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Privé recently came across an innovative and award winning yacht builder. Kifaru Yachts are unique in design with state of the art amenities. The robust yet elegant hulls look sleek and luxurious sitting in port or cruising out on the water. Kifaru has twenty years experience in the field of award design and construction of recreational craft. The company is shared by the family Sarti founders and majority shareholders Tecnomar 1987 to 2008 and from player-owner-coach Roberto Mancini.

Kifaru Yachts-Askari 63'

Kifaru means “Rhinoceros” in Swahili, the language of their native land, common in much of Africa. The choice of Rhino as a symbol for the company -which they believe this animal has many similarities with their products.

Kifaru compares and draws similarities to the Rhinoceros:

Robustness and performance and is known to all the grandeur and solidity of this creature who, despite being the second largest land mammal only elephant, has not only an amazing agility, but also a very high speed despite the size Solidity combined with high performance is thus the first of the company’s goals.
Determination and resourcefulness when a rhinoceros is endangered, the defense strategy is not adopting the escape, which could be successfully implemented thanks to the talents of speed and agility, but the front office at the aggressor, showing a courage and a determination is not common Established in the year of the recession of 2008, Kifaru wants to aim even in the marine industry – which has given much satisfaction to its members in the past – believes that the market will react positively if you still offers the right product.
Fortune From ancient times the horn is associated all’augurio of good luck and is a symbol of fertility, virility and as a weapon, including force. Clearly, then, like carry a horn is a way to appease these virtues and these benefits The Kifaru, namely the African rhinoceros, differs from his “cousin” India mainly for the presence of two horns on the snout instead of one. Then double horn for a double good luck and for those who will carry our boats and for those who will use it.
Finally for those who still see far our “mascot” from the world of boats, we are keen to add that the Rhino is also a great swimmer! We therefore hope that the excellent sense of smell Rhinoceros guide us on track.

Roberto Mancini has always been a passionate owner. Now he founds this company from passion to the yachts and thus fore commissions the first Kifaru model the 63 Askari for himself. The name Askari comes from the Swahili name for tick bird, which are often found sitting along the backs of rhinoceros.

The 63 Kifaru continues the long standing collaboration of the Sarti family with renowned designer Luca Dini, and is built entirely of aluminium. Luca Dini presented an original concept uniting day boat walk around feel spaces on the aft deck, with the comfort associated of a yacht. The lines are minimal in all parts from the hull, to the deck parts and radar arch.

Inside the 63′ Askari it has a two cabin two heads interior, with a lower saloon and galley. Still the interior being the Askari built of alloy can be fully customized with no structural restrains, as is with fiberglass boats. Performance wise the first Kifaru can be equipped with six different engine choices from twin 1100hp MAN up to 1600hp MTU, with propulsion going from traditional shaft line to the more performing surface drives. Speeds are impressive with the first delivery powered with only twin 1100hp MAN plus surface drives reaching forty knots wide open throttle, and 34 knots cruise. Minimum planning speed is also good with the hop being achieved on 14 knots.

As a company providing luxury amenities for it’s members, Privé constantly looks for the type of products members and reader will enjoy. Kifaru Yachts is exactly that.

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Chefdance, now a longstanding Sundance tradition, will introduce a new twist to an already popular event this year with a Celebrity Poker Night to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America. Presented by Chefdance founders Mimi and Kenny Griswold, the event will take place Sunday night after a gourmet feast by Geno Bernardo. This year’s five-day affair will again bring some of world’s biggest culinary talent to Park City. Visit Chefdance.Com for ticket information.

Last night Privé was at Chefdance 2010, where many celeberities were wining, dining and enjoying the culinary arts of top chef from all around the nation.

Back stage at Chef Dance

Adrian Grenier Party with chef Beau MacMillan of the Food Network:

Adrian Grenier, Matthew Cole and writer Thomas de Zengotita

Today at The Actors Lodge we had a number of celebrities drop by:

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Today Privé international was at The Actors Lodge. This is a venue were celebrities and vips will be able to relax, conduct interviews, and socialize.

About the Mansion:

Private home located on Woodside Avenue (two blocks North of Main Street)
• Heated tunnel access to home
• Six bedrooms
• 10,000 sq ft
• Open floor-plan (perfect for entertaining)
• 12 fireplaces
• Gourmet kitchen
• Heated patios and terraces
• Media, recreation room and billiards area
• Two wet bars and wine cellar
• Three story glass elevator
• Outdoor fire pits

The supersonic transport aviation that ushered a new era of commercial flight was dead with the fateful Concorde crash in 2000, however, the private jet travel industry may be picking up where the Concorde left off. So, for the billionaire boys’ club, meanwhile, a high-altitude supersonic business-jet concept has emerged to revolutionize the business travel. Designed by Russian graduate students under the direction of their professor, “The Fly” project has taken a supersonic business aircraft KB Tupolev as a basis for the development of the concept. Designed for private use, the jet would accommodate 9 people (6 passengers, 2 pilots and a flight attendant) with a maximum flight time of 4 hours. While meeting the technical and aesthetic requirements, the design has feasible functionality and comfort.

Below are images of how the supersonic jet would look:

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Privé International will be at The Sundance Film Festival this year as a sponsor. Greenhouse is putting on various celebrity events throughout the festival at Harry O’s and The Mansion.

Watch for live regular updates from our blog. Attendees will be Bono, The Fugees, Rihanna, P.Diddy, Anna Paquin, Naomi Watts, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Samuel L Jackson and many more.

Contact us for celebrity event access: Privé International

Privé International has joined forced with Integral Aviation Solutions (IAS). They bring 30 years of aviation expertise and will play a vital role in providing our members with their private jet acquisitions.

IAS is a boutique aviation consulting firm for the demanding client who desires personalized service. They specialize in new, as well pre-owned aircraft acquisition and completion/retrofit management.

IAS has the knowledge, experience and industry respect to make this a “hassle free” process for you and your company. Their professional in-depth analysis will determine which aircraft is right for you. They will assist you in locating, negotiating, purchasing and placing the aircraft in service, whether it is new or pre-owned equipment. They will be working for you and looking after your best interest with your safety as their paramount concern. They will assemble a team of experienced professionals to assure that you get a safe aircraft that will retain its value for years to come.

IAS primary concern is always your safety, security and privacy.

For inquires contact: Privé International

How to purchase a Private Jet, Business Jet or Corporate Helicopter

There have been many articles written on how to purchase an aircraft but this is not an article
that you read that claims to give you enough knowledge to buy your own aircraft. Quite
frankly you cannot acquire enough knowledge to go get your own aircraft by reading a
few of these articles. A lot of what is required comes from experience.
I am an aviation consultant with thirty years of experience in the industry and I can tell
you that it requires at least three consultants to do the job. I being the primary
consultant during this process I bring into the loop an aviation attorney and an aviation
accountant. I have experienced individuals that I match with the needs of my clients in
regard to the legal and accounting aspects of the transaction. I handle the negotiations
with the seller whether that is a manufacturer of a new aircraft or the owner of a pre-owned
aircraft. I also arrange and oversee the pre-purchase of pre-owned aircraft or the
acceptance process and completion oversight of a new aircraft. Like a conductor of an
orchestra I see to it that we are all reading the same sheet of music and playing our
parts at the right time.

I have had a recent experience speaking with a manufacturer’s representative indicating
that they preferred the client comes directly to them, I guess they want to be able to
slaughter the lamb. The fact is that all the aircraft manufacturers have negotiated the
terms of purchase of their aircraft, this is the “secret” they don’t want you to know. The
interior options a manufacture offers are very limited and in the interest of keeping their
productions number up they discourage many customizations that can be easily be
accomplished. An aircraft completion management firm can offer you almost anything
you desire even if it requires taking a “green” delivery and having a third party complete
the aircraft to your liking. Do I need an aircraft completion oversight firm even though
I’m buying new aircraft ? ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY YES it is foolish not to have
representation prior to your aircraft being on the assembly line. During the
manufacturing and test flight process mistakes and accidents happen. If you don’t have
a representative on site you could be receiving one of these airframes. Granted this is
not an everyday occurrence however having a representative on site insures you will not
be the recipient of an aircraft that has gone thought a non routine manufacturing or test
flight process.
The Bottom line is that I don’t recommend that a layman try to purchase an
aircraft on their own. Don’t try to become an aviation professional overnight, hire a fee
for service consultant that has your best interest in mind. An aviation consultant will
make the whole acquisition process hassle free for you and give you the ”peace of
mind” knowing that you are getting an aircraft that is safe and will retain its value for
years to come.

source: Ivan Klugman IAS
For inquires contact: Privé International