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GITANA Yacht – The Incredible $18M Feadship Superyacht

The GITANA yacht is an $18M superyacht from Feadship which has stood the test of time since its first launch in 1997.

She features interior design from John Munford, exterior design from Guido de Groot Design, and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects.

She is a magnificent yacht on the water with a rich history of sailing experiences.

GITANA yacht interior

The interior of the GITANA yacht features a Deco -Caribbean motif and woodwork accents designed by John Munford.

There are accommodations for 12 guests in 5 cabins with a full-beam master suite and four staterooms below deck with two queen beds, two twins, and a Pullman bunk in each to add extra sleeping arrangements.

The master suite has a king-size bed, a large closet, a couch and chaise lounge, and a desk. There is also a state-of-the-art entertainment system and large windows for expansive ocean views.

An ensuite bathroom features a steam shower, jacuzzi, skylight, and a mural. All the staterooms have an ensuite bathroom and entertainment offering.

There are accommodations for ten professional crew members that cater to every need of guests onboard. 

There are many indoor-outdoor areas for guests to be entertained and enjoy. The full-beam open salon has comfortable seating for guests to kick back and enjoy the views from the oversized windows.

The swim platform is accessed by a covered aft seating area which allows easy access to the water and toys on the upper deck.

The sundeck is impressive with a gym area, jacuzzi, sun pads, and a barbecue grill. Forward of GITANA, there is an abundance of seating for relaxation.

Feadship  built the GITANA yacht in their Aalsmeer shipyard in 1997. Her exterior was designed by Guido de Groot Design, and her naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. It has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.

The 25 years old ship has just gone through an extensive six-month refit in Feadships’ Scheepsbouw in the Makkum, Netherlands dry dock facility.

She has been launched in turn-key condition with a new paint job with the state-of-the-art premium Alexseal polyurethane with a gloss enhancer. The underwater surface area has been renovated with complete sandblasting back to bare steel.

She was then undercoated and finished with antifouling paint. Her refit includes a comprehensive mechanical and running gear refit.

Specifications

The GITANA yacht is a 48.15m superyacht with a beam of 8.68m and a draft of 3.08m.

She has a volume of 499 gross tons and two caterpillar engines to power her through the water. She has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots.

The yacht has a range of 5900 nautical miles. She has advanced at anchor stabilizers to provide exceptional comfort levels for those on board. GITANA will be completing her Lloyds 25-year classification renewal. 

Built by Feadship in Aalsmeer shipyard 

2013 – 2014

Underwent an 8-month refit at Rybovich

2015 – 2016

Underwent Improvements

Improvements on the GITANA

2016 – 2017

20 Year Special Survey completed

More Improvements

Sold under the name CAROLINA and undergoes multiple improvements 

Total Refit of GITANA by Feadship

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This classically imagined 36m sailing yacht was built in 1989 by Perini Navi and the bar has been further raised by an impeccable Guido de Groot and Ralph Lauren interior redesign which took place in 2015.

Signature Ralph Lauren wide stripe details abound throughout and one of SY Gitana’s chief wow factors is the circular lounge style seating zone on the aft deck, adjacent to a chic outdoor dining area.

A functional and comfortable salon converts into a cinema room while the three staterooms – master, VIP and three berth guest cabin – are nattily decorated with flair and panache, accommodating nine.

An imposing grand staircase adds to the sophisticated ambience of this beautiful craft. All charter funds are donated to charity.

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Super Yacht Charter brief: Super yacht Gitana (36m/118’) is a Perini Navi sailing yacht, built in 1989. Accommodating up to 9 guests and 7 super yacht crew, GITANA is a private charter boat brought about from naval architects Perini Navi Yacht Design. Perini Navi was involved in the interior design as well as styling, making sure Fabio Perini himself, for whom the boat was initially built, would have great time when sailing her. Despite her age, Gitana super sail yacht looks great, as she has a timeless styling.  Thanks to recent refit, she boats beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating arrangements throughout her living areas which creates a cosy, elegant and very comfortable surroundings.  Her super yacht crew of 7 provides excellent, first class service on board and is happy to offer amazing sailing itineraries within the East Mediterranean including Cyclades, Aegean sea, Ionian Sea and the Turkish Lycian coast. Tip:  Super yacht Gitana has a lovely 40’ long, all-weather teak aft cockpit which includes a wet bar, grill and a nice entertainment area where guests are invited to dine, enjoy cocktails, or simply relax enjoying 360 degree views during the day. She also features a home theatre with a 100'' projector in her main saloon.

About Super Yacht GITANA: Super yacht Gitana is a beautiful, 36 metre luxury Perini Navi sailing yacht built in 1989. She has a 7.6 metre beam and 5.8 metre draft, offering a cruising speed of around 12 knots.  Her 3 separate cabins accommodate 6 adult guests in greatest comfort. With the use of Pullman berths, she can welcome up to 9 guests sleeping as well as cruising.  She also has up to 7 superyacht crew members including the captain. Thanks to her 3.5 million Euros refit in 2007, super yacht Gitana has become a spacious yacht with sumptuous design, great material pallete, serene deck areas and most luxury amenities.  Latest safety systems are on board and a number of water sport toys are on hand to provide fun on the water for all super yacht charter guests.

Luxury crewed charter yacht GITANA is fully air conditioned throughout. This is a non-smoking vessel. GITANA´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 7including the captain, have separate quarters and companionway. Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.

Super Yacht TENDER: Private charter yacht GITANA has a 4.6m tender on board with a 100hp outboard engine Super Yacht itineraries: Luxury sailing yacht GITANA is usually cruising around the East Mediterranean. Her favourite sailing grounds cover the remote, yet frequently visited Cyclades Islands including Mykonos, Ios, Milos, Paros and Kia.  One way charters towards Crete and Sanotroni or Lycian coast of Turkey are her speciality.

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Perini Navi super yacht Gitana (36m/118’) accommodates up to 6+3 guests in 3 double cabins.  She normally cruises at speeds of around 12 knots around the East Mediterranean in the summer and on occasion offers luxury crewed charter within the East Caribbean cruising grounds in the winter.  With her diesel MTU engine turned to full throttle, she can also reach speeds of up to 14knots or with all sails up, even higher speeds in good wind conditions.  Her best features are the designer originality, sumptuous interior, excellent crew and flexible accommodation.

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• Full beam master stateroom with his and hers bathrooms,
• 1 VIP double with Pullman and
• 1 double cabin with additional single bed and additional Pullman berth.

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• 4.6m inboard Castoldi jet tender,
• water-skis,
• a banana boat with donuts,
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• fishing equipment.

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• TV/DVD systems in cabins
• Home theatre in the saloon
• A 100” Cinema projection system with surround sound

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GITANA is a 36.0 m Sail Yacht, built in Italy by Perini Navi and delivered in 1989.

Her top speed is 12.5 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 3000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 7 guests in 3 staterooms, with 6 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 141.0 GT and a 7.6 m beam.

She was designed by Perini Navi , who also completed the naval architecture. Perini Navi has designed 46 yachts and created the naval architecture for 41 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Guido De Groot , who has 41 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

GITANA is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 212 sailing yachts in the 35-40m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 0.82 kn above the average, and her top speed 0.32 kn above the average.

GITANA is currently sailing under the Greece flag, the 8th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 220 yachts registered. She is currently located at the Halkitis Shipyards refit yard, in Greece, where she has been located for 4 months. For more information regarding GITANA's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: GITANA
• Previous Names: BLUE NARWHAL II,GITANA A
• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
• Builder: Perini Navi
• Naval Architect: Perini Navi
• Exterior Designer: Perini Navi
• Interior Designer: Guido De Groot

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27.6m  /  90'7 | sangermani | 1962 / 2007.

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The 27.6m/90'7" classic yacht 'Gitana IV' was built by Sangermani at their Lavagna shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Sangermani and she was completed in 1962. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Sangermani and she was last refitted in 2007.

Guest Accommodation

Gitana IV has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Gitana IV is built with a mahogany/oak frames hull and teak superstructure, with wood decks. Powered by 1 x diesel Lugger (6125A) 340hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 10 knots with a range of up to 600 nautical miles from her 2,500 litre fuel tanks at 9 knots. Her water tanks store around 2,000 Litres of fresh water.

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Gitana Specifications

• Name Gitana
• Model Custom
• Sub Type Cruising
• Class Lloyd's
• Hull Colour -
• Naval Architect Perini Navi
• Exterior Designer
• Interior Designer Guido de Groot Design
• Length Overall 36.0m
• Length at Waterline -
• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 5.8m
• Gross Tonnage -
• Cabins Total 3
• Cabins 1 Master / 2 VIP
• Hull Configuration -
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material Teak
• Fuel Type -
• Manufacturer MTU
• Model MTU 10V 183
• Power 291 hp
• Total Power 291 hp
• Propulsion -
• Max Speed 13 Kn
• Cruising Speed 11 Kn
• Fuel Capacity -
• Water Capacity 600
• Generator 2 x Kilo-Pak 42kw/35kw /
• Stabilizers -
• Thrusters -
• Amenities -
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Luxury sailing yacht GITANA is a 45,00m (147' 7") superyacht built by Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand in 2009. Her design and impeccable workmanship throughout come together to create a beautiful yacht that is practical, spacious and light. Accommodation is offered for a total of 7 guests in 4 cabins.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Award-winning sailing yacht ~ Capable of long-range cruising ~ Gym equipment ~ Yoga mats ~ Airy interior ~ Sun pads ~ Saloon with glass ceiling ~ Cabin configuration perfect for families with children

Sailing yacht GITANA is a performance orientated luxury yacht combining the innovative design work of Dubois Naval Architects with the workmanship of Fitzroy Yachts. She has a sloop rigged design with sleek lines, a long waterline and high aspect ratio sail plan offering performance and excitement for those sailing her. She is also capable of long range cruising. This 45-metre sloop is beautifully appointed interior is by Adam Lay Studios.

GITANA Specifications

GITANA received two Best Sailing Yacht awards. Through experience and detailed refinements, she has been built for even better sailing performance as well as sleek aesthetics. The yacht boasts carefully crafted negative detail on the attractive walnut cabinetry that is a feature throughout. Other impressive details include custom treatment on imported door latches and light switches. She features a clean, contemporary atmosphere and high functionality throughout the yacht.

There is a variety of sea toys for the ultimate fun on the water, available for the guest.

Yacht Accommodation

GITANA is able to accommodate 7 guests in 4 cabins. She has a full-width master stateroom featuring a large en-suite shower room and a very spacious VIP guest cabin with en-suite shower room. She has a further guest cabin offering a single, a small double and a Pullman which is an ideal configuration for children. There is also a twin cabin with twin beds and a pullman that doubles as a gym. Some of the gym equipment remains in this cabin.

Amenities and Extras

Sailing Yacht GITANA is very well equipped with a range of tenders and toys including a 6.2m Smuggler tender plus a small crew tender, 3 sets of diving gear, 2 compatible mountain bikes, fishing equipment including trolling lines and hand rods,kayaks, a sailing topper topaz, snorkeling gear, adult and child waterskis and towing donuts. PALMIRA also has an indoor Gym equipped with a rowing machine a stair master a weight bench and yoga mats. She has a small spa pool and a small salt water pool (although it takes a while to prepare).

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Ukraine trolls Russia for losing an attack submarine to a country that hardly has a navy

• A new video from Ukraine's defense ministry pokes fun at Russia for losing the Rostov-on-Don submarine.
• The video trolls Russia for losing a submarine "in a land war" to a country "without many warships."
• The Rostov-on-Don was likely damaged beyond repair in an attack on Sevastopol last week. 

Ukraine is taking a victory lap after a devastating attack on a key Black Sea port last week, trolling Russia's apparent loss of an attack submarine in a new video. 

The video, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, pokes fun at Russia for having "lost a submarine in a land war." 

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"Wanna know why Ukraine will win the war?" the video reads. "Well, among other things... we're a country without many warships, and we just destroyed a Russian submarine." Ukraine's navy is limited in capability, and its flagship was actually scuttled shortly after the invasion to keep it from falling into the hands of the Russians.

—Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 20, 2023

Indeed, photos that surfaced online in the days after Ukraine's strike on Sevastopol appeared to show the Kilo-class submarine Rostov-on-Don wrecked , with severe and widespread damage to its exterior and possibly interior. An expert told Insider the pictures of the damage, particularly to the pressure hull, suggested the attack left the vessel beyond repair. A potential loss of critical repair facilities only further supported the assessment.

According to Oryx , which keeps a tally of Russian ships taken out by Ukraine, the Rostov is the first recorded submarine loss for Moscow in the war. And, according to warfare expert Franz-Stefan Gady, it's the first combat loss of a Russian submarine since 1945.

—Oryx (@oryxspioenkop) September 18, 2023

The Rostov-on-Don was one of the Black Sea Fleet's four improved Kilo-class submarines capable of carrying cruise missiles. They are formidable assets that have been responsible for striking Ukrainian targets and defending Russia's naval interests in the area.

It was wrecked in a pre-dawn attack on the Sevastopol shipyard by Ukraine last Wednesday, which included the use of cruise missiles — possibly Western-made Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG long-range cruise missiles — and drones.

Russia's Ministry of Defense said it destroyed the drones and shot down seven missiles, claims that are unverified, but a number of weapons made it through, causing extensive damage to the facility, the Rostov, and the landing ship Minsk, which Britain's defense ministry, citing open-source evidence, suggested had "almost certainly been functionally destroyed." 

The hit on the Rostov is the latest in a string of high-profile attacks by Ukraine against Russian forces in occupied Crimea.

In August, Ukrainian officials said they'd modified a Neptune anti-ship missile, the weapon that killed the Russian Black Sea Fleet flagship cruiser Moskva last year, to strike and destroy an S-400 Triumf near Olekivka on the western side of the peninsula. Another S-400 — a prized mobile, surface-to-air system that's capable of shooting down cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as aircraft and drones, at high altitudes and long ranges — was apparently taken out earlier this month in Yevpatoriya, another western city in Crimea. 

Unmanned surface vehicle attacks on warships and a key bridge in recent months have made the Black Sea a nightmare for Russian naval forces to navigate and defend. An expert previously told Insider these relatively cheap exploding drone boats — remote-controlled sleek, black watercraft around the size of a life boat — give Ukraine an asymmetric edge , causing massive damage to targets like the the Ropucha-class landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyak. 

Ukraine's attacks, including a surprise amphibious raid in late August, on Crimea are both strategic and symbolic , as Kyiv hopes to ultimately make the peninsula "untenable" for Moscow's forces , a former US Army general previously told Insider, and sets up the contested peninsula as the most important area to reclaim in the larger war. 

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A Ukrainian Cruise Missile With A Special Warhead Blew Up That Russian Submarine From The Inside

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Damage on 'Rostov-on-Don.'

The Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missile that knocked out the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s submarine Rostov-on-Don in a nighttime raid on the fleet’s anchorage in Sevastopol, in occupied Crimea on Sept. 13, didn’t just damage the Kilo -class boat in its drydock—it blew it up from the inside.

Photos depicting the submarine’s wreckage that appeared online on Monday tell a clear story. The outward-curling metal at the Storm Shadow’s impact point, amidships on the 240-foot, 3,100-ton Rostov-on-Don , indicates the missile punched through the nine-year-old vessel’s hull before exploding.

This was by design. British firm BAE Systems specifically developed the Storm Shadow’s 880-pound Bomb Royal Ordnance Augmented Charge warhead for destroying hardened targets such as underground bunkers. But the two-warhead, “tandem” fit obviously works equally well against ships.

The Ukrainian air force and navy have other deep-strike weapons with the range—just under 200 miles—to hit Sevastopol from inside Ukrainian lines. The navy’s Harpoon and Neptune ground-launched anti-ship missiles in their land-attack modes, for example. Or the air force’s huge S-200 air-defense missiles, which the Ukrainians now deploy in a surface-strike mode.

But planners in Kyiv wanted to destroy warships. Specifically, warships resting inside the drydock belonging to the 13th Ship Repair Plant in Sevastopol. The layers of concrete and steel the Ukrainian munitions would have to contend with practically begged for a tandem warhead.

And while the 2,900-pound Storm Shadow—which the Ukrainian air force has integrated with its Sukhoi Su-24M bombers—isn’t the only missile in the Ukrainian inventory with a tandem warhead, it might be the best .

It works like this: when a low-flying Storm Shadow—guided by a combination of GPS, terrain-matching and infrared imaging—finally strikes its target, a fuze in the nose first triggers a small shaped-charge warhead. That warhead blasts a hole in the outermost layer of earth, concrete or metal—clearing the way for the missile’s second warhead to plunge inside the target before exploding.

“This warhead design allows cruise missiles to achieve the degree of hard-target penetration formerly only possible using laser-guided gravity bombs,” explained Fabian Hoffmann, a University of Oslo proliferation researcher. “As such, Storm Shadow constitutes an incredibly effective weapon against hardened targets, if it can be brought to its target.”

The Kremlin insisted it would repair and return to service the two warships that burned inside the Sevastopol drydock on Sept. 13. But the damage the Storm Shadow inflicted on Rostov-on-Don makes a mockery of that claim. As dramatic as the outward damage on the submarine appears to be—the damage on the inside of the boat clearly is much, much worse.

Rostov-on-Don is wrecked beyond repair, making it the first submarine the Russian or Soviet navy has lost in combat since World War II.

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