3 Golden Rules for cruising beauties

Have you been invited to a cruising holiday on a yacht?, are you sailing for the first time?. Are you a beauty?. A first time cruising Beauty?. Follow some rules and everything will go for the best:


#1: How many of you?

A - Are you the only girl? Be prepared to work hard: You should be strong, face the life with spirit.....


... but never overdo




B - Case of a couple of females. Two is the perfect number on a yacht: no competition, no quarrels, enough room on mattresses for sunbathing:



C - Three girls. Everything comes to be uneasy: Photographers will often ask you to hug your mates, the space on a boat is so tight and they are worried not to show what is considered to be a negative quality. Laugh, always laugh.











D - Four... what a mess: queues to undress or to the toilet, the war for the bedroom, the struggle for sunbathing: everything will get harder and harder as the time on the yacht goes by. The more you are far from the port the higher rage and hysteria rise. With a number of participant like that, you should do better to have at least a friend, an ally, otherwise the chance to be outcast will get very high.








E - More than four: then you are the member of the yacht crew, you have a niche and are busy enough to forget about the tight space onto the boat. Now you have a role and a proper uniform



or something the like. But never forget to ask what you are supposed to do during the cruise.




#2: Are you well equipped?

on a boat things could go bad if you are not properly dressed:
Ellen MacArthur never forgets it


Yet, Samantha Davies, another sailing veteran, told in an interview that sometimes she sails completely naked. Promotional apart, the truth is that on a boat is better to protect, skin and toes, hands and head and ...









... Life. If you do think that the life-jacket make you awkward, the inflatable bikini will save your life and look in many occasions. Then, it is only a concept at this point, but it certainly has mounds of potential and cruising would never be the same







Ok you are on vacation, and you wouldn't get rid of your stiletto heels shoes, but then don't forget how much could be difficult to get on board of an inflatable during transfers from port to the big boat























#3 - Toilet is Neverland

How many times you've red on a brochure the words "full comfort on board". We know, now: the comfort they hint to doesn't include toilets.
Always a stinky place 6 cases out 10 the toilet on a boat either doesn't work properly or it doesn't work at all.
Everybody has his theory, but nobody got a comfortable technique. Try the "PEE PEE at SEA" a registered mark.

This girl shows you how.









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• Our sailing goddess Samantha Davies is the winner of the Vendome Ocean Race 2001 and 2005.
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• Hellen McArthur, the decade's outstanding competitive sailor

Yacht Show at National Harbor: antidepressive practice

The 2009 Yacht Show opens May 29, 2009 and runs through Sunday, May 31 at the spectacular National Harbor waterfront resort on the Banks of the Potomac River. My friends, the economy's disaster of this age could do nothing against the natural breath of the Ocean. That's what The historical Miss Ann, the silent witness of last century to the present day, through the depression, World War II and beyond, seems to confirm. And truly a vessel which has witnessed a great deal of our US's history seems to give the direction everybody has got to move to. So why don't you enjoy a day out and have a look at the wonderfull boats anchored at the pier.


The second annual production of this exciting event will be located on the Awakening Plaza in the center of continuous activity. Boating equipment, accessories, electronics, clothing, jewelry and much more will be displayed in covered booths extending along the full 600 feet of the main pier. The marina will be full of fine yachts for sale and tour and a waterside cocktail and snack lounge with continuous entertainment will be the frame for a joyous day out.

Are you interested on yacht? One of the yachts on display will be the 85’ Azimut, presented by Marine Max of Baltimore, MD. The 85 (I've posted the video of the 82) is a Yacht of peerless elegance in its exterior design whilst also offering exceptional livability. And, more look for the Sea Ray 55 a yacht that unites the latest technological advances with the maniacally scrupolous craftsmanship that Sea Ray has always provided to its client. Quite simply, these yachts reign as the most sought-after boats on the water.
Luxurious living comes standard on every Sea Ray Yacht, including their newest addition…the 52 Sundancer.. if you don't believe me go and see yourself.

If then you could still shut your jaws up, enjoy and demo the new AERE’ 3.7 Inflatable catamaran. This new innovative Catamaran allows anyone to enjoy a fun and relaxing time on the water. Great for day sailing, the state-of-the-art, 12’ inflatable catamaran sailboat provides easy handling and set up for novice and experienced sailors alike.

SHOW DATES & TIMES Friday, May 29th 12 pm - 9 pm Saturday, May 30th 12 pm - 9 pm Sunday, May 31st 12 pm - 6 pm Adult Regular Admission - Friday - Sunday - $16 Child Regular Admission (ages 7 - 12)* - Friday - Sunday - $8 *Children 6 and under are FREE

3 fantaboulous Sailboats Shows

Volvo Ocean Race in Galway (IRL), Ostar in Plymouth (UK), Vendee Globe in Les Sables d'Olonne (FRA) three great events moving at least 500.000 "sailing" people next weekend:





44 skippers from around the world have signed up for the world's oldest solo ocean challenge - OSTAR (Original Single handed Trans-Atlantic Race) 2009. the participants' sailboats will be leaving Plymouth on May 25th, the OSTAR, which dates back to 1960, has received entries from many countries: Britain, Austria, France, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the USA. With a well established reputation for producing the sailors of the future, two young novices seek to further their reputaions in this race. Rob Cumming, is 19 years old and from Plymouth. Oscar Mead who will be just 18 years of age making him the youngest competitor to have ever taken part.
Also attracting much attention is Katie Miller who, at the tender age of 21 years old, has already been tipped as the next Ellen MacArthur and is the youngest female competitor to have entered this prestigious race.
French sailor Anne Caseneuve will skipper the same 50 foot trimaran which she raced in OSTAR 2005 when she unfortunately damaged her knee and was forced to withdraw. With her sailing experience and 50 foot sailboat she stands a very good chance of line honours, thus becoming the first ever female winner.
The Yacht club has organized some spectator boats to see the start on the water monday 25th may. Mv Plymouth Sound & Silvert Crest leave new pontoon The Barbican at 10:30 returning at 1400. Tickets for seats' rental must be purchased in advance from RWYC (tel 01752 660077) (adults £12 children under 16 £6).



The 2008-2009 Vendée Globe prize-giving ceremony will be taking place on Saturday 23rd May on the main beach in Les Sables d’Olonne. It will offer another opportunity to applaud the thirty sailors, who tackled the Everest of the Seas last winter.

The ceremony will begin at 10 p.m. This event, completely free of charge will be a great popular occasion just like the Vendée Globe itself and will correspond to the achievements of the skippers. Alongside the presentation of the thirty participants and the handing over of the Vendée Globe trophies, there will also be a pyrotechnic display, a light show projected on to giant screens and a film summarising the sixth edition of the Vendée Globe and the 30 sailboats running. A large firework display will bring the ceremony to an end. This will be the moment to applaud for one final time the skippers, who took part in this edition, before looking forward to the next Vendée Globe in 2012-2013, the start date of which will be announced during the ceremony by Philippe de Villiers, the President of the Vendée Globe.


When the Volvo Ocean Race comes to Galway and the seven sailboats berth in the harbour of Galway, a quarter of a million people are expected to watch the in-port race and the pro-am event in the Bay.
It's a great coup for Ireland, and particularly for the ancient west coast city of Galway, following their successful bid as a stopover port in the Volvo Ocean Race. The event will make its first-ever Irish stopover in the fabled waters of Galway Bay. The first sailboats arrival are expected on May 23rd and the participants to the Volvo Ocean race will stay in Galway for two weeks. Usually Galway during the spring and summer attracts visitors to several different music festivals, an International Festival of Literature, the Galway Arts Festival (Ireland’s largest), the Oyster Festival and the Galway Races, which attracts 200,000 people over seven days. So that we shall have plenty of entertainments during the two weeks of the Galway's Leg, included the In Port Race on 30th may and the major events held in the Trade And Expo Arena along the entire period.

Boat (Rich) People - 5 luxury Boats and their rich owners

6 - Christensen Hull-026 Privacy - Tiger Woods : the missed bargain



Kidding. But it is not very far the moment some will think about a yacht having in mind a thing like that. Instead Tiger Woods commissioned a 155 ft to Christiansen, she was a beautiful yacht fully optional, fine featured, $20 million or the like, but there is a small particular, Woods never bought it. Part of the contract Woods agreed with the yard was confidentiality — although pictures of the boat could be used, its name and interior details, through final fittings, were not to be disclosed. After his marriage of 5 October 2004, the couple used the boat, now called "Privacy" on a honeymoon cruise to Puerto Rico. On his return from honeymoon, Woods sued Christensen for more than $75,000 in damages, because his privacy was violated. But because of Woods' celebrity and how much clout he carries in the advertising world, compensatory damages could have reached $50 million. The action was settled out of court, and it is believed that Christensen paid Woods around half the cost of his yacht in compensation.




















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7 - ARCTIC P - Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Kerry and James Packer: who breaks the ice first?



Artic P ranks #23 in the world’s largest privately owned vessel. The late Kerry Packer, the Australian media magnate, would be proud to see how his son James is keeping this yacht busy. He loaned Arctic P, a former icebreaker, to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes for their honeymoon in the Maldives, celebrated his own nuptials aboard in the French Riviera and donated a trip in Tahiti as an auction item during Rock for the Cure, a fundraiser for the Nevada Cancer Institute, last November. One person, the winner of a week's charter on her, that in particular was the most excited about stepping aboard.








8 - Vajoliroja (ex Anatolia) - Fort Lauderdale's her hometown (Johnny Depp)





The Vajoliroja is Johnny Depp's Yacht and was purchased in 2007. It was reported that Vajoliroja is a combination of the first names of his family, "VAnessa, JOhnny, LIly-ROse and JAck". The Vajoliroja, formerly named Anatolia, is a fabulous 156' Superyacht built in 2001, with exterior design by Taka Yachts and interior design by L.M. Pagano Design. You could spot it in Fort Lauderdale very easily.


















9 - Maltese Falcon - (Tom Perkins Ewlett-Packard) the 8th Wonder



A privileged few will be fortunate enough to experience Maltese Falcon under sail. The 88 meter clipper Maltese Falcon is the largest sailing yacht in the world and in a breeze Maltese Falcon's immense DynaRig powers her to record shattering speeds. Maltese Falcon’s interior is luxurious with a rich contemporary décor, delightful to the eye and soothing to the soul. Maltese Falcon is the ideal choice of yacht for large scale entertaining while meandering between smart anchorages. Atlantic crossings in ten days are on offer from this extraordinary yacht! A masterpiece of technology and design, the Maltese Falcon is a yacht without equal.

Maltese Falcon Technical Specifications:
Length: 88.00 m (289’)
Beam: 12.6 m (42’2”)
Draft (Keel up): 6 m (19’7”)
Draft (Keel down): 11 m (36’)
Engines: 2 Deutz TBD620 12 V
Speed: Max 18.5 kts
Range @14 knots: 3,000 miles
Builder: Perini Navi Yachts
Delivered: April 2006
Number of Guests: 12
Number of Crew: 16 (Up to additional 4)

Maltese Falcon Tenders & Toys:
Maltese Falcon has 2 32' Pascoe RIB Tenders. 4 Laser Sailing boats. 1 Castold 14' Jet tender. 6 full sets of dive gear, water skis, snorkeling gear. Maltese Falcon has a full gym with Techno gym, stairmaster etc.

Maltese Falcon Guest Accommodation:
Maltese Falcon has a VIP cabin on upperdeck with queen berth. Full beam Master with King berth, a seperate full beam dressing room and private gym on lower deck. Four guest suites that can convert into two enormous VIP suites each with his/her heads. All cabins on Maltese Falcon have King or Queen berths.

Maltese Falcon Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities:
Maltese Falcon has a 50" Plasma in main salon, SAT TV and DVD throuout the yacht. 50" Plasma in Master Suite, all four guest suites have 42" Plasma screens, and the "Passage Cabin" on the upper deck has a 32" Plasma screen. B & O Surround sound throughout Maltese Falcon, including lower and upper outside aft decks.

Maltese Falcon Communications:
Maltese Falcon is equipped with Furuno Sat C, Nera Fleet 77 B, Nera F33 Sat Com.
GSM Cellular. Wireless internet connection throughout Maltese Falcon via VSAT.
Charter the Maltese Falcon from 375,000 Euro per week MYBA WMT Vat Exempt


10 - Phocea - (Mouna Ayoub) Dear unlucky tall ship...


Phocea's extraordinary history began in 1972 when Alain Colas, having just won the Observer Single Handed Trans Atlantic Race (OSTAR), commissioned Michel Bigoin to design a race-winning monohull with which he could enter the 1976 race. The 4-masted yacht developed by Bigoin was built at the naval dockyard in Toulon and named Club Mediterranée, after the yacht's sponsors.
Unfortunately due to injury Alain Colas was unable to test the yacht sufficiently before the race, and whilst in the lead the halyards broke - Club Mediterranée lost the race by 7.5 hours.
Following the race, a basic interior was fitted to Club Mediterranée and she sailed to French Polynesia where she began life as a charter vessel taking guests out on day sails. Then Alain Colas lost his life whilst participating in the 1978 Route du Rhum Single-handed race and it was not long before the yacht began to look neglected. In 1982 the French entrepreneur Bernard Tapie came to the rescue. Tapie had the yacht stripped and rebuilt as a superyacht at the Chantier Naval de Marseilles and Michel Bigoin oversaw the project. The yacht was renamed Phocea - to honour the Phoceans, Marseilles's original founders. Tapie then fell in disgrace and knew for a few years the hard life of French Prisons. Club Mediterranée was sold to Mouna Ayoub, a rich Lebanese, and now is a sailboat on rent for 196.000 euro a week in the hot season.

10 top tall ships you shouldn't miss

The Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 is a spectacular odyssey around the North Atlantic Ocean of more than 7,000 nautical miles following the traditional route taken by sailing ships of a by-gone age. The vessels now are berthed at the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Harbour, Canary Islands, Spain having departed from Vigo Spain the 30th April this year. Anyone could take part in Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009. Most of the vessels welcome novices as well as experienced sailors. The challenge is for anyone with a spirit of adventure, love of travel and sense of fun: the only problem will be choosing the best ship. I can't make my mind up ...



1. Europa

Class: A
Flag: The Netherlands
L.O.A. 44.5m
Rig: 3 Mast Barque
Year Built: 1911
Home Port: The Hague
Entered By: Rederij Bark Europa






2. Belle Poule

Class: B
Flag: France
L.O.A. 30.48
Rig: Schooner
Year Built: 1932
Home Port: Brest
Entered By: Marine Nationale - Ecole Navale








3. Jolie Brise

Class: B
Flag: UK
L.O.A. 17.1m
Rig: Gaff Cutter
Year Built: 1913
Home Port: Hamble, England
Entered By: Dauntsey's School, Wiltshire, England






4. Mircea

Class: A
Flag: Romania
L.O.A. 92.8
Rig: Barque
Year Built: 1939
Home Port: Constantz
Entered By: Romanian Naval Academy






5. Kruzenshtern

Class: A
Flag: Russia
L.O.A. 114.5m
Rig: Barque 4
Year Built: 1926
Home Port: Kaliningrad, Russia
Entered By: Baltic State Academy of the Fishing Fleet






6. Eagle

Class: A
Flag: USA
L.O.A. 80.08 m
Rig: 3 Masted Barque
Year Built: 1936
Home Port: New London, Connecticut
Entered By: USCG Academy





7. Tenacious

Class: A
Flag: U K
L.O.A. 54m
Rig: Barque
Year Built: 2000
Home Port: Southampton
Entered By: Jubilee Sailing Trust






8. Capitan Miranda

Class: A
Flag: Uruguay
L.O.A. 50.29 m
Rig: Schooner
Year Built: 1930
Home Port: Montevideo
Entered By: Uruguayan Navy







9 . Libertad

Class: A
Flag: Argentina
L.O.A. 105.10 m
Rig: Ship
Year Built: 1956
Home Port: Buenos Aires
Entered By: Argentine Navy





10. Tecla

Class: B
Flag: Netherlands
L.O.A. 27.50m
Rig: Gaff Ketch
Year Built: 1915
Home Port: Winkel
Entered By: Jan Bouwman & Jannette Sluik