SELA, the national company behind a number of lifestyle development projects across Saudi Arabia, has announced that JYC Marina welcomed the first superyachts to berth there on the occasion of the inaugural Saudi Arabia Formula 1 Grand Prix.
The race, which took place from 3rd to 5th December 2021 and was won by British driver Lewis Hamilton, took place on Jeddah’s North Corniche – the fasted F1 street circuit in the world. Guests aboard yachts, including 95-metre (312-foot) M/Y Pari, 85-metre (278-foot) Sunrays and 82-metre (269-foot) RoMEA, as well as a fleet of over 40 other superyachts, joined in the fun from the marina, which is a stone’s throw away from the track.
JYC Marina is the first marina along the Red Sea coast that can accommodate superyachts and mega yachts up to 120 metres (394 feet) in a world-class environment. In parallel, the opening event gave visiting yachts and VIP visitors to the F1 a unique opportunity to preview the premises of the upcoming Jeddah Yacht Club, which will officially open around the time when the Saudi F1 Grand Prix returns for the 2022 season from 25th to 27th March 2022.
A project built in record time – an incredible six months from first breaking ground, on an inland site, to welcoming some of the biggest yachts in the world this week – the entire complex is situated in the northern part of Jeddah, only a few kilometres away from the new King Abdulaziz airport and the city centre. It comprises JYC Marina, the Jeddah Yacht Club and a collection of retail and F&B outlets on the marina Boardwalk around the basin.
Capable of berthing over 100 yachts up to 120 metres, JYC Marina epitomises the future of superyachting on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coastline. It is the first step into major yachting developments that are to take place in the Kingdom over the next 10 years, stretching from Neom in the North to Amaala and the Red Sea Project further south down to Jeddah and beyond.
Developed by SELA, JYC Marina provides berthing in a safe and secure environment with gated entry and easy access for guests, service providers and ship chandlers. It offers all the necessary supplies of electricity, water and fuel bunkering facilities, in a modern and functional environment. It has an on-site helipad to make it convenient for guests to arrive and embark or disembark discretely.
One of the key benefits of JYC Marina is that it is recognised by the Saudi authorities as a port of entry into the Kingdom. As such, it provides customs clearance and immigration services to all vessels, including foreign-flagged superyachts that will charter in the area, or stop off to visit this fast-developing destination on their way to the newly opened cruising grounds of the East Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. In addition, once fully operational by the end of March 2022, JYC Marina will provide repair and maintenance facilities within the Marina precinct.
With its highly strategic location, JYC Marina is ready to welcome permanent and seasonal yachts coming from the Mediterranean, the GCC, the Indian Ocean, Asia and beyond.
The perfect complement to JYC Marina, the development of the Jeddah Yacht Club was initiated only six months ago, at the end of April 2021 – designed and built from scratch in record time. As SELA will be completing the final touches to the club house for its official opening less than a year after the project was launched, the Jeddah Yacht Club team have decided to take advantage of the first F1 weekend to play host to private, invitation-only entertainment and hospitality for future members and marina guests to discover the premises and facilities soon to be available.
The Jeddah Yacht Club's architecture has been carefully designed to stimulate the senses and offer its members a rich, marine-inspired atmosphere where they can enjoy the numerous social and nautical activities available.
In addition to panoramic views of the city, the Jeddah Yacht Club boasts a feast of facilities for its members, which include restaurants, a wellness centre, a business centre, lounges, concierge services, sailing and nautical activities. Its beach club, operated by a team from world-renowned Omnia Club, features an infinity pool with glorious views over the Red Sea.
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