Will wealthy Arab, Russian and American tourists be able to make their annual pilgrimage to the French Riviera this summer to spend their vacation on a yacht? Nothing is less certain at a time when the borders of the Schengen area remain closed to this clientele, which represents 40% of the rental companies of vessels over 25 meters. “It's terrible for our activity. This is added to the fact that the confinement arrived at the worst time because, in winter, the boats are often in maintenance , explains the captain of one of these floating palaces, preferring anonymity so as not to disturb his owner. The closure of the shipyards has caused delays and many boats will not be able to be operational before August. ”
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Thus, if the coastal strip between Monaco and Saint-Tropez concentrates, in summer, 40 to 50% of the world fleet of yachts, they will a priori be less numerous to sail this year off the Lérins Islands. Renting a yacht, called a charter, is obviously
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