The New Drive

Posted byRichard HewsonPosted inUncategorized

Yes I know I said I was only leaving Tassie for a few weeks to visit Emilie’s family in France, but this job was too irresistible. Le Grand Bleu, a 113m Mega Yacht with a two beautiful “tenders on the back”. One 68ft Sunseeker, and another New England 73ft Sailing Yacht.  Emilie is currently visiting family in Malta while we finish off the season in a rotational position.

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From http://www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-3091/le-grand-bleu.htm

Motor Yacht Le Grand Bleu
Le Grand Bleu is a 112.80m motor yacht, custom built in 2000 by Bremer Vulkan in Vegesack ( Germany ). This luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Kusch Yachts. She was last refitted in 2010 by Kusch Yachts.

Le Grand Bleu yacht has a steel hull with a steel / aluminium superstructure with a beam of 17.68m (58’0″ft) and a 4.60m (15’1″ft) draft .Le Grand Bleu is built to comply to MCA and LR standards.

Performance + Capabilities
Le Grand Bleu is capable of 17.00 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 15.00 15.00 knots.

Le Grand Bleu Accommodation
Le Grand Bleu offers accommodation for up to 20 guests . She is also capable of carrying up to 35 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Published by Richard Hewson

Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels. Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania. Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.

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