Blue Heaven go shopping for a new boat
15 September 2005
It has often been said that the Costa del Sol is a hotbed for new business initiatives and to prove it, Blue Heaven Yacht Club, based in Marbella, has gained so many members in such a short period of time that they have had to go shopping for a new yacht in order to accommodate them all.

Mike Cohen, Director of Blue Heaven Yachts, comments, “We officially launched the concept in May of this year as an excellent value alternative to ownership and yacht charter. Blue Heaven members gain access to one of our brand new yachts for 30 days per year and once paid-up, don’t have to put their hands in their pockets again for mooring, insurance, maintenance, anti-fouling and so on, we take care of all of that. We expected success as membership is cost-effective and immensely enjoyable; however signing up an incredible 11 members in less than four months came in way above our target for that period. As a result we’ve just taken delivery of a Fairline Targa 40 to add to our existing Fairline Phantom 40 in order to keep our promise of just ten members per yacht.”

Blue Heaven yachts are all moored in the glitzy marina of Puerto Banús and each member gets a coveted port pass for the car on their sailing days. The entry fee for Blue Heaven also includes a four day training course leading to RYA day skipper and ICC certification qualifications, so not only can you have your boat, but you can park it too.

The yachts:

The Fairline Phantom 40ft flybridge cruiser has been designed for adventure and exploration in the utmost of luxury. It provides solid, sea-keeping qualities, refined comfort and would make a perfect live-aboard boat. Fine woods and high quality fabrics are used throughout.
4 – 6 berths
Speed up to 30 knots

The Fairline Targa 40ft open-cockpit cruiser has a sleek athletic shape that cuts effortlessly through even the heaviest of waves. All creature comforts and equipment are on-board from a well-equipped galley to upholstered sun pads and an integral RIB garage.
4 – 6 berths
Speed up to 39 knots

Prices:
One-off entry fee including four day training course – £1.500 (GBP)
Silver membership - £15.000 (GBP) per year (open cockpit)
Gold membership - £21.000 (GBP) per year (flybridge)

for further information contact:
mike@blueheavenyachts.co.uk or www.blueheavenyachts.co.uk
or telephone UK 00 44 161 202 0077 Spain 00 34 952 929 194

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