Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2025 i Boat International

BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT The world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht, Feadship's 118.8-metre Breakthrough, has been sold in what brokerage firm Edmiston is calling “the most significant brokerage deal in history”. While imagery remains private, Breakthrough's interior was described by British designer RWD as borrowing “Nikki Beach” style cues, with living spaces curated to feel like a “secluded, four-level townhouse by the sea”. As such, amenities range from intimate features, including a coffee corner and a games niche, to large-scale additions, such as a cinema, semi-submerged viewing area and even a hospital facility. Breakthrough will be available for charter exclusively with Edmiston. edmiston.com Shifting gears Tecnomar has announced a flagship entry in its Lamborghini yacht range. The Lamborghini 101 features sharp, sculpted lines that remain faithful to the brand's automotive aesthetic, combined with “fully…

Everyone feared the worst after the announcement of US president Donald Trump's infamous Liberation Day tariffs in April. But with the final figures starting to trickle in after a successful September boat show season, the yachting industry is seeing light at the end of the tunnel. “It's been challenging because of the tariffs,” Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi admits. “The month of April was not easy, [but] May was very good. June, July, August, September - incredible. I think everybody realises that the world is not falling apart. No matter what the media says, there is wealth in the planet and everybody is realising that the most incredible way to enjoy privacy and freedom is through the yachting industry.” Simon Clare, executive director of marketing and brand at Princess Yachts,…

“WHAT A STUNNING DINNER IN EXCELLENT COMPANY – THANK YOU, FRETTE” PASCALE REYMOND…

FIDDI ANGERMEYER Yacht: Passion Length: 48.4m Year: 1973/1989 Location: the Galápagos Islands How's the charter business in the Galápagos? Well, 2020 was going to be our best year, then the pandemic hit. Since then, the business has changed a bit. We used to operate about 40 weeks a year. For some reason, northern hemisphere summers are not so popular anymore. We are quite full until June, then it slows down for the cooler months of July to October. Even though we are on the equator, we get our weather from the south. The temperature right now (in mid-October) is between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius. How regulated are charters in the national park? We have two fixed week-long itineraries, east and west. We labelled them that because we go to…

PELORUS BRINGS CLIENTS TO THE EARTH'S MOST REMOTE AND CULTURALLY VIBRANT DESTINATIONS, OFTEN ONLY ACHIEVABLE BY YACHT Have you ever dreamed of going whale tagging in Antarctica? Diving with manta rays in Indonesia? Or maybe you would prefer to host a Gatsby-themed New Year's Eve party on a luxury yacht under the Northern Lights? If these, or any other immersive and bespoke experiences appeal, then the British-founded Pelorus Yachting, which creates the world's most unique oceanic charters, can make those dreams a reality. Founded by former British Army officers Geordie Mackay-Lewis and Jimmy Carroll, with offices in London and a global team, Pelorus applies the planning and problem-solving skills of the founders’ military experiences to ultra-luxury travel. This ensures every journey is seamless, safe and perfectly tailored, while their trusted…

When Malcolm McKeon opened his naval architecture and yacht design studio, he did so with a clear purpose. “I wanted to seek out a more progressive approach to design, and to advance the parameters of possibility in ways I'd not been able to before,” he explains. Today, McKeon is joined by a team of nine fellow designers in the Lymington-based studio, which remains best known for its pioneering designs and progressive vision. Striving to deliver dynamic new aesthetics and drawing on the latest technological developments for sustainability and structural integrity has earned the studio international recognition and a reputation as leaders in elite superyacht design. Always an advocate of glass in design as both an artistic feature and structural element, the first launches from Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, the 33-metre…

While many established design houses tend to impose their own artistic direction onto a boat project, Vickers Studio focuses on a totally bespoke yacht tailored precisely to the owners’ specific requirements. John and Gemma Vickers established the studio in London in 2015, and in 2020 the seven-strong team moved to a perfect countryside setting near Chichester Harbour on the south coast. Over the past 10 years Vickers has contributed to more than 50 projects, many of which are new-build yachts, notably the multi-award-winning Mulder ThirtySix - the leading 300GT yacht in its class - for which Vickers Studio designs interiors; this series is now on hull No 10, demonstrating the success of the design and trust from the shipyard and multiple clients. Other highlights include the World Superyacht Award-winning 56-metre…

Illuminating the oceans with British excellence For more than four decades, Marine Light Corp has pioneered innovation in the British lighting industry, specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of extraordinary light fittings tailored for the luxury marine sector. As a dedicated subsidiary of Light Corporation, the company was established to address the unique challenges of superyacht lighting, drawing on a rich heritage that began in the heart of England. The team's journey started with a commitment to blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, allowing them to produce concept-to-completion lighting schemes to harness artificial light's full potential for both interior and exterior. Today, its fittings grace many of the world's most iconic and award-winning superyachts, a testament to its unrivalled reputation built on precision, reliability, and aesthetic brilliance. What sets…

NOT ONLY IS THE PRODUCT FAVOURED BY THE SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY, BUT A STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIP WAS ALSO ESTABLISHED WITH THE ROYAL NAVY IN 2002-A PARTNERSHIP THAT CONTINUES TO THIS DAY The Atlas carbon-fibre davit is the product of a team steeped in yachting heritage. Its roots lie in the historic boatyard Jeremy Rogers Ltd, renowned in the marine industry as the mastermind behind the classic Contessa sailing yacht. Jeremy Rogers himself was a successful, respected and much-loved figure on the yacht racing scene throughout the 1970s and 80s. As a boatbuilder, Jeremy was always an innovator, keen to trial new materials and technologies in marine manufacturing. The concept of the Atlas was born when the product's originator, Simon Rogers, was approached by a client to design a lightweight crane for…

So here's the dilemma: you love yacht racing, competing at the highest level surrounded by the best pro sailors in the game. To satisfy that urge, you have an ever-expanding stable of finely tuned carbon-fibre caverns designed to deliver podium-snatching speed, big grins, repair bills and little else. Your family doesn't share your obsession. They prefer the considerably less spartan appointments on the powerboats and large motor yachts you also own. How do you combine your passion for sailing with your love for your family? Simple. You buy a large performance cruising yacht with all the creature comforts the family wants while giving you just a touch of push-button pace on an easily handled boat. Take it to regattas as a floating base and you can race hard by day…

Chalet Petheo Verbier, Switzerland Tucked into the pine-scented slopes of Verbier's Savoleyres side, Chalet Petheo is a serene new alpine retreat that blends traditional chalet charm with a contemporary edge. Sleeping eight adults and four children, it's designed for families seeking privacy, mountain air and wraparound views of the valley below. Inside, wood panelling and vast windows frame the open-plan living spaces, while a chef's kitchen with a wine fridge and a dining table for 12 fills the space. There's also a lounge with deep sofas and a wood-burning fireplace for guests to recline after a day on the slopes. Downstairs, four bedrooms and a snug television lounge open onto the snowy outdoors, where a steam room and private hot tub await. Reached via steps and just a short drive…

From 21 to 25 September, a series of events alongside the 34th Monaco Yacht Show highlighted the Yacht Club de Monaco's (YCM) mission to foster innovation, support environmental transition, unite yacht owners and give voice to maritime professionals. THE 5TH MONACO SMART & SUSTAINABLE MARINA RENDEZVOUS Organised by M3 Monaco, a consultancy specialising in marina and yacht club development, the Rendezvous gathered startups, architects, investors, operators and students to design the marinas of the future. Supported by partners including Bombardier, MB92 Group and Italian Yacht Masters, it also took on a political dimension with Monaco's minister Céline Caron-Dagioni, Albania's deputy prime minister Belinda Balluku, and delegations from Qatar, China and South Africa in attendance. Three conferences shaped discussions on integrated destinations, financial and regulatory models and the role of data…

“SKIING PERFECT POWDER UNDER BLUEBIRD SKIES… IT'S LIKE WINNING THE SKIING LOTTERY” CLIFF UMPLEBY, HELI-SKI GUIDE…

To the jaded observer, the world of luxury property can start to feel a little, well, predictable. At the super-prime level, every home is equipped with a spa, a sauna and a pool, his-and-hers dressing rooms the size of regular apartments, cavernous catering kitchens and hectares of Italian marble. But every now and then a home comes along with an add-on that is out of this world; an exceptional extra that would quicken the pulse of even the most cynical billionaire. A wow-factor home fits no obvious category, no specific location or size. It might come with a private beach, an amusement arcade, wild sloths or original baroque artworks. One thing these homes have in common is they are not easily forgotten. Victoria Garrett, director of global residential at Savills,…

“THIS WAS OUR FIRST OWNERS’ CLUB EVENT AND WE LOVED IT!” WIM DE PUNDERT AND ELEONORA PITASSO WITH THANKS TO THE BERMUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY, KENSINGTON EXPEDITIONS, BELMOND, BOEING BUSINESS JETS, OMNIA WINE AND HANIKON…

For nearly four decades, Heirlooms has quietly set the standard for bespoke linens in the world's most remarkable spaces. At its West Sussex workshop, every item is cut, stitched and finished by a team of talented craftspeople whose expertise has been honed over many years. As part of a select few British manufacturers holding two Royal Warrants, Heirloom's heritage is more than a story: it is a daily commitment to quality, service and the art of textile making. Working with clients across yachts, residential homes (including ski lodges and private villas), the aviation sector and, most recently, a luxury sleeper train, the team combines precision and creativity to translate individual briefs into uniquely personal pieces while using wellconsidered fabrics to promote sleep. Sleep is a defining element of any home…

For more than 30 years, Parkway England has been the quiet force defining the global benchmark of bespoke furniture making for the world's most prestigious superyachts and private residences. Based in 5,574-square-metre purpose-built facilities and workshops on England's south coast, Parkway England is not simply a manufacturer; it is a collaborative of artisans and technical expertise, where every specialist discipline converges under one roof. This singular approach is a rare capability that sets the company apart as the UK's leading bespoke furniture manufacturer for the superyacht and luxury interiors sectors. With a growing team of more than 70 master craftspeople, technical designers, upholsterers and surface finish artists, Parkway England is uniquely positioned to deliver complete in-house solutions for both interior and exterior furniture. Each custom product is designed, manufactured and…

Falcon Tenders is where technological innovation, British craftsmanship and bespoke luxury converge. Based in Southampton and founded by Mark Pascoe and Dean Stoneman - names already legendary in boatbuilding and powerboat racing - Falcon Tenders brings 150 years of combined boat- and tender-building experience to the bleeding edge of production. The company, which celebrates its five-year anniversary this year, operates from a 2,300-square-metre facility where composite, carbon, glass and wood are handled with the care and precision expected in today's superyacht builds, all of which is delivered with consistency and a sharp eye for detail. Falcon Tenders champions electric and hybrid propulsion systems, use plant-based epoxy resins for robust, lightweight designs and select materials that reflect a growing demand for sustainable yet performance-driven yachting. Sustainability is a growing priority for…

Athatched manor house in the village of Hamble, Hampshire, might seem an unlikely hub for some of Britain's most innovative and exciting boat designs over the past 50 years, but it is from this picturesque headquarters that the award-winning TC Group directs its state-of-the-art custom yacht building. TC Group comprises three specialist companies led by naval architect and designer Tony Castro. Its core is Tony Castro Design, the renowned naval architecture and exterior styling studio founded more than 40 years ago that combines world-leading technology with elegance. From high-performance sailing yachts to refined motor yachts, the studio has partnered with the world's most respected yards, delivering designs that set new benchmarks. Oceanteriors is dedicated to interior design and the onboard experience, offering a sophisticated, architectural eye. MIMTEC, the engineering arm,…

“THE PROUD PEAK WHICH RISES TO SO VAST AN ALTITUDE, LIKE A TRIANGULAR OBELISK, THAT SEEMS TO BE CARVED BY A CHISEL” HORACE-BÉNÉDICT DE SAUSSURE…

Robin was a talented short-handed sailor. He was also a dab hand at all sorts of maintenance, relentlessly upbeat and completely unable to relax. An inveterate tinkerer, he always had to be doing something. When the captain of a large Swan was scouting around the Hamble looking for crew for a passage from the UK to Newport, Rhode Island, via the Azores, Robin was an obvious candidate. Halfway through the crossing, Robin came to address the sticky cutlery drawer in the galley, one that always needed a deft wiggle to allow access to the eating irons. He spent a couple of hours patiently cleaning the runners, then gently smoothing them with sandpaper. He assessed the drawer several times before finally satisfying himself that it was gliding in and out smoothly…

LIVING LEGEND The storied explorer yacht Legend transitions to a new life as a luxury cruise ship The rumours are true. The 77.4-metre Legend, a former Soviet icebreaker-turned-luxury-explorer-yacht, has been converted into a cruise ship by Aqua Expeditions. The sixth vessel in the company's ocean-cruising portfolio, Legend (now known as Aqua Lares) will be the first “ultra-luxe expedition yacht” available to book by the cabin in the Seychelles. Accommodation is for up to 30 guests, with Aqua Expeditions promising personalised service, a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio and cuisine by world-renowned chefs. Small-group, expert-led excursions are also part of the experience, including scuba-diving in Astove and exploring ancient trade routes and Swahili-Arabian heritage on islands such as Pemba. The former Legend is still available for private charter, asking $385,000 for five nights.…

“AMAZING LOCATION, GREAT FOOD, ROCKIN’ LIVE MUSIC AND UNSTOPPABLE YACHT TALK!” HARRY VAFIAS WITH THANKS TO NEXO, ULYSSIA, OCEAN ALEXANDER, BOEING BUSINESS JETS, PRINCESS YACHTS, MAXMAR AND ONEXP…

It's not often that a company that is both a respected name in the world of boatbuilding and a centuries-old heritage brand branches out into the comparably modern world of lifestyle accessories. But then it's not often that you come across a business quite like Ratsey & Lapthorn. The company in its present form is an amalgamation of two 18th-century firms: Ratsey Sailmakers, which made the sails for HMS Victory and was established by George Rogers Ratsey in Cowes on the Isle of Wight in 1790, and James Lapthorn's loft, which was set up nearby on the UK mainland in Gosport a few years later, and found renown as the sailmakers for the first British America's Cup challenger Cambria. After the two competing businesses established a dominance in the market…

You need only look to 79-metre Nympheas and 80-metre Rafale to understand the near-50-year heritage of in-house build capability at Turquoise Yachts. Nympheas was delivered in 2025 with an 8.5-metre swimming pool and Neptune lounge. Rafale, currently in build in Istanbul, promises sculptural elegance, innovation and luxury in a bold new design. It's complex 80-metre-plus builds like these that underpin the Turkish builder's large-scale infrastructure, enabling it to carry out refits that are more akin to rebuilds. It was as early as 2004 when Turquoise Yachts made waves on the refit scene with Haida G (now Haida 1929). Other than the main engines, the yard replaced almost every system, more than 100 tons of steel and thousands of rivets to bring the classic yacht back into class. It highlighted how…

Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects is an independent team of experienced naval architects, specialising in technical design, superyacht naval architecture integration and regulatory implementation for innovative projects around the world. As it approaches its centenary year, it is proud to be a part of the industry's evolving story. Since 1927, the specialist technical studio has contributed to more than 1,480 projects worldwide, collaborating with clients and partners to shape superyacht designs which uniquely reflect individual character and vision. It has pioneered the future of yacht design through a world-leading blend of heritage, technical excellence and a collaborative spirit. “If the client's vision is ‘outside the box’, it's our job to realise it,” says David Lewis, managing director. At the heart of all it does is the ethos of open and honest…

Whitmarsh has redefined the modern dayboat, fusing striking design with British engineering excellence. Each model blends sculptural beauty with raw capability, built for owners who demand performance without compromise and style without apology. Every Whitmarsh begins with a question: how do you make speed beautiful? The answer lies in bold, flowing lines, a low, muscular stance and a focus on balance and proportion. From the first glance, a Whitmarsh commands attention - lean, poised and ready to move. The Beachlander is Whitmarsh's signature statement - a boat that turns open water into endless possibility. Its innovative bow door lowers seamlessly, transforming sea into shore. Step straight from deck to beach, from swim to champagne, from adventure to ease. Designed for those who see the horizon as an invitation, the Beachlander…

Btish design has long been celebrated for its refinement, creativity and enduring influence. From the bespoke heritage of Savile Row to the bold innovation of Alexander McQueen and the modern elegance of Stella McCartney, London in particular has been a centre of design excellence for generations. It is this spirit of innovation and attention to detail that inspires Crew à la Mode. Rooted in a culture of craftsmanship and originality, its uniforms for the world's most prestigious superyachts embody the same values of quality, style and timeless design, shaped by more than 15 years of experience within the industry. Historically, yacht crew uniforms were simple and functional: plain cotton, stiff collars and heavier fabrics that prioritised durability over comfort or style. Influences from naval attire can still be seen in…

A good night's sleep is the ultimate luxury. Maybe that is why four of the world's top 10 largest superyachts feature Savoir beds on board. As a bedmaker that is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, Savoir has a rich heritage in hand-crafting bespoke beds for the world's smartest residences, superyachts and hotels. Indeed, it was at a hotel that the Savoir story began. In 1905, Richard D'Oyly Carte, the visionary owner of London's Savoy Hotel, envisioned a bed that would redefine luxury and comfort. To meet his exacting standards, he commissioned expert upholsterers to craft a bed for the hotel. The Savoy bed quickly became a success, attracting celebrities and royalty from around the globe, who adored the bed's cloud-like comfort. To ensure exclusivity, D'Oyly Carte bought the upholstery…

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Whatever the means of travel, the late Aga Khan - His Highness Karim al-Hussaini - yearned to go fast. Racehorses, sports cars, yachts: he owned and loved them all. A Maserati 5000 GT made for him in the 1950s was, for a time, the fastest road car in the world. It was certainly an appropriate form of transport. The desire for speed was with him from an early age. Raised in Switzerland, he trained with the Austrian ski team, then represented Iran at the 1964 Winter Olympics. His middling finish he deemed “respectable if not glorious”. For someone venerated as a spiritual leader to Nizari Isma'ili Muslims, he rather liked being middle-of-the-road and nondescript, even if that road was full of elite sportspeople. Looking back now, after his death in…

Where is it? Buff Medical Resort is set at the edge of Lake Constance, just beneath the Alps. The estate is surrounded by forested parkland, with crisp mountain air that feels restorative from the first breath. Though Konstanz town is only minutes away, the location feels secluded, more retreat than resort, designed for those looking to reset, recover and push their performance beyond ordinary limits. What's the vibe? Buff blends a private clinic's feel with a hotel's ease. Light-filled interiors, pale woods and panoramic windows keep the focus on nature. The atmosphere inside is hushed; guests will feel like they are in a high-end medical facility, with the knowledge that they will sleep deeper, move better and recover faster from an alpine season. What to have Every room can simulate…