Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Britain's Monarchy And It's Love Of The Sea
The British royal family has a very close and historic association with the sea. "Her Majesty's Yacht (HMY) Britannia," (pictured) built in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II, was designed to her exact specifications. She once described the lavish yacht, now decommissioned, as "the one place where I can truly relax."
British Monarchy's Long-Lasting Love Affair With The Sea -- CNN
(CNN) -- For ardent royalists and keen followers of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, there could have been few more fitting tributes to the British monarch's abiding reign than Sunday's 1000-strong flotilla.
The vast fleet of multi-colored, eccentrically-clad yachts - which included everything from ancient tall ships to Viking-style longboats -- was led by a gold-gilded barge carrying the queen herself, reflecting an intimate and centuries-old communion between the royal family and the high-seas.
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My Comment: The British monarchy .... like everyone else .... loves to have a boat on the sea. But having a yacht is a luxury that many of us cannot afford .... the Royal family included.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Russia’s Usmanov Buys A New $100 Million Yacht
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Russia's Richest Tycoon Names $100 mn Yacht After Mother -- New York Post
Moscow, June 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's richest businessmen Alisher Usmanov has named his new $100-million yacht after his mother, a daily reported.
The 66-metre ship which was named Dilbar after the tycoon's mother, includes a swimming pool, helicopter landing pad, gym, a dining area and posh cabins for 20 guests.
Usmanov, with an estimated fortune of around $18 billion, is listed as number one on Forbes' list of Russia's richest businessmen.
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Update #1: Usmanov’s new toy -- Moscow News
Update #2: Russia’s Usmanov Buys New $100 Million Yacht, Izvestia Says -- Bloomberg
My Comment: So he names it after his mom .... clearly a man who respects his roots.
From Solidarity To Super Yachts
From Solidarity To Super Yachts: Gdansk's Historic Shipyards Try To Stay Afloat -- CNN
(CNN) -- During the 1970s and '80s it was said that what happened in Gdansk moved the world.
The shipyard in the Polish port city employed around 20,000 workers building container ships and vessels for the navies of many East European communist countries.
It was also the birthplace of the anti-communist Solidarity trade union movement started by shipyard electrician Lech Walesa, and the spark that would help lead to further civil resistance against communism across Eastern Europe.
Now 30 years on, the shipyards are a very different place.
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My Comment: Gdansk shipyards are doing what it takes to survive .... I wish them the best.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Three Generations Of Royals Join The Queen As She Sets Sail Down The Thames On Glorious Jubilee River Pageant
Ruling The Waves: Three Generations Of Royals Join The Queen As She Sets Sail Down The Thames On Glorious Jubilee River Pageant -- Daily Mail
* Thousands gather along the Thames to get the best view of the Queen to mark her 60 years of reign
* She arrives wearing a stunning silver and white dress with matching coat which was designed by Angela Kelly
* The 1,000-strong flotilla is the most spectacular nautical event in London for the past 350 years
* London Philharmonic Orchestra play 'Singing in the Rain' as they travel down the river
* Bad weather causes cancellation of flypast finale to Thames River Pageant
* Diamond Jubilee pageant sets new world record for the number of boats taking part in a parade
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee river pageant reached its end as a world record-beating 1,000-strong flotilla passed under Tower Bridge.
The belfry carrying The Royal Jubilee Bells was the first vessel through, followed by the million-pound row barge Gloriana led by Olympic gold medallists Sir Matthew Pinsent and Sir Steve Redgrave, rowing with 16 others.
A 41-gun salute was fired from the Tower of London to celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne while thousands of people cheered on the banks of the River Thames despite the wet weather.
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My Comment: The Royalty still has style in Britain.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
A Look At The Clipper 'Running On Waves'
YACHT OF THE WEEK: This Massive Sailing Yacht Can Take Over 40 Of Your Friends On A High Seas Adventure -- Business Insider
The 210-foot super yacht Running on Waves is now available to a lucky buyer with $42 million to spare.
Instead of being another massive motor yacht, Running on Waves is a modern yacht that tips her hat to the past.
While she has modern powerplants and tech on-board, the design is that of a classic clipper ship.
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My Comment: It's great to see that clippers are still being built.
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