Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2021 i Boat International US Edition

/boatinternational @boatint @boatinternational /boatinternational @boatinternational /boatint BOAT International My favorite category in our annual Ocean Awards, the winners of which are revealed on page 68 of this issue, is the Local Hero Award. I find the nominees’ stories so inspiring because they show what an individual can achieve in the cause of ocean conservation. Sometimes the issues facing our oceans seem so immense that it’s quite natural to throw up your hands and say, “Well, what can I do?” On that score, our Local Heroes prove that micro actions can have macro impacts. A shout-out, too, to the winner of the Public Awareness Award, the Netflix film My Octopus Teacher. I’ve never been so gripped by a cephalopod before. It can take a solid 30 minutes of scrolling before I…

IL GATTOPARDO €5.9 MILLION The 116ft yacht, built in 2012, and listed for sale by Camper & Nicholsons with Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage, has had a price reduction of €1.8 million. LIFE SABA €5.9 MILLION The 139ft motor yacht, listed for sale at SuperYachtsMonaco, has seen a price reduction of €2.6 million. She was built by Heesen to ABS class and delivered in 1994. YERSIN €69 MILLION The 251ft motor yacht, listed for sale by Fraser in Monaco, has received a further price reduction of €3 million. Built by French yard Piriou, she was delivered in 2015. SOARING €98 MILLION The 223ft motor yacht, listed for sale by Ocean Independence, has seen a price reduction of €7 million. She was built by Abeking & Rasmussen and delivered in 2020. BELLA…

Tommy Kleerekoper and Sanne Schenk, business partners at the uber-cool Dutch interior design firm TANK, are an unexpected choice for a superyacht builder. They have had no previous experience in boat design and their approach is based on emotion over expense. But this is precisely why superyacht builder Oceanco chose them to help them define the superyacht of the future – in a practical thought-experiment they call NXT. Schenk is a graduate of Design Academy Eindhoven, where she studied furniture design; Kleerekoper studied economics. They met while working the bar at a student club years ago and discovered they had a mutual passion for design. Initially, their business focused on advertising, branding and graphic design, but in 2002 a project fell into their laps that changed everything. They transformed an…

While there are few more sustainable ways of traveling from A to B than sailing, we have to admit that the materials from which some boats are made are less planet-friendly. The strength, longevity, versatility and ease-of-use of glass fiber, or GRP, changed everything when it arrived on the scene during the 1960s – but the very fact that it is almost indestructible means abandoned boats can sometimes represent an environmental challenge. The same can’t be said of clockwork wristwatches which could probably lay claim to being among the most eco-friendly mechanical objects ever invented. They make their own energy, create no emissions, run on the merest drop of oil and, if properly maintained, can easily last for several lifetimes. On top of all that, they are usually made from…

CHAUFFEUR OR CHEF? Definitely chauffeur, but my passengers had better like going fast SPEED OR STYLE? Speed. There are only two things I slow down for. Don’t ask! FAVORITE CAR? My 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello six-speed (pictured) FAVORITE BEACH? Highbourne Cay in the Exumas has a pristine, natural beach that is several miles long. Most of the time the only humans on it are yourself and whomever you’re with WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU PACK? Vitamin D. Keeps my immune system strong and reduces the trips to my dermatologist’s office WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF LUXURY? The Italians have got it right. It’s called dolce vita, and to me it means taking the time to build rich and deeper relationships with family and friends. It’s not about what things you…

The yachting industry needs a revolution. It’s currently attached to the status quo – twin diesel engines, shafts and propellers (and variations thereof) are still the norm. Why? Diesel is a widely available fuel that packs the most bang for its buck, and private yachts use some of the “cleanest” diesel available in finely tuned engines, is a typical answer. Is it true? Essentially yes, says Martin Richter, Ship Type Expert, Yacht, for classification society DNV GL. “These are cleaner solutions and state-of-the-art engines - [although] they still burn conventional fossil fuels.” But better naval architecture, increased efficiency and finely tuned engines won’t suffice to meet decarbonization goals. “To comply with the International Maritime Organization’s [IMO] level of emissions, improving efficiency will not be enough. We will have to go…

ATALANTA GOLDEN YACHTS It may feel trite, but one of the first things I wanted to know about the brand-new 312ft yacht O’Pari from Greece’s Golden Yachts is how she got her name. She is the eleventh in the O’ franchise and the largest to date, but what does the “O” mean to the Dragnis dynasty whose sprawling business empire built, owns and charters her? “It heralds back to Ancient Greece,” explains patriarch Paris Dragnis, “where people often greeted each other formally with an “Ω” exclamation (the equivalent of the Roman “Ave,” meaning “hail”). And in truth, our clients love it: it’s a way to make our yachts really stand out. It’s been our trademark since the first O’Pari was built in 1996.” There is an unusual business model behind…

The world is going to hell in a handcart. But right here, right now, none of that matters. Because I’m in a Zodiac, out on the water on a brisk summer’s day, and there’s a basking shark incoming. It is huge – bigger than the 18ft RIB – and heading straight towards me, the blade of its dorsal fin slicing through the surface skin of the sea. The water is calm and so clear that I can see the mottles on its skin, the gashes of its gills, the snub tip of its nose. Then it opens its gigantic mouth to scoop up gallons of Atlantic seawater rich in plankton and I get a view right into its body, at the pinky-white pillars of its baleen plates, its cavernous mouth.…

DANCING ON DECK Each Taller Marmo piece is made in Italy from locally-sourced materials to reduce its carbon footprint. The latest collection is inspired by the relaxed style of Anita Pallenberg and Ali MacGraw, and by artist Georgia G’Keefe and photographer Deborah Turbeville. Embellished with coral motifs, these dresses and kaftans are perfect for chic summer gatherings on deck. tallermarmo.com PRIVATE PARTY The largest private island in the Maldives is now open to guests. Part of the Waldorf Astoria, Ithaafushi is just a few minutes’ boat ride from the main hotel (or 40-minute ride from Male on the resort’s Princess yacht) and is available for exclusive hire – accommodating up to 24 guests in two, three and four-bedroom residences. waldorfastoria3.hilton.com COOL CARGO Hopping off the yacht for a stroll in…

Mike Jones Mike has been a professional photographer for nearly 20 years and during that time has worked with some of the biggest brands in the superyacht industry. He now runs marine specialist agency Waterline. For this issue, Mike shot Geist (page 80). What was the biggest challenge this shoot presented? To capture and do justice to the incredible curves of the interior, showing the depth and intricacy of the design and build. We worked a lot with the lighting to portray the unique shapes as best we could The most unusual location you have ever done a shoot? In Svalbard with the sloop Firebird. It’s a jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness and the sun didn’t set the whole time I was there. We sailed in uncharted waters and scaled unnamed peaks…

The judges Princess Zahra Aga Khan Director of the Aga Khan Development Network, where she is in charge of its health, education, planning and building institutions, with a particular interest in areas of social and reconomic development. Sofia Blount Co-founder of the law firm Omnia Strategy, where she worked on the implementation of United Nations protocols for the protection of biodiversity. George Duffield • Co-founder and trustee Blue Marine Foundation and co-foupder and partner Ocean 14 Capital, which invests in new technologies and ocean-related industries. Charles Dunstone Founder and executive chair of the TalkTalk Group, one of the UK’s leading telecoms businesses, and chairman of Royal Museums Greenwich’ which includes the Royal Observatory and National Maritime Museum. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Writer, broadcaster, campaigner and vice-president of Fauna and Flora International the…

A fuel cell is an engine that works without ignition and converts fuel to electricity via an inherently more efficient electrical-chemical process than combustion. There are essentially two types of fuel cells: low-temperature cells that operate primarily with hydrogen (the most commonly used in cars and most likely for early applications on yachts are PEM fuel cells) and high-temperature fuel cells that can convert other fuels, including gas and diesel, to electricity. Kristian Holmefjord of Corvus Energy anticipates that fuel cells will become the go-to solution on yachts and ships within 10 to 40 years from now, depending on vessel type. The biggest challenges with hydrogen are storage and handling. Cost and availability are also current hurdles, which is why vessels that don’t need a lot of range or that…

“My youngest son, Vassilis, is an artist himself, a graduate of the Athens School of Fine Arts,” says O’Pari’s owner Paris Dragnis. “So, I’ve come to rely on his talents when it comes to choosing the artworks that enrich our vessels’ interiors. He is a committed attendee of the global art scene; he travels to exhibitions around the world but he also has an acute instinct in picking out some of the materials and textures for the interiors. “For O’Pari, Vassilis and his colleague Anna Chatzinassiou selected 70 original works of art, from painting and sculpture to photography and mixed media. Many are minimalist in character, in order to better harmonize with the interior design of the boat. Theme-wise, they mostly reference the marine environment and man’s relationship with nature.…

MINKE WHALE The smallest baleen whales in UK waters, minke grow up to 33ft in length. Their slender, streamlined bodies are black or dark gray with a sickle-shaped dorsal fin. Usually solitary, they can swim at speeds of up to 25mph. Most likely to see: April to October. GRAY SEAL About 40 percent of the world’s population of gray seals live in the UK, and of those, 90 percent breed at colonies in Scotland. They travel large distances to forage for fish and can weigh up to 650lbs. They breed on beaches in winter. Most likely to see: Year-round. BASKING SHARK Often described as gentle giants, these grow up to 33ft and are the second-largest fish in the world, after the whale shark. In December 2020 a Marine Protected Area…

LANDING THE BIG ONE Vripack’s record-breaking Project 406 is set to become the world’s largest “true” sportfisher In the long quest to combine luxurious comfort, guest accommodations and a well-performing sportfishing boat, designers and builders have come up with lots of different solutions. In a way the answer for the newly unveiled Project 406 is a straightforward one, at least in theory – build a classic sportfisher, just make it a lot bigger. And so it is that designer Vripack, builder Royal Huisman, owner’s representative Aqua Marine, Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine as technical advisors are embarking on the construction of this 171ft, six-deck sportfish yacht in aluminum. Vripack’s co-creative director, Bart Bouwhuis, describes the project perfectly when he says, “Project 406 is a sportfisher on steroids.” The proportions…

LADY MICHELLE $19.5 MILLION The 180ft motor yacht has been jointly listed for sale at IYC with 1 Ocean Yachts. Lloyd’s-classed and MCA compliant, she was built by Benetti and delivered in 2003. FELIX €38.5 MILLION The 231ft yacht has been listed for sale by Fraser. Built by Jadewerft and DNV-classed, she was built in 1969 as a research vessel and converted to a luxury yacht in 2007. PRIVATE GG €5.7 MILLION The 90ft motor yacht has been listed for sale by Y.CO. Built in composite by Italian yard Wally, she was delivered in 2018 as the fifth hull in its Wallyace 27 series. MIRGAB VI €25 MILLION The 160ft motor yacht has been listed for sale by Fraser. Built in steel and aluminum by Dutch yard Hakvoort to a…

While diesel-electric systems and Azipods are suitable on superyachts, pod solutions are in the works for smaller yachts. Volvo Penta brought IPS and pod drives to yachting and we should soon see the company’s first hybrid IPS application on a yacht. Italian startup Sealence, meanwhile, has developed an electrically powered waterjet called DeepSpeed, which can be fitted to boats of all sizes and draws power from a hybrid system that includes fuel cells. The company is planning its first commercial installations for 2022.…

OMMA SANTORINI, GREECE Those who have cruised the Aegean know that few vistas are as evocative and romantic as a Santorini sunset – it’s no wonder that this 30-square-mile island, the southernmost of the Cyclades, is a perennial favorite with loved-up couples. This latest opening offers a new vantage point from which to enjoy the island’s glorious golden hour. Perched in the clifftop village of Imerovigli, OMMA has 360-degree sea views and just 25 rooms and suites, set around a double-level infinity pool (one of the largest on the island) overlooking Santorini’s world-famous caldera. For an extra special (and more secluded) experience, you can also book one of its five villas, each with a private swimming or plunge pool, surrounded by more than an acre of land. Moor your yacht…