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The Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World
1. Katana: This mega-yacht is one of the most significant possessions of Larry Ellison, Oracle’s founder. The construction of this 262-foot yacht cost $68 million (Dh249.6 million).
2. Constellation: A possession of Qatar’s ruling family, Constellation costs the same as Katana. This yacht is 262 feet long.
3. Virginian: With a length of 204 feet, this $45 million yacht once belonged to John Werner Kluge, head of Metromedia International Group. Lire la suite »
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After enrolling nearly 200 megayacht captains in its inaugural year, Island Global Yachting (IGY), one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has announced updates to its loyalty program for 2010.
The IGY Anchor Club is a dedicated program for vessels over 80 feet which honors captains and crew with rewards and special offers for their continued patronage of IGY’s network of marinas. The 2010 IGY Anchor Club features all new reward opportunities including special offers, complimentary dining at area restaurants, private crew parties, gift cards, lottery drawing for the world’s most fabulous cars and toys, iPods, unique sailing-inspired merchandise, and more.
“We are pleased to unveil the new IGY Anchor Club awards program for our top captains,” said Kenny Jones, IGY’s executive vice president of Marina Operations. Lire la suite »
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What is really the best indicator that the financial and economic woes of the last few years are behind us? Healthy stock markets? Falling bond yields? The return of big-ticket M&A? Rising employment and GDP? All of the above? No! Look no further than superyacht sales.
The rich are back on a buying spree and have snapped up 28 superyachts worth €300m in the first two months of this year, against just seven for €60m a year ago.
The data, supplied by by Boat International’s monthly Market Intelligence Report, suggests a few people are buying bigger and more expensive yachts than ever, with two 70-metre mega-yachts among snapped up so far in 2010. Lire la suite »
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Yacht industry transformed due to financial crisis
Speaking at the annual Gulf Boating Conference at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show, Gulf CraftGulf CraftLoading… COO, Erwin Bamps highlighted the defining changes that the yacht industry has undergone in the last two years and the challenges facing yacht manufacturers in the next 12 months.
« The global yacht industry has undergone fundamental changes in terms of product demand and customer behaviour. As the region’s largest and internationally renowned fiberglass boat manufacturer, we have witnessed a transformation of the industry Lire la suite »
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Monte Carlo Island is set to become the perfect playground for luxury boat owners.
As the yachting world descends on Dubai for the 18th Dubai International Boat Show this week, Kleindienst Group has announced the launch of Monte Carlo Island, the first dedicated luxury entertainment resort on The World islands project in Dubai, and an exciting new yachting destination for the region.
One of the six islands making up The Heart of Europe project, the 415,000 square foot Monte Carlo Island is set to become the perfect playground for luxury boat owners, Lire la suite »
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Access Superyacht Nr 23 Winter 2010
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