| Blohm + Voss | 119M | M/Y "A" -ex.Project "Sigma" - | 2008 |

Yacht "A" in San Diego

Yacht "A" arrived in San Diego last week, was berthed at the 10th street terminal until today (08-10-10). She is now anchored in San Diego Bay
Sorry about the photo quality, I shot it from my house with a small digital. You might see the small black square on the port bow, which I suppose is the anchor pocket. I wondered how they would handle an anchor on that bow. Inside access?

There was a bit about this yacht on the local new tonight; she is moored in the Santa Monica Bay for the night on passage to the San Francisco Bay.

I have read the comments about her design and would like to add another point of inspiration for her lines; N.S. Savannah. Personally I was not fond of her at first glance but, I have come to like the clean sleek lines. I tend to like traditional lines on boats however, this like a mid century modern building has a bold look, that is all her own.

This is certainly the most significant boat to grace our little patch of coast line in a long time. I am glad to see her and hope everyone on her enjoys their visit.

Steve

"A" is still in Malibu as of August 15. I took some photos which I will post below. One thing that certainly stood out to me was the amount of paparazzi that were there to take photos. I have taken photos of yachts in the past but in different areas but I guess anchoring "A" in Los Angeles will bring out the normally Hollywood following.

Here are some more including photos of the open tender. The first photo below really shows the true size of the vessel when you look at the bow and see how small the kayaks are in comparison. Also, the second photo shows a sail boat which was there. I do not know the name but she looks like a Perini. I can post photos of this sailboat but someone would need to direct me to the appropriate thread to do so.

Edit: The Perini sailing yacht might be "Zenji".

Ron, What is the point of that, he doesn't know the name of it for sure and it is too small to really tell 100% anyway. The other pictures are of A and it's tenders so I think it is in the right place.

I was looking for some thread about unknown yachts (which I could not find at first glance) but I suppose I will post the photos there. Also, the main reason why I posted that specific photo was because it also included "A" in it so that it would remain on topic. I will post photos of the Perini under the link you gave me. Either way though, the yacht appears to be a Perini but that could even be wrong so that is why I was also looking for a thread regarding unknown yachts.

Kia SB ad

Did anybody notice the yacht in the Kia Optima commercial during the SB? Seems like somebody is a fan of Sigma/A.

I grew up in Savannah, GA and toured the NS Savannah on her inagural visit to her home port. The only similarity I see between the two is they are both white. The NS Savannah was a beautiful ship and does not deserve to be compared to the yacht "A". Personally I think "A" is silly looking and the only purpose to her design was to be different.

Hi,

Here is the advert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwM2xlT7Dk

It is similar to the 'a' but not equal. The round 3 windows below are different and the bridge quite other, but same similarity in a name called 'Desire'... it is possible to be seen in the changes...

I wasn't saying they simply copied "A", but the influence of such a controversial design cannot be missed. The ad agency didn't want to pick just any other yacht out there; they wanted something different that would stand out. I'm sure the number of viewers who recognized the strong similarity to a real yacht was exceedingly small versus the number that probably has never seen anything like it and most likely think it was totally made up for the ad.

Hi,

I have just had the ex First Engineer of A in my office, he was amazed at the resemblance to the boat but confirms it is not the real thing.

I have sent him the link and he will send it on to those still involved to see if they know anything about it.

It's hard to imagine anything like this coming on the scene unnoticed. I'm thinking they took pics of "A" and created "Desire" in the photo lab.

[QUOTE='roundthehorn]I wasn't saying they simply copied "A", but the influence of such a controversial design cannot be missed. The ad agency didn't want to pick just any other yacht out there; they wanted something different that would stand out. I'm sure the number of viewers who recognized the strong similarity to a real yacht was exceedingly small versus the number that probably has never seen anything like it and most likely think it was totally made up for the ad.[/QUOTE]
agree totally with what you said! An another resemblance to be equal similar odd... What told the owner about it? Well in video shows women and a pretty 'interesting' guy in who i do not suppose being actually the A-owner to allow the similarities so spread. Actually was based on, at least.

Hmm, don´t tell me the space ship is fake as well..!