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Discover the finest bespoke adventures on luxury crewed classic yachts around the world. Explore carefully selected luxury yachts in cruising areas including the Mediterranean , Caribbean , Indian Ocean , Pacific and Northern Europe, and Antarctic . Whatever you’re looking for we are here to help you plan your perfect luxury yacht escape.

Here you can discover the world’s finest classic motor, exploration, and sailing yachts including, classic Feadships, classic Benettis and British classics, available for fully bespoke escapes and regatta racing.All our yachts are recognised for their timeless classic lines, state of the art comfort, and experienced professional crew.

We specialise in bespoke yachts modern and classic worldwide, extending far beyond our website listings. Whether a classic schooner, modern super yacht, or exploration vessel, our expertise lies in curating the perfect yacht experience tailored to your needs.

We invite you to explore some of our exclusive collection   and get in touch so we can help you find your perfect yacht and tailor your fully bespoke experience, for your perfect yacht escape.

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So whether you are looking to cruise the French Riviera on your honeymoon, feel the wind in your hair racing in an Antigua Regatta, or wrap up warm and explore the ice flows in the arctic circle on an exploration vessel, you will find your perfect yacht here.

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We only have one ocean, so as well as helping you find your perfect charter yachts in the best destinations around the world, we are also on a mission to ensure we preserve the health and beauty of these beautiful natural environments for our future generations to enjoy as well. We work with all our yachts to ensure they offer you ways that will reduce your charter impact on our oceans wherever possible. We also encourage our yacht owners and crew to go one step further by engaging in cleanups and initiatives that have a positive net impact on people and the planet.

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34m | RMK Marine | 2006

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50.4m | Feadship | 1990

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162m | Brodogradevna Industrija Split | 2021

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27.49m | Ocean Alexander | 2021

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31.4m | Broward | 1998

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33.05m | Jachtwerf Klaassen | 1999

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35.36m | Hatteras | 1997

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36m | Mulder | 2019

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36.6m | Shear Yachts | 1992

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38m | Custom | 2015

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45.5m | Wadia | 2006

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47.5m | ISA Yachts | 2006

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52.4m | Mie Zosen | 1980

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61m | Dauphin Yachts | 1987

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62m | Holland Jachtbouw | 2010

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Classic yachts for charter represent an era of grace, elegance and luxury. These vessels offer a unique charm and serenity, taking you back in time to the golden age of sailing. Aboard a classic yacht, one can experience a sense of nostalgia as they explore the vast and tranquil waters.

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Old sailing yachts: timeless vessels for a pure sailing experience

One such yacht is the schooner , a two-masted vessel known for her sleek lines and graceful appearance. Originally used for fishing and trading, the schooner found a place in the world of yachting due to her speed and agility. Another classic yacht is the ketch , which has a smaller mizzenmast situated aft of the mainmast. This design allows for greater maneuverability and makes the ketch a popular choice for long-distance cruising. The gaff sloop is another classic yacht known for her simplicity and efficiency. With a single mast and a large mainsail, the gaff sloop is often used for racing as well as leisurely sailing.

Wooden yachts: the warmth of wood and the cocooning experience

When it comes to classic yachts, wooden yachts have always been at the forefront. There’s a certain warmth and inviting feel that comes from the natural-wooden finishes that surround you in a wooden yacht. The gentle creaking sound of the planks, the traditional craftsmanship, and natural curves add to the overall experience. These yachts are designed for a more personal and intimate voyage with friends and family, with the sheer beauty of the wood creating a cosy, cocoon-like environment. They are timeless pieces of art, and the ultimate symbol of class, luxury and elegance. Plus, owning a wooden yacht means that you’ll also own a story- the story of the craftsmen who built her, the sailors who navigated her and all the memories that were made aboard.

Old functional boats refitted into yachts: sometimes falling under the classic yachts category

Old, functional boats refitted into luxury yachts hold an undeniable charm that resonates with the hearts of boat enthusiasts. These vessels were once workhorses, designed and built for a specific purpose. However, with the upheaval of technological advancements and the influx of newer, flashy vessels, many of these workhorses were left to rot in docks or abandoned in shipyards. But then came the idea of rehabilitating such vessels, not only to revive their former glory but also to give them a new purpose – as stately yachts.

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Gallant is an exemplary model of an old functional boat that has been transformed into a sophisticated motor yacht. She is available for charter in Croatia from 25,000€.

She offers a lavish cruising experience for those seeking to explore the charming villages and island treasures of the Adriatic Sea .

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Every sailor dreams of crossing oceans.  Rarely do you have the opportunity to do so in such style and class.  Our aim at Classic Sailing Yachts is to connect you with the vessel you've dreamed of sailing.   Whether you want to own one or charter for the day, we can help.

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Mickelson 50, 1985 metalu jade 42 expedition vessel, 1985 tayana 37, 1984 lazy jack schooner, van dyne schooner, 1996 taswell 43.

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Downeaster 38, 1979/2006 west sail shipmaster, 1982 lazy jack schooner, 1979 island packet 35, meet the team, captain seth chandler, captain roger danley, delivery.

Seth Chandler brings a life times  of knowledge in the Sail/Yachting industry. Sailor, skipper, photographer and lover of adventure, Seth has spent most of his adult life in yachting and advertising. His numerous clients have included Mainship, Hunter Marine, Island Pocket Yachts and others. Currently, he is the managing partner of Bristo

Seth Chandler brings a life times  of knowledge in the Sail/Yachting industry. Sailor, skipper, photographer and lover of adventure, Seth has spent most of his adult life in yachting and advertising. His numerous clients have included Mainship, Hunter Marine, Island Pocket Yachts and others. Currently, he is the managing partner of Bristol Harbor Marina and Emerald Harbor Marina, both in beautiful 

Panama City Florida. 

Captain Terrell Adams

Captain Terrell Adams is the very definition of salty.  Having sailed more miles and operated more charters along the Emerald  Coast than any other native of the area, Captain Adams is the finest sailer you'll meet.  You will learn more in an hour on the water than you will in weeks in a classroom.  Learn about balancing the sails, the ce

Captain Terrell Adams is the very definition of salty.  Having sailed more miles and operated more charters along the Emerald  Coast than any other native of the area, Captain Adams is the finest sailer you'll meet.  You will learn more in an hour on the water than you will in weeks in a classroom.  Learn about balancing the sails, the center of lateral resistance and more.  There is a lot of art to sailing for sure... but Captain Adams will help you with the geometry and science of it.

Commercial pilot, captain of a 100' Broward motor yacht, and former president of a major regional billboard company, you'll be delighted by the stories you'll hear under sail with 

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Captain Cary Thompson, Yacht Sales & Delivery

Retired engineer and lifelong sailor, Captain Danley has traveled thousands of miles just in the last two months on deliveries.  An avid sailor, he and his wife Genie (who is equally talented as a sailor) live on a stunning Hans Christian 43 with their dog Riley.  You and your vessel are in good hands with Captain Danley.

Captain Cary Thompson is one of the most sought after delivery captains on the east coast with over 100,000 nautical miles  experience, a 100 Ton Master Captain, Hatteras specialist and owner, marina owner and professional water skier.  Cary has spent his lifetime on saltwater and really has a deep understanding of motor yachts and trawle

Captain Cary Thompson is one of the most sought after delivery captains on the east coast with over 100,000 nautical miles  experience, a 100 Ton Master Captain, Hatteras specialist and owner, marina owner and professional water skier.  Cary has spent his lifetime on saltwater and really has a deep understanding of motor yachts and trawlers.  And now he's our most recent addition to the Yacht Sales team.  Oh... and he catches a lot of fish in the Bahamas!

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Captain rodney holland, charters & delivery.

From an early background of training lifeguards and teaching aquatic classes, Jessica spent most of her life surfing competitively and teaching surf lessons around the world. She grew up in Apalachicola, Florida and began working on boats in her early 20’s where she’d spend the next decades in and out of the yachting industry between trav

From an early background of training lifeguards and teaching aquatic classes, Jessica spent most of her life surfing competitively and teaching surf lessons around the world. She grew up in Apalachicola, Florida and began working on boats in her early 20’s where she’d spend the next decades in and out of the yachting industry between travels. She’s known for working on deck as well as tending to high profile clients down below, co-managing mega-yacht refits in the shipyard, assisting in deliveries and showing boats to those who are as enthusiastic about them as she is. Having lived on a number of boats, she expects a long future in yacht sales, chartering and traveling afloat. Today you’ll likely find her out fishing or surfing, tucked away writing music, making nautical YouTube videos or searching through listings for the next boat in her life.

Captain Rodney Holland, owner of Stella Polaris and skipper of the 72' schooner Joshua has thousands of nautical miles and years worth of experience on sailing yachts and trawlers.  He can also consult with you about looping.  Book the schooner Stella Polaris on a charter with Rodney as captain and you'll hear all about it!

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Never settle!  If that defines your  style and personality, you will only be happy with the prettiest girl at the dance.  When it comes to your yacht, that's our specialty.  We're drawn to reverse transoms, the call of the sea, super heavy and secure full keels, designs by the world's best naval architects.  You will see the difference with your eyes and feel the difference in your soul.  Don't settle.

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She is your baby.  You've poured your heart and soul into every nook and cranny of this amazing vessel.  Our team will present the truth of your vessel to the perfect client... the one who will be in awe of your commitment and hard work over the years.  We will start by documenting the story of your vessel through film and photography.  Our listings will show on all major yacht brokerage sites as well as social media.  Potential buyers will be vetted and only qualified buyers will be allowed to step aboard.  Dockage and delivery can be arranged by our team, as well.  Nothing is left to chance.

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A story about classic yachts & those that have made history, arthaud yachting embarks you in the prestigious traditional sailing universe and aboard classic sailing yachts.

Although the latest trendy and modern yachts that propose countless technologies will always fascinate, the real sailing yacht lovers will tell you that their heart beats fastest for the traditional varnished woods, old sails, shiny metals and the overall human effort without any mechanic assistance.

Welcome your clients, collaborators and friends aboard these prestigious vessels sometimes a century old, witnesses of the history of sailing with thousands of anecdotes. Whether you have the soul of an explorer for a cruise to discover the past, or if you just wish to mark the present with your name in the record of some of the biggest classic sailing yacht races in the Mediterranean, Arthaud Yachting accompanies you in the conception of your project, selection of your yacht and organization of your event.

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Participate with your team in the prestigious regattas of the Mediterranean which bring together beautiful classic sailing yachts : Les Voiles d’Antibes , Vele de Epoca de Imperia , Monaco Classic Week , Régates Royales de Cannes , Les Voiles de St-Tropez …assist to a high-level competition, a beautiful story allying tradition and elegance. Supervised by a professional crew on each vessel, or should I say jewel of collection, you will immerse yourself in the rich history of sailing races where man can only count on team cohesion and force rather than technology. The Mediterranean Sea is the most privileged play field for the world’s most extravagant sailing yachts. Whether you opt for Monaco , Cannes or St Tropez , the end of summer marks without doubt the climax of the classic regatta season where you will discover the most famous and majestic yachts of the last century: Elena of London (55m) and Atlantic (62m), the biggest yachts currently in the race, and the historical vessels 15MJ competitors of the America’s Cup such as Mariska , Tuiga , Hispania and The Lady Anne , or even the century old Moonbeam III and Moonbeam IV who dominate the podiums in their category for over a decade; the show truly is worth the detour.

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Elegant yachts, the regattas, 2019 season schedule for the classic sailing yachts:.

From May to October, the most beautiful classic sailing yachts compete in the Mediterranean during different races sponsored by the watchmakers Hublot, Officine Panerai and Rolex.

  • 3 rd to 5 th of May: ‘Les Dames de Saint Tropez’, race reserved to traditional sailing yachts and crews 100% female!
  • 29 th of May to the 2 nd of June: Les Voiles d’Antibes – Panerai Trophy.
  • 15 th to 17 th of June: Les Voiles of the Old Port of Marseille.
  • 23 th to 28 th of September: Les Régates Royales de Cannes – Panerai Trophy.
  • 30 th of September to the 6 th of October: Les Voiles de Saint Tropez by Rolex, race which also welcomes modern yachts in a separate raking.

An incentive or team building day…historical for your company

Organize a high-quality incentive cruise or team building activity , invite your collaborators for a day filled with discoveries aboard varnished wooden sailing yachts.  Whether you put together your own crew of sailors to set sail or if you charter a classic sailing yacht VIP style to follow the official regattas, you can entrust Arthaud Yachting to assist you ! Aside from the official calendar dates of the regattas hosted in the Mediterranean, you can charter your own luxury sail yacht for a day at quayside or at sea for all your events: birthdays, weddings, press trips & professional incentive or team building activities.

A unique setting that matches your event which will without doubt mark the memories of your guests and participants. Charter Manitou just like John Fitzgerald Kennedy who appointed her as his second home, a second oval office which allowed him to set sail with Marylin Monroe. Each historical yacht has its juicy gossip which captains, living memories of these amazing moments, like to share with passengers to furthermore enhance your experience.

An old sailing yacht in a traditional spirit for your next family cruise

These classic sailing yachts are also available to charter for your family vacation and your next holiday in the most beautiful areas of the Mediterranean: French Riviera, Sardinia, Balearic Islands, Greece, etc.

Arthaud Yachting proposes around a dozen of references for your next nautical escapade. Member of the very exclusive broker association MYBA, Arthaud Yachting and our specialized advisors have an extensive network of classic sailing yachts to propose for all your projects. Little hint to modernity, you will find aboard these elegant sailing yachts a modern comfort cleverly concealed to facilitate your life on-board.

Entrust the experienced crews to guide you in the most beautiful areas of the region which you will long to discover, whilst taking full advantage of your time on-board your traditional sailing yacht charter to spend a luxurious and relaxing vacation.

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The coolest yachts in town for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix

Every year, Monaco’s Grand Prix pulls in some of the fleet’s finest superyachts for a weekend of adrenaline-fuelled F1 action and A-lister events in the heart of the principality. Yachts moored stern to the circuit have a premium vantage point over the cars tearing around the track, while superyachts at anchor can enjoy all the Formula One buzz with the added benefit of privacy and seclusion. 

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Renaissance

Length : 111.9m Builder : Freire

Renaissance is the largest private yacht built in Spain and one of the world's most expensive charter yachts . Which is quite the feat for Freire, a commercial shipyard that has built only one private yacht in the past. With 7,200GT to play with, her list of amenities include a sushi bar, a dedicated hair and beauty salon, a ballet bar with a mirror for stretching and two cinemas – one indoor, one outdoor. The owner's deck is described as "palatial" and comes with its own a media room, a lounge with bar and dining and a private terrace with a Jacuzzi for six.

Length : 90m Builder : Benetti

Lionheart was launched in 2016 as the shipyard's largest build to date, though she was surpassed by the 107-metre Mar (ex Lana ) four years later. She was the third yacht to be ordered from Benetti by the same owner. While her curvy exterior and private balconies will be visible to those visiting Port Hercule this weekend, interiors have always been shrouded in secrecy. It is known that  Stefano Natucci  collaborated with Benetti on the exterior design and Green & Mingarelli Design  is responsible for the interior design.

Fountainhead

Length : 87.8m   Builder : Feadship

Created with family use in mind, Fountainhead features a recreation room and library that can be converted into cabins to supplement the six existing guest cabins and owner's suite. She was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and Sinot Yacht Design , though "a signature blend of art, antiques and aesthetics" by Belgian artist Axel Vervoordt are also displayed throughout.  Leisure highlights include a fully-equipped gym with health club, a contra-flow swimming pool and a tender garage that houses wave runners, kayaks, surfboard and diving equipment, among others. The superyacht is named after the famous novel by Ayn Rand.

Coral Ocean

Length : 72.6m Builder : Lürssen

A World Superyacht Award winner, Coral Ocean earned the judges' commendation following a sensitive, multi-million refit that converted the heritage vessel into a successful charter platform. All deck spaces were upgraded, including a reimagined sundeck that now houses a glass-sided spa pool, sunbathing and observation deck and a central deckhouse with a television lounge, dining area and bar. Coral Ocean was one of the largest launches of 1994 and her secrecy for the first two decades of her life solidified her as an icon for the German shipyard.

Length : 72m   Builder : Lürssen

Delivered in 2006, Titania  (ex Apoise ) was put up for auction by her owner in 2010 and was snapped up for €33.75 million – roughly half the estimated value – by Phones4U tycoon John Caudwell. He then went on to refit, lengthen and rename the superyacht, which he discusses in an exclusive interview with BOAT International . Designed by Espen Øino and Francois Zuretti , the Lürssen was the star yacht in season six of The Crown and is a popular charter yacht. No wonder, as she sports a beach club that can be converted into a nightclub, an onboard masseuse and beautician and an impressive array of watersports – including a waterpark and a 12.7-metre slide.

Length : 70m Builder : Royal Denship

Force Blue first hit the water in 2002 as the 63.3-metre Big Roi , a trawler-style expedition yacht that has since been refitted to varying degrees. The most recent work was done at Lusben in 2022 and involved a seven-metre stern extension to allow for a large, wrap-around swim platform. The main deck was extended in the process as well. Design highlights include a black-tiled spa (with heated massage table), a cinema, a barbecue and dining area that turns into a disco and a dining room that doubles as a conference space. An elevator serves all decks.

Length : 67.5m Builder : Icon Yachts

The flagship of the Dutch shipyard, Loon (ex Icon ) is now anchored in Port Hercule where she is likely to cause another social media sensation . She was delivered in 2010 to a design by RWD , with clean, contemporary interiors by Studio Linse . A raised main deck pool is one of her many highlights with two panels of glass that filter natural light into the beach club below. A bar, gym, massage room and sauna are also found at this level. Loon was sold to a new owner in April 2023, after which she joined the charter fleet with IYC .

Length : 66m   Builder : Oceanco

AHS has undergone numerous name changes (she was sold and renamed mostly recently in January ) but started life as Dilbar in 2005. A successful charter yacht, she can be easily distinguished in port by her classic canoe stern. An interior by the late Alberto Pinto provides accommodation across eight cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite with its own lounge and adjoining private office. Other highlights include an outdoor cinema, a beamy sundeck with 19,000-litre pool and a helipad that transforms into a sun lounge.

Length : 49.9m Builder : Zepter

The Croatian yard's first superyacht offering, JoyMe is usually berthed in Cap d’Ail but has been sighted in Monaco for the past two Grands Prix. She’s one of the most recognisable yachts at the event, with her custom red and white exterior and unusual eye motif – said to be the eyes of the commissioning owner’s daughter. Leisure highlights include a Pop Art-inspired interior by  Marijana Radovic , a sundeck with a 3.5-metre Jacuzzi and a lower deck arranged with a gym, Finnish sauna and Hammam spa with sea views. Accommodation is across five cabins, including the "VIP deck" owner's cabin which has a walk-in bathroom, lounge and private sunbathing platform on the bow.

Length : 45.2m Builder : Royal Hakvoort

The most recent delivery on the list, Milele is one of this year's World Superyacht Award winners . According to the judges, she stood out thanks to her "incredible build quality” and surprising spaces on board. Most notable of these is the innovative foredeck garage, which stores a submarine and crane, and has a full entertainment suite with a large television screen built into its hatch. She was designed inside and out by Omega Architects with an efficient hull design by Van Oossanen Naval Architects .

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Rolling out the red carpet: Superyacht charters attending the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

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By Katie Scott   15 May 2024

Hollywood descends to the Cote d'Azur as superyacht charters line Vieux Port to welcome the 2024 Cannes Film Festival . As one of the biggest social events of the year, visiting Cannes yacht charters can find A-listers in abundance as the region prepares for an 11-day run of exclusive screenings.

Scheduled to run from 14-25 May 2024, the 77th edition presents charter guests on Cannes Film Festival yacht charters with an elaborate affair filled with glamorous award ceremonies, legendary parties, and boundless opportunities to make the most of the beautiful city of Cannes.

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With French actress Camille Cottin set to host the opening and closing ceremonies for the event and Greta Gerwig serving as jury president, the 77th edition is set to be an incredible addition to visiting South of France yacht charters with many lining the marinas of Vieux Port and Port Canto, just a stone's throw away.

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Annually attracting a plethora of striking Mediterranean yacht charters in and around the Bay of Cannes, the Cannes Film Festival is an ideal opportunity for corporate yacht charters , acting as a base for meetings and presentations during the day and elegant soirees in the evening. 

Charter yacht CORAL OCEAN underway with tall cliffs in the background

Currently hosting some spectacular motor yacht charters , Vieux Port has welcomed the captivating 239.6ft (73m)  private yacht charter CORAL OCEAN from the fleet of Lurssen yacht charters . The largest superyacht charter berthed in Vieux Port at the time of writing, CORAL OCEAN completed a refit in 2022 and offers extensive spa-quality facilities, a spacious sun deck ideally suited for round-the-clock entertainment, and a staggering master cabin with sweeping panoramic views.

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Offering charter guests a traditional take on modern yachting, 147.8ft (45.01m) luxury yacht charter SECRET LIFE has a timeless aesthetic that showcases the ultimate classic Feadship yacht charter . Completing a refit in 2023, she has a new lease of life with a great amount of deck space for enjoying the festivities of a French Riviera yacht charter during the Cannes Film Festival.

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Back for more after visiting the 2023 Cannes Film Festival , 139.9ft (42.6m) private yacht charter BEHIKE is back in Vieux Port for a second helping of glitz and glamor. Hosting a wealth of indulgent amenities and lavish interior furnishings the CRN yacht charter makes a real statement with her admirable range and collection of toys for unforgettable watersports yacht charters . 

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Berthed over in Port Canto across the bay, 112ft (34.14m) luxury charter yacht CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR offers the perfect opportunity to experience a newly refitted superyacht charter. Completing the refurbishment in 2024, the Custom Line yacht charter  boasts eye-popping splashes of red throughout the interior and exterior styling, and overnight accommodation for up to 12 charter guests. 

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Taking exploration to a whole new level with one of the most glitzy events on the France yacht charter calendar, 154.2ft (47m) expedition charter yacht PARA BELLUM has everything needed for an action-packed charter vacation to some of the most remote corners of the world. Launching on to the Sanlorenzo charter fleet in 2023, she offers charter guests an eyebrow-raising selection of amenities and stylish decks with plush furnishings and abundant natural daylight throughout the interiors.

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Charter yacht GALENE underway with cliffs in the background

At anchor out in the Bay of Cannes, Amels yacht charters have also made their presence known at this year's Cannes Film Festival with the streamlined 180.5ft (54.99m) yacht charter GALENE . An Amels 180 yacht charter with all the trimmings, GALENE launched onto the scene in 2020 and sports a vast array of key features including; an expansive toy locker, a large deck Jacuzzi, spacious interiors, a gym, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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A Benetti yacht charter that also joined the yacht charter fleet in 2023, 121.19ft (36.91m) motor yacht charter ALLURIA can accommodate up to 10 charter guests in five cabins. Featuring interior designs from Lazzarini Pickering, the  Motopanfilo 37M yacht charter oozes style and sophistication and is a perfect choice for relaxing family yacht charters .

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If you’d like to learn more about a Cannes Film Festival yacht charter, contact your preferred  yacht charter broker today about remaining availability and yacht rental costs . You can also check out our complete guide to the Cannes Film Festival .

Alternatively, view and compare all  superyachts for charter in the South of France .

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On board the world’s most travelled superyacht

“Humpbacks off the bow – all guests to the bridge,” a voice sang over the intercom at 7am on the first morning of our expedition. Blinking away sleep, I rushed onto the deck in my dressing gown and a brilliant-white glare filled my eyes through panoramic windows. Metres in front of our yacht, a pod of four humpback whales were feasting on krill, surrounded by giant icebergs, the Antarctic Peninsula looming on the horizon. Close encounters such as this would quickly become the norm during my week onboard Hanse Explorer, a purpose-built expedition yacht, which took us off the beaten cruise track in Antarctica.

Most visitors to the White Continent travel on board a cruise ship, but a lucky few explore on private superyachts . Hanse Explorer is one such vessel. Built in 2006 by German shipping magnate Peter Harren and now owned by a well-known explorer and philanthropist, the 48-metre yacht is the most travelled charter superyacht on the planet. 

In 2023 she clocked up a staggering 35,397 nautical miles, many of which were racked up during charters for the rich and famous (our maps below show exactly where it went last year). “The clients we get are very successful people – some of the most successful in the world in whatever they do,” Captain Andriy Bratash told me. Previous guests include leaders of industry, royalty and film stars.

Hanse Explorer sleeps just 12 guests and up to 20 crew and offers the comfort of a luxury hotel with the personalised service and flexibility of a private yacht. For guests, the exclusive experience begins before boarding. While cruise ships must spend two days crossing the treacherous Drake Passage to reach Antarctica, we took what’s been dubbed the “penguin plane”. The two-hour flight from Punta Arenas in Chile to King George Island on the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula has no set schedule and flies only if there’s a suitable weather window, landing on a short gravel runway; a hair-raising experience.

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Trips on board Hanse Explorer are managed by EYOS Expeditions, a pioneer of chartering in Antarctica. The voice that had woken me from my slumber the first morning belonged to eagle-eyed EYOS expedition leader Richard White, a younger David Attenborough type who first visited the region as a researcher in 1998. Together with Captain Bratash, White led a week-long journey that was dictated by the weather and wildlife rather than an itinerary. 

“We don’t try to go as far as fast as cruise ships, and we do it in a different style,” White said. “We have a lot more spontaneity in what we do because we have the ability to say, ‘there’s something cool over there, let’s go in that direction’. We try to go to places that are less trafficked, and we work hard on maintaining aspects of wilderness, which some of the other vessels have lost.”

The flexibility meant our zodiac trips and shore landings were frequent and often spontaneous – within 10 minutes of White spotting something interesting, we’d be kitted up and on the water. This is just one of the ways a private yacht experience surpasses that of a cruise ship . Antarctic regulations permit a maximum of 100 people on a landing point at one time, so ships carrying several hundred passengers must stop for a lengthy period to facilitate visits for all. With only 12 guests, we were able to travel freely and “stop and smell the whales’ breath”, as White liked to say.

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While sailing, we felt truly alone. In one week, I counted on one hand the number of other vessels we passed. We spent the week journeying up and down the Antarctic Peninsula and discovered things they don’t tell you about on television: the sheer stench of a penguin colony; the gunshot-esque cracks of mini avalanches. We watched adelie and gentoo penguins waddle up “penguin highways” to search for their chicks among colonies of thousands. We saw seals lazing on beaches and fighting with peers – “seals are solitary mammals”, warned one fellow explorer, who bore the scars of getting too close to one. 

We passed through the narrow Errera Channel at sunset with humpbacks off the bow and chased the sun to Wilhelmina Bay where we tried out ocean kayaking. Following the weather one day, we diverted from our original plan for a landing at picturesque Neko Harbour. “If you hear my tsunami warning, run up the hill,” White said as we hiked past a gentoo colony to a viewpoint. On one particularly memorable Zodiac trip, an inquisitive humpback dived underneath our vessel, turning to flash us her white belly as we bobbed in stunned silence.

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Hanse Explorer isn’t your usual private superyacht, most of which are built for the kinder climates of the Mediterranean or Caribbean. She’s purpose-built for traversing the most unforgiving climates and conditions. “We think of her as a small passenger ship because we’re solidly built from steel, we have ice class and we have commercial equipment that’s oversized for safety,” Captain Bratash said. The yacht’s strength was demonstrated when the captain deliberately steered into a small iceberg, cracking the ice.

What the yacht has in terms of resilience, she mirrors in comfort. It’s an intimate experience with just six guest rooms – three doubles, two twins and one master with a private terrace – which have all the comforts you’d expect. 

Communal areas offer large windows for watching the passing scenery. The main deck has a dining room, a terrace and a lounge where White gave daily debriefs and talks on topical issues such as climate change. The lower deck features a gym, a sauna with portholes and an equipment room where guests store outdoor kit, while the upper deck has an al-fresco lounge and a hot tub on the bow – a scenic spot for sundowners.

A polar plunge

Life onboard Hanse Explorer was relaxed and efficient. The crew moved like shadows – always present but rarely seen. Pop out for a breakfast and your room would be cleaned before your return; your fresh laundry folded neatly on the bed. Come back from an excursion and the sauna would be heated and freshly baked cakes and hot chocolate with Baileys would be waiting in the lounge. 

Meals were taken communally around a large dining table that was creatively decorated every day with themes ranging from Polynesia to pirates. Every day we enjoyed hearty buffet breakfasts, family-style lunches and four-course dinners.

The ambience was relaxed; within a day, guests were lounging in their thermals. “We provide the superyacht level of service, but we aim to create an atmosphere of home onboard, so guests are totally comfortable,” said Captain Bratash, from Ukraine, who’s been at the yacht’s helm since 2016. 

Between excursions, the enthusiastic crew organised experiences such as kayaking and the “polar plunge”. As a fair-weather swimmer, I was apprehensive about entering the freezing water in just a swimsuit but, spurred on by the cheers of my peers, I jumped. The shock was quickly replaced by an adrenaline rush so intense that I plunged again the next day.

On our final day, White took us to a remote bay and suggested we take a moment to reflect. The snow sparkled in the sun and icebergs bobbed in the shallows as penguins played on top of them. The only sounds were the call of a skua overhead and the chirp of a delighted chick reuniting with its parent, back from sea with a belly full of krill. I felt a deep connection with nature – and it clicked. Why do people travel across the globe and spend six-figure sums for this experience? Total freedom. As it turns out, this is something that money can buy – you just need a private yacht to get there.

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Charter trips on board Hanse Explorer are managed by EYOS Expeditions, which hosted Rachel Ingram. The yacht will spend the Northern Hemisphere summer in the Pacific before travelling to Papua New Guinea and then back to Antarctica. For more information or to book, contact EYOS Expeditions ( eyos-expeditions.com ; 001 801 390 7025) or contact  [email protected] . Prices start from $70,000 (£56,6000) per week for a book-by-cabin charter or from $245,000 (£197,600) plus 35 per cent expenses for a full private charter. Flights are extra.

Where the world’s most travelled superyachts went in 2023

Last year, BOATPro’s Global Fleet Tracker followed the journeys of almost 7,000 superyachts, with a cumulative 18.7 million nautical miles recorded between them. These were the four most travelled:

Hanse Explorer

This 48-metre superyacht began the year in Antarctica, before heading to the Caribbean via the Falkland Islands. The Northern Hemisphere summer was spent exploring Scandinavia and the Arctic, before the long journey back to the White Continent. 

Gene Chaser

Owned by DNA sequencing scientist Dr Jonathan Rothberg, Gene Chaser completed a full circumnavigation in 2023, with stops in the Galapagos, Tokyo, Bali, Rhodes and Madeira, among others. 

This 56-metre yacht, on the charter market, began the year in the Med, visited London, and then embarked on a meandering journey to its namesake country via Bergen, Copenhagen, Hamburg, the Suez Canal and Singapore. 

What could be better than a year spent exploring the Pacific? That – along with a traverse of the Northwest Passage – was the main focal point for Tecla, a sailing ketch built in 1915, refitted in 1989, and currently in private hands. 

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After Living Much of Life at Sea, Captain Sandy Finds Love on Land

Sandy Yawn of “Below Deck Mediterranean” married Leah Shafer on — what else? — a superyacht in Florida.

Ms. Yawn, in a white suit, sits on the couch of a yacht with crossed legs. She has her arms around Ms. Shafer, who is wearing a white gown. They are looking at each other and smiling.

By Tammy LaGorce

Sandra Dolores Yawn has been locked up, left for dead on a Florida highway and chased through the Red Sea by pirates.

In the summer of 2018, Leah Rae Shafer reached out on Facebook to send Ms. Yawn her blessings. Not because she thought Ms. Yawn, who goes by Captain Sandy, needed her well wishes, but because she had started watching “Below Deck Mediterranean” on Bravo.

The show follows a crew tasked with catering to a revolving cadre of guests who have chartered a superyacht. Ms. Yawn, a star of the series, is at the helm. Ms. Shafer had written to congratulate her on the show’s success. There was another reason, too. “I thought she was hot,” she said.

Ms. Yawn, 59, has been a yacht captain for more than 30 years. Her foray into television, which started in 2017, was not exactly foreordained. Until her mid-20s, “I was a mess,” Ms. Yawn said. “I was always in trouble. I got kicked out of 11th grade. I didn’t go to college.” At 13, at the start of an adolescence spent between Dundee, Fla., where her father lived, and Bradenton, Fla., where her mother lived, she started drinking. By 17, “I was getting arrested so many times I couldn’t even count how many,” she said. Usually a parent bailed her out. Her father’s refusal to do so after one drunken incident landed her a night in jail.

In 1989, when she was 25, the revolving door of South Florida treatment centers she had been pushing through quit spinning when a counselor told her she couldn’t return. “She said, ‘Sandy, as soon as you get some money in your pocket you’re going to start drinking again,’” Ms. Yawn said.

Fearing real jail time, she joined Alcoholics Anonymous. To start paying off the thousands of dollars she owed in legal fees and addiction treatment center bills, she got a job washing boats in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. By 30, she had earned her captain’s license from Maritime Professional Training, a school in Fort Lauderdale for mariners and yachting professionals.

Rehab — she still has an A.A. sponsor and attends meetings whenever possible — helped her pin down the roots of her teenage rebellion. “I think a big part of my drinking was that I couldn’t accept my sexuality,” she said. “When I got sober is when I accepted that, oh my gosh, I actually prefer women.”

For Ms. Shafer, that level of acceptance took much longer. It also cost her a career as a gospel singer.

Ms. Shafer, 50, is the entrepreneur behind a skin care line, Skin by Leah, and a jewelry business started with a friend, Cuff Me. When she messaged Ms. Yawn to congratulate her on the success of “Below Deck Mediterranean” in 2018, she and her husband of 20 years, then living with their teenage daughter in Denver, were going through a divorce. The relationship had gone stale years earlier, Ms. Shafer said, but fear and uncertainty prevented her from leaving.

“I had the security of not worrying financially, because he took care of everything,” she said. Her gospel career at a nondenominational church had taken off when she was still in high school in Hesperia, Calif. But that was mostly a labor of love.

“I toured and went to college at the same time,” said Ms. Shafer, who graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.

By her 30s, she was recording albums, touring megachurches and singing at major Christian conferences. A flirtation with secular performance in the 2000s landed her on the 2003-04 revival of “Star Search” and later a recurring role on NBC’s “The Singing Bee.”

But “I loved God and I loved inspiring people, and the platform I was given was on the stage of churches,” she said. The only problem: “There was really no money in that.”

Before their divorce was final in 2019, she and her husband tried therapy and prayed together. Finally, in 2018, “I just jumped,” she said. “I took a leap of faith. I wanted freedom.”

She found it financially first. Skin by Leah Studio, her Lone Tree, Colo. facial salon that she founded in 2017, was successful right away, she said. When she first saw Ms. Yawn on TV, she was settling into life as an entrepreneur. She didn’t expect to get a response to her Facebook message. But when she got one three months later, in October 2018, it came with an invitation.

In addition to her job as a TV star, Ms. Yawn had started touring with “I Believe,” a series of motivational talks she created to inspire women in leadership positions. When she finally read Ms. Shafer’s message — thousands had been piling up, she said, but something drew her to Ms. Shafer’s — she was in the market for an entertainer for the talks.

In her message, Ms. Shafer had included a video of herself singing the national anthem at a 2014 Denver Broncos game. Once Ms. Yawn clicked the link, she replied right away. “She gave me her phone number and said, ‘I heard you sing,’” Ms. Shafer said. “‘Let’s meet up and talk about how we can do something together.’”

The two continued to talk on the phone and over email. Ms. Yawn was then living in Los Angeles. Ms. Shafer had been planning a Disneyland vacation with her daughter, Lauren, in November, a trip that gave her an excuse to meet Ms. Yawn in person.

Both say they fell in love seconds after Ms. Shafer pulled into Ms. Yawn’s driveway in mid-November 2018. “I offered to park her car for her, and that’s when we hugged,” Ms. Yawn said. “I felt this energy I had never felt. I knew I had to pay attention to that.”

It was a life-changing hug for Ms. Shafer, too. “It was not a normal feeling when I met Sandy,” she said. “She wasn’t the stern captain you see on TV. She was just so fun and so beautiful. That hug melted me.”

Over dinner at Catch, a Los Angeles seafood restaurant, they acknowledged their attraction. “I was really honest with her,” Ms. Yawn said. But Ms. Shafer wasn’t ready to date a woman. “I knew I wanted to be with her,” she said. “I was just freaked out.”

By the end of the evening, Ms. Yawn told her she should take her time. It had been two years since Ms. Yawn’s last relationship. “So at that point I was like, ‘Why rush it?’” she said. “I was older and I’ve learned a lot of lessons. One was, let things happen naturally. Slow and steady wins the race.”

Six months later, the race was over. The women were in a committed relationship, and Ms. Yawn had moved to a place near Ms. Shafer’s in Denver. It was smooth sailing until the end of 2019, when news of the couple’s relationship started circulating in entertainment media.

The public outing ended Ms. Shafer’s gospel career. “I knew the minute I came out as being in love with a woman it would be over, and it was,” she said. Her six CDs, sold in dozens of church bookstores, were pulled from shelves and shipped to her doorstep. Christian radio stations stopped playing her music.

“I had worked for 35 years,” she said. “And it was over.”

Most painful of all were comments after her father’s death from Covid in 2020. “People in the church told me he died because of my sins,” she said. “But he had met and come to accept Sandy before he passed, and I thank God that happened.” Now, “my family adores Sandy.”

Ms. Yawn lost both her parents to heart attacks before she became a TV star — her father in 2006, and her mother in 2009. In 2015, she was en route to the Miami Boat Show on her motorcycle when she was hit by a car. The driver left the scene. “I felt my mother’s presence while I was flipping through the air, and I felt peaceful,” she said.

When she hit the pavement, she had a fractured pelvis and her foot “was on sideways,” she said. By then, though, she was used to navigating life and death scenarios, including fires at sea and run-ins with pirates. She credits her fortitude and empathy, qualities highlighted on “Below Deck Mediterranean,” which she joined in 2017, to her sobriety. “I’ve got nothing to hide and everything to share,” she said.

In 2022, Ms. Yawn and Ms. Shafer bought a house together in Parker, Colo. In September 2023, while Ms. Yawn was filming in Greece, Ms. Shafer flew overseas to visit. Ms. Yawn proposed with a diamond engagement ring on the beach , with violin players in the background.

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On May 11, Ms. Shafer and Ms. Yawn were married in Fort Lauderdale aboard She’s a 10 Too, a superyacht lent to the couple by their friend Carolyn Aronson. Fifty-five guests, the maximum allowed aboard the vessel, were in attendance. Among them were “Below Deck Mediterranean” castmates Aesha Scott, Kate Chastain and Dave White, known to viewers as Chef Dave. (And yes, there were cameras filming.)

Ms. Shafer, in a long white wedding gown by Leah Da Gloria, walked down the aisle with her two brothers, Matthew Dale and Justin Dale, to an altar decorated with white roses and hydrangeas; her daughter, now 18, was her maid of honor.

Ms. Yawn, in a white Veronica Beard suit, was escorted down the aisle by Mark Dunham, her brother-in-law. Michelle Dunham, Ms. Yawn’s sister, was her maid of honor. Most guests were barefoot, as is common on yachts. The brides and their wedding party were granted an exception.

Nadine Rajabi, the showrunner of “Below Deck Mediterranean,” who is ordained by the Universal Life Church, married them on the yacht’s bridge aft deck, a job made more difficult by the weather: wind caused her microphone to cut out and blew the pages of her speech around. But nothing could disturb the focus of the brides as they read handwritten vows.

Ms. Shafer told Ms. Yawn that she had taught her to be more optimistic, more playful and “to jump.” Ms. Yawn told Ms. Shafer that she had given her patience and grace.

The captain had been hoping to make it through the ceremony free of tears. But that, she said shortly after they were pronounced married, was impossible. “The minute I looked at Leah and started reading her all the reasons I fell in love with her I started to cry,” she said. “It’s so amazing to find this kind of love in your lifetime.”

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When May 11, 2024

Where Aboard the superyacht She’s a 10 Too, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Rescue Mission The couple chose “She’s a Lady” for their first dance during an onboard reception. Chef Dave prepared short ribs and a three-tiered, gluten-free vanilla, chocolate and strawberry cake that threatened to topple in the wind and heat (temperatures were in the 90s).

Cruising After the wedding, the brides took off for a five-day honeymoon to Little Palm Island on a yacht lent by Mr. Flynn. Ms. Yawn was at the helm, of course.

Onward In June, Ms. Yawn and Ms. Shafer will move from Denver to Ponte Vedra, Fla., to be closer to Ms. Dunham, who runs a private school for children with autism, Jacksonville School for Autism, in Jacksonville. On June 3, season nine of “Below Deck Mediterranean” premieres on Bravo. And on July 1, Ms. Shafer will open a skin care studio in Ponte Vedra.

An earlier version of this article misidentified   the man who escorted Sandy Yawn down the aisle. It was Mark Dunham, her brother-in-law, not her friend John Flynn. An earlier version of a picture caption also misidentified Mr. Dunham as Mr. Flynn. Additionally, the article misstated   the shoe rule aboard   the superyacht on which the wedding was held. The brides and their wedding party were allowed to wear shoes; other guests were not.

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FILE - National Rifle Association executive vice president Wayne LaPierre speaks during the Leadership Forum at the NRA-ILA Meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center Friday, May 27, 2022, in Houston. The National Rifle Association is kicking off its annual meeting Friday, May 17, 2024, in downtown Dallas, gathering for the first time in decades without Wayne LaPierre at the helm, as board members prepare to elect his replacement. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, file)

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FILE - Former President Donald Trump reacts to the crowd before speaking during the National Rifle Association Convention, Friday, April 14, 2023, in Indianapolis. The National Rifle Association is kicking off its annual meeting Friday, May 17, 2024, in downtown Dallas, gathering for the first time in decades without Wayne LaPierre at the helm, as board members prepare to elect his replacement. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file)

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Though beset by financial troubles and following a trial in which a jury found LaPierre misspent millions of the NRA’s money , the group remains a political force. Upwards of 70,000 people are expected at the three-day event with a scheduled speech by former President Donald Trump, seminars, receptions and acres of guns and gear.

A board of directors meeting on Monday is expected to include elections of LaPierre’s replacement and other officers.

“The immediate question is: Who leads the organization and what direction do they go in the post-Wayne LaPierre NRA?” asked Robert Spitzer, a professor emeritus at the State University of New York-Cortland who has written several books on gun policies.

“They have suffered a series of blows, mostly caused by their own corruption,” Spitzer said.

Trump is set to address members Saturday. At the organization’s Great American Outdoor Show earlier this year, he told those gathered that if he is reelected, “no one will lay a finger on your firearms.”

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A New York jury in February found LaPierre wrongly used millions of dollars of the organization’s money to pay for an extravagant lifestyle that included exotic getaways and trips on private planes and superyachts. LaPierre resigned as executive vice president and chief executive officer on the eve of the trial.

The jury said LaPierre must repay almost $4.4 million to the NRA, while the organization’s retired finance chief, Wilson Phillips, owed $2 million. The NRA failed to properly manage its assets, omitted or misrepresented information in its tax filings and violated whistleblower protections under New York law, jurors found.

After reporting a $36 million deficit in 2018 fueled largely by misspending, the NRA cut back on longstanding programs that had been core to its mission, including training and education, recreational shooting and law enforcement initiatives.

The NRA filed for bankruptcy in 2021, but a judge dismissed the case , ruling it was not filed in good faith.

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LaPierre had led the NRA’s day-to-day operations since 1991, acting as its face and becoming one of the country’s most influential figures in shaping gun policy. A fiery proponent of gun rights, he once warned of “jack-booted government thugs” seizing guns and condemned gun-control advocates as “opportunists” who “exploit tragedy for gain.”

Andrew Arulanandam, a top NRA lieutenant who served as LaPierre’s spokesperson, has taken on his leadership roles on an interim basis.

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“I want to reestablish the trust that the membership has lost in the current leadership and I think that we need to make the board understand that they can speak their mind and not be punished,” said Journey, a Kansas judge, adding that the organization is “at a great crossroads.”

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As the NRA meeting opens in Dallas, it has been a year since a neo-Nazi opened fire at a mall in the Dallas suburb of Allen , killing eight people before a police officer ended the rampage .

The organization’s annual meeting last year in Indianapolis fell on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at a FedEx facility in the same city that left nine people dead, only days after mass shootings at a school in Nashville, Tennessee , and a bank in Louisville, Kentucky .

At the 2023 meeting, top Republican hopefuls for the 2024 presidential race vowed to defend the Second Amendment at all costs.

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One week after a gunman killed 26 people, mostly children, in 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut , LaPierre gave a defiant speech saying more gun laws weren’t the answer and called for armed guards at schools. “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,” he said.

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Brendan O'Shannassay grew up in Fremantle, Australia, and gained his degree and officer education with the Royal Australian Navy. In 2001 he joined his first superyacht as a deck hand, and worked his way up through the ranks to gain his first captaincy in 2006. His yacht racing career has also seen him participate in multiple Sydney Hobarts and the Fastnet Race, amongst others, Brendan is a Board Member of the International Superyacht Society, Chairman of the Captain's Committee, and has helped to establish superyachtcrewhelp.org – a charity working to support the mental health of yacht crews. Superyacht Captain is his first book.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FGNYH1W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adlard Coles; 1st edition (April 14, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 14, 2022
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2371 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • #165 in Boating (Kindle Store)
  • #473 in Sailing (Books)
  • #548 in Boating (Books)

Brendan o’shannassy.

I was a shy, bookish boy in a small Western Australian coastal town. By age 11 I was a little overweight, and the last to be picked for any team sports. Fortunately, a growth spurt during my 12th year helped me climb the sports social ranking, but I always carried the shadow of those days when I was a little on the outside and not quite expecting to be chosen.

I would never have thought that I would one day as the Captain of some of the World's Greatest Yachts I would be at ease with the wealthiest people on the planet and I would feel more at home in Monaco, Geneva, St Barths, Moscow and London than I did returning to my home town.

This is a captain’s story, my story, where I look back on the physical, emotional and professional challenges that I have faced working in support of the most exclusive client group in the world and their relentless demands. It also charts a journey into the ‘heart of brightness’ that is the superyacht environment. It took me 15 years to earn the title of Captain and I walk through the narrow lanes, the dead ends and the bumpy distractions to that place.

The world of superyachts is far removed from most of the planet’s ‘normal’. It is a world where boundaries blur and the everyday rules of life seem to disappear. A world where lessons and insights are not read about and studied, but lived in an environment of constant pressure, where the consequences of actions result in immediate success or failure. This high stakes, no-safety-net workplace provided me with rolling insights that transfer directly for anyone looking for that edge to be their best version of themselves. My lessons are not hypothetical, gathered from postgraduate studies and delivered in a TED talk; I lived through the glory (but mostly the pain) of the constant scrutiny and expectations of billionaire superyacht owners.

A superyacht is also a study in globalisation. Yacht captains do not speak of diversity as a slogan or a company goal: we live it. The crews are multinational and multilingual and disperse around the globe when not on board. The same is true of the owners. It is common for a conversation to cross multiple languages and for all parties to be speaking in their second or third languages. Many businesses operate globally – this is nothing unique – but not many businesses move their office every few weeks to a new country, a different language, a new climate, a different legal system, and are expected to be experts on arrival.

This is the expectation placed on a yacht and its captain. Whether it be Monaco, Miami, Palau or Papeete, there is an assumption that the captain will have the intimacy of a local by the time their feet are on the dock. They may have ducked an Atlantic hurricane (or two) during the office relocation, but this is not even considered.

The business must be open on arrival. Yes, there are leadership lessons for all from this environment.

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