Ask a Russian Oligarch's Superyacht crew anything...
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Slowboathome said:
justaninnocenthenchman said:
Agreed - no insight other than life experience, and knowing how much post cold war Russians are enjoying their capitalism and freedoms. Take those away as we have been doing and the people who can, will change this. IMHO anyway.
Thanks. Fingers crossed it's over some soon.Back on topic, do you ever get tension or personality clashes between crew members? How do these get resolved?
justaninnocenthenchman said:
Typical usage is Med summer, Indian Ocean winter. Many Russians are reluctant to go to close to US waters, so Caribbean is out. Privacy more important than the travel. In my experience they wont even get off the boat.
As for the girls - I'm sure you can use your imagination. You would be disappointed by any stories I might share. Guest/crew interaction is usually minimal, and most of our use is family groups, rather than parties.
I assume a voyage through the Suez and Red Sea?As for the girls - I'm sure you can use your imagination. You would be disappointed by any stories I might share. Guest/crew interaction is usually minimal, and most of our use is family groups, rather than parties.
Interesting on 'anti-Piracy' stuff at the bottom? How does that work ? an armed convey etc
PushedDover said:
I assume a voyage through the Suez and Red Sea?
Interesting on 'anti-Piracy' stuff at the bottom? How does that work ? an armed convey etc
It is a lot quieter these days regarding piracy, but usually contracted security on board and any non-essential (in an operational sense) crew take a few days off and fly out ahead of the boat.Interesting on 'anti-Piracy' stuff at the bottom? How does that work ? an armed convey etc
Tyre Smoke said:
What's the absolute, wringing it's neck, Chief Engineer having a breakdown, fastest you can get on a flat calm sea? And how much fuel is it using at that speed?
And conversely, what is normal cruising speed for maximum comfort?
We will get low 20's flat stick, burning almost 3,000 litres per hour at that point. Normal cruising 12-14 kts, which is closer to 1000 lph.And conversely, what is normal cruising speed for maximum comfort?
steveo3002 said:
what meals does the crew get
Depends on the chef. Usually we are fed very well. Sometimes too well. Our daily crew food budget is around 20 EUR per head (Royal Navy is £3 ish and cruise lines about $10 for guests as a comparison) and all meals/snacks/toiletries etc all provided as part of the package.A good chef is always trying to impress. A great chef is making what people actually want.
The spinner of plates said:
bristolracer said:
Does your Yacht have a Russian design feel to it?
In the days when I used to do some work in high end houses in London, you could have a guess at the owners nationality by the taste (or lack of!) of the decor.
Ha, an ex I know works for high end boutique Estate Agents based in the heart of London’s west end. In the days when I used to do some work in high end houses in London, you could have a guess at the owners nationality by the taste (or lack of!) of the decor.
She says exactly the same and is right 9 times out of 10!
The cost of the design in high end houses and yachts can cost millions ,before a single fitting is even purchased.
Agreed trades men and estate agents can have an opinion ,but please bear in mind that someone earning millions a year will be looking at different designs to someone earning a high salary,even if it was 6 figures.
paul0843 said:
The spinner of plates said:
bristolracer said:
Does your Yacht have a Russian design feel to it?
In the days when I used to do some work in high end houses in London, you could have a guess at the owners nationality by the taste (or lack of!) of the decor.
Ha, an ex I know works for high end boutique Estate Agents based in the heart of London’s west end. In the days when I used to do some work in high end houses in London, you could have a guess at the owners nationality by the taste (or lack of!) of the decor.
She says exactly the same and is right 9 times out of 10!
The cost of the design in high end houses and yachts can cost millions ,before a single fitting is even purchased.
Agreed trades men and estate agents can have an opinion ,but please bear in mind that someone earning millions a year will be looking at different designs to someone earning a high salary,even if it was 6 figures.
More that she was good at guessing the nationality of the owner pretty accurately based on the interior design of the place.
For context I’m a pleb. If I won the euro millions tomorrow my new expensive pad would need a designer to avoid it having an Ikea Billy bookcase in it
MrJuice said:
Are there lots of super yacht food supply companies or just a handful?
My friend owns reach food service and super yacht supplies. I know he's doing great business but never asked him if there's much competition.
I can think of half a dozen or so. We usually use local suppliers rather than buying everything in one place.My friend owns reach food service and super yacht supplies. I know he's doing great business but never asked him if there's much competition.
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