Indholdsfortegnelse for November 2023 i Boat International

boatinternational.com/podcasts It can be a slight psychodrama, securing superyacht exclusives for this magazine. Getting a 100-metre-plus yacht into print is never straightforward, often taking months (sometimes years) of negotiations, reassurances, multiple NDAs and some simple, old-fashioned, sucking up. Sometimes you'll get the nod on a massive boat only for an owner to get cold feet at the 11th hour, which, after some extremely creative swearing, necessitates a teardown of the issue and a hurried rebuild. Other times you'll be happily piecing the magazine together when you get a sniff of a massive exclusive very late in the day, which is always exciting but requires an equally stressful rebuild. That's what happened this month with H, the “new” 20-year-old boat from Oceanco. We've been banging on the shipyard's door for a…

The big cat's out of the bag The long-awaited Project Jag has some pointed similarities to another famous Lürssen, says Katia Damborsky Just launched at Lürsseh in Rendsburg, Germsany, this 122-metre has a distinctive design with a jaguar figure hugging the underside of the bowsprit. It looks very much like an evolution of the four-metre, jaguar mascot that_stands on Kismet's bow - and indeed, Lürssen has confirmed that Project Jag has been built for a repeat client to replace his 95-metre. Bath yachts have interiors by Reymond Langton, but Nuvolari'Lenard was selected for the rugged exterior of Project Jag. When she hit the water, it afforded a first look at her unusually tapered decks and bold radar arch, lurssen.com…

LUCKY ME €23,000,000 Built in 2016, the fastdispiacement 48.3-matra Baglistto has exterior lines by Franceem Paszknweki end interior decor by Margherita Casprini. She is for sale with BehneMar. LORETTA ANNE $17,900,000 The 2013 World Superyacht Awards' Matar Yacht of the Year, this 47-mstra Alloy Yachts was designed by thB lats Ed Dubnia with an interior by Donald Starkey. She is for sale with Fraser. DOPAMINE $13,350,000 Delivered in 2021, the highly customised Mangusta GranSport 33 has a top speed of 26 knots. Designed by Alberto Mancini and Overmarine, she is for sale with Danlson. BARTALI €22,600,000 Moravia has listad this 2017 47-matra diesel-electric Wider for sale. The sculptural exterior with SQ-squara-metre beach club is by Fulvio De Simoni; her interior ia by Ideasitalia. ARROW $34,999,000 Built by Sanlorenzo in 2022,…

An extensive extension A 14-month refit saw up to 5 o pairs of hands working on 63.25-metre Athos at any one time, carrying out considerable work on her interior areas as well as a complex 1.25-metre extension to her canoe-style stern. The refit was undertaken at Huisfit, Royal Huisman's refit arm, and brought in the original team of Hoek Design to assist with the modifications. Project manager Jeremy “Bear” Wynne front Wynne Projects praised the quality of Huisfit's work. “The multiple modifications have been beautifully done. The additions and modifications have not only improved the functionality of the yacht, they have also enhanced the appearance,” he says. Out with the old Designed to be a “modern spin on an explorer vessel”, Nuri meaning “world” in Korean - now has a…

Diamonds have a long and glittering history. The earliest known mention of these celebrated gemstones in literature is front a fourth-century BCE Indian text, while Roman diamond rings dating front the third century CE are held in the British Museum. Early diamond cutting was, of course, rudimentary - stones were simply polished to create flat surfaces - and it wasn't until the 17th century that anything like the modern brilliant-cut diamond we know today first started to take shape. The discovery of diamond deposits in Brazil in the 18th century saw a fresh supply of stones that led to yet more advances, but it wasn't until enormous diamonds were discovered in South Africa a hundred years later that the industry started to gain serious traction outside the realms of the…

Deborah Pocock LVO, CEO of QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) Deborah Pocock is passionate about ensuring opportunity and access to craft skills training, regardless of circumstance. QEST champions excellence in British craftsmanship by funding the education of aspiring artisans. Since 1990, it has awarded almost £5.5 million to 700 makers working in a range of craft skills. QEST also provides its alumni with business skills development and opportunities for exhibitions, collaborations and commissions through its extensive network. Adrian Sassoon, art dealer, art collector and writer Adrian Sassoon is the leading UK dealer in contemporary works of art - ceramics, glass, silver, gold, lacquer and hardstone objects. His other field is French 18th-century works of art, primarily in the royal porcelain factory of Vincennes and Sevres, and he has a deep…

OWNERS' CLUB ON BOARD WITH When four-time NBA championship winner Tony Parker played for the San Antonio Spurs, one of his strengths on the court was speed. His position attracted a media spotlight, and he had a high-profile 20-year career that made him a regular fixture at both A-lister events and on the pages of the tabloids. By the time he came to retire in 2019, he'd had enough of living life in the fast lane, and he turned to Turkish shipyard AvA Yachts to build him something strong, slow and steady for the next chapter: the 35-metre explorer Infinity Nine. Parker is telling me the story on a sun-slowed, citrus-scented day in Capri, where the yacht has just rolled into port. He is happy to have me on board (even…

ESTHEC The patented thermoset (hardened by heat) material uses biomaterials and does not contain PVC or wood. Now in its third generation, the 8mmthick material does not absorb water and is resistant to most oils and grease. Compared to teak, it weighs less than teak and remains about 8°C cooler. At the end of its life, Esthec can be recycled or reworked locally with a new top layer for a second life cycle. TESUMO Developed by Lürssen, Wolz Nautic and the University of Göttingen, this engineered product is made from a fastgrowing African tree. The wood from managed forests is modified with a patented process using heat, resin infusion and drying. It has the same appearance, dimensional stability, elasticity and rot resistance as teak. Dr Georg Behr, Tesumo's head of…

CITIES SPECIAL Best by Boat Check in to a romantic era at this Gothic hotel drenched in Scottish history Cruising away from the tried and tested destinations this. season? Try pitching up in Edinburgh for the quirky Witchery hotel in the centre of the city's medieval old town. Tucked down an alleyway through a wrought iron gate on the cobbled street of Castlehill, The Witchery's grandeur is first revealed by plumes of pink hydrangeas and lush foliage that cling to its Gothic stone walls. It has just nine suites across two buildings, and each is designed with sumptuous fabrics, mahogany furniture and evocative antiques. With its dint lighting, carved panelled walls and views over Edinburgh's tightly packed rooftops, The Witchery is nothing if not romantic. Book the Armoury Suite and…

MIGRATION WINERY, NAPA, US Sitting just north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is a cornerstone of New World wine and is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The region's Chardonnay, with a rich and often oaky finish, can be found close to the cooler coastline. Easily accessible from the water. Migration is a pictureperfect vineyard with 36 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot noir grape. migrotionwines.com DONNAFUGATA, MARSALA, SICILY, ITALY Sicily is an exciting region for international viticulture as its dry, warm climate and arid, mineral-rich soil produces some of Italy's most prized bottles. For those visiting by superyacht, the west side of the island is known for its sweet Marsala and the Donnafugata winery is right on the waterside. Visitors can explore the barrique cellars built in 1851. donnofugata.it DOMAINE…

Sarah Royce-Greensfll A former jewellery and watches editor at The Telegraph, Sarah contributes to titles including The New York Times, Vanity Fair and Tatler, For this issue, she looks at the independent jewellers enjoying family loyalty (page 58). The best conversation you had while researching this piece? I loved talking to jeweller Hattie Rickards about how she distils the essence of a client's style and personality into a bespoke ring. Sometimes commissioning jewellery can be like therapy The jewellery item yon most covet? My wish list is growing all the time but I will always lust after an art deco hexagonal diamond ring I saw at London's S. J. Phillips years ago. You just can't beat a big beautiful antique diamond Your top three designers? Ming Lampson for her ability…

DOUBLE DOWN $31,000,000 Worth Avenue announced a $7,000,000 price drop on this 65.2-metre Codecasa launched in 2010. Refitted in 2023, the interiors by Della Role Design accommodate 20 guests. FLAG €39,500,000 The 62.3-metre Feadship received a €2,800,000 price drop just prior to the Monaco Yacht Show. Listed with Burgess and Merle Wood & Associates, Flag last had a refit in 2022. ASEAN LADY $15,000,000 The asymmetric 88.2-metre catamaran, listed with Raffles Yacht Group, has had a further $7,000,000 knocked off her price. She was built in China by Pride Mega Yachts. ROCHADE $23,950,000 Built in GRP in 2011, the recently refitted, 47.6metre Delta has had a price drop of $2,045,000. The 21-knot, shallow-draught vessel is offered for sale by Northrop & Johnson. DRIZZLE €63,000,000 Hamilton Marine International announced a further…

On BOARD Celebrating the original concepts of student and trainee designers from around the world, this award tasks young designers with a realistic client request to challenge their ideas, technical ability and aptitude for delivery. The programme provides the winner with the opportunity to receive critical acclaim in front of an international audience of superyacht owners, designers and industry leaders, and network among the most influential players in the yachting industry. BOAT International is delighted to announce that Dutch builder Feadship will be the official partner of the 3024 edition. This time around, students are asked to imagine themselves as a junior designer working for De Voagt Naval Architects, the design arm of Feadship. They are tasked with developing a concept to go on display at a future yacht show.…

OWNERS' CLUB My Life in Boats I grew up in the coastal community of Barrington, New York, on the water. I have probably owned about a dozen boats over the years, but I will never get rid of my 13-metre Intrepid; that boat is wonderfully built and can go anywhere. Captain Jeff, who has been with me for 17 years, found this great Riva yacht. Every day I pinch myself, I can't believe I am the owner of this beautiful 29-metre Riva. I also have a gorgeous Riva Tritone and I keep both at our marina in the heart of Newport. In 1980 my father bought the Brown & Howard Marina and I hope that it will remain in the family. My favourite cruising ground is Sag Harbor, Shelter Island…

1826 Burmese teak has been a problem since Great Britain won the First Anglo-Burmese War in 1826 and discovered Burma held a huge supply of the wood. Getting it out of the forests meant negotiating hilly terrain, dense jungles and many of the 100 ethnic groups that live in Burma. Within three years the Crown gave up and let private companies do the logging and by 1841 teak forests on the Malay peninsula were decimated. 1948 Burma was granted independence and the new government began logging to cover its debts. By the 1980s, teak made up one-third of Burma's export earnings. 1988 After a coup, a new government, hungry for money to buy weapons, sold logging rights to merchants from Thailand, which went on to further mismanage its forests. 1989…

SPECS There was no wading in slowly for the owner of the 50-metre modern classic Feadship motor yacht Emerald. For his first-ever yacht renovation, he dived right in, embarking on an extensive rebuild that included a stern extension, sundeck and upper deck restructuring, exterior restyling and interior decor overhaul. But the crux of the brief was a new layout that reimagined a vintage Feadship for modern use. “Spending the summer on boats for the past 15 years, a refit was always a dream project and a Feadship was at the top of the wish list,” says Emerald's owner. As a longtime Feadship admirer, the owner deemed it important that the rebuild be sympathetic to the original design. A careful balancing act was achieved to maintain the quintessential Feadship stylingwhile updating…

Sea Spa Where is it? Sitting just off Antigua's northern coastline, and minutes from the international airport, this 120-hectare keyless private island is the perfect place to kick off your Caribbean charter. Why the hype? Taken over by the Oetker Collection in 2017, the group has added a touch of pizazz to this much-loved Antiguan institution. Updates include the addition of 12 brand-new Ocean View Suites with a contemporary beach house vibe - think cream tones with pops of colour added by local artist Jan Farara, open-air bathrooms and vast verandas with views over turquoise waters. What to have? Set slightly inland, the spa's elevated position means you can unwind in one of its ocean view treatment rooms, cooled by the salty sea breeze. Using products by Tata Harper (aka…

CONRED 20 years Polish shipyard Conrad is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. While a relative newcomer to the yachting world, the builder has already established itself, with flagship Ace taking home a Judge's Commendation at this year's World Superyacht Awards. CANTIERE DEL PARDO 50 years Based in Forlí, this yard encompasses three major brands in the sub-24-metre space: Pardo, Van Dutch and Grand Soleil. Each targets a distinctly different client, and Cantiere del Pardo has seen impressive growth over the past half-century. PENDENNIS 35 years The UK-based yard celebrates 35 years of yacht building and repair. Now set across two sites in the UK and Spain, the yard specialises in the refit of large yachts and the construction of sailing yachts, with its largest new build, 55-metre Adela, delivered…

FLITEBOARD FLITESCGOTER The new offering from Australian brand Fliteboard democratises the foiling board, making it easy for everyone to feel the thrill of flying over the water. Stationary handlebars provide balance, so that even beginners can learn howto use the board in minutes. It's also a quiet and more eco-conscious alternative to a Jet ski. From £11,305, fliteboord.com ELECTRO NAUTIC WAVEFLYER Why foil alone when you can fly above the water with a friend? The WaveFlyer la an auto-stabillsing, semi-autonomous, electric hydrofoiling watercraft that seats two. Powered by twin electric motors, the craft is perfect for environmentally friendly exploration because it's nearly silent and produces zero wake and no emissions. POA, electronautic.com.au AWAKE RÄVIK S Dubbed the “most extreme electric surfboard In the world”, the Rävik S by Awake is…

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Superyachts are beacons of innovation, pushing the boundaries of marine engineering as we know it - front state-of-the-art hull design to underwater viewing lounges and stunning glass atriums. But just as importantly, they're also shining examples of exceptional and meticulous artisanship. This work is often masterminded at small studios and workshops by behind-the-scenes specialists whose mission is to pioneer new techniques or preserve ancient crafts. This talent needs to be celebrated - so this year we are launching an industry-first event: the BOAT Artistry and Craft Awards (BACA). We want to champion these artisans who help bring yacht designers' visions alive. Their work could be an object such as a picture, sculpture or piece of furniture, or a feature integrated into the yacht such as a staircase, lighting or wall…

We've known for decades that teak decking, the golden crown of a fine private yacht, has become problematic. Particularly contentious is old-growth Myanmar (Burmese) teak, or Tectona Giandis. It may be the highest-quality, most durable teak in the world, known for its warm colour and superior water resistance, but it is also clouded in environmental and humanitarian controversy. Rumours of mass destruction of forest and exploitation of the Burmese people began filtering west in the 1960s, about the time the country dissolved into a military dictatorship. Tumultuous years followed, then, in 2021, after a brief period of stability, things took a turn for the worse when a regime with a brutal ethniccleansing programme took control (it still holds a grip over the country today). Bent on financing itself, it instilled…

While sustainability remains the buzzword on everyone's lips, adapting its principles to the haute luxe world of superyachts conies with its own challenges. Fortunately, a few forwardlooking studios are proactive in this area, scouring the globe for top-tier innovations and recognizing that sustainability is important not only for the planet, but also for the long-term success and stability of the industry. Winch Design, for example, employs an in-house dedicated sustainability expert, Alex Parkinson, who manages a resource library of appropriate suppliers, tracking methods of sourcing, manufacturing and application of each material to check it meets the correct criteria. Those criteria are based on the 17 UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include themes such as water, energy, climate, oceans and technology. In celebration of World Ocean Day 2023, Winch launched…

Prints of Italy Designer Camilla Franks' eponymous label creates colourful hand-drawn and hand-cut prints on the softest of silks. This season she's teamed up with The Leading Hotels of the World to create a vibrant collection of men's, women's and children's resortwear inspired by Italy's most scenic destinations, comillo.com Mexican waves Set amid tropical jungle on the white sands of Mexico's Caribbean coast, Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, has been fully renovated. Now with 72 suites and villas, a new restaurant and a spa by Guerlain, it has everything you desire to wallow in true Mexican luxury. belmond.com The suite life One of London's most iconic properties, The Dorchester has unveiled a set of new suites, marking the next milestone of its extensive renovation. With colourful rooms inspired by neighbouring Hyde…