by Natsha Dorsainvil Friday May 29 2009

International Superyacht Society Seeking Nominees

The International Superyacht Society is looking for exceptional crews, individuals, or businesses that have made waves in the megayacht industry during the past year. These candidates, if selected, will receive an Award of Distinction from ISS during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October.
You’ll have the choice of three categories in which to submit [...]

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by Natsha Dorsainvil Friday May 29 2009

Armani’s Luxury Yacht For Sale

After recently reducing the price tag for his Mariu Armani luxury yacht from 23.8 million euros to 19.95 million euros, it’s hard to imagine why Giorgio Armani is trying to get rid of such a beauty.
Considered to be one of the most beautiful yachts in the world, the fifty-meter (164 feet) ship is, as you [...]

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by Stephanie Wilson Thursday May 28 2009

Superyacht and Aircraft Conference

Equiom announced the Isle of Man’s first Superyacht and Aircraft Conference. The conference, run by the Isle of Man Yacht Forum, will be held in association with the Isle of Man Ship and Aircraft Registers, and is the first event of its kind to be organized by a flag state.
The event will take place on [...]

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by Christina Bohnstengel Thursday May 28 2009

Couple Ditches Private Plane for Luxury Yacht

As we have previously reported, the popularity of lifestyle auctions is becoming quite the growing trend. The latest lifestyle package to hit the market is from a retired, English couple, hoping to escape to the Mediterranean shores of Spain.
While they haven’t hit the auction stages just yet, John and Susan Surbey are hoping to sell [...]

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by Natsha Dorsainvil Wednesday May 27 2009

Deep Flight Super Falcon Small Submarine

It may look like something that should be zipping through the blue skies, but the Deep Flight Super Falcon is a small submarine meant to fly through blue seas. If the ‘falcon’ moniker rings a bell, there’s reason for it. This streamlined submarine was underwritten by Tom Perkins, who has just put his yacht, the [...]

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by Christina Bohnstengel Tuesday May 26 2009

The Irish Finish Line

On May 24, Ericcson 4 sped into Ireland’s Galway harbor in first place for the seventh leg of the Volvo Ocean Race around the world, followed by the yacht, Puma, in second and Green Dragon taking third. The sailing yachts started their engines, so to speak, in Boston on May 16 and spent the next [...]

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by Stephanie Wilson Tuesday May 26 2009

Maltese Falcon for “Sail”

We at Haute Living are big fans of Tom Perkin’s megayacht Maltese Falcon, having featured it a few times in the past year or so. In fact, just this past month, Haute Ambassador Olivia Hsu Decker included mention of both the sailboat and Perkins in her “International Events” column, fitting, since Olivia and Tom are [...]

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by Stephanie Wilson Tuesday May 26 2009

Audi TT-Inspired Yacht

Audi may be known for their autos, but this year, the roadster inspired a watercraft. The Audi TT is the inspiration for Red Sula, a sleek red and white 32.5 meter aluminum-hulled sloop. The yacht was revealed at the recent Antibes Yacht Show at the International Yacht Club d’Antibes and Port Vauban in the South [...]

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by Stephanie Wilson Friday May 22 2009

The Water Bond

Fictional character or not, James Bond has a penchant for the finer things in life. So one can assume that his modes of transportation reflect his desire for the best. The yacht that he boarded during Quantum of Solace is no exception. The limited-edition Sunseeker Superhawk 43 is a watercraft to get excited about, whether [...]

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by Natsha Dorsainvil Friday May 22 2009

Newest Feadship Luxury Yacht Unveiled

The people at Feadship Royal Van Lent Shipyard have been working hard. In a matter of five months, the shipbuilders have launched two mega yachts that are sure to keep sailors yachting in the plush and comfortable lap of luxury. Feadship’s newest addition, following Hurricane Run in January, is the Trident. At 65 meters long, [...]

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