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Bragging Rights at the Yacht Club [by Michael Filipiak] Set sail for an adventure on the high seas aboard the most expensive privately owned ship in the world.
Break out the Dramamine, apply the sun
Jean-Claude Van Damme movies without
block, and get ready to hit the high seas. It’s
anyone spotting you at the cinema. A swim-
LawCrossing Weekend - Nautical Edition.
ming pool and sunbathing deck allow for some relaxation, and the deck lounge is a
For those of you with a passion for sail-
great place to read a book or discuss the lat-
ing, a love of luxury, and a lot of money,
est political upheavals with your colleagues
the thought of owning a yacht has probably
over a cup of coffee.
crossed your mind more than once. Well, let it cross your mind once more and consider
This all-inclusive yacht has anything one
purchasing the most expensive yacht on the
could want. With so much on board the
market today: the 302 foot, 70 million dollar
Evergreen, what reason is there to leave?
Evergreen. This splendid oceanic voyager
Perhaps to get your hair cut, or visit the doc-
would elicit jealousy in the hearts of any sea
tor? Well, with a fully operational hospital
captain or proud boat owner who set his or
and a hairstyling salon, there is no reason
her eyes upon it.
to depart from the confines of this floating city. If you do happen to leave the ship, don’t
The Evergreen, built in 1997, is the largest
bother steering towards land. The onboard
yacht ever constructed in Japan. Since the
heliport makes a trip to Blockbuster quick
Evergreen does most of its sailing in Asian
and easy, and allows you to continue on your
waters, where the sun can be extremely
current course without a detour. So, before
intense, the designer focused on creating
you decide to make a down payment on a $70
an enormous amount of interior space. The
million beachfront compound, or invest in
behemoth consists of 5 levels, which include
that collection of rare Ferraris you have been
20 staterooms (including a massive owner’s
eyeing, imagine yourself as the proud skipper
suite and four large VIP rooms on the main
of the Evergreen. The choice is simple. Take
deck), and can accommodate 26 guests and
to the seas like a true millionaire and make
21 crew members. In addition to the luxuri-
the ocean your playground.
ous sleeping quarters, the Evergreen also provides perfect facilities to host business functions, such as an executive conference room, an enormous formal dining area with panoramic views, and best of all, a karaoke salon and dance floor for all those late night sing-alongs, which are ever so popular in Japan. In case you would rather not listen to your tone-deaf boss belt out a Barbara Streisand classic after dinner, you can opt to watch a film in Evergreen’s onboard movie theater. Now you can watch your favorite
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