EXPECT NOTHING

The guide

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GREETINGS ocean enthusiasts, and welcome to what is an extremely exciting time for us here at Hadag as we enter into an interesting period of transition. For, as of this issue, Hadag is now a regional publication, as well as for the first time being bi-lingual, catering to our expatriate and local readers in English and Arabic. We felt that this was important for two main reasons: ever since its conception, we’ve wanted Hadag to have a strong local identity in both name and nature. This is reflected editorially in our interviews with Arab mariners, fishermen and ship builders, as well as in our strong focus on the region’s environment and traditions. And now, it is reflected linguistically as well.

The second main reason was in response to the reactions from the many members of the public and government officials we’ve introduced the magazine to, who loved the idea, and the look and feel of Hadag , but felt that including the Arabic language would help local ocean enthusiasts to identify more closely with the magazine.

Readers from both the expatriate and GCC communities are extremely important to us, and so we’re very proud and excited to present the new bilingual and regional Hadag to you all.

Please enjoy, and feel free to let us know your thoughts at tony@factlive.com inner of the prestigious 2013 World Superyacht Awards, the flagship of the Princess range, the tri-deck 40M, is over one hundred and thirty feet long, and represents the absolute peak of quality, luxury, performance and space.

Constructed to world-class standards, she delivers class-leading levels of luxury and build detailing, and offers enormous scope for customisation, enabling owners to create their ultimate yacht, as we see here with Solaris . This latest incarnation of the impressive Princess M40 boasts a collaboration between the Princess Design Studio and Mark Berryman Design to create a six-cabin interior layout that is unique in the yacht’s history. The Solaris features two master staterooms, four en suite cabins, and a full gym, all finished in a unique, hand-picked oak timber. The upper deck has been transformed into a dedicated owner’s deck with a stateroom, seating area, separate office and en suite, all surrounded by large sections of glass for breathtaking views across the water.

Through the stateroom’s stainless steel doors, a private deck is located aft with an intimate dining area and expansive seating. From here stairs lead to the main deck below or up to the sun deck.

The second master stateroom lies across the full beam of the main deck, in its conventional forward position, and enjoys a seating area, separate office and en suite. As with all M Class yachts, tall sections of glass run along each side for the most incredible views and natural light. s yachts become ever more modern, with cold colours, angular lines and futuristic design, it’s refreshing to see a manufacturer going in the opposite direction.

The lower deck accommodates the four further en suite cabins, two double cabins aft and two twin cabins with sliding berths, as well as the fully Technogym-equipped gymnasium lying forward.

The main deck of Solaris features a saloon seating area that is designed to easily accommodate up to 12 guests with a separate dining area located forward featuring a solid Macassar ebony table and finished in materials chosen from the expansive Princess Design Studio styling portfolio. Sliding doors to port and starboard lead out to deck-side balconies connecting this magnificent entertaining space with the anchorage.

The whole yacht is easily served by the full galley and crew quarters that lie forward, including their own dedicated staircase offering discreet movement around Solaris and minimal disturbance to her guests.

Her state-of-the-art composite hull construction is both strong and lightweight, delivering superb efficiency and speed.

The advanced semi-displacement hull design offers excellent stability at lower displacement speeds but fitted with twin MTU V12 2,938hp engines she can deliver speeds up to 20 knots.

Superb sea-keeping is augmented with an impressive cruising range, achieved through engineered weight reduction and the latest infused moulding technology, making the 40M truly a leader in its class.

The aesthetic beauty and classic lines of Zeelander yachts make them stand out in a marina. This is why they are hugely attractive to those who want to stand out as an individual!

Here we can see it with Zeelander, who add a touch of elegance to their vessels with curved, flowing lines and natural materials to give them a much more classic aesthetic. One such example is the beautifully proportioned Z44. The result of years of dedication, collaboration and refinement, the Z44 offers excellent ease of operation and functionality.

The Z44 provides every passenger with a 360-degree panoramic view by virtue of the comfortable raised seating areas. The carefully conceived cockpit affords excellent visibility with the added luxury of an oversized sunroof that can instantly convert the wheelhouse into an al fresco entertainment area.

The gleaming hull accentuates the curved and classic lines and is the result of hundreds of hours of personal attention from the skilled Zeelander craftsmen. Every surface is covered in high gloss metallic paint with the super structure in a starburst white metallic paint that gives the Z44 a finish no other manufacturer is utilising.

The decks are covered in Esthec brand decking for a long lasting and maintenance free teak deck look. Every teak plank is personally selected and hand-laid on the decks before being vacuum-bedded in the deliberate single-length Zeelander style, emphasising the perfect curves and sheer of the Z44 hull and superstructure.

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Beauty on the inside

The interior of the Z44 is the perfect balance of fit and finish with a very user-friendly appeal. Entering the wheelhouse, one is surrounded by rich solid woods, glove stitched leather and book matched veneers. Supple leather seating surrounds the immense entertaining table and a custom captain’s chair serves both the dashboard and the end of the table by swivelling 180 degrees. All electronic and navigation equipment has been easily placed within arm’s reach. Each piece of furniture is individually crafted before being fitted into the yacht. It is then removed and veneered, before going to environmental paint shops for the final application of lacquer, showcasing the beauty of the wood. All in all, the interior of the Z44 is a masterful use of space with characteristic levels of finish.

The Z44 is the new benchmark in style and luxury, giving every owner an unrivalled yachting experience.