Yachts

A House in the Hamptons?: Historic Vacation Spots of the Black Elite

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 10.19.2009 | New York


Michael Henry Adams

Some African-Americans, seemingly born under an auspicious star, apparently have always gathered to share their leisure pursuits with others who were similarly favored.

Andres Piedrahita Shamed By Media Into Leaving Mega-Yacht

Vicky Ward | Posted 09.05.2009 | Business


Vicky Ward

Last week, I wrote how Piedrahita, the major shareholder of a feeder fund that lost $7 billion of investors' money to Bernie Madoff, was summering on his new yacht. This week, he's off the yacht.

10 CEO Mega-Yachts (PHOTOS, POLL)

Posted 08.29.2009 | Business


With the economy mired in a historic recession, now is certainly not the time to flaunt your world-class mega-yacht (assuming you actually own one). Y...

Madoff's Chief Feeder Fund Exec Shamelessly Sails the Seas in His New $30 Million Yacht

Vicky Ward | Posted 08.27.2009 | Business


Vicky Ward

I have unwelcome news of Andres Piedrahita, the brash Colombian chief shareholder of Fairfield Greenwich.

Skylar Deleon Murder Yacht Ready To Be Sold By Yacht Broker

AZ Central | Alex Dalenberg | Posted 07.20.2009 | Home


Skylar Deleon, 29, along with two co-conspirators, overpowered the couple, forced them to sign over ownership of their yacht, then tied them to an anc...

Makeover For Summer...Affectations!

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 07.09.2009 | Comedy


Jilly Gagnon

Trade in your most recent "totally ironic" cheap beer choice...and try on a brand new set of made-for-summer affectations!

Kate Moss Topless Sunbathes On Yacht

Mail Online | Posted 06.03.2009 | Entertainment


With her relationship reportedly on the rocks, it's no wonder Kate Moss wanted to get away from it all and relax. And luckily for the supermodel her ...

Is It Possible Madoff and Feeder Funds Will Not Be Sued by Big Fish?

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 01.19.2009 | Business


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

Why would certain well-off clients and investors in the feeder funds (for example Switzerland's Union Bancaire Privee) not sue Madoff for his illegal ...

A Fun Story From Florida

Karin Luisa | Posted 01.18.2009 | Living


Karin Luisa

Last night, I decided to go jump in the canal for one final late night swim before going to bed. But when I turn around to swim back to the dock I don't see anything that looks familiar.

Megayachts Now Facing A Red Tag Sale

Wall Street Journal | Robert Frank | Posted 12.19.2008 | Business


Just last month, the yachting industry was still talking about their oasis of prosperity. The super-rich still have plenty of money, they said. And th...

Buyers Boycott Saddam's "Ocean Breeze" Pleasure Boat

Reuters | Posted 12.05.2008 | Business


The sale of a luxury yacht once owned by former dictator Saddam Hussein, moored until recently off France, has met with muted interest from would-be b...

Carl Icahn Selling Yacht To Buy Bigger Yacht (SLIDESHOW)

New York Post | Kaja Whitehouse | Posted 11.20.2008 | Business


In choppy financial seas, even billionaires are unloading their prized but pricey toys. Despite making a mint on his ImClone holdings, hedge-fund bil...

Armed Pirates Storm Megayacht, Steal Over $200,000

Daily Mail | Posted 09.26.2008 | Business

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A gang of four masked men boarded a £20million yacht in the Mediterranean and robbed guests and crew of more than £100,000. The modern-day pirates ...

Megayacht Business Shows Signs Of Weakness

Wall Street Journal | Robert Frank | Posted 05.31.2008 | Business


The boating business -- like many businesses these days -- is splitting in two. The lower end is suffering from the weak economy, while the Richistan ...

The $200M Luxury Yacht With Own Garden, Pool And Tennis Court

Daily Mail UK | Posted 03.30.2008 | Business


Life can have its little irritations when you're cruising around the world on your £100million superyacht. For example, the endless vista of clear b...

Yachts: Measuring Wealth By The Foot

New York Times | PATRICIA KRANZ | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


In a shipyard in Germany, Blohm & Voss workers are building a mammoth yacht called the Eclipse. Like many things in the secretive world of superyacht...

Yacht Sales Skyrocket Even As Economy Sinks

ABC News | SCOTT MAYEROWITZ | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Forget all the talk about mortgage foreclosures and a looming recession. Instead, close your eyes and imaging yourself on a boat sailing the Caribbean...