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Yachts in St. Maarten; December 2009

Discussion in 'Marinas & Waypoints' started by psdo, Dec 26, 2009.

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  1. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    Once again I was lucky to see some of the best yachts in the world this week. We had an awesome oceanview room looking out over Simpson bay so I could see all the comings and goings. Every morning after the bridge opening in Simpson bay I would have a nice parade of yachts heading out.
    Le Grand Bleu was anchored most of the week, with Alfa Nero close by.
    Kogo also came in for a day. Our favourite beach bar on Simpson bay also offered some great shots. Nothin better than chillin on the beach with a bucket of cold ones and all the nice yachts anchored right off shore.
    Went out in my cousins boat a couple times and managed to get close to one of my favs Maridome. Another day we went out and Le Grand Bleu had relocated off Marigot on the french side and not far away Mirabella V was anchored. So hope you enjoy my shots.

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  2. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    a few more

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  3. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    more again

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  4. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    Aquarious anchored off Marigot along with Maridome and Mirabella V

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  5. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    Le Grand Bleu up close,,, notice the tender,, awesome and a nice sunset
    Allegria anchored off Grand Case.

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  6. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    Lots of jets coming in with guests for all the yachts.
    Had a huge surprise when I saw Al Mirqab go by in the morning,
    she is absolutely awesome. I can't recall the name of the
    steal looking yacht, different is the word on that one.
    Nice night shot from Skip Jacks.

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  7. psdo, Dec 26, 2009
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    Roman's helicopter was busy all week and his Airbus arrived later in the week.
    One last shot out the window on the way home with Utopia making her way into Isle Del Sol

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  8. maldwin, Dec 26, 2009
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    LGB looks like she might need a hull paint job.
  9. Yacht News, Dec 26, 2009
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    I was about to say the same thing, her hull is looking a wreck at the moment.

    @ PSDO, The name of the 'steel' looking yacht is "Ocean Emerald". Also a surprise to me to see "Al Mirqab" there. Roman's Airbus?, I'm quite sure his big private 'jet'(pictured) is a 767, making her a Boeing!
  10. K1W1, Dec 26, 2009
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    Hi,

    To the best of my info RA doesn't own LGB anymore so doubt he would be visiting
  11. psdo, Dec 27, 2009
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    Pelorus was also around,,,,,
    and yes that is a Boeing 767 after looking it up on another forum
  12. brunick, Dec 27, 2009
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    pretty cool seeing al mirqab around in St.Maarten :)
    just remembered her being here in germany last year

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  13. Yacht News, Dec 27, 2009
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    ...because the heli you pictured operates with "Pelorus". I am quite sure i've seen many pics with it landing or sitting on her bow pad. Pelorus being there might not have anything to do with RA since 'alegedly' the wife got her in the divorce settlement? Let's not talk about that though, keep it to the yachts.
  14. Yacht News, Dec 27, 2009
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    Yea very odd sight, that is just like if we were to see "Al Said" sailing around the Caribbean.
  15. brunick, Dec 27, 2009
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    jap, was just thinking about the emir hanging around in the caribbean :D
    guess he has some kids that like to play around with daddys boat ;)
  16. Yacht News, Dec 27, 2009
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    Her design ("Al Mirqab") has grown on me. Initally I did not think that the flattened look atop the bridge looked very pleasing and such a tall mast with a backward sloping funnel seemed unbecoming but all these elements seem to have blended nicely now.
  17. brunick, Dec 28, 2009
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    yes that design is something special, but i'd still prefer a design more closely to madsummer or princess marianna. as i just gone through the pictures again, i've seen alfa nero again, also a very nice boat :)
  18. Yacht News, Dec 28, 2009
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    Agreed. A surprise might turn up here in Barbados in a few hours. We will see! ;)
  19. Yaku, Dec 29, 2009
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    Pelorus and LGB are currently off the coast of St. Barts.
    Same goes for other giants such as Limitless and Octopus.

    A 'big' party is planned for NYE. :)
  20. Yacht News, Dec 29, 2009
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    "Al Mirqab" is here...!
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