Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Boat International US Edition

Put two superyacht owners in a room and within five minutes they’ll be complaining about crew. That’s the old joke, anyway – but I’ve seen it enough times to know there’s some truth to it. My favorite crew story was told to me by an owner a few years ago: he goes down in the middle of the night to get a drink from his walk-in fridge and finds his chef in there with a guest from another boat. Let’s just say he wasn’t giving her cooking tips. We’ve compiled a few more stories like that for our special feature on crew recruitment, pay and fashion, starting on page 128. We’ve also turned our eye to the world of private aviation to see what makes the most sense for you:…

DON’T MISS  Nominations are open for the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2018 and the Young Designer of the Year Award 2018 boatinternationaldesignandinnovationawards.com; youngdesigneroftheyearawards.com NOVEMBER 11 FORT LAUDERDALE DOCKWALK PADDLE ’N’ PARTY This November Dockwalk will host the first edition of the Dockwalk Paddle ’n’ Party, held shortly after the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. It’s a day for crews and the industry to get on the water for some fun and take part in water-based activities before the highly anticipated Dockwalk Party, with music and dancing until late. Register now at dockwalk.com 3M + is the number of anglers in Florida – and they contribute $53.3 million to state conservation programs Source: Keep Florida Fishing JANUARY 28-30 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE SUPERYACHT DESIGN SYMPOSIUM Tickets are now on sale…

ST KITTS The islands of St Kitts and Nevis are becoming major landmarks on the big boat map. Christophe Harbour reports a 20 per cent growth YOY since opening its superyacht marina. The largest visitor to date was 305ft Mayan Queen IV. GO PRO With the popularity of catch and release tournaments, one of the newer and necessary additions to the sportfishing scene is a GoPro team to document the catch and the release in indisputable images. THE CÔTE D’AZUR Le Figaro reports a 40 per cent drop in yacht traffic on the Riviera. What Nice broker Thierry Voisin calls “a major crisis” is partly down to a new law extending the French social security system to crew residing in France for six weeks or more. THE 1930s The US…

Waving farewell before they literally sail off into the sunset, Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s honeymoon on board the 126 metre Royal Yacht Britannia was, in 1981, the perfect ending to Britain’s most famous fairytale wedding. Full of hope for a happy life ahead and blissfully ignorant of the sour turn things would eventually take, the couple’s holiday was, in essence, the serene ideal that most superyacht owners hope for. Britannia proved so great at offering privacy that the picture-hungry press dubbed it a “ghost ship.” Unlike the other British royals Princess Margaret and Princess Anne, whose Caribbean honeymoons on Britannia had been marred by violent storms, formal itineraries and seasickness, Charles and Diana opted for an informal Mediterranean cruise. Plans were made on the spur of the moment, with…

It’s hard to find a watch specifically for sportfishing – and trust me, as a dedicated angler, I’ve tried – but what you want in a timepiece is something rugged that can take a licking and, if you are like me, something ultra-stylish to wear when it’s time to cut bait and run. Rolex recently updated its Sea-Dweller, which would be perfect for a day of deep sea fishing. The 43mm stainless steel piece is quite a stunner, with a black ceramic bezel, white gold hands and a Rolex Superlative Chronometer calibre 3235 with a 70 hour power reserve to keep things ticking along. A bonus: if you want to jump in the water for some spearfishing, the Sea-Dweller is waterproof to a depth of 4,000ft. For those who like…

Visitors to the Museum of Flight in Seattle in May got a little more than they bargained for. Yes, they sat in the cockpit of the Blackbird that cruised at speeds of more than Mach 3. They admired Concorde, too. But the lucky few also caught a glimpse of, and even toured, the world’s first VVIP Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The 2,400 square foot cabin boasts a master suite with king sized bed, full size shower and walk-in wardrobe. There’s a lounge and dining area with couches and a 55in flatscreen display, as well as 18 full flat, first class sleeper seats. Those who fly in it will have plenty of time to enjoy the comforts. It can travel non stop for 18hr 30min, giving it a range of almost 10,000…

Bold fabrics The new flameproof, hard-wearing fabric collection from French firm Nobilis includes the bold Dandy (above), which can be used for upholstery. For even more visual impact, the Wild Party collection from Italian brand Dedar features kitsch animal print jacquards and knits that retain their luxurious touch despite being treated for commercial use. Fancy flooring Tai Ping’s carpets can turn a cabin floor into a work of art. Choose a bespoke design, which can be customized to suit your requirements, or styles such as Synchronism (above), already reconstructed to comply with aviation standards. Rumor has it that luxury leather manufacturer Foglizzo is in the process of creating a hide hard-wearing enough to run underfoot. Ombré panels J Robert Scott has long been known for its use of exotic veneers…

Polo shirts do not suit everyone on board, especially women The past few years have seen a casualization of dress in almost all spheres. Even Goldman Sachs announced last summer that it would tolerate its technology staff wearing “totally casual” clothes in the hope that this would stop them jumping ship to hipper tech companies. So where once uniforms that gave a nod to the military – brass buttons, epaulets and lots of smart navy – held sway on the world’s superyachts, most crews now dress in polo shirts and shorts, mostly in blue, white or shades of khaki, discreetly printed or embroidered with the yacht’s name or sail number. So far, so practical. The appeal of outfits like this is that they are comfortable to wear, easy to launder…

Could there be a more fitting superyacht to feature in a Boat International fashion shoot than the 136ft Ability, formerly owned by fashion designer Roberto Cavalli? Designed by Studio Spadolini and built by Baglietto to RINA class, Ability, which is available for charter with Burgess, immediately catches the eye with her bold lines and black hull. Her panther-like look is reinforced by a pair of 3,700hp MTUs, giving a top speed of 35 knots. Seonaid Thomas, charter broker with Burgess, Monaco, says: “There are some lovely features still on board from former owner Roberto Cavalli, such as the carved staircase handrail in the form of a snake that winds up and around the stairwell. The textures and materials might seem daring at first, but if you allow yourself to be…

As it is spread across 7,000 acres, including lush tropical gardens and three championship golf courses, it is no surprise that you are presented with a map and personal golf cart when you arrive at this legendary Caribbean resort. Join the fleet of professional boats that are drawn to the sportfish hub of Casa de Campo Marina. The surrounding waters are famous for blue marlin and are also packed with other billfish and pelagic species such as mahi mahi, wahoo and tuna. After a hard day on the water retreat to the classically designed Casa Magnífica – one of 64 private villas on offer – and enjoy the butler service and a private pool overlooking the Teeth of the Dog golf course and the sparkling Caribbean sea beyond. casadecampo.com.do…

Two historic cities with global influence, Washington DC and New York, can be linked by stringing together the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Canal and the Atlantic Ocean. This itinerary by Patrick Cowley, skipper of Lady Britt, is packed with museums, Michelin-starred restaurants and monuments. Lady Britt is available to charter with Edmiston (although sadly not in US waters). DAYS 1, 2 & 3 Meet Lady Britt on the Potomac River in Washington DC. Spend a few days exploring the galleries and museums of the Smithsonian Institution, and don’t miss the new American Democracy display at the National Museum of American History. Sports fans can watch a Redskins game while foodies try the Michelin starred Pineapple and Pearls. Highlights include the roasted potato ice cream with caviar. DAY 4 Travel…

What is it: The 236ft motor yacht Stets Maris, with radical lines by Espen Øino and pared back interior styling in muted natural tones by Michela Reverberi, launched by VSY in 2013. Why we love it: Al fresco spaces abound, from the substantial beach club to the garage that converts to a party spot. Design genius: The sundeck is stunning. Stroll straight from the helipad for a dip in the twin pools aft, or just collapse on a sunpad with a cocktail. Perfect for: Superyacht owners who want a light, bright lifestyle on the water. Inside, rows of full height windows make the main deck feel like an extension of the seascape. DISCOVER MORE GREAT AFT VIEWS boatinternational. com/best-superyatch-aft-views…

Jon Alain Guzik Jon works in technology and his avid watch collecting comes from a love of all things mechanical. He lives in the Hollywood Hills, with his wife and three-year-old daughter. His writing has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Magazine and Business Insider. This month he looks at watches to take fishing (page 58). What’s behind your drive to collect watches? There’s nothing that beats the feeling of hand-winding a watch and seeing it spring to life If you made your own, what would it be like? Really over the top, like a green ceramic chronograph with a skeleton dial in multicolored carbon fiber The most fascinating innovation in timepieces is... 3D printing will propel watchmaking to a much higher level Jonathan Glynn-Smith Fashion photographer Jonathan…

MEIRA €15.5 MILLION The new-build 164ft motor sailer has been listed for sale by Ocean Independence. Being built in steel by Neta Marine to a design by Evan K Marshall, her launch is due this fall. She’ll sleep 12 guests. FAR FROM IT $14.9 MILLION The 142ft Richmond motor yacht has been listed for sale at Denison Yacht Sales. Designed inside and out by the Setzer and Pavlik design groups, she is MCA coded and was delivered in 2008. She sleeps 12 guests. CARLAMARIA €4.25 MILLION The 100ft motor yacht has been listed for sale at Fraser. Launched in 2008 by Benetti, she was built in GRP to RINA classification standards. Her exterior design is by Stefano Righini. She sleeps eight guests. SURI $43.9 MILLION The 208ft explorer SuRi has…

VITAL SIGNS OF VITALITY’S DESIGN The 387ft Vitality isn’t a new design; in fact it has spent the past two years in development but, after attracting serious client interest, Berlin-based yacht and residential interior designer Theodoros Fotiadis has taken his concept to the next stage by working up a beach club-inspired interior. Vitality will be just as stunning on the inside, with a spectacular chandelier illuminating the main dining area and a nautilus shell motif on the walls. tfotiadis.com VAN OOSSANEN Naval architects Van Oossanen and designer Federico Fiorentino have taken the long view with this sleek 156ft yacht based on the fast displacement XL hull. The aim is speed, range and comfort. Instead of stacking it up, they’ve distributed the volume (299GT) over the entire length. A bonus for…

Jim Smith Tournament Boats , in Stuart, Florida, builds cold molded, high performance boats in collaboration with owners and with Donald L Blount & Associates for hull engineering. The yard’s 95 and 105 footers called Marlena are renowned, and there may be another Marlena still, with yet another jump in size. jimsmithboats.com American Custom Yachts , also in Stuart, Florida, is known for its speedy boats. Its flagship 90 footer reached 48.8 knots. As the company name indicates, the boats are fully custom, cold molded to suit, and built with Bruynzeel plywood laminated with Kevlar and fiberglass for ultralight and strong hulls. americancustom yachts.com Sea Force IX has sportfishing models developed up to 131ft, and sales and project manager Tom Albrecht confirms that there is surprising interest in these behemoths. The…

Suzanne Lovell describes her Chicago studio’s work as “sophisticated yet approachable, a timeless and uncomplicated version of luxury.” Sitting in Morgans hotel in midtown Manhattan, this slim, softly spoken, elegantly dressed woman is explaining how she works at the intersection of architecture, interior design and fine art, creating bespoke environments for her clients. Named one of the AD100 (Architectural Digest’s top 100 interior designers and architects) in 2007, Lovell and her team of 20, plus a global network of artisans and craftspeople, work on projects across the US and around the world. Lovell’s childhood was spent in Massachusetts and, thanks to a mother who worked in a local museum and specialized in Federalist furniture and textiles, she grew up “knowing what a Chippendale chair was.” Her father was an engineer,…

I have long had a preference for places where the wines, whiskies, and other spirits convey a sense of the land where they are made and provide a connection to the people who make them. So I am slightly embarrassed that it was only recently that I first visited Jerez in Andalusia, the capital of Spain’s sherry industry. Sherry is much under-appreciated in the US. With characteristics ranging from from bone dry to very sweet, it is delightful on its own, but also a fine accompaniment to certain types of food. For example, dry finos are a great match for sashimi and sushi rolls, while slightly sweet amontillados pair wonderfully well with blue cheeses. Even sweeter olorosos go nicely with liver pâtés and teriyaki dishes, especially beef, and the very…

SUNGLASSES Graham Cutler and Tony Gross founded Cutler and Gross in 1969, to create understated yet still luxurious eyewear for connoisseurs. The frames, handmade in Italy, offer classicism and eccentricity in equal measure. $565, cutlerandgross.com LUGGAGE Tired of losing yours in a sea of black nylon? Mark Cross’s trolley is a standout in purple pebble grained leather, with a twill lining and an extendable handle. This is traveling in style. $5,500, markcross.com HAT Canadian adventure brand Nobis knows all about weather. Its stock-in-trade is technical outerwear, but its accessories (like this knitted wool toque) are just as functional, and eye-catching, as its rugged parkas. $45, us.nobis.com CUFFLINKS With jewelry, most men fall into one of two camps: subtlety, or serious bling. Catering to the latter, Buccellati serves up mogul-worthy gems,…

LUGGAGE  Strong yet lightweight, the Samsonite Black Label Lite-Cube DLX 31 inch Spinner suitcase in a metallic finish with leather trim and handles has dual spinner wheels for easy mobility, a secure combination lock that can be opened by the TSA if the bag needs to be searched, and multiple internal packing options. $650, shop.samsonite.com EYE MASK Ideal for the global traveler, Otis Batterbee’s eye mask comes in a variety of classic menswear fabrics, with a soft velvet backing and a satin trim, providing total darkness aloft. Each mask contains lavender to soothe tired eyes and to help you fall asleep. $66, otisbatterbee.com TABLET CARRIER Hermès’s new Epsom pochette tablet carrier and organizer is the perfect accessory for frequent fliers. Made from embossed lightweight leather, it is completely scratch-resistant and…

Speed or style? Style First boating memory? Riding my 14ft boat from the shrimp yard to Matanzas River Idea of luxury? That could be a cold beer. That’s a loaded question. I guess, to me, it’s making the best use of your time with the people you want to be with First thing you pack? My toiletries Chauffeur or chef? I guess I’d have a chef Favorite beach? Chub Cay in the Bahamas. The new owner has barred no expenses with his big club and infinity pool right there on the beach How many watches? Three plus Apple Favorite car? Porsche 911…

Mixing business with pleasure can be a dangerous game but it’s one the owner of Vertige plays brilliantly. He was looking to move up in size to a boat he could use with his grown-up family, but also one that could host business meetings and be used for charter. And he got it: a highly customized interior, with guest friendly layout, makes sure the clients are happy, and the presence of music and wine – in a boat named after his favorite white from the Rhône Valley – ensures that pleasure is plentiful for all. Doing business with the builder, Tankoa Yachts, proved a pleasure too. Tankoa, which was established in 2008 in Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy, bills itself as a “boutique shipyard,” presenting top-quality concepts for vessels from 160…

8°02’35.6”S 156°48’43.4”E Lying in the remote Solomon archipelago, Ghizo is a popular island for diving and my favorite site is the wreck of the Japanese cargo vessel Toa Maru. She is one of many World War II casualties in the region and has been sitting on her starboard side, fairly intact, inside the pristine Kololuka Bay since she was hit by bombers in 1943. It takes nearly an hour to experience the wreck properly and the dive will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. You start from the deep end at nearly 131ft and slowly make your way up to the bow about 23ft below the surface. The ghostly ship is filled with colorful fish, lobster and seahorses, as well as lanterns, sake bottles and…

ONLY ONE €19 MILLION The 151ft motor yacht, listed for sale at Atlantic Yacht & Ship, has had a $1.5 million price reduction. She was built by Baglietto to ABS class and MCA coded, with delivery in July 2015. She sleeps up to 12 guests. MAGIC $9.95 MILLION The 129ft motor yacht, listed for sale by Moran Yacht & Ship, has had a $1 million price reduction. Launched in 2004 by Northern Marine, she is an all-GRP semi-displacement yacht that sleeps 10 guests. AKIRA €6.25 MILLION The 85ft motor yacht, listed for sale at Arcon Yachts, has been given a €250,000 price reduction. Built in GRP by Italian yard DL Yachts to a design by Arrabito, she was delivered in 2017. She sleeps eight guests in four cabins. INFATUATION €2.9…

SEA VIEW De Gournay, the luxury wallcovering company known for its silk depictions of gardens and birds, takes its handiwork below sea level with the new Fishes wallcovering. Hand painted on deep blue silk, it will turn any room into an underwater reverie. $1,264 per panel, degournay.com SPIN A YARN Pendleton Woolen Mills has mixed the spirit of the American West and Native American mythological motifs since 1863. The Oregon company is selling a leather carrier inspired by cowboy blanket rolls. Blanket carrier, $25, twin camp blanket, from $139, pendleton-usa.com WHAT A CATCH Parisian enamel plate maker Au Bain Marie riffs on classic or historical porcelain patterns, and turns them into portable, dishwasher safe, picnic ready plates. The fish collection, which is sold either individually or…

Paul & Shark has come to represent a quintessentially Italian form of elegance but its beginnings, more than three decades ago, were purely nautical. Named for a slogan that Paolo Dini, eldest son of the brand’s founding family, spotted on an 18th century sail during a trip to Maine, Paul & Shark’s first design was a water–repellent jumper that became an icon of 1970s sailing style. Today the brand draws on technical fabrics and fine tailoring for its signature style – this vest and overcoat combination is a case in point. Woven coat, $810, and vest, $420, paulandshark.co.uk…

Airbus Racer Lucky visitors to June’s Paris Air Show saw the launch of Airbus’s new high-speed “Racer” demonstrator, set to be one of the fastest helicopters with speeds of 250mph. Codenamed Racer – for Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft – and developed as part of the European Union’s Clean Sky 2 initiative, the heli combines fixed wings with lateral rotors and a main rotor, enabling energy-efficient lift, propulsion and landing. It has an eco mode, an electrically powered start and stop mechanism of one engine in flight for fuel savings and increased range, while its impressive hybrid metallic-composite airframe is designed for low weight and cost efficiency. You’ll have to wait; the first flight takes place in 2020. airbus.com Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Bell Helicopters recently announced the entry into…

WHEN IT COMES TO CREATIVITY, strictly imposed rules and regulations can be somewhat stifling. “There are no rules here; we’re trying to accomplish something,” American inventor Thomas Edison famously said. In the world of private aviation, interior designers must comply with the Federal Aviation Administration’s uncompromising requirements regarding the weight and combustibility of materials on board. So how do you create something unique when working within such restrictive boundaries? “It’s very difficult to be innovative in a cabin scheme,” says Gianluca Ascheri, MD of Greenline Interiors’ aviation division. “When you install a new material, it’s not just the final finish but the whole structure that must undergo the burn test. So it’s much easier to go with a material that’s already been approved than introduce a new one.” While most…

PILLOW  Loro Piana’s plane pillow in knitted baby cashmere gives perfect neck support. The pillow comes with a matching linen drawstring pouch for easy storage on touchdown. $1,025, loropiana.com ALARM CLOCK When flying through multiple time zones Lumie’s Bodyclock LUXE 700 helps keep your sleep cycle on track by mimicking the light of a real sunrise and sunset. With more than 20 wake up and sleep sounds, its high-end speakers can also stream music. $182, lumie.com CASHMERE THROW  Sourced from the soft under fleece of Hyrcus mountain goats, Frette’s cashmere throws are perfect for any flight. They may be personalized with embroidered monograms or insignias, so everyone on board can have his or her own. The cashmere is spun, woven and finished in Italy. $1,400, frette.com SKINCARE  The Intensive Revitalizing…

We are from the north-east corner of Oklahoma, where there are many lakes, so we always enjoyed bass fishing, wakeboarding and surfing. People are surprised to learn that in Tulsa we don’t drive pickup trucks, ride around in covered wagons or live in teepees. It is a very affluent city with amazing art deco architecture from the 1920s, when all major oil companies had their headquarters there. I am retired from my job as general counsel of a Fortune 500 energy company and our family loves to travel. For them, traveling on a big boat is the most fun way to do it. Once we bought our second home in Naples, Florida, our interest in saltwater fishing, cruising and big boating really took off. Our first boat was a Sea…

THANKS, BUT NO Crew don’t need to say yes to absolutely everything the owner suggests. I once agreed to go on a bachelor party with the owner and his crazy friends and wound up being the only woman there, drinking Jägermeister with a bunch of people I could not stand on some horrendous night out. I know bachelor parties can be fun, but this one was not. Stewardess, 98ft Sunseeker HOLD THE CHEESE The owners were having lunch and commented on how much cheese their guest was having. For some reason, I piped up out of nowhere and said: “Maybe he is just a cheesy kind of guy!” Dead silence. It was so embarrassing and unnecessary; I don’t know what I was thinking! Stewardess, 239ft Nobiskrug TRIVIAL PURSUITS I learned…