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Row row…row your boat…BUT WHY ROW, when you can Sail?? When we talk about all the parts of a sail boat, it is obvious that we will talk about the Sail. Just as humans have legs and birds have wings to move forward, sail boats have sails to move forward.

It is THE most visible part of a sail boat when it is fully opened and at times come in decorative and attractive colors and shades. Their shapes vary as per the type of sail boat that you might be sailing …

Part II of our series on the Anatomy of a Sail Boat talks about the ‘foundation’ of the sail boat itself. A hull is the external BODY of a ship or boat. Technically, it is a ‘central concept’ in floating vessels as it provides the buoyancy that keeps the vessel from sinking.

Though the purpose of a boat’s hull is very simple, the effort that goes into designing and making one is of gigantic proportions. A lot of factors need to be considered and calculated in order to make a hull …

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Hello everybody!
This is the first of a series of posts that we intend to put up for empowering your knowledge about the basics of yachting. We are going to describe the various essential parts of a yacht starting with the most essential one – THE ANCHOR.
This weirdly shaped piece of metal – lifeless – could do more help to a sailor’s life than almost all other parts of a yacht.

An anchor is an object, often made out of metal, that is used to attach a ship to the bottom …

It was celebration time in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and an international hot-spot for the everyday sailor and movie-buff – CANNES !
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Held in the beautiful Carlton Hotel, of whose accompanying bay showcased the yachts in whole; the celebration included world famous designers, yacht-owners, sailors and many bigwigs from other glamorous industries amongst everyone else related to the world of yachting.
This 1 and a 1/2 minute capture gives you a glimpse of the grand stage at which this event was held, the public interest for such …

What do you look for in a perfect Yacht? Comfort, Style, Manouverability?! If yes then THE FEARLESS 68 is the one for you.The Fearless 68 is a luxury motor yacht with clear, modern lines and a high level of comfort, style and manoeuvrability.Expected in 2008 its an example of what future yachts are gonna be.It is designed as the expression of perfect and intelligent aesthetics.A pioneered and weight saving construction process has been used to craft the 68’s distinctive deep V hull.Unrivaled speed is delivered by extreme powerful engines.Rich, fancy, …

Length : 525 ft / 158 m
Gross Tonnage : 13 995 T
Width : 24.44 m Draft : 5 m
Originally named Golden Star and at one stage ‘The Platinum’ , The Dubai is the largest yacht in the world at 158 metres i.e 525 ft weighing a massive 13,995 tonnes.Dubai is a state owned vessel and belongs to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the Crown prince of Dubai.
The accommodation is designed for 24 guests and consists of the owner’s suite, five VIP suites and six guest suites, all …