67 Sailing Yacht Auction, M80 Stiletto, Water-Ski Squirrel

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http://www.TheBoaters.TV EP 67 - First up: The 114-Foot Luxury Sailing Yacht "Ring Andersen" Goes Up for Bids -- On eBay! As reported by Gregory Richards of "The Virginian-Pilot:" Last Tuesday in Norfolk Virginia, when the Virginia Heritage Foundation put the historical 114-foot vessel "Ring Andersen" up for auction, while it drew a crowd of potential buyers, not one bid was made! The "Ring Andersen" is a boat with history, advanced technology, and luxury. This 114-foot beautiful sailing vessel began life in 1948 as a cargo ship out of Denmark, and in 1962, the Baltic trader ketch became one of the first Caribbean charter yachts. In 1980, she returned to the boatyard for a complete rebuild from hull to mast tip and turned into a world-class luxury charter yacht. So WHY doesn't anyone want her? The ship was recently appraised at 3.2 million dollars and, according to auctioneer William J. Summs, chief executive of Atlantic Asset Management Group Inc., building a new vessel to match the 59-year-old "Ring Andersen" might cost as much as $10 million. Yet, when he opened the bidding at $350,000, no one in the crowd bid. Less than two minutes later, the auction was over. BUT, as of last Friday, there were are at least two potential bidders on eBay: The top bidder, from Annapolis, Md., bid $300,800 (note: there was a $650,000 reserve). The second highest bidder, from Oslo, Norway, bid $100 less than the top bid. The proceeds, which The Virginia Heritage Foundation hopes to receive, will support the foundation's other ship, the "Schooner Virginia," which offers youth sail training and acts as a floating ambassador for the state. For more information about the auction, please visit Atlantic Asset Management's site at http://www.AtlanticRemarketing.com. Next up: The U.S. Navy Redefining What It Means by "Stealth" Ships The U.S. Navy is banking on the release and testing of the 80-foot "M80 Stiletto" to transform how the Navy operates a stealth fleet. With two twin hulls, shaped like an "M", and a breadth of 40 feet, the experimentally-designed ship resembles more of a tank than anything that floats in water. And unlike metal ships, the prototype "Stiletto" is made of carbon fiber and has no radar-evading capabilities. In an age where military vessels are getting narrower to avoid detection, the M80 performs a unique function with its width; the hull can capture and redirect waves, creating a smooth ride even in the most tempestuous conditions. Currently, the "Stiletto" is stationed on the East Coast, and while acknowledged that it might be the only one of its kind ever built, it's encouraging to see the developers looking outside the box for design solutions to current Naval development. For more information on the M80 Stiletto, please visit M Ship Co., the private design firm responsible for the "Stiletto"'s conceptualization, at http://www.MShipCo.com. Finally today: Meet Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel! This world-famous animal novelty act began back in 1979 when Twiggy and her caretakers, Chuck and Lou Ann Best, appeared on the TV show Real People to show off this one-of-a-kind pet trick Based in Deltona, Florida, The Bests found the orphaned squirrel after Hurricane David in 1978, and while raising it as a family pet, learned that she really took to the water--often riding on their shoulders when they took dips in the pool. Chuck and Lou Ann proceeded to teach their squirrel to ski while on river outings. Twiggy is actually several gray squirrels who have been trained in succession to ride on buoyant foam blocks, which are then towed behind a remote-controlled boat in heated pools. The act has been touring for 27 years all across the US, Canada, Bermuda, France, and Germany and has appeared in numerous books, magazines, newspapers, and on television shows all over the world. Visit Twiggy's official website at http://www.SkiingSquirrel.com where you can go to see a schedule of upcoming appearances. Julie's TheBoaters.com Sea-Lebrity Profile Pick of the Day is: Captain Joe Busam and "Shazam," his beautiful 1972 26 Columbia MKII. Congrats, Captain Joe! TheBoaters.TV, hosted by Julie Perry, airs 6-8 minute episodes every M, W, & Friday at http://www.TheBoaters.TV - also available on iTunes. Please subscribe!

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