ROUGH A N D R E A DY
WA R M ER C L I M E S
SHOOT I NG GI A N T S
A peek at the new INEOS Grenadier
Our winter charter guide
David Yarrow, fine art photographer
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After the turmoil of the past 18 months, it feels extraordinary to report an outstanding year in business. Difficult times make trusted relationships all the more important, and we are grateful and proud of the trust our clients and friends have placed in us this year. Cecil Wright & Partners are in good health and approach this next selling season with confidence. Importantly for us all, I see the recent market uptick being sustained. There is no question that the pandemic has encouraged a whole new raft of buyers and charterers and, as we all know, once one has experienced the delights of large yachting, it really is very hard to go back to a ‘hotel holiday’ ashore. By May this year, we were sold out. But as the Monaco Yacht Show approaches, I’m pleased to report that we have listed three top pedigree yachts for sale; two Feadships and an Amels. Each will be on display at the show, and we’ve included more information on them within these pages. As ever, our mission is not to be ‘all things to all clients’. We prefer to stay focused on the areas in which we know we can add value. Of course, we will help wherever we can — but Northern European Pedigree yachts are our forte. I do hope that you enjoy this latest edition and do please let us know if you plan to come to the Monaco Yacht Show. We’d be delighted to host you.
PRODUCTION Publisher: Cecil Wright & Partners Ltd Editor: G Studio Design/Production: G Studio Email: chris@cecilwright.com Front Cover: David Yarrow
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TIME TO R EFINE
George Bamford
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I N S I DE H E E S E N
Inside Heesen Yachts
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F LY I NG OV E R WAT E R
The merging of sky and sea
4–5 HANIKON A boat of her time 6–7 SHIP-SHAPE KIT Gadgets and gear to ensure it’s all plain sailing 8–9 BROKER NEWS Yacht surveillance 14–15 FEATURED YACHTS Herculina / La Masquerade 16-17 DAVID YARROW The photographer’s new exhibition 18-19 TIME TO REFINE George Bamford, watch entrepreneur 20-23 INSIDE HEESEN A visit to the storied builder 24-25 ROUGH AND READY Meeting the new INEOS Grenadier 26-27 FLYING OVER WATER The merging of sky and sea 28-31 WINTER WONDERS A trip of a lifetime 32-37 CHARTER / SALES LISTINGS Overview of the market 38-39 MARKET / MEET THE TEAM Get to know Vanessa Buck
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H A N I KON Builder: Feadship | Designer: Terence Disdale Design | Build Year: 2004 | Refit Year: 2017
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A YAC H T OF HER TIME Every so often, a truly special yacht sails into the yachting industry, making its mark and transforming the very definition of a luxury yacht. HANIKON is one such example. IZZIE PRICE
“She’s trans-Atlantic; she regularly goes over to the Caribbean on her own bottom,” explains Partner Henry Smith, when enthusiastically describing the myriad merits of HANIKON — adding that she’ll “regularly be in St. Barth’s for Christmas and New Year.” As Henry later points out, it’s not uncommon for yachts of HANIKON’s size to cross the Atlantic under their own steam (impressive though this feat certainly may be). But HANIKON is by no means a run of the mill yacht. She may be in good company when it comes to crossing the Atlantic, but she’s a rare gem, whose sheer uniqueness is reflected in her unparalleled demand. “She’s an extremely popular charter vessel; she’s just completed a 13-week charter season, which is a lot for most charter yachts,” says Henry. When it comes down to it, HANIKON’s popularity is wholly unsurprising. Built as HIGH CHAPARRAL, she’s a Feadship yacht with a cruising speed of 12.5 kts and a maximum speed of 14.0 kts. She sleeps 12 guests in 6 cabins, and her copious amenities include a jacuzzi, a bar and an outside cinema (all features that have taken on a newfound novelty following the pandemic — bars, especially, have become imbued with a rose-tinted fondness after the long, Covid-induced separation). So far, so Feadship — and HANIKON’s capacities are very much in line with what the yacht industry would typically come to expect from a yacht of Feadship calibre. But what sets HANIKON apart has less to do with her enviable attributes, and more to do with her democratic layout — one that has evidently endeared her to many. “She’s got a very, very user-friendly layout with generous guest cabins,” explains Henry. “They’re all equally proportioned, so you have no hierarchical upset when people come on board. You have a master cabin that’s very large, with ‘his and hers’ bathrooms — which is fairly unusual for a yacht of this size. Normally, you’d have a shared bathroom for a yacht like this. But [with the equal proportioning of the guest cabins], there’s no dispute over someone being given preference for a VIP cabin, or anything like that.” It’s a notable point, and one that serves to cement HANIKON as a worthy vessel for entertaining. The “hierarchical upset” that Henry mentioned is often something to be avoided at all costs: nothing can put a dampener on a journey like disgruntled guests feeling short-changed, overlooked or sidelined.
But it’s not just her non-hierarchical credentials that make HANIKON so vastly popular. Her sheer space makes her the natural go-to for a yacht on which to entertain. “She’s got an enormous Sky Lounge and the doors open out onto the Bridge Deck Aft to make one seamless outside/inside space — including a large dining table that expands to comfortably fit 16 people,” enthuses Henry. “[So] due to the uninterrupted deck spaces, it’s a phenomenal yacht for entertaining.” It’s another salient point. The climate in which this yacht is sailing can’t be underestimated. With many Covid-centred fears still circulating, especially when it comes to confined spaces or claustrophobic environments, the value of the dazzlingly large, open spaces of HANIKON has surely skyrocketed. And this is a yacht that doesn’t skimp on the important stuff, either. “Across the board, it’s extremely highly specified,” Henry points out. “She was built with little to no restriction on budget, in terms of mechanical elements. She’s been maintained extremely well, with little expense spared at all. The current owner spent a huge amount of money when he bought her on updating the AV systems to maximise the guest experience.” Put simply: HANIKON is special. She fits neatly into the post-Covid era, with its incumbent demands and necessities. But she also transcends the confines of traditional yachts, her notable qualities bursting forth in much the manner as she herself sets off across the Atlantic. As Henry concludes: “while she’s [slightly older,] she has all the trappings of a far more modern yacht”. And if one thing’s for sure, it’s that HANIKON is, truly, a yacht of her time. Please scan the QR code below for more information:
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SHIP-SH A PE K IT Gadgets and gear to ensure it’s all plain sailing
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound 1 - £1,399 Developed and designed using aluminium, this wireless speaker delivers up to 12 hours of warm, rich playtime. With ‘Acoustic Lens Technology’, Bang & Olufsen have delivered an almost spherical sound, which will fill every corner of every cabin.
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Globe-Trotter Cruise XL Suitcase - £1,860 The big, bold, blue centrepiece of Globe-Trotter’s ‘Cruise’ collection, this cavernous suitcase is made for larger-than-life adventures. With a voyage-ready vulcanised fibreboard body and contrast corner protectors, it’ll protect your belongings in pinstripe-lined style.
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Chasing M2 Underwater Drone - £2,499
Whether you’re treasure hunting or conducting scientific research, this innovative underwater drone will prove more than capable. It can dive to 330 feet, is fitted with a 4K UHD camera and has optional add-on accessories including a grabber arm and laser scaler.
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Paragon Studio Adjustable Bench - From £2,550 Built with strength and stability in mind, this handsome gym bench from Paragon Studio has built its form around its function — meaning it won’t rock or rattle regardless of how much you’re lifting. The leather, metal fittings and wooden frame are all customisable.
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Paragon Studio Diabolo Dumbbells - From £4,550 Almost eight years of experience went into crafting these luxurious dumbbells. With handles in either Oak, Teak, Blackwood or American Walnut, the custom design can also be personalised with end plates in bronze or stainless steel.
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Yamaha Seawing II Seascooter - £999.99
Designed to combine performance and power, the futuristic Yamaha Seawing II will propel you through the water at a speed of 5mph. Thanks to its lithium ion battery pack and dual motors, it offers an underwater runtime of 40 minutes — and has two gear speeds.
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Sebago Endeavor Waxy R&B Boat Shoes - £135 Crafted using a unique piece of hardy, oily and richly conditioned ‘Budu’ leather, these hand-sewn boat shoes are perhaps the perfect pair of nautical footwear. With a leather sock lining, rawhide lace system and non-slip, non-marking soles, they’re the ideal shoes to welcome aboard.
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LOVE BRAND & Co. Bespoke On-Board Style The British men’s brand now offers a bespoke service whereby you can personalise or even design an exclusive print for your guests — the ultimate take on personalised luxury. From linens in classic tones to funky graphic prints, there’s something for every property, person — or boat.
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Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44 - £6,050 Sporty and elegant, Breitling’s latest addition to its sleek Superocean Heritage collection is inspired by the original Superocean from the 1950s. With water resistance to 660 feet, a 70-hour power reserve and hardy stainless steel case, it’s the true embodiment of style at sea.
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BROKER NEWS
YAC H T S U RV E I L L A NC E There is no question that the last 12 months have been exceptional in terms of global yacht sales over 24m. Month-on-month compared to the last 2 years the sales have been significantly higher across the board (see chart).
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For more information, contact Henry Smith on: henry@cecilwright.com or call +33 6 40 62 01 51
There have been some incredible sales, including 2 x 100m+ yachts. The late Paul Allen’s iconic 126.20m Lürssen, OCTOPUS (2003 / 2019), asking EUR 235,000,000, sold this August and the Monaco stalwart, the 104.85m Blohm + Voss, LADY MOURA (1990 / 2020) was sold in June, asking USD 125,000,000. Of the 55 pedigree Northern European sales, particular standouts were the 76.61m Amels BOADICEA, (1999 / 2020) — which then joined the Cecil Wright charter fleet — and the 75.40m Lürssen, BELLA VITA (2009), sold asking POA. I am delighted to say that the largest Feadship sale of the last 12 months once again was by the team at Cecil Wright & Partners — 62m, NEW HAMPSHIRE (2005 / 2018), asking EUR 39,000,000.
The run of sales looks set to continue as the replacement rate of new yachts coming onto the market is almost on parity with those being sold. The 97.20m Lürssen, CARINTHIA VII (2002 / 2017), asking POA, is the largest addition to the global sales fleet, followed closely by the 92.42m Nobiskrug, TATOOSH (2000 / 2017), asking EUR 90,000,000. The 86m Oceanco SEVEN SEAS (2010), asking EUR 131,000,000, is the newer of the opportunities to come onto the market of her size, followed closely by the 85.65m A&R, C2 (2008 / 2019), asking EUR 90,000,000, which sleeps an incredible 31 guests in 15 cabins*. The largest sailing yacht to come onto the market is the stunning 85.90m collaboration between Oceanco and Vitters, AQUIJO (2016), asking POA. *Limited to 12 guests if operating commercially
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48.20M FE ASDHIP
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Key: Light grey: 2018-2019 Dark grey: 2019-2020 Blue: 2020-2021
F EA DSH I P N EWS Since my last article in mid-November 2020, there have been 13 Feadships sold. The 2 largest by both length and value were sold in near record time: the 60.35m, BLUE MOON (2005 / 2014), asking EUR 43,900,000, sold after 46 days, while the 57.45m, HALO (2015), asking EUR 64,000,000, sold after just 45 days. In addition to the above mentioned sales there have only been two withdrawn from the Feadship market in these last nine months. Aside from BLUE MOON and HALO, the other significant sales are the 44.65m, GLADIATOR (2010 / 2018), asking EUR 16,900,000, and the 44.20m, MOONSAND (2015), asking EUR 29,950,000. Other sales of note include:
her technical / mechanical systems. Among her most recent works she has had her hull painted a striking blue. Another Feadship that has had significant investment in refitting is the 47.10m, MARY A (2001 / 2021), asking USD 19,500,000. Having just completed her special survey last spring, she is a truly turnkey opportunity. Last but not least is the relatively small yet mighty 33.90m, MOON SAND TOO (2016), asking EUR 15,950,000. She was the 3rd of the 5 Lagoon Series yachts built. Featuring remarkably high deck heads throughout and four wellproportioned guest cabins, with the Feadship build quality, she stands head and shoulders above anything else in her market segment. Other phenomenal Feadships for sale are: - 62.30m, FLAG (2000 / 2012), asking USD 46,000,000
- 49.80m, BLU470 (1990 / 2014), asking EUR 14,000,000 - 61.87m, SEA OWL (2013), asking EUR 89,000,000 - 49.13m, MQ2 (1990 / 2015), asking USD 9,000,000 - 60.10m, PARAFFIN (2001 / 2010), asking EUR 28,500,000 - 45.77m, ANCALLIA (1984 / 2014), asking EUR 14,000,000 - 55.50m, CYNTHIA (2005 / 2018), asking USD 25,900,000 - 42.60m, FULL MOON (2003 / 2017), asking USD 15,900,000 - 55.00m, SEA HUNTRESS (1997 / 2013), asking EUR 22,750,000 Of the 35 Feadship yachts for sale currently, 16 have come onto the market in the last 9 months, including some familiar faces. The 67.00m, ANNA I (2007 / 2021), asking EUR 53,900,000, is the largest addition. Following a fairly extensive refit including new paint and a freshenedup interior, she comes back onto the market with a price reduced by EUR 5.1 million. She is a great opportunity in top condition and is well priced. Also returning to the market with a reduced asking price is the 60.35m, ROCK.IT (2014 / 2019), asking EUR 52,500,000. Next on the list is the 49.99m, HANIKON (2004 / 2017), asking EUR 22,900,000. She is one of the most successful charter yachts in her market segment and commands a premium which she happily achieves. Of a similar size is the 49.70m, HERCULINA (1998 / 2021), asking EUR 17,500,000 (VAT paid). She has been extensively refitted in the last 5 years of ownership with over EUR 10 million being invested, mainly in upgrading
- 48.20m, GITANA (1997 / 2014), asking USD 14,900,000 - 45.72m, DOJO (1981 / 2018), asking EUR 10,000,000 - 44.65m, SPACE (2007), asking EUR 19,950,000* - 43.00m, ECLIPSE (1993 / 2011), asking USD 7,600,000 *Price reduced
As ever there are some off market opportunities in both the Feadship market and the wider market, details of which are available on request, along with details of build projects that are available for sale both openly and in the closed market.
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A R I E NC E — 6 0.9 0M A BE K I NG & R A SM U S S E N The 60.90m Abeking & Rasmussen ARIENCE (ex EXCELLENCE V) has a comparable tonnage to a 70-75m yacht and her space has been optimised to create an exceptional charter experience. Her Award Winning Charter Crew is led by the enthusiastic and experienced Captain Dean Pilatti and supported by the talented Chef Dean Harrison, attentive interior team and an eager deck crew. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 60.90m / 199’10” 12.80m / 41’9” 3.40m / 11’15” 1,632 Abeking & Rasmussen 2 x MTU 16V4000 Abeking & Rasmussen Reymond Langton Design
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R CHARTER PRICE
Reymond Langton Design 2012 / 2017 16 knots 13 knots 12 + 2 7 Steel Navy From USD 650,000 per week
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B OA DIC E A — 76.6 0M A M E L S BOADICEA is an Amels masterpiece, built to the absolute highest standard. Her inviting modern décor and five-star luxury amenities make her the perfect yacht for both relaxing and entertaining on a large scale. Her interior boasts a private owner’s deck which includes a luxurious master suite with a spacious terrace, office and private saloon. She also offers a dedicated spa and wellness centre for the ultimate retreat. BOADICEA promises to deliver everything you dream of in a luxury motor yacht. Captain Zak Matten and his longstanding crew are looking forward to welcoming you onboard. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 76.60m / 251’4” 14.00m / 45’11” 4.20m / 13’ 9” 2,191 Amels 2 x Caterpillar 3516-B DITA 2,590hp Amels Terence Disdale
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R CHARTER PRICE
Terence Disdale 1999 / 2020 15 knots 13 knots 12+6 9 Steel Grey From EUR 625,000 per week
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C O C A BE A N — 74 .0 0M T R I N I T Y YAC H T S
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M E S A M I S — 4 4 .0 0M F I T Z ROY
The 74.0m Trinity Yachts COCOA BEAN features wide side decks, a full beam observation lounge and five exterior decks that cascade down to a sea-level beach club brimming with the latest sports equipment. With accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, COCOA BEAN is the perfect yacht to entertain guests. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 74.00m / 242’ 9” 12.00m / 39’4” 4.00m / 13’1” 1,590 Trinity Yachts 2 x Caterpillar 3516B 2,682hp Trinity Yachts Trinity Yachts
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R CHARTER PRICE
Evan K Marshall 2014 / 2020 15 knots 13 knots 12 6 Steel Blue From EUR 550,000 per week
The 44.00m sailing yacht MES AMIS from Fitzroy is the newest addition to our Central Agency Charter Management fleet. With accommodation for up to 10 guests amongst her 4 cabin layout, she is the ideal sailing yacht to relax amongst her vast entertaining areas. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Sailing 44.00m / 144’4” 9.34m / 30’8”’ 4.75m / 15’6” 222T Fitzroy 1 x Caterpillar C18D 874hp Dubois Dubois
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R CHARTER PRICE
Adam Lay Studio 2007 / 2020 17 knots 13 knots 10 4 Aluminium White From EUR 115,000 per week
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I S T RO S — 4 2 . 10M F E A D S H I P
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Z U LU — 3 6. 10M I NAC E
The award winning ISTROS was launched at Feadship in 1954 - at the time the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands. In 2020 she was relaunched following an extensive rebuild project at Feadship, which saw her stripped back to the bare hull. Now presented with a brand new Scandinavian style interior, new engines, new superstructure as well as a reconfigured layout, ISTROS is truly special. She perfectly combines the romance of a true classic yacht with the latest comforts and technologies. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 42.10m / 138’1” 6.90m / 22’8” 2.80m / 9’2” 254 Feadship 2 x Crossley 570hp De Vries Lentsch De Vries Lentsch
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R CHARTER PRICE
Van Geest Design 1954 / 2020 14 knots 11 knots 10 5+1 Steel White From EUR 95,000 per week
Head turning design and impeccable condition throughout. Versatile 5 cabins layout and full height windows in the large saloon with spacious decks and a large swim platform allowing easy access to the water. ZULU promises to look after its guests and deliver the charter of a lifetime. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 36.10m / 118’5” 7.15m / 23’5” 2.44m / 8’ 250 Inace 2 x Caterpillar C-18 716hp Inace Kirschstein Designs LTD
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R CHARTER PRICE
Michael Kirschstein, Pastrovich 2009 / 2020 12.3 knots 11 knots 10 5 Steel Grey From EUR 105,000 per week
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H E RC U L I NA — 49.70M F E A D S H I P The 49.7m Feadship HERCULINA is presented in immaculate condition following an intense period of upgrades and
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investment throughout her present 8-year ownership. Her most recent refit in 2020/21 included a repainted hull in Corinthian blue Awlgrip, skilfully applied by Pinmar. Her timeless interior by Glade Johnson, complimented by her elegant exterior by De Voogt, features a full beam master suite with office, children’s cabin and four further guest cabins. Outside, her beautiful sundeck flows from sunbathing to a large bespoke hot tub, varnished “horseshoe” bar and discrete forward dining areas, while both main and bridge deck also feature lovely outdoor dining spaces. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 49.70m / 163’ 9.29m / 30’5” 3.02m / 9’9” 656 Feadship 2 x 1,370 HP Caterpillar Diesels De Voogt De Voogt
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R PRICE
Glade Johnson Design 1998 / 2021 15 knots 12 knots 12 5 Steel Corinthian Blue €17,500,000 (VAT PAID)
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L A M A S QU E R A DE — 5 5.0 0M A M E L S The 55.00m Amels LA MASQUERADE retains a contemporary feel in the modern yacht market, with a very large swim platform and generous accompanying lazarette, offering unrivalled storage options. Used privately by one previous owner, who was passionate about mechanical specification, she features Koop Nautic stabilisers and Lips B.V. propellers. T YPE LENGTH BEAM DR AFT G R O S S TO N N AG E BUILDER ENGINES N AVA L A R C H I T EC T E X TERIOR DESIGNER
Motor 55.00m / 180’5” 9.60m / 31’6” 3.12m / 10’2” 802 Amels 2 x 3512B DITA 1205KW Amels Terence Disdale Design
INTERIOR DESIGNER B U I LT / R E F I T MA X SPEED CRUISING SPEED GUESTS CABINS HULL H U L L C O LO U R PRICE
Terence Disdale Design 2003 / 2011 16 knots 11 knots 12 5 Steel Oyster White €19,950,000 (VAT PAID)
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PHOTOGR APHY
D AV I D Y A R R O W Writing about David Yarrow’s photography is a bit like texting about a sunset. You’ll never be able to do it justice, and most of the time you’d rather just get on and take in its beauty.
JOSEPH BULLMORE Writing about David Yarrow’s photography is a bit like texting about a sunset. You’ll never be able to do it justice, and most of the time you’d rather just get on and take in its beauty. But it’s worth a go, perhaps — not least because Yarrow has produced some of the most remarkable images of the modern era, which often spark as many questions as they answer. The photographer’s work and mindset are characterised by mind-boggling ambition. Nothing is too big, or powerful, or carnivorous to capture in his lens. There are the striking black-and-white images of wild beasts of the plain, so intimate and close that you can almost feel the snarling lion’s breath; but also the rich, finely poised curations of unlikely scenes — a wolf in a frontier saloon bar, stealing the show from Cindy Crawford — which read like short films. Uniting them all, perhaps, is a sense of drama and cinema — even the wild, giant elephants, strutting before towering mountain peaks and the setting sun, seem to pose like models, somehow. Some of Yarrow’s more recent images from the American West, meanwhile — like the shot of a herd of bison barrelling through the Montana snow — are some of his purest and most striking yet. They seem so natural, so effortless — and so it’s always interesting to hear Yarrow talk about the graft and guile that goes into just a single frame, which is often the culmination of weeks of work and not a little luck. I think this speaks to the humility of the man — always open, always affable, always candid (traits, perhaps, that trickle somehow into his images.) But it reminds us also that the process,
in anything we do, is just as important as the final image; that it is the creating, not just the creation, that counts. Of his recent The American West collection, for example, the photographer says: “we chose to tell stories [of] the America that so many know and love, with its long roads running to the horizon. No other country in the world offers locations as visually rewarding as America, and they are integral to the fabric of the American dream.” Yarrow’s unique genius, as ever, is that he has captured that very America beautifully — and yet created an entirely new one, too.
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For more information on David Yarrow’s upcoming Autumn show, ‘Changing Lanes’, please visit davidyarrow.photography
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INTERVIEW
GEORGE BA M FOR D Time to refine, with the watch world’s tinkerer-in-chief
RORY FH SMITH For George Bamford, pursuing personalisation is a never-ending crusade. After training as a photographer at Parsons School of Design in New York, the affable Englishman discovered a taste for timepieces, which set him on course for an exciting career in customisation. Now formed into his two eponymous brands, the Bamford Watch Department and Bamford London, we catch up with him for a chat on why the world needs more personalisation. “The strange thing is, I look at my career and I wonder how to describe something that you actually enjoy every minute of,” Bamford begins, sat at his desk in his Mayfair headquarters. “Then to think you’re actually doing it as a career is just amazing.” Once freed from the restraints of full-time education in England, Bamford set his sights on the Big Apple, where, alongside his studies at Parson’s he spent most of his waking hours at flea markets, trading unique and obscure timepieces and learning the ins and outs of what would become his trade.
my watch personalisation company called the Bamford Watch Department, to personalise watches for other people.” “Personalisation for me is all about individuality. The last bastion of design for people with money is personalisation in yachts and watches. Back in the day, people used to build their palaces when they’d made some money. But now yachts have taken their place. There’s no planning permission involved and yes, there are boat regulations, but everything else is down to you and I think it’s the same in watches. They’re items that say ‘this is me.’” From those early days in the Big Apple, Bamford returned to England, purchasing a townhouse behind the Dorchester hotel in Mayfair 6 years ago. “It’s where we’ve got our watch makers, our designers and we’ve got 2 client rooms, so it’s an all-encompassing building — it’s a mecca of my excitement and I’m really enjoying where my team and I are going,” he says excitably.
“This was back in the day when there was virtually no internet - I had a Hotmail account and that was about it,” he explains. “Since then, it’s changed a lot. We were never officially working with the brands and now we work right alongside them, which is brilliant.”
Of course, what Bamford and his team have set about doing is nothing revolutionary — personalisation has been around for as long as humans have existed. But as the avenues for crafting truly bespoke items have narrowed over the years, businesses like Bamford’s have become all the more relevant.
From nothing but an email account, Bamford formed the foundations of what would become his own watch customisation empire. Now working alongside big brands, Bamford’s business has changed considerably from those early days in New York City.
“You think about cars, clothing and the 1920s; suits, top hats everything was personalised to you. Then we became mass-market luxury people. We just accepted that we’d spend an exorbitant amount of money on something and still have no individuality.”
“In many ways, my life has got easier — to work inside and understand the watch world is a great thing. Before I was a pariah. But now we’re working with LVMH and the Caring Group, to name a few. And we launched Bamford London, which is my outlet for designing the watches I always wanted to design.”
“Humans tend to conform. If you think about nice watches that you put on your wrist, most people have seen them before. But, with that, you’ve lost that ‘wow’: that wonderful factor that it’s yours. And you’re still spending a fortune.”
While Bamford’s family link to the JCB empire is well stated, the son of JCB Chairman Lord Bamford and businesswoman Lady Bamford has worked to carve his own career path based on his lifelong penchant for personalisation.
With more regulation, and consumers’ appetites for craftsmanship growing at pace, time will tell what the future of luxury looks like — and, more importantly, how personal it is.
“Everything in my career has been happenstance all the way through,” he admits. “But you do make your own destiny — of course you do, because you have to work your ass off — but if you’re doing something and you’re enjoying it, then you’re in a good place.”
“We have to move to more personalisation,” insists Bamford. “We’ve become a disposable world, where products have built in obsolescence, and we always want the latest and greatest model. But, even down to trainers, where you have a level of personalisation with Nike IDs, for example, people will hold on to them for much longer because they’re designed by them.”
While Bamford always knew he wanted to work with watches, it was in 2002 that he created his first custom timepiece. “It was a Tag Heuer Monaco that I wanted to make look like an iconic vintage watch called the ‘Dark Lord’,” he recalls. “Then, a year after, I started
“People are not throwing them away and they’re not ending up in landfill. So, I think there must be more of holding onto things for longer,” stresses Bamford. “For me, personalisation goes hand in hand with sustainability.”
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HEESEN YAC H T S Inside the Builder
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Arthur Brouwer - CEO
A Dutch shipyard dedicated to pushing the boundaries in design, engineering and construction, Heesen, located in the southern Netherlands town of Oss, is a company that continues to evolve. Since the time its founding father Frans Heesen acquired the business in 1978, the company has been building superyachts in aluminium and steel that offer speed, style and fuel-efficient cruising at once. Its award-winning vessels continue to match owners’ exacting demands, and its unrelenting focus on quality, craftsmanship and innovation has created one of the world’s most impressive shipbuilding legacies.
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Heesen has built more than 175 yachts since the shipyard’s inception, with a team of approximately 10 0 0 dedicated professionals and artisans involved in the shipbuilding process each day. In this high-tech era of robots and fully automated production, a Heesen yacht is still largely crafted by hand. Many skilled hands, in fact, driven by a passion for perfection. The backbone of each Heesen yacht is a hull welded with precision and care. Heesen uses aluminium — which requires highly experienced welders — and steel to construct its yachts. It also remains one of the few yards in the world to build its yacht interiors entirely in-house at Heesen Yachts Interiors. The year 2016 proved to be a turning point in Heesen’s history. It was the year the Dutch shipyard, renowned for its precision engineering, delivered its largest yacht to date – 70m GALACTICA SUPER NOVA. It was also the year that Heesen completed a vast expansion of its facilities in Oss, the Netherlands; a new 85m drydock, equipped with advanced features to create the best working environment possible.
length. Our current order book includes both ‘fast deliveries’ in the 50-55m size range – our core business – as well as full-custom one-off projects that reflect the personality and specific lifestyle of their owners. The bold and daring Project COSMOS is just one such example of the courageous ingenuity that takes place in Oss. She will be launched in November 2021.” Heesen’s 8 sheds, 6 drydocks and interior workshops span 22,000 m², with the total shipyard area covering 11 acres. Heesen continues to grow today, acquiring additional sites and further investing in its interior furniture workshop, thereby increasing its capacity by 30%. Heesen’s ability to quickly respond to market needs has been unequivocally proven over the years, but never more so than with the yard’s award-winning semi-custom platforms. The reduction in both production time and manufacturing costs has seen Heesen rise to the top of the 55-60m and 60 -80m custom markets.
2019 represented another milestone in the history of the company when the keel of the mighty 80m full aluminium Project COSMOS was laid. COSMOS will be one of the largest and fastest all aluminium yachts ever built with a top speed of almost 30 kts when delivered in April 2022. She is a highly complex and challenging project born from an owner’s request for high-performance efficiency, and one that has resulted in new patented engineering techniques.
A continued investment in research, the application of smart technology and collaboration with leading designers and developers all contribute to keeping the brand one step ahead. The shipyard is always exploring renewable and alternative energy sources for use in future yachts and its facilities in Oss, including harnessing solar power. Patented Sun Tracker technology has already been installed on the roof of its drydock in Oss. The system can automatically dim the interior LED lighting to avoid wasting energy on days where natural sunlight is sufficient, therefore reducing the shed’s lighting requirements by 25%.
“This year we will deliver no fewer than 4 superyachts and in our order book we have 12 currently under construction, with deliveries taking us through 2024.” Says CEO, Arthur Brouwer. “These include custom and semi-custom yachts from 50-80m in
Although no longer a family business, Heesen has retained a family feel — something of a calling card for the 40-year-old Dutch yard — and is today one of the most advanced yacht building facilities in the world.
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LIFESTYLE
ROUGH A N D R E A DY The INEOS Grenadier is en route
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JONATHAN WELLS Back in 2016, when the original Land Rover Defender ceased its 33-year production run, Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided he wasn’t ready to let the iconic car go. So the Chairman of chemical company INEOS did what any man in his position would do. He called up the good folks at Jaguar Land Rover and asked if they would sell him the Defender’s designs, tools, or anything that would help him keep the car in production. Regrettably, they declined. But, with the might of a petrochemical empire behind him, Sir Jim wasn’t going to be dissuaded. Instead, he headed to the pub and hashed out plans to build a rugged, all-purpose 4×4 of his own. That pub’s name? The Grenadier, of course, in London’s Belgravia. Five long, unforeseeable years later, and here we are. The boxy, brilliant INEOS Grenadier is finally on the home straight — with production expected to start in July 2022. But it’s been a long road. Development began several years ago, when INEOS Automotive entered into a powertrain technology partnership with BMW. Sir Jim then called on designer Toby Ecuyer to scrutinise and scope out Jeeps, Land Rovers, Ford Broncos and even the odd military vehicle in pursuit of visual perfection. After that, the team went on the hunt for a factory; a project that led INEOS through Wales and Portugal before they settled at the old ‘Smart Car’ factory in Hambach, France. And, in June last year, the brand finally rolled out a prototype. The sum of Ratcliffe’s considerable, commendable efforts is a striking one, borrowing styling cues from every inch of the SUV spectrum. Intended to have “a clear, unambiguous purpose”, there will be two variants — a five-door station wagon and four-door crew-cab pick-up — and the design team assures us that both will be unapologetically utilitarian.
“Nothing is for show,” says Head of Design, Toby Ecuyer. “Modern engineering and production techniques ensure the Grenadier is highly capable, but we have been able to stay true to the essence of creating a utilitarian vehicle that will stand the test of time.” And stand it will. There are bump strips on the doors. There’s a rear easy-loading door. A ladder aids access to the roof. Exterior wiring offers power to auxiliary lamps or work beacons. Roof bars are built-in. There’s even high-strength steel built into the bodywork, reinforcing both the car — and the brand’s unswerving focus on ‘strength over speed’. It’s a similarly serviceable story under the reinforced bonnet. INEOS has opted for a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six engine from BMW, mated to an eight-speed gearbox. It’s a set-up that drives home the brand’s unerring pursuit of market-leading off-road performance, and will offer an impressive towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes. For the interior, inspiration was drawn from as extensive a range of sources as the exterior. “We looked carefully at modern aircraft, boats and even tractors for inspiration,” says Ecuyer. “The layout is functional and logical, designed with ease of use in mind. It has everything you need and nothing you don’t.” It’s a clear marriage of practicality and modernity. There may be a 12.3-inch touchscreen and smart infotainment system — but there are also drain plugs in the rubber flooring, and wipe-down upholstery that lends itself to a good, thorough hosing down. It undeniably fills the knockabout, rough-and-ready gap left that was left in the market when the old Land Rover Defender rumbled home to roost. And as Ecuyer claims, the Grenadier seems to epitomise the “modern, functional and highly capable 4x4 vehicle with utility at its core”.
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THE MERGING OF SKY AND SEA
F LY I NG OV E R WA T E R
IZZIE PRICE There was a time when surfing — like sailing — was wholly dependent on the elements. If the waves weren’t there, they weren’t there —and surfers would stroll back along the beach after an unsatisfactory outing, board in tow, feeling despondent and short-changed at the lack of wind and correspondingly large, surfable waves. But all that’s changed in recent years, thanks to the electric surfboard. Now, we can add ‘water’ to the long list of things over which humans have triumphed. Surfers are no longer at the whim of the weather — small waves can be navigated with ease, flat stretches of water can become the perfect tapestry for a day of extreme sports, and the joy of surfing can be accessed, enjoyed and maximised at any time; on any day; in any water. The clue’s in the name (though you may also have heard the craze trending as its popular iteration: namely, the eFoil). Electric surfboards are powered electrically, allowing surfers to fly over the waves via man-made means. It’s a battery-powered adrenaline rush; an extreme sport undertaken hand in hand with Bluetooth (quite literally; many electric motors are powered by Bluetooth hand controllers). Through the use of a hydrofoil — a structure powered
by an electric propellor that operates like an aeroplane wing, lifting the surfboard out of the water — surfers can cross virtually any body of water they choose. And they can cross it through the haze of adrenaline and excitement that electric surfing offers. Electric surfboards have taken the surfing world by storm, especially since a viral video of Mark Zuckerberg flying over the water’s surface on a hydrofoil, American flag in tow, did the rounds and cemented the trend as a trend that is, surely, here to stay. But what exactly is it about electric surfboards that has surfers and nonsurfers alike clamouring to hear more about this defining moment in watersport culture? “eFoiling is an inherently viral sport — if you see someone gliding over water on what’s essentially a magic carpet, people wonder about it and see if they can ride it to experience flight above the water,” explains Nick Leason, co-Founder of Lift Foils, the maker of the original eFoil. “It’s definitely the feeling of flying. I believe people are inherently curious and adventurous, and the idea of flight over water is hard to resist once someone sees and feels it’s possible.” Leason’s right: humans have a naturally curious, adventurous streak.
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As evidenced by the viral video of Mark Zuckerberg skimming over the water’s surface on a hydrofoil, electric surfing has transformed the surfing world forever. So just what, exactly, is the pull of this extreme watersport?
Photo: Radinn Jetboards
Presumably, it was this streak that led to the creation of electric surfboards in the first place; and it’s a streak that Mathias Bergman, Chief Executive Officer of electric jetboard manufacturer Radinn Jetboards, has experienced first hand. “ We are reinventing exploring,” the Swedish CEO has previously said. “You can live here, in little Sweden and have a tiny pond, but with the Radinn, that pond turns into the Grand Canyon. So every ride is an epic ride.” When it comes to securing that epic ride with an electric surfboard or jetboard of your own, both Lift and Radinn are optimal places to start. Lift’s latest iteration, the LIFT3, offers outstanding specifications across all categories — including durability, battery life and speed. “The boards are unbelievably aerodynamic and tough, they’re made from a custom carbon fibre blend and can be matched with a completely modular set of foil wings and masts to allow riders a customized experience — optimized for efficiency, carving, or ease of learning,” explains Leason. Riders can fly over the water at speeds of 40 kph for well over an hour. At Radinn, too, the technology is second to none. The Radinn jetboard employs an advanced IoT platform and cloud-based technology, and can be paired with an app via Bluetooth — thus
allowing for a range of connectivity features, together with GPS capabilities and data retrieval. But those are by no means the only brands on the market and electric surfboards can take many and varied forms, powered by an array of technological innovations. Australian brand Flite’s (aptly named) Fliteboard offers a virtual gear system and an LEDpowered Lightbar, thus bringing your ride to life; and Scandinavian manufacturer Awake offers electric surfboards that are more than capable of navigating tumultuous, stormy waters (not to mention aggressive handling by over-zealous riders) through features like ongoing monitoring of temperature and power consumption. And what of the future of electric surfing? “Electric propulsion allows surfing to take place with no waves and enables people that have never dreamt of being surfers to experience flight above the water.” says Leason. “To me, that’s the exciting part: welcoming new people into watersports and giving people who have surfed forever new challenges and experiences. I believe we’ll soon see an expansion of surfing into the open waters in all forms, from gliding to acrobatics. We’re just beginning to unlock the potential of exploring the water — I’m excited for what the future holds.”
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W I N T E R WON DE R S THIS WINTER E XCHANG E THE MIDWINTER BLUE S FOR A SUNNIER PALE T TE AND HE AD FOR THE SUN-BAKED SHORES OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.
From the azure waters of the Caribbean to the far-flung islands of French Polynesia and beyond, some of the most exotic cruising grounds in the world play host to the most exclusive superyachts this winter. For those looking to welcome in the new year, where better to spend the first few weeks of 2022 than anchored off St Barth’s in the Caribbean? Or, if it’s a soul-charge you need before the festivities begin, head to the Andaman Sea and discover the tranquil shores of Thailand’s southern coast. It’s never too early to start planning. MIRIAM CAIN
L EE WA R D I SL A N DS A playground for superyachts for many years, the Leeward Islands were seemingly made for the waterborne. From the old-world charm of A ntigua and the sophisticated French island of St Barths to the lesser-known Nevis and laid-back Anguilla, every island has a character and charm that is unique. Additionally, the archipelago offers dramatic scenery, fantastic beaches (Antigua alone has 365) and myriad coves just waiting to be discovered. Highly recommended: St Barths Untypically stylish by Caribbean standards and even more so when enjoyed from the decks of a superyacht, St Barths is the archipelago’s take on the Côte d’Azur. Known for having the best chefs in the region who adapt traditional French cuisine to suit the warmer climate, expect gastronomic delights as you linger over long lunches accompanied by panoramic views over the azure waters that lap the island’s shores. For those looking to ring in the new year in style, St Barths is the place to be and be seen, with boat hopping parties and front row seats of the exploding fireworks displays over Gustavia Harbour. When to go: December to April are drier, cooler and less humid, with the peak season falling during the festive holiday period.
T H E GR ENA DI N E S Sprinkled in the crystal-clear waters between the volcanic islands of St Vincent and Grenada, the Grenadines island chain are an exotic concoction of palm-studded
sandbars, coral reefs and tiny islets. They offer the waterborne a combination of warm, steady trade winds, stunning waters and short cruising distances between. On some of the larger islands, including Bequia and Mustique, you will find quaint hotels, restaurants and bars, while the smaller isles are of ten deserted, suf ficiently inaccessible to stay that way. Barefoot luxury: Mustique If it’s pure relaxation and a soul-charge you are after, then the chic retreat island of Mustique might be just the medicine. Picture yourself al fresco dining on the af t deck, and looking out to foothills covered with frangipani and hibiscus while anchored off the island, tendering ashore for a relaxing spa treatment at The Cotton House or sipping delicious lime daiquiris at the infamous Basil’s Bar. When to go: December to June are the Grenadines’ dry season, however, the islands enjoy a tropical climate year round. The islands’ southerly location means that hurricanes rarely have a major impact.
BR I T I SH V I RGI N I SL A N DS Forming par t of an archipelago with the US Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands comprise around fifty islands and islets nestled close together. Their balmy climate, steady easterly trade winds and an abundance of sheltered anchorages have made them one of the most popular cruising grounds for sailing yacht charters and families with young children. The most popular cruising area is around the Sir Francis Drake channel which runs from St John to the North Sound in Virgin Gorda. Surrounded on either side by mountainous islands, the channel remains much as it
was in the days of the legendary sailor who discovered these waters – unspoiled, island idylls. Yachting favourite: Virgin Gorda Lying to the east of the BVI chain, Virgin Gorda is among the larger islands of the archipelago. From The Baths on the southwest coast to the natural anchorage at Nor th S ound, the island is a firm favourite with the yachting crowd. Hike the Savannah Bay Trail to catch the sun rise over the stunning Savannah Bay, followed by a refreshing dip in the warm saltwater pools known as The Baths before heading up to neighbouring Anegada for fresh lobster straight off the reef. When to go: December to March is peak season in the BVI, with temperatures ranging between 23 – 30°C.
T U R K S A N D C A ICOS Marooned between the Caribbean and the Bahamas, the eight inhabited islands and more than forty cays of Turks and Caicos have been on the radar of divers for years, but with their perfect climate, warm seas, shallow waters and year-round cooling trade winds it was only a matter of time that the islands joined the luxury travel map. They may not be the classic Caribbean cruising ground, but with more and more superyachts coming to experience the underwater world and discreet hideaways ashore, they offer the perfect charter opportunity for those looking to get away from it all. Underwater world: Providenciales Providenciales (or Provo as it is better known) may not be the capital of the
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9 Day Charter - Kefalonia to Kefalonia
Turks and Caicos islands, but it is the hub for superyachts visiting the archipelago. Home to the Amanyara Spa and the beach at Grace Bay (proclaimed by many to be the best beach in the whole of the Caribbean), it is also the ideal launchpad to discover the third largest coral reef in the world. Among the top ten dive sites, the waters offer a plethora of opportunities for scuba diving and snorkelling. When to go: The end of November is the perfect time to escape to the warmer climes of the Turks and C aicos and recharge those batteries ready for the busy holiday season.
I N DON E SI A With more than 17,000 islands stretching over 3 , 0 0 0 mile s , In don e sia of fers the adventurous a chance to embrace their bucket list. From the well-known island of Bali to the spectacular Komodo National Park and the majestic Raja Ampat archipelago, the little-chartered waters abound with enchanting volcanic islands cloaked in rainforest and some of some of the most superb dive sites in the world. Favourite archipelago: Raja Ampat Lying off the northwest coast of New Guinea, the Raja Ampat archipelago is
home to Indonesia’s largest marine national park. For those who love the underwater world, the plankton rich waters boast the highest recorded marine biodiversity on earth.
colourful fish.
When to go: This is a year-round, warm destination. For divers, the best time to visit is between November and March when the waters are calmer, with better visibility.
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M A L DI V E S Lying adrift in the Indian Ocean, when it comes to the picture-perfect desert island idyll, the Maldives are in a league of their own. The string of coral atolls span across over 40,000 square miles with more than 1,000 sandy islands that barely nudge above the surface. From the Lhaviyani Atoll to the Baa Atoll, with many more atolls in between, the ultimate way to discover the region is aboard a superyacht. Beach bound: Baa Atoll Famous for its plethora of coral islands and luxury resorts, flit from resort to deserted island as you cruise through the Baa Atoll. Spend days relaxing on the fine white sands or jump in to swim with manta rays and whale sharks swimming among schools of
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When to go – The best weather is between November and April, with the high season falling between December and March.
Those looking for the ultimate adventure should turn their attention to the far-flung oceans of Antarctica. From King George Island, the unofficial capital, cruise through a maze of protec ted channels found along the Antarctic Peninsula. From the Deception Islands through the Bransfield Strait, through the Crooker Passage and Gerlache Strait to the Neumayer Channel, the region offers a wildlife oasis like no other. Follow in Shackleton’s wake and visit Elephant Island with its colonies of Emperor penguins and sparing elephant seals; visit the former British station, known as Base A, at Port Lockroy, and head through the Lemaire Channel, nicknamed “Kodak Gap” for its photogenic sheer walls either side. When to go: The summer months are from November to March, when you will see Antarctica’s wildlife at its busiest and benefit from up to 24 hours of daylight.
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HIGHBOURNE CAY NORMAN’S CAY SHROUD CAY & WARDERWICK WELLS HAWKSBILL CAY COMPASS CAY STANIEL CAY & PIG BEACH
T R I P OF A L I F ET I M E The Bahamas promise charter guests a slice of tropical perfection and unrivalled escapism. This idyllic chain of 700 heavenly islands offers a mix of seclusion and connectedness.
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Dedicated to fun and relaxation, the vibrant capital of Nassau and neighbouring Paradise Island lie in stark contrast to the peace and solitude of the islands and cays that awaits. Embarkation can be at the Atlantis Paradise Island Marina, or Albany Marina.
Six miles long and a thousand feet wide, notorious Norman’s Cay is one of the longest islands in the Exumas. An island p a ra dis e o n ce o w n e d b y dr ug l o rd Pablo Escobar, who used it as a base for smuggling drugs from Colombia into the US. History aside, the island is a place of exceptional natural beauty. Air charter flights can operate on the island’s airport, providing yacht charter guests an option for joining or leaving their yacht. Enjoy a sundowner or dinner at MacDuff’s Bar and Grill, a popular nightspot on Norman’s Cay.
H IGH BOU R N E C AY Your first stop, Highbourne Cay is known world-wide as the gateway to the ultimate ephemeral islands – The Exuma Cays. This privately owned island boasts nine beautiful beaches, nine properties and several 100 -year-old plantations. The small-scale development was begun in the 1950s and the colonial style has an alluring charm. The shallow reefs that adorn the eastern shore of Highbourne Cay offer fantastic snorkelling just steps from the beach. Rise early and take the tender for deep-sea fishing trips off the east coast of Highbourne Cay where you’ll catch grouper, snapper and tuna.
SH ROU D C AY & WA R DERW IC K W EL L S C atc h hig h tid e o n S h ro u d C ay, a n uninhabited archipelago of cays, filled with sun-soaked white sand beaches, surrounded by bright turquoise waters. This is a scuba diver’s haven and a place to reconnec t to nature. E xplore the wonderful rock formations and sea life of the mangrove salt marsh. There is a spot where zipping currents run around a small beach peninsular known to locals as the
‘washing machine’ – if you jump in to the current on one side, it will carry you around to the other side. The scientifically-minded will enjoy seeing the well-preser ved skeleton of a 53ft sperm whale in nearby Warderwick Wells. It’s a short hike to Boo Boo Hill, legend says it’s haunted by souls of a ship that went missing in the surrounding reefs and it’s said on moonlit nights you can hear the spirits singing.
H AW K SBI L L C AY Hawksbill Cay lies between Shroud Cay and Cistern Cay or ‘between heaven and paradise’, as visitors have been known to say. After the American Revolution, citizens who had remained loyal to Great Britain were granted land in the Bahamas, where they hoped to cultivate large cotton plantations like the ones they left behind in the States. One of the best-preserved ruins of a Loyalist plantation in the Bahamas is on Hawksbill Cay. Hunt for treasure at Smugglers Cove, kayak through Pirate’s Cut, or wander through the abandoned village on Ruins Bay. Hike to the island’s peak for a spectacular 360 degree view.
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COM PA S S C AY Compass Cay Marina feels isolated from civilisation, although other private islands, coral reefs, prime fishing grounds, and the shallow seas of the Exuma Land and Sea Park are in close proximity. Compass Cay has some unique experiences, including natural cave formations, and a very close encounter with some nurse sharks. There are 13 beaches to explore, which all come with excellent fishing possibilities. The nearby waters are teeming with life and you can be almost guaranteed to catch a fresh supper. Take a stroll round the island to visit Rachel’s Bubble Bath. Situated on the northern side of the island, the bath is actually a lagoon which is fed by the Sound.
Water crashes over the edge of the lava rocks surrounding the lagoon, creating bubbles. Perfect for cooling down from the Bahamian sun, this is an experience not to be missed. After cooling off, burn off some energy by conquering the highest peak on the island – Compass Peak offers staggering views of the island and of the Land and Sea Park.
S TA N I EL C AY & PIG BE AC H Surrounded by clear, turquoise water and fringed with white, sandy beaches, Staniel Cay is one of the jewels of the Bahamas. Established in 1956, the Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a boutique resort on the island’s west coast, with a collection of brightly
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painted bungalows and a full-service marina where you can come ashore for lunch in the friendly and informal restaurant. Just off shore, Thunderball Grotto - where the 1965 James Bond film of the same name was filmed - is one of the most stunning snorkelling sites in the Bahamas. N eig hb o uring Big Major ’s C ay is unofficially known as Pig Beach because it’s populated by a colony of feral pigs which have become a popular tourist attraction. Although the island is only a mile long, it receives over 7 million visitors a year, all wanting to see the famous swimming pigs!
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CHARTER LISTINGS
L A NA L E N G T H 107.00m / 351’1”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.40m / 47’3”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Benetti
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
3,900 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2020 18.5 knots 12 / 8 EUR 1,800,000
FA I T H L E N G T H 96.60m / 316’11”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.50m / 47’7”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,999 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
G R O S S TO N
2017 17 knots 12 / 7 EUR 1,500,000
AR ROW L E N G T H 75.00m / 246’1”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 12.90m / 42’4”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
1,891 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2020 17.5 knots 12 / 5 EU R 85 0 , 0 0 0
LADY BRITT L E N G T H 63.00m / 206’8”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 11.30m / 37’1”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
1,231 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2 011 / 2 016 16 knots 12 / 7 EU R 4 45 , 0 0 0
AT HOS L E N G T H 62.00m / 203’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 10.87m / 35’8”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Holland Jachtbouw
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
348 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2010 14 knots 12 / 5 EUR 200,000
C LOU D 9 L E N G T H 61.50m / 201’9”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 11.50m / 37’9”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Sanlorenzo
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
1,280 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2021 16.5 knots 12 / 7 EUR 525,000
T W I ZZL E L E N G T H 57.50m / 188’7”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 11.60m / 38’1”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Royal Huisman
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
496 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2010 / 2021 13 knots 9/4 EUR 235,000
B LU E I I L E N G T H 55.99m / 183’8”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.55m / 31’4”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Turquoise Yachts
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
706 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2020 12.5 knots 12 / 6 EUR 294,000
CHARTER LISTINGS
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B ROADWAT ER L E N G T H 55.50m / 182’1”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.30m / 30’6”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
694 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
1994 / 2020 15 knots 12 / 6 EUR 280,000
G ECO L E N G T H 55.20m / 181’1”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.60m / 28’3”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Admiral Yachts
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
499 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2020 18 knots 12 / 6 EUR 268,000
MOS K I TO L E N G T H 55.00m / 180’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.60m / 31’6”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Heesen
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
757 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2021 15.5 knots 12 / 6 EUR 350,000
LILI L E N G T H 55.00m / 180’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.40m / 30’10”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Amels
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
670 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2017 15.5 knots 12 / 6 EUR 290,000
GAL EN E L E N G T H 55.00m / 180’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.40m / 30’10”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Amels
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
670 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2020 15.5 knots 12 / 5 EUR 275,000
PICNIC L E N G T H 50.28m / 165’0”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.45m / 31’0”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
692 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2000 / 2017 14 knots 12 / 6 USD 260,000
HO M E L E N G T H 49.80m / 163’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.00m / 29’6”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Heesen
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
499 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2017 16.5 knots 12 / 6 EUR 265,000
R EB ECA L E N G T H 40.80m / 133’10”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.25m / 27’1”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Benetti
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
310 GT
P R I C E P/ W F R O M
2020 18 knots 11 / 5 EUR 196,000
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FE A DSHIPS FOR SA LE
AN NA I
EUR 53,900,000
L E N G T H 67.00m / 219’10”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 13.10m / 42’11”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N S
1 , 5 49 G T
PRICE PER GT
F L AG
USD 46,000,000
L E N G T H 62.30m / 204’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 10.80m / 35’5”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N S
1,078 GT
PRICE PER GT
S EA OW L B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 12.20m / 40’0”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
1,494 GT
PRICE PER GT
RO C K . I T B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 10.67m / 35’0”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
1,052 GT
PRICE PER GT
PA R A F F I N B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 10.50m / 34’5”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
1,092 GT
PRICE PER GT
C Y N T HI A B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 10.40m / 34’1”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
782 GT
PRICE PER GT
S EA HU N T R ES S B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.60m / 31’6”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
822 GT
PRICE PER GT
S U S S U R RO
1997 / 2013 15 knots 10 / 5 EUR 27,676
EUR 18,000,000
L E N G T H 49.50m / 162’5”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.40m / 27’7”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
2005 / 2018 15 knots 10 / 5 USD 33,120
EUR 22,750,000
L E N G T H 55.00m / 180’5”
G R O S S TO N
2001 / 2010 16 knots 12 - 14* / 6 EUR 26,099
USD 25,900,000
L E N G T H 55.50m / 182’1”
G R O S S TO N
2014 / 2019 15 knots 10 / 5 EUR 49,905
EUR 28,500,000
L E N G T H 60.10m / 197’2”
G R O S S TO N S
2013 16 knots 14* / 7 EUR 59,572
EUR 52,500,000
L E N G T H 60.35m / 198’0”
G R O S S TO N S
2000 / 2012 16 knots 18* / 7 USD 42,672
EUR 89,000,000
L E N G T H 61.87m / 202’11”
G R O S S TO N S
2007 / 2021 16.7 knots 14 -17* / 7 EUR 34,797
480 GT
PRICE PER GT
1998 36 knots 10 - 12 / 5 EUR 37,500
*Limited to 12 guests if operating commercially
FE A DSHIPS FOR SA LE
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HI G HL A N D ER
USD 8,500,000
L E N G T H 49.45m / 162’3”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.92m / 29’3”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
299 GT
PRICE PER GT
G I TANA
USD 14,900,000
L E N G T H 48.20m / 158’2”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.70m / 28’6”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
499 GT
PRICE PER GT
M A RY A B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.80m / 28’10”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
498 GT
PRICE PER GT
DAY B R EA K B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.67m / 28’5”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
469 GT
PRICE PER GT
EXC EL L ENC E B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.22m / 30’3”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
516 GT
PRICE PER GT
DOJO B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 7.72m / 25’4”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
336 GT
PRICE PER GT
S PAC E B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 9.20m / 30’2”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
499 GT
PRICE PER GT
EC L I P S E
2007 / 2020 14 knots 8/4 EUR 39,980
USD 7,600,000
L E N G T H 43.00m / 141’1”
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 8.40m / 27’7”
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Feadship
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
1981 / 2016 15 knots 10 - 11 / 5 EUR 29,762
EUR 19,950,000
L E N G T H 44.65m / 146’6”
G R O S S TO N
2001 / 2019 34 knots 10 / 5 USD 29,060
EUR 10,000,000
L E N G T H 45.72m / 150’0”
G R O S S TO N
1997 / 2018 14 knots 10 - 12 / 5 USD 27,505
USD 14,995,000
L E N G T H 46.63m / 153’0”
G R O S S TO N
2001 / 2021 15 knots 12 / 5 USD 39,157
USD 12,900,000
L E N G T H 46.70m / 153’3”
G R O S S TO N
1997 / 2014 14.2 knots 10-12 / 5 USD 29,860
USD 19,500,000
L E N G T H 47.10m / 154’6”
G R O S S TO N
1986 / 2018 16 knots 13* / 7 USD 28,428
438 GT
PRICE PER GT
1993 / 2011 13.5 knots 12 / 6 USD 17,352
*Limited to 12 guests if operating commercially
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SALES LISTINGS
LU M I NOS I T Y
EUR 198,000,000
L E N G T H 107.60m / 353’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 17.00m / 56’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Benetti
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
5,844 GT
PRICE PER GT
2020 16.5 knots 27* / 12 EUR 33,881
AM AD EA
POA
L E N G T H 106.10m / 348’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 18.00m / 59’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Lurssen
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
4,402 GT
PRICE PER GT
I D Y NA S T Y
EUR 250,000,000
L E N G T H 100.80m / 331’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 16.85m / 55’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Kusch Yachts
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
2017 20 knots 16* / 8 POA
4,437 GT
PRICE PER GT
2015 17 knots 34* / 11 EUR 56,344
CAR I N T HI A V I I
POA
L E N G T H 97.20m / 319’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 15.95m / 52’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Lurssen
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
3,643 GT
PRICE PER GT
K I S M ET
EUR 169,000,000
L E N G T H 95.20m / 312’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 13.80m / 45’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Lurssen
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
2,700 GT
PRICE PER / T
M A DS U M M ER B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.00m / 46’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Lurssen
GUESTS / C ABINS
3,250 GT
PRICE PER GT
TATOOS H B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.95m / 49’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Nobiskrug
GUESTS / C ABINS
3,229 GT
PRICE PER GT
T R ANQ U I L I T Y B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.50m / 48’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Oceanco
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,998 GT
2000 / 2017 19 knots 20* / 10 EUR 27,872
EUR 149,900,000
L E N G T H 91.50m / 300’
G R O S S TO N
2019 18 knots 18* / 9 EUR 70,462
EUR 90,000,000
L E N G T H 92.42m / 303’
G R O S S TO N
2014 17 knots 16* / 8 EUR 62,593
EUR 229,000,000
L E N G T H 95.00m / 312’
G R O S S TO N
2002 / 2005 26 knots 12 / 6 POA
PRICE PER GT
2014 18 knots 18 - 22* / 11 EUR 50,000
*Limited to 12 guests if operating commercially
SALES LISTINGS
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I L LU S I O N P LU S
USD 99,000,000
L E N G T H 88.80m / 291’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 15.60m / 51’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Pride Mega Yachts
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
3,642 GT
PRICE PER GT
S EV EN S EAS
EUR 131,000,000
L E N G T H 86.00m / 282’
B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.20m / 47’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Oceanco
GUESTS / C ABINS
G R O S S TO N
2,658 GT
PRICE PER GT
C2 B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 12.40m / 41’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Abeking & Rasmussen
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,150 GT
PRICE PER GT
S U N R AYS B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 13.80m / 45’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Oceanco
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,867 GT
PRICE PER GT
VA L ER I E B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 14.28m / 47’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Lurssen
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,755 GT
PRICE PER GT
ACE B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 13.80m / 45’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Lurssen
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,850 GT
PRICE PER GT
S EC R ET B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 12.40m / 41’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Abeking & Rasmussen
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,240 GT
PRICE PER GT
AM ARY L L I S B U I LT / R E F I T
B E A M 12.40m / 41’
M A X S P E E D
B U I L D E R Abeking & Rasmussen
GUESTS / C ABINS
2,108 GT
2013 / 2018 16.5 knots 12 / 6 EUR 42,188
EUR 99,000,000
L E N G T H 78.43m / 257’
G R O S S TO N
2012 / 2019 18 knots 12 / 6 EUR 41,053
EUR 94,500,000
L E N G T H 82.48m / 271’
G R O S S TO N
2011 / 2019 17 knots 12 - 17* / 9 EUR 39,972
EUR 117,000,000
L E N G T H 85.00m / 279’
G R O S S TO N
2010 / 2018 20 knots 12 / 9 EUR 44,995
EUR 110,000,000
L E N G T H 85.10m / 279’
G R O S S TO N
2008 / 2019 16.5 knots 31* / 15 EUR 41,860
EUR 129,000,000
L E N G T H 85.50m / 281’
G R O S S TO N
2010 19.5 knots 15 - 20* / 7 EUR 49,285
EUR 90,000,000
L E N G T H 85.65m / 281’
G R O S S TO N
2018 17 knots 16* / 8 USD 27,183
PRICE PER GT
2011 17 knots 12 / 6 EUR 46,964
*Limited to 12 guests if operating commercially
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FAC TS A ND FIG URE S
THE MARKET Even in an extremely buoyant market, the flight to pedigree has once again been the notable trend in terms of large yacht sales, both for motor and sailing yachts.
The rate that pedigree yachts are being sold is not being met by the replacement rate for yachts coming onto the market for sale – by definition this demonstrates the move towards a seller’s market. We are seeing the closing prices getting closer and closer to the asking prices and the time on market is reducing significantly. We are also seeing an increase in the number of off market deals which again is indicative of a seller’s market.
The pedigree sailing yacht market is seeing some of the strongest movement at the moment, with values for certain yachts actually going up as the yard demand is driving up replacement cost. This is in part due to the disappearance of some of the top yards in the 2008 global economic crisis.
60
23
60 yachts over 100m in global fleet.
741
126.2
741 yachts sold in last 12 months over 24m.
23 yachts over 100m in build.
21 In the last year there have been 21 sailing yacht sales over 35m and only 10 new additions to the market.
126.2m – Largest sale in the last 12 months – OCTOPUS, 2003 Lurssen.
F EA DSH I P FACT S
7
72.87
7 Feadship deliveries this year with 2 more to come.
62
45
62m – Largest Feadship sale in the last 12 months. NEW HAMPSHIRE – sold by CWP.
45 days – quickest time from listing to sale of a Feadship in the last 12 months.
72.87m average Feadship build size for 2021.
17 17 Feadship sales in the last 12 months and 8 additions to the market.
For more information, contact Chris Cecil-Wright on: chris@cecilwright.com or call +44 7920 557 837
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In December 2019, the CWP team welcomed Vanessa Buck as a CA Charter Manager, joining Liz Cox in caring for the six central agencies that Cecil Wright & Partners houses. When the pandemic struck, she faced one of the most challenging years she’s ever seen in yachting; but to Vanessa, the challenge meant motivation, mutual support and a richly rewarding professional experience.
IZZIE PRICE Vanessa Buck and yachts seem to be inextricably linked. Having been raised in both French-speaking Africa and Italy, she speaks both languages — which she describes as “useful when dealing with brokers and Captains who prefer communicating in their own language”. Her husband is a Captain, and she laughingly describes their children being “bored to tears!” when she and her husband talk about all things boats, as well as noting the importance of seeing things from the crew’s side. Her yachting career spans more than 16 years; prior to working at Cecil Wright & Partners, she worked in the same role at a large brokerage house. The job move was a change; but an overwhelmingly positive one. “The dynamics are so different; we all get involved in everything, we all help each
other out,” she says of the Cecil Wright & Partners working environment. “You get given the power to go and express yourself; it’s just fabulous. It’s so motivating.” The pandemic hasn’t been easy, and she’s frank about the challenges it’s posed. But she also movingly describes the support within the Cecil Wright & Partners team, where it seems a problem shared truly is a problem halved. “We’ve all supported each other. Whether it’s the sales department helping with charter, or charter getting involved with sales; it really feels like we’ve all got each other’s backs.”
For more information, contact Vanessa Buck on: vanessa@cecilwright.com or call +44 7507 432 232
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