Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 50 i SuperYacht World

It’s when an owner’s VISION meets a designer’s CREATIVITY Most of the world seems obsessed with listing superyachts by length, but we’ve always taken a qualitative approach on SuperYacht World. That’s why, to mark the mini-milestone that is our 50th issue, we’ve created a list of our Top 50 Greatest Superyachts of All Time. These are the yachts that have more impact than just the size of their fuel tanks or the number of seats in the crew mess. It’s about their ground-breaking qualities, the moments of design genius, and the incredible technical feats of the many shipyards involved. When you look at the Top 50, you get a real sense of what is possible when an owner’s vision meets a designer’s creativity, and a shipyard’s engineering prowess. Ten of…

Greatness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, and as we have reached the small publishing milestone of our 50th issue, we’ve decided to do some beholding of our own and create a list of the yachts that have inspired us most since we launched in 2008. There are breathtaking examples of audacious design, and perhaps one or two moments where you wonder about the practicality, as well as yachts which genuinely broke new ground or have opened up a new tributary of yacht building. There are big beasts and smaller fry, and those in the middle. You’ll disagree about some of the yachts we’ve included, and you’ll miss some of your favourites, but we believe that each of our Top 50 is here for a reason. The…

ADMIRAL C-FORCE 50 The Italian Sea Group launched its 50-metre C-Force in April. The steel-and-aluminium displacement-hulled yacht features exterior lines by Uniellé Yacht Design and an interior created by the Admiral Centro Stile in co-operation with Gian Marco Campanino. There is a master suite forward on the main deck featuring some big windows judging, and five other guest suites. The yacht - Admiral’s second launch of four scheduled for this year - is due to make her public bow at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. www.theitalianseagroup.com CRN HULL 135 Breaking cover in May was CRN’s 79-metre 135. With a beam of 13.5 metres, she will be CRN’s second-largest yacht ever after the 80-metre Chopi Chopi. Studio Zuccon International Project created the exterior styling and the interior design is by…

THE 41-METRE Ocean Emerald, now operating in South-East Asia (see, Charter News, SYW 49), has joined Northrop & Johnson’s charter fleet. The distinctive yacht was built at Rodriguez Yachts in 2009 to a Foster+Partners design. She accommodates 12 guests in five staterooms, and boasts an on-board media library of 3,000 films. The yacht is set to explore Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines, chartering from $95,000pw.northropandjohnson.com IF YOU FANCY TAKING advantage of the recent thaw in relations between the West and Cuba, you can charter the 72-metre Axioma there in February and March next year. The 2013 Dunya is available through Yachting Partners International for €525,000pw.www.ypigroup.com OCEAN INDEPENDENCE’S Indiana, a 39-metre Bilgin from 2010, this season boasts a new chef who can offer kosher and vegetarian menus. Operating in the…

“I presented around 40-plus other options before the client came back to the 180” CV I grew up in South London before moving to Fort Lauderdale in 1991 at the age of 19 to join the owner’s build team for the radical 80ft motor yacht Global 1, a transatlantic record contender. At the owner’s instruction, we added a high-end luxury interior - needless to say, weight increased and speed dropped! I spent the next 20 years in the construction and operation of large motor yachts. I came ashore in 2011 and set up the management, brokerage and construction division of my partner’s existing charter business in Monaco. I am happy to report we have gone from strength to strength. Most memorable sale In the summer of 2013 I had a…

ITALIAN RIVIERA Variety show The Italian Riviera enjoys tremendous variety, from the rugged cliffs and pretty coves of the eastern reaches (often known as the Riviera di Levante - home to the fashionable resorts of the Cinque Terre and Portofino), to the relatively wide beaches and lush landscapes of the western end, the Riviera di Ponente. However, the Riviera stretches down south too, to the Tuscan coastal resorts including Porto Santo Stefano on the promontory of Monte Argentario. According to Elisa Biglia of Great Estate, this area offers a "true taste of Italy with its stunning beaches, tiny fishing villages and pastel painted houses” - as well as better value for money. The busiest price points in the current market, she says, are easily maintained villas valued between €1 million…

LAPIAZ SIDE TABLE www.bocadolobo.com In polished brass and with mirrored and lacquered surfaces, the 1.15-metre wide Lapiaz side table is geologically inspired. ‘Lapiaz’ is the French word for the formations produced by the surface dissolution of limestone or dolomite rocks caused by constant freezing and thawing in cold climates. Custom sizes and finishes are available. The standard piece shown costs €2,150. BEL & BEL ZERO-SCOOTER belybel.com Described by the makers as "the world’s first self-balancing scooter”, the Zero-Scooter weighs in at 60kg and prices start at €5,950. It comes with a delightfully retro look and there’s a host of finishes available. GRAMOVOX FLOATING RECORD www.gramovox.com We can’t vouch for the sound quality out of the twin 15W speakers, but this hand-produced vertical turntable from Chicago-based Gramovox is an elegant way…

BILGIN’S 156-II WAS BROUGHT to its Küçükçekmece facility after her assembly in Yalova, the second hull in the yard’s speculative 47.6-metre range. Exterior styling and naval architecture is by Unique Yacht Design, with an interior by H2. www.bilginyacht.com THE 31-METRE BABBO has been launched by Cantieri delle Marche for her South American owner, the second of four Darwin 102 yachts to be ordered. The yacht is kitted out with a dive centre, 5-metre and 6.3-metre tenders, and plenty of toys. www.cantieredellemarche.it DREAMLINE YACHTS launched the third example of its Dreamline 26 in April. Giuseppe Arrabito is the naval architect, while interior and exterior design is by T4 Design/Enrico Gobbi. The yacht - now delivered to its owner - will appear at the Cannes show. www.dlyachtsdreamline.com THE FIRST YACHT IN Otam’s…

SEYCHELLES Indian Ocean When I think of the Seychelles, I think about the Garden of Eden. The land of perpetual summer, vibrant authentic culture, friendly people and spectacular wildlife, and the best way to enjoy these islands is aboard a yacht. Keen divers are encouraged to visit the Ile Cocos Marine Park, the Seychelles’ number one diving destination. Crystal-clear waters and enthralling sea life can also be found near the island of Ile Therese. The whole area is home to two World Heritage sites: the renowned Vallée de Mai on the island of Praslin, where the wondrously shaped Coco-de-Mer nut (the biggest seed in the world) grows; and fabled Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll. A short cruise from Mahé is Curieuse, famous for its giant tortoise population. Big…

SOLD! RM Elegant 72.4m Lamda Nafs Shipyard 2005 Asking price Undisclosed Sold C&N’s Adam-Michael Papadakis brought buyer and seller together for this charter yacht that houses 30 guests. www.camperandnicholsons.com SOLD! Amazon Express 66.7m Arsenale 1965 Asking price $3.25 million Sold by Fraser Yachts’ Stuart Larsen had the agency and Edmiston brought the buyer for this go-anywhere yacht.www.fraseryachts.com www.edmiston.com SOLD! Solemar 61.5m Amels 2003 Asking price Undisclosed Sold by YPI’s Matt Albert for the vendor and Curtis Stokes & Associates for the buyer. She has a brilliant interior from Michael Leach Studio. www.ypi.com www.curtisstokes.net SOLD! New Sunrise 61.3m CRN 2000 Asking price $24.9 million Sold by Joint CA held by Burgess and Edmiston, while Steve Sprigg from Galati Yacht Sales found the buyer.www.burgess.com www.edmiston.com www.galatiyachts.com SOLD! Elandess 60.0m Abeking & Rasmussen…

WHEN & WHERE June 2007, Mallorca IMAGE Kos Picture Source/Getty Close encounters at superyacht regattas between competing yachts and spectator boats are not unusual, although this small boat does appear to be within bow-polishing distance of the 88-metre Maltese Falcon. The Falcon, built at Perini Navi for the late Tom Perkins in 2006, was the biggest yacht in the 50-strong fleet at the 2007 Superyacht Cup. Winner of 2013 Baccarat SuperYacht World Trophy, which was presented to the yacht’s current custodian Elena Ambrosiadou at the Monaco Yacht Show, Maltese Falcon is a prime candidate for our 50 Greatest Superyachts (starting on page 43), and one of the first entries in SuperYacht World’s online Superyacht Hall of Fame.…

“The internet is HUGELY changing how the industry works” The venerable company of Northrop & Johnson has been undergoing something of a rebrand over the past two years, and at the heart of it has been Daniel Ziriakus, chief operating officer since 2014. One of the keys to the rebrand has been an increased emphasis on the use of technology: "It’s cutting edge. Every broker can access a vast inventory remotely within seconds, 24/7. We’re technology driven in order to enhance the very best customer service ” he says. And before you think that the geeks have inherited the earth, he is quick to point out that the traditional foundation of selling boats hasn’t been forgotten. "Our plan is to remain true to our core business in sales, charter, management…

Over three days at the MYBA Charter Show in Genoa, a team of dedicated judges visited the many yachts, sampling the work of some of the best chefs in the business. This magazine is a proud sponsor of the award, and we’re pleased to report that this season’s competition - with the overall theme ‘A Tribute to Italy. Italian Cuisine - Classic and Modern’ - was as strong as ever. The chefs were invited to prepare three classic Italian dishes - a pasta dish, a main course and a dessert. Two dishes were to be as classic in nature as possible and the third dish (of the chef’s choice) was to be given a 2016 makeover. It could be a lunch or dinner menu and chefs could choose from any…

ANANTARA MAI KHAO, PHUKET The ‘Taste of the Suite Life’ experience offers guests a three-night stay in the beachfront Royal Villa with private pool, followed by a tailor-made meal with a 1990 Domaine Romanee Conti, a particularly rare burgundy. medjumbe.anantara.com LA SUITE WEST, HYDE PARK Ideal for health advocates, the chic boutique retreat in London has launched a summer well-being menu at its award winning restaurant Raw. Guests can also enjoy its much sought-after sun terrace. www.lasuitewest.com RUCKOMECHI CAMP, ZIMBABWE After a revamp and rebuild, there are now ten spacious tented suites in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park, offering guests a spectacular safari experience on the Zambezi River. www.wilderness-safaris.com/camps/ ruckomechi-camp TIVOLI MARINA VILAMOURA, ALGARVE A brand-new façade and refurbished rooms have brought this hotel in line with its clientele’s exacting…