Yachts are veritable floating palaces, fascinated as much by their architectural excess as by their luxury. Here are 6 exceptional vessels that rank among the most expensive in the world. The Eclipse: the most famous yacht The Eclipse is the personal yacht of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovitch. This luxury vessel was delivered by the German shipyard Blohm & Voss in
More often than not, superyachts can cost their owners several hundred million euros to build. Here’s a look at some of the world’s most prestigious (and expensive) ships. The Assam and her 180 metres of luxury The world’s largest yacht is currently the Azzam. At 180 metres long, this luxury yacht for private use was delivered in record time (just
Yachts are true marvels of the oceans. These floating palaces fascinate as much by their architectural excess as by the luxury shown by their owners. But which companies build these exceptional vessels? This article lists the 10 most prestigious shipyards in the world. The most famous yacht shipyards German company Lürssen Yachts is the shipyard that built the world’s largest
Belonging to wealthy owners, the world’s largest yachts measure close to 100 metres in length. In this article, you’ll find a non-exhaustive list of these behemoths of the seas, starting with the largest of them all: the Sailing Yacht A. What are the largest sailing yachts on Earth? Even though it’s motorised, it’s hard not to mention the Sailing Yacht
At sea, on a sailing boat, it’s crucial to know how to steer the boat and identify the direction and strength of the wind. Here’s a quick tutorial for budding sailors. Sailing into the wind: is it really possible? At sea, a sailing boat can make headway thanks to the force of the wind in its sails. But can we
Given that the main factors in determining the price of a yacht are its size, age and model type, what is the average cost of a yacht of around 25 metres in length? How much does a yacht cost to buy and maintain? Technically, a yacht is a boat longer than 23 feet (7 metres). Small 12-metre yachts can be
Sailors’ knots have long been used in navigation. But what are they really used for and where does the name come from? This article traces the origins of the sailor’s knot. What is a “sailor’s knot”? Sailors have different units of measurement to those used on the road. For distance, they use the nautical mile (1852 metres), and for speed,
Motivating and rewarding your employees’ involvement in your company are values that need to be marked and rewarded by special events. Creating incentive seminars or conventions is the ideal way to boost team dynamics and motivate your staff. But for the event to be a success, you need to think things through beforehand and organise everything down to the last
The yacht industry continues to surprise us. Here are all the interesting facts and statistics you need to know
Partir en vacances est synonyme de dépaysement, de liberté et de bien-être. Vous avez toujours rêvé de découvrir le luxe à bord d’un yacht ? Avec la Côte d’Azur comme destination principale, les vacances seront une expérience inoubliable.
Get caught up in a life-size treasure hunt between land and sea. A water rally is an incredible experience to enjoy with friends or for a corporate event. So, what is a water rally on the French Riviera and how does it work? Let’s find out what’s behind this fun and sporting activity. What is a water rally? The nautical