Reef Chief heads south

1. Flying the world's smallest Canadian flag, Reef Chief heads to sea.

2. Reef Chief lies at Murphy's wharf on Saturday. The former Western Union Cable Wharf is a convenient berth for cruisers in the heart of downtown.

The motor yacht Reef Chief sailed this afternoon - headed south. The boat was in Halifax in May on her way to the Great Lakes for the summer. With the season at an end she is returning to warmer climes. Registered in Hamilton, Bermuda, the boat was built in 1990 by Lloyd's Yachts in Brisbane, Australia, and measures 36.7m in length.

Also due to sail this evening is Kiss the Sky - see previous posting.

Big Yacht Season

The big yachts are back! On their way across the Atlantic or from the Great Lakes, there is a steady stream of big yachts putting in for a day or two en route.
This week two biggies were in. Perhaps at the extremes of cost or taste, they are worth at least a glimpse.

1. and 2. Kiss the Sky is reputed to be the ninth most expensive yacht in the world (as of 2009). A 170.5 footer, the boat was built by Amels Holland BV (part of the Damen shipbuilding group) and was rebuilt in 2007. In its early days it was all white. I think it looks better with the blue hull. The triple Yamaha powered outboard "dingy" is a nice touch.

Should you wish to charter, she may be available for $225,00 per week. Purchase price is in the neighbourhood of $35 mn. [photos September 23]

3.4. and 5. Mystere CI ex Mystere is 150 footer built in Australia in 1987, but lengthened 3.65m in 1991. She is loaded with toys such as personal watercraft, and a rather over the top collection of cast aluminum deck furniture. Big bucks does not guarantee good taste! [photos September 21]

Both boats are registered in the Cayman Islands.