Boat International - May 2020 UK

May 2020 boatinternational.
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DESIGN
REPORT: The Indian
your essential Ocean escape

luring the
ınteriors world’s biggest
guide boats
D R E A M B O AT
FALL IN LOVE WITH
OCEANCO’S NEW 90-METRE
How to immortalise The world’s best Dale Chihuly: meet
your yacht in art superyacht designers the godfather of glass
“I am the emperor of maniacs” – PHILIPPE STARCK exclusive

OVER 3.000 METRES OF SUPERYACHTS DESIGNED
AND 21 SQUARE KILOMETRES OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS.
SINCE 1996 WE’VE BEEN WORKING
WHERE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN MEET.
Photography by Alberto Cocchi
Enjoy the Silence

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Yacht Design by Francesco Paszkowski

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22 CONTENTS
ON THE COVER
62 “I am the emperor of maniacs”:
Philippe Starck exclusive
83 Design Report: your essential
interiors guide
108 DreAMBoat: fall in love with
Oceanco’s new 90-metre
122 Dale Chihuly: meet the
godfather of glass
143 The world’s best
superyacht designers
168 How to immortalise your yacht in art
66 83 186 The Indian Ocean escape luring
Thrill to the touch: fill your yacht with marble and ceramics Design Report: BOAT’s celebration of superior interiors the world’s biggest boats
ON BOARD
36 Market Intelligence
40 Eye Opener: a special 37 metre
arrives in Hong Kong harbour
43 News: launches, concepts and more
56 Behind the scenes with the judges
at the World Superyacht Awards
58 Edit: the best GPS watches
B O AT L I F E
62 Philippe Starck talks design
66 Stone age: the homeware for now
10 8 12 2 68 Design DNA: DKT Artworks tables
With Øino and Disdale on board, DreAMBoat sets the standard How Dale Chihuly has revived the art of glass-blowing
71 A Particulier delight in Paris
72 Ezequiel Farca explains his interior
on a Benetti Classic Supreme 132
74 Get into top gear for Monaco
76 What makes Richard Mille special?
78 The new old Land Rover Defender
81 Edit: the best table lamps
OWNERS’ CLUB
100 On board with Victor Vescovo,
owner of DSSV Pressure Drop
104 Members’ Logbook
107 Eddie Jordan on staying safe
14 3 1 68
The finest superyacht designers in their own words The exquisite craft of yachting’s modelmakers and artists F E AT U R E S
131 Admiral helps rewrite Life Saga
158 Lady Moura: 30 years young
174 Virtus 44’s ready-made solution
VOYAG E
186 The Maldives: the perfect stop-off
194 Itinerary: the Lofoten Islands
196 Buy me an island: Isola delle
Femmine, Sicily
200 Voyage News
201 Villa with a view
203 Edit: the best botanical gardens
1 74 186
The Turkish yard taking on the Italians with the Virtus 44 Dive into the Maldives and marvel at the marine magnificence THE BITTER END
256 An anonymous owner writes…
O N T H E C O V E R : O c e a n c o ’s 9 0 m D r e A M B o a t , p h o t o g r a p h e d b y G u i l l a u m e P l i s s o n
MILANO PARIS LONDON NEW YORK ATHENS BARCELONA BEIJING BUDAPEST CHENGDU CHICAGO DUBAI GENEVA HONG KONG ISTANBUL JAKARTA
LOS ANGELES MADRID MANILA MEXICO CITY MIAMI MOSCOW NANJING OSAKA SEOUL SHANGHAI SINGAPORE TEHERAN TOKYO TORONTO
#MolteniGroup
D.154.2 ARMCHAIR / 1953-57

& MONTEDORIA BUILDING, MILANO / 1971 — GIO PONTI
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In this issue
Lady Moura – p158
19m 6,539GT 20 knots Blohm+Voss; Luigi Sturchio 2 x Deutz-MWM TBD510BV12
Steel hull and superstructure
1990 Germany
Blohm+Voss
Length 104.85m
DreAMBoat – p108
14.2m 2,946GT 18.5 knots Oceanco; Espen Øino International; Terence Disdale Design
Steel hull; aluminium superstructure 2 x MTU 20V 4000 M73L
2019 The Netherlands
Oceanco
Length 90m
Life Saga – p131

10.6m 1,188GT 15.5 knots Admiral - The Italian Sea Group; Mark Berryman Design
Steel hull; aluminium superstructure 2 x CAT 3512C
2019 Italy
Admiral - The Italian Sea Group
Length 65m
Virtus 44 – p174
8.8m 483GT 15 knots Ginton Naval Architecture; Paolo Dose, VYD Yacht Design
Steel hull; aluminium superstructure 2 x CAT C32
2019 Turkey
Mengi Yay 10m
Length 43.69m
Guest
Beam Gross Max
Displacement Engines Construction Shipyard Launched Designer
tonnage speed Crew
05 2020 Illustration Peter Glahn

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EDITOR’S LETTER 31
You never think you’ll have to reference a novel

coronavirus when introducing a superyacht
magazine, but it’s impossible to ignore – the
elephant in the main saloon. Firstly, the thoughts
of all of us at BOAT International are with anyone
in our industry and beyond affected by Covid-19.
March went by in a blizzard of event cancellations
and postponements, our own included – the
World Superyacht Awards, due to take place in
May in London, have been pushed back to
September. It’s clear we’re going to be living with
the effects of this for some time, but as the good
news does eventually start to trickle through,
we’ll do our best to keep you updated on our
PHOTOGRAPHY: TIM BARKER. CARBON DINING CHAIR BY GOSLING MARINE, TGOSLING.COM
website. I only hope this storm passes as quickly

as it arrived and we find some calmer water in
the summer. Until then, we can do our bit by
offering some entertainment and maybe a little
inspiration in the long hours of quarantine. If
you’re stuck indoors and dreaming of your next
yacht interior, turn to our Design Report starting
on page 83. You might just find that piece you’ve
been looking for. Happy reading – and take care.
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32 CONTRIBUTORS
Tory Kingdon Benedict Morgan

Tory is a contributing editor at Having always been fascinated
BOAT International and the editor with mechanical objects, it seemed
of our annual Superyacht Interiors a natural progression for Benedict
book. For this issue, she explores to become a still-life photographer.
the latest rug designs (page 94) and He now shoots for Vogue,
the world of collectables (page 89). Wallpaper* and Esquire. For this
What makes the perfect rug? issue, he shot our ceramic and
Something antique with a strong marble homewares edit (page 66).
colour palette. I love a beautiful, What do you aim for in a photo?
bold rug that has faded over time; I strive to create images that invite
it seems to tell a story the viewer to look for more than
What’s the trick to gauging the just a few seconds – the antithesis
future collectability of a piece? of our modern swipe culture
I think if it’s well designed and The biggest disaster you’ve
exceptionally crafted and you love ever had on a shoot?
it, someone in the future will too I was an assistant on a shoot at
Who’s your all-time favourite the top of a hill in San Francisco
interior designer? when a table with very expensive
Probably David Hicks for his camera equipment on it suddenly Ben Harries
bravery with colour and his collapsed. And, no, I wasn’t the
eclectic style – he was the first one who assembled that table! Ben is a London-based fashion
to combine both antique and Sophia Wilson The most unusual thing on and portrait photographer whose
contemporary pieces your bucket list... work regularly appears in the
What’s the best piece in your Sophia is BOAT International’s I want to learn how to levitate UK editions of GQ, Esquire and
own home? senior editor and looks after the The Times. For this issue, Ben shot
A vintage Marzio Cecchi Balestra Voyage section. This month she our Wardrobe Essential (page 75).
armchair. It’s insanely comfortable visits the Maldives (page 186). What is your own personal
Fantasy piece of design? Best thing about the Maldives? wardrobe essential?
A Rothko on the wall, undoubtedly I never fail to be amazed by the My Rutherford boots made by
The most ridiculous thing you’ve marine life there, especially in Grenson. They are my go-to
ever seen in an interior? the more remote atolls footwear for location shoots,
I’d say I’m far more critical of an Fondest memory from your meetings or just day-to-day wear
interior devoid of personality previous life as travel editor? Your career highlight so far?
than one with a little too much! I fell in love with French Polynesia Photographing astronaut
last year. From swimming with Buzz Aldrin. He lived up to
sharks and manta rays to fabulous all my expectations
resorts such as The Brando, the The biggest disaster you’ve
islands are the complete package experienced on a shoot?
Who would you choose to be I once forgot the lights for a night
marooned with? shoot, so we used the headlights
The Queen. It would be fascinating on our van. By the end of the shoot
to hear about her life and I think the van’s battery was flat, so we
she would have a good “keep calm had to spend the night there
and carry on” approach The most unusual location
Your best tip for making long- you’ve ever done a shoot?
haul flights more bearable? A hidden waterfall in Mexico –
Wine, sleeping pills and good the only way in was by boat
noise-cancelling headphones! and donkey
05 2020 b oatinternational.com
On Board Revealing the latest news, trends and tech
Into the I Amels’ first Limited Editions 206

superyacht has hit the water as the
Dutch yard’s first launch of 2020. The
exceptional job, particularly on the
finish, which you can really appreciate
now she’s outside.” Based on the
water 62.5-metre yacht will now undertake

sea trials and commissioning ahead
Limited Editions 199, the 206 features
exterior design by Tim Heywood,
of delivery, scheduled for later this while the 1,161GT interior was styled
Amels’ Limited Editions spring. Build captain Fraser Gow says by Laura Sessa. Key details include a
206 splashes down in the it was a “wonderful build milestone 35m 2 beach club and a huge 23-metre-
Netherlands for a photo finish to see her outside. Everyone’s done an long sundeck. amels-holland.com
PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM VAN OOSSANEN
The exterior of the Limited

Editions 206 is by British
designer Tim Heywood
Edited by Caroline White

36 ON BOARD
Sweet harmony
P RO
Access the world’s
best superyacht
A harmonious, homely feel is the aim for superyacht intelligence:
interior designers today, says Miranda Blazeby boatint.com/
boat-pro
uperyacht interior design is
S shifting its focus from spaces

designed to impress, towards Interior designers of the world’s biggest yachts, by boat size
Combined Combined
Yachts LOA (m) GT
informal, homely styling. As
Julia Dean, senior interior designer at Winch Top interior designers 100m to 180m
Design, says: “Ten years ago, there was a trend Rank
674
for real stand-out, bold pieces and now we’re
moving to more harmonious and fresh 1=
palettes with neutral furnishings.” Whereas 602
owners used to opt for “a wow factor in every
room”, yachts now sport “a harmonious
3 562
theme that flows throughout”, she says.
For interior design supremo Terence
Disdale, this approach is nothing new. “Our 379
mantra has always been to avoid the ‘wow 4=
factor’ as it is the fastest dating aspect of any
343
space,” he says. “Our success revolves around
avoiding that aspect of interior design and
creating interesting interior environments Top interior designers 70m to 99m
that are relaxing and detailed in a cohesive
manner and avoid gilding the lily.” 1,139
Dean equates the popularity of this

“homely” idea with owners now seeing their 1,011
superyachts as an extension of their
properties. Vripack creative director Marnix
928
Hoekstra says that owners are choosing “cosy
and light interiors” over “fussy and busy
ones”. However, he argues the shift is due to 674
a wider “human interaction with the times we
live in”, adding: “It’s a realisation that time is
679
more important than money. It’s a desire to
be relaxed, inclusive and not so formal.”
This has resulted in an increased focus on
Top interior designers 50m to 69m
sustainability. “Materials are now tending to
be more natural and fibre-based, such as 1,104
cotton, linen and silk, rather than artificial
ones, like polyester,” Hoekstra says.
1,166
Dean thinks this desire for pared-back
styling coincides with a demand for spa and
wellness areas. “The majority of new yachts 1,089
want this on board,” she says. “It’s about 3=
relaxing, being chilled out and making the 1,030
most of your time by the sea.” Disdale agrees:
“The spa concept is appealing to many people
5 917
as it is an integral part of relaxing – which
after all is what life on board is all about.”
05 2020 Infographics Valer io Pellegr ini Research Raphael Montigneaux

37
How prolific are the most popular interior designers?
Interior designers 50m to 180m

16 studios have designed 18 studios have designed 61 studios have
10 or more interiors five to 10 interiors designed 2 to 4
interiors
61
16 18
258 studios have only
designed one interior 258
In focus: Feadship’s 93m Lady S, a winner at the 2020 BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards
Thewhite
interiorservesasa
6
foiltotheturquoisetones
ofthefamily’sfavourite
Lady S was built to house the The clever layout adapts for charter with cruisinggrounds.
first floating IMAX cinema, four, five or six cabins on main deck, plus The range of exquisite
which spans two decks and a pair of staff cabins with access to both materials and details
is large enough to seat all crew and guest passageways. The owner’s creates enough drama
guests at once. The separate deck lounge, meanwhile, can transform to keep guests intrigued
boarding entrance for this into a disco with an interactive dance floor no matter the length
theatre is a nice touch of the stay
Recent Design & Innovation Awards winners in the largest interior categories
2 17 2018 2019
Christian Liaigre FAITH RWD/Chahan Interior Design ELANDESS Harrison Eidsgaard
A 96.6m Feadship with transparency This 74.5m Abeking & Rasmussen

as its decorative theme, Faith offers combines spaces for three generations
chic near-monochrone style and and an eclectic art collection in
vast windows a cohesive interior scheme
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38 ON BOARD
Launches in February 2020

The Informer
Name Type Length (m) Shipyard Country Name Type Length (m) Shipyard Country
MOONRISE 99.95 Feadship MEDITERRANEO 116 35.2 Benetti
OCEANXPLORER conversion 87.1 Freire/Damen DOLCEVITA 110 33.53 Riva
TATIANA 80 Bilgin 4LEON 33 Custom Line
FEADSHIP 705 72.85 Feadship SL102 31.09 Sanlorenzo
FB273 70 Benetti SL96A 29.26 Sanlorenzo
AMELS 206 62.4 Amels X95 29.1 Princess
PROJECT TRITON 49.9 Heesen Yachts DELFINO 95 28.95 Benetti
HAPPY ME 40.2 Benetti SX88 26.82 Sanlorenzo
ASTERIA 126 38.4 Heysea Yachts GRANDE 27M 26.78 Azimut
KIA ORA 38.4 Sanlorenzo MAGELLANO 25M RPH 25.22 Azimut
MAJESTY 120 37 Gulf Craft SL78 24.69 Sanlorenzo
Deliveries in February 2020

Name Type Length (m) Shipyard Country Name Type Length (m) Shipyard Country
JULIE M 35.97 Hargrave Custom Y DELFINO 95 28.95 Benetti
CRESCENT LADY 35.66 Crescent Custom Y ARGO 90 28.55 Riva
BELLA VITA 35.2 Benetti 95 YACHT 28 Sunseeker
GRANDE 35M 35 Azimut HSY 92 27.43 Hargrave Custom Yachts
GEIST 33.9 Spirit Yachts SL86 26.82 Sanlorenzo
AL DUHAIL 33 Yachting Developments GRANDE 27M 26.78 Azimut
SL106 32.31 Sanlorenzo GRANDE 25M 26.62 Azimut
30M 30.45 Princess Y85 26.2 Princess
SL96A 29.26 Sanlorenzo S8 24.63 Azimut
GRANDE 30M 29.1 Azimut
Orders in February 2020 February 2020 compared to February 2018 and February 2019
Shipyard Type Length (m) Delivery Country February 2018 February 2019 February 2020
AMELS 60 2022 NUMBER OF SALES
TANKOA 49.99 2020
BENETTI 49.9 2022
BAGLIETTO 38 2022
AVERAGE LENGTH (M)
X-TREME YACHTS 32.65 2021
SANLORENZO 29.26 2020
LYNX YACHTS 27.4 2022

TOTAL ASKING PRICES (€)
SIRENA YACHTS 26.73 2021
218.1m
PRINCESS 26.2 2020
HORIZON 24.54 2020 282m 433.3m
CANADA CHINA ITALY NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND TAIWAN
TURKEY UAE UK USA MOTOR SAIL
05 2020
For the full set of Februar y super yacht data, visit boatint.com/boat-pro
Eye Opener
How to float an idea
Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is normally a

busy channel for passing ships, ferries and even
the odd superyacht – but giant inflatable artworks
are more of a rarity. Last March, American street
artist Kaws chose the harbour to exhibit his
signature character, Companion. Weighing
40 tonnes, partly owing to the steel pontoon it
was fixed to, the inflatable sculpture is pictured
here being gently lowered into the sea at a
shipyard in Tsing Yi. The 37-metre Companion
dangles above the water, its arms outstretched in
a relaxed repose that was an important part of
Kaws’ vision. “I was thinking of all the tension in
the world, and I wanted to create work that would
make people think about relaxing,” says Kaws.
“And there’s nothing more relaxing than lying on
your back in water and looking up at the sky.”
Kaws, whose real name is Brian Donnelly,
started his career as a graffiti artist and also spent
time at Disney as a freelance animator. He went
on to illustrate album covers for Kanye West and
has worked with clothing brands, but he is best
known for his playful sculptures.
This installation was created with his long-
time collaborator AllRightsReserved. The Hong
Kong-based studio also worked with Dutch artist
Florentijn Hofman on his Rubber Duck series,
which became a viral sensation. Companion has
also been floated outside the Chiang Kai-
shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan, and on
Seokchon Lake in Seoul, South Korea.
Words Sophia Wilson

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PHOTOGRAPHY: ALAMY
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ON BOARD / NEWS 43
Benetti makes a splash

An expansive owner-dedicated upper deck is the star attraction on
the 70-metre custom Benetti superyacht FB273, which has launched
in Italy. Exterior details include a vertical bow, touch-and-go helipad
and “futuristic” stern, according to the yard. Inside the Laura
Pomponi-penned interior, the upper deck features a 120m2 cabin at
the bow, a private lounge overlooking the helipad, his and hers
bathrooms and a “breakfast corner”.
This deck also has a cinema, an office
and a gym with a massage room. Benetti
recently launched two other yachts: the
40.2-metre Happy Me, the 14th hull in
its Classic Supreme 132 series, and the
29-metre BD106, the sixth hull in its
Delfino 95 series. benettiyachts.it
M AY
Coronavirus disruption NEWS

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has caused
widespread disruption to the superyacht
The latest superyacht
industry. Some shipyards were forced concepts, event updates,
to cease production, many industry events boat launches, yard insights,
have been put on hold and the St Barths
Bucket was cancelled. These are the latest
new books, cool videos
developments at the time of going to press: and much more
• The Dubai International Boat Show
has been moved from 10 to 14 March to
24 to 28 November, 2020.
On your eBike!
• The Singapore Yacht Show, due to
A New Zealand-based
take place from 19 to 22 March, has been
postponed until October 2020. company has revealed
• The Superyacht Gathering, originally scheduled to the world’s first water-bike
take place from 25 to 27 March, has been cancelled. using the same technology
Organisers have indicated they are discussing the
as America’s Cup sailing
possibility of a Long Lunch event in October.
• The Palm Beach International Boat Show, originally due
yachts. Manta 5’s hydrofoil
to take place from 26 to 29 March, has been rescheduled eBike, the XE-1, is
for 14 to 17 May. The first edition of the Superyacht Show suitable for all fitness
Palm Beach has been pushed back a year and will take
levels and allows riders
place from 25 to 28 March in 2021.
• The MYBA Charter Show, planned to take place in
to explore coastlines
Barcelona from 27 to 30 April, has been cancelled. and to train on the
• The Palma Superyacht Show, originally scheduled from water. Resilient against
29 April to 3 May, has been postponed until 4 to 7 June.
saltwater corrosion, the
PHOTOGRAPHY: GIULIANO SARGENTINI
• LYBRA’s Superyacht Show, due to be held at Marina Port

Vell Barcelona from 6 to 9 May, has been cancelled. bike has a top speed
• The World Superyacht Awards, originally scheduled for of around 20km/h.
15-16 May, has been pushed back to 5-6 September. uk.manta5.com
To keep abreast of the latest developments affecting the
superyacht industry, visit boatinternational.com
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A peek under
the bonnet
Taking inspiration from modern
sports cars, the Luca Dini-designed
interior of the ISA GT 45 has been
revealed, featuring materials
inspired by automotive design and
freestanding furnishings by Achille Design Q&A: Adam Lay
Castiglioni and Caccia Dominioni.
Due to premiere at the Monaco Yacht Your big break?
Show in September, the ISA GT 45 Being asked to design the interior of
has exterior styling by Enrico Gobbi. the 44-metre sailing yacht Salperton
isayachts.com (now Artemis) in 2005.
Source of inspiration?
Inspiration is everywhere but I take
my inspiration mostly from the
natural world.
Favourite yacht design?
The J Class sailing yacht Endeavour.
I was fortunate enough to work on
NUMBER
OF SIRENA her refit in 2015.
88 FLAGSHIP Ultimate design fantasy?
YACHTS SOLD To design and build my own house.
IN AS MANY
MONTHS If you weren’t a yacht designer...?
I’d be a professional windsurfer.
Salperton III,
launched in 2007,
12/24
was a pivotal
project for Lay
A little exploration
Numarine and Lynx Yachts have both revealed mini explorers.
Numarine’s 22XP (above) is a 19-metre “entry level, mini-
expedition yacht”, the yard says. Designed by long-term
Numarine collaborator Can Yalman, it features the same large
angular windows, social areas and spacious flybridge of her
bigger sisters. Meanwhile, Lynx has sold the first 27.4-metre
hull from its new Crossover series (left), which is a combination
of explorer and support vessel. The series is designed by Bernd
Weel Design with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design.
numarine.com, lynxyachts.com
BO OK OF T HE MON T H
Released in celebration of the 15th anniversary of leading

London gallery LUMAS, Collecting Fine Art: The Lumas
Portfolio – Vol IV curates 100 pieces of limited-edition
photographic art. With an introduction by LUMAS
founders Stefanie Harig and Marc Ullrich, the book
shines a light on renowned and emerging artists
including Jens Hausmann, Greg Kadel and Robert
Lebeck, and gives an introduction to collecting
photographic art. $65, books-teneues.com
ON BOARD / NEWS 45
The winning
design
includes a
heli-hangar
under
the bow
The 2020
Design Challenge T HE WINNIN G DE SI GN
At this year’s Superyacht Design Festival in A sailing yacht was the obvious choice
for an eco-minded, modern royal
Cortina, top designers and builders had one
family. Taking its name from the
hour to design a next-gen British royal yacht… ancient Roman word for Britain,
Project Albion is a “modern,
When the Royal Yacht Britannia was decommissioned in 1997 as a forward-thinking monohull sailing
cost-cutting measure, not everyone was ready to say farewell. Plans boat, incorporating green features
PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK LLOYD; THEATRO360; COURTESY OF CAMPER & NICHOLSONS INTERNATIONAL; WINFRIED HEINZE; BURGESS; GAETAN CAPUTO. ARTWORK: LIFE GOES ON, PHOTO © YSABEL LEMAY
for a new royal yacht have been drawn up by British design studios and technology, while maintaining a
Bannenberg & Rowell and Winch Design, to no avail. The matter sense of grandeur and tradition”, says
was brought back into the imagination at the end of last year, when it was its co-designer Fiona Diamond. The
reported that Sir Donald Gosling had left £50 million for the cause in his 140-metre “go-anywhere” superyacht
will. For the 2020 Design Challenge, BOAT International tasked a room is powered by aerodynamic wing sails,
of superyachting specialists to design an eco-conscious vessel to host with a telescopic rig that allows the
elite gatherings, conduct state visits and represent the UK as a floating sails to concertina away at anchor or
embassy. For all the designs, visit boatint.com/designchallenge when cruising under power. Features
include a grand double-height
ballroom, structural two-storey glass
windows and two helidecks, including
a retractable pad that doubles as an
Designers
and builders exhibition space. The team was also
competed lauded for its eco-friendly limousine
fiercely at
this year’s tender named Lilibet (the Queen’s
Superyacht familial nickname), to be powered by
Design Festival
hydrogen fuel cells and solar panels.
Team members: Steve Gresham, Fiona
Diamond, Mike Fisher, Mike Brandt,
Jarkko Jämsén and James Kandutsch.
Spotlight: New to the market
EUPHORIA A LT AV I T A STA E LUCKY LADY L A D Y M AY O F

€24 MILLION €13.795 MILLION €4 MILLION $32 MILLION GLANDORE
The 50m yacht has been The 38.4m tri-deck yacht The 26.8m Sanlorenzo The 62.6m Oceanco yacht €2.9 MILLION
listed for sale by Ocean has been listed for sale by SL86 has been listed for has been jointly listed for The venerable 1929 31.5m
Independence. Designed Burgess. Built by Gulf Craft, sale at Ventura UK. Built in sale by Burgess and Fraser. canoe-stern yacht has been
by Ken Freivokh, the 2017 she was delivered in 2018 GRP to a design by Officina At her launch in 2002, she listed for sale by Camper &
launch was built in steel and to an experienced owner Italiana Design, the yacht was hailed as the highest- Nicholsons International.
aluminium by Turkish yard and has been personalised has had the same owner quality yacht yet launched She was extensively refitted
Mayra Yachts to RINA class. to the highest standards. since her delivery in 2017. from the Dutch yard. between 1990 and 1995.
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Feadship 705 Princess X95

February saw the launch of Feadship’s 72.85-metre Project 705 at The first 29.1-metre Princess X95
Aalsmeer. Designed by RWD with naval architecture by Feadship De superyacht has splashed at the yard’s
Voogt, Project 705 was commissioned by a repeat client and sports a Plymouth facility. Described by Princess as
dark-blue hull, white superstructure and extensive glass. feadship.nl a “luxury SUV of the seas”, it was designed
in partnership with sports-car designer
Pininfarina and naval architect Olesinski.
Princess executive chairman Antony Sheriff
said the new model “breaks the mould of
traditional yacht design”. princess.co.uk
The Princess X95’s

vast upper deck
What’S UP
Designed in
California, the
Tatiana Huntington G3
Tatiana, the first of three 80m 9.6 Adventurer
superyachts underway at Bilgin, has L AUNCH inflatable SUP
become the joint-longest superyacht PAD from Nixy Sports
ever built in Turkey (alongside 2018
blends stability,
Yachtley-built Elements). Exterior design
comes from Unique Yacht Design while performance
the interior is by UK-based H2 Yacht and light weight
Design. Key features of the 1,600GT (at just 7.7kg).
yacht include a huge foredeck lounge
Packing down to
and a spa pool forward of the pilothouse.
Accommodation is for 16 guests in eight around half the
cabins. bilginyacht.com size of a regular
Majesty 120 inflatable SUP,
The first hull in Gulf Craft’s 37-metre it fits into an
tri-deck Majesty 120 series has hit the water.
easy-to-carry
Built from GRP and carbon fibre, the Majesty
120 features in-house exterior design and backpack and so
interior design by Cristiano Gatto. Aimed won’t take up too
at the European and US markets, it has much room in the
accommodation for 11 guests, a sundeck spa
tender garage.
pool and a beach club. COO Paul Gray said
the launch, “truly represents the start of a nixysports.com
new era for our company”. gulfcraftinc.com
Spotlight: Seriously for Sale
PHOTOGRAPHY: FEADSHIP, BILGIN YACHTS; GULF CRAFT
SURI SOLO ALEGRIA VALERIE SOY AMOR

$23 MILLION €67.9 MILLION $10.6 MILLION €150 MILLION €14.5 MILLION
The 63.39m explorer yacht, The 72m yacht, jointly listed The 44.2m Benetti Vision The 85.1m Lürssen, listed The 42m motor yacht, listed
listed for sale by Yachtzoo, for sale by IYC and Northrop model, listed for sale at for sale at IYC in London, for sale by Eastwind Yachts,
has seen a price reduction & Johnson, has seen a price Denison Yachting, has had has had a second massive has received a further €1.4
of $20 million. Originally reduction of €3.6 million. a further price reduction of price drop of €10 million. million price reduction. As
launched in 1978 by Halter Designed by Francesco $1.3 million. Delivered in Designed by Espen Øino, the third hull in Benetti’s
Marine, she was refitted in Paszkowski, she was built 2010, she is ABS classed she was delivered in 2011 Crystal 140 GRP series, she
2012 and again in 2016. by Tankoa Yachts in 2018. and MCA compliant. with her latest refit in 2019. was delivered in 2014.
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Wayne Parker’s
C-72 concept
has a distinctive
split bow
C-72
Fresh from the boards of British studio
Wayne Parker Design comes the C-72,
a concept inspired by “the futuristic look
of spaceships”, according to Parker.
This 72-metre design features an
unconventional bow which, Parker says,
“creates the illusion of two bows split by
a knife-like central element”. The
concept boasts a spacious owner’s deck,
with a dining area large enough to seat 16.
The owner’s suite itself has a study and
walk-in wardrobe, along with a panoramic
saloon aft for ocean views. Elsewhere,
the design features a pool aft of the main
deck, as well as a spa pool and helicopter
platform, both on the sundeck.
Gravity
Exterior
This new 61.5-metre design comes from Luca
ON THE
spaces
abound on
Vallebona and is already at an “advanced
Gravity
stage”, according to the designer. Gravity
HORIZON features a vertical bow and clean, elegant

profile. Generous outdoor spaces are a key
feature and include a striking sundeck.
From top-secret works The main deck galley is equipped with a
full-height window on one side, so guests
in progress to high-profile can watch the chef at work. Accommodation
projects in the pipeline, is for 14 guests in three VIPs, one twin and
Miranda Blazeby casts an two doubles while the ultra-private owner’s
cabin sits on the upper deck.
eye over the most striking
new yacht designs
150m-plus vessel
with exotic interior
With a brief calling for an Asian
interior fused with a James Bond film
set, this secretive 150-metre-plus
interior project by Mark Berryman
Design is certainly unique. These
renderings show the spa area, which
includes a massage room, hair and
beauty facilities, a gym, yoga studio,
as well as a hammam and sauna.
The finishes inside will be “very
natural”, says Berryman, and include
Mark Berryman’s bamboo, teak, walnut, burnt oak,
“natural” spa area
coconut and vellum.
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ICE Kite and The BlackCat 30’s

spacious cockpit
ICE Ghost
Red Yacht Design has teamed up with
Dykstra Naval Architects to reveal
two new designs: the 64.2-metre ICE
Kite and its 28-metre shadow vessel
ICE Ghost. The owner’s brief for ICE
Kite was to “create a yacht that feels
like she is an integral part of the sea,
inspired by sea animals”. ICE Kite has
accommodation for 10 guests, as well
as a swimming pool and helipad.
Inside is the kite lounge, specifically
designed for watching the yacht’s
kite in action, which also functions
BlackCat 30
as a dining room. ICE Ghost will carry
Malcolm McKeon’s new sailing catamaran
a range of toys and tenders including
concept joins BlackCat Superyachts’ range of
an Icon A5 aeroplane, a U-Boat Worx
high-performance cats. The 30.4-metre model
Super Yacht Sub 3 and a 12-metre
will feature the “same beautiful lines of its
custom RIB also designed by Red,
larger sister”, says BlackCat founder and
with a top speed of 60 knots.
Australian Olympic yachtsman Mitch Booth,
while interior design comes from M2 Atelier.
Accommodation is for eight guests in six
cabins, with crew quarters for four. Speaking
about the design, McKeon says: “There’s been
space in the market for some time for a large
catamaran design that can offer the luxury and
quality of a superyacht this size.”
SWASH concept possible to build such a vessel.” The result

This SWASH (Small Waterplane Area is this design, which could be scaled from
Single Hull) concept from Steve 70 metres to 80 metres, and comes
Gresham is the result of a broker’s equipped with ample deck spaces and a
challenge to “design something that certified helipad. A hydrofoil ensures a
was really different”, Gresham says. smooth ride of up to 50 knots for up to
“Inspiration came from thinking what 12 guests. The catamaran-inspired
The kite lounge (inset)
on board ICE Kite a spaceship would look like on earth – layout includes a large saloon with a
but with the proviso that it would be family kitchen.
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GTT 160
This 49.5-metre concept from
Dynamiq is part of a new range of
configurable yachts focused on
sport and well-being. The “racy and
contemporary styling” comes from
Dobroserdov Design and is paired with
a fast displacement hull by Van
Oossanen. Dynamiq founder and chief
executive Sergei Dobroserdov says the
GTT 160 offers a point of difference in
a crowded 50-metre market. It
focuses on “modern owner’s
priorities” such as well-being,
efficiency and price. There’s a 120m²
beach club on the main deck, with a
large spa pool and an enclosed spa
The GTT 160 has a area with a sauna, hammam and gym.
4,000nm range
Screen 70
This 70.6-metre family world cruiser by
designer Frank Neubelt features 700m² of
living areas and a massive 1,450GT. The star
feature on board, however, is the 100m² beach
club that includes a four-metre-wide cinema
screen as well as a sauna, steam and gym area.
There’s also an underwater observation room
and glass-bottomed 9-metre pool, which
conceals the heli-hangar. The Screen 70 has
accommodation for up to 12 guests and 16 The 9m pool on
crew as well as a massive 9,000nm range. board the Screen 70
Twelve guests can focused on maximising the usability of

enjoy the Krosgard 50 Krosgard 50
spaces, so the two 8-metre tenders are
Designed for a German commercial
stored on the aft deck, which becomes
shipyard, this 50-metre concept has
a generous entertainment area when
been penned by Dutch studio Vripack,
they are deployed Elsewhere the
56 Left: Jan-Eric Osterlund. Below: Marco Vögele.
Right: the welcome dinner at Sette restaurant in the Bvlgari Hotel
World Superyacht Awards

judging weekend
The dedicated panel of superyacht owners descended on London’s Bvlgari Hotel
to decide the winners of this year’s World Superyacht Awards
Kim Schindelhauer
and Sten Warborn
Right: West
Duker. Below:
Bill Duker and
Barry Houghton
Above: Paola
Trifirò, West Duker
and Leonardo
Careddu.
Left: Richard
Raper. Below: the
Judges’ Dinner
was hosted by
Studio Liaigre at
Imperial Treasure
restaurant
“The standard of boats

keeps getting better
and better. Judging
is not an easy task!”
BARRY HOUGH TON
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Right: guests
of the Partners
Programme
admire a special
collection at the
Bvlgari flagship
store. Below:
Penhaligon’s
hosted the
partners for
signature scent
profiling
Above: Sebastian
“This is such Vibe-Petersen and

Natalie Boesen.
an expert panel Left: Emily Vafias

at Penhaligon’s.
– the level of Below: Kim

Schindelhauer and
knowledge the Aline Matsika
judges bring is
incredible”
HARRY VAFIA S
Above: Harry and Emily Vafias.

Left: Virginia Folch-Rusinol.
Right: Richard Raper and Bill
Duker at the Judges’ Dinner.
Below left: Kathleen Brown with
Roger and June Lean-Vercoe
Above: the Revels in Hand

theatrical performers.
Left: Kathleen Brown and
Aline Matsika
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The Starck reality

Philippe Starck’s design philosophy is a simple, stripped-down pursuit
of harmony and humanity. He tells Stewart Campbell what this means for
the yachts, homewares and now space modules that he creates
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hilippe Starck is in a good mood, which doesn’t

make a lot of sense. He hasn’t eaten for a week and
P he’s been stuck in a car for three hours, travelling
from a joyless health retreat in the mountains above The 78.2m Feadship Venus,
Munich to the site of our interview in Cortina, Italy. For a mind designed by Starck for the late
Apple founder Steve Jobs
as famously restless as Starck’s, long, boring car journeys are
purgatory. He once tried to play cards to pass the time while
waiting for a plane: “After three minutes my brain became
hot and I experienced physical pain.” Relaxation, he says,
“does not exist”. Give him work or give him death.
The closest thing he has to downtime is when he’s at the
helm of a boat. He likes to sail alone – and fittingly names all
his boats Moi. “Because it’s designed for moi, and used by moi
only. Nobody can go on my boats,” he says. He also used to
fly planes in an attempt to unwind, but after two crashes he
decided to hang up his goggles. “I cannot stop work and
I always forgot things. One time it was an electric pump
or something. Whenever I forgot something I would tie
some tissue paper around the switch. Then one day I
saw the dashboard was entirely covered in Kleenex.
I said, ‘OK, forget it.’”
Boats, fortunately, are a little less tricky to control and
his latest is a small four-metre plywood sailing boat that their profiles are largely uninterrupted
he designed with a simple philosophy: “I tried to reach by windows or detailing that snags
the minimum of the minimum of the minimum.” the eye. The boat he designed
He has a word for this reductive approach to design: for Steve Jobs, 78-metre Venus,
“dematerialisation”. He can’t abide the unnecessary.
“You have to go on meanwhile, was designed to be
“I try to make all my boats look like a computer design, this boat to see what “invisible by transparency”.
like it was at the beginning when there were no details
is meant by the term “I think it would be really, really
and no 3D,” he says. Motor Yacht A and Sailing Yacht A difficult to make a boat like that now,
are exhibits A and B – despite being enormous vessels, ‘God is in the details’” mainly because [Venus] was created by
two maniacs. Steve was the emperor
of maniacs and I was the king of
maniacs. Now he is dead, I am the
emperor,” says Starck. The pair bonded quickly and spent almost six
years designing the yacht. “We refined all the details millimetre by
millimetre. You have to go on this boat to see what is meant by the term
‘God is in the details’.”
Today, Starck’s portfolio runs from superyachts and champagne to
glassware and chairs. But no matter the level of glamour, each project
gets the same care and attention. “It’s a sickness. I make everything
at the same time with the same quality and the same rigour of
concentration. There is no difference between designing a toothpick
and a megayacht – and I take the same pleasure in each.”
And now, there are also habitation modules for spacecraft. In 2024,
Starck’s vision will be blasted into orbit on board a new module that will
attach to the International Space Station (ISS). Called Axiom Segment,
the module will become the world’s first commercial space station,
allowing private individuals and organisations to spend time in space.
When the ISS reaches decommissioning age, the segment will detach
and become an independent space station. “My vision is to create a
comfortable ‘egg’, where the walls are so soft and in harmony with the
Starck’s Smart Wood values of movements of the human body in zero gravity,” he has said.
furniture collection for
He talks a lot about harmony and humanity in his designs – and
Kartell illustrates his “less
is more” philosophy thinks the superyacht industry is lacking on both counts. “Nobody has
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“My vision is to create a

comfortable ‘egg’ where the walls
are so soft and in harmony with
the values of movements of the
human body in zero gravity”
Above: Starck’s Xiaomi Mi Mix

1 smartphone. Left: his Axiom
Segment space module.
Below left: FPBs are Starck’s
favourite type of boat
“Be humble” is his ultimate instruction.

“Don’t push your designer to make more
and more to show his talent. When you see
a yacht today, 40 per cent of the materiality is
completely useless. Be intelligent. Also, respect
your guests. Because maybe on a boat only
the owner is happy. All the others don’t know
where to sit; they don’t know where to go and
a big boat is a sort of ghost town.” It might seem
a little strange to hear that from a designer
whose last boat measured 142.8 metres, but
found the right balance he was responding to a peculiar brief: “The owner asked for a galleon,
between intelligence, a castle on the sea.”
elegance and humanity like The client, therefore, remains king, but one whose decisions can
it was on old yachts, which be interrogated. “I always listen,” says Starck. “I am super-open. If the
were warm, simpatico and client has a good idea, I am the first one to say, ‘Oh yes, that is a good
full of harmony and history,” idea, we have to do it.’”
he says. But worse is the And if the owner makes a mistake? “I say clearly, ‘No.’ I say it’s not
churn of white boats: “Except good for him; it’s not good for the future; it’s not good for his karma.
a few things, everything is the I explain why and people always agree. I never have any fights.”
same. If high fashion was like He admits to working on another big boat project, but is bound by
that, it would collapse in two confidentiality. “It’s bigger than a yacht; it might even create a new
minutes! I do not understand industry,” he says, smiling.
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how people can reproduce and reproduce and reproduce.” His mood seems only to have improved in the time we’ve been
Our mindsets need to change, according to Starck, not just in terms together. Perhaps the thought of returning to that white-walled clinic
of design but in terms of philosophy. He likes the modern trend for isn’t so bad after all. In fact, it seems to suit him. “I don’t understand
tougher-looking explorer yachts. They have a point, a purpose, some society. I don’t feel well in the city. I have to be nowhere.” That’s true of
fundamental meaning, and are not simply an expression of wealth. his homes, too, which are dotted all over Europe – always “in the middle
His favourite boats are the ultimate distillation of this thinking: they’re of nowhere”. He spends most time, though, in a house hidden among
called FPBs (functional power boats) and are built by Dashew Offshore. sand dunes in Portugal, with a view of the sea. Being away from it all
“Every kilo of aluminium [on the FPBs] has a purpose. And it’s not 10 is the only way he can achieve the level of concentration required to
centimetres more than what they need. That is the intelligence of the design a smartphone one day and a new hotel the next. “I am a monk,”
future. When a boat like that arrives in the harbour, it’s not hated.” he explains. A happy one. B
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Design DNA
This month:
Alt Collective Ginger Coffee
Tables by DKT Artworks
The wood options for the
legs are walnut and ash,
but sizes and designs are
fully bespoke. The tabletop
finish comes in shades of
blue with gold metallic
colours, and silver with
gold and copper accents
Designed by Christopher
Lees, the tables come
with three or four
legs, finished with brass
Get in the Pink feet and an antique
brass table frame
It’s time to spruce up your shirt

collection. Last autumn, English brand
Pink (owned by luxury giant LVMH)
launched its bespoke service. In charge of
quality is production director Richard
Gibson, who earned his stripes cutting
sails before moving to shirts. There is a
small entry fee for the initial pattern
creation (which includes taking at least
24 measurements) but, unlike with many
other tailors, there’s no minimum order.
It’s the perfect way to stock up on
everyday basics to wear under a suit – but
with more than 400 fabrics to choose
from, why stop there? Sheer textiles, satin
and oversized Oxford shirts are all big
trends this season. thomaspink.com
Each finish is
handmade and
The Pink the colours applied
Bespoke service randomly, making
offers a choice
of seven collars, every piece unique
The glass tabletops are
three cuffs and
6mm thick and finished
three pockets
by DKT Artworks with
a verre églomisé paint
application – a French
technique which involves
applying paint to the
rear side of the glass
Ginger Coffee Tables with églomisé tabletops by DKT Artworks, from £2,025 plus VAT, thealtcollective.co.uk
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THE RESTAURANT Called

Trente-Trois, it’s for residents
only and is led by Michelin-
starred chef Sébastien Sanjou
THE SPA Hidden in the

basement, with products by
L’Officine Universelle Buly,
it’s also worth visiting for
the hidden outdoor terrace
THE SERVICE A 24-hour butler

service is available to all guests
Land
Inside track
Make yourself at home at Le Collection’s new Parisian
hideout, Hôtel Particulier Villeroy. By Lucia Ferigutti
dding to an ultra-exclusive list of properties in Courchevel,
A St Barths, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and London, Le Collection’s

latest outpost is in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, right in the
middle of the city’s Golden Triangle.
Hôtel Particulier Villeroy is housed in a former mansion, built in 1908
by Ernest Rahir for Nicolas Lucien Villeroy (son of Maurice, of Villeroy
& Boch fame). Discreetly blending into quiet Rue Jean-Goujon, it looks
– and feels – much more a home than a hotel, targeting guests who value
privacy and want to feel like residents rather than visitors.
Italian firm Promemoria was tasked with designing the interiors and
the furniture, bestowing its 11 rooms with superyacht-worthy finishes.
Pieces designed by the brand’s founder Romeo Sozzi and the likes of
Bruno Moinard and David Collins Studio can be found throughout,
alongside bespoke wardrobes and cabinets. In the residents-only
restaurant, Trente-Trois, are Promemoria’s Rachele bronze and leather
Romeo Sozzi’s chairs, Bassano tables and Bilou Bilou bar stools.
PHOTOGRAPHY: RICHARD ALCOCK; NARO PHOTO
Giocondina
Sleep is also of a quality you would only achieve at home (or on board),
armchair
(above right) is thanks to Vispring beds, Rivolta Carmignani linen, and duvets and pillows
typical of the
by Drouault. (If you’d like an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, book
Promemoria
style found the Lescot Suite.) Those staying for more than just a few days should
throughout
check into one of Villeroy’s two apartments, both featuring open-plan
Hôtel
Particulier living areas with state-of-the-art kitchens by Obumex and custom-built
Villeroy
Calacatta marble fireplaces. You might never want to leave.
hotelvilleroy.com
05 2020
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Sea
Inspired by
the Classic
Supreme 132
The fluid lines

of Minotti’s
From my
Halley chair
will add
elegance
to a saloon.
Halley chair,
from €2,220,
minotti.com
portfolioÉ
Keep accessories Ezequiel Farca on a standout
simple and stylish,
with this Linley Benetti Classic Supreme 132
hand-stitched Italian
leather and suede
drinks tray. Ebury tray, he clients wanted a
yacht that worked as an
£295, davidlinley.com
“T extension of their Miami
home. They had three
teenage daughters and were looking
for a yacht with multipurpose family
spaces, where they could entertain
and also spend quality time together.
This cashmere throw The brief was to essentially create a
comes in a variety
floating house, with a classic style
of colours but this
muted “Silversands” but varied spaces.
tone delivers The clients had strong ideas about
understated luxury. what they wanted, which presented
Arran Plain cashmere challenges at times. For instance, they
throw, £905,
were set on a particular bathroom with
beggandcompany.com
a unique layout, and so we changed our
original plans to create a much more
open-plan design, leaving the sink in the parents could entertain, or their
the middle. The clients really loved it daughters could hang out with friends.
Add a splash of
and it was a key feature for them. Comfort and easy upkeep were key
colour with
deck furniture We chose natural materials such as because it’s a family boat, but we did
from Paola wood, marble and leather and a soft this while still maintaining a level of
Lenti. Ami colour scheme – greys and browns and quality. In the main saloon, a beautiful
chair, POA, taupe. The colours and tones create a obsidian gold marble features on the
paolalenti.it
very warm, inviting atmosphere that cabinet tops and is combined with
was intended to encourage interaction pared-back contemporary pieces of
With its rounded form, this between those on board. We took a furniture, like the Halley occasional
PHOTOGRAPHY: GIULIANO SARGENTINE/BENETTI
leather dining chair by Giorgetti holistic approach to the design and chairs from Minotti.
is comfortable and chic. Margot are very proud of the way the interior This design was very different from
chair, £1,757, giorgettimeda.com
enhances the quality of life for the a lot of the other boats we’ve done,
owners and also promotes connection which is why I think it stands out
Ezequiel Farca
between them and their daughters. At for us. The classic style gave it quite conceived a residential
the same time, we also wanted to allow a formal character; we achieved style that is as elegant
as it is comfortable
the family to have their own space. We elegance without sacrificing comfort.”
created different zones – places where As told to Tory Kingdon
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Pembrey suede Cotton-blend chino

loafer, £450, church- trousers by Incotex, £275,
footwear.com matchesfashion.com
Turquoise
unstructured
cotton and linen
blend blazer by
Kiton, £4,050,
mrporter.com DiorFuturistic blue
pilot sunglasses,
£399, dior.com
Silver and enamel

steering wheel
cufflinks, £270,
deakinandfrancis.co.uk Amedo woven-
straw panama hat
by Borsalino, £200,
matchesfashion.com
FENDI
Cuban-collar
crinkled-crepe shirt
by Deveaux, £570,
matchesfashion.com
Suede belt by Mr P,
£95, mrporter.com
OFFICINE GÉNÉR AL E
Logo-jacquard
wool blazer by
Gucci, £2,200,
mrporter.com
Formula 1 Aston
Martin Red Bull
Racing Special
Edition, £1,395,
tagheuer.com
BRIONI
Get in gear
For an ensemble worthy of the greatest grandstand,
sport Monaco chic without the shorts or sandals, says
Robert Johnston. Check your mirrors for a photo finish
BOAT LIFE
Wardrobe
Essential
This month:
the pastel suit
Trending Forget grey, black and navy –
trainers spring/summer tailoring comes
in colours. Dip your toe into the
The coolest new trainers trend with pistachio green (check
to get your hands on? The out Salvatore Ferragamo and
Casablanca x New Balance Berluti), peach (Gieves & Hawkes,
327, a collaboration pictured) and apricot (the best
STYLING: ANNA KNOTT. MODEL: PAUL KANE AT SELECT MODEL MANAGEMENT. GROOMING: SADAF AHMAD. PHOTOGRAPHY: GP LIBRARY/UIG/BRIDGEMAN IMAGES
between the French- version is from Fendi). For the

Moroccan fashion label already initiated, there’s baby blue
and the Boston-based (try Acne Studios and Officine
sports brand. The 327 is Générale), lilac (Givenchy) and pink
based on heritage runner (Paul Smith and Balmain). Bolder
styles from the 1970s and types can opt for yellow, as seen
comes in orange or green at Ralph Lauren and Heron Preston.
– with a white perforated Complete the look with white
leather upper, inspired by trainers, or espadrilles if you are
1970s Italian sports cars. in the marina – plus extra points if
This sense of nostalgia you wear your suit bare-chested.
is very much part of £995, gievesandhawkes.com
Casablanca’s DNA. The
brand is attracting a cult
following thanks to its
leisurely luxurious pieces,
made using Neapolitan
tailoring techniques (think
bright printed silk shirts).
Casablanca x New
Balance 327, $150,
newbalance.com
b oatinternational.com Photography Ben Harries

76 esigning a watch that’s truly
different could be likened to trying
D to reinvent the wheel; after all, the
classic arrangement of round case,
centrally mounted hands and a dial marked
with hour indications has proved decidedly
effective for more than 100 years.
But one person who truly succeeded in
rewriting the horological rulebook is maverick
French watchmaker Richard Mille, who
unveiled his first, eponymously named watches
at the Baselworld show exactly 20 years ago.
Without a booth to work from, he had to raise
awareness by simply walking around and
showing his creations to people who mattered. Clockwise from
Most were impressed, because here was top left: RM 36-01
Sébastien Loeb;
a completely fresh approach to wristwatch RM 60-01 Flyback
design. Mille’s vision was to create a timepiece Chronograph Regatta;
RM 27-03 Rafael Nadal
that was engineered in a comparable way to
a Formula One car and powered by a high-
performance, highly shock-resistant movement
Tıme for heroes

inside an ergonomically designed case with
an “open” dial that showed the mechanism.
Each model was brimming with high-tech
materials (even the screws were titanium),
resulting in a watch that was not built down to a Richard Mille’s rugged watches are engineered to sail
cost, but up to a standard. Retail prices would through the challenges of life at sea, says Simon de Burton
inevitably be large. Mille’s watches first arrived
on wrists in 2001, with 17 being sold that year coveted high-end watches on the market, and his watches has also led Mille to develop
for CHF200,000 (£80,000) apiece, a they are now regarded as a blue-chip symbol models designed to withstand the rigours of
remarkable sum at the time for an almost of horological connoisseurship. boat life. The RM 015 hand-wound tourbillon’s
unheard-of brand. But a commitment to Despite their price tag, Mille’s watches are case design juxtaposes a traditional deck
PHOTOGRAPHY: NATURE MORTE LEONCE ROSENBERG (PEINTURE FLC 320) (©F.L.C./ADAGP, PARIS AND DACS, LONDON 2020)
interesting design, an open-minded attitude to famous for being able to withstand virtually planking decoration with an ultra-high-tech
new materials and a refusal to compromise on anything the world can throw at them. The movement featuring a carbon nanofibre
research, development or quality quickly made company insists on demonstrating this by base plate and grade 5 titanium bridges.
Richard Mille products some of the most placing them on the wrists of sports stars The RM 60-01 Flyback Chronograph Regatta,
including tennis ace Rafael Nadal, polo player meanwhile, uses the same sort of titanium,
Pablo Mac Donough, rally and racing driver Kevlar and carbon fibre that goes into the hulls,
The tourbillon calibre of the RM Sébastien Loeb and sprinter Yohan Blake, all masts and fittings of today’s cutting-edge racing
27-03 Rafael Nadal can withstand of whom, unusually, are required to wear their yachts. It might cost £153,000, but you certainly
shocks of up to 10,000 g-force
watches while competing. won’t need to worry if you accidentally drop it
That enthusiasm for proving the worth of in your gin and tonic. richardmille.com
It was architect Le Corbusier’s remark that “architecture is the wise,

precise and magnificent balance of forms assembled in the light” that
SEE THE
LIGHT
inspired La Prairie’s latest release, White Caviar Eye Extraordinaire. In

its labs on the shore of Lake Geneva, the team explored how light and
shape affect each other in the eye area, creating contrast and shadows.
The formula targets chromatic disturbances that dull and darken the
skin, containing Lumidose (the most potent inhibitor of tyrosinase, the
enzyme responsible for the formation of melanin), alongside La Prairie’s
signature golden caviar extract. £440, harrods.com
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Having reached 100% occupation for the first time in Autumn 2019,
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The Rover
returns
UK firm Arkonic brings the original Land Rover
Defender bang up to date, says Simon de Burton
and Rover’s much anticipated New Defender is beginning With its 6.2-litre, 430hp Corvette sports car engine, luxurious interior,
delivery soon, but the old model seems more loved than rust-proofed and hand-painted chassis, upgraded braking and
L ever. Some pristine, last-of-the-line examples are changing
hands for considerably more than they sold for as
suspension systems and shimmering Stratos Blue and Cream Pearl
finish, the 110 is a showcase for what Arkonik can do. It also highlights
production came to an end in 2016. Indeed, many “Landy” enthusiasts the fact that, while the newly arrived model might be brimming with
say they would rather have a new old one than a new new one. This state-of-the-art technology, the rugged simplicity of the old one can be
is why Arkonik has recently returned to selling its meticulously restored skilfully combined with a host of intelligent modifications to create a car
and upgraded 1980s and 90s versions in the UK, after almost a decade that will provide a lifetime of enjoyable, practical and reliable service.
of building them primarily for the North American market, to which And, since each build is bespoke, every Arkonik is tailor-made for
it has shipped more than 270. the individual purchaser. The only downside, of course, is the price.
A niche operation based in Somerset, south-west England, Arkonik An “entry level” Arkonik will set you back around £120,000, and that’s
was founded in 2007 by engineer Andy Hayes. After a motorcycle more than twice the cost of a New Defender. But we can probably guess
accident left him hospitalised for two months, Hayes recuperated by which one will attract more attention when it draws up at the marina.
restoring a beaten-up 1983 Defender and driving it around much of arkonik.com
mainland Europe. He built a second on returning and, after selling it with
little effort, he realised the potential for a business that not only restored
original Defenders to better-than-new condition but also improved them
with contemporary enhancements to make them more practical and
pleasurable to use in the modern world.
The plan coincided nicely with the fact that vehicles 25 years old
and more may be imported into North America as “classics” without
Arkonik has
having to meet the latest safety criteria. And while the Jeep may be the customised
patriotic choice, Land Rovers have long been loved by enthusiasts more than 200
Land Rover
throughout the continent. Defender
Having enjoyed considerable models, such
as the Ujo (top)
success sending his “restomod”
creations across the Atlantic, Hayes
decided to take advantage of the hype SPECS
surrounding the New Defender and ARKONIK L AND ROVER DEFENDER “ UJO ”
PHOTOGRAPHY: JAMES CHEADLE
relaunch Arkonik sales in the UK

Engine GM LS3 6.2-litre V8 Drive train Permanent four-wheel drive
and Europe, an event he marked
Power 430hp Seating capacity Eight
by comprehensively restoring and
Gearbox six-speed automatic Top speed 160km/h-plus
upgrading an original, long wheelbase
1983 Defender he bought in 2006.
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ARMANI/CASA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS | HOW TO FIND A COLLECTABLE CL ASSIC | CHOOSING THE PERFECT RUG
Edited by Lucia Ferigutti

Designer in
residence
Twenty years after the launch of the
first Armani/Casa collection, Giorgio
Armani is still bringing new design
visions to life, discovers Caroline Roux
D E S I G N R E P O RT
arties are far from rare

occurrences in Miami, The restaurant at the new
P coronavirus outbreaks
Residences by Armani/Casa,
Sunny Isles Beach, Miami
aside. But in March of
this year, before the US
lockdowns began, a party of an unusually
high standard of elegance took place,
when models in feathered outfits from
Armani’s Privé collection strode through
the freshly minted interiors of the
Residences by Armani/Casa in Miami.
Inside the slinky, 60-storey tower,
completed by superstar architect César
Pelli just before his death in 2019, walls
were lined with luxurious silks in muted
tones of gold and ivory. Furniture pieces
from the carefully crafted Armani/Casa
collection – sofas upholstered in fine
fabrics sitting on faintly glimmering
brass bases – blended into the generous
internal spaces. Even Giorgio Armani,
a man whose utterings can be as
restrained as his designs, admitted that
his company’s first real estate venture in
the US was “ambitious”.
Even at the age of 85, Armani – who is
still in sole charge of his company – seems unable to resist a been leading a lifestyle charge since the
new challenge. From the beginnings of his eponymous fashion 1980s, with all manner of brand-relevant
label, he has been known to lead the way with diffusion lines homewares, Armani is only this year
such as Emporio Armani, as well as perfumes and cosmetics. celebrating 20 years of Armani/Casa. “It
But he has also exercised caution. Though Ralph Lauren had had been on my mind for a long time,”
he said in 2000, when the first store
opened in Milan, “but only now did the
time feel right.” By 2003, it had expanded
“FASHION AND DESIGN ARE BOTH into a complete interiors service.
EXPRESSIONS OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT, Armani set up his eponymous fashion
label in 1975, with his then partner
AND I CAN EXPRESS MY AESTHETIC
Sergio Galeotti. Born in Piacenza, a
VISION AND STYLE IN BOTH WORLDS” pretty city an hour from Milan, Armani
had first taken up medical studies, but
found his niche while dressing windows
at Milan’s famous La Rinascente
department store instead. He went on to
be a buyer there, and then to work with
PHOTOGRAPHY: FREDERICA BOTTOLI; SGP, SMITH AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
the entrepreneurial couturier Nino

Cerruti before striking out alone.
By the early 1980s, Milan was a
byword for the highest of fashion, and
Armani represented the ultimate in
Milanese style. His vision – softening
suits for men into something fluid and
functional, while simultaneously
empowering women with extended
shoulders and added attitude – was
suddenly right for the times.
The world of furniture, however, is a
The Onda chaise longue has a solid
wood frame and can be covered
different beast. Italy became a design
with a variety of fabrics or leather leader thanks to the country’s post-war
85
rebirth. The youthful Vespa, the witty Fiat 500, the classy/sexy
output of the Cinecittà film studio, the brilliantly coloured
plastics on furniture by Joe Colombo – all these were symbols
of a society that was pushing the old world well out of the way.
By the 1980s, modernity meant a certain sophistication in
high fashion, but in design it took a few more decades for pop
to mutate into the ironically patterned pieces of post-
modernism, before moving into the calmer waters of
minimalism thanks to designers such as Antonio Citterio,
returning to architecturally rigorous furniture for companies
such as B&B Italia.
Finally, the moment had arrived for Armani’s own interest
in furniture created with craft and restraint. “Fashion and
design are both expressions of the human spirit, and I can
express my aesthetic vision and style in both worlds,” Armani
said. The opening of the huge Via Manzoni store in 2000 was
a landmark event. The shop’s floors felt more like rooms in an
The Freud bookcase (above)
elegant Milanese apartment: subtly lit, and with each piece of can be used from both
furniture given room to breathe. sides. The Logo lamp (below)
These days, Armani is said to be worth around $10 billion

(£8.4bn). He owns many homes in places such as Saint-Tropez
and St Moritz, and he has a 65-metre yacht, Ma“n, completed
by Codecasa in 2008. Inside, the ceilings are grey lacquer, and
a line of windows, with bespoke louvres, circle the interior.
In fact, Armani created his first piece of design back in 1982.
The Logo lamp, which he designed for his own office in Via
Durini, went on to become just that – the logo of the Armani/
Casa brand, and once put into production in 2000, it became
a big seller. With nothing more than a pyramidal fabric shade
on a slender stand with a round base, it bears out Armani’s
assertion: “I like everything that’s simple, that isn’t loud. I’ve
always appreciated the ability to do more with less.”
As the furniture line has grown since 2000, Armani’s
personal tastes have become ever clearer to see. First there is
the love of minimal lines and then the passion for materials
and the traditional skills of craftsmanship. It is, of course,
exactly what you see in his fashion design too. “I believe we
need to support and encourage craftsmanship as a source of
talent and richness,” he says.
“I LIKE EVERYTHING THAT’S

SIMPLE, THAT ISN’T LOUD.
PHOTOGRAPHY: FABRIZIO NANNINI PHOTOGRAPHY
I’VE ALWAYS APPRECIATED THE

ABILITY TO DO MORE WITH LESS.”
“I BELIEVE WE NEED TO SUPPORT AND

ENCOURAGE CRAFTSMANSHIP AS A
SOURCE OF TALENT AND RICHNESS”
The Norigami table with

sky lacquer finish is inspired
by Constable’s paintings.
Below: the Riesling bar cabinet
This is not just lip service: Armani has kept quite a few skills alive. The vertical
panels of the Freud bookcase, for example, launched in 2012, are clad in straw
marquetry, which is a French technique that was used in the 1920s and 1930s. Only
a few workshops now offer this process, which involves smoothing out every piece
of straw with a tiny hammer. “Jean-Michel Frank used this method,” says Armani,
referring to the great early 20th-century French designer. “And I’ve always loved his
style.” Indeed, art deco, as well as the simplicity of Japanese design, underpins
Armani’s interior choices. The Riesling bar cabinet takes two craftsmen 60 hours
each to make – the bamboo pattern carved into the walnut wood doors takes five
hours alone. The patinated linen tops of the Trocadero tables are made individually
by hand, as are the lacquer tops of the Norigami tables that are inspired by the sky
in Constable’s paintings. “They are not a copy, but an interpretation,” says Armani.
Bearing in mind his age, Armani is said to have succession plans firmly in place.
But for now, it is his continuing dedication to every part of his business that beguiles.
“Almost 20 years after the launch of that first Armani/Casa collection in 2000, I still
see it as a wonderful opportunity,” he says. “A field in which I can experiment and
create objects and spaces that reflect my philosophy and my aesthetic.” Timeless,
then, but always timely. B
The distinctive Trocadero

table can have a
patinated linen top
87
Creative
investments
The pieces you love today could become the
collectables of tomorrow, so choose wisely when
decorating your superyacht. By Tory Kingdon
hen it comes to buying collectables, one

opinion is almost universal among the experts:
W always go with your gut. “It is absolutely
paramount to choose something that you love,
first and foremost,” says Graham Green,
design director at Linley. “Incorporating that piece into a
decorative scheme is where the experts come in. You can seek
help to assess future value but it is always important to buy
something that resonates with you.”
So how does one begin to develop a personal aesthetic? First,
shop around – visit galleries, auction houses and art and design
fairs, and see what’s out there. When in doubt, consult an
expert. “A gallerist, adviser or architect can help you to
establish a language and guidelines before you start to acquire
anything,” says Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, co-founder of
both Carwan Gallery and Nomad, an exclusive travelling art
and design fair. “The aim is to curate an original and unique
collection of objects that creates a one-of-a-kind atmosphere,
gains value in time and establishes a unique identity and image
for the owner,” he adds.
With regard to future value, purchasing from a reputable
gallery is a good way to guarantee quality and collectable
certification. “Most future classics are, in fact, already
contemporary classics if a leading art dealer has brought them
into the range of objects that they display,” says Adrian
Sassoon, of the Adrian Sassoon gallery in London. “Just
remember that everything we think of as a ‘classic’, for example
a Rembrandt painting, was actually contemporary in its time,”
he adds. Museum acquisitions are also a good indicator,
says Bellavance-Lecompte. “Many institutions with a
contemporary design section are setting trends in collecting.”
Look, too, to innovative new designs. “Every year there is
The Martian by René Roubícek,

£15,300, lasvit.com
always an incredible new project that you can tell is revolutionary in terms of
aesthetics. It is highly likely that will then become a new classic.”
For Anna Zaoui of the Invisible Collection, the key characteristics to look for in
a piece are “relevance, historical context, originality and quality. We have certain
pieces we feel passionate about – the Asymétrie armchairs by Pierre Yovanovitch,
the vintage Goossens ceiling chandelier, the Cloud (Nuage) dining table in straw
marquetry by Jérôme Faillant-Dumas,” she says.
While there are things to take into consideration when buying objects for a marine
environment, Sassoon insists that you shouldn’t be too cautious. “The hull of your
ship is probably better than the roof of your house, so buy objects that are as finely
made, but perhaps with a broad base.”
And what to avoid when building a collection? “Repetition of earlier styles – if you
like an earlier style, buy that, not a later version,” says Sassoon, and “don’t copy
your neighbour”, adds Bellavance-Lecompte. “It is always easy to just buy what
you see in a magazine or in the house of a friend, but I would advise everyone to
develop their own collection and style. That’s where the challenge and enjoyment
come from.”
F UTU R E
COLL E CTA BL E S
Furniture
Never underestimate the demand for a beautiful piece of

furniture. At Phillips’ December Design auction, a Jean Royère
“Ours Polaire” sofa achieved £371,524. According to Cordelia
Lembo, Phillips’ head of design, New York, examples of
French post-war design prevailed in the sale. “There was
a great deal of enthusiasm for works by Jean Royère, with
five of his works figuring in the top 10 lots, as well as for
Jean-Michel Frank, whose pair of floor lamps soared to nearly
five times their low estimate.”
“Furniture that has been created using the finest and most
unusual materials, as well as crafted by the very best
manufacturers in the industry will always sustain value,” says
Green. Linley’s recent launch of the Ziricote dining table
features a unique veneer that uses European timber hand-
selected from one tree for its precise grain and colouration, as
well as a lighter sapwood applied as a design detail. The design
Panama chair by
was inspired by the swirling gas clouds of Jupiter. Look, too, Romeo Sozzi, £2,900,
promemoria.com
“I WOULD ADVISE EVERYONE TO

DEVELOP THEIR OWN COLLECTION
AND STYLE. THAT’S WHERE THE
ENJOYMENT COMES FROM”
Ziricote dining table,
£59,950, davidlinley.com
D.151.4 armchairs
by Gio Ponti,
£3,542, molteni.it
Ikebana hand-cut glass

vase by Lukáš Jaburek,
˚
POA, moser.com
Glassware
Look to the likes of Moser and Lasvit for unique hand-crafted glass creations.
Lasvit continues to collaborate with designers such as Yabu Pushelberg and the
Campana Brothers to produce innovative glassware designs. Its Monsters
collection, launched in 2018 and awarded the Milan Design Award, consists of 17
designs, each inspired by a designer’s conception of a monster. Certain pieces were
intended as collectables, including the Rombo large vase by Alessandro Mendini
and the Martian by René Roubíček. For lovers of coloured glass, Moser, which
shares Lasvit’s heritage in Czech glass-making, produces covetable creations from
vases and objets d’art to drinking glass collections.
to the likes of Promemoria, a favourite

among yacht designers. Its Panama
chair, designed by Romeo Sozzi, is one
of its most popular pieces, crafted from
beechwood with a hand-woven leather
rope backrest.
Pieces by revered designers will
always have status as a collectable. Gio ˇ
Roubícek, the late
Ponti’s collection for Molteni & C is a Czech glass artist,
with his Martian
great entry into some of his most iconic
pieces. A 1950s Gio Ponti executive desk
sold for £193,750, well beyond its
estimate of £60,000 to £80,000, at a
Phillips auction in December.
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Bursting Seed
Snapdragon Gourd by
Kate Malone, price in the
region of £45,000,
adriansassoon.com
“EVERY YEAR THERE IS

ALWAYS AN INCREDIBLE NEW
PROJECT THAT YOU CAN TELL
IS REVOLUTIONARY IN
TERMS OF AESTHETICS”
Cascade tall vase by

Ndidi Ekubia, price in
Ceramics the region of £11,500,
adriansassoon.com
British sculptor Kate Malone is “famous

for her endlessly varied and skilled
sculptures”, says Sassoon. Inspired by
nature, particularly nuts, fruits and Silver
berries, the artist also uses innovative
and sophisticated glazing techniques. According to Sassoon, contemporary silver is also back in the
limelight. “Our grandparents’ generation all complained that
it took time to clean it, so from the 1950s this glamorous
material was overlooked. Now we have really easy modern
cleaning methods, and secondly, the staff do it anyway.” British
silversmith Ndidi Ekubia creates beautiful but also functional
silverware, and previous works have been purchased by the
Victoria and Albert Museum in London. B
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A dramatic floor-wall-ceiling
rug at Andaz Dubai The Palm
hotel, by ICE International
hether softening a space with plush texture

or adding vibrancy with a bold design,
W a beautiful rug can make all the difference
to an interior. Today’s options are almost
endless: you can choose a bespoke service,
which of course offers more possibilities for finding the
perfect fit, but the often handcrafted designs found in many
of the collections are no less appealing. With so many
Take to possibilities, where does one start?

The first step is to determine the function of any area and
how it will be used, says Rogier Janssen of ICE International.
“An ultra-soft, superior silk or pashmina wool is nice for
the floor
a master bedroom, but I would recommend a more durable,
100 per cent New Zealand wool rug for under a dining table.
Rugs are there for comfort, but they shouldn’t be something
to worry about.”
Second, says Janssen, you need to think about what
you want the rug to achieve. “Do you want to make a
statement? Should the rug feel very luxurious in the space
A great rug can really bring a room, or saloon, together. or be applied in a subtle way? Small details make all the
Tory Kingdon picks the best on the market and gleans difference in rug design, so as well as looking at the ‘flat’
advice on how to choose the right one for your yacht design proposals, ask about the techniques that can be used
The Gown I rug (right)

is the most dramatic
of the five themes in
Tai Ping’s collaboration
with Atelier by Fang.
Below: Tutu II by
Tai Ping. Below right:
Tephra I, from Edward
Fields’ Taxonomy by
Bec Brittain
to create texture and other effects within the design. These can really take
a design to the next level.”
Tai Ping’s recent collaboration with Shanghai-based fashion designer Fang Yang,
the founder of Atelier by Fang, shows how rug-making techniques can create
interesting finishes. The multidimensional designs of Yang’s origami-inspired
couture have been recreated by Tai Ping using architectural effects such as sculpting,
carving and high and low pile. The collection, which comes in five themes, includes
the Tutu rug – which has a folded fan design on an oval-shaped rug with a subtle
colour blend – and the Embroidery range, which is linear in design with contrasting
colours and textures. There is also the Appliqué, which has a floral origami-patterned
border; the vibrant Gown rug, with twisting patterns and varying shades and depth;
and the Couture Origami, which has a
graphic geometric print.
Rug design, like most things, is prone to
trends. Currently, and fittingly for use on
superyachts, the natural world provides
much inspiration. New York-based
lighting designer Bec Brittain has recently
collaborated with Edward Fields on the
Taxonomy collection, also available from
Tai Ping. It is inspired by entomology and
geology and features abstract motifs such
as delicate insect wings or antennae,
THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL DESIGNS
mottled beetle shells and rock strata.
OF FANG YANG’S ORIGAMI- Art Rugs Gallery has the Elements
INSPIRED COUTURE HAVE BEEN collection, inspired by the natural world
RECREATED BY TAI PING and by cultural heritage from around the
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globe. An example is the beautiful

Savonnerie rug by Thibault Van Renne,
which features cloud motifs in delicate
pink and purple shades, clashing with
traditional Inca patterns.
According to Becky Metcalfe, from
the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour,
the new collections demonstrate a
further consideration of the way a rug
feels underfoot. “With the intensity of
daily digital overload, enhanced tactility
has never been more important. Think
wool flatweaves or thick bouclé carpets.
Humble textiles like jute and banana
fibre are also being employed by
designers as if they are haute materials.”
Janssen has recently used woven
metal to produce unique bespoke indoor
rugs for a client, and not surprisingly
many manufacturers are looking at new
sustainable materials too. Tim Page
Carpets has launched Ping Pong, THE SHAPE OF THE BESPOKE RUG ON
machine-woven carpets made from THE FLOOR OF THE MASTER SUITE
Econyl, a regenerated yarn created from ECHOES THE CEILING SHAPE ABOVE THE
fishing nets and other waste material. BED, CREATING A COCOONING EFFECT
Manufacturers continue to innovate,
raising the bar for bespoke options. Take
ICE International’s recent recreation of
several artworks from the Rijksmuseum
in Amsterdam. The level of detail its
artisans can achieve in hand-knotted,
hand-tufted carpets and rugs allows for beautiful representations of the
originals. For the Four Seasons Hotel
Above right: the master suite on London at Ten Trinity Square, the
55m Severin’s. Right: Fidelio, from
ICE International’s 2019 Design company also translated French artist
Book, is a rug based on a piece Bruno Moinard’s beautiful watercolours
of crockery at the Rijksmuseum
in Amsterdam. Below: Vibrato into carpets. “We receive a lot of requests
Tibetan Knot, by Perennials to create watercolour designs for rugs,
where it’s all about smooth colour
transitions,” says Janssen.
Designers are looking at new ways
to use rugs in an interior, too. On board
the 55-metre Baglietto Severin’s, which
was designed by Francesco Paszkowski,
the shape of the bespoke rug on the
floor of the master suite echoes the
ceiling shape above the bed, creating
a cocooning effect. Furthermore,
according to Janssen, “rugs are being seen as an art piece within the interior, and
this has led to designers using them not just as floor decoration but also on the walls
PHOTOGRAPHY: RICCARDO BORGENNI
or even the ceiling”. At the Andaz Dubai The Palm, a bold orange and black carpet
runs continuously along the floor, up the wall and across the ceiling overhead.
And who said rugs were just for indoor spaces? Manufacturers are working
on options that can be used outdoors, too. In The Mix is a collection of 100 per cent
solution-dyed acrylic rugs from Perennials. It debuts four iterations, each featuring
calming colourways and interesting patterns and textures – and no less stylish than
its interior equivalent. When choosing rugs for your superyacht, there really is
no need to compromise. B
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PHOTOGRAPHY: REEVE JOLLIFFE/EYOS EXPEDITIONS
For more information about

the Owners’ Club, email the
editor: stewart.campbell@
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This month: Victor Vescovo on board his Five Deeps science lab / The refitted Vespucci at sea / Eddie Jordan on the prophecy of Bill Gates
Edited by Stewart Campbell

100 OWNERS’ CLUB
ON
BOARD
WITH
Victor
Vescovo
I Victor Vescovo is not your typical boat owner specialists – it’s got dry and wet science labs, full
– if there is such a thing. Like a few first-time ocean-deep sonar, and an 11.2-metre Triton
buyers, the Texan private equity investor has 36000/2 submersible. Called Limiting Factor, it’s
enjoyed considerable success on Wall Street, and the only submarine in the world that’s able to do
was looking for an exciting new toy. multiple dives to the very bottom of the ocean
Acting as an intelligence officer for the US floor, and has a “depth unlimited” rating –
Navy Reserve for 20 years, he was vice-president something that’s been put to the test recently,
of product development at a company called as Vescovo, EYOS Expeditions and Nekton
Military Advantage, which helped Americans Mission journeyed together to the very bottom
with military associations to access recruitment of each of the world’s five oceans, on an
The mastermind behind the
services, educational opportunities and more. endeavour known as the Five Deeps.
Five Deeps expedition, and The platform was sold to careers giant Monster Meanwhile, Vescovo is the first person in
the owner of DSSV Pressure in 2004 and he then went on to co-found Insight history to have been to the peak of all the world’s
Equity, a Texas-based private equity firm. continents (an avid mountaineer, he’s climbed
Drop, is the ultimate
The toy he ended up with, however, was no Mount Everest), to both poles (he’s a passionate
modern explorer, says fresh-from-the-yard pleasure boat. It was DSSV skier), and to the bottom of all the world’s oceans.
Charlotte Hogarth-Jones (deep submersible support vessel) Pressure Drop, There’s a famous sky bar on board Pressure
a 68.3-metre former US Navy ship intended Drop. Can he ever see himself enjoying
for serious business. Refitted to accommodate sundowners in the Caribbean, I ask. “No,” he
47 people – including 19 crew and 12 technical laughs. “It’s just not in my nature.”
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He is by definition an explorer, but it’s not a Left: Five Deeps

badge he wears easily. “It’s always unusual to hear expedition leader
Rob McCallum.
other people describe you,” he Opposite page: the
says, “but I’ve started to get more 68.3m Pressure
comfortable with the role.” Drop, built in 1985
by Tacoma Boat,
Adventure, it seems, has always Washington, for
run in his veins. As a young child, the US Navy
he wanted to be an astronaut,
and as a teen he hoped to join the
US Air Force as a fighter pilot.
“My eyes were so poor I didn’t
meet the requirements,” he
explains. “I later qualified as a
civilian pilot, so I scratched that
itch that way.” immune to the shock that many first-time boat
In his view, true explorers ow n e r s f a c e . “ T h e re we re t wo t h i n g s
“Having been part
possess “an innate curiosity in I underestimated, and one was refitting a former of both expeditions,
their genes, and there’s also a US Navy ship. I thought, how hard can it be?” I do think that Victor
part of them that likes to push he laughs. “Working with shipyards, expenses
themselves to physical and can get out of hand fast – I wasn’t prepared for
got to a slightly deeper
mental extremes”. Some that,” he admits. “A yard has so much leverage spot – but I don’t think
scientists believe there are over you, and there are so many different ways it’s at all important. It’s
certain genetic markers that that costs can be increased but not verified – it
mean people are predisposed requires enormous attention to detail, on an
a huge achievement”
towards being adventurous and almost daily basis.
risk-taking. Vescovo has been “The hardest part for me has been
DNA tested and says he has keeping track of everything – the
every single one. submarine, the ship, the crew, the
Challenger Deep in the science team, the permits, legal,
Mariana Trench is the deepest insurance…” he tails off.
known point on earth, and in Another thing he underestimated?
April last year Vescovo reached Working with the media. “I’ve learnt
it. In doing so he went deeper some very painful lessons,” he says.
than any other manned dive ever At times, he’s almost apologetic
– 10,928 metres down, a descent about Pressure Drop. “Our ship is not
that took him four and a half hours. “You can’t a yacht, and it’s not luxurious,” he
not be attracted to the drama of it,” he enthuses. says, “but goodness gracious, we do
“I really enjoy being in the submarine in a lot of good science.” That’s
particular because it’s very peaceful and quiet, something of an understatement.
and you’re at neutral buoyancy because you move The Five Deeps dives
very slowly, so it’s almost a Zen-like experience.” he and his team have
But Vescovo is no happy-go-lucky tourist – he’s carried out with
PHOTOGRAPHY: REEVE JOLLIFFE/EYOS EXPEDITIONS; VICTOR VESCOVO; TAMARA STUBBS
an analyst by trade, and by nature. “He’s very Limiting Factor have

calm, very considered,” says expedition leader given way to some of
Rob McCallum, from EYOS, “and he’s easy to the most important
work with because he’s entirely reasonable.” scientific research of Victor Vescovo
briefs his team on
Vescovo puts it like this: “You’re like a test pilot, the decade, and their board Pressure
and you have to manage risk continuously, which findings will inform Drop (above).
requires a very serious disposition.” how we use and protect He has also
reached the
His hero isn’t a showboater – it’s polar explorer our oceans for years summit of Mount
Roald Amundsen, “an extremely thorough and to come. Everest (left)
methodical Norwegian, who rigorously figured The team collected
out what to do and wasn’t reckless”, he says. tens of thousands of
“I’ve always tried to use his expeditions as a specimens under the
template for our own work.” guidance of chief
However calm and careful he is, Vescovo wasn’t scientist Dr Alan
I
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Left: Skaff, one of

the three landers
on board Pressure
Drop. Right:
Tim MacDonald,
from Triton
Submarines,
brings Limiting
Factor back to
the mothership
Jamieson, and have so far identified more than

40 previously undiscovered species, with more
sure to follow, as the bulk of the samples are still
being analysed. They’ve taken hundreds of hours
of valuable video footage, mapped more than
750,000 square kilometres of sea floor for the first
time, and even kicked off a debate with Canadian
film-maker and environmentalist James
Cameron, one of the few others to have gone to
the bottom of Challenger Deep.
“It’s part of a polite scientific agreement that
me and Mr Cameron have,” explains Vescovo.
Essentially, the Limiting Factor team think they
reached a deeper point than Cameron
did in 2012. Cameron’s team believe
the seabed there is flat, while
Vescovo’s believes it undulates –
allowing them to go deeper. “Having
been part of both expeditions, I do
think that Victor got to a slightly obvious ones is that I wanted conduct marine research, even though it was at
deeper spot – but I don’t think it’s at to do all of the first dives solo,” no cost to the organisations themselves. “The
all important,” says McCallum. “It’s he explains. “The science team knee-jerk reaction always seems to be no,” he
the most hostile point on earth, and thought it was a bit of a wasted says, “but in a way I’m very happy writing all the
I think for anyone that gets there, it’s opportunity, and I agree with expenses myself, because it gives me a degree of
a huge achievement.” them – but it’s a very different control. I think the most under-appreciated
Vescovo agrees. “I respect him thing to explore solo than with aspect of both business and exploration is speed,
immensely, and I’m hoping we can someone else,” he says, “and and we’ve stunned many people in the
settle the debate scientifically,” he says. “We’re this is also about my personal experience.” oceanographic community by how quickly we’ve
going back to Challenger Deep this summer, and In fact, it’s easy to forget that this is Vescovo’s been able to build the system, and then use it to
we’ll dive it up to eight more times to measure the pet project, his vision and his money. Shouldn’t do something that no government has ever even
topography of the area as detailed as we can. it be governments and other global organisations tried to do, at a fraction of the cost.”
Maybe he’s right,” he says, “but we’ll certainly that should be taking all this on, I ask, rather And yet there will be more voices around the
have a magnitude of information to be able to than one individual? “I do think they should be table next time round – at least in theory. Vescovo
solve things.” Vescovo has extended an invitation doing more,” he agrees, “but I’m realistic. is embarking on a new mission, termed the Ring
to Cameron to join him on board, he says, but so I understand the inefficiencies that can of Fire, exploring trenches in the Red Sea, the
far hasn’t received a response. come with international bureaucracies and Yap Trench and the Palau Trench in the western
Of course, being the owner of a ship-cum- state organisations.” Pacific Ocean, returning to Challenger Deep as
science hub has had its complications. “There’s As an example, he explains how hard it was to well – and, for $750,000 (£626,000), sponsors will
definitely a balancing act involved, and one of the obtain permits to dive in the five zones and to be able to join him in the passenger seat. “We’re
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certainly not making money here,” he stresses. collection as evidence. “I still

“This is not a tourist venture.” have every car I’ve ever
The money from sponsors will go towards fuel owned.” His favourite, he
and other expedition expenses. “Those few says, is a 1989 Lamborghini
who have signed up so far understand that we’re Countach, “the first of the
going to be doing serious science on these dives,” exotic supercars”. In his
he explains. “Ninety per cent of the ocean workshop at home he creates
is unexplored and there’s never been a tool ever yt hi ng f rom m eta l
that could go down repeatedly and reliably objects and wooden
below 7,000 metres before. We’ve only just furniture to hand-crafted
scratched the surface.” fountain pens.
Vescovo is keen to continue with the dives for The only thing he seems to
the next 10 to 20 years, but he has made no secret enjoy that doesn’t involve a
of his desire to sell the whole set-up to a research dashboard or a toolkit is
organisation or a government that would be able reading sci-fi novels. His
to refit it and employ it year-round. His partner company, Caladan Oceanic,
of eight years is very supportive. She’s is named after the planet
claustrophobic, so probably won’t ever join him Caladan, the birthplace of
on a dive, but “she knew what she was getting into his favourite sci-fi character, Duke Leto Atreides, people in their field, simply because this is the
when she met me”, Vescovo laughs. from the novel Dune. “It didn’t end well for him,” kind of thing people really want to do,” he says.
Talking to Vescovo about his hobbies, it’s clear he says, “but he had a lot of great virtues – and he What’s more, Pressure Drop seems to be a happy
that he’s obsessed by all things mechanical. “I’m was great at attracting people.” ship. “Speaking from the heart, it’s an incredible
never happier than when I have my hands on a Vescovo himself is not too bad at pulling working environment,” says McCallum. “Anyone
wheel of some kind,” he enthuses, citing a together a crack team, I suggest. “What’s who’s spent time at sea knows that you see people
helicopter, a jet, a motorcycle and a huge car fascinating is that I was able to attract the best at their very best, and their absolute worst. You
bond – and I’ve never seen that at a higher level
than on Pressure Drop. We’re a very close bunch.”
There was a fair amount of vetting involved
early on in the process. “A big part of my job is
building and perfecting teams to run companies,
so I made quite a few replacements because
I know when things aren’t working out,” says
Vescovo. “I’m the tip of the spear,” he goes on,
“and yes, I funded everything, and I had the initial
idea. But it’s the team that made everything
In August 2019
Vescovo became
happen – my expedition leader Rob McCallum,
the first person to Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines,
reach the bottom my captain Stuart Buckle, my head of sonar
of Molloy Deep in
the Arctic Ocean,
and mapping Cassie Bongiovanni – without
the final Five these extraordinary individuals performing at
Deeps dive the height of their careers, none of this would
have happened.”
What’s the next frontier to be tackled and
conquered, I ask. “I would very much like to go
into space,” he says. “I’m speaking to some
commercial firms that are trying to give access to
PHOTOGRAPHY: REEVE JOLLIFFE/EYOS EXPEDITIONS; REEVE JOLIFFE
private citizens.”
“We’ve stunned As for citizen science at sea, I ask him if he
many people in thinks superyacht owners do enough. “The thing
the oceanographic is, the entire cost of our system – to build it and
test it and perfect it – cost less than a modern
community by Gulfstream aircraft, and in some cases it’s
how quickly dramatically less than the extremely large yachts
we’ve been able that other people construct.” Why don’t others,
then, follow in this bold adventurer’s footsteps?
to build the system, “I just don’t know,” he smiles. “It’s always been
and then use it” puzzling to me.” B
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My Life in Boats
This month:
Chris Bouton,
owner of 34m
Westport Indigo
I’ve had a love for the ocean my entire

life, but it wasn’t until last year that we
did a one-week Bahamian yacht charter
and loved the experience. We now have a
34-metre Westport, which is the perfect
size for our family. My wife Katie and I
have two sons, Camden, 10, and Aiden, 12.
The Exumas are our special place –
the water is beautiful and the marine
conservation aspect in the Bahamas is
really important to me.
My most thrilling experience was a
five-day live-aboard trip in the
Brian O’Sullivan
Galápagos, cage diving with great
Yacht: Komokwa
white sharks, some of them up to Length: 41.1m
five metres long. The first reaction Year: 2009
once you get in the water might be Location: Vancouver
fear, but once you get past that, it’s
pure awe. When you’re up close What’s on the cards this summer? them on the west coast of Graham
We’re still hoping to head up to the west Island from which we will fish from a
you can see the structure of their eyes. coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands [now smaller tender equipped for fishing
Our plan is to take the boat up to Maine known as Haida Gwaii]. I’ve been there both salmon and halibut
many times, mainly to the Langara Fishing What kind of wildlife can you see there?
for the summer months. We own Lodge, just north of Graham Island, the The Charlottes are full of wildlife. The
property in a seaside community in most northerly of the two main islands. islands are frequented by orcas, grey and
But I’ve never been there before in my humpback whales as well as porpoises,
Massachusetts, and the 11-hectare Johns own boat sea lions and seals. There are also marine
Island in Maine, near Boothbay. We are What are they like? birds plus ravens and eagles
They’re a desolate group of islands with a How’s the sale of Komokwa going?
always looking to be as close to the population of less than 5,000. The islands We have received two offers, both just a
ocean as possible. The boys use sea glass occupy 3,931 square miles (10,200km2), little under a number acceptable to me. It
which makes them nearly four times larger only takes one buyer and I am very patient
to make art and are starting to drive the than Rhode Island, bigger than Delaware as her sale is a bittersweet experience for
island boats, which are named after and nearly as large as Connecticut me. As soon as she goes, I will replace her
Isn’t the west coast with a yacht that has nearly all her
aquatic shades of blue. Cerulean is a super-exposed? features, but it will be less than
Pursuit OS 345; Yes, it is exposed, but 30 metres and 200GT to
there are numerous avoid the laundry list of
Iris is a five-metre bays that offer shelter. regulations for vessels
runabout; and We will be in one of above that size
there is now our

Westport, Indigo.
It’s important to
teach the next
generation the value of these resources.
The way to achieve that is to instil a love
for the oceans and sea life.
Interview Grace Trofa b oatinternational.com

Owners of Vespucci
Length: 30.5m
Year: 1978
Location: Cannes
How has everything been working out What are you most looking forward to?
since the refit? Just getting back on board the boat for the first
We’re very happy with the refit because it has trip of the year. As we were not on the boat
given us exactly what we wanted. As we did a during the winter this is always very exciting – we
high-end refit, we’re pleased to see that the can’t wait to come back to Vespucci
materials we used are lasting very well through Do you have a favourite spot on board?
the wind, sea and general use My personal favourite area is the front deck.
Did you have any winter work done? I love it because you really have the
Yes. We believe it’s very important to continuously impression of navigating and it is generally
look to optimise the boat and to have a full check very quiet there, you only hear the waves…
of everything. We did some work on the machinery as long as the kids don’t put the music on!
and made some alterations to the crew quarters Do family and friends love it?
What are your cruising plans for 2020? For us the boat is the best place to be with family
We’ll wait to see what happens with the and friends. It’s bonding and quality time! We
coronavirus outbreak, but we’d like to don’t look as much at our computers or
spend some time around Corsica, phones and are connected to the
Sardinia and the South of France. sea. We’re very keen on good food
We’d love to get to Naples, too. (quality instead of quantity and
It’s a dolce vita boat that fits no fireworks on our plates) and
right into this area it’s fantastic to share…
Owner of Ariadne
Length: 37.8m
Year: 1979
PHOTOGRAPHY: GUILLAUME PLISSON; ADOBE STOCK; ALAMY; 4CORNERS; CHARL JORDAAN; COURTESY OF OWNERS
Location: Fort Lauderdale
How much time have you spent on board Any other highlights?
Ariadne this season? Because of our skipped stops, we had
We had a long weekend on board in and extra time in St Thomas, where we enjoyed
around Antigua before Christmas. We
toured the historic dockyards and enjoyed
exploring the coastline and beaches with
Ariadne’s beautiful new towed tender.
tendering to Honeymoon Beach on Water
Island. It’s picture-perfect, with a couple
of uncrowded bar/restaurants
How is Ariadne following her refit?
Members’
After New Year we rejoined the yacht at
Marina du Marin on Martinique and sailed
up the coast, passing between Diamond
Rock and the mainland and on to St
Beautifully, and she’ll be even more
beautiful after this spring’s rebuild of
her two generators and four engines is
complete at LMC in Fort Lauderdale
Logbook
Thomas. Sadly, we had to skip Les Saintes Have you got a favourite spot on board?
and St Barths due to high winds
Any discoveries en route?
Definitely – perched in the cushioned,
old-fashioned teak deck chairs in the
Every month you tell us
We discovered a new favourite – the town
of Saint-Pierre on Martinique. The Mount
centre of the sundeck, where one has
a 360-degree view of where we are and
where you are on the seven seas,
Pelée volcano rises in lush green over
the town and its bay, creating a stunning
what’s going on nearby
Do you mostly eat on board or on land?
what you can see from your deck
picture. It’s very different from the day
in 1902 when it destroyed what was then
We mix it up. Breakfasts are always on
board, but lunches and dinners are often
and your on-board tips
known as the “Paris of the Caribbean”. ashore when we’re in a port with fun
The ruins of the old town, including the restaurants within walking distance
theatre/opera house and jail (where one What else is on the horizon?
of the only survivors was found), and the I’d like to take more time to explore the
museum are fascinating to experience. east coast [of the US]. We’ve done the
Kudos to my captain, Ian Berrington, who trip non-stop in the past, but we’ve
anchored us right off the town beach, missed places like Savannah, Charleston,
which has a sharp drop-off making Chesapeake Bay and the Hudson River.
anchoring tricky It’s time to correct that!
Map Jing Zhang 05 2020

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Lippy from the Liffey

Riding out the pandemic in Cape Town, Eddie Jordan reminds
us that this too shall pass – and to listen to Bill Gates
ill Gates predicted all this. There’s a good part of the globe. There can’t be too Mecca so it will bounce back. It’s still going to
a video doing the rounds of him many other boats with such diversity among look like a car park on New Year’s Eve.
B giving a TED Talk a few years
ago. He’s basically saying: forget
the crew. And they’re the best around, so I’ve
got to keep them safe and happy. After speaking I’m an eternal optimist, and it’s great when
bombs and guns, what we really need to be to the captain, we’ve come to the conclusion some good news breaks through all the
worried about is a highly infectious virus. that the best way forward is for Blush to sit on bad, like the fact they’re closing some of the
And here we are! Bill was actually down in her berth in Golfe-Juan and ride it out in the hospitals in China that were built to house
Cape Town not so long ago at a charity tennis safest way possible. coronavirus patients. We’ve all got to stay
event. He was partnered with Roger Federer positive and look forward to the events a little
while Rafa Nadal was put with Trevor Noah, a It was a shame to see the St Barths Bucket later in the year, like the Perini Navi Cup.
South African comedian. He gave a speech at cancelled, but what choice did they have? This is my first experience of anything like
the event about the future, what he was trying The Formula One season is being seriously this, but I know it will pass. Everything will
to achieve and how he was giving away most disrupted, too. I admire Lewis Hamilton for eventually return to normal. Until then, let’s
of his wealth – some of it to a superyacht yard, what he said in Melbourne: making money and all pay a little more attention to people like Bill
I understand! That should be an interesting financial considerations should never come Gates. And remember – wash your hands! B
project. I’m looking forward to seeing it. But before people’s welfare. The St Barths news
seriously, the guy’s a visionary so when he’s will be a big hit to the island, but it’s not going to Eddie Jordan’s fee for this column has been
warning about highly infectious viruses, we stop yachts going there. The place is a yachting donated to charity
should all be paying attention.
I’m staying down in Cape Town for the time

being. The virus has put a halt to our Med plans,
and there’ll be no skiing holiday in Courchevel
for the Jordan clan. We were supposed to be
there at Easter, 16 of us. But cancelling was
the right thing to do – we all need to live a low-
risk life for the foreseeable future. And that’s
speaking as someone in one of the most at-risk
brackets! I’m over 70 now, so you won’t find me
at any concerts for a while. I’m fit and healthy
but every one of us needs to be vigilant.
It’s going to delay the Med season, which will

have all sorts of knock-on effects for yachting.
Blush is out of the shed now, after finishing the
refit in Mallorca, and the captain has moved her
to Golfe-Juan. I’m waiting to see what it does to
the charter market, and I’ve told Campers they
should be making boats available at a discount.
I can’t think of any better location to ride this
out than a boat. But that’s really a secondary
concern. What’s important is the welfare of my
crew. We’ve got a Kiwi, a Brazilian, two South
Africans, a Croatian, a Canadian/Antiguan and
an Englishman on board, so we’re representing
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The brief was for DreAMBoat to

look “understated and timeless”.
Designer Espen Øino remarked
that at launch she looked “strong
and proud with a lot of presence”
ne of the big hurdles we have to
“O
overcome as boats get bigger and
more complex is build time,”
says Espen Øino, designer of
O c e a n c o ’ s n ew 9 0 - m e t r e
behemoth DreAMBoat. “Today a project of that
scale is a four-year programme, then perhaps
another year once the boat is delivered, revving
it up and crewing it. So it quickly becomes five
and that’s a very long time for many people.”
That’s why the Dutch custom yard built this
vast project – to an advanced stage – on
speculation. That’s right: a 90-metre boat, on
spec, with no guarantee that someone would
buy it. This is vertiginous decision-making. But
by beginning DreAMBoat without an owner,
Oceanco’s standard year of design plus three
years of build was reduced to 18 months, from
the owner signing the contract to delivery.
“I think in the end this is one of the selling
points, reducing lead time for a client,” says
Roderick Gort, project director at Oceanco, with
some understatement.
It is a testament to the health of the superyacht
market, and of Oceanco in particular. In the Top
101, BOAT International’s annual list of the
world’s biggest yachts, Oceanco ranks second,
with more super-sized boats afloat than any
builder save 145-year-old German yard Lürssen
(not bad for a relative upstart, launched in 1987).
Let’s skip straight to the happy ending. It
worked: a client bought DreAMBoat when fairing
and outfitting were under way. Timing had
definitely been a factor – he wanted it for the
summer – and while he requested more than 100
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“YOU WANT SOMETHING SPECIFIC; YOU WANT SOMETHING SPECIAL.

IN OUR EXPERIENCE, AVERAGE DOESN’T DO IT ON THIS SIZE OF PROJECT”
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DreAMBoat has a 6m x 3.1m pool on the main aft deck and a further (large) spa pool on the sundeck. Øino’s superstructure is notable for its distinctive chamfers and knuckle lines
D E S I G N E R Q &A : ES PE N ¯ INO
First experience on a boat? My grandfather built engines

for boats. I have memories of being on board with him
on the west coast of Norway
First boat you designed? I drew tonnes of boats as a kid –
I was always being yelled at by the teachers for it. I drew
ferries, I drew cruise ships. I put a little address with
a telephone number as if it was my office
Big break? Octopus was the real first big explorer yacht.
The GA was complicated because of the owner’s brief for minor edits, the only major change was the addition of a VIP suite on the owner’s deck.
a lot of tenders and a big sub – not visible while cruising So how did Oceanco achieve this result? When it comes to building smaller
– two helicopters as well. Then Skat – all these flat superyachts on speculation, the received wisdom is to stay neutral to broaden the
intersecting surfaces, big windows. A lot of people were appeal to potential owners. On DreAMBoat, Oceanco threw this tenet out of the
critical about it. But a lot of people loved it porthole. “We feel that if you do a stock project this size you can’t be mediocre,” says
Favourite yacht design? Acajou, which means “mahogany” Gort. “You want something specific; you want something special. In our experience,
in French; a collaboration between Jon Bannenberg and average doesn’t do it on this size of project.” While the yard was careful to retain scope
André Mauric, who was the naval architect. Later she was for an owner to customise the project when they came aboard, up in this realm you
altered and then wrecked in a storm in Greece can’t hedge your bets – you need to commit to a design that will inspire and delight.
Most admired yacht designer? Jon Bannenberg You don’t need 10 clients who like it, you need one client who loves it.
Favourite furniture designer? Gio Ponti Enter Terence Disdale, who penned DreAMBoat’s interior, and Espen Øino, who
Favourite building? The new opera house in Oslo. It’s built designed the exterior and GA. Disdale began his career in the late 1960s at Jon
in white marble with inclined surfaces so it looks like a Bannenberg’s hothouse studio in London, one of a handful of talents who would go on
beach that runs into the water. It’s about l’ensemble, it’s to define modern superyacht design. Despite his own studio’s list of illustrious repeat
completely integrated – quite unusual clients and gargantuan projects (see 139.3-metre Al Salamah, 85.9-metre Ecstasea,
Ultimate design fantasy? To do my own boat. It would be 78-metre Montkaj, 81.8-metre Kibo (now Grace) and the record-breaking 162.5-metre
an energy efficient 15 metre, designed for an owner- Eclipse), Disdale’s mantra has remained “beach house not penthouse”.
operator and resolutely modern but a bit “off-road” to do Øino, meanwhile, is the man of the moment, with more exterior designs in the Top
the Norwegian coast in winter and summer 101 than anyone else. The Norwegian-born, Monaco-based designer has penned some
If you hadn’t been a yacht of the most dynamic yachts to hit the water in recent years. Take the genre-defining
designer? I might have worked 126.2-metre explorer Octopus, the flowing decks of 133.9-metre Serene, 135.5-metre
in shipping. Either that or a Crescent, with its “concertina” heli-hangar, military-style 85-metre BOLD or ultra-cool
mountain guide. I love the 76.2-metre expedition yacht Cloudbreak, with its ski room and vast garage of toys.
mountains, I love skiing. But Oceanco, then, paired a bona fide legend with a more recent arrival in the pantheon
shipping is super-interesting – – neither one “vanilla” in style but both designers that a client choosing a 90-metre
there are so many facets to it yacht is statistically likely to engage (but who, strangely, have never worked together
before). The project is based on a proven hull from Oceanco’s 700 series that started
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Above: the main saloon with its custom bamboo carpet has distinct zones for different uses. Below: the upper saloon serves as a TV room and can host movie nights with its drop-down screen.
Above: the more formal main deck dining area can seat 18 while the upper deck dining room (below) is more informal and can be opened up to the aft deck
DE SI GN ER Q &A :
TE RE NC E DI SD AL E
First experience on a boat?

I was about 12 years old. The
vessel was on my local stretch
of the Grand Union Canal [in
London] and was constructed to my design by myself and some
friends. We built it from two oil drums and some scaffold planks
Big break? It came in 1980 after about 12 years of designing
12- and 20-metre boats. I won a contract for a 65-metre yacht
to be built in Japan. My role was designing the superstructure
and interior layout, which was then decorated and detailed by
Chester Jones, who taught me that not everything should
match, or the result would be corporate-looking
Your inspiration? Mother nature and Asian culture fill my cup
Most admired yacht designer? Jon Bannenberg
Favourite furniture designer? Charles Eames
Favourite building? The Guggenheim Museum in New York
Fantasy project? A remote island dwelling or hotel
If you hadn’t been a yacht designer? I would have been a film
set designer or musician. I worked part-time in the film industry
PORTRAIT: RICHARD SEATON
and admired the skill of the production designers, who could

design a spaceship one day and then move to a project about
the Roman Empire. Other than that, I always had a passion for
music and would have followed in the footsteps of Sugarcane
Harris, who played amazing rock electric violin
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Above: the lavishly appointed wheelhouse. Below: the aft decks benefit from generous overhangs and offer a variety of spaces to be enjoyed by separate groups of guests
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“THE FOREDECK [IS] A SPACE THAT COULD AS EASILY

HOST A QUIET BREAKFAST AS AN AIRBUS H145 CHOPPER”
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“WE ALWAYS CHOOSE MATERIALS THAT COME FROM MOTHER NATURE,

FROM PLACES SUCH AS BALI, THE PHILIPPINES, THE CARIBBEAN”
with Alfa Nero but has been developed and that it looks like it was drawn with a pencil Lower down, “we chose a significantly sized
extended since. More recently it formed the basis indicates the craftsmanship of the gentlemen pool quite far out on the main deck, and that
of 90-metre DAR, although viewed alongside who built it.” reduces the options that you have below”, says
DreAMBoat, “it shows how different two such But this is a yacht built from the inside out – Gort. So rather than a beach club/spa aft on the
vessels can be above the waterline”, says Gort. “that’s how you design a boat”, says Øino. The GA lower deck, this reduced-height area has been
Øino’s brief from the yard was “timeless and was informed by his experience of how such assigned as a technical space. A spa can instead
contemporary” – “so the windows are all yachts are used. Most waking hours are spent be found way up on the bridge deck. “We felt a spa
rectangular, it’s not a very busy design” – but he outside, so those spaces are maximised – and should be a private area, somewhere where you
punctuated the look with some interesting protected because “it’s very rare that there is should be able to lower your energy and relax,”
details. To make the most of views from massive absolutely no breeze”. Big tenders for a safe, dry says Gort. Tucked away behind the wheelhouse,
windows, Øino cut down the corresponding ride are also, says Øino, “very important for a it’s a space that can be used in seclusion even
sections of bulwark – a move you have to pull off successful boat”. when the boat is in port and other boats’ beach
carefully to avoid a messy look. He has achieved There’s plenty of al fresco space on board, with clubs are closed up and out of use.
this by replicating the trapezoidal shapes of the sprawling aft decks on every level and a real treat This arrangement also leaves space down on
bulwark cut-downs in the freeing ports directly up top. “I think one of the areas which stands the lower deck for a vast tender garage with two
below them. There are also chamfers and knuckle out has been the sundeck,” says Gort. “It is almost 12-metre side-openings. It houses a 10.8-metre
lines that subdivide the massive surfaces to make 300 square metres of exterior/interior space with limo tender, customised to match the
the design appear “lighter”. very flexible use.” There’s a dining/coffee area, a mothership, and a 10.5-metre sports tender – plus
These details gave Oceanco’s workers a few spa pool, bar with a television, a huge sunbathing acres of space for the latest water toys.
headaches. “The longitudinal lines, sometimes area and the set-up for an outdoor cinema – the But even areas that are relatively standard in
50 or 60 metres, have to end in the exact correct latter an owner request. Because of its lofty layout are transformed by Disdale’s decorative
spot to make one point,” says Gort. “Doing this position, the area remains private, while sliding treatments into warm, comfortable and highly
out of aluminium and then fairing it in such a way glass doors forward keep it protected. individual spaces. “We always choose materials
Clockwise from above: DreAMBoat has accommodation for 23 guests, including a VIP cabin within the owner’s suite; a Mexican artist was commissioned to create this statue for the boat, but there
are also many stones and found items on board that are presented as artwork, in keeping with the natural decorative theme; the hair salon in the bridge deck spa has a Swarovski crystal ceiling
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that come from mother nature, from places such Disdale and created by hand. “In each boat it’s front of it. Aft, the informal dining space features
as Bali, the Philippines, the Caribbean,” says something that we do,” says Zulli. “In some other a round table surrounded by floor-to-ceiling
Daniela Zulli, director of Terence Disdale vessels we made them in metal or mother of sliding glass windows – “to create an indoor/
Design. “Like the coconut ceilings, like the pearl.” Here they’re a smooth, almost sea-worn outdoor experience”, says Gort, an effect
cracked eggshell table-top and then the oak, alabaster veneer. amplified by teak decking that spills from the aft
which we use in various ways and various The separate, formal dining saloon seats up to deck into this space.
colours.” Zulli notes that almost all the finishes 18 around an extendable table with a three-tone Up on the bridge deck, the highlight is that spa.
are custom-made to their designs, down to the black lacquer finish, adjacent to a buffet counter The massage bath was an owner request –
table lamps. Even the rattans are bespoke – “we with a petrified wood top. Forward of here are six “custom-built, it runs a programme of 150 water
choose the weave and the colour” – and this warm-toned guest cabins, while on the upper and air nozzles”, says Gort. There’s a glass-doored
level of control allows the designers to make deck, the owner’s area has a darker, sexier night- steam room – “so you don’t feel claustrophobic”,
incremental modulations in tone in different time vibe in high gloss, lacquered palm wood and says Zulli – a sauna, a massage room and a beauty
spaces. The bright, open main saloon is lined parchment. This comprises a children’s cabin, salon with a Swarovski crystal ceiling.
with custom cream bamboo carpets, which are “a a VIP cabin and the owner’s suite with his-and- The variety of textures and finishes throughout
lot more durable than silk and don’t have that hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, as well as the boat (170 to be exact) is extraordinary.
warm feeling of a wool”, says Zulli. The television 180-degree windows looking out over the A modest lobby forward of the main saloon offers
here recedes beneath a stone panel designed by foredeck – a space that could as easily host a quiet a feast for the senses, from the cushioned weave
breakfast as an Airbus H145 chopper. of leather under-foot, to a natural stone mosaic
At the aft end of this deck is the family-focused and the ribs of oak that clad the curving walls.
upper saloon with coffee tables bordered in “Each rib has been veneered separately, sprayed
leather upholstery, so you can put your feet up. separately, and then applied,” says Gort.
There’s a big television, and for movie time an “Throughout the boat it’s literally kilometres of
even grander cinema screen that drops down in ribs, created piece by piece.” Likewise a cream
brush-stroke effect in the overhead
was painstaking to create.
But not every element is so
premeditated. While there are
several works by established
artists, there are also “pieces that
are not necessarily artworks but
we use them as artworks”, says
Zulli. These include large crags of
pyrite, tiger’s eye, ammonite,
desert rose quartz and driftwood
used in place of sculptures; ancient
Chinese honeypots used like
classical vases; there is even a
cross-section of rusty steel pipe,
furred up with sugar-white
calcium, mounted on a base.
Perhaps the biggest achievement
of the layout and decor is that,
despite running through more
than 1,000 square metres, as Gort
puts it, “it doesn’t feel humongous.
The spa is located on the bridge deck to leave
You can be on board with only a
space for a large tender garage on the lower
deck aft. The spa has a sauna (right) as well as a few guests and you still feel the
massage bath, steam room and beauty salon
vessel is being occupied.” That is,
really, the dream boat. B
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Portraits
Scott Mitchell Leen
In the
beginning,
there was
Dale
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SOME OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST

YACHTS HAVE HIS WORK AS
THEIR STARRING PIECE.
CHARLOTTE HOGARTH-JONES
DISSECTS THE CHIHULY
EFFECT WITH THE
GODFATHER
OF GLASS
HIMSELF
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ake a look inside some of the world’s

biggest and boldest yachts – 133-metre
Al Mirqab, for example, built by Kusch
at Peters Werft; the 100.9-metre Attessa
IV by Hayashikane; or the 77-metre
Turquoise yacht GO – and there’s one
thing they all have in common: a
whirling, swirling, brightly coloured
chandelier at their core, instantly
recognisable as the work of Dale Chihuly.
Credited with single-handedly reviving the ancient craft of glass-
blowing, the 78-year-old American is undoubtedly a big hit in the
superyacht world – perhaps more so than any other artist. For
designers, his pieces add drama and focus to a room. “We were
introduced to Dale through the client who is a big fan and wanted a
major chandelier feature running up the main
staircase,” says Jonny Horsfield, of H2 Yacht
Design, who penned the interior of GO. “He
produced the most stunning piece of work that
fitted into our interior design perfectly.”
“Dale and his team are masters of glass,” says
Andrew Winch, of Winch Design, who worked
with Chihuly on Al Mirqab. “He dreams in colour.
The major project he did with us is still the largest
and tallest artwork in glass we have created
afloat – and it may still be the tallest and most
complicated he’s ever created.”
Owners, meanwhile, are often art lovers, with
Chihuly pieces taking up pride of place in their
homes. Even those with little interest in
aesthetics spy a potential investment opportunity,
given that no two Chihuly pieces are the same.
Though at first the thought of bringing more than
300 fragile pieces of glass to sea might seem
foolhardy, his creations – be they chandeliers,
sculptures, or even painted glass windows –
continue to be more in demand than ever.
Perhaps it’s not surprising that Chihuly’s works
have found a natural home at sea. “I grew up on
the water in Tacoma [in Washington State], and
as a little kid my mother would take me on beach
walks and I’d collect little bits of coloured glass
that floated,” he reminisces. “I’ve got fond
memories of that time.” As a child, he never
dreamed of becoming an artist. “Maybe a bus
driver,” he ventures, “but my dad was a union
organiser and a butcher, so that’s the sort of work
SCOTT MITCHELL LEEN
“AS A KID MY MOTHER WOULD

TAKE ME ON BEACH WALKS…
I’D COLLECT BITS OF COLOURED Top: the Monet Pool Tower and Fiori
GLASS THAT FLOATED” glass sculpture in Denver. Top left: Chihuly’s
Sol de Citrón in The New York Botanical
Garden. Above left: Macchia at Fairchild
Tropical Botanic Garden in Florida.
Above: part of his London exhibition in 2013
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Above: master glass-blower James
Mongrain with Dale Chihuly at
the Boathouse. Below: Glasshouse
Sculpture at Chihuly Garden
and Glass, Seattle
I was exposed to.” Nevertheless, his mother, Viola,

was a passionate gardener, and her love of nature
may well have influenced the organic, sprawling
forms inherent in much of his work.
At the University of Wisconsin, Chihuly rented
“a little cabin, right on the lake”, while at the
Rhode Island School of Design he snapped up a
boathouse on the water at Pawtuxet Village, near
Providence, “as soon as [I] could afford it”. Today,
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AGE FOTOSTOCK; FRANK PALI/AGE FOTOSTOCK; BERNARD O’KANE/ALAMY STOCK

PHOTO ALL ARTWORKS BY AND LIKENESSES OF DALE CHIHULY © 2020 CHIHULY
his studio is the imposing Boathouse on Lake

Union, Seattle, from which he admires pleasure
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and working vessels, some of which remind him

of time he spent working on a fishing boat in
Alaska. “I’ve always wanted to be on the water,” he
enthuses. Look closely at some of his pieces and
STUDIO/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK
you can spot jellyfish-like sprawling tentacles, rolling folds of glass

resembling crashing waves and sea foam, shades of aqua and blue, and
furled-up shells from his Seaforms series.
But there’s more to the world-dominating Chihuly empire than
artistic talent. Acquiring a Chihuly is a serious undertaking and there’s
no doubt that his slick, 90-strong team of engineers, architects and
other professionals has helped his pieces transition from land to sea.
“We always over-engineer – we’re known for that,” explains Keri
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Right: Mongrain and
Chihuly. Below:
the Merletto Basket
is created. Below right:
Rio delle Torreselle
Chandelier, Venice, 1996
SCOTT MITCHELL LEEN

“I WAS TOLD
THAT I SHOULD
Schroeder, project manager at Chihuly QUIT EVEN
Studio. From the very beginning of a
commission, the in-house team has to THOUGH I
work with yacht builders and designers,
giving estimated weights and advising on
DIDN’T HAVE
structural support and how the piece ANY MONEY
should be suspended. “There are times
when we are designing brand-new BUT I WASN’T
hardware specifically for that piece and
that location, so clients are getting custom
TERRIFIED”
armature and hardware as well as the
artwork,” she explains . Even the lighting,
which is always external to the pieces, is
gone through in rigorous detail. “It’s really
critical to the success of the artwork,” she
explains, “…and we’re often the very last
thing to go into the yacht prior to sea trials.” There haven’t been any instead, the first time patrons see their piece is at the studio in Seattle,
accidents yet… where it’s assembled in full, suspended exactly as it would be, in a set
It’s a far cry from the chaos of a pivotal moment of Chihuly’s career built to mimic the space it will hang in and with lighting that replicates
back in 1995 – the Chihuly over Venice project. “There are two projects the same onboard conditions. Then it’s taken down piece by piece,
that mean a great deal to me, and that’s one of them,” he says. “It before being reassembled again on the boat, wherever it may be.
was just an idea I had about hanging chandeliers over the canals of “Often, [the first viewing] is quite emotional,” says Schroeder. “Usually,
Venice, but I never really got written permission to do it. I went back it’s been a real labour of love for everyone for a year or a year plus, and
to the councillor five times, but nothing, and in the end it was really people can feel quite blown away by the result.” Tears are common,
nerve-racking because anyone – unions, the gondolieri, the motor she says.
taxis, the fire department – could have stopped me at any time.” The Then it’s off to shipyards everywhere – from Germany and Turkey
show was a resounding success, propelling the artist into the limelight, to Kuwait – for the second installation, and there are often complex
and the original chandelier can now be found on board Attessa IV. “I factors to take into account, depending on where in the world the
never really knew how much the Venetian glass-blowers loved, or client is based – feng shui is a common subject.
hated, it,” he says. Of course, there are pieces that never leave the studio. “My approach
From that point on he garnered a rapidly growing array of fans to glass is organic: I rely on fire, breath, gravity and centrifugal force
worldwide. For yacht owners who have commissioned their own to create my work, rather than striving for asymmetry or perfection,”
Chihuly pieces, however, the “big reveal” doesn’t happen on board – Chihuly says. “I’ll start off with an idea, and then as I work it evolves
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CHIHULY AT SEA
Look out for pieces on

the following yachts:
Sea Spray Chandelier (2017,

this page, left) 5.59m x 1.19m
x 1.17m; 400+ individual
blown-glass forms. On GO by
Turquoise Yachts, commissioned
by H2 Yacht Design.
Tower with Sealife (2008)

5.11m x 1.68m x 1.45m; tower
features putti of starfish and
urchins, located in the middle
of a large spiral staircase.
On Al Mirqab by Kusch Yachts,
commissioned by Winch Design.
Mercato del Pesce di Rialto

Chandelier (1996, far left)
1.75m x 1.83m x 1.83m;
Nearly 200 individual blown-
glass forms, an original
chandelier from Chihuly Over
Venice. On Attessa IV by
Hayashikane, commissioned
by Dennis Washington.
Blue and Gold Chandelier

(2012) 0.61m x 1.24m x 1.24m;
PHOTOGRAPHY: LUIGI COSTANTINI/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK; NEIL RABINOWITZ; GUILLAUME PLISSON. ALL ARTWORKS BY AND
150+ blown-glass forms.

On Sea Owl by Feadship,
commissioned by Winch Design.
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or changes. Then, I have to sit with things and decide whether I have offers young people technical skills and helps build confidence with
the beginnings of a new series here – or whether I should chuck it.” its tuition-free glass art programmes. And there’s the Pilchuck Glass
Given that one of his Venetian vases went for $52,000 (£40,200) at School, where Chihuly first set up himself. “I was working as a young
Christie’s in 2018, perhaps it’s strange to think of the many potential professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, and I was trying to
masterpieces that never made it past the bin. decide whether to keep working or go back to Seattle,” he recalls. “I
Chihuly is clearly uncomfortable discussing his own success, and was told that I should go ahead and quit – even though I didn’t really
yet it’s inescapable. It’s estimated that the Pacific Northwest is home have any money – but I was ready for it and I wasn’t terrified. It was
to more glass studios and artists than the famous Venetian island of good advice; I never regretted it.” He was able to use the Pilchuck’s
Murano. “That has a direct relationship to Chihuly – he’s a real furnaces that winter and the rest, as they say, is history.
advocate for the art itself, and the education and the promotion of it Chihuly’s employees, both in and out of the workshop, are fiercely
within the community,” says Danielle Zarrella, communications loyal to him, and there’s a sense that those involved feel honoured to
manager at the studio. Chihuly co-founded Hilltop Artists, which be there. Many have worked for him for more than 20 years. “I’ve been
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around eight years, and I still feel like a newbie!” laughs

Schroeder, and for the artisans, it’s a platform where they
can experiment and share ideas with other artists. “I’ve had
a lot of great glass-blowers work with me over the years, and
they sort of know when the right time is to break away,” says
Chihuly. “I’m very proud that so many of them have done so
well, and I keep in touch with all of them, although it’s
always bittersweet when they leave.”
Though demand is high, production is slow. There’s often
a good year of liaising between design teams and the
Chihuly Studio before a concept even makes it off the
drawing board, and there’s a limit to how much Chihuly
wants to make, too. “Because of my exhibition schedule,
there’s only so many commissions I can commit to,” he
explains, “and the project has to be the right fit.”
It’s clear, though, that he finds the creative process
invigorating. “Lately I get the most joy out of painting in my
studio, or drawing plans for projects that I want to pursue,”
he says, “exploring concepts I haven’t done… yet.”
And so, for now, pieces continue to emerge, in yachts and
houses, parks and art galleries. I ask him if he plans to retire.
“Well I’m 78 and I’m still working – the ideas are still coming
up – and I’m involved in a lot of different projects,” he says.
“But it does enter my mind. How will I stop? And when?” B
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After refitting several older yachts, Life Saga’s owner wanted

to build his own, just the way he wanted. And Admiral
helped him do just that, says Risa Merl
photography Giuliano Sargentini
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“ZERO SHOWING OFF
A N D T O T A L LY F U N C T I O N A L , ”
says the owner of Life Saga when asked about his

brief for the new 65-metre Admiral superyacht.
Functionality is personal – what’s practical to one
owner might be the epitome of dysfunction for
another. For the owner of Life Saga, it meant creating
a boat that suited the way he uses his ever-growing fleet
and his relaxed onboard lifestyle, which mandates
spending as much time outside as possible.
Life Saga, designed by the builder – which is part of
The Italian Sea Group – with interiors by Mark
Berryman, is the latest in this experienced owner’s
fleet. He owns the original 42.4-metre Life Saga, built
by Heesen in 1994, a 47.5-metre support vessel Mystere
Shadow and a 20-metre custom-built Maori motor
yacht that he likes to drive himself. And then there are
the many toys and tenders that are stowed on his
shadow boat, including a limo tender, massive RIB and
two 15-metre dayboats. This is an owner who truly
loves living and playing on the water.
“The boss doesn’t go indoors unless the weather is
diabolical,” says Life Saga’s captain, Chris Delves, who
has worked with the owner for 10 years. “He spends all
his time on the aft deck, so we decided to make the aft
deck as large as possible.” This desire to
maximise time spent outdoors is obvious
the moment you step on board Life Saga.
The main deck is “the sea deck” – an
open-air, casual space that keeps the
owner connected to the sea and pushes
the boundaries of conventional yacht
layout. An indoor/outdoor aft deck living
area takes over the majority of the level,
with hardly a formal saloon in sight.
Instead, you are greeted by an enormous
aft sunpad leading into a covered deck
area with flexible seating (the owner
hates fixed furniture, says Captain
Delves) and a curved bar to port. The area
looks like a casual saloon, until you notice
the retractable glass partitions to three
sides that open fully – and that there is no
watertight door at the normal barrier
between inside and outside. This design
blurs the line between aft deck and
saloon. The use of materials typically
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Life Saga was designed to
blur the line between interior
and exterior, as the owner likes
fresh air. Left and above: the
captain likens the radar mast
to something you’d see on
Star Trek’s USS Enterprise
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Life Saga is not one of preceded by a small saloon

those boats that you could that opens to the sea on
make your way through both sides (right and far
blindfolded – she has a right). Dining happens
unique layout with a a level up with a Fletcher
huge aft-deck living area Capstan table that can be
that takes up most of the extended in less than 10
main deck (opposite page, seconds (below right and
bottom right). This is opposite page, centre)
found outside, such as teak and durable fabrics between indoor and outdoor are really very This is also the owner’s first new build. “The
on soft goods, solidifies its intended use as thin,” says Gian Marco Campanino, Admiral’s other boats he calls ‘adopted kids’ – he’s refitted
an outdoor living area. When the owner does in-house designer. them – but this is his baby,” says Delves. Life
go inside, he turns off the air-conditioning. At 65 metres and 1,195GT, it’s quite a step up Saga I was 36 metres when purchased, and he
Life Saga has been designed to suit this need, from the owner’s previous boat. “I have a lengthened and widened her. The new Life Saga
with opening windows and a separate air con relatively big fleet and wanted to maximise the project has been six years in the making, says
unit to keep the audiovisual equipment cool. usability when travelling alone, without the usual Delves, who travelled to shipyards all around
Forward on this level is a small saloon with support,” says the owner. In building a bigger Europe and the US to find the right builder. After
a sofa and bespoke table football game – a Life Saga, the owner is reimagining the way considering yards like Amels and Ulstein, sales
place to relax during the day. Sliding glass his fleet is used – previously, the 42.4 metre was broker Alex Banning of SuperYachtsMonaco
doors to port and starboard open up this the “hotel boat”, but now Mystere Shadow is being introduced the owner to Admiral – The Italian
saloon as well, and when the side balconies refitted with more guest cabins. The new Life Sea Group. Delves had his doubts about working
unfold, the connection to the sea is further Saga is just for him and his family. As proof with an Italian yard, but he says the build process
emphasised. Glass dividers throughout that this owner has no interest in showing and end result have “exceeded my expectations”.
Life Saga create the feeling of one seamless off, when guests visit they will sleep on board The owner’s rep and Delves, who served as build
living space, which flows from one area to the Mystere Shadow and might never step foot on captain, pushed the yard to new heights in its
next, from indoors to out. “The boundaries board Life Saga. quality of finishes and flexibility of layout.
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Life Saga has become a showpiece and set a new

standard for the Italian builder.
The owner sought an exterior that “combines
classic and modern forms and shows an athletic
character”, he says. The owner also influenced
the look of Life Saga’s muscular, sculpted mast –
a piece of art in itself. “The idea was to have the
shape of two cupped hands that meet at the
knuckles but don’t touch,” says Campanino.
Though the owner doesn’t particularly care to
show off, Life Saga’s exterior will likely turn a few
heads. From the outside, she is reminiscent of a
previous Admiral boat, Ouranos, which was
launched in 2016. Both have double-height glass
at the centre of the superstructure, with side
decks removed to provide unfettered views. This
design tactic also creates an unusual exterior
profile, with a swathe of black glazing as a wide
stripe down the middle of each side. “The full-
length windows are treated as you would in a
skyscraper; there are no seals,” says Campanino.
But, according to the yard, they are not
sisterships. Ouranos, part of Admiral’s C-Force
50 series, is 49.6 metres, has three decks and a
gross tonnage just under 500GT. Life Saga is
much larger, at 65 metres, four decks and more
than twice the volume at 1,195GT.
Inside, the layout went through 20 revisions,
says Delves. The owner doesn’t like “smells, noise
or vibration”, so one change was moving the
galley from the main deck down to the lower
deck. Van Cappellen was employed to help the
yard in minimising noise and vibration, including
tripling insulation and installing thick engine
beds to disperse vibration.
The interior style is not a big departure from
that of Life Saga I: it’s wood-filled, timeless and
easy to maintain. UK designer Mark Berryman
originally pitched to the owner two years ago.
“We were told he liked it, but the project never
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The exterior design employs
a mix of smooth and sharp
shapes. The bow is sleek,
then the stern is very cut,
“like a coupé car”, says
Admiral designer Gian
Marco Campanino
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happened. Then two years later we got a call,” he

says. “We were very lucky, as the client’s brief fell
beautifully within our ideals for a yacht interior.”
The relaxing and homely interior is a mix of
warm, neutral colours and soft, textured fabrics.
“Imagine a cappuccino,” the owner said to
Berryman, “with a little more milk in some areas
and a little less milk in others.” The result is a
restrained yet still rich palette, with chocolate
and coffee-coloured leathers and the warm tones
of European oak, teak and walnut. Walls are
adorned in beautiful geometric leather panels,
made in Admiral’s upholstery workshop.
Berryman employed his trademark Asian
influences (see next page), and he used quite a lot
of Italian-designed loose furniture to give a
very clean and contemporary feel to the interior.
“The owner likes rooms that can transform. He
likes variety and not having the same set-up
every day,” says Delves.
All the built-in pieces, such as beds and bedside
tables, were made by Admiral. “We also designed
all the sofas and Admiral made these for us,” says
Berryman. Coffee tables, bar stools and planters
were custom made by an Italian company called
Belvedere. Chairs and armchairs were bought off
the shelf, mainly from Italian companies.
The owner also hates duplication, hence there
is only one dining table on board, a rarity for a
yacht of this size. This table is found on the
upper deck, known as the “après-soleil” or after-
sun deck – a more formal space with a bar,
saloon and indoor/outdoor dining area. The
latter is surrounded by circular glass, which can
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stay closed or retract to fully open the area. The
bar, set forward and to starboard, was reduced
in size and moved further to starboard in order
to accommodate a VIP cabin to port. This
wow-worthy cabin takes full advantage of the
floor-to-ceiling windows.
On the lower deck are two cabins with king-
size beds that convert into twins. The lower-deck
VIP, intended to be used by the owner’s son, is
configured as one full-beam cabin with a
bedroom and lounge, but it can be divided to
create another guest cabin.
Berryman’s favourite space on board is the
owner’s suite. The room has striking pillars
adorned with a metal finish and covered in glass,
which gives the effect of molten rock. Originally,
the bed was off-set to starboard, with the
bathroom separated by a glass screen to port.
In reworking the space, the bed was moved to just
off the centreline, and the bathroom is forward.
Asian This allowed a seating area to be added to port.
inspiration “The master has a lovely airy, open feel and the
full-height windows flanking both sides allow for
The interior style of Life Saga fantastic views,” says Berryman.
is contemporary with an
Initially, the office was set just inside the
understated Japanese feel, a
hallmark of British designer entrance to the owner’s suite, but this door was
Mark Berryman’s ethos. “I love moved so the office now precedes the master, so
Japanese design, whether it be
that his wife won’t be disturbed in the morning.
residential, commercial or
landscape design. It has a very Delves doesn’t expect the office will see much
calming influence on spaces,” use, though. “[The owner] doesn’t work a lot
says Berryman. “Yachts are
when he’s on board. All he does is swim and
meant to be places where clients
can get away from things, and wakesurf – his favourite things to do.”
what better feeling than to walk The owner hasn’t even slept in the master yet.
on board and to be greeted by a
“He’s using each part of the boat week by week.
relaxing interior. A boat should
be a home from home, and you He’ll spend time exclusively on the sundeck,
should be able to feel like you then venture to the upper deck. He tells me,
can kick your shoes off and put
‘Relax, I’ve got time’,” says Delves. “He slept
your feet on a coffee table.”
This ethos matched well with outdoors a lot on Life Saga I. Once, he even
Life Saga’s owner’s relaxed
attitude to life on board.
Asian detailing can be seen in the
use of wood batten details carried
throughout Life Saga. A circular
batten is used in the headboards
and seen framing mirrors in the
cabins. “The circle motif relates
to the Asian belief of a circle
representing safety,” says
Berryman. “We thought this was a
nice idea to incorporate above the
beds whilst someone is sleeping.”
In keeping with a proclivity for
Asian influences, Berryman uses
bamboo details on many of his
projects, but the owner of Life
Saga wasn’t so keen on this
material. Instead, Berryman
introduced leather on walls with
a strong stitching, all made
in house by the shipyard. In many
of the spaces, the leather has
been distressed, “so it has a more
casual feel and will weather well
with age”, says the designer.
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“A boat should be a home

from home. What better
feeling than to walk on
board and to be greeted
by a relaxing interior”
Left: the beach club, which

opens on three sides, has a
spa pool, built-in sunpads,
sauna, “emotional shower”,
Technogym exercise
equipment and an area
for massages. Above: the
main deck. Top: the covered
portion of the sundeck,
which has an outdoor galley
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The main deck is
“the sea deck” –
an open-air casual
space that connects
the owner to the
sea. You are
greeted by an
enormous sunpad
spent the night in a tent that was set up on the

floating trampoline.”
Life Saga will rarely go into port. “In 10 years,
we’ve maybe been in port three times with the
owner,” says Delves. The owner will spend at least
five months on board each year, extending the
season later and later. “[Last] year we didn’t finish
until the end of November,” says Delves. “We’ve
been following the sun down to Sardinia, Malta
and Turkey as well.” Delves predicts the owner
will go further afield in the future, with sights set
on Asia or the South Pacific.
This isn’t likely to be his last Life Saga, either.
“He’s got an 80 metre in him somewhere,” says
Delves. “And he’s only 50 years old, so he has time.”
For now, the owner is making good use of
enjoying every bit of his purpose-built yacht.
“Every space is my favourite because I wanted to
build a boat myself, for myself, and to have only
what makes me happy,” says the owner. Life Saga
proves that, when applied correctly, a simple
brief like “functionality” can produce a stunning
yacht that is perfectly suited to her owner –
nothing more, nothing less. B
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What do younger superyacht designers bring to the discipline?
( P I C T U R E D F RO M L E F T ) A R I STOT E L I S B E T S I S , F I N A L I ST, YO U N G D E S I G N E R O F T H E A N N A B O R L A , F I N A L I ST, YO U N G D E S I G N E R O F T H E Y E A R 2020 I think that young
YEAR 2020 Aesthetics will evolve as designers’ visions get bolder. In my opinion, the designers can give this amazing superyacht world great enthusiasm, thanks to their
seamless integration of rules and regulations in design, with equal respect to the passion and the desire to test new ideas.
environment and on board safety, will be in demand. L U C A S C A R S E L L A , F I N A L I ST, YO U N G D E S I G N E R O F T H E Y E A R 20 20 I hope, new
LUCA A BB ATE , FINALIST, YOUNG D ESI GNER OF THE YEA R 2020 The naval sector is intentions, new directions, new interpretations and new approaches – all with great
constantly changing in terms of design, innovation and yacht construction. Modern respect for the past.
yacht trends are starting to bring about a real revolution in style and spaces on board. VA L E N T I N W E I G A N D, W I N N E R , YO U N G D E S I G N E R O F T H E Y E A R 2020 Perspective!
Personally, I find inspiration in trying to mirror nature, without forgetting art, The feel of what is right for future superyacht owners – growing up alongside this
architecture and car design. new generation.
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What’s the wildest design request you have ever received, and how did you achieve it?
MART IN FR ANCI S, FR ANC I S DESI GN To work with Philippe Starck! DA NIEL N ERHAGE N, TILLBERG DE SIGN The boat was more or less ready for delivery
S A M S O RG I OVA N N I , S O RG I OVA N N I D E S I G N S The wildest request (no pun intended) when the owner came on board and did the walk-around. In the lobby atrium he saw
was for a live terrarium on Nirvana, with living camellias, turtles and water dragons, a perfect parking spot for his vintage Ferrari. So not much to do: remove the interior,
achieved in collaboration with a zoologist specialising in reptiles. It specified windows and lining and make a cut out in the bulkhead to be able to lift in the car, then
environmental needs, humidity and temperature requirements along with a forepeak close the opening and put everything back again. Turned out great in the end!
cricket farm for live feed! However, seasickness was something we didn’t anticipate. F R A N K N E U B E LT, GYC ST U D I O The most complex design brief given to me was a
FION A DIAMON D, SEYMOU R D IAMOND I was asked to recreate the decorative ceiling removable, land-storable helipad set over the pool deck on a 70 metre, for carrying a
with tortoiseshell from the lobby of the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco for an owner’s helicopter on exploration journeys only.
lounge. We achieved this by 3D-scanning clay and wood details, which were then
produced in SikaBlock by CNC machine, all finally being sanded and painted to
replicate the look. Faux tortoiseshell only!
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What will be the next great disruption
JA R K KO JÄ M S É N , JA M S E N Yacht design and construction has only really seen two G U I L L AU M E RO L L A N D, L I A I G R E Disruption will come in the way owners use their
significant disruptions in the last 150 years: the transition from sail to steam and the yachts: less social protocol and more personal journeys in life.
introduction of GRP. So I’d say that the impact of fusion energy on propulsion is MALCOLM MCKEON, MALCOLM MCKEON YACHT DESIGN The next great change in yacht
probably the only truly disruptive phenomenon on the horizon. design will be classification societies permitting the use of glass as a structural material
A DA M L AY, A DA M L AY S T U D I O Sustainability (responsibility, longevity, re-use, to allow designers a greater use of glass without the penalties of weight and cost.
traceability and transparency), along with more healthful finishes and processes, RONNO SCHOUTEN, DE VOOGT NAVAL ARCHITEC TS The next great disruption will be
which go hand-in-hand with sustainable goals. the transition to completely sustainable yachting.
M A R K S M I T H , M I C H A E L L E AC H D E S I G N Environmental issues and pressure from BIL L TR IPP, TRIPP DES IGN Cut emissions in half and have a better yacht.
global perceptions.
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in yacht design and construction?

T I M U L R I C H , B E I D E R B E C K D E S I G N S Sails will enjoy a renaissance and change, away GUIDO DE GROOT, GUIDO DE GROOT DESIGN Creating the space on board needed for
from a sporty means of propulsion, to become a supplementary option for relaxed and more economical and environmentally friendly propulsion and energy supply systems.
quiet cruising on large and very large yachts. Noting the current trend towards ever- BILL DIXON, DIXON YACHT DESIGN Is the future sail-powered superyachts, that satisfy
larger catamarans, a new type of superyacht might well develop like this. the vessel’s power requirements by the free generation of hydrogen from seawater?
M I C H A E L L E AC H , M I C H A E L L E AC H D E S I G N New yachts will struggle to match the H A N S - M A A RT E N B A I S , D I A N A YAC H T D E S I G N I feel that a great disruption will be
second-hand ones (circa 500GT) when it comes to usable guest space due to increases new regulations for emissions, so we have to invent new ways of propelling and
in the size of green technology and crew cabins. powering yachts.
GREG MARSHALL , GREGORY C MARSHALL NAVAL ARCHITECTS The next big revolution JAMES ROY, LATER AL NAVAL ARCHITEC TS Clients who are brave enough to take risks
in yacht design will be 3D printing on a large scale. This has already begun on a limited and invest in disruptive technologies and innovations, married with a lateral-thinking
scale with limited materials. Large 3D printers are coming online right now that will approach to design and engineering.
be capable of printing an entire boat out of metal. This opens the doors for
extraordinary design freedom and quality improvements.
J IM S CH MICKER , FARR YACHT DESI GN The use of foils to enhance stability, comfort,
speed and control will continue to be developed and deployed over a wide range of
superyacht types. The benefit of significantly reduced heel angle alone improves the
habitability and the whole sailing experience of owners and crew.
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What’s the one thing you’d love to design that isn’t a yacht?
FR ANC ESCO PA SZKOWS KI, FR AN CES CO PA SZKOWS KI DES IGN I would like to design
a clifftop villa. It would blend into nature – hidden or integrated into the landscape –
and the impact on the environment would be zero.
WAY N E PA R K E R , WAY N E PA R K E R D E S I G N The way we work and live in the world is
changing, driven largely by climate change and technology. With these influences in
mind, I would love to design a habitat either underwater, which is sensitive to the
environment and can withstand the forces of nature, or in space that utilises
technology and materials that will withstand the test of time.
L AU R A P O M P O N I , L U X U RY P ROJ E C T S An underwater archaeological museum in
which to bring to life and show arts and craftsmanship, or historical vessels that are
still hidden in dusty archives or under the oceans.
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What dream design element would you love to include in a superyacht project?
LUCA DIN I, LUCA DI NI DESI GN & A RCHITEC TU RE One of the biggest constraints we P HIL IPPE STA RCK , STARCK Sea, humanity and respect.
have to deal with is weight. It has often happened that the employment of objects that JOH N V ICKE RS, VICKER S ST UDIO The last 20 years’ involvement with many projects
I would like to include has been nixed by engineers. For this reason, my next goal is over 100 metres has seen almost everything go into some amazing creations; but
to design marble furnishings using the latest lightening technologies. For example, personally I have always hoped to include a private owner’s access beach club/toy
I imagine the exterior areas of a yacht furnished with tables, armchairs and sofas made garage, with cars, bikes, a horse stable for that early morning beach ride – oh, and a
with the most beautiful marbles available, which are virtually indestructible and could small classic sailing yacht!
also feature backlighting. EWA EIDS GA ARD, HARR IS ON E IDSGA AR D Cocoon-like window seats. I love the idea
P E D E R E I D S G A A R D, H A R R I S O N E I D S G A A R D I would include a roofless bedroom, of sitting in such a prime viewing location looking at waves somewhere in Alaska!
independently elevated, at the tip of a very long aft deck: ultimate privacy in fresh air
under the stars, to the sound of the waves.
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Where do you find your
D I C K I E B A N N E N B E RG , B A N N E N B E RG & ROW E L L D E S I G N It’s freely borrowed from IMMO LUDELING, BEIDERBECK DESIGNS Design is attitude. It is in every aspect of our
everything around me, not always in a logical way. lives but for me I find most beauty in art, nature and classic yachts.
ESPEN ØINO, ESPEN ØINO INTERNATIONAL There is inspiration everywhere. One just AL B ERTO MA N CINI, AM YACHT DE SIGN I get inspired by travelling around the world
has to be observant and open-minded. – every island, country village and museum I visit is a source for my brain. The islands
L AU R A S E S S A , L AU R A S E S S A S T U D I O D ’A RC H I T E T T U R A I find my inspiration of Kauai and St Barths are the best places on the planet to get inspired. Then Italian
everywhere: from a book, a magazine, from nature, visiting a museum or just walking futurist art from 1909 to 1944 inspires me a lot. I can’t stop looking at Umberto
in the street. I collect all my thoughts and ideas in a book that I use when I need them. Boccioni’s sculpture – it transmits to me a unique sense of speed, form and dynamism.
P H I L I P P E B R I A N D, P H I L I P P E B R I A N D L I M I T E D Given the fact that evolution has the Last but not least, the automotive: my passion since I was a child. Again, I can’t help
benefit of millions of years of trial and error to perfect its designs in nature, a designer but touch and examine every single surface of exotic supercars. It doesn’t matter which
can benefit in drawing from its influence. This approach to innovation, emulating brand – most supercars can be considered as real pieces of art.
nature, has inspired many of our greatest creations and the streamlining of our yachts.
As a designer you have a mental “blank sheet” that tends to fill up while visiting
museums or simply looking around. There are three fundamentals for my designs:
long sweeping lines, stark white, and flawless use of glass.
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design inspiration?
T IM HE Y WOO D, TIM H EY WOOD DESI GNS I am fortunate in that I find inspiration all J OZ E P H FO R A K I S , J OZ E P H FO R A K I S … D E S I G N I get inspiration from all aspects
around me, all the time. You just have to be receptive to it, make “crossing subject of nature: plants, animals and systems, down to the microscopic scale. I’m currently
boundaries” the way you look at all objects, be they the thorax of a butterfly or the studying the extraordinarily beautiful and weird ultra-deep sea “aliens” being
exposed structure of a 50-floor contemporary office block. discovered only now. They are better than any science fiction – mother nature has an
T E R E N C E D I S DA L E , T E R E N C E D I S DA L E D E S I G N Sitting by a lake, watching the sun incredible imagination!
come up.
A X E L D E B E AU F O R T, H E R M È S I find design inspiration in my day-to-day life.
Curiosity is the best way to find new ideas, in sometimes the most unexpected
situations. I would love my life to be perpetual astonishment. Speaking with craftsmen
is also a huge field for building up new ideas and challenges by understanding
techniques and seeing how to push boundaries.
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What is the next generation of superyacht owners looking for?

B ER NAR DO ZUCCO N, ZUCCON I NTERNATI ONA L PROJEC T Adventure and a desire to A L E X A N D R E T H I R I AT There is no Planet B. Like more and more people around the
discover hidden new lands; an authentic fusion with the surrounding ocean; world, ecology will be what the new yacht-owning generation will look for.
entertainment, thanks to toys and tenders; health and wellness on board. PA S C A L E R E Y M O N D , R E Y M O N D L A N G T O N More adventures and exploring
M AR NIX HOE KST R A , VRIPACK We believe that the owners of the future are looking to experiences, still in the comfort of their floating home. Some might also decide to
be inspired as much as before, but on a whole new level. Our yachts will remain the spend longer periods of time on board.
vessels for unprecedented personal experiences and the design process will be no JUSTIN OLESINSKI, OLESINSKI When chartering, a quick, easy online booking service
exception. Think virtual reality presentations by our avatars, for instance – something will be needed for time-poor clients, with clear pricing options. For future owners, it
our studio is pretty close to doing in the near future. But the yachts will remain will be technologically leading media and connectivity. Yachts will be designed for a
beautifully safe and light-filled floating experience centres. minimal crew, therefore self-cleaning or dirt-resistant materials, and automatic
G I O RG I O M C A S S E T TA Wholesome experiences of harmony and beauty, devoid of launching of tenders will be required.
useless formalities, that are respectful of the beautiful surroundings and exciting for I G O R LO B A N OV, LO B A N OV D E S I G N Owners will always be looking for quality and
the people they love. perfection in execution, but also more and more for sustainability, for design requiring
A N TONIO ROMA NO, HOT LAB The next generation of owners are looking for a place less repair and maintenance, and potentially less crew. As a parallel movement, I see
to disappear from the world, and to socialise with their world at the same time. that superyachts tend to have the same features in quantity and quality as megayachts.
R A M O N A LO N S O, R A DYC A Seaworthiness plus volume plus comfort plus economy STEFANO VAFIADIS, STUDIO VAFIADIS Future owners have a new vision of luxury, more
plus contemporary design equals a sexy, fast-looking full-displacement superyacht focused on lifestyle and travelling than being docked in a marina. The boat is seen as
that allows owners to explore coastal destinations in a relaxed yet sophisticated way. a medium to have incredible experiences that no one else can have.
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How are on board lifestyles changing, and how will superyacht design be impacted?
MIKE FISHER, STUDIO INDIGO Young owners will drive change as they live P I E R O L I S S O N I , L I S S O N I & P A R T N E R S Respect, risks, simplicity, elegance.
simpler lives, with technology intertwined into everything and an increasing concern F R A N C E S C A M U Z I O , F M A R C H I T E T T U R A D ’ I N T E R N I Yacht owners require
over environmental issues – to which the superyacht industry will need to adapt. multi-dimensional experiences and a deeper meaning behind design. We must have
J A M E S W H I T E , M A R C H & W H I T E We’re seeing an increased desire for hospitality- a more intellectual approach mixed with deeper technological explorations. Interior
influenced interiors that amplify guest experience, interiors that create truly lasting architecture should give you possibilities rather than constraints.
memories, not only for the owners, but also for their friends and charter guests. J O N N Y H O R S F I E L D , H 2 YA C H T D E S I G N Design is now much more fluid between
M A R K B E R R Y M A N , M A R K B E R R Y M A N D E S I G N Clients are requesting spa and interior and exterior, with bigger, more detailed on-deck facilities, with larger opening
recreational spaces as they are spending more time on board, and to accommodate doors and glass areas. On one recent project the gym has pride of place on the sundeck!
this, yachts will need to keep increasing in size. A N D R E A VA L L I C E L L I , A VA L L I C E L L I & C YA C H T D E S I G N I believe that the most
E N R I C O B O N E T T I , B O N E T T I / K O Z E R S K I A R C H I T E C T U R E Lifestyle on board is important aim of yacht design is still to create objects that offer the pleasure of
becoming less formal, more functional and flexible. Yachts are less evocative of land- experiencing the beauty of the natural context in an exclusive way.
based spaces and a more modern and graceful, boat-specific language is evolving. S I M O N R O W E L L , B A N N E N B E R G & R O W E L L D E S I G N I can’t generalise about
D O M I N I C K O Z E R S K I , B O N E T T I / K O Z E R S K I Advances in audiovisual technology on-board lifestyles; each client is different, and each should challenge designers and
allow for flexibility in the placing of equipment, making media rooms superfluous. builders to realise their dreams. Weird, then, that so many yachts are so similar. We’re
This, with the prevalence of tablets, offers freedom in the planning and use of space. trying to recalibrate that. It’s in our DNA as a studio.
E N R I C O L U M I N I , H O T L A B The relationship between inner and outer spaces is F R A N C O R O M A N I , P E R I N I N AV I Owners are looking for faster yachts with more
getting stronger. This requires us to make these boundaries totally disappear and treat aggressive forms. So hull lines have evolved, becoming sleeker towards the bow with
the yacht as a whole, as has already happened in civil architecture. generous volumes aft for comfort, with superior performance at sea.
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BART BO UWHU IS, VRIPAC K The simple ability to listen, ADRIANA MONK , MONK DESIGN The art of listening and
to truly listen, to ask again. The sole objective being to having genuine intuition.
allow the designer to surpass the owner’s expectations JIM DIXON , W IN C H DE SIGN The most underestimated
in the design work. skill of any designer has to be flexibility!
ANDREW LANGTON, REYMO ND LA NGTON Listening to ANDREW WINCH, WINCH DESIGN Trust and imagination
what their clients actually want… or making mojitos. – but humour and smiling come very close!
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most underestimated skill?
A L E S S A N D RO N A Z A R E T H , A VA L L I C E L L I & C The most LUIZ DE BASTO, DE BASTO DESIGNS It’s what I call social
underestimated skill of a yacht designer is the fact that fluidity: the ability to communicate one’s own ideas
most designers are sailors. Many clients do not in a persuasive and effective way to all parties involved
understand that their big toy is firstly a boat running in the project.
on the sea. STEV E GR ES HAM, GRE SHA M YACHT DE SIGN The ability
S A N D R I N E M E LO T, M E LO T + T R I L LO It could be the to draw, especially in three dimensions, to quickly

designer’s ability to interpret the general arrangement, explain your design to a client or builder, saves so much
the first one, the one given by the shipyard that is used time and enables the designer to explore far more ideas,
as a discussion basis to elaborate the price of the project. quickly leading to a better-resolved design.
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Cristallo Resort & Spa

Heritage meets hedonism in the Dolomites
ith art nouveau architecture, decadent interiors and

the Tofane Mountains providing a dramatic
W backdrop, Cristallo Resort & Spa has welcomed
many film crews through its revolving doors – but
this bella donna’s own history also follows a movie-worthy script.
Opened in 1901 by husband-and-wife duo Emilia and Giuseppe entire month for Von Ryan’s Express, and the following year the
Menardi as Palace Hotel Cristallo, it quickly gained a loyal hotel was immortalised in The Pink Panther.
clientele of elite travellers, before the First World War put an end The Palace Hotel Cristallo was finally sold by the Menardi
to its golden era and it was transformed into a military hospital. family in 1978, and closed for some years in the 1990s.
The hotel was returned to its former glory between the wars Rediscovered by entrepreneur Paolo Gualandi, it reopened as
(including the addition of a private ski slope and tennis courts that the Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf in 2001. Still owned and managed
doubled as ice rinks during the winter), but it was once again by the Gualandi family, the hotel
requisitioned during the Second World War. has now entered a new era as
Following the conclusion of the conflict, it was Giuseppe’s son the Marriott Luxury Collection’s
Leo (who had previously captained the Cortina ice hockey team first ski resort.
that had become national champions), who led its resurgence as A gentle refurbishment saw its
a winter sports hub. He helped introduce new sports such as 54 rooms and 20 suites (including
curling and the Dolomites Gold Cup car race, which was one two of the presidential variety)
of the factors behind Cortina d’Ampezzo being awarded the furnished to pay homage to the
1956 Winter Olympics. property’s history, with pale wood
After the Games, Leo passed the torch to his own son Rinaldo. panelling, flower detailing and
Embracing the hedonistic 1960s delicate cornicing. Other modern
and 1970s, Rinaldo created the additions include a 1,600-square-metre spa – equipped with a
Monkey, the hotel’s nightclub hammam, sauna and vast Romanesque indoor pool – and four
where every snow-loving VIP, restaurants, including Il Gazebo, which has panoramic views of
PHOTOGRAPHY: MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL;
from the princes of Liechtenstein the surrounding mountains.

to Brigitte Bardot, indulged in The next chapter for this historic landmark is the 2026 Milan
Dom Pérignon-fuelled après-ski. Cortina Winter Olympics, but a sense of the hotel’s past is never
DIEGO GASPARI BANDION
Cristallo’s party atmosphere also far from its chandeliered corridors. With photos of its previous
led to it becoming a popular winter escapades hung throughout the Cristallo’s walls, some of
filming location: in 1962 Frank which have been recreated in this shoot, its colourful heritage
Sinatra booked the hotel for an perfectly complements its modern status. marriott.co.uk B
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At the age of 30, Lady Moura is maturing with
impressive grace – and now visitors can take
a closer look. Caroline White joins them
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of it. She’s never been chartered; in fact she hasn’t

moved much at all. To those familiar with Port
Hercules, Lady Moura is as distinctive a feature
W as the Foster + Partners-designed Yacht Club –

and she pre-dates that by 24 years. “Cruising – we
didn’t do too much,” says Captain Matthias
Bosse. There are 13,500 running hours on the
clock – that averages out at around 37.5 a month.
Whatever Lady Moura’s been taking, I’d like The third factor is the bone structure that
some. She may be 30 years old this year, a Blohm+Voss installed. “Lady Moura was built in
respectable age for a yacht, but the palatial one of the most important shipyards in the
interior of this seven-deck, 105 metre looks as world,” says Paolo Casani, CEO of Camper &
pristine as the day Blohm+Voss launched her to Nicholsons. “She was built by a passionate owner
international fanfare in 1990. With exteriors and who participated very much and influenced the
interiors by Luigi Sturchio, she was then the shipyard with some solutions. So over five years
ninth largest yacht ever built – and the most of construction plus one year for engineering –
expensive. Three decades of ultra-private family there were in total six years planning and
use followed, but this year she’s for sale with construction, which means that they had time to
Camper & Nicholsons and, for the very first time, take care of every little detail. This is one of the The original helideck has been
outsiders have been allowed to venture inside. reasons why the boat, after 30 years, is still in very updated, while the fold-down
Her (original) carpets are still soft, pure cream; good condition.” balconies (opposite page, bottom)
were a new innovation in 1990
flowers tumble from vases on to freshly polished She was also a technical marvel, with some
dressers. “One of the things that we’re most achievements that are, Casani says, “very, very
proud of, actually,” says relief captain Sebastian modern – amazing solutions considering that it
Rauber, “is that most of the interior is still was built in 1990. Some of the most important
original.” One beauty secret here is constant shipyards in the world came to visit Lady Moura
maintenance by an army of crew who know for ideas, to understand details to replicate.”
every corner of the boat. “The average time crew Blohm+Voss, which is now owned by Lürssen
have been on board is 18 years: the chief (itself at the cutting edge of yacht design today),
housekeeper has been here for 25 years; the includes in that list: tenders that are stored inside,
bosun 28 years; the chief engineer came on board behind hydraulic doors; a huge sunroof that
the first time in 1993; the captain has been here slides open over the indoor pool on the top deck;
for 17 years. A lot of people have spent more time a lounge amidships on the lower deck that runs
on this boat than at home over the last 20 years.” the full beam; hydraulic opening sea terraces, and
The second secret of youth is use – or the lack much more. “Subcontractors at that time were
Lady Moura has been used
sparingly in her 30 years:
she has a mere 13,500 running
hours on the clock so far
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equipment – not at that high level that today is
called ‘yacht standard’,” says Blohm+Voss,
adding, “Everything was new, not proven
technology as it is now.”
The yard’s own engineers developed Lady
Moura’s hydraulic tech – for example, the hidden
side gangways – alongside their subcontractors.
Strength calculations for a vessel with so many
openings and gangways were also a challenge.
“The thing to remember about this ship is that
everything comes out of holes or folds in/folds
out,” says Rauber. “Navigation lights fold out on
top, the mast goes up on the foredeck so as not to
break the design, the bridge wings slide out.
Everything is pop-up, everything moves. That’s
why we have a pretty clean design. I think at that
time it was very revolutionary to have so many
The main saloon (top) and dining area
moving parts in the hull and in the structure.” (above) give a sense of the vastness
Today’s superyachts may be studded with fold- and opulence of Lady Moura’s interior
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out balconies and hatches – not so in 1990.

This “perforated hull”, as Blohm+Voss describes
it, required new calculation methods and highly
competent engineering.
The well-maintained two-storey engine room
is testament to the enduring value of that
competence: the original MTU engines (which
Rauber describes as “honest” and offer an
impressive 8,000nm range at 17 knots) were
overhauled in the past two years. The changes
that have been made to the boat since launch have
mainly been behind-the-scenes technical
upgrades. The bridge, for example, is a very
different beast to the one installed in 1990.
There are, however, a few more visible changes,
says Rauber. On the vast helideck (“You can land
pretty much anything on this deck,” he says) the
original blue “concrete cement” sole was replaced
with a more modern rubber in a neutral tone. The
bright blue hull has been repainted in easier-to-
maintain white and the whole boat’s teak decking
has been replaced.
So what does Lady Moura feel like today? “ONE OF THE THINGS WE’RE MOST
Well, the blunt answer is really, really big. That
is hardly a surprise at 105 metres long, but her PROUD OF IS THAT MOST OF THE
6,539 gross tonnage is the real figure to note. With
exterior rather than interior space increasingly
INTERIOR IS STILL ORIGINAL”
maximised in 21st-century yacht design, you
would expect Lady Moura’s volume to be greater
than more modern examples – but the distance 103.8-metre Al Mabrukah, launched in 1982, at
by which she outsizes them is staggering. 4,633GT – that’s a difference of nearly 2,000GT.
Take 107.6-metre Benetti Zoza, by some way the Together with Lady Moura’s rich, enveloping
most voluminous of Benetti’s three 100m-plus decor by Luigi Sturchio, this translates to a
launches last year; Lady Moura is two metres feeling of being cocooned in a private world.
shorter but packs on 689GT more. For a High-gloss mahogany gleams down corridors
historically relevant comparison, take the that taper so far into the distance it seems
impossible that this could be a yacht. There’s
space for every conceivable luxury, from a cinema
to a concealed hair salon next to the lobby, and an
owner’s dressing room so vast there’s space for
several glass-encased, rotating tie-racks and a
walk-in wardrobe just for shoes. There are cabins
for hairdressers, make-up artists, beauticians and
any number of private staff, as well as substantial
offices for the owner and his wife.
The five huge children’s cabins on the owner’s
deck are decorated in a lighter style than the rest
of the boat. “All five have this en suite dressing
room and an en suite bathroom, and four have
Pullman beds as well, if you have nannies or
friends,” says Rauber. At the other end of the
colour spectrum, the full-beam VIP cabin on the
owner’s deck is replete with deep burr wood,
smoked mirror, and as Rauber accurately puts it,
“is actually bigger than a lot of owner’s cabins on
slightly smaller boats”. The master dwarfs all of
this. Taking over the entire aft half of its level, it
is sequestered into a light main cabin with access
to a private terrace, a separate cabin, that vast
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dressing room and a central lobby with a wall

of television screens.
The formal saloon on the main deck is IN 1990 SHE WAS THE NINTH
predictably vast, as is the seldom-used 18-plus-
seat dining saloon on the same deck. But there
LARGEST YACHT EVER BUILT
are more intimate spaces too, notably the family AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE
saloon on the bridge deck, which opens on to an
aft deck. But the loveliest social space is the pool
on the top deck, forward of the helipad. Glass-
clad, with an opening roof, it offers a private
set-up, surrounded with casual dining and coffee
tables, a spa pool, dance studio and terrace.
But just as essential to the self-contained
feeling of this boat is the sophisticated service
structure that’s built in. As much of the bridge
deck is dedicated to senior crew operations – with
a suite of offices and living quarters – as the deck
below is dedicated to the owner. The tank deck,
meanwhile, is a warren of facilities that make the
yacht tick, with sheer numbers necessitating
separate galleys and laundries for crew and guests
– all amply sized. “In the season normally we used
to have something like 65 to 70 crew,” says
Rauber. The crew also have a dedicated hospital,
complementing the intensive care unit up in the
Luigi Sturchio’s resplendent interior

includes the dramatic-looking cinema,
with its deep-cushioned sofas and
classical columns giving a palatial feel
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The pool on the uppermost deck
guest area. There’s also a bakery, a workshop, a (above) is covered by a retractable
crew gym – “it’s normally full from six in the roof and is surrounded by
dining and coffee tables, a spa
morning until midnight” – and, of course,
pool and an outdoor terrace
massive stores. Crew cabins, on the lower deck,
are decently sized and have en suites.
Connecting the tank deck hub to the rest of the
boat are two crew staircases – one aft and one
forward – and two crew lifts. Also of logistical
value is the unusual set-up on the lower aft deck.
Arriving on Lady Moura, moored stern-to, guests
are routed straight up a central staircase to the
main aft deck and into that impressive main
saloon. Behind that staircase, but also accessible
from the dock, is a cleverly concealed area for
crew operations, allowing them to handle deck
equipment, take on provisions, or just take a
breath of fresh air, unseen by guests.
Here, at the less glamorous end of Lady Moura,
lies the crux of her success. While she has
monogrammed bins and a gold-plated nameplate
(yes, really) she is, in essence, a well-designed
machine, rigorously maintained. After all, that is
the true secret of beauty. B
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Lady Moura Blohm+Voss
Sundeck Bridge deck Owner’s deck Main deck Lower deck Tank deck
The bridge is one

area of the yacht
that has been A huge full-beam
extensively updated VIP suite is
A dance studio
forward on
is part of the
the main deck
sundeck’s suite Storing tenders
of facilities behind hydraulic
doors was brand
new in 1990
The family saloon

on the bridge
deck opens on to
an aft deck
20m
The owner’s There are
Guests arriving
cabin has separate owner’s
at the stern are
access to The beach club and crew galleys
10m taken straight
a private has fold-down on the tank deck
to the main saloon
terrace aft balconies to port
via central stairs
and starboard
0m
LOA 104.85m Engines Generators Owners/guests 26 Naval architecture Builder/year

LWL 89.6m 2 x 6,868hp 4x 840kW Deutz 604 BV12 Crew 72 Blohm+Voss Blohm+Voss/1990
Deutz-MWM TBD510BV12 Fuel capacity Exterior styling Hamburg, Germany
Beam 19m Construction
Speed max/cruise 870,000 litres Luigi Sturchio t: +49 40 31190
Draught (full load) 5.4m Steel hull and
20/17 knots e: info@blohmvoss.com
Freshwater capacity superstructure Interior design
Gross tonnage w: www.blohmvoss.com
Range at 17 knots 333,000 litres Classification Luigi Sturchio
6,539GT For sale
8,000nm Tender LR
camperand
Boston Whaler
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Scaled-down superyachts
From commissioning a LEGO sculpture to a gallery-
worthy artwork of your own, there are many ways to
immortalise your yacht in art, learns Caroline Roux
N
ot every model that emerges from John Bertola’s
traditional workshop in Southend-on-Sea, on the
Thames Estuary in south-east England, is of a real boat.
He’s currently creating a small-scale fantasy yacht for
an Indian client to sail across an artificial lake. But most
are perfect representations of existing craft, whose owners are happy
to wait months and spend thousands to have a mini model of their
treasured boat to keep at home or in the office. For some they are
conversation pieces, but for others they are essential.
It is perhaps unique to the world of boat ownership that those who
possess them can often be a long distance from them. “Having a model
helps people to cure their separation anxiety,” says Brad Poulos, known
as Captain Brad, a model maker in San Diego. “The minute you step
off the boat, you feel sad about leaving all those amazing times behind.
But you can have it, in miniature, on your desk or in your hallway.”
In some cases, it can keep the memories alive even after the vessel is
no longer theirs. “People hold on to a painting they’ve commissioned
after they’ve sold the yacht on,” says Christopher Wheat, an artist in
upstate New York who specialises in marine scenes and boat
“portraits”. While Martyn Mackrill, who is based on the Isle of Wight
in England and is passionate about maritime history, remarks that the
moment an owner sees a painting of their boat, they can’t resist having
it, whether they’ve commissioned it or not. “It’s an emotional
connection,” he says, recalling an enormous painting he’d made for his
own pleasure of the 19 Metre class Mariquita, built on the Clyde in 1911.
“The minute the owner saw the picture he wanted it.”
These model makers and painters work in similar ways, carrying out
extensive research into the vessel – studying the original design
drawings, visiting the boat itself, using videos and photographs and
frequently tapping the captain for the elusive details that even an expert
might miss. Emily Harris has moved the process of commemoration
into the 21st century with the lyrical films she makes for private owners.
Clients increasingly come from the newer boat-owning class made
up of Silicon Valley success stories, but the commemorative solutions
are not always high value or high tech. While it’s true that Robert Eddy,
the master model maker of Maine, replicates the tiniest details in
precious metals and diamonds, in Opmeer in the Netherlands, Arjan
Oude Kotte is now overwhelmed by requests for his LEGO models. “I
especially like the challenge of creating a hull in LEGO,” says Oude
Kotte, “that actually is just like the real thing.” If it’s a conversation piece
you’re after, that would be hard to beat.
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OPMEER , THE NE THERL ANDS
“T
here’s a name for people who build with LEGO,” says Arjan Oude
Kotte. “We’re called AFOLs, or Adult Fans of LEGO.” But for this
Dutchman, it is more than a game: his model boats made of plastic bricks
are increasingly sought after. A trained chemist and bike mechanic, he still
works in a bicycle wholesale company by day, turning to LEGO at night.
Oude Kotte returned to LEGO when his sons were born, and started
building mining shovels for his own enjoyment. But thanks to the internet,
his work was soon discovered online and the commissions have been
flowing in. An average model (for example, built at 1:40 scale and measuring
around 130 centimetres) takes him three months to design, using LEGO’s
own brick-by-brick building software, and then it takes another one to two
months to assemble the bricks and do the build.
“It’s hard to give you a cost, because it depends on many things, including
scale and colour,” says Oude Kotte. “Not all bricks are the same price. Some
colours are very rare, and so are expensive, and the company won’t produce
bricks to order. I just have to use what exists – old and new.” Some colours
don’t exist at all, while a colour like teal would be a real challenge. “There
are very few of them. But I’d enjoy taking it on.”
Recently, Oude Kotte was contacted by Kynan McDonald, the captain of
63.7-metre Scout, which was being built for James Berwind by Dutch yard
Hakvoort. “It’s only a 30-minute drive from here, so we were able to meet
at the yard and discuss the project.” The model now has pride of place on
Berwind’s yacht. Meanwhile, he has allowed Oude Kotte to make 25 sets of
the LEGO Scout that come complete with all the bricks in a box with full
instructions of how to construct the model (pictured above left). It’s one way
to build your very own superyacht. konajra.com
JOHN BERTOLA stripy paper that I print myself,” he says of his

SOUTHEND-ON - SE A , UK exacting and accurate renditions.
Bertola has had a number of prestigious clients
J
ohn Bertola has made 303 models in his and boats, including Peter de Savary’s Victory 83,
35 years of creating scaled-down boats in his famously beaten by Australia II at the 1983
studio on the east coast of England. A keen sailor America’s Cup. But his favourite is the model he
himself, he crewed on ocean racers in the 1960s made of Endeavour for Elizabeth Meyer, known
and 1970s while working as a graphic artist and for her restoration of J Class yachts. “I built it in
photographer. Then in 1985, he decided to convert 1991,” says Bertola, whose business is called Super
his passion for marine architecture and his keen Yachts Super Models. “In fact I built 11 models for
eye for detail into a full-time job. Four years later, various people, including two for Elizabeth and
he made the model of Tracy Edwards’ Maiden that one for myself, all with individual deck planking.
is now housed in the collection of the National The construction is identical to a real yacht.”
Maritime Museum in London. And although he has never worked with Donald
Working on several commissions at a time, Trump, Bertola has recreated Trump Princess (now
Bertola, now 83, says a model can take anything Kingdom 5KR), the 86-metre yacht built by Benetti
from one to two and a half years to complete, at a first for Adnan Khashoggi. Trump sold the boat to
cost ranging from £8,000 to £20,000. “It varies so Prince Alwaleed bin-Talal in 1991 for $20 million
much depending on detail and whether they want (then £10.3m). “The Prince asked me for 10 models,
a full hull or waterline model,” he says. The models each six and a half feet long,” says Bertola. “And
are made in wood, with plastic mouldings and he’d give them to everyone he signed off a business
sails made of a light, woven paper. “We make deal with on the boat.” Quite a gift. superyachts-
sunloungers out of foam and cover them with supermodels.co.uk
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PHOTOGRAPHY (PREVIOUS PAGES AND HERE): ARJAN OUDE KOTTE
Utopia IV, the 63m Rossinavi, by Christopher Wheat
CHRISTOPHER WHEAT
RO CHESTER , NE W YORK ; NANT UCKE T, MASS ACHUSE T T S
T
he self-taught Christopher Wheat knew he’d be an artist from the age of five. The realisation
that he’d dedicate his life to painting boats came 20 years later. “I grew up on a lake,” says Wheat,
who now lives between Rochester and Nantucket, “so there was always a boat in view somewhere.
But when I started going to Nantucket and Cape Cod, the larger yachts were really inspiring.”
Now Wheat goes all over the world, usually working with the boat’s captain to make an extensive
series of photographs. “You need to have every detail documented,” he says. “But I’m a studio painter,
so I take back all the information and work there.
“Commissions are nerve-racking, because you’re painting something real and it has to be right,”
he continues. “But the job, for me, is to demonstrate what an amazing piece of machinery this is.
A yacht is a symbol of great prestige and to make it into a painting enhances its status.”
Size matters, of course. “With a superyacht, the picture needs to be a certain size,” says Wheat.
“The smallest would be 24 inches by 36 inches [61cm by 91cm]. But when I did Eclipse, for example,”
he says of the 162.5-metre Blohm+Voss vessel delivered to Roman Abramovich in 2010, “it worked
better at 36 x 48 inches.”
Wheat is cautious about prices and clients, though suffice to say, if you can afford a superyacht,
you can afford one of his paintings. “I did the Life of Reilley recently,” he says of the Burger-built
motor yacht. “I’m not at liberty to say who owns it,” he continues, “but it’s someone from San
Francisco.” Not that he’s often in touch with any owners. “It’s usually the captain or the interior
decorator who makes contact first.” And these days it’s often through Instagram. “A commission!
That’s definitely the best direct message to get,” says Wheat. christopherwheat.com
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“A PAINTING IS AN ABSTRACTION.
IT’S NOT A FROZEN MOMENT LIKE
A CAMERA IMAGE. IT HAS MORE
EMOTION, MORE NARRATIVE”
MARTYN MACKRILL
ISL E OF WIGHT, UK
“I ’m not just interested in yachting,” says Martyn Mackrill, “but

all kinds of maritime history.” Over the past decade, however,
still; it’s not a frozen moment like a camera image. It has more
emotion, more narrative.”
he has become the go-to artist for extraordinary and exhilarating Five years ago, he completed a painting of Titania of Cowes
paintings of yachts in action on the high seas. “You have to go to sea (pictured above) for a client who had sailed her in the Sydney-Hobart
yourself, you have to live it and to love it,” he says. race in raging weather. “He had some film footage of the race that
Currently working on a picture for a friend, showing him sailing had been taken from a helicopter. You could see this huge dangerous
his Rustler 37 yacht, Mackrill declares himself most interested in sea sweeping right over her. I wanted to set the boat right into the
the relationship between owner and boat, as well as that between elements: the bright weather and the tumbling blue sea.”
vessel and environment. And his own experience on the water helps A large picture, 60 inches by 40 inches, it conjures up the excitement
his work considerably. “Ships behave differently in deep water. and fear of racing in extreme weather conditions.
People who don’t go to sea don’t know that.” At the other end of the spectrum, he has just received a
Mackrill, who charges around £15,000 to £20,000 for a painting, commission from a woman whose father was a surgeon on one of
carries out extensive research into the craft itself, then begins to the rescue ships in the Second World War that moved along with
make pencil sketches. “Sometimes I do a small oil first, just to get convoys, picking up survivors when the boats were torpedoed. “She
the ideas right out of my head.” After that he says it is a question of wants me to paint her father’s ship picking up the men.” A rather
shapes and patterns. “A painting is an abstraction. It’s not a different kind of commemoration. martynmackrill.co.uk
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ROBERT EDDY
C AMDEN , MAINE
“M
y first paying commission was to make a model of a
friend’s boat, a Luders 33, and I did it all by eye, and
charged $50,” says Robert Eddy. Since turning a hobby
into a profession he has trained as a jeweller in order to make
exquisite metal parts, learned how to make moulds and fully
embraced technology. “Now we can receive digital
information from the designers and I generate my own
drawings with AutoCAD. But you still need to visit the boat,
depending on scale for up to two weeks, as not all the details
are on the drawings.” A purchase of a CNC cutting machine
some years ago means everything happens in his workshop.
Unsurprisingly, prices go up to $200,000. “Part of my job
is educating people,” says Eddy. “You don’t go into an art
gallery and ask how much the materials cost and how long
the painter took.” And some of Eddy’s materials are very
costly. Using his jeweller’s skills, he can cast parts such as
winches, cleats and blocks in different golds: white gold for
Atlantide, which Robert Eddy completed in 2000 for the late
stainless steel; yellow for bronze and green for patinated Tom Perkins. Below left: the helm station on Dumb Luck
bronze. Winch tops can be finished with tiny diamonds.
Eddy wrestles with the preference for large motor yachts.
“It’s a floating hotel – impressive, but not what memories are
made of.” No surprise, then, that he talks lyrically about
working on a model of Maltese Falcon, for the late Tom
Perkins. The 88-metre square-rigged sailing yacht was
completely revolutionary at the time of its completion in
2006. With three free-standing carbon-fibre masts, its sails
could be set at the press of a button in record time. Perkins
apparently kept it on his desk, a reminder of what can be BRAD POULOS
achieved by a truly adventurous spirit. yachtmodels.com S AN DIEG O, C AL IFORNIA
“I
have a customer in Vegas who called his first boat Dumb
Luck,” laughs Brad Poulos. “I think that was a Palmer Johnson.
Then he got a 125-footer and named it the same, and called me
again. But he keeps his models on the boat itself,” says Poulos, a
fact he clearly finds confusing.
SD Model Makers, established 12 years ago, works on design
and then outsources the production of models. Until five years ago,
it was mostly to the Philippines but now it is to China. “They are
more comfortable with CNC cutting and plastic moulding there,”
says Poulos, “and they’re good at fine detailing. Now I’m just having
to deal with our president and his trade embargoes.”
There are, he explains, two standard forms of construction. One
is to make a solid hull, hand carved from wood with some machine
assistance, with components made from metal, wood and epoxy.
The other, where the Chinese shine, is to create a wooden frame
and wrap it around with ABS – a thermoplastic material.
Pricing depends on complexity. “A 2ft [60cm] model will be in
PHOTOGRAPHY: WILLIAM THUSS
the region of $2,000,” he says. “The biggest private commission

I’ve done is a six-footer [1.8m], but most are 2ft to 3ft [60-90cm].
The big boat guys – 100ft [30m] and beyond – tend to order bigger
in the 3ft to 4ft [90cm-1.2m] range. I’ve done a few megayachts.”
sdmodelmakers.com B
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Photography – Mengi Yay
Istanbul yard Mengi Yay has a ready-made solution for owners unwilling to wait
Turkish delight
for their new yachts: the Virtus 44. Sam Fortescue takes a look
W
When Hüseyin Mengi joined the family boatbuilding
business in 1983, it was still producing wooden fishing
and rowing boats in the Golden Horn district of
Istanbul, Turkey. He was 11 years old and began as an
apprentice carpenter. Now, more than 35 years later, the
boatyard has become a shipyard turning out 40-metre
yachts in steel, aluminium and composite. Every now
and then, Mengi still likes to pull on overalls and join
the carpenters in the dust of the shop floor, but today he
is smartly dressed to receive me and a potential Russian
client on board his latest creation: the Virtus 44.
I visit the boat early one morning in Pendik, part of
the urban sprawl on Istanbul’s Asian coast, and the
rusty heart of Turkey’s boatbuilding industry. The
Virtus floats at the end of a long pontoon in a berth
said to match the South of France in terms of price, if
not the splendour of the coastline. We climb on board
a neighbouring ketch, also built by Mengi Yay, to get a
better look. The perspective allows us to take in the
elegant line of her bevelled superstructure and the
apparently seamless glazing that runs nearly the full
length of the main deck. The uneven line of the
bulwarks might offend design purists, but to my eyes
it has been well concealed by the two-tone paintwork
– white above and a slightly military grey below.
Just like her sister ship, the impressive 45-metre
Aquarius, she looks as if she would give anything built
by the Italian yards a run for its money. Perhaps it’s “THE DESIGN WAS MORE SHARPENED, GEOMETRICAL;
little wonder, with the exterior lines and the interior
design both coming from the drawing board of Paolo
Dose, of VYD Studio in Trieste. “The first concept was
a little bit different,” he says. “The design at the start
Floor-to-ceiling windows
was more sharpened, geometrical; then we made it a
add to the sense of space in an
little more curved and feminine. It’s a mix. already large main saloon
“We had the fortune of not needing to rush, and
when you have more time the result is better. The first
design was around 40 metres, then it grew. The
shipyard was clever in this case, because they
understood it was better to go closer to 500GT, which
came to a length of around 44 metres.”
And here, in a nutshell, is one of this boat’s defining
characteristics. It offers phenomenal volume just shy
of the 500GT cut-off, including four good-sized cabins
on the lower deck and a generous master suite filling
the forward end of the main deck. It is, as broker David
Legrand of Fraser notes, the sort of space more
normally associated with 50- to 55-metre yachts.
“Mengi Yay have come late to the game, so I’ve told
them to go slowly and get it right,” he says.
That volume comes courtesy of towering topsides,
a main deck that fills nearly the full length of the
boat and a broad, almost nine-metre beam. Then
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THEN WE MADE IT A LITTLE MORE CURVED AND FEMININE. IT’S A MIX”
The bulwarks on either side of

the main deck dining saloon
fold down and the glass doors
slide open to bring the outside
in to the main living area
Building a giant
Like most Turkish shipyards today, Mengi Yay had humble

beginnings as a builder of small wooden craft for fishing
and rowing. Its steady expansion into composite and metal
boatbuilding has pushed the family-owned company into
building 20- and 30-metre yachts. But for chief executive
Hüseyin Mengi, this is not enough.
“On the local market, there are many good people who can
build yachts below 35 metres, and they’re all my friends,”
he tells me over a mixed grill. “Instead of being one of
400 Turkish shipyards, I want to be one of 15 that can build
a 40- to 50-metre yacht.”
The yard is already working on a 48-metre explorer yacht with
Paolo Dose, which will incorporate a new level of comfort
and privacy for the owner, and huge outside spaces. There’s
a 46-metre in the pipeline, too. But this is just the start
of Mengi’s ambitions. “Ultimately, we want to build one
80-metre boat per year,” he says. If he pulls it off,
this could put Mengi Yay in the top three or four Turkish
yards and position them in the top 30 globally.
Ingeniously, the upper saloon (seen here in cinema

mode) is fully wired and designed for quick and easy
conversion into a master suite, should the owner
tire of sleeping on the main deck. Above: on this first
Virtus 44, the cabins are configured as two doubles
and two twins with Pullmans, sleeping up to 12
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Al fresco dining for 10 on the upper deck aft is
under the cover of the sundeck above, but the
sofas and easy chairs are out in the open where
guests can enjoy the elements and views
“IT IS OUR ETHIC TO DESIGN SOMETHING THAT’S FUNCTIONAL.

EVERYTHING HAS TO WORK. IT’S ELEGANT, BUT COSY”
there’s a large upper deck featuring a comfy of the key attractions of the boat. “If you want to “It was to be a quiet boat, with full range and
upper saloon and bar with a drop-down cinema spend a lot of time living on the yacht, then this commercial registration.” There was no tank
screen, plus a big outside area with room for is the right boat,” he says. “I will spend three to testing, but Ginton dipped into his archive for a
10 to dine or lounge. It is all crowned with an four months per year.” Allowing nosy journalists similar project from which to work. The chosen
74-square-metre open sundeck, fitted with a spa and time-pressed clients to meet and discuss the hull shape had a round bilge, with a pronounced
pool and hardtop. boat seems in line with the honest, open attitude spray railing at the bow above the waterline,
Dose says he designs the exterior first, but of this family-run yard. because the near-vertical bow produces lots of
spends far more time on the interior, because Mengi uses the term “explorer” in our spray. “Then a short bulbous bow – short because
that is where guests will spend most of their time conversation about the boat, but this is a bit we didn’t want to make the boat longer – and a
aboard. “It is our ethic to design something that’s of artistic licence. The Virtus is a solid sea yacht, shallow stern with trim wedge. We also have long
realistic and functional. Everything has to work. however, and has the technical spec to prove skegs that are deeper aft than at the front to allow
It’s elegant, but cosy. When all the curtains are it. At an economical 10 knots, her 44,000-litre bigger propellers with more hull clearance.”
drawn, it feels like a house by the sea.” fuel tankage gives a range of 2,900 nautical This last detail is important, because larger
Perhaps “mansion by the sea” would be a better miles – theoretically enough to sail from the propellers don’t have to rotate so quickly to
description, as the Virtus has made ample use Canary Islands to the Caribbean. The yacht is generate thrust, and they don’t churn so much
of balconies to create more usable space. also fitted with four ABT-TRAC zero-speed wash against the hull. Both of these features
The bulwarks on either side of the main saloon stabilisers for comfort at sea. It has a huge make for a quieter boat – something Mengi Yay
fold down, for instance, with glass that you can walk-in cold room and freezer, with rubbish- is very proud of. The Virtus not only satisfies
walk on. There is also a 52-square-metre beach compaction space to match, giving extended LY3 requirements, with features such as sealed
club. A deep fold-down balcony on the starboard cruising possibilities. And the side-opening compartments for buoyancy in the event of
side communicates with the bathing platform garage to port has an Opacmare crane that hull damage, but it also meets RINA’s tight
and brings light and air inside. Meanwhile, can lift a tender up to 1.5 tonnes and five metres Comfort Class rules for quiet boats. So the
the back door of the beach club folds down long. There is further space for toys and water generators are installed on hefty rubber
into prime sea-level real estate, including an sports equipment. dampers, while acoustic insulation is built into
integrated Transformer platform. There’s also Much of this economical performance is the each room below deck. “This is basically a quiet
a dayhead and bar here. work of Jaron Ginton, the Dutch naval architect boat,” the potential client confirms as he emerges
The Russian client, who has owned smaller who designed the hull below the waterline. The from the owner’s suite, with the twin Cat C32
yachts in the past and runs his own fleet of brief to him was short and sweet: “A good engines maxed out at 2,280rpm.
commercial bulk carriers, tells me that this is one seaboat with a steel hull, not wood,” he explains. The boat was built on spec with advice from
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Legrand at Fraser, who sees it as an investment
in building his portfolio of 40-metre yachts. “These are
no Feadships, but selling well-built Turkish vessels
is good business,” he confirms. “They already have
interest for a 65-metre boat, but I am telling them
‘Please stay small for the moment. Go slowly and
get it right.’”
Mengi believes that potential clients in this sector
don’t want to wait years for their yacht to be designed,
built and delivered. “We realised that the demand from
the market is for a ready-made product. Clients want
to take it off the shelf, not wait two to three years.”
Naturally, the Virtus can be heavily customised for an
owner, he adds, but that is not what most clients want.
This means that none of the rooms on board is
completely finished. The joinery, paint, leather,
wallpaper and copious stainless-steel decorative work
is all there and perfect, but every space is awaiting the
signature flourish of an owner. That large saloon, for
instance, has been delicately finished with walnut
floors and a mixture of black and grey stained oak
cabinetry. But there are three alcoves which stand
empty, awaiting a feature piece of art. They have been
finished with handmade wallpaper covered in strands
of natural cork picked out in metallic silver paint –
a striking design by US-based Maya Romanoff. Clockwise, from above: the full-beam master
Down floating glass-lined stairs, the four guest suite, forward on the main deck, has walk-in
wardrobes behind the headboard and an office
cabins on the lower deck feature deep wool carpets, beyond; the starboard-side VIP; the bathrooms
lots of indirect lighting and Alcantara ceiling panels – have contrasting marble – white Carrara from
“for a more homely feeling”, says project manager Italy and Toros black from Turkey; looking
forward from the VIP to a twin guest cabin
Irfan Başar.
“There are warm tones everywhere and small
contrasts, but not too much,” designer Dose explains.
“The wood and leather come from Italy; there’s natural
oak and smoked chestnut leathers by Foglizzo. The
yard imposed no limitations with the materials.”
He admits it was difficult designing an appealing
interior without an owner involved. “We tried to make
something for the market – not to give it too much
personality, too much colour or too much grain. With
artwork and accessories, you can add the final touches
with the owner.”
The pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the
40-square-metre owner’s suite, running the full beam
of the forward part of the main deck. With large
windows, the natural light is excellent, as it is in the
adjoining office, where a desk looks out through floor-
to-ceiling glass. “The owner has to enjoy working here
– that’s the main mentality,” Başar says. The space has
been thoughtfully designed for confidentiality, with
sliding soundproof doors to separate it from the cabin
and the dressing room. The potential client sums it up
nicely: “Neither crew nor passengers can disturb you.”
I ask him what he thinks about the boat as a whole,
and he ponders my question for some time before
answering. “I was once told that people first buy
British plastic; then Italian; then perhaps Dutch or
German,” he says carefully. “I believe they’ve missed
something out in between: Turkish. To me, Mengi Yay
is closer to Italian.” B
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Ten stars from Turkey

(delivered by Turkish yards since 2010)
ELEMENTS
80m, Yachtley (2018)
GO
77m, Turquoise (2018)
QUANTUM OF SOLACE
(Ex-Vicky), 72.6m (2012)
AXIOMA
72.5m, Dunya Yachts (2013)
TALISMAN C
70.5m, Turquoise (2011)
IRIMARI
63.1m, Sunrise Yachts (2015)
SAMURAI
60.2m, Alia Yachts (2016)
BARAKA
TURQUOISE
DUSUR
51.8m, Bilgin (2015)
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Virtus 44 Mengi Yay
Sundeck Upper deck Main deck Lower deck
Sliding
soundproof
The spa pool doors ensure
A 1.5 tonne
at the forward privacy in the
capacity
end of the owner’s office
Opacmare
sundeck
crane is in
measures
the tender
2.4m by 1.8m
garage
A fold down
balcony opens
up the beach
club on two
sides
10m
A drop down
cinema screen
is installed
5m in the upper
saloon
Sliding aft doors and
drop down balconies
open up the main
saloon
0m
LOA 43.69m Engines 1 x Cat C2.2 22.5ekW Owners/guests 10 12 Compliance to LY3 Builder/year
LWL 41.2m 2 x 1,450hp Fuel capacity Crew 9 Naval architecture Mengi Yay/2019
Caterpillar C32 44,000 litres Ginton Naval Architecture Istanbul, Turkey
Beam 8.8m Construction
Speed max/cruise t: +90 216 395 0564
Draught (full load) Freshwater capacity Steel hull; aluminium Exterior styling
15/12 knots e: info@mengiyay.com
2.7m 8,400 litres superstructure Paolo Dose,
w: mengiyay.com
Range at 10 knots Tenders Classification VYD Yacht Design
Gross tonnage
2,900nm 1 x 5m Castoldi; 1 x 3.4m RINA Charter; C ✠ HULL; Interior design
483GT
Generators RIBO P Sling 340; 1 x 3.4m MACH Ych; Unrestricted Paolo Dose, VYD
2 x Cat C4.4 86ekW; Zodiac Cadet 340 RIB Neo Navigation; EFP; DMS Yacht Design
Voyage
Inspiring your next adventure
Best by boat
Katikies Garden, Santorini, Greece
I Built on the site of an 18th-century monastery in Fira’s maze-like backstreets, Katikies Garden
offers sanctuary from the seasonal crowds that besiege the island’s well-trodden clifftop pathways.
The building’s hushed, reflective atmosphere has been thoughtfully preserved, with whitewashed
and scented corridors leading to 40 suites. Some feature terraces, spa pools and sea views, while
others overlook the hotel’s focal point: a graceful courtyard with Moroccan-style arches, subtle
lighting and marble-topped tables. Here you can dine under the stars on 10-day dry-aged Challans
duck with mustard dolce and Périgourdine sauce, to the sound of a chilled-out Latin playlist and
a bubbling fountain. Of course, every self-respecting monastery keeps a well-stocked cellar, and
master of wine Yiannis Karakasis has curated an impressive selection of volcanic whites and
powerful reds to choose from. The next morning, blow away any wine-induced cobwebs on Frog,
Katikies’ Riva 63, moored a short drive away in Vlychada marina. Once on the water you can marvel
at the island’s dramatic topography and swim above a submerged volcanic crater before
rehydrating at a taverna on one of Santorini’s hidden beaches. katikiesgarden.com
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTOS DRAZOS
Edited by Sophia Wilson

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Once an important staging post for merchant ships, the Maldives
is becoming a popular stop-off for superyachts heading east.
Sophia Wilson dives in and marvels at the marine magic
PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES
perfect string of more than 1,200 tropical islets
fringed with white-sand beaches and electric-blue
waters teeming with marine life: it’s hard to describe
the Maldives without resorting to clichés. Spread
across roughly 90,000 square kilometres of the
Indian Ocean – 270 nautical miles south of India – it
sits along ancient trade routes from the West to the
East. It was well regarded for the fish stocks that
sustained sailors, and soon became an important
staging point for merchant ships. Today, the
Maldives’ marine life is equally prized by the wealthy
tourists who flock to its private island resorts – and
a steadily growing number of superyacht owners.
With an increasing number of yachts heading east
rather than west for the winter, the Maldives, despite
their lack of specific superyacht infrastructure, are
becoming a popular stop-off. Many charter brokers “Underwater restaurants, spa centres,
report that it is their second-most-popular Asian
destination after Thailand. “I think clients are
luxury golf resorts – you won’t find
looking to try further-off-the-beaten-track charters,” such a variety of options anywhere else”
says Matthew Gant, from Edmiston. “The Maldives
offers utter privacy, isolation and relaxation.”
One notable yacht spotted there this season was
136-metre Flying Fox, the largest charter yacht to
enter the market last year, managed by Imperial centres and luxury golf resorts. You won’t find such a variety of options
Yachts. “Flying Fox planned a trip to this destination right after her anywhere else in the world,” says Lepeingle. “With the last charter
delivery, as the interest shown by charter guests for this size of vessel I had there, the clients loved visiting each island, mainly to check out
was significant,” says Eric Lepeingle, head of sales and charter at the facilities of some of the top hotels in the world,” adds Gant.
Imperial. “In the Maldives you can really be hidden from the world, With such rich pickings on offer, competition between resorts
thanks to the multiple small islands offered by the many archipelagos.” is fierce and individuality is rare. However, a new contender that
An added bonus for visiting superyachts is that, as well as isolation, opened last year is pushing the boundaries of luxury in the region.
there is a plethora of options for guests who want to go ashore. “The Kudadoo Maldives Private Island has just 15 private villas and operates
Maldives has exclusive facilities such as underwater restaurants, spa on the mantra “anything, anytime, anywhere” (AAA). Dispelling any
preconceptions about the “all-inclusive” tag, there
isn’t a wristband in sight, but instead a charming
butler with a bevy of back-up staff will facilitate any
request, big or small. Champagne-fuelled dinner on
a private sandbank? No problem. A three-hour
pampering session in an ocean-facing spa? Sorted.
What makes this level of service stand out is not just
its charming nature – I considered kidnapping my
ever-smiling butler Ishaaq to take home with me –
PHOTOGRAPHY: DIEGO DE POL; ALAMY
but that the AAA philosophy genuinely stretches to

everything, including diving and fishing excursions
and unlimited spa treatments. In short, it’s the closest
you can come to superyacht service on dry land.
Kudadoo isn’t just changing the service ethos in
the Maldives, it’s also at the forefront of Maldivian
Kudadoo Maldives Private
Island has an arc of just 15
design. The island’s structures were created by
over-water private villas
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Left: the Kudadoo

Maldives Private Island.
Above: the view from
one of its villas. Below: the Japanese-American architect Yuji Yamazaki, and while the
clownfish, blacktip shark unvarnished cedar villas are supremely stylish – with a natural airflow
and butterflyfish (bottom
left) all inhabit the created from the glass door at the front and open-air bathroom at the
Maldives’ waters back – the island’s focal point is the Retreat. Home to the bar,
restaurant, spa and gym, this sloped double-storey building connects
outdoors and indoors, with open-sided walls, tropical orchids
and dark teak furniture. The striking building has a futuristic feel and
its zigzagged roof is covered in solar panels that create enough power
for the whole resort (another first for the Maldives).
With 22 atolls to choose from, visiting yachts are spoilt for choice.
“There is so much to discover in the Maldives that a single two-week
trip is not enough to explore even two per cent of what is on offer,”
says Lepeingle. The capital, Malé, is the easiest pick-up point, as it
receives multiple direct flights, but some of the best cruising grounds
are further afield. More than 80 nautical
miles from Malé, Lhaviyani Atoll (home to
Kudadoo and its sister resort, Hurawalhi
Island Resort) is less accessible than other
atolls, but this also has its benefits. “You
don’t get the boat traffic as you do near Malé,
so the marine life can thrive,” says Bradley
Calder, who is general manager for both
resorts as well as an avid diver. “I have been
fortunate to dive at pretty much all the atolls
in the Maldives, and this one is definitely the
best. There are more than 50 dive sites and
you have got everything – turtles, manta rays
and sharks.” For those who aren’t visiting on
their own yacht, the island also recently took
delivery of a Princess 55, which is available
for day and overnight charters to give guests
a taste of the cruising on offer.
Despite windy conditions making some
The Retreat at Kudadoo,
which houses a restaurant, of the more common snorkelling sites
bar, spa and gym off-limits, it doesn’t take me long to get a
snapshot of what Calder is referring to, as
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one of Kudadoo’s private tenders takes me
to a nearby reef. Allowing the wind to work
for us, my guide explains that we will drift
for 20 minutes along the reef before being
scooped up by the boat at the other end. As
soon as I look under the water it’s like being
dropped into a scene from Finding Nemo,
with schools of clownfish, bizarre-looking
unicornfish and snub-nosed butterflyfish
dotting in and out of the colourful corals. A
few seconds later, my guide dives down and
points out an octopus hiding underneath a
patch of coral, and a moment later a
A Romantic Ocean Villa at
Hurawalhi Island Resort blacktip shark swims past, less than a metre
away from the end of my flippers. Not
content with just showing what the reef has
to offer, the guide takes me to Kuredu,
which is nicknamed Turtle Airport thanks to its population of green
sea turtles. Lhaviyani Atoll has the largest registered number of turtles
in the Maldives, and we jump off into the lagoon where they come to
nibble on the sea grass. It doesn’t take long to spot one and I happily
float above an individual seemingly oblivious to my presence as he
enjoys his brunch.
The other underwater residents that attract visitors to the atoll are
reef manta rays, which are typically between three and three-and-a-
half metres in length. The Maldives is thought to be home to nearly
5,000 mantas in total, and 381 have been recorded in Lhaviyani during
the season, which runs from the end of September until March. To
help visitors swim with the majestic creatures and protect their future,
Kudadoo and Hurawalhi share a resident marine biologist from the
Manta Trust. Part of Lynn Kessler’s role is helping to educate tourists
on how to interact with them. “We want the mantas to keep coming
Where to dive back to the same areas, so we want to make sure there are not too many
with the most bubbles and commotion,” explains Kessler. “The important thing is to
amazing creatures
stay calm and let the mantas come to you so we try to spread these
boatint.com/
underwater-safari guidelines.” One of the most common spots to see the mantas is the
Fushivaru cleaning station, to the north-east of the group of islands,
which is less than six nautical miles from Kudadoo. Here you float on
the surface and watch as the mantas come to get cleaned by parasitic
crustaceans called copepods.
Kessler’s other concern is trying to collect data to track the
rays. Each has a unique spotted pattern between its gill plates,
and photos of the pattern can be used to identify each fish. This
helps to keep track of the population (the
females have a gestation period of about a
year, and a birth has never been seen in the
wild) to get a better idea of their movements.
For example, one manta ray called Ewok
was found to have travelled more than
700 kilometres south to another atoll. It is
hoped that more superyachts visiting the
Maldives can also help with this by taking
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pictures of any manta rays they spot so that

they can be checked against the database
being created by the Manta Trust. “We need
time, resources and manpower to collect this
The 5.8 Undersea Restaurant
at the Hurawalhi resort offers data,” says Kessler.
diners a spectacular view For those seeking further entertainment,
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Spiralling stairs lead

you down into the
otherworldly restaurant
with ringside views of
the surrounding reef
the atoll has another trick up its sleeve – it’s home to 5.8 Undersea, the world’s largest
WHERE all-glass restaurant. Located on Hurawalhi, a spiralling staircase leads you down
T O S TAY into the otherworldly restaurant where just 10 tables offer ringside views of the
– surrounding reef. The swirling schools of reef fish (including damselfish, pairs of
butterflyfish and clownfish) are entrancing, and despite being an adults-only resort,
most of the loved-up couples spend the meal gawping at the surrounding spectacle
rather than at each other.
Fish also take centre stage in the five-course lunch or seven-course dinner menus,
with dishes including tuna tartare with wasabi sorbet and poached lobster with
smoked trout ravioli and truffle caviar. The vegan menu is equally enticing with
inventive dishes such as sweet-pea tartare on caramelised quinoa and truffle-roasted
butternut risotto. Halfway through the third course, someone shouts, “Shark!” All
Kudadoo Maldives
cutlery is quickly abandoned as everyone presses against the glass panes to watch
Private Island
Kudadoo Private the blacktip’s darting path through the water.
Residences start from Beyond it being a mesmerising and highly Instagrammable experience, the
£2,900 per night restaurant also serves a higher purpose, believes Calder. “It’s a great way to connect
(all-inclusive). people with what’s under the water,” he explains. “People fell in love with what’s
kudadoo.com
above the water in the Maldives years
ago, but what’s underneath is even more
spectacular.” Calder hopes that by
establishing this connection, it will help Hurawalhi is home to Coco Bar,
visitors to the Maldives engage further Beach Pool Villas (top left) and
17-metre yacht Bella (above)
with the plight of the world’s oceans.
As spectacular as resorts such as
Kudadoo and Hurawalhi are, it’s the
marine life that still holds the real magic
Hurawalhi Island Resort in the Maldives. Thankfully, those
Ocean Pool Villas start
visiting on superyachts are perfectly
from £1,423 per night.
hurawalhi.com poised to make the most of what is both
above and below the water at this
beautiful crossroads in the middle of the
Indian Ocean. B
Day One
Board Daydream in Svolvær, the biggest town in the archipelago,
and sail to an abandoned whaling station in nearby Skrova.
Pass through the narrow mouth of the Trollfjord to paddle-board
or kayak in its waters before lunch. Afterwards, hike into the
mountains and watch white-tailed eagles circle overhead while
your guide regales you with tales from the Battle of Trollfjord.
Day Four
Begin your morning sailing around the
intricately carved Lofoten peninsula.
Daydream will anchor close enough
to paddle straight on to the shores
of Unstad, home to the world’s
northernmost surfing competition. Back
on board, a freshly caught dinner will be
served as you move on to an overnight
anchorage off the island of Ballstad.
1
Itinerary
Lofoten Islands
Captain Werner Bouwer, of 42.7-metre Daydream, reveals
an action-packed route through this Norwegian archipelago
with adventure travel specialist Cookson Adventures
Day Three
Awake near the island of
Gimsøy to play a round of
golf under the midnight sun
at the Lofoten Links course.
You might see the Northern 3
2
Lights overhead while you
traverse the dramatic
terrain. During the day, ride
Icelandic horses along
white-sand beaches with
the help of an instructor.
Day Two
Cruise to Kalle for a morning of
hiking or rock-climbing on the crags.
After working up a thirst, head to the
KaviarFactory, a modern art gallery
in a restored 1950s factory, and sip
champagne with its creator, Venke
Hoff. Then enjoy a private lunch in
the Henningsvær Lighthouse, taking
in the views of Vestfjorden.
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Day Five
Depart Ballstad in time for lunch in
the picturesque fishing village of
Nusfjord, home to traditional rorbu
cabins. Afterwards, anchor outside
the fishing village of Reine and explore
the waters by jet ski or sea kayak.
Head ashore and hike into the
mountains until you reach a waterfall
that thunders into a small pool that’s
4 perfect for bathing in.
Day Seven
THE CONTROLLER OF HER MAJESTY’S STATIONERY OFFICE AND THE UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE (GOV.UK/UKHO)
Enjoy a last traditional

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salmon breakfast on board,

sharing stories of your
trip, while Daydream is
anchored in Svolvær before
disembarking. You can
depart via a private flight
from the town’s airport.
6
Day Six
A local chef will come on board
Daydream to prepare a breakfast
cooked with freshly picked, local
ingredients. In the afternoon set
off on a foraging mission in the
surrounding wilderness and select
produce for the final dinner on
7 board before Daydream returns
to Svolvær overnight.
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Buy me an island
Rich in history and natural beauty, this Myconian Villa Collection
Sicilian hideaway is awaiting a new owner to
Mykonos, Greece
write its next chapter, says Sophia Wilson
Where is it?
itting 300 metres from the shoreline, there is little evidence for this, there are plenty of Carved into the mountains above Elia
Isola delle Femmine is just a quick relics from the island’s genuine history, including
S tender (or an ambitious swim) from
the toe of Italy – but it feels like it
Ancient Greek and Roman stone basins and
a well that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Beach on the south-east corner of the
island, the Myconian Villa Collection is the
most exclusive property of the family-run
belongs to another time and place. The 15-hectare The old watchtower was damaged during Myconian portfolio (which comprises nine
island, which is being sold by one of Italy’s the Allied landing in Sicily in the Second World Mykonos hotels).
aristocratic families, boasts a landscape covered War but could be used as the starting point for What’s the hype?
in mandrake, mallow and erba stella, and a new development. The island’s shores are The majority of the 69 whitewashed villas
dominated by an old watchtower. predominantly white pebble but there is also a have their own infinity pools, with the bonus
There are many rumours as to how the oval- sandy beach in a cove, which provides the best of five-star hotel and spa service. Taking in
shaped islet got its name. The most popular tale landing spot for small boats. Depending on the unparalleled views of the Aegean Sea, the
is that 13 Turkish maidens were banished by their plans, it might be possible for the new owner to hotel’s calming spa – with exposed stone
families for misdemeanours and ended up apply for tax incentives and funding to help walls and wood sculptures – is fit for
shipwrecked there for seven years. Although secure the future of Isola delle Femmine. Aphrodite herself. Party-weary hedonists
can unwind in the healing thalassotherapy
pools and experience the curative properties
of Aegean Sea water.
What to have?
Fact file If you are seeking instant recovery, opt for
the 85-minute Harmony Massage. The
Location 38°12’34.8”N 13°14’10.0”E full-body treatment uses a combination of
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Price POA Ligne St Barth products, which are blended

Agent Christie’s International Real using natural ingredients on the French
Estate, christiesrealestate.com Caribbean island. Opt for camphor and
USP A slice of heritage ripe for menthol oil for ultimate relaxation.
a modern makeover Best by boat
Celebrity visitors Recent Leave your yacht on the protected west
holidaymakers in Sicily have coast of the island, either at the new port of
included Sarah Jessica Parker Tourlos, or the old port in Mykonos Town.
and Lily James myconianvillas.gr
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Island charter
Join the dots
Fed up of having to share your
With celebrity fans including
favourite Maldivian island? The
Emma Watson, Keira Knightley
Nautilus in the Baa Atoll has a new
and Kate Hudson, Eberjey’s new
buyout package allowing up to 93
resort and swimwear collection
adults to take over the entire
features its classic flattering
resort and enjoy private butler
silhouettes with a summer
service, a thriving house reef and
twist. The designs, including
overwater spa. From £283,000 per
a selection of dotted, striped
night, thenautilusmaldives.com
and floral prints, are perfect for
aft deck lounging. We love the
Ikat Stroke Ibiza one-piece
(left). £160, eberjey.com
Fighting fit
Visitors to Bali will soon be able to Port of call
go home toned as well as tanned as
COMO Uma Canggu has launched a Greek fashion
boxing retreat with London-based designer Mary
12x3 gym. It will offer a curated Katrantzou is
fitness plan, yoga and a daily
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debuting her
massage. comohotels.com first resortwear
collection this
month. Called Mary
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celebrate all your favourite
summer ports – from
The latest must-have accessories, Portofino to Dubrovnik.
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Mar is raising the
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Enjoy some “me time” at Hotel Esencia
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travellers. The three- and five-night Sólo
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Market overview
The north-east corner of Corfu is
nicknamed “Tuscany on Sea”, but natural
beauty is just one of the factors driving
its prime real-estate market. “The
beautiful Corfu environment has
received hundreds of millions in funding
Villa with a View

to renovate and rebuild, or build from
scratch, some of the most dazzling and
sublime houses in the Mediterranean,”
says Savvas Savvaidis. “The area
Anassa means “queen” in Greek, which Olivia Michel says is withstood the major financial crisis,
with some record sales happening
the perfect moniker for this regal cliffside property in Corfu over the past two years.”
verlooking the Ionian Sea is a cypress- swim, there is direct access to a private cove.
shaded plot that the CEO of Greece Sitting alongside the main villa is a sandy-hued
O Sotheby’s International Realty, Savvas
Savvaidis, describes as “the crème de
guest house. Allowing guests total independence,
it has a fully equipped kitchen and lounge area as
la crème of Corfu’s north-eastern coast”. Here, well as three en suite bedrooms and a separate
in this sublime spot, an 11,800-square-metre estate studio apartment. Outside, a shaded terrace has
called Anassa offers its owner a regal standard of a barbecue area and the villa also has its own private
privacy. With 12 bedrooms split across three villas, pool. Further guests can be accommodated in a
it would be ideal for hosting a royal entourage. separate contemporary two-bedroom villa, which
At the centre of the estate, the six-bedroom main overlooks the bay below.
house can be reached directly via a lift from the As well as its flexible layout, Anassa’s position
large garage. Expansive windows allow light to is one of its biggest selling points. “The area
flood its neutral interior, while pastel tones blend has a unique landscape, with cypress and ancient
perfectly with its natural surroundings. There are olive trees, a range of large and small beaches, Anassa boasts 875m²
of interior space, which
also contemporary touches, including a state-of- beautiful private coves and an abundance of includes 12 bedrooms
the-art gym and cinema room. delicious local cuisine found in the seafront and a pool with views
across to Albania
The home is surrounded by extensive terraces taverns,” says Savvaidis.
including an outside seating and dining area With an anchorage directly below the property
that has been carved in Agni Bay, the estate is
into the rock to create also perfect for superyacht
natural shade. An owners. “The north-east
additional decked coast is protected by the
terrace leads to an prevailing winds, making it
infinity pool with a safe haven for yachting
unobstructed views and sailing,” Savvaidis adds.
over Corfu Bay towards Anassa is listed for sale
the Corfu Town with Sotheby’s International
fortress. Or, for those Realty for €12.8 million,
who prefer a saltier sothebysrealty.com
Voyage Edit
Colourful beaches
NUMBER ONE BEACH, DOMINICA

With its volcanic landscape, the Caribbean island
of Dominica has its fair share of black-sand
beaches, but the most striking is Number
One Beach. Located on the north-east of
Dominica, the striking black sands were chosen
as a filming location for the 2006 movie Pirates
of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
PINK SANDS BEACH,

HA RB O UR I S L A ND, B A HA M A S
This Bahamian beach is a pale shade of salmon owing to a
of foraminifera (single-celled shelled organisms that live on
underside of reefs), broken shells, coral pieces and calciu
The island is accessible only by boat and you can spend t
snorkelling the nearby coral reef or horse-riding alon
RED BE ACH, SANTORINI, GREECE

At the southern end of this well-loved island,
which is also home to what locals call a “Black”
and a “White” beach, the burnt-orange sand takes
its colour from iron found in lava from the volcanic
caldera. The small, secluded beach has shaded
loungers and a handful of rustic tavernas built into
the caves at the cliff’s base.
H OR S E S H OE B AY BE AC H , BER MUD A
Crystal-clear waters washing up on to beautiful
blush-pink sands make this idyllic stretch of beach one
of Bermuda’s most visited attractions. Avoid =peak
times to enjoy the beach in peace and head to one of
its shoreside bars for a famous Dark ’n’ Stormy, the
island’s signature cocktail.
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KOGO
71.7m (235.3ft)
2006, Alstom Leroux Naval Shipyard, France
EUR 59,900,000
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by Burgess
LUCKY LADY 62.6m (205.5ft)
For sale
LUCKY LADY
2002 (refit 2017)
Oceanco, The Netherlands
USD 32,000,000
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OCTOPUS 126.2m (414ft)
New sales listing
FERDY 43m (141.1ft)
For sale For sale

OCTOPUS FERDY
2003 (refit 2019) 2007 (refit 2019)
LÜrssen, Germany Codecasa, Italy
EUR 295,000,000 EUR 10,500,000
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LADY MICHELLE 55m (180.4ft) AQUAMARINA 47.5m (155.8ft)
MYKONOS 33.3m (109.2ft) INCEPTION 50m (164ft)
ODYSSEY 40.2m (131.9ft) MARTINIQUE 36.3m (119.1ft)
For sale and charter For sale For sale

LADY MICHELLE MYKONOS ODYSSEY
2003 (refit 2018) 2015 (refit 2016) 2015
Benetti, Italy Gulf Craft, UAE Princess Yachts, UK
USD 19,500,000 EUR 4,000,000 GBP 13,900,000
For sale For sale For sale
Email sales@burgessyachts.com AQUAMARINA INCEPTION MARTINIQUE

2007 2008 2020
London +44 20 7766 4300 Monaco +377 97 97 81 21 New York +1 212 223 0410 ISA Yachts, Italy Heesen, The Netherlands Moonen Yachts, The Netherlands
EUR 11,490,000 USD 25,000,000 EUR 16,750,000
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BLUE NIGHT 49.9m (163.8ft) EXCELLENCE 46.6m (153ft)
New sales listing
LA DEA II 49m (160.8ft) MOON SAND 44.2m (145ft)
View during Palma Show View at Palma Show | Price reduction
BLUE EYES LONDON 60m (196.9ft) VA BENE 47.5m (155.8ft)
For sale For sale For sale

BLUE NIGHT LA DEA II BLUE EYES LONDON
2000 (refit 2020) 2007 (refit 2018) 2009
Benetti, Italy Trinity Yachts, USA CRN, Italy
EUR 10,950,000 USD 15,900,000 EUR 26,500,000 (EU VAT paid)
For sale For sale For sale and charter

EXCELLENCE MOON SAND VA BENE
2001 (refit 2019) 2015 1992 (refit 2008)
Feadship, The Netherlands Feadship, The Netherlands Kees Cornelissen, The Netherlands
USD 16,900,000 (US duty paid) EUR 29,950,000 USD 7,500,000
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Lady Moura
105m (334’5’’) Blohm & Voss 1990(2019) POA
Arne Ploch +34 609 756 763 aploch@camperandnicholsons.com
Andrew LeBuhn +1 415 407 9915 alebuhn@camperandnicholsons.com
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Elements
80.00m (262’5’’) Yachtley 2019 €112,000,000
Adam-Michael Papadakis +44 790 596 0784 apapadakis@camperandnicholsons.com
K
40.00m (130’) Palumbo 2015 (2019) €11,800,000
Marco Fodale + 33 6 140 287 76 mfodale@camperandnicholsons.com
Tommaso Bilotta +1 305 206 7780 tbilotta@camperandnicholsons.com
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NEW BUILD | YACHT MANAGEMENT
CREW PLACEMENT | INSURANCE
CHARTER MARKETING | MARINAS
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Sarastar
60.20m (197’6’’) Mondomarine 2017 €45,000,000
Alex Lees-Buckley +33 6 115 007 16 aleesbuckley@camperandnicholsons.com
New Build | delivery June 2021
Dom 133
39.80m (133’) CCN 2021 €17,000,000
Fabio Ermetto +33 6 125 282 28 fermetto@camperandnicholsons.com
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VALERIE RICHARD GRAY

rgray@iyc.com • +44 7717 098415
279’19’’/85.10m | Lürssen | 2011/2019 | €150,000,000
SEALYON SAMHAN
203’/62.00m | VSY | 2009 | €29,500,000 165’/49.90m | Mangusta (Overmarine) | 2008/2015 | P.O.A.
KEVIN BONNIE RICHARD GRAY
kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 6163 91959 rgray@iyc.com • +44 7717 098415
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER
GLAZE LA DEA II
161’1”/49.1m | Trinity | 2007/2018 | $18,500,000 160’9”/49.00m | Trinity | 2007/2018 | $15,900,000
KEVIN BONNIE KEVIN BONNIE
kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 616 391 959 kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 6163 91959
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER

LOON ONE MORE TOY

155’/47.24m | Christensen | 1997/2017 | $9,999,000 155’/47.24m | Christensen | 2001/2018 | $12,800,000
MICHAEL RAFFERTY • mrafferty@iyc.com • +1 561 758 5608 MARK ELLIOTT
BARBARA STORK LANDEWEER • bstork@iyc.com • +1 954 240 5771 mark@iyc.com • +1 305 794 1167
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SOLO KEVIN BONNIE

kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 6163 91959
236’3"/72.00m | Tankoa Yachts | 2018 | €67,900,000
EIGHT ONLY ONE

153’/46.40m | CRN | 2005/2017 | €15,800,000 151’1”/46.30m | Baglietto | 2015/2019 | P.O.A (VAT PAID)
PIERRE VEZILIER SCOTT JONES • sjones@iyc.com • +1 954 529 6377
pv@iyc.com • +33 6094 87879 KEVIN BONNIE • kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 6163 91959
ATOM BLISS
147’/44.81m | Sunrise | 2014/2019 | $13,900,000 144’11”/44.17m | Heesen | 2007/2019 | €12,500,000 (VAT PAID)
MARK ELLIOTT MICHEL CHRYSSICOPOULOS
mark@iyc.com • +1 305 794 1167 mc@iyc.com • +30 6937 098787
FAR FROM IT LIBERDADE

142’/43.00m | Richmond | 2008/2019 | $13,900,000 136'6"/41.60m | ISA | 2007 | €4,900,000 (VAT PAID)
MARK ELLIOTT MICHEL CHRYSSICOPOULOS • mc@iyc.com • +30 6937 098787
mark@iyc.com • +1 305 794 1167 KEVIN BONNIE • kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 6163 91959
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ASPEN ALTERNATIVE MARK ELLIOTT

164’/49.99m | Trinity | 2010/2016 | $17,900,000 mark@iyc.com • +1 305 794 1167
HEMABEJO 3 ANGELUS
132'/40.24m | Benetti | 2014 | €10,900,000 (VAT PAID) 132’/40.24m | Sunseeker | 2019 | €18,900,000
PIERRE VEZILIER MARAT URUSOV
pv@iyc.com • +33 6094 87879 mu@iyc.com • +7 915 488 8130
M4 YOU & G
131’11"/40.00m | Trident | 1999/2019 | $5,999,999 129'8"/40m | Mangusta | 2009/2019 | €8,090,000 (VAT PAID)
MARK ELLIOTT KEVIN BONNIE
mark@iyc.com • +1 305 794 1167 kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 616 391 959
BEACHOUSE TREMENDA
131'3"/40.00m | Mangusta | 2009/2019 | €7,500,000 126’4”/38.50m | Admiral Yachts | 2016 | €10,750,000
KEVIN BONNIE FRANK GRZESZCZAK JR.
kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 616 391 959 fng@iyc.com • +1 954 830 4867
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RUSCELLO FRANK GRZESZCZAK JR.

126’/38.40m | Sanlorenzo | 2016 | $12,900,000 fng@iyc.com • +1 954 830 4867
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER RECENT PRICE REDUCTION
AWOL AVANTE V
122'10"/37m | Sanlorenzo | 2009/2018 | €8,900,000 120'2"/36.6m | Feadship | 1974/2018 | $4,950,000
KEVIN BONNIE BOB O'BRIEN
kbonnie@iyc.com • +33 616 391 959 obrien@iyc.com • +1 561 310 9616
SIETE MIRABILIS
115'/35.05m | Benetti | 2002/2018 | $4,950,000 108’/33m | Ferretti Custom Line | 2018 | €9,900,000
FRANK GRZESZCZAK JR. FRANK GRZESZCZAK JR.
fng@iyc.com • +1 954 830 4867 fng@iyc.com • +1 954 830 4867
PROTECT 136 DASH

93'4''/28.45m | Cantieri Navali Rizzardi | 1999/2015 | €1,200,000 79'3''/24m | Leopard | 2007/2019 | $999,000
MICHEL CHRYSSICOPOULOS MICHEL CHRYSSICOPOULOS • mc@iyc.com • +30 6937 098787
mc@iyc.com • +30 6937 098787 FRANK GRZESZCZAK JR. • fng@iyc.com • +1 954 830 4867
T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L YAC H T CO M PA N
YA C H T S A L E S | C H A R T E R | M A N A G E M E N T | C R E W | I N S U R A N C E
I YC.CO M | IN FO@ I YC.CO M
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SEA OWL 203’ (62m) :: Feadship :: 2013 :: €89,000,000

kevin.merrigan@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 647 5986
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►SEA OWL is a highly customized, family-oriented superyacht that transports guests into another world where imagination goes far past the traditional
horizons. She has eye-catching details at every turn, an exceptionally high-volume interior and a level of privacy and security that is second-to-none.
This yacht is an extraordinary combination of Dutch craftsmanship by Feadship and awe-inspiring exterior and interior design by Andrew Winch.
ROCK.IT 198’ (60.3m) :: Feadship :: 2014/2019 :: €54,900,000

sean.doyle@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 478 3380
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► Launched in 2014, ROCK.IT was built for an experienced yachtsman who required a yacht for personal, corporate and charter use — ideally suited
for families, ROCK.IT is safe, comfortable and stylish. In 2019, the superyacht underwent a yearlong multi-million-dollar refit that included,
exterior modifications, a new main salon movie theater, a new owner’s office and more.
B R O K E R A G E : : C H A R T E R : : M A N A G E ME N T : : NE W C O N S T R U C T I O N : : C R E W S E R V I C E S : : P R I VAT E IN S UR A N C E S E R V ICE S
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D I E G O
► O N D I S P LA Y AT T HE PAL M A SUP ER Y ACH T S HO W ► ON DISP LA Y A T THE P A LMA SU PE RYA CHT SHO W
S A N
: :
P A L M A
: :
Y O R K
N E W
CHILD OF LIR ALTA MAREA
105’ (31.8m) :: Nautor Swan :: 2014 :: €7,900,000 96’ (29.4m) :: Jongert 2900 :: 1991/2017 :: €1,750,000
: :
joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com :: +34 627 947 160 jochen.brill@northropandjohnson.com :: +34 627 542 554
B E A C H
— —
►The Swan 105 (32m) is a performance cruiser that offers a Beiderbeck interior with many smart ►The Jongert 2900M (29.45m) ALTA MAREA is the embodiment of Dutch quality. Synonymous
features. The glass opening transom, whilst on anchor offers full view of your surroundings. with premium handcrafted design, she boasts impeccable construction and finish. She has
CHILD OF LIR accommodates 8 guests in four cabins and 2 crew. Or 6 and 4. A truly special and always been professionally maintained and undewent an extensive refit in 2018. ALTA MAREA
N E W P O R T
very well thought out cruising Swan. accommodates 8 guests in 3 cabins plus 4 crew.
: :
N E W P O R T
: :
► O N D I S P LA Y AT T HE PAL M A SUP ER Y ACH T S HO W ► ON DISP LA Y A T THE P A LMA SU PE RYA CHT SHO W
M O N A C O
: :
A N G E L E S
L O S
: :
SASPA WHIRLWIND
L A U D E R D A L E
92’ (27.6m) :: San Lorenzo SD92 :: 2010 :: €3,250,000 90’ (28.5m) :: Holland Jachtbouw :: 1998 :: €990,000
joost.goverts@northropandjohnson.com :: +34 627 947 160 simon.j.turner@northropandjohnson.com :: +34 971 707 900
— —
►The 92’ (28m) SD92 motor yacht SASPA was built by San Lorenzo at their Viareggio shipyard. ►The Holland Jachtbouw 90’ WHIRLWIND is an extraordinary sailing yacht designed by Andre
Her luxurious interior features a contemporary and minimalist design, which plays on splashes Hoek. The large cockpit is well protected by the deckhouse and her spacious interior features
of strong colour on white. SASPA’s interior configuration has been designed to comfortably upper and lower saloons and a large galley. She can acommodate 8 guests in 3 cabins and there
accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and up to 4 crew in 3 cabins. is space for 4 crew.
F O R T
: :
P A C I F I C
A S I A
NORT HROPA ND JOHNS ON.COM

: :
A N T I B E S
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SOLO 236’ (72m) :: Tankoa Yachts :: 2018 :: €67,900,000 MUSTIQUE 180’ (54.8m) :: Trinity :: 2005 :: $19,000,000
kevin.merrigan@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 647 5986 steve.elario@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 830 0288
► UNDE RGO ING RE FIT
RHINO 154’ (46.9m) :: Admiral Marine :: 1998/2018 :: $9,995,000 GOLDEN COMPASS 150’ (45.7m) :: Picchiotti :: 1980/2020 :: $3,500,000
wes.sanford@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 806 7036 whit.kirtland@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 305 793 5886
ELISA 150’ (45.7m) :: Christensen :: 2003 :: $16,495,000 DYNASTY 146’ (44.8m) :: Sunrise Yachts :: 2009/2018 :: €9,950,000
Paul.Daubner@NorthropandJohnson.com :: +1 619 228 1942 ed.dickinson@northropandjohnson.com :: +33 6 48 90 59 13
► NE W CE NTRA L LISTING
SEA VOYAGER 143 143’ (43.5m) :: Concept :: 2020 :: $22,191,318 SERQUE 133’ (40.5m) :: Broward :: 1995/2008 :: $3,995,000
james.munn@northropandjohnson.com :: +33 6 10 02 26 81 kristen.klein@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 727 644 9754
B R O K E R A G E : : C H A R T E R : : M A N A G E ME N T : : NE W C O N S T R U C T I O N : : C R E W S E R V I C E S : : P R I VAT E IN S UR A N C E S E R V ICE S
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D I E G O
S A N
: :
P A L M A
: :
Y O R K
AXIA 123’ (37.5m) :: S&S/Palmer Johnson :: 1990/2019 :: $4,490,000 CRYSTAL 121’ (36.9m) :: Moonen :: 2015 :: €7,450,000
ann.avery@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 326 7827 michael.payne@northropandjohnson.com :: +33 6 09 54 61 67
N E W
: :
B E A C H
N E W P O R T
: :
N E W P O R T
TANUSHA 120’ (36.6m) :: Benetti :: 2010 :: €6,500,000 RUTLI-E 100’ (30.4m) :: Benetti :: 2006 :: $3,900,000
ed.dickinson@northropandjohnson.com :: +33 6 48 90 59 13 joe.foggia@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 774 4225
: :
M O N A C O
: :
A N G E L E S
L O S
PURA VIDA 86’ (26.2m) :: Sunseeker :: 2016 :: $4,595,000 SYBER 78’ (24m) :: AB Yachts :: 2011/2019 :: €1,600,000
wes.sanford@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 806 7036 sebastien.clave@northropandjohnson.com :: +33 60 79 35 321
: :
L A U D E R D A L E
►N EW V I D EO ►N E W C E NTRA L LI STING
F O R T
: :
P A C I F I C
CIELO 72’ (21.9m) :: Outer Reef :: 2015 :: $2,595,000 PRIVATE RESERVE 70’ (21.3m) :: Azimut :: 2012 :: $1,425,000
philip.bell@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 954 873 0171 mathias.chouraki@northropandjohnson.com :: +1 646 283 0452
A S I A
NORT HROPA ND JOHNS ON.COM

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for Sale & Charter for Sale & Charter
271ʼ/83m Mitsubishi 2004/2018 O’MEGA* 205ʼ/63m Codecasa 2003 APOGEE*
for Sale & Charter for Sale
190ʼ/58m A&R 2007 LADY SHERIDAN* 188ʼ/57m Feadship 1986/2016 MINDERELLA
SUPERYACHT SPECIALIST MERLE A. WOOD

JOHN COHEN | KEVIN GREENE | JOHN JACOBI | PILA PEXTON | BASSAM CHAHINE | BILLY SMITH
TODD WEIDER | JAMES CLAYTON | STEWART V. FONTAINE | SKIP MORRIS | TIM LAUGHRIDGE | IAIN LAWRIE | WALT BRAITHWAITE | NICK CARDOZA
for Sale & Charter for Sale & Charter
173ʼ/53m Oceanco 2000 SUNRISE* 171ʼ/52m Amels 2004/2016 NITA K II*
for Sale & Charter for Sale
161ʼ/49m Feadship 1990/2015 MQ2* 153ʼ/47m Feadship 2001/2019 EXCELLENCE

*Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.
WWW . MERLEWOOD .COM
PHONE: +1-954-525-5111 • FAX: +1-954-525-5165 • MAIL@MERLEWOOD.COM
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for Charter for Sale
204ʼ/62m Feadship 2000/2012/2018 FLAG* 197ʼ/60m Lurssen 2010 HUNTRESS*
for Sale for Sale & Charter
185ʼ/56m Oceanfast 2004 SIRONA III* 182ʼ/55m Feadship 2005/2018 CYNTHIA*
SUPERYACHT SPECIALIST MERLE A. WOOD

JOHN COHEN | KEVIN GREENE | JOHN JACOBI | PILA PEXTON | BASSAM CHAHINE | BILLY SMITH
TODD WEIDER | JAMES CLAYTON | STEWART V. FONTAINE | SKIP MORRIS | TIM LAUGHRIDGE | IAIN LAWRIE | WALT BRAITHWAITE | NICK CARDOZA
171ʼ/52m A&R 1997/2014 AMORE MIO 2* 170ʼ/52m Oceanco 1997/2017 LAZY Z*
153ʼ/47m Feadship 1997/2016 DAYBREAK 150ʼ/46m Trinity 2003/2019 CLAIRE

*Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.
WWW. MERLEWOOD .COM
888 EAST LAS OLAS BOULEVARD • FOURTH FLOOR • FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
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HUGE PRICE REDUCTION
©FEADSHIP
SALE: USD 23 000 000
ANNA I SALE: EUR 59 000 000 VAT PAID SURI CHARTER: USD 350 000 / WK
FEADSHIP • 2007 • 67.00M (219’10”) • 6 STATEROOMS HALTER MARINE • 1978 / 2016 • 63.39M (208’) • 7 STATEROOMS
INSIGNIA SALE: EUR 7 500 000 VAT PAID QUITE ESSENTIAL CHARTER: FROM EUR 265 000 / WK
ELSFLETHER WERFT • 1979 / 2004 • 55.60M (182’5’’) • 7 STATEROOMS HEESEN • 2011 / 2017 • 55.00M (180’5’’) • 6 STATEROOMS
D R U M B E AT CHARTER: USD 175 000 / WK HADIA SALE: EUR 21 000 000
ALLOY YACHTS • 2002 / 2019 • 53.00M (173’11”) • 5 STATEROOMS HAKVOORT • 2006 / 2012 • 50.00M (164’1”) • 6 STATEROOMS
VENTURA SALE: EUR 20 900 000 CORSARIO SALE: EUR 6 000 000
HEESEN • 2013 • 50.00M (164’) • 7 STATEROOMS RADEZ BLATO • 2019 • 48.00M (157’2”) • 6 STATEROOMS
MONACO
USA ENQUIRIES@YACHT-ZOO.COM
UNITED KINGDOM WWW.YACHT-ZOO.COM
JAPAN
MONTENEGRO & CROATIA
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MY E S CA P E SALE: EUR 11 000 000 GW E I LO SALE: EUR 5 900 000
GULF CRAFT • 2016 • 47.60M (156’3) • 5 STATEROOMS MENGI YAY • 2009 • 47.40M (155’7”) • 3 STATEROOMS
T UAS E M P R E SALE: EUR 4 950 000 M A R I N A WO N D E R CHARTER: EUR 110 000 / WK
AB YACHTS • 2007 / 2017 • 42.60M (139’10”) • 4 STATEROOMS GULF CRAFT • 2012 • 38.40M (126’) • 5 STATEROOMS
SALE: EUR 7 600 000

M Y WAY CHARTER: FROM EUR 110 000 / WK TA B O O O F T H E S E A S CHARTER: FROM EUR 65 000 / WK
SANLORENZO • 2018 • 34.10M (111’11”) • 5 STATEROOMS MAIORA • 2019 • 30.46M (99’11’’) • 4 STATEROOMS
PAO L U C C I CHARTER: FROM EUR 35 000 / WK SEVEN SALE: EUR 5 900 000
PICCHIOTTI • 1970 / 2018 • 29.76M (97’8”) • 5 STATEROOMS CUSTOM LINE • 2016 • 28.31.00M (92’11”) • 5 STATEROOMS
A BREED APART
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E N M E R M O T O R Y A C H T
FO R SA LE BY OW N E R
• High Speed Composite Vessel 44 kts with • 2 Cabins + Crew Quarters

unique Seekeping ability and Comfort • Safe and Dry Flybridge
• Wavepiercing and Catamaran hull with • Built 2019
two fix Hydrofoils • Brand New just fully debugged
• High Efficiency -> approx. 600nm range • Built by famous Safehaven Marine
at 25 kts • Location Sardinia, Italy
• 2x CAT C18, 1.150 hp each • Asking 2,600,000 € ex VAT
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D I M E N S I O N S :
LOA: 23 m Hull: 21,40 m Beam: 5,40 m Draft: 1,30 m Displ. Ca. 24t
Unique opportunity to buy the most modern and reliable high speed all weather
Motoryacht due to change of owner’s program
The main request for ‘ENMER’ was to build comfort under way lots of time and effort piercing mono hull combining the stability
a Very Fast but Very Efficient vessel also in was invested to reduce noise and vibration of a catamaran with the rough weather
roughest conditions with Maximum Range to minimum. Due to the asymmetrical capabilities of a deep V monohull. The design
(approx. 600nm at 25 kts) which can be catamaran hull a stabilization system is not incorporates two fix Hysucraft Hydrofoils
operated without crew safely. To enlarge necessary even at anchor. allowing her to run very efficiently at any
the operation radius with Shallow Draft and ‘ENMER’ has an innovative and unique speed. ‘ENMER’ is powered by a pair of very
optimize handling with Joystick Control a hybrid hull design seamlessly fusing an reliable and easy to maintain Caterpillar C18
Jet Propulsion was installed. To increase asymmetrical catamaran with a wave 1,1 50hp engines.
Contact: Max Minarek max@judel-vrolijk.com l +49 1 52 345 00 585

Georges Bourgoignie georgesb@fraseryachts.com l +1 305 491 2211
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www.berthon.co.uk
I N T E R N AT I O N A L YA C H T B R O K E R S
Lymington UK Mandelieu La Napoule France Henån Scandinavia Palma de Mallorca Spain Rhode Island USA
0044 (0)1590 679 222 0033 (0)4 93 63 66 80 0046 304 694 000 0034 674 461 405 001 401 846 8404
brokers@berthon.co.uk brokers@berthonfrance.fr brokers@berthonscandinavia.se brokers@berthonspain.com sales@berthonusa.com
FPB 97’ €6,750,000 + VAT

Palma de Mallorca
The largest and fastest of the FPB fleet from Dashew Offshore and
built Down Under in 2014. She offers effortless transatlantic range
at 12 knots and is easily managed by a crew of family and friends,
although crew quarters are included in the price! This epic motor yacht
is available to see, touch, and write a cheque for at the Palma Super
Yacht Show 2020.
Oyster 82’ £1,995,000 + VAT

Palma de Mallorca
Powerful and oh so capable Rob Humphreys’ mile muncher from
2009, she has been skipper cherished from the shell. Carbon spar,
with proper, fully battened mainsail for great sailing performance,
atmospheric cherry innards and maple floors. Available fresh from a
mini nautical makeover which has her glistening for the Palma Super
Yacht Show 2020.
Humphreys 77’ €1,200,000

Palma de Mallorca
Epic go anywhere cruising yacht built in Blighty in 2002 she was totally
disembowelled and rebuilt by our very own Berthon Boat Co in 2016
– little of the original yacht remains. Intelligent design and execution
for relaxed world cruising, she sails effortlessly and at pace and loves
small crews. Fab designer interior, enormous spec, she is the business.
Available at Palma Super Yacht Show 2020.
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Y A C H T SA LES | CH A RT ER | MA NAGEMENT
RMK MARINE 120ft / 2003

2x 671 HP CAT - 5 Cabins - € 7.200.000
BENETTI 123ft / 1981 BENETTI 108ft / 2016 MANGUSTA 105ft / 2017

2 x 650 HP MTU - 5 Cabins - POA 2 x 1850 HP CAT - 5 Cabins - € 7.800.000 2 x 2600 HP MTU - 4 Cabins - € 4.900.000
Custom Line 960 / 2017 AZIMUT 80ft / 2005 LEOPARD 23m / 2004
2 x 2520 HP MTU - 5 cabins - €5.900.000 2 x 1500 HP MTU - 4 Cabins - € 950.000 2 x 1200 HP MAN - 3 Cabins - € 390.000
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“Thirty people headed for my boat – with an industrial drink blender”
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following day to say that, as it was his girlfriend’s birthday filing on board.
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I like entertaining, so I said, “Why not?” and put a bottle on ice. ended up hosting 60 people, all uninvited. They’d brought their own
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fuss. After all, we were all having a nice time. over to see who she was, but discovered a bald head. “Sorry, man,” he
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when I came back up I saw a huge crowd of people heading for my was amazed when I returned later to find him taking a leisurely
boat – at least 30 of them, if not more. One even had an industrial shower. If there was ever a case of someone outstaying their welcome…
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