Flybridge Articles
Why Flybridge Yachts are good to drive. Driving a flybridge yacht is a unique experience, largely due to its elevated helm position, which provides exceptional visibility—a key advantage over other yacht designs like express cruisers or sport yachts. The flybridge helm, typically situated 10 to 20 feet above the waterline depending on the yacht’s size, offers a commanding 360-degree view of the surroundings. This height is particularly beneficial when navigating busy waters, such as during the Monaco Grand Prix in Port Hercule (happening this week, May 23–25, 2025 - https://oldseadogs.
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23-05-2025
At 97.2 meters (that’s 319 feet of engineered understatement), Carinthia VII is one of the most refined vessels ever launched by the German yacht gods at Lürssen. Commissioned in 2002 by Austrian billionaire and art collector Heidi Horten, she was never about excess—she was about execution. Designed by the legendary Tim Heywood, her lines are clean, long, low, and eternally elegant. If a Brioni suit were a boat, it would be Carinthia VII.
21-05-2025