Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2023 i Boat International

Depending on which social media silo the algos have put you in, Elon Musk is either an over-inflated internet troll who has just become the first person in history to lose $200 billion, or one of our species’ greatest savants, a visionary who is working tirelessly for the betterment of our planet (and others, like Mars). My view? I think he’s probably just like the rest of us - a normal-ish human who’s had some good ideas, and some bad ones. We write about one firmly in the “good” column this month: Starlink. There’s some internet chatter about Starlink purely being a vehicle for getting Musk to Mars. The thinking goes like this: SpaceX on its own will never generate the revenues required to enable a Mars mission, so its…

Black beauty The dark-hulled Abeking & Rasmussen flagship has broken cover to enter the next stage of outfitting, says Katia Damborsky Abeking & RasmusseN’s new flagship has been spotted on the move from the yard’s Lemwerder facilities. The 118-metre superyacht, codenamed Project Celerius, hit the water for the first time in December and had her masts stepped shortly after. Her shell plates have been laser-welded together and the anchor pockets placed below the keel of the yacht to ensure a smooth, clean-looking finish. This exterior comes from the drawing board of French architect Joseph Dirand, whose portfolio includes upscale hotels and restaurants. The design team worked closely with Berlin-based laser welder Photon to achieve the yacht’s glossy, inky-black hull. Onboard highlights include an underwater viewing lounge, a large swimming pool…

QUEEN ALLA $15,500,000 A distinctive delivery tram ISA, the 43.2-metre yacht is new for sale with Smart Yachts. Andrea Vallicelli created her metallic blue exterior and she has been designed for entertaining. MAGNOLIA ONE €4,500,000 A deap emerald hull and trawler-inspired profile make this 24-metre Magnolia etand out. Freeh from the yard, the pocket euperyacht is listed for sale with Northrop & Johnson. MIMI LA SARDINE €13,500,000 SuperyachtsMonaca has listed the 2019 33.8-metre Cantiere della Marche for sale. Her Pinterest-inspired interiors made her an instant hit on the charter market. STARSHIP $25,250,000 Below Deck fans will recognise this 56.4-metre Delts Marine as My Seanna from season six of the show. She joins the market with Worth Avenue Yachts with a new beach club. FAST & FURIOUS €16,995,000 Living up to…

Last year was one of the busiest years I can remember, with the America’s Cup challenge in full swing alongside the competition on the SailGP circuit. Launching and sailing our America’s Cup test boat T6 in December was a great way to end the year. T6 is effectively the first boat produced through our collaboration with the Mercedes Formula One team. It will be hugely important in terms of validating our aerodynamic and hydrodynamic tools, as we look to sign off the technical layout of our AC75 race boat. T6 is the first boat that Mercedes has ever designed and built, and it’s been a fascinating process to go through with the two organisations coming together. T6 has a huge number of sensors fitted to all the systems and components,…

You might say Cameron Riddell was destined to be a sailor before he was even born. His parents’ romance was kindled on the ocean and they married after sailing a yacht across the Pacific in the 1950s, in an era when such an adventure was something of a moonshot. Riddell’s outlook, his spirit of adventure and his lifelong passion for sailing and classic yachts all make sense if you know this extraordinary story. It starts with a young man sitting with friends in a waterfront bar in Vancouver. There is a 16-metre steel ketch named Romayne lying nearby with a “for sale” sign hanging on the bow. His friends egg him on: “Let’s buy that boat and sail round the world.” “My father, Stuart Riddell, had inherited some money from…

1 Maximise the stowage area set aside in the yacht’s design to allow for a tender waterline length of 10 metres or more, for good seakeeping, stability and a comfortable, dry ride. For a closed limo, try to ensure the space allows for standing headroom. This makes guest access simpler. 2 Consider access for proper maintenance and cleaning once it’s in the stowage area. 3 Choose a reputable manufacturer with plenty of tender building experience; simplicity and reliability of engineering and other onboard systems is paramount. 4 The key to any good yacht tender is safe and easy guest boarding. Good solid hand holds and grab rails are a must. 5 Thorough crew training should be included with every tender purchase. 6 Consider a minimum of two tenders, if not…

Yachts are beautiful machines, but they are even more interesting when the people and stories behind them imbue them with life. Sure, looking at the metal structure, piping and insulation can be fascinating, but nothing is better than visiting a boat that feels lived-in and loved. I had that feeling on board the Feadship Somnium. The owners were on board during the Monaco Yacht Show last year, which can be tricky for touring visitors who don’t want to infringe on their privacy. These owners, however, seemed pleased to show the result of their three long years of work. “Welcome! Write nice articles, promise?” the owner calls cheerfully as I explore the decks of his home on the water. It will be hard not to say nice things; Somnium is both…

When Enterprise was delivered last year, she shipped with an 11-metre chase boat at her heels. But this is just a temporary fix while Baglietto finishes work on a larger 13.8-metre MV13. This is a series line from the Italian yard but strictly limited in numbers. Also designed by Francesco Paszkowski, the MV13 has a striking matt silver finish with a nod to military styling, looking for all the world like a dangerous sea-going Porsche. Speed is of the essence – with twin 800hp MAN diesels getting her up to 37 knots. A white interior with tongue-and-groove panelling runs to a convertible V-berth forward, and a simple, slick-looking galley amidships with lounging space and a generous shower/head unit. The boat will serve as a launch, allowing the owner to nose…

Hot handbags Scottish leather goods brand Strathberry has created the perfect handbag range to take to sunnier climes. Handmade in Spain, the SS23 collection showcases a detailed floral print that brings to life the vibrancy of Portuguese wall tiles seen on the streets of Lisbon. From £325, strathberry.com Island time Set in 25 hectares of tropical rainforest on the island of Kalimantan in Malaysian Borneo, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu hotel has launched an all-inclusive concept. You can take full advantage of the five restaurants and all the activities you could wish for. shangri-la.com Off to Zanzibar For the first time, hotel brand The Emerald Collection has ventured beyond the Maldives and opened an outpost on the African island of Zanzibar. Set between a white beach and dense jungle,…

Sea Spa Where is it? Perched on a rocky outcrop on the Turkish mainland opposite the Dodecanese Islands, D Maris Bay is a secluded yet well-appointed retreat that overlooks the point where the waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean meet. Why the hype? It’s a one-stop-shop resort in one of Turkey’s most picturesque bays. The Mytha Spa has a whopping 12 treatment rooms, and within the labyrinth of dimly lit passageways that sit beneath the hotel, you’ll find a hammam primed for Turkey’s most famous bathing rituals, a fully equipped gym and an indoor pool. What to have Whatever the issue, there are very few aches and pains that can’t be rectified by a Mytha therapist. Opt for the Mytha Signature Journey - a complete body overhaul that begins with…

Steve May Steve is an entertainment and technology specialist and editor of The Luxe Review. For this issue, he looks into cutting-edge satellite internet system Starlink (page 122). Are you (and should we be) excited about Starlink? Absolutely! The proliferation of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites marks a new era in ubiquitous connectivity, ushering in faster connection speeds using unobtrusive antennas. Soon we’ll all be able to post to TikTok from anywhere on the planet What does the future hold? Our use of satellites is about to change. Sony has just launched Star Sphere, an LEO “bird” equipped with high-resolution video and photo sensors. This year you’ll be able to rent time on Star Sphere to take your own 4k video and photography from orbit. I find that mind-blowing What’s the…

Victorious result The crew of 85-metre Victorious has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the head of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Fort-de-France, Martinique, after rescuing five people in distress during an 18-hour search and rescue mission. Victorious was alerted that a catamaran had lost contact with land 23 hours before. It had capsized 500 nautical miles from shore, in the North Atlantic. Victorious changed course from her planned charter pick-up and searched the area for several hours before locating five people in a lifeboat just after 5am on December 15. The stricken passengers were brought to Saint Martin and treated for minor injuries. A golden charter opportunity Golden Yachts has provided a first look at its in-build 77-metre O’Rea. Stefano Vafiadis has penned the yacht’s exterior, giving…

Yachts eat up the nautical miles The yacht fleet is travelling further than ever before, according to the latest data from BOATPro. In 2022, the 10 most adventurous yachts travelled a combined distance of 271,309 nautical miles. The 68.3-metre DSSV Pressure Drop travelled the furthest, outpacing the next most-travelled yacht of 2022 by more than 7,000 nautical miles. During this time she was owned by legendary explorer Victor Vescovo, who took her on a cross-Pacific expedidon to Japan, Chile and the Philippines. The 77.4-metre Legend was the second most adventurous, travelling a cumulative 30,216 nautical miles during the course of 2022 - or about 1.5 laps around the equator. Next up was the small but mighty trimaran 32-metre Banque Populaire XI, which spent considerable time rehearsing the transatlantic journey between…

SPEED OR STYLE? Style CHEF OR CHAUFFEUR? I love and enjoy great food but I’d rather drive FAVOURITE WATCH? TAG Heuer Seafarer FAVOURITE BEACH? I live in Manhattan Beach, California (pictured below), which has a beautiful beach, but I’ll say the Algarve in Portugal FIRST THING YOU PACK? A swimsuit YOUR FAVOURITE CAR? 1969 Comoro convertible (pictured right) YOUR FIRST BOATING MEMORY? Sailing on San Francisco Bay before heading off on our European adventure YOUR IDEA OF LUXURY? Spending time with loved ones…

Think electric equels slow? Think egain. Norway’s Evey has developed electric outboards rated at 120 to 400 horsepower, heralding an Bra of clean, high-powBr tenders like the Goldfish ×9, which uses an Evoy 400 to reach 60 knots plus. Evoy CEO Leif Stavøstrand reveals the secrets of an electric revolution. Is it really passible to do 60 knots with an elBctric motor? Simply put, yes! The more complicated answer is that our motors are extremely efficient - 97 per cent in operation mode. There is some loss in the gear, frequency converter and charger, but overall efficiency is 85 par cent for outboards and 90 per cent in inboards, compared to 25 to 30 per cent in gasoline engines. The X9 uses two of our 63kWh batteries, from a very…

It’s not just Tom Cruise who feels the need for speed. For guests and crew alike, fast, ubiquitous internet access at sea is now seen as a must-have provision. Everyone wants to surf on the surf. “Connectivity is no longer regarded as a luxury,” says Nick Maynard, marketing director for communications company One Web. “It’s now right up there with reasons why a superyacht might not go to sea, such is the expectation from principals.” This rise in demand goes way beyond Netflix and TikTok users on board. From audiovisual systems to artificial intelligence, fast, reliable data connections have become de rigueur and in demand - and there’s a revolution afoot. The transformative technology everyone’s talking about is Elon Musk’s Starlink Maritime. A SpaceX offshoot, Starlink currently comprises a constellation…

Best by Boat Capri Tiberio Palace From the bustling Piazzetta, Capri’s cobbled passageways meander past designer boutiques brimming with the world’s finest labels, towards the glamorous Capri Tiberio Palace. Perched up high on the Italian island, the recently renovated hotel boasts peerless views of the Marina Grande, home to in-demand berths for superyachts up to 60 metres, and the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea beyond. Each of the hotel’s 54 suites and rooms exudes effortless 1950s Italian glamour and is adorned with retro art and balconies with colourful tiles and swinging chairs. The highest point of the hotel is dedicated to the Bellevue Suite, with 250 square metres of accommodation including a private fitness space, a colourful heated pool and outside dining areas with views over the entire island. Start the day…

MARINA OF THE MONTH Cairns Marlin Marina +61 (7) 4052 3866 marina@portsnorth.com.au portsnorth.com.au What's the hype? As the gateway to Australia’s most famous natural wonder the Great Barrier Reef - this floating marina is designed as a one-stop shop for visitors. Refit and service yards are on hand for maintenance, and there is no shortage of vendors for stocking up on provisions. Best of all, it’s just a seven-minute drive from Cairns Airport. The facilities Yachts of up to 140 metres can be accommodated here, and there are 261 berths. On foot, visitors can amble along the boardwalk and reach the tropical swimming lagoon. Further on, you’ll find five-star hotels, restaurants and casinos.…

Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 72-22 Sometimes, older designs can’t be bettered. This revamp of an iconic B&O product is one such example. Released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bang & Olufsen’s 1972 Beogram 4000 Series turntable, this limited edition Beosystem 72-22 features an original, fully refurbished turntable, Beolab 18 streaming stereo speakers and wonderfully sleek Beoremote Halo control. Perhaps what’s most remarkable is the original Beogram turntable was always intended to be upgraded, with sufficient space left inside the walnut casing for future tech improvements. This means these refurbished versions can now even handle streaming your music. The aesthetic is rounded off by a solid walnut presentation case, which ingeniously doubles as a turntable stand, streaming hub, remote control charging base and vinyl storage rack. $45,000, bang-olufsen.com Robert van…

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL POLO SEASON The sport of kings kicks off its US Open Polo Championship on 29 March at Wellington’s National Polo Center, the last of three competitions that make up the “Gauntlet of Polo” Games run all month, with the final taking place on 23 April. Book your private box now for the very best bird’s-eye view. 29 March to 23April; 3667 120th Ave S, Wellington; nationalpolocenter.com NORTON MUSEUM OF ART Exploring how American artists conveyed modern life through abstract forms, At the Dawn of a Hew Age: Early 20th Century American Modernism is drawn from the Whitney Museum of American Art’s collection of works from the turn of the century to 1930. Showcasing both iconic US modernists and less well-known but equally influential painters, this unmissable exhibition…

I have a long history of mariners in my family. My great-grandfather was the first captain of a lifesaving station in Orleans, Massachusetts, and my father was a lighthouse keeper. My first job was with Hyannis Marina. The owner, Wayne Kurker, has remained a dear friend. He didn’t know I had bought a yacht so I visited him with my 48-metre Trinity and my 20-metre Spencer. In 1982, I moved to Marco Island, Florida, and started a business fixing boats. By the end of my career, I had about 150 employees and we stored upwards of 1,700 boats. My passion turned into my career. I still own the first marina I bought, Walker’s Coon Key. No one in my family has ever fished but I love it. I go to…

The past My grandfather founded BCS in the 1950s, which still manufactures agriculture machines today. He used to cruise for pleasure on the River Ticino with his friends using conventional propellers - constantly breaking them because of the shallow waters and rocks. He imported one of the first water-jet drives, tested it and decided to develop his own system introducing improvements. He installed it on his and his friends’ boat, collecting positive feedback. He then figured out that this could become a business and created the marine division of BCS, the Castoldi company. The present The water-jet has always been popular in the commercial and military markets thanks to its heavy-duty design, shallow water capability, manoeuvrability and performance. Lately the waterjet is gaining popularity in leisure applications and I think…

Chase boats in events such as the America’s Cup are really important. Our race boats don’t have engines, so we rely on chase boats to get us on and off the dock and manoeuvre us into safe places where we hoist and load the sails. They also have to carry loads of equipment, shore crew, designers, mechanics, coaches, physios, food and water - all essential for our onwater operations. The chase boats cover hundreds of track miles in a testing session and at high speed. Its a big job. In the initial stages of the America’s Cup campaign, they are also used for tow-testing, so they have to be powerful, too. For the next iteration of the Cup the defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, gets to set some design parameters…

Think Saint-Tropez and what comes to mind? Along with Brigitte Bardot in her heyday, most people visualise scorching sun, bronzed bodies, hot sand and an endless expanse of blue water. So why are 13 of us making the most of the warmth in the main deck living area of Cantiere del Pardo’s recently launched GT52, the Italian yard’s new “gran turismo”? The answer is that Saint-Tropez is having an off day; it’s wet, windy, grey and miserable. I could almost believe I am back in England. But while conditions might not seem ideal for the sea trial of Pardo’s new model, which sits between its Walkaround and Endurance ranges, the foul weather serves to highlight its capabilities. For a start, being able to accommodate 13 guests in reasonable comfort in…

“Things are only impossible until they’re not,” said Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the world’s most famous Enterprise – the Galaxy-class starship front Star Trek. But the phrase might just as well have been the inspiration for the 38.1-metre Baglietto yacht of the same name. Designed, built and delivered in less than three years, with an epic use of glass and record-breaking volume, Enterprise is like nothing else out there. It took a special team to design this boat and see it through the grip of the pandemic to launch – on time and on budget. Owner’s rep and serial project manager Roni Meshoulam became the conductor of this orchestra of experts – a man who has built nine yachts with Baglietto and is in discussion over another 41-metre project. Meanwhile,…