summer is approaching and, while most of us mortals strive to try to fit with some dignity into the same swimsuit from last year, the millionaires they tune up their yachts to go to sea. In the same way that Mercadona marks the beginning of Christmas when he takes out the nougatsAmancio Ortega has once again done what usually marks, for many, the unofficial start of summer in Galicia: go sailing along the Aldán estuary aboard your yacht Value B.
As and as I advanced he Vigo Lighthousethe millionaire 90 years old has taken advantage of the high temperatures that have been recorded in recent days to be seen on the decks of his family yacht accompanied by his wife, Flora Pérez, and a small group of friends, on a weekend getaway that once again puts the Value B at the center of your summer plans.
A summer that begins in Aldán
The image repeats almost like a ritual: when the Value B bows out over the Rías Baixas, Ortega’s summer is inaugurated. On this occasion, the navigation started in the Aldán estuary, in Cangas, a place that the Ortega family frequents on a daily basis. privacy offered by its small ports and in an environment that many describe as one of the quietest corners of the Galician coast.
As and as detailed The Worldthe millionaire founder of Inditex spent a few days of rest enjoying the sea from the yacht that anchored in front of the Aldán dock and the old warehouse of the Ameixide canning factory, a very common scenario in the businessman’s discreet escapades.
He Value B was designed by the Dutch Feadship in 2018a company that also built the Drizzle, its previous luxury yacht that the millionaire sold. He Value B It was built to move easily along the Spanish coast, something that fits with the use that the Ortega family has given it for years. The yacht has a classic profile, three decks and five main rooms, a layout that prioritize private use and short stays on board with family or friends.
It is 47.3 meters long and requires a crew of nine people to operate it, offering a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a maximum speed of 14.5 knots. That is to say, it is not a yacht for long voyages, but rather to navigate comfortably and discreetly along the Galician coast, inviting its occupants to come ashore to enjoy its beaches and Galician gastronomy.
His previous yachthe Drizzlandwas 67 meters long, which complicated its mooring in the small Galician ports that the founder of Zara usually visits on his summer voyages.
Discreet yes, but without forgetting that there are millionaires on board
Although Ortega does not use this boat ostentatiously, something he does not do in no aspect of your lifehe Value B It does have several characteristics typical of a high-end yacht.
Amancio Ortega paid 30 million euros for the Valoria B and has established its base in the port of Sanxenxo. The decks of the Valoria B are more open than usual, so that even from the interior lounges, you can enjoy the landscapes of the Galician coast.
The spaciousness of its main decks, finished with noble woods and high-end fabrics, invite you to share time with friends and family. He Value B It also has a large swimming platform at the stern, making it easy for guests to access the water and enjoy a variety of water sports. Guests can take advantage of the yacht’s collection of water toys, including jet skis, paddle boards, and snorkel gear.
The name of Value B pays tribute to Valoria the Good (Valladolid), the hometown of Amancio Ortega’s mother, and also, the name recovers the line of the first Valoria yacht that the family had before moving on to other larger boats. This continuity helps to understand why the businessman continues to link this yacht to his Galician summers.
Image | Feadship, GTRES
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