Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2024 i Boat International US Edition

Do you know the name “Big John” Papanicolaou? If you don't, you may want to look for author Daniel Pembrey's article (page 100), which brings back to life the instigator of the 1999 multimillion refit of one very famous yacht Christina O, now that's probably a name you know. It was a quarter of a century ago that this converted ship got a new lease of life — again. What's the secret to the yacht's enduring mystique? She is well cared for, yes, but without her caretakers and the people who've been associated with this former World War II-era Navy frigate over the decades, she would not be what she is. Metal, glass, wires, pumps, wood, gears and pipes, it's all well and good (and wondrous how it all works…

Superyachts are beacons of innovation, pushing the boundaries of design and engineering as we know it. But just as importantly, they're also shining examples of exceptional and meticulous artisanship; work often masterminded at small studios and workshops by talented craftspeople working behind the scenes. Our Artistry and Craft Awards (BACA) aims to showcase this incredible work. Entries can be big or small, standalone or integrated, as long as they are handcrafted and bespoke to a yacht: from vases, artworks and sculptures to furniture, wall panels, door treatments, staircases, and more. If you have worked on, or have commissioned something for a yacht that you believe is worthy of an accolade, you're eligible to enter. Winners will be announced at the Superyacht Design Festival on February 2 to 4 2025, with…

Sarakiniko Beach bar Tie up to the rocks in Sarakiniko Bay on Ithaca to visit this relaxed watering hole Maritsa A waterside restaurant in Galaxidi on the mainland that boasts incredible views Tarsanas Located in a picturesque old harbor on Spetses, it has simple ingredients, but incredible food Erimitis Bar & Restaurant On the west coast of Paxos, with beautiful views and fine food Verde Cocina This plant-based restaurant on Folegandros has a wonderful atmosphere…

Building a flagship for the Canadian yachting industry was not really what the CEO of Crescent Custom Yachts had in mind. When he got into the family business and decided to revive the brand his grandfather Jack had created, Tim Charles did not foresee something like the 164ft Danzante Bay, a yacht with much of the glitz and luxury seen on vessels born thousands of miles away, in the superyacht building powerhouses of Italy or the Netherlands. As he drives a white electric Hummer through the streets of Vancouver in August 2023, on his way to the yard in Richmond, he talks about family, his responsibility as an employer and fun on the water. “I did not set out to build the largest yacht in Canada,” he says, “I like…

David Churchill David has been shooting superyachts for about 20 years for leading designers and yards around the world. For this issue, he captured the essence of our cover yacht, Sparta (page 56). What did you enjoy most about the Sparta shoot? Shooting the sumptuous spa was very enjoyable. Such a great space with really strong materials. I loved the green onyx basin! What do you love about your job? I love the variety. As I shoot architecture and land-based interiors as well as superyachts, I am constantly kept on my toes What was the biggest disaster you've ever had on a shoot? I once traveled to Turkey for a yacht shoot without the correct customs forms through no fault of my own. I got to Turkey and phoned my…

SPIRIT €25,900,000 Edmiston and NEXT Yachting are sailing the 2011 Amels Limited Editions 177, designed by Tim Heywood. Her interior was redone in a 2020 refit by Dôme Project Interiors. LEMON TREE €59,500,000 An owner's cabin with a private deck and pool and a beach club topped by a glass-bottom pool are standout features on the 2021 202ft Sanlorenzo. Y.CO is the broker. WILLOW €18,950,000 Burgess is marketing this 138ft Benatti, built in 2017. The papular charter yacht has light marble flooring on the main deck and dynamic exterior lines by Stefano Righini. MARIETTE OF 1915 €7,000,000 The 109-year-old Herreshoff echooner hae joined the market with Edmiston. The privately uaed classic underwent a multi-million-dollar refit at Pendennis in 2018. SEAFLOWER €22,500,000 Designed by Claydon Reeves and Vickers Studio, the award-winning,…

Iwish I could say it is a beautiful sunny day here at the Ferretti Group's home base of Lake Iseo in Italy, where I am about to board a Riva El-Iseo. The weather has other ideas — wet, gray ones — but, happily, that doesn't detract from the sheer thrill of trialing Riva's first all-electric boat. Launched in 2023, the El-Iseo is the e-iteration of the brand's beloved Iseo model, launched in 2011. It takes the familiar shape of classic open Rivas, with a polished mahogany bow and stern platform, aft sunpad and comfortable cockpit. Ironic, considering today's weather, it's a design that speaks of scorching hot days and 1960s style. So this boat is both a nod to the past and a glimpse into the future, with vintage style…

Deborah Pocock LVO, CEO of Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Deborah Pocock is passionate about ensuring opportunity and access to craft skills training, regardless of circumstance. QEST champions excellence in artisanship by funding the education of new talent since 1990, it has awarded almost $7m to 700 makers. QEST also provides its alumni with business skills training and opportunities. Adrian Sassoon, art dealer, art collector and writer Adrian Sassoon is a leading UK dealer in contemporary works of art - ceramics, glass, silver, gold, lacquer and hardstone objects. His other professional field is French 18th-century works of art, primarily in the royal porcelain factory of Vincennes and Sèvres, and has a deep interest in old masters and later paintings, and Asian works of art. Lay Koon Tan, co-founder of Nature…

Australia's superyacht industry is not just a playground for the elite; it's a burgeoning economic powerhouse. Cruise destinations like the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney have long been attractions for discerning owners and their guests, as an alternative to the traditional Mediterranean-Caribbean milk run. However, a rise in superyacht activity has been met with millions of dollars being invested in infrastructure projects, expanding events and policy changes as the maritime industry tries to capitalize on this new-found momentum. The superyacht industry was worth an estimated AUS$3 billion in 2021, injecting AUS$936 million into the national economy. Superyacht Australia (SYA), the industry's peak body, forecasts that by 2025 those figures will increase 70 percent, with the total industry value surpassing AUS$4.3 billion, supporting more than 33,000 full-time jobs. “I…

Voyage INSPIRING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE If your superyacht is making her grand UK debut on the Thames, Raffles London at the OWO is perhaps the city's grandest address in which to take refuge from the flashing cameras. A historical fortress of Edwardian baroque splendor, it has been updated to superlative standards of modern luxury. Formerly known as the Old War Office, it's the location from where Churchill commanded Britain's forces during World War II and the site that inspired Ian Fleming to create James Bond. More modern delights include the 27,000-square-foot, four-floor Guerlain Spa, a calming cocoon with worldclass treatments, and a cutting-edge gym where you can work with elite performance coach Harry Jameson. The North Star in a constellation of restaurants is the eponymous Mauro Colagreco (of three-Michelinstarred Le…

VOYAGE SWIM IN STYLE > Heidi Klein collaborates with Temperley London for the second summer in a row to create a colorful swimwear collection. Showcasing the vibrant Liana and laid-back Dreamcatcher prints (right), the range features swimsuits, triangle and U-bar bikinis, each with a matching pareo. heidiklein.com FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Looking to channel your inner 007? You can book the five-bedroom villa that lan Fleming built and lived in as he wrote Casino Royaie and Live and Let Die. Surrounded by lush gardens and water views, the Jamaican villa was built to the author's specifications and has his original writing desk. goldeneye.com TURTLE POWER The Maldivian wellness-centric resort Joali Being has introduced an on-site turtle rehabilitation center on the Raa Atoll. Created with the Olive Ridley Project, it rescues…

On Board REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH Blue sky and confetti greeted the launch of the newest born of the Ferretti Group's Custom Line brand in Ancona, Italy. Built in all aluminum, increasingly the go-to solution to unite performance and fuel efficiency in the sub-500GT segment, the new Custom Line 50 was sold before delivery. Roberto Aboumrad of Performance Boats US represented the owners who had a Custom Line 42 before this one. “This was the perfect fit, because of the short delivery on a boat that would give them the [additional] spaces they wanted,” he says. Highlights include the modern lines by Filippo Salvetti and the ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel interior, but the prize goes to the panoramic upper-deck owner's suite with private terrace. The owners…

PLANET NINE €79,500,000 A “significant price drop“ was announced by Fraser on the custom-built 240ft Admiral explorer after a €15,000,000 refit. She has an ice-classed hull and certified helideck. ATOMIC $58,000,000 Delivered in 2020 by VSY, the 209ft Espen Øino design hss had a $5,000,000 price drop with IYC. Her interior is finished in coral tones and she boasts a dive center. SYNTHESIS 66 €18,000,000 The classic 1982 137ft Feadship has a new intaricr design by Daniela Boutsen. Northrop & Johnson dropped €5,000,000 off the asking price. CLUB M €19,900,000 The 130ft award-winning 2020 Baglietto has had a price drop of €1,600,000 with Christie Yachts. Her interior by Achille Salvagni includes an owner's cabin with side balcony. FLYING MANTA €13,500,000 The 139ft NQEA explorer yacht had €2,450,000 knocked off her…

AKIKO This 112ft Alloy expedition yacht, fully refitted in 2023, can take guests wherever they dream to go. The experienced captain and crew have insider insight into the region's best-kept secrets. Her toy chest hits the mark with underwater scooters and dive gear, and fishing fanatics can use the sportfishing kit to land the next big one in the Kimberley. From US$115,000/week, burgessyachts.com AIX Admire the breathtaking red rocks and waterfalls of the Kimberley aboard this 146ft Sanlorenzo. It seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, including a 1,080-square-foot sea-level beach club perfect for communing with nature with a quiet sunset cocktail. Break out the toys, enjoy the foredeck pool or curl up in front of the huge projector in the sky lounge. From US$225,000/week, burgessyachts.com BACA Choose your Australian adventure…

HERMES CUT “Small is beautiful” is the current mantra in the world of watches. And Philippe Delhotal, creative director of Hermes' horological arm, has certainly embraced it with the new 36mm Cut — a unisex sports watch that's named after the edges of its cushion case, which appear to have been deftly lopped-off. Available in plain steel — ideal for knocking about on boats — or with rose gold and diamonds, the watch can be delivered on a matching bracelet or on a brightly colored rubber strap. The Hermès quick-change system makes them easily interchangeable. From $7,350 in steel, hermes.com ULYSSE NARDIN DIVER NET OPS Ulysse Nardin — historically famous as a supplier of ships' chronometers to the world's navies — makes the bold claim that the Diver Net OPS…

OWNERS' CLUB While some buyers find brokers falling over themselves to sell them the perfect yacht, that wasn't the case for Beth Hamilton, proud owner of the 141ft Mangusta Sanctuary. “I think he thought we were joking,” she smiles, referring to the point where she finally contacted her local broker. Fresh from drinks at the Corinthia hotel in London, Hamilton was relaxed, “laid back and normal,” as she puts it. “I think I even had a hole in my trousers — and I could tell he was thinking 'am I wasting my time here?” she remembers, “but he was very good.” Hamilton had, in fact, extensively researched not only the type of yacht she wanted to buy, but also every inch of the buying process. “I already had a good…

My wife, Karen, and I grew up in small-town Las Vegas in the 1950s. To escape the summer heat, my parents took us five kids to Newport Beach, California, and enrolled us in the community sailing school. Sailing my 8ft Sabot, I fell in love with the sport. With our family's 40ft Chris-Craft we cruised over to Catalina Island and spent time on Lake Mead. My father had an investment in a tanker company and thought we needed to have experiences. So for four summers, from the time I was 15, I was a crew member on a tanker or a cargo ship, delivering grain to Odessa, Russia, or fuel to Alaska. I learned sextant navigation and a bit about the sea. During my second year at Johns Hopkins University…

With so much coastline, it can be hard to know where to begin in Australia. Why not start, as many do, on the east coast and the gateway to Australia: Sydney Harbour. As one of the world's most recognized (and much loved) harbors, Sydney has an incredible food scene. “Thanks to our huge harbor, many of the city's best restaurants and bars are accessible from the water or only a short walk from a marina or wharf,” Sam Higgins of Lifestyle Charters says. Born and raised in Sydney, Higgins has many favorite harborside restaurants. For instance, Sala, at the end of Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont. Focusing on regional flavors, the Italian restaurant is open for lunch or dinner. Throw in sensational Harbour Bridge and Barangaroo views and you cannot…

1943 Canadian anti-submarine frigate HMCS Stormont was launched, and served in World War II as a convey escort. 1953 Aristotle Onassis bought the ship as scrap for $34,000. Remodeled by architect Caesar Pinnau, she was named Christina. 1975 Onassis left the yacht to daughter Christina and wife Jackie. If neither were interested she would be turned over to the Greek government. Both women declined the inheritance. The Greek government changed the name to Argo but allowed her to decay. 1975 (cont'd) 1998 Greek shipping magnate John Paul Papanicolaou, an Onassis family friend, bought Argo in a government-sponsored auction. 1999 The rebuild began at Viktor Lenac in Croatia, and Argo became Christina O. Papanicolaou added the “O” in tribute to Onassis.…

VOYAGE Winding alleyways and broad cobbled streets will naturally draw you to the city's sights “No, that's one of the biggest tourist traps in Lisbon,” laughs Catarina Mendonça, associate director of public relations for the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. I drag my phone back across the table sheepishly, shielding the Lisbon to-do list that I cobbled together before arriving in Portugal. “That's the thing with Lisbon, there are lots of Disneyland places that are easy to fall into - they're extortionately expensive and a complete waste of time,” she adds. My curation of attractions, which includes the Fantastic World of Portuguese Sardines, apparently falls into that category. You must place your trust in local knowledge to uncover the marvels of the Portuguese capital, I learn. Despite its rich maritime…