Yachting September 2017

CHRISTOPHER BRUCE BOUGHT HIS KADEY-KROGEN 44 with the idea that he’d work for one more year, retire and then go for a full-time life at sea. One hiccup: His boat arrived. He simply couldn’t stand the thought of looking at her in a slip and waiting a whole year to really use her. So he did what any hardcore, yacht-owning cruising enthusiast would do: He called it a day on the work thing, just one week after her delivery. A year. A week. Same difference, really. He’s been full-time aboard Sweet Ride for the past two years, averaging about 1,000 engine hours every 365 days. (Some owners don’t reach that milestone during their entire ownership.) Christopher, along with his fiancée, Alexandra Boelte, and their sea cat, Mr. Anderson, have logged…

NO-DRONE ZONE? I was disappointed to see the photo of the person launching a drone off her yacht in the story about Alaska. Do we really need to take our technology into the wilderness in order to enjoy it? In addition, it is illegal to disturb wildlife, which seems likely to be the case in a situation such as this. It would be nice if your publication would take a clear position on this issue. RICHARD SCHWARTZ Full disclosure, Richard: We use drones on occasion. They offer a fantastic perspective and produce stunning imagery. That said, we encourage everyone to adhere to Federal Aviation Administration regulations and any laws that apply. THE EDITORS CROWN JEWEL Yachting’s 245,000 Facebook fans were quite taken by our Tiara F44 Flybridge sea-trial video. In…

IT ALMOST SEEMS UNFAIR that the Monaco Yacht Show and Cannes Yachting Festival are held ahead of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show each autumn. The Europeans get a first look at some of the newest models while we Americans have to practice our patience. ¶ And yet, if the photos in these pages are any indication, this year’s launches from many of the world’s top builders are going to be worth the wait to savor, like the long-anticipated dessert in a nine-course tasting. Shipyards are premiering all sizes and styles of yachts, ranging from a Swan 95 fast cruiser to Evo’s shape-shifting 42-foot WA to Tankoa’s first S501 superyacht, the 163-foot Vertige. ¶ Technical innovations are expected too. The 62 Fly is Numarine’s first yacht designed with all- LED…

Plastic pollution in the oceans is a hot point of discussion and distress, especially in destinations where yachts regularly arrive with cases of bottled water, but there are no recycling facilities. ¶ Fraser took a step this past June to address that issue, partnering with CanO Water and encouraging all of its managed yachts to use the company’s resealable aluminum cans. ¶ And Fraser is not alone. Y.CO has partnered with S’well, which makes reusable water bottles branded with a yacht’s name. Y.CO also just launched its Clearwater Initiative, which includes screening the film Plastic Oceans aboard its managed yachts to raise awareness. ¶ Trying to expand the concept, Y.CO is also launching a public Clearwater page on Facebook, where everyone can share green ideas and tips. ¶ “We don’t…

LAST IN A LEGACY After six years of producing 435 watches in its Legacy Machine series, MB&F in Switzerland is offering this final style. The LM1 Final Edition ($79,000) is the first version in stainless steel, and only 18 pieces are being produced. SCOTTISH STAR Pride 1974 by Glenmorangie ($9,050) is a single-malt whisky matured for 41 years. Only 503 crystal decanters exist. PARTY AMPLIFIER Simaudio’s Moon 888 amp ($118,888) promises “musical detail that was, up until now, considered unattainable.” CORAL-INSPIRED A Great Barrier Reef cruise led jeweler Neha Dani to create these emerald and sapphire Parisa earrings ($58,000).…

FOR YEARS, Yachting ran a column titled “Yachting Eyes a Boat,” which discussed the features and specifications of notable vessels. There’s a reason they caught the eye: The boats we covered 50 years ago were functionally unique, functionally versatile or both. And much like today, Yachting covered a wide range of craft. These particular boats, we think, are worth another look. “IT’S THE ROMANCE OF THE TRANSP ARENT HULL, PLUS GLASS - HOPPER WILL OUTPERFORM ANY BOAT ITS SIZE.” “Yachting Eyes a Boat,” November 1967 Trident BY CENTURY BOAT CO. The Trident, a 20-footer from Century Boat Co., was featured in our March 1967 issue. “Shades of a World War II LCPR!” was a commonly heard exclamation about her at the 1967 National Boat Show, thanks to her bow ramp.…