CAPRI in Gibraltar on the 5th July. NORTHERN CROSS in Gibraltar on the 7th July. LONE RANGER in Gibraltar on the 16th and 18th July. SAGAMAR in Gibraltar on the 16th July. Daniel
Does anyone else think LONE RANGER's smaller domes should be painted to match the larger one? Best, Maldwin
They used to be that way and yes I agree they all look better painted the same color. http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/boat-shows-yacht-watching/3199-yachts-gibraltar.html#post12780 But they have been white for several years now so apparently the current owners must think they look ok that way.
Gibdan, does it really take a week to refuel in gibraltar (now, but obviously less at other times of the year with less demand)? It surprises me the amount of time some yachts spend there.
Hi, There was a yacht in Gib the other night that loaded 370,000 Lts F.O. in 3 hrs 50 mins and sailed immediately. I have been there multiple times myself and just filled up and sailed, there are a number of reasons why yachts spend time there one being the availability of duty free stores.
All our girls used to dash into Marks & Spencers department store to buy bras and knickers. Yep, we fueled for a trans Atlantic in just a morning once.
Exactly, most yachts arrive, take on fuel and leave within 3 to 6 hours. During bunkering they usually go ashore to buy supplies and more food for the ship. Those which stay for longer are either here to take advantage of the duty free stores as mentioned above, or to lengthen their stay on the Rock or just waiting for orders from their owners. Others take advantage to go aboard their yachts in Gibraltar by flying in from their own country or flying out. The airport is on only a five minute drive to the marinas! Other reasons could be for a clean up before sailing on as is the reason for the ECLIPSE which has been in and around Gibraltar for the past few days. She has had her hull scrubbed (the underwater section) and has had cleaners aboard to clean the ship, Here's a yacht that only stayed for a few hours to take on fuel - A leaving Gibraltar on the 18th July. Daniel
Thank you Gibdan and K1W1 for your responses. And thank you Gibdan for all your beautiful pictures. You should publish them, you must have 95% of the 100. Thanks for sharing!
Haha, thanks Felipe. Here are some from my dad's collection... ADDICTION in Gibraltar on the 22nd March. ALFA NERO in Gibraltar on the 11th March. ATLANTIC GOOSE in Gibraltar on the 1st April. Daniel
AKULA in Gibraltar on the 3rd May. APRIL FOOL in Gibraltar on the 5th May. AURORA in Gibraltar on the 16th April. C2 in Gibraltar on the 28th April. Daniel
AVIVA in Gibraltar on the 2nd May. CARINTHIA VII in Gibraltar on the 6th May. CELESTIAL in Gibraltar on the 30th April. CYAN in Gibraltar on the 5th May. Daniel
DARLINGS DANAMA in Gibraltar on the 22nd April. DIANE in Gibraltar on the 17th April. DONA AMELIA in Gibraltar on the 9th May. Daniel
FOUR WISHES in Gibraltar on the 16th April. GLAZE in Gibraltar on the 14th May. HEAVENLY DAZE in Gibraltar on the 7th May. IMAGINE in Gibraltar on the 15th April. Daniel
Thank you for the photos Gibdan but very sad to see a Philip Rhodes design like CELESTIAL from Scheepswerf De Beer in such an abysmal state. Either sell the boat or get her to a yard ! But do something and don't leave her like this...