During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard asked these yachtsmen and fishermen to “arm” their civilian vessels and guard the East Coast against German U-boats. The threat and the danger were high, but somehow this story has been lost to the annals of history.
Articles from the July-August edition of Private Yacht Vacations
Yachts International presents the 10 largest yachts launched in the past year.
Topaz, which spent time in Barcelona this past April, is another yacht cloaked in secrecy. While Terence Disdale created her interior, there are no details on her décor.
The 2013 Bucket marked the first time in 76 years that five J-Class yachts were in the same place at the same time to compete with one another. The J’s on hand were Hanuman, Lionheart, Ranger, Velsheda and Rainbow. And it is a true testament to a handful of owners’ love of tradition, coupled with insanity, that has led to a resurgence of the J-Class.
The Palm Beach International Boat Show is always a favorite with exhibitors and attendees. It’s not too big, not too small and, if Goldilocks were reporting, she would say, “This show is just right!”
Yacht brokerage and management firm Ocean Independence hosted a glittering event April 25 at the Mall Galleries in London to celebrate the America’s Cup and the Louis Vuitton Cup. The event, dubbed “Legends in London,” brought the two most coveted trophies in sailing together.
A partnership between Vripack and Pieter Beeldsnijder produced the design for the latest yacht to launch from the Bloemsma Van Breemen yard in The Netherlands. Built for Dutch owners, this 144-footer (44-meter) includes a dedicated owner’s area on the upper deck including master suite, lounge and private forward terrace.
Tecnomar purchased the Admiral brand two years ago, and the 131-foot (40-meter) Cacos V is the first yacht to launch from the Admiral yard under the new management.
During World War II, the U.S. Coast Guard asked these yachtsmen and fishermen to “arm” their civilian vessels and guard the East Coast against German U-boats. The threat and the danger were high, but somehow this story has been lost to the annals of history.
Articles from the July-August edition of Private Yacht Vacations
Yachts International presents the 10 largest yachts launched in the past year.
Topaz, which spent time in Barcelona this past April, is another yacht cloaked in secrecy. While Terence Disdale created her interior, there are no details on her décor.
Making Waves contents for the July-August 2013 issue
The 2013 Bucket marked the first time in 76 years that five J-Class yachts were in the same place at the same time to compete with one another. The J’s on hand were Hanuman, Lionheart, Ranger, Velsheda and Rainbow. And it is a true testament to a handful of owners’ love of tradition, coupled with insanity, that has led to a resurgence of the J-Class.
The Palm Beach International Boat Show is always a favorite with exhibitors and attendees. It’s not too big, not too small and, if Goldilocks were reporting, she would say, “This show is just right!”
Yacht brokerage and management firm Ocean Independence hosted a glittering event April 25 at the Mall Galleries in London to celebrate the America’s Cup and the Louis Vuitton Cup. The event, dubbed “Legends in London,” brought the two most coveted trophies in sailing together.
A partnership between Vripack and Pieter Beeldsnijder produced the design for the latest yacht to launch from the Bloemsma Van Breemen yard in The Netherlands. Built for Dutch owners, this 144-footer (44-meter) includes a dedicated owner’s area on the upper deck including master suite, lounge and private forward terrace.
Tecnomar purchased the Admiral brand two years ago, and the 131-foot (40-meter) Cacos V is the first yacht to launch from the Admiral yard under the new management.
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