Interestingly F65 #1, Venture, is still owned by company founder, Tony Fleming and recently clocked up 66,000nm. Indeed, a well-used passagemaker doing what he designed it for. Stuart, FL 34994 Phone: (772) 678-3234 I started with 8mm, then progressed to 16mm followed by Standard Def video and now HD video. So, Tony, tell us a little something about your cruising to date and where you have been so far? Currently over 200 Flemings grace the worldâs waters as ultimate cruising yachts, including Tonyâs own Fleming 65 âVenture,â traveling over 20,000 miles around ⦠Interview with Tony Fleming Over the years Tony Fleming has been asked many of the same questions by prospective buyers and journalists about his yachts. Over 47 Fleming 65's have shipped from the Tung Hwa yard in Taiwan that has built every Fleming yacht since they were introduced in 1985. Tony Fleming and his daughter Nicky, went to Cannes to receive the trophy. Like other Fleming models, the 65 is built in Taiwan and capable of cruising any of the worldâs oceans. Tony Fleming and his daughter Nicky, went to Cannes to receive the trophy. Thanks in part to Tony's extensive cruising Tony Flemingâs own Venture II, a European-specification Fleming 65 (19.8m) in Vestmannaeyjar Harbor, Iceland. Since commissioning in 2005 Tony Fleming has cruised Fleming 55: A Yacht That's Aging Like Fine Wine 1106 Turkey Point Road Edgewater, MD 21037 Phone: (410) 798-5900 3250 S Kanner Hwy. To accompany the final feature in a fascinating series, Tony Fleming brings you his favourite moments from an incredible journey to Iceland and back. With a tremendous amount of attention paid to construction and a level of finish that meets the demands of the most discerning yacht owners, this builder lands squarely on many boaterâs wish list. On October 18, 1805, Lieutenant William Clark wrote in his journal that he had sighted spectacular Mt. Tony Fleming has a lot to say about living a nautical life of adventure, and rightfully so. Venture, now ten years old, is Hull No. Venture II, Tony's other Fleming 65, cruised from the UK to Germany, and, the following year from Southampton to a circumnavigation of Iceland by way of Scotland and the Faroes. George Sass Sr. documents his travels up the Columbia River to Idaho onboard Tony Fleming's yacht, Venture. In the second part of his ShopTalk interview, get a closer look at what makes his film-making mind tick. Thatâs just over three times around the planet. Stuart, FL 34994 Phone: (772) 678-3234 The following documentary, in two parts, records Venture's recent transit from Alaska through the Panama Canal (above) to Nova Scotia. fleming Yacht's Fast Facts Fleming yachts range from 55' to 78' in length All Fleming yachts share multiple common elements that enhance safety, convenience, and reliability Tony Fleming eventually left boatbuilding to travel the FlemIng: S Recently he found the time to compile a list of these questions and answers, and the attached document highlights what he feels to be the most important features of "the ultimate cruising yacht. We decided to put her on the market and build a new boat, named Venture II, constructed to European specifications, and ship her to Southampton in the UK. This is the story of her journeys in 2009. â Tony Fleming Tony Fleming and his daughter Nicky, went to Cannes to receive the trophy. In his ongoing effort to push the Fleming 65 to the limits, Tony has cruised Venture more than 50,000 miles. Venture II, Tony's other Fleming 65, cruised from the UK to Germany, and, the following year from Southampton to a circumnavigation of Iceland by way of Scotland and the Faroes. If you have ever read any of Tonyâs interviews or articles (this is a great one in which he speaks at length about the reasons behind Fleming builds), youâll recognize that doing business with Fleming Yachts means doing business with Tony Fleming. Since commissioning in 2005 Tony Fleming has As of July 2016, 44 Fleming 65's have been built at the highly regarded Tung Hwa yard in Taiwan, which has built every Fleming yacht ⦠Thanks in part to Tony's extensive cruising As of February 2010, 24 Fleming 65s have been built at the highly regarded Tung Hwa yard in Taiwan, which has built every Fleming yacht since they It is the first Fleming 65 produced (hull 65-001) which has been Tony Flemingâs personal vessel since she was completed. I have been interested in video and films since 1970. Yacht for sale is a 2022 FLEMING YACHTS 65' "FLEMING 65 - NEW BUILD" Pilothouse Motor Yacht w/Flybridge Motor Yacht in Newport Beach, California, USA. Whereever he goes, Fleming makes a video record, and, as it happens, he applies that same artistry and perfectionism to his films. Tony Fleming continued his voyage on Venture II, circumnavigating Iceland and crossing the Arctic Circle while visiting Grimsey Island, the northernmost inhabited island of Iceland. Hood while traveling down the Columbia River with his FLEMING 65 - The Serious Cruising Yacht! Fleming Yachts decided to retain hull number 1 to evaluate her design performance as a well-found cruising yacht as well as providing a test bed for new equipment. The Fleming Yachts experience with east coast dealer Burr Yacht Sales is unlike any other in the marine industry. Since retiring from his boatbuilding days, Fleming has put more than 50,000 nautical miles on Venture , extending his personal horizons while providing feedback to those now in charge of developing and building new Flemings. 1 of the Fleming 65 series and continues to serve as a test bed for Fleming Yachts. Fleming 55: A Yacht That's Aging Like Fine Wine 1106 Turkey Point Road Edgewater, MD 21037 Phone: (410) 798-5900 3250 S Kanner Hwy. I was aboard Tony Flemingâs 65, Venture II, during his voyage from Scotland to Iceland, and at one point after falling into a trough from the breaking crests of 12-foot seas, feeling the entire ship shudder and hearing the sickening As of October 2016, 44 Fleming 65s have been built at the highly regarded Tung Hwa yard in Taiwan, which has built every Fleming yacht since they My introduction to Fleming has been through storiesâmany of which have appeared in this magazineâabout the exploits of company founder Tony Fleming aboard his 65-footer Venture. Most of my videos⦠Tony Fleming and his daughter Nicky, went to Cannes to receive the trophy. The Fleming 65 was introduced in mid 2005 in response to a strong demand for an intermediate Fleming between the 55 and the 75. Fleming Yachts decided to retain hull number 1 (named Venture) to evaluate her design performance as a well-found cruising yacht as well as providing a test bed for new equipment. This is where the Fleming brand begins and ends â with Tony Fleming.