Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2016 i Boat International US Edition

You could say Mark Tupper was ahead of his time. When luxury yachts rarely left the BVI-to-Antigua circuit, his boat, Starfire, was going back and forth through the Panama Canal. While hosting scientists on the boat, his crew was all over the isthmus: they entertained the chief of the Ngöbe on board to get permission to do research on his land; they were chased away from Coiba by men wielding large guns when the now-national park was a notorious prison island; they donated medicine to feverish Kuna children in the Darién Gap, where no roads led. How do I know all this? I was there. I was the crew that Tupper speaks of on page 138. What he did 20 years ago — lending the scientific community his yacht —…

Once there is blood in the water, it’s only a matter of minutes before sharks will arrive. Gliding through the water, I reached out to touch the smooth shell of a large green turtle. To my surprise, he slowed his pace and let me hold on for a moment. He pulled me through the water as if I was weightless, just showing off. After a few more lengths, having spent every second of my two-minute breath hold, I arched back to the surface completely enamored with my new friend, then I waved over my husband, Chapman, who was free diving nearby. We had chartered a boat in the Virgin Islands for our honeymoon and spent the afternoon exploring the waters near Saba. I pointed out the turtle about 30 feet…

Join Boat International Media for these spectacular events: JANUARY The Ocean Awards, January 11, London FEBRUARY Superyacht Design Symposium, February 5 to 8, Kitzbüel, Austria ShowBoats Design Awards and Young Designer of the Year Award, February 5, Kitzbüel, Austria MARCH Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta, March 10 to 13, YCCS, Virgin Gorda, B.V.I. MAY World Superyacht Awards, May 13, Florence, Italy Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta, May 30 to June 3, Porto Cervo, Sardinia JUNE America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta, June 12 to 15, Bermuda…

Who says you can’t have it all? Certainly not the late Malcolm Forbes, famed publisher of Forbes magazine. From superyachts to souped-up motorcycles to lavish homes around the world, the American businessman lived the life of luxury. You could count the number of his boats on one hand — literally. His fifth yacht, the 151-foot Feadship called The Highlander, was built in 1986. Forbes requested she be painted green — “the color of money,” he said. The Highlander was designed by Jon Bannenberg with a steel hull for long-range cruising to exotic places like China, Bora Bora and Alaska. Proving adventure was his middle name, Forbes had the sleek vessel topped with a helipad for his Bell Jet Ranger. Also on board were a 19-foot Cigarette and a 23-foot Donzi,…

Dominating the backyard of the house in which I spent most of my boyhood was an old McIntosh apple tree that produced a bounty of fruit each fall. I grew up amid apples, so this may account for my strong partiality to Calvados, the apple brandy of France. Calvados comes from Normandy, a land of dairies and orchards, which is celebrated for its cheeses and rich cuisine. And it was Calvados that gave rise to the famous expression le trou normand (“the Norman hole”), the midpoint in a heavy meal when a shot of apple brandy is said to restore a flagging appetite. The history of making apple brandy in this part of France goes back more than 500 years. Calvados once had a somewhat déclassé reputation as a drink…

Classic menswear has always looked to the trappings of the military for inspiration — after all, there’s nothing the average guy feels more comfortable wearing than gear that’s been vetted by longtime use in seriously macho pursuits. The American bomber jacket is a perfect case in point: Developed from a leather aviator jacket known as the A-2 (which made its appearance in the cockpits of fighter planes during the early ’40s), the bomber proved so popular, it never disappeared; it was simply modified, time and again, to correspond to gradual shifts in aviation technology. By the dawn of the ’50s, it had not only morphed into lighter, fabric versions (many of which, like the mouton-collared B-15, were identical to what we would call a bomber today), it had also made…

The last time Ferrari used the name GTC4, it did not have the Lusso (Luxury) subtitle. But it was very much a luxury car. An evolutionary offshoot of the famed 365 GTB/4 — commonly known as the Daytona — the 1971-72 365 GTC4 featured an upgraded version of that car’s potent V12 engine, a softened and self-adjusting reworking of its race car-inspired suspension and a stretched variation of its somewhat cramped cabin, allowing room for two tiny rear seats. The vehicle’s sinuous body was designed by famed Italian carrozzeria (coachbuilder) Pininfarina. The triangular rear window with its upticked base delights almost as much as the similarly upticked angle that forms the cascade from the end of the roof to the tail. Only 500 of these cars were produced during the…

The first thing I do when I get on board is say hello to the crew and check that everything is working normally. I wear a number of watches, but my favorites are my Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Rolex Daytona, Hublot Big Bang and Rolex Deepsea. We play a lot of rock music on board Noga: Guns N’ Roses, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen. On loop at the moment is actually “Artpop” by Lady Gaga and Elton John (left). I always carry my iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry whenever I travel — all essential for keeping in touch with the office. The first thing I pack is my TRX sport kit. I keep active with a lot of fitness training, core training and kickboxing. My sunglasses of choice…

On this day, five-deck Just J’s was the biggest yacht on the Miami River — by a lot. Docked at the Epic Marina, sandwiched between the Brickell Avenue Bridge and Biscayne Bay, the 200-footer was quite the attraction for boaters and mariners on the coastal freighters that ebb and flow on the river. From inside the quiet salon on Hakvoort’s largest build ever, the scene outside of the huge windows was seen but not heard and looked like absurd pantomime. The gestures and the double-takes of the waterborne passersby were even more amusing as Captain Eric Edscorn shared anecdotes about the yacht’s Atlantic crossing and preparation for the summer cruising season for Just J’s American owners. And therein lies a story about fate, faith and circumstances. The boat we saw…

Some say that launching a boat in the rain brings good fortune to the owners. What portents, then, does one attach to a maiden test sail in a 55-knot storm, following weeks of downpour and wind that halted exterior finishing work and imperiled the delivery deadline? If nothing else, it is a reminder that capricious weather trumps human plans, and whenever ships go to sea it is nature, not the calendar, that is in command. It was on yet another day of deluge that the striking 111-foot Germán Frers sloop Cygnus Montanus prepared to depart New Zealand for Tahiti with her Swedish owners. “If there was a challenge with this boat, it has definitely been the weather,” says Bob Graham, a design engineer with the Kiwi builder Yachting Developments. Instead…

Ivor Wilkins Ivor Wilkins arrived in New Zealand at the halfway point of a would-be circumnavigation and never left. He has contributed to many local and international publications, covering and photographing superyachts and competitive yacht racing. In 2010, he produced Classic: The Revival of Classic Boating in New Zealand, a 450-page coffee-table tome with his own photography, and is currently working on a companion book about classic aeroplanes in New Zealand. Most memorable time on the water? Sailing to Antarctica with the late Sir Peter Blake on the first of his voyages as an environmental campaigner. The grandeur of the ice, at once menacing and beautiful, along with the abundant wildlife was a profound experience. Why turn to page 142 ?To my eye, Cygnus Montanus presents an appealing…

Drones The must-have accessory for adventure cruising, the drone of choice for the crew and owner of Latitude on their latest voyage to the Arctic is the DJI Inspire pro drone. Maltese slips Construction is starting on the new Valletta Marina at Sa Maison in Malta, conceived and developed by a consortium that includes Azimut Benetti. Hubris Italian yard Privilege Yachts was building one (maybe two) very large yachts, which landed it in a heap of trouble: bankruptcy, followed by charges of fraud waged against its CEO, who was put under house arrest. Vintage wood From wood salvaged from palaces and churches used in yacht interiors (see, for instance, Quinta Essentia), to logs rescued from river bottoms, old timber is a hot and feel-good commodity. iPads Even dolphins have to…

The Internet is replete with videos of near-misses and accidents that happen during docking procedures. YouTube has them all: Whale ships, cruise ships, tankers and, of course, yachts crashing, slamming, you name it, into a dock, pier or other boat. One such video shows a well-known yacht backing into a slip in Croatia and crashing its swim platform into the dock. “I don’t know why people keep blaming the owner of the yachts every time they see videos like this. The owner doesn’t operate his own vessel,” is one of the comments left on the feed. Ah, so true; inevitably, though, the owner (or cruiseline or tour operator) receives the brunt of the usually sarcastic comments, to say nothing of the bills. Many negative comments have to do with the…

Rock star comeback Designed by Barcelona native Carlos Riart in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Barcelona chair in 1982, the Riart Rocker draws inspiration from the classy profile of architect Mies van der Rohe’s original. Three cheers for cool minimalism done in warm wood. $3,492, www.knoll.com Wish upon a fish Montreal-based designer Stéphane Leathead calls his internationally acclaimed rocking long chair the Exocet. That’s the scientific term for a flying fish which Exocet resembles when its sections cross. Spread, they become gull wings. The real marvel behind its metamorphic genius is it’s all done from a single slat around a cylinder. Available in five different veneers, $7,500, www.designarium.ca Rock steady Charles and Ray Eames realized their first successful, single-shell form in 1950 with the Molded Fiberglass Armchair. However,…

Dressed in October’s favorite accent color, A. Testoni’s leather backpack stands out from all others. $1,625, www.testoni.com Blake Kuwahara’s “Becket” frame, in vintage horn, glows with amber warmth that’s both retro and modern. $650, www.BlakeKuwahara.com This bold leather boxing sneaker will get you noticed, whether you’re in or out of the ring. $375, www.deltoroshoes.com Alexander Olch’s punchy four-in-hand tropical wool necktie will enliven even the quietest outfit. $150, www.olch.com Appropriately enough, the Cambridge Satchel Company calls this leather folio’s color “pumpkin.” Indeed. $215, www.cambridgesatchel.com…

When looking for a new timepiece, sometimes it’s best to keep your eye on the past, especially that grand age of design, the Art Deco era, when some of world’s best-known watches — Cartier Santos, Rolex Oyster, Patek Philippe Tonneau — were all launched. While they may be updated with more precise movements and slight changes, it’s a testament to their aesthetic perfection that all are still in production today. Case in point, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931. What a fun piece this is, with its 18-carat pink gold case, chocolate-toned dial and chestnut brown alligator strap handcrafted by famed Argentinian bookmaker Casa Fagliano. The 1931 evokes the spirit of the Deco era and the classic Deco Reverso, but without the pain of having to wear kid gloves…

If you’re the current owner of a superyacht, have owned one in the last couple years or are buying one, you might be eligible for entry into our exclusive network of yacht owners. To find out more about the club and the benefits available, email Editor Kate Lardy: ownersclub@showboats.com . This month: Ernesto Bertarelli’s advice for other would-be adventurers, and party time at the IYRS gala in Newport…

ERNESTO BERTARELLI NORMALLY GOES SEEKING ADVENTURE and the dangers that sometimes come with it. This time, it came to him. My plan was to rendezvous with Bertarelli and his majestic 315-foot Vava II off Turkey’s southwest coast, but we picked the wrong weekend. The night before our morning meeting, elements of the country’s military made a grab for power and, for once, the Turkish Riviera wasn’t a good place to be. So, a midnight taxi and tender dash later, I’m on board and we’re heading south to the calmer waters of the Greek islands — a night of high drama for me, just another day in the life for an intrepid go-anywhere, go-everywhere superyacht like Vava II. Bertarelli owns a very capable ship. In between running his family’s business empire…

Georges Cohen and his wife, Martine, who also own the 174-foot Perini Navi Atmosphere, happened on their island paradise, Calivigny in Grenada, one fateful day 16 years ago. They used to come each winter to the Caribbean and one day a friend told them they should check out Grenada. Like many occasional visitors, they had never ventured that far south before. Once they did, they were hooked. “We fell in love with this island, its waterfalls, its mountains and marvelous beaches,” says Cohen, Grenada’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva. Martine also is an honorary consul, and the whole family carries Grenadian passports. The Cohens are very supportive of the Spice Island and love the Grenadian people and their culture as much as the country’s physical beauty. They are…

Residence: Manalapan, Florida. I am not a believer in multiple houses. I’d rather have a boat that moves around and have a change in scenery than a vacation home where after the third visit, I’d be bored. Profession: President and CEO of Patrón Spirits International and a professional race car driver on team Extreme Speed Motorsports Current yachts? 126-foot Sanlorenzo Blue Agave and a 37-foot Intrepid also called Blue Agave. I’ve owned nine boats, but my favorite is the Sanlorenzo. I loved the Ferretti; it’s fast and beautiful, but the new boat just adds so much more living space. The tri-deck really makes a big difference, having the two upper decks. That’s what got my attention. The second deck is like a lounge with a bar area and barbecue. You…

Mia Elise II $47.9 million Merle Wood & Associates has listed for sale 198-foot Mia Elise II. Designed by Geoff Van Aller, she was built in aluminum by Trinity Yachts to ABS class and MCA compliance and was delivered in 2012. A vibrant interior by Patrick Knowles uses Honduras mahogany joinery and fine fabrics to accommodate up to 14 guests in six to seven cabins. Invader $15 million This 164-foot tri-deck yacht built by Codecasa has been listed for sale by Fraser Yachts. Built in steel and aluminum to Lloyd’s class and MCA compliance, she was delivered in 1999. A stunning interior by Franco and Anna Della Role uses a blend of pear wood, sycamore and American cherry to great effect. She accommodates 12 guests in…

Founded in Rome in 1945, Brioni has been a trailblazer since it staged the first ever men’s fashion show at the Palazzo Pitti in Florence in 1952. Now helmed by Australian creative director Justin O’Shea, the house’s booming bespoke and ready-to-wear lines are a perfect example of prized Italian craftsmanship. A case in point is this classically elegant fitted shirt — add a simple Brioni gold pin for unexpected edge at your next formal yacht dinner. White cotton formal shirt, $495. Gold pin, price on request. Both from brioni.com Pearls of wisdom Pearls are having a revival this fall. In the collections of Prada, Gucci, Dries Van Noten and Chanel, pearls appeared in modern sculptured rings and metal necklaces, multiple cascading strands and duster earrings. This timely tome, The Pearl…

Scents from white flowers such as gardenia, jasmine, lily of the valley, tuberose and orange blossom, all of which are both potent and sweet, are in full bloom. Here are seven standouts: Clockwise from top left: A medley of white flowers is combined in Olene by Diptyque. Narcissus, wisteria, jasmine and honeysuckle create a multifaceted fragrance that avoids being saccharine. 100ml, $125, www.diptyqueparis.com Ex Nihilo’s Jasmine Fauve is a mix of wild jasmine, lily of the valley, tuberose and orange blossom. It’s the addition of leather, however, that makes this scent both sensual and earthy. 3.4 oz., $325, saksfifthavenue.com Le Labo mixes fragrances by hand and personalizes each label. Jasmin17 is a modern take on a traditional white floral. Potent jasmine flowers are mixed with amber and musk in a…

Ferrari GTC4Lusso Engine: 680-hp, 6.3-liter, V12 Torque: 514 lb-ft Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds Top speed: 208 mph Estimated base price: $300,000 www.ferrari.com Enzo Ferrari began his career developing race cars, but when he set out to launch the company that would bear his name, he focused first on luxurious Grand Touring vehicles, with potent 12-cylinder engines up front, an exquisitely appointed cabin in the middle and a storage compartment in the back large enough to stow the valises of a playboy and his consort en route to the Alps. Other model types have come and gone, but since the marque’s founding in the 1940s, a car like this has always existed in the brand’s stable of prancing horses. Ferrari’s latest iteration in this vehicle class, the GTC4Lusso,…

The vintage-watch collector is a radically different beast from the new buyer. Collectors are a rare breed and spend their time pining over objects that are virtually unobtainable and unfathomably expensive. “Every collector is crazy in his own way and that obsessive attitude is a real sign of their nature,” says dealer Alessandro Ciani, whose by-appointment-only shop outside of Los Angeles is a treasure trove of vintage watches. “A pathology of the real collector is this mania, and once they know what they want, they start stalking you.” How do you start a collection? Good Deco pieces from Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre are rare and expensive, with perfect examples of either fetching six figures, if you can find them. So some advice: Start small and with brands you already own.…

“Today we have programmers whose sole job it is to pair up scientists with yachts. I call us the Uber of ocean research.” When Earl Tupper sold Tupperware in 1958, he did what any self-respecting multimillionaire would do: traveled the world for a couple of years, decided to move to the Bahamas and after that settled in Panama. “Dad was looking for land to build on and farm,” explains his son Mark. “But in the Bahamas, the island’s water supply had to come from rain, so in the end he bought San Jose Island off Panama.” Mark arrived after he finished college in Europe and his job was to research the island. “I came across books that had been published by the Smithsonian research institute on the island of the…

If you’re seeking solid ground with superyacht-level service, consider this private island in the Exuma chain of the Bahamas. After all, it was developed by an experienced yacht owner. Four villas accommodate parties up to 28. Miss the water? A fleet of boats is available for fishing, diving and sailing, while onshore amenities range from a nine-hole golf course to a 12-seat movie theater. Power comes from the wind and sun, which means no noisy generators, and the marina is capable of handling yachts up to 180 feet with a feature seldom found in the Bahamas, 13-foot depth. overyondercay.com…

PUMPKIN KEY FLORIDA KEYS FLORIDA $95 million So named because in the past it was used as a pumpkin farm, this lush 26-acre island in the northern Florida Keys is a rare and ideal blend of privacy and convenience. Since the early ’70s, it has been a personal hideaway for a family of snowbirds who built a 5,000-square-foot, three-bedroom house facing the sunset, a caretaker’s home and a 20-slip marina with eight-foot draft. This perfectly shaped tropical cay, which comes with shore accommodations and dockage at the Ocean Reef Club, is a short boat ride away from the high-end community’s golf courses, restaurants, pool, fitness club and private air strip, and a helicopter can land on Pumpkin Key’s tennis courts, putting South Beach a few minutes from home. Plans have…