Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2023 i Boat International

It's so tempting to go with the flow when commissioning a supeiyacht. Resale looms large; as does loss of reputation. No one wants to have the ugliest boat in the anchorage and be laughed out of Bar de L'oubli. Plus, shipyards like building what shipyards like building – overly complicated projects often mean delays, penalty clauses and a 40-month build ending as bitterly as a 40-year marriage. Yachts, therefore, tend to conform. Occasionally, though, along comes an owner with a vision so singular that the world bends to his or her will. Boats like Kenshō are the result. Our panel ofWorld Supeiyacht Awards judges so admired the 75-metre and its fresh approach to supeiyacht design that they awarded her the big one, Motor Yacht of the Year, at the World…

Shining bright Silver Star, hull No 2 in Admiral's S-Force series, has hit the water at Marina di Carrara, Italy, says Katia Damborsky The 55-metre Project Silver Star marks die largest launch of the year for The Italian Sea Group's portfolio of brands, and is the first completed Admiral to feature a full interior concept by Giorgio Armani. The yacht's clever exterior configuration centres around a forward helideck that can double as a lounge space, and an open waterfront beach club with high gunwales that protect it from the elements. She follows in the wake of hull No 1, Geco, a popular charter yacht. Project Silver Star is for sale with TWW Yachts, twwyachts.com…

CHEF SPECIAL Clemént Brasseur YACHT: 58m Benetti Illulion V CHARTER: camperandnicholsons.com At 17 Brasseur signed up for Du Touquet hotel school in northern France and then worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in the south, as well as at Alain Roux's The Waterside Inn in Bray, UK. He loves cooking light Med cuisine on board. One of his most popular dishes is a seafood platter, with marinated salmon, crispy skinned sea bass, steamed daurade, grilled langoustines, scallops and prawns; served with hollandaise, sweet chilli sauce and a lemon and peperoncino dressing. Based in Costa Rica when not on board Illusion V, Brasseur runs his own bakery, Madame Baguette. Daisy Webster, YACHT: 90m Lürssen Phoenix 2 CHARTER: edmiston.com Webster apprenticed at the three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, and during school she spent a year…

LA VELA A twist on the classic negroni using Ligurian products including the botanically based Portofino Dry Gin, Pineo vermouth with pine nuts, Amaro Camatti (a Ligurian amaro produced from the infusion of flowers, herbs and aromatic roots) and Campari. At Splendido Mare, we serve it with a single ice cube specially created for our glass size by our ice designer, Alberto, before decorating it with orange peel. It takes its name from room 12 of the Splendido Mare and is served in the 100ml PG mignon glass. INGREDIENTS 45ml gin 30ml Campari 15ml Pineo 20ml Amaro Camatti DAV MARY A Splendido Mare update on the Bloody Mary, we imbue the DaV Mary with different textures and scents. Our vodka of choice is Belvedere Vodka, which is then infused with…

THE WINNERS The World Superyacht Awards are unique in that they are judged by a dedicated team of current and former superyacht owners. Our judges travel all over the world to visit the nominated yachts, and use their knowledge and expertise to make informed judgements about each entrant. Personal inspections are supplemented by detailed dossiers on each nominee, which include photos, video, specifications, layouts and statements front the owner, designers and shipyard. Finally voting is done by secret ballot after detailed discussions on each nominated yacht. Over the coming pages we reveal the deserved recipients of our prestigious Neptune awards… MOTOR YACHT OF THE YEAR WINNER KENSHŌ Length 74.85m Builder Admiral – The Italian Sea Group S.p.A Naval architect The Italian Sea Group S.p.A/Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture Exterior…

Toot! Toot!” Bobby Genovese sounds the horn on his red toy train as we speed round his 40-hectare estate in Ocala, Florida. If the train is a surprise, there are even more in store: life-size elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, cowboys shooting front a cave and monkeys chattering on a tree. Not real, of course concrete and resin, tripped by electronics as we move round his “adventure park”. Genovese watches his guests’ jaws drop and rubs his hands in delight. It's fun, it's unexpected and, as I come to find out, it's very Bobby. Genovese is a Canadian-born self-made businessman, venture capitalist and property investor. He can also add “passionate serial boat owner” to his bio – up until recently he had six boats (now reduced, he says, to a “more…

Best by Boat Yazz Collective, Turkey Situated five nautical miles from Fethiye on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, Yazz Collective is not only best by boat, it's also only by boat, nestled as it its in a forested valley flanked on both sides by two sheer rock faces that make it inaccessible by road. There's ample room for visiting superyachts to drop anchor in the bay's sheltered waters, though, and a pair of Moonday 780 WAs are on call to whisk guests to the beachfront reception desk. Designed by architect Fahrettin Aykut, Yazz has a strong sustainability ethos: there is no plastic site, local and reclaimed nut tree wood is used throughou and most of the food ingredients are either grown at the resort's farm or bought from local markes. Its 16…

Michael Price The work of Florida-based photographer Michael has appeared in publications such as Rolling Stone, Vogue and Time. When not riding his bike, he can be found rummaging around flea markets. For this issue, he captures images of supeiyacht owner Bobby Genovese and his Florida estate (page 146). How did the shoot go? Being around Bobby reminded me of summer camp when I was 12 years old. There were non-stop activities available – swimming, horse riding, cycling, billiards, table tennis and campfires – along with camaraderie in a bucolic setting What has been your most memorable shoot to date? A few years ago I was hired by the Daily Mail to shoot the world's largest all-nude wedding in the Caribbean. None of the 1oo-plus couples were camera shy. However,…

BOAT International's BOAT Briefing podcast is released every week on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Catch up on the latest news, datadriven updates and interviews from some of the key players in the yachting industry. boatint.com/podcast New angle Lürssen's 90-metre Norn has been handed over to an experienced couple, thought to be the former owners of the angular 70.7-metre Skat. Both yachts are designed by Espen Øino with a utilitarian style that could have them mistaken for military vessels. Dölker + Voges has extended the theme into the interior, but Norn is very much a luxury yacht with an al fresco cinema and a variable-depth pool/dance floor. lurssen.com Speed demon exceeds 70 knots Bolide Yachts and Victory Design have reported eye-watering top speeds from their latest project, the Bolide 80. The…

BANGADANG €13,500,000 The 38.1-metre Benetti Fast 125 has had ene owner since her 2019 launch and boasts low engine hours. She has had a €1.7 million price reduction, listed with SuperYachtsMonaco. ROCK 13 €8,900,000 Formerly owned by Roberto Cavalli, the 40.8-metre Beglietto has had a price drop of €1 million. Lleted for sale at Torrance Yachts, she underwent a major refit in 2020. ROCK.IT $44,900,000 Merle Weed & Associates and Burgees have announced a sizeable reduction of $9.09 million on their joint CA. The 60.4-metre Feadship was delivered in 2014. ASTERIA $19,900,000 The 49.4-metre explorer hes hed a $5.1 million price drop. Lieted for sale with Worth Avenue Yachts, the Greek-built vessel started life as a salvage tug in 1970 and was converted in 2002. BEOL €27,950,000 The 60-metre CRN,…

REGATTA Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez “There's a completely different crowd at this sailing event. It's always full of interesting people and the port looks fabulous with all the sailing boats.” RESTAURANTS La Forge “A local favourite that's always good fun and serves great food.” Rue Victor Léon, Romotuelle Pablõ “We always have fun nights here – the music is good and it goes on till late.” Place des Lices, 83990 Saint-Tropez BEACH CLUBS Le Club 55 ”55 is very close to our house, and always great – it feels like we're eating at home.” 43 Boulevard Patch, 83350 Ramatuelle Cheval Blanc “It's always a real treat to visit. Elegant and super chic.” Plage de la Bouillabaisse, 83990 Saint-Tropez ART GALLERY Galerie Lucas Ratton “A great friend with great style… it's…

$28.5m This five-bedroom, solarpowered contemporary beachfront home with a rooftop pool is set in extensive landscaped grounds in West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard. christiesrealestate.com $11.95m This six-bedroom, eightbathroom house is set close to Nantucket's golf club and rural east coast. The 591m2 home was completed three years ago and has an outdoor saltwater swimming pool. coldwellbanker.com $3.295m Built in the 1870s, this restored four-bedroom Newport cottage overlooks First Beach. It features a wraparound porch with views of the water and is within walking distance of the town. gustavewhite.com…

RULE ONE FUNCTION ALONGSIDE FORM “Think about functionality and upkeep before falling in love with a finish. Exotic natural stone may be the height of luxury, but it requires a lot of maintenance. High-end quartz surfaces are practically indestructible and look exactly the same, paying dividends if you are away from port for extended periods. I also introduced a linen-look vinyl wallpaper I saw at the St Regis Perth to all high-traffic areas on Askari. Not only did it add texture, but seeing fingerprints is now a thing of the past.” RULE TWO WINDOW FURNISHINGS MATTER “Withfloor-to-ceiling windows becoming the new standard in boat design, having multiple ways to diffuse light into your boat is key. My favourite combination is luxurious linen sheer curtains with black-out blinds, making your boat…

Chairman of the Judges: Richard Raper, owner of a 38.8-metre sailing yacht Carlos Ancira, owner of a 45-metre motor yacht Alan Dabbiere, owner of a 60-metre motor yacht Bill and West Duker, former owners of a 52-metre motor yacht and a 70-metre sailing yacht Joaquin Folch-Rusinol, owner of a 37.3-metre motor yacht Barry Houghton, former owner of a 45-metre motor yacht Roger Lean-Vercoe, former Chairman of the Judges Victor Muller, owner of a 35.4-metre motor yacht and founder of the Feadship Heritage Fleet Jap-Eric Österlund, former owner of a 54.6-metre sailing yacht llia Rigas, owner of a 50-metre sailing yacht Steve Rigby, owner of a 26-metre motor yacht Kim Schindelhauer, owner of a 33-metre sailing yacht John Symond, former owner of a 73-metre motor yacht Anil Thadani, owner of a…

Sailing yachts are riding high on a wave of concern about the environmental impact of yachting. From onedesign racers to globe-trotting cruisers, these new models illustrate just how broad the appeal can be… CLUBSWAN 43 The new 14.56-metre 43 extends Nautor Swan's collaboration with designer Juan K, but offers more of an interior for owners who'd also like to cruise. It promises to be responsive and hugely fun to race without resorting to extreme engineering (and expense), nautorswan.com BALTIC 67 True semi-custom sailing wizardry is the hallmark of the 20.52-metre Baltic 67, whose judel/vrolijk hull is in full pre-preg carbon. Its third incarnation has an original interior layout and some cool features, such as a true diesel/electric hybrid-propulsion system and a telescopic keel. balticyachts.fi OYSTER 495 These 16-metre boats are serious…

Deborah Pocock LVO, CEO of QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) Deborah Pocock is passionate about ensuring opportunity and access to craft skills training, regardless of circumstance. QEST champions excellence in British craftsmanship by funding the education of aspiring artisans. Since 1990, it has awarded almost £5.5 million to 700 makers working in a range of craft skills. QEST also provides its alumni with business skills development and opportunities for exhibitions, collaborations and commissions through its extensive network. Adrian Sassoon, art dealer, art collector and writer Adrian Sassoon is the leading UK dealer in contemporary works of art – ceramics, glass, silver, gold, lacquer and hard stone objects. His other field is French 18th-century works of art, primarily in the royal porcelain factory of Vincennes and Sévres, and he has a…

As Mexican billionaire Emilio Azcárraga Milmo lay dying aboard his daringly designed 75-metre Eco, the setting spoke volumes about one of yachting's greatest-ever characters. 16 April 1997, the views would have been screened by curtains. The bulbous, curved-glass windows, which drew inspiration from 1950s Parisian buses and lent Eco her distinctively classic yet futuristic look, would have been shrouded by sumptuous, pale-coloured fabrics, muffling sound and cocooning the solemn scene. For one thing, it was the patron's stateroom, rather than the wheelhouse, that had the stellar views. “The pilot of my plane never looks out of the window,” Azcárraga had ruled. “I don't see why the captain needs to.” But that night, That night, Eco was at rest in Miami Beach Marina. The vexing issue of mechanical vibrations – felt…

AMARE II €36,900,000 The 49.8-metre Heesen is for sale with BehneMar. The second in the yard's 50-metre aluminium series, the 2020 build's modern interior matches her Omega Architects exterior. BAD COMPANY SUPPORT $15,500,000 This 2019-built 45.6-metre Dsmen is the mothership of a fleet of 10 sportfishers that travel the world. She is listed with Superyacht Sales and Charter. SANOO €7,500,000 Edmiston has listed the 60.6-metre Feadship for sale with a competitive price, calling her the “perfect refit project for an owner who wants to make their mark on a classic yacht”. The 41.7-metre Feedehip is newly listed with Fraser. Delivered in 1981, she has generous volume and is “one of the most well regarded Feadships of her generation”, says Fraser. KJOS €6,500,000 Northrop & Johnson has listed the 37.9-metre Palmer…

LEXHAM PARASOL BY EAST LONDON PARASOL COMPANY Made by Balinese artisans, the Lexham's print was inspired by the work of Arts and Crafts tile designer William De Morgan. The pole is made from bamboo and features gold accents. £399, eastlondonparasols.com BACKGAMMON SET BY SABRINA MONTE-CARLO An exclusive collaboration with Parisian board-game maker Hector Saxe, this buffalo-effect leather backgammon set has glazed chips stamped with palm tree motifs. €1,100, sabrinamontecarlo.com SEAHORSE WINE COOLER BY ASPREY This sterling silver cooler with seahorse handles will keep your favourite vintage perfectly chilled while looking effortlessly stylish. £10,500, asprey.com PARK PASSIFOLIA PICNIC BASKET BY HERMÉS This modern woven wicker and leather picnic basket has all the essentials for an al fresco gourmet feast: porcelain tropical flora plates, crystal glasses and gold-plated cutlery. Handily, the lid…

You don't need to be a motor sport fan to have heard of British Racing Green (BRG) – but there are plenty of people who might not know the story behind the dark, but unspecific, shade. It dates back to a pale “shamrock” green being used to signify the origins of the Englishbuilt Napier driven by Selwyn Edge at the 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup, the colour being chosen as a mark of gratitude to the event's Irish hosts. Lighter greens prevailed until 1929, when William Grover-Williams – a swashbuckling British spy who was eventually captured and executed by the Nazis – competed in, and won, the inaugural Monaco Grand Prix of 1929 in a dark green Bugatti. The Laureato's ceramic components in racing green are up to seven times harder…

We got involved with boats when my father bought a five-metre Lapstrake fishing boat with a 25-horsepower Evinrude engine. I was about 13 and was allowed to drive it. We were a large Italian family, very close, and we enjoyed the heck out of it. The boats got bigger, and when I married Joan (pictured above) we got our own, an 11-metre Sea Ray. At one point we built a Northern Marine expedition yacht to go around the world. But we found our desire to be offshore at great distances in unpredictable weather far exceeded our tolerance. We then went into boats that are more designed for southern boating. We've had our 27-metre Outer Reef fora year now and already put 900 hours on the engines. The boat is always…

I was overjoyed to be back in Istanbul hosting the charity raffle at the World Superyacht Awards. We raised a lot of money for an organisation called ÇYDD, which supports kids’ education in Turkey and has more recently been doing some exemplary work helping victims of the terrible earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. I want to thank everyone who donated prizes for the raffle – your generosity has guaranteed a better life for thousands of people. I've got a lot of history with this city – some of it not always good! I was never successful on the track here in my Formula i days, but it's a great circuit and I'd love to see it back on the FI calendar. It's fast, with lots of potential for overtaking,…

FALCH With the powerhouse design team of Carlo Galeazzi and Stefano Righini behind the 21.2-metre Azimut 68S model, it's no surprise Falch is ultra stylish and can make 36 knots. She is also child-friendly and carries a new complement of water toys for the 2023 season. Summer/winter: Croatia and Montenegro from €15,930/week; iyc.com 2 QUICK A push of a button converts this coupe into an open with Riva's patented convertible C-Top. The 23-metre 76 Bahamas model is sporty and speedy, able to top 30 knots, and the sophisticated interior with three guest cabins is all you would expect from the storied Italian brand. Summer: New England; from $12,000/day; alliedmarine.com…

Pick up the threads British luxury clothing brand Delos has revealed a resortwear line that has everything you need to look fresh on deck. It's a bastion of artisanal techniques, and the Dion shirt (pictured) is a BOAT favourite. £465, delos.land Rooms with a View Perched on Ibiza's west coast before a coniferous forest, the beachfront resort 7Pines reopens for the season with a new culinary concept at the hotel's clifftop restaurant, The View. A selection of Michelin-starred chefs will visit and bring a series of unique dishes and menus, hyatt.com Come to your senses The luxury hotel brand Raffles has launched a wellness retreat designed to “invigorate all five senses”. Rolling out this season in select locations, starting with the brand's properties in Singapore and Bali, the retreat includes…

Sea Spa Where is it? Nestled between the Al Hajar Mountains and the glittering Arabian Sea in its own protected corner of Muscat Bay. The Talise Spa is situated on top of the Jumeirah hotel, offering sensational vistas of the surrounding sandstone cliffs and azure waters of the Gulf of Oman. Why the hype? Focused on holistic wellbeing, Talise Spa has set out to create a real sense of place, with ancient therapeutic techniques that are unique to Oman. What to have The Essence of Oman is a 90-minute treatment from the spa's signature collection that uses traditional methods to exfoliate the skin. After a full-body natural scrub, a deep-tissue massage uses flowing movement, point stimulation and mild stretching, as well as an oil infused with medicinal frankincense. Best by…