Innehållsförteckning för July 2025 från Boat International

My favourite kind of bar on a boat is one I can access myself. I recall being on the 36-metre Moonen yacht Brigadoon a few years ago in Palma and asking the owners why they had opted to face the fridges in the flybridge bar at the guest seating, and the response was something along the lines of: “Our guests are quite capable of getting their own drinks.” I loved that. Admittedly, I'm not going to be grabbing the cocktail shaker and mixing Martinis for everyone (mainly because I have no idea how to), but if it's fetching a fresh beer or pouring another inch or three of rose into my glass, then the message is clean get off your arse and do it yourself. This isn't Downton. We've got…

FIRST CLASS Hull No 1 of the Amels 80 line has splashed, reports Dea Jusufi The first hull in the Amels 80 series has hit the water at Damen Yachting's facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, At 80 metres LOA and with an impressive 2,175GT of living space, it's the largest offering in the yard's popular Limited Editions range to date. The semi-custom model has plenty of scope for personalisation across her exterior and the interior layout. At the heart of the design is the sprawling stern, featuring a beach club with three opening sea terraces that create a semi-enclosed waterfront area. This laid-back lounge is within easy reach of the spa, sauna, gym, hammam and massage room, though the circular social area (and nearby sit-up bar) will take centre stage.…

EXCELLENCE V $32,000,000 Edmiston Reduced by: $10,000,000 The 2014 46.2m Feadship was designed by the late Ed Dubois with interiors by RWD. SILVER STAR I €31,000,000 TWW Yachts Reduced by: €4,000,000 The interior of this 55.3m Admiral was envisioned by designer Giorgio Armani. ALAMSHAR €24,900,000 Yachting Partners Inti Reduced by: €3,100,000 The 2014 49.9m Devonport yacht has gas turbine power to reach 45 knots. BELONGERS €16.900.000 Fraser Reduced by: €2,900,000 Built to BV class, she is one of only two models from Couach's 5000 Fly 2 series. w €39,950,000 Edmiston Reduced by: €2,550,000 The Feadship has a spacious Bannenberg & Rowell interior, updated by A La Mar.…

FANTASTICAL FARE Raise a glass to the best culinary experiences worth shelling out for THIS MONTH: behind the wheel of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre/The Balvenie whisky gets creative/Venetian palazzos and Mexican vineyards…

BORN: 1959, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND LIVES: OMAHA BEACH, NEW ZEALAND PARTNER: MADELEINE CHILDREN: FIVE NUMBER OF BOATS: THREE “Don't make me look like a wanker,” says Steve Owen at the end of our long interview. It's early for me, late for him, and perhaps his guard is down after a quick meal of red snapper caught earlier in the day. “I'm just a regular Kiwi - a very average bloke that's come from nothing, not some Greek shipping magnate.” We can agree that there is nothing Greek about this down-to-earth New Zealander, but average? I'm not so sure. After all, he formally retired at the age of 41 - his fortune made after 17 years in medical and consumer healthcare logistics. He is so low profile that Google struggles to…

Jeannine Schröder has a new 44-metre yacht, but that doesn't mean she's kicking back and taking things easy. “Our preference is very clear,” she says, “we like to take care of things ourselves on board.” As she and her family set off on a world voyage in their Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer Maverick, she says, “We plan to continue cooking for ourselves, going grocery shopping when needed and managing our own food and drinks. So far, this approach has worked perfectly for us. Being served, as might be customary on other yachts, is not our style at all. In our day-to-day life, we all have two healthy legs and can easily grab our own drinks and snacks. We actually enjoy this independence.” In a superyachting culture of epaulettes and silver…

Southern Spain may offer a wealth of pretty towns, exceptional restaurants and stunning scenery, but for a certain type of visitor it is known for just one thing: golf. There are around 120 courses in the region, from pay-to-play walkups in Marbella to Sotogrande's Real Club Valderrama, one of the best-known courses in the world. But the 18-hole La Hacienda Links course in San Roque suddenly finds itself with an advantage over the competition: it's paired with a hotel from the worldleading Fairmont brand, freshly opened and ready to pamper, feed and relax golfers and their families. Local architect dAAR designed La Hacienda's main building and standalone villas with the landscape and local topography in mind, the hotel unfurling gently down a slope towards an expansive lounging area. Here you'll…

In Lisbon's historic downtown district of Baixa, behind the jostling flow of Rua da Prata, sits an old shop hidden between modern cafés and tiled shopfronts. A small emblem, eaten away by a century of salty air, is painted directly onto the wall beside the shop's entrance. Yet, as you step inside Conserveira de Lisboa, you'll find yourself immersed in a microcosm of Portuguese culture. Dimly lit and with a subtle metallic scent, the wooden shelves behind the counter tower to the ceiling, each one crammed with tins of preserved fish. This unassuming store is a far cry front the fantastical canneries that are first to pop up on Google Maps here in Lisbon, but Conserveira de Lisboa is the oldest cannery still in operation in the city and holds…

“IF YOU WANT TO SEE PARADISE ON EARTH, COME TO DUBROVNIK” GEORGE BERNARD SHAW…

STUART PEARCE Stuart of YachtShot has photographed more than 200 of the world's most luxurious yachts around the globe. For this issue, he shot our cover boat, 78-metre Platinum (page 102). How did the Platinum shoot go? There weren't many challenges on this shoot as the fabulous crew helped us with every detail, plus the Cinque Terre location and the weather were ideal. What has been your most memorable superyacht shoot? There are a couple, and both because of the location. Infinite Jest and Jester in Antarctica was truly awesome, and more recently the sailing yacht Aragon, captained by my son Tom, in the most southerly area of Chilean Patagonia surrounded by glaciers and outstanding natural beauty. How many countries have you visited, and where's next? I've visited more than…

From earthy, smoky mescal to versatile corn tortillas, Mexico is famed for countless delicious, digestible triumphs - but as many a superyacht owner who has arrived on Central American shores knows, wine, unfortunately, isn't one of them. That was until recently, anyway, because the country's long overlooked and often misunderstood winemaking culture is finally having its moment. Boasting a rich and storied history peppered with innovation, trauma and controversy, it all began in the 1520s when, following the Spanish invasion, conquistadors and missionaries brought the European wine grape, vitis vinifera, to northern Mexico. The Mediterranean-like climate promised a long growing season and substantial temperature swings, enabling grapes to develop sugar by day and retain acidity at night. The vines, first planted by Hernán Cortés, birthed what we now know as…

HELIOS (2004), 37.5M, FITZROY Designed by Ed Dubois and built by the alloy experts at Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand, Helios has four double guest cabins and a raised deckhouse with a bar and dining. She also sports a long hardtop to protect the deep guest cockpit. ZULU (2005), 39M, FITZROY Again drawn by Dubois and outfitted by RWD, this aluminium sloop had timeless lines and the trademark Dubois “eyebrow” - a wraparound coachroof window. She had five double guest cabins, space for six crew and volume amounting to 170GT. SUNSEEKER PREDATOR 108 Realising that space for entertaining and toys was more generous on a motor yacht, Owen switched to a Sunseeker whose three MTU 16V 2000 engines offer a top speed of 42 knots. Owen bought this boat in…

THE JUDGES Chairman of the Judges: Richard Raper, owner of a 38.8-metre sailing yacht Carlas Ancira, owner of a 45-metre motor yacht Alan Dabbiere, owner of a 60-metre motor yacht Bill and West Duker, former owners of a 52-metre motor yacht and a 70-metre sailing yacht Joaquín Folch-Rusinol, owner of a 37.3-metre motor yacht Barry Houghton, former owner of a 45-metre sailing yacht Steve Ladas, owner of a 37-metre motor yacht Roger Lean-Vercoe, former Chairman of the Judges Victor Muller, former owner of a 35.4-metre motor yacht Udo Müller, owner of a 75-metre motor yacht Jan-Eric Österlund, former owner of a 54.6-metre sailing yacht Ilia Rigas, owner of a 50-metre sailing yacht Steve Rigby, owner of a 31-metre motor yacht Kim Schindelhauer, owner of a 33-metre sailing yacht Anil Thadani,…

It doesn't take a bigyacht to make a very big impression. For the 30.9-metre Minella, the first 30XP from Turkish yard Numarine, that “wow” moment strikes as early as the main saloon. Sun-warmed teak is switched out for smooth, cool stone underfoot as you enter a room more Manhattan loft than yacht interior. Any brutalist touches - like the concrete ceiling or the matte-brushed metal storage - are softened and brightened by the floor-toceiling windows. It's clever, cool and no small feat for a build that barely broaches 30 metres. “I need to give credit to Yasemin [Arpac of Ofist design studio] for the stone look,” says Omer Malaz, Numarine's founder - and Minella‘s owner. “When she first came to ask for a brief, I just told her to give…

Where is it? Tucked between fragrant pine forests and the glistening turquoise waters of the Aegean, Hillside Beach Club is a sun-drenched retreat just a short cruise from the port town of Fethiye. While families are welcome here, there are two beaches reserved for adults - Serenity Beach, only accessible by boat or a rambling forest trail, and Silent Beach, home to the hotel's Sanda Nature Spa. Why the hype? Forget white walls and clinical calm - this is spa therapy immersed in nature. Wooden cabanas are hidden among the trees, connected by winding paths and shaded by pine canopies. The soundtrack? A symphony of birdsong and gently lapping waves. Treatments at Sanda draw on Balinese traditions, with many of the therapists hailing from Indonesia. What to have The signature…

VISION €33,000,000 Camper & Nicholsons USP: The Benetti's sundeck is one of the mein hangouts and can be easily modified fer touch-and-go heli ops. SOUTHERN CROSS $2,700,000 37South USP: The 1996 research vessel was transformed into a specialised expedition vessel in 2023-2024. DREAM €39,500,000 Edmiston USP: Delivered in 2001, the immeculetely maintained 60m Abeking & Rasmussen has crossed many oceans. DELFINA €11.950.000 Northrop & Johnson USP: Launched in March 2024, the Mangusta 104 REV was built to a design by Igor Lobanov. PURITAN €5,900,000 BGYB and Classic Yachts USP: A popular charter yacht, the claasic schooner was designed by John G Alden and delivered In 1931.…

“IT'S JOY, FEAR AND ACCOMPLISHMENT ALL ROLLED INTO ONE EXPERIENCE” SHAUN TOMSON, PRO SURFER…

State of the art Held every year since 1769, the Royal Academy of Art's Summer Exhibition returns to showcase a diverse range of contemporary art, from paintings and prints to sculpture and architecture. Previews for members are held on 14, 15 and 16 June. royalacademy.org.uk NANTUCKET BY DESIGN The annual celebration of art, design and history returns to Nantucket, hosted by the island's Historical Association. A series of showcases, panels, keynotes and social events present opportunities to meet with and listen to world-renowned artisans and experts speak on craftsmanship, preservation and the history of Nantucket, nha.org Rolex racers The Rolex TP52 World Championship arrives in Portugal for its third race of the season, hosted by the Clube Naval de Cascais. The world's leading grand prix for monohull yachts, this in-shore…

A lavish two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment on the piano nobile (principal level) of a 16th-century Venetian palace, overlooking the Grand Canal and in the Cannaregio neighbourhood. The recently renovated home features original stuccoes and frescoes, terrazzo floors and Murano glass chandeliers. €8.9m, knightfrank.com Palazzo Rococo is an eight-bedroom, 1,300-square-metre canal-side home in the Castello neighbourhood filled with lavish decorations from the late 18th century. The property has a private jetty, staff apartment and large garden. €14m, sothebysrealty.com A 10-bedroom Renaissance villa in Brugine, a town 40 kilometres south west of Venice. The circa 4,000-square-metre property is set in five hectares of grounds and vineyards and has a spectacular main room decorated with 16th-century frescoes. €3.8m, sothebysrealty.com…

“LIVE IN THE SUNSHINE, SWIM IN THE SEA, DRINK THE WILD AIR” RALPH WALDO EMERSON…

…the Sirenusas, off the coast from San Pietro on the Amalfi Coast. This place always pulls me back. The small cluster of three islands was once home to Rudolf Nureyev, and while it's busy with day trippers during the daytime, at night it becomes a magical place. I have often stayed as the only boat, and it has a real allure, a unique energy that calms the soul. Everyone loves the hustle and bustle of Capri, but to escape for a serene night here is well worth it, and only a short cruise away. As a keen sailor and race enthusiast, it feels wrong not to mention that winning feeling on the water. To bring home a race at the helm, to win a class or, even better, a whole…

In the rarefied world of maxi yacht racing, few names carry as much weight and respect as that of the Magic Carpet campaign. Across the three previous yachts to carry the name, owner-driver Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones has racked up dozens of wins, including line honours in the Giraglia offshore race and no fewer than seven victories in Porto Cervo. Now he has just launched his fourth Magic Carpet and reckons the yacht is going to shake up the maxi scene. Again. Magic Carpete marks a clear departure from his previous Wallys, however. There's a new designer, Guillaume Verdier, and a new yard, Persico, whose carbon-fibre layup was so accurate that the boat is 10 tonnes lighter than her predecessor. She is stuffed with clever engineering that serves to increase performance…

1 CANNES OPENER The much-loved Deauville restaurant Ciro's has opened an outpost on Le Majestic hotel's private beach in Cannes. With nautical blue stripes on teak sunloungers, elegant cocktails and Ciro's signature bouillabaisse, the new restaurant is an exciting addition. Ciro's own tender can collect those visiting by superyacht, hotelsbarriere.com 2 Tip-top Tropez This season, the legendary terracotta-toned Hotel Byblos in Saint-Tropez welcomes back guests with the opening of II Giardino, a new Italian restaurant, alongside the ever-popular Izakaya concept, Zunia. Additionally, Byblos has introduced a new rooftop Sky Bar, with tip-top views Over the town, byblos.com 3 A NEW FLAME 4 SAINTTROPEZ To mark its first anniversary, Saint-Tropez's newest hotel, Arev, has expanded with the addition of 11 new rooms, bringing its total capacity to 35 keys. Adorned with vibrant colours and striking…