Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2023 i Boat International US Edition

Traditionally, as summer takes hold in the Northern Hemisphere, yachts from all comers of the world make a beeline for the Mediterranean Sea. Only this year, the coastal marinas and anchorages were especially crowded, as a record number of boats descended on the maritime hub. BOATPro's Global Fleet Tracker indicates that in July, 1,570 yachts of 24 meters LOA (79ft) and above cruised through the area, the most traffic seen there in the past five years. The catalyst appears to have been the global reopening after the 2020 Covid-19 shutdown when the number of superyachts visiting the region bottomed out at 1,179. New fans of the Med seem to have joined superyacht owners eager to get back to their regular travel habits. When travel restrictions began to ease in 2021,…

BOAT LIFE It has a reputation for having the world's most rarefied real estate, is home to a global community of millionaires and billionaires and is as close to a sure-fire property investment as it is possible to make. But even a market as copper-bottomed as Monaco's, insulated by its tax haven credentials and its sheer lack of stock, has not emerged from recent global political and economic shocks unscathed. Prime prices in the principality dropped 3.8 percent in 2022, according to the latest research by Knight Frank, after enjoying nine percent growth in 2021. Despite this, Monaco remains reassuringly expensive. The average sale price (excluding new homes) stands at a resounding €4,736 ($5,120) per square foot, according to Savills, compared to €3,818 in Hong Kong, and €2,518,18 in New…

When you think of champagne, one label springs to mind: Dom Pérignon. Named for the godfather of the industry, the 17th-century monk who introduced the method of blending grapes prior to pressing, to metaphorically separate the wheat from the chaff - or the champagne from the sparkling wine, it's the label that's served in the world's best restaurants, bars and boats 400 years later. Its global recognition puts it first in Drinks International’s Top Trending Champagne Brands list for 2023. Namechecked in songs by everyone from the Notorious BIG to Taylor Swift, it has a surprisingly egalitarian reputation, a classic brand that's avoided the flashier connotations of some of its competitors. It's never Dom that's sprayed on Formula I podiums or at lavish pool parties. While classic white is the…

One of the few electric hypercars to have made it to full production and wide-scale homologation is the Pininfarina Battista. Pininfarina is the Italian design house established by Battista “Pinin” Farina during the 1930s after he broke away from the family's Turin coach-building firm to set up on his own. Pininfarina went on to design some of the 20th century's most celebrated automobiles, ranging from the Lancia Aprilia of 1937 to the Ferrari Dino 206 GT of the mid-1960s - but until now it has not produced a car of its own. To say it has hit the ground running with the Battista is an understatement. Not only does it feature typically impressive Pininfarina styling, it is also the fastest-accelerating, fully road-legal vehicle on the planet at the time of…

Aviation Private aviation has come together and recommitted to its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The challenge now will be to make sure that this is more than a statement, and that the long, hard work to achieve it happens - and happens at speed. Reaching net zero is no longer optional; in fact it could be a matter of life and death for an industry in which climate concerns are a growing issue for many customers. Critics are watching the industry's every move. Luckily, huge efforts are being made to achieve the target. While many of these new developments are happening within the commercial aviation sector, it is only a matter of time before the technological gains made and the aircraft built as a result make…

THE CONNOISSEUR'S CHOICE: Dassaultfalcon 6x (LARGE CABIN BUSINESS JET) Dassault Aviation's Falcon jets have always stood out from the crowd. And with each successive jet the veteran French firm debuts, this ethos carries over. Although the upcoming 10X has garnered quite a lot of attention, don't miss the 6X entering service this year. It's smaller and has less range than the 10X, but most will find that the 6X fits their needs well on the vast majority of missions, with lower operating costs a bonus. Dassault says it wants to “make occupants feel more as if they were in thenown homes than in a business jet.” The new 6X offers a cabin that is over 6ft tall by 8ft wide, making it the largest in a purposebuilt business jet (until…

The name of Turquoise Yachts’ new 174ft Jewels can be understood in many ways. One of the interpretations is that it refers to the amazing collection of stones, metals and fabrics on board, but it's also a yacht designed for the comfort and privacy of precious family members. Delivered in May of 2023, the yacht has had a couple of lives already. She was bom as Tala, an elegant, raised pilothouse design by Miami-based Luiz De Basto, with six guest cabins, a large beach club and a spacious sundeck, created for an experienced yacht owner. It was De Basto's first collaboration with Turquoise on a built project, but the designer knew the owner from Turquoise's sister company, Dutch superyacht builder Oceanco, for which De Basto designed Dar. The designer applied…

When Radenko Milakovic saw his first J Craft boat it was, as they say, love at first sight, “I was in Monaco in 2007 and looked out from my balcony and there was this boat below. I had no idea what it was, but it looked so beautiful - all elegant polished wood and curves, but somehow substantial too. I rushed downstairs to speak to the guy on board.” What he learned was this was a J Craft, a Swedish boat named after its inventor, Bjorn Jansson. It was a rare beast, one of only a handful that had been made on the Swedish island of Gotland since 1999 and other owners included the King of Sweden. “I knew nothing about boats and had never even thought of owning one,…

Canadian beauty Crescent Custom Yachts has launched 164ft Danzante Bay in Vancouver. She is the largest yacht built in Canada, with a hull purchased from Christensen Yachts. Gregory C Marshall Naval Architect worked with Crescent and the owner to develop the project. The interior, built by Genesis Interiors, is designed by H2 Yacht Design with custom pieces by Durante Furniture. While onboard spaces are generous, the yacht stays below 500 gross tons. The experienced owner was looking for increased range from his previous smaller boat and comfortable accommodations with a tinge of European flair, crescentyachts.ca A larger Oasis deck Benetti and SuperYachtsMonaco have sold the first 197ft B.Now with an “Oasis Deck.” An open transom, with stairs leading to the water's edge, ample casual seating and a pool are all…

WILD WATER ON BOARD When I started reviewing yachts 14 years ago, my late mentor, yachting journalist Richard Thiel, gave me a piece of advice: “Never let them see your tongue loll out of your mouth.” It's wisdom that has served me well as I've crawled over nine-figure superyachts and loud go-fasts. But every once in a while I come across a boat that makes it difficult to keep my enthusiasm in check. Nautor Swan's Swan Shadow is one of them. I sea trial the Shadow the day after the 2023 Miami International Boat Show ends. Boat-show breakdowns are dusty affairs, rife with thick-wristed men and all manner of clangs and bangs, and the pretty little boat looks so out of place in this scenario. She is done up in a…

LES AMBASSADEURS The Hotel Metropole gets a chic new restaurant this season with Christophe Cussac's Les Ambassadeurs. Blending contemporary Mediterranean fare with influences from the executive chefs culinary legacy, the dining experience includes a chefs table with a 360-degree view of the kitchen. Hotel Metropole, 4 Avenue de la Madone, 98000; metropole.com GRACE DE MONACO Deck out the top deck with ultra-luxe candles, silk scarves and home fragrances, all in the name of a good cause. An offshoot of the Princess Grace Foundation, this “luxury for good” collection sends its profits to the late princess's eponymous charity in support of the performing arts. gdmonaco.co BUCCELLATI Having launched a special-edition range of its famous bangles in homage to the sights and sounds of Capri, Italian high jeweler Buccellati brings the collection…

Owner of Canava Length: 142ft Year: 2019 Location: Nova Scotia What inspired you to cruise the north-east CDa9t of North America? We really appreciate cold water. Last year we went to Norway and it was fantastic and this year we wanted to do New England, Maine and Nova Scotia. The best thing is we're alone - there are very few other boats around, so we don't have tD fight for space. Being in a big boat in Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard means you can't get too close to shore, but we have a big tender, which has been transformative. We have one custom 23ft tender with 22D horsepower, which can carry 10 people and 264 gallons of diesel bunker and has an all-weather bimini; and one 15ft tender Have you…

IL TRIDENTE POSITANO, ITALY Few views are as remarkable as those along the Amalfi Coast, and the rooftop II Tridente Positano, located in the heart of the town, is the place to be at sunset. You'll catch the lights of Positano and candles glowing in houses in the distance. iltridentepositano.com ARISTIDE HOTEL, SYROS, GREECE Since opening in 2022, Aristide Hotel has quickly gained a cult following thanks to its rarefied setting within a restored mansion in Hermoupolis, and its individually designed suites and art gallery. This season it revealed its new rooftop, an open space with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Mykonos. The menu here is short and changes daily, but it's the perfect spot to ease into the evening with a sundowner. hotelaristide.com TERRAT AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL,…

British band Led Zeppelin (from left, John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant), in front of a private Boeing 720 known as The Starship, arrived in style at Teterboro, New Jersey, during their 1973 US tour. The band was among the first to use the converted 1960 United Airlines airplane (the first Boeing 720 built). Former teen idol Bobby Sherman and his manager, Ward Sylvester, bought the decade-old aircraft to fly the biggest names in rock. A $200,000 refit removed two-thirds of the original 131 passenger seats and added amenities such as a long bar with built-in organ, swivel leather seats, shag carpeting, a bedroom with waterbed and shower, an electric fireplace, a television and a movie library. The Starship hosted some of the biggest rock stars…

ULTIMATE LADY This 91ft wave-piercer fishing boat has a top speed of 32 knots, a fighting chair on the aft sundeck and a dedicated chase fishing boat. She's led by an experienced captain, and guests have been known to nearly miss flights home after hooking huge marlin right before disembarking. From $59,000/week, fraseryachts.com HEMISPHERE The world's largest sailing catamaran at 145ft is equipped with a 54ft custom sportsfishing tender with tournament-standard fishing capabilities. There are vast deck spaces for spectators and a captain with an encyclopedic knowledge of marine life. From €203,000/week, burgessyachts.com MADSUMMER Built in 2019 for an owner who loves to fish, 312ft Madsummer boasts a dedicated crew who set up her large selection of fishing equipment and will happily help guests to reel in any catch. Designed…

The mother of all luxury beach clubs is marking its silver anniversary this year, having played host to the great, the good and the glamorous at its many waterfront locations. And to celebrate, the Nikki Beach brand is even bigger and better. Commemorative collabs with superbrands such as Givenchy and Missoni are taking over at the Porto Cervo and Costa Smeralda locations, respectively, while some of the most popular properties are being revamped. While each of the II properties has its own character and vibe, the clubs are variously described by long-term guests as “buzzy,” “always a fun time” and “a little ostentatious now and then - but that's what makes it great.” Ultimately, Nikki Beach can be whatever you want it to be, from an all-day party to a…

Monaco's status as a melting pot that draws wealthy types front far and wide has enabled it to attract a disproportionate quantity of luxury shops in relation to its small size. According to the casino and hotel group Societe des Bains de Mer, more than 40 blue-chip brands inhabit the Monte Carlo Shopping Promenade. And this month, staff at the principality's spectacular One Monte-Carlo retail center are bracing themselves for the rush as trend-setting watch lovers continue to spill front the decks of superyachts in search of Louis Vuitton's all-new Tambour model. As any Louis Vuitton fan knows, the Tambour has become both a brand signature and a watch making landmark since its launch in 2002. With its giant, drum-shaped 13mm deep case and the brand name emblazoned around its…

Chef Yannick Alléno has one of the most recognizable faces in French cuisine. The restaurants he has led over the course of his career have collected a staggering 12 Michelin stars. His cookery marries traditional French and contemporary techniques with experimental flavors, and in 2019 he opened Pavyllon, a counter-focused restaurant that not only boasts some of the best views in Monaco from Hôtel Hermitage, but some of the finest flavors, too. To Alléno, cooking is stagecraft - a concept he plans to bring to his new restaurant that opened this summer in the Four Seasons Hotel London. How does Monaco and the South of France influence and inspire your food? It's always the product that inspires me first. Products from the South of France are extraordinary, especially the fish.…

DAY ONE Meet RoMa in Mandraki Marina & Part in Rhodes's old town. After lunch aboard, head ta share and explore the alleyways filled with Byzantine, Turkish and Latin architecture. Explore the Knight's Quarter, with its old mosques and Turkish baths, before returning to the yacht for sundowners. DAY TWO In the morning, awake to see the volcanic island of Nisyros drawing near. Venture into the port of Mandraki, with its pretty waterfront that sits beneath a clifftop monastery. In the evening, explore the tavernas, bars, and restaurants. DAY THREE Arrive at the bare limestene island of Kalymnos, 30 nautical miles north of Nisyros, a Mecca for rock climbers. Take your pick of anchorages and inlets, for swimming and snorkeling. In the afternoon, cruise to the volcanic island of Telendos…

THE BITTER END Do you have a tale from the high seas? Send your story to thebitterend@boatinternationalmedia.com One summer cruising the Mediterranean, the owner hosted a couple of business associates he wanted to impress. Over a few beers one night he decided that tomorrow would be a fishing day. He was crazy about fishing and I think he wanted to show off his angling prowess. The deckhands set things up on the aft deck and stood by, making sure the group had everything they needed. As soon as there was a fish on the line, we would stop the boat so it could be safely reeled in. It was just an ordinary day's fishing, but the problem was that the two guests were catching plenty of fish and the boss…