Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2025 i Boat International

I remember screenshotting my first text exchange with Eddie Jordan back in 2014 and excitedly sending it to my parents. It was pretty prosaic stuff from my side, asking for a quick call to discuss a potential column idea in BOAT. His immediate response was very Eddie, repeated here verbatim: “Hi Stewart, sailing off Port Cros SoF, I screwed up with our planned call, I 'll call tomz or Mon Ej”. He led a life of barely controlled chaos - but always made time for BOAT. As well as his column, he played with his band, the Robbers, at countless BOAT International parties, appeared in our video quizzes during the low Covid-19 years and never failed to make an introduction on our behalf. He knew everyone. If I needed to…

Looming large Eight years after construction began, REV Ocean is tantalisingly close to completion, says Dea Jusufi It's not often you get to write about the world's largest superyacht. After all, the current frontrunner, the 180.6-metre Azzam, was delivered over 12 years ago. And REV Ocean is a lot larger, both in length (194.9 metres) and volume (19,045GT). The expedition vessel-cum yacht, designed by Espen Øino and H2 Yacht Design, will be dedicated to marine conservation, with advanced oceanographic equipment, science labs and a submarine hangar on board. Determined to make an impact, the REV Ocean team is already in contact with documentary makers from the likes of Netflix and Disney. When REV Ocean isn't surveying seabeds and tracking ocean life, she will be chartering via Burgess. Guests will be…

PELORUS €160,000,000 This 115-metre Lürssen's re-entry to the market comes with a major €25,000,000 reduction to her asking price with Burgess, Merle Wood and SuperYachtsMonaco. HERE COMES THE SUN €185,000,000 Seven months after she joined the market, the 89-metre Amels received a €14,000,000 price drop with Burgess. She boasts 1,000 square metres of exterior space and two helipads. ALAMSHAR €30,250,000 Built for the late Aga Khan IV, the 49.9-metre Devonport has received a substantial €9,250,000 price drop with Yachting Partners International (YPI). STELLA M €71,500,000 The first 60-metre Amels 200 Limited Edition series has had only a single season of private use. Her price has dropped by €6,000,000 with Burgess. ATOMIC $49,900,000 Built for an avid diver, one of the highlights on board the 63.7-metre is the professional dive centre.…

7 - 11 MAY FRIEZE NEW YORK Frieze takes over The Shed in Manhattan this May for its annual round of solo, group and themed showcases by pioneering artists from around the world. Can't make it to NYC? Not to worry - international buyers and collectors can log in to a dedicated edition of The Viewing Room, the online platform that can connect global audiences to the art fair in real time. frieze.com 13 - 24 MAY CANNES FILM FESTIVAL If there's one maison that's synonymous with the glamour of cinema, it has to be Chopard, and this year the Haute Joaillerie brand celebrates 27 years in partnership with the Cannes Film Festival. The new Red Carpet Collection is set to bring next-level glamour to the festivities, as pieces are…

SUSHI SENSATIONS On a yacht, you spend most of the day sitting around a table, eating and having fun,” says Monaco-based Sabrina Monteleone-Øino, reflecting on life at sea. And she should know. Having been designing superyacht and residential interiors for 26 years, the in-demand founder of Sabrina Monte-Carlo is more qualified than most to understand what clients want - including beautiful tablescaping. “If you're staying on a boat for two weeks, you don't want to use the same plates every mealtime. In the evening, for instance, dinner might be more formal - unless it's sushi night, and then you need a completely different range of bowls and chopsticks.’ These days, tableware might be a key part of the family-run business (one of her daughters, creative director Carla, is the expert;…

I've lived on the water my whole life. I grew up on the west side of Chicago, very close to the lakefront. My dad's favourite thing to do was to take his seven-horsepower Sears outboard and drive to the smaller lakes on the Wisconsin border. We'd rent a four-metre rowing boat and fish all day. When I was raising my two daughters, I bought a 12-metre Sea Ray, which I ran myself and taught my daughters how to crew. A couple of years later, I bought a 16-metre Sea Ray, which we took around the Great Lakes and trucked to Florida for half the year, which opened my horizons. Around 2005 I bought a 27-metre Horizon, which allowed us to make longer trips to the Caribbean, but I was focused…

Alongside the artisans’ incredible pieces, this year's trophies – once more produced by Nature Squared – were likewise a thing of beauty. Inspired by the vortex, a natural phenomenon, the concept represented the fusion of craft, nature and sailing into one entity. Each trophy was created from repurposed pearl shell, dark pen shell and copper – all materials that would otherwise have been discarded as waste. By monetising these waste products, Nature Squared can help to support the livelihoods of pearl farmers and fishermen, highlighting the brand's continued commitment to sustainability. Founded in 2000 by Paul Hoeve and Lay Koon Tan, Nature Squared is a Swiss-based company that uses innovation and artisanal skills to transform natural materials that would normally be considered waste into bespoke, handcrafted and sustainable products and…

Imagine running speeds of 20 knots-plus with glacial air-conditioning, all without adding a bubble of CO2 to the atmosphere. Refuel once a decade, and forget the engine room – you can use that space for something much more fun. This is the promise held out by nuclear-powered yachting. One or two technical and regulatory hurdles may stand in the way of that bright future, however, but let's get one thing straight: nuclear at sea is nothing new. “More than 700 reactors are deployed in marine, considerably more than on land,” says Mark Tipping, global power-to-X director at Lloyd's Register (LR). “It's easy to fall into the trap of viewing nuclear as novel, but it isn't. This is an evolution.” There are submarines and aircraft carriers, but also icebreakers and civilian…

Where is it? A couple of minutes’ walk from the picturesque town of Oia, Santo Collection comprises two clifftop Santo Villas, a cluster of Santo Mine suites and a larger selection of elegant villas and suites at Santo Pure, the latter of which is home to an Anassa Spa. Why the hype? This oasis of Grecian calm is just a stone's throw from the peak-season crowds of Oia, which only enhances the serene atmosphere and sensorial treats. What to have? For all-over reinvigoration, go for the Sensorial Elements Experience, which encompasses a bespoke blend of aromatherapy oils and a full-body massage with deep exfoliation and all-over firming and hydrating. Alternatively, the Gua Sha Mud Massage uses a smooth-edged tool and thermal mud to improve circulation, relieve tension and tone the…

Joanna Taylor Winner of the Fortnum & Mason 2023 Restaurant Writer of the Year award, Joanna is a freelance food, drink and lifestyle journalist - “I'm a professional glutton,” as she puts it. For this issue she brings us the sweet pairing of Glenfiddich and Aston Martin (page 75). How does one become a food and drinks writer? Do you love to eat? Rather embarrassingly I grew up with a stomach nicknamed “the bottomless pit”, so for me it was a self-fulfilling prophecy What is the most unusual thing you've consumed in the name of journalism? I've suffered through a dish of sea cucumber prepared three ways. Yes, it was as disgusting as it sounds. Oh, and mescal infused with the essence of raw rabbit, which was surprisingly delicious Where…

Into the light Feadship has ushered a 79.9-metre build into the water at its site in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. Little was previously known about Project 714, though the Dutch yard has now treated us to several insights. British studio RWD has been confirmed as exterior designer, while her two-colour scheme recalls the 75.8-metre One and the fuel-cell-powered Project 821. Project 714 is also said to have the same diesel-electric power system as the 84.2-metre Obsidian, which in turn has 4.5 times more electrical storage capacity than Feadship's first hybrid yacht, Savannah. Delivery is scheduled for July 2025. feadship.nl BOAT partners ECO NEWS Join the Global Clean Up Burgess is partnering with BOAT International in a hands-on initiative to fight ocean pollution. Between 28 April and 11 May, Burgess is inviting…

€4.5 MILLION This five-bedroom apartment is housed within an art deco-style building in Lisbon's Saldanha neighbourhood. The newly restored building has a grand entrance hall, while the apartment has high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, elaborate ceiling cornicing and a modern, streamlined kitchen. cluttons.com $5.495 MILLION The US may not have as many historic buildings as Europe, but this 316m2 warehouse apartment from 1879 in New York City's Flatiron District has lots of period charm, with high ceilings, cast-iron columns, statement windows and lots of bare brickwork. There's also an industrial-style kitchen and stylish bathrooms. savills.com €4.6 MILLION This pared-down, contemporary three-bedroom penthouse apartment on the top floor of a 16th-century mansion is in Palma de Mallorca's evocative Calatrava neighbourhood and measures 232m2. ev-mallorco.com…

If you're familiar with the work of the American artist Dale Chihuly, it's quite probably due to the eight-metre chandelier he created to hang in the central atrium of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, curlicues of glass snaking out from its length in sea-like shades of blues and green. Or perhaps it's his football field-sized ceiling at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, a kaleidoscope of glass bursts shaped to somehow look like both jellyfish and flower petals, suspended above the lobby. Wherever you've come across Chihuly's art it's almost certainly glass. Which makes his new collaboration with The Rug Company for a series of carpets that launches this month all the more unexpected. How could his visceral, translucent and delicate installations translate into textiles for the floor? “It's actually not…

Mission This 63-metre expedition vessel concept has interiors that offer warmth and relaxation within a futuristic minimalist aesthetic. Dutch Falcon With an abundance of curves and organic forms, the interior of this 25-metre showcases the epitome of modern comfort and cosy living at sea. Lady Lene Featuring natural oak, marble, leather and suede in a soft, elegant palette, this yacht is also designed to cater for guests with mobility challenges.…

The Ocean Alexander 37L Tintin's interior is like nothing the respected Taiwanese builder has done before. This fun, colourful and unexpected decor is the creation of animal lover and philanthropist James Berwind and his partner, Kevin Clark. “This is our houseboat,” he tells me when discussing the 37-metre I recently visited at the Lauderdale Marine Center. And that's because this is their home away from the 64-metre custom-built Hakvoort Scout (profiled in the November 2019 issue of BOAT International), a project they created with H2 Yacht Design and named after one of the owners’ rescue dogs. When they took delivery of their explorer-style Scout, built for adventures far off the beaten path in 2019, they had two rescues - Scout and Brio - and they now have three, Finn being…

Parkway England, our partner for the 2025 BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards, is a trusted name in superyacht interior and exterior furniture. For over 30 years it has collaborated with top designers and shipyards such as Lürssen, Feadship and Amels, earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship and innovation. Parkway's 50 in-house artisans combine traditional British techniques with modern technology to produce bespoke furniture suited to marine environments. Its 5,100-square-metre facility houses state-of-the-art CNC and laser machinery, supporting expert teams in cabinetry, marquetry, upholstery and finishing. Known for its discretion as a white-label brand, Parkway brings a tailored approach to each project while maintaining client confidentiality. This commitment to excellence and exclusivity has earned Parkway long-standing relationships with elite designers and shipyards worldwide.…

Beach bound Famous for its cashmere, Chinti and Parker turns its attention to summer with a colourful beach collection consisting of maxi dresses, co-ords and lightweight beach cover-ups, each made from soft organic linens and cotton. Hand-crocheted shirt, £195, vest, £150, and shorts, £150, chintiandparker.com Turkish delight This season, the Turkish Riviera has introduced a new bohemian beach club to its coastline. Perched on the rocky waterfront facing the fabled Cleopatra Island, Cleo is described as a tranquil yet spirited escape that caters to the Ibiza set. The beach club features local cuisine, lo-fi music and luxurious Bali beds. naturallyluxuriousgetaway.com Island revival Peter Island Resort in the BVIs has reopened its doors after a six-year transformation. The yachting hotspot now offers 52 rooms, suites and villas along the palm-tree-lined stretch…

ALFA G $49,000,000 The 60-metre Oceanco motor yacht (ex-Sea Pearl) has been exclusively listed for sale with Superyacht Partners following a €20,000,000 “transformative” exterior and interior refit. ETERNITY €35,000,000 The first 65-metre motor yacht built by Codecasa and arguably the flagship of the Italian yard's fleet, Eternity has been listed for sale with Moravia Yachting. PROVOCATEUR €29,500,000 A major two-year refit dramatically changed the 50-metre Mondomarine's look inside and out. She joins the brokerage market with Aqua Marine and United Yacht Sales. SILVER LINING $31,950,000 Boasting the largest volume of any Christensen yacht with interiors that measure more than 637 square metres, the 50-metre Silver Lining has joined the market with Worth Avenue Yachts. LAZZARA UHV 100 €14,500,000 The first Lazzara UHV 100, at 30.5 metres, is currently in build…

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Travelling with pets is doable. One of the reasons the owners of Tintin opted for a “houseboat” is that they don't have to leave their pets behind. “We really want to do extended travelling but not be unable to have our dogs with us.” Berwind does say smaller dogs are perhaps a bit better suited to life at sea than larger ones, who need to get to land more often for exercise. For an extended stay on board, an area of fake grass on top of a surface that can be easily hosed with drainage - for example fibreglass - is a good solution. The dog park on Tintin was added on the existing deck. “Our dog park, or poop deck, on Scout, it's built in. It's AstroTurf, highly perforated,…

THE JUDGES Deborah Pocock LVO, CEO of QEST; Lay Koon Tan, co-founder of Nature Squared; Adrian Sassoon, contemporary art dealer; Andrew Winch, founder of Winch Design; Jay Rushton, CEO of Parkway England; Christopher Whale (chair), group creative director of BOAT International Media CÉLINE ALEXANDRE Excellence in Craftsmanship NOMINATED BY Reymond Langton Design FOR decorative panels on Kismet PORTRAIT: Iris Brosch Step on board 122-metre Lürssen Kismet and you'll find the maximalist, fantastical, awe-inspiring aesthetic that has made the yacht one of the hottest talking points in the yachting community over the past year. There are so many creative spaces and themes that even the engine room gets its own name; it's a yacht that cannot be contained or put in a box. It's fitting, then, that designer and co-founder of the…

FRETTE Author and advocate for rest Tricia Hersey calls it “the dream space”. A lull in productivity, an opportunity to daydream, a chance for the mind to wander and sow the seeds of creativity. In 2020, most of us, including the team at Hot Lab, faced a sudden, societally imposed lull as the world locked down. It was during this pause in normal life that designers Enrico Lumini and Antonio Romano, co-founders of Hot Lab design studio in Italy, had a chance to dream up new concepts. What emerged on the page was a holistically designed motor yacht, with an inventive sailing boat-inspired stern, that would become the Columbus Atlantique 43. The first two hulls, Night Fury II and Frette, were launched in quick succession and showcase how owner choices…

Bodrum's hospitality scene is on a roll, with more and more visitors in recent years falling in love with its Turkish take on French Riviera-style luxury. And with strict controls on development meaning new resorts in the area are a prized commodity, Bodrum Loft struck gold when it opened its doors on Demirbükü Bay in summer 2021. A prime chunk of real estate occupying a beachside hilltop, the 36-unit resort is accessible either by its house tenders or via a winding, pine-lined hilltop road. Accommodation comprises a combination of two-, three- and four bedroom cubist-style villas designed by local architects Tabanlioǧlu with sandblasted cement and restrained, contemporary design lines. The pared-back interiors are equally refined, with dark wood finishing, curated artworks and a focus on minimalist opulence. While away the…

IL SAN PIETRO, POSITANO, ITALY Clinging to the cliffs near the beautiful town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Il San Pietro is an elegant oasis on Italy's most glamorous coastline. The hotel boasts Zass, a Michelin-starred restaurant which overlooks the sea, and a splendid tennis court with spectacular views of Positano. Superyachts visiting Positano Bay can deliver guests directly to the hotel's private beach, where they can reserve the court for a game on the cliffside. ilsanpietro.com CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI, MALDIVES This Maldivian resort has taken tennis to the next level with its own private tennis island. Guests can tender from Randheli to the neighbouring tropical island of Maakurandhoo, where they will find two lagoon-front, floodlit US Open- and Paris Masters-standard courts. To up your game, lessons here are…