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Yacht Missing in Red Sea With Five Aboard, Owner Says

By Lisa Barrington

DUBAI (Reuters) - A private yacht with three Russians and two Egyptians on board has been reported missing in the Red Sea near the coast of Yemen for several days by its owner and the Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia.

It was not immediately clear what had happened to the pleasure yacht named 30 Minutes which its owner said was heading to Djibouti to be sent onwards by ship to Dubai.

The ship, which its owner said was registered in Panama, was not fitted with the standard AIS ship tracking system which shipping data trackers use.

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Several vessels have been attacked in recent years off the coast of Yemen which has been torn apart by an eight-year conflict between the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which controls north Yemen and the coast near where the ship is believed to have been, and a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition which backs Yemen's internationally recognised government.

The 30 Minutes sent its last signal on Tuesday night off the coast of Jizan - a port in southern Saudi Arabia near the Yemen border - owner Dmitriy Chuguevskiy told Reuters on Monday.

The yacht sent a distress signal to the Saudi Coastguard early on Wednesday, said Chuguevskiy, a Russian-Italian national based in the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi authorities and a spokesperson for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting in Yemen did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia on Sunday said three Russian citizens had been on board, that it was working with Saudi authorities and a search was underway.

The U.S. Navy's Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet said it was looking into reports, but it had not received a distress call.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), part of the Royal Navy which monitors maritime security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea, told Reuters it was investigating.

Records of the vessel could not be found in Equasis, a shipping database.

A European Union anti-piracy operation in the region called Operation Atalanta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

(Reporting by Lisa Barrington in Dubai; Additional reporting by Giulia Paravicini in Nairobi; Editing by Josie Kao)

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Crew of lost vessel, the 30 Minutes, break silence, get in touch with kin

ST. PETERSBURG, April 27. /TASS/. Crewmembers of the 30 Minutes, a vessel lost at sea, have gotten in touch with their relatives, Nadezhda Rasina, wife of the boat’s captain, told TASS.

"They’ve found our guys! They were attacked by armed individuals with a machine gun in Yemeni waters but managed to escape. Several bullets hit their boat but they managed to find refuge in Eritrean waters. The Eritrean authorities conducted an investigation and they [the crew] have only just now gotten in touch and so we know everything is fine," she said.

On April 17, the 30 Minutes pleasure craft sailed from Jizan, Saudi Arabia, headed for the port of Djibouti. There was a crew of three Russian nationals and one Egyptian national on board. The yacht did not initiate radio contact after the last communication on the night of April 18 and the its ship tracking system was disconnected.

When there was no radio contact with the vessel for two days, the yacht’s owner decided to send out an SOS call and declare the boat to be in distress in Saudi Arabian waters, according to its last known coordinates.

The Russian embassy in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian coast guard, international organizations dealing with rescue operations on water and combatting piracy, the armed forces of those countries with bases in the region and the diplomats of all countries adjacent to the search zone were notified of the incident.

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Sagitta 30 review: Good performance and roomy accommodation

• David Harding
• January 26, 2024

If you’re after a 30-footer that combines offshore ability with shallow draught, good performance and roomy accommodation, a Sagitta 30 might fit the bill. David Harding explains why

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For some monohull sailors, multihulls are still from a different planet, or perhaps even a different galaxy. Despite the increasing popularity and acceptance of catamarans as charter boats, many of the old preconceptions persist: multihulls don’t go to windward, they pitch and slam uncomfortably and, if you load them up for offshore sailing, they lose any speed advantage they might have had.

One man who has done more than most to prove that these notions are fallacies is Richard Woods. Involved with multihulls since the 1960s, he has designed dozens of catamarans (and a few trimarans) up to 69ft (21m). He has built and owned around 20 of them himself, and sailed tens of thousands of ocean and coastal miles in both his own designs and those of others.

Unlike some multihull enthusiasts, however, Richard hasn’t limited his activities to two or three hulls. He has raced and crossed oceans on monohulls – even designed a few – and continues to race performance dinghies. It’s fair to say his experience of sailing is quite extensive.

Richard Woods demonstrating the Sagitta’s balance from the upper helm seat. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

Until about 20 years ago, I used to pop down to Torpoint not infrequently to sail with Richard on his latest design. Torpoint, as any British multihull sailor will know, is the multihull Mecca of the UK – Millbrook Creek specifically. That’s where Pat and Pip Patterson ran the Multihull Centre and where Darren (Mr Dazcat) Newton and Simon Baker set up Multimarine before taking the Multihull Centre under their wing too. It used to be rare to see a single-hulled boat anywhere near Millbrook.

Millbrook is also where Richard lived when, in July 1991, he launched his new 30ft (9m) Sagitta catamaran. He and his then-wife and co-designer, Lilian, had spent two years building the wooden hulls as plugs, then making the moulds and finally building the first boat with materials that were cutting-edge in their day including biaxial and quadraxial glass and Divinycell foam.

Richard concentrated on the design work while Lilian did most of the building in a big tent in the back garden. At the bottom of the steeply sloping garden was a near vertical drop to the foreshore, so the biggest challenge of the entire process was to manhandle a structure 30ft long and 20ft wide through the trees, over the edge and down into the water.

With the relatively short, low coachroof and the mast stepped well aft, all sail controls are within reach of the cockpit. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

A good reception

The Sagitta was well received by the multihull world. Richard and Lilian sailed it widely, winning a good number of races (including the Fowey to Plymouth two-handed race at an average speed of 11 knots) and finishing second in class in the Round the Island Race.

The Woods rarely owned any of their own boats for more than three years, so in 1995 Sagitta – named as the first of the Sagitta class – was sold. The German owner sailed it to the Mediterranean and kept it there for a few years before selling it to English owners who sailed it back to the UK. A year almost to the day before my latest trip to Torpoint, Richard then bought it back: 32 years and several thousand sea-miles later, Sagitta returned to its first home and original owner.

Easy to raise and lower with uphauls and downhauls, the daggerboards give a performance advantage. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

Work in progress

In the intervening years, Richard had moved west to live in British Columbia, continuing to design, build and sail. We had been in touch periodically and, 18 months or so ago, I heard that he had returned to the UK. Then, while photographing the Round the Island Race from my RIB in July 2023, I noticed a catamaran called Sagitta passing in front of my lens during ‘that’ squall off The Needles (the one that led to at least three dismastings and 16 MOB incidents).

The last time I had seen Richard in that part of the world was when I joined him on his Eclipse 99 cat for the 2002 Round the Island Race.

Domed decks and coachroof give the Sagitta rounded lines. Re-painting the decks is still work in progress. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

Partly as a result of the 2023 photos, I found myself in Torpoint a few months later aboard Sagitta, on which Richard had been working since buying it back. It was very much a matter of work in progress, but the boat was fully functional and flying the new sails from Highwater in Plymouth that had taken it around the island faster than a lot of 35-40ft monohulls.

Under its previous ownership, Richard reckons it hadn’t been sailed that seriously. ‘When I bought it, it had no spinnaker, but three corkscrews and a big bottle rack.’

Russian roots

Richard had come up with the idea for the design of Sagitta during his ‘Day Sail To Russia’ in 1989, when he, Lilian and Stuart Fisher had each sailed one of the Woods-designed 24ft (7.3m) Strider cats singlehanded in company from Plymouth to Tallinn (then in the USSR) in a series of day-hops.

He had wanted a new design that was big, fast and comfortable enough to sail offshore yet small enough for a two-handed crew to manage easily. As with his earlier designs, he gave it rounded hulls with a fairly high prismatic coefficient (i.e. full ends) to minimise pitching and ensure good performance in stronger winds.

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It also features a knuckle above the waterline to increase buoyancy, create internal space and deflect spray while keeping wetted area to a minimum. Generous freeboard should ensure a dry ride, with the flared topsides contributing to ultimate stability (Richard came away from studying yacht design at the Southampton Institute in the 1970s with distinctions in design, structures and stability, and has sat on the ISO stability committee and the Small Craft Advisory Working Group of the MCA).

Other features of the Sagitta include a relatively short, high bridgedeck that starts well aft to avoid slamming. The coachroof is lower than on many cats for easy access to the sail-control hardware together with good visibility from the helm, as well as to reduce weight and windage. It still allows comfortable sitting headroom in the saloon.

A vast cockpit for a 30ft cruising yacht. The beam allows two doors, for easy access to the saloon and both hulls. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

High or low

Richard’s Sagitta has a sizeable rig with a square-top main, paired below the waterline with daggerboards. The idea behind the design was that it could be tuned up or down depending on whether an owner was interested principally in racing, cruising or performance cruising. Other Sagittas, including many of those built as production boats in South Africa, have LAR (low aspect-ratio) keels and more modest rigs.

For performance, there’s no doubt that daggerboards give more than a slight edge. They also reduce pitching by minimising extra buoyancy amidships and, with the kick-up rudders, they mean less draught in creek-crawling mode.

Despite the tall rig and generous sail area, Richard designed the Sagitta to carry full canvas in up to 25 knots of apparent wind, or occasionally more in race mode. The beam of 19ft 6in (5.95m) provides a lot of power and avoids drag-inducing interaction of the wave patterns between the hulls. It also gives an enormous cockpit. One of the boat’s first outings 30 years ago was with 12 people for a day sail, and they still hit 16 knots.

Shallow draught, good performance are hall-marks of the Sagitta 30. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

On the day of our test sail from Torpoint, there were just four of us so we had vast amounts of space in the cockpit. At the helm you can sit on the seat atop the guardrails to see over the coachroof. Alternatively, hinge the seat down as a backrest, sit on the deck and look forward through the doors (one each side leading from cockpit to saloon) and the windows in the coachroof.

As befits a boat of this nature, the Sagitta has tiller steering for simplicity and a direct feel. It also means you can always sit on the windward side for the best visibility forward. There’s a tiller extension on each end of the bar linking the two short tillers, so when you tack you clip one extension back on to the bar, hike across to the other side and pick up the new extension. Thankfully the Sagitta tacks positively – with the daggerboards at least – so, as long as you’re not indecisive with the helm, you don’t have to scuttle across too madly.

Tiller steering also keeps you close to the mainsheet which, together with the Sailspar continuous furler for the screecher (Code 0), came from one of Richard’s 34ft Banshee designs in 1988. Naturally there’s a full-width traveller to help control twist downwind.

A vertical batten in the foot of the jib maximises sail area over the foredeck and coachroof. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

Control centre

Most of the rest of the sail controls are on the coachroof by the foot of the mast, which is only a couple of feet forward of the cockpit. About the only occasion you would have to go on deck is to hoist the spinnaker or when anchoring or mooring. There’s plenty to hang on to, though the domed decks and coachroof mean few flat surfaces under foot.

Forward of the coachroof are a multitude of deck lockers for sails and the anchor, then of course the trampoline between the forward beam and the bridgedeck. From here you can fully appreciate the way the headsail has been cut, complete with a vertical batten in the foot, to maximise its area by hugging the deck and then sweeping up over the coachroof.

In 14-16 knots of wind from the south-southwest that kicked up a lumpy sea beyond the breakwater, we had enough canvas to get Sagitta going nicely, even if at barely half throttle. On a reach we slipped along at 7-8 knots most of the time, which is not bad for a 30ft cruising boat. Richard makes the point that, in a multihull under 40ft, living, cooking, sleeping and navigating at speeds over 8 knots can become uncomfortable.

The saloon is not dissimilar in size to that on a monohull, only aligned athwartships. It can be converted to a single berth, or a large double with the second table (not in use here). Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

In any event, swallowing miles on passage is all about average rather than peak speeds and how hard you have to work to achieve them.

That inevitably led to a discussion about how, on the way around the island with Eclipse in 2002, with a crew of four and a china teapot in the galley, we had found ourselves overtaking Mumm 30s on the beat to the finish.

Richard subsequently had to abandon Eclipse in a Pacific storm so violent that a 450ft US frigate wouldn’t come anywhere near. Eclipse was later found, upright and unscathed, but that’s another story.

Much of the starboard hull is devoted to the galley. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

Two decades later, beating into the Plymouth chop on Sagitta, we made 5.5 to 6.5 knots with minimal pitching and no slamming, so life was pretty comfortable.

It also helped that the helm was finger-light and directional stability pretty good. Little effort is needed to keep the boat on track, and a modest autopilot will suffice.

Below decks

The layout on Sagitta was born of many miles’ sailing experience. Richard prefers to have the chart table in a hull rather than on the bridgedeck, so it’s to port between the double berth in the stern and the heads and wet-locker forward.

The nav station is in the middle of the port hull, abaft the heads and wet locker. Photo: David Harding / SailingScenes.com

The bow sections of each hull were originally devoted to stowage, reached via deck hatches, but a previous owner had cut away the full-width bulkhead in the starboard hull at the forward end of the galley to create an extra berth. That resulted in cracking in remaining parts of the bulkhead, highlighting the risk of making alterations that have structural implications without seeking the advice of the designer or builder.

Another double berth is aft in the starboard hull, leaving the bridgedeck for seating and the saloon table. The saloon gives an all-round view, which we enjoyed when back on the mooring indulging in a cream tea (naturally in both Devon and Cornish styles, since we had one hull in each county).

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For all their logic, catamarans still aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. But if your only experience of two hulls has been on a charter cat that looks like a multi-storey car park (and has the sailing qualities to match), you would find a boat like the Sagitta a revelation. It might not match a Farrier or Dragonfly trimaran for performance in most conditions, but covers the ground pretty efficiently all the same and provides far more living space. The Sagitta is definitely a boat that could convert a few monohull sailors to the pleasures of sailing fast, comfortably and upright in a catamaran.

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Report: Yacht with 3 Russians, 2 Egyptians missing off Yemen

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A yacht carrying three Russians and two Egyptians reportedly went missing days ago off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. Its owner alleged on Monday that armed pirates took the vessel.

The reported disappearance of the 30 Minutes, a 19-meter (62-foot) yacht registered in Panama to a Russian based in Dubai, comes as other vessels have faced attacks from Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels amid the war tearing apart the Arab world’s poorest nation.

However, the Houthis did not immediately acknowledge taking the vessel and details about the ship remain scarce.

The 30 Minutes last sent location data showing that it was off Farasan Island near Jazan, Saudi Arabia, on April 19, owner Dmitriy Chuguevskiy told The Associated Press. The vessel then disappeared, not reaching Djibouti, where it had been scheduled to arrive, he said.

Chuguevskiy said the ship did not carry an Automatic Identification System transponder, which is standard for ships moving through dangerous or busy waterways.

On Sunday, the Russian Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a statement saying that “radio contact was lost with the ship.”

“In cooperation with the Saudi authorities, we continue to take all necessary actions to clarify the fate of the missing ship, as well as to provide prompt assistance to Russian citizens on board,” the embassy said.

Chuguevskiy, however, alleged that the 30 Minutes’ Egyptian captain had been able to make a distress call, heard by Saudi authorities, saying the vessel was under attack by armed pirates.

“Our assumption is they got kidnapped,” Chuguevskiy said.

It remains to be seen what action, if any, Saudi officials took after the claimed distress call. The Saudi government did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the AP.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British military watch over Mideast shipping, said its staff had been “made aware of an incident in the area and are carrying out (an) investigation.” A European Union anti-piracy patrol in the region, called Operation Atalanta, said it was “monitoring the situation in order to clarify the event due to the lack of reliable information about it.”

Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins, a spokesman for the U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet, told the AP that it too was aware of the “reporting suggesting the vessel is missing and are now looking into the situation.”

“U.S. 5th Fleet did not receive a distress call from this vessel,” Hawkins said.

The Houthis have carried out other at-sea attacks amid Yemen’s long war. In January 2022, the Houthis seized the Emirati ship Rwabee . The Houthis described the vessel as carrying military weapons, while the Saudi-led coalition described it as carrying disassembled hospital equipment. The ship and its Indian crew were later released.

In May, the Lakota, a 62-foot (19-meter) trimaran purchased by famed French yachtsman Philippe Poupon, found itself attacked off the coast of Hodeida, Yemen . Militants fired some 20 warning shots and displayed assault rifles and the rocket-propelled grenade launchers. One briefly boarded the ship before fleeing.

A Saudi-led coalition has been battling the Houthis since March 2015. However, a recent prisoner swap has raised hopes of a formal armistice between them.

Follow Jon Gambrell on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jongambrellAP.

Full-Electric Spirit 30 Is Designed for Coastal Cruising and Regatta Racing

Designed as a simple yet elegant day sailor, the Spirit 30 is a new addition to the Spirit Yachts portfolio .  Sporting a 1930s -inspired, modern classic design and uncluttered decks, she is aesthetically beautiful and simple to sail.  The ideal yacht for coastal cruising on a sunny day with family and friends, the Spirit 30 is also set up for single or short-handed sailing. 

The first full-electric Spirit 30 was constructed from responsibly sourced, FSC*-certified Sapele ring frames and Douglas fir planking.  The hull was then made water-tight using flax material, which was laid on the timber and sealed using PRO-SET bio-resin.

At 9.15m long with a light displacement of 1.7 tonnes, the Spirit 30 has options for a fixed or lifting keel and rudder.  The yacht can also easily be transported on a road trailer adding to the versatility of this simple yet classically beautiful design.

The fully electric Spirit 30 has a Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 FP electric drive system powered by lithium-ion batteries and a Torqeedo 650W battery charger, giving a range of circa 16nm at 5 knots.  The increased range can be gained with optional additional battery capacity if preferred. The batteries are recharged by shore power or via solar panels that mount over the cockpit cover.

Spirit Yachts Managing Director and Head of Production Mike Taylor added, “ Not only is the Spirit 30 much-admired and a joy to sail, but she is also the most sustainable Spirit yacht to date.  After several tests, we used flax fabric and bio-resin on the non-structural elements of the hull, which have been very successful.  The electric drive system is easy to operate and delivers simple, near-silent maneuvering. ”

Mike Taylor added, “ We are continuing our drive to lower the carbon footprint of all our yachts and as such the hull materials and the electric drive system on the Spirit 30 are now standard options for all Spirits. ”

With her uncluttered decks and all sail controls led aft, the Spirit 30 is set up for single or short-handed sailing.  Her light displacement, modern hull design, and performance rig and sails deliver speed on the water for competitive regatta racing.   During commissioning in a wind speed of 18-20knots, Spirit Yachts recorded an upwind sailing speed of 6.8knots and 10knots off the wind.

Sean McMillan added, “ Due to high levels of positive interest, there are now two iterations of the Spirit 30 design.  The first version is the recently launched classic day sailor version, with a large cockpit and no interior living space.  This original design has been progressed into a second version, which incorporates a small ‘cuddy’ berth and simple amenities for a weekend on the water. ”

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A Close-Up View of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

From roughly 100 yards away, the site of one of the worst bridge collapses in the country’s history is haunting.

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Eduardo Medina and Pete Kiehart spent about an hour riding in a Coast Guard boat to observe the wreckage.

Maroon containers larger than a car sat twisted and crushed. Massive beams of steel warped into crooked arches. Pillars of jagged concrete poked out from the water — a tomb of wreckage that dimly reflected on the gray-toned river.

From roughly 100 yards away, deep into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, the site of one of the worst bridge collapses in the country’s history is a haunting scene.

The U.S. Coast Guard allowed The New York Times to ride aboard a response boat on Saturday afternoon to witness up close the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was struck by the cargo ship Dali on Tuesday, killing six men, all construction workers who were working on filling potholes on the bridge.

As the 45-foot-long Coast Guard vessel neared the scene of the disaster, a service member who had made several trips to the site braced passengers for the view to come.

“It’s still shocking every time.”

The Coast Guard boat initially neared the cargo ship on the rear side, the stern, which was spared from much of the impact of the collapse. Two people could be seen walking along the starboard, though it was unclear if they were investigators or crew members, all of whom are from India and have remained on the ship to keep it operable.

An anchor that the crew members had used in desperation to keep the ship from hitting the bridge was visible, submerged in calm water. A thin and yellow boom floated around the ship to contain spills. It looked similar to crime-scene tape. The gray and red shipping containers were stacked up to nine rows high, partly shielding for a moment the wreckage that lay behind it.

As the Coast Guard boat inched closer toward the cargo ship, the humongous scale of the collapse came into view. Some state officials onboard, who were not authorized to speak to the news media, shook their heads and muttered under their breath.

“Oh, my gosh.”

Warped masses of the bridge sliced the steel deck of the ship, causing pieces of the blue hull to peel outward. On a wide piece of the deck cratered by the bridge’s blow, knots of blackened metal morphed into a jumbled, metallic maze.

A large piece of concrete stuck out of the ship. Two people wearing all orange moved through the wreckage on the deck, balancing themselves with their hands and feet, as if it were a mountain. The birds swirling beside the cargo, searching for fish below, made the magnitude of the bridge and the ship even more pronounced.

A boat that appeared to belong to the Army Corps of Engineers moved in between the triangular spaces of the bridge’s submerged beams. Other boats with cranes attached cruised nearby. Toward the northern and southern sides of the river, the offramp portions of the bridge stood high, the void between them now transformed into a deadly memorial.

Few distinct sounds emanated from the site. Strong winds moved currents of water against chunks of debris. Faint noises from boat engines whirled in the air.

Mostly, though, there was sheer silence. Passengers aboard the Coast Guard vessel appeared to spend almost as much time glancing down at the water as they did looking up.

The bodies of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, of Baltimore, and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, of Dundalk, Md., were recovered this week.

But down below, perhaps beneath the tangled remnants of a bridge that connected two working-class neighborhoods in Baltimore, were the remains of four men not yet recovered by divers: Miguel Luna, in his 40s, of El Salvador; Maynor Yasir Suazo Sandoval, in his 30s, of Honduras; Jose López, in his 30s, of Guatemala; and a fourth man who has not been identified by the authorities.

As the Coast Guard ship turned around late Saturday afternoon, its engine roaring louder, heavy clouds hovered overhead. Soon, the scene of the collapse, stretching across the pale waters of the horizon, seemed to fade. The images seared into memory did not.

Eduardo Medina is a Times reporter covering the South. An Alabama native, he is now based in Durham, N.C. More about Eduardo Medina

1 hour 30 minutes Miami Millionaire Row Yacht on Biscayne Bay-25 Passenger limit

• 90 Min Sightseeing cruise up to 25 passengers
• 390 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA Please check in at FlySobe gift store
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at 390 Alton Rd 390 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA Please check in at FlySobe gift store See address & details
• Pass by Miami Beach Marina Fisher Island Port of Miami Brickell Avenue Bridge Miami Beach Venetian Islands Miami Beach
• You'll return to the starting point

• TravelRookie22 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Overall a good way to see the city! The tour was nice, staff was friendly and fun. Lived the city views at night.. looks beautiful! They recommend to arrive 45 minutes before, and yes we encounter so much traffic and so many things happening around the area we made it on time but yes .. arrive early. We chose the front seats and those are the best ! Read more Written April 3, 2024
• Sherpa24528223305 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Bad Could not get a refund for erroneous booking happen due to website glitch. I booked for next day but booking I got was for same day Read more Written March 31, 2024
• Excursion04735546796 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Sunset Cruise & Lively Evening at Pier 5 Miami We did the Sunset Cruise on a Friday evening. The 5.30 booking was postponed to 6.30 & we were informed in the morning about it. There is lots to do in the area with Pier 5 market place , Miami Skyview & restaurants along the Pier so we our spent time having cocktails ( best time to do it) . The cruise was wonderful with lovely weather & lots of photo ops. We got to view the Miami skyline & millionaire / celebrity homes in the Palm, Hibiscus, Star, Fisher islands for 90 mins. There are cocktails, beer & soft drinks sold on the cruise too. Overall it was a well spent evening which we concluded with sangrias & dinner at the happening Pier 5 Read more Written March 30, 2024
• Sara F 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour, needs better system to get passengers onto boat It was a great tour but there was a lot of confusion as people were boarding the boat. Everyone initially got on the wrong boat and it was a passenger who pointed that out and made sure that everyone got off and onto the correct boat. The women working for the tour company did not notice and, once it was determined that people were on the wrong boat, djd not notify people that they needed to change boats. The guide who narrated the tour was excellent. I wish there was a way to tip him other than with cash as many do not travel with cash these days. Other tours I have been on have had a Venmo option or QR code that passengers can scan in order to tip the guides. Overall it was a pleasant, entertaining 90 minute ride with great views of the skyline and impressive homes. Read more Written March 29, 2024
• 1967MustangSally 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles No transport to Everglades We booked this tour with the Everglades add-on. However you have to find your own transport to the Everglades and this was not mentioned in the tour description. This company only supply the entry tickets. Not recommended for visitors to the area. Fortunately we managed to get a refund before the tour departed. Read more Written March 28, 2024
• jacquesgC4167MC 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Good luck to find where they are located Good luck to find where they are located in Bayside Marketplace . Email says 1 place to go and web site says another place. When we called, the automatic message says go to a Kiosk near Victoria secret. Arriving there, they said: "we don't do business with them anymore !! grrrr. We finally found a place in front of the restaurant The KNIFE where a young girl was sit on a chair ...that was the place ! Do not follow instruction from their email: THIS IS WRONG ! At least the tour was OK and the guide was great on the boat. Old boat but correct... we came back safe ;-) Read more Written March 27, 2024
• A3178QZnicoled 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Great boat, views, and tour guide. Get there at least 20 min early if you want a good seat on the top deck. Otherwise standing outside on the bottom deck is equally as nice. Excellent value. Read more Written March 24, 2024
• J6710ZWsusanl 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Captain Pips is an exceptional organization. We did not stay at Captain Pips but we did go snorkeling with them. The staff and experience were beyond exceptional!!!!! A third party booking platform that Tripadvisor is using cancelled our reservations w/o our knowledge the day of the excursion. The ladies at the front desk did everything in their power to get us on a boat and they succeeded. The experience underwater was breathtaking and the crew we sailed with went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience. Overall there aren't enough positive things I can say about the Captain Pip organization and our excursion that day!!!! They made our vacation for sure :) Read more Written March 24, 2024
• Jake D 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t book We booked a trip for us to never receive our tickets, which would always say wait to receive an email which never happened. We still arrived at the specific location of the meet up of our trip for no one to be there or in the surrounding area. We contacted who organises the trip just to get a copy and pasted message of the location we had already followed. I then requested a refund due to not being able to rebook for another day. They refused the refund and would not give my reasoning for why. Do not book! Read more Written March 24, 2024
• janemW1099LC 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Check the forecast first, because if If it rains, you might be out of luck. I purchased two tickets in advance because my mother really wanted to go on a bus tour of Miami before we left for our cruise that afternoon. Unfortunately, we never got the chance. It was raining lightly when we arrived and all the seats on the lower level were taken. My mother is 98 years old and unable to go to the upper deck. She was very disappointed. Total waste of time and money. Read more Written March 23, 2024
• taot463 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles The entire trip was a complete scam. The entire trip was a complete scam. We did not go to Everglades National Park; instead, we were taken to Everglades Holiday Park, which isn't even in the same direction. The address given in the advertisement for the tour was 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, but the actual address we went to is 21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332. Viator will not issue a refund, and you will just be treated like a fool. Read more Written March 21, 2024
• Timaitch69 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Caveat emptor: The trip that never was that we had paid for. We booked this Key West tour via with hotel pick up via Booking.Com 2 weeks prior to our holiday to Miami. As after booking.com confirmed the details I received another email but from Viator with contradictory information to that sent by booking.com. It names Attraction4Us as the provider. The day before the tour on 10th May I contacted Attractions4 us directly and was told not to worry. That we would be picked up Outside our hotel at said time. Shortly afterwards, I received a WhatsApp from a rep called Laura A4Us that said they don’t pick up from our hotel and told us to be at a different one. In the early evening, I received another email from Laura informing us that we will not be picked up and had to get the bus at Biscayne, Miami (not South Beach). That would’ve cost us $40 to get there and same to return to South Beach. I asked why they kept changing their plans. She had deleted a WhatsApp from 15:09 confirming the alternative hotel info. I had screen shot it though, just in case. In the end, I was told to be at the alternative hotel. We were there from 06:14 to 07:15 but the Key West Express did not arrive to take us on our trip. I have provided Booking.Com with copious information about Attractions4Us and the trip that never was and we are back in the UK now. Booking.Com have refused to reimburse us because Attractions4Us said they were there at 06:52 and we were not. That is not true and we feel cheated and robbed by Attractions4Us but equally by Bookjng.Com and Viator. Caveat emptor: buyer beware. I think it is better to book directly in person with a tour operator in situ. Ps, I have been travelling, vacationing, and going on excursions for 55 years and have never not been picked up before. The contradictory messages from Attractions4Us prior to the travel day game me a bad feeling in my stomach, that they would not turn up. I was in a way not surprised but am very angry and feel completely uncared for or valued in any way. Read more Written March 18, 2024
• 4westwalk 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Disorganised and doesn't deliver on promise. Our tour was called "Miami: Bus Tour South Beach Cruise & Little Havana". We understood that it would take a total of 3 - 3.5 hours. We left the tour office at 3.00 and were told they were dropping the South Beach part of the tour because there wouldn't be time. We then sat in a traffic jam in an open top bus (in a rainstorm, but we can't blame them for that) on the bridge from South Beach to the mainland. The guide explained that this was typical traffic for that time of day! Then through some boring skyscrapers to Little Havana which I'm sure is lively in the evenings but is just like any shopping area during the day. We were dropped at a gift shop (presumably the guide's cousin or similar) and encouraged to go to the bar next door for 45 minutes. Back on the bus to drive through several building sites until we get to the dock. It's now about 5.30 and getting dark, and we wouldn't get back to the dock until 7.30 and still needed the bus back to South Beach - it was just too late as we had plans for the evening so we aborted the cruise part of the trip, despite having paid for it. And all the time on the bus the guide repeatedly demanded a tip at the end of the tour "or his family wouldn't eat"! Read more Written March 16, 2024
• sqush 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles U guys suck Zero We were charged and we had no tickets,so we drove for over a hour to get there and was not able to go on the boat We tried to get help but no cares Read more Written March 15, 2024
• T5081XEelizabeths 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Bad experience Do not book a snorkeling your with them it is a scam they never showed up and gave fake numbers to call them when I asked to speak with someone. Still waiting for a refund... Read more Written March 9, 2024

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The unspoken rules about how to behave on a superyacht

• The superyachting world is very small, with only 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea.
• That insularity has bred a specific etiquette, which is often hard for outsiders to know about.
• These are the de facto rules of the most expensive billionaire toys, superyachts .

For the owners of superyachts , privacy is often the most valuable thing money can buy. It's one reason centimillionaires and billionaires pay eight or nine figures for a palace at sea, far from the prying eyes of land dwellers.

Even the most gossipy crew members should stay tight-lipped about the name of a former owner or charter guest, and many brokers shy away from answering benign questions.

That means that, aside from basic safety guidelines, most of the rules of superyachting are unwritten. The very few who need to know them — there are only about 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea, according to SuperYacht Times — already know them.

But if you do happen to be a lucky guest at a party on a billionaire's $500 million ship or find yourself included in a $1 million-a-week vacation, there are a few things you need to know.

After four days of touring superyachts that sell for as much as $75 million and chatting with the people who buy, sell, and work on them at the Palm Beach International Boat Show , Business Insider gleaned a few key edicts. Given the discreet nature of the industry, almost all the people we spoke with requested anonymity to protect their working relationships, but here's what they had to say.

Take off your shoes

While it's a basic rule for anyone in boating, it may come as a surprise to an outsider that no matter how rich you are or how expensive your heels are, in the vast majority of cases, you can't wear shoes on board.

It's partly for safety — you don't want anyone slipping on a wet deck — but partly to keep the yacht clean. So expect to see barefoot billionaires, and if you forgot to get a pedicure, bring a set of special boat shoes.

Don't make any assumptions about money — but know the signs

In the superyacht world, it's safe to assume almost everyone you meet is very, very rich, and many brokers and builders say you can't judge a book by its cover when it comes to prospective clients.

"It has nothing to do with how they're dressed," one broker told BI. "It's the biggest mistake you can make because a complete slobby-looking guy or couple could be a multibillionaire."

There are, however, a few clues. Watches are one; new footwear is another.

"Rich people always have new shoes," a superyacht expert said. But because of the shoe rule mentioned above, this tip probably applies only when they're on land.

Book your massage early

Wellness areas, including spa rooms with a massage bed or two and a professional-grade facial machine, are becoming must-haves on superyachts . Most have a customized spa menu and a crew member who doubles as a trained masseuse or beautician — and they're usually in high demand.

One captain said he'd implemented a booking system to ensure people weren't fighting for the same spots. A broker said sometimes masseuses would be so busy they wouldn't leave the small spa cabin for hours on end.

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So if you want to make the most of your relaxing time on board, reserve your pampering slot as soon as you get your welcome cocktail.

Pirates are more real than you'd think, and many superyachts have hidden safe rooms

While you might dress up as a fake pirate for an onboard theme party, there are very real ones — and other dangers — on the high seas.

In certain areas, including parts of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, pirates are a cause of concern . In the Red Sea, owners are concerned about the Houthis .

Superyachts can come equipped with sonic weaponry, lockdown systems, and anti-drone protection. Builders are even designing safe rooms — which are apparently just as plush as the rest of the ship.

The longer the boat, the closer to $1 billion

While you can't judge a buyer based on appearances, you can judge them on the length of their boat.

One rule of thumb: If someone has a brand-new 50-meter vessel, chances are they have $1 billion to their name. If it's over 100 meters, expect the owner to have at least $2 billion. And for a boat bigger than that — like Jeff Bezos' 127-meter megayacht Koru — it takes many, many billions.

Money can't buy you everything

The world's biggest, most expensive yachts are custom-built by shipyards that produce only a handful of boats a year.

But no matter how many tens of millions of dollars clients are spending, there are things to which builders will refuse to say yes.

"In the end, the boat has our name," an executive from one of the world's biggest shipyards told BI.

They recalled a client who requested a yellow hull to match his Lamborghini . The shipyard declined, steering the client in another direction.

"If I don't like it, I don't build it. I finalize two or three contracts a year," another builder said. "If somebody can say your vessel is ugly, my reputation is bad."

Yacht crews are trained to make the impossible possible. A guest requests fresh caviar flown into the middle of the Caribbean? No problem. Fresh flowers every day while at sea? It'll cost you, but it can be done.

But they can't time travel, and captains and crew members say the thing that causes the most friction is when a client or owner wants to go from point A to point B — right now.

"The hardest request is when they want the boat in a place — yesterday," one captain said.

The best person to know? A friend with a superyacht

Superyachts are expensive to build and expensive to maintain . According to the industry standard, owning a superyacht will cost 10% of its new-build price annually. For a $100 million yacht, that's at least $10 million yearly going to crew, regular maintenance, insurance, fuel, and dockage.

Chartering, too, is costly . Beyond the list price, which can be hundreds of thousands a week, guests must pay for provisions, which are pegged at 35% of the charter fee, and are expected to tip between 10% and 20%.

So the most important unspoken rule of superyachting is actually that the only thing better than owning a superyacht is knowing someone else who does — and invites you along, of course.

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JP Mancini II has always been attracted to luxury. He just assumed the barrier of entry was too high.

Then, last January, he decided to rent out his $400,000 boat. Upon listing the 37-foot boat, docked in Key West, Florida, on a rental platform called Boatsetter, he booked 11 trips in a month. The next month, that number doubled.

Sensing opportunity, the 32-year-old sales professional began listing his boat on other rental platforms like GetMyBoat — and bought a second, smaller boat for rentals in Hampton, Virginia, where he lives. Today, Mancini's two boats bring in an average of $38,800 in revenue per month, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.

That's off only 30 minutes of work per day, spent managing bookings and making sure the boats' captains — who are hired and paid by individual renters — are maintaining his watercrafts properly, Mancini says.

Over the past year, Mancini says he took home $190,000 after expenses from his boats — about $100,000 shy of what he made at the peak of his full-time sales career, but with far fewer hours worked. Instead of using the money to pay down the $550,000 in loans he took out to buy the boats, Mancini says he plans to funnel it toward more watercraft purchases and other real estate opportunities.

Here's how Mancini used his sales experience to launch his "mostly passive" six-figure boat business, and what waters he plans to charter next.

Building a buoyant business

After leaving the U.S. Air Force at age 25, Mancini jumped into car sales in his native Virginia. He was hired at an Audi, Mercedes and Hyundai dealership in Hampton in 2015, and climbed the ranks from salesperson to general sales manager in a year and a half, he says.

After four years, he was promoted to general manager, he says. During that stint, he developed a keen sense of how to craft the customer experience.

"I care about people, and I care about their experiences," Mancini says. "When I started out in sales, I told myself I wanted to be the complete opposite of everything people hate about salespeople and car dealerships."

At the same time, he wanted to build a luxury lifestyle, with more free time to spend on casual pursuits. He knew people who chartered personal boats, and decided to do some research.

As a car guy, Mancini knew he wanted something "that held good resale value, like a Toyota or Jeep, a didn't cost an arm and a leg to run." He says he spent 300 hours researching models until he landed on the Axopar brand.

In 2020, he bought a $170,000 Axopar boat, making a down payment of $1,700 from his savings. He set up a website to charter the boat, using Google Ads to reel in customers and cover the boat's monthly payments.

The following year, he decided to upgrade to a bigger model. He sold the first boat and bought his $400,000 boat from Axopar, taking out a bank loan to cover the entirety of the cost.

In November 2021, Mancini left the car dealership — a "mutual" parting of ways, he says. Two months later, he listed his boat on Boatsetter and GetMyBoat. And in May, he bought his second boat, taking out a $150,000 personal loan to cover half of the vessel's cost.

Between the two loans, Mancini says he pays $6,000 in monthly payments. He hopes that reinvesting most of his earnings can ultimately outpace the interest rates on those loans, he says.

Staying afloat long-term

The larger boat, docked in Key West, is responsible for most of Mancini's income, he says.

He charges between $799-$1,899 for two- to eight-hour trips, not including the cost of fuel and gratuity. Renters must also book a captain, typically from lists provided by Mancini or the rental platforms.

"There's a reason people pay for the Ritz Carlton when there's a Motel 6 up the road for $39.99 per night," Mancini says. "It's about the experience."

Captains, paid by individual customers, are responsible for boat maintenance and cleaning. The rental platforms take care of advertising and insurance for a fee. Boatsetter, for instance, takes anywhere between 15% and 35% of each trip's revenue.

Mancini says he's trying to secure financing for a third boat, and someone to manage bookings for him — which would turn his income stream completely passive. Eventually, he says he wants to own a fleet of four vessels, docking his two future boats in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and St. Petersburg, Florida.

"I don't like to spend any earned income. I use it to build out other investments," Mancini says. "That's the whole reason I started chartering in the first place. I couldn't subject myself to the costs of luxury [boats], so I found a way for them to pay me back."

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Zucchini boats are a delightful and nutritious option that are sure to impress. The zucchini serves as a natural vessel, holding a delicious combination of meat, veggies, and cheese inside. Whether you prefer a combination of ground beef, onions, peppers, and mozzarella or a medley of chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and feta, the possibilities are endless. Let’s begin!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 zucchini boats 1 x

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 pound ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice (mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
• Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, creating hollow “boats.” Reserve the scooped-out flesh for later use.
• In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
• Chop the reserved zucchini flesh and add it to the skillet along with the diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture is well combined.
• Place the zucchini boats in the prepared baking dish and fill each boat with the meat and vegetable mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
• Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Choose firm zucchini that are of medium size for easy handling and even cooking. Feel free to experiment with different meat options such as ground beef, chicken, or turkey to suit your preference. You can also add extra vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or corn for added flavor and nutrition. Don’t overcook the zucchini boats, as they should still have a slight firmness for a satisfying texture. Serve the zucchini boats as a main dish alongside a fresh salad or with a side of quinoa or rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

• Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
• Calories: 238
• Sodium: 342mg
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Protein: 20g
• Cholesterol: 61mg

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World’s coolest yachts: The Ultra 30

• August 31, 2021

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Eddie Warden Owen nominates The Ultra 30

“The Ultra 30s were the coolest boats, were way ahead of their time,” says Eddie Warden Owen , who skippered an Ultra 30 and also ran the circuit for several years.

The Ultra 30 circuit was the original spectator-friendly sailing concept, with short-course, crash-and-burn style racing broadcast on BBC Grandstand, the prime Saturday sports show of the 1990s.

It attracted Olympic sailors and commercial sponsorship, and developed a multi-stage circuit.

The dinghies were monstrously overpowered, with bowsprits up to 15ft long and over 500ft2 of sail area balanced by a crew of nine that required complex crew co-ordination in every manoeuvre.

“You had nine crew on racks and then we put trapezes on – it led to a huge step up in speed. They were unbelievable to sail.

“Even the best would capsize and at the end of a 20-minute race the crew would be completely exhausted. And we’d have three races a day,” Warden Owen recalls.

Make sure you check out our full list of Coolest Yachts.

The Ultra 30 stats rating:

Top speed: 25 knots LOA: 30ft/9.1m Launched: 1988 Berths: 0 (9 trapezes) Price: £65,000 Adrenalin factor: 95%

Eddie Warden Owen

Eddie Warden Owen is CEO of the Royal Ocean Racing Club and has skippered, helmed and coached for many top teams.

He graduated from sailing GP14s, Fireballs and 505s to Olympic selection in the 470 class in 1980.

He was the UK J/24 champion four years in a row and has been involved in seven America’s Cup campaigns.

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How Far Can Yachts Travel? Helpful Examples (With Numbers)

There are several things to consider when asking the question: “How far can a yacht journey?”

There are many different variables, including the type of yacht, the size of the fuel tank(s), the weather, and the amount of crew/gear aboard.

Not to mention the skill and experience of the captain.

How Far Can A Yacht Travel?

Generally, a motorized yacht about 35 feet in length can travel around 200 miles at approximately 25 knots in an 8 hour day.  At 35 knots, they can travel close to 300 miles in a day.  With enough fuel or fill-ups, you can go on for thousands of miles.

With the addition of sails, a yacht can travel even further, but it takes longer.

Here’s everything you need to know!

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How Far Does the Average Yacht Travel?

This question is difficult to answer on its own.

However, on average, a 75-foot motorized yacht with a tank that can carry 11,000 liters of fuel can travel up to 1500 nautical miles.

If you are comparing your yacht to this average, make sure also to compare your tank size.

For example:

• A 95-foot yacht with a 9000-liter fuel tank can travel up to 1,200 nautical miles.
• A 40-foot yacht with a 5,000-liter fuel tank can travel up to 3,000 nautical miles.

Think of it this way: the bigger the boat, the bigger the fuel compartment.

The bigger the fuel tank (for the size of the boat,) the farther it can travel.

Other variables can affect those numbers, but these are the main factors you need to consider.

We have an article here with much more statistics and numbers on boating .

How Big is the Fuel Tank on a Yacht?

Different yachts have different-sized gas tanks on board.

The size of the fuel tank has a lot to do with how far it can travel.

After all, no fuel = no travel, right?

Not necessarily.

For a motorized yacht, there are really only two things to consider when trying to determine the distance it can travel:

• The amount of fuel you have (or how big the tank is)
• How much of it is burned by the engines (which is affected by different factors)

Side note: generally speaking, it is a good idea to have about one and a half times the amount of fuel you will need for the trip you want to make.

Different weather conditions can affect how slow your trip is, as well. Yachts are slower in rough weather. If there are bad weather conditions, yachts won’t be able to travel as far. On the opposite side, a yacht can travel much further in optimum weather conditions, when the engines don’t have to fight against the wind and choppy waters.

On the other hand, sailing boats are powered by the winds on the sea.

Weather can be finicky, and, because of that, most sailing yachts have an alternative form of power.

Some of those include:

• Auxiliary engines, usually diesel-powered
• Wind generators or solar panels
• Diesel generators

Remember to read up on international flag rules for boats before leaving.

How Far Can a Yacht Journey with a Full Fuel Tank?

Even superyachts come in different sizes and with different sized fuel tanks.

However, let’s say that you’re on a 130-foot yacht with a fuel tank of 22,420 liters.

If the yacht is cruising at around 20 knots, it can travel about 1500 nautical miles on that fuel tank.

To find how far you can go on one tank of fuel, you will have to:

• Clean your boat and ensure that everything is working properly (an unmaintained yacht uses more fuel per nautical mile)
• Refuel your boat and log your engine hours and start/stop times to find your fuel burn rate.
• Remember, it is important to measure your liters or gallons per hour of use instead of only using your fuel gauge (which might not be accurate over the full scale).

The fuel burn rate calculation is = fuel used / hours, resulting in liters or gallons per hour. The calculation for fuel efficiency is distance/fuel used, resulting in miles per gallon or liters.

The fuel burn rate and fuel efficiency (fuel mileage) are different at different speeds.  If both are calculated at the vessel’s standard cruising speed, the fuel efficiency is the cruising speed divided by the fuel burn rate.

For example, a yacht cruising at 10 knots burning 2.5 gallons per hour has a fuel efficiency of 4 nautical miles per gallon (10 / 2.5).

How Many Days Can you Sail For?

Depending on the vessel, you can sail anywhere from one day (on a small sailing yacht ) to a month, and some boats have sailed around the world without stopping.

You must account for:

• The number of people on your crew,
• what supplies you have on board,
• if you count for the times you dock for supplies or not, and
• the seaworthiness of your yacht

A 30-foot sailing yacht can carry enough supplies for someone to stay aboard for 90 days (or even longer).

There is a nonstop ocean sailing yacht race where some of the participants stay on their yachts from 110 to 160 days! Some even sail for 200 days!

You can also apply for jobs on boats to travel that far.

Can a Yacht Cross the Pacific Ocean?

Cruising around the world is a big dream for several yacht enthusiasts.

Being able to leave their day-to-day lives and do an amazing adventure like “boating around the world” is a legacy you can leave with your family.

Generally speaking, it takes about 10 – 12 days to cross the Pacific Ocean on a large yacht.

However, not all yachts are capable of making the trip.

The following summary describes the capabilities of the four yacht design categories used in the EU and UK:

Category D Yachts:

Category D yachts are rated for sheltered coasts and inland boating.

This means you can use them in lakes, protected harbors, and rivers. They would be fine as long as the waves don’t reach 4 feet in height as a rule.

However, these boats wouldn’t be able to make the cross-ocean trip.

Category C Yachts:

Category C yachts are used inshore.

Inshore means that you can go away from the protected harbors for some distance, but these boats still can’t handle waves that reach up to 8 feet in height.

So, while they can move safely around large lakes and bays, they still wouldn’t be able to make the cross-ocean trip.

Category B Yachts:

Category B yachts are used offshore and can handle waves that reach up to 13 feet in height and strong winds.

However, you still wouldn’t want to take a category B yacht on the cross-ocean trip because it isn’t self-sustaining.

At least, not for the time it takes to cross the Pacific Ocean. Besides, it wouldn’t do well in rough weather.

Category A Yachts:

Category A yachts can handle waves up to 23 feet in height and wind over 47 knots.

They are also designed to be self-sustainable for long voyages.

In other words, they are explorer’s vessels.

Can a Yacht Cross the Atlantic Ocean?

To cross the Atlantic, an average motorized yacht would need a tank with a capacity of about 5000 liters of fuel at a fuel efficiency of 2.5 nautical miles per gallon.

This would be for a fuel use rate of 4 gallons per hour at 10 knots cruising speed.  This is at cruising speed, of course. hey can’t be traveling at maximum speed for long periods of time (which would burn through the fuel faster). 

At 10 knots, the trip (about 3,000 miles) would take 300 hours or 12.5 days.

Sailing yachts travel the Atlantic every year since the only fuel they need is for generators that power onboard appliances.

Though, some fuel may be used to power the boat when the weather isn’t cooperating.

It takes about 4 – 5 days to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a fast yacht going 25 knots .  However, it would take longer in a sailing yacht (which also depends on the winds).

We have much more info on what you need to know about which yacht types can cross oceans. It’s a must-read if you are considering a trip over the bigger oceans on a yacht.

What is a Long-Range Expedition Yacht?

Long-range expedition yachts are yachts that are self-sustaining.

They are also built with long voyages in mind.

They normally feature:

• Adequate crew capacities, amenities, and storage
• Have a long cruising range, meaning large capacity fuel and water tanks
• Have a robust hull for the long trip

They have to withstand extreme weather conditions since they have to travel across large water bodies. They should be able to withstand the effects of sailing thousands of miles of traveling a year.

They must be easy to maintain and operate. This is due to the distance they must travel. After all, these yachts are often operated by a few laymen boaters (in addition to having a few experienced sailors with them).

Fishing trawlers (designed for many days at sea with cabins) are hearty and can travel the same distance (within range of their fuel tanks) as an expedition yacht but are typically not finished as a yacht.

They also have the appearance of a hearty, military-style craft with tall bows, broken sheers, and vertical or forward raking windshields.

If painted naval gray, they definitely fit the aesthetic of a military-grade vessel. But the reason for all of those features is because both expedition yachts and military vessels move long distances for extended periods of time.

Final Thoughts:

The distance that a yacht can travel depends on the size of the fuel tank(s) and the fuel use rate.

A yacht with a large fuel tank or a sailing yacht (which only requires the wind and carries fuel for onboard generators) can travel much further than a small day cruiser yacht.

If you want to take a long voyage, make sure to take the right precautions first. When crossing either the Pacific or the Atlantic Ocean , you must make sure your boat is a category A yacht (or an expedition yacht). You must also ensure that your crew is experienced in crossing the ocean.

If you are on a yacht, it is never recommended to cross the ocean by yourself. While you may handle a smaller boat in waters closer to the shore, there is quite a bit of difference in a large yacht—especially when you are far from land.

You’ll also have to make sure you upgrade some amenities. Your water maker, power generation system, autopilot, and your freezer, just to name a few, are some of the systems which need to be in peak condition when making that long voyage.

In the end, the differences between having a boat that travels a short distance and a long one are:

• Made for Distance, and
• Well-Maintained

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Key Bridge collapse minute-by-minute: Recordings, reports fill in timeline of Baltimore disaster

B ALTIMORE — Miguel Luna headed to his construction job around 6:30 p.m. Monday, where he and six other workers filled potholes overnight on the towering Francis Scott Key Bridge.

A 22-person Indian crew aboard the Dali , a hulking cargo ship involved in an accident in Belgian waters eight years earlier, prepared to set off on a 28-day voyage to Sri Lanka after it spent the weekend in Baltimore. Two Maryland pilots boarded the ship early Tuesday to navigate the 984-foot vessel out of the harbor. It departed the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal around 12:39 a.m.

Over the next 50 minutes it would experience power and mechanical failures until it smashed into a support column for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending most of the 1.6-mile structure crumbling into the Patapsco River. The bodies of two construction workers were recovered Wednesday; Luna and three other workers are presumed dead. Two people survived.

Dispatch audio, Coast Guard reports, a National Transportation Safety Board summary of data from the ship’s voyage data recorder and video of the disaster offer a minute-by-minute account of the moments before and after the bridge’s collapse :

12:51 a.m.: The Dali’s status is changed to “under way using engine” and its speed is recorded at about 3 knots on myshiptracking.com , a website that tracks ships’ locations via the Automatic Identification System, a technology used to avoid collisions.

1:09 a.m.: Two tugboats guiding the Dali leave once the ship turns to begin its departure out of the port waters.

1:18 a.m.: A port call for the departure of the Dali was recorded on myshiptracking.com . The ship was moving at a speed of 7 knots. Motorists traveling on Interstate 695, the Baltimore Beltway, cross the Key Bridge

1:24 a.m. to 1:26 a.m.: Dali appears to begin turning toward one of the vital bridge supports at a speed of around 8 knots, or about 9 mph.

1:24:59: The sounds of numerous alarms are recorded on the ship bridge’s audio. The ship’s power goes out, flickers partially back on a minute later, and goes out again by 1:26 a.m. Black smoke billows from the ship.

1:26:39: With the power outage likely impacting navigation, the pilot radios for a tug boat. A pilot association dispatcher, meanwhile, phones a Maryland Transportation Authority duty officer to report the ship’s loss of power.

1:27:04: The pilot orders the Dali to drop an anchor and issues steering commands. Cars and trucks continue to travel on the roadway.

1:27:05 a.m. to 1:29 a.m.: The pilot issues a mayday alert to the Coast Guard. Maryland Transportation Authority Police stop bridge traffic in both directions. A handful of vehicles cross the bridge as the Dali closes in on the bridge’s western steel support column.

“Hold all traffic on the Key Bridge. There’s a ship approaching that just lost their steering,” a dispatcher says.

1:27:53 a.m.: An officer asks whether a construction crew is working on the bridge.

“Just make sure no one’s on the bridge right now. I’m not sure what — there’s a crew up there. You might want to notify whoever the foreman is, see if we can get them off the bridge temporarily,” a dispatcher responds.

1:28:25 a.m.: A half minute later, an officer says he’ll grab the construction workers when backup arrives.

But there’s no time.

Traveling at a speed of just under 7 knots or about 8 mph, the ship rams into the bridge. The voyage data recorder captures what sounds like the collision at 1:29 a.m. The NTSB said Wednesday night that more analysis was needed to determine the precise time of impact.

An inspector contracted by the Maryland Transportation Authority who was standing on a section of the bridge that did not immediately collapse runs to safety at the end of the bridge.

Less than a minute after impact, the bridge shudders and folds. Six people, three passenger vehicles, one piece of construction equipment and one unidentified vehicle are thrown into the chilly water below. The pilot radios the Coast Guard about the collapse.

“The whole bridge just fell down,” a shocked transportation authority officer says. “Start … start whoever, everybody.”

1:40 a.m.: Baltimore City fire and emergency medical units are dispatched to the Key Bridge for a report of a possible vehicle in the water.

1:44 a.m.: A second report over fire dispatch reports 13 members of a construction crew potentially in the water. Authorities believe six people were thrown into the water.

1:45 a.m.: Baltimore City and County fire rescue boats and a dive team are dispatched to the scene to search for the missing men. The Coast Guard deploys four boats and a helicopter to aid in the search. Responders use sonar and underwater drones.

1:46 a.m.: Someone asks the dispatcher for a more specific location; the dispatcher says the Coast Guard called it in and said it was off Fort Armistead Park.

1:50 a.m.: A dispatcher says police are reporting the “middle section of the bridge has collapsed into the water” and that there are “unknown amounts of people or vehicles in the water.” Beltway traffic is jammed.

1:51 a.m.: A boat launched from the Coast Guard’s Station Curtis Bay reaches the scene.

1:52 a.m.: Several police officers on eastbound 695 block traffic. A dispatcher says they will get as close to the bridge as possible.

“Be advised, the entire bridge, the entire Key Bridge is in the harbor,” a dispatcher says in disbelief.

2:30 a.m.: One of two survivors arrives at Shock Trauma and is released without being admitted. A second person rescued from the bridge declines medical treatment.

4 a.m.: Divers searching the 50-foot deep waters for vehicles or missing people are hindered by cold temperatures and murky water. The National Data Buoy Center reported water temperatures in that area to be about 49 degrees at 4 a.m. — a dangerously cold temperature.

12:30 p.m.: President Joe Biden gives a White House address on the Key Bridge disaster, pledging federal money to pay for its replacement.

“This is going to take some time,” Biden said. “But the people of Baltimore can count on us, though, to stick with it every step of the way until the port is reopened and the bridge is rebuilt.”

7:30 p.m.: Search-and-rescue efforts transition to recovery efforts, authorities announce at a news conference.

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Yacht in Mumbai From Gateway of India – The Ultimate Guide for Booking a Yacht in Mumbai

Yacht in Mumbai

Looking for information on booking a yacht in Mumbai from Gateway of India? You have come to the right place. This detailed information guide has all the details you need to know before booking a yacht for an adventurous and pleasant sailing experience in Mumbai.

Leisurekart offers the best yachts for sailing experiences in Mumbai at Gateway of India. Whether you are looking to book a romantic sunset sailing date or a fun time together on a yacht with your group of friends, a birthday surprise on a yacht or a simple evening sailing experience, we’ve got a yacht for you. Going sailing on a yacht in Mumbai is among the most popular things to do in Mumbai for those looking to spend some quality time with their loved ones.

Top 10 Sailing Yachts in Mumbai

A variety of yachts are available for sailing tours at Gateway of India, Mumbai. Below is a list of the most frequently booked and popular ones you can consider. These yachts are ideal for couples, families and small groups.

Yacht in Mumbai - Recommended for Couples​

Seabird sailboat , XS 63 sailboat, Macgregor 26 yacht and Fareast 26 yacht are ideal for couples. These boats and yachts are ideal for couples as they are spacious enough for 2 people for a comfortable sailing experience.

Seabird and XS 63 are open deck sailboats with comfortable seating space, while Macgregor 26 and Fareast 26 have an open deck as well as a private cabin.

Yacht in Mumbai - Timings

Below are the timings for boating at Gateway of India, Mumbai. Leisure boating is open from 07:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Morning 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM (most popular) 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Afternoon 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Evening 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM (most popular) 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (most popular)

Night* 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM (*Available only on selected yachts)

Location and Address

The meeting point for private yacht rides at Gateway of India is Jetty No. 5, which is located opposite the entrance of Taj Hotel in Colaba. Below is the address of the jetty.

Google Map location link: https://goo.gl/maps/SvKdsa6syQprZmkD7

Address: Jetty No. 5, Opposite Main Entrance of Taj Hotel, Near Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai – 4000 01

Yacht in Mumbai - Add-Ons

Balloon decoration = Rs. 300 (approx. 20 balloons) Cake = Rs. 700 (It is a half kg chocolate truffle cake from Theobroma) Flower bouquet = Rs. 500 (approx. 25 roses)

Sunset Sailing on a Yacht in Mumbai

If you are looking to watch the sunset while sailing on a yacht in Mumbai, you could book the evening time slots between 4 pm to 6 pm.

In winter (November to February), sunset happens early and hence 4 pm to 6 pm is an ideal time slot to catch the sunset. In summer (March to May), sunset happens post 4 pm and the ideal time slot is 6 pm to 8 pm.

Romantic Couple Date on a Yacht in Mumbai

Go Sailing With Family​

Celebrate Anniversary on a Yacht in Mumbai

Celebrate Birthday on a Yacht in Mumbai

Yes. You can carry eatables with you. We recommend you to carry finger food / light snacks like chips sandwiches, biscuits etc. which you can comfortably munch while enjoying the sailing experience.

Yes. You can carry a cake with you and cut it while sailing.

No. We do not serve or sell food or eatables on the yacht.

The sailing venue is opposite the entrance of Taj Hotel at Gateway of India. Below is the address.

Jetty No. 5, Opposite Main Entrance of Taj Hotel, Near Gateway of India, Colaba, Mumbai – 4000 01

The address, and all related details will also be sent to you via email and WhatsApp after you make a booking.

No. Alcohol, wine, champagne etc. is not allowed.

No. We do not serve alcohol on the yacht.

On-the-spot booking and payment is not possible. Advance booking is mandatory.

Morning and afternoon slots:  Book at least 2 to 5 days prior. Evening slots:  Book at least 5 to 7 days prior. Weekend slots:  Book at least 7 to 10 days prior.

You can also make a booking on the same day or 1 day prior.  It all depends on availability of the yacht you wish to book.  If at the time you decide to book, the yacht is available, you can pay and book it.

The total booking duration is 2 hours. In these 2 hours, the sailing duration is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes. So, 1 hour 30 minutes is the time you will spend on the booked yacht.

30 minutes are kept aside for travelling from the shore to the yacht and then after sailing, from the yacht back to the shore.

No. The minimum booking duration for sailing in Mumbai is 2 hours. The actual sailing time is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.

This is the recommended time duration for a good sailing experience overall. Less than 1 hour 30 minutes feels incomplete and more than this feels a bit tiring.

On small sailboats and yachts, we usually do not recommend you to book for 3 or 4 hours as it may make you feel a little dizzy. 1 hour and 30 minutes of sailing time is just ideal for a good sailing experience. However, you can book for longer duration at an additional cost.

Yes. There will be a trained and experienced sailor on the yacht to sail the yacht for you.

You will sail approximately 1.2 km to 2.5 km out into the open sea. You will not be seen from the shore from Gateway of India.

Knowing how to swim is not mandatory for sailing cruises in Mumbai. You will be given a lifejacket to wear.

You will get a beautiful view of the Gateway of India and Taj hotel as you begin. You will pass by the boats and yachts parked in the Mumbai harbour as you sail out into the open sea. The view of the shore from the sea is truly magnificent. You will get a view of the lighthouses (Sunk Rock light house, Dolphin light house, Prongs light house), structures built in the middle of the sea (Oyster Rock and Middle Ground) and if you are lucky, you may also spot dolphins!

• 1 hour 30 minutes private sailing with a qualified sailor
• Motorboat ride from the shore to the yacht
• Motorboat ride from the yacht to the shore
• Mineral water
• Life jackets to use on the boat
• The prices mentioned above are on a per yacht basis. It is NOT the per person price.
• For the mentioned price, the entire yacht is booked exclusively for your group.
• It is a private booking. You will not be sharing the yacht with other groups / people.

For birthdays / anniversaries, we can decorate the yacht with balloons, get a cake and flower bouquet. Prices for the same are given below.

Balloon decoration:  Rs. 300 Cake (half kg eggless chocolate cake):  Rs. 700 Flower bouquet (approx. 10 roses):  Rs. 300 Flower bouquet (approx. 20 roses):  Rs. 500

You have to reach the sailing venue (Jetty No. 5) just 15 minutes prior to your booking start time.

For example, if you book the 4:00 pm to 06:00 pm slot, your reporting time will be 03:45 pm

You will get to go sailing even if you reach late by some time. However, please note that the sailing time is not extended beyond your booking end time.

We do not provide assistance with parking vehicles at the sailing venue.

There is a pay and park service in the lanes around Taj Hotel. You will have to find parking on your own and then walk to the sailing venue (Jetty No. 5).

Once your plan is finalised (decided which yacht you wish to book, date and time slot), you will have to make payment to confirm the booking.

Payment can be done via bank transfer (NEFT / IMPS), UPI, Google Pay, credit card, debit card and net banking. We will share our company bank details / online payment link with you via email or WhatsApp.

Once the payment reflects in our account, the booking confirmation and related details will be sent to you via email and WhatsApp.

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