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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
[Re: TomSW]
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04/16/2019 05:41 AM
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from these videos, is that vessel commissioned for sailing ?
There are no visible head stays, no back stays, no shrouds, no standing rigging, and no sheets or other running rigging .
But it certainly is one huge mute .
It is in the BVI, so it had to sail there or motor , but interested in what the people who have seen the BIG A SHIP noticed when they passed by on the ferry.
For some reason, must be the design, it does not look like a real vessel.....I know it is.....it seems like a cartoon or special effect creation .
Bet there are going to be some rip snorting, exhuberent and lusty bare body vodka parties that we are going to miss.
Oh well, we still have the Willy T,
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
[Re: TomSW]
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04/16/2019 09:16 AM
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She was in St Maarten last month during Heineken Regatta. One weird looking boat!
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
[Re: TomSW]
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04/16/2019 09:16 AM
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We passed by her off Culebrita a few weeks ago. We were later ashore at Bahia Tortuga, Culebrita when 5 crewmembers came ashore in a massive black RIB to setup next to us a round walled tent with carpet (!) and cushions, umbrellas, 3 wooden slat loungers, coolers, and 7' floating jungle gym. They were a well-rehearsed team and had everything setup and the beach raked of footprints within 20 minutes. After they left, SYA 4 pulled up to the beach with Melnichenko, his wife, two young kids and some staff. SYA 4 is a silver aluminum sided 38' jetdrive catamaran launch/landing craft with an articulating forward landing door ( https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/sailing-yacht-a-and-her-four-custom-tenders). The owners and staff were very polite. Reading his wikipedia bio, Melnichenko is a brilliant entrepreneur and has also pumped a half-billion dollars into philanthropic causes. Whether you love or hate his $500 million high-tech ship, its construction created employment for thousands. There are actually numerous windows on the vessel that are noticeable up close but are almost invisible from a distance with their silver tint. There are also numerous "bump outs". Two massive doors were swung down on either side of the ship to form outdoor patios on what must be the "owners" deck - you could see right thru the ship.
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/16/2019 10:01 PM
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Most mega yachts have been using the same system for staying in place for the last 15 years. Actually mooring balls destroy the grass at the anchorage more then the anchors because they’re constantly swinging around with the winds and tides 24/7.. if you dive down you’ll see nothing but white sand around it from 8 to 15 ‘ depending on the scope, you never saw that before the mooring balls were installed.
Last edited by sail445; 04/16/2019 10:08 PM. Reason: Additional info
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/17/2019 06:59 AM
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Wartsila started installing DP systems on super yachts in 2000 and they appear to have become common about 2005 but they are primarily used for station keeping while waiting for bridges, dock space etc. They use way to much power for overnight use as a substitute for anchoring. They are however used with an anchor in a crossing swell situation to reduce power to the stabalizer system by maintaining heading into the swell.
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/17/2019 12:30 PM
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I wonder at the idea of strolling ashore after the crew has set up all the accoutrements. Seems like you loose much of the sense of adventure.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/18/2019 08:03 AM
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For whatever reason all the large yachts I see overnighting in the BVI are anchored. I suspect the power demands and noise of a positioning system running full time is not desired. G While using the DP system you don’t want crew members or guest in the water because of the dangers of the thrusters.
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/18/2019 08:03 AM
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I'm sure it is quite nice on the inside. But that is one ugly boat.
Go Irish!!
Bill
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/18/2019 09:00 AM
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Ah, that is the first close up picture I've seen of it. I had read that there were actually windows, but I never saw them before. Thanks for that pic!
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Re: Russian Sailing Yacht "A"
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04/18/2019 09:31 AM
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That one shows the windows also. Maybe I just never paid attention where to look for them before.
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