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A General Description of Motor Yacht NORTHERN STAR

The imposing superyacht NORTHERN STAR is a motor yacht. This 80 m (262 ft) luxury yacht was manufactured at Lurssen Yachts in 2009. NORTHERN STAR was previously registered as Project Scout. An exciting innovation of this stunning motor yacht is her helicopter pad capability. The balanced boat has been designed from naval architects Espen Oeino. Pauline Nunns produced the designing of the interior.

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The yacht's general design work came from Espen Oeino. The technical naval architect firm intellectual property are a products of Espen Oeino. Motor Yacht NORTHERN STAR received her stylish interior designing from the interior design skills of Pauline Nunns. Germany is the country that Lurssen Yachts constructed their new build motor yacht in. After formal launch in 2009 in Rendsberg she was thereafter released to the owner having completed sea trials. Her main hull was constructed with steel. The motor yacht superstructure is made extensively from aluminium. With a width of 14.02 m or 46 feet NORTHERN STAR has impressive room.

Superyacht NORTHERN STAR Accommodations:

Apportioning chambers for a maximum of 20 welcome guests spending the night, the NORTHERN STAR accommodates everyone luxuriously.

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As she boasts a helicopter pad zone on deck this provides further support for NORTHERN STAR.

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NORTHERN STAR

Northern star yacht charter, northern star yacht description.

Come aboard and experience the luxury of Northern Star. This 76' (23m) modern cutter-rigged sloop was designed by Ocke Mannerfelt and handcrafted by the Hinckley Company in 1993 with a traditional old world aesthetic that features teak decking, beautiful butterfly hatches and custom mahogany interiors throughout. With her graceful overhangs and elegant sheerline, she combines state-of-the-art performance, power, and control to create a truly modern and timeless classic. Northern Star is one of the finest yachts in the world and with her carbon furling mast and hydraulic winches, she offers true single-handed capacity underway and an experience steeped in the rich traditions of sailing the open seas. A 2014 refit included new luxury soft furnishings and bed linens, new table ware, fresh exterior varnish, all brass refinished and all systems checked and serviced. NORTHERN STAR accommodates 6 guests in three cabins. The interior is fully air-conditioned and headroom is 8' to 6' throughout The spacious Master Suite is forward with a king v-berth, hanging locker and private head with a separate stall shower. There is also a comfortable seat and a writing desk on the starboard side. A center hallway runs aft to the salon. Aft and to port of the master stateroom is an elegant VIP Suite that was originally planned for the King and Queen of Norway who frequented the yacht. This cabin is an intimate oasis featuring his and her twins, ample storage and a private head with a stall shower. Also aft of the master on the port side is a common head with shower. On the starboard side are two well-appointed guest cabins, each with over and under single berths, a bureau and hanging locker. These two cabins share the common head and shower.

Offered by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht NORTHERN STAR is a 76 ft sailboat. The primary distinction of NORTHERN STAR are her impeccable styling and interconnection with the sea. NORTHERN STAR spends the winter season in the Bahamas. She was completed by recognized shipbuilder Hinckley in 1993. An elegant refit was delivered in 2016. The ingenious yacht layout features 3 generous cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.

NORTHERN STAR is classified primarily as a sailboat.

The sailboat features Yanmar Northern Lights Generator engines and a generator.

Accommodation

What is the cabin arrangement of northern star.

• 1 VIP cabin
• 2 Twin cabins

Weekly price: $45,000 - $51,750

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• Length: 76'
• # of Guests: 6
• # of Cabins: 3
• # of Crew: 2
• Builder: Hinckley
• Consumption: 2.5 US Gall/Hr
• Cruising Speed: 8
• Max. Speed: 10
• Built Year: 1993
• Refit: 2016

NORTHERN STAR Charter Price Details

NORTHERN STAR Yacht Charter Price

All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.

Price Details

Price from: $45,000

High season rate: $51,750

Summer: New England Winter: Florida $45,000/6 plus all expenses Please note for charters in July and August in New England only weekly charters are accepted. Christmas and New Year - $51,750 + expenses Rates subject to change. Please verify rates. Delivery fees: Sag Harbour to Newport (one way) $1,000Summer: New England Winter: Florida $45,000/6 plus all expenses Please note for charters in July and August in New England only weekly charters are accepted. Christmas and New Year - $51,750 + expenses Rates subject to change. Please verify rates. Delivery fees: Sag Harbour to Newport (one way) $1,000

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NORTHERN STAR Yacht Charter Locations

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DVD/CD entertainment system with MP3 input Plasma TV

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Captain: erik samuels.

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Most expenses are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), a fund that is added on top of the charter price. The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption). You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled). The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.">Price Terms: Plus Expenses

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NORTHERN STAR

Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR charter brief: NORTHERN STAR (23.1m / 75.8’), is a luxury sailing yacht with glorious history, custom built and launched by the Hinckley shipyard of USA back in 1993. Originally conceived by famed Swedish boat architect Ocke Mannerfelt, and handcrafted in Maine by The Hinckley Company, a luxury boat builder for nearly 90 years known worldwide for its innovation, design, and engineering, NORTHERN STAR was last refurbished in 2014 with refined brass, mechanical service, all soft furnishings, bed linens, table ware and fresh exterior varnish being updated. Designed as a fast and comfortable cruising boat she carries lovely classic lines combined with modern features and facilities on board. Providing accommodation for 6+2 yacht charter guests in 2 double and 2 single cabin she is always kept in perfect condition. Fully bespoke private yacht charter itineraries usually covering all parts of the East Caribbean including Grenadines and Virgin Islands, as well as NEW England including Sag Harbour in Hamptons and Rhode Island are offered throughout the year. Tip:   NORTHERN STAR luxury sailing boat is a fine work of art, a true gentleman’s yacht, which was originally commissioned for a European shipping family whose guests were Norwegian Royal Family.

About Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR: SY NORTHERN STAR, is a beautiful luxury yet classic sailing boat, a genuine pilothouse sloop which blends highest of on board luxuries comforts with lovely classic design of a Hinckley performance yacht. After years of entertaining royals and dignitaries in Northern Europe and taking her distinguished visitors to exclusive exotic cruises across the main oceans as a genuine private charter yacht offering relaxing, yet adventurous luxury crewed yacht charter experiences throughout Caribbean and New England, she is now run by true sailing enthusiasts. With her fully redesigned interior, you can now enjoy a classic adventure and luxury lifestyle private yacht charter holiday on board of a custom built cutter-rigged super sail yacht made for informal luxury yacht charters. Whether you are a keen sailor and wish to take the helm on occasion or simply a lover of the finer things in life, on board of HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR you will have a first class sailing experience as only possible on a lovely classic sailboat. Apart from viewing pristine beaches of Hamptons, you can also enjoy gorgeous views and shore excursions in fascinating ports of call on mainland USA. Northern Star’s exceptional crew will see to your every need, serving delectable galley treats and perfectly mixed martinis while your guests lounge in the sun or dive into the welcoming cool of the deep blue sea.

NORTHERN STAR is the largest Hinckley sailboat and first one to be built out of composite and modern materials such as Kevlar and Carbon Fibre with traditional wooden styling. In the interior, the designers, in particular master carpenter Carl Robinson have created a pinnacle of luxury. Using rare and stunning materials such as old-growth Honduran mahogany with raised panels and high gloss finish, gleaming brass hardware, classic lighting fixtures and custom butterfly hatches they have enhanced the rich look and feel of this classic sailing yacht to create a boat with best of nautical themes. In words of the boats crew, delightful to the eye and soothing to the soul, the below deck spaces on board of NORTHERN STAR are a decorative showpiece of museum quality. One of the best advantages of this fine classic super yacht is the headway throughout which is approximately 6’8″. With four staterooms layout, including two suites, for a total of 8 guests the yacht is a perfect choice for families and groups of friends looking for a private yacht charter sailing holiday in NEW England.

When boarding this lovely yacht the guests will be impressed with her state-of-the-art hand-laid glass laminate hull and stepping aft, Northern Star’s raised teak pilothouse, located just off the cockpit is the first communal area to access. On the port side there is a U-shaped settee with a large dining table that provides 360 degree panoramic views, making this a perfect spot to enjoy most of your sailing or relaxing moments, usually with a cocktail, a freshly squeezed fruit juice or strong afternoon coffee cup in hands. Aft and to starboard there is a comfortable settee and a small storage area. Further up from the pilothouse you will find the spacious captain’s cockpit designed with a useful yacht charter guest seating area on both port and starboard, complimented with a varnished drop leaf table on centreline. As a unique location to enjoy the fabulous coastline go by, this vantage point is one of the most loved areas on NORTHERN STAR super sail yacht. Further aft, there is a separate helm-seat area with a teak rimmed wheel and sails control islands to port and starboard.  One of the best features on board is a custom designed hard top Sunbrella bimini which covers the entire cockpit providing daily protection from sun and the elements while also offering many useful and crucially secure hand holds when under sail. The main salon and galley offer an abundance of storage lockers and cabinets as well as a full breadth of amenities including a Force 10 four-burner stove with oven and an Otsein-Hoover washing machine. To port is a large U-shaped settee with a drop-leaf dining table, all surrounded with raised panel lockers, and bookcases. In the main salon, which stretches across full width of the sailboat, you will be able to submerge yourself into a classic work of fine art with raised panel mahogany bulkheads, bookcases and exposed mahogany beams contrasting its white Herreshoff tongue and groove headliner. To port is the U-shaped settee with a drop leaf table and opposite to starboard is a gracious and seaworthy U-shaped galley to starboard. 

With NORTHERN STAR’s uniquely sculpted lines, spacious layout, and luxurious amenities on board, you are guaranteed a luxury private yacht charter holiday of a lifetime in NEW England. So if you are looking for a romantic getaway, a luxury formal pampering experience or simply an adventurous family sailing vacation with plenty of snorkelling, clamming, seal watching and indeed sailing in the New England, between Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Rhode Island ports and Harbours or the best of all, Hamptons alongside splendid coastline of Maine or Caribbean, SY NORTHERN STAR could be the perfect choice. Accommodation: Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR can accommodate up to 6+2 yacht charter guests in 4 luxuriously appointed en-suite cabins. The guests will have a total of 2 double and 1 twin with single beds at their disposal. The full beam spacious master cabin features a King size V berth, hanging locker and private en-suite with separate stall shower. There are also a comfortable settee and a writing desk on the starboard side. A VIP suite is located aft and to port of the master stateroom. This elegant suite was originally planned for the King and the Queen of Norway who went on board regularly in the past. An elegant and intimate suite, she features a large bed, plenty of storage and large en-suite with his and her sink. On the starboard side there are two twin cabins with bunk beds who share a common head and shower. All cabins have their own individual air con and audio-video entertainment systems etc.

De-Luxe Luxury Sailing Yacht NORTHERN STAR charter prices: NORTHERN STAR super yacht charter prices start at 23,000 US$’s per week in low season and rise to 26,450 US$’s/ week in peak season, mainly during the usual winter season in the Caribbean or New Year and Christmas holiday season. All rates are under MYBA terms and plus APA expenses. In some locations VAT can be charged on top and prices can be higher on special days such as NEW YEAR or during special events such as Antigua boat show or racing events such as the Buckets. Special offers, negotiated deals and last minute discounts are available on request.

Luxury sailing yacht NORTHERN STAR is fully air conditioned throughout. This is a non-smoking vessel. NORTHERN STAR´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 3 including the captain Barney Latham, have a separate head and shower and companionway. Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.

Luxury Sailing Yacht TENDER: Private charter yacht NORTHERN STAR has a 11’ super yacht tender on board with 30hp outboard

De-luxe Sailing Yacht itineraries: Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR is usually offering de-luxe private yacht charter cruises around the breathtaking East Caribbean coastline throughout the year, mainly during the winter months. Her favourite luxury crewed yacht charter destinations are in the Virgin Islands as well as anywhere between Saint Martin and the Grenadines. One way and tandem charters in some parts of the Caribbean, including Virgin Islands, may also be offered on request. During the summer, the yacht is due to sail around Martha’s Vineyard, Nuntucket, Rhode Island and Hamptons in Maine. Please enquire !

Apart from the luxury sailing yacht NORTHERN STAR, a 76’ Hinckley historic performance sailing yacht charter boat , we at SuperSailYachts.com can offer a great selection of other superyachts available for luxury crewed yacht charter. These include luxury motor yachts, private sailing yachts, crewed charter yachts,luxury goolets, sailing and powercatamarans , de-luxe gullets or private mega and giga charter yachts. For a detailed quote, please fill out the following YACHT CHARTER REQUEST FORM or contact our experienced and friendly Super Yacht Charter Team .

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SAMPLE MENU ON BOARD OF SY HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR Using only fresh produce found in local markets and shops, the chef on board will create any meal from major international cuisine in order to satisfy private yacht charter guests’ dietary requirements on request.

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Specifications

Luxury sailing yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR (23.1m / 75.8’) was launched by Hinckley shipyard back in 1993.  Always kept in great condition and most recently refitted in 2014, she accommodates up to 8 yacht charter guests sleeping in 1 Master suite, 1 VIP Double and 2 single cabin plus. All cabins apart from one single are en-suite and feature their own audio and visual entertainment systems. There are always at least 3 super yacht crew members on board including the captain. This charter yacht mainly cruises at speeds of around 8kn and is normally offered for luxury crewed yacht charters within the East Caribbean or New England throughout the year. Her crew are happy to offer ONE WAY or TANDEM charters between other destinations too and on request. Thanks to her Yanmar 4LHA-DTP diesel super yacht engine totalling 1 x 200hp, during the right sea and wind conditions, she can reach maximum speeds of around 14kn. Her best features are unique traditional design with state-of-the-art facilities, historic pedigree with royal connections and fully bespoke private yacht charter and luxury crewed sailing itineraries in New England.

Accommodation

Private charter yacht NORTHERN STAR can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 en-suite cabins. Cabin Configuration: - 1 x Master cabin with queen double - 1 x VIP double suite used by Norwegian Royal family - 2 x twin cabins with two single bunk beds There is also individual controlled air conditioning, SAT TV, iPhone dock, hair dryers, phone, and el. en-suite bathroom in each cabin. NORTHERN STAR is fully air conditioned throughout. Her super yacht crew of up to 3, have separate crew quarters with heads and showers and have their own companionway.

Water sports

Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR has a good selection of water sport toys on board. These include: - 1 x 2m/8’ inflatable dinghy with 30hp Tohatsu engine - 1 x 11’ / 3.5m Zodiac Mark 2 traditional clinker-built varnished rowing dinghy, - Paddle boards - Windsurfer, Kite Surfer, Kayaks, Canoes on request - Waterskis, Slalom skis, donut - Inflatable toys and beach toys - Snorkelling gear - Fishing gear - Diving Tank - Swim platform - At the moment - Rendezvous Diving only. ------------------------------------------- - Waverunner, Jet Ski’s, FlyJetBoard, Sea Bobs and other toys may be available on request. - Windsurf, Kayaks, SUP paddle boards, Mountain Bikes etc, may be offered on request - Floating pools, Superyacht Water slides, Waterparks could be arranged on request - Giant inflatable MANTA RAY - Inflatable raft, toys and water animals, Halyard flying, Spinnaker pole swinging all on request and if available - Cabanas, Trampolines, nets, balance beams, swings and slides or sea-rockers could be arranged on request - Submarine and Sub Aqua Toys, SeaBobs and other similar toys may be arranged on request - A massage therapist can be invited on board throughout the charter as well yet a guest cabin would have to be allocated.

Entertainment

Private charter yacht NORTHERN STAR has a good selection of entertainment facilities on board: This includes: - Large Plasma TV - DVD/CD Entertainment system with MP3 input - Wi-fi and Internet in port - Extensive DVD / CD library - Games and Books Communication: - Radar - Weatherfax - Autopilot & GPS - SSB Sat Phone - VHF Cell Phone - SSB Cellular Phone/Fax - Wi-Fi

Charter Flights: On request, we can arrange private charter flights to the closest airports, including New York and Miami and for all yacht charter guests on board of NORTHERN STAR yacht.

Luxury Airport transfers: Luxury helicopter or limousine and de-luxe air-conditioned van transfers from any of the US or Caribbean airports including Orlando and Tortola, directly to the nearest bay or port for all our yacht charter guests, is available when required.

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SHACKLETON is a custom motor yacht launched in 2023 by Lurssen Yachts, in Germany.

Lürssen has remained a family-run German shipyard since its inception in 1875 and is now in its fourth generation of private ownership. The company was founded by Friedrich Lürssen with a desire to create a leading shipyard in both quality and performance.

SHACKLETON measures 107.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 4.5 feet and a beam of 17.5 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 5,885 tonnes.

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SHACKLETON accommodates up to 20 guests in 10 cabins.

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Capt. Richard Pims also doubles up as an amazing Chef on board Northern Star. Richard was born in Queens, New York and grew up in New Jersey, not far from the shore. He attended Johnson & Wales University studying Culinary Arts. As a young child he loved all sports, games and pastimes, especially hockey, golf, hiking, climbing, fishing and sailing. Richard soon became hooked on sailing. From a very young age he would sail with family and friends, and then he regularly sailed with an uncle throughout the rest of his childhood. Having qualified with a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts and Related Services at University Richard went on to work as a Chef in some of the finest restaurants in New York and as a result brings a high level of sophistication to all aspects on onboard yacht hospitality, particularly by preparing world class meals onboard for charter guests. Richard says he is very comfortable with silver service dining, due to his culinary background, but he is very adaptable to more casual dining usually enjoyed on board a sailing yacht. From a Captain's perspective he really enjoys to see guests active and getting involved with sailing during the charter, as well as other adventures by water or on land. His favourite yachting destination was the San Blas Islands in Panama, which is a group of untouched islands, with indigenous Indians living a traditional lifestyle. It was one of the most amazing places he's ever been, and loves that he can experience these exotic places as a Captain on a charter yacht. His motto became "Don't wait to live your dreams"! Richard enjoys spending his spare time reading, fishing, live music, tennis, scuba diving and travel. His friends describe him as Driven, Adventurous and Funny. All great characteristics for a Yacht Charter Captain - and Chef!!

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NORTHERN STAR YACHT CHARTER

23.09m  /  75'9   hinckley   1993 / 2014.

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Special Features:

• 1,800nm range
• Sleeps 6 guests

Superyacht Northern Star is a thrilling yacht charter vessel for those looking to cruise the open seas in large numbers in the utmost comfort

The 23.1m/75'9" sail yacht 'Northern Star' by shipyard Hinckley offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins.

Experience the rush of the wind through your hair onboard sailing yacht Northern Star, primed for harnessing the power of nature, as well as entertaining and relaxing once her sails are stowed away.

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Built in 1993, Northern Star offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king and 6 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Performance & Range

Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 1,800 nautical miles from her 1,817 litre fuel tanks.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Northern Star. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Northern Star also features inflatable water toys and snorkelling equipment.

Northern Star offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability.

Sail yacht Northern Star boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Northern Star has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

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$45,000 p/week + expenses

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Our future lies on the seas. Meteors last Kaiser

Our future lies on the seas! William II at the dedication of the port of Stettin, 23 Sep 1898

The last Kaiser of Germany, Wilhelm II, aka William the Furious – a person is equally extraordinary and contradictory. The heir to the Prussian military traditions, because, perhaps, of English roots on my mother’s side – the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, was distinguished by a passion for the sea, sea travel and yachting sports.

Most clearly this side has become manifest since the accession of the Emperor to the throne. Since 1889 Wilhelm regularly come in long cruises, dubbed “Northern expeditions” (“Nordlandia”), attended the regatta and the marine week in the British port city of Cowes, the German cities of Cuxhaven and Kiel. In the same year he made the first step towards the creation of a large German Navy, the establishment of the Main naval command, or “Reichsmarine”.

For six years, until 1895, Wilhelm personally on your own yacht took part in international races. From 1889 until the outbreak of the First world war sports yacht of the Kaiser, each of which their achievements have received worldwide recognition, with great success has performed in all prestigious competitions of Europe and the United States.

The very first of the Imperial yacht “meteor I” was purchased by Wilhelm in 1891 for 90,000 gold marks – in General a small amount was fully paid for by the German government. It was a cutter 108-foot (33 m) tender, initially bearing the name “Thistle” was built in 1887 in the Scottish shipyard of D & W Henderson in Glasgow. It was created in great secrecy in order to participate in the America’s Cup, which eventually took second place.

However, it is “meteor I” brought fame to the Kaiser as a yachtsman. For several years the yacht under his command performed successfully in many European regattas, and in 1895 the race of the Royal Cup great Britain beat the favorite yacht of the Prince of Wales (later king Edward VII) “Britain”.

The rapid development of the yachting industry was threatened by the emergence of rivals new, more modern yachts. Warning the slightest hint of possible defeat in the future races, prudently Wilhelm in 1895, placed in the shipyard of D & W Henderson new order.

The crew of the “Meteor II”, half of which, by the way, was composed of English sailors who suffered the insult stoically and took it as a challenge. A few days later, the yacht won the English race Nore to Dover, ahead of “Britain” by 9.5 minutes, and in June 1896 in a race in Southampton her break with “Britain” was as much as 25 minutes. For several years, the “meteor II” was the winner of many international regattas. No doubt, it was the best sport boat at the time, a sample of the skill of British shipbuilders and the pride of Wilhelm II.

In 1902 the Imperial watch favorite took schooner “meteor III”. It was designed for William American designers H. G. Barbey & A. Carey Smith, built at the shipyard Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding Co. became an improved version of an ocean cruiser “Iduna” (formerly “Jampa”) built in America in 1887 and owned by the wife of William Don.

25 Feb 1902 “meteor III” dubbed Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter Alice. The Grand launching was held in the presence of Roosevelt, brother of the Kaiser, Prince Henry, and the many hundreds of American spectators. The event was captured on camera in March of the same year was assembled documentary film “the Meteor III Afloat” (IMDb tt0367447). It was a great occasion “warm up” German-American relations, and it was a really luxurious yacht.

During the service of the “Meteor III” the interest in yachting sport has reached unprecedented heights. On regatta gathered presented different classes and social groups and, of course, honorable representatives of other countries. “Arrive at this time in Kiel yard, and assembled there the entire German fleet. The race was followed by the court celebrations, the city was filled with plenty of visitors…” – writes about the Kiel week in 1907 by M. P. Bock, daughter of P. A. Stolypin.

And again: “Yachts participating in the races of the first class, was struck by its majestic beauty. After all, it was a real large two-masted ships of 350 tons displacement, with a team of seventy people, a huge sail area and very spacious, due to the lack of machinery, the premises. They were only three: the personal yacht of Kaiser Wilhelm, “meteor”, Krupp — “Germany” owned by the city of Hamburg “Hamburg”.

Great schooner “meteor III” properly served Wilhelm II for seven years, until 1909, when she began to give way to the latest yacht rivals. One of its main competitors, as noted in his memoirs, and M. P. Side, was a yacht “Germania”, built by the family Krupp for recently bought in Kiel shipyard Germaniawerft Fr Krupp. The obvious reaction Wilhelm became new order – “meteor IV”.

As to no longer meet the needs of the Emperor “Meteor III”, in 1909 it was sold to a famous German chemist Karl Dietrich Harris and his wife, Frau Hertha, the youngest daughter Werner von Siemens – founder of the transnational concern Siemens. Change of owners, the yacht received a new name “Northern star” and a new life: she has several times participated in the Kiel weeks and regularly went to sea to float freely.

During the service, “meteor IV” was involved in almost all well-known European regattas. Within four years, it was called a formidable rival in the Maritime weeks in Cowes and Kiel, in regattas in Campbeltown (Kintyre, Scotland), the race of the Royal yacht club of St. George Kingston (Ireland), the race the Royal London yacht club on the Thames and in the big regattas of the Royal yacht clubs of London.

In early 1914, he was drafted into the “meteor V”. New schooner with a length of 156 ft (47.6 m) was also designed by max Ertem (Max Oertz) and built at the shipyard “Germany” (Germaniawerft Fr Krupp). Rapidly developing events on the world stage is not allowed “Meteor V” to build the same long and successful career as his predecessors. However, his sporting life was as short as it is bright in a matter of months before the outbreak of the First world war “meteor V” managed to participate and win the regatta Elbregatta.

It is known that all the “Meteors” after “write-off” for some time remained in the fleet of Wilhelm II as a training or pleasure yachts. The only exception was the “meteor III”, which, as mentioned above, immediately found a buyer.

In 1921 the yacht again replaced the owner – now it was Maurice Buno-Varilla, owner of the Paris newspaper Le Matin. In 1924 it was acquired by the Italian Baron Alberto Fassini. In 1932, Fassini sold the yacht to a man named Gillett, who soon passed it to the British brokers Campbel & Nicholsons. After several months of inactivity it was bought by an American named Francis Taylor and served him until 1940. Taylor sold the boat to Gerald S. Foley, who, in turn, sold it to David Feinberg, who is Nicholas Allen. In 1941, the boat was requisitioned in the Second world war was used for the needs of the Navy.

Ironically, in 1946, after long wanderings Imperial “meteor III”, under the name “Aldebaran”, found its last resting place on the dock for debriefing ships John Witt on the island of Shooters in the Bay of Newark – where from 1900 to 1910 was located Builder, Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding Co. and where he in 1902 solemnly came off the stocks.

With the beginning of the First world war traces of the other “Meteors” are completely lost. Some sources claim that all yachts were sunk in the fighting. Others say that they were later requisitioned by the government of the new Weimar Republic. There is also a view that the yacht, as the more movable of the Imperial estate, were sold in 1919 by Wilhelm II, who really needed a lot of money for the purchase of the castle in Dorne – a place six kilometers from Amerongen in the Netherlands, where the last Kaiser of Germany will spend the rest of my life.

In the article used a variety of materials, including: Giles McDonough. The last Kaiser. William Frantic, Moscow, AST, 2004 Side M. P. P. A. Stolypin. Memories of my father. 1884— 1911. / Moscow, ZAO tsentrpoligraf, 2007 Materials from the archives of Klaus Kramer. New American Yacht – The Sydney Morning Herald, London, Aug. 10, 1910 John Leather. Sailing with the Kaiser 2 – Classic Boat Journal, 2011 Lillian Ross. The Kaiser’s Yacht – The New Yorker, June 22, 1946 The official website of The Telegraph.

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Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s megayacht hides in a UAE creek

The 118-meter (387-foot) Motor Yacht A belonging to Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko is anchored in the port of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, Motor Yacht A, one of the world’s largest yachts, sits in the quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows Motor Yacht A, belonging to Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, moored in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, May 12, 2022. In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, Motor Yacht A, one of the world’s largest yachts, sits in the quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

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RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, where laborers cycle by rustic tea shops, one of the world’s largest yachts sits in a quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs.

The display of lavish wealth is startling in one of the UAE’s poorest emirates, a 90-minute drive from the illuminated high-rises of Dubai. But the 118-meter (387-foot) Motor Yacht A’s presence in a Ras al-Khaimah creek also shows the UAE’s neutrality during Russia’s war on Ukraine as the Gulf country remains a magnet for Russian money and its oil-rich capital sees Moscow as a crucial OPEC partner .

Since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, the seven sheikhdoms of the Emirates have offered a refuge for Russians, both those despairing of their country’s future as well as the mega-wealthy concerned about Western sanctions .

While much of the world has piled sanctions on Russian institutions and allies of President Vladimir Putin, the Emirates has not. It also avoids overt criticism of the war, which government readouts still refer to as the “Ukraine crisis.”

The Motor Yacht A belongs to Andrey Melnichenko, an oligarch worth some $23.5 billion, according to Forbes. He once ran the fertilizer producer Eurochem and SUEK, one the the world’s largest coal companies.

The European Union in March included Melnichenko in a mass list of sanctions on business leaders and others described as close to Putin. The EU sanctions noted he attended a Feb. 24 meeting Putin held the day of the invasion.

“The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine,” the EU said at the time.

Melnichenko resigned from the corporate positions he held in the two major firms, according to statements from the companies. However, he has criticized Western sanctions and denied being close to Putin.

Melnichenko could not be reached for comment through his advisers.

Already, authorities in Italy have seized one of his ships — the $600 million Sailing Yacht A. France, Spain and Britain as well have sought to target superyachts tied to Russian oligarchs as part of a wider global effort to put pressure on Putin and those close to him.

But the $300 million Motor Yacht A so far appears untouched. It flew an Emirati flag on Tuesday when Associated Press journalists observed the ship. Two crew members milled around the deck.

The boat’s last recorded position on March 10 put it off the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, just over 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) from Ras al-Khaimah. Satellite images from Planet Labs PBC analyzed by the AP show the vessel in Ras al-Khaimah’s creek beginning March 17, a week later.

The Financial Times first reported on the ship’s presence in the UAE .

Authorities in Ras al-Khaimah did not respond to a request for comment on the yacht’s presence. The UAE’s Foreign Ministry did not answer questions about the ship, but said in a statement to the AP that it takes “its role in protecting the integrity of the global financial system extremely seriously.”

But so far, the UAE has taken no such public action targeting Russia. The country abstained on a U.N. Security Council vote in February condemning Russia’s invasion , angering Washington.

The neutral response may stem from “the financial gain we’re seeing in Dubai in terms of new tourist arrivals, and Russian efforts to move assets and buy property,” said Karen Young, a senior fellow at the Washington-based Middle East Institute.

The flow of Russian money — both legitimate and shady — is now an open secret in Dubai, where lavish hotels and beaches increasingly bustle with Russian speakers. State-run radio hosts cheerily describe a massive influx.

The UAE became one of the few remaining flight corridors out of Moscow. The Emirati government offered three-month multiple-entry visas upon arrival to all Russians, allowing major companies to easily transfer their employees from Moscow to Dubai. The private jet terminal at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central has seen a 400% spike in traffic, the airport’s CEO recently told the AP .

Real estate agents have reported a surge of interest from Russians seeking to buy property in Dubai , particularly in the skyscrapers of Dubai Marina and villas on the Palm Jumeirah.

For those who want to move to the UAE, buying high-end property also helps secure a visa.

“Business is booming right now,” said Thiago Caldas, CEO of the Dubai-based property firm Modern Living, which now accepts cryptocurrency to facilitate sales with new Russian clients. “They have a normal life and don’t face restrictions.”

Caldas said inquiries from Russian clients in Dubai have multiplied by over 10 since the war, forcing his firm to hire three Russian-speaking agents to deal with the deluge.

With sanctions on Russian banks and businesses thwarting many citizens’ access to foreign capital, Russians are increasingly trying to bypass bank transfers through digital currencies in Dubai, said two cryptocurrency traders in the city, where they’re able to liquidate large sums of cash.

“It’s a safe haven. … The inflow from Russian accounts skyrocketed 300% days after the war in Ukraine began,” said a Russian crypto trader in Dubai, who spoke like the other on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.

Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala state investment company remains among the most active sovereign wealth funds in Russia, along with those of China and Qatar, according to calculations by Javier Capapé of IE University in Spain for the AP.

But pressure is growing. Late on Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi posted a strongly worded video message in solidarity with Ukraine featuring local ambassadors from the world’s leading democracies as Russia’s foreign minister visits the region.

“We are united against Russia’s unjustifiable, unprovoked and illegal aggression,” said Ernst Peter Fischer, Germany’s ambassador to the UAE.

Follow Isabel DeBre and Jon Gambrell on Twitter at www.twitter.com/isabeldebre and www.twitter.com/jongambrellAP.