Robin303: Not
quite the response I would have chosen but there we are. If you enjoy yachts and helicopters then you might like to check out
this gallery which was put together by Jeremy Parkin, owner of that great helicopter news site
Helihub.
Thone1: Would you like to share some of the techniques you employ in your navy. I would be most interested to hear about it.
Algol: You might not be surprised to discover that over the years there have been a number of corporate jet and helicopter pilots who have acquired their Master Mariner's certificate and 'pilot' the yacht also!
Yes, many owners only utilise their craft for a couple of weeks a year. There are exceptions of course and among some of the 'bigger names' Roman Ambramovich, Paul Allen and Dennis Washington all tend to use their vessels more frequently. Some owners spend several months at sea each year - although these tend to be few in number.
Of those who use their yachts infrequently some choose to make their craft available for charter and this can sometimes add a couple of additional weeks utilisation each year.