Tag: Lifestyle
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This “Sailing versus golf” piece is a medley assembled and blended by our guest editor Terry Birles from different authors who’ve written on the subject with an obvious bias towards sailing…. Many of history’s most legendary figures were sailors, starting with Jonah (you know, the poor fellow who got swallowed by that whale) and spanning…
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I’ve often thought that when it comes to drinking toasts there’s invariably something sentimental about them. “Well, obviously,” I hear you say, as they’re usually conceived with an arm around a best friend and a bellyful of wine. Being a keen amateur enthusiast in the life of libation, I’ve collected in my head (but first…
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So we can assume, possibly due to midlife crisis or being on the run, that you’ve applied to be a guest crew on board a Tall Ship. You will step aboard and be shown to your cabin. This move alone will instil a sense of mistrust and resentment throughout the crew who sleep in the…
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It is a little-known fact that the jetski, like the tractor and the iron lung, was invented by Stalin – though on closer inspection the roots of these machines in a Communist dictatorship are easily discernible. Jetniks, as their riders were originally called, claimed that access to the seas was free to all, and that…
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A superyacht charter is one of the most extraordinary holiday experiences it’s possible to have, but if you’ve never done it before it can be daunting to know where to start. Here are some top tips for first-time yacht charterers. When you first approach a superyacht, whether by car to a quay or by luxury…
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Indonesia holds some of nature’s greatest underwater treasures and most pristine reef systems. For one local dive master, the chance to share those treasures with superyacht guests is more than just about making their holiday the experience of a lifetime. The yawning stretch of Indonesia’s island chains offers countless opportunities for interacting with – and…
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With its new annual rendezvous and a scattering of new marina developments, Fiji is the superyacht destination that keeps on giving. Sail into paradise… For superyachts seeking off-the-beaten-path island paradise, Fiji has long been the go-to destination. From its multitude of tropical islands and deserted beaches to its fascinating local culture and world-class diving, surfing…
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The triumph of the sails over the horse: a yachtsman’ personal view on Yachting versus Polo. In the grand tapestry of leisure activities reserved for the elite, two pastimes stand out as symbols of affluence, grandeur, and, most importantly, an inflated sense of superiority over the masses: yachting and polo. Both sports are closely associated…