Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i Boat International US Edition

/boatinternational @boatint @boatinternational /boatinternational @boatinternational /boatint BOAT International At the Cannes Yachting Festival, which kicked off the boat show season, opening salvos front competing yacht builders made it clear that not everyone agrees on the path forward, but everyone is on board to curb emissions. And things are moving fast. Since I hosted a panel on the topic in June at BOAT's Superyacht Design Festival, Rolls-Royce and ABB have revealed specific deadlines on current R&D. RR is busy modifying its popular MTU series 4000 engines to work with methanol for a 2026 release, and ABB has sold what may be the first hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion system with pods to a (Norwegian) cruise line for its 2025-26 cruising season. Is it scalable to superyachts? Time will tell. The cover this…

CIAO €34,800,000 The 171ft CRN has been listed far sals with Ocean Independence. Delivered this July, the superyacht has a modern profile and a fresh interior by Italian firm Massari Design. B2 €88,000,000 Formerly C2, the 281ft Abeking & Rasmussen has rejoined the market with Moravia Yachting. She is the second-largest superyacht to date by the German shipyard. SIBELLE €27,500,000 The 164ft Heesen yacht has been listed for sale by Ocean Independence. Delivered in 2015, she features Heesen's fast-displacement hull form end a striking plumb bow. IDYLLIC €31,000,000 Following an extensivs refit, the 195ft Benetti motor yacht is listed with IYC. Delivered in 2008, she was designed by Stefano Natucci with interior styling by Massari. M €6,500,000. The 115ft Arcadia has been jointly listed with Northrop & Johnson and DOKA…

Found in the Leeward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, Anguilla and St Martin sit within some of the Caribbean's most scenic cruising grounds. Next spring (March 9 to 12) the inaugural Between the Bays event – hosted by BOAT International and Belmond – will give owners and charterers of yachts over 24 meters the opportunity to discover these islands with a four-day program specifically tailored for superyachts. The itinerary will be based around two of the Caribbean's finest hotels –Belmond's Cap Juluca and La Samanna – and will get underway on the island of Anguilla. Sitting in the north of the Leeward Islands, Anguilla may be just over 10 nautical miles from the celebrity-packed yachting hub of St Barths, but it has a distinctly different vibe. The low-key island is…

Emblematic of both the American dream and a particularly magnetic kind of American masculinity, Don Aronow was a frontiersman, a real-life Marlboro Man and a fearless racer. He was formidably competitive both on and off the water, brutally handsome and adroit at negotiating the line between the legal and the illicit – at least until the very end. A ruthless businessman, he equally relished a challenge in his personal life and had a reputation as a prolific womanizer. Celebrated yacht designer Michael Peters, who went to work for Aronow the day before he died, said, “He was an asshole, but he was my asshole –a benefactor for whom I'll always be grateful.” On February 3, 1987, Peters was 34 and among the last people to speak with Aronow at the…

BEST BY BOAT HYATT REGENCY ARUBA RESORT SPA AND CASINO Located 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela, the island of Aruba is well worth the effort it takes to reach by boat. Superyachts can dock by the airport near the capital of Oranjestad, and it's only a short drive to the recently renovated Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort. The beachfront hotel's many attractions include a beautiful lobby overlooking tropical gardens and an immaculate beach. At the romantic waterside Ruinas del Mar restaurant, diners can pass the time observing the resident black swans preening themselves in the koi lagoon. In addition to a family-friendly main pool, the resort also has an adult-only pool with waterfalls and stylish cabanas. Guest suites on the upper floors offer views of the turquoise shallows beyond the…

Christopher Scholey When not traveling for photo shoots, Christopher calls Palma de Mallorca in Spain home. He shot our cover boat, 247ft Kenshō, for this issue (page 98). Did the Kenshō shoot present any particular challenges? It's an incredible yacht, so the greatest challenge was to complement the vision of the owner and all who worked on her What's the key to great boat photography? There's no secret sauce. Every photographer - amateur or professional - has an ever-changing eye; some of the most remarkable boat photos have been taken by crew members. It's often about timing and being in the right place at the right time, while facing the right way. Equally, facing the “wrong” way can sometimes produce a remarkable picture! Your favorite yacht of all time? The…

GIAOLA LU €18,500,000 The 154ft Bilgin, listed for sale with Edmiston, has been reduced by £1,400,000. Designed by H2 Yacht Design and delivered in 2016, she has generous alfresco areas. ATOMIC $63,000,000 Delivered in 2020, the 209ft VSY motor yecht, designed by Espen Øino, hss hsd a major price drop of $5,000,000. Listed with IYC, she has an onboard dive center. FREE DAY €11,950,000 Listed with G-Yachts, this 132ft Benetti's price has been reduced €550,000. Built to a design by Stefano Righini, she features an interior by Francois Zuretti. SOLLEONE €13,000,000 The 115ft Swan sailing yacht, jointly listad with Fraser and Nautor Swan Brokerage, has reduced in price by €1,000,000. She was designed by German Frers. ANVILUGI €9,500,000 Delivered in 2021, the first Extra X96 Triplex has had a price…

Keeping a quality clock aboard has been de rigueur for yacht owners since the late 18th century. Modern, satellite-based navigation systems negate the need for such devices, but every superyacht should be graced with at least one showpiece clock. Many are limited editions that could prove to be sound investments. In 2015, Christie's sold a trio of Patek Philippe's distinctive “dome” desk clocks for $1.7 million, the three having been made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Singapore becoming an independent sovereign nation. Patek began producing its dome clocks in 1957 and prices are now climbing rapidly as more collectors begin to appreciate the solar-powered timepieces’ rarity and exquisite enamel finishing. In November 2021, an example front 2011 originally owned by watch industry doyen Jean-Claude Biver (the man who put…

OWNERS' CLUB To be honest, I think that 99 percent of modern boats are ugly,” says Cameron McColl, from his classic motor yacht Jura II. This is perhaps not a surprising statement from the BVIs-based businessman, who has just finished restoring a classic Aston Martin DB9 convertible and collects historic scientific instruments in his spare time. McColl describes his neighbors as “vanilla,” gesturing to the marina behind him. “I've got dozens of modern yachts around me and they are instantly forgettable. They're also totally impractical,” he adds. “They've got huge engines that use vast amounts of fuel yet are incapable of crossing an ocean. They're not much use.” McColl's love for rebuilding and collecting classics directly contrasts with his background. Born and raised in Scotland, he graduated from Edinburgh University…

OWNERS’ CLUB I was born on a farm on the South Island in New Zealand and didn't get into sailing until we moved to a house at the mouth of the Whakatāne River in the Bay of Plenty. I started sailing on a 7ft P-Class every Sunday when I was 12. At 15, I went to work, and it was a long time before I could get back into sailing. In 1977, I bought my first used boat, a 44ft Sparkman & Stephens called Inca. She was a successful ocean racer. When I started with new boats, I could not get a shipyard in New Zealand to build what I wanted, so I put together my own team and in 1982, I built Chanel. She was a William Garden design,…

USA Racing Team and its Blue Thunder boats have been consigned to history, but other boat stables live on. In 2021, CIGARETTE RACING was snapped up by Miami lawyer John Ruiz. “I'm working on building the fastest boat – in the history of the world – over a hundred feet,” he said soon after the purchase. The stock market debut of a related special purpose acquisition company ran into choppy waters after its price sank but it would be a brave soul who'd bet against Cigarette: few boat brands, anywhere, enjoy such adulation. Under the Theodolis' stewardship, MAGNUM infused its world championship-winning pedigree with European sensibility and flair, working with designers such as Pininfarina and developing larger vessels, including the new Magnum 80. Interiors are handcrafted in Italy; Arneson drives…

“A wish for freedom was the inspiration that led me to decide to build my own yacht, even if that meant having to wait for her,” says the owner of the Swan 120, who took his first leap into yacht construction with the 120ft sailing yacht Audrey the First. The new flagship from Nautor Swan, built in carbon fiber, debuted at the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show, where it drew attention and appreciative comments. This ambitious project had a long gestation period, but went from a mere dream to reality in just a couple of years once the owner decided to take on the project. For the yard, she represents a new era of performance cruising superyachts; for her owners, the Swan 120 represents a whole new lifestyle. “Sailing is a…

VOYAGE The anchor chain clunks over the bow as it drops into the baby-blue waters of White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the four main islands that make up the BVIs. This oncesleepy backwater is now a rollicking shoreside hangout that takes its name from the pirate Joost van Dyk, who used these waters as a hideaway in a break from his regular program of skulduggery and havoc-wreaking in the Spanish West Indies. Today, its shores are lined with leaning palms and vibrant beach bars, their patrons spilling out onto the sands and into the shallows as they comb the shoreline for gold doubloons and long-lost pieces of eight. For those yet to discover pirate gold, cash –no matter its condition – is still generally accepted. Home…

Young buyers give classics market buoyancy Defined as a vessel delivered before 1975, classic yachts represent just over 10 percent of the current global fleet, according to the latest statistics from BOAT Pro. However, industry experts report that the classic yacht market is healthy and attracting the interest of younger clients. “Younger buyers are beginning to appreciate that the cost of entry can be much lower,” says Camper & Nicholsons sales broker Andrew LeBuhn. Henry Smith from Cecil Wright & Partners agrees, noting the recent sale of the 1928 124ft Fair Lady was to someone from the new generation of yacht owners who have a nose for a vintage. Boat shows continue to expand Boat shows are evolving and still growing. Beyond selling yachts, they now offer everything from marketing…

ON BOARD Reconning the America's Cup fleet has always been a tricky part of the event. In past cycles, each team spent an inordinate amount of money to watch other teams’ development of their boats. In 1983, a skirt on Australia II hid her winged keel from the public eye while the paint job perfectly camouflaged what was in the water. I can remember helicopters taking video and pictures, but it was to no avail and, inevitably, this evolution won Australia II the regatta. Fast forward to 2013 when Emirates Team New Zealand began foiling on the AC72. It was discovered just a bit too soon, which allowed Oracle Team USA to develop a foil system in the nick of time. This goes to show how important reconnaissance is to…

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Gleaming in the golden light of a Tuscan evening, there is absolutely no mistaking the boat I have traveled so far to see. A much larger 460ft Lürssen nearby should dominate the view at The Italian Sea Group's shipyard in Carrara, but the eye is instantly drawn to the flowing lines and metallic blue-green hull of Kenshō lying quietly in her shadow. It is apparent before I even step aboard that this is not a “normal” yacht. Don't think for a second that Kenshō is small. She measures just over 246ft from stern to slightly bulbous reverse bow, filling 1,989 gross tonnes. She is the most significant launch to date for The Italian Sea Group. While no such project can be successfully launched without efficient collaboration between many parties, Kenshō…

VOYAGE FOR ALL SEASONS Surf's up with Frescobol Carioca's pre-spring collection featuring transitional clothing and footwear designed to take you from sunny temperatures to cooler climes. Each piece is inspired by Rio de Janeiro's surfer culture, with the range showcasing a vibrant color palette. We love the botanical print linen shirts, from $225 (right), frescobolcariaca.com A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR Nestled at the foot of St Lucia's Pitons, Sugar Beach has elevated its gastrarmmical offering this fall. Guests at the hotel's revamped fine dining restaurant, now named Saltwood, can indulge in sea bass tartare and Wagyu steak as the sun sets over the resort's immaculate beach. viceroy-hotelsandresorts.com ESCAPE TO EDEN Perched en the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, the Eden Roc at Cap Cana has taken its wellness offering to…

MAY BOURNE RIVIERA, FRANCE Carved into the soaring cliffs of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and high above the Med next to the Monaco border, the newly opened Maybourne Riviera is quite the architectural feat. Fringed with restored gardens, citrus orchards and a herb plot, the hotel doesn't only appeal to acrophiles –gastronomes will love Mauro Colagraco's Michelin-starred restaurant Ceto, perched atop the property's roof. maybourneriviera.com MONASTERO SANTA ROSA, ITALY With its charming pastel properties that tumble down the rugged shoreline, the Amalfi Coast is famed far its mesmerizing clifftop hotels. However, soaring above the quaint fishing harbor of Conca dei Marini, the Monastero Santa Rosa is in a league of its own. With 20 rooms and suites, the converted monastery stands atop four levels of lush Italian gardens, sprinkled with sunbeds and trickling…