Monaco Yachts

Sea and rich people: where else to find a betterhelicopters on their top decks. Among worlds' 100
combination than in Monaco! A real Monaco yachtslargest yachts are:
parade can be admired throughout the year in the* Octopus - owned by Paul Allen, the Microsoft
Hercule Port, beside the local yearly yachting events.cofounder;
From imposing, big-sized ones to neat, small, jewel* Tatoosh - owned also by Paul Allen;
yachts. If you are a yachting amateur or if you are* Atlantis II - owned by the Niarchos family,
hardly interested in the matter (as I was beforedescendants of Onassis' rival Stavros;
seeing this impressive display) you will find something* Le Grand Bleu - owned by the Russian billionaire
to like here.Roman Abramovich;
There is a restraint, exclusivist rich group that has a* Delphine - owned by the American car magnate
thing for yachting, mainly because they can afford to!Horace Dodge;
You and I, we both know that we'd like to own* Montkaj - owned by Prince Mohammed bin Fahd,
even a small, "unpretentious" sailboat, don't we? Andson of Saudi Arabia's King Fahd.
have at least once dreamed to relax on the deck ofFollowing its policy of capitalization of all (though
a luxury yacht in Monaco. But, hey, who needs ascarce) natural resource, the Principality quickly
yacht in a so busy world? Do we wake up in thebecame aware of the potential of the Hercules Bay
morning with nothing better to do than dress in whiteand started a yachting tradition. There is a Yacht
completely (maybe some blue too), have our cafe auClub founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and it was all
lait (maybe a croissant also if not on diet) and go toalong supported by him and his son Albert, who is
the quay ordering around the employees to rub upalso its President. The Yacht Club de Monaco gained
better that side? We certainly don't! If you say youinternational fame attracting worlds' greatest names
do, that's another story!in sailing to come and battle on the Monegasque
What better place (and object) for a competition:waters.
who has the bigger, more expensive model, enviesNaturally, there are also prestigious yachting events
arise, disputes start... Shirley Bassey reportedlyof international interest, excellent opportunities for
complained of the big size of "Le Grand Bleu"yacht owners all over the world to show off.
belonging to the Russian billionaire Abramovich. The* Primo Cup - Trophée Credit Suisse
yacht apparently spoiled the view on the port of her* Challenge Inter-Banques
uphill apartment. Well, what else would you like rich* Monaco Classic Week
people to do?...* Fête de la Mer
Beside occasional cruises and constant care some rich* Régates Corporatives
people find a practical use to their yachts: some rent* Monaco Yacht Show
them, others live there. Owning a yacht can beThe events are organized with the support of H.S.H.
extremely useful if you are a tax exile, especially UKPrince Albert I and of H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. All these
citizens who live in Monaco but work in the UK.events have display and competitions parts, except
Renting is very profitable, especially during holidaysfor Monaco Yacht Show, which is the greatest
season or when big events happen in Monaco: pricesin-water yacht exhibition in Europe, without
go from 25,000€ per week tocompetition show.
365,000€ per week, depending on the sizeSo, rich or less rich, you can at least enjoy a great
and facilities.show for free if you happen to be in Monaco at the
Some of world's famous yachts rest in the waters ofright time. Welcome aboard!
the bay. Some of them are so big that they have