Burgess at relaunch of new IYCA facilities.

Published 23 五月 2023

Members of the Nice Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Antibes were joined by the international yachting community and global press to celebrate the opening of the new facilities at Port Vauban in Antibes.

The new clubhouse is conveniently located next to the marina's helipad. The marina has impeccable local, national and international transport links
The new clubhouse is conveniently located next to the marina's helipad. The marina has impeccable local, national and international transport links

The International Yacht Club d’Antibes (IYCA) hosted a glitzy affair complete with dancers, cocktail making and a DJ. Architect for the project, Philippe Prost, along with Jean-Pierre Savarino, President of the Nice Chamber of Commerce, and Jean Leonetti, Mayor of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, officially kicked off proceedings with an address to the 200-strong crowd.

The lounge bar has a balcony overlooking Quai Camille Rayon, where berths with long leases are available
The lounge bar has a balcony overlooking Quai Camille Rayon, where berths with long leases are available

Olivia Gordon-Bourcart, Directrice Relation Client, Développement Commercial, Marketing, Port Vauban said, ‘We always say that Antibes is the yachting capital but I think we lost this for a few years. We were not up to the same standard as the competition. So our goal is to become, once again, the capital of the yachting industry. Tonight is a big step towards achieving this goal. 

The clubhouse has a variety of multi-use facilities for owners and their guests
The clubhouse has a variety of multi-use facilities for owners and their guests

‘We see the IYCA as a nice place to be, a nice place to live and a nice place to work. It is not just a parking space for your yacht, it is a very pleasant place to spend time.’ 

Access to the Quai is restricted to berth holders, their guests, crew and any yachting services required by owners
Access to the Quai is restricted to berth holders, their guests, crew and any yachting services required by owners 

With Burgess and Edmiston acting as commercial partners, the new marina is more than equipped to reach its full potential. Rupert Nelson, Senior Partner at Burgess commented, ‘The marina is one of the few, if not the only one, that offers total privacy and seclusion. Unless you have a berth, you cannot walk down the quayside. It is not open to the general public. This is a very important element for our clients.’ 

The concierge service is available 24/7/365
The concierge service is available 24/7/365

The opening of the IYCA marks the first stage in the regeneration of the port. ‘It was important to do it all in stages, to keep work to a minimum and minimise the disruption to clients,’ continues Gordon-Bourcart. ‘The whole site covers an area of 43 acres, so we have a long way to go yet.’  

World-class crew facilities include a gym, yoga studio, lounge and bar
World-class crew facilities include a gym, yoga studio, lounge and bar

The IYCA has placed a huge emphasis on crew by dedicating certain areas to their exclusive use. This includes a gym and a crew lounge. The bar is also open for all to socialise together, crew, clients and guests.

Getting about is made easy by a fleet of electric buggies
Getting about is made easy by a fleet of electric buggies

Stephanie Bosi Delmasse, Burgess Broker, is excited to be working with Port Vauban, ‘This marina offers so much to our clients with a 24-hour concierge service supporting everything from bunkering to recycling plus the fantastic amenities within Antibes itself. We feel it is an ideal place for yachts to call home.’ 

The marina always had every possible superyacht service on its doorstep, now it has a brand-new social and business space for owners and guests, right at the heart of the French Rivieraspace
The marina always had every possible superyacht service on its doorstep, now it has a brand-new social and business space for owners and guests, right at the heart of the French Rivieraspace

For more information on how to guarantee access to an IYCA berth, please contact your Burgess broker.


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