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[21 Sep 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
Yacht Etiquette: Mind Your Manners!

Have you ever imagined that when you are in the lap of luxury what is the least that you need to know or do? Apart from being best dressed in that designer suit you also need to keep a check on your attitude and gesture which we classify as etiquettes. With that million dollar smile and style which make you classy, you would definitely eliminate the crass factor.
Yachting is more than 300 years old and traditions in yachting have been developed both of necessity and under the influence of ceremonies. …

[26 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
H2OME – What A Yacht…!!!!!

An impressive looking 44m yacht built at MMGI Shipyard at Montfalcone, Venice, after a hard work of close to two years, has finally hit the waters this year. Popular as H2ome, the yacht was constructed with dual efforts coming in from naval architect Mario Grasso’s Navirex who planned the hull. Second company is the A-LAB design company of Marino Grasso and Federica Giovannone which has not only made a contribution to the interiors and exteriors but also the furniture designing. When the shipyard set out to manufacture this yacht in …

[25 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
Akshaye Khanna’s Speed Boats..!

If you are ferrying your way to Alibaug this weekend, do not be surprised to see Akshaye Khanna zooming ahead in his own speed boat. The actor has the unique hobby of collecting speed boats, and recently put it to good use. While shooting for Anil Kapoor’s No Problem, Akshaye offered the use of his speed boats.

The cast and crew of No Problem were to shoot 2 kms off the sea shore. So Akshaye suggested that they should use his speed boats to travel for the shoot. And that’s exactly …

[23 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
New Year Yacht Charters Gets Thumbs Up From Mumbai Police!

You can usher in this New Year’s at a boat party, with the Gateway of India in the backdrop.

The Mumbai police have allowed boat owners to organise New Year parties and cruises near the Gateway of India.
After the November 26, 2008 terror strikes — 10 Pakistani assailants came by sea and indiscriminately fired at Mumbaiites, killing 173 people — the police had refused boat operators permission to conduct New Year parties and cruises.
“There is no need to press the panic button. My men can control the situation on New Year’s …

[22 Dec 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
New Year Eve – Parties On Yachts In Mumbai To Be HIT..!

Tipplers who wished to party on boats on New Year’s Eve will have to postpone their plans. A senior excise officer said that keeping in mind the constant security threat to Mumbai through sea, the Indian Navy has asked the Maharashtra state excise department to extend the decision they had taken last year after 26/11 and not issue liquor permits to boat owners this year too.

The officer added, “Only the city collector has the authority to make the required changes.” City collector Idzes Kundan said, “We are looking into the …

[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
DOWNUNDER JET BOATING – The Ultimate Experience!

She’s Mean, she’s Green and she’s definitely got some muscle… thats the catch cry of one of Sydney’s more extreme adventure experiences. Downunder Jet is serious jet-boating fun on Sydney Harbour.

The Downunder Jet has been custombuilt to offer all passengers the ultimate jet-boating experience and an extreme thrill of a ride. You’ll be scratching around for a long time to find a comparison to the Downunder Jet on Sydney Harbour.

The Skipper will take you on an action packed …

[7 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Necker Belle – Sir Richard Branson’s new CAT

Necker Belle, a magnificent 32 metre (105 foot) catamaran, is the latest addition to Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition collection. She is a beautiful catamaran with amazing interiors. Previously named Lady Barbaretta, she went under extensive refit in the past two years and finally was introduced to Sir Richard Branson in her spectacular new form.

In his personal blog, Sir Richard commented: ‘I was thrilled to be able to jump onboard and see Necker Belle in all her true glory. She really is a stunner and …