The Independent
UK · 1 hrs ago
Devon locals hit out at billionaire as £200million super yacht blocks views at holiday hotspot
Billionaire Joe Lewis has been accused of "blocking" the sea view for holidaymakers after docking his £200million super yacht in front of two family resorts.The former Spurs owner, who is worth a reported $7billion, has angered locals and tourists by leaving his 98.4m 'floating home' named Aviva off the coast of Devon.Some say the mega vessel, built for the investor in 2017, has been taking cover behind the Plymouth breakwater since arriving during the summer holidays from Gibraltar.It was pictured there across the Bank Holiday weekend but not all onlookers were pleased to see it dominating the coastal views - with some labelling it an eyesore.And one tourist said it was "out of place" in a family resort area - and belongs in the rich playground of Monaco.Sandra Hunter, 52, Bridgwater, Som
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