Volitan is a designer creation by Turkish design firm Designnobis Studio. Is it an installed masterpiece or a child toy? Well don’t dare to think it either of them as this is a lightweight, revolutionary, and green concept yacht that floats using solid sails, wind energy and solar power. Literally it means ‘flying fish.’

Her very personae looks like a fish with her sails down. The utility of the Volitan is managed and optimized by a systematized computer. The solid sails, which are prepared with dual layer of solar cell boards, are used to harness both wind and solar energy.

Whilst if the sea turns rough, then boat’s wings fold up against the boat, but there is nothing to worry as because the Volitan is engineered to operate up to 60 knot winds. Moreover, the ultramodern boat is all set to swerve the dime and the credit for this goes to its two smaller stabilizer wings. Going green is considered ‘in’ and as a result this has to dominate the minds of uber-rich. But you have to wait a while to see if this concept turns into reality or not.

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Someone has rightly said the identity of the successful person gets recognized when he is asked for autograph rather than signature. In Blogosphere, the dialysis occurs when a blog gets mature from a label of a baby blog to the pedestal of a majestic presence. Right on the heels of my expectations, I have managed to crack 500 posts (on EliteChoice) within less than a year (with first post on 9 January).

Ideally I should feature myself with a goblet of champagne but I take the opportunity to introduce my internal spirit to you. This two-legged beast is my mirror image who knows the right direction and cherish past with a present energy and looks forward to ink bigger deals in life (in terms of value as size doesn’t make a difference).

Besides my journalistic profession, I was committed to my bloggers’ desk throughout this year and never intended to beat big sharks like Luxist, LuxuryLaunches, UberGizmo, ShinyShiny, Bornrich, UberReview, Blavish and others but am glad that I earned the deserving recognition from them. Also, a three-month-young network with Elite Fashion Blog Bazaar Community is quite satisfying.

It was an exciting journey to chronicle the world of elite products and break the news on the board, respecting the prerequisite of a journalist and curiosity of my faithful readers. Gluing to my very first post that outlined the purpose of my blog, I am happy to set various laurels in that direction and am geared up to offer an unbeatable common-sense perspective on important topics/ products and events of the day.

I am glad to share with you that the onset of 2008 would mark our first anniversary with a lot more unique features on the cards. And yah from today I am all set to offer next 500 posts coming thick and fast.

This Time Three Cheers To Me And My Love:)

The luxury superliner “Sun Princess” (below) passes under the Sydney Harbour Bridge lately on her way out of the harbour after a small halt of few hours in Sydney. Weighing 77,441 tonnes and with height of 49.4 metres (162 feet) above the waterline, Sun Princess became the largest passenger ship ever to pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, clearing it by approximately two-and-a-half meters (8.2 feet).

The premier ship holds the capacity of carrying 1950 passengers and plans to return to Sydney early November when she will be touted as the first premium cruise ship to be based in Australia year round.

Picture gallery: Sun Princess became the largest passenger ship ever to pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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While earlier the news of Zhang Lianzhis spending $65 mn to design a beautiful ceramic house came to me as shock of my life, today Chinese has given me another alarm. If by any chance you visit the ongoing 2007 Jingdezhen International Ceramic Fair happening in Jingdezhen, then you can feel the first-hand experience of the giant boat made up of ceramics only.

I am not joking, festooned with porcelain this giant dragon boat features Olympic patterns, five Olympic rings, national flags, and also athletes are featured on the boat. The finish product is the result of almost six-years of investment by the producer. I doubt its price as there the fine-production deserves acclaim more than mere money. Hats Off to China!

Measurement (meters): 2.08 (L) X 1.16 (W) X 0.5 (H)

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Add a pinch of magic to your life. Built by Northern Marine and designed by Ward Setzer, the lay out of this 130-foot tri-deck motor yacht is simply elite. The very entry into the yacht would put you across five-stateroom, full beam master stateroom plus two king VIP Staterooms and guestrooms. The yacht has bagged the 2005 Pacific Northwest Superyacht Society Design Award. Other features of the yacht include a roomy salon, ceremonial dining, sky-lounge, flybridge with Jacuzzi and not to forget the gourmet galley that completes her magnificent lodgings. Located in the Palm Beach, Florida, the yacht cruises at 14 knots and is idyllic for island cruising. It demands a whooping sum of $18.5 million.

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And it is here. The long wait of flying in a whale-shaped aircraft that can even beat a superyact is over. With all eyes glued on Aerocraft ML866 that can peddle around 3000 miles, the aircraft is getting its deserving luxurious welcome. The aircraft launched by Worldwide Aeros Corporation is an optimist assisted air vehicle having a stiff configuration and gas cells.

The aircraft was seen exhibited at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) show in Atlanta, Georgia. To your much-surprise, the USP of the aircraft is its adaptability into an elite floating yacht. The air vehicle boasts a top speed of 138 mph (222 km/h) with a built-in airport featuring 5,000 sq ft of cabin space. Likewise Helicopter, the aircraft can fly vertically, thereby reducing a runaway time. The gargantuan structure of the blimp-shaped aircraft can cover more than half of a football field. It can fly to the altitude of 12,000 ft.

The very entry into the aeroscraft ML866 would put you across an airborne business center that includes an automated office, video conferencing facility, stylish communications package, transformable interior and a wide conference space. The multi-functional device can be used as a personal air yacht, corporate aircraft, business centre in the sky and also as a business commuter.

The aficionados have to wait a bit more as the assured launch of the first flight is scheduled for 2010 after airframe static testing. With no official price, rumors are heating the ears with its expected price tag of $40 million.
Measurement: 64 m (L) X 36 m (W) X 17m (H)

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If you want to explore the hidden territories of Tokyo, then here is a logical alternative to the exhausting practice of travelling around the city. How about enjoying the beauty of the place while riding in a floating spaceship? The Jicco Floating Bar carries Tokyo barfly around the city packed in a Flash Gordon-esque ship whilst the vessel-floor changes its shades-offering the experience of warp drive effect. Those interested can get the first-hand experience of this spaceship life at just $21 (2,500 yen). To fulfill all your desires, you can fly this vessel for private parties.

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Feadship grabbed the opportunity to spread its charm at the Monaco Boat Show. The design of the 55-meter luxury yacht viz. F-stream is based on the ultra-modern and slim yachts that are quite attractive these days. The yacht moves on the fusion of momentum system with two diesel-electric cycloidal propulsion-rudder systems that provides quiet experience of cruising in inert mode.

The waterlogged jets drive the speed of the yacht. The unique stateroom is positioned aft on the bridge deck together with a private sun deck. The top deck is equipped with solar panels and a departing door known as Snug.

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Started on 6 October 2007, the International Genoa Boat Show was blessed with the presence of Riva. Following its entry at Cannes and Monaco boat shows, the Italian boat Riva maintained its reputation with its fleet from 33 to 75 feet. Among the supreme yachts viz. Aquariva, Rivarama, Rivale and 75′ Venere, those inveterated as the top sellers of the next season present at the show. Also, the brand new SportRiva 56 was also the highlight of the event. Born on Lake Iseo, SportRiva 56 earned the deserving eyeballs equivalent to Cannes. Privileged visitors making to the show would be glad to revere the 68′ Ego, another member making to the International design awards. Via RudderBlog

The exclusivity and courage of Yacht is well reflected in its name viz. Fearless 28. This is
Porsche’s first offering in the array of the luxury speedboats that defines an ideal synthesis of concert and aesthetics. This 28-foot-long (8.5 meter long) super-boat features a seamless, carbon-reinforced hull, classic 8.5 foot beam, stainless steel intake vents and hand-fitted teak inlays.

The fine figure of the yacht articulates the functionality and lucidity of modern design. The outer and central space is well characterized by technical flair, supremacy and sophistication. Of modular erection, the hull is made up of enthralling, curved lines. The uniqueness is maintained even in its cockpit along with an inventive control panel and commissioned teak terrazzo.

With a 625-horsepower, the yacht can reach 78-knots (90 miles per hour). Mariners-driven soul can keep their fingers crossed for the 44-and-68-foot versions expected to hit in 2008. But folks, this luxury speedboat demands a pricey sum for its excellence.

Price: $300,000

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