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The world’s most glamorous yacht show returns to Port Hercules in Monte-Carlo for its 22nd edition, September 19-22. text by Tim Thomas
In the next few pages, you’ll find our pick of some of the key yachts that are expected at Monaco, including many world premieres. The current list of new yachts ranges from the mighty 279-foot Lürssen motor yacht Ace to the graceful 103-foot Southern Wind sailing yacht Almagores II, and there will be plenty of variety in between to suit all tastes and desires. Changes this year include the addition of an Upper Deck Lounge in the Parvis Piscine, designed for the “business and social elite” at the show and offering private meeting rooms for talking business and enjoying fine food and drinks. Meanwhile, as in years past, superyacht captains and crew can escape to Dockwalk’s Captains’ Hideout, located above Stars ‘n’ Bars. The Monaco Yacht Show is, indeed, all grown up. We’ll see you there.
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The Monaco Yacht Show has come a long way in its more than two decades of existence. From a handful of yachts showing along the Quai des Etats Unis in its early renditions, this year’s show will dazzle visitors with more than 100 superyachts taking over the port, ranging between 80 and 300 feet, and some 500 exhibitors—from yacht designers, naval architects and shipyards to upholsterers, entertainment system specialists, tech gear suppliers and even the odd gold faucet maker. The show these days is imperative for anyone connected to or interested in the superyacht industry, a not-to-miss event where big-name owners can be spotted on the bustling docks among the crowds, all set against the magnificent backdrop of fashionable and elegant Monaco.
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◀ Hampshire II
258' Feadship Delivered to her sports-loving owners in July, the Redman Whiteley Dixondesigned Hampshire II features a foredeck helipad that can be transformed into a playing field for basketball, tennis, baseball, badminton and football. Thrill seekers can take the elevator up to the crow’s nest and then shoot down a zip line to the water.
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▶ Ace
| 279' Lürssen The 279-foot superyacht Ace, previously known as Project Rocky, was recently launched and delivered from Lürssen’s Rendsburg yard. Designed by Andrew Winch Designs both inside and out, this yacht has an unusual profile with large side arches surmounted by oval side balconies. Her classic interior accommodates 12 guests in six cabins over five decks.
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▼ Almagores II
◀ Karia
148' RMK Marine A rugged explorer that is also comfortable and safe for a young family, this 2012 yacht has a range of more than 4,500 nautical miles at eight knots. Exterior styling and naval architecture are by Ron Holland Design.
103' Southern Wind Almagores II is the first of the yard’s new 102 DS series, which feaures naval architecture by Farr Design and general design and styling by Nauta Yachts. The 102 is the successor to the popular 100 DS series, of which nine have been built.
▼ Far Away
| 119' Canados The new flagship of the Italian yard, Far Away has naval architecture and and exterior design by the Canados in-house design team with an interior by Francesco Paskowski. The yacht features large windows on the main and lower deck to let in natural light. Exterior spaces were optimized with a large beach club at the stern, side balconies, a solarium on the foredeck and a large flybridge protected by a carbon-fiber hard-top.
▼ Lady Linda
| 187' Trinity Lady Linda has been specially designed with a wide beam and limited draft, ideal for the shallow waters of The Bahamas and her homeport in South Florida. Her contemporary interior was designed by Evan K. Marshall and accommodates up to 12 guests. See page 52 for the full feature.
▼ Diamonds Are Forever
200' Benetti Swapping speed for luxury, serial owner John Staluppi built Diamonds are Forever as the latest in his series of Bond-themed superyachts. The Evan K. Marshall-designed Art Deco interior is full of glitz and glamour and accommodates guests in a master suite, an equally impressive VIP and four guest staterooms.
▶ Vertigo
221' Alloy Yachts Although she was launched in 2011, the multi-awardwinning Vertigo (including 2011 World Superyacht Awards Sailing Yacht of the Year) has been eagerly awaited and likely will be one of the stars of the show. The Philippe Briand design, with a Christian Liaigre interior, took 800,000 man-hours to build.
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▼ Mogambo
| 241' Nobiskrug Reymond Langton Design seamlessly combined a subtle African theme with silver screen glamour for the interior of this 2012 launch, while the exterior styling is distinctly masculine akin to automotive design. Mogambo sleeps 12 guests and features wide open spaces inside and out, including a sun deck with gym, spa pool and al fresco cinema.
▲ Better Place | 166' Wally
As with any Wally launch, there is nothing ordinary about its new flagship, Better Place, with naval architecture by Tripp Design and an interior by Wetzel Brown Partners. She is the world’s largest carbon sloop, sports a 221-foot mast (the largest built by Hall Spars), displaces just 240 tons and yet still offers a full flybridge for guests to enjoy.
▼ Vicky
| 238' Proteksan Turquoise Vicky is both the shipyard’s and Turkey’s largest launch. She was started in 2009 and sold in 2010 to a new owner who commissioned H2 Yacht Design to radically restyle the superstructure. Her interior features a bridge-deck amidships master suite with balconies on either side.
▲ Imperial Princess | 131' Princess Yachts
The first of Princess Yachts’ 40M series, Imperial Princess was designed by the yard’s in-house team and Bannenberg & Rowell. The spacious, classic interior accommodates 12 guests in five cabins, including a fullbeam master on the main deck and two VIP cabins plus two twins with Pullmans on the lower deck.
▼ Okko
| 134' Mondo Marine Making her debut at the show, the Giorgio Vafiadisdesigned Okko is based on Mondo Marine's successful 41m platform. Her interior offers accommodations for 10, split between four lower deck cabins and a fullbeam main-deck master suite.
▲ Step One
| 180' Amels The first from Amels’ Limited Editions 180 series, Step One, like all yachts in this range, is designed by Tim Heywood. At 660 GRT, she offers large interior volume. The main deck salon is 30 percent bigger than her Limited Editions predecessors with an additional bar and seating area, the skylounge extends the deck’s full width and the sun deck is longer with a touch-and-go helipad. The interior was designed by Laura Sessa and accommodates 12 guests in six cabins.
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▼ Belle Anna
| 164' ISA The third ISA 500 superyacht, Belle Anna was built in steel and aluminum with design from an in-house team and Vallicelli Studio. ISA’s trademark aft staircases that link each deck have been abandoned in favor of a more traditional profile. Belle Anna offers a beach club area accessed from the swim platform by two wide curved glass doors. Her interior, designed by François Zuretti, accommodates 12 guests in a main-deck master and five guest cabins.
▶ Rainbow
131' Holland Jachtbouw A replica of her 1934 namesake, the 2012 Rainbow is the latest sloop in a glorious J Class revival. The yacht, which combines new technology with classic style, can reach 15 knots under sail and sleeps eight guests.
▼ La Pellegrina | 164' Couach
La Pellegrina is not only the largest yacht built by Chantier Naval Couach, but also the largest composite (kevlar carbon) yacht ever built in France. Designed by an in-house team, she has an interior by Jean-Pierre Fantini and accommodates 12 guests in a master, a VIP and two double and two twin cabins, plus 10 crew.
◀ Ouranos
| 146' Admiral Tecnomar This 2012 tri-deck planing yacht from the Nadara range is part of a new breed of ultra high-quality yachts from this yard. Primarily intended for charter, she sleeps 12 guests in a neutral interior by Admiral Tecnomar’s Centro Stile design studio and has a top speed of 29 knots.
▼ Thalyssa
| 124' Custom Line Thalyssa, the latest in in the Custom Line 124 series, displays the sporty style of the revamped line. Not only is this the largest in the Custom Line range, the narrow hull design reduces resistance and increases speed, allowing her to cut through the waves to offer a more comfortable ride in head seas.
▶ Garçon
| 220' Damen The Sea Axe support vessel concept has found a new flagship with Garçon, the largest version yet launched. Packed with toys galore and capable of 25 knots, she is a must see. She offers 3,875 square feet of deck space, a fully certified helipad and accommodations for 21 crew and staff. She was sold and project managed by Moran Yacht & Ship.
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