Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homes and Yachts

The most interesting thing that happened is that I was told that Johnny Depp's Yacht, the Vajoliroja, was docked in the Bahia Mar Marina, so of course I took pictures of it.  After hearing this tidbit, I did a bit of research and several media sources have reported that the Vajoliroja is indeed Johnny Depp's Yacht and was purchased in 2007.    They've also reported that "Vajoliroja" is a combination of the first names of his family, "VAnessa, JOhnny, LIly-ROse and Jack".  The Vajoliroja is a fabulous 156' Superyacht built in 2001, with exterior design by Taka Yachts and interior design by L.M. Pagano Design.

So, I wonder if Johnny Depp is in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, or elsewhere in South Florida right now?  I'm thinking probably so.  A bit of further research reveals that Johnny Depp's birthday is next Monday, June 9^th (happy 45^th birthday!) and that he's currently shooting one of his upcoming Films, "Public Enemies" (scheduled for release in July of 2009).  I wonder if they're shooting any scenes here.

Scroll below for the pictures. You will notice blue Masking Tape and paper on the Vajoliroja in the pictures (there were warning signs on the Yacht instructing not to touch the Rails as Shellac is currently being applied). I think the Vajoliroja is certainly quite fitting for "Captain Jack Sparrow".   

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Ft. Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of America" as well as the Mega Yacht Capital of North America.  We are a City of islands held together by canals, rivers, bays and waterways hundreds of miles long.  Many Fort Lauderdale residents and visitors enjoy boating in their speedboats, enjoying a peaceful fishing charter, or cruising the coastline by yacht. 

While out on the water, I noticed Pier 17 Marina and Yacht Club which is currently being built by BK Marine Construction and located on the South Fork of the New River.  Demand in Ft. Lauderdale for covered Mega Yacht slips is huge, so Pier 17 Marina and Yacht Club's completion is highly anticipated.

Available Mega Yacht Slips will range in size from 80 feet to 155 feet, with 8 ft. to 10 ft. depths at Low Tide.  A Rental Program for Slip Owners will be available and will be managed by Pier 17. 

I took a few other pictures of homes and other sights while out today (see below).   Ft. Lauderdale is home to many beautiful Waterfront Homes.

Beautiful, unique Gazebo at a Home located on Ponce De Leon St. in Rio Vista Isles (there's a gorgeous Infinity Pool as well, but I wasn't able to shoot a good picture of it).