Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2024 i Boat International US Edition

boatinternational.com/podcasts boatint.com/whatsapp boatinternational @boatint @boatinternational boatinternational @boatinternational boatinternational BOAT International Media Find our special Adventure Issue content with this icon I am no daredevil. Diving into a body of dark water sends a shiver up my spine and goosebumps down my limbs, but the rewards can be huge. There was that time I slipped into a warm current of pitch-black sea water at night in the Galápagos and swam among the stars as microscopic sea creatures called dinoflagellates lit up on contact. Or the time I encountered humpback whales between the Dominican Republic and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Nothing will erase the memory of a mother and calf seemingly holding hands, mom's big, intelligent eye observing me as I floated a few feet above them. Many more adventures await…

TOP PICKS Luca Faloni has a laid-back Italian manner and a gentle Turin accent, yet his English is as fluent and natural as a native speaker. Much like his eponymous clothing label, he's Italian at his core, but with an international flavor. Having moved to London when he was 20 to study, he later began a career in consulting, but his heart — and his fashion sense — remained true to his hometown. “I knew where to buy everything I needed - who to go to, who makes the best shirts, trousers, shoes — everything,” he says of the Piedmont capital. A trip to San Francisco inspired him to start his own menswear line after seeing an uptick in the luxury direct-to-consumer model that was taking off across the digital…

OWNERS' CLUB Panagos P Lemos probably couldn't have avoided yachts even if he'd wanted to. Hailing from one of the “Golden Greek” ship owning dynasties that traces its maritime roots back more than two centuries, his blood runs saltier than most. From the trading schooners his ancestors ran out of Chios, to the string of dry bulk carriers the family manages now, his future was mapped out in the patterns of the sea. His is no ordinary yacht, however. There are no gleaming white topsides, no discreet pools and not even a whiff of a beach club. In fact, 152ft Arktos is a throwback to another era of yachting — the era of sail. With wooden planked hull and superstructure, wooden spars and ratlines, she looks every inch a classic…

Perched on the lava-encrusted clifftops of Imerovigli, Nobu Hotel Santorini opened in the summer of 2023 and has since brought a dose of elegance (and excellent sushi) to this quiet corner of the picture-perfect Cycladic island. Steps from the well-known Fira to Oia hiking trail, the hotel is open plan with whitewashed villas, plumes of bougainvillea and fat palm trees arranged around an infinity pool that seemingly falls away to the sea 650ft below. In keeping with its location, the suites are classically Aegean: white, with woven rugs, billowing linen curtains and domed ceilings. The hotel's restaurant serves Nobu classics al fresco beneath a wooden pergola. Here, accompanied by chilled-out DJ sets, guests can enjoy the freshest sashimi, Wagyu beef or Nobu's classic black cod before finishing with prized Yamazaki…

Matt Hardy Co-founder of Mosaic Studios, Matt is a film-maker, adventurer and entrepreneur known for capturing stunning visuals in extreme environments. For this issue, he accompanied our travel editor Georgia Boscawen to Antarctica (page 76). What is the biggest challenge of shooting in Antarctica? Logistics and readiness are key. Magical moments happen constantly, but capturing them requires everything lining up functional equipment, timing and nailing focus and exposure What has been your best and worst adventure? The best include living in a remote village in northern Ghana end heli-skiing off Octopus in Antarctica on one of the nicest weeks I've ever experienced there. The worst was probably getting dengue fever during shoots in Fiji and Costa Rica Where in the world is the best skiing from a yacht? Greenland offers…

LUMINOSITY €135,000,000 The 2022 353ft Azipod-propeled Benetti, with remarkable beach club, sleeps 27 guests. She is marketed by Bluewater Dubai and is lying in Montenegro. H3 €295,000,000 Edmiston says this 345ft 2024 rebuild comes with a “new build” Oceanco warranty. “Relaxed, but with a little bit of show” is how Reymond Langton describes her interior. CHRISTINA O €90,000,000 One of the most-written-about yachts, having been converted post-WWII by Aristotle Onassis and hosted many Hollywood celebrities, 325ft Christina O is listed by Morley. ENERGY POA Designed by Espen Øino end François Zuretti, the 2022 255ft Amels is for sale for the first time with Burgess. She has two VIP cabins on the main deck end the owner's a deck up. DRAGONFLY €27,000,000 Y.CO has listed the 240ft SilverYachts, launched in 2009…

After months of buildup, preparation, training and preliminary races, we're finally here: America's Cup 37 is on the cusp of starting, with opening ceremonies in Barcelona on August 22. The Spanish city is hosting five challengers: New York Yacht Club American Magic, INEOS Britannia, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Orient Express Racing, all vying to take the Cup from defender Emirates Team New Zealand. They have spent the better part of 24 months developing version three of their AC75. The highest-performing monohulls in speed, design and engineering technology will be showcased (more on this later). AC37 promises to be an awesome spectacle. Nothing beats seeing a race live, and American Magic has created three unique spectator experiences with two great viewing spots on our base at…

SEALSKINZ FILBY GLOVES An integrated heating element can keep these gloves warm for up to six hours between charges. They also employ Aquasealz waterproofing, Primaloft Gold insulation and a grippy goatskin palm for long-lasting resistance to extreme cold. $260, sealskinzusa.com SAIL RACING REFERENCE PRO JACKET Built for pro sailors, this jacket is good far high latitudes too. Three-layer GoreTex Performance fabric has exceptional waterproofing and breathability, while the jacket's outer layer is in heavyweight nylon and windproof. Plus it has adjustable cuffs and waist and a fleece-lined high collar. $890, sailracing.com HELLY HANSEN ARCTIC PATROL MODULAR PARKA 2.0 This parka has a Helly Tech Performance shell for unbeatable waterproofing and windproofing. Primaloft Gold insulation keeps the heat in, many external utility pockets stow gear and a Life Pocket keeps your…

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It started on a motorcycle ride. About eight years ago, two longtime friends — one a yacht designer, the other a captain and fish farm entrepreneur — took to the open road. When they hung up their helmets at the end of the day, the talk turned to building a yacht, and the idea for Kasif, an 138ft explorer yacht from Bilgin, was born. “The owner is my very close friend — we shared a house at university,” says Emrecan Özgün, director of Unique Yacht Design & Naval Architecture. “We had a dream of one day designing something together. So on that motorcycle trip, I said, 'Let's start… I'm going to begin sketching a yacht for you now.” That first sketch was for a yacht of around 85ft, which soon…

In addition to annual ratas, insurance companies are requiring yachts transiting the Red Sea to secure a separate war breach policy (covering a seven-day period through the areas listed within the Joint War Committee's JWLA-032 update) and a kidnap and ransom policy. VivieRae II owner Bob Giles tells BOAT he would have been required to have $10 million of kidnap and ransom insurance for each crew member. Reuters reported in February that underwriters had raised the premiums for US, UK end Israeli firms transiting the Red Sea by as much as 50 percent, while some providers were avoiding such business altogether. Premiums are now being quoted at approximately one percent of a ship's value, up from around 0.7 percent before the conflict. Maritime security firms recommend hiring three to five…

VOYAGE Tanzania Swim with whale sharks Thanks to its plankton-rich water, the coast of Tanzania is teeming with whale sharks, which congregate year-round. Sometimes living up to 100 years and known to grow up to 60ft long, this elusive giant is the largest fish on the planet. They spend their time hoovering up plankton with their huge mouths, and their indifference to humans means you can slip into the water with them as they search for their lunch. How to do it The best way is to have a whale shark-spotting pro alongside you, who can steer you to quieter waters to find these creatures. Thanda Island, a private island retreat 16 nautical miles off the coast of Tanzania, can engage a top guide for guests. thanda.com Point Nemo Take…

HANSE EXPLORER The 157ft Hanse Explorer is a popular choice for Antarctic expeditions. Built in 2006 (and extensively refitted in 2021), she has an Ice Class hull, a refined interior sleeping 12 across seven cabins and an onboard expedition team to enhance your experience. For more, see our feature on page 76. From $245,000 per week, eyos-expeditions.com OCTOPUS Widely considered to be the first true explorer, the 414ft Octopus belonged to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen before being sold in 2021. Equipped with an Ice Class 1A steel hull, a flotilla of tenders and cool amenities such as an ROV, Octopus is perhaps the most extravagant way to see the continent. From $2,200,000 per weak, camper andnicholsons.com PINK SHADOW With a gleaming green hull, an imaginative interior and superior expedition credentials,…

FROM GOLD TO DIAMOND Three years after the project's sale to a repeat client, the boutique Italian yard launches Binta Diamond A repeat client was awaiting delivery of his newest yacht from Italian shipyard Tankoa earlier this summer. The launch of the 190ft Diamond Binta (succeeding Bintador —or “Binta Gold”) freed space for the next project at the builder's busy Genoa location and, more importantly, put the owner closer to taking delivery of the first Tankoa T580. She is a Francesco Paszkowski design outside and in (in collaboration with Margherita Casprini) and represents an evolution from the client's previous 164ft yacht. A helipad, beach club and room for two tenders, including a limo tender nearly 30ft in length, are desirable features. Five guest cabins get direct access to the tender…

SERIOUSLY FOR SALE SAVANNAH €140,000,000 Edmiston has knocked a cool €29,000,000 off the asking price of this 274ft 2015 Feadship, featuring an underwater lounge and clean ”electro-mechanic” propulsion. DARDANELLA $7,200,000 The 121ft aluminium Vitters explorer was delivered in 1996 and had €1,400,000 taken off by Y.CO, which points out she was built to explore and is not a conversion. SUMURUN €1,900,000 Listed with Edmiston, this clsssic 1914 William Fife & Sons ketch has been reduced by €1,750,000. She was rebuilt in 2019 with Juan Kouyoumdjian redesigning the rig. TANZANITE $10,900,000 IYC took a further $1,000,000 off the 145ft Westship, built in 2004 and refitted in 2023. She Bleeps 10 guests and has a beach club, four bars and large hot tub. AWAY €8,950,000 The 123ft Sanlerenzo, built in 2009, is…

“It's an understatement to say we had a great time. The food was delicious and the venue fascinating” PAM ELLERTSON With special thanks to the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Camper & Nicholsons, Belmond and Aston Martin…

Ferretti Group CCO Stefano de Vivo (pictured) says redirecting ships around South Africa has caused a number of production delays, which the yard has had to absorb into its budget and overall production timeline. “Right now, we're having to deal with getting our sailing yacht masts from New Zealand,” he says. “The new route adds between 15 and 20 days to the shipping duration, which will for sure have an impact.” Patryk Hetman, head of Sunreef's new UAE production facility, notes its yard has struggled to export smaller components to its Gdansk facility due to the higher rates and longer delivery times. Some shipyards are exploring alternative means of transit. Gulf Craft has managed to avoid production delays by arranging airfreight transfers for required materials, but is still running into…

VOYAGE DREAM SCENES Nightwear designer Olivia von Halle has teamed up with The Peninsula London and wallpaper creators de Gournay to craft a capsule collection featuring Hyde Park scenes. The Casablanca pajamas (right) and Audrey eye mask are made from 19th-century momme silk. $770 and $180, oliviavonhalle.com THE COOL CLUB The Potlatch Club has reopened on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera after an extensive renovation. With just 11 keys, the hotel is right on the pink sandy beach in what was a private home popular with New York socialites in the 1960s. Now this mid-century icon has been restored and is ready to welcome guests again. thepotlatchclub.com NEWPORT, OLD STYLE The Newport Harbor Island Resort in Rhode Island has partnered with the Newport Charter Group, allowing guests to enjoy the…

DAY ONE Meet First Home in Anacortes Marina and enjoy a welcome lunch on board overlooking the San Juan Islands. While guests sit to dine, the yacht will weigh anchor and begin the 19-nautical-mile cruise to Orcas Island, just in time for sundowners. Guests will have the chance to take a dip before the inaugural dinner on the aft deck, dockside at Orcas Island. DAY TWO After breakfast, tender out for a spot of whale watching (after which the island is named). In the afternoon, guests will head to shore for wine tasting at local vineyards. Golf enthusiasts can tea off to a backdrop of breathtaking views at the island's 18-hole course. See out the day with a gentle hike to the waterfalls, surrounded by the island's lush vegetation. DAY…