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Jordan Belfort Yacht: The True Story and The Wolf of Wall Street Version

The true Jordan Belfort yacht story is as strange and unbelievable as the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street depicts it to be. There are several insider stories behind the sinking of the mighty yacht that are not widely known but are quite interesting and different from the reel version in several ways.

What happened to the Jordan Belfort yacht Nadine?

As the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street shows, the superyacht Nadine sank close to the coast of Sardinia in 1997 while battling what many calls “the storm of the century”. Jordan Belfort narrates the event in detail in the memoir describing his life in the 90s, which is what the Martin Scorsese movie is about.

Before getting into the details of the sinking, it is worth noting that the 37m yacht had a long and interesting history. She carried renowned celebrities like Coco Chanel before reaching Jordan Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie) and was one of the largest yachts in the East Coast’s waters.

While the yacht was initially manufactured for a French native and given the name Matilda, he backed out of the deal. This led Coco Chanel to buy the beautiful yacht with the low superstructure that Dutch yachts are famous for.

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The yacht took on different names as it passed through famous hands, even those of the murder trial acquitted Melvin Lane Powers. Belfort named the yacht after his wife and renovated it with the capacity to carry a helicopter, 6 Jetskis, 4 motorbikes, and much more. Under Belfort’s ownership, the yacht witnessed a series of wild parties that were like unlimited glamour and fun in a package until disaster struck unexpectedly.

Did the yacht scene in The Wolf of Wall Street actually happen?

The Jordan Belfort yacht sinking scene in The Wolf of Wall Street was heavily inspired by a real-life event, though the movie did take some creative liberties. For one, the yacht was called Naomi in the reel version since the name of Belfort’s wife (played by Margot Robbie ) was changed in the movie. In reality, the yacht was named Nadine.

The movie further depicts Belfort’s helicopter getting thrown off the yacht by strong waves. In reality, the yacht’s crew went up to the deck and pushed off the helicopter so that Italian navy seals would have a space to land. The yacht’s itinerary was altered a bit by the movie’s director Martin Scorsese to add to the drama, though the power of the storm was scarily accurate.

Belfort admitted that the yacht’s captain Mark Elliot explicitly warned them not to sail to Sardinia on that fateful night. But according to the movie, there was a business opportunity in the city that Belfort could not bear to miss out on despite his wife’s protests.

Some sources claim that in reality, the passengers were simply eager to hit the golf course at Sardinia the next morning. They refused to pay heed to the captain’s warning and asked him to go through the storm, which eventually led to the famous Jordan Belfort yacht sinking incident. Therefore, unfortunately, if someone wants to have a yacht rental in Dubai or any other destination, they have missed their chance with this yacht.

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Interesting insights on the sinking as portrayed in the movie

The movie captures the fear and stress that each passenger felt when the yacht got caught up in the 70-knot storm. There is some hilarity when Belfort starts yelling for his drugs to avoid the horror of dying sober.

Several rescue attempts were made, but due to rising risks, each of them was called off. By some twist of luck, the yacht’s engine room remained mostly undamaged for a while, because of which they were able to make their way through the sea.

In the end, everyone survived the incident without any major injuries. At dawn, the Nadine made its way 1000m under the water only 20 miles away from Sardinia’s coast. Now, the movie’s audience gets to watch the Jordan Belfort yacht story unfold on the screen with a pinch of humor.

The Nadine’s captain Mark Elliot’s heroic actions did not go unnoticed. He was praised for leading all the passengers to safety, though he was able to get out of the yacht only 10 minutes before it sank. The captain also admitted that the insurance was granted immediately considering the ferocity of the storm. As for the yacht, many still wonder about the highly expensive equipment that had to be thrown into the water and is probably rusting away at the bottom of the sea.

The best features of the Jordan Belfort yacht Nadine

The 167 ft Nadine, as its former passengers claim, was a beautiful yacht. When owned by Coco Chanel under the name Matilda, the yacht had five staterooms, large dining areas, and a helipad. The interiors were furnished with dark teak paneling. Each new owner customized the yacht’s name and interiors based on their tastes.

Belfort decorated the Nadine lavishly with a variety of mirrors and set a vintage deco theme. He renovated the upper deck to fit a crane that was able to stow his Turbine Seawind seaplane. The yacht carried the best dive gear available in the market plus a variety of Belfort’s ‘toys’ such as his motorbikes and jetskis.

Which model was portrayed as the Jordan Belfort yacht Nadine in the movie?

Martin Scorsese got the yacht Lady M to represent Nadine onscreen. While Nadine actually had a luxuriously vintage charm to it, Lady M is a modern vessel with contemporary features. Lady M was manufactured in 2022 by Intermarine Savannah, while Nadine was built in 1961 by Witsen & Wis. The 147 ft Lady M is currently worth $12 million and is similar to Benetti yachts in its glamorous design.

Jordan Belfort’s life today

The entrepreneur and speaker Jordan Belfort’s shenanigans are well-known thanks to his detailed memoir and the hit movie based on some parts of his life. He spent 2 years in prison and now, at 59 years of age, has a practically negative net worth. Yet, his extraordinary motivational speaking skills continue to attract and inspire people even today.

It is easy for anyone watching the movie to wonder if many of the incidents are exaggerated. But considering Belfort’s eccentric life, even the Nadine sinking incident remains another regular anecdote shared in the movie.

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Jordan Belfort Yacht: The True Story and The Wolf of Wall Street Version

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The true Jordan Belfort yacht story is as strange and unbelievable as the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street depicts it to be. There are several insider stories behind the sinking of the mighty yacht that are not widely known but are quite interesting and different from the reel version in several ways.

Nadine yacht model

What happened to the Jordan Belfort yacht Nadine? As the movie, The Wolf of Wall Street shows, the superyacht Nadine sank close to the coast of Sardinia in 1997 while battling what many calls “the storm of the century”. Jordan Belfort narrates the event in detail in the memoir describing his life in the 90s, which is what the Martin Scorsese movie is about.

Jordan belfort yacht sailing

Did the yacht scene in The Wolf of Wall Street actually happen? The Jordan Belfort yacht sinking scene in The Wolf of Wall Street was heavily inspired by a real-life event, though the movie did take some creative liberties. For one, the yacht was called Naomi in the reel version since the name of Belfort’s wife (played by Margot Robbie) was changed in the movie. In reality, the yacht was named Nadine.

Interesting insights on the sinking as portrayed in the movie

The movie captured each passenger’s fear and stress when the yacht got caught up in the 70-knot storm. There is some hilarity when Belfort starts yelling for his drugs to avoid the horror of dying sober. Several rescue attempts were made, but each was called off due to rising risks. By some twist of luck, the yacht’s engine room remained undamaged primarily for a while, because of which they were able to make their way through the sea.

The best features of the Jordan Belfort yacht Nadine

The 167 ft Nadine, as its former passengers claim, was beautiful. When owned by Coco Chanel under the name Matilda, the yacht had five staterooms, large dining areas, and a helipad. The interiors were furnished with dark teak paneling. Each new owner customized the yacht’s name and interiors based on their tastes.

Which model was portrayed as the Jordan Belfort yacht Nadine in the movie?

Martin Scorsese got the yacht Lady M to represent Nadine onscreen. While Nadine had a luxuriously vintage charm, Lady M is a modern vessel with contemporary features. Lady M was manufactured in 2022 by Intermarine Savannah, while Nadine was built in 1961 by Witsen & Wis. The 147 ft Lady M is currently worth $12 million and is similar to Benetti yachts in its glamorous design.

Jordan Belfort’s life today

The entrepreneur and speaker Jordan Belfort’s shenanigans are well-known thanks to his detailed memoir and the hit movie based on some parts of his life. He spent 2 years in prison and now has practically negative net worth at 59 years of age. Yet, his extraordinary motivational speaking skills continue to attract and inspire people even today. It is easy for anyone watching the movie to wonder if many of the incidents are exaggerated. But considering Belfort’s eccentric life, even the Nadine sinking incident remains another regular anecdote shared in the movie.

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Meet The Real Wolf Of Wall Street Superyacht Built For Coco Chanel

The yachting disaster is one of the most dramatic scenes in Martin Scorsese's blockbuster The Wolf of Wall Street , and like many of the tales in the Leonardo DiCaprio flick, it's based on a true story. In real life, predatory tycoon Jordan Belfort bought a yacht in 1993 called Big Eagle and renamed her Nadine , after his English-born second wife. The vessel had been built in 1961 by Witsen & Vis in Holland for fashion icon Coco Chanel, but had undergone many transformations by the time Belfort got his mitts on it. Originally 121 feet long, in the 1970s she was extended by nearly 15 feet, and in 1988 she was cut in half and had another 29-foot section grafted on, finally totaling 167 feet.

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The luxury yacht used in Scorsese's film actually bears little resemblance to the  Nadine , being a far more modern vessel. The director hired the 148-foot  Lady M , built by Intermarine Savannah in 2002 and refit in 2011, for filming. It features luxury accommodations for 10 guests, and a marble and granite interior with gold accents.

In Coco Chanel's day the yacht was mainly used to cruise from Monaco to Deauville for the summer horse racing season. The real  Nadine  sank in 1997 during a storm off the east coast of Sardinia while crossing from Porto Cervo to Capri, much as the movie depicts. Belfort has said that his insistence on sailing in a storm caused the yacht to capsize. Luckily, everyone on board at the time was rescued by the Italian coast guard. 

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Charter Yacht 'LADY M' featured in new ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Film

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By Editorial Team   6 January 2014

The 45m/147’ charter yacht 'LADY M' is the setting for a number of scenes shot with Leonardo DiCaprio for his new Martin Scorcese-directed film ‘Wolf of Wall Street’.

Scenes on board motor yacht LADY M were filmed in North Cove Marina, New York for the highly-anticipated movie due out in cinemas later this month. ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ is based on the rise and fall of high-flying, fast-living real life stock broker Jordan Belfort, played by DiCaprio as he raked in more than $50 million a year on the stock market.

Belfort set up boiler room Stratton Oakmont in the 1990’s and enjoyed an outrageously excessive lifestyle of drugs, women, planes and of course superyachts before being imprisoned for 22 months corruption and fraud.  LADY M is used in the film to represent Belfort’s own superyacht ‘NADINE’, named after his second wife, which was a 41m luxury motor yacht originally built for Coco Chanel in 1961.

‘NADINE’ sank in July 1997 following an instruction from Belfort while he was high on drugs to the Captain to head into a storm on a cruise from Porto Cervo to Capri. The yacht was battered by 15m waves and sank along with a number of toys including a seaplane, helicopter and eight jet skis however all passengers were successfully rescued by the Italian Coast Guard.

Built in 2002 by Intermarine Savannah , LADY M made for a luxurious setting for the film with her classically elegant interior that offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in five staterooms comprising a master suite, VIP, two doubles and one twin cabin. She is offered for charter at weekly rates starting from $125,000, contact your yacht broker for more details. 

'Wolf of Wall Street’ yacht scenes were filmed on board LADY M in North Cove Marina, New York for the highly-anticipated movie due out in cinemas later this month.

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• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Minimum stay: 1 night

If you’ve ever wondered what a super rich holiday might feel like, then a stay aboard Classic Yacht Nadine will more than satisfy your curiosity!

Sleeping up to four guests (well-behaved pets are also welcome) the sleek, 60ft luxury vessel was originally constructed in Canada; custom-built to exacting standards at a cost of over £10million in today’s value. Now moored at Cobbs Quay Marina in Poole, having returned from the Mediterranean, she offers the perfect setting for a unique and truly unforgettable break.

Among the many delights you’ll experience on board are a choice of three furnished sun decks to relax on with a book and a cheeky cocktail (or two!), indulgent ensuite cabins, a state-of-the-art galley kitchen, and a glorious Jacuzzi hot tub on the flybridge, complete with lights and water jets, to help you see in the sunset with style.

You’ll be welcomed on board by the yacht’s friendly team, who will show you around the yacht, and if it’s a special occasion, your pre-booked ‘Champagne Special’ or freshly-baked cake will be waiting for you, with a continental breakfast also available to order, and private chef-hire an opulent option.

With large surround windows flooding the comfy lounge with natural light,so even if it’s raining you’ll be able to enjoy the stunning sea nearby.

Otherwise, entertainment is covered by superfast broadband and Wi-Fi, with a large Smart TV equipped with Sky and Netflix for snuggly movie-nights.

Meanwhile, the custom-crafted dining area seats up to eight guests – ideal for a get-together with invited friends, as you break bread accompanied by laughter-fuelled conversation and superlative views. Whoever’s doing the cooking can even chat to you as they prepare your meal in that amazing kitchen, in full view.

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• A custom-built 60ft super yacht, styled to luxurious perfection and moored at Cobbs Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset
• The yacht sleeps up to 4 guests in a master SuperKing cabin and a deluxe twin cabin, both featuring ensuite Bathroom and Shower room private facilities.
• Well-behaved pets are also permitted to stay.
• You will be welcomed on board
• Hire a private chef to cook in the state-of-the-art galley kitchen or enjoy using the gleaming high-end appliances yourself! Breakfast and celebration packages can be pre-ordered for your stay, just ask.
• There are three furnished sun decks to choose from, while the flybridge is home to a glorious hot tub with lights and water jets.
• The marina is a short distance from Poole and you can explore the scenic spots of Studland and Swanage to the West.

Entrance via rear deck: saloon with large surround windows, armchairs, sofa, coffee table, connecting door to the Bridge with large bench seat, access to side decks and flybridge, original steering wheel, steps to galley and living accommodation with 55” Smart TV, superfast broadband, Wi-Fi. Galley kitchen with stainless steel cupboards, Corianna worktops, electric oven, hob, extractor fan, microwave, fridge freezer, water filter system, access to pump room with deep freezer. Kitchen diner with bespoke Corianna table and seating for 8. Twin cabin with wardrobe, en-suite shower, access to laundry room. Master superking cabin with large flatscreen TV, en-suite bathroom. Teak decking area with bench seating, flybridge with seating, dining area, 4-person hot tub with lights and water jets, night-lighting, swim platform, hot and cold water shower.

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You could, of course, choose to dine al fresco when the evening sun is out… the back deck features incredible teak decking and a large dining table that’s ideal for lingering with your chosen evening cocktail

Later, simply wander along the porthole-dotted corridors to bed down in your choice of master SuperKing cabin or a deluxe twin, both boasting ensuite facilities.

Situated in the Cobbs Quay Marina in Poole you’ll find plenty to do in the local area should you choose to leave the yacht’s luxurious confines. Explore the world’s second largest natural harbour – Poole Harbour – and discover stunning Studland Beach with its powder soft sands and Swanage with its iconic white cliffs, both to the west.

But if all that sounds like a little too much effort, you’ve always got the option of pouring another chilled glass of bubbles, and soaking up the scenic luxury that Classic Yacht Nadine offers in spades.

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Poole, dorset, what the guests of classic yacht nadine say.

“The temptation II is a lovely yacht and is as described. Rob welcomed us late without issue, was friendly, informative and a nice bloke. Everything you could need is on the yacht. Anything we asked was responded to pretty much straight away. The hot tub was an added bonus perfect place to watch the stars or sunrise/sunset. Perfect place to unwind would definitely recommend.”

“Such a fun and unique place to stay – beautiful boat and location just gorgeous couldn’t recommend it enough. Views across the water from the hot tub! Loved it.”

“Wonderful host, perfect get away. Amazing yacht, something different from every other location or places to stay. So relaxing and the hot tub is a bonus!”

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