Boat news from around the world

Tiger Woods Yacht - Privacy

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff ) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:27:00 +0000

The only place that Tiger Woods can find privacy now is on his luxury 155 -foot yacht called "Privacy". Currently en route to the Bahamas, Tiger Woods is seeking solace among the cays.

Billionaire Wife buys 50 Million Dollar Yacht

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:47:00 +0000

Tina Ambani, wife of billionaire bollywood Anil Ambani, is buying a yacht worth about $46.8 million. Ambani’s yacht will most likely be like the Mallya’s 95m Indian Empress, which is powered by three 10,000hp engines.

“I cannot comment on Tina Ambani buying a super yacht. If it is a super yacht, it will be an exceptional buy,” said Shakeel Kudrolli, managing director of Acquasail Pvt. Ltd that represents Chantiers Beneteau SA, a leading yacht company.

Zero-emission Yacht

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:20:00 +0000

The Mochi Long Range 23 is given being given the title of the first zero emission motor yacht over 20m.

It has a standard twin 550hp MAN diesels, but has a hybrid engine electric motor that will allow the Mochi to cruise for up to 9 hours on electric power. Meaning it's silent and no emissions!

The yacht has a unique hull shape which helps the boat in achieving no emissions. It is said to have more stability when compared to other hulls.

The Mochi Long Range 23 will be launched in October at the Genoa Boat Show.

Rod Stewart Charters Yacht Lady Ann Magee for his wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:54:00 +0000

The Lady Ann Magee was chartered by Rod Stewart to celebrate his third marriage to model Penny Lancaster. The yacht is 164 feet long and can be chartered in the western Mediterranean. The Lady Ann Magee was anchored off the Italian Riviera coast near Portofino.

Let the white boys go free!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 30 May 2007 14:00:00 +0000

After joining the crew on a private yacht sailing from Columbia to Jamaica, two students find themselves in a jail in Ocho Rios. They were freed when their fellow prisoners began serenading them with the latest reggae song about young Caucasian males. Lesson learned - sometimes your better off paying bribes in the third world.

Maltese Falcon Yacht Charter featured in the Robb Report

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 May 2007 20:31:00 +0000

The Maltese Falcon charter yacht is the largest sailing yacht in the world. It was recently featured in the Robb Report's Best of the Best June 2007 issue. Available for charter starting at $406,250 per week.

Prince Phillip's yacht restored - The Bloodhound

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:35:00 +0000

Prince Phillip's former yacht is up for sale for 1.5 million pounds or almost 2 million dollars. Rare wood from American Elm, Teak, and Honduran Mahogany bring back the classical lines of this beautiful restored yacht. Won the Fastnet in 1939.

The war against luxury yachts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 May 2007 13:41:00 +0000

Saddam Hussein's presidential yacht, the Al-Mansur.

Yesterday, the U.S. Congress approved increased spending for the war in Iraq. Thought it was a good time to revisit what happens when a 500 pound bomb slams into your luxury yacht. Miraculously, it would at least still float. Lesson learned - don't serve yellow cake aboard to your guests.

Bill Gates leaves Phuket on the mega yacht Octopus

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:46:00 +0000

After visiting Phuket, Bill Gates proclaims he had one of "the best holidays". Subsequently, Phuket developer Lalvani proclaims a new ultra exclusive mooring to be built there.

The yacht is owned by the other Microsoft honcho. It is the fifth largest superyacht - Octopus. This is the yacht Bill Gates is aboard currently cruising the southern coasts of Asia. Just recently, he took the yacht on a jaunt down to Antarctica.

Charter Yacht Paloma. C'est Magnifique!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:14:00 +0000

French socialists attempted to make a scene over French President Sarkozy's relaxing vacation on the Yacht Paloma. Owned by billionaire Vincent Bollore, Yacht Paloma is a charter motor yacht that Marie Antoinette would be proud of.

Saudi yacht runs aground at Cannes festival

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:13:00 +0000

One of the world's top yachts , the Lady Moura, runs aground at Cannes and forces the closure of several beaches.

How the rich spend their summer months

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:03:00 +0000

The wealth report blogs on how the rich spend their summer.
Yacht charters top the list.

Luxury, Leisure. Yachts and Mega Yachts

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 May 2007 19:56:00 +0000

Would You Pay $70,000 for Your Vacation? Don't Laugh, Many Do. Blog post mentioning the flexibility and cost of a berth on a super yacht.