Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2022 i Boat International US Edition

“We loved the whole event, and thought the ceremony was better than ever”TIM AND VANESSA HEYWOOD…

BEST FOR FUN Louis Vuitton trunk, for limited edition Vivienne pendents. PDA, uk.louisvultton.com BEST FOR BESPOKE Linley bespoke watch cabinet in walnut, rosewood and leather with space for 147 watches. POA, davidlinley.com BEST FOR HIGH JEWELRY Cartier box in carved rock crystal, white gold and diamonds with tutti frutti-style emeralds, rubies, sapphires and onyx. POA, cartier.com BEST HIGH PROVENANCE Audrey Hepburn’s jewelry box, circa 1970, sold by Christie’s in 2017 for $28,300. BEST FOR TRAVEL Wolf leather jewelry and watch roll. $319, wolf1834.com…

Aston Martin DB5 (1965) “Perhaps the most iconic car in the world... who would not want to be like James Bond? This classic is the epitome of style and sophistication and captures the spirit of pure motoring fun” Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (1987) “If you want a touch of theater end rebellion then this is the car for you. I’ve driven her to Mallorca three times” Jaguar E-Type series III V12 (1973) “Beautifully silky to drive along open country roads, with a timeless design” Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1957) “Fantastic lines and German engineering create a beautiful 1950s classic” Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Series (2013) “One of only 10 right-hand drive supercars and a modern classic”…

An undisputed leader in its home country, Spanish superyacht builder Astondoa has made a strong showing internationally by debuting new models at the big boat shows in recent years. The yard is known for its larger yachts, such as the 100ft 100 Century, introduced for Astondoa’s centenary in 2016. The family-owned company, based in Santa Pola near Alicante, has produced more than 3,000 boats in its history, including 100 models over 24 meters (78ft). But it has also built an impressive fleet of smaller boats; one of its smallest to date is a sporty, 49-footer, the Astondoa 377 Coupe. The latest addition to its fleet, the As5 is a 57ft flybridge series that demonstrates the company’s desire to become a reference below 65 feet. It’s a competitive market segment, so…

The us 315 Rose Hill Road, New York With almost five acres of immaculate lawns, 300 feet of water frontage and its own private dock, this eight-bedroom property in Mecox Bay is a perfect blend of old-school elegance and contemporary convenience. There’s a fully stocked library, cinema and wine cellar inside, while outside an infinity pool, tennis court, alfresco kitchen and spa pool will keep family and guests entertained. $37,000,000, elliman.com Duplex Penthouse at the Four Seasons, Fort Lauderdale Sitting on the Atlantic coastline in southern Florida, the Four Seasons’ newest residences are close to completion on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with just one of the four penthouses in the development remaining on the market. Situated on the 21st floor, the property offers unbeatable views of the Adantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale…

Almost a century has passed since the first branded residence, the Sherry-Netherland Hotel in New York City, opened its doors. Since then, the sector has gone from strength to strength, offering properties that are not only well designed, but reinforced by some of the world’s most reputable brands. For many globetrotters, a branded residence goes above and beyond a typical property’s offering. Think 24-hour room service for those 4am sushi cravings, butlers on call to meet your every whim and integrated marinas for convenient cruising. But what exactly is a branded residence – and why are they shaking up the prime property market? Around the world, well-known brands such as Raffles and Mandarin Oriental have been teaming up with developers to replicate the prestigious offering you’d expect at a hotel.…

How can Bermuda attract more superyacht charters? This was the topic under discussion at a round-table event hosted by BOAT International, in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), on the island in June. Ten leading charter brokers and managers from the US and Europe were invited to attend. With many of the group visiting the island for the first time, they were immediately impressed with what Bermuda had to offer but discussed the challenges that it faces establishing itself on the charter calendar. “Bermuda isn’t a traditional charter destination, but it does have huge potential,” said Chris Craven of SuperYachtsMonaco. “However, it’s not marketed as a destination by the people who represent the owners and it’s not really marketed that much by us as brokers to our clients.” Foreign-flagged…

Hunt James is a man who can do what he wants. With clear blue eyes and a stubborn chin, he emanates the kind of muscular enthusiasm for his work that is a hallmark of many serial entrepreneurs. Of course, most serial entrepreneurs cannot lay claim to negotiating the naming rights to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is to say, James and his latest endeavor, Gulf Crosser Yachts, are not strapped by many rules. This isn’t a builder beholden to churning out anything even remotely cookie-cutter in the name of profit margins. Instead, Hunt James builds boats exactly as he sees fit. “We can take the 52 in whatever direction you want,” James says. “We can customize it until it’s a totally different…

Owner of Emotion 2 Length: 139’ 9” Year: 2007 Location: Athens How has your season been so far? We had three weeks on board at the start of the season. We got on the boat In Cyprus, and got off in Rhodes. We spent some time on Kastellorizo, which is a magic little Greek island that not a lot of people appreciate. It’s just a mile or so from the Turkish coastline and Greece’s most easterly island. The Blue Grotto there is just spectacular – it’s like a cathedral Inside. We paid a local guide with a little outboard boat to take us in the first time, but the next time we approached in our tender and Seabobbed in. We had the whole place to ourselves Did you visit Turkey?…

“If you don’t like our weather, just wait a minute, ” Mark Twain joked about New England’s climate. That could be Scotland, too, or Patagonia or New Zealand. There are plenty of places with capricious weather, but that won’t bother the Oyster 495. On a test day in the Solent when 10 knots of wind could quickly become 25, sunshine was suddenly snuffed out by torrential rain and one minute we were in T-shirts and the next in foul weather gear, but the Oyster sailed on. A touch of a button here and there and we’d made sail or reefed. At lunchtime we furled the sails away, picked a spot and dropped the anchor without ever having to leave the wheel. The Oyster 495 is one the most interesting yacht…

Model: Dot Williams at Select Model Management. Hair and make-up: Maria Comparetto at The Only Agency, using Sisley cosmetics and Hair Rituel by Sisley haircare. Creative direction: Christopher Whale. Stylist’s assistant: Emma Reeve. Digital tech assistant: Henry Huntingfbrd. Special thanks to the captain and crew of Behike, camperandnicholsons.com Precious time on board Launched in 2009, the 141ft CRN Behike is an exciting recent addition to the charter market Designed by Zuccon International Project, she can comfortably accommodate up to 11 guests across five well-appointed cabins, comprising a lavish master suite on the main deck complete with a large open office area, walk-in wardrobe and a private enclosed balcony. The spacious salon on the main deck is complete with ample seating and a formal dining area. There is also a bridge…

The OWO Built in 1906 and set in the heart of Whitehall, the Grade II* listed former Old War Office is one of the capital’s most historical sites. Used as Winston Churchill’s base during World War II, it has undergone a luxurious transformation into 85 properties, with access to all the amenities at the connecting Raffles hotel. Mirroring the elegance of its baroque exterior, each of the apartments are filled with classical materials and refined British design. From £3,850,000, theowo.london No. 1 Palace Street opposite Buckingham Palace, No. 1 Palace Street is one of the city’s most desirable chunks of real estate. Its facades are constructed in French Renaissance and Queen Anne styles, while the interior has been transformed into 72 apartments by property developer Northacre. Every apartment is endowed…

One of my most memorable charters was to a certain gentleman who took the boat for three weeks. For the first two he was on board with his mistress. Then she left – and his wife joined him on board. And that’s when all hell broke loose. After a bit of detective work by the crew, it turned out that the mistress had secreted a bra and pair of panties in the master cabin as a sort of sexy calling card, and the stewardess who’d changed the bedding had completely missed it. Unfortunately – or fortunately, depending on how you see it – his wife was much more eagle-eyed... Do you have a tale from the high sees? Send your story to thebitterend@boatinternationalmedia.com…

Like many other honeymoon couples, the UK’s Duke and Duchess of Windsor took to the romantic canals of Venice for their honeymoon in June 1937 (pictured). However, their marriage was far from commonplace, with King Edward VIII (as the Duke had been crowned the previous year) having abdicated the throne to follow his heart and marry the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. The couple’s marriage stood the test of time but the lack of royal titles remained a bone of contention throughout their lives. To help compensate for this, the Duke of Windsor bestowed a constant stream of gifts on Simpson, resulting in a splendid jewelry collection that was nicknamed “the other Crown Jewels.” Standout pieces of her collection included a 1952 Cartier panther bracelet, entirely articulated in pave diamonds…

YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR The 2022 Young Designer of the Year Award, in association with Oceanco, saw an incredibly talented pool of young designers throw their hats into the ring. This year’s brief allowed for more creativity and freedom than ever before, with the designers tasked with creating a high-tech, environmentally friendly 213ft yacht already under construction at Oceanco. While the design was left open to interpretation, participating designers were provided with an interview that detailed the lifestyle and cruising plans of its new owner, as well as a technical platform with engineering architecture provided by Lateral Naval Architects. Of the six finalists, it was Spanish designer Ignacio Bourgon who came out on top. His concept, Air (pictured above), which draws inspiration from nature and the electric vehicle market,…

“I’m driven, but I’m quite a relaxed individual who enjoys what we’ve created, ” says Richard A Sykes. “Although a lot of people wouldn’t agree with that, ” he admits. The energetic owner of the 108ft, 1967 Benetti Odyssey III, Sykes has an extensive collection of modem and classic cars and owns numerous hotels across the UK. His most recent acquisition was the 17th century Grantley Hall manor house in Ripon, Yorkshire in England, which he bought with his mother, Valeria. Together, they transformed the tired, local government-owned teacher training college into one of Britain’s leading luxury hotels – with 47 rooms, five restaurants (one Michelin-starred), a spa and a gym equipped with underwater treadmills and an altitude training room, to accommodate the world’s leading sports teams and athletes. Richard’s…

Otam 58 GTS A client who asked for “total freedom of expression” is responsible for this new version of Otam’s 58 with the Gran Turismo Sport suffix. Named Bad Boys, the 63-footer has been restyled by Giuseppe Bagnardi with a semi-open deckhouse and more aerodynamic profile. The latter is useful when Bad Boys hits 55 knots, thanks to her twin 1,825hp MTUs coupled to ASD14 Arneson surface drives. See her in Cannes in September. otam.it F55 Princess Yachts’ newest F-series yacht is indeed fit for royalty. As the British builder says, it offers “a new standard of refinement, featuring enriched upholstery and timber finishes and inlaid polished stainless steel.” The 58ft flybridge yacht also has updated styling with larger hull windows that brighten the three guest cabins below, and she…

In its heart, Sunseeker has always been a sport-boat company. You can see it in the lines of every model it builds and feel it in your hands when you slam the throttle forward or spin the wheel hard into a tight loop-the-loop. It’s no surprise the British company has fostered such a cozy relationship with the James Bond film franchise – you could hardly catch a super-villain in a trawler, after all. The builder’s new 65 Sport Yacht is right in line with that storied tradition. Fast, agile and brimming with Anglophile charm, this boat is ably poised to carry Sunseeker into the future by respecting her past. “Our core function is and always has been rooted in our racing days, ” says the company’s technical sales director, Ross…

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS The post-lockdown spike in international sales figures this year might have seemed predictable given the itchy feet the hiatus gave us all. Yet many were surprised to learn the full extent of market growth witnessed in 2022. Top cruising spots are becoming vibrant off-season hubs after the pandemic bred a more flexible culture, allowing people to spend longer periods of time abroad. “Highly mobile professionals are turning what were previously holiday-home markets into year-round destinations, ” says Jelena Cvjetkovic, director of Global Residential at Savills. “The ability to work remotely has had a positive impact on seasonality in many second-home markets, with people spending extended periods of time in resorts beyond the holiday season and many relocating altogether.” The US market is currently in strong demand. “What will…

Who can buy? Non-residents can now buy property in Antigua without restriction and the Government of Antigua welcomes investment from overseas buyers. Just apply for a Non-Citizens Land Holding Licence, or purchase property in an approved real estate project to qualify you for full citizenship. Where to buy? It depends on your lifestyle, but the great thing about Antigua is that it is still passible to buy beachfront property. The popular areas are Jolly Harbour on the West Coast and English Harbour, which is rich in history and offers beautiful scenery around the harbor. The buying process 1. Establish which area you wish to live according to your lifestyle, proximity to amenities and accessibility to the airport 2. Find an independent lawyer with local knowledge to act on your behalf…