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Mega yachts and celebrities expected in London for the 2012 Olympics

Baku, July 12 (AZERTAC). London prepares for the 2012 Olympics, at the start lugno from 27 to 12 August, during which time it is ready for the landing of mega yachts and celebrities who flock to the British capital to attend the Games. The Mirror has indeed made an first list of billionaire`s attraccheranno with their mega yachts and transforms the city into a realm of luxury boats. Among these the most anticipated will be Roman Abramovich and his giant Eclipse, while Bill Gates is expected to board the Gogypus. The two billionaires have already made a plan to drop anchor at the Royal Doks in East London, just five miles from the Olympic Stadium, but will not be alone. It for the sporting event of the English capital awaits millions of people who want to see the business of sports champions. Among these could not miss the world`s most famous Tycon and Abramovich in particular, at home in London and among other things owns the Chelsea soccer team. From his yacht Ecplise, the largest and most luxurious in the world, the mogul can watch the games and organize fabulous parties, as in his style. The competition will make Bill Gates and his “jewel” of the sea, but also the co-fondant ore of Microsoft Paul Allen will be present on board the appointment of its Octopus, yacht which can accommodate 26 guests on board. There will also be The Maltese Falcon, the yacht of billionaire of Greek origin Elena Ambrosiadou, but the predictions are for a real fleet of luxury boats in London, between 20 and 40. I waited too many celebrities from the entertainment world, even guests on a luxury yacht: already circulating the names of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and George Clooney. A real “invasion” of stars and yacht that has sparked security operations by the Royal Docks, as stated by the company manager Mike Luddy. “It will be a real sight to see,” he explained already confirming the reservation of two ships cruising, three tall ships and eight super yachts. This is Great expectations for the Olympics, but also for the walkway of the most beautiful yachts in the world.

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