Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2024 i Boat International

Reaching for the stars Industrial designer Mert Urhan has revealed a 75-metre concept known as Comet. "The ceilings have been integrated with the windows," explains the designer. "At night, [the ceilings] merge with the sky, creating a starry ambience which inspired the superyacht's name." merturhan.design Extra extremes Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Holterman has revealed a new 29-metre addition to its X-Treme Yachts range, known as the X-95. The designer explained the model is "about shadow and light, and how the surfaces reflect the light" and is informed by owner feedback the yard has gathered. holtermanshipyard.nl Upcycling in action Dixon Yacht Design has released a new 53-metre concept known as Panamax, designed for an owner “passionate about sailing sustainably". It could transit the Panama Canal and would be built in partially…

BOAT! partners L ocated in the heart of Barcelona, Marina Port Veil has been designated as the Preferred Superyacht Marina for the America’s Cup. This premier status is no surprise, given its strategic location just a five-minute walk from the city centre and a 15-minute drive from the airport - and its 151 berths that can accommodate vessels up to 150 metres LOA, including 60 designated for superyachts. From 22 August to 27 October, Marina Port Vell will be the epicentre of exclusive activities and experiences, under the theme “The Superyacht Marina Experience, the most exclusive atmosphere”. The marina serves as the home base for the British challenger, INEOS Britannia, and visitors will also be able to catch views of the Swiss team. The America’s Cup Experience, an immersive exhibition…

Voly Group, the leading financial management platform for the yachting industry, continues to expand its services and capabilities. In 2023 it acquired Pinpoint Works, which turns a superyacht’s general arrangement into an interactive work list management platform. Pinpoint Works was founded in 2013 by former crew members James Stockdale and Leslie Gillotte and provides transparent and precise workflow management. Since its launch in 2016, Voly Group has expanded to offer accounting software for managing properties, aircraft and other family office assets. Its latest acquisition paved the way for Voly Group to transform the refit and new-build sector with its new, innovative Projects Integration module. This connects the Pinpoint Works and Voly Group platforms, enabling clients to integrate and streamline their refit and new-build projects with live, real-time financial reporting, including…

BOAT LIFE There’s an ongoing debate among horophiles about which dial name was first to produce a professional-quality dive watch “in series” for public sale. Was it Blancpain, or was it Rolex? Both came up with their respective designs for the Fifty Fathoms and the Submariner during the early 1950s - but there’s no arguing that Italian maker Panerai beat them both to it in terms of making a watch specifically for military frogmen. Panerai began supplying the Italian navy with deck watches and chronometers manufactured by other makers during the First World War, having already established an optical engineering arm at the turn of the century to produce, among other things, gun sights for battleships. A benefit of these “Ronconi” sights was their high level of luminosity, something that…

The Drift sofa Part of a new collaboration between Sutherland Furniture and architecture and design firm Workshop/APD, this chic Drift sofa has an angular base reminiscent of a ship’s hull - and it appears as if it is floating. POA, sutherlandfurniture.com The handcrafted tray Italian leather specialist Giobagnara and furniture brand Poltrona Frau have teamed up for a series of handcrafted goods, including this rectangular walnut tray with a water- and stain-resistant leather inlay. It’s ideal for cocktails and nibbles. £690, abask.com The nautical Boatyard fabric Ideal for sun umbrellas or for upholstering sunbeds, this high-performance sailing motif fabric, Boatyard by Ralph Lauren Home, will add a touch of nautical whimsy to any deck. £98 per metre, ralphlauren.co.uk The teak director’s chair This oil-finished golden teak and marine-grade stainless-steel director’s…

FOR YOUR PENTHOUSE, VILLA OR COUNTRY HOME Your go-to designers who work around the world Maddux Creative Playing with a jewel box of kaleidoscopic colours, you’ll often spot a blue ceiling or a red sofa in the portfolio of Jo leGleud and Scott Maddux, this studio’s co-founders. But their designs are far from maximalist - instead, they employ a clever knack for editing to ensure these bright hues are uplifting and enriching, without being overwhelming. “We craft bespoke interiors that marry sophisticated elegance with innovative design, using unique colour schemes and carefully selected materials to create luxurious sanctuaries,” says leGleud. madduxcreative.com Linda Boronkay Design Studio The former design director at Soho House crafted the brand’s influential aesthetic, informing a generation of homeowners who wanted its relaxed, comfortable and elevated approach.…

Giorgio Cassetta has become an international multi-award-winning brand. The Italian designer established Cassetta Yacht Designers in Rome in 2015 and has made a name for himself with elegant lines and a deep understanding of engineering. The Cassetta name is already on superyachts built in shipyards front Italy to Taiwan, but with a new decade, the studio is entering what his founder calls “Phase Two”. “Our studio has grown in a way that I couldn’t imagine in my wildest dreams,” he says. With many projects on the water and more under way - so many, he jokes, he is losing track - his design studio, now 16 associates strong, can truly soar. He made the decision early on to specialise in the yachting sector. The studio handles all aspects of yacht…

Occasionally, a yachting voyage can provide those rarest of things: fulfilment of dreams; some of the most euphoric moments from any age. For Joerg and Ramona Wolle, it was the purest expression of freedom imaginable, which they hope will inspire others - even if “freedom” means different things to different sailors. The Wolles’ experiences, growing up in the police state of communist East Germany, would prove decisive during their sailing “trip of a lifetime” to French Polynesia, between 2022 and 2023, on Vijonara - a 39-metre, classically styled beauty that Pendennis custom-built for them in Cornwall. The destination was no accident. They had watched the 1962 epic Mutiny on the Bounty, which recounted a 1780s voyage from the English South Coast to Tahiti, starring Trevor Howard as the brutal Captain…

Yacht owners appear to be ready to break the cycle of how their vessels are currently sold, chartered and managed on a day-to-day basis, says specialised yacht management firm Hill Robinson. According to the international group, clients are reporting an increased desire for more specialised yacht management services, which have sea going management expertise and proactive, experience-based support at their core. However, owners are quickly discovering that many traditional yachting companies are not immediately equipped to deliver the level of service they would otherwise hope to receive. “Every yacht owner and yacht programme has its own unique set of requirements. Whether that means supporting an experienced owner or a new owner, the highest priority is delivering an exceptional quality - and depth - of service,” says Hill Robinson chief commercial…

Cover boat KISMET How's this for an encore? The 122-metre Kismet can cruise (for a while anyway) on electric power and her interior designer describes her as “Louis XIV meets Interstellar". The magnificent yacht, which left Lürssen on 7 May for a maiden trip in Scotland, follows a 95-metre World Superyacht Awards winner now known as Whisper, which in turn succeeded a 67-metre yacht delivered in 2007 (now Global). Behind this impressive progression is an immensely successful American entrepreneur and his family, who contributed to the design of this showpiece. But also there is German builder Lürssen, exterior designer Nuvolari Lenard, interior designer Reymond Langton, owner representatives Kyle and Gerry Fultz, the crew, staff and a team of hundreds of craftspeople - experts in metal, wood, marble and stone, glass,…

Day One Meet Samodhi anchored in the bay of Troon and let the crew welcome you on board with brunch. In the afternoon head to shore to Dundonald Castle and explore the 14th-century ruins in their dramatic setting. Cap off the day with a visit to the nearby Oban Distillery. Dating from 1794, it is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries and is celebrated for its exceptional single-malt Scotch. Day Two Following an overnight cruise, awake off the Island of Jura, 82 nautical miles to the north west. Meet the island's deer, seals and otters during a morning hike across the island's enchanting landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, followed by a coastal walk - or kayaking or mountain biking for the more active guests. Dinner is served…

THE INDUSTRY'S AWARD-WINNING SUPERYACHT INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM The Monaco Yacht Show is due to set a new record this year, with the largest yacht ever to go on display in Port Hercule. Until now, the crown was held by Lürssen’s 115.1-metre Ahpo, which attended the show in 2022. But this year will see 122-metre Kismet - another Lürssen and our cover boat (see page 200) - snag the title by a considerable margin. The occasion will mark Kismet's global debut following her delivery in May. Show guests will be able to ogle the yacht's dramatic overhang - courtesy of design firm Nuvolari Lenard - from the dock, while a lucky few will be granted entry for a peek at her elegant Reymond Langton interiors. In an update from our Monaco preview in…

WILD WATER SPECIAL Best for... PRACTICALITY Multiple train delays, a fire on the side of the tracks and an ill-timed shortage of taxis at the station have transformed my visit to the English countryside into a maddening five-hour episode of The Goes Wrong Show that leaves the exasperated viewer wanting to hurl their drink at the television screen by the end. Needless to say, it is a blessed relief when I finally arrive at the historical Devon seaside town of Dartmouth. Here, I can feel the stress melt away as I delight in a view of fishing boats bobbing gently in the marina and even the occasional steam engine chugging by on the opposite bank of the inlet. Gazing further into the harbour, I catch a glimpse of what has brought…

25 - 27 OCT THE GOLDEN VINES, MADRID Fine wine and spirits aficionados are in for a weekend of bliss at The Golden Vines, a celebration of the world’s best beverages, taking place this year in Madrid. Tastings and workshops from the likes of Dom Pérignon and Clos Mogador, dining experiences curated by chef Mario Sandoval of two Michelin-star Cocque, and a Sotheby’s auction in support of the Gérard Basset Foundation are all on the agenda, plus a Rolls-Royce private collection viewing, and Salon & Delamotte and Audemars Piguet champagne experience. liquidicons.com 30 OCT - 2 NOV THE ART SHOW, PARK AVENUE ARMORY A showcase of top US galleries with both contemporary and historical work on display, The Art Show is organised by the Art Dealers Association of America to…

S omething’s certainly in the ether right now in terms of sportswear. Leaning in to a post-Covid-19 zest for well-being and healthy living, sport is feeling cooler and more hyped than ever. Swiss running shoe brand On is being fronted by tennis legend Roger Federer and actor of the moment Zendaya, while the gamut of fashion houses, from Louis Vuitton and Pucci to Moncler and Jimmy Choo are all upping their ski and sportswear game. Taking the sports craze to serious new heights - and propelling it into the rarefied world of high jewellery - is Chanel. The Parisian maison’s latest high jewellery collection is themed entirely around sport, an exquisite and delightful array that Patrice Leguéreau, director of Chanel’s jewellery creation studio, says captures “the elegance of the line…

DESIGN REPORT V eiy recently, I had a genuinely life-changing experience in the audiovisual world. I have tested many, many different speaker systems over the years, at just as many different price points, but I have never sat down myself and properly tried out speakers that are truly the highest of high-end. For such matters I normally defer to reviewers who test only such rarefied items of audio technology. But sit down I did, and listened to the sublime Wilson Audio’s Chronosonic XVX loudspeakers. These things cost the same as a small house in Colorado Springs. I was reminded of two very important lessons. You have to spend a truly staggering amount of money to get audio reproduction as good as this (the law of diminishing returns is not your…

For more information about our exclusive club, email ownersclub@boatinternationalmedia.com This month: the irresistible allure of 73.5-metre Siren / sporty sailing and the Maine attraction / Eddie Jordan invites Tom Cruise on stage Official partner of the Owners' Club…

I can’t believe I’ve been writing Lippy from the Liffey for 10o years. They have absolutely flown by. I’ve had a few people over the years come up to me in various ports telling me they love the column, which is always nice to hear. One guy even told me it was the first thing he read in every issue. Now that’s pressure! I have to pay tribute to the amazing artists that have illustrated the column over the last decade, particularly the amazing Dave Hopkins, who sadly passed away last year. One of my favourite legacies from writing this column is a frame BOAT sent me containing a series of his illustrations of my mad adventures. We hung it in the loo and I smile every time I look…

VOYAGE A fter growing up in Seattle, chef Troy Knapp spent his high-school years working in kitchens honing his natural gastronomy skills. He spent 22 years with international hotel brands, eventually leading to the Michelin-starred Blue Duck Tavern in Washington, DC. In 2022, Knapp launched CURATED catering by TPK, a boutique food and events company focused on private dining, and Sea Table DC, a private-dining sailing experience. Here, Knapp’s passion for wine, cuisine and sailing come together for unique, intimate dining experiences in the city. Favourite restaurant in Washington, DC? I think Chef Ryan Ratino is doing incredible things at Bresca, and I like his approach on “bistronomy”. Ifs always inspiring and delicious; it has an inviting setting that is approachable. If you’d like a more articulated format, his upstairs…

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ISTANBUL AT SULTANAHMET, TURKEY Within Istanbul's Sultanahmet district, home to the Ottoman-era Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, the neoclassical Four Seasons offers centuries-old architecture with contemporary flair. While king-sized beds and kilim rugs fill it today, it was once the first jailhouse in the Ottoman Empire's capital. fourseosons.com THE LIBERTY HOTEL, BOSTON, US At the foot of Boston's Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel was once known as Charles Street Jail. Built in 1851 to house Boston's most notorious prisoners, it was decommissioned in 1973 for being unfit and violating inmates' constitutional rights. After being treated to a complete overhaul, The Liberty now has elegant rooms and a hip seafood restaurant named Clink in a nod to the property's dark history. morriott.com MONASTERO SANTA ROSA HOTEL & SPA,…

THE BITTER END Ionce had an acquaintance who was a skilled sailor. He was taking part in a round-the-world race, and was staying on the yacht when, one night, he suddenly heard a dreadful commotion - banging, crashing and muffled, panicked shouts. He immediately rushed up onto the deck to see what was going on. Imagine his horror when he found two men fighting in the cockpit and, in the darkness, he could just about make out the silhouette of one of them - and he had a knife in his hand and was lunging it, repeatedly, down towards the other man. It was the stuff of nightmares. But thankfully it transpired that all was not as it had first appeared. In a rush, the first man had put his…

ON BOARD Monaco changes slowly - that's part of its charm. In the background of this 1914 photograph you can spot two still-dominant pleasure palaces: the Hôtel de Paris and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. In the foreground is British aviator Howard Pixton in his Sopwith Tabloid aircraft winning the Schneider Trophy. This competition for seaplanes was the brainchild of French financier, aircraft enthusiast and balloonist Jacques Schneider, and involved a 350-kilometre triangular course. Crowds of more than 200,000 would turn out to see aircraft battle above the Côte d’Azur for the £1,000 prize pot and trophy (which is now on display at the Science Museum in London). After Pixton’s victory the race was suspended for the duration of the First World War, resuming in 1919 and taking on a more…

ON BOARD The 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge was held between 1 and 6 July at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and the surrounding waters off the coast. Supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event is the largest test bed for alternative propulsion and fuels in the boating sector and aims to promote and encourage university-led innovations with support from some of the biggest players in the yachting industry. This year more than 50 boats from around 40 universities around the world participated in the races. Of the teams, more than 25 nationalities were represented, with 10 teams harnessing hydrogen - up from seven teams last year. "This is a very popular event judging by all the visitors here to…

WILD WATER SPECIAL Best for... ELECTRIC STYLE The name Maserati tends to bring to mind roaring engines, soft leather interiors and scenic drives through rolling Italian countryside. And Tridente, the brand-new dayboat collaboration between Vita Power and Maserati, certainly brings that spirit to the water - although the delivery is something totally different. Perhaps surprisingly, the story of the Italian supercar marque’s origins lies in spark plugs. Brothers Alfieri, Ettore and Ernesto Maserati fitted First World War aircraft engines with the electrical ignition devices before settling in to car manufacturing via Alfieri’s side hustle as a racing driver, with their first car hitting the road in 1926. It is fitting, then, that just under 100 years later the brand’s first foray into motor boats comes full circle: the Tridente is all-electric,…

Superyacht owners tend to harbour a sense of adventure and, while there is endless enjoyment in exploring new coastlines and the waters that surround them, the urge often exists to see what a fresh piece of terra firma actually looks like. Who are its people? What’s out there to be discovered from its sights, landmarks and terrain? And, most importantly, where are its top bars and restaurants? On larger boats it isn’t unusual to carry a car, SUV, ATV, quad bike or amphibian to facilitate poking about on land - but with each come the problems of storage, fuelling, maintenance and the aggravation of getting from ship to shore. Maeving is the UK's first electric motorcycle manufacturer Add in the growing popularity of electric-vehicles (combustion engines are already banned to…

BOAT LIFE when house-hunters come to Monaco for the first time, they understandably expect to be blown away by the sheer luxury of one of the most expensive strips of real estate on earth. The reality, however, can be something of a let-down. The vast majority of homes in the tiny principality are compact apartments within dated post-war apartment buildings. The only extraordinary thing about them is their price tags - average prices in the principality are well over €50,000 (£42,800) per square metre and twice the price of New York or Geneva. “Most of Monaco was built in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s,” says Irene Luke, head of Savills Monaco. “A lot of those buildings are looking tired. Gradually, apartments and buildings are being renovated, but it is true…

In the pink Launching at Decorex in London this October, Officine Gulio’s new cooking range from its Fiorentina line features a co-ordinated hood in Cotton Candy pink with a brushed copper finish. Both high performance and extremely user-friendly, it strikes the perfect balance as a semi-professional cooking block, officinegullo.com Raise a glass Aimed at both interior designers and individual customers, the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour's Source at Personal Shopping service takes it to the next level. The team has upped the ante with a new table and glassware offering, giving easy and immediate access to more than 30 international brands including Buccellati and Raynaud - all in one place. dcch.co.uk Set sail Artist Lucy Stein has collaborated with Emporio Sirenuse - the lifestyle brand from Positano hotel Le Sirenuse…

DESIGN REPORT It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. Of course, a sublimely comfortable bed - with next-level bed linen - can help you get there, be that on your yacht or on dry land. For those looking to invest, there are a wealth of luxury makers who have launched collections prioritising comfort above all else. First up is Frette. “Every detail of this season reflects our unwavering commitment to interior design, transforming spaces into authentic sanctuaries,” CEO Filippo Arnaboldi says. At the heart of the range is leisure twill, a luxurious blend of the finest cashmere, silk and cotton yarns, used in duvet covers and pillowcases, which is complemented by the softest leisure sateen bedding. Another Italian linen company that puts fabrics first…

OWNERS’ CLUB Cameron Riddell Yacht: Eros Length: 31.4m Year: 1939 Location: Maine I see you're up in Camden. What's the cruising like in Maine? Maine offers some of the most gorgeous summer cruising anywhere. You definitely don't swim much up there, but you do enjoy incredible natural scenery, small towns full of Maine character and lobster pots as far as the eye can see. The wind generally comes up in the afternoon so you can get in some sporty sailing, then anchor on an unlimited number of glassy bays without a boat or house in sight Do you have a favourite corner of New England? My family and I really enjoy Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. They can both be a bit touristy, but arriving by boat is so much better…

How did you start out in the metalworks industry? Growing up in difficult circumstances following the early death of my father, I faced numerous challenges. After secondary school, I trained as a car mechanic before pursuing a university education. To finance my studies, I worked as a truck driver and took late shifts as a production assistant. Upon completing my degree, I spent three and a half years working as an engineer at a crafts company, which inspired me to start my own business. In 1997, I established Kreative Metallform in my garage with a startup capital of €17,350. Even in the early stages, we undertook significant projects. In my garage in Westerstede, near Bremen in Germany, we completed two notable jobs: a four-storey staircase with glass steps for a…

D eveloping new technology in a competitive industry is hard work. Massimo Perotti, CEO of Sanlorenzo and the owner of one of the world’s first fuel-cell superyachts, is tired. We are at the shipyard in his top-floor office, looking out at the packed build sheds, busy docks and workers buzzing around their new builds. In the distance, Perotti’s new 50-metre Almax is shimmering as she glides across the bay in preparation for her photo shoot. She is the culmination of four years of hard work, pioneering research and groundbreaking technology; a yacht with an onboard fuel cell that will store and convert e-methanol (a more eco-conscious alternative to traditional methanol, see page 260) into electricity to power the yacht’s hotel load. “Everyone is waiting for us to slip on a banana…

If you don’t mind attention, one of the best spots to showcase a new yacht in Fort Lauderdale is the dock under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, at Pier South. Right off the deep water of the port, captains can easily manoeuvre into place and anyone coming in and out of the inlet on any craft can see the yacht in full profile. However, coming across the bridge, the first parts I see of the new Mangusta GranSport 54 She’s a 10 Too are her dark radar domes. “It’s a deep blue,” the yacht’s owner, Carolyn Aronson, later tells me. It makes sense. Blue is her haircare and cosmetic empire’s corporate colour and one of her favourites. Her US-based company It’s a 10’s best-seller is a leave-in hair product that…

Our oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface, but 80 per cent of them are unexplored. In fact, we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the ocean floor. Some 90 per cent of ocean species are yet to be discovered - we have identified around a quarter of a million of them, but some scientists estimate that there could be millions more. All this could be about to change. While Elon Musk et al have been busy looking up into space, several projects have been looking down, planning underwater habitats - like international space stations but in the deep sea - for scientists to live and work and accelerate our understanding of the ocean; a new kind of space race, but…