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King Emeritus Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes World Champion

King Emeritus Juan Carlos of Spain has claimed an impressive victory in the six-metre class at the World Sailing Championships on the Isle of Wight.

With his boat “El Bribón”, the father of King Felipe reaffirmed the titles previously won in Canada in 2017 and in Finland in 2019.

Despite the adverse weather conditions, with strong winds and sea currents, King Juan Carlos and his team celebrated the triumph of this competition.

Although he was unable to skipper the boat on the final day due to the weather conditions, he was able to follow the performance of the boat from a boat and witness the achievement.

King Juan Carlos wins the World Championship of Sailing

The King Emeritus boat, skippered by Pedro Campos, was crewed by Olympic champions Jane Abascal and Ross MacDonald, Alberto Viejo, Roi Álvarez and the British Simon Fisher. Together they showed their talent and dedication in this competition.

After winning the championship, King Juan Carlos expressed his satisfaction with the work done: “We have a sensational team, a very good team. We have worked hard, we have fought hard and here is the result”. His words were echoed by his team, the Real Club de Navegación de Sanxenxo (RCNS), and published in the Spanish newspaper El País.

At the age of 85, Juan Carlos de Borbón has once again demonstrated his sailing skills and his commitment to the sport by confirming a title for which he has been preparing for months.

Before returning to Abu Dhabi, King Juan Carlos said goodbye to his daughter, Infanta Elena, who had also accompanied him for a few days in the United Kingdom.

He also expressed his intention to return to Spain soon and is expected to take part in the eighth edition of the King Juan Carlos Cup, which will be held in the city of Pontevedra at the end of September.

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A Recession Casualty – King Juan Carlos of Spain Giving Up Luxury Yacht “Fortuna”

Published May 22, 2013 · Updated November 26, 2014

Sometimes even kings are not immune to the recession and economic hardship. One of the surprising cutbacks is that King Juan Carlos of Spain is relinquishing his approximately, 21 million-euro ($27 million) yacht – tiled “ Fortuna .”

As the European country of Spain continues to battle the never-ending recession and record unemployment, hard choices must continue to be made.

The Fortuna yacht is similar to other assets such as the royal palaces, which are owned by the state and managed by the National Heritage for the use of the 75-year-old king and his family.

Fortuna is 41.5-metre (136-foot) in length and was donated back in 2000 by a business group. It’s costly to maintain in addition to taking it out on the Mediterranean. According to the Spanish press, each sailing costs more than 20,000 euros for each refuelling.

Last week, a spokesman for the institution was quoted “The king has taken the decision to ask the National Heritage to proceed with the release of the asset,” said late Thursday.

The next step is the National Heritage board needs to approve the King Juan Carlos yacht’s transfer back to the government. The next choice would be to keep the luxury yacht or to sell Fortuna .

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The yacht is 121 feet long and 30 feet wide, can accommodate 8 people and a permanent crew of 6 professionals. With a striking style that brings to mind a premium German sports car, this splendid vessel combines a robust and heavy structure, a luxurious interior with cutting-edge technology and a powerful engine, not forgetting other amenities such as a swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi, a platform for access to water, teak terraces, suite cabins and a splendid living room, all spread over three levels. The interior was designed by the renowned Italian firm Celeste Dell’Anna Design, but the ship stands out mostly for its safety and performance.

The Fortuna is fully shielded and has long range cameras—both external and underwater— to anticipate objects that may come close to the aluminum hull that keeps afloat its imposing 35 tons. Its selling price is not yet known, but to get an idea of how expensive it is to keep the Fortuna, just filling its fuel tank costs around $ 33,000. ■

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To mark the Queen's official birthday 2021, BOAT rounds up the most iconic images, and boats, of Europe's royal families at sea, including Prince Philip, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and the Queen herself. 

Here, Queen Elizabeth II is seen boarding the 126m HMY Royal Yacht Britannia in 1995 to cruise around the Western Isles. Royal Yacht Britannia served as the Queen's royal yacht from 1954 until it was decommissioned in 1997. However, plans have now been announced to commission a new national flagship . 

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Prince Philip, the former Duke of Edinburgh, is photographed here with boat designer Uffa Fox sailing at the Cowes Regatta on board Coweslip , a Flying Fifteen keelboat that was presented to the Queen and Prince Philip as a wedding present in 1949. Prince Philip was known to go sailing frequently on Coweslip with Fox. Together, they won the Britannia Cup in 1952. The husband of Queen Elizabeth II was an avid sailor; he began his training for life at sea while studying at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, and from the age of 18 he joined the Royal Navy and served from 1939 until 1951. During World War II he served with distinction in the Mediterranean and Pacific Fleets. Before his death, he held the title of Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy. 

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Everything must go: Abdicating King of Spain knocks £2m off his bulletproof yacht that played host to Diana and Queen-to-be-Letizia

• Fortuna, a 136ft luxury yacht, was given to King Juan Carlos by a group of businesses in Majorca to promote tourism
• But he was forced to give it up after coming under fire for enjoying an elephant safari while Spaniards fought austerity
• Now the motor boat's asking price has been dropped from £8.1m to £6.6m - a drop of nearly 20% - by the agents
• The boat counts Princess Diana, Prince William and the Spanish queen-in-waiting Princess Letizia among its guests

By Steph Cockroft

Published: 07:00 EDT, 11 June 2014 | Updated: 12:59 EDT, 11 June 2014

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It was put on the market as a sign of solidarity by the king, to show his appreciation for the harsh austerity measures and rising unemployment rates facing his fellow Spaniards.

But it seems times are so austere that those selling King Juan Carlos's luxury royal yacht have had to slash its asking price - by nearly 20 per cent.

Fortuna, a 136ft motor boat used exclusively by the Spanish Royal Family and their guests - which has in the past included Princess Diana and Prince Charles - has had its price dropped from £8.1m to £6.6m.

Reduced: Fortuna, the luxury royal yacht used exclusively by the Spanish Royal Family, is on the market for £6.6m (€8.25) after King Juan Carlos decided to give it up in a show of solidarity as Spain battled high levels of unemployment and austerity

Famous faces: The boat has played host to several famous faces, including Princess Diana, Prince Charles and Prince William, pictured here with King Juan Carlos in 1990

The boat, which remains moored off the island of Majorca, where the royal family has a palace and goes on holiday each summer, was gifted to the state by around 30 executives with links to Majorca and other Balearic Islands in a bid to promote the islands.

But King Juan Carlos - who announced last week that he plans to abdicate to make way for his son Prince Felipe - was forced to renounce the use of the yacht, after coming under fire for going on an elephant safari in Bostwana in 2012, while the Spanish economy plunged further into crisis.

The holiday came just weeks after the monarch - who won wide respect in Spain for helping guide it through a political transition after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975 - claimed to be 'kept awake at night by the plight of the Spain's youth unemployed'.

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But after the king announced he would hand over his prized possession, the group who bestowed the yacht, the Foundation of Balearic Culture and Tourism, said they wanted it back.

In a letter explaining their claim, they stressed that the gift had been given with the understanding that the yacht be used exclusively by the royal family.

Now the 140-tonne vessel, which was originally put on the market for the equivalent of €10m, has been reduced to €8.25m.

Spotted: Diana was seen on board the boat, which was bestowed to the king by the Foundation of Balearic Culture and Tourism in a bid to encourage tourism in the islands. When he announced he was giving up the boat, the state returned it to the foundation which put it up for sale

Smiles: King Constantine II of Greece, Princess Theodora of Greece, Princess Diana and King Juan Carlos enjoyed a summer holiday on the yacht in 1990 in Majorca, Spain

Happy families: King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe - who is due to take over from his father imminently - and wife Princess Letizia, plus all the Spanish Royal family members were often seen boating on the yacht. In this picture, they enjoyed a trip around the Balearic Islands

The queens: Queen-in-waiting Princess Letizia, left, and Queen Sofia of Spain, right, were pictured on board the royal yacht in 2006 with Princess Leonor as they attended the Copa del Rey sailing trophy

Arrival Yachts, the agency managing the sale, said the price had been dropped as part of its strategy to indicate the seller's wish to negotiate and not because there was a lack of interest. It said all serious offers would now be considered.

The boat, which is said to be more like an aircraft in design, was named as the fastest in the world of its type in 2000 when it reached 68 knots.

As well as a plush interior and a lavish deck which boasts 360 degree views out to sea, anyone buying the boat will also be able to count themselves in good company.

Inside: The 140-tonne vessel was named as the fastest in the world of its type in 2000 - when it reached 68 knots. It is said to be more like an aircraft in its design and represents 'the pinnacle' of this type of yacht, which includes a lavish interior

The master bedroom on the yacht, which is one of four cabins equipped with an en-suite, is large and benefits from good sound-proofing. There is also a large, flat-screen television, a music system and a host of other mod-cons inside the royal yacht

The boat, which is stored in a special dock shed in Palma, was also built with a bullet-proof structure and was deemed to be the most advanced of its type in the world when it was made

The spacious boat has been managed by a highly-specialised crew, personalised for the king, who have kept the boat up to date with all the latest and best equipment

It has been at the centre of several glamorous photo opportunities over the years - perhaps most memorably of a windswept Princess Diana and Prince Charles sunning themselves alongside the Spanish king.

Glamorous Princess Letizia, the queen-in-waiting, and the rest of the royal family are also regularly spotted on the yacht during the summer months.

The boat includes an interior which was created by Milan-based designer Celeste Della Anna, which includes panelled  wood with stitched tan leather, a beige carpet with Japanese accents and cream-coloured ceilings.

Nigel Evans from Arrival Yachts, which is marketing the yacht, which includes this kitchen, said it had been specially-designed to minimise noise and vibration from its 20,000 horsepower engine

It also has four cabins which sleep eight people, all equipped with luxury en-suites, as well as a spacious flybridge, protected by a wraparound windscreen.

There is also a large, flat screen television, a music system and other mod-cons such as an ice maker and a dough mixing machine for bread.

The boat, which is stored in a special dock shed in Palma, also benefits from a bullet-proof structure and was deemed to be the most advanced of its type in the world when it was made.

The 136ft royal yacht, which has welcomed several famous guests over the years, is moored off the island of Majorca where the royal family has a palace and goes on holiday each summer

The moment he gave it all up: The Spanish king, pictured right, was forced to renounce the boat after he came under fire for enjoying an elephant safari in Botswana in April 2012 as his country fought some of the highest unemployment levels in its history

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Nigel Wales from the company said it was also managed by a highly-specialised crew who have kept the boat up to date with all the latest and top-of-the-range equipment.

He said: 'The recent reduction in price is part of our strategy to first locate the vessel in the market, then indicate to potential buyers the seller’s wish to negotiate.Hence the reduction from €10m to €8.25m.

'The quality of construction the yacht is similar to that of an aircraft, as you would imagine when the hull is designed to handle over 20,000 horsepower with all three turbines at full power.

'The yacht represented the pinnacle of design for this type of vessel, in terms of performance whilst minimising noise and vibration, for the client’s enjoyment.

'As a qualified naval architect I am proud to be representing ‘Foners’, which obviously helps when talking to potential clients and brokers.'

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