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Invasion of the super-yachts: They've got swimming pools, helipads and even  a mini-submarine. How the world's mega-rich are turning London into a floating  Olympic playground
By Zoe Brennan
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This could be Monaco, or an exclusive resort  on the Med as the world’s most lavish superyachts jostle for space. Their  perfectly scrubbed decks bristle with security guards, while hot tubs bubble and helipads wink at the  sky.8 j/ W1 r2 j4 B* b; @

This is the playground of billionaires,  oligarchs and A-list celebs. There are rumours that Roman Abramovich’s sumptuous  $1billion boat will arrive tomorrow.$ K. c# i8 W& {# \

At 557ft, the Russian tycoon’s Eclipse is the  largest private yacht in the world. It has two swimming pools, two helipads, a  dedicated disco hall, 30 cabins, a cinema, a mini-submarine, and even its own  missile defence system. Abramovich’s master suite is armour-plated and protected  by bullet-proof windows and a laser system designed to dazzle long-lens  photographers.' {' w* ?3 g- v
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But where is this mecca for the mega-rich?  Cannes perhaps? Or the crystal-clear waters off Antibes?

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Octopus, the £130m super-yacht of Paul Allen, co-founder  of Microsoft, enters South Dock in the Canary Wharf the weekend before the games  begintvb now,tvbnow,bttvb& v! U5 m  l; m% R( C; R9 D7 w8 [" a

Improbable though it may seem, this is gritty  East London — with all the spent industrial allure of down-at-heel  Beckton to gaze on,  for example.
Yet some of the world’s richest people used  to mega-luxury and the most gorgeous, exclusive hideaways on earth are heading  here — just in time for the Olympics.公仔箱論壇3 I4 \" V5 O) q. |9 o7 y

Over the coming weeks the Thames will  be  transformed into a glamorous floating village of luxury and excess.  Up to 100  superyachts are due to arrive and a glittering string of  parties are  scheduled.* N: D& N) q- @1 ~+ ~# V5 m

Billionaires who are planning to berth their  giant luxury vessels in London for the summer include Microsoft  founder Bill  Gates whose superyacht Gogypus will drop  anchor at the  Royal Docks  in  East London, five miles from the Olympic Stadium.
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Microsoft co-founder, billionaire Paul Allen,  is expected aboard his 414ft superyacht Octopus, manned by a  57-strong crew.  Other superyachts believed to be on their way to London  include The Maltese  Falcon, owned by the Greek millionairess Elena  Ambrosiadou, and the 246ft  Leander, owned by Donald Gosling, the NCP car park tycoon.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。4 [, i* F- n5 b* M+ Z, b- w) w

The £80 million Illona, owned by Frank Lowy  of the Westfield shopping centres, has already docked near Canary  Wharf.
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For those too penurious to run their  own  superyacht, there are charter yachts aplenty. The Seanna, a 213ft  superyacht,  is being chartered out to wealthy visitors for the duration  of the summer.  Yours for £294,000 a week. TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。) P9 O6 |, Q& X& @% z

Luxury vessel: The super yacht costs £13m a year in running costs alone and was bought in 2003 by the reclusive software billionaire

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Flying the flag: As the Octopus arrives in London the vessel raised the Olympic flag5 j: O; v# i6 j. E9 p+ h/ y
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Cruising: Octopus passes the O2 dome on it's way into  Canary Wharf where preparation for the arrival of the owner began5.39.217.767 q" G! O3 o0 t
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The Harle, a comparatively modest  146ft  charter yacht, is moored nearby with its crew of nine. It can be  hired for £143,000 a week.

Officials at the Royal Docks complex,  which  looks after the Royal Albert Dock, the Royal Victoria Dock and the King George V  Dock, believe they will have 20 of the world’s biggest  yachts moored to their  bollards by the time the Olympics open.

An estimated 800 security guards are  expected to be hired and Mike Luddy, of the Royal Docks Management  Authority,  says: ‘It will be a real sight to behold and there will be a  considerable  return for us.’5.39.217.76. F0 w/ ]+ E- c) ^/ ~6 R
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At West India Docks near Canary Wharf, they  are expecting ten or 11 privately-owned boats, reaching maximum  capacity. There  is also space for 19 super yachts at nearby St Katharine Docks.TVBNOW 含有熱門話題，最新最快電視，軟體，遊戲，電影，動漫及日常生活及興趣交流等資訊。' `; c, z" @6 J* m: O; k/ D. t, T- m7 c
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Prime Central London berths, such as at Tower  Bridge Upper, next to HMS Belfast, have been booked months in  advance.
Such spots aren’t cheap. A 230ft superyacht  will cost £64,000 for  two weeks of the Games in mooring fees alone. tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb) P/ ~1 j' y" ^9 L
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Easy living: The yacht's recording studio where Mr Allen and the on-board band which is part of his crew jam and, right, one of the luxurious bedrooms on the boat
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Yellow Submarine: The rear deck of the 413ft yacht holds a submarine which can be taken out for two weeks at a time - something which may come in handy if the London transport network gets too crowded for Mr Allen
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Kitted out: The Octopus, which holds not only the  submarines, the two helipads and a recording studio but also a basketball court  and a cinema, is pictured moored in Nice in 2006

Once the yachtsmen have disembarked,  parties  and VIP treatment await. The yacht advisory company MGMT has  organised a string  of concierge services for the superyacht invasion.  The company can arrange VIP  tickets to Olympic events — and transfer by  helicopter or speedboat. tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb2 q% i* R( V) Q* R! O
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Among the Hollywood stars reportedly  attending are George Clooney and his girlfriend Stacy Keibler, Brad Pitt and  Angelina Jolie.# v# X2 _& K" L9 j( G" R, q# o8 P

The market for superyachts has defied  the  economic crisis. After a brief dip in demand following the financial crash of  2007, the market in luxury yachts is buoyant once more.
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The dull blue-and-white interiors of  old are  long gone, and an army of glitzy yacht designers have sprung up  to fulfil their  clients’ every outrageous whim. In the world of top-end  yacht design, what the  client wants, the client gets. 5 _) c2 w" S% ~/ }5 `6 u4 m" ?

One of the most sought-after interior  designers is Tara Bernerd, who is currently overseeing the design of a  150ft  superyacht being built for clients in Turkey.

‘They are three brothers, based in  Istanbul — a sporty family who love swimming, canoeing and water  skiing.’ They are  building the six-bedroom yacht so they can share  family holidays. Bernerd took  on the project in October, and it is now  nearing completion.公仔箱論壇$ Y- t( W8 ~1 ]/ f; u5 M+ O
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Joining the party: Super yacht Ilona, moored nearby in the South Dock of Canary Wharf,belongs to 81-year-old Australian shopping centre mogul Frank Lowy

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Does it float your boat?: The Harle, a 146ft charter yacht costing £143,000 a week to hire, is also docked near Canary Wharf

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Sleek and fabulous: Moored near Canary Wharf, the Australian-owned 242ft Llona has a cinema, massage room and gym
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No decent hotels? The superyacht Seanna can be yours for  just £294,000. That's for the whole week, mind...5.39.217.76/ J8 B- R: U/ W. O5 n
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Before embarking on the design she  undertook  an in-depth analysis of her clients’ needs: ‘Where they will  eat, how much  salon space they need.’ 公仔箱論壇5 _' f0 E# d  O
An entire deck has been turned into a  sky-lounge ‘with a cool club feel and floor to ceiling windows’.公仔箱論壇" Q. ?! `5 ?7 b. J0 J2 R/ I  F
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She adds: ‘The heat is so intense in southern  Turkey that being indoors part of the day is a necessity.5.39.217.76; g' T$ s; ^& \+ N
‘Everything has been so overblown on these  vast yachts with cinemas and so forth, but this is far  more  elegant.’# r7 p" v5 Z  Y+ o

The main deck is a vast salon, with a  bar on  one side. A second bar in the sky-lounge area will create a ‘moodier more  evening feel’. On the top deck is a whirlpool bath. The  interior is done out in  a palate of soft greys.

Bernerd says: ‘The client prefers a  more  contemporary, fresh feel. When you walk in, you’re met with subdued grey  limestone, and a sleek grey wood floor. 5.39.217.768 F2 i* W$ z8 b$ n5 \& k
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'The ceilings are in white  lacquer, and  there is layered off-white leather. It is very sleek.’$ ~% Q. ~# _( u6 J

A huge bespoke bookcase is the main  feature  in the library, again made of grey wood. The main staircase is  made of polished  plaster, with grey oak stairs and burnt orange detail  on the  handrails.公仔箱論壇/ y( j$ N) _  z0 U6 M5 G7 I  e7 D* Q

Bernerd says the scale of the vessel in dry  dock is immense. 5.39.217.764 ]( U* f! ~: J' ]' Z
‘It reminds me of being taken to the  London  Science Museum as a child,’ she adds. ‘It’s like a dinosaur  skeleton, the  scaffold of ribs, and the height. It towers over you, the  scale is  overwhelming’.

Bernerd is also working on the  art  collection that will adorn the interior of the finished yacht. ' |. _+ ]; o2 `3 C
Dickie Bannenberg is another London-based  designer with yacht design in his veins. 5.39.217.76* ?, e- C0 Z8 N" h0 I  K1 i

His late father Jon pioneered yacht  design  in the Sixties, creating classic boats including Saudi Arabian  arms dealer  Adnan Khashoggi’s yacht Nabil, which is now owned by Saudi  Prince Al-Waleed bin  Talal Alsaud. Jon Bannenberg also designed the  interiors of John Paul Getty’s  262ft yacht Talitha G. 公仔箱論壇: ~" L! m% ~5 n4 q* o5 w. t0 X/ }4 q4 E1 w
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His son says: ‘While there is still a  big  middle ground of a fairly corporate and anodyne look, designers are  increasingly trying to introduce some sort of individuality, on the  basis that  anyone commissioning this sort of yacht, with the price tag  it commands, has a  right to expect something that is one-off. 5.39.217.76) \2 f- x1 x7 u% x
‘You don’t want to walk onto an impressive  150ft vessel and find it has a slightly ho-hum feel.’; z  {/ W; b+ C9 m

For the 150ft yacht Raasta,  Bannenberg’s  studio commissioned a sculptor to make a series of handmade bronze wall lights  at £2,000 apiece.
And for the 200ft Bacarella, the  British  sculptor Richard Kindersley carved a large stone map to be  placed in the bridge  deck lobby. Made from five pieces of Lake District  slate, it depicts sea horses  and dolphins, alongside marine-inspired  quotes from Yoko Ono.

But that’s nothing compared to a  project  recently completed by yacht designer Remi Tessier, who created a five-storey  atrium in polished stainless steel and glass, studded with  tiny LED lights  making the walls sparkle like diamonds.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb1 f  r& |0 _7 e. T, z/ m
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The billionaire U.S. industrialist Dennis  Washington has just completed a four-year project building a superyacht, Attessa  IV.
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He says: ‘I set out to build the  ultimate  family boat. I’ve tried to make every room an experience. A  great gym and spa,  just to make it fun for family and friends.’

It is believed he spent $50 million  on the  yacht — and an extraordinary $200 million refurbishing it. But,  then, he can  afford it. Gucci stainless steel lounge chairs decorate the decks, while a huge  pool dominates the outside.7 T' P; k* v5 d6 j2 C( i; U

A helicopter perches at one end of the vessel, waiting to ferry guests to shore. It has four guest cabins, and everything from the curtains to the air conditioning is operated by  remote  control.tvb now,tvbnow,bttvb1 Z$ t1 y1 z2 c) r& i
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The outrageous cost, quite simply,  doesn’t  matter. As Monte Fino yacht designers say: ‘Quality is  remembered long after  the price is forgotten.’% o  H; t9 C6 [
As Camilla Storey, a PR executive  co-ordinating Olympic party events, says: ‘We will have the entire  financial  industry, everybody from the worlds of business, sport and  entertainment, all  coming together. That is a unique opportunity.

‘Do these people want to be lost in  the  hubbub, immersed in the tourist crowds, or do they want to be  watching it,  waited on hand and foot, from the top of one of the world’s most exclusive  yachts?’

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