super yachts 60million+

[BullyB]

Fishtigua said:

A nice quadcopter video of my old stamping ground, the IYCA in Antibes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXu5IfYgBS4&ap...

I like that

[BlackST]

Stuartyvilla said:

Not the largest by some of the boats in this thread but Vive La Vie owned by a swiss multi millionaire is currently docked up in Belfast at the moment according to the local news, certainly stands out compared to the usual boats in the harbour!

I seen Vive la Vie Monday, docked just next to the outside. Did seem weird seeing a 60m superyacht with no others around.

[BlackST]

I seen Vive la Vie Monday, docked just next to the Odyssey. Did seem weird seeing a 60m superyacht with no others around.
Wish i'd gone and taken an interest now and looked closer.

[BullyB]

it's a crap iPhone picture of Al Mirqab.
nice looking boat

[Fishtigua]

Just to put her size into perspective, that's a 135ft boat passing her bows.
House in the background is Mum's.

[Mike Random]

Fishtigua said:

Just to put her size into perspective, that's a 135ft boat passing her bows.
House in the background is Mum's.

Passing the bow is over 50m, it looks like Unbridled the Trinty,

Mike

[kamilb1998]

Not sure if this is classed as a superyacht but I watched it sail off from a restaurant in a harbour in the south of France - port vendres.

Edited by kamilb1998 on Thursday 21st August 20:06

[HoHoHo]

kamilb1998 said:

Not sure if this is classed as a superyacht but I watched it sail off from a restaurant in a harbour in the south of France - port vendres.

Why doesn't the water fall down

[kamilb1998]

HoHoHo said:

Why doesn't the water fall down

Ah, technology failing to cooperate again. Re-uploaded now, should be the correct way up.

[S7Paul]

I'm on holiday in Skiathos at the moment, and Barbie is dominating everything else in Skiathos old port. She's apparently owned by Unal Aysal, the Turkish businessman who also owns Galatasaray football club.

And today, Lauren L arrived in Platanias Bay. A bit of googling reveals that she can be chartered for just 85000 euros a day, plus expenses (which I assume includes fuel).

[TobyLaRohne]

Fishtigua said:

Just to put her size into perspective, that's a 135ft boat passing her bows.
House in the background is Mum's.

The Mrs used to work on AM among others in the fleet. You'd be right in saying it hardly ever gets used by the owner, more often than not it is used by the extended family though. I suspect it will get more use now he's not PM of Qatar now though.

[shunt]

This was moored opposite our hotel yesterday.

[TTwiggy]

Fishtigua said:

Just to put her size into perspective, that's a 135ft boat passing her bows.
House in the background is Mum's.

Any pics of the sailing yachts in the foreground? That one with three sets of spreaders and two headsails looks very interesting.

[shunt]

A few more milling about Mykonos today.

[pidsy]

Anyone read the mail article on staffing on a super yacht?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/arti...

I can imagine life not being easy but this seems a bit strong!

Or is it spot on?

[LimaDelta]

pidsy said:

Anyone read the mail article on staffing on a super yacht?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/arti...

I can imagine life not being easy but this seems a bit strong!

Or is it spot on?

Meh. There are good boats, and bad boats. There are a lot of precious darlings however, who are happy to take the money, but struggle with the work. I've never really worked the smaller end of the industry, but the bigger boats are all pretty well run and there is no exploitation AFAIK.

Charter boats certainly work you hard though! It isn't for everyone but it is good fun if you have the right attitude.

[pidsy]

I thought that might be the case.

Getting involved in the industry when I was younger is something I'll always regret.

[BullyB]

pidsy said:

Anyone read the mail article on staffing on a super yacht?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/arti...

I can imagine life not being easy but this seems a bit strong!

Or is it spot on?

My wife read it to me this morning but never finished it as she got annoyed with me constantly saying "bks", "bull st" and "usual DM tosh"

[BullyB]

LimaDelta said:

There are a lot of precious darlings however,

Loads of silver spoon kids who have been sent away by their parents to get some life experiance.
They never seem to run out of money.....

[Eleander]

TobyLaRohne said:

Fishtigua said:

Just to put her size into perspective, that's a 135ft boat passing her bows.
House in the background is Mum's.

The Mrs used to work on AM among others in the fleet. You'd be right in saying it hardly ever gets used by the owner, more often than not it is used by the extended family though. I suspect it will get more use now he's not PM of Qatar now though.

Saw it in Corfu last week

Assume they were waiting for someone to board as there was quite a number of cars lined up and people stood round it waiting for five hours - they were still standing around when I left




There was another nice boat the other side of the harbour - not sure of its name