Annals Of Oops–Messed-Up Mirabella: The picture says it all. The world’s largest sloop (246-feet) aground on the French Riviera, after dragging anchor. We’ve all done that, but none of us has ever done it in a $50 million yacht. Mirabella’s owner–former Avis honcho Joe Vittoria–wasn’t on board at the time (now there’s a phone call I’d hate to have to make). Mirabella is a monument to a rich man’s inflated, vainglorious ego, so it’s hard not to feel that the Gods saw a need to get involved. They’ll know what the damage is once they haul her off the rocks and get her into dry dock. Hope Vittoria’s got a good, make that world record, insurance policy…



French Riviera’s Newest Lighthouse: “Well, at least we can row to the casinos…”