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14 Azimut 77s

Power, performance and sleek Italian design have made the 77S a huge success worldwide in just a few months.

22 Tiara 50 Coupe

A stunning express yacht with classic American styling, the 50 Coupe instantly impresses!

28 A Sailing Heritage

We take a look at the Gulf’s sailing history, and how it is being kept alive today through strong investment in sailing as a sport, and maintaining tradition through dhow racing.

38 classic Yacht Racing

A feature on the historic and beautiful Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge, featuring some of the most beautiful sailing ships in the world today.

76 Bentley Flying spur W12

A review of the iconic British limousine, boasting unrivalled levels of luxury and a 616hp twin-turbo W12 engine, with a photoshoot on the rather appropirate setting of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina promenade on Yas Island.

GREETINGS ocean enthusiasts, and welcome to the second edition of our new-and-improved regional, bilingual version of Hadag. Once again, it has been an extremely important time for us here at the magazine, as last month saw us attend the momentous Dubai International Boat Show for the very first time, with magazines distributed throughout the event, and a whole lot of useful networking achieved. As one of the most famous destinations in the world, the Dubai boat show has huge significance in the industry, which means that the majority of yacht, boat and marine equipment brands the world over were present, and we were astounded by some of the products we came across there. Many of those products you will now see featured in this issue! Look out for the private submersibles from Netherlands-based manufacturer U-Boat Worx…

We also feature some of the key players in the region, with interviews with yacht builders Gulf Craft and AS Marine, highlighting the Middle East’s contribution to the industry.

In honour of the Dubai boat show, we also highlight some other interesting aspects of marine lifestyle in the UAE, with a spotlight on Yas Marina, a catamaran cruise in Abu Dhabi, and an interview with Emirati oceanic videographer Nasir Alowais.

Enjoy, and please send us your thoughts to tony@factlive.com he Azimut 77S enjoyed its Middle Eastern launch at the Dubai International Boat Show recently, wowing visitors with its sleek Italian design and dynamic layout. he Tiara 50 Coupe is a classic American style of motor yacht with a strong, sleek and elegant profile combined with an integrated hardtop and large, obstruction-free tempered, tinted windows.

Power, speed and stunning design have all combined to make the Azimut 77S an instant success around the world.

To give you some idea of the excitement this yacht is creating and the popularity of the brand, Azimut had already sold four of the 77S prior to its launch in Cannes towards the end of last year simply based on the design and layout alone.

So what is it about these yachts that make them such a success? Well, the hint is in the name, the 77S, the ‘S’ designating Azimut’s Sport collection, which equates to power and speed in addition to the luxuriously striking Italian styling.

The 77S can reach an impressive maximum speed of 36 knots, and cruise at an equally impressive 32 knots, largely thanks to Azimut’s renowned wave-slicing Deep-V bow, as featured on all the Sport range, and the yacht’s three 662kW Volvo Penta diesel engines.

There are four cabins, two double and two twin, capable of sleeping up to eight guests, as well as two crew rooms in the stern. On the lower deck there is a folding swimming deck next to a spacious garage easily capable of storing a tender and a jetski.

The main deck boasts a well-appointed dining and entertainment area, and there’s a large sport bridge up top adding a third sunbed to the two on the main deck. The unique feature is that the sport bridge is far back enough to allow for a glass sliding sunroof above the helm station on the main deck.

Though the spacious main saloon and three sundecks make the Azimut 77S capable of entertaining large groups, it is really more about smaller groups cruising the oceans in style, making the 77S ideal for wealthy private owners or luxury boutique charter cruises.

With an expansive sunroof and 360 degree panoramic views, the 50 Coupe gives the impression of outdoor living even when inside.

The salon and bridge deck boast 360-degree panoramic views, and open to the cockpit through sliding aft doors built with indoor/outdoor living in mind. The neatly engineered forward reclining sun pad cushioned lounge offers a luxurious spot for soaking up the sunshine. The salon features a single level deck from the cockpit forward to the bridge where a single step separates entertaining from the business of operating the vessel.

The full beam master stateroom lets the sun shine in through large windows port and starboard. The ensuite with private shower has external venting, and large hanging lockers, cabinetry and a private sitting area all compliment the room. The master opens to a common atrium with a large pantry and washer/dryer concealed within a port side closet. The optional third stateroom would delete this option. The head is shared between the atrium and forward queen VIP stateroom.

True to the yachting lifestyle, most of your time on the Tiara 50 will be spent entertaining in the salon and cockpit. The aft galley contains all the major appliances and large counter spaces to match. Quick and convenient access to the cockpit lounge seating and optional teak dining table makes for effortless entertaining and dining.

An optional hydraulic swim platform with access port and starboard by broad, safe steps brings you to the water world and can function as dinghy storage while underway. You can also utilize the storage space in the over-sized trunk engineered into the transom. The swim platform will feature drink holders at the water level, custom molded handholds and a smart ladder system for ease of entry.

The Tiara 50 is powered by twin Volvo IPSII 950 with Joystick Plus control, and tops out at an impressive 34 knots, with an optimum cruising speed of 28 knots, and a range of 310 nautical miles at that speed.

An extensive list of optional mechanical systems, exterior color choices, limited customization and interior decors are available to make your Tiara Yacht uniquely yours.