I hope you have a great time with the boat! I like the name.
Weather was bad enough we couldnāt make the crossing. Weāll try again tomorrow.
Like the last paragraph.
Looks like you pressure washed the skin from your hand. Nice boat. When do we get a tour of the inside?
I did! lol. Iām not good with pressure washers. lol.
Itās tiny inside, Michele. I donāt have photos of my boat but hereās a brochure photo of the same boat. Itās small. Barely worth photographing.
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Manual labor is not for everyone.
Geez! The interior is small. Does the window open?
Yes, it opens on both sides. The purpose of this boat is not to sit inside. Itās small and agile. I want to take it out constantly.
I understand that, Reg. I just thought it would be hot and stuffy inside if you couldnāt open a window. Iām sure you will have plenty of opportunities to take it out, Canadian weather permitting. I like it, Reg. Itās a nice looking boat.
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I win the 60 million dollar Lotto Max I buy you nice yacht. A Russian oligrach was allowed by USA and Iran to go through the Straight Of Hormuz blockade.
AI Overview
A $500 million superyacht, Nord, linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, successfully sailed through the heavily blockaded Strait of Hormuz in April 2026, defying US and Iranian restrictions. This rare passage through the key energy corridor highlights a ādual blockadeā scenario where the U.S. and Iran have restricted shipping.
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Key Details of the Incident
- The Vessel: The 142-meter Nord, connected to Russiaās richest man Alexei Mordashov, traveled from Dubai to Oman without interference.
- Context: The Strait is currently witnessing a ādual blockadeā crisis with Iranian-led restrictions and a U.S. counter-blockade of Iranian ports, causing severe global trade disruptions.
- Significance: The yachtās passage raises questions about selective enforcement, as it is one of the few private vessels to move through the area during the ongoing military standoff.
- Political Implications: The smooth passage underscores close ties between Russia and Iran, suggesting a special exemption or āselective passageā for Russian-linked assets.
Background on Oligarch Sanctions & Blockades
- KleptoCapture Actions: The U.S. āKleptoCaptureā task force has been actively seizing yachts and assets from Russian oligarchs, with cases often resulting in high-maintenance costs and court challenges.
- Past Failures: In 2022, Hong Kong and the Maldives failed to seize the Nord vessel despite US requests.
- Blockade Impact: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a major crisis, limiting around 20% of the worldās global oil and LNG shipments.
The passage of the Nord illustrates the challenges in maintaining a uniform blockade and the ability of sanctioned Russian elites to navigate geopolitical tensions.
- Russian oligarchās superyacht allowed through strait of ā¦
Apr 28, 2026 ā Billionaire Alexei Mordashovās vessel, Nord, reportedly able to cross blockaded strait with US and Iranian approval.
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- Russian oligarchās yacht sails through blockaded Hormuz - MSN
Apr 28, 2026 ā Russian oligarchās yacht sails through blockaded Hormuz * Rare yacht passage: The Nord, tied to Russiaās richest man Alexei Mordasā¦
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- Russian oligarchās yacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz - MSN
Apr 28, 2026 ā A $500 million superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the heavily blockaded Strait ofā¦
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