The port of Marmaris (Marmaris Limanı) is one of Turkey’s biggest yachting centers. It is a natural bay, a little over 2 by 3 nautical miles in size, protected to the south by two islands, Keçi and Nimara (also known as Yıldız, which means "star" in English), making it very sheltered. [source: By Mstyslav Chernov - Self-photographed, Link] This protection makes Marmaris one of the most attractive yacht ports in the SW Mediterranean. Marmaris is considered as being at the Aegean, but I … [Read more...]
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The Amazing Personal Submarines Made by Deepflight
DeepFlight was founded in 1996 by world-renowned engineer Graham Hawkes and Karen Hawkes to develop innovative underwater vehicles to expand human access into the oceans. The Company’s guiding principle has been the need to transition to underwater flight in order to truly explore and experience the oceans. Imagine diving alongside whales, sharks and dolphins; exploring uncharted shipwrecks; or hovering over pristine coral reefs. The only throwback is the price. [source of all pics: … [Read more...]
Exciting Destinations for Flotilla Holidays This Summer
Flotilla holiday is a new form of business in the travel & yachting world. You can join with your own yacht, or you can charter a yacht from a specialized agency. You can be an experienced skipper, or not even know port from starboard, either way there are holiday packages specially tailored available. What Exactly is a Flotilla Holiday? A few years ago, I wrote an article about passing the Atlantic Ocean in a flotilla, managed by a certain yacht skipper, but I had a slight sarcastic … [Read more...]
Laura Dekker, the First 16 Years Old Solo Circumnavigator in the World
Brave girl Laura Dekker is now a married woman of 22 (in just a few days), but she is world famous since 2012. She is the youngest solo circumnavigator in history, and this article is dedicated to her, especially because of her upcoming birthday. She wrote a book about her adventurous trip, and a documentary film was made as well. [source:http://www.sail-world.com] Laura Dekker - The Beginnings To be quickly familiarized with Laura Dekker's story, you have to watch the short … [Read more...]
Quantum of the Seas and Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas is one the biggest cruise ships in the world. It has a length of 347.08 meters (1,139 ft.) and a capacity of 168,666 GT. As far as I watched it from the videos and prospects, it seems to have achieved the ultimate step in technology. This magnificent boat is owned by Royal Caribbean International, a Miami based cruising conglomerate who went public. This is managed by the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, who along the 23 ships owned by Royal Caribbean International, manages its … [Read more...]
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