Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2024 i Boat International US Edition

It was like a bright light from which I couldn't turn away, painful but irresistible. Like most of the world, it seems, I absorbed the coverage surrounding the disappearance of the Titan sub and its passengers until the public acknowledgment that it had imploded. For years before that, I had watched the rise of the personal submarine industry. Unable to dive, I loved the idea to glimpse at the life teeming beneath the waves from behind a clear, protective bubble, and I wasn't alone. A personal sub became the ultimate yacht accessory. Has it changed? This month, we look at the industry post – Titan (page 100). Stricter regulations will follow this tragedy, but none of that will quench the human thirst for adventure. Speaking of which, be sure to…

BOAT LIFE Global interest in luxury watches has grown beyond recognition since the turn of the century. The new millennium has opened the door on a true horological renaissance that has seen numerous dormant dial names come back to life, and just as many new arrivals. Anyone who remembers the watch world of the early 2000s will also remember the wealth of truly far-out watches during that period. They were created by brands eager to outdo their rivals at a time when the aim was to be as big, brash, bold and expensive as possible. Today, case sizes are diminishing, simplicity is to the fore and show-off timepieces are out. Back then, however, it was all about storytelling and creating watches that people would talk about – and one of…

ON BOARD WITH OWNERS’ CLUB Some yacht ownership love stories are passionate flings lasting a few years until it's on to bigger and better boats; others stand the test of time. The story of Kathleen Anne and her owner Alasdair Locke is the latter: he's stayed true to the 128ft Feadship for nearly 15 years. Even longer than his steadfast ownership of Kathleen Anne is his vast experience in the shipping and oil services sector. From his early career in investment banking to founding multiple oil-related companies, he has been a pioneer in his field for 50 years. Accolades in his career include being named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 1999 and Grampian Industrialist of the Year in 2001, and he received the International Business Achievement Award from…

I've been a sailor all my life – I grew up in a place called Newport, Australia, right on the water. I've done about nine Sydney Hobart races; the first was in 1947, right after the war, on a 72ft schooner called Mistral. I was 19 at the time. With no rails, no lifelines, no radio, it was quite the adventure in those days. It still is, as you get hit with those roaring 40s. My first real boat was the 36ft Saracen II, designed by Camper & Nicholsons, I raced her in the 1968 Hobart race and did quite well, third in our grade. I've done many ocean races, including two transpacific, but always as an amateur. I built Sunbird, a 42ft cutter and raced her along the Australian…

WAYDOO SUBNADO UNDERWATER SCOOTER At a svelte three pounds and just 15 inches long by 2.4 inches wide, this subaquatic plaything is incredibly light and compact. It can pull divers 196ft down at a rate of 4.6ft per second with its 100W, three-speed motor. The 98WI1 battery lasts up to 56 minutes and can be fully charged in 1.2 hours.$499, us.waydootech.com LG CINEBEAM QUBE A highlight from this year's CES electronics show in Las Vegas was this cleverly designed projector that's so cute it could be a character in one of the Pixar films you can play through it. At just three by 5.5 inches, it can put out 4K images up to 120 inches, has 8450,000:I contrast ratio and can display digital images when you're not watching it. The…

VOYAGE The warm, milky turquoise waters of The Queen's Bath of Tetiaroa, French Polynesia, glow as if fitted with their own set of underwater lights. Named after Queen Pōmare IV of Tahiti, who would retreat here to absorb the restorative powers of the lagoon in the mid 19th century, this luminous body of water is unlike anything I've ever encountered. “It's the rich minerals that attracted the Queen here, along with its beauty,” says Teva, a guide from the Tetiaroa Society, which observes and protects the region's natural environment. “The waters are sacred in that way and offer renewed energy for those who bathe in them.” Here, 30 miles north of Tahiti on the Tetiaroa atoll, which is part of the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia,…

SEA SPA Where is it? Located within Hotel Hermitage just a few steps from Port Hercule, the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo is perhaps the bestplaced spa in Monaco for visiting superyachts – views overlook the deck of the Yacht Club de Monaco. What's the hype? Set over four floors, Thermes Marins is a 71,000-squarefoot facility filled with fitness rooms, peels and treatment spaces all with Monegasque elegance. At the heart of the spa is a balcony with creamcushioned sunloungers overlooking the port and the Mediterranean beyond. What to have? Facials here harness the moisture-boosting products of beauty brand Elemis, which has a reputation for its holistic skincare. To reap the rewards of these hydrationfocused treatments, opt for the head-to-toe Elemis Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo Ritual, starting with a detoxifying body brush then…

Richard Taranto Richard has come full circle on BOAT International, from being its art director to now being a contributor. He co-founded marketing agency Superyacht Creative nearly a decade ago. For this issue, he photographed Sunreef's Sol (page 86). How did the Sol shoot go? It was an honor to work on this pioneering build. The shoot itself was great, with fabulous owners and crew What did you like best about thB yacht? She's se quiet. At times I didn't realize we were even moving. Plus I love her leek and volume How many countries have you visited and what is your next destination? I've traveled a fair amount to the same countries, including the UK, Italy and France, the Caribbean and Bahamas, and a couple of trips to Taiwan…

NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN €24,995,000 The first Benetti B.Yond 37M to join the broksrags market is fitted with a Siemens hybrid drive system. The 2022 yacht is listed with TWW Yachts. SCORPIOS €11,500,000 Delivered by Tramontene Yachts in 2023, the 172ft steel yacht is ready to set sail from Croatia. IYC says 12 guests can enjoy her fold-out balcony, fire pit and beach club. MONOKINI €9,950,000 This racy, silver-painted, aluminium 144ft Baglietto, built in 2013, moves 11 guests in style at 28.5 knots. Her 10-year survey is complete, says listing brokerage Fraser. ATTESSA IV €149,950,000 Merle Wood & Associates is offering this 332ft World Superyacht Award winner. Originally built in Japan, she was rebuilt in Canada by Washington Yachting Group in 2011. STRADIVARIUS €16,900,000 This new Sanlorenzo SX112 was built…

€19.7 MILLION A country estate in the mountain village of Puigpunyent, north west of Palma. The 10-bedroom property is set on 200 acres – a manor house divided into two residences plus a guest house – and would be perfect for a buyer in search of peace and privacy. balearic-properties.com €5.5 MILLION This five-bedroom, traditionsl-style country house is close to the historic town of Pollensa, in north Mallorca. The 5,801-square-foot property is set in 3.7 acres of secluded gardens with a pool. Local beaches are around five miles away. balearic-properties.com €6.95 MILLION This modern villa (pictured top) is under construction in Cap Martinet, southern Ibiza. The 5,380-square—foot house has six bedrooms, open-plan interiors, a pool and a gym, and is less than seven miles from Ibiza Airport. engelvoelkers.com…

FRENCH 75 A luxurious style of champagne cocktail. The French 75 has many suggested origins, but it was made famous at Harry's Bar in Paris in the 1920s. We thought we'd give Harry, who hailed from Dundee, a version using gin from his Scottish roots. Recipe 2½ tbsp Eight Lands Organic Gin; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp sugar syrup; Brut champagne. Stir gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup over ice to chill. Strain into a champagne coupe. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon triangle. SPEYSIDE COSMOPOLITAN Made famous in the late 1990s by Sex and the City, the Cosmopolitan hails back to the 1930s. Our version takes cues from recipes both old and new, showcasing the flavor and texture of a premium vodka with the right…

“I decided to build King Benji because I felt like two things were missing in boats under 500GT,” owner Josh Golder says. One was a real connection with the marine environment, “so from any spot on this yacht, you can feel like you're outside. The second was the true ability for crazy adventures, to have a 40ft tender, four 300-horsepower jet skis and every imaginable inflatable toy on there. The goal was to make something that was focused on doing instead of sitting. I go crazy sitting around.” On that note, he says of his Nor-Tech 400 Supersport center console: “I love Nor-Tech – it's my sixth one. I love how it handles in any weather, it's fun to drive, it will do 70 to 8omph, the stereos are amazing,…

FRENCH FLAIR > Vilebrequin says salut to spring with a Cruise 24 offering that pays tribute to all things French. With colorways featuring reds, whites and blues, the collection offers linens, knitwear and prints that are perfect for spring and evenings on board. vilebrequin.com MI CASA ES SU CASA Hotel Casa Lucia has opened its doors on the coastal Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires. The Arroyo Street property is an elegant feat of design, flooded with light and contemporary spaces, and within walking distance from the sea. hotelcasalucia.com < ABOVE PAR Following a $100 million restoration, world-class golf and spa resort PGA National Resort is welcoming guests back with a new Gold Golf Experience. Tailored to showcase the best of Palm Beach's sporting side, it provides access to the luxurious…

AN ARTISTIC ARRIVAL Oceanco welcomed its next project to its outfitting yard adorned with art by a Dutch graffiti artist The 364ft Project Y726 has made its way from Oceanco's metal yard to its recently updated Alblasserdam facility in the Netherlands. Celebrating its Dutch origin was colorful art by illustrator and street performer I am Eelco on its superstructure, a way for the builder to mark another milestone in what is, at 4,550GT, one of its largest projects by volume. The ephemeral art underlined Espen Øino's exterior design of the yacht “Refinement” is the word the shipyard uses for the interior by Mark Berryman Design. Amenities include what you would expect on a private yacht of this size: a cinema lounge, winter garden, multi-purpose entertainment area, and a swimming pool…

VALERIA €9,000,000 Rare opportunity to acquire a 130ft 1975 Feadahip mid rebuild. TWW Yachts has shaved €6,000,000 off the price, offering her “as is” for the next custodian to finish. ALI BABA €19,750,000 Designed by Andree Vellicelli, the 2012 164ft ISA wes refitted in 2023. She's hsd €2,200,000 knocked off her asking price by joint agents IYC end Unique Yachting. VIBRANCE $21,900,000 Fraser took $3,000,000 off the price of this Donald Stsrkey-designed 2004 Amels, refitted in 2019. The 162ft yacht has a main-deck owner's suite with a private deck. ZUMA $7,950,000 Kitson Yachts announced a $1,000,000 drop on this 90ft Riva, built in 2022. With a top speed of 28 knots, the Officina Italiana Design beauty is ideal for island hopping. MOUSETRAP €22,500,000 Renowned multihull novel architecte VPLP deeigned this…

ARIENCE This 200ft Abeking & Rasmussen comes equipped with a large inventory of water toys that are updated each season. Summer 2024's selection includes ski boats, jet skis, Seabobs, wild ride towables, inflatables for the kids and a variety of boards for catching big waves. From €595,000 per week, cecilwright.com CARINTHIA VII New to the charter market for 2024, Carinthia VII has a toy box to match the yacht's 318ft length, including a 33ft waterslide that drops guests into the sea from the main deck. New additions include a Schiller waterbike, stand-up Yamaha Superjet jet ski and ScubaPro diving equipment for six adults. From €14 million per week, fraseryachts.com ARBEMA Newly refitted far 2023, 236ft Arbema's 24 crew take guests on underwater adventures using the yacht's diving equipment, snorkeling gear…

FROM MILITARY-GRADE CHASE BOATS AND TENDER-CARRYING TENDERS TD UNDERWATER SCOOTERS AND GOLF CLUBS DESIGNED BY Al, WE PRESENT 2024'S BEST ACCESSORIES AND ADD-ONS FOR YOUR SUPERYACHT Kate Lardy picks 14 of the best new tenders afloat MADE FDR COMFORT LOA 37’ 5’ Beam 10’ 4’ Displacement 7.9 tons Power 2x Volvo D4-320 Speed 35+ knots Passengers 15 HODGDON AFT HELM LIMOUSINE One of the most recent launches from the tender arm of America's oldest boatbuilder is a gorgeous aft helm limo penned by Michael Peters. The award-winning design accommodates up to 15 guests in fore and aft outside seating with a wet bar and a climate-controlled interior with custom upholstery and detailing. The Maine builder has also revealed a new design for a39ft Beachlander (pictured top) with two deck configurations:…

Patrick Lahey has spent much of his life building and advocating for submersihles. But when he learned that a dear friend planned to visit the wreck of Titanic in a craft suspected to be dangerous, he was horrified. “We had many conversations about it,” Lahey recalls, a year on, “and I couldn't have been more vocal about it.” The friend was Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a Frenchman who had been part of dozens of previous expeditions to the famous shipwreck. Over the years, Nargeolet had worked with the French Research Institute for the Exploitation of the Sea to assist with the recovery of more than 6,000 artifacts, ranging from a section of hull to a leather bag containing sheet music and love letters. Despite Lahey's warnings, Nargeolet, a 77-year-old who had earned…

BEST BY BOAT Gabrielle Lazaridis discovers a holistic revamp at the Six Senses Kanuhura resort in the Maldives Perched on the northernmost tip of the Lhaviyani Atoll 83 nautical miles north of Male, the paradisical island of Kanuhura has reopened under the Six Senses umbrella. The resort has adopted the brand's signature wellness and sustainability ethos, with judicious use of local and natural materials designed to help you forge connections with the environment. The thatched roofs, polished wood and pale white stone are everythingyou would hope to find at a luxury Maldivian property, but it's now blended with a contemporary aesthetic, shared across Kanuhura's remodeled overwater and beach villas. For the most serene castaway experience, book one of the 12 new beach retreats, each with its own infinity pool and…