42 owner’s version, launched last year, lightly used and fully equipped for cruising. It features a performance-focused rig, raised cockpit for clear visibility, and easy access from the swim platforms to the saloon. Onboard comforts include 57HP Yanmar engines, upgraded sails (Code 0, spinnaker), watermaker, generator, air conditioning, solar panels, and full B&G electronics. The stylish interior includes white oak finishes, a fully equipped galley, and custom storage. Comes with a Highfield dinghy and 20HP Honda outboard. Turn-key and ready to sail.
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How do sailors stay in shape? They do anchor-cise! | | Recipe of the Week: Thai Pumpkin Soup - Yummo!
| | - 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 2 T red curry paste
- 300ml coconut cream
- 1/4 c coriander chopped
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Saute pumpkin & red curry paste until it starts to catch on the saucepan. Add coconut cream to deglaze pan, top with enough water to level with pumpkin and bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmering until pumpkin becomes soft and mushy. Puree, season with S & P and fold in chopped coriander.
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