Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2019 i Boat International US Edition

It was a nail-biting, touch-and-go experience getting Excellence on the cover this month. The shoot was happening a week before we were due to go to press, the photographer had just days for post-production and our creative team had mere hours to design it all. But all the stress was worth it to have what is arguably the star of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on the cover. It’s a kind of homecoming for the yacht – the owner saw a model of her at the 2015 show and decided then and there that he wanted it. We like to deal in world exclusives, and this is absolutely that – so enjoy the story of this remarkable 262ft superyacht on page 102. Talking of nail-biting, touch-and-go experiences, take a…

Germany has built some of the world’s most iconic superyachts over the years. Many such giants of the seas, built in the 1930s, are still going strong, including 359ft Sea Cloud (built by Krupp Germaniawerft) and 446ft Savarona (built by Blohm+Voss, now part of Lürssen). The average size (and complexity) of yachts has continued to grow in the past decade with the construction at Lürssen of the world’s two largest superyachts, 592ft Azzam (by length) and 512ft Dilbar (by volume). The average length of the German fleet (296 yachts launched from 1870 to 2019) is 184ft 10in. “I have worked for 27 years at Abeking & Rasmussen,” says sales director Till von Krause. “During this period the size of the yachts has continuously grown, especially in the last couple of…

Previously known as the Superyacht Design Symposium, the Superyacht Design Festival will bring together the biggest names in yacht design for two days of thought-provoking discussion. Headline speakers include Kai-Uwe Bergmann, one of the partners behind Bjarke Ingels’ renowned architecture studio BIG, Matthew Cruickshank, art director at Google and Piero Lissoni, founder of Lissoni Associati. Speakers will take to the stage to discuss emerging trends, cutting-edge tech and sustainability, while revealing previously unseen projects. Early-bird tickets are now available at superyacht designfestival.com #boatdesignfest…

NOTABLE FEATURES Eco-friendly materials An onboard garden to grow fresh food 16,000 square feet of modular space A retractable beach club Helipad Space for large tenders Merveille 223W What makes this interesting catamaran concept true to its name of Eco-explorer is its novel Oceanwings propulsion system, which uses wind power to move the vessel. No wind? No problem. This Merveille (marvel), developed in conjunction with naval architects VPLP, is designed with an alternate propulsion system. info@merveille.net…

The superyacht industry has rallied to help the Bahamian islands devasted by Hurricane Dorian. When the hurricane finally moved north after several agonizing days, superyachts set sail for the island nation to help. Among the first to respond to a call for action by YachtAid Global, CBS Bahamas, Sol Relief, World Hope International and NEMA were Loon , Turquoise, Hospitality, Perla and Laurel . The yachts and their crews transported aid to some of the most affected areas in the northern Bahamas. The 155ft Christensen superyacht Loon made the nine-hour trip north from Nassau to Marsh Harbour in the Abaco Islands, which took the brunt of the Category 5 storm. Loon , loaded with volunteers and supplies, was accompanied by a cargo ship transporting amphibious vehicles, drones, food, fuel and…

BREGUET MARINE DAME 9517 In 1815 Breguet was appointed chronometer maker to the French Navy, and the brand’s La Marine line celebrates that heritage. This women’s version in steel has a blue lacquered dial. $17,300, breguet.com PATEK PHILIPPE ANNUAL CALENDAR 4947G-001 The blue, sunburst dial of this white gold women’s watch is offset by a case set with 141 diamonds and a winding crown adorned with a further 14. $51,712, pragnell.co.uk CHAUMET LES PIERRES DE RÊVE Chaumet has created a series of 12 unique dials made from traditional Asian “dream stones” in a 35mm white gold case offset by 76 diamonds. POA, chaumet.com RICHARD MILLE RM 017 TOURBILLON EXTRA FLAT This collectors’ piece has an ultra-thin, hand-wound movement with a tourbillon regulator, in an 18kt red gold and white ceramic…

Whether you’re updating a few cabins or giving your yacht a completely new look, Sunbrella is a trusted source for marine fabrics. The company offers the latest colors and trends in more than 10 designer collections that are built on legendary performance. With styles ranging from traditional to modern, these fabrics stand up to life on the water with a luxuriously soft touch that’s resistant to fading, mold, mildew and salt residue. This year, Sunbrella introduced Sunbrella Horizon, an engineered synthetic leather that enriches the boating experience. It has a luxuriously soft hand and excellent four-way stretch specially designed to resist microbial pink staining, cold-cracking and fading. It is offered in 30 styles designed to match perfectly with other Sunbrella products and any design aesthetic. The Sunbrella Makers Collection celebrates…

SPEED OR STYLE? Style, for sure CHEF OR CHAUFFEUR? Definitely the chef HOW MANY WATCHES? I have 10 to 12, but I wear a Rolex Daytona most of the time FAVORITE BEACH? I think New Caledonia. At about five o’clock at night, these giant turtles come up on the beach and lay their eggs. It is spectacular FAVORITE CAR? It used to be a Ferrari, but my favorite car these days is a Mercedes FIRST THING YOU PACK? My passport IDEA OF LUXURY? Peace and quiet on the boat, a fish at the end of the line FIRST BOATING MEMORY? Fishing with my brother in a 15-foot Challenger in Biscayne Bay…

LOA 209' 1 LWL 191' 4" Beam 38' 1" Draft (full load) 11' Gross tonnage 1,416GT Engines 2 x Caterpillar 3512C Speed max/cruise 15.2/12.5 knots Range at 12 knots 4,800nm Generators 2 x Caterpillar C18 320kW; 1 x Caterpillar C9 225kW Fuel capacity 42,003 gallons Freshwater capacity 6,868 gallons Tenders 1 x 26’ Novurania LX RIB; 1 x 26' Cockwells custom limousine; 1 x 16' Williams SOLAS RIB Owners/guests 12 Crew 18 Construction Steel hull; aluminum superstructure Classification LR Naval architecture Diana Yacht Design Exterior styling H2 Yacht Design Interior design H2 Yacht Design Owner’s build representative Pete Towning Builder/year Hakvoort Shipyard/2019 Monnickendam, the Netherlands t: +31 (0)299 651403 e: sales@hakvoort.com w: hakvoort.com…

“It’s not easy at all to design for Mangusta, Azimut and Fairline,” says Alberto Mancini. “It’s like having three jealous wives! You can’t imagine the energies I spend to avoid any design contamination. I have a strong and creative team and we brainstorm each brand differently. Design research is a must, and it takes a lot of time when you work for several brands. When I approach any design task, I work always by hand. I usually produce thousands of hand sketches looking for the best balance of proportions. I like to work at night-time, when all I can hear is the graphite sketching on the blank sheets of paper – that’s pure adrenaline. Then of course after the first step that I identify as ‘the romantic stage,’ it’s time…

The Maldives’ first medical spa has recently opened at the Anantara Kihavah. Charlotte Hogarth-Jones checks in for a full wellness MOT. boatint.com/maldives GOLD MINE Founded by Moroccan-born banker-turned-designer Karen Ruimy, Kalmar’s High Summer collection is as versatile as its creator. It offers loose silhouettes for poolside glamour and a selection of pieces inspired by gold for a sophisticated evening look. We love the full-length Silvana dress in gold (left). $815, kalmarlifestyle.com PACK A PUNCH Can’t decide what to pack for your Caribbean charter? Edmiston clients can use the #MyVacationStylist service, founded by Sophie Caulcutt of Voyager Club. A stylist will curate a wardrobe for you and have it delivered directly to your yacht. voyagerclub.co SHIP SHAPE Guests at the Maldives’ Jumeirah Vittaveli can get a taste of the superyacht lifestyle…

Miranda Blazeby Miranda is BOAT International’s news editor and, this month, she looked at the amazing relief work the superyachting industry has undertaken in response to Hurricane Dorian (page 40). What most impressed you about the Dorian relief efforts? The crew of Laurel rescuing 50 lost dogs and carrying them in their tender garage to shelters in Florida What’s the last superyacht you went on? At the Monaco Yacht Show I was lucky enough to see Feadship’s latest delivery, Syzygy 818. The interiors and attention to detail are absolutely amazing What is your most memorable at-sea experience? Crewing the Tall Ship Pelican of London around the Channel Islands when I was 17 years old What is your pet hate? People who stand in doorways. And animals dressed like people Ellie…

BOAT Live: Life Under Sail is BOAT International’s first global summit to focus purely on sailing yachts and lifestyle. lt will bring together top racing and cruising yacht builders such as Nautor’s Swan, Southern Wind, Perini Navi, Y Yachts, Wally and Baltic with renowned naval architects and innovators to discuss trends, advanced materials and design options for tomorrow’s sailing yachts. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit boatint.com/lifeundersail…

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I spent 25 years in the luxury sector, most recently with Puiforcat/Hermès. I’m a former navy officer and own a 50ft boat that I race in classic regattas. DESCRIBE THE MERVEILLE CONCEPT The idea is to make an eco-friendly explorer with all the elegance and French flair that I have worked with during my professional life, and that it be totally eco-responsible, and use the best proven technology. WHAT’S THE ADVANTAGE OF THE OCEANWINGS PROPULSION SYSTEM? They are the first reefable, furlable and fully automated wingsails, making the Merveille as easy to operate as a motor yacht. They use the strength of the wing but are far less complex to use than traditional sails. WHY A CATAMARAN? The chief advantage is the space. We have 16,000…

RUDY PROJECT ZYON Peripheral shields and polarizing photochromatic 3FX lenses make these shades ideal for watersports. $174.99, rudyproject.com MAUI JIM WATERMAN These glasses have top-quality polarized lenses in a range of tints for seeing optimum detail in different conditions. A handy strap keeps them in place. $249.99, mauijim.com GILL RACE FUSION With polarized lenses, UV400 protection and hydrophobic coating, these glasses have it all. In mirrored orange or blue, they can get wet and will float on water. $125, gillmarine.com OAKLEY SPLIT SHOT Designed for fishing and watersports, these semi-wrap-around glasses have Prizm polarized lenses for enhanced visibility. $216, oakley.com MONCLER LUNETTES These classic skiing glasses have a place on the water too, with full eye protection thanks to leather side shields and polarized lenses. €390, moncler.com BOLLÉ HOLMAN Jazzy…

Swiss fine watchmaking has long been an industry dominated by heritage, with many of the top brands having been in business for well over a century. Recently, however, a group of independent newcomers has broken onto the scene, pioneering techniques that fly in the face of convention. The top triumvirate – Urwerk, MB&F and HYT – are at the cutting edge of 21st-century horology. Here are some of their more mind-bending creations. Urwerk Founded by Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei in 1997, Urwerk is known for its futuristic watches. Producing just 150 pieces a year, the company blends traditional expertise with avant-garde designs. Rather than using conventional hour and minute hands, Urwerk’s watches show time via spinning cubes printed with numerals that sweep through the watches’ visor-like displays on a…

Riva has come a long way since the young shipbuilder and craftsman Pietro Riva founded his business repairing storm-damaged fishing boats on Italy’s Lake Iseo in 1842. His descendant, Carlo Riva, with his signature elegant style, took the brand on to world acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s, an era in which beautiful wooden Riva runabouts were synonymous with speed, glamour, Hollywood movie stars and celebrity love affairs. The Riva Aquarama, owned by Brigitte Bardot, among others, became almost a brand within a brand. Carlo Riva’s yachts continued to grow in length, and in the 1960s and 70s he penned the 24-meter Caravelle and the Atlantic series of steel displacement yachts, which became classics. At Race’s debut, Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi described the boat as Carlo’s “dream come true”…

THIS MONTH: Steven and Dorothea Green’s fundraising mission; finding Symmetry in St Martin and Majorca; and Kristin Ducote feels the heat NETJETS Official partner of the Owners’ Club For more information about the Owners’ Club, email the editor: stewart.campbell@ boatinternationalmedia.com…

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU THINK YOU’VE BUILT  THE PERFECT 200FT YACHT? WELL, NATURALLY, YOU START AGAIN WITH SOMETHING EVEN BIGGER. Or at least that’s what the American owner of the Excellence series of six yachts chose to do. “The 60-meter [196ft] yacht that I had, Excellence V, was in my opinion the most beautiful, high volume, best performing yacht of her size that I was aware of,” he tells me. “To build another 60-meter that was better, I believed was impossible. I decided to move up to 80 meters [262ft] and a more contemporary design. At one of the yacht shows I saw a rendering of a design that was to be a Winch/Abeking joint venture that I fell in love with.” This begins the rapid-fire story of…

Our involvement in Project Mars began while we were doing some refit work for a client. Towards the end of the job, I realized that there must be another project in the offing – but, for whatever reason, we hadn’t been invited to pitch for it. I had a word with the captain, who gave me a sense of what the owner was looking for, and I worked up some designs that I hoped I’d be able to show the client at the Monaco Yacht Show. Try as I might, however, I couldn’t get access to him. I was sitting in this café, feeling dejected, when across the road I caught sight of him, with his captain. I immediately ran over and asked if I could show him my ideas…

THE CLASSIC 72FT KETCH EILEAN boasts a career as dramatic and glamorous as any Hollywood star. Launched in the small village of Fairlie, Scotland, in 1936 for a pair of steel merchants, Eilean already had illustrious DNA (she was built at the famous William Fife & Son shipyard). In 1964 she was bought by Lord Shawcross, lead prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials, and spent summers cruising the Balearics. But it was in Antigua in 1982 that Eilean made her star turn, when the pop group Duran Duran filmed a music video aboard. Rio may have rocketed the British band to the big time, but the yacht fared less well – she collided with a ferry a couple of years later, causing extensive damage. But Eilean would make a spectacular comeback.…

Custom built in composite using molds purchased by Hill from the local equivalent of eBay, the Baby Beast is a simple yet effective design with a sportfishing tower and impressive beam of 15ft to her 42ft length. “She’s heavy but that makes her stable and she can easily handle a two-meter [6ft] swell,” Hill says. “I could not be happier with how she turned out.” She has proved perfect for day expeditions, fishing trips and exploring cruising grounds, more than justifying her presence on the yacht. Cabin spaces mean she can stay away from the mothership overnight if needed. All 19 tonnes of the Baby Beast are cradled on the back of The Beast when under way, before being launched into the water by two industrial-strength cranes. “The 12-tonne cranes…

An emerald drop encircled by a strip of silver sand in the Baa Atoll, Milaidhoo may be small but it’s perfectly formed. The boutique resort is a short seaplane hop (or just over 50 nautical miles) from Malé and lies in a stunning UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Start each blissful day with a snorkel out to the flourishing house reef, then spend the afternoon as a castaway on a private sandbank with Milaidhoo’s 41ft Fairline anchored nearby. If you visit between June and November you can catch a glimpse of the world’s largest gathering of manta rays in nearby Hanifaru Bay, guided by the resort’s resident marine biologist. Those seeking privacy on shore should book into Milaidhoo’s new Ocean Residence, where a glass floor lets you gaze at the tropical fish…

It never fails to make for a good picture: a giant yacht making its way through the quaint, low-lying Dutch countryside. This time, the featured boat is Feadship’s 236ft Project Galina. After its technical launch and short transfer, it arrived at Feadship’s Kaag facility where it will be outfitted for an early 2021 delivery. For now, Galina is a bit of an enigma, with even the design team remaining under wraps. Feadship, meanwhile, has revealed the construction of a 312ft superyacht known as hull No 1009, currently finishing at Feadship’s Makkum facility. feadship.nl…

HASNA €97.5 MILLION The 240ft motor yacht has been listed for sale by Burgess. Delivered by Feadship in 2017 and styled inside and out by RWD, she is a fully custom yacht with an 39ft beam. SARAH €28 MILLION The 203-footer is listed for sale at Thompson Westwood White Yachts. Designed by Donald Starkey, she was delivered by Amels in 2002 and had a major refit in 2016. B.NOW €32.5 MILLION The 164ft new build has been listed for sale by Fraser. Designed by RWD, she is in build at Benetti, with delivery set for July 2021 as the first in the yard’s new B.Now series. PLVS VLTRA €94.9 MILLION The 243ft Amels has been listed for sale with Moran Yacht & Ship. Built to a design by Tim Heywood,…

CHECKMATE $13.5 MILLION The 145ft superyacht, listed for sale at Northrop & Johnson, has had a price reduction of $1.49m. Delivered by Benetti in 2013, she is hull No 18 in the yard’s Vision series. ALESSANDRA $13.25 MILLION The 157ft motor yacht, listed for sale by Fraser in Florida, has received a price reduction of $2.25m. Built by Trinity Yachts, she was delivered in 2004 and refitted in 2012 and 2018. TAKARA €11.5 MILLION The 126ft yacht, listed for sale by Sanlorenzo Spain, has seen a price reduction of €1m. Built by Sanlorenzo in 2016 to a design by Francesco Paszkowski, she was delivered in 2016. T6 $19.95 MILLION The 159ft 2007 explorer yacht, built by Flyghtship and listed for sale at Ocean Independence, has had a currency change from…

De père en fils : Jacques Helleu joined Chanel in 1956 aged just 18, working alongside his father Jean. Rising to the role of artistic director, Jacques contextualized the Parisian brand’s DNA with arresting imagery. During his four-decade tenure, Helleu commissioned leading-edge creatives including photographer Jean-Paul Goude and filmmaker Luc Besson to storyboard Chanel’s campaigns, starring a coterie of brand muses, from actors Ali MacGraw and Catherine Deneuve to model Kate Moss. But it was a wristwatch that proved to be Helleu’s most personal bequest to Maison Chanel. First released in 2000, the Chanel J12 has since become emblematic. “When Jacques Helleu created [the J12], he thought about the nautical universe,” says Arnaud Chastaingt, director of the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio in Paris. “It was something that he really wanted…

If there is one artist whose work you can expect to find on the coolest superyachts, it is Richard Orlinski. The French sculptor is renowned for his vibrant, pop art-inspired pieces, from contemporary sculptures of wild animals or fantastical creatures such as King Kong, to playful, tongue-in-cheek interpretations of Michelangelo’s David , in colorful resins, metal, glass or porcelain. You may have seen Orlinski’s Howling Wolf or T-Rex on the slopes of Courchevel 1850, or a bucking blue stallion, among others, dotted around the French Grand Prix track last year (he also designed the trophy). And when it comes to works already at sea, he recently created a huge panther that sits on the deck of a 360ft yacht, although the artist cannot reveal which one. Orlinski began his artistic…

When I meet Steven Green and his wife, Dorothea, they are enjoying time at their holiday home near San Diego, California. It blends with the scenery on a hilltop, removed from any hubbub but close to family. From the terrace, a gentle slope leads the eye to a pond filled with koi and water lilies, a small orchard and a vegetable garden beyond it. The Pacific is further west, beyond the hills at the horizon. “My next boat will fit in this pond,” Steven Green says as we walk around the property, which is bursting with the natural gifts of the California spring. Their current boat, 147ft Dorothea III , is in a much bigger pond, awaiting their arrival in French Polynesia. They bought the Ron Holland-designed explorer, built by…

Reverse bows on yachts are nothing new, with Feadship’s famous 238ft yacht Predator showcasing the design back in 2008. But Excellence sets a new standard, with its razor-sharp bow swooping back a full 33ft before joining the line of the main deck. “We call it an eagle bow – it’s the exact shape of the beak of an American eagle,” designer Andrew Winch says. Its sheer scale required Abeking & Rasmussen to spend many long hours perfecting and tank-testing the naval architecture behind it. Close to the waterline, the stem is machined from a solid piece of stainless steel, before the flare takes over and it blooms outwards. Something as mundane as launching and recovering the anchors had to be completely rethought with this novel structure. In fact, she has…

“WE KNEW WE DID NOT WANT THE WHITE WEDDING CAKE LOOK. WE DON’T HAVE A NEED TO CONFORM; WE DON’T TAKE OURSELVES THAT SERIOUSLY” There is a sense of purpose to Scout – well, actually, more than one purpose. With her high bow, massive gray hull and towering decks, it’s hard not to get the sense that this nearly 210ft superyacht is meant for open seas and far horizons. Scout is the largest yacht – by length and volume – delivered by the 100-year-old Dutch yard Hakvoort. Big shoulders, in the form of a sundeck arch, wrap down around the superstructure while a helipad atop the mooring deck says she’s serious about going places. But, as you get to know this boat more intimately, it becomes clear that her nature…

For many owners, getting involved in the design phase of their next yacht is all part of the fun. Whether it’s mulling over color schemes, investigating the latest spa equipment, dreaming of artworks to fill the walls or even having a feel of fabric samples, it’s these personalizations that make a boat feel real and special. Now there’s a new design element to obsess over: lighting. And not just where the switches go, either. For today’s yachts, lighting has become incredibly complex. Gone are the nondescript grids of halogen spotlights, often added as a functional afterthought and constrained by wires and space for units. Liberated from heavy lighting infrastructure, designers are now free to play with sculptural, dramatic and kinetic light, devising elaborate systems that are tailored specifically to each…

Maintaining a connection to the water was important for the Hills, so the LOMOcean design team developed a space at the back of the boat that disconnected from all the utilitarian features on the aft deck. In the early design stages this feature was referred to offhand as the “aft gazebo thingy” by Hill, and the moniker stuck, with the design team affectionately dubbing it the AGT. “The AGT was a space that evolved as the owners were so used to walking out on VvS1 and having this cockpit area like you would on most other boats, where we just had 15 meters [49ft] of industrial stuff going on before you hit the water,” Craig Loomes says. “We developed the AGT to be a little haven that is right on…

T he yachting set has been well taught that summers are meant for the Mediterranean while winter is for the Caribbean. It’s only natural that the latter’s warm waters host the bulk of the superyacht fleet every year, to anchor in the same ports and dance the night away on the same tables. But Mexico’s Los Cabos is on the up and it might be able to lure even the most ardent milk run fan to its Pacific shores. On the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the wild Pacific meets the serene Sea of Cortez, Cabo offers the perfect mix: nightlife and nature; glamour and adventure; vibrant marine life and land-based exploits. And it gives even St Barths a run for its money as a New Year’s Eve…

What is it: The 364ft Lürssen with timeless exterior design and an opulent period interior, both from the drawing boards of Winch Design. Why we love it: A huge boat at 4,699GT, Tis has impeccable proportions from her elegant stern to her graceful bow, which accommodates one of two helipads. Design genius: The classic look of varnished wood on the stern is achieved with a realistic faux painting that frames the entrance to an elegant beach club. Inside, a grand staircase is the anchor of a refined decor that draws from the traditions of opulent homes in France, Italy and Russia. Perfect for: Time travelers and monarchs. Browse our gallery of the best superyacht aft views boatint.com/ aft-views…