Showing posts with label yacht charters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yacht charters. Show all posts

Friday, February 28, 2014

Private Yacht Charter Vacations in the British Virgin Islands

Private Yacht Charter Vacations

When was the last time you were able to see millions of stars and star dust splashed across the Milky Way?  Imagine being 50 miles or more from man-made light and seeing the night sky illuminated by untold numbers of galaxies as the light from their billions of stars seem to shine only for you? 

We have several videos on what to expect on a luxurious charter vacation and they can be viewed by visiting us on our website.  

For prompt, personal attention we can be reached by calling us toll free on 800-478-2029.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Christina O for Mediterannean Yacht Charter Vacations


Christina O Mediterranean Yacht Charters from Barrington Hall Yacht Brokers

Charter the yacht where Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco held their wedding reception. You will enjoy being on Christina O, one of the world's most famous yachts with fantastic on-board amenities including a library, sports lounge, children's playroom, fitness center, beauty salon, massage room and jacuzzi.

The 325ft (99m) vessel has a 35-strong crew and can accommodate 34 guests in 17 staterooms plus the Onassis Suite in magnificent luxury.

This world-class super yacht exudes nostalgia of yesteryear boasting former guests such as John F. and Jackie Kennedy, Sir Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, Maria Callas, Richard Burton, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra to name but a few. These rich and famous people selected Christina O to enjoy a Greek vacation on board one of Greece’s top luxury motor yachts.
We provide a friendly, efficient and free service to ensure we match our clients with the best yacht and crew for them.  Charter luxury yachts for your dream vacation contact Andrew Buys at Barrington Hall Yacht Brokers on 800-478-2029 or outside the US on 954-720-0475

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Luxury Yacht Caribbean Vacation: Sample Itinerary

 Luxury Yacht Caribbean Vacation


Sailing Catamarans
Aqua-Blue Water Wonderland

Many of the yachts available for charter call the British Virgin Islands their home. The captains of these luxurious yachts will create a customized itinerary for their guests that includes lots of flexibility to makes changes on the fly! This itinerary is tailored to your desires and depending on how active or relaxing you want your yacht charter vacation to be.


In anticipation of your exciting vacation-to-be, the captain or crew contacts you to introduce themselves and inquire to what types of activities you like to enjoy - water sports, fishing, snorkeling, diving, beach barbeques, what islands to explore, ports of call to visit as well as and food & drink preferences.

The finalized itinerary is then based on your preferences and may include quiet secluded beaches, visiting island beach bars, dancing the night away to local bands. Snorkeling, water sports and scrumptious Caribbean lunches and dinners on the islands you want to see or the delicious cuisine prepared fresh for you right on your yacht.


Caribbean Charter Vacations
Paradise for Two

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1
You are met by your captain and crew in lovely spots such as Nanny Cay Marina or Village Cay Marina on Tortola around lunch time. Perhaps you'll cruise to Norman island for a delicious meal prepared 'island style'. Then you've off for an afternoon snorkeling around the Caves. Legend has it that that buried private treasure can still be found. The real treasures are the extraordinarily colorful reefs you will discover at The Indians. Afterwards you might like to visit the infamous Willie T’s or have a cocktail or three at Pirates before dinner.

Day 2

Look at what I caught!
Off to Peter Island and have a stay at the luxurious Peter Island Resort for the morning.  You're welcome to stay at the resort to enjoy their amenities and your crew will gladly schedule for you a day at the spa or even make dinner reservations.Perhaps you'd like to anchor in the beautiful blue clear waters of Little Harbor,  a quaint little anchorage where yachts stern tie to rocks, Mediterranean style. The crystal-clear calm waters of Little Harbor allow for water sports, snorkeling or just lounging on floats in the pristine azure-blue water. Or, you can have a lovely beach-side lunch at Deadman’s Beach Bar and Grill.

Day 3
Motor Yacht Charters
The Baths
Make your way out to the glorious boulders and tide pools of The Baths at Virgin Gorda. Dive in to snorkel and/or hiking the tide pools of The Baths. Then its off to sail to the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. You might choose to spend some time with an island tour. You will be led about by an extraordinary local tour guide to locales including the Copper Mine Ruins, Gorda Peak for a stunning panoramic picture and the Little Dix Resort listed as one of top 1000 places to see before you die. The yacht will meet you in North Sound where you will find bars, resorts, restaurants, and spas such as Saba Rock, Leverick Bay, Biras Creek Resort or the Bitter End Yacht Club. North Sound is also a great location for water sports aboard the yacht!

Day 4

Luxury Yacht Caribbean Charter Vacations
Let me in! Let me in!
Pull anchor and now you're off to Anegada, the only coral island in the Virgin Islands. You can walk on endless white sand beaches and tour the salt pond to see pink flamingos on this quiet low-key island. Enjoy snorkeling at Flash of Beauty or Loblolly Bay and stop by for an afternoon cocktail at Cow Wreck beach. Anegada is famous for their grilled lobster dinners available in several beach restaurants located along the anchorage.

Day 5
Broiled or Grilled?
With morning sun as your backdrop we'll go over to Trellis Bay for some shopping at Aragorn Studios that features local artists and you can make a night of music at the Last Resort on Bellamy Cay. Hopefully your yacht broker scheduled you during a full moon so you can enjoy Aragorn’s Full Moon Party with wonderful music, mocko jumbies and iron sculptured fireballs set ablaze in the waters of Trellis Bay.  Of course there are Marina Cay and Scrub Island just around the corner. If you are feeling adventurous maybe you'd like to venture to other resorts and islands.

Day 6
Luxury Yacht Caribbean Charter
All that sky is so blue...
Your day begins with a splendorous cruise over to Guana Island to lunch and snorkel in an abundance of silver-sides, large tarpon and turtles plus countless colorful reef fish. If you like surfing and a North swell is in, surf boards are available for rental and you'll be able to surf at Josiah’s Bay on Tortola. Then it's off to Cane Garden Bay on Tortola to bask in the sun on the beach, stopping in the local bars and restaurants. Or, if it is seclusion is what you seek, ask your captain to take you to Brewers Bay for a quiet afternoon in a lovely anchorage with views of sun-drenched villas on the surrounding mountains.

Day 7
Luxury Yacht Caribbean Vacations
With a Helicopter on Board
Then its off from Tortola to Jost Van Dyke to enjoy White Bay’s beautiful white sandy beach. Have a leisurely lunch at the Soggy Dollar Bar, home of the world known 'Painkiller' that is guaranteed to cure anything that ails you. While anchored in Great Harbor you can head out for a night of dancing and culinary delights at the famous Foxy’s Restaurant and Bar.

Day 8

Luxury Yacht Caribbean Sailing Vacations
I want more time in Paradise!
In the morning its time to head towards Jost Van Dyke and back to Nanny Cay or Village Cay, where you week of adventure began - just in time for your noon departure. You might want to take time for your farewell cocktail in the marina bar or do some last bit of shopping. Day 8 will comes way too soon and you probably won’t be ready to leave this wondrous water paradise.
A private motor yacht will be one of the most adventure filled, yet relaxing vacations you may have in your lifetime.  We have luxury yachts available in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Greece and all other charter destinations. Not sure where you want to go or you are not familiar with the best charter locations, then call Andrew at 800-478-2029 or (954) 720-0475 or Email us with your questions.
Watch our Video below. See what you should expect on your Yacht Charter.



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

POV - Yacht Charter Broker

Chartering Yachts                

USVI Charters
Underwater Delights
As a captain for 5 years on board our own family-operated luxury catamaran my family and I got vital catamaran sailing experience.  It is this expertise that brings a whole new world to the guests' yacht charter, no matter where that maybe.  Guest question number one should be in deciding which charter broker should I select as there are a lot of yacht brokers out there.

The very first rule we made when we opened Barrington-Hall Yacht brokers in 1995 was that a real live person must answer the telephone morning, noon, or night 24/7. Service to our guests is in the forefront of our minds.
BVI Boat Charters
Having been a captain for many years means your vacation itinerary is going to be so much better than a broker who has no or very little experience operating or providing yacht charters.

All our guests enjoy the wonderful Baths, or the gorgeous Bitter End Yacht Club when on board their catamaran in the BVI (British Virgin Islands). Our guests get to see the 2 cannons in 10 feet of gin clear water resting on the seabed; snorkeling where red sea horses have been seen be on their charter during the prime week of each month (the full moon!) and to go to anchorages some captains have no idea even exist. 

 
BVI Charters
Our guests benefit by having the selection of the best one week of any month, the best one week of the entire year and we explain why they should be there doing those times.  Some guests are unable to move their dates to suite these periods, but they are given the option to do so.

Experience gives Barrington Hall Yacht Charters the knowledge of knowing when the windy months of each year are, or when not to go to various islands, or which “is” the best month of the year and why. We do not subject guests to open ocean crossings, we guide all our guests to the right locations world-wide.  We supply daily example itineraries we created the first daily itinerary to be in picture form and we also have the rest of the major locations in the world in picture formats as well.  


Look at all these photos were taken by Andrew Buys in the British Virgin Islands:   "Where Dolphins and Mermaids Play"
Chartering Yachts
Relentless
Our charter industry is made up of many independent owners who also wish to rent their yachts.  There are very few crewed yacht companies who purchase their own vessels for charter, have multiple yachts to charter. Almost every crewed charter yacht we work with is operated by the independent owner.

Most of the power boats that are over 100 feet are designed and built by a yacht company and the plans follow generally the same format.  The owners' cabins are full bean with a large his and hers bathroom, TV, surround sound music, a/c controls and a large California king-sized bed to their cabin.  


The guest VIP cabin is normally a king or Queen bed with all the options but one bathroom for their couple to use.  Then there are likely two cabins with twin beds inside - one to sleep 2 children and one to sleep 2 bodyguards.  So finding a power boat to charter over 100 feet with 4 equal cabins is generally not available.
Chartering Yachts
178' Starfire - Luxury on the Calm Seas
Generally when owner’s wish to charter their yachts it is money they are after for one reason or another. Generally base their vessels in one of 4 major locations world-wide. The Caribbean, Bahamas, French Riviera and Greece. Chartering outside these locations means relocation costs for most vessels, or renting local vessels which do not meet industry standards. 

Yes, many of these same owners want their yachts to go to different locations at various times of the year so that the owner and his family can enjoy different locations around the world.  But by stepping outside the familiar charter locations will mean less business to offset their yacht expenses but more pleasure for yacht owners.

Mediterranean Charter
French Riviera Yacht Charters
The major change in Location is to go from the Bahamas to the French Riviera. These days most 200' foot yachts are loaded onto a ferry with as many as 18 other power boats and ferried across the Atlantic to the Antibes. A one way trip for a 110 foot power boat is about $100,000 and the major the reason for transporting them across the Atlantic Ocean is that power boats can not carry enough fuel to cross the Atlantic.

Also, there is the Bahamas to Newport Rhode, Island.  Chartering yachts for guests is very different in the Bahamas and the Caribbean and your yacht charter broker should be able explain the ins and outs of the differences.

The crystal clear waters of the Bahamas and the Caribbean, which are about the same temperature as your body, allows 2-3 hours of snorkeling under water as well as all water sports everyday. 

Not so with Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island, or Nantucket where the water is so cold that generally no water sports are done. Usually, the emphasis being focused on exploring each individual island and taking in the deep American history related to these locations and then it is Back to the Bahamas. Then there are owners who want their yachts to do half way around the world or around the world trips allowing us to meet them in different locations to enjoy those out of the way locations without relocation costs.

The Barrington-Hall Yacht Corporation's staff attend 5-6 annual boat shows around the world and they are Greece, Caribbean, Antigua, Tortola and the US Virgin Islands. Plus we are likely to attend Genoa and the various boats shows in Fort Lauderdale and Miami. 


Almost all these charter boat yacht shows are for yacht charter brokers only and are not open to the public. Our aim is to inspect each charter yacht and we take our own pictures of all cabins, salons dining areas as well as meeting the crew and the captains of all the yachts. Our plan is to spend quality time with each vessel and crew to get to know them and their efficiencies. 

Many of the captains invite us to enjoy meals on board so we can experience what they have to offer our guests and experince first hand their service. After the show we do have a fine idea of who the great teams are. 

Good yacht charter brokers are well informed people who make sure they have the answers for the next year that their guests are likely to ask.

Taking a chance with our guest’s Caribbean Yacht Vacation is not something we intend to do.  There are times when guests call too late to charter and all the better vessels have been booked, so they are forced to accept yachts we normally hold for second time around.  New Year and Christmas weeks are generally such weeks.  Booking for these individual 2 weeks means booking early which is 6-9 months ahead of time.  Any other week and 4-6 weeks is normally fine, but booking early is always the way to go.


Owners look at Christmas and New Year week very differently, some owners are not serious about renting these important 14 days.  These owners instruct their central agent that they want a full 14 days booked or they will enjoy spend the time on their yachts instead for chartering it out.  


An alternative is for guests to have to pay for a mandatory minimum 10 nights over this 14 night period or again the owners might simply enjoy that time themselves. Booking guests a charter during these two weeks can be expensive and when guests request to book New Year after September there is likely to be very few available vessels out there. So charter your yacht vacation early!

A private motor yacht will be one of the most adventure-filled, yet relaxing vacations you may have in your lifetime. We have luxury yachts available in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Greece and all other charter destinations. Visit us on our WEBSITE. 

Not sure where you want to go or you are not familiar with the best charter locations, then us on 800-478-2029 or (954) 720-0475 or EMAIL with all your questions and we'll get right back to you. 

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The Motor Yacht 'Symphony II'



Motor Yacht 'Symphony II'

 

BVI Charters
Symphony II
SYMPHONY II is a 112’ luxurious motor yacht that will accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 cabins.  
Built by Westport Yachts with an interior designed by Claudette Bonville, she was christened in 2001. This magnificent motor yacht is constructed with a composite hull and has a cruising speed of 16 knots. 
SYMPHONY II is an incredible motor yacht and is perfect for a Caribbean vacation charter with friends, family or corporate event. The spacious salon and lounge provides a comfortable and elegant setting with lovely decor and furnishings and streaming natural light. The main salon is open, airy style and is integrated with a lounge area, a wet bar and dining area. Forward of this salon the galley where guests can sit and relax as they watch their chef in action or help plan the menu plans for the day. The lower deck, all eight guests will be delighted with the four spacious and luxuriously appointed cabins and their own private bathrooms.

The Caribbean climate is so enticing that many guests prefer spending most of their time out on the motor yachts deck.  The fly bridge is one of the most pleasurable spots on board consisting of a large alfresco dining area with a wet bar outfitted with a large flat screen TV, Jacuzzi, lounge chairs and sunning pads.  It is a area that entices you to relax and view the glorious Caribbean Sea.

This charter yacht is professionally staffed by a crew of five that are looking forward to welcoming you aboard for your fabulous yacht charter vacation.
Accommodations
The Master Stateroom is equipped with a king size bed, TV/VCR/CD system with Boston speakers and includes a walk-in closet and his and her baths that includes a whirlpool tub, shower and bidet.
The VIP Stateroom has a Queen sized bed, TV/DVD/CD music system with Boston speakers, bath with shower and bidet.
One Guest Stateroom also has a Queen sized bed, TV/DVD/CD system with Boston speakers, a bath with shower while the second Guest Stateroom has twin beds, TV/DVD/CD music system with bath with shower. Stateroom 2 is a twin/king bed convertible.
Charter Amenities and Extras
The Luxury Motor Yacht SYMPHONY II entertainments are available for everyone including a towed 30ft Intrepid with twin 225hp Yamahas, an 18ft inflatable Novurania, snorkel equipment, one 2-person Waverunner, 2 kayaks, water skis, wakeboard, 2 bicycles, fishing equipment, beach equipment -  tent, chairs and barbeque set.

You will still be able to communicate with the outside world with the equipment onboard including a Satcom, cell phone, fax and V-Sat Internet. 

Lots of electronic toys like a Karaoke machine, CD/DVD player, a PlayStation 2 and Xbox with an assortment of board games. There are flat-screen TVs in every stateroom, on the aft deck and fly bridge while the main salon has an enhanced viewing multi-system 50" Plasma TV.
She is available for yacht charters throughout the Caribbean Islands in both the US and British Virgin Islands including St Martin, St Barts, Antigua, the Leeward and Grenadine Islands.
A private motor yacht will be one of the most adventure-filled, yet relaxing vacations you may have in your lifetime. We have luxury yachts available in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Greece and any other charter destinations.
Visit Barrington Hall Yacht Charters. If you aren't sure where you want to go or you are not yet familiar with the best charter locations, call Andrew Buys on 800-478-2029 or (954) 720-0475.
If you prefer, send us an Email and we will get right back to you with ideas and suggestions. 
Visit our YouTube Channel to see some great videos on yacht chartering. 
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Barrington Hall Yacht Charters Presents LADY LINDA

187’ (57.0m) The Super Yacht Lady Linda  

Lady Linda is in the Med Enjoying the Summer Months

Gulfport, Mississippi: Trinity Yachts is pleased to announce the delivery of the exquisite Lady Linda, the 187’ (57.0m) tri-deck semi-displacement custom built aluminum superyacht. This is the third Trinity for a Florida couple who understand Trinity’s ability to custom build to meet personal requirements. She is every meter an example of Trinity’s trademark naval architecture, exterior styling and unfaltering engineering. Celebrated interior designer, Evan Marshall of London, has set her luxurious entertaining and accommodations tone within a contemporary design.


 Of paramount importance to the owners, Lady Linda needed to be built for berthing behind their Florida residence, to be capable of handling the shallow waters of the Bahamas and to provide guests matching accommodations. By designing her with an expansive 33’4” (10.2m) beam, Trinity Yachts accomplishes these critical requests. Her wide beam allows for a shallow 8’ (2.4m) draft—allowing access to shallow-water berths, ports and destinations which are generally unavailable to yachts of similar length and size—and creates enough space for equally-sized guest cabins.

Lady Linda’s forward main deck full-width king master suite is ensuite his shower, her shower and Jacuzzi. More her roomy size includes a large owner’s office as part of the master suite. The owner also specified a half-beam gym aft of the pilothouse which—with Trinity’s design ingenuity —easily converts into the fifth guest cabin.

The four half-beam equally-sized guest staterooms are located amidships below. Stunning in their design, the staterooms are oriented to the ocean; incredible sea view vistas are available in each. All are ensuite, roomy and exquisitely detailed with granite, marble and soft, earthy colors.

The main deck features an elegant entrance foyer and voluminous socializing space in the main and dining salons. Advanced electronics include auto lifting television systems, total surround sound and networked computer equipment with uninterrupted power sources. Lady Linda’s galley, skylounge and sundeck are outfitted with the finest makes and models from Wolf to Miele, Viking and Subzero. Lady Linda’s crew quarters—including a spacious lounge—are also equipped with top-of-the-line utilities and comforts.

The pilothouse deck with air conditioned aft exterior deck provides abundant space with a full-beam skylounge and large aft deck. Featuring design unique to Trinity, her sundeck is outfitted with floor-to-ceiling glass doors to deflect wind. The sundeck also features a large bar and seating, a hot tub, is “touch and go” helicopter on board and is equipped with a davit suitable for rescue tender, jet skis and water toys.

As with all Trinity superyachts, collaboration between owner, owner’s rep—Mr. Ingo Pfotenhauer—builder and interior designer creates a truly custom private yacht built to exacting specification. The result is the delivery of a truly magnificent yacht: Lady Linda.

To charter LADY LINDA or other luxurious yachts visit our website for additional information or call Andrew Buys 954-720-0475 for immediate assistance.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Worldwide Yacht Charters by Barrington Hall



Fully crewed yacht charter: 100-500 ft:
The term "yacht" usually means a privately owned power boat larger than 100 feet which serves a maximum of 12 guests, with a few exceptions with larger guest accommodations. A motor yacht charter can be anywhere in the world. Our yacht charter company do fully crewed private yacht charters in the major charter areas in the world namely the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean and Greece but there are other sailing destinations. The fully crewed super yachts range from 100 feet and up. The Captain and crews who operate these magnificent luxury toys are exceptionally well versed with the entire scope of chartering, all are professionally trained, not only to serve you but also in safety, seamanship, who also have a vast knowledge of each charter location. The number of crew on these super yacht charters ranges from three (3) upwards to, in some cases, 33 staff members. The chef on board is almost always world-class trained and ready to customize each meal to suit every pallet. To ensure that each guest can enjoy personal meal choices on board the power yacht, each charter guest is sent a food and bar preference sheet. It is on this sheet that each guest will list their desires for meals and drinks. Both the captain and chef will call and talk to talk to the guests about 10-12 days prior to boarding. The yacht will not provision for the charter until they have discussed the meal choices with the guests. The chef is dedicated solely to customizing everyone's cuisine to please all on board. This personal attention is far better than any five (5) star hotel or the best cruise ship vacation.

Each power yacht is owned independently, this means although most yachts have the same water toys and amenities, there are some yachts which go above and beyond with the amenities they provide. We will provide you with the best yachts available in your budget. The captain and crew of the charter yachts we represent are committed to high-end service and attention to detail of the yacht, as well as the details to professionally serve you.

Your Charter Itinerary:
We listen to what you and your guests and we will always give you a sample itinerary to follow. This is just a route that we feel will provide you with the best adventure and memories. At the end of the day it is up to you to decide where you wish to travel. The captains of these super yachts will also offer their personal customized itinerary from which you can select. This means your private yacht charter is built around what you wish to do and where you wish to go, this is why we call this "your private yacht vacation!".

Location and Yachts
We pride ourselves in knowing the Caribbean better than any other independent charter broker worldwide. We are also greatly familiar with Greece, the Italian and French Riviera and the Bahamas.

We inspect each yacht and familiarize ourselves with the crews and it is from this we are in a position to guide guests to their right yacht.

These majestic yachts are not open for public viewing, they are all represented through brokers world-wide such as Barrington-Hall Yacht corporation, and we do have 10 years combined experience as captains along the Caribbean Chain of islands. In addition to this we have 20 years as top booking brokers world-wide. Barrington Hall Yacht Charters

Each year our company visits the different yacht charter boat shows worldwide to inspect the yachts and meet the crews of as many yachts as possible. We carefully inspect each yacht then interview the crews. From this we gain valuable information that will help us decide which yacht and crews will best serve our yacht charter clients.

Our clients charter with us again and again due to the level of quality service they receive. Click here to see an example of a client who returned after fifteen years.

Business, Executive or Corporate Incentive
Corporate entertaining offers a unique opportunity to target specific groups of people, whether customers or employees, to develop long-term productive relationships. A power yacht charter is a remarkable event for valued clients or staff, a fantastic incentives or rewards scheme or a distinctive way of saying ‘Thank You’. We know that there is a thin line between success and failure when selecting and planning any corporate event, that is why we pride ourselves on working closely with you to determine which power yacht is best for you and your company. Treat your clients, award your associates, introduce a new product line or just celebrate your success while your power yacht crew takes care of every detail and work to ensure an unforgettable event.

How to plan your power yacht vacation:
Again make sure you have the best yacht charter broker in the business, a broker who has the knowledge of the different charter destinations, the experience of being a captain, a broker you can call at anytime and a broker who can support you when things do not go as planned. We believe our company, Barrington-Hall, is the answer to your questions. A conversation with Andrew is the best place to start. Call Andrew at 800-478-2029 anytime, or provide your telephone number and Andrew will return your call. If you simply want ideas, if it is your first time, if it is a surprise, a conversation with Andrew will put your mind at ease. Our Company is unique when planning a private power yacht vacation; there are aspects that we provide to you that makes us tower above the crowd.

Below are some points which are important when considering a power yacht vacation.
  • How many people in your party? Are there children and what are their ages?
  • Where do you wish to charter? Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Greece
  • What type of vessel?
  • What season. Winter or Summer? This is important as most yachts move around depending on the season, as well as some locations are best visited in a a particular season.
  • Do you have a budget for your luxury power yacht charter?



Andrew Buys
Barrington Hall Yacht Charters
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