Category: Yachts
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James Cameron to dive to ocean’s deepest point
A new age of exploration Oscar-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence James Cameron set the record for the world’s deepest solo submarine dive. The Academy Award winning director will now travel to the depths of the Mariana Trench in a matter of weeks. “When you’re making a movie, everybody’s read the script and they know…
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Britain’s richest woman has taken delivery of Vava II – one of the largest superyachts ever built in the UK
Kirsty Bertarelli, Britain’s richest woman, has taken delivery of £100m superyacht. The Vava II superyacht is the biggest ever built in the UK at 96 metres. Wealthy couple Ernesto and Kirsty Bertarelli commissioned the luxurious vessel two years ago. The super yacht Vava II was intended to replace the couple’s old boat, which measured up…
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Feadship Qi mix of private pleasures and outdoor pursuits
De Voogt Naval Architects designed Feadship QI yacht concept of 56 metres Feadship Future Concept called Qi is Feadship’s main attraction at the Dubai International Boat Show 2012. The word “Qi” represents the idea of a circulating life force or energy flow that permeates creation. This notion neatly encapsulates the essence of the 2011 Future…
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Record-breaking, Ferrari Powered hydroplane to be auctioned
Ferrari Powered Hydroplane to be Auctioned The world-famous Ferrari-engined Hydroplane racing boat, ARNO XI, is now set to fetch around $1.5 million at RM Auctions’ Monaco auction, 11th – 12th May, 2012. This world-famous racing boat was constructed with assistance from Ferrari and the great Grand Prix drivers of the period and went on to…
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Dubai International Boat Show to attract an audience of high net worth individuals
The Dubai International Boat Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a total of 750 exhibitors from over 40 countries. The high-end event (from March 13 – 17, at the Dubai International Marine Club) has become a ‘must-attend’ in the calendars of big spenders across the region. Last year the Dubai International Boat Show…
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Black Series 50′ Marauder Cigarette boat, inspired by AMG
Introduced at the 2012 Miami Boat Show, the Inspired by AMG “Black Series” 50′ Marauder features a striking black and white design scheme that is carried throughout, from the Mercedes color-matched paint to the all-newly designed interior, upholstered with luxurious Alcantara. Billet aluminum pieces—more than 100—are integrated throughout, customized for the AMG Black Series boat,…