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INVICTUS Yacht – Lap of Luxury $100M Superyacht

The Delta Design Group developed INVICTUS, which was built by the shipyard, Delta Marine.

Delivered in 2013, she features award-winning interior design from Diane Johnson Design and Mulder Design.

The superior yacht offers the best luxury features and designs that are the epitome of the superyacht lifestyle.

INVICTUS is a leading entertainment vessel on the water for guests with its host of toys and luxury features. 

INVICTUS yacht interior

The interior of the INVICTUS yacht is an award-winning design delivering superyacht living at its finest. She was designed in combination with Diane Johnson Design and Mulder Design .

The interior features exotic dining options with breakfast on the sundeck or lunch by the pool and other relaxing spots spread across six expansive decks.

The sun deck is equipped with a barbecue, jacuzzi, and a range of sun loungers to make the most of the relaxation on the yacht.

The design elements are luxury at their finest, featuring exotic woods, rare Italian marbles, and Art Deco fixtures.

There are accommodations for 12 guests with eight individually designed guest cabins. The full-beam master suite with magnificent wrap-around windows and natural light is the best feature of the yacht.

A bar is on every deck, and a movie theatre provides a cinema experience for guests. A gym onboard allows guests to work out while on the yacht.

A spacious beach club offers easy access to a vast array of toys and water toys.

Toys include WaveRunners, a water slide, wakeboards, inflatable tows, and many more adventurous games to play on the water.

The yacht is wheelchair accessible thanks to the elevator linking the main, owners, and bridge deck.

Adding to the luxury experience is a Parisian nightclub-style sky lounge. The layout is spacious, luxurious, and has gorgeous appointments for guests to enjoy the best in superyacht luxury. 

The INVICTUS yacht was built by Delta Marine , featuring naval architecture from Delta Design Group , and delivered from the shipyard in 2013.

The full displacement hull is made from steel, and it features a GRP superstructure. She cuts an impressive figure on the water with her six decks and many luxurious features.

Specifications

The INVICTUS yacht is a 66m superyacht, with a 13.1m beam and a 4.1m draft. She has a displacement of 1943 gross tons and is powered by twin Caterpillar engines .

She has a maximum of 17 knots and maintains a cruising speed of 16 knots.

She has an advanced stabilization system that reduces the rolling motion of the yacht while in the water, ensuring guests’ comfort levels while underway or at anchor.

The $100 million vessel has an annual running cost of $5-$10 million.

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INVICTUS YACHT CHARTER

65.99m  /  216'6   delta marine   2013 / 2020.

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Cabin Configuration

Special Features:

• Huge Sundeck with dining area
• Large outdoor bar
• Owner's deck with office
• Cinema on Main Deck
• Large Beach Club
• Tender garage doors open to sides

Set over six decks, the 2013-built superyacht INVICTUS offers abundance in all aspects, from living space to amenities and above all comfort.

The 65.53m/215' motor yacht 'Invictus' by the American shipyard Delta Marine offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins and features interior styling by Diane Johnson Design.

Built in 2013, Invictus boasts a multitude of decks ideal for relaxation and entertainment indoors or outdoors, ensuring guests will live la dolce vita on the open waters. She has sensational features such as wheelchair accessibility, movie theatre, elevator, beach club and gym.

Interior Design

Special features on the exterior include a fold down beach cabana at the stern, and a pool on the sundeck. The interior will have expansive windows, grand foyers and stairwells, a gymnasium and a theatre.

Guest Accommodation

Invictus is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, six double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 16 beds in total, including 5 king, 2 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. There are up to nineteen crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Invictus, notably a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. Meanwhile she boasts a movie theatre, perfect to relax after a long day on the water. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining or maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.

Invictus benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Guests of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy any part of the yacht thanks to the elevator or stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Invictus is built with a steel hull and composite superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 194,192 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Invictus knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two Seadoo GTI SE 155 WaveRunners. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Invictus also features kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling equipment and surfboards. Invictus features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 8.5m/27'11" Comitti V Tender to transport you in style.

Invictus and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean.

This ocean-going luxury charter motor yacht carries up to 19 professional crew who will cater to your every need.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Invictus has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Invictus is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 8.5m  /  27'11 Comitti V Tender with 2 x 220 HP engines
• 8.5m  /  27'11 Novurania Chase Tender 300 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Invictus Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Interior Design Award: Displacement Motor Yachts 200′+ Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Exterior Design & Styling Award: Displacement Motor Yachts 200′+ Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2014 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 1,999GT Judges' Special Award
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

APPROVED RYA WATER SPORTS CENTRE

Your family and friends could learn to use the water toys on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Motor Yacht Invictus is a certified RYA Training Centre yacht.

'Invictus' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€650,000 p/week + expenses Approx $722,500

High Season

€695,000 p/week + expenses Approx $772,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

$650,000 p/week + expenses

$695,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean Bahamas

Note: Not for charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters

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The Man in the Miramar

In the movie version of this story, we open on a shot of Invictus, a sleek 215-foot yacht with sophisticated, timeless maritime beauty – all six decks of it – replete with a swimming pool, a gym, a theater, nine bedrooms, and an elevator. Of course.

We pull out further to reveal Rick Caruso, the yacht’s owner – a striking, fit, tanned man in his early 60s, dressed to nautical perfection down to his crisp silk pocket square. He is surrounded by his four grown children (ages 21 to 31), his coifed white dog, and Tina, his beautiful and adoring wife of 35 years, and his world looks complete. But there’s more.

We pull out even further to see that we’re just off the coast of picturesque Montecito, its understated shore lined with centimillionaire surf “shacks” chilling in the shadows of a grand, idyllic beachfront hotel designed – like the yacht in its midst and the man at the helm – to perfection.

However, because this is not a movie, but real life – where this character’s presence has had a profound impact upon Montecito (and Santa Barbara) – we wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the man who infused so much dry powder into our local economy despite our town’s mixed feelings about how the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort’s arrival might have impacted local culture. And if you don’t believe me, ask any retailer or restaurant owner on Coast Village Road.

What we found beneath the surface of Caruso’s polished persona is a surprisingly gritty and strategic civic-minded leader who, against tall odds, has succeeded where other notable hoteliers – such as Ian Schrager and Ty Warner – did not.

But why would that be such a big surprise? Three of Caruso’s shopping centers – The Grove (Los Angeles), The Americana at Brand (Glendale), and Palisades Village (Pacific Palisades) – rank among the top 15 in the country in sales per square foot. So who is this movie star-like, real-life protagonist who could have built anywhere but took on the challenge of a highly problematic rodent-infested site, wedged between a rising ocean, an active railroad track, and a widening 101 freeway? And that was after making it through the labyrinthian gauntlet of the California Coastal Commission, multiple boards of architectural review, and a seemingly interminable permitting process. All the while, turning negatives into positives. A challenging parking situation? Just create an adorable wicker-lined Jolly. There’s a train running through the center of the property? No problem! A Disneyland-esque passageway across the track will do the trick.

It did indeed. And by all accounts, he’s killing it. Just three years after opening its doors (which Caruso claims are never locked), the Miramar is one of the country’s most expensive (and he says most successful) hotels. And from it has flowed a new lifeblood which, by the pandemic’s happenstance, Montecito very much needed.

But the story doesn’t end here. Now, Caruso is taking his I can get s**t done where others have failed attitude back home to Los Angeles, where, as of press time, he is dead serious about throwing his hat in the ring to become Los Angeles’s next mayor.

Will he succeed? It is of course unclear. But what is clear is: One, Rick Caruso is not daunted by big challenges, and two, he should not be underestimated. For a hard-driving entrepreneurial real estate developer turned hotelier known for his connection with elite brands and a fancy, high-end clientele, Caruso is very clear on his priorities – and they just might surprise you.

GL: What don’t people know about you?

RC: Oh, that’s a really tough question. It’s a great question but it’s a tough one. What don’t people know about me? I think that you fall into a bucket if, when you’ve had success, your priorities are different than mine. What I care about most at the end of the day is my wife and kids. I tell my wife multiple times a day how much I love her – we’ve been together for 35 years. I couldn’t talk to my kids more – I talk to them every day. I could lose everything. I thought about that during the pandemic. We were in the center of the bullseye – retail, restaurants, hotel…. I thought a lot about losing everything. And now we’re having our best year ever, which is incredible. But all I cared about was keeping the family safe. I don’t think credit is given when maybe if you’re successful, your priorities are really aligned with what most people’s priorities are, which is their family.

My grandparents were immigrants from Italy and all four sides came through Ellis Island. So there was always a great Italian culture in our home, and there still is today in terms of how we operate as a family. If you want to know about me, you’ll know how dear my family is to me. That’s what I treasure the most. And that’s what motivates me at every one of my properties, including the Miramar. At the Miramar, there are things that celebrate my children. They’re always very subtle and low key, and unless you know they’re there, you probably wouldn’t notice them. For example, if you look at the weathervane on the beach building, it doesn’t say north, south, east, and west, it has the initials of my kids. And they each picked quotes that are engraved in brass and in the stonework on the veranda overlooking the great lawn.

GL: The Miramar was not an easy project to develop, and there had been other strong-willed, experienced developers with great capacity who couldn’t pull it off, but you wanted to do it. Why?

RC: I always wanted to build a hotel or a resort. I always felt we were in the hospitality business anyway. At The Grove or Palisades Village, there’s a concierge and we’re there to serve customers – it’s all about the guest experience. I felt it was a natural extension of what we already did – and honestly, there’s just something very sexy about building a hotel where you have people come and stay with you and you can create this holistic experience. Our core business is always defined by enriching lives.

And we can do that through our retail, our restaurants, our apartments, and our resort. I remember the morning I read that Ian Schrager bought the Miramar. My heart dropped because I thought, Oh my God, I didn’t even know it was on the market. I missed an opportunity. And from then on, I followed it. And then of all the darn things I read Ty Warner bought it and I missed that opportunity. And then when the opportunity came to buy from Ty, obviously I did.

I don’t think you can find a more beautiful property than the Miramar. And I really don’t think you can find a more beautiful community than Montecito. I love so many places in the world, but the reality is Montecito is one of the most unique and beautiful communities in the world. And so how could I not want to do something with this property?

GL: How do you think the Miramar has impacted Montecito?

RC: I think people who live in Montecito are obviously better judges of that than I am, but what I hope is that we enrich people’s lives on a daily basis. We’re happy it’s a place where people can go, and if nothing else, just sit in a chair, read the paper, and enjoy its beauty to make their day better.

GL: I don’t think I’m the first to notice that the vibe in Montecito has changed over the past few years. It feels a little fancier – more celebrities, royalty, more flash. Is this a result of the Miramar?

RC: I think it has tapped into a culture in the community that maybe we unleashed a bit more. And I always talked about it when we were going through the entitlement process – that the resort is going to be a place where you’re going to be as comfortable walking through the lobby in a bathing suit during the day as you will be wearing a beautiful blazer while going to dinner at night. There’s a chic, casual, comfortable elegance I feel Montecito always had. It never tries too hard because it doesn’t have to – it’s not showy. You don’t need to prove anything. I think we’ve tapped into a culture that hopefully aligns with the values and the priorities of the people who live in Montecito. And I also think it’s aspirational for people who come from different parts of the world to visit the Miramar and Montecito and say, “I wish we lived here.”

GL: Well, aspirational would be one way to describe a $4,000 cotton sweater at Brunello Cucinelli. [I’m only half joking with Mr. Caruso when I raise the issue of the prices of ultra high-end luxury brands sold in the Miramar’s stores, because one of the things about Montecito I have appreciated is that you didn’t see a lot of name brands parading down Coast Village Road.] There has always been an understatedness to the wealth in our community, so this shift feels like a real change. That’s not just the Miramar; there are many new people who have moved into the community since the pandemic. But stores such as Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, and Goop certainly signal – if not endorse – a new vibe, don’t you think?

RC: I personally don’t view that as a bad thing. I think people in Montecito now probably have more options of where to shop and how to dress and how they want to express themselves – I think it’s a healthy thing. But it does go back to my earlier point that I think there is a low-key, subtle elegance to Montecito. I don’t see that changing. It may be expressed a little bit differently from time to time – somebody buying a Gucci bag and walking through town – but I think Montecito is going to continue to evolve because you do have a lot of new people in town.

GL: High-end brands aside, does the Miramar make money?

RC: It does very well – it’s probably the most successful hotel in the United States right now. By far, in fact. It’s funny you ask that question. I remember when I was going through the entitlements, people said, “You’re never going to make any money, you’re going to lose a lot of money.” I wasn’t in this for charity. This was not part of my charity work. It’s a very profitable hotel.

GL: Do you have plans to buy a house in Montecito?

The Carusos’ Manor House at the Rosewood (also available for bookings to the public) RC: We built a private residence on the grounds at the Miramar. It’s a perfect setup because we get to enjoy the property and experience everything our guests experience yet we still have our privacy.

GL: You’ve been a champion of small businesses for a long time. And you worked on state and national level task forces, including Gavin Newsom’s business and jobs recovery task force during the pandemic. What advice could you give to Santa Barbara regarding its attempt to renew State Street and to rebuild its small business strength?

RC: It’s complicated because there’s a lot of impact on State Street. You have issues with the homeless, you have issues with crime, and you have an incredible street with a really glorious history to it. I think every city, not just Santa Barbara, needs to create – for lack of a better term – “opportunity zones” for small businesses, where fees are waived and local taxes may be reduced in a way to help local businesses grow. And then once they get to a certain size, you can peel that stuff away. But I believe the backbone of any great city is the small businesses – the small restaurants, the entrepreneurs, the local stores. And that applies to Montecito on Coast Village Road, the Upper Village, and to State Street.

Small businesses were so hurt during the pandemic. One of many things I’m proud of with my company and my team is that our goal was to get through the pandemic and bring everybody across the bridge with us – our employees, our families, and our retailers. And to do that, it had to be an enterprise where I was contributing money to support small businesses. Our bigger retailers were paying rent in order to be part of the whole system, and we didn’t lose anybody. To this day, there are small businesses on our properties that still don’t pay rent because we want them to regain a firm footing. I think that’s critically important.

GL: You’ve been widely recognized not just for your business innovations but your philanthropy in the Los Angeles community as well. You’ve endowed the Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center; you chair the board of trustees of USC; you also serve on the board of visitors of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, the board of trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, and the boards of Para Los Niños, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. And you and your wife, Tina, founded the Caruso Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education. Clearly giving back is a priority for you. Why?

RC: There are so many things that help shape you. And as a young child with immigrant grandparents who had nothing, it always amazed me by how generous they were. And they always drilled into my head that my job – all our jobs – is to work hard for the next generation, give back, and bring people along with you. There’s always room at the table, and I live my life that way. We’re always here to help people in need. So the philanthropies we care about the most and we fund the most involve families – in particular children who have very little, are typically living below the poverty level, who don’t have access to education or healthcare, and who live in very tough conditions. We’re very proud of the fact that it’s not just about writing a check, but also about getting to know them and getting our hands dirty helping and working with them. All of my kids work on Skid Row in Los Angeles. They work at Operation Progress at the Nickerson Gardens and in the projects where these wonderful families live.

My daughter started a program called the Angel Riders where she brings young kids living in the inner city who have never been around a horse and gets them on horseback. Obviously, faith is a big part of it because she was raised Catholic. I think every faith is about being generous and working for others. And that philosophy also informs what we build, why we build, and our connection to the community. Every one of our properties is always open – there are no guards or gates – none have hours for a reason, and they are available to every walk of life. I think this is a wonderful way to celebrate life.

GL: Your family gives back quite a bit in Los Angeles. Do you plan to get more involved with philanthropy in Santa Barbara?

RC: Absolutely. When we had the terrible mudslides, we gave heavily to Santa Barbara through the American Red Cross. They needed everything; they were not prepared. And then at the Miramar, at the onset of the pandemic, we quickly branded a food truck, and every single day, we provided breakfast for the firefighters, police officers, and the rescuers. We’ve done a lot in Santa Barbara and Montecito and we’re prepared to do more. It’s an important community for us.

GL: So let’s discuss the elephant in the room. Are you running for mayor of Los Angeles?

RC: I’m certainly thinking about it – very seriously. For the past year, we’ve had a team that’s been doing a lot of research and work. It’s clearly the direction I’m heading. A dear friend asked me: “Why the hell would you do this? It’s a tough job.” Although it sounds corny, the truth is: I love Los Angeles. I raised my family here, I have my business here, my employees live here, yet there are problems that need to be fixed. The question was, “Why are you choosing to do this?” And I really don’t think I have a choice; I feel I have a duty to give back.

GL: You’re obviously not doing it for the money…

RC: I’m definitely not doing it for the money, nor am I doing it for a career change. I don’t want to run for governor. I don’t want to go anywhere else. I want to come in. If I do serve as mayor, I’ll redirect some things, solve a bunch of problems, and then come back to private life and hang out at the Miramar.

GL: As former president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, what are your thoughts about this complicated moment in our country?

RC: You’re right – it is a complicated moment. Crime is out of control, homelessness is out of control. And I look at it this way: We have a very wealthy city in a very wealthy state in a very wealthy country. And nobody should be living on our streets or under a freeway overpass in a tent. It’s not right. It’s inhumane. And that then affects communities and people trying to raise their kids and run a business. There’s nothing good about it, and it can be solved. It’s complicated, but I think it’s going to take somebody who’s not worried about getting reelected, somebody who is liberated from that and can say, “This is the right thing to do. We’re just going to do it.”

GL: What does that look like? Homelessness is like a giant octopus with each of its arms representing a different aspect of the issue. There’s mental health, the lack of affordable housing, addiction, income inequality…. These issues are not unique to L.A. yet no one’s cracked them. How do you plan to bring people together to solve this problem?

RC: This isn’t a bold decision I’m making in the midst of a crisis; many cities like L.A. are in the midst of a crisis. No one can solve it alone – it takes strong leadership, getting people to follow you, then putting a stake in the ground and saying, “We are going to do this.” I don’t think the formula of big committees solving problems works. We’ve been doing that for too long and the problem has only gotten worse. You have to build shelters quickly to get people off the streets. You have to have services for mental health and services to retrain people. This kills me, but do you know the largest growing population of homeless are the elderly? So we now have seniors becoming homeless at a faster rate than anyone else. What kind of society puts their seniors on the street? And you can’t tell me they want to be there. So yes. This problem can be fixed. I’m not on a bunch of committees, I don’t spend my time doing that. I surround myself with really smart people and give them a lot of tools to do their job.

GL: At one point you were the youngest commissioner in the history of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. So in terms of water and sustainability, based on the LA100 study, Mayor Garcetti announced the department of water and power will pursue an 80 percent renewable and 97 percent carbon-free grid by 2030 as well as 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2035. That was, I guess, 10 years ahead of schedule. Would you make a similar commitment?

RC: When I was a commissioner at DWP, I was the one who took all of these coal plants in the L.A. basin and converted them to gas to reduce emissions. And I was the one who oversaw the building of Palo Verde Generating Station (a nuclear plant in Arizona) to bring in clean power. And I was the one who settled the water war in L.A. County. So I understand water and power.

I think goals are great. What I would say to Eric [Garcetti] is, “Give us your plan on how to get there.” It’s really easy – set a goal. And yes, sustainability is very important to me, it always has been. We want to have a clean basin and we want to have sustainable policies in place. But you have to have a real plan. And then you have to say, “What is the cost of that plan for the average resident?” Because a big chunk of people’s paychecks go toward their utility bills. So there is a balance, but yes, I am committed to sustainability.

GL: Does the Miramar live up to this standard of environmental stewardship?

RC: Absolutely. The Miramar is one of the most sustainable properties we have – down to how we do laundry. There are no plastic water bottles, everything is in a metal bottle. Reusability is really a model of sustainability.

GL: You’re a guy who builds luxurious experiences. And while anyone could go sit and have a drink in the gorgeous bar at the Miramar and not pay $2,500 (or in some cases $13,000) per night to be a guest in one of the oceanfront rooms, your brand is – in all ways – elite. Are you prepared for the blowback against you as something of a poster child for “the good life” asking to lead a community effort to solve problems such as extreme poverty, wealth inequality, racial inequity, and inclusion? How are you prepared to counter charges of elitism that will come your way?

RC: I think it’s a great question, and I’ll answer it a couple of ways. What was more exclusionary was when the property sat vacant for 15 years with a chain-link fence around it. The beach was dirty and you couldn’t get down to it because there was a gate with a lock on it – and only a few people had the key. Now anybody can safely walk through the property and enjoy the beach.

The other thing I would tell you is because of our charities, I live a big part of my life in the poorest parts of Los Angeles – and so do my children. I didn’t grow up rich in the beginning. I know what it’s like to see these kids at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School in Watts and what they go through – the gunshot drills and they’re running back to their classrooms. I know what it takes for a young man who goes to the high school down in Watts, walking from Nickerson Gardens and being teased by the gangs for going to Verbum Dei because you have to wear a black tie and a white shirt. I’ve sat in the classroom with those kids and I know their parents. I understand it really well. What I don’t understand is being a pompous legislator who thinks they have all the answers yet actually has never experienced it. And has actually never signed the front of a check – only the back. And you know there isn’t an elected official in the United States who had a pay cut during the pandemic whereas most every other worker did.

GL: You say you didn’t grow up rich, but your parents owned Dollar Car Rental, didn’t they?

RC: My dad did, but not until well after I was born. My dad became a very successful businessman, but we weren’t raised that way in the beginning.

GL: You serve as chair of the board of trustees for USC, which has gone through some turmoil in the last few years. (One of the most corrupt university administrations of higher education saw an overdosed prostitute in a hotel room, an FBI sting of a basketball coach, disturbing sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups, a shockingly blatant influence-peddling scheme including a central role in the massive college admissions scandal, and, most recently, the announcement of federal corruption charges against L.A. City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas and a former dean at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.) Are there lessons learned here you would apply to your leadership in Los Angeles?

RC: Oh yeah. Many. Listen, accountability matters, integrity matters, leadership matters, making decisions quickly, not letting things brew. But the biggest problems at USC were the priorities were wrong, there was no accountability, and things got swept under the rug. We changed that culture with a lot of help from many good people on the board of trustees along with new leadership. It’s a different place today, and I’m very proud of the progress that’s been made there.

Intentionality can be found in all corners of Caruso’s life. So I wondered why he named his yacht – perhaps the most conspicuous symbol of his vaunted life – Invictus.

GL: Why is the name of your yacht Invictus?

RC: It’s named after the poem “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. It’s the story of the struggles of life and eventually getting to heaven to get through the gates. And when you read the poem, it’s about how you get battered and bloodied and bruised, but you become the master of your faith and the captain of your soul. If you stay true to what you believe in and try to do the right thing, you get through the gates, even though you’re going to be a little bit beat up. That’s the philosophy I and my family live by.

GL: As Caruso leaves me with those poignant words, I reflect upon the words that originally inspired him:

By William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

GL: For fun, I look up the word invictus, which, as it turns out, is Latin for unconquered or undefeated. Suddenly, it all makes sense.

At 66 meters, with a steel hull and composite super structure, INVICTUS is impressive in size, mighty in stature, and elegant from every vantage point. At over 1900 gross ITC and with a 43-foot beam, INVICTUS is a masterwork in design balance, cutting a supremely graceful silhouette of elegant lines, sculptural shapes, and accelerating curves. Thanks to her remarkable beam and expansive volume, her interiors showcase high ceilings and spacious rooms emphasized by floor-to-ceiling hull-side windows that bring the outside in. Maximizing the beauty of the outdoors is featured throughout her design, the apex of which is experienced as you step inside the master stateroom and are greeted by a 180-degree view of the ocean.

Diane Johnson of Diane Johnson Design, working together with Johnson, Wen, Mulder, was tasked to create something new in yacht interior design, and she succeeded. The result is a work of art that transcends description, incorporating both traditional and modern influences: hints of sublime vintage Hollywood glamour, whispers of an elegant Deco Parisian hotel and a nod to the playful Rat Pack lounge.

With family living the foundation of the design brief, INVICTUS combines luxury and beauty with comfort and hospitality. Grand spaces and opulent foyers are mixed with intimate settees and lounges. In the main salon, a grand piano sits unassumingly among a mixture of furniture perfect for small and large gatherings. On a separate deck, the dining salon, framed by curved sliding glass doors, holds an expandable table that can seat more than 20 guests. An on-deck gym with sliding doors and magnificent views is contrasted by a theater room with raised stadium seating. Hallmarks throughout include different combinations of exotic wood species on each deck, with intricate veneer patterns, a gorgeous use of Italian marbles, and custom Lalique glasswork.

INVICTUS’ outdoor spaces and decks are as breathtaking as the interiors. Characterized by the same grandness as the interior, the decks flow gracefully from the fold-down beach cabana at the stern to the impressive sun deck complete with hot tub, bar, and several areas for dining, lounging, or gathering for cocktails under the stars. Details include custom stainless-steel sconces, loose furniture with a gorgeous table made of ebony and stainless steel, and magnificent oval polished stainless handrails.

The Delta Design Group, responsible for the naval architecture and exterior styling, designed an ice-strengthened steel hull with composite superstructure. Utilizing finite element analysis and its own advanced engineering, they incorporated composite materials, steel, and aluminum into the construction, allowing the best material to be chosen for each application. This efficient and innovative construction approach enabled the designers to achieve the high ceilings and expansive windows that the owners desired.

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 main engines and carrying over 50,000 gallons of fuel, the yacht has a 6,000 nautical-mile range at 12 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers and a Schottel bow thruster ensure maneuverability and a nice gentle ride both at anchor and underway. Her tender garage, with  hull-side doors and overhead gantry cranes for deployment, stows a custom 28-foot Comitti and a Novurania Chase.

Latin for “unconquerable,” INVICTUS is homage to the indomitable spirit at the heart of the 19th century poem by William Ernest Hemley. Strikingly beautiful, flawlessly conceived, and profoundly powerful, INVICTUS embodies the passion of a life lived to the fullest, as described in the namesake poem’s final stanza, “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.”

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On the hunt for Rick Caruso’s mega-yacht

Usc professor tracks rick caruso’s yacht daily on twitter..

Professor Howard Rodman’s twitter which gives updates on the location of Rick Caruso’s $100 million super yacht. (Photo by Jason Goode)

Every morning, USC screenwriting professor Howard A. Rodman wakes up early, meditates, makes an espresso and goes hunting for a superyacht.

The ship Rodman is looking for is valued at $100 million and spans over 215 feet.

It also belongs to Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former USC Board of Trustees Chair Rick Caruso.

Where is Invictus now? Your daily update. Invictus on the move! Rick Caruso's one-hundred-million-dollar 215-foot superyacht, moored at Boston Yacht Haven for 23 days, is off the coast of Maryland en route to Jacksonville, Florida. Live map here: https://t.co/pYeITztCmF https://t.co/xTBas0aBpl pic.twitter.com/Z1CuXNNqWN — Howard A. Rodman (@howardrodman) October 26, 2022

Rodman  is the artistic director of Sundance Screenwriting Labs and governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a former union organizer.

Rodman said he first became aware of the yacht, named the Invictus, during the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. Olivia Jade, who was one of the most prominent beneficiaries and the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin, was on the Invictus when the news broke. She was with Caruso’s daughter Gianna, a former USC student.

After learning of the Invictus during the announcement of Loughlin’s indictment, Rodman launched a self-described “conceptual art project” to tweet its location every morning.

Most days, Rodman doesn’t receive many likes. But for him, engagement isn’t the purpose.

“It’s a kind of daily devotional activity for me. Most days I get two likes, four likes. I think the most I’ve ever gotten was like eight or nine. So it’s clearly not getting massive engagement and it’s been very much below the radar,” Rodman said.

How does one find a superyacht?

“[I]t’s really easy,” Rodman said. “You go to any number of websites. If you Google “maritime tracking,” you’ll find one or two of them and you just enter “Invictus” and it’ll tell you where it is, as you can with almost any named ship.”

Because the information is public, Rodman’s ship-hunting is legally above board.

Rodman’s daily tracking takes him to different parts of the world. One day it’s Cannes in the French Riviera, then Sanremo, Italy and then onto Boston, where it recently stayed for 23 days. There is no information about who is actually using the yacht, just its whereabouts.

Fitting that Rick Caruso, the soi-disant "Latin" candidate for Mayor of LA, gave his one-hundred-million-dollar 215-foot superyacht a Latin name: Invictus. Which means undefeated. We shall see. Invictus remains moored at Boston Yacht Haven. Live map: https://t.co/yzF9S1ic8H https://t.co/jCE48wf8Va pic.twitter.com/vmXbkSShki — Howard A. Rodman (@howardrodman) October 12, 2022

So when Caruso threw his hat in the ring for mayor, Rodman looked to the high seas.

Rodman said he tweets the location of the superyacht to beg the question: “Does [Caruso] really understand what it is [like] for the wild majority of us to live in L.A.?”

Caruso’s wealth extends well beyond the ship, which sleeps nine and staffs 12. Forbes lists his net worth at $5.3 billion . Caruso built his wealth by developing shopping centers. Some of his properties, owned through his privately held real estate company Caruso , include The Grove, The Americana and The Commons in Calabasas.

Both Caruso’s campaign and the campaign of Rep. Karen Bass, his opponent in the mayoral race, declined to comment.

Caruso is no stranger to USC. A 1980 Marshall alum, he was chair of the Board of Trustees from 2018 to 2022 and donated over $25 million to the Keck School of Medicine to endow the USC Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology. The USC Catholic Center also has his name, after his family donated the lead gift to build the center and Our Savior Parish Church.

Longtime Democratic strategist Bob Shrum, a USC political science professor and head of the Center for Political Future who worked on eight presidential campaigns, emphasized that a politician’s wealth does not determine their success.

“Being very wealthy is not disqualifying for political candidates,” Shrum said.

Shrum noted that both Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy both came from wealthy families and enjoyed both political success and massive popularity.

“Voters thought [FDR and the Kennedys] cared about them and they understood their problems, and that they would deal with those problems,” Shrum said.

For the Caruso-Bass race, Shrum believes policies on homelessness and crime will ultimately swing voters, not personal wealth.

“They’re at the top of the agenda and [voters] will make a judgment about that,” he said.

Despite his commitment to the Invictus hunt, Rodman said he doesn’t expect it to change any votes and he’s “not under any illusion that this will affect the outcome of the mayoral race.”

“I am not saying anything about Rick Caruso’s character,” said Rodman, who according to Open Secrets, has donated to progressive candidates. “I am not saying anything about him personally. Really what I’m saying, and no more, no less, is that there’s a guy running for mayor of Los Angeles who has a $100 million, 215 foot yacht. Period.”

Election Day is November 8.

This story has been updated with additional context.

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Billionaire’s Boat Makes Big Splash

After years of breaking new ground on land, Rick Caruso has set course to sail new waters at sea.

The billionaire L.A. developer of the Grove and Americana at Brand wants to be one of the first to park a megayacht in Newport Beach’s harbor.

The 215-foot craft, named Invictus, was built in Seattle’s Delta Marine shipyard earlier this year and set to sea under Caruso’s ownership last month.

He has requested permission to moor the boat in Newport Beach’s harbor for several days for a christening celebration. If granted, Invictus would be the largest boat in the harbor – by perhaps as much as 65 feet. The boat is so big it could not fit in either marina in Long Beach, although it could squeeze into Marina del Rey.

Paul Blank, a Newport Beach harbor commissioner, said he hopes the city can accommodate Caruso’s request.

“It’s an extraordinary experience to have a boat like that around and we hope other high-profile-boat owners will make us a stop on the journey as well,” Blank said.

Others viewed the possibility similarly.

“I think it’s great for the harbor,” said Charlie Sharp, manager of the Newport Beach Yacht Club. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a ship in here that big and I think it would be pretty and people would like to see it.”

Indeed. Invictus, finished in walnut burl, crotch mahogany veneers and Italian marble, has 12 guest cabins, an on-deck gym, theater with stadium seating, fold-down cabana and sundeck with hot tub as well as a grand piano in the main salon.

The short-term request for mooring is unusual but the Newport Beach Harbor Commission said that it will discuss the request at its meeting this month.

Caruso could not be reached for comment. It was unclear where the yacht will be permanently moored.

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The Invictus Arrives in Newport Beach | Largest Yacht Moored in Newport Beach

One of the largest yachts (at 216 feet) has arrived in Newport Beach. The Invictus is moored right near Lido Isle in Newport Beach . Not everyone is thrilled with this 16-day visit due to the size.

There are a couple of residents who opposed the plan as the yacht may impact their view.  The Invictus is 216 feet and is a stunning yacht.

This beautiful yacht is owned by Rick Caruso. It will be moored in near Lido for 16 days.

It was pretty interesting to view it and many boats were cruising around and taking photos. It is an incredible yacht.

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Newport Harbor Floats Plan to Host Billionaire SoCal Developer's Mega-Yacht

The yacht in question is five stories tall, 216 feet long and owned by one of southern california's most prominent developers, published august 26, 2013 • updated on august 27, 2013 at 9:55 am.

A so-called "mega-yacht" may be coming to a Southern California harbor this weekend. But some residents are opposed to plans to have this and possibly another yacht moor right in their backyards.

It is described by some as a personal cruise ship. Harbor officials say there has never been a boat the size of the Invictus on Newport's waterways. It stands five stories tall and 216 feet long, or the size of a 20-story building.

The yacht belongs to billionaire Rick Caruso, who plans to christen the vessel as early as this weekend, and there is only one place deep enough to moor the 580-ton yacht: the Newport Harbor at the Lido Marina Village.

"I think it would be weird to have a boat sitting directly in the middle of the harbor, but if they're paying for it they might as well get what they're paying for," said Nathan Bryant, owner of Suplove, a paddle board business.

Bryant said he hopes that the boat brings him big bucks from people who are curious enough to see the ship and then maybe try out paddle boarding.

But Cassandra Vasquez, of Windward Sailing Co., said she would rather see the water than a big boat.

"Why would they let a 216-foot long boat moor in here?" said Vazquez. "It's a small harbor, I think."

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Other residents are concerned the yacht will be noisy and emit fumes.

City officials are poised to give Caruso a two-month permit, with the promise that the boat will only be in the harbor for four weekends. There are no docks big enough to hold it, so The Invictus must bring its own moorings.

"Our focus is really to attract a different size vessel and to be more visitor friendly," Harbor Resource Director Chris Miller said. "Certainly there is a [mooring] fee involved."

Based on what the city charges at $38 per foot per year, the fee comes out to $1,368 for two months. But harbor officials said they are not doing it for the money.

"Our goal is to test it and see if it works," Miller said.

Caruso's office declined to comment on the situation.

The owner of a second boat that is about 130 feet long is also asking for a permit to moor at the harbor and have a wedding onboard. The "mega-yachts" would not be parked at the same time.

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Megayacht Invictus arrives in Newport Harbor

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The vessel on Friday navigated its way from the harbor entrance to the Lido turning basin in about an hour, using a 6:50 p.m. high tide to traverse the shallow portions of the bay, keeping the vessel and its 13-foot draft from touching the harbor floor. As of Sunday morning, Invictus had left the harbor, reportedly on its way to Santa Catalina Island.

Owned by Los Angeles developer Rick J. Caruso, Invictus is roughly 80 feet longer than the largest charter vessels in the harbor, and required a special mooring site in the harbor since it was too big for any of the harbor’s dock areas.

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The Newport Beach Harbor Commission gave its blessing at its Aug. 14 meeting, and final approval came from the city’s Harbor Resources manager Chris Miller, who granted both Invictus and the 130-foot yacht Marama temporary mooring privileges in the harbor. Commissioner Brad Avery said the approval to grant a boat of Invictus’ size into the harbor will act as a “trial run” for Newport Beach as a potential megayacht stopover.

“We’re a world-class harbor,” Avery said. “We have a strong boating community and what better way to signal that then by welcoming the latest and greatest vessel from an American shipyard.”

The Invictus is scheduled to be in the harbor a total of 16 days over the course of a two-month period, and the Marama is slated to arrive Sept. 25, staying for five days. However, the ships will not be allowed to moor in the harbor at the same time.

BIG BOAT DEBATE

While the boats are expected to bring business to local harbor front stores and potential buzz to the bay, Invictus’ arrival has sparked concerns from waterfront homeowners worried about such large ships mooring so close to their homes. Twenty-year Lido Isle resident Pamela Whitesides, whose condominium faces directly where Invictus has anchored, joined with neighbors Don and Judy Cole to protest the vessel’s arrival.

“I live on the top floor of our two-story building, but this ship is five stories high,” said Whitesides, who is concerned the “trial” period for allowing temporary megayacht anchoring in the harbor will become a permanent fixture, with large ships stopping by regularly in Newport Harbor.

“There was virtually no notice to the general community or the surrounding residents that this trial was under discussion,” Whitesides said.

The request from Invictus to enter Newport Harbor was originally heard when Balboa Yacht Basin manager Dave New brought the request to the Harbor Commission at its July meeting. It was placed on the Commission’s August agenda, and a subcommittee was formed consisting of commissioners Brad Avery and David Girling, along with Harbor Resources manager Chris Miller, Dave New and Harbor Patrol mooring deputy Sean Scoles.

Of the subcommittee members, three had ties with the boat owners, as Girling and New disclosed a friendship with Invictus’ owner Caruso, and Avery said he was an acquaintance of the owner of Marama. Girling said he and Avery checked with assistant city attorney Michael Torres before casting a vote on the mooring arrangement.

“As long as there is no financial gain, and I can be objective and unbiased in my decision, then it was ok to make that decision,” Girling said. “It benefitted us to have those relationships, because we were able to communicate and understand characteristics of the boats to make a good, sound decision.”

The Harbor Commission voted 5-1 in favor of the temporary mooring of both vessels, with Commissioner Karen Rhyne the sole dissenting vote.

Whitesides, along with Don and July Cole, tried to get a City Council member to appeal the decision to be heard by the full council, but was unsuccessful.

“It seems premature to have a test trial for a precedent-setting, policy-changing situation of this magnitude that hasn’t been thoroughly vetted and approved by the City Council with ample input from the  community,” said Don Cole, adding that the only reason he found out about the Harbor Commission hearing was due to an email sent by Miller.

“I want to stress that this is really being done on a trial basis,” Miller said. “No one has any grand ideas, and we’ll be monitoring this and giving an update later this year on how it went.”

The turning basin will be further crowded by the upcoming Lido Boat Show, which temporarily moors more than 200 vessels on added dock space extending out into the harbor. While the show only runs from Sept. 26-29, dock construction began Aug. 30, and will remain in the bay until a week after the show. The area is also home to many of Newport Beach’s charter fleet – some of the largest boats in the harbor.

“We don’t see any issues with space down there,” Miller said. “There is plenty of waterway in that area, and the charter captains are professionals; they know how to maneuver.”

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Megayacht arrives in newport harbor, the 216-foot invictus will anchor off lido island for 16 days..

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A brand new megayacht anchored in Newport Harbor Friday, despite concerns from some residents. Invictus, a 216-foot-long yacht owned by L.A. developer Rick Caruso, arrived in Newport Beach on Friday evening. Earlier this month the Newport Beach Harbor Commission approved a pilot project to allow megayachts to anchor in Newport Bay. Some residents have opposed the megayachts saying the large vessels will be bright, noisy and fume-generating intrusions on Newport Bay. Harbor Commissioner Brad Avery told the Orange County Register the megayachts permission was granted on a trial run basis. “We’re a world-class harbor,” Avery told the newspaper. “We have a strong boating community and what better way to signal that then by welcoming the latest and greatest vessel from an American shipyard.” Caruso reportedly has plans to host a small wedding on Invictus this fall, and will anchor off Lido Island for 16 days. Along with the Invictus, a 130-foot yacht will also be temporarily mooring in Newport Harbor for a short period of time at the end of September.

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The Man in the Miramar

In the movie version of this story, we open on a shot of Invictus , a sleek 215-foot yacht with sophisticated, timeless maritime beauty – all six decks of it – replete with a swimming pool, a gym, a theater, nine bedrooms, and an elevator. Of course. 

We pull out further to reveal Rick Caruso, the yacht’s owner – a striking, fit, tanned man in his early 60s, dressed to nautical perfection down to his crisp silk pocket square. He is surrounded by his four grown children (ages 21 to 31), his coifed white dog, and Tina, his beautiful and adoring wife of 35 years, and his world looks complete. But there’s more.

We pull out even further to see that we’re just off the coast of picturesque Montecito, its understated shore lined with centimillionaire surf “shacks” chilling in the shadows of a grand, idyllic beachfront hotel designed – like the yacht in its midst and the man at the helm – to perfection.

However, because this is not a movie, but real life – where this character’s presence has had a profound impact upon Montecito (and Santa Barbara) – we wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the man who infused so much dry powder into our local economy despite our town’s mixed feelings about how the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort’s arrival might have impacted local culture. And if you don’t believe me, ask any retailer or restaurant owner on Coast Village Road.

What we found beneath the surface of Caruso’s polished persona is a surprisingly gritty and strategic civic-minded leader who, against tall odds, has succeeded where other notable hoteliers – such as Ian Schrager and Ty Warner – did not.

But why would that be such a big surprise? Three of Caruso’s shopping centers – The Grove (Los Angeles), The Americana at Brand (Glendale), and Palisades Village (Pacific Palisades) – rank among the top 15 in the country in sales per square foot. So who is this movie star-like, real-life protagonist who could have built anywhere but took on the challenge of a highly problematic rodent-infested site, wedged between a rising ocean, an active railroad track, and a widening 101 freeway? And that was after making it through the labyrinthian gauntlet of the California Coastal Commission, multiple boards of architectural review, and a seemingly interminable permitting process. All the while, turning negatives into positives. A challenging parking situation? Just create an adorable wicker-lined Jolly. There’s a train running through the center of the property? No problem! A Disneyland-esque passageway across the track will do the trick.

It did indeed. And by all accounts, he’s killing it. Just three years after opening its doors (which Caruso claims are never locked), the Miramar is one of the country’s most expensive (and he says most successful) hotels. And from it has flowed a new lifeblood which, by the pandemic’s happenstance, Montecito very much needed.

But the story doesn’t end here. Now, Caruso is taking his I can get s**t done where others have failed attitude back home to Los Angeles, where, as of press time, he is dead serious about throwing his hat in the ring to become Los Angeles’s next mayor.

Will he succeed? It is of course unclear. But what is clear is: One, Rick Caruso is not daunted by big challenges, and two, he should not be underestimated. For a hard-driving entrepreneurial real estate developer turned hotelier known for his connection with elite brands and a fancy, high-end clientele, Caruso is very clear on his priorities – and they just might surprise you. 

GL: What don’t people know about you? 

RC: Oh, that’s a really tough question. It’s a great question but it’s a tough one. What don’t people know about me? I think that you fall into a bucket if, when you’ve had success, your priorities are different than mine. What I care about most at the end of the day is my wife and kids. I tell my wife multiple times a day how much I love her – we’ve been together for 35 years. I couldn’t talk to my kids more – I talk to them every day. I could lose everything. I thought about that during the pandemic. We were in the center of the bullseye – retail, restaurants, hotel…. I thought a lot about losing everything. And now we’re having our best year ever, which is incredible. But all I cared about was keeping the family safe. I don’t think credit is given when maybe if you’re successful, your priorities are really aligned with what most people’s priorities are, which is their family.

My grandparents were immigrants from Italy and all four sides came through Ellis Island. So there was always a great Italian culture in our home, and there still is today in terms of how we operate as a family. If you want to know about me, you’ll know how dear my family is to me. That’s what I treasure the most. And that’s what motivates me at every one of my properties, including the Miramar. At the Miramar, there are things that celebrate my children. They’re always very subtle and low key, and unless you know they’re there, you probably wouldn’t notice them. For example, if you look at the weathervane on the beach building, it doesn’t say north, south, east, and west, it has the initials of my kids. And they each picked quotes that are engraved in brass and in the stonework on the veranda overlooking the great lawn.

GL: The Miramar was not an easy project to develop, and there had been other strong-willed, experienced developers with great capacity who couldn’t pull it off, but you wanted to do it. Why?

 RC: I always wanted to build a hotel or a resort. I always felt we were in the hospitality business anyway. At The Grove or Palisades Village, there’s a concierge and we’re there to serve customers – it’s all about the guest experience. I felt it was a natural extension of what we already did – and honestly, there’s just something very sexy about building a hotel where you have people come and stay with you and you can create this holistic experience. Our core business is always defined by enriching lives.

And we can do that through our retail, our restaurants, our apartments, and our resort. I remember the morning I read that Ian Schrager bought the Miramar. My heart dropped because I thought, Oh my God, I didn’t even know it was on the market . I missed an opportunity. And from then on, I followed it. And then of all the darn things I read Ty Warner bought it and I missed that opportunity. And then when the opportunity came to buy from Ty, obviously I did.

I don’t think you can find a more beautiful property than the Miramar. And I really don’t think you can find a more beautiful community than Montecito. I love so many places in the world, but the reality is Montecito is one of the most unique and beautiful communities in the world. And so how could I not want to do something with this property?

GL: How do you think the Miramar has impacted Montecito? 

RC: I think people who live in Montecito are obviously better judges of that than I am, but what I hope is that we enrich people’s lives on a daily basis. We’re happy it’s a place where people can go, and if nothing else, just sit in a chair, read the paper, and enjoy its beauty to make their day better.

GL: I don’t think I’m the first to notice that the vibe in Montecito has changed over the past few years. It feels a little fancier – more celebrities, royalty, more flash. Is this a result of the Miramar?

RC: I think it has tapped into a culture in the community that maybe we unleashed a bit more. And I always talked about it when we were going through the entitlement process – that the resort is going to be a place where you’re going to be as comfortable walking through the lobby in a bathing suit during the day as you will be wearing a beautiful blazer while going to dinner at night. There’s a chic, casual, comfortable elegance I feel Montecito always had. It never tries too hard because it doesn’t have to – it’s not showy. You don’t need to prove anything. I think we’ve tapped into a culture that hopefully aligns with the values and the priorities of the people who live in Montecito. And I also think it’s aspirational for people who come from different parts of the world to visit the Miramar and Montecito and say, “I wish we lived here.”

GL: Well, aspirational would be one way to describe a $4,000 cotton sweater at Brunello Cucinelli. [I’m only half joking with Mr. Caruso when I raise the issue of the prices of ultra high-end luxury brands sold in the Miramar’s stores, because one of the things about Montecito I have appreciated is that you didn’t see a lot of name brands parading down Coast Village Road.] There has always been an understatedness to the wealth in our community, so this shift feels like a real change. That’s not just the Miramar; there are many new people who have moved into the community since the pandemic. But stores such as Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, and Goop certainly signal – if not endorse – a new vibe, don’t you think? 

RC: I personally don’t view that as a bad thing. I think people in Montecito now probably have more options of where to shop and how to dress and how they want to express themselves – I think it’s a healthy thing. But it does go back to my earlier point that I think there is a low-key, subtle elegance to Montecito. I don’t see that changing. It may be expressed a little bit differently from time to time – somebody buying a Gucci bag and walking through town – but I think Montecito is going to continue to evolve because you do have a lot of new people in town.

GL: High-end brands aside, does the Miramar make money?

RC: It does very well – it’s probably the most successful hotel in the United States right now. By far, in fact. It’s funny you ask that question. I remember when I was going through the entitlements, people said, “You’re never going to make any money, you’re going to lose a lot of money.” I wasn’t in this for charity. This was not part of my charity work. It’s a very profitable hotel.

GL: Do you have plans to buy a house in Montecito?

RC: We built a private residence on the grounds at the Miramar. It’s a perfect setup because we get to enjoy the property and experience everything our guests experience yet we still have our privacy. 

GL: You’ve been a champion of small businesses for a long time. And you worked on state and national level task forces, including Gavin Newsom’s business and jobs recovery task force during the pandemic. What advice could you give to Santa Barbara regarding its attempt to renew State Street and to rebuild its small business strength?

RC: It’s complicated because there’s a lot of impact on State Street. You have issues with the homeless, you have issues with crime, and you have an incredible street with a really glorious history to it. I think every city, not just Santa Barbara, needs to create – for lack of a better term – “opportunity zones” for small businesses, where fees are waived and local taxes may be reduced in a way to help local businesses grow. And then once they get to a certain size, you can peel that stuff away. But I believe the backbone of any great city is the small businesses – the small restaurants, the entrepreneurs, the local stores. And that applies to Montecito on Coast Village Road, the Upper Village, and to State Street.

Small businesses were so hurt during the pandemic. One of many things I’m proud of with my company and my team is that our goal was to get through the pandemic and bring everybody across the bridge with us – our employees, our families, and our retailers. And to do that, it had to be an enterprise where I was contributing money to support small businesses. Our bigger retailers were paying rent in order to be part of the whole system, and we didn’t lose anybody. To this day, there are small businesses on our properties that still don’t pay rent because we want them to regain a firm footing. I think that’s critically important.

GL: You’ve been widely recognized not just for your business innovations but your philanthropy in the Los Angeles community as well. You’ve endowed the Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center; you chair the board of trustees of USC; you also serve on the board of visitors of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, the board of trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, and the boards of Para Los Niños, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. And you and your wife, Tina, founded the Caruso Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education. Clearly giving back is a priority for you. Why?

RC: There are so many things that help shape you. And as a young child with immigrant grandparents who had nothing, it always amazed me by how generous they were. And they always drilled into my head that my job – all our jobs – is to work hard for the next generation, give back, and bring people along with you. There’s always room at the table, and I live my life that way. We’re always here to help people in need. So the philanthropies we care about the most and we fund the most involve families – in particular children who have very little, are typically living below the poverty level, who don’t have access to education or healthcare, and who live in very tough conditions. We’re very proud of the fact that it’s not just about writing a check, but also about getting to know them and getting our hands dirty helping and working with them. All of my kids work on Skid Row in Los Angeles. They work at Operation Progress at the Nickerson Gardens and in the projects where these wonderful families live.

My daughter started a program called the Angel Riders where she brings young kids living in the inner city who have never been around a horse and gets them on horseback. Obviously, faith is a big part of it because she was raised Catholic. I think every faith is about being generous and working for others. And that philosophy also informs what we build, why we build, and our connection to the community. Every one of our properties is always open – there are no guards or gates – none have hours for a reason, and they are available to every walk of life. I think this is a wonderful way to celebrate life.

GL: Your family gives back quite a bit in Los Angeles. Do you plan to get more involved with philanthropy in Santa Barbara?

RC:Absolutely. When we had the terrible mudslides, we gave heavily to Santa Barbara through the American Red Cross. They needed everything; they were not prepared. And then at the Miramar, at the onset of the pandemic, we quickly branded a food truck, and every single day, we provided breakfast for the firefighters, police officers, and the rescuers. We’ve done a lot in Santa Barbara and Montecito and we’re prepared to do more. It’s an important community for us.

GL: So let’s discuss the elephant in the room. Are you running for mayor of Los Angeles?

RC: I’m certainly thinking about it – very seriously. For the past year, we’ve had a team that’s been doing a lot of research and work. It’s clearly the direction I’m heading. A dear friend asked me: “Why the hell would you do this? It’s a tough job.” Although it sounds corny, the truth is: I love Los Angeles. I raised my family here, I have my business here, my employees live here, yet there are problems that need to be fixed. The question was, “Why are you choosing to do this?” And I really don’t think I have a choice; I feel I have a duty to give back. 

GL: You’re obviously not doing it for the money…

RC: I’m definitely not doing it for the money, nor am I doing it for a career change. I don’t want to run for governor. I don’t want to go anywhere else. I want to come in. If I do serve as mayor, I’ll redirect some things, solve a bunch of problems, and then come back to private life and hang out at the Miramar.

GL: As former president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, what are your thoughts about this complicated moment in our country?

RC: You’re right – it is a complicated moment. Crime is out of control, homelessness is out of control. And I look at it this way: We have a very wealthy city in a very wealthy state in a very wealthy country. And nobody should be living on our streets or under a freeway overpass in a tent. It’s not right. It’s inhumane. And that then affects communities and people trying to raise their kids and run a business. There’s nothing good about it, and it can be solved. It’s complicated, but I think it’s going to take somebody who’s not worried about getting reelected, somebody who is liberated from that and can say, “This is the right thing to do. We’re just going to do it.”

GL: What does that look like? Homelessness is like a giant octopus with each of its arms representing a different aspect of the issue. There’s mental health, the lack of affordable housing, addiction, income inequality…. These issues are not unique to L.A. yet no one’s cracked them. How do you plan to bring people together to solve this problem? 

RC: This isn’t a bold decision I’m making in the midst of a crisis; many cities like L.A. are in the midst of a crisis. No one can solve it alone – it takes strong leadership, getting people to follow you, then putting a stake in the ground and saying, “We are going to do this.” I don’t think the formula of big committees solving problems works. We’ve been doing that for too long and the problem has only gotten worse. You have to build shelters quickly to get people off the streets. You have to have services for mental health and services to retrain people. This kills me, but do you know the largest growing population of homeless are the elderly? So we now have seniors becoming homeless at a faster rate than anyone else. What kind of society puts their seniors on the street? And you can’t tell me they want to be there. So yes. This problem can be fixed. I’m not on a bunch of committees, I don’t spend my time doing that. I surround myself with really smart people and give them a lot of tools to do their job.

GL: At one point you were the youngest commissioner in the history of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. So in terms of water and sustainability, based on the LA100 study, Mayor Garcetti announced the department of water and power will pursue an 80 percent renewable and 97 percent carbon-free grid by 2030 as well as 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2035. That was, I guess, 10 years ahead of schedule. Would you make a similar commitment?

RC: When I was a commissioner at DWP, I was the one who took all of these coal plants in the L.A. basin and converted them to gas to reduce emissions. And I was the one who oversaw the building of Palo Verde Generating Station (a nuclear plant in Arizona) to bring in clean power. And I was the one who settled the water war in L.A. County. So I understand water and power.

I think goals are great. What I would say to Eric [Garcetti] is, “Give us your plan on how to get there.” It’s really easy – set a goal. And yes, sustainability is very important to me, it always has been. We want to have a clean basin and we want to have sustainable policies in place. But you have to have a real plan. And then you have to say, “What is the cost of that plan for the average resident?” Because a big chunk of people’s paychecks go toward their utility bills. So there is a balance, but yes, I am committed to sustainability. 

  GL: Does the Miramar live up to this standard of environmental stewardship?

RC: Absolutely. The Miramar is one of the most sustainable properties we have – down to how we do laundry. There are no plastic water bottles, everything is in a metal bottle. Reusability is really a model of sustainability.

  GL: You’re a guy who builds luxurious experiences. And while anyone could go sit and have a drink in the gorgeous bar at the Miramar and not pay $2,500 (or in some cases $13,000) per night to be a guest in one of the oceanfront rooms, your brand is – in all ways – elite. Are you prepared for the blowback against you as something of a poster child for “the good life” asking to lead a community effort to solve problems such as extreme poverty, wealth inequality, racial inequity, and inclusion? How are you prepared to counter charges of elitism that will come your way?

RC: I think it’s a great question, and I’ll answer it a couple of ways. What was more exclusionary was when the property sat vacant for 15 years with a chain-link fence around it. The beach was dirty and you couldn’t get down to it because there was a gate with a lock on it – and only a few people had the key. Now anybody can safely walk through the property and enjoy the beach.

The other thing I would tell you is because of our charities, I live a big part of my life in the poorest parts of Los Angeles – and so do my children. I didn’t grow up rich in the beginning. I know what it’s like to see these kids at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School in Watts and what they go through – the gunshot drills and they’re running back to their classrooms. I know what it takes for a young man who goes to the high school down in Watts, walking from Nickerson Gardens and being teased by the gangs for going to Verbum Dei because you have to wear a black tie and a white shirt. I’ve sat in the classroom with those kids and I know their parents. I understand it really well. What I don’t understand is being a pompous legislator who thinks they have all the answers yet actually has never experienced it. And has actually never signed the front of a check – only the back. And you know there isn’t an elected official in the United States who had a pay cut during the pandemic whereas most every other worker did.

GL: You say you didn’t grow up rich, but your parents owned Dollar Car Rental, didn’t they?

RC: My dad did, but not until well after I was born. My dad became a very successful businessman, but we weren’t raised that way in the beginning.

GL: You serve as chair of the board of trustees for USC, which has gone through some turmoil in the last few years. (One of the most corrupt university administrations of higher education saw an overdosed prostitute in a hotel room, an FBI sting of a basketball coach, disturbing sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups, a shockingly blatant influence-peddling scheme including a central role in the massive college admissions scandal, and, most recently, the announcement of federal corruption charges against L.A. City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas and a former dean at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.) Are there lessons learned here you would apply to your leadership in Los Angeles?

RC: Oh yeah. Many. Listen, accountability matters, integrity matters, leadership matters, making decisions quickly, not letting things brew. But the biggest problems at USC were the priorities were wrong, there was no accountability, and things got swept under the rug. We changed that culture with a lot of help from many good people on the board of trustees along with new leadership. It’s a different place today, and I’m very proud of the progress that’s been made there.

Intentionality can be found in all corners of Caruso’s life. So I wondered why he named his yacht – perhaps the most conspicuous symbol of his vaunted life  – Invictus .

GL: Why is the name of your yacht Invictus ?

RC: It’s named after the poem “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. It’s the story of the struggles of life and eventually getting to heaven to get through the gates. And when you read the poem, it’s about how you get battered and bloodied and bruised, but you become the master of your faith and the captain of your soul. If you stay true to what you believe in and try to do the right thing, you get through the gates, even though you’re going to be a little bit beat up. That’s the philosophy I and my family live by. 

GL: As Caruso leaves me with those poignant words, I reflect upon the words that originally inspired him: 

By William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

GL: For fun, I look up the word invictus, which, as it turns out, is Latin for unconquered or undefeated. Suddenly, it all makes sense.  

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Rick Caruso to be allowed to moor mega-yacht in Newport Beach

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Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will be allowed to moor his 216-foot mega-yacht in Newport Beach after obtaining a special permit from the city.

In mid-August, to the chagrin of several citizens, the Newport Beach Harbor Commission voted to allow two large yachts — including Caruso’s — to moor for a set period of time near the west end of Lido Isle.

Neighbors voiced concerns over potential noise and safety problems, in addition to citing a lack of transparency in the decision-making process. The Newport Beach City Council refused to reconsider.

A two-week appeal window ended last Wednesday, the Daily Pilot reported. In the permit issued Friday, the city granted Caruso permission to moor his yacht, the Invictus, for 16 total days over a period of two months, Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller said.

The yacht will be moored on one end and anchored on another, to prevent swinging. Passengers are required to keep lighting to a minimum at night. No live entertainment or exterior loud music will be permitted on deck.

The owner of a second boat, the nearly 130-foot Marama, wants to anchor in the harbor for five days to host a private wedding. The boat’s owner wasn’t identified.

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Address Website - Email - Address Website - Email - ISM Manager - Address - Website - Email - P&I Club - Classification Society   INVICTUS current position and history of port calls are received by AIS. Technical specifications, tonnages and management details are derived from VesselFinder database. The data is for informational purposes only and VesselFinder is not responsible for the accuracy and reliability of INVICTUS data. 184 IMAGES INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht VIDEO Rick Caruso in Miami COMMENTS INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht The Invictus Yacht, built by Delta Marine, has a value of $100 million and was delivered in 2013. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, the yacht can achieve a top speed of 16 knots and has a cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles. Interiors, designed by Diane Johnson Design, include a cinema, gym, pool, elevator, and beach club, with ... INVICTUS Yacht The INVICTUS yacht is Rick Caruso's $100 million superyacht. The Delta Design Group developed INVICTUS, she was built by the shipyard Delta Marine. ... The INVICTUS yacht is a 66m superyacht, with a 13.1m beam and a 4.1m draft. ... The $100 million vessel has an annual running cost of $5-$10 million. Do you have anything to add to this ... INVICTUS Yacht • Rick Caruso $100M Superyacht ਦ Invictus Yacht, a magnificent creation of ਡੈਲਟਾ ਮਰੀਨ, took her maiden voyage in 2013.Crafted meticulously by the in-house Delta Design team, this awe-inspiring vessel merges high performance with sublime luxury.. ਕੁੰਜੀ ਟੇਕਅਵੇਜ਼. The Invictus Yacht, built by Delta Marine, has a value of $100 million and was delivered in 2013. Real Estate Mogul Rick Caruso Is Selling His All-American Yacht Real estate billionaire Caruso is selling his stunning superyacht, an American beauty and a party toy for the rich and famous, for $100 million INVICTUS Yacht Charter Price Set over six decks, the 2013-built superyacht INVICTUS offers abundance in all aspects, from living space to amenities and above all comfort. The 65.53m/215' 'Invictus' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Delta Marine is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Diane Johnson Design. RICK CARUSO: The Pioneering Real Estate Visionary His motor yacht Invictus 'ਤੇ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ ਡੈਲਟਾ ਮਰੀਨ in 2013. The boat can accommodate 12 guests and a ਚਾਲਕ ਦਲ 18 ਦਾ।. ਦ Invictus Yacht, built by Delta Marine, has a value of $100 million and was delivered in 2013.. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, the yacht can achieve a top speed of 16 knots and has a cruising range of 5,000 ... The Man in the Miramar The Man in the Miramar. Montecito Journal December 13, 2021. In the movie version of this story, we open on a shot of Invictus, a sleek 215-foot yacht with sophisticated, timeless maritime beauty - all six decks of it - replete with a swimming pool, a gym, a theater, nine bedrooms, and an elevator. Of course. INVICTUS Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 main engines and carrying over 50,000 gallons of fuel, the yacht has a 6,000 nautical-mile range at 12 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers and a Schottel bow thruster ensure maneuverability and a nice gentle ride both at anchor and underway. ... INVICTUS' outdoor spaces and ... On the hunt for Rick Caruso's mega-yacht Invictus on the move! Rick Caruso's one-hundred-million-dollar 215-foot superyacht, moored at Boston Yacht Haven for 23 days, is off the coast of Maryland en route to Jacksonville, Florida. Rodman is the artistic director of Sundance Screenwriting Labs and governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a former union organizer. Billionaire's Boat Makes Big Splash August 4, 2013. 0. After years of breaking new ground on land, Rick Caruso has set course to sail new waters at sea. The billionaire L.A. developer of the Grove and Americana at Brand wants to be ... The Invictus Arrives in Newport Beach The Invictus is 216 feet and is a stunning yacht. This beautiful yacht is owned by Rick Caruso. It will be moored in near Lido for 16 days. ... However, it doesn't cost you any more to work with a ... Mega-yacht Invictus sails into Newport Harbor yesterday At 6 PM last night, The Invictus arrived in Newport Harbor. This is the largest boat ever to cruise the waterways of Newport Harbor. It stands 5 stories tall and is over 216 ft long (or the size of a 20-story building). This newly completed boat has been in the news for the last couple of months as it was coming to Newport Beach for its ... Invictus is Back It seems that Saturday afternoon between 1pm and 6pm, the MegaYacht called Invictus moored up next to the Lido Isle bridge. The yacht is owned by Rick Caruso, builder of "The Grove", and carries over 50,000 gallons of fuel, powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 main engines. This gives the beast a 5,000 nautical mile range at 12knots (14mph). Newport Harbor Floats Plan to Host Billionaire SoCal Developer's Mega-Yacht It stands five stories tall and 216 feet long, or the size of a 20-story building. The yacht belongs to billionaire Rick Caruso, who plans to christen the vessel as early as this weekend, and ... RICK CARUSO: The Pioneering Real Estate Visionary His motor yacht Invictus was built at Delta Marine in 2013. The boat can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 18. The Invictus Yacht, built by Delta Marine, has a value of $100 million and was delivered in 2013. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, the yacht can achieve a top speed of 16 knots and has a cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles. Megayacht Invictus arrives in Newport Harbor Owned by Los Angeles developer Rick J. Caruso, Invictus is roughly 80 feet longer than the largest charter vessels in the harbor, and required a special mooring site in the harbor since it was too ... Yacht Invictus • Delta Marine • 2013 • Photos & Video Yacht Invictus Photos & Video. Yacht Owner Photos Location For Sale & Charter News. Name: Invictus: Length: 65.5 m (215 ft) Builder: Delta Marine: Year: 2013: Price: US$ 100 million: Owner: Rick Caruso: Our Amazing Photo Gallery. Load more. SuperYachtFan. What began as a pastime for yacht spotting has evolved into a leading online destination ... Megayacht Arrives in Newport Harbor A brand new megayacht anchored in Newport Harbor Friday, despite concerns from some residents. Invictus, a 216-foot-long yacht owned by L.A. developer Rick Caruso, arrived in Newport Beach on ... The Man in the Miramar The laughing Buddha at the Miramar features four children climbing on him, mirroring Caruso's own family. We pull out further to reveal Rick Caruso, the yacht's owner - a striking, fit, tanned man in his early 60s, dressed to nautical perfection down to his crisp silk pocket square. He is surrounded by his four grown children (ages 21 to ... Rick Caruso to be allowed to moor mega-yacht in Newport Beach In the permit issued Friday, the city granted Caruso permission to moor his yacht, the Invictus, for 16 total days over a period of two months, Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller said. INVICTUS, Yacht The current position of INVICTUS is at West Mediterranean reported 18 mins ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of San Remo, Italy on Aug 28, 17:20 UTC. The vessel INVICTUS (IMO 1011082, MMSI 319329000) is a Yacht built in 2013 (11 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands . Yacht Invictus • Delta Marine • 2013 • Location Rick Caruso: Follow the location of the Invictus Yacht live! SuperYachtFan. What began as a pastime for yacht spotting has evolved into a leading online destination for yachting enthusiasts, with thousands of visitors engaging with our content every day. Launched in 2009, ... Invictus Yacht • Delta Marine • 2013 • News Invictus Yacht News. Yacht Owner Photos Location For Sale & Charter News. Name: Invictus: Length: 65.5 m (215 ft) Builder: Delta Marine: Year: 2013: Price: US$ 100 million: Owner: Rick Caruso: News. Soon you will find the latest news about the yacht and her owner. SuperYachtFan. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht