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Vendée Globe - queueing for the turnstile
Sailing conditions have been flaky for the main groups of the fleet, what with wind shadows from mountainous islands, and the trades petering out early ahead of an almost continuous doldrums zone. The failing wind compresses the pack as the leaders slow down, and just about everyone is heading for the same hole - it could end up like a turnstile at the entrance to the next stage of the race. Since the first person through it will then increase his lead as his wind strengthens, no-one wants to s
"Sentori 58R" Flybridge Motor Yacht by Christian Gumpold ...
Everyone has at least one yacht. I have six. But for those who want a yacht that’s unlike their other yachts, there’s the SENTORI 58R. The SENTORI 58R is a flybridge motor yacht, with three decks, a length of about 18m and a ...
Mike Sanderson « Luxury Yachts and Fame - Celebrities On Yachts
In between transatlantic sailing record attempts aboard Sir Richard Branson’s yacht VIRGIN MONEY Mike has been skippering on the Volvo Ocean race. The Kiwi (New Zealander) has a long and impressive sailing resume to long to list here ...
What’s Hot at the BVI Boat Show: Catamaran REACTION
What’s Hot at the BVI Boat Show: Catamaran REACTION November 10th, 2008 This year’s British Virgin Islands Boat Show has highlighted many key charter yachts in the region, one of the Boatbooking’s teams favourites is a Lagoon 55 Catamaran known as REACTION. Based in the BVI , she can also pick up in the USVI upon request and is beautifully cared for having received a fantastic refit earlier this year and is currently decked out in bright welcoming colors. The crew are another reason we love
Vendée Globe News
The leadership of the Vendée Globe swings back to Loick Peyron on Gitana Eighty as the leading boats enter the northern fringes of the Doldrums. Since Sunday night both Peyron and Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) have now lead five times apiece over the ten intermediate position schedules. Le Cam is now 22.5 miles behind the leader with Seb Josse (BT) in third. Speeds are widely different among the top boats as the breezes become more fickle. Relative gains are made heading south but
Sir Richard Branson Owns A Sailing Yacht. « Luxury Yachts and Fame ...
Branson bought this yacht at the end of year 2005 at a time it was listed at $9.2 Million. He is also very active in record breaking attempts and the latest was an attempt at the transatlantic sailing record. ...
Vendée Globe - the Everest of the Seas
42 years ago, Francis Chichester sailed the Laurent Giles ketch Gipsy Moth IV round the world single-handed, challenging the times taken by clipper ships in their heyday. Having asked Jack to design him a fast boat, he then complained that she was not easy to handle. Friends of mine who were ardent supporters of the low-budget effort by Alec Rose in Lively Lady (which suffered delays and started a year later) remarked sarcastically that Chichester’s main goal was to get away from the red trous
Cocaine found on yacht
A yacht carrying £572 million of cocaine has been seized.
The Ultimate Barcelona Luxury Package: Yachts, Cars, Harleys and Beautiful Apartments
The Ultimate Barcelona Luxury Package: Yachts, Cars, Harleys and Beautiful Apartments November 11th, 2008 If you ever need to “do Barcelona” in top luxury and style, we have found the perfect deals for you! Our Barcelona Luxury Packages offer you two different sizzling combinations designed to satisfy your taste for indulgence. The first alternative is the Yacht Cruise and Drive Package, designed for corporate entertainment, allows you to take in the sites and sounds of the locality of Barc
Hollywood heads for marina - Hürriyet
Sailing conditions have been flaky for the main groups of the fleet, what with wind shadows from mountainous islands, and the trades petering out early ahead of an almost continuous doldrums zone. The failing wind compresses the pack as the leaders slow down, and just about everyone is heading for the same hole - it could end up like a turnstile at the entrance to the next stage of the race. Since the first person through it will then increase his lead as his wind strengthens, no-one wants to s
"Sentori 58R" Flybridge Motor Yacht by Christian Gumpold ...
Everyone has at least one yacht. I have six. But for those who want a yacht that’s unlike their other yachts, there’s the SENTORI 58R. The SENTORI 58R is a flybridge motor yacht, with three decks, a length of about 18m and a ...
Mike Sanderson « Luxury Yachts and Fame - Celebrities On Yachts
In between transatlantic sailing record attempts aboard Sir Richard Branson’s yacht VIRGIN MONEY Mike has been skippering on the Volvo Ocean race. The Kiwi (New Zealander) has a long and impressive sailing resume to long to list here ...
What’s Hot at the BVI Boat Show: Catamaran REACTION
What’s Hot at the BVI Boat Show: Catamaran REACTION November 10th, 2008 This year’s British Virgin Islands Boat Show has highlighted many key charter yachts in the region, one of the Boatbooking’s teams favourites is a Lagoon 55 Catamaran known as REACTION. Based in the BVI , she can also pick up in the USVI upon request and is beautifully cared for having received a fantastic refit earlier this year and is currently decked out in bright welcoming colors. The crew are another reason we love
Vendée Globe News
The leadership of the Vendée Globe swings back to Loick Peyron on Gitana Eighty as the leading boats enter the northern fringes of the Doldrums. Since Sunday night both Peyron and Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) have now lead five times apiece over the ten intermediate position schedules. Le Cam is now 22.5 miles behind the leader with Seb Josse (BT) in third. Speeds are widely different among the top boats as the breezes become more fickle. Relative gains are made heading south but
Sir Richard Branson Owns A Sailing Yacht. « Luxury Yachts and Fame ...
Branson bought this yacht at the end of year 2005 at a time it was listed at $9.2 Million. He is also very active in record breaking attempts and the latest was an attempt at the transatlantic sailing record. ...
Vendée Globe - the Everest of the Seas
42 years ago, Francis Chichester sailed the Laurent Giles ketch Gipsy Moth IV round the world single-handed, challenging the times taken by clipper ships in their heyday. Having asked Jack to design him a fast boat, he then complained that she was not easy to handle. Friends of mine who were ardent supporters of the low-budget effort by Alec Rose in Lively Lady (which suffered delays and started a year later) remarked sarcastically that Chichester’s main goal was to get away from the red trous
Cocaine found on yacht
A yacht carrying £572 million of cocaine has been seized.
The Ultimate Barcelona Luxury Package: Yachts, Cars, Harleys and Beautiful Apartments
The Ultimate Barcelona Luxury Package: Yachts, Cars, Harleys and Beautiful Apartments November 11th, 2008 If you ever need to “do Barcelona” in top luxury and style, we have found the perfect deals for you! Our Barcelona Luxury Packages offer you two different sizzling combinations designed to satisfy your taste for indulgence. The first alternative is the Yacht Cruise and Drive Package, designed for corporate entertainment, allows you to take in the sites and sounds of the locality of Barc
Hollywood heads for marina - Hürriyet
Hollywood heads for marina Hürriyet,Turkey- Over its 287000 square meters, there will be 625 sea berths and its dry dock will have a capacity for 600 yachts, with a yacht lift for 100- and 300-ton ... |