Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i Boat International US Edition

The 128ft sailing yacht G2 got the royal treatment when it cruised into Puerto Ayora in the Galápagos last summer (page 48). A band played them in and the owners were met on the docks by the mayor, such was his relief to see a foreign vessel back in his waters. Just a few days earlier, Ecuador had reopened the Galapagos to tourism, and G2 was the very first boat on the scene. If ever you needed reminding of the economic impact of yachting, this is a pretty good one. The past year has seen an explosion in yacht sales – and not just the big stuff. Everything from dinghies and RIBs to the very largest motor yachts have been flying off the shelves as people seek to break the…

XO OF THE SEAS €4.9 MILLION The 2012105ft yacht, listed at KK Superyachts, has had a price reduction of €1 million. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects, she was built by Ustaglu in Turkey to RINA class. LADY SHERIDAN $34.95 MILLION The 190ft Abeking & Rasmussen, jointly listed for sale with Burgess and Merle Wood & Associates, has had a price drop of $5 million. She was designed by Donald Starkey. YAAKUN €6.5 MILLION The 214ft yacht, listed by Fraser, has seen a price reduction of €1.5 million. Built by Nicolini, she was delivered as AI Menwar in 1987 to a Middle Eastern royal family. APRICITY $17.5 MILLION The 164ft motor yacht, listed with Moran Yacht & Ship, has had a further price reduction of $1.25 million. The Mangusta 165 was…

From a young age, beautiful furniture was catching designer Mark Boddington’s eye: “Once a year, we were allowed to go and have lunch with my father at the family brewery. I was always fascinated by the joinery shop where they used to make all the bar tops and cabinets by hand. They were French polished and beautiful,” he says. His entrepreneurial spirit stems from his grandfathers, who were also patrons of the arts – one owned one of the largest collections of works by Pre-Raphaelite Dante Gabriel Rossetti, now exhibited in museums around the world, including Tate Britain. After school, Boddington enrolled at John Makepeace’s prestigious furniture-making college – where David Linley had graduated just a couple of years earlier. “It was almost like being a monk, [working in] an…

THIS MONTH: the commodore’s classic conversion / a VIP welcome in the Galapagos / Massimo Perotti takes the stage in China…

Robert Johnston Robert has written about style, watches end travel for newspapers and magazines around the world – from The Daily Telegraph to The New York Times, and from British Esquire to GQ in China. Before going freelance he was the fashion director of GQ in the UK. He now spends most of his time in the UK’s rural East Sussex, watching the bird life and devouring crime novels. For this issue, he picks out some new monochrome marvels for your wardrobe (page 37). Which accessory or item of clothing do you wish you could pull off, but just can’t? These deys I can’t do color. Unless it is navy blue or black I won’t wear it – and it makes me feel so dull Any personal fashion statements you…

YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR The task? To answer an imagined brief for a 300ft explorer yacht. A stellar panel of superyacht designers whittled the entries down to six finalists. Here we reveal their insightful concepts. The brief: You are a junior designer working for a small studio. A client is in the market for a new 300ft yacht that will allow high-latitude cruising. During the period of lockdown the client and captain have been quantifying their needs and, alarmed by global warming, would like to include facilities for scientific research, as well as for the tenders, helicopter and various items necessary for such voyages. You have been asked to design the exterior of the yacht to suit the tasks at hand and also to create a general arrangement plan…

Cable television ratings are big news here in the US. The nightly MSNBC versus Fox versus CNN battle for viewers is a never-ending slugfest with massive implications for networks’ bottom lines. Prime-time hosts face off like heavyweights, pulling in enormous salaries to seize audience share – and dictate the reverberating narrative on social media. Sitting serenely apart from this fray is a network that’s bigger than them all, but that you’ve probably never heard of. And unlike Fox, MSNBC or CNN, with this network you can’t change the channel. The man behind it is Chris Culver, current commodore of the New York Yacht Club and owner of the classic 131ft Feadship Cetacea. His company, Health Media Network (HMN), beams programming into doctors’ offices across the country, reaching an annual audience…

Almax, an example of Neapolitan Italian creativity, is my new yacht. After 38 years in the business I thought it was the right time to buy a new one for myself. At 111ft, I think the SX112 is the right size to enjoy the sea. You have the feeling of being on a large yacht but also close to the water. I very much like the elliptical-shaped, transparent stairs connecting the lower deck to the flybridge. They don’t obstruct the view and you have a nice feeling of open space. I met Mr [Paolo] Vitelli, the best manager in the business, when I was 22 and still studying business administration at university. After my degree, in 1982, I went to work full-time at Azimut-Benetti and worked alongside Mr Vitelli until…

Large custom superyachts tend to be the stars of the yachting world, demanding attention with their grand proportions alone. But, as Stefano de Vivo, chief commercial officer of the Ferretti Group, points out: “It’s a lot harder to design a beautiful small yacht than a beautiful big yacht because the human being is always the same height.” He’s right, of course. People need the same amount of space whether they are on a 150-footer or a 100-footer. The decks must have the same height, and stacking several of them on a 150-footer will certainly look more streamlined than on a shorter yacht. A true tri-deck of under 100ft is just asking to look chunky and top heavy. Except for this one. The Ferretti Group has introduced an entry-level yacht for…

BEST BY BOAT L’ESCALE RESORT MARINA & SPA, SEYCHELLES The latest boutique resort to open its doors on Mahé, the Seychelles’ largest island, is a must-visit for any superyacht cruising this part of the Indian Ocean. Owners are likely to find L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa ticks a lot of boxes; after all, its architects, none other than Winch Design, know a thing or two about yachts. This boutique property is the first hotel project completed by the studio, who sourced materials such as local tropical hardwood Nyatoh, teak from Indonesia, drift oak and renewable rattan. A light, neutral base palette is enriched with shades inspired by the verdant surroundings, woven and printed on fabrics of contrasting textures. The room to book is the Royal Suite, with its own private…

Simon Barry, head of new development at Harrods Estates, says sustainability is important to buyers, who “care about what impact they are having. Green credentials are important to them, [especially] when they are buying houses outside of urban centers.” According to Soneva Villa Ownership, allowing for a visit time of between 30 and 60 days per year and renting the villa for the remaining months allows owners to achieve a cash yield of between 2.5 and six percent, after expenses. These include contributions to a maintenance reserve, plus annual maintenance and operations costs.…

DAY ONE Have a welcome drink as you board in Naples and settle into your cabins before Liberty departs for Ischia, the most developed and largest of the islands in the Bay of Naples. It is an intriguing collection of abundant gardens, buried necropolises and spectacular scenery, with forests, vineyards and picturesque small towns, many featuring thermal spas. Unwind on board or indulge in a cleansing volcanic mud spa treatment ashore. In the evening, enjoy gourmet dining under the stars. DAY TWO After breakfast, take a refreshing swim in the clear waters and relax on board. Alternatively, visit the island’s botanical gardens or take in some history exploring Aragonese Castle. Wine tours, tuk-tuk rides and trekking on horseback can also be arranged. Lunch ashore at one of the many fine-dining…

TATOOSH €90 MILLION The 303ft Nobiskrug yacht has been jointly listed for sale by Fraser and Burgess. Built to Lloyd’s class in 2000, she sleeps 19 guests and is in the midst of a refit. DE-DE €9.95 MILLION The 144ft CMN yacht has been listed for sale by Edmiston. The 2002 boat, designed by Stirling Design International, just received a multi-million-euro refit in 2020. KATHARINE $21.9 MILLION The 201ft CRN motor yacht has been jointly listed by Burgess and SYC Yachts. The Lloyd’s classed and MCA-compliant yacht was delivered in 2000. NATIVA €8 MILLION The 157ft sailing yacht built by Arzana Navi has been listed for sale by IYC. Designed by Bill Tripp, the aluminum sloop was a finalist in the 2014 World Superyacht Awards. AGORA III €14.75 MILLION The…

FUJINON HYPER-CLARITY HC10X42 Part of the brand’s new Hyper-Clarity series, these 10x magnification binoculars do what they say on the tin. A proprietary coating enhances light transmittance for a clear, bright field of view, while special lens elements reduce chromatic anomaly for image resolution and contrast. Built in strong, light magnesium-alloy, they are also water- and fog-resistant. $849, fujifilm.com ZEISS VICTORY SF 10X32 The latest addition to Zeiss’s SF line of binoculars, the 32 offers an exceptionally wide field of view at up to 500ft and improved color accuracy. It also adds optimized ergonomics, including the “ErgoBalance” concept that moves the center of gravity towards the eyepiece, making it feel lighter during long stints at the lens. $2,299, zeiss.com VORTEX RAZOR HD 10X42 Described as “lightweight, bright and strong”, these…

SPEED OR STYLE? Style CHAUFFEUR OR CHEF? Chef YOUR IDEA OF LUXURY? Being on board Cetacea while watching the sun setting FAVORITE CAR? A 1951 MG (pictured) FAVORITE BEACH? The Exumas HOW MANY WATCHES? 11 FIRST THING YOU PACK? My tablet and charger FIRST BOATING MEMORY? Camping and fishing in northern Michigan along the shores and rivers near the Straits of Mackinac…

Four Seasons Timeless Encounters Four Seasons’ expansive hotel empire means the brand has quite a bit of the world to play with, and this whirlwind itinerary would make even the most experienced superyacht captain jealous. Taking off in spring 2022 (March 14 to April 6), the 24-day journey will take 48 globetrotters on a tour from Hawaii to London. Heading west from the black-lava landscapes of the Kona-Kohala Coast, the trip will visit French Polynesia’s Bora Bora, Sydney and Bali before hitting the colorful markets of Chiang Mai, the Taj Mahal and the City of Gold (aka Dubai). The journey concludes with a cultural stop-off in Prague, where Prince William Lobkowicz will personally welcome guests to his palace, followed by a farewell dinner with views over London’s Tower Bridge. Seasoned…

ARTISANAL CHIC Founded nearly two decades ago by Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza In Medellin, Colombia, while fashion design students, Agua by Agua Bendita’s first collection was created from discarded fabrics. Today, it’s made up of chic swimwear and beautiful dresses hand-embroidered by local female artisans. For summer 2021, we love the Miel midi dress. $700, matchesfashion.com SPLENDID SURROUNDS Following its acquisition by luxury giant LVMH, Portofino’s Splendido Mare is the first Belmond property to be renovated under the new ownership. Parisian firm Festen Architecture (the duo behind design sensation Les Roches Rouges on the French Riviera) used mid-century modern Italian furnishings, locally sourced materials and abundant nautical nods to add contemporary flair to this legendary spot, belmond.com PARADISE FOUND Summer might be yet to start, but why not plan…

SAN DOMENICO PALACE, TAORMINA, SICILY Sicily’s historic San Domenico Palace – frequented by everyone from Oscar Wilde to Sophia Loren – reopens this spring as part of the Four Seasons group. Set in a former Dominican monastery overlooking Mount Etna and the famous Greek theater, and complete with two-Michelin-star restaurant Principe Gerami, it’s the perfect spot to start your Sicilian sojourn before cruising north to the Aeolian Islands. fourseasons.com CAN FERRERETA, MALLORCA A restored 17th-century mansion, this five-star, 32-room boutique hotel in the south-eastern town of Santanyi is the perfect retreat for those longing for some quiet time in the Balearic Islands. Book the pool suite with its own private garden for ultimate privacy, but don’t miss out on the local scene with its crafts market, held every Saturday. hotelcanferrereta.com…