Barrett-Jackson’s, presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, is a spectacular event that combines stunning collector cars, thrilling experiences, and entertainment for automotive enthusiasts and families alike. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s highlights and some of the most jaw-dropping vehicles crossing the auction block.

Highlighted Auction Lots

Some of the standout cars at this year’s Super Saturday include:

Lot #1116: 1981 Land Rover Series 3 Custom SUV – Sold for $438,900. A masterclass in rugged elegance with a modern twist.

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Lot #1078: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe – Sold for $418,000. This custom classic combines performance and style.

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Lot #1094.1: 1970 Ford Mustang 428 CJ Convertible – Sold for $396,000. A true muscle car icon with a rare convertible feature.

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Lot #1065.1: 1964 Lincoln Continental Custom Convertible – Sold for $330,000. Timeless luxury meets modern customization.

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Lot #1096.1: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS – Sold for $330,000. A stunning representation of Chevy’s muscle car legacy.

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Lot #1097: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible – Sold for $330,000. Classic Americana reimagined with finesse.

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Lot #1134: 1964 International Scout Custom SUV – Sold for $330,000. A unique off-road vehicle with a bespoke touch.

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Lot #1093.1: 1968 Dodge Charger Custom Coupe – Sold for $313,500. A bold muscle car with striking modifications.

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Lot #1054: 1964 Chevrolet C10 Custom Pickup – Sold for $275,000. A show-stopping pickup blending vintage appeal with contemporary craftsmanship.

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Lot #1101: 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante – Sold for $275,000. Modern luxury and performance in an elegant convertible.

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Event Schedule Highlights

The day is packed with activities for all ages:

• 08:00 AM to Auction Close: The gates open to reveal food courts, sponsor displays, and the Exhibitor Marketplace presented by Swisstrax. Don’t miss the Santo Tequila Patio and the Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge.
• 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM: Automobilia Auction, showcasing rare automotive collectibles.
• 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM: Thrill rides and driving experiences, including Dodge and GR Supra rides, Ford Hot Laps, TRD Pro Dirt Rides, and more.
• 09:45 AM to 10:00 AM: The day officially begins with the National Anthem.
• 10:00 AM to Auction Close: The Collector Car Auction takes center stage, featuring vehicles that embody automotive history and innovation.
• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Meet racing legend Shirley Muldowney during her autograph session.
• 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM: Enjoy live music from the Kruse Brothers at the Live Music Stage presented by Arizona Lottery.
• 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM: Witness the announcement of the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Cup Winner.
• 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM: Attend Adam’s Polishes Product Showcase for car care enthusiasts.
• 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM: Groove to live music from Georgia Chrome at the Live Music Stage.
• 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM: DJs entertain at the Cigar Bar and Santo Tequila Patio.
• 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM: Live music from Jaty Edwards at the South Showcase Stage.
• 08:30 AM to 10:30 PM: Watch the Barrett-Jackson Livestream to catch every exciting moment.
• 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Tune in to FYI and HISTORY for a livestream of the day’s broadcasts.

A Day to Remember

Barrett-Jackson’s Super Saturday is not just about cars; it’s a celebration of automotive culture, community, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re here to bid, browse, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone.

For more details, visit Barrett-Jackson’s official website.

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This year’s NBAA-BACE will feature a superb lineup of speakers, technologies, sessions and networking opportunities.

“NBAA-BACE is more than a meeting – it’s a moment, unlike any other, that allows business aviation to make the connections, share important announcements and come together to shape the future of the industry,” said Ed Bolen, NBAA’s president and CEO.

Attendees can get up close with some of the world’s most advanced, innovative and efficient aircraft.

The world’s leading companies paving the way on advanced air mobility – including Electra.aero, Joby Aviation and Lilium – will showcase their latest concepts and innovations at the show’s Emerging Tech Pavilion.

There will be keynote addresses by U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker and Neil deGrasse Tyson, the award-winning and inspiring astrophysicist who is one of the most famous scientists in the world today.

Forward-looking newsmaker events will include a special session featuring U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-6-MO) and Rick Larsen (D-2-WA), key authors of the
five-year FAA reauthorization and aviation policy bill signed into law earlier this year. Five leading U.S. regulators from the FAA and Transportation Security Administration will also address the convention.

NBAA will award Bombardier leaders Laurent and Pierre Beaudoin with one of its highest honors – the Meritorious Service to Aviation Award – recognizing their visionary leadership at Bombardier that fostered industry growth and advanced business aviation safety and sustainability. Their leadership drove the creation of entirely new market categories for business and commercial aircraft and helped set the standard for excellence in safety and sustainability.

There will be timely discussions about the industry’s most important issues: innovation, sustainability, safety and workforce development.

For the first time, NBAA-BACE will have a special experience zone called the Flight Deck, an all-new stage featuring sessions and events open to all show-goers looking to learn from the best and make the connections they need to propel their business forward.

This year’s event will be the most sustainable yet, with exhibitors committing to reduce their environmental impact at the show and a two-day Sustainability Summit where industry leaders will discuss the most important developments driving business aviation’s ambitious efforts to make the sector greener.

NBAA will also celebrate the one-year anniversary of CLIMBING. FAST., business aviation’s advocacy initiative focused on the sector’s innovation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

For more information or to register, go to nbaa.org/2024

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The Fusion Lounge is ready for you.

This year’s Formula 1 season is heating up! Red Bull’s dominance appears to be over, Mercedes shows signs of better performance, and McLaren’s Lando Norris is in scintillating form, so much so that the British driver — now second in the 2024 driver standings — could well see his first ever home win at this year’s Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix.

Whether you’re an F1 enthusiast, an armchair critic, a Max Verstappen fan, or merely watching for the glitz and glam of the world’s most elite and luxury sport, this year’s race is not to be missed.

If you don’t have tickets yet, Silverstone’s prestigious Fusion Lounge is ready and waiting for last-minute expeditions to the next grid on the calendar.

Unless you’re about to receive a personal invite to one of the team garages or the Paddock Club, there is no better place to watch the British GP than in one of the track’s luxurious, top-tier hospitality areas.

Top of the list is the Fusion Lounge, poised between Stowe and Vale, the final technical corners of the circuit before the Hamilton Straight. It’s here where driver battles are sometimes won and lost, and last lap trepidation and jubilation begin to take hold. With unrivaled views of the final dash to the finish line from the garden terrace outside, the atmosphere is electric — a super screen keeps you clued up on the action. Amid the British summer, there are few moments harder to beat than the warmth of the blazing sun beating down on your deckchair, as you sip free-flowing champagne to the sounds and smells of screaming engines and burning rubber.

Of course, the elite hospitality inside offers plenty of respite from the octane. Under the canopy you’ll find a vast dining area with tables under white linen and silverware. Feast on fare throughout the day with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea from high-end chef stations that stretch from Japanese BBQs to Italian pastas. Better yet, it’s all on the house, along with wine, beer, and plenty of cocktails to wash it down.

While you dine, the stage centerpiece of the tent serves up celebrity hosts and guest speakers throughout the day. There is also a live DJ, opulent automotive displays around the hospitality suite, and a Fusion after-party for those who just don’t want the day to end after the checkered flag is waved. Indoor and outdoor lounge areas provide a space to kick back, while a set of racing sims offer a flavor of the adrenaline-fueled action on the track. The Fusion Lounge also comes with inner track access, and a shuttle service to and from the outer world, where you’ll find the grandstands, also included in your hospitality pass.

The circuit helipad is only a short ride away too, if you’re flying in. The luxury package also comes with parking, if you need it, right next to the track. If you’re in the mood for a quick trip to this storied British circuit for a weekend of action, high-end luxury hospitality, and plenty of champagne celebrations, we recommend the Fusion Lounge. While spots last.

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Pinehurst’s past inspires its present

Few sports revere their own history like golf. The sport, despite an onslaught of technological improvements to equipment, athletic clothing, and a slickly made Netflix series showing the sport’s luxury-loving superstars, still seems to evoke both within and without a sense of being old-fashioned. Maybe that image persists because so much of the game in this country takes place behind the closed gates of country clubs, but golf, especially with an influx of new players post-Covid, has been changing for some time. One of the best-case studies for that change is America’s first golf resort, Pinehurst.

Located in the Sandhills region of North Carolina about an hour south of the state capitol, Raleigh, Pinehurst has been hosting golfers since 1895 and this year it will host its fourth U.S. Open after being named an “anchor site” by the United States Golf Association. This means the championship will return to the resort’s most famous course, simply named No. 2, four more times between now and 2047. The last time the resort hosted the championship was in 2014, when it held both the men’s and women’s U.S. Open in back-to-back weeks, revealing a restoration to No. 2 where more than 40 acres of sod had been removed to return the course to a more rugged and natural look, in line with its appearance through the 1920s and 1950s.

No. 2 has always been the resort’s main draw despite having nine courses in its roster—and a tenth slated to open this April—for legions of golfers over the years who wanted to test their games, but the 2014 championships helped show casual golf fans used to seeing the teeming green of their home courses or Augusta National Golf Club each April, a different look—and a different way—to play golf. That looked involved not lush fairways and brightly-lit greens that glowed on the screen but a course that showcased a return to old-school centerline irrigation with fairways brown and crispy at their edges, punished by the hot North Carolina summer. Furthermore, wide expanses of sand, spotted with native wire grass, provided a glimpse of golf’s past in the Sandhills and the makings of the resort’s future.

Those aesthetics captivated both the television audience and the pros, allowing the course’s original strategic elements—its fearsome dome greens known as turtlebacks—to take center stage and not the ways in which the course was maintained. Though the restoration of No. 2 had occurred three years before the tournament, the success of the course in holding up to the challenges of both testing the best golfers in the world and hosting consecutive tournaments served as “catalyst for all the changes that happened” at Pinehurst, says Tom Pashley, president of Pinehurst.

Those changes have included updated new dining options, including The Deuce, whose patio overlooks the 18th green of No. 2 and where resort guests cheer—and sometimes playfully boo—their fellow golfers finishing up their rounds. A new brewery is located in the town’s former steam plant, and there has been a complete renovation of several other of the nine courses in the resort’s portfolio, including its No. 4 course by esteemed architect Gil Hanse, which along with No. 2 hosted the 2019 U.S. Amateur.

“I don’t know that we had any grand plans of taking [the renovations] as far as we have,” Pashley says when they started restoring No. 2, “but with each iteration [the resort] is just so well received and the appetite is strong for people to continue coming here.”

He goes on to cite the energy of the resort’s customers as a further catalyst to change and adds, “What I love to do is have somebody who hasn’t been to Pinehurst in the last five or ten years—when they come and visit it, they can’t believe it.”

The improvements at Pinehurst, in large part, are a reflection of a shift in the golf destination market largely brought on by the arrival of Bandon Dunes in Oregon, 25 years ago. At the time, many golf destinations had relied on either one architect or a handful of well-known former professional players turned architects to build their courses. Bandon presented a new paradigm in America, namely a links golf experience like that in Scotland and Ireland, where the game of golf as we know it was invented and first took shape. As Bandon’s own roster of courses grew, so did its popularity, and it forced other resorts to look at the formula for its success.

That No. 2 was indeed a world-class course, even prior to the restoration, was never really in doubt, though many people longed for it to return to its roots, including Tom Doak, who said the course had strayed too far from its origins. Beyond No. 2, though, traveling golfers had little reason to visit the other resort’s courses, which didn’t have the same cachet. The renovation of No. 4 helped a new breed of golfer, eager to try different kinds of golf, eager to play on courses that naturally reflected their native environs, discover another option at the resort. And, ironically, for a resort that’s hosted more championships than any other, it was its par-3 course, The Cradle, that might have done as much to change its image from living history to living history and must-see present. At less than 800 yards, The Cradle looks like No. 2’s little brother, but at any given time on any given day you can see it teems with golfers ages four through eighty, all with smiles on their faces.

And, like other golf resorts across the country, Pinehurst has seen a spike in demand, which has led it to add a tenth course. “We’ve got more visitors trying to come here, so we really were having a constraint of available tee times,” Pashley says. One of Pinehurst’s unique features is that it’s both a resort and a country club with its own members. A spike in the rolls of both almost necessitated a new course. No. 10 is being built by Tom Doak on the remnants of an old mining quarry and features wide playing corridors with a slew of undulating greens that invite shots to be run-up to their surface and will provide multiple pin positions that can change the playing strategy for each hole.

“I think No. 10 offers a lot of different elements that we don’t have on any of our other courses,” Pashley says, adding, “One of my favorites is just the setting.” The course is located four miles away from the main resort on an isolated piece of property. “While I love the hustle and bustle of courses one through five here at the main clubhouse, to me, it’s like a national park. Everyone is here; they’re all looking, they’re all admiring. But over there you can just listen to the silence and the sounds of nature.”

A new course and hosting a major championship. One of those would be a lot for any resort, but along with those, the resort has also completed a major renovation to its flagship hotel, The Carolina, which involved improvements to every guest room, including leveling floors to the hundred-plus year-old hotel, as well as reconfiguring many of the room’s spaces to accommodate the modern golfer. As Pashley points out, in the resort’s earliest days, guests were packing steamer trunks and staying for a month or more. Large closets in rooms are no longer needed. Coffee stations and soundproofing are.

So, when visitors and players arrive this June for one of golf’s oldest championships at one of its oldest venues, they’ll both see and experience the past through new, modern amenities that Pashley hopes, “carries us for the next fifty years.”

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Tickets are now available for the Bellagio Fountain Club’s return at the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix this November. With front-row seats to the racing action, the club offers an unmatched viewing experience.

Under the culinary leadership of renowned chefs like Mario Carbone, David Chang, Alain Ducasse, Masaharu Morimoto, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the club promises an unforgettable gourmet adventure.

The Bellagio Fountain Club, a gem in Las Vegas, is set to enhance the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix with its exceptional offerings. This premium destination invites guests to an extraordinary VIP experience, featuring unparalleled views of the track and the Bellagio Fountains, exclusive access to the winner’s stage, and a luxury hospitality experience with indoor and rooftop options. Attendees will be treated to limitless gourmet food and beverages throughout the event.

The club’s prime location on the Las Vegas Strip ensures a seamless blend of top-tier racing and the pinnacle of Las Vegas luxury, from dining and entertainment to nightlife and comfort. The culinary lineup, led by globally celebrated chefs, will serve a spectrum of gastronomic wonders, enhancing each night of the event. In addition, the weekend will be sprinkled with exclusive performances and vibrant nightlife, complemented by an exquisite selection of drinks from master sommeliers and top mixologists.

Andrew Lanzino of MGM Resorts International remarked, “Bellagio Fountain Club’s debut at last year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix event surpassed all expectations. Following the incredible reception from our guests last year, the team is hard at work crafting plans for an even more exceptional experience when racing’s most exciting event returns to Las Vegas.”

Bellagio Fountain Club package deals, offering three-day event access and luxurious accommodation within MGM Resorts’ elite properties, promise a convenient and upscale stay for guests, just steps away from the action.

Stay tuned for more information on MGM Resorts’ special events and activities planned around the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024. Follow @MGMResortsIntl for the latest updates.

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Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival (NPIWFF) is the largest yearly food festival in the Bahamas. Over the course of five days (March 13th-17th, 2024), Atlantis Bahama visitors can immerse themselves in Bahamian culture and cuisine, accompanied by some serious star power. This year’s guests include Wyclef Jean, Martha Stewart, Robert Irvine, Devan Mcphee, Corey Small, and Chef JJ Johnson. That’s to say nothing of the exclusive local talent that will be present, entertainers and culinary masterminds alike.

On the night of March 14th, guests can visit Tacos & Tequila with DJ Kim Lee. James Beard Award winner Andrew Zimmern will be there with her, sampling tacos for you. On March 16, at Paradise Harbor, experience a Jerk Jam with a special performance from Wyclef Jean. This event, taking place in Nassau, capital of The Bahamas, is an exclusive food and wine soirée.

This year’s NPIWFF is host to over 24 events, taking place over the course of 5 days. Some events charge extra for early admittance. Tacos and Tequila and A Taste of A Paradise both cost an extra $110 to get in a half hour early, skipping the rush and completely avoiding lines. Not only will you be first in line to get your food, but you will also get a more intimate behind the scenes look at the process.

Star power and edible arrangements aren’t the only things present in the Bahamas this March. Peruse the local restaurants and entertainment, including Mckenzie’s Conch Shack, nestled in the Marina Village, is at this year’s food festival. Enjoy fresh conch salad and daiquiris, a combination of citrus juice, fresh lime and sugar.

Tickets are available now at NPIWFF.org.

While you’re there, try booking a Nassau Food and History Bus Tour, a journey around the region where you’ll get to experience even more of its culture and cuisine. The tour lasts for three hours and thirty minutes.

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Napa, California 

April 18-21, 2024

Songwriters in Paradise Napa is a yearly exclusive music festival featuring multiple award-winning artists in a vineyard in Napa, California. This collaboration hosts artists such as James Otto, Levi Lowrey, and Channing Wilson. This year’s featured wineries are Silver Oak Cellars, Alpha Omega Winery, Brasswood Cellars, and Charles Krug.

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Vehicles on display at 2024 Barrett-Jackson

Jetset Magazine proudly returns to the esteemed 2024 Barrett-Jackson auction, an event that has become a highlight in our calendar year after year. Renowned for its spectacle of luxury and the finest collectible automobiles, Barrett-Jackson stands as a beacon for car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. This year’s event, held in the vibrant atmosphere of Scottsdale, Arizona, not only showcases some of the most exquisite and rare vehicles but also offers an exclusive opportunity for Jetset’s audience: a meet and greet with the illustrious Daymond John at our booth. As we delve into the world of prestigious cars and their passionate collectors, let’s explore what makes Barrett-Jackson a not-to-be-missed event in the luxury automotive world.

A special highlight of this year’s Barrett-Jackson event for Jetset Magazine readers is the exclusive meet and greet with the acclaimed entrepreneur and television personality, Daymond John. On January 25th, a crowd surrounded the Jetset Magazine booth who were all promised to have a memorable experience. Daymond John, best known for his role on the hit TV show “Shark Tank” and as the founder of the iconic fashion brand FUBU, brought a blend of business acumen and style to the event. His presence added a unique dimension, bridging the worlds of luxury automotive enthusiasm and entrepreneurial success. Attendees had a rare opportunity to interact with John, gaining insights into his journey and perspectives on luxury lifestyle, business, and perhaps even car collecting. This meet and greet was not just an occasion but a testament to Jetset Magazine’s commitment to offering its audience exclusive, high-caliber experiences.

Barrett-Jackson auction is not just an event; it’s a celebration of automotive history and craftsmanship. Each car that rolls onto the auction block tells a story, a narrative of design, innovation, and sometimes even celebrity. While each vehicle at Barrett-Jackson commands attention, a few stand out for their exceptional heritage, groundbreaking technology, or sheer desirability. Let’s explore some of these remarkable machines that not only fetched top dollar but also captured the hearts of automotive enthusiasts.

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe – $3,410,000: The star of the show, this 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, is more than just a car; it’s a piece of automotive history. Its iconic gull-wing doors and sleek design make it a symbol of mid-century elegance and technological advancement.

2018 Bugatti Chiron – $2,970,000: A beacon of modern engineering and luxury, the Bugatti Chiron dazzles with its boundary-pushing performance and exquisite craftsmanship. This supercar, with its 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine, is a testament to Bugatti’s relentless pursuit of perfection.

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster – $2,420,000: Representing the pinnacle of pre-war automotive luxury, the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster is a stunning example of elegance and power. Its grandeur and supercharged engine hark back to an era of romantic and opulent motoring.

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – $1,787,500: The Porsche 918 Spyder stands at the forefront of hybrid supercar technology. It skillfully blends high-performance with environmental consciousness, redefining the future of the sports car.

Donald J. Trump’s 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster – $1,100,000: More than just a high-performance machine, this Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, formerly owned by Donald J. Trump, is a unique piece of automotive and cultural history.

Each year, Barret-Jackson draws a diverse crowd, from seasoned collectors to new enthusiasts, all united by a shared passion for automotive excellence. The 2024 auction, with its record-breaking sales and rare finds, not only underscores the enduring appeal of classic and luxury vehicles but also reflects the growing interest in innovative, environmentally-conscious supercars. This dynamic blend of history and innovation is what continues to propel Barrett-Jackson forward, cementing its legacy as a premier event in the world of luxury car auctions. It’s a legacy that mirrors the evolution of the automotive industry itself, constantly shifting gears to merge the past, present, and future into an unforgettable experience.

The 2024 Barrett-Jackson auction, as experienced by Jetset Magazine, was more than an exhibition of luxury cars; it was a vivid illustration of the automotive world’s vibrant heartbeat. With every gavel drop, history was not only acknowledged but also made. For our readers who share a passion for unparalleled luxury and groundbreaking innovation, this event was a reminder of the extraordinary experiences that await in the world of elite car collecting. As we eagerly anticipate next year’s auction, we continue to celebrate the timeless legacy and thrilling future of these automotive masterpieces.

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Beverly Hills, California 

January 10-15, 2024

This event, held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, will honor the best in film and American television of 2022, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. It attracts A-list stars from across the glove and is renowned as Hollywood’s biggest party. The Golden Globes will recognize achievements in 27 categories; 14 in motion pictures and 13 in television.

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Kata Rocks Superyacht in Thailand, Courtesy of Kata Rocks

Phucket, Thailand

December 7th- December 9th 2023

Billed as the most exclusive invitation-only superyacht event in Asia, the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous is designed to bring like-minded people together for an event that features yacht owners, major trend-setters, builders, industry professionals and VIP guests interested in the yachting and luxury lifestyle. An influential mix of luxury lifestyle and yachting media will also be in attendance. The event is open to both sailing and motor yachts measuring over 24 meters in length.

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