aussie rules greg norman's yacht

Greg Norman’s Yacht Makes Skyscrapers Look Small

At 285 feet long, Greg Norman’s new yacht is like his own personal portable island – or country. Possibly the largest aluminum yacht ever built, the $70 million “Aussie Rules” was built by Oceanfast and features anything you could want.

Image: murase.net

“Included in that price tag is a $1 million home theatre, two hyperbaric chambers (to restore your breath after you find out how much this thing costs!), seven auxiliary boats (in this case, one being a sportfish yacht that looks the size of a dingy in comparison!), several jet-ski’s, a work-out gym and rumor has it… some 200 fishing rods,” according to the Boatcatch Facebook page.

Whether or not this thing comes with an 18-hole golf course built in, I know who I want to invite me on their next fishing trip.

Image: Boatcatch

Update: Over the years, Norman has owned a veritable armada of sport-fishing vessels and pleasure cruisers.  The yacht no longer belongs to Norman; he sold it for a reported $77 million. But don’t think he couldn’t buy another if he wanted. Bottom line: If you want to travel the seas like this Shark, you’re going to need a bigger boat.

Lake Superior Ice Stacking Creates Out of this World Sight

1600 HP Sand Car Tears Through Dunes

Tags: Aussie Rules Greg Norman yacht

Buying Your First Fishing Boat? Consider These Tips to Make a Smart Choice

The Top 10 College Towns For Anglers and Sportsman

Video: Jig head fishing techniques & secrets – catch more snapper

A Cobia Mele – Insane Fishing in Venice Louisiana

Re:Hub is modern all in one price comparison and review theme with best solutions for affiliate marketing, multi vendor shops and communities. This demo site is only for demonstration purposes. All images are copyrighted to their respective owners. All content cited is derived from their respective sources.

How to Make Custom Footer Area Via Page Builder

Re:Hub is modern all in one price comparison and review theme with best solutions for affiliate marketing. This demo site is only for demonstration purposes. All images are copyrighted to their respective owners. All content cited is derived from their respective sources.

• Product for review
• Testimonial

Investigationes demonstraverunt lectores legere me lius quod ii legunt saepius.

Greg Norman's 87ft Oceanfast Aussie Rules for sale

Aussie rules, the 87ft oceanfast sportfish designed for expedition fishing, now for sale on our sites.

We have to go back 20 years to when our Marine Editor was a callow youth to recount the launch of this stunning 87ft luxury Oceanfast Sportfish built in Western Australia for Greg Norman.

It was circa 1996 and David Lockwood was bestowed the honour of being the first and only Australian journalist to drive this impressive boat, designed with Greg "The Shark" Norman's considerable input.

The 87 footer was intended to spearhead a range of long-range Norman Sports Classic line game boats from 80-120 feet built by Oceanfast.

"I drove Aussie Rules fast down Sydney Harbour at daybreak, the MTUs roaring, the sound system blaring — some of the crew hadn't slept that night and the party was still going — as the towering boat in blue livery with red boot stripe cut an impressive figure before the weary Sydney ferries just booting up," he says.

"It might be two decades ago, but this was a highlight of a boating hack's career. I can close my eyes now and still feel the power... and the energy of the crew including "Flash" partying hard at 5.30am."

Those twin 1500hp MTU engines, and a 18,000-plus litre fuel supply, were central to this boat's design intent — expedition fishing, with luxurious living accommodations for extended periods on the ocean.

The boat has a 28-knot top speed (Lockwood says he reached that on the throttles), cruised at 23 knots and had an 800-1000nm range. Coming out of production US sportfishers, Norman wanted the ability to fish distant locations and Aussie Rules has apparently seen some of the world's hottest fishing spots over the years.

The custom fishing equipment includes a giant winch facing the transom door, huge fish box, lighted aquarium wells, Rupp triple spreader 41' outrigger, bait freezers, Murray Brothers helm chair, aft station, transom fish door with dive access and swim out, Marine Metal Fabrications tower and more.

The watersports and dive gear includes scuba gear storage, cockpit entrance, dive tank storage, bar fridge with ice maker, BBQ grill, rod stowage compartment under lounge, external head and shower and so on.

As things eventuated, this boat was the only model in the adventurous Norman Sports Classic line produced by Oceanfast Marine Group, one of Australia's largest shipbuilders at the time. The promising venture intended to build luxury sportfishers from 80 to 120 feet in length, but Oceanfast ran into financial trouble.

Norman believed there was a market for bigger sportfishers — time has proven him right — and he believed that he knew what people wanted in them.

Back in the mid-90s, Oceanfast CEO John Farrell told the Florida-based newspaper The Sun-Sentinel that Norman (who preferred to fish stand-up tackle) had firm ideas of what he wanted in his boat.

"All of the boats will be built with Greg Norman's name on them and with Greg Norman's input. Norman's influence will be most evident in the boat's size, lines and cockpit area.

"Greg is fanatical about the cockpit layout, the height of the combing, the location of the baitwell," Farrell said back then. "He also has a particular idea on style."

Aussie Rules was the showboat for the range that never eventuated. As such, it has a long list of features and equipment that you won't find on a production vessel. The loaded boat was selling for US$4.9m at the time, but has returned to the market with a US$1.89m asking price two decades later.

Now newly refitted, the interior sleeps 10, plus crew, while the decor — originally Australian silky oak — and updated AV electronics throughout the vessel are said to result in a fresh atmosphere.

At the time Lockwood drove it, Norman's captain Gary Stuve, who skippered The Shark’s boats for six years, said: "You're not going to catch a world-record blue [marlin) on 12-pound line, but it handles good enough that you can catch fish in it."

Details on our website at Oceanfast Aussie Rules classified listing.

Stay up to date

Become a boatsales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox.

• Meet Aussie Rules
• Mar de Cortez
• Cabo de Pulmo
• Marias Islands
• Daily Charters
• Custom Experience
• Tournaments

The tremendous AUSSIE RULES is a 87 feet custom yacht built back in 1995/2020 in Australia under the supervision of OCEANFAST YACHTS, was designed with the only purpose of be able to travel the GREAT BARRIER REEF for fishing and diving on comfort, safety and with luxurious accommodation without a support vessel for fuel or provisions.

This yacht has many capabilities including fuel range for over 2,000 nautical miles to explore the entire ocean, capacity to accommodate 10 guest in 4 staterooms each of this stateroom with its own bathrooms, tons of storage and also crew quarters for the entire team.

It has a huge saloon area to either enjoy after a good sea experience, coming out the saloon we can find the cockpit area with lots of seating area.

The lower cockpit is very functional a suitable for any waterman activity like fishing snorkeling scuba diving tournament fishing or any other possible activity on the ocean.

The enclosed fly bridge is a blessing when you are navigating from one point to another and the tuna tower helps a lot to the captain for finding the next epic fishing adventure ever or maybe the next trophy fish for the multimillion dollar prize.

On her bow a 18’ feet flat boat with a 115 horse power Yamaha is located, this is the perfect boat for almost every purpose, water skiing, spearfishing, surfing, flats fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and more. It is very important to mention that AUSSIE RULES YACHT went a total refit in 2020 including all new interiors, electronics, paint and rebuild engines.

© Aussie Rules. All rights reserved

Privacy policy, desarrollado por +simple.

• Destinations
• Hotels, Resorts & Villas
• News, Features, Tips & Advice
• Private Jets
• LLM Readers’ Travel Awards 2024

The Latest Travel Features

Food & Drink

• Healthy Eating & Drinking
• Recipes, Cooking Tips & Tools
• Restaurants, Bars & Clubs
• Sweet Treats & Savoury Bites
• Wines, Beers, Cocktails & Spirits

The Latest Food & Drink Features

Style, Beauty & Health

• Men's Style & Grooming
• Women's Fashion

The Latest Style, Beauty & Health Features

• Drive, Sail & Fly
• Homes & Gardens
• Money & Business
• Sport & Entertainment
• Tech, Gadgets & Gaming
• The Luxury Lifestyle List
• The Best of the Rest
• Work with us: Luxury SEO Content
• Advertising Terms & Conditions

In conversation with golfing legend and avid yachtsman Greg Norman

Known worldwide as an athlete and a businessman, Greg Norman has seen international success both on the golf course and in the boardroom. An icon of the sport, Australian-born Norman started golfing at the age of 15 and joined the PGA tour full-time in 1983. He went on to hold the second-longest reign as world number one and win over 90 PGA tournaments, earning him the name ‘Great White Shark’.

Now a successful entrepreneur, Greg is chairman and CEO of the Greg Norman Company, which owns over a dozen businesses worldwide – encompassing golf course design, global real estate award-winning wine, lifestyle apparel, and a diverse investment division. He lives with his family in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he continues to be involved in sporting, business and charitable endeavours. An avid yachtsman, Greg has owned multiple superyachts, including the 70m Oceanfast superyacht AUSSIE RULES, which he sold in 2004.

Having sold AUSSIE RULES once as FLORIDIAN and then for a second time as NOMAD at the Monaco Yacht Show (agreeing the deal as yacht horns blared to signal the end of the event), our good friends over at Ocean Independence were keen to learn more about what drives Greg and discuss his love of yachting.

Did you have a connection to the water from an early age?

I grew up in Townsville, close to the beach, and my family had a holiday hut on Magnetic Island, only eight kilometres from the shore, so the Great Barrier Reef was in my blood! Every day as a young kid, I would come home from school and we would go out fishing, surfing, snorkelling, and diving. I would ride my horse bareback along the beach, skim-board, and fish in a little boat with an 18-horsepower motor on the back. My sister and I grew up sailing a little boat called Peter Pan with the Townsville Sailing Club. I was very fortunate – I had a wonderful childhood.

And how about golf?

At age 15 we moved to Brisbane because of my dad’s work. I lost all my mates, though I was still surfing a lot at Sunshine Beach and Byron Bay. My golf really came on around the age of 16 after caddying for my mum one day. She was a four handicap, so I figured if she could do it, so could I. After that everything else got tossed aside, including water sports, cricket, rugby, and Aussie Rules.

How did you get involved in superyacht ownership?

It came out of my love of the ocean. My dad built me a boat with wood framing when I was about 11 years old, and I thought the woodworking process was amazing. I had watched my dad working under our house and was fascinated by how much work was involved in shaping, and the tools involved. This whole experience really stayed with me.

The first AUSSIE RULES was a 27m sports fishing boat, built by Oceanfast in Australia. My passion for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving were the motivators behind this build: I wanted a platform that would allow me to do both. I shipped it over to the US, and quite honestly it was one of the biggest sports fishing boats there at the time – I was ahead of the game. It was the platform I wanted with the four state rooms and plenty of dive rooms. Great for the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Then I bought a Feadship, which I enjoyed, but at the same time I knew there was something missing. I needed to have another sports fishing boat to go diving and fishing. I had the idea of building the 69m AUSSIE RULES at Oceanfast, with a combination of all the things I needed. I designed it to circumnavigate Australia, which I really wanted to do. It had a flat bottom, because tidal flows in the northern part of Australia are 45 feet. I got involved with the tank testing, the stringers, all those engineering things – I was fascinated with the build process and I really studied hard. I wrote the specification book before I even went to the yard.

What did you like about the build process?

All of it! I loved understanding the engine room and the working spaces, the generators, centrifuges and water-makers, all that stuff. There was the question of where we were going to put everything. There is a refrigerated trash compactor in the transom. The boat just grew and grew to be the 230. To build something of that magnitude and sophistication in the late 1990s, we had to be innovative in our mindset. We won the Showboats Yacht of the Year award.

It is very important to remember that the yacht is a testament to Oceanfast, my captain (who was present throughout the build), and all the engineers, the sparks, and the skilled people who did a phenomenal job in Australia. This yacht was ten years ahead of her time. I really couldn’t get to enjoy her as much as I wanted as I was still playing golf. If I had the yacht now, you would never see me working. I regretted the day I sold her!

Tell us about a favourite adventure on AUSSIE RULES

I remember a month in French Polynesia with my family. We almost ran out of fuel as we got back to Bora Bora. We held like 285,000 litres and used the lot on the most amazing experience I’ve ever had: the most beautiful water, great experiences with oceanic white tips and bottlenose whales. Amazing!

How have your businesses been during the Covid-19 pandemic?

My businesses are global, so it’s not a one-size fits all answer. I think the world is in a confused place right now. From a geopolitical standpoint, there’s so much white noise and media bias. I have this saying: ‘The voice of the critic is far louder than the voice of the advocate’. Nowadays, one person challenging and complaining about a company can change everything. You have to be extremely sensitive to those situations and demands from customers.

Through my travels, I love seeing what happens in different countries. Take Vietnam, a communist country loving free market capitalism! It is a red-hot country – great people, great food, great cities and very safe. The Vietnamese recognise that market capitalism is as good as gold. I was asked to be the Golf Tourism Ambassador in Vietnam, and I accepted wholeheartedly.

All of that being said, I love where we are at and I think we’ve done a very good job of managing the whole process with my consumer products during the pandemic. We are in a strong position. Now we are looking into expanding further into the health and wellness space and looking at new opportunities – you have to be a forward thinker. I never look to the past, always to the future.

Experience the extraordinary

Ocean Independence is a full-service superyacht brokerage company, specialising in yacht sales, charter, new build and management. One of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury-yachting sector, it has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and a team that combines more years of marine expertise than any other brokerage company globally. Founded in 2005, Ocean Independence now has approximately 115 employees, operating from 13 offices around the world, speaking 23 different languages.

• CLASSIFIEDS
• NEWSLETTERS
• SUBMIT NEWS

Aussie Rules in Melbourne

Related Articles

• AI Generator

Greg Norman's new Luxury yacht

• Standard editorial rights
• Custom rights
• Aluminium ,
• Australia ,
• Australian Rules Football ,
• Cruise Ship ,
• Exploration ,
• Greg Norman ,
• Leisure Activity ,
• Lifestyles ,
• Nautical Vessel ,
• Passenger Craft ,
• Perth - Australia ,

Oceanfast’s 69m SuperYacht NOMAD (ex AUSSIE RULES and FLORIDIAN) sold.

• Inspiration

Related News

Popular news this week, popular news this month, latest news.

• Yacht Charter & Superyacht News >

Written by Chelsea Smith

Oceanfast’s 69m SuperYacht NOMAD (ex AUSSIE RULES and FLORIDIAN)

Oceanfast’s SuperYacht  NOMAD (ex AUSSIE RULES and FLORIDIAN) has been sold. Marco Vandoni, a Yacht broker at Ocean Independence announced the yacht was sold to a European client who viewed the yacht at the end of the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show. The buyer was introduced to Marco Vandoni by Philippe Mahot of Navigator.

Superyacht NOMAD measures 69 m and was built in Australia by Oceanfast in 2003 as ‘AUSSIE RULES’. The Superyacht was then bought by a well known American yachtsman who gave named her FLORIDIAN, and added a helipad on her upper aft deck. The yacht was sold and renamed once again, to the name which she bears today –  NOMAD .

Luxury motor yacht  NOMAD can accommodate up to twelve guests in one master cabin, three double cabins and one twin cabin.

Contact a CharterWorld broker today for information on chartering an Oceanfast yacht or a yacht in a similar league to Superyacht   NOMAD.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Oceanfast’s 69m SuperYacht NOMAD (ex AUSSIE RULES and FLORIDIAN) sold. ".

• Charity & Fund Raising
• CharterWorld News
• Classic Yachts
• Coronavirus
• Cruise Ship
• Ecological Yachts
• Expedition Yachts
• Expert Broker Advice
• Feature Superyachts
• Interior Design
• Legal & VAT Yacht Issues
• Luxury Catamarans
• Luxury Gulet
• Luxury Phinisi
• Luxury Trimarans
• Luxury Yacht Design
• Luxury Yachts
• Marinas & Harbours
• Marine Ecology
• Marine Electronics
• Marine Equipment
• Mega Yachts
• Modern Yachts
• Motor Yachts
• New Launch Yachts
• New To Charter
• Open Style Sports Yachts
• Private Jets
• Sailing Yachts
• Social Media
• Sports Yachts
• Superyacht Crew
• Superyacht Photographers
• Superyacht Products & Supplies
• Superyacht Refits
• Superyacht Reviews
• Superyachts
• Uncategorized
• Yacht Builders
• Yacht Charter
• Yacht Charter Destinations
• Yacht Charter Picks
• Yacht Charter Specials
• Yacht Delivered to Owner
• Yacht Designers
• Yacht Events & Boat Shows
• Yacht Fashion
• Yacht Industry News
• Yacht Photos
• Yacht Racing
• Yacht Racing & Regattas
• Yacht Safety Equipment
• Yacht Support Vessels
• Yacht Tenders
• Yacht Videos
• Yachting Associations
• Yachting Awards
• Yachting Business
• Yachts For Charter
• Yachts For Sale

Quick Enquiry

Superyacht news:.

Email Your Yachting News to: news @ charterworld.com

The Mediterranean

Super Yacht AUSTRALIS at the Cannes Boat Show 2010

Charter through Cuba in style aboard M/Y Nomad

28th Palma International Boat Show

Italyachts 50M motor yacht AZUL sold by Rodriguez Group

Heesen announce the delivery of 50m superyacht CINDERELLA NOEL IV

42m sailing yacht LEGATO (NB108) launched by Mengi Yay

74m Superyacht NOME – an Amels 242 Limited Editions – is now on sea trials

Spotlight on 44m superyacht CROSSED SABRE: a perfect blend of classic elegance, superior comfort and premium amenities

Boat International announce the nominees for the World Superyacht Awards 2024, as we showcase the ‘over 500GT’ category

A closer look at the World Superyacht Award nominees in the category for displacement motor yachts under 499 GT

Life through a lens: superyacht photographer Jainie Cowham tells us about her amazing experiences behind the camera

Benetti Unveils 50m Motor Yacht Dyna R – A Fusion of Luxury and Personalised Elegance

Feadship launches 92m superyacht PROJECT 1012

Planing yachts nominees line up for the World Superyacht Awards

33m classically styled motor yacht FAR NIENTE launched by Hoek Design

Sailing yacht nominees for the 2024 World Superyacht Awards

• San Lorenzo
• Yacht Rental in Dubai Marina
• Yacht Party Dubai
• Overnight Experience
• Formula 1 Abu Dhabi
• Corporate Events
• Fifa World Cup 2022
• Anniversary Celebrations

Connect with a yacht expert & get per personalised Deals

Greg Norman Yacht

Greg Norman, a legendary golfer, was once the owner of a luxurious superyacht. Now known as the Nomad, the yacht was previously known as the Aussie Rules. This flamboyant superyacht has some exceptional features and specifications that we will look into in this article.

Greg Norman yacht cost

The Greg Norman yacht, as it is famously known, was acquired for a whopping price tag of $80 million. It features several custom facilities that have racked up such a colossal cost. The yacht has a personalized theater that costs over $1 million, to name one such amenity.

Step inside Greg Norman yacht

It goes without saying that a yacht owned by one of golf’s most famous players comes with a heap of luxury features. The Greg Norman yacht has 6 cabins categorized as one master suite, two VIP cabins, and three double-bed cabins.

In total, all these cabins can accommodate up to 12 guests onboard. It also has 8 cabins for the crew, one caption suite, five twin-bed cabins, and two engineer rooms. There are a total of 15 crew members dedicated to the Norman yacht.

A yacht wedding in Dubai is best celebrated on a gorgeous yacht like this.

Oceanfast designed the interior. The other highlights of its interior are a full-scale gym, a luxury dining area, and a tackle room with over 200 fishing rods.

Greg Norman yacht size

The overall size of the Norman yacht, or the Aussie Rules as it was known, is 227 ft. (69.49 meters). It has a waterline length of 204.12 ft. (62.48 meters) and a beam length of 37.12 ft. (11.58 meters). The draught max measure of the yacht is 9.1 ft. (3 meters) with a total gross tonnage of 1260.

“The Greg Norman yacht is one of 187 different motor yachts in the 60-70 meters category that are currently operational.”

Performance of the Greg Norman Aussie Rules yacht

Featuring two caterpillar Inc diesel 3516B DITA engines, the power produced by these engines is 2,986 horsepower. It has two propellers that support a top speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. The Greg Norman yacht has a range of up to 8,500 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Take a look on our Yacht Dubai Party

All of this is made possible through a large fuel capacity. The tanks on the Aussie Rules can hold up to 58,117 gallons of fuel. It also has an onboard water storage capacity of 13,208 gallons.

Highlights of the Aussie Rules yacht

Here are all the features, specifications, and other details regarding the Greg Norman yacht.

The Nomad yacht: A legendary superyacht

Previously owned by Greg Norman, this superyacht is currently listed for sale. In a recent interview, Norman stated his regret about selling the yacht. It is not the first time he has owned a yacht. He had two other smaller yachts before the Nomad yacht as it is known now.

The process of  Renting a yacht in Dubai  is easy and hassle free.

While chartering the Nomad is not much of an option since it’s a privately owned one, you can rent another yacht similar to the Nomad. At our luxury yacht charter in Dubai , we have a variety of yacht options you can choose from.

Next, read about the Crili yacht known for its on-screen appearance like Greg Norman yacht .

PER HOUR Per Day

Browse our Yachts

Greg Norman’s Yacht

The rotors of a helicopter cut through the Florida heat as Greg Norman delivered a speech. Oceanfast built “Aussie Rules” for the pro golfer. It has a helicopter pad for 12 people and two turboprop engines in the rear to help the yacht reach cruising speed. The rotors are so loud that they interrupt Greg Norman’s speech. Greg Norman’s yacht has been spotted in a number of places, including Cabo and Puerto Vallarta.

Greg Norman’s blond hair and aggressive style have earned him the nickname “Great White Shark”. His mother, a Finnish immigrant from Finland, was a member on the PGA Tour when Norman was just 15 years old. He began to improve her game and act as her caddy shortly after. Norman graduated high school knowing that he had the potential to be an international sports star. In fact, he won the 1981 Masters and later went on to win the U.S. Open.

The OCEAN SPIRIT yacht is a high-quality Australian yacht. It cost its first owner US$70million. Since then, Norman has added four Yamaha Waverunners and a Mini Cooper. It has a capacity of up to 24 guests and is capable of sleeping 14 people. Kutayba alghanim, a Kuwaiti billionaire, currently owns the yacht. Norman’s wife Kristen Kutner lives on board.

Greg Norman has spent a lot of money on luxury yachts. The Oceanfast “Aussie Rules”, which cost $70 million, was purchased by Greg Norman. She is 285 feet long and is an expedition-style yacht. A twelve-seat helicopter is also available. Greg Norman’s net worth was estimated at $340 million in April 2022. So, just how much does a golf pro spend on a yacht?

As a golfer, Greg Norman has received numerous endorsements and is an extremely successful businessman. His yacht, Aussie Rules, is named after the Australian game of golf. It is the largest private yacht in the World and has been seen in many locations including Hawaii, Monaco, and Monaco. Despite its high price tag, Greg Norman’s yacht has a huge following.

The golfer has spent a large portion of his wealth on luxury yachts. From 1986 to 1995, he was the top earner on the professional golf circuit, with earnings of more than $10 million. The prize money is not a fixed salary for golfers, but they do get a prize money if they are among the winners. The golfer has a net value of $300 million and has also invested in a company that designs golf courses. Other golfers who have built their own yachts include Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele.

• Dark Heros Daughter
• Forever Found Humboldt

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Here is Greg Norman's yacht.  Say hello to Aussie Rules as she is called.

Have you ever dreamed of buying your own yacht and putting out to sea to cruise the world?  This story answers the question of what the super-rich do with their money when they decide to have fun.  Most of us have no shot at something this magnificent, but it is pretty wonderful to see what is possible nonetheless.  I suppose some people might criticize Mr. Norman for making his opulent toy so conspicuous, but I don't mind at all.  Indeed, I feel very grateful that I have been permitted to get a peek at this marvelous lifestyle.  I thoroughly enjoy stoking my fantasies!    I am sure that right about now you are wondering to yourself if it is too late to take up golf.  Who would have ever imagined that an odd little Scottish game like GOLF could be parlayed into a yacht as magnificent as this!?!   Wow!

In addition to being opulent, the yacht is also built for Jacques Cousteau - type fun and exploration. There is onboard diving equipment for 30 people including a decompression chamber and two huge compressors. Dives of all types can be accomplished by operating the Nitrox Mixing Panel onboard, enabling each guest's air tank to be customized with a mixture of gases.

Even the Bridge looks comfortable.  That helps make those long nights of cruising the Pacific Islands more enjoyable. 

The more we see, the more the yacht resembles a floating mansion! 

Very pretty.  As you see, dining can be held outdoors if the weather permits.  

The picture above gives us an idea of the breath-taking views that might accompany a simple morning breakfast at this open air table!    Now check out the sunken cocktail area.  Are you envious yet?

When night falls or stormy weather comes calling, we see that the yacht has an exquisite interior dining room as well.  All the comforts of home but no grass to mow and no property taxes to pay!   What a dream. THE FUN SHIP! Mr. Norman wanted his yacht to be practical in addition to comfortable.  When visiting tropical islands and scuba locations, he wanted everyone to have as much mobility as possible.  To get the people out to those choice dive spots or maybe to visit a deserted beach for a splash in the warm water , the following additional "small" boats are kept onboard: A 42-Foot Custom Built "Game Fisher" c an be launched and retrieved from the deck. Perfect for a 4-person overnight fishing expedition. Has a gourmet galley for cooking up the catch while it's still fresh. There is a 2 2-Foot Novurania Equator with a meager 800 horsepower so you can get to the best diving sites ahead of everyone else. It has beach landing capability as well. Two 18-Foot Hewes Bonerfishers for those special occasions when Norman a n d his friend s wish to maneuver over the sand flats in Key West, Florida .

Well, now it's time to wrap it up.  Hope you enjoyed the visit.  If you have enjoyed viewing these pictures, you will definitely enjoy seeing even more pictures at the home page for AUSSIE RULES What you see here is only the tip of the iceberg.   There you will find dozens more pictures plus a great deal of explanation about the yacht. As for me, I'm signing up for golf lessons today.   Maybe I will see you on the golf course!      Rick Archer

Ocean Independence - A Conversation with Greg Norman

Known worldwide as an athlete and a businessman, Greg Norman has seen international success both on the golf course and in the boardroom. An icon of the sport, Australian-born Norman started golfing at the age of 15 and joined the PGA tour full-time in 1983. He went on to hold the second-longest reign as world number one and win over 90 PGA tournaments, earning him the name “Great White Shark”.

Now a successful entrepreneur, Greg is chairman and CEO of the Greg Norman Company, which owns over a dozen businesses worldwide – encompassing golf course design, global real estate award-winning wine, lifestyle apparel, and a diverse investment division. He lives with his family in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he continues to be involved in sporting, business and charitable endeavors. An avid yachtsman, Greg has owned multiple superyachts, including the 70m Oceanfast superyacht AUSSIE RULES, which he sold in 2004.

Having sold AUSSIE RULES once as FLORIDIAN and then for a second time as NOMAD at the Monaco Yacht Show (agreeing the deal as yacht horns blared to signal the end of the event), Ocean Independence were keen to learn more about what drives Greg and discuss his love of yachting.

Did you have a connection to the water from an early age?

I grew up in Townsville, close to the beach, and my family had a holiday hut on Magnetic Island, only eight kilometers from the shore, so the Great Barrier Reef was in my blood! Every day as a young kid, I would come home from school and we would go out fishing, surfing, snorkeling, and diving. I would ride my horse bareback along the beach, skim-board, and fish in a little boat with an 18-horsepower motor on the back. My sister and I grew up sailing a little boat called Peter Pan with the Townsville Sailing Club. I was very fortunate – I had a wonderful childhood.

And how about golf?

At age 15 we moved to Brisbane because of my dad’s work. I lost all my mates, though I was still surfing a lot at Sunshine Beach and Byron Bay. My golf really came on around the age of 16 after caddying for my mum one day. She was a four handicap, so I figured if she could do it, so could I. After that everything else got tossed aside, including watersports, cricket, rugby, and Aussie Rules.

How did you get involved in superyacht ownership?

It came out of my love of the ocean. My dad built me a boat with wood framing when I was about 11 years old, and I thought the woodworking process was amazing. I had watched my dad working under our house and was fascinated by how much work was involved in shaping, and the tools involved. This whole experience really stayed with me.

The first AUSSIE RULES was a 27m sports fishing boat, built by Oceanfast in Australia. My passion for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving were the motivators behind this build: I wanted a platform that would allow me to do both. I shipped it over to the US, and quite honestly it was one of the biggest sports fishing boats there at the time – I was ahead of the game. It was the platform I wanted with the four state rooms and plenty of dive rooms. Great for the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Then I bought a Feadship, which I enjoyed, but at the same time I knew there was something missing. I needed to have another sports fishing boat to go diving and fishing. I had the idea of building the 69m AUSSIE RULES at Oceanfast, with a combination of all the things I needed. I designed it to circumnavigate Australia, which I really wanted to do. It had a flat bottom, because tidal flows in the northern part of Australia are 45 feet. I got involved with the tank testing, the stringers, all those engineering things - I was fascinated with the build process and I really studied hard. I wrote the specification book before I even went to the yard.

What did you like about the build process?

All of it! I loved understanding the engine room and the working spaces, the generators, centrifuges and water-makers, all that stuff. There was the question of where we were going to put everything. There is a refrigerated trash compactor in the transom. The boat just grew and grew to be the 230. To build something of that magnitude and sophistication in the late 1990s, we had to be innovative in our mindset. We won the Showboats Yacht of the Year award. It is very important to remember that the yacht is a testament to Oceanfast, my captain (who was present throughout the build), and all the engineers, the sparks, and the skilled people who did a phenomenal job in Australia. This yacht was ten years ahead of her time. I really couldn’t get to enjoy her as much as I wanted as I was still playing golf. If I had the yacht now, you would never see me working. I regretted the day I sold her!

Tell us about a favorite adventure on AUSSIE RULES.

I remember a month in French Polynesia with my family. We almost ran out of fuel as we got back to Bora Bora. We held like 285,000 liters and used the lot on the most amazing experience I’ve ever had: the most beautiful water, great experiences with oceanic white tips and bottlenose whales. Amazing!

How have your businesses been during the pandemic?

My businesses are global, so it’s not a one-size fits all answer. I think the world is in a confused place right now. From a geopolitical standpoint, there’s so much white noise and media bias. I have this saying: ‘The voice of the critic is far louder than the voice of the advocate’. Nowadays, one person challenging and complaining about a company can change everything. You have to be extremely sensitive to those situations and demands from customers.

Through my travels, I love seeing what happens in different countries. Take Vietnam, a communist country loving free market capitalism! It is a red-hot country - great people, great food, great cities and very safe. The Vietnamese recognize that market capitalism is as good as gold. I was asked to be the Golf Tourism Ambassador in Vietnam, and I accepted wholeheartedly.

All of that being said, I love where we are at and I think we’ve done a very good job of managing the whole process with my consumer products during the pandemic. We are in a strong position. Now we are looking into expanding further into the health and wellness space and looking at new opportunities - you have to be a forward thinker. I never look to the past, always to the future.

• Trending Now
• Yachts & Boats

Filter Posts

Dinamo Elektrostal

Match results.

* Won by shoot-out

About Dinamo Elektrostal

Moscow’s Dinamo Elektrostal are gearing up for their fifth EHL season having frequently picked off impressive wins but have yet to top their particular group in their previous attempts.

They did get the best of arch rivals Dinamo Ak-Bars in both the Russian Cup and the Prometheus International tournament to show they are knocking on the door.

There has been a reasonable level of turnover from 2020 with Anton Noshin, Evgenii Mokrousov, Aleksei Godenkov and Ivan Zuikov joining the newly formed TsOP Moskomsport outfit. Danill Karagodin, Mikhail Nekludov and Ilya Larikov have all retired.

Their replacements are mostly youngsters with Dmitry Zheleznyakov, Aleksei Samylkin, Petr Agapov, Ilia Bartenev, Andrei Gribanov and Oleg Kulakov joining their line-up.

EHL History 2013/14 – ROUND1 2015/16 – ROUND1 2017/18 – ROUND1 2018/19 – ROUND1

ARTEMOV Evgenii

Kuraev dmitrii, proskuriakov mikhail, zaytsev zakhar, zhirkov alexander, arusiia georgii, zheleznyakov dmitry, skuratov andrei, dvoretskii nikita, okishev arsenii, khairullin marat, samylkin aleksei, agapov petr, kuraev andrei, rogov roman, loginov iaroslav, bondariuk nikolai, kulakov oleg, laptev dmitry, bartenev ilia, spichkin matvei, lepeshkin sergey, gribanov andrei.

cal yacht club rowing

California Yacht Club (CYC)

by evandiaz | May 19, 2023 | Yacht Club Members

California Yacht Club (CYC) calyachtclub.com 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 823-4567 Fax:(310) 822-3658

Total: 950 members – 33% power, 63% sail, 4% rowers.

Facilities: Bar open Wed. thru Sun 1000 to 2400. Dining room open Wed.- Sun for lunch and dinner (breakfast on Sat. & brunch on Sun.) Snack bar open every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day 1000 to 1630. Heated Pool and Paddle Tennis Courts available to members and their guests. 320 member slips (25’ to 120’), 100+ dry storage slips (up to 25’), two 2-ton hoists and launch ramp. Guest docks are first come, first served, but call for reservations. First night free for reciprocal club members. CYC monitors channel 68.

Junior program: Year round. Junior Sailing and Rowing Program. Open to all youths in the community (ages 8-18). Full time Junior staff.

Comments: Active power, sail and rowing fleets. Family friendly Club with a full schedule of races, cruises, and social activities.

Recent Posts

• Westlake Yacht Club (WYC)
• Lake Mission Viejo Yacht Club (LMVYC)
• CHANGE OF COMMAND
• CHANGE OF COMMAND AWARD
• SCYA Announces the 2024 Club of the Year Criteria

Recent Comments

Contact us classic

Get in touch.

CYC offers a variety of summer programs for junior age (13 – 18) boys and girls. CYC membership is not required to enroll. We have programs suited for all juniors with an interest in rowing from those wishing to try the sport for the first time to those training for national competitions.

ADDRESS & MAP

Craig Leeds CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Junior Rowing 4469 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA

P: 310.823.4567 C: 310.948.1456 E: [email protected]

Anna Wilczek CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Junior Rowing 4469 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA

P: 310.823.4567 C: 818.523.2987 E: [email protected]

CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB

Founded originally in 1922 by yachtsmen including Charles Hathaway and Frank Garbutt, the California Yacht Club's first clubhouse was built in Wilmington, CA in Los Angeles' inner harbor (berths nos. 192 & 193), just opposite Terminal Island. Close by were the yards of renowned yacht builders Wilmington Boat Works and Fellows & Stewart (second location). In the club's inaugural year, member yachtsmen formed the first Star class fleet on the Pacific coast. Involved in all aspect of the sport, the club has encouraged a variety of pleasure boating, first in Los Angeles Harbor, and now in Santa Monica Bay.

Over the years CYC has been the club for numerous prominent yachtsmen including Merritt Adamson, Pierpont Davis, Roy E. Disney, J. Paul Getty, Samuel K. Rindge, William Stewart, James Kilroy and navigator extraodinaire, Ben Mitchell. Movie mogul Cecil B. DeMille once served as a trustee of the club and donated a gold cup for powerboat racing. Comedy film producers Al Christie and Hal Roach were both deeply involved in club activities in the twenties and thirties.

Power boating has always been a part of the club's mission along with sailing and rowing. The first CYC powerboat regatta was run in 1922 and the winner was none less than the famous Gar Wood in his Harmsworth Trophy winner Miss America. CYC's Catalina Challenge race for powerboats has been run annually since 1922.

A fire on Thanksgiving Day, 1930 severely damaged the original clubhouse although the heroic efforts of some members saved all of the trophies.

In 1932, several CYC members figured prominently in the sailing events at the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Owen Churchill, inventor of the SwimFin, won the gold medal in the Eight-Metre Class with Angelita.

Unfortunately, the club was forced to relinquish its key location in the East Basin to the Coast Guard for the war effort in 1941. A dormant period followed.

With the development of the long-awaited Marina Del Rey in the early 1960s, the club reformed in '63 and elected Fritz Overton, Commodore in 1923, as head of the "new" club. In 1966, they opened the modern clubhouse and marina facility that is their home today. The radial design of the building allows sweeping panoramic views of the marina.

The California Yacht Club is owned by the Hathaway family, owners of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The annual "Great Catalina to Marina del Rey Rowing and Paddling Event" pays tribute to Charles Hathaway's row in 1976 from Catalina Island to the club on his 50th birthday.

The unique combination of private ownership and annually elected flag officers has worked well to establish California Yacht Club as one of the outstanding clubs in the nation.

The 10 Best Rowing Clubs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city with a rich history in rowing. Rowing clubs have been around in Los Angeles since the late 1800s, and many of them are still going strong today. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 10 rowing clubs in Los Angeles and what makes them so successful. We will also discuss the different types of rowing that these clubs offer and how you can get involved. So if you’re looking for a place to row in Los Angeles , be sure to check out one of these great clubs!

Table of Contents

1: Los Angeles Rowing Club

The Los Angeles Rowing Club was founded in 1994 and is located in Marina del Rey, California. They are a non-profit organization that is open to the public. The LARC was created with the mission to promote the sport of rowing, and they do so by providing quality rowing programs for all levels of experience. They offer both sweep rowing and sculling programs, as well as learn-to-row classes. The LARC is also home to several competitive teams that compete at the local, state, and national level.

Some of their most notable achievements include winning the US Rowing Club National Championship in 2004 and sending two athletes to the Olympic Games in 2008. In addition to their competitive teams, the LARC also has a strong community outreach program that provides free rowing lessons to underserved youth in the Los Angeles area. The LARC is truly a place for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned rower or just looking to try something new.

2: Lions Rowing Club

The Lions Rowing Club in Los Angeles, USA has a beautiful and vastly successful history. The club was established in 1887, making it one of the clubs that paved the way for the newer clubs to arrive in the 1900s. In its early years, the club was based out of a boathouse on the Los Angeles River, but today it is located on Grand Canal in Long Beach. The Lions Rowing Club has produced many national champions and Olympic champions over the years, including Olympic gold medalist John Larissa and world champion rower Sarah Trowbridge.

The club is also linked to several colleges and universities in the area, including UCLA, USC, and Pepperdine. As a result of its successes both on and off the water, the Lions Rowing Club is widely regarded as one of the premier rowing clubs in the United States.

3: Long Beach Rowing Association

The Long Beach Rowing Association Rowing Club in Los Angeles, USA has an extremely interesting history. Founded in 1872, the club started to attract rowers in vast numbers. Throughout its history, the club has been dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing and developing its members into successful athletes. Today, the club is home to a diverse group of rowers of all ages and abilities. The club offers a variety of programs for both beginners and experienced rowers, making it one of the most inclusive rowing clubs in the area.

In addition to its excellent programs, the club is also linked to several colleges and universities, making it a great place for college rowers to train and compete. The Long Beach Rowing Association Rowing Club has a proud tradition of excellence and is committed to continuing to develop world-class rowers.

4: California Yacht Club

The California Yacht Club Rowing Club in Los Angeles is a rowing club with an impressive pedigree. Founded in 1994, the club has been home to many famous and successful rowers over the years. The club is located in Marina del Rey, just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, and it remains one of the premier rowing clubs in the country.

The club is closely linked to UCLA, which is just down the road, and many of its members are student-athletes who row for the university. In recent years, the club has produced several Olympians and national champions, cementing its place as a top rowing destination in the United States.

The Importance of Hydration When Rowing

5: Metropolitan Rowing Club

The Metropolitan Rowing Club in Los Angeles has an interesting and storied history. The club was originally founded in 1884, making it one of the first rowing clubs to welcome people through their doors. In its early years, the club was based out of a boathouse on the banks of the Los Angeles River. The club quickly gained a reputation for excellence, and in 1886 they won their first National Championship. In the years since, the club has produced numerous national champions and Olympic rowers.

Today, the Metropolitan Rowing Club is based out of a state-of-the-art facility in Marina del Rey. The club is open to rowers of all ages and abilities, and they offer a variety of programs for both recreational and competitive rowers. Whether you’re looking to get fit, compete at the highest level, or just enjoy a day on the water, the Metropolitan Rowing Club is the perfect place for you.

6: Whitehall Spirit

The Whitehall Spirit Club in Los Angeles was founded in 1997. The club has produced many national and international champions, including two Olympic gold medalists. The Whitehall Spirit Club is also linked to several colleges and universities, making it a great place for students to learn and compete. If you’re looking for a top-notch rowing club with a rich history and plenty of success, the Whitehall Spirit Club is the perfect choice.

The Row LA Rowing Club in Los Angeles is a historic rowing club that was founded in 1985. The club is based out of Marina del Rey and is one of the most well-known rowing clubs in Southern California. The club is also linked to several colleges, including the University of Southern California and UCLA. The Row LA Rowing Club is a respected and prestigious rowing club that has a rich history and tradition of success.

8: Rivanna Rowing Club

Rivanna Rowing Club is located in Los Angeles, USA. The club has produced several successful rowers, including Olympians and national champions. The club is also linked to a college nearby, which provides access to facilities and equipment. The club has a strong focus on developing young rowers and providing them with opportunities to compete at the highest level.

The club has a rich history and tradition of winning, and this is reflected in the success of its members. Rivanna Rowing Club is a highly respected and well-known club, and it continues to produce champions and contribute to the sport of rowing.

9: Open Water Rowing Center

The Open Water Rowing Center is located in Los Angeles, USA and is a rowing club that is open to the public. The club has produced several famous and successful rowers, such as Olympian rower Sue Enquist and national champion rower George Plimpton. The club is also linked to several colleges nearby, such as the University of Southern California and UCLA.

The club has been very successful in producing Olympic champions and national champions. In addition, the club has also been successful in developing young athletes into professional rowers. The Open Water Rowing Center is an excellent place for anyone interested in learning how to row or for anyone looking to improve their rowing skills.

10: Duluth Rowing Club

Founded in 1966, the Duluth Rowing Club is a popular club in LA. Located in Los Angeles, the club has produced several national and international champions, including two Olympic gold medalists. The Duluth Rowing Club is also affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles, one of the top rowing programs in the country. As a result, the Duluth Rowing Club is considered one of the premier rowing clubs in the United States.

The Duluth club has produced numerous national champions and Olympic medalists. In addition to its competitive success, the Duluth Rowing Club is also known for its beautiful rowing facility, which overlooks downtown Los Angeles. The club is open to rowers of all levels of experience, from beginners to experienced athletes. Whether you’re looking to compete at the highest level or simply enjoy a leisurely row on a beautiful day, the Duluth Rowing Club is the perfect place for you.

Welcome to the CYC Rowing Club. CYC is a great place to row with its pleasurable surroundings, good water and diverse membership. California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its' first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club.

California Yacht Club. CYC is a great place for adults of all ages and skills to row out of Marina Del Rey. We have more than 60 active adult rowers with a wide range of interests and motivations varying from recreational, fitness, social, open water, and racing. ... For non-members who wish to continue their rowing career at CYC we encourage ...

CYC offers a range of rowing programs suitable for girls and boys ages 12 - 18. CYC membership is not required to participate. Our junior rowing programs include: a highly successful competitive rowing team, a recreational program and private lessons. Our participants attend public and private middle and high schools across Los Angeles ...

California Yacht Club. Athletes of all ages (youth 13+ and adults) are welcome to learn the basics of rowing, foundations of safe equipment use and navigation with our private coaching. Working one-on-one with an instructor is the most efficient way to learn the sport, allowing development to happen at each individual's personal pace. ...

CYC Rowing Participant Information. California Yacht Club is located at: 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. If driving, please park in the CYC visitor's lot adjacent to Admiralty Way and accessed from the driveway which is between Café del Rey and the Warehouse Restaurant. Once parked, proceed by foot and enter the member's ...

The California Yacht Club was founded in 1922 and is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the country. CYC has a storied history on the water in regards to racing and rowing as well.

Everyone at the California Yacht Club is devastated by the fire that took place at the structure of our historic club on Monday, December 11, 2023. We want to extend our sincere thanks to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for their rapid response and intensive efforts to extinguish the fire. We are committed to working with the fire ...

California Yacht Club (CYC) calyachtclub.com 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 823-4567 Fax:(310) 822-3658. ... Junior Sailing and Rowing Program. Open to all youths in the community (ages 8-18). Full time Junior staff. Comments: Active power, sail and rowing fleets. Family friendly Club with a full schedule of races, cruises ...

CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Junior Rowing 4469 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA. P: 310.823.4567 C: 818.523.2987 E: [email protected] CYC offers a variety of summer programs for junior age (13 - 18) boys and girls. CYC membership is not required to enroll. We have programs suited for all juniors with an interest in rowing from those ...

The California Yacht Club is owned by the Hathaway family, owners of the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The annual "Great Catalina to Marina del Rey Rowing and Paddling Event" pays tribute to Charles Hathaway's row in 1976 from Catalina Island to the club on his 50th birthday.

4: California Yacht Club. The California Yacht Club Rowing Club in Los Angeles is a rowing club with an impressive pedigree. Founded in 1994, the club has been home to many famous and successful rowers over the years. The club is located in Marina del Rey, just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, and it remains one of the premier rowing ...

California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, California. 4,810 likes · 20 talking about this · 24,388 were here. The California Yacht Club mission is to connect people with the Pacific Ocean.

California Yacht Club's Junior Rowing Program runs seasonally from September through June, and extends into Summer with several two week "Learn to Row" camps. The core instruction of the program is sculling. Singles, doubles and quads are the on the water tools for quality learning, and our inventory of ergometers are used for land training.

Here are some of the most popular rowing clubs in the area: 1. Los Angeles Rowing Club. The Los Angeles Rowing Club is the oldest rowing club in the city, founded in 1908. The club is located in a historic boathouse in the Marina del Rey harbor and offers programs for rowers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club and it has grown since then. For many years California Yacht Club hosted the 32-nautical mile open water rowing regatta, the ...

California Yacht Club was established in 1922 and boated its' first competitive rowing team back in the 1930's. In 1977, after a long hiatus, Stan Mullin, Ken Jacobs and Charles Hathaway reactivated rowing at the Club. CYC rowers now number about 60, and represent all abilities, ages and motivations.... Adult Rowing - California Yacht Club CYC is a great place for adults of all ages and skills ...

Rowing. Regattas & Race Results. Juniors. Cruising. Radio Sailing. SCYA MIDWINTER REGATTA: FEB 17 - 18. Saturday and Sunday, February 17 - 18, 2024 ... The winner will be awarded the King of the Hill trophy which will remain on display at California Yacht Club. The King of the Hill trophy was a pre-existing CYC trophy that was re-dedicated to ...

Cal Yacht Club Racing. 1,621 likes · 3 talking about this. Racers and Fans of California Yacht Club Racing Events

California Yacht Club. Regattas & Race Results. Juniors

California Yacht Club. Watch on. Contact: [email protected] 310-823-4567 Ex 2777. Founded in 1922, the California Yacht Club has an impressive history of being among the premier yachting facilities in the world. CYC was honored as a "Platinum Club of America" for 2016-2022, an award given by the club industry to the top ...

The California Yacht Club was founded in 1922 in Wilmington Harbor near San Pedro. When Marina del Rey was constructed in the early 1960's, CYC relocated. Today the club serves its very active and diverse membership needs by providing club programs, events and facilities that have earned the respect as being one of the leading Yacht Clubs in ...

California Yacht Club offers a palette of year round activities that are sure to please every taste. For the sports fans we offer sailing, rowing, paddle tennis and more. Club cruises are fun for both the power boaters and the sailors. For the social minded the Club sponsors parties galore.

California Yacht Club Junior Rowing Program Registration Forms September 2022- September 2023 Participants for lessons and all programs need to complete pages 2-6. Competitive Race Team participants (Tiers 4, 5) should also complete pages 7-8. The appropriate Payment Form will be collected separately to ensure accuracy. For

David Beckham is suing Mark Wahlberg’s fitness company for $14 million—making him the third former pro athlete to do so

David Beckham is taking on Mark Wahlberg—but not on the soccer pitch.

The soccer icon is suing F45 Training, a fitness company co-owned by the actor, claiming it owes him millions of dollars for an endorsement deal.

According to court filings, Beckham entered a five-year agreement in 2020 to be a brand ambassador for F45. The company said it would pay Beckham $1.5 million per year, the filings said, in addition to shares of the company six months and 12 months after it went public.

In court filings, Beckham’s management business said F45 did not pay him the promised “substantial cash and equity compensation” for his endorsement, even after its IPO in July 2021. It claims F45 failed to make good on the following promises: to transfer nearly 1 million shares to Beckham within the time period outlined, and to issue $5 million worth of additional shares.

Beckham claimed he received the initial shares eight months later than promised—by then, F45’s stock had declined, costing him $9.3 million, he said. The Inter Miami co-owner sued the fitness chain in May 2023, claiming he is entitled to more than $14 million in damages.

F45 initially sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, but a judge denied the motion in September 2023, according to Fox Business. Lawyers for F45 denied Beckham’s allegations in court filings. The company said the former soccer player did not fulfill his contractual obligations and had “unclean hands.”

On F45’s social media accounts, it’s business as usual. The company is currently promoting “Wahlberg Week,” a free-trial week of workouts created exclusively with the Ted star.

From fit to flop

F45 first launched in Australia in 2011, and has since expanded internationally to more than 60 countries, according to its website. F45—which stands for “functional” exercise for 45 minutes—combines elements of HIIT, circuit training, and functional training. 

Wahlberg acquired a 36% stake in F45 in 2019 through his investment group, according to Beckham’s lawsuit, and joined the company’s board the same year. The actor was named F45’s chief brand officer in 2023, and regularly appears as the face of the brand in promotional materials.

But F45’s valuation tumbled just as quickly: It went public on the New York Stock Exchange in July 2021 with a $1.4 billion valuation, but then a series of issues, which Beckham calls “fiscal mismanagement and macroeconomic pressures,” followed—and the company later revealed that it lost a combined $372 million in 2021 and 2022.

F45 delisted from the stock exchange in August 2023, after it failed to file its 2022 financials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in time, thereby not complying with NYSE rules. F45’s share price declined by more than 90% in 2023.

A messy history

Beckham is not the only former brand ambassador to accuse F45 of not following through on payments.

Beckham initially sued F45 in October 2022 alongside former world No. 1 golfer Greg Norman, alleging breach of contract. They were later ordered by a judge to bring their cases separately, and Norman did not pursue another lawsuit.

In 2017, prior to Wahlberg’s involvement with F45, former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens was the first pro athlete to bring a lawsuit against the fitness company, claiming it owed him $700,000.

Owens’s lawsuit claims he agreed to appear in a promotional video for $15,000—and received the payment. But Owens also claimed that F45 promised to pay him an additional $25,000 per gym for the first 25 gyms opened, and an additional $5,000 for every opening that followed.

F45 publicly denied the claims and said it would countersue Owens, but as of April 2024, it is unclear what became of Owens’s lawsuit.

“We’re not a company that doesn’t pay our bills,” F45’s co-CEO told TMZ at the time.

Latest in Success

• 0 minutes ago

Burned out and underappreciated, women’s career advancement had stalled long before the anti-DEI backlash

Biden’s labor secretary touts auto union’s win in the South: ‘That choice belongs to the workers’

Meet the ‘professional namer’ who directed Accenture’s $100 million name change: ‘It’s the best job in the world’

Chipotle is simultaneously cutting costs and avocados as it green-lights robots to make your guacamole

How the ordeal of getting an ear piercing pushed a 34-year-old mom to ditch her law career to launch the adult version of Claire’s

Jefferies CEO promises he’s still ‘extremely bullish’ despite selling $65 million in stock to buy himself a luxury yacht from a client

Most popular.

On a crucial earnings call, Musk reminds the world Tesla is a tech company. ‘Even if I’m kidnapped by aliens tomorrow, Tesla will solve autonomy’

‘Americans just work harder’ than Europeans, says CEO of Norway’s $1.6 trillion oil fund, because they have a higher ‘general level of ambition’

Ryanair CEO dishes advice to Boeing on managing its crises: ‘Never put a pilot in charge of an airline’

A 60-year-old worker in Texas says she’s dependent on apps that let her get paid early: ‘They get you hooked on having that money’

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek surprised by how much laying off 1,500 employees negatively affected the streaming giant’s operations

How to watch the 2024 NFL Draft for free—and without cable