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On Hamilton, a family dynasty bets there’s more money in islands
After showing potential buyers around last year, Sandy Oatley and his family are instead developing a new resort as they double down on the island.
- Primrose Riordan
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Star Entertainment’s luxury yacht fire sale finds way to Federal Court
The family office of a wealthy Cypriot businessman has accused the gaming group of reneging on a sales agreement, and wants millions of dollars in compensation.
- Max Mason and Zoe Samios
November 2023
The $6.4m yacht that you can drive yourself
You need serious money to buy a motor yacht – think $6.45 million upwards for the M75. But it’s just you and your loved ones on board.
- Tony Davis
February 2023
The Queensland marina that’s out to be the Monaco of the south
The revamped Coral Sea Marina Resort is the latest stage in former Rich Lister Paul Darrouzet’s big dream for the former “grotty yachtie” hangout at Airlie Beach.
- Steve Meacham
September 2022
Bankers follow Musk’s lead to holiday on rented superyachts
Americans are a growing client base, filling gaps left by wealthy Russians who aren’t travelling as much due to restrictions following the invasion of Ukraine
- K. Oanh Ha
August 2022
Watch this 39-metre superyacht worth millions sink off Italy’s coast
The $11 million vessel was motoring through the Gulf of Squillace when the coast guard responded to a call that the boat’s stern was filling up with water.
- Devon Pendleton
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Hamilton Island Wild Oats v Andoo Comanche
All eyes will be on these super maxis during the island’s prestigious race week, which starts this weekend.
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Analiese Gregory joins star chefs at Hamilton Island Race Week
The host of SBS’ 2021 series “A Girl’s Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking” will be plating up foraged fare on August 25.
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May 2022
One man helped Credit Suisse make billions from Russia tycoons
Babak Dastmaltschi was the go-to banker for some of Russia’s wealthiest individuals, but then war and sanctions brought the business to a grinding halt.
- Hugo Miller and Marion Halftermeyer
March 2022
How Russia’s oligarchs are steering their super yachts to safety
If you’re an oligarch, you have a big nautical headache: where to put your super yacht. Most are steaming east, some have been caught, and some have gone dark.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Look inside the $794m boat just seized from a Russian billionaire
Italian police have impounded what is said to be the world’s largest sailing yacht, owned by fertiliser and coal tycoon Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko.
- Emilio Parodi
Ukranian sailor tries to sink Russian boss’ yacht, then leaves for war
The 55-year-old engineer’s act of defiance happened at a luxurious marina in Mallorca, where his arms dealer employer has allegedly moored his superyacht.
- Aritz Parra
February 2022
Demand for $5m+ luxury yachts surges
It looks like smooth sailing ahead for the boating sector, an industry that has enjoyed record demand and participation levels over the past two years.
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- Martin Kelly
More than 2700 Dutch residents plan to throw eggs at Jeff Bezos’ yacht
The Facebook campaign to do so was sparked by news that a historic bridge will be dismantled for the Amazon founder’s huge, new boat to pass through.
- Sarah Jackson
Rotterdam to dismantle part of historic bridge for Bezos’ huge yacht
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $700 million vessel, set to be the world’s largest sailing yacht, is more than three times too tall to pass under the structure.
- Miriam Berger
August 2021
Lachlan Murdoch bids for Paul Allen’s superyacht
Murdoch’s representatives lobbed a €60 million bid for Tatoosh last month but withdrew the offer in recent days.
- Joe Aston
June 2021
Apartments on the world’s biggest yacht start at $14.6m
You have to be invited to buy one of the 39 residences on $799 million superyacht Somnio. Each will have a personal gym, library and wine cellar access.
- Kate Duffy
Onassis family puts painting by Winston Churchill up for sale
After sitting in storage for decades, a painting by Britain’s wartime prime minister is coming to auction with an estimate of $1.9 million to $2.5 million.
- James Tarmy
A luxury lodge on New Zealand’s waters
A custom-built catamaran is setting new standards for cashed-up travellers looking for ways to explore the island country’s long coastline.
- Ute Junker
October 2020
Six-star 'bula bubble' as Fiji welcomes back the superyachts
Fiji 's exclusive 'Blue Lane' is designed to help the wealthy get back on the water with ease.
- Fiona Carruthers
