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Exploring the Alaska with Tribu yacht

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The beauty of Alaska

Alaska is one of the largest and yet the least populated states in the US. It has some of the most difficult to reach, remote areas which are magnificent. Chartering a yacht is the best way to explore this beautiful place since it allows travelers to gaze at the majestic mountains and glaciers up close and visit places which are otherwise not possible to visit.

There is abundant wild life in Alaska and whale watching is one of the biggest attractions. Mountain goats, black bears, killer whales and exotic bird species are just some of the reasons why Alaska always holds such a lure for travelers. Fishing in Alaska is another major attraction. Depending on the time of the year, visitors can fish for halibut and salmon and several other species of fish. A yacht charter allows you to explore the beauty of Alaska in a way that you would have never imagined. The land has so much to offer and so many surprises in store that every day is an exciting adventure and with a comfortable yacht to travel, the experience can be truly magical.

Tribu yacht

The Tribu yacht is a relatively new yacht and therefore it is one which is modern and keeping in with todays time and guest requirements. The yacht had been built in the year 2007 by Mondomarine. The naval design had been carried out by M. Vignelli and L. Dini. The Tribu yacht is 50.50 m in length and has a cruising speed of 12. It offers luxurious interiors and ample comfort levels which are necessary for trips to places like Alaska. Also, the yacht is very seaworthy and sturdy which makes it suitable to travel to harsh environments like that of Alaska.

Accommodation

Accommodations aboard the Tribu yacht are truly magnificent. The interiors of the yacht had been designed by Studio Lissoni which is quite well known in the world of luxury yachts. The yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests and a crew of 12. There are four double staterooms, one single stateroom and one triple stateroom aboard.

All of the staterooms have been elegantly designed and have modern amenities to ensure that guests are comfortable and entertained thoroughly during their stay. The bathrooms are the best features on the yacht. All of the bathrooms are spacious and are fitted with modern fittings. The yacht is perfect for those who want to entertain their friends for a luxurious vacation. There is a formal dining room which makes it perfect for hosting elegant dinners while the deck makes for a perfect place for entertaining outdoors. The living space is comfortable and elegant and has modern audio visual, communications and entertainment equipments like flat screen TV, telephone, music systems and speakers etc. travelling to Alaska aboard a yacht like this can be a once in a life time experience and one which can be truly magical.

Caribbean Yacht Charter

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One of the most exciting places you can bring your yachts to will be the Caribbean islands. There are, after all, a lot of choices for you. Nevertheless, if you want to make sure that you can have the best Caribbean yacht charter experience’that is, immerse yourself to the sun, sand, and sea’take a pick amongst these top 3 islands.

Virgin Islands

You can bring your Caribbean yacht charter to the Virgin Islands, just off Puerto Rico. There, you have other subchoices. After all, it’s mainly composed by three major sub-islands known as St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas. Each of these islands has its own thing to offer to those who come here on board a Caribbean yacht charter. However, regardless of your choice, you can expect to get a good taste of their crystal clear blue waters and powdery white sand. You can swim, dive, snorkel, and explore the under waters, which are laden with several sunken ships and other tales of pirates. You may also head on to Norman Island, which is usually uninhabited. This means that taking your Caribbean yacht charter here offers you the kind of privacy you’re longing for in your vacation. You may set up your own personal meals, together with your chefs, and wait until the sun sets. You can also dock your yachts and proceed to Virgin Gorda, which is made up of baths. You can take a dip into the pool or be amased by the grottos.

Leeward Islands

It’s very easy for you to navigate your yachts to different Caribbean islands when you’re here in Leeward. It’s bordered by Antigua and Dominica. You also have St. Kitts and Nevis, which are very small but equally beautiful and captivating islands. There are a lot of sugar plantations and small hotels where you can stay overnight should you wish to take a trip around the island nations whilst on dock.

On your Caribbean yacht charter, don’t forget to also go to Saba, which is a rock that stands as high as 3,000 feet. The surrounding waters are perfect for those who love to scuba dive. There are also cottages where you can have your lunch or dinner before you head on to other nearby islands such as Anguilla and St. Bart’s. You can take advantage of their pristine beaches and the fact that most of the islands are pretty secluded. You may also opt to simply sail through as there are a lot of superb sailing passages where you can take a good view of the many islands, beaches, and bays.

When you’re thinking of going for a Caribbean yacht charter, you may want to pick super or mega yachts, since they can take you to as many islands as you like. You can also have your own professional crew, especially captain, who can tell you the best places to go to according to logistics and your preferences. Lastly, you have more freedom on how long you can use the yachts for pleasure or business.

Luxury Caribbean yacht charter company for vacations and special events in the Caribbean. Corporate yacht charter also available for a unique experience in a stylish super yacht with Dolmen Yachts.

One day holiday package – plan a yacht party!

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Hosting a party is tougher than being on the guest list. With so many reasons to party these days, you might have to step into the shoes of a host at least once or twice a year. Is your 25th wedding anniversary nearing? Or is it your child’s last teen year birthday? Special occasions like these might require you to organize an extraordinary party, of course the one that suits your budget. However, is your wife or child asking you to throw a lavish yacht party in the middle of the sea with a hundred guests? Now, this might hamper your hard earned savings according to you. Nevertheless, you do not need to be a millionaire or rich businessman to celebrate so grandly. A yacht can be hired for a day or two as per your program, at very reasonable rates. Ensure that your yacht holiday package is inclusive of the following things.

The very first factor that you have to look into is the size of the yacht. If you are inviting a large number of guests, then you might need a larger yacht. Avoid being in a hurry and approach several yacht charter companies, before you end up hiring from one. This will only provide you with more options when it comes to size and types of boats. You can go ahead with hiring the best with a pocket friendly price. Once it has been hired for the necessary date, you can fix with the company that which place you want the yacht at and how far in the sea you want to take it. You should prefer one of the best holiday destinations in this case, from where you get the best view of the surroundings and the sea. Yacht parties are often so much fun with the right choice of food and liquor. Always, keep that excluded from your yacht party package. You can confirm with the company and feel free to get your own menu for the party. That will save much money too. Also, get the yacht decorated as per your choice a day before the celebration. Your wife or child might like to assist on this; after all it is their special day.

With all of this you will complete maximum of the arrangements well in time. A last few preparations remain, which are also important. Do not forget to confirm, whether the cost of the fuel needed for the yacht and the perk of the yacht driver is included in the rent or no. It is usually inclusive in the rent, so stay firm on it. Also, the guests will be picked up from the dock that you feel is convenient to access. Do mention the pick-up venue in the invites. Car pooling till the dock might be the best option for your guests as usually the docks do not offer much parking space. With all the arrangements made, the yacht will be your ultimate holiday resort for a day, where you can celebrate with your guests and family as well as have fun!

Yachting In Dubai

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Yachting in Dubai with its excellent infrastructure and tourism facilities, as the world’s premiere yachting destination. Dubai not only has geographical advantages that draw numerous visitors per year, but it is an architectural marvel as well. Palm-fringed beaches, historic ruins, museums, mosques, amazing artificial islands or world-class theme parks; there are various options available for every traveler. ‘Dubai Yachting’ project will see the creation of a magnificent new marina on the last remaining in-city beaches of the prestigious AED 5.2 billion Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). The whole design and concept will be comparable, if not better than some of the world’s most famous marina developments in the western Mediterranean, which is considered one of the world’s best summer destinations for yachting enthusiasts. Dubai is the ideal choice for a winter home for global yacht enthusiasts; it has been blessed with a highly beneficent climate during winters when Europe is too cold. Dubai is particularly interesting in the European off-season with its meteorological conditions that in winter can be compared to the European summer. New marinas are under way, among others in Jumeirah and near the new Jebel airport, which is still under construction. There may well be some other small charter bases on the new Palm Islands at some point. Yachting in Dubai and enjoy in world-class tourism and hospitality facilities, wonderful waterways with expansive opportunities for water sports or leisure, excellent communications and transport links. Dubai has two major commercial ports, Port Rashid and Port Jebel Ali. The later is acclaimed for being the worlds largest man-made harbor and the biggest port in the Middle East. Dubai offers complete luxury to the tourists and includes various essential commodities that may be required while yachting. These include fuel, experienced captain and crew, safety equipment, first aid, ice and water, towels and refreshments and nibbles among others. These amenities and the friendly services make traveling experience enjoyable and leave tourists yearn for more.

Dubai Marina Yacht Club is one of the largest private yacht clubs in the world offering facilities and services for both members and non-members. Dubai being the UAE’s most popular emirate, attracts yachting holiday makers throughout the year. Highly developed luxury resorts and plentiful sunshine make Dubai one of the most preferred yachting destinations. With one of the best and biggest marina and many of the world’s firsts, Dubai has marked its place on the world map as an personification of luxury. If you are going to be doing business or holidaying in Dubai, what better way to unwind than yachting in Dubai and experience some unique and interesting waterways?

Varnish Yacht Brightwork Like A Pro – Part 1

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I am a boating traditionalist and I feel that a yacht is not really a true boat unless there is some outside teak nicely varnished. We call that teak brightwork. But today’s boat builder prefers not to use any teak if at all possible at the insistence of today’s consumer.That is too bad as I often hear buyers tells me “if there is any teak to maintain forget it”.. To me, the high gloss brightwork give a yacht character.

The key to preserving bright work is to reapply the coating before it needs it, yes, before. Don’t let it start to crack and peel; you have waited too long. But for discussion sake, lets assume you are looking at an older trawler you are thinking of buying from me. The brightwork is not too far gone but needs a little TLC. Should you shy away from buying that trawler? No, not at all but lets talk about how we can get her back in shape.

The first matter we need to consider is whether we need to merely sand it down smooth or entirely remove the old finish.

If we need to get the old varnish totally off we need to go to our preferred hardware store and get a heat gun and a 2-3 inch metal putty knife; look in the paint department. This method is far better and faster than chemicals. And don’t even consider using a vibrating sander! Using the heat gun on full power, hold it about 4 inches from the surface at an angle, you’ll see the varnish soften and with a little help from your putty knife, it comes right off in long thin sheets. Be careful not to get too close or you will scorch the teak itself. When you have removed the varnish, sand with 120 and 220 sandpaper to get a smooth surface.

Ok, so what do we do if we do not need to remove all of the varnish?I did my yearly upkeep last weekend and here is the rundown. My boat has 94 feet of teak handrail to give you a feel of what we did and how long it took.

My choice of finish is Sikkens Cetol. It’s a synthetic varnish made especially for marine work by the same producer of Awlgrip .

Shopping List

Heat gun (if you are taking off the old varnish)
Sandpaper 120/220 grit
7-day blue painters tape
Mineral spirits
Tack rags
Soap

Step 1 – Cleaning the Teak

The first thing you want to do it get some soapy water and really clean the dirt off your teak. Get the grime off. Wipe it down and let it dry. Next, very important here, moisten a cloth with mineral spirits and wipe the teak down again. The solvent will remove any wax, grease or silicone that might be present. If you sand with these on the wood, you will really force the products into the wood

Prep Time – 30 minutes

Step 2 Preparation for Varnishing

After the brightwork is clean, we will need to roughen it up some to make the new varnish stick. Using medium grit sandpaper, 220 grit, we want to lightly scuff the surface of the finish. Not enough to go through to the wood mind you, but just to knock off the gloss and level the surface. Using a tack rag, remove all of the dust
Next, tape up any nearby metal to keep varnish away from those areas you do not need varnished. Use blue 7-day painter’s tape; it will save you lots of cleanup time later on.

Prep Time – 2 hours

in our next article, we’ll start our varnish application