Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2024 i Boat International US Edition

The boat I had flown 2,300 miles to see wasn't there, but before disappointment crushed me, her owner told me the Northwind was on her way. We were just back out on the docks of Marina del Rey when the bow of a 125ft steel yacht from another era came into view, and as I was overcome by emotion (or jetlag, or the California sun), my eyes filled up a bit. Later, I walked the wooden decks, touched the steel bulkheads held by rivets, stared at the original Paxman engines and put my hands on the wooden wheel. The Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company built Northwind for Charles Martin Clark, a Dunn & Bradstreet executive. She had many lives since, and inexplicably, I felt a connection to a past that wasn't mine.…

WHEN A CONVERSION IS OK A one-of-a-kind moving island, OK has been seen in these parts of the world following her conversion in Turkey by the Karmarine Shipyard You might do a double take when coming across a scene such as this in the middle of the ocean. This platform for watery fun was born in Turkey for a Turkish owner. Designer Timur Bozca worked closely with the owner on the new exterior design that came along with transforming the submersible ship (named Super Servant 3) into a yacht with the uncommon capacity of carrying 70 different toys, including a 151ft sailing yacht and a seaplane. It features a panoramic owner's suite, cabins for 20 guests, plus a pool surrounded by glass windows, an outdoor cinema, a tennis court, a…

KASIF €20,900,000 Built in Turkey in 2023, the 137ft Bilgin Yachts was designed by Unique Yacht Design with a Hot Lab interior. Fraser has lowered her asking price by €2,000,000. OLYMPUS €23,750,000 The 180ft Feadship by Winch Design emerged from a $10,000,000 refit in 2023. Edmiston and Fraser have knocked €2,800,000 off her asking price. FAST & FURIOUS €14,995,000 €2,000,000 has been taken off the asking price of the AB Yachts AB145, with brokers Denison and YPI. Triple MTU diesels give the sportsboat a 42-knot top speed. VICTORIA DEL MAR $19,895,000 The 2006 164ft Delta is for sale with Northrop & Johnson, which has reduced her price by $2,005,000. 5he was designed in house with a Claudette Bonville interior. STATE OF GRACE €8,500,000 The 129ft Ron Holland-designed Perini Navi sloop…

The enchanting, fantastical world of folklore has long been a place Van Cleef & Arpels has called home. Romeo and Juliet, Jules Verne's Extraordinaiy Voyages and Grimms’ Fairy Tales are but a few of the legends that have inspired the Parisian maison's high jewelry collections, embracing the narrative power of literature and the imagination. This winter, the house takes to the high seas in homage to Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, a story as rich in artistic inspiration as it is in far-reaching appeal. “Treasure Island is a book laden with universal resonance and a powerful collective imagination,” Nicolas Bos, president and chief executive of Van Cleef & Arpels, says. “It has left its mark on millions of readers and influenced various artistic disciplines, including painting, poetry and the decorative…

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Double Cone Island ‘This is the island I lava to cruise to most. Looking out from Airlie Beach, it looks like a single Island but is in fact two separate islands, hence the name.” Stonehaven Anchorage on Hook Island “A great snorkel spot. I always take new guests there; the coral, the abundance of marine life and the different types of fish species are amazing.” Chalkies Beach “Or Little Whitehaven, as they call it. It's on Hazelwood Island and is a long stretch of white sandy beach — less busy than the famous Whitehaven beach but just as picturesque.” Princess Charlotte Bay “Technically not in the Whitsundays, but in the far north of Queensland at the base of the Cape York Peninsula, it's the best fishing spot.” Black Reef “Any…

When talking about acquiring a new yacht, two common options come to mind: buy one from the brokerage market or a semi-custom builder; or build one. There is, however, an often overlooked third path, the option of acquiring a vessel from another segment (military training or spy ship, scientific research vessel, tanker or cargo ship) and converting it into a private, luxury yacht. There are some magnificent examples out there, but many projects emerge from the sheds without much fanfare, their owners being keener to test their new toy out in exciting and exotic locations than to generate media hype. It's a world that's shrouded in mystery, too. It takes a special kind of owner to take the plunge with an unknown vessel, having little certainty around costs, timelines and…

BEST BY SKI Adventure meets luxury at Amangani in Wyoming, discovers Georgia Boscawen Just 20 minutes from Teton Village in Wyoming, Amangani is a majestic retreat designed in wood and stone, offering a luxurious haven among the towering peaks and vast ski terrain of Jackson Hole. As one of North America's finest ski destinations, the resort is the perfect match for those looking to bask in luxury with an explorative edge and an Aman take on skiing adventures. Amangani provides access to more than 300,000 acres of skiable terrain. Just say the word and heliskiing expeditions to remote, untouched powder can be arranged, or guided cross-country skiing excursions if that's more your thing. Whether carving through the iconic Corbet's Couloir or enjoying more conventional routes, the options are vast and…

Belle Rice As BOAT International‘s luxury editor, Belle puts together the Boat Life section of the magazine. For this issue, she has scoured the globe for the best gifts, compiled in our annual Lux List (page 69). Which gift in the Lux List would you most like for yourself? There are so many great items so it's tricky to choose, but it would have to be either the Chanel Première Sound or Dior's Cabinet de Curiositeés necklace with pearls and shells — both are beautifully made but in very different ways What is the best gift you've ever given? I gave my brother a monogrammed photo album with highlights from our childhood. He loved it, and it's also made life a lot easier as now he just asks me to…

Tranquility's toast to 10 years A few years ago, Dutch superyacht builder Oceanco acquired an existing commercial yard and updated it to take care of its fleet, expecting the yachts it's built over the years would eventually come home. Build and they will come, they say, and that is what is happening. Earlier this year, 300ft Tranquility (the first yacht built to the Passenger Yacht Code in 2014 as Equanimity) arrived at Oceanco's Zwijndrecht yard for an extensive refit from interior to exterior paint and including a stern extension. Tranquility will enter her next decade a rejuvenated yacht. oceancoyacht.com HAPPY RETURNS The Westport 130 Tstala celebrated 20 years by continuing a multi-phase refit at Bradford Marine in Fort Lauderdale. Phase one extended the flybridge deck by 8ft over the main-deck…

The mercury is falling in the Rocky Mountains, giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to test their mettle on the slopes. The sporting life in these mountains is certainly high octane and, during the pandemic, the most upscale resorts were also the backdrop for one of Covid-19's most compelling property stories. After a long period of slow and steady growth, sale prices shot up in Aspen, Vail and Whistler, as urban buyers freed front the office rushed to pick up a property in the clean fresh air. But the boom proved to be as short-lived as it was dramatic: prices have been slowing, and in some cases falling, ever since. Aspen is the most expensive of North America's mountain hotspots. The former silver mining camp has attracted winter-sports fans for…

Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany, handles it all, from large custom new builds to refits and even conversions. With only a few exclusive projects ongoing at a time, the yard has the resources to fully commit to each yacht. Its new builds, which include 377ft Luna and 458ft Solaris, start at about 260ft LOA and focus on special one-off projects and yachts of explorer character, with in-house concept development and engineering. For existing yachts, Lloyd Werft offers top-tier refit, maintenance and upgrade services with a flexible, efficient approach and in-house engineering support. Conversion is a combination of both worlds — refit and new build — each following completely different approaches. In terms of complexity, conversions are quite demanding, and Lloyd Werft has the expertise and experience to realize such projects…

The Arctic Left to right: The Boyfriend shirt in pearl silk satin, $330, withnothingunderneath.com; Secondome Edizioni Coexist handmade glass globe, $4,695, artemest.com; Raindrop 18kt goid Akoya pearl and diamond waterfall necklace, $29,000, yokolondon.com; The Ice Cube collection rings in ethical white gold set with diamonds, $5,730 and $5,360, chopard.com; Maud pearl clutch in satin, $1,525, anyahindmarch.com; RM 72-01 Automatic Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph - White Gold Snow Set, from CHF418,000, richardmille.com; The Ice Cube collection bracelet in ethical white gold with diamonds, $11,300, chopard.com; Intrigant for Men fragrance, $4,300, amaffi.com The Caribbean Left to right: Fran's silk dressing gown, $1,896, richardandersonltd.com; Eden full-cup bra, $215, and Brina Soyeuse high-waisted briefs, $195, both eresparis.com; Dom Pérignon Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat Vintage 2015 Special Edition, $260 each, selfridges.com; Caminetto holiday season candle, $107,…

Amico & Co in Genoa, Italy, is a full-service supeiyacht refit center known for its capabilities, facilities and skilled in-house workforce. Founded in 1991 as a family business, its 33 years of experience in superyacht refit and repair have positioned Amico as a global leader among yards exclusively engaged in supeiyacht refitting. The shipyard's focus on high-quality standards, in-house expertise and efficiency has garnered a strong reputation, resulting in a high-rate-of-return business. It ranks among the leading refit yards worldwide, with a 90 percent international clientele, and works on an average of more than 130 projects annually. Strategically located in the Port of Genoa, the shipyard can handle superyachts up to 460ft LOA, with covered dry-docking for vessels up to 328ft. It features a 4,000-ton Ship Lift, along with 835-ton…

ASAHI £30,900,000 The 184ft Perini Navi ketch was designed by Ren Holland with a Rémi Tessier interior. Listed with Edmiston and One Brokerage, the awardwinner was built in 2010. WEDGE TOO €49,500,000 Philippe Starck created the 2002 Feadahip's elegant euperetructure. The 213ft yacht la for sale for the first time with Camper & Nicholsons and Feadship Resale. ANNE €23,000,000 Designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects with an interior by RWD, the 172ft Vitters sloop sleeps 10 in mahogany-lined cabins. She's listed with Hoek Brokerage. GOLDEN ODYSSEY POA Burgess and Edmiston are selling the 404ft Lürssen that takes 30 guests. She was designed by Martin Francis and Alberto Pinto. Range is 9,000 nautical miles. AELIA €38,500,000 Built in 2015, the 183ft Benetti emerged fram a €4,000,000 refit in 2024, according to…

NAUTICA NAVTECH 3 Developed for divers wanting to increase bottom time by reducing effort, the Navtech 3 is small and light - just 18.7 pounds. Its top speed is a sedate 2.7 knots with a running time of 60 minutes and the ability to take you 100ft below the surface. $1,095, nauticaseascooters.com SEACRAFT FUTURE Pitched at serious dive enthusiasts and special forces, the Seacraft Future weighs 35 pounds and gives an epic five hours-plus runtime with speeds up to 3.2 knots. It operates down to 492ft and features a clever magnetic drive. Custom lighting and camera mounts are also available. $9,649, seacraft.eu SEABOB F9S Studio F.A. Porsche is responsible for the sporty curves of Seabob's latest scooter. It is a little bigger than previous models, but provides an unprecedented 3.6kW…

BOAT LIFE Hybrid power has been around in the boating industry for more than a century: sailingyachts use the wind when it's available and an auxiliary engine or two when it's not. But in the luxury car world, plug-in hybrids — which combine combustion engines with electric motors powered by externally rechargeable batteries — have had a decidedly lukewarm reception. The main problem is that most offer such limited battery-only range that the complication of adding the electric powertrain seems hard to justify, especially as its extra weight impacts fuel economy and handling and blunts the performance of the combustion engine. But having spent eight hours behind the wheel of the new Bentley Continental GT Speed on Switzerland's twistiest Alpine roads, I'm going to make a prediction: when it conies…

$42 MILLION A ski-in ski-out home three miles from Aspen. The six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house has floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the spectacular views, and its 9,036 square feet contain a theater, gym, spa and massage room. elliman.com CAD$11.999 MILLION This dramatic house appears to cling to the mountains, with wide views across Whistler Valley. The landmark 4,497 sq ft home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and features a series of decks and terraces. engelvoelkers.com $11.995 MILLION This newly built five-bedroom house is close to Vail's Cascade lift for easy access to the slopes. The 5,645 sq ft property features a ski room, a bunk room and a hot tub with a view. sothebysrealty.com…

ON BOARD WITH Superyacht owner Paul Darrouzet is picturing a perfect day on Big Sky, the 157ft Oceanfast he bought last year: “Waking up with a gorgeous girl beside you, having a nice breakfast, a Bloody Mary and then a nice lunch and after that, maybe some snorkeling or water skiing, then off to a beautiful beach…” He's been messing about in boats ever since he can remember. “As a child we mucked around in tinnies (small aluminum boats) and then in the mid 1990s, I hired a Whiting 47 sailboat called Kakini with a bunch of friends in the Whitsundays and I fell in love with the physical beauty of the area. It's just sensational.” Following that first charter, Brisbane-based Darrouzet continued to travel to the region, an archipelago…

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On a bluebird morning in the middle of March, Courchevel 1850 is a hive of activity. I'm standing on the edge of the perfectly crispy piste of Jardin Alpin (the heart of 1850), where the pine-speckled slopes converge and the bright red jackets of the Courchevel instructors can be seen carving down the green run followed by steady ribbons of eager young skiers. Groups of colorful (many fur-lined) jackets gather beneath the Croisette gondola, as burgundy Gucci-branded chairlifts fly overhead, with a backdrop of boutiques including Rolex, Dior and Hermès. I've spent time in many of Europe's ski resorts, and few can compete with the glitz and glamour of Courchevel 1850. For the last 10 years, the resort's ultra-highsociety status has grown exponentially. For this part of the resort in…

SEA SPA Where is it? Set in the hesrt of Courchevel 1850, the Six Senses Residences resort is steps from the Jardin Alpin for quick access to the slopes. The elegantly designed space is a private haven with apartment-style rooms, private chefs and a vast spa. What's the hype? Six Senses is synonymous with wellness and lives up to the hype with ski-related recovery treatments, biohacking and a sound bath to place you in a zen-like state. The spa is centered around a pool with offshoots of saunas, a Kneipp foot bath, rain shower and outdoor hot tub. The extensive menu can help with sleep, detoxing, muscular pains, stress and beauty treatments. What to have? For skiers, the 90-minute movement restoration is designed to release tension and aid recovery. With…