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A home on thewater Irimari: on board Sunrise’s perfect family cruising yacht
FORT LAUDERDALE SHOW 13 new yachts • 15 new concepts • 17 superb brokerage yachts Storm: On board this pocket battleship How to create a private island resort Mark Cavendish’s superyacht life McLaren P1 GTR driver’s package Maltese Falcon at the Perini Navi Cup SYW001 Cover no.46.indd 1
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FLIBS Preview 10
New yachts, concepts and brokerage yachts at the Fort Lauderdale show.
People 42
Heesen’s Mark Cavendish and his life in superyachts.
Irimari 46
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“ A perfect day is one when the phone doesn’t ring”
On board Sunrise Yachts’ 63-metre flagship.
McLaren P1 62
The driver’s track package for GTR owners.
Seychelles 66
The making of a resort.
Perini Navi Cup 72
On the water at one of the best regattas on the circuit.
Storm 80
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Cantieri delle Marche’s rugged Darwin 107.
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Oman 90
Bannenberg & Rowell’s exclusive townhomes.
Ultimate Design 94
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Aft section News in Brief 98
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Baccarat SuperYacht World Award presented; more.
Around the Yards 100
Launches and refits in focus.
Charter News 102
The latest charter chatter.
The Captain 106
We meet Scott Kynoch of Zoom Zoom Zoom.
Brokerage News 108
Sold, signed, new offerings.
On the Market 110
Six stylish yachts for sale.
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Contents
Objects of desire from across the globe.
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Resort Report 139
A round-up of super-spas.
Property Focus 140
Florida and the Bahamas: great properties for sale.
Parting Shot 142
Dr Hugo Eckener, 1931.
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The new 63-metre from Sunrise Yachts has been fashioned as a private family cruising yacht Paul Ashton
Irimari
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“She is a private family yacht, and that’s how she will be enjoyed”
Y Above: The sundeck has options aplenty, and there’s the bonus fly deck above. Facing page, top right: The best seats in the house under way are on the sheltered fly deck. Left: A central bar in the inside/outside area of the sundeck. Right: A recliner on the ledge next to the coffee table makes the most of the big windows. Facing page, middle: You can move the sunbeds around the open after part of the sundeck, but there will plenty of guest competition for the shaded, rotating sunbeds. Facing page, bottom: The forward pool is sizable with benches inside.
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ou don’t have to be aboard Irimari long to appreciate the characterful and one-off elements that hallmark her as a personal and private yacht. There are the quirks of the layout, with a VIP as part of the owner’s area forward and the formal main-deck dining table located immediately as you enter the salon space from the deck. There is the unusual use of copper in the interior as a keynote colour. And there is the unusual name, too – neither a wandering tribe from the Kalahari, nor a grand Latin adjective, but a combination of family members’ names. It’s a surprise to remember that this 63-metre is Sunrise Yachts’ new flagship, with only two 43-metre yachts launched so far. The boldness and competence of execution suggests a yard that has been doing it for decades. For Irimari’s owner, whose previous yacht was a 50-metre, the first demand was for a yacht to be cruised just with his family and friends, and he found himself drawn to the relatively youthful charms of Sunrise. “This is a young and ambitious shipyard, full of passionate people who care about what they do and what they want to achieve. After some research, we found that Sunrise offers a highly competitive solution with a quality level that is near northern European standards,” the owner says. That quality is everywhere to be seen and it starts with the exterior styling. Espen Øino’s design – a first for Sunrise – features razor-sharp horizontals punctuated by sculpted elements such as the ovals of
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“We wanted an interior that we are comfortable with, a feeling very much like our homes”
glass on the sides of the sundeck, and the unusual glazed elements in the upper-deck superstructure. The dark windows throughout provide a point of contrast with the white hull and superstructure. For the interior, the owner was keen to capture a very particular vibe. “My family and I like simple and uncluttered interiors, quite similar to our previous yacht. We prefer understated elegance to gaudy and showy. This yacht is only for family and friends, so we wanted an interior that we feel comfortable with and that doesn’t alter or influence our way of life, a feeling very much like our homes,” the owner says. Focus Yacht Design was commissioned to create the interior, and it proved a smooth working relationship. “Working with Focus Yacht Design was easy and straightforward,” the owner says. “They immediately understood what we wanted and we hardly had to make any changes at all. We are very happy with how the interior has turned out.” For Focus Yacht Design the brief was ideal as they had no desire to treat the interior as a “field for experimentation”, according to Focus’s CEO Thomas Muehe. “The basis for composition for us is the variation of a common design vocabulary in order to achieve spaces that flow into each other and form a sequence with well-matched surfaces. The different rooms create a calm and inviting environment without being boring.” Focus calls the approach “a sophisticated and strict concept that offers an unobtrusive liveability”.
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Above: Happiness is a 92in TV. Blackout screens, chunky seating and cinema sound make for an immersive experience in the upper deck lounge. Right: Huge windows in the upper deck accommodation really open the area up. Left: The cleverly designed seating aft on the upper deck creates a sociable area for the full complement of guests. The panel in the deck allows sunshine to fall on the circular builder’s plate on the main deck. Above left: Hanging out on the upper deck. Top left: Sheltered dining outside on the upper deck.
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Above: The set-piece custom-made table with a Murano glass top, a lacquered burgundy metal frame and copper detailing. The light feature adds an air of drama. Left: Vast sofas amidships, with the lighter base fabrics making the most of the light coming in. The hand-made rug adds an antique accent to the contemporary design. Right: The video screen brings movement and colour to the staircase. Top right: Extensive seating on the main deck aft. Facing page, middle: A massage room is part of the owner’s suite. Facing page, bottom: A seating area in the owner’s suite, making the most of the big windows.
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Bleached oak and macassar create a light and dark woodwork contrast, while that copper detailing offers something unusual. There is also a marine design narrative in places – the beguiling sculpted kelp forest rising up the main staircase supplemented by moving bubbles on the 16-foot-high HD video screen, a shoal of lacquered fishes on the bedhead of the owner’s apartment, an art installation in the VIP’s cabin, wave patterns in felt within the guest cabins and so forth. Outside spaces throughout have been created with plenty of thought. Irimari’s beach club is very well appointed, with a transom door that folds out to create a big area, with seating, a ladder into the sea, and a shower with frosted glass. Forward of this is the tender garage, with a door opening to port. It occupies about two-thirds of the beam, with the starboard third being given over to a gym that benefits from stairs up to the main salon, plus a folding terrace. On the main deck aft there is U-shaped seating and plenty of space, which allows diners at the main table (set close to the aft doors) an uncluttered view over the water. There is outdoor dining on the bridge deck, with an area that can be curtained to keep stray breezes off, while a transparent section in the deck allows sunlight onto the copper yacht logo on the main deck below. The sundeck boasts plenty of spaces for guests to explore, with the big pool forward a particularly eye-catching feature. A central bar and seating area can be closed off, adding to the options available. Manually
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“We created spaces that flow into each other, a sequence with well-matched surfaces”
folding concertina doors create a big party area when open. Above the sundeck is a bonus ‘fly deck’ – with forward-facing seating and a suitable windbreak, it’s an excellent spot under way. As a set-piece, the main deck dining table is winningly executed. The dark circular table, with copper-coloured capping, sits on an uncarpeted area of deck with rings of copper inset into it. The lighting above is a series of slightly offset copper circles, which increase in size until they reach the ceiling, and out of which the light cascades. A neat touch is that the base of the table is built out of similar copper circles. Big windows, the white carpets, and the light woods make the most of the available light. The video wall climbing the main stairs is unusual, but makes a feature of the stairs. The owner’s area is also unusual because it incorporates a VIP cabin and a massage room. It feels like a very self-contained family space. In the owner’s suite itself there are huge dressing rooms and a palatial full-beam bathroom, and the feeling of space is enhanced by the lack of clutter in the cabin. The spaces catch the light and breathe. Since the yacht moved from the yard for handover in July until the Monaco Yacht Show in September, there was a decent summer season for the owner and his family to enjoy on board. “We finished our inaugural cruise on the Turkish coast and some Greek islands,” he says. “And we plan to go into the Indian Ocean this winter, with the Maldives for Christmas.”
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Above: The patterned carpet and shoal-like feature on the bedhead add visual interest to the relaxing owner’s suite. Facing page, top: The centrepiece bath, sourced from Italian firm Teuco. Facing page, middle: Walk-in wardrobes either side of the entrance to the bathroom. Facing page, far left: A proper working space with a wonderful view of the water for when the spreadsheets start to drag. Right: An impressive VIP is part of the owner’s apartment. The 3D artwork was installed in situ. Left: The blue décor in the VIP adds a dash of colour to the main deck accommodation.
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“This is a young and ambitious shipyard, full of passionate people”
Above: The staircase, with sculpted fronds of seaweed rising up the decks. Left: Clever lighting and the use of mirrors create a visual feast as you arrive on the lower deck. Right: Distinctive artwork and big windows customise the guest suites. Shown is the aftermost double to starboard. The twin opposite can be configured as a salon, creating a full-beam suite. Facing page, right: Guests have plenty of external spaces to explore. Facing page, top: The beach club offers a dramatic entry to the yacht. Facing page, middle: A folding terrace adds another dimension to the lower-deck gym.
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The owner’s enthusiasm for Irimari is plain, and with plenty of sea miles already under the hull, the yacht is nicely seasoned. Irimari’s captain, Heimo Tauern, is certainly impressed. “We had some very good stuff on our maiden cruise – a Force 8 across the Aegean. We kept up 11 knots all the way,” he says. So after a few months on board, has the family any favourite spots? “We love all areas of the boat! But if I had to choose, I would say that outside my favourites are the beach club and the indoor/outdoor sundeck, where we can really hang out as a group. Inside, I love our movie room in the upper deck lounge, and my wife loves our stateroom,” the owner says. “I have to say that I am also quite proud of our main salon arrangement, and the beautiful dining room table and chandelier that are truly impressive. I love entering the boat and seeing it.” With that many favourite spots, it’s hard not to judge the yacht a success. The Maldives for Christmas is just part of the plans. “There are so many places to see! Our previous yacht stayed in the Med, but we plan to take Irimari round the world and discover places that are more remote,” he says. “She is a private family yacht, and that’s how she will be enjoyed. A perfect day for me is one when the phone doesn’t ring, and where we can enjoy good food, swimming and watching movies in the evening, or watching football on our giant screen.” Irimari’s first spell on the water suggests there are many more of those days and evenings to come. SyW
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The specs Irimari Length overall 63.10m (207ft 1in) Beam 11.45m (37ft 7in) Draught 3.41m (11ft 2in) Displacement 1,170 tonnes (full load) Engines Twin 1,500kW (2,011hp) MTU 12V4000M63 Berths Guests: 12. Crew: 17 Fuel capacity 168,000 litres (44,380 US gal) Fresh water capacity 41,500 litres (10,960 US gal) Generators Three 220kW MANs; single 110kW Cummins
superstructure: The arches create the central sundeck windows.
Hull/superstructure Steel/aluminium Naval architecture Sunrise Yachts/ Unique Yacht Design
Exterior Espen Øino Interior Focus Yacht Design Classification Bureau Veritas Charter AUT-UMS, LY2 compliant Tenders Custom 8.5-metre; Novurania 7.0-metre Radar, autopilot & electronic charting Raytheon
PERFORMANCE Top speed 16.0 knots Cruising speed 12.0 knots Range @ 10 knots 6,000 nautical miles
pool: The sundeck pool forward has a neatly positioned windbreak.
BUILDER Sunrise Yachts, Serbest Bolgesi, F Adasi, 07070 Antalya, Turkey. Tel: +90 242 259 55 30. Email: sales@sunriseyachts.com Website: www.sunriseyachts.com
Fly Deck: A great spot under way – arguably the best seat in the house.
foredeck: Four PWCs and the rescue tender live in this dedicated space.
SuNdeck: The bar features an interactive touch video table.
seating: A vee of seats that allow guests a great view of close-quarters action.
Upper deck lounge: The custom-made seating moves to suit guests.
Staircase: The video wall creates visual interest around the stairs.
main salon: Stairs lead directly down to the gym, sauna and beach club.
suites: Smartglass is used extensively throughout the accommodation areas.
shade: A key theme of the outdoor areas is to allow guests plenty of shade.
skylight: The section in the bridge deck casts light on the copper plate below.
exterior styling: Espen Øino has made full use of big windows in the guest areas.
SAUNA: The sauna and gym have proved popular spots with guests.
Crew Areas: A mess and gym area are below on the tank deck.
skylights: Portholes in the folding gym terrace become a window on the sea.
main deck: Plenty of seating for guests on the after part of the main deck.
beach club: A superb space aft that becomes a focus of guest activity.
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