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Where to admire the most beautiful yachts?

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

a170The Amevi
Farther south, between Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio, Simon has another meeting in size. This time it was the yacht owned by Lakshmi Mittal, president and founder of ArcelorMittal. Built in 2006, Amevi measures 80 meters.

a169The A in Corsica
The A has also been seen by Simon, Porto Vecchio, Corsica.

a168The A
Last summer, Patrice approached close to the famous and mysterious owned Andrei Melnichenko. This yacht 200 million euros is named Alekandr, wife of Russian billionaire.

a167Lady Haya
Sylvie went to Puerto Banus, “the St. Tropez Spanish. It is in this port near Marbella as the Lady Haya is docked. The yacht, formerly Pegasus IV and Shahnaz, was donated by the late John Latsis (Greek contractor) to a Saudi friend.

a159Yachts
On holidays or near them, readers were photographed yachts to huge dimensions. Some belong to well-known billionaires, more to the mysterious owners. Here are places where, as the Internet, you may be lucky enough to meet these luxury boats and dream.

a160The Carinthia VII
The port of Carinthia VII is located in Antibes. In the city of the Alpes-Maritimes Yvon photographed this giant yacht, which stretches nearly 100 meters (318 feet). The owner, a German entrepreneur named Heidi Horton, acquired in 2003 to 150 million euros. See photos of Carinthia VII.

a161The Ecstasea
The yachts moored behind Ecstasea seem tiny. Normally, the mega-yacht of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is almost 86 meters (282 feet). On the island of Corfu, Greece, Alain came across this boat in September 2008.

a162The Ecstasea in Syracuse
NVAF him, crossed the Ecstasea the port of Syracuse in Sicily. Abramovich has spent 100 million euros to build this gem in 2004. Inside, guests of the Russian (owner of Chelsea Football Club in London) can relax in the sauna or Turkish bath.

a163Lady Kathryn IV
The sun sets in front of the dock Estienne d’Orves St. Tropez when Frederick took the picture of Lady Kathryn IV, a 50 meter yacht built by shipyards Westport.

a164The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon, built by Tom Perkins in 2006, was seen by Michel Chardon off Bonifacio, in Corsica. The mega-yachts of 88 meters, easily recognizable falcon drawn on the sailing center, was sold last year by American billionaire with a personality not known.

a165The Maltese Falcon in Antibes
The Maltese Falcon was visiting Antibes in late 2009. This has not escaped Yvon, who photographed the spectacular three-masted.

a166The Emerald Ocean
Clement had the chance to cross the Ocean Emerald Bonifacio. This beautiful yacht was designed by architect Norman Foster (see more photos). Particularity of this boat he did not have a single owner, but eight co-owners!

a171Plan B
We stay in Corsica with Plan B, a former survey vessel converted yacht, seen by Franck in the Reserve of Scandola.

a172The Octopus
Lucky, Alain has also approached the mega-yacht Octopus of Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft along with Bill Gates) to Bodrum in Turkey. “The octopus is equipped with a mini submarine and two platforms for helicopters. The construction of this monster of the seas has cost 254 million dollars to its owner.

a173The Octopus in Saint-Nazaire
Nicole, she took several pictures of the Octopus (see) at the time of its renovation in the shipyards of Saint-Nazaire in 2008. The yacht remained there about 5 months before returning to sea.

a174The Tickled Pink
Late last year, the crew of the Tickled Pink yacht was moored at the dock Vauban Saint Malo. The owner, whose identity is unknown, was recently sold at a price of 10.8 million euros.

a175Mystery
This sailing yacht is sometimes involved in yacht races, the regatta as St. Barth Bucket 2008. Luke was shot in French Polynesia in the bay that borders Tahioae Island Nuku Hiva (Marquesas archipelago).

a176The O’Khalila
Walking on the waterfront in Cannes, Frederick had to burn the eyes while watching the yacht O’Khalila. His other name: PJ150, where the figure refers to its length (150 feet or 46 m) and letters to the manufacturer yards Palmer Johnson.

a177The Pelorus
Along yacht of Roman Abramovich (115 meters) has been captured by the goal of another Frederick, near the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean. Pool, Jacuzzi, cinema, massage room … The Russian billionaire has paid 254 million euros to afford this jewel floating.

a178The Ilona
Further, the same Frederick approached the Ilona, super yacht owned by Australian businessman Frank Lowy.

a179The Lone Ranger
Other impressive ship seen by Frederic Saint-Martin: The Lone Ranger. This old tug was converted into a yacht in 1994 at the request of Jack Setton (a French yachtsman). Later it was bought by American businessman Peter B. Lewis, chairman of the board of directors of a large insurance company.

a180The Lady Moura
Port renowned for its luxury marina, Monaco has been visited by the Lady Moura Nasser Al-Rashid. The adviser to the Saudi royal family has paid approximately $ 200 million this mega-yacht of 106 feet long.

a181Bakhshish
This yacht is 14.5 million has gone through several lives: before being appointed Bakhshish, he was called Little Sis, Merlin, Princess Kremlin and Oceana. Alain has crossed Puerto Janus (city of Marbella, Spain) in May 2006, but you will find it more securely in its home port of Palma, the capital of Mallorca.

a182The Aviva
Back to Antibes with Aviva, the personal yacht featuring guitarist Eric Clapton.

a183Anna
At Corfu, Greece, Alain photographed one of the largest yacht (67 meters) produced by the Dutch Feadship manufacturer. A platform for helicopter has been installed at the stern of the ship owner’s request.

a184The Meltemi
Even if the port is in London, is in Port Camargue Gerard Mazzeo was ecstatic at the Meltemi. Built in 1931 at Cowes, England (Isle of Wight), the schooner was known as Braemar. It is now a comfortable yacht that can carry a dozen passengers.

a185The Tatoosh
Luke has photographed the second yacht of Paul Allen in port of Papeete, Tahiti (French Polynesia). Originally, the ship 100 million had been controlled by Craig McCaw, a businessman who made his fortune in mobile phones.

a186The Tatoosh at Antibes
This winter, Yvon has also approached the Tatoosh at Antibes. He admired the exterior lines of the mega-yachts of 92 meters.

a187The Tiara
Tiara has been photographed by Franck in the bay of Ajaccio in Corsica. This sailing yacht has a lot of talk in 2008 when tenants were attacked by pirates near Porto Vecchio. Personalities as Jack Nicholson and Giorgio Armani have already boarded Tiara in the past.

a188The Mylina IV
Micky Arison, owner of the franchise of the Miami Heat (NBA basketball U.S.), has regularly anchored his yacht Mylina IV in the port of Antibes. Alain has photographed.

a189The Albatros S
Branch Spain and Andalusian port of Sotogrande yacht to cruise the Albatross S, Mirella boat called “majestic”.

a190The Shenandoah
Finish the round the world yachts in Bora Bora, where Luke has photographed this beautiful three-masted ship built in 1902. The Shenandoah is 55 meters long and was completely restored in 2006.