Yachting Craze Hits Bollywood !!

Whether they are being used as an intersting prop in bollywood songs, or as the next best thing for recreation, sailing & luxury yachts are everywhere.. in bollywood that is! Tashan & Bachna Ae Haseeno had them, now we got to watch out for them in Blue...
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is having a whale of a time in Bangkok! He has hired a 40-foot-long luxury catamaran for his close friends while he shoots for the thriller Blue.



Sanjay, who is known for his generous ways, invited his closest friends to join him and wife Maanyata in Bangkok to party and relax while the underwater adventure Blue was being shot in the middle of the ocean.

"It's non-stop deep sea diving, music, snorkelling and barbeque in the middle of the bluest ocean god ever invented. This is the most thrilling holiday I've ever had," he added.

The glimpses of the yachting lifestyle also feature in the movie Bachna Ae Haseeno where Bipasha glams out in a villa next to a Marina! She is also seen on one of these luxury crafts along with Ranbir.

And who can miss the magnificent sail yacht in the song Chhaliya from Tashan! Well, there are certainly more exciting things to watch out for other than Kareena in a bikini- thats a promise! Read more...

Set Sail To Narnia : Yachting In Neverland!

'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' was shot in various locations, out of which one happens to be New Zealand. If you are wondering the exact spot of Narnia, it was at the Cathedral Cove.
This summer… the time has come … to journey back … to Narnia!




Accessible only on foot or by boat, famous Cathedral Cove is one of the “must visit” sites on the Coromandel Peninsula. Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve, covers 9 square kilometres and is New Zealand’s sixth marine reserve. It is administered by the Department of Conservation. This site was chosen for a marine reserve because of the rich and varied habitats associated with the coastline and outlying islands.

Reefs of hard rock, soft sediments, intricate caves and underwater arches provide homes for complex communities of plants, crustaceans, molluscs and fish. Sheltered from the worst of the southerly winds, it gives visitors an opportunity to learn from and enjoy an un-spoilt marine environment.

Kayaking is backpacking on the sea. No rush, no noise, just you and nature at its best. Paddle through amazing sea caves, explore offshore islands, snorkel the marine reserve & enjoy a cappuccino at exclusive Cathedral Cove beachfront cafés.

When conditions & tides allow, have the option of paddling spectacular volcanic remains rarely seen by other travelers. Littered with caves, tunnels & blowholes, be are amazed every time you kayak this stretch of coast... And find yourself exploring Neverland!
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Yachts And Movies: Trouble Happens On A Journey Of Love!

Sometimes the greatest journey is the distance between two people

It’s happening. Yachts have appeared in the biggest blockbusters of Hollywood. Now, it is Bollywood’s turn to do the same. There’s no other backdrop that enhances the beauty and mystery of love better than a cruise on a clear blue sea. Feel the power of romance and the depths of a bond when Mr. Devgan meets his ladylove Kajol aboard an international cruiseliner in their next flick 'U Me Aur Hum'!
Unfortunately, the flowery flick came under the scanner because of a scene where ‘digital pigeons’ were used…


It’s a ground rule of sorts. When filmmakers feature animals or birds, permissions have to obtained from the Animal Welfare Board of India. But now even digital images of birds have come under the scanner. The film features pigeons in scenes shot aboard a cruise line—but these are not live pigeons, they have been created by digital animation. The pigeons are so perfectly created that they don’t look digitally generated. The authorities felt that real birds were used and asked if permissions had been obtained. Devgan patiently explained the use of digital graphics in the movie. After the okay from Delhi, Devgan has had the film censored.

So, thats the latest 'gupshup' on the movie U, Me Aur Hum but getting back to boating... Through the years Bollywood has been famous for featuring speedboats in their songs and dance sequences. They add to the 'mirch-masala' and heighten the romanticism portrayed in most indian films. Considering the fact that a large part of U, Me Aur Hum is shot aboard a cruiseliner, boating and bollywood are on their way to forming a credible bond! Hope we get to see a lot more fascinating yachts in the indian movies soon!

This movie is inspired by The Notebook, one of the most romantic dramas of recent times starring Ryan Gosling and Rachael Mc Adams.!

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Yachts And Movies: The (Floating) Island !

The movie ‘The Island’ features a yacht named Renovatio which means REBIRTH in Latin. And the boat is not just a movie prop. Its as real as you want it to be!
The black yacht in the dreams of Lincoln 6 Echo, shown in the film is the Wallypower 118 super yacht.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we bring to you the rebirth of design and the future of yachting…


WallyPower 118 yacht is such an ambitious and innovative feat of engineering design that it appears to be out of science fiction. It is 118 feet long and is capable of reaching 60 knots. The teak laminate deck, staterooms, and cabinetry soften the sci-fi effect for a warm and inviting atmosphere within a super luxury yacht that can accommodate six guests and six crew.



The 118 WallyPower won the MYDA, Millennium Yacht Design Award, for the "Layout of the Third Millennium." It is also being honored by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art as the sole boat in its major architecture and design exhibition: 'Glamour: Fabricating Affluence'. The 118 is known by most from its role as the "Renovatio" in the 2005 science-fiction film The Island.



This particular video clip has the yacht in it and it looks absolutely stunning. its a must watch.



The boat is built almost entirely out of carbon fiber, Kevlar and glass with a teak-deck. The boat features 2 Cummins engines, each delivering 370 BHP. In addition, 3 Rolls Royce gas-turbine engines provide the speed of 60 knots cruising speed. Boat value is $27 million.


It’s a great movie with a unique concept – ‘The Island’, with the Boat featuring as part of a dream in the beginning of the movie and becoming a reality towards it’s end! If you haven’t seen it yet you now have a reason to go catch it. A futuristic storyline and a futuristic boat! One of them is already a reality…
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