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Boats
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Start Of The 2011 Cape To Rio [Video]
16 Jan 2011 by Seth / No Comments
We kicked of this last weekend with a 5 hour chillout session on a buddy’s boat, at the start of the 2011 Cape to Rio yacht race. It was quite an experience, with more yachts than sense – out on the water outside Cape Town’s harbour and Waterfront. How we didn’t crash into anyone, God [...]
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You Don’t Need To Win The Lottery To Buy An Awesome Boat
03 Dec 2010 by liam kruger / No Comments
I may have rushed to get to the moral of the story with the headline there. I’m sorry. It’s just that I got so excited because the HMS Invincible is for sale! The Invincible is big enough to carry 22 aircraft (not included), and is available second-hand, previously owned by a lovely old lady who only took it to war on Sundays.
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VIDEO OF WHALE BREACHING ONTO YACHT
26 Jul 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
If you’ve just joined us, a whale was catapulted into international news headlines last week, when it was photographed breaching onto a yacht. Pretty hectique, I’m sure you agree. Well, it’s about to become even more hectique – because now we’ve got the video footage. Yes, you heard me – VIDEO footage of the whale [...]
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SKIP ST. TROPEZ – GO TO CASSIS
03 Jun 2010 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
One of the last few days of our month in the South of France, brought us to the most gorgeous little seaside town on the Med – Cassis. Pic taken from PopYaCollar – (featured in Marie Claire) Wikipedia tells us: Cassis (French pronunciation: [kasi, kasis]; Occitan: Cassís) is a commune situated east of Marseille in [...]
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PAUL ALLEN’S YACHT FOR SALE – ‘TATOOSH’ COULD BE YOURS!
13 May 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
We’ve kept a close eye on Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen’s two main yachts over the years – both of which have spent time in Cape Town. The first one I ever saw, cruised into Cape Town late August, 2007 (see original article here). It was a good one to see first, as it was, at [...]
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LARRY ELLISON’S YACHT “RISING SUN” HAS ARRIVED IN CAPE TOWN
23 Mar 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
If you feel like a bit of a reality check, pop into the V&A Waterfront and check out Larry Ellison’s superyacht, “Rising Sun.” It’s parked just next to Sevruga restaurant. CLICK HERE for magnificent panoramic of “Rising Sun” at the V&A Click that pic above to see it up close – it will blow your [...]
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THIS IS WHAT R110 MILLION LOOKS LIKE
05 Feb 2010 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
You know that R110 million penthouse on sale at the Waterfront? Of course you’ve heard of it, but have you ever seen pictures? Well I managed to get some brand new images of the thing – and it is something to behold! Shame.. Very chilled.. You can check out more pics of that pad here, [...]
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NAZI U-BOAT SPOTTED OFF SEA POINT – ARE WE UNDER ATTACK?
24 Nov 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
There was great concern as to the reason behind the Nazi flags flying at the University of Cape Town this weekend. Many speculated that they were hoisted for some movie being shot in and around the Mother City. Not a bad reason – certainly better than the suggestion of there being a Nazi convention being [...]
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THE WALLY HERMES YACHT + VIDEO
28 Oct 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
As this week’s SuperEna lottery rolls over and presents us with a $115 million jackpot, one cannot help but ponder the various yachts one may acquire.. Why, you ask? Exactly! W.H.Y. – The Wally Hermes Yacht No – it’s not a mansion, it’s a yacht.. WHY (Wally-Hermes Yachts), a collaboration between esteemed Monaco-based yacht maker [...]
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ROMAN ABRAMOVICH YACHT “ECLIPSE” HAS LASER SHIELD FOR PAPARAZZI
22 Sep 2009 by BLADES / 5 Comments
It’s all getting a bit much with regards to the “optional extras” one can add to one’s superyacht. Just ask Chelsea Football Club owner, Roman Abramovich, whose costs for his new boat, Eclipse, have doubled in the last three years to a cool £724m. That’s R8.7 billion. For a boat. I have no doubt it [...]
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PUMA COMES SECOND IN THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE
02 Jul 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 15 Comments
Whille team Erricson claimed the top spot after more than 37,000 miles, 11 ports, 10 countries and five continents, Puma’s “il mostro” came in second place – not bad for a first attempt!! Salma Hayek must be stoked (here)! With horrendous conditions, primitive lifestyle and adventure unimaginable, it is nice to see the best looking [...]
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BEHOLD : THE FLYING BOAT
26 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
The Kitesurfer (very good looking, single, good pedigree) is known for his DIY expertise and hands-on nature when it comes to virtually anything. From home-made beer and wine, to potato guns and the restoration of vintage cars… he’s done it all. Except this.. Please enjoy “the flying boat” – he sent me this video and [...]
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IRISH RUGBY TEAM HITS THE HIGH SEAS
06 Jun 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
If you had told me that the Irish Rugby Football team would be on board il Mostro , I would have told you that you were dreamin’. If you had to tell me that they even had a special green Irish spinnaker on board, I’d have you certified. Pretty cool looking vibe, I must say: [...]
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WE LIKE THE FOUR SEASONS OCEAN RESIDENCES
20 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
As the global recession continues and we here at 2oceansvibe continue subsconsciously programming you, through various mechanisms and tools, to live the dream and to unlock your potential; it is important that I bring you this, the Four Seasons Ocean Residence . From US$3.8 million to US$39 million With the news that a [...]
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SALMA HAYEK SAILS ABOARD PUMA’S “IL MOSTRO” FOR START OF VOLVO OCEAN RACE
18 May 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Sail enthusiasts and expensive sports nuts alike, should be aware that leg seven of the boating world’s Formula One, the Volvo Ocean Race, began yesterday in one of my favourite parts of The United States, Boston. Some of you might recall the 2oceansvibe Strengthening Ties Tours of old, which often stopped by Boston, Cape Cod [...]
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THE BILLIONAIRE’S RENTAL YACHT
02 Apr 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
You might recall the article (here) earlier this week about Jim Clark, the 65 year old billionaire and legend, who married the 28 year old supermodel, Kristy Hinze? Yup, that’s the one. So anyway, one of our vibers is currently living the holiday in the Virgin Islands, which is where the whole wedding after-party is [...]
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R40 MILLION DISCOUNT FOR ARMANI’S YACHT!
01 Apr 2009 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Originally built by Codecasa for Giorgio Armani in 2003, I am very excited to announce that the yacht, Mariu, is for sale and has been discounted from €23.8 million to €19.95 million. That’s pretty much a 40 bar saving, in Rands. It’s a STEAL! Can you believe it?! Goodness, this recession really is producing some [...]
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BILLIONAIRE (65) WEDS SUPERMODEL (28)
31 Mar 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
True love is alive and well, my friends! As we hear the news of billionaire Netscape founder, Jim Clark, marrying supermodel, Kristy Hinze ! I like this guy. Let’s check him out.. Here’s Jim : Jim Clark – 65Solid And here’s Kristy: Kristy Hinze – 28Nicely It’s a beautiful thing. The NYpost [...]
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“I’M ON A BOAT” – THE GREATEST MUSIC VIDEO OF YOUR LIFE
24 Mar 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 6 Comments
Oh my goodness. [out of breath] Is everyone here? Ok, good. Sit down – I have a very important announcement. I was sent this video by Toby E, and before I watched it for the first time I noticed two things. Firstly, it was made by Lonely Island – the same genii that brought us [...]
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LIVING THE HOLIDAY STARTS WITH YOUR ATTITUDE
04 Mar 2009 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
Ok I won’t push it. Just hear me out. Everyone knows The Secret was a well-packaged variation of a well practiced technique and mind set. So listen to this. I am absolutely blown away that the lottery companies don’t use the recession as an method of advertising. Never before has there been MORE reason to [...]
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SHOSHOLOZA DOWNS ALINGHI
04 Feb 2009 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Jason P sent in this awesome pic taken on board Shosholoza as they cleaned America’s Cup holders, Swiss team Alinghi, in dramatic fashion. Shosholoza This, from Stuff: Team New Zealand and Britain’s Team Origin have continued on their winning ways, but Team Shosholoza has produced the star turn in yachting’s Louis Vuitton [...]
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IS IT MONDAY TODAY?
15 Dec 2008 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’m just kind of running around this morning so I’ve set this story on a timer. That is why sometimes you will experience the illusion of me writing stories for you at the same time as spotting me tanning my hide on the beach. That’s how I roll, my love. It is imperative that you [...]
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SOMALI PIRATES IN DISCUSSIONS TO ACQUIRE CITIGROUP
21 Nov 2008 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
November 20 (Gloomberg) — The Somali pirates, renegade Somalis known for hijacking ships for ransom in the Gulf of Aden, are negotiating a purchase of Citigroup. The pirates would buy Citigroup with new debt and their existing cash stockpiles, earned most recently from hijacking numerous ships, including most recently a $200 million Saudi [...]
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£8 MILLION DISCOUNT
20 Nov 2008 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I must say, with Friday’s Mega-Millions lottery sitting at $86 Million (just under R1 Billion), I am thinking quite seriously about this little number. Check it out. Billionaire to throw the helipad in for free… superyacht sale giveaway Desperate to complete a swift sale, the owner of one of the world’s most opulent yachts is [...]
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