Post Tagged "Boats and Yachts"
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Billionaire Darwin Deason's 205-foot Mega-Yacht Apogee
With a $50 borrowed from his dad and a 1949 Pontiac, Darwin Deason, a formerly landlocked Arkansas boy left his hometown the day after he graduated from high school, and headed for the bright lights and big city Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he started his successful career into data processing. Then a farm boy, Darwin is now a self-made billionaire with Xerox as his source of wealth. This billionaire, who likes to spend absolutely foolish money on the things he loves, which primarily includes boats, is now in news for his exceptionally long, 205-foot mega yacht dubbed Apogee, which means pinnacle in Greek.
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Yachting Developments Antares III is one of the lightest sailing yachts
International award winning builders of composite yachts, Yachting Developments, which has enviable reputation of building and delivering innovative yachts of distinction ‘on time’ and ‘in spec’, has now won an award in The World Superyacht Awards 2012 for its recently launched yacht, the Antares III. Adjudged as the ‘Best Sailing Yacht 30-40m’, the 30m Antares III is described to be a remarkable composite performance cruising sloop designed by Bill Dixon and design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design.
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Blueseed: The world's first floating startup community is all about innovation
Blueseed, a company started by Max Marty and Dario Mutabdzija backed by venture capitalist and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, made an ambitious announcement last year to build a floating technology fortress where the world’s boldest, brightest and most talented tech-entrepreneurs and visionaries can gather and collaborate, right next to Silicon Valley without actually setting foot on United States soil. Now, the world’s first floating and Silicon Valley’s visa-free offshore startup community is gaining steam as Blueseed has officially announced that it will set sail before 2014, and nearly 150 technology startups have shown their interest in building business on the high seas. However, it’s of no surprise to see Peter Thiel, an angle investor to successful startups like Facebook and PayPal, funding for Blueseed, as he has already funded for floating islands, a venture by Seasteading Institute, which will make small nations that will float freely in the waters of ocean, and wouldn’t have the law of any other nations applied on them.
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Chris Craft's Corsair 36 European Edition is all about modern craftsmanship
Chris Craft who had earlier delivered his specimens of modern designs in speed boating, like the Silver Bullet Tender Yacht, has now drafted the Corsair 36 European edition yacht, which is another way the discerning modernist fancies his toys. Being in business since 1874, they have bought in luxury boating and customized designs to a large section of people, and the Corsair 36 European edition is another such prime specimen of the company. Utility of space, soothing textures with high quality fabrics, and a power packed performance engine are the main strong points of this vessel and should definitely turn a few rich heads in its favor.
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Billionaire Clive Palmer plans to build Titanic II
In what can be described as a perfect example of history repeating itself across hundred years, a Titanic re-creation plan is doing the rounds. The man behind the project, Clive Palmer, an Australian mining billionaire, has already announced his intentions to build a new ship that will be christened Titanic II. A Chinese state owned company has reportedly been commissioned to re-create the 21st Century version. The mining billionaire revealed that construction will start at the end of next year.
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Venom Design customized jet-skis for superyacht owners
When the waters are calm and gentle on the ever expanding horizon of the oceans, one does have inkling to take on a fast paced ride in the waters or race amongst a few folks to enjoy the speed thrills. The most common way is through jet skies, which have also turned out in luxurious forms such as the Ferretti Reva Virtus 63, Thiery Mugler Spire boat, and even the ultra-sporty Corvette powerboat, all of which are ideal compliments to the heavily endowed luxury yachts. For those who are in the mood for beach holiday and sea cruises, the Venom Design customized jet skies are here to spoil them for choice.
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YCO offers world's most luxurious sailing yachts for charter
Catering to the increasing demand of luxury sailing yacht charter amongst the ultra-rich elites, luxury yacht charter companies keeps on adding the new luxurious yachts to their fleet. The super yacht charter company, Y.CO is now offering four spectacular new yachts, the VERTIGO, Elena, Panthalassa and Thalima, all encompassing exquisite style and design along with performance. These new luxury super-sailing yachts raises the bar for adventurous and sophisticated sailing by offering unrivalled itineraries around the globe, coupled with experienced professional yacht crews, allowing the guests to experience the extra-ordinary luxury. We have earlier seen the list of world’s most expensive yachts on charter, providing insight into the superyachts and their specialties which make them luxurious and expensive for charter, along with the CEO’s super yachts for charter. Let’s see what these new super sailing yachts offer.
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Feadship's new 257-foot Hampshire II motoryacht finally sees the light of day
One of the things that Feadship could earlier boast of is the custom designed iYacht for Steve Jobs, which unfortunately didn’t see the light of the day. But their latest venture into premium category yachts, the 257- foot Hampshire II motor-yacht which recently saw the light of day, will now be enjoyed by the owner to sail the waters in Europe. With the facilities for playing outdoor sports like football, or indoor like basketball, badminton, or tennis, this 78.5 meter vessel will be a fort of sorts, as one of the company’s main aims is to protect the privacy of the owner.
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iPad-controlled luxury yacht Adastra unveiled in China
Last year, we had spoken of the luxury yacht Adastra which was commissioned by a Chinese couple. Now, the water borne luxury vessel has seen the light of the day, after being unveiled in Zhu Ha, China, and already being pitched as one of the ‘world’s most amazing superyachts’, by Boating International. After having worked on it for 5 years, designer John Shuttleworth would certainly be a relived man, as it was apparent at the unveiling recently. A total of 42-meters long and carrying along a $14.5 million price tag, this luxury yacht are here to redefine the term ‘futuristic sea travel’ by quiet the margin.
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Aqua Voyage adds the ‘Sea Bear’ Westport 130 yacht for charter services
Those looking to take off for luxury sea cruises, KOP Hotels and Resorts Group enterprise, Aqua Voyage will now open doors to its newly acquired Sea Bear Westport 130 yacht for charter. Aqua Voyage has acquired a reputation of high altitude when it comes to offering luxury cruising services for groups, and the adding of the Westport 130 luxury cruise liner only adds to it. With luxurious five-stateroom accommodation and luxury hotel standard public places, this yacht will certainly add a whole new dimension to luxury cruises as sea. It also carries with it, the whole plethora of collectibles inside, dedicated to Jack Nicklaus’ career. He was associated with the moniker ‘Golden Bear’, the nomenclature also used to name the passenger ship.
