Calls For New Yacht Delivery Regulations

Alasdair Crawford died after the boat he was on got caught in storms in the Bay of Biscay

Devon MP Cox Calls For New Yacht Delivery Regulations -- BBC

A Devon MP has called for an urgent review into the regulation of the yacht delivery industry.

In Parliament, Conservative Geoffrey Cox said foreign-registered boats not in British waters were not subject to British enforcement, even if British firms were delivering them.

Mr Cox citied the cases of five sailors who died while working for a Hampshire firm later accused of negligence.

Transport Minister Mike Penning said he would work with Mr Cox on the issue.

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My Comment: People have died ... so yes .... something has to be done.

Superyacht Crew School Set To Open

Most of the classes will be taught by long-time stewardess Julie Humbert (right) assisted by Joy Humskul.

Superyacht Crew School Set To Open -- Phuket News

PHUKET: A new school opens in Thalang on June 16, offering courses that lead graduates to a life of glamour and high salaries – working on superyachts around the world.

The Galileo Yachting school is aimed firmly at the Thai market, initially targeting Thai women for work as stewardesses, and Thai chefs.

The school is the brainchild of Brian Murray, who is ex-British Royal Navy and was a superyacht skipper for 25 years, commanding superyachts owned by the likes of the Getty family.

He and partner Alex Wheeler expect to place graduates of their 18-day courses on superyachts, with pay starting at B100,000 a month, rising – for those who become chief stewardesses – to as much as B420,000 a month.

And that doesn’t include tips.

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My Comment: This school .... and demand for it's graduates .... should do well.

Behold the World’s Finest Superyachts

Dutch yachtbuilder Feadship took home the Motor Yacht of the Year award for Tango. The 252.8-foot yacht was launched in April of last year and features accommodations for 12 guests, an owner's deck, beauty salon, massage parlor and an outdoor movie theater. Despite all that weight, four engines propel the Tango to a top speed of 22 knots. Image: Feadship

Beauties of the Sea: Behold the World’s Finest Superyachts -- Autopia

Even among the most luxurious of pleasure boats, some yachts are finer than others. And the finest of them all win the coveted Neptune Trophy, given out at the World Superyacht Awards.

The ceremony recognizes the ultimate achievements in superyacht design. To qualify in any of the various award categories, yachts must be over 30 meters in length and must have been delivered to their owners in the past 12 months.

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My Comment: My favorite superyacht is this one.

A Close Call Between A Whale And A Racing Sailboat

Racing Yacht's Near-Miss With Large Whale Captured On Video -- Outdoors, Action And Adventure

The helmsman aboard a racing yacht may have averted disaster by swinging the vessel to the starboard moments before it struck a large whale in its path.

Roberto "Chuny" Bermudez was guiding CAMPER swiftly across the Atlantic during the seventh stage of the Volvo Ocean Race when the whale surfaced just off the bow. (Viewers can see the whale eight seconds into the video, and in slow-motion at 23 seconds.)

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My Comment: Definitely a close call.

The New Largest Yacht In The World?

On 24 May 2012 Lürssen launched the world's largest yacht: AZZAM has an estimated lenght of 180m+ and will be delivered in 2013. Video by Carl Groll / TheYachtPhoto.com. The HD version of this video can be purchased at www.theyachtphoto.com. We have the largest choice of professional photos of AZZAM.

This Is The First Photo Of The New Largest Yacht In The World -- Business Insider

Currently, Roman Abramovich's Eclipse is the largest yacht in the world at a staggering 538 feet long.

That is about to change.

Superyachts.com just sent us information on Project Azzam, which will hit the water at a length of at least 590 feet. That means it could actually be longer!

That's more than a football field and a half long. An Airbus A380 is 239 feet long. This ship is massive.

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My Comment: For more info and pictures of this yacht, go here.

John Kerry's Yacht Returns

Unclear Sailing For John F. Kerry -- Boston Herald

NEWPORT, R.I. — Summer is back in New England and you know what that means — backyard barbecues, traffic tie-ups on the Cape, and the return of one of the most storied sailing vessels on the high seas — U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry’s yacht.

The Herald Truth Squad made a surprise inspection of the $7 million Isabel last week while it was docked in tony Newport, R.I. — a strange location considering it’s the place that landed Kerry in hot water two summers ago.

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My Comment: He paid $7 million for that ?!?!?!

The Most Beautiful Boat Race In The World?

Finish line: The race ended off the coast of Dubai. The distinctive Burj hotel - can be seen in the background of this picture

The Most Beautiful Boat Race In The World? Dubai Sets Sail For The Past As Dozens Of Dhows Recreate A Golden Age Of Shipbuilding -- The Daily Mail

Skimming the surface of the sea, brilliant white sails billowing in the wind, they are a timeless image of elegance. But the 99 dhows taking part in this year’s Al Gaffal race are not simply a stunning site on a beautiful day. They are also keeping alive an ancient tradition of shipbuilding which stretches back to Greek and Roman times.

The ships – recognisable by their triangular lateen sails – were once used on the trade routes across the Indian Ocean.

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My Comment: An incredible site to see so many together at one time.