Aesthetic manifesto in the art of yachting
Year IV, Volume 2 - Summer 2021
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DIGEST Summer rhapsody
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The Sight by ANASTASIYA DOBROVOLSKAYA Courtesy of the artist
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SUPERYACHT DIGEST Aesthetic Manifesto in the Art of Yachting Year IV, Volume 2 - Summer 2021
Superyacht Digest is an International quarterly magazine registered at the Court of Milan n. 158/2016 superyachtdigest.com \ info@superyachtdigest.com EDITOR IN CHIEF Pamela Paci
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COVER STORY Welcome to the magical world by Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya
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INTERIORS | ARTELIER Custom made art for exclusive interiors
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INTERIORS | IDEAS How to decorate your interiors with objects full of meaning
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M/Y NORD | L� RSSEN The new giant of the sea that transcends the traditional language of yacht design
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MARKET TRENDS Being a megayacht in the 50-metre range
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DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT There’s nowhere like Norway
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EXPLORING ITALY Eat, pray & love
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SUPERYACHT SPAS Make your vacation be a journey through senses
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M/Y EXCELLENCE | BURGESS Experiencing excellence...
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SUMMER 2021 | BURGESS Come onboard and work in a different location every day
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#SUMMERVIBES Water sports for summer 2021
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FEADSHIP Sketching the next generation
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PROJECT AURA | HEESEN YACHTS Colour by design
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M/Y VOICE | CRN YACHTS Expressive construction
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YACHT DESIGN On board the latest projects by Nauta Design
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ART SHOWS 2021 Feed your mind of art inspiration this summer
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EDITORIAL The rhapsody is a very free and varied musical composition. This term of Greek origin was used to define works carried out in free form, with epic meanings or national exaltation, or intended to enhance a particular instrumental virtuosity. A favorite form in Romanticism and beyond, it does not follow a fixed pattern, but appears as a set of melodic cues, even very different from each other in terms of rhythm and harmony, with almost improvisational tones. Like our stories collected here and proposed as a sequence of different episodes, they are free and inspired by a single theme: freedom. The freedom to travel, an aspect of our life that we have been forcibly deprived of recently. Freedom of expression, an aspect that made us feel alive: art and music are the disciplines that kept us company during the long months of Covid. As in Romanticism, we too are all heroes, survivors of a danger that has questioned our whole existence. And now it is a summer rhapsody that we need: freedom to travel and rediscover everything. Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya's photographic shots are perfect as starting point of this story: her photos show how deeply we are linked to nature. Equally inspired and free are the artistic creations of Artelier. The use and application of materials in different contexts enhances the material itself, making it a living work. Inspired by the freedom to enrich the interiors to our liking, is the selection of design elements proposed in the article "Objects full of meaning". The 142-meter Lürssen, M/Y Nord, is the new project that embodies elegance and a fighting character. Isn't this the legacy that the pandemic left us? The proposed trip to Italy, along the Mediterranean with final destination Barcelona, gives us unique landscapes full of great charm, cultural experiences, culinary art and nature: a journey inspired by the desire to regenerate at 360 ° after such a dark period of closure in which natural landscapes were livable only through digital experiences and memories. Burgess charter proposals are the answer to the most current needs of customers: to enjoy a holiday in a safe place like a boat, having the possibility to work in a flexible and smart way. The proposals presented include boats with spaces reserved for professional activities. Moving from business to sport, we offer here a roundup of ideas so as not to give you the opportunity to relax too much during your holiday at sea. Don't leave sports equipment at home, almost any sporting activity can be practiced even on vacation! Entering the world of Feadship, we discover that every idea is possible and that not only dreams are achievable but that next generation boats are beginning to take shape. The story continues through design works such as M/Y Voice by CRN, Project Aura by Heesen Yachts and some works by Nauta Design. We conclude in the best way with some artistic expressions of the highest level to nourish the mind on board our boat: we propose in closing this issue some of the most interesting art exhibitions that will be possible to visit - also online - this summer. Do you have a cinema room on board or a skylounge with a big screen? So do not miss the opportunity to visit the exhibitions available also through digital. Good summer!
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WELCOME TO THE MAGICAL WORLD BY ANASTASIYA DOBROVOLSKAYA ANASTASIYA DOBROVOLSKAYA IS THE YOUNG MOSCOW PHOTOGRAPHER, WHO THROUGH HER STUNNING PHOTOS TRIES TO VISUALIZE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND NATURE. LAST YEAR ANASTASIYA WAS RANKED AMONG THE 90 BEST PORTRAIT PAINTERS IN THE WORLD, NOT WITHOUT HAVING SPARKED CONTROVERSIES ABOUT THE USE OF ANIMALS IN HER FASCINATING IMAGES. HER WORK STEMS FROM THE LOVE FOR THESE ANIMALS, WHICH THROUGH HER PHOTOGRAPHY SHE TRIES TO BRING CLOSER TO THE HUMAN RACE IN A VISUAL DIALOGUE OF SHARED EMOTIONS.
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ou may be wondering how Dobrovolskaya manages to tame natural wild animals before photographing them, but many of his animals were born and raised in protective national parks, in captivity or very often were rescued by their owners and, being unable to return to their own natural habitat, they have been adopted by loving families who have allowed them to have a dignified life. They trust man, they are used to human contact, many could not live without this. This is for example the case of the Š� těpán bear, who also poses in the photos on pag. 16. He was born in a small zoo and survived almost by a miracle. Today he is 27 years old. In the wild, bears only live 14 or 16 years.
The Sight “The Sight is one of my most famous works, the idea for which came to my mind unexpectedly during the filming. Many people think that this is photomotage, but it is not, the photo was taken in one frame” - A.D. OPPOSITE PAGE: Autumn equinox THIS PAGE (below): Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya
One of the most famous images portrayed through Anastasiya's photography is titled "Autumn Equinox" and features three women holding three foxes of different colors. The stunning image shows an all-white arctic fox, a red fox with a white pointed tail, and a silver fox with a black-gray coat. The models in the photo mirror the shades of the three foxes with their own contrasting hair color and clothing, highlighting the diversity found in both people and nature. The photographer's intent is precisely to create a scene with a mystical atmosphere in which to compare human beauty with that of animals and, through a play of colors, shapes and small details, underline their incredible similarity.
"I LOVE INTRICATE AND ELABORATE IMAGES. I LIKE TO PLAY WITH COLOR. I BELIEVE THAT A LOT CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH PHOTOGRAPHY: INSTILLING LOVE FOR ANIMALS IN PEOPLE, SHOWING NOT ONLY THE EXTERNAL BUT ALSO THE INTERNAL BEAUTY OF MAN, FREEING HIM FROM COMPLEXES AND STEREOTYPES, TRANSMITTING IMPORTANT SOCIAL AND ETHICAL PROBLEMS TO THE VIEWER"
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"I LOVE ANIMALS SINCE I WAS A CHILD. ANIMALS FILL YOUR LIFE WITH SOMETHING VERY KIND AND VERY REAL. ALL THEIR ACTIONS AND EMOTIONS ARE SINCERE. BEFORE I STARTED PHOTOGRAPHING WITH ANIMALS, I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE COULD BE SUCH A CLOSE BOND BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS. IT STILL AMAZES ME THAT 'WILD' ANIMALS (BEARS, WOLVES, DEER, FOXES OR TIGERS) CAN HAVE SUCH A STRONG AFFECTION AND TRUST IN PEOPLE. MANY PEOPLE ACCUSE ME OF USING ANIMALS, THAT ANIMALS SUFFER DURING PHOTO SHOOTS, AND SO ON. THANKS TO MY WORK, I LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE ABSOLUTELY SINCERE AND INCREDIBLY TOUCHING THINGS HAPPEN. PERHAPS, IF EVERYONE SAW WHAT I SEE IN MY WORKS, THE WORLD WOULD BECOME MUCH KINDER".
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The theme of beauty that the artist investigates through photography is even more evident in the two different works that portray a girl with vitiligo, the showy skin disease, posing with an equally brindle fox, and a young woman with scarred skin, due to burns, next to geckos with similarly wrinkled skin (this page). The photograph of the woman serenely embracing a huge bear is instead the work that best represents the artist's intention, that is to emotionally bring the human being closer to the animal world, warming it, in fact, in an embrace. Anastasiya's photographic work was born no more than 4 years ago, when during summer 2018, almost by chance, she was asked to take some photos with a pig and a rooster. Although she had never had the opportunity to photograph animals before, Anastasiya decided to accept that challenge. From that moment on she was able to unleash her talent in a more incisive way, turning a passion into a brilliant career shared with these beautiful creatures.
Anastasiya, 30 years old, after graduating, worked for a few years in the field of anti-corruption at a research institute. This kind of work did not interest her very much, to be more precise, she did not find any satisfaction in it to the point that she fell into a period of depression from which she recovered precisely through portrait photography. Initially she was more inclined to macro photography, still unable to find her style and understand exactly what kind of portraits she wanted to make. After the first service commissioned in 2018, one day she learned from the web that one of her photos, nicknamed by the network "how to wear fur" (the one in which the three girls with the three foxes are portrayed), had gone viral and had become famous in many countries of the world.
"MY PHOTO SHOOTS EMPHASIZE THE BEAUTY OF PEOPLE, EVEN IF THIS BEAUTY DOES NOT FIT INTO EXISTING STEREOTYPES".
Combining together the inspirations deriving from mankind and the animal world, the photographer manages to show the uniqueness of both by emphasizing their beauty and individuality. To do this, she tries to compare their appearance in a very simple but overwhelming way, for example, by photographing people with albinism together with white animals, or people with red hair with animals that have red hair and so on.
THIS PAGE: (above) The spots; (below) Mother of dragons OPPOSITE PAGE: Lost in the woods
According to the photographer, people and animals have a lot in common and if a person has any physical traits similar to that of an animal it means that both are part of the world of nature. For this reason, no one can be judged less attractive based on the physical characteristics that distinguish us. Anastasiya thinks that no one would ever define a fox as ugly because of the spots that can be present on its face and, therefore, it is not explained why a girl with vitiligo should be considered less beautiful than others. Each of her photos looks like something out of a fairy tale, and while it may seem impossible for animals like tigers, foxes, owls, snakes, horses and even bears to pose next to people, all of it is surprisingly real. The artist has been repeatedly suspected of animal abuse, but this is not true. As the artist explains, Š� těpán, the bear, and Chanel, the tiger, were both bought from zoos, while the foxes were rescued from fur factories. Almost all large animals live in the countryside, in large spaces or in specially equipped enclosures and each of them is fed according to what is required by its species. The artist has also sometimes been accused of drugging animals in order to position them on the scene as she wishes, but as she herself replies to such accusations, “whoever believes this does not know that when animals approach people they live with, they trust them and consider them part of their family”. Only animals accustomed to contact with people and free of health problems are chosen and are suitable for her photographic work.
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THIS PAGE: Russian winter
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THIS PAGE: Anastasiya Dobrovolskaya
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ARTELIER
CUSTOM MADE ART FOR EXCLUSIVE INTERIORS THE UK-BASED FIRM DEVELOPS ARTISTIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE HIGHEST INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE. WORKING WITH A LARGE DATABASE OF ARTISTS, ITS TEAM CAN GIVE YOUR SPACES A MEMORABLE IMPACT. Detail of an artwork by Artelier © Artelier
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Salon, M/Y Aurora Borealis © Winch Media
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Artelier's approach is based on the belief that authentic and thorough research is essential to provide originality and simply avoid reproducing a typical “luxury aesthetic”. Rather than being driven by trends, the team is engaged in in-depth research in the context of a project to develop narratives for the art collection. This allows them to be at the forefront in terms of proposing inspiring and impressive works of art.
rtelier is art for luxury projects in different contexts including residences, hotels, yachts and private jets. The UK-based art-consultancy firm has consolidated knowledge gained in over two decades of collaborations in the world's finest design projects as well as a deep understanding of how to curate art to enhance the experience of such spaces.
Artelier considers the organic evolution of a database of quality artists to be fundamental: discovering artists from scratch leads to increasingly diversified works, which represent the spectrum of global contemporary art. Artelier therefore works in an integrated way in the communities of international artists establishing direct links with the artists. The team aims to discover talents by evaluating various criteria, such as the technical mastery of the artists, quality of ideas, innovation and evolution.
Artelier provides the client with a specialized creative direction and tailor-made artistic commission services, and is responsible for providing expertly curated art collections for any type of luxury project. Artelier has a team of experts who combine extensive knowledge of the art market with the drive to innovate contemporary approaches to art sourcing, exemplifying how promoting sustainable artists and practices produces truly original collections.
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Each idea is studied and refined through the comparison with the artists, who contribute to the project by bringing creative ideas and their expert and specific knowledge. Artelier elaborates the concept of the work which they then transfer to the artist for its realization. The result is therefore something completely new, which guarantees longevity to the stylistic choices, making the works of art a worthwhile investment.
Through the extensive research that is carried out within the artistic context of the project, Artelier elaborates ideas with a high artistic content by developing real visual narratives, which they weave throughout the project with various forms of art. This thematic approach offers a rich foundation for a coherent art collection.
Artwork created for a lounge at sea level © Artelier
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Master and Guest cabin, M/Y Aurora Borealis © Winch Media
artwork and elegantly complement the space.
The curators draw on their vision of the art market and Artelier's unique database of 10,000 quality artists to select relevant works of art, in line with the overall vision of the project.
Artelier has designed and developed an exclusive range of frames, giving priority to sustainability and craftsmanship. Each frame can be completely customized, from the design of a specific profile to the special finishes of the frame.
Commissioning custom artwork offers endless possibilities, such as integrating a work of art into the interior design scheme, customizing the color palette and finishes, and adapting the artwork to unusual environments such as yachts or jets.
In the evolution of Artelier, the common thread has always been the goal of supporting talented artists, recognizing both the value of craftsmanship and the fundamental importance of sustainable practices. Each project is guided by a constant and ongoing commitment to these principles, in full compliance with the vision of each client.
With decades of experience, Artelier has specialized skills in supervising the commissioning and art installation process, ensuring the quality of craftsmanship and the achievement of all project milestones. Understanding the importance of finesse in the final presentation of artwork, Artelier provides fine art framing advice, creating the perfect frame to complement each
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Artelier's cross-sectoral experience in some of the world's most exclusive contexts benefits their practice: Artelier's curators are in a unique position to understand the expectations of a demanding clientele from anywhere in the world.
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ARTELIER IN THE DIFFERENT FIELDS OF DESIGN Working globally on 5* hotels with esteemed brands such as Hilton, Rosewood, Sheraton and St Regis, Artelier offers a refreshing approach to hotel art that transcends the limits of off-the-shelf manufacturing art, creating hotel collections who have a real personality and are dynamic enough to remain compelling for years to come. In the context of privileged residences, Artelier is a leading artistic partner for high-end residential projects, curating standard art galleries for designers, developers and private clients. Providing one-of-a-kind pieces and entire collections, recent projects include Chelsea Barracks, One Hyde Park and Regent's Crescent and, internationally, One Palm (Dubai) and a luxury chalet in Courchevel.
As for private aviation and luxury yachting, the team coordinates with designers, shipyards and private customers to study and propose artistic collections adapted to life on board, very often also through technical innovations in materials, and for contexts such as the Roller TV art and the spa yachts. Among some prominent projects curated by Artelier we can mention M/Y Aurora Borealis, M/Y Dilbar, M/Y Pelorus and the sustainable Sea Eagle II.
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Master cabin and Dining, M/Y Go © Guillaume Plisson
Q&A WITH ARTELIER
Artelier is a reference in the design sector also for the creation of Artist Walls, that is large-scale works of art, not simple wall finishes, but real artistic creations that are worth as personalized collectibles, made by prominent artists. The Artist Walls collection brings together 40 independent artists, each working with different techniques and mediums.
SD: “Can you explain, step-by-step, how a custom made art project is created?”
Artelier: “Every project begins with understanding the client’s vision – we channel that vision and refine it into a concept. We then undertake in-depth artist research, providing suggestions and options to the client. Our consultants then develop initial ideas with the selected artist, incorporating their creative insight, and create sketches and samples which bring the bespoke artwork to life. As the artwork develops, the commissioning process requires our project management to achieve the timescales, milestones and requirements of the client. Once the artwork is complete, we oversee the installation and presentation, such as providing frames, and curate the artwork in situ”.
Artist Walls is a dedicated section that has evolved within Artelier thanks to the team's experience as an artistic consultant for truly exclusive residential projects and yachts; it is their customers who want to go beyond the idea of t he wall and push for bespoke interiors that include contemporarystyle mural artworks, which suit both aesthetic and practical needs. The finished Artist Wall provides the interior with a truly unique feature that creates a memorable impact.
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SD: “What kind of materials are used in your projects?”
Artelier: “In previous years, clients have responded very well to materials such as bronze, marble or gold leaf artworks – classic choices, with a beautiful lustre. We are now seeing, however, a new generation of clients who want to explore artworks with more sustainable materials. This includes certain timbers, textiles, ceramics, or even paintings with natural earth pigments. These materials are typically connected to ancient techniques, which have been practised by artists for millennia”. SD: “Could you detect any particular trends in your clients' different stylistic choices?” Artelier: “The diversity of our clients means that their choices largely don’t tend to follow trends – private clients in particular want pieces that in some way reflects them, such as their history or culture. In general, abstract styles continue to be popular, as they have a timeless quality. Now, however, clients are responding more to abstract art that explores craft and texture, and highlights the natural beauty of materials. These abstract pieces look effortlessly simple, but are exceedingly complex to create to such a high quality, and require an artist’s lifetime dedication to their craft”. SD: “Is there any difference between art for residences or hotels, and art for yachts? How does the location influence the choice of a piece of art?” Artelier: “Although many clients select highly collectable pieces on land, it’s complicated to have high worth pieces onboard a yacht, in terms of insurance and protection from sea conditions. They also typically want the yacht art to reflect the unique environment, and encapsulate the freedom of being at sea. Technical specifications are also different for a yacht, and so yacht artworks often need specialist framing, fixings, and even adaptations to materials or finishes. Custom art commissions for yachts are therefore shaped by these practical and stylistic considerations”.
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Spa area and Salon, M/Y Plvs Vltra © Winch Media
SD: “What about the artists you have collaborated with?”
clients to invest in emerging artists, as it is a fulfilling process. However, identifying early-career artists who can meet the demands of a project can be tricky, so we advise clients to take the time to do research, understand the process, and allow for effective management. With the proper artist selection and project management, the artwork typically exceeds all expectations”.
Artelier: “Our consultancy works internationally, and so we collaborate with many artists from around the world. We are currently working on an 8.5m glass sculptural installation on a yacht with American artist Danny Lane, who is well respected as a leading contemporary glass artist. Among many others, we are also collaborating with esteemed British sculptor Peter Randall Page and the innovative Korean artist Jaehyo Lee. We are also developing a staircase installation with the emerging duo Vezzini & Chen for a yacht, which is made of ceramics and glass with integrated lighting”.
SD: “Have you ever had to create harmony between your work and other artistic choices in the same location?”
SD: “What advice do you usually give your clients in the choice of an artwork?”
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Artelier: “Often art is considered to be the finishing touch on a project, tying all aspects of the design together. It can be in harmony with the design concepts, but still add a new accent, and have bold personality. In some projects – such as a feature mural – the artwork is the anchor for the interior concept, inspiring and informing other decorative choices. We therefore work closely with designers, architects and clients to achieve a cohesive narrative”.
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HOW TO DECORATE YOUR INTERIORS WITH OBJECTS FULL OF MEANING
socalled “Surfaces Design” fair and Homi, the “Lifestyles Salon”, left creativity around objects and spaces suspended in time, waiting to go back to the global routine. This let the importance and centrality of design in people’s lives emerge, as well as how design coexists and cannot be disjoined.
THERE IS NO MORE SPACE NOR TIME FOR LAZY, SOUL-LESS ARTIFACTS. THE PANDEMIC HAS RETURNED US THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THINGS AND THEIR DEEP LINK WITH THE SPACE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF US.
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This consideration on the awareness that there is no place for lazy and soulless artifacts, represents the true positive heritage of this terrible pandemic. Industry events, often distract creativity, they interrupt it in the middle of its vital flow that is research. The stop due to the pandemic, gave us time for that creativity, for that inner research.
he lack of benchmark international design events and fairs, such as the Salone del Mobile in Milan, the best-known design and furniture fair in the world, and similar, such as Maison & Objet in Paris and Imm cologne, but also Cersaie, the
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HERMÈS OPPOSITE PAGE: LEOPARDS BEACH TOWEL Beach towel in terry cloth with “Leopards” print (100% cotton). Woven in Germany and screen printed in France (7 screens). Plain orange back. Made in France, 90 x 150 cm.
THIS PAGE: TARTAN DYE BLANKET Blanket in hand spun and hand woven cashmere with Cocotte stitch finishing (100% Mongolian cashmere). The blanket is dyed, then successively folded and soaked in four different dye baths. The “H” detail is created by applying a single use wooden H, carved by hand and affixed to the blanket before it is soaked in the dye baths to avoid infusing the vaporous cashmere. Made in Nepal, 140 x 190 cm. SAMARCANDE PAPERWEIGHT Paperweight in hand lacquered wood. Several layers of different colors of lacquer are applied before the object is delicately sanded to make the background color appear. Base in taurillon Essentiel leather. Made in Vietnam, (height) 16 cm.
The pandemic was definitely an abrupt and dramatic interruption of all human activities and many creatives, and designers too, seized this catastrophic global event as an opportunity to refocus and rethink the way they design products, buildings, cities. A common denominator is the importance of taking care of the Earth, the environment and of people. The importance of space and how to live it and the contact with the exterior and the open air, are without any doubt, central topics of the new post-pandemic lifestyle, all based on the adaptation ability, flexibility and open-mindedness, all exigences that design must absorb to transform this lifestyle into trends and solutions. Cities will also change, people are increasingly moving towards the countryside, to be closer to nature. Or they are bringing nature into the city, creating green-concept inspired spaces in their homes or surrounding themselves with nature inspired objects that help them not to incapsulate in isolated and breathless living spaces.
The pandemic convinced us that being flexible and adaptable to changes is the solution. This will definitely lead to a broader openmindedness because the absence of events that categorize everything, make the experience around things, similar to a plastic and little fluid attitude. The greater our open-mindedness, the greater will be the possibility for new ideas to emerge and for new trends to develop.
Adaptable and fluid objects that answer to different needs, movable walls and multifunctional elements, will not only be interesting from a design point of view, but will be also necessary to keep up with this ever-evolving tide.
Our collective consciousness will be reflected in design for years to come. We will surround ourselves with objects that talk about us: personal expression and celebration of differences will be at the basis of our space personalization, just like when we choose a piece of clothing and accessories.
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DIOR SQUARE PILLOW Pink Luminarie The cushion highlights a lifestyle cherished by Mr. Dior, with its fine Luminarie embroidery, a traditional Italian art form. Featured in shimmering colors, it will warm all interiors during the year-end festivities. 100% cotton, (filling) synthetic material, 42 x 42 cm, Made in France.
VASE Granville, Striated Mr. Dior’s love for the family villa’s garden in Normandy - a verdant setting he mentions as his ‘most tender and wonderful memory’ - resonates more than ever with the Granville collection, imagined by Cordelia de Castellane. A loving tribute to his fascination for nature and botany, hydrangeas and wisteria branches, in shades of amethyst, emerald or gray-blue, beautify a series of hand-blown glass vases. A life more idyllic, found right at home. 100% glass, 26 cm, Made in Italy.
CHAIR Red Toile de Jouy Beech tree wood chair with Toile de Jouy motif. 50% Polyester, 30% beech tree wood, 20% Cotton, Made in France. Christian Dior’s beloved timeless signature, Toile de Jouy, which is constantly reinvented, now adorns the Dior Maison creations as a tribute to the founding couturier.
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Everything we gave for granted until today, has now a new value and is much more appreciated and benefits from more sensibility. If our house was just that before, now we rethink of it as a convivial, working, studying and holiday place. If we did not think about integrating a place for physical activity before, now we also think about these solutions in our homes, a place where we not only reside but we live in.
The world, the post-pandemic design will be richer in details, in objects that talk about the world, that never leave us alone. Objects expressing even more emotions, memories, that enclose worlds we can enter anytime. We have always thought about events as something to go to, and never as something that can come to us. Art exhibitions are open to the public but also accessible from home, through virtual and digital experiences. This small example explains how an improvised solution thought to overcome the pandemic year without renouncing to art events, can actually become a new way of living art, at home, but not for this less captivating.
How can this example reflect on design? Definitely dedicating a greater digital and more equipped space at home, or directly in our living space or a specific place such as a cinema room, not just equipped with sofas and armchairs but also with bookshelves, tables and consoles with art catalogues and books, easily accessible.
If we are forced to limit our trips again, the impossibility to visit countries and cities, will make us think even more broadly and out of the box, how to bring the journey experience at home and not outside.
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LOUIS VUITTON LOUNGE CHAIR BY MARCEL WANDERS The luxuriously comfortable Lounge Chair By Marcel Wanders is part of the Objets Nomades collection. It is constructed from three leatherlined carbon fibre components, held together by leather belts and topped with a plush cylindrical cushion. Easily portable, the three elements fit together to create a compact arrangement that recalls the look of a travel bag. Size: 185 x 63 x 55 cm
OVERLAY BOWL WIDE BY PATRICIA URQUIOLA The Overlay Bowl Wide By Patricia Urquiola, an exclusive piece in the Petits Nomades collection, showcases the poetic style of the globally famous artist. Each bowl is crafted from four overlapping leather sheets, reflecting the pose of an intimate embrace, while providing innovative storage space. The harmonious colours are juxtaposed with edge-dying, lending a modern finish to enhance the home. Size: 32 x 38.8 cm
LOUIS VUITTON, THE BIRTH OF MODERN LUXURY This illustrated volume explores Louis Vuitton’s extraordinary 150year history of tradition, innovation and craftsmanship against a backdrop of sweeping social, cultural and industrial change. LANTERNE BY ZANELLATO/BORTOTTO The LANTERNE By Zanellato/ Bortotto celebrates artisanal craftsmanship with a meticulously woven honeycomb cage made of colourful leather, wood and hardware. The portable item features a removable, rechargeable LED light with a frosted glass bulb. DAMIER CLASSIC BLANKET The Damier Classic Blanket is a wool cover-up with a hint of cashmere for stylish warmth. Featuring the oversized Damier pattern and statement stitching, this sumptuously soft piece, with The Louis Vuitton Paris signature on all four corners, has a striking aesthetic.
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MISSONI HOME Garden Light Collection Rareed and light atmospheres palettes of fresh, ethereal, watercolour and radiant colour different textures give breadth to the ambiance they nimbly intersect and pour positive energy into the furniture.
PUNTASPILLONE, Aria Series PUNTASPILLONE chevron pouf in sophisticated AGADIR palette.
VIRGOLA SOFT, Acqua Series Comfortable and welcoming lounger VIRGOLA SOFT, ALFRED velour bathrobe and towels with chevron pattern.
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GUCCI DÉCOR Floral jacquard stool A moody floral jacquard upholstery defines this four-legged stool, trimmed with pink moiré, black fringe and painted beechwood. The décor collection continues to expand in Pre-Fall 2019, introducing new designs, prints and function that enrich with House’s narrative.
Medium Flora print candle, Inventum scent Introducing ‘Souvenir from Rome’ the new collection of furniture and decorative pieces designed by Alessandro Michele with motifs and patterns borrowed from the ready-to-wear collection. A collection of scented candles is embellished with motifs of the House. A blend of wax infused with aromatic extracts and essential oils is presented in light pink Richard Ginori porcelain printed with the historic Flora motif. A matching lid is topped with a butterfly in flight—a symbol from the Gucci Garden that thrives among its rich world of flowers, animals and plants. The scent, Inventum, infuses the space with delicate notes of Taif’s ancient Damask rose, which set a relaxed and intimate mood.
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ARMANI CASA BAX Bax is the result of the collaboration between Sahrai and Armani/Casa. With a geometric Art Déco motif, it features geometrical shapes - a semi-circle and lines splitting the rug into uneven asymmetrical sections in classic colour. 50% Wool, 30% matka Silk, 20% natural Silk. 300 x 300 / 400 x 400 cm.
LAWRENCE Footrests Rounded shape footrest, available in two different sizes. Upholstery available in fabric, leather or technical fabric with shagreen print.
MINOS Bookends Set of two bookends in leather with embossed GA logo.The inner wooden block is covered with high quality full-grain leather.
PEACOAT Home baskets Home baskets entirely made in Tecnocuoio®, a special material made with 65% cuoio mixed with latex, water, natural lipids and minerals.
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VERSACE HOME VIRTUS COFFEE TABLE, Virtus Series Gold galvanic metal structure w/ carrara marble top. Versace Logo Metal Barocco V gold finish insert on the black leather insert. Ø100 x H30 cm
BREAK THE BANK BLACK MONEYBOX This new iconic porcelain bank, a perfect new addition to the elegant Versace Home collection. The 3D Medusa Head is iconic Versace.
MEDUSA RHAPSODY ASHTRAY Ashtray crafted in the finest porcelain, featuring a central Versace 90s Vintage logo label and gold-tone details.
VIRTUS ASHTRAY Accent ashtray boasting the iconic Barocco V from the Virtus line. The bold design features a glossy golden border.
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M/Y NORD | LÜRSSEN YACHTS
THE NEW GIANT OF THE SEA THAT TRANSCENDS THE TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE OF YACHT DESIGN DESIGNED TO BE ADMIRED, THE 142-METRE GIGAYACHT LEFT THE L� RSSEN SHIPYARD AND BEGAN HER MAIDEN VOYAGE LAST SPRING. M/Y NORD IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING SUPERYACHTS COMPLETED IN 2021.
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he is not a boat if she does not provoke strong emotions. Since the boat reflects a precise lifestyle - free, outside the box, far from the coast, that is, from the land -, it seems she sends a message to the observer and in him she must provoke a reaction. Some boats attempt this path through size and proportions, others with bold colors, still others using new, innovative, unprecedented or daring design elements. Others focus on style, on elegance. All boats aim in some way to surprise, to hit the spectator, to attract him towards themselves with a game of mischievous glances where, however, it is always the boat that wins.
meters, everything that you want to bring to the sea of your life is concentrated: passions, work, moments with family and friends, moments in solitude and the most passionate ones... The boat is a small universe in which the owner encloses his whole world, to let it explode in all its quirks, extravagances or in all its simplicity, in the form of design and yachting lifestyle. Beyond 100 meters, we find boats that want to tell the world that being unique, inimitable and distinguishable is an essential factor. Because it is no longer enough to be only big to be the most noteworthy, you need to rise to the occasion and show off a surprising, captivating, emotional look. Many from the shore, from the port, aboard their equally impressive boat, will look at the new megayacht, photograph it, talk about it, its image will go around the world but also on the network and social networks: today size is no longer enough to be the center of attention with style.
Whether she's a dream boat or has a unique design - things that don't always mean the same thing - boats are made to testify to the desire to escape, to move away from the ordinary, and not only in a physical but also a figurative sense. Designing a boat together with the shipyard and the design studio is also for the owners of the largest megayachts an extraordinary moment in which in “alone” 80-100-140 43
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Many new yachts want to be green, friends of nature and incorporate some ecological aspect that makes them interesting objects also from an environmental point of view and make these aspects the real distinctive feature of the boat (eco-explorers, hybrid vessel equipped with the latest and greatest green technologies). The bow is the main element that if played in an innovative way can become the boat's greatest recognition (for example M/Y Olivia O, Excellence, Moonrise). The sides often resemble each other a lot, but some boats manage to integrate such unique aesthetic traits as to make them unmistakable design objects (M/Y Artefact, Luminosity, Pi). Other boats concentrate all their charm at the stern (M/Y Flying Fox, Viva) and here we find large stairways, swimming pools, convivial and relaxing spaces so generous and comfortable that only these elements would be enough to guarantee us an unforgettable holiday or to convince us that a boat is all that you need to touch the sky with a finger.
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Among the new ones delivered this year for summer 2021, we find M/Y Nord, built by the German shipyard Lürssen, 142 meters of pure beauty, of an enveloping charm, a boat with a strong, combative, yet very elegant character with many features that distinguish her from bow to stern, including the sides. Immense and majestic with two helicopter landing pads and six decks, Nord, whose original project was known as Opus and Project Redwood, left Lürssen shipyard to begin her maiden voyage on February 19th last, after having completed rigorous sea trials in the Baltic Sea.
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Its bow looks like that of an aircraft carrier. Indeed, on the main deck is one of the two helicopter landing pads. The second, complete with retractable hangar for the aircraft, is at midship. The yacht is made up of 5 decks and the stern area is reserved for the pool and beach club.
This is not in fact the first time German shipyard Lürssen has collaborated with Nuvolari Lenard and Moran Yacht & Ship. The 88-metre M/Y Quattroelle was delivered by the same partnership in 2013. The 141.6-metre Nord was designed with one idea in mind: she must cause strong emotions in every observer, not only through her sheer size, but with the design itself. Responsible for her stunning exterior and interior design is the Italian design studio Nuvolari-Lenard, who have given Nord her striking appearance with a bow design never before seen on a yacht. “Whether you like the design or not, it must strike you. Nord is a serious ship first and foremost, but she also transcends the traditional language of yacht design. She is a warship wearing a tuxedo, an explorer with the elegance of a gentleman's yacht. We have entered a new direction in serious yacht design”, comments Dan Lenard.
Throughout her six decks, she is feature-rich with high-end amenities to delight and caters to every imaginable whim.
The 2021 delivered yacht Nord has implemented an exhaust after treatment system, which consists of the combination of a silencer with a selective catalytic reduction in the same casing, which can achieve a cleaning rate up to 97 % of nitrogen and additional reduction of acoustic noise – a Lürssen development.
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180m superyacht Azzam and 156m Dilbar.
Nord was constructed at the Lürssen Bremen shipyard and was officially launched in July 2020: Nord spans over six decks and is one of the largest motor yachts delivered in 2021. Nord was initially designed as a 139m project, but she was then extended by an additional three metres, allowing for extra amenities onboard.
Managing partner of the shipyard Peter Lürssen added: “At Lürssen, we believe that to build a yacht it is vital to work as a team, and to execute such a comprehensive project, an excellent team is necessary”.
“In this case, the team consisted of the design team from Nuvolari-Lenard, Moran Yacht & Ship who supervised the build on behalf of the owner, and, of course, the project team from Lürssen. We are looking forward to Nord finding her place amongst her peers as a remarkable statement in large yacht construction, based on a strong design and expert engineering skills”.
One of the most iconic components of her exterior is the subtle nod to the automobile industry; Nord is the first yacht to have her nameplate on the bow, much like a car grill.
Featuring a displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks, Nord has been built in compliance to Lloyds Register PYC classification society rules. There are currently 65 yachts over 100m afloat as of today. Nord is in the Top 10 of the world's longest yachts alongside
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MARKET TRENDS
BEING A MEGAYACHT IN THE 5O-METRE RANGE IN THE 50-METRE RANGE THERE IS THE BROADEST CONCENTRATION OF PRODUCT AND OFFER, AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT YACHT DESIGN AND CREATIVITY ARE SUBJECT TO SOME TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS THAT IMPOSE SOME CHOICES, IN THIS ARTICLE WE WILL SEE HOW TO CREATE MANY PRODUCTS DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER IN THE 50-METRE RANGE, SO THAT EACH EXPERIENCE AT SEA IS DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER.
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The first yacht we took into account is the 55-metre Lürssen launched last April. For the German yard, whose core business is between 60 and 90 meters, this is the first unit built under 58 meters in this millennium. Although it is smaller than any other Lürssen, its building was treated in the same way big Lürssens are built. Both the yard and Dickie Bannenberg’s design studio have presented, discussed and agreed with the owners every centimeter of interior and exterior space. Designed by Bannenberg & Rowell, the yacht hit the water for the first time last April, exactly three years after it was commissioned by the owner. The yacht features a distinctive design, influenced by the 1973 Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VI, also designed by Bannenberg & Rowell.
eing a megayacht is not easy these days, with all those photographers and enthusiasts equipped with technological devices ready to take pictures, one must always be ready to show the best look possible. This is what a yacht may think about itself. In the 50-metre range there is the broadest concentration of product, in this article we will see how to create many products different from one another in the 50-metre range, so that each experience at sea is different from the other. We have only taken as examples the latest 2020/2021 creations, because it would have been too easy to find all these differences if we ranged through different years. Instead we wanted to give a glance on how in 12 months the market produced such a broad offer not only in the same segment, usually referring to 50 to 60 metres, but exclusively within the 50-55 metres range, to be even more specific.
The British studio promises spectacular interiors with a fearless use of colours and textures, combined with museumquality interior furniture pieces. The yacht, through which Lürssen aims at re-establishing its brand in the 55-75-metre size bracket, will be delivered to her owner this summer.
As to the environmental impact, although the yachts in this selection are powered by diesel engines, the 50-metre yachts range, can also count on the diesel/electric combination and generally offer different alternatives for energy and propulsion, as well as easy access to sustainable materials. With the right expertise from shipyards, the luxury yacht business can sail into a cleaner future also on-board yachts in the 50-metre range, with the two power sources ensuring the right balance between energy saving and performance.
However, at the same time we must underline that the 50-metre range is the one customers usually refer to as a status symbol purchase choice to enter the megayachts segment. It is probably the easiest accessible segment, precisely because the broad offer allows different solutions that reflect the different needs of the clientele and because there are different price ranges, making the market even more dynamic around this range.
Name: Project 13800 LOA: 55.5m Year: 2021 Builder: Lürssen Yachts Volume: 800 GT Beam: 10.2m
Although most experienced yachtsmen choose an “entry level” superyacht in the 30-50-metre sector and many shipyards are having unprecedented success in this size range, the over-50-metre sector remains the real entry level, if we want to call it that way, into the luxury nautical market, overlooking into the bespoke creations sphere. Below that length, we find serial products in the strict sense, over 50 metres, the bigger the dimensions the more customized is the product.
Hull: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure Naval Architecture: Lürssen Yachts Exterior design: Bannenberg & Rowell Design Interior design: Bannenberg & Rowell Design
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55M CODECASA M/Y FRAMURA
Name: Framura LOA: 55m Year: 2020 Builder: Codecasa Volume: 720 GT
The CODECASA55 (Hull C123) M/Y Framura is a 4 decks fully custom and displacement yacht with high technical and quality standards.
Beam: 10.2m Draft: 3.2m Speed: 12 kn (cruise) / 17 kn (max)
The exteriors are featured by clean and elegant lines, according to the yard tradition and the Codecasa yachts family feeling. The interiors are comfortable and bright, thanks to the natural light coming from the big windows featuring each deck.
Hull: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure Naval Architecture: Codecasa Exterior design: Codecasa Interior design: Codecasa
The technical project has been totally developed by the yard in-house team, while the interiors was designed by the Owner’s interior designer in co-operation with Codecasa Style Department.
Accomodation: 12 guests Engines: Caterpillar / Diesel
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55M ADMIRAL M/Y GECO
Name: Geco LOA: 55.2m Year: 2020 Builder: Admiral Volume: 499 GT
Italian shipyard Admiral delivered the 55m M/Y Geco last summer. Built in aluminium, the yacht was sold in 2018, with IYC introducing the client.
Beam: 8.6m Draft: 2.25m Speed: 16.5 kn (cruise) / 18 kn (max)
A full beam main deck saloon and dining area with large windows fill the yacht with natural light and will come with all the amenities today’s sophisticated guests expect. Meanwhile, the upper deck features a large circular sun bathing/entertainment area that can also be used as a touchand-go helipad allowing easy access for guests at all times.
Hull: All-Aluminum (hull and superstructure) Naval Architecture: Vripack Exterior design: Gian Marco Companino / Admiral Interior design: Gian Marco Companino / Admiral Accomodation: 12 guests
Outdoor living is at the heart of the project, with appealing features including an outdoor cinema. The open air beach club is perfect for all water activities but also as dining area alongside the water.
Engines: Caterpillar / Diesel
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54M BAGLIETTO M/Y C
Name: M/Y C LOA: 54.2m Year: 2020 Builder: Baglietto Volume: 860 GT
Delivered last February with Camper & Nicholsons introducing the buyer, the new 54.2m (V-LINE) Baglietto all-aluminium megayacht was designed by Horacio Bozzo with interior design by Hot Lab and valuable input from her knowledgeable owners. The project management and delivery were both handled by the Camper & Nicholsons New Build department.
Beam: 10.4m Draft: 2.5m Speed: 12 kn (cruise) / 15.5 kn (max) Hull: All-Aluminum (hull and superstructure) Naval Architecture: Baglietto Exterior design: Horacio Bozzo Design
Featuring six double staterooms plus a kid's playroom, the two Master Suites and two VIP Suites are located on the main deck, while the remaining two staterooms are located on the lower deck. Designed for maximum enjoyment by family and friends alike, there are two infinity freshwater pools, an exceptionally large beach club, massage room, sauna and fully equipped gym. Not to mention the full-beam sky lounge which comes complete with its own balcony.
Interior design: Hot Lab Accomodation: 12 guests Engines: Caterpillar / Diesel
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52M ROSSINAVI M/Y FLORENTIA
Name: Florentia LOA: 52m Year: 2020 Builder: Rossinavi Volume: 810 GT
Italian yard Rossinavi delivered this new 52m yacht named Florentia last December. Built from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the full displacement, custom yacht, showing elegant and sinuous exterior lines was designed by Giorgio & Stefano Vafiadis, with Carlo Colombo responsible for her refined interiors, inspired by the shapes of nature and ocean waves and combined with technology and continuous research of design functionality.
Beam: 10.35m Draft: 2.7m Speed: 13.5 kn (cruise) / 17 kn (max) Hull: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure Naval Architecture: Arrabito Naval Architects Exterior design: Studio Vafiadis Interior design: A++ Carlo Colombo Architect
Florentia is a yacht characterised by romantic lines for a timeless elegance, designed having functionality and efficiency as ultimate goals.
Accomodation: 12 guests Engines: Caterpillar / Diesel
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SANLORENZO 52STEEL M/Y ORAS
Name: Oras LOA: 52m Year: 2021 Builder: Sanlorenzo
Built on the experience gained from the successful 46Steel, the 52Steel combines the refined elegance and timeless lines typical of a yacht signed by Sanlorenzo, together with forward thinking technical innovations such as the unique Beach Club / tender garage and the extensive use of glass on board. Large internal volumes and comfortable outdoor spaces combine in this exceptional sub 500GT yacht to create a truly unique yachting experience.
Volume: 499 GT Beam: 9.5m Draft: 2.45m Speed: 11 kn (cruise) / 17 kn (max) Hull: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure Naval Architecture: Sanlorenzo Exterior design: Officina Italiana Design
M/Y Oras is the fifth unit launched as at today in the Sanlorenzo 52Steel range. With five decks, her main characteristic is its unique stern area and main-deck swimming pool with a transparent bottom allowing light to flow into the area below. The tailor-made model boasts an exterior designed by Officina Italiana Design. The interior, designed by architect Tiziana Vercellesi, has been customised to the owner’s tastes.
Interior design: Officina Italiana Design Accomodation: 12 guests Engines: Caterpillar / Diesel
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50M FEADSHIP M/Y TOTALLY NUTS
Name: Totally Nuts LOA: 49.65m Year: 2021 Builder: Feadship Volume: 498 GT Beam: 8.2m
The 50-metre Totally Nuts is the latest in a proud tradition of Feadships with an impressive top speed such as Sussurro, Detroit Eagle and Predator. Designed to be one of the fastest Feadships ever built, the all-aluminum 50m superyacht Totally Nuts was launched as Project 706 at the Feadship's yard in Aalsmeer last September. With a volume of 499GT, this superyacht, thanks to her Wärtsilä triple water jet propulsion system and fast hull, is designed to achieve jawdropping top speeds of almost 28 knots.
Draft: 1.85m Speed: 10 kn (cruise) / 28 kn (max) Hull: All-Aluminum (hull and superstructure) Naval Architecture: De Voogt Naval Architects Exterior design: De Voogt Naval Architects Interior design: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design Accomodation: 10 guests Engines: MTU / Diesel
Totally Nuts features naval architecture and exterior design by De Voogt and interiors by Sinot Yacht Design.
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50M TANKOA M/Y OLOKUN
Name: Olokun LOA: 49.99m Year: 2020 Builder: Tankoa
Tankoa Yachts launched M/Y Olokun last September, as third hull in the S501 series. With a layout similar to her predecessors with fold-down terraces in the owner’s suite on the forward main deck, a side-loading tender garage in the stern, and a generous beach club in the transom, this yacht features however some variations: the main deck aft is dedicated exclusively to an enormous lounge for relaxation with the dining room on the upper deck, while the forward master stateroom features a private study that can be converted into an extra ensuite cabin.
Volume: 500 GT Beam: 9.4m Draft: 2.4m Speed: 00 kn (cruise) / 00 kn (max) Hull: All-Aluminum (hull and superstructure) Naval Architecture: Name Exterior design: Francesco Paszkowski Interior design: Names (Francesco Rogantin) Accomodation: 12 guests
Another novelty is the distinctive black hull and metallic grey superstructure that enhance the already sleeks line of the yacht. Dark hulls can absorb the sun’s rays and overheat, but in order to achieve optimal results, Tankoa applied the most high-performance coatings to reduce the temperature of the metal hull by as much as 10°C.
Engines: MTU / Diesel
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RIVA 50 METRI
Name: Fifty LOA: 49.9m Year: 2021 Builder: Riva
The second hull of Riva 50 Metri superyacht hit the water for the first time at the builder’s Ancona based shipyard last March. Named M/Y Fifty, this unit comes after the first Riva 50 Metri superyacht, Race, built in 2019.
Volume: 498 GT Beam: 9m Draft: 2.65m Speed: 00 kn (cruise) / 00 kn (max)
Reminiscent of the classic Carlo Riva motor yachts, Riva’s 50 Metri flagship superyacht was designed by Officina Italiana Design in collaboration with Riva’s product strategy committee and developed by the Riva Superyacht Division.
Hull: Steel hull and aluminum superstructure Naval Architecture: Riva Exterior design: Officina Italiana Design Interior design: Officina Italiana Design
With a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the Riva 50 Metri’s exterior features materials including mahogany, steel and glass, as well as a blue-tinged shark grey colour.
Accomodation: 12 guests Engines: MTU / Diesel
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50M COLUMBUS M/Y K2
Name: K2 LOA: 49.5m Year: 2021 Builder: Columbus Yachts Volume: 499 GT
Palumbo Superyachts' new-build M/Y K2 (Columbus S50) hit the water last February. Styled inside and out by Florence-based designer Luca Dini, with naval architecture penned in collaboration with Hydro Tec, the new model was commissioned by a repeat client and features an aluminium hull and superstructure.
Beam: 9.15m Draft: 2.2m Speed: 17 kn (cruise) / 21.5 kn (max) Hull: All-Aluminum (hull and superstructure) Naval Architecture: Hydro Tec Exterior design: Luca Dini Design & Architecture
The vertical bow, in addition to being an aesthetical feature, is an interesting solution to increase the amount of interior space.
Interior design: Luca Dini Design & Architecture Guests: 11
With an exterior design expressing dynamism, while maintaining well-balanced proportions, this yacht conveys an original style that does not want to be over-the-top, which ensures its aesthetic will never go out of fashion.
Engines: MTU / Diesel
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50M HEESEN PROJECT AQUAMARINE
Name: Project Aquamarine LOA: 49.98m Year: 2021 Builder: Heesen
The 50-metre Project Aquamarine is the first superyacht in Heesen’s new 5000 Aluminium class and the first fastcruising yacht below 500GT to be IMO Tier III compliant.
Volume: 499 GT Beam: 9.1m Draft: 2.15m
The exteriors designed by Omega Architects, are clean and modern, featuring a new hull design developed by Heesen’s in-house naval architects in collaboration with Van Oossanen Naval Architects. The Japanese-inspired interiors are by Cristiano Gatto.
Speed: 11 kn (cruise) / 23 kn (max) Hull: All-Aluminum (hull and superstructure) Naval Architecture: Van Oossanen Naval Architects Exterior design: Omega Architects Interior design: Cristiano Gatto Design
Among the most notable features, we find a raised aft deck, full height tender garage and a luxury beach club with a flush swim platform.
Accomodation: 12 guests Engines: MTU / Diesel
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by Gemma Fottles
DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
THERE’S NOWHERE LIKE NORWAY WHY NORWAY MAY BE THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE SUMMER SUPERYACHT DESTINATION - THERE ARE FEW MORE ETHEREAL DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD THAN NORWAY. WILD YET PRISTINE AND OFFERING UP SOME OF THE MOST DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES IN THE WORLD: THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS IS A PLACE WHERE ADVENTURE THRIVES, AND THE LOCALS LIVE AND BREATHE NATURE.
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Denmark and Sweden!). Steeped in rich, society-shaping history, it’s the home of the Vikings, the Middle-Age, axebearing warriors that lived, breathed and dominated the wild landscape. Today, life in Norway is a little more serene.
hen it comes to yachting hotspots, however, until the past couple of years, the Scandinavian country has mostly remained firmly nestled under the radar. But as the world’s priorities turn toward sustainability, green living, pristine nature and escaping the neverending noise of everyday life, Norway is proving itself as one of the most attractive summer yachting destinations out there. Norway is located in northern Europe and is one of the three countries that comprise Scandinavia (in addition to
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A natural wonderland stretches from north to south, with staggering UNESCO-listed fjords, waterfalls, mountains and glaciers decorating the landscape. In the far north, those looking for a taste of exploration need look no further than the Arctic plains of Tromso and Svalbard, where polar bears rule the ice in the winter. At the same time, the mesmerising waterways that creep up the western coast are the home of peace and calm - not to mention a wide variety of whales, seals and other impressive sea life.
not hard to see why. In the winter, the mountains are king, with skiing and a huge variety of winter sports dominating Norway. In the summer, the country returns to blooming mountains, this time to trek, hike, cycle, kayak, fish and sail.
Travelling Norway by yacht
It’s not just staggering nature that makes Norway stand out as a luxury destination, however. Though one of the least densely populated countries globally, it is also one of the wealthiest. As a result, Norway’s cities are some of the cleanest, greenest and chicest out there. For fine dining lovers, the capital city of Oslo is home to a wide range of exciting Michelin-star restaurants - although it doesn’t take a Michelin-star restaurant to experience exciting food in Norway. The country’s rich culinary culture permeates everywhere, from the most unassuming cafe to the most exclusive restaurant. Local markets are alive with vibrant berries, vegetables, locally-caught game and fish, all of which celebrate seasonal, local produce, making for unique, delicious and often completely sustainable menus.
While travellers have flocked to the country’s luxury hotels and exclusive lodges to ski, fish and enjoy the spoils of Norway for years, in recent years, dedicated investment in yachting infrastructure has opened up a new way of experiencing Norway. With increased infrastructure meaning easier logistics, travelling Norway by superyacht has never been more possible.
There are few better ways to access off the beaten track spots throughout the miles and miles of winding fjords than by boat - and when that boat is equipped with tenders, hiking equipment, bicycles and well-seasoned crew experts on the area, the world is truly your oyster. For some, the idea
Hand in hand with a passion for food is a passion for being active outdoors - and with such a beautiful playground, it’s
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of such an adventure-focused trip may be daunting, but the beauty of Norway is its diversity. For as many bold and daring adventure activities to be embarked upon, there are just as many low impact options - some of which can be found no further than the edge of the Jacuzzi, cocktail in hand and a stunning fjord looming on either side.
shouldn’t be too disappointed, though. In the height of summer, undoubtedly one of the biggest joys of travelling in Norway is the long, long daylight hours. With around 18 or more daylight hours a day, look forward to an incomparable experience soaking up the long summer evening: from extended watersports activities to simple evenings enjoying a sumptuous al fresco meal onboard.
Best time to visit Norway
The best time for a summer yacht charter in Norway is from mid-May to late August. It’s no secret that Norway is not the warmest summer destination, but sunshine and blue skies are never too far away. Temperatures vary from 18 - 23 degrees celsius in July and August - the perfect temperature to make the most of hiking, kayaking and active adventures. For many, the first image that Norway may offer up is that of the magical northern lights. Though certainly one of the highlights of travelling this part of the world, the northern lights are only visible in the winter months. Visitors
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crowded hotspots in favour of more remote destinations, Norway offers everything needed for the perfect luxury vacation post-pandemic. The Western Fjords are one of the most popular superyacht destinations in Norway - and here guests certainly shouldn’t expect to bump into many neighbours! The fjords are seemingly endless, cutting their way through imposing cliffs and delivering nothing short of breathtaking views.
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Though a superyacht charter experience in Norway may not serve up the same extensive selection of restaurants, beach clubs and shopping as her western Mediterranean neighbours, Norway is home to no less of an exciting selection of activities for those who know where to look. Here are our favourite Norway must-dos for an incredible experience cruising the Western Fjords of Norway.
traveller. From whitewater rafting, mountain biking and even heli-skiing in the winter season, this area is filled with aweinspiring natural landscapes and thrilling experiences that will have you coming back for more. With deep, blue waters, enchanting waterfalls and snow-capped mountains, the Geirangerfjord is referred to as the ‘fairytale fjord’ of Norway. It’s not difficult to gaze at the spectacular landscapes and be transported to a land of Vikings, trolls and legends!
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Norway’s second-largest city, Bergen, is known as the gateway to the fjords and is the best location to start exploring this beautiful country’s coastline by yacht. The first stop on any visit to Bergen should be the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen. Also known as the Tyskebryggen, the colourful Hanseatic heritage buildings are an iconic sight. After strolling through the streets of history, head to the world-famous fish market where you can sample the freshest catch of the day before heading up the Fløibanen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen for the best panoramic views of the city.
This cosy seaside village on the northeastern coast of Norway with a population of just over 500 people is the perfect place to unwind and disconnect. The area is well known for its walking trails and peaceful atmosphere. If you are visiting, chance are you are here to sample some of Norway’s most refined cuisine at Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri (Bekkjarvik Guest House), where chef Ørjan Johannessen, a Bocus d’Or winner in 2015, heads one of the country’s best kitchens.
The restaurant prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients and delivers a high-class culinary experience without the pretentious frills often associated with it. In addition to the restaurant, the guest house provides a luxury stay in two restored properties - an old barrel factory by the harbour and a country mansion adjacent to the main reception where guests can enjoy a private getaway.
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destination for hiking - with more adrenaline-pumping adventure sports and activities easily arrangeable in the area.
For a taste of history and culture like no other, sail further into the fjords to head almost 20 kilometres through the Nærøyfjord. Here you can discover a unique Scandinavian experience: the wonderful world of Gudvangen. Nestled at the end of the Nærøyfjord, the village offers an authentic Viking experience. Head to shore as the sun sets for a private tour of the village before being dined under the stars in traditional Viking fashion. Gudvangen is also an excellent 67
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The port of Flåm offers some of Norway’s most dramatic scenes where guests can wake up underneath the cloudcovered mountains that surround the village that lies on the doorstep of the spectacular Nærøyfjord, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town itself is best experienced by foot, hiking one of its many walking paths that lead into the countryside. An all-electric ferry service connects the village with neighbouring Gudvangen and is the perfect mode of transport to experience this pristine part of Norway.
Situated at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, today Flåm is known for its spectacular Flåmsbana railway journey, said to be one of the most beautiful and steepest anywhere in the world. Slow down over the 20-kilometre trip as you crisscross up the Flåmsdalen valley to Myrdal station at the top. How do you get down? Well, you can return to Flåm by train or strap into Scandinavia’s longest zipline. 69
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EAT, PRAY & LOVE THIS JOURNEY IS A PROPOSAL FOR YOUR NEXT SUMMER 2021. WHETHER YOU NEED TO STAY IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH BEAUTIFUL THINGS, OR YOU SIMPLY WANT TO ESCAPE FOR AN INTIMATE DESIRE TO EVADE FROM EVERYTHING, THESE STOPS ARE WHAT MAY TRANSFORM YOUR HOLIDAY INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WHERE THE LANDSCAPE AND ITS BEAUTIES BECOME A MASTERPIECE.
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We leave from Portofino with its postcard landscape to the discovery of Cinque Terre, one of most beautiful natural Mediterranean areas in Liguria in an east coastal stretch of about 10km. This area is characterized by the presence of 5 antiques seaside villages overlooking the sea. The villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola e Riomaggiore, well-known in the world for their rare beauty, are considered some of the most attractive Italian touristic localities. They are located on the Ligurian coast between La Spezia and Genoa. Crystal clear sea, jagged beaches and coasts of an incomparable charm merge into a big net of trails. The perfect place to spend a holiday surrounded by nature and kissed by the sun. Cinque Terre were included into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.
he following stops have been chosen in the western Italian coast, starting from the north, from the Ligurian-Tyrrhenian Sea, going through the Tuscan archipelago, we reach the Mediterranean islands and the most evocative localities of the south. The journey ends in Spain, that we reach through Sardinia first, then Chia, and after via Minorca and finally we get to Barcelona. The journey can be done all by sea, also referring to small touristic ports that offer their services to small but also to luxury vessels. At the end of the journey, if you have someone to forgive, it may probably happen. On the other hand, if you left light-hearted, you will definitely go back regenerated. Italy does not only offer art cities, good food, hospitality, but also perfumes and itineraries on the ground absolutely enjoyable from your vessel, from which you will grasp foreshortenings and unique colorful landscapes. 71
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Going back to the marine world, we continue the journey moving towards Monte Argentario, indispensable Tuscan stop. The promontory is linked to the ground by three tongues of land: Orbetello, La Giannella and a third one mainly covered by vegetation and by La Feniglia beach. Here the Orbetello laguna formed. Each glimpse offers a sensational landscape, each glance to the coast is precious. The promontory hosts Monte Argentario, the villages of Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano, lots of vegetation and many crystal clear and blue water coves. Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano are the main 2 villages to visit in Argentario. You can take a stroll and brows through the small alleys, enjoy an Aperitivo or a dinner by the sea, waiting for the night lights to enlighten the landscape.
Left Riomaggiore, we go down towards La Spezia. La Spezia Gulf, known as The Poets Gulf, guards a small village of about 3thousands souls placed in the south-west limbo of the La Spezia province. We are talking about Portovenere, an authentic jewel included in the UNESCO World Heritage in 1997, together with the islands of Tinetto, Tino and Palmaria. Portovenere is characterized by jagged coast, clear sea and beautiful glimpses that can be admired from some parts of the village.
Portovenere has some buildings of great historical and architectural interest. The most important, according to us, is San Pietro Church, perched on the top of the promontory. Its gothic style makes it very peculiar and well appreciated by the numerous artists that gravitated around this place over the years. It was baptized the Cristian Temple by Italian poet Eugenio Montale, who took inspiration for one of his poems.
Located in the Tuscan archipelago in front of Monte Argentario, Giglio island is a pearl to discover. With its 21 km, it is the second largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago and it is well known for its natural beauties: the crystal emerald sea, with rich and fishy seabeds, frames a 90% savage territory. Giglio offers sea enthusiasts beautiful beaches and an extremely differentiated coastal line with isolated coves of rare beauty. Its crystal-clear waters make up a fascinating underwater world for those who love scuba diving. You must visit the two villages of Giglio Castello, an evocative medieval village which stands on the heights of the island, and Giglio Porto, the only port of the island, small and picturesque, with colorful houses and a limpid sea, unimaginable for a port.
Amongst the places to visit between Liguria and Tuscany, there are the Carrara marble caves, beautiful Colonnata, Torano and Fantiscritti basins. Visiting the caves is like landing on the moon, marble mounts (Apuane Alps) rich in marble basins became a real treasure for the territory that became famous all over the world thanks to these resources. Different organized tours will lead you to discover fascinating places and artistic laboratories. The magic of the caves unfolds just like a vision. We enter into the core of the mountain to touch with hand the raw material of choice of artists such as Michelangelo and Canova.
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center, an interesting historical and religious architecture, the ancient tradition of inlaid wood work and laces.
From Tuscany we move to the south of Italy where after navigating around the Pontinian Islands, the biggest of which is Ponza – 8 square kilometers of rocky and sandy beaches, natural arches, cliffs, pristine sea, romantic coves and a magnificent rocky and hilly landscape- the journey continues to Ischia, the biggest island in the Naples Gulf. Unlike Capri, Ischia offers walks into the wild nature. The island also offers historical points of interest such as the Aragonese Castle, built in 474b.c. by the Greeks and transformed throughout the centuries into the characteristic fortress still visible today and connected to the rest of the island by the characteristic bridge. You cannot leave the island without visiting the characteristic Borgo di Sant’Angelo and the Sorgeto Bay that offers the chance to take a bath in a hot water thermal spring that intersects with the marine one.
Praised by poets, celebrated in songs, immortalized in paintings, the beautiful land of mermaids is well known all over the world and it is one of the destinations of choice of international tourism. Enjoyable in every season of the year, Sorrento welcomes tourists looking for the sun, history, art, culture and fun. Numerous churches and historical palaces, surprising panoramic view points, characteristic alleys full of small shops and craft shops, exceptional gastronomical offer. Also, bars, restaurants and cafes where to spend some free time, shops on the main street for shopping, festivals and cultural manifestations to animate the evenings caressed by a very pleasant marine breeze. In Sorrento, a place of great naturalistic charm, is the Vallone dei Mulini, a deep slit into the rocks dating back to 35.000 years ago. It is worth a visit the San Francesco D’Assisi convent complex, made up of the church, the cloister and the monastery, erected by the Franciscan friars in the 14th century.
Entering the Naples Gulf, it is worth to visit Pompei the city destroyed by the terrible Vesuvius eruption of 79a.d. Pompei, together with the close cities of Stabia, Ercolano and Oplontis, offers an evocative and incomparable experience to the contemporary visitor: walking among the streets and the alleys, leaning out on the different houses and workshops, visiting temples and spas of 2000 years ago in an area of over 66 hectares.
Leaving Sorrento and going around Capri, you can reach Positano, the Costiera Amalfitana village that more than others enters the heart without ever leaving it, with a concentration of landscapes and architectural beauties wrapped by a lemon and broom perfume. Unlike other localities it does not offer numerous cultural sites, but exactly for this reason it can be easily visited in a day, but be ready to walk an unprecise number of stairs and ascents. In fact, it is also called “the vertical city” or the “wedding cake” for its special perched conformation, but with bright pastel colors.
The journey continues discovering the Naples Gulf. Placed in a picturesque position on a tufa terrace, Sorrento is the most famous town of the Costiera Sorrentina. Renown holiday locality since ancient times, Sorrento fascinates tourists and visitors with its breathtaking views, the gardens and citrus groves landscape, the marines, the evocative historical
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The journey in the south of the Mediterranean ends at the Eolie Islands. Every island in this corner of paradise, has a unique charm, Stromboli and Vulcano impress for their exotic atmosphere, Panarea for its exclusivity, Alicudi and Filicudi for their Radical Chic aura and lastly Salina for its elegant authenticity. Lipari, the biggest of the Eolie Islands, holds the history of the archipelago, some of the most beautiful bays and an extraordinary variety of hiking tracks. Having an optimal and substantially vast and diversified geographical extension, it can offer tranquil places ideal for families and for those who love serenity and relax, but also places where daily life is more animated and lively, ideal for tourists who love the movida and want to fully and intensively live the night life of the island. The sweet island holds within that mix of natural beauties, archeological rarities and millennial historical echoes that led the UNESCO to include the Eolie into the World Heritage List in 2000.
Passing through the Stretto di Messina, we reach Taormina, one of the most beautiful and well-known cities in Sicily. Taormina is a jewel, full of light, colors and tranquillity, able to give a sense of peace, silence and quietness. Its undeniable charm mainly lies in the landscape setting. The beautiful Sicilian town is 205metres over the sea on the Monte Tauro rocky plateau overhanging on the Ionian Sea. The landscape is breathtaking from every point of view, offering fascinations between dream and wakefulness. An enchantment between the sea and the Etna. A great artistic historical and cultural heritage can be found in every corner of Taormina. The Greek Theater of Taormina is the architectonic pearl of the city. Here the panorama offers intense emotions between marvelous landscapes and views overlooking the sea. The historical center of Taormina is full of characteristic streets, full of boutiques, restaurants, squares with great views of the sea, colorful gardens and many postcard sceneries. The doors of the houses are made with all details, its streets are rich in flowers and delicious perfumes of marzipan and lemon. Getting lost in the streets that mostly inspire you is the best thing to fully appreciate the city. Strolling around the characteristic streets of Taormina is like being wrapped by a colorful vortex, the blue of the sea, the green of its garden, the red and the orange of the maiolicas, the pale pink of the houses. The central square is the most famous and scenographic in Taormina, overhanging the sea, hypnotizing like the chant of a mermaid. From its balcony you can see the Etna, Giardini di Naxos Bay and the hill that encloses the Greek Theatre.
Capofaro is the most authentic expression in Salina: an inn surrounded by vineyards overlooking the sea, where Malvasia, the typical island wine, is produced. With its reassuring presence and the charm of its light, the lighthouse is the sentinel that watches over the sea from the Capofaro promontory, since the half of the 19th century. Since 2017 Tasca d’Almerita family is the custodian of this island’s piece of history, with the responsibility of a renovation and enhancement project: in the evocative spaces previously occupied by the guardian accommodation, there are now 6 new exclusive rooms. The lighthouse overlooks the splendid Eolian Sea from the cliff, with the twin volcanoes at the back.
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From Sicily we move up towards the north to reach the second largest Italian island, Sardinia. The southern coast of Sardinia, characterized by long sandy beaches alternated by gentle granite promontories, is delimited by the promontory of Villasimius at east and by Capo Spartivento at west. Amongst the most famous localities we found: Villasimius, with Punta Molenti beach and Cala Pira, Pula, with Santa Margherita beach, and Chia, with Su Giudeu beach. Capo Spartivento is our destination. Here the landscape becomes wilder. In this trait, the coast is famous for its high dunes and white limestone cliffs. In the interior, between the mountains and the granitic rocks, there is the Natural Reserve of Is Connoneris. The real spectacle is actually offered by the seven beaches in the coastal trait from Chia to Capo Spartivento, from Su Cardolinu to Cala Cipolla.
After the Italian beauties we leave towards the Hispanic charm to discover one of its most fascinating islands, Minorca. Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta, for the blue color of their waters, represent the real essence of Minorca. In the last years, Minorca transformed into a more and more popular destination, yet resisting the mass tourism changes and jealously holding onto its aspect and identity. Romans, Greeks, Carthaginians, English and also Arabs lived on this Balearian island throughout the centuries, influencing the culture and leaving the signs of their civilizations every time. Minorca, World Biosphere Reserve, offers the beauty and the atmosphere of a pristine nature: you could enjoy the sun laying on the big white beaches or hidden in the isolated coves, visit natural parks and archeological sites that make Minorca an open-air museum.
Capo Spartivento lighthouse, has been lightening every night for more than 160 years, and is a landing for sailors and a shelter promise for contemplative and restless souls. Today is the only lighthouse in Italy dedicated to hospitality, and unique is also the experience you can live between its ancient walls: a new luxury concept, where exclusivity and authenticity merge. Nature is the absolute protagonist on the rocky stage of Capo Spartivento, that will give you quiet monologues and stormy performances. Built by the Italian Marina Militare in 1854, capo Spartivento Lighthouse was one of the twenty royal lighthouses wanted by Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, whose initials still are visible on the wrought iron frieze towering the entrance door.
Mediterranean city of timeless charm, Barcelona is the perfect place to end this traveling experience, getting lost in its rich-in-history neighborhoods and picturesque atmosphere. Historical places but also workshops perfect for shopping, magnificent churches and architectonic works, Barcelona offers all this: rich and elegant metropolis, and second city in Spain for inhabitants after Madrid, is the modernist architecture capital, heaven for the youngers, shelter for many artists. Lively all around the year, the city that was able to transform into one of the most dynamic places in the world offering the top-quality culture, food, fashion, style, art, music and fun. The Sagrada Familia is only one of the architectonic works Gaudi left to the Spanish city and 7 of them were declared World Heritage.
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MAKE YOUR VACATION BE A JOURNEY THROUGH SENSES HEALTH EFFECTS OF WATER FROM ANCIENT ROME TO TODAY'S MEGAYACHTS: DISCOVER HERE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPA AREAS CREATED FOR THE YACHT BUILDING INDUSTRY.
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pending time on a luxury charter, away from the distractions of work-life routine, is a valuable exercise and investment in your health. Adding the element of health and well-being with worldclass spa, gym and leisure facilities, and a talented crew onboard your private charter vessel is the perfect combination to attain zen, or something close to it! More and more megayachts in charter are equipped with facilities dedicated to health and wellbeing, catering to the rising demand from charter guests wishing to enhance their vacation relaxation with nurturing their mind, body and spirit.
Water is life - and life on earth is linked to water. Our existence depends on water, or the lack of it, in many ways, and one could say that our whole civilization is built on the use of water. The healing power of water was known since Roman times. And it is to these that we owe the term "spa", also commonly adopted by the Anglo-Saxon world, which is nothing more than the acronym of the Latin motto "salus per aquam", that is: health through water. Even the Arabs starting from the 7th century AD, with the conquest of Roman Syria by the Byzantines, came into contact with thermal treatments and began to devote themselves to it, creating their own interpretation of treatments based on the power of water. From here the tradition of the hammam, also called Turkish bath, starts. Even in the northern countries around water and heat, traditions and treatments began to develop that gave shape to what we now call sauna.
For interior designers and architects, the creation and insertion of these spaces among the other environments of the domestic panorama represents a not simple challenge, which combines in the search for the best solutions, technology, design, materials, in the name of a union between the innovation and the very long tradition that the environments and treatments linked to the healing power of water, heat and steam bring with them. THIS PAGE: M/Y TIS © Winch Media 81
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mosaics. In the image below, again with the interiors designed by Winch Design, we propose Excellence, the 80-meter built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2019, also available for charter. The yacht provides ample opportunity to relax and unwind, with access to dedicated spa and wellness facilities, with a sauna for the ultimate indulgence experience.
The spaces dedicated to the Turkish bath in a relaxation area which also includes sensory showers, bio-sauna, salt grotto and heated water beds. Shapes and lights help to create the relaxing and harmonious atmosphere of the space. Today the wellness area has become an ever increasing priority for superyacht owners, and spas on yachts are becoming more and more luxurious. We round up some of the best superyacht spas, including those available for charter.
Built by in steel and aluminium by German yard Lürssen and PYC compliant, the 85-metre motor yacht Areti, was delivered in 2017. In 2019 the yacht was sold in 2019 and renamed Amatasia. The exterior styling is courtesy of British studio Winch Design, with a cream-coloured hull, white superstructure and grey accents. Winch also developed the interiors which are described as "traditional but fresh" key materials include neutral fabrics and lavish woodwork. Fitness and wellness feature strongly on board Amatasia, with a well-equipped gym, multiple spa pools, and a spa accommodating a sauna, hammam, full-depth plunge pool, dedicated massage and treatment room and a hair salon.
In these first images of the article we can admire the beauty of the wellness spaces aboard Tis, the 111-meter built by Lürssen and delivered to her owner in 2019. Tis is the result of the creative mind of Winch Design studio, that designed each single centimeter of this super luxury floating hotel which, thanks to its Ice Class compliance can cruise the remotest zones. It has a width of 16.85 meters and is spread over five decks, one of which is entirely occupied by the sumptuous owner's apartment with a suite boasting a panoramic 180-degree sea view.
Tis, available for charter, offers all guests a Versailles-style type of hospitality and the magnificence of the interiors is exploded in all areas, including the wellness area. Guests seeking exercise or indulgence will find everything they need on the bridge deck that features a well-equipped gym, hammam, massage room, massage and beauty salon and central spa. The beach club faces the stern platform creating a large terrace on the water edge. It comprises a sauna, an icy fountain and a shower while the wellness center offers a room in which to relax, a hammam and a massage parlor. Next to the wellness center, to highlight the concept of an area which is totally dedicated to well being, we find a fully equipped gym and an external infinity pool with wonderful
Built and delivered by Amels in 2016, the 74-metre yacht PLVS VLTRA was designed by Winch Design to be the ultimate residence at sea, as explicitly requested by her owner. “The owners wanted a full-time residence, not a holiday boat”, says the firm’s founder, Andrew Winch. The spa is a feature the family was passionate about, as they often spend as much as 4 or 5 hours per day there during a sail. The space includes a central whirlpool, salon, massage room, hammam, bar, and sauna. Above the Jacuzzi hangs an artwork of gilded porcelain shells by Valéria Nascimento. A glass elevator whisks the owners from the spa up to their private suite. This page: M/Y EXCELLENCE © Winch Media
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Legend was built in 1974 as an icebreaking tug from Dutch yard IHC Verschure, before being sold to a private owner who transformed into a sumptuous 77-metre explorer, also available for charter. Her latest refit concluded in summer 2016 at Icon Yachts in the Netherlands and still maintains the classification of Class 1 icebreaker, not just Ice Class. By the end of the refit at Icon, with Diana Yacht Design responsible for the exterior design and engineering of the rebuild, 100 tonnes of new steel and aluminium had been added and the stern was lengthened by 3.6 metres, allowing a new swim platform and a massive 16-person superyacht spa pool with waterfall. An alluring Balinese spa sits at the heart of Legend’s wellness offering, abound with opulent gold and metallic finishes, an original vintage wood carving on the ceiling, and an inviting dimly lit ambience. Vast in size, it’s like setting foot inside a luxury hotel spa, equipped with stepping-stone access into the rainforest hydrotherapy experience shower, and an exhilarating icebucket shower for the brave. A huge U-shaped Jacuzzi— almost large enough to accommodate the yacht’s 26-guest capacity—surrounds a bronze buddha, and offers powerjet massage. A sophisticated sauna and aft swimming pool complete the incredible collection.
situated at the base of the stairway that leads from the main deck as well as the hallway that leads to the staterooms. In addition, it can also be used as a massage room. The sky lounge, on the other hand, is an excellent place to hang out after a good workout or a fun day at the sea.
The 72-metre Cloudbreak is much more than just a yacht: she is an extreme sports and party zone, certified helipad, chill out area, gym, spa and an explorer. She is designed not only for the jet set harbours in mind, but also to explore more off beat destination as on her maiden voyage to Alaska and Komodo. This yacht, built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2016, is available for charter offering an expeditionyacht experience like no otherall. The rugged expeditionyacht exterior by Espen Øino contrasts with a much softer and more elegant Christian Liaigre–designed interior that includes a winter garden, a “ski lodge,” and the largest watertoy collection in its class. Cloudbreak also features a large swimming pool, several sundecks, and a beach club replete with a gym, sauna, and massage room.
Built by the prominent Italian shipyard CRN, Saramour is a breath-taking displacement motor yacht, measuring 61 meters in length. Launched in 2014, this striking private CRN was entirely designed by Francesco Paszkowski. Among Saramour's most notable features, we find an exceptional collection of art pieces which embellish even more the beautifully designed interiors. In this inviting and warm ambiance, the private owner's suite includes a spa pool and panoramic views. A well-equipped gymnasium is
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reating the perfect charter trip with young children and older family members on board means that safety is paramount, accessibility is essential, privacy is non-negotiable, and planning is vital. Working with an internationally renowned charter company like Burgess takes away the pressure of dealing with the details, utilising decades of industry knowledge and connections to create your perfect vacation in the ideal environment.
SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT MOST HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT. AS THE WORLD TENTATIVELY OPENS UP FOR THE SUMMER, MANY TRAVEL EXPERTS NOTE THAT MULTI-GENERATIONAL TRIPS ARE ON THE RISE. SPACE, COMFORT, PRIVACY AND SAFETY ARE THE ORDERS OF THE DAY. OFFERING ALL THAT AND MORE, HERE WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE PERFECT FAMILY VACATION ONBOARD THE 80M EXCELLENCE WITH BURGESS.
And there are indeed few better yachts suited to a unique family superyacht charter than the 80-metre superyacht Excellence. Available for charter with Burgess, Excellence accommodates up to 12 guests across seven spacious cabins. She boasts the credentials of German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen with a genuinely unique design undertaken by London-based studio Winch Design. She is unquestionably one of the most distinctive yachts ever built with her heavily reversed bow, extensive use of glass and three-deck atrium.
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The sixth yacht to bear her name, Excellence is also the culmination of her experienced owner's previous superyacht creations. “Watching Excellence come out of her build shed for the first time was a very memorable moment”, says Captain Ray Shore, who has been working with the owner for more than three decades. “She is a very impressive sight! Another memorable moment was watching our first sunset on board and seeing it perfectly reflected in the side deck glass panels”.
All in a name
However, as impressive as it is, it is not the exterior design that makes a superyacht the perfect family charter yacht nor is it the size. So does Excellence live up to her name when it comes to amenities and experience? With a 136-squaremetre owner's suite, two Jacuzzis, a large swimming pool, elevator and an onboard gym and sauna, it seems safe to say that she does. Add in the dedicated cinema room, endless water toys and inflatables, and plenty of incredible dining and relaxation areas, and it's an understatement.
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the triple-height glass atrium and the full-height windows, making her interior is at one with the surroundings. Enormous guest areas still manage to offer a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment. A variety of woods, including birds eye maple, blue ombre, sycamore, burr, limed oak and more, combines with fine Italian leathers and a selection of marble shades for the fixed furniture, accentuated with light-coloured soft furnishings and upholstery.
“Excellence was designed to have many unique and varied areas for guests to enjoy”, Captain Shore agrees. “Just a few examples include the beach club and the swim platform with the hydraulic stairway. Combined with a great seating area, this is a perfect place to enjoy the sea”.
“The swimming pool with a swim-up bar on the main deck aft is an awesome gathering spot any time of the day”, he continues as he details some of the guest-favourite spots onboard. “Drinks at sunset on our sun deck offer exceptional 360-degree views. Dinner on the bridge deck aft while at anchor is a very special experience. But with her massive glass panels, being inside is just as beautiful as being outside”. The owner's deck is a true testament to that, but all of Excellence's 2,115 GT of internal space is an unconventional masterpiece. The interior is flooded with natural light from
When it comes to safety and comfort, zero-speed stabilisers make Excellence sturdy at anchor, while a professional crew of 20 are on hand 24/7.
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The perfect Italian charter itinerary on board Excellence
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DAY 1 - ARRIVAL
DAY 2 - FILICUDI
Arrive in the beautiful city of Naples and after being picked up at the airport. Head to the yacht to be welcomed on board with a cool, fresh drink by the crew. After freshening up, get a tour of the boat and complete an introduction to your vacation - from safety rules to the itinerary for the next ten days and meeting the chef. Depart port as the sun sets, and enjoy your first views of the Italian Riviera from the comfort and space of the main deck.
After a smooth overnight crossing, wake up anchored off the beautiful island of Filicudi, one of eight islands that make up the Aeolian archipelago, and a fantastic introduction to the beauty of the Aeolian islands. After a fresh family breakfast on the sheltered main deck aft, it's time to put the water toys to the test! While the crew get the eager ones out on the water, those looking to indulge in some R&R can relax with a cocktail in the Jacuzzi or head down to reset in the gym and sauna. Round off the day with drinks at sunset on the aft deck, followed by a fantastic meal to remember.
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DAY 3 - LIPARI Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian islands and just a short cruise from Filicudi. Enjoy the journey with the whole family through Excellence's huge glass windows in comfort and safety. Upon arrival, jump in the limo tender and head to shore. Lipari offers a whole host of cultural activities to explore, providing a taste of these Italian islands' rich history and heritage - the perfect appetiser before heading for a bite at the beach club. After an action-packed day, take it easy this evening with a peaceful, relaxed meal on board and, after the kids have gone to bed, a nightcap in the skylounge.
DAY 4 - SICILY
Sicily is renowned for its beauty - and its food! Arrive in Messina by the morning and wake up to a fresh breakfast buffet. Perhaps take the chance to have another blast in the gym while the kids take a dip in the pool and get ready by late morning to explore the best of Sicily. Messina is one of the largest towns on the mainland - start with a stroll around the Ancient Greek harbour, explore the fresh local markets and head to an authentic Sicilian lunch at a quaint restaurant by the sea.
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DAY 5 - SALINA
DAY 6 - PONZA
Start the day with a short cruise across to the neighbouring island of Salina. Salina is known as one of the greenest of the Aeolian Islands and the second largest. A little more off-thebeaten-track than some of the other islands, expect tranquil and peaceful beaches and cosy, family-run restaurants as well as lush woodlands and vineyards. For a memorable afternoon, make the most of the giant floating aquapark on board! After a full day of sun and sea, enjoy a relaxed meal and a cosy evening in the onboard cinema.
Wake up after an overnight crossing and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ponza. Take some time to enjoy the fantastic amenities onboard and look forward to a casual lunch while lounging around the large pool on the main deck aft. In the evening, head out to a private beach BBQ set up by your expert crew for a beautiful evening in complete privacy under the stars.
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DAY 7 - ISCHIA Arrive in Ischia in the Bay of Naples and look forward to another fun day exploring the best of the Italian Riviera! For those looking for an active adventure, head out on the SUP and kayaks to explore the coastline, while those looking to relax and rewind should head to the renowned thermal spa on the mainland! Ancient history abounds on the shores of Ischia, with castles such as the 2,500-year-old Castle of Aragonese making for a fascinating afternoon trip for the whole family.
DAY 8 - CAPRI
Anchor off the famous Blue Grotto cave and get ready to explore Capri! Capri is one of the most famous destinations in the world - and it's not hard to see why. The gorgeous rocky island is the perfect spot for boutique shopping, exclusive dining and spectacular natural scenery. To get a taste of the very best of Capri, head to the family-owned De Paolino Restaurant - renowned for its fresh and fragrant canopy of lemons hanging overhead!
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DAY 9 - POSITANO
DAY 10 - NAPLES
Positano is the penultimate stop on your Excellence family superyacht charter and is quintessentially Italian Riviera. Spend your last day with a morning stroll around the charming streets of the Old Town before spending a fun afternoon in one of Positano's great beach clubs. Then, head back to the boat to freshen up and relax in the sauna before a final meal at the Michelin-starred restaurant Zass.
Take a last soak in the Jacuzzi, eat a fantastic farewell breakfast and disembark by the late morning. Got some extra time before you head home? Stay in the city for another night or two and round off a fantastic trip to the Italian Riviera with a trip to Pompeii!
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Meet the Captain CAPTAIN RAY SHORE
SD: “Tell us about yourself and the crew” Captain: “Excellence has 20 crew members on board. While we may have a variety of nationalities amongst our crew members, we all share a love of the sea and travel. Being on board Excellence gives us the perfect opportunity to indulge in and share these passions with each other and with our guests”. SD: “What does an Excellence charter experience look like?”
Captain: “No two charters are the same - is there such a thing as a typical charter!? Activities vary with guest preferences and locations. For example, a day of watersports and outdoor activities might be followed by a formal candlelight dinner on board or by a private beach BBQ and some time in the hot tub. Each charter is tailored to the guest’s desires; it is a special time and experience to be enjoyed and remembered”.
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SD: “What are your favourite spots in the Mediterranean?” Captain: “There are so many wonderful areas to visit in the Med that it is very difficult to have a favourite! The Spanish coastline is beautiful, as is the French coastline with its popular anchorages and ports. I also enjoy visiting Portofino and cruising the Amalfi Coast, and then visiting the Aeolian Islands. In these areas, you have everything from top-notch restaurants to beautiful Grottos and even active volcanoes”.
LOA: 80m Year: 2019 Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany Guests: 12 guests in 7 cabins Crew: 20 Summer rate per week: EUR 1,040,000 / EUR 1,085,000 Winter rate per week: USD 1,100,000 / USD 1,200,000
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EMOTION2 This 42m yacht offers a fantastic office included in the master suite complete with balcony. It is a wonderful, creative space where guests can escape and continue with their jobs while on charter. Cherry wood and a neutral colour palette fuse to make a serene and calm environment, whereas out on deck a jacuzzi and many options for alfresco dining allow for a social, fun atmosphere. LOA: 42.6m (139.7ft) GUESTS: 10 in 5 cabins RATES: From EUR 140,000 per week LOCATION: East Mediterranean
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by Pamela Paci
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COME ONBOARD AND WORK IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION EVERY DAY
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AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS MADE REMOTE WORKING SO WIDELY ACCEPTED, COULD WORKING FROM YOUR YACHT BE PART OF THE FUTURE? IT’S NO LONGER AN EXPENSIVE OPTION EVEN FOR SMALL BOATS. THIS SUMMER YOU CAN EASILY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR "WORK FROM HOME" STATUS AND SWAP YOUR HOME OFFICE FOR A SUPERYACHT STUDY.
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ighteen months ago, working from home was generally reserved for the self-employed, trendy tech start-ups and forward-thinking companies. Today, it has become the norm. Companies have had to embrace digital and ensure every position can effectively work from anywhere. Now, with the world opening up, where will you choose to work? Barbados was one of the first countries to launch the “work remote incentive”, which granted applicants a visa to work from the sunny Caribbean Island, which was quickly followed by numerous other nations.
But not only has the pandemic effect made work necessarily flexible, in fact for many the summer break has always meant bringing work with them. Many businessmen have never had the opportunity to completely unplug. These two aspects together have now led to the growing trend to be
position independent, i.e. to work remotely. And if you're on a boat it's no longer a problem. The bigger your charter boat, the more space you will have to make your temporary office, but this is not the only aspect to consider. Having the correct equipment is a crucial thing. Staying connected on your boat has gotten a lot easier, but if you want internet browsing offshore, make sure you have satellite connectivity. The key is to go for a system that gives the widest range of internet connection possibilities and a system that is easily upgradeable. The yachts here proposed have been selected from the charter list available with Burgess. “All yachts have the capabilities to access WiFi when available both in port and at sea allowing for a comfortable working environment”, says Burgess. Whether you are looking for a week, a month or six months, jump onboard one of the following yachts to find out how working from a yacht could be your next adventure.
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SECRET With 82.5 metres of space, 23 crew, offices in both a master suite and a VIP suite, SECRET lends itself to the ultimate work environment, tending to your every need. This genuinely unique yacht has been reserved for only a handful of guests, and is now available, delivering an exceptionally well-equipped charter experience. Guests can take advantage of office space in the enormous master suite forward on the upper deck, as well as in the vast full-beam VIP suite on the main deck. When the workday is done, it’s time to unwind across one of her five decks.
LOA: 82.5m (270.6ft) Guests: 12 in 7 cabins RATES: From EUR 840,000 per week LOCATION: Mediterranean
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TITANIA One of the most popular charter yachts in the global fleet, the study onboard motor yacht TITANIA is located within the Owner’s suite allowing for total privacy. Positioned to the right of the yacht and featuring a large mahogany desk, it has an air of a private member’s club. A large porthole allows lots of natural light to stream in, or perhaps you prefer to watch the kids playing on the inflatable obstacle course or the watersports equipment. As a 73m yacht, TITANIA offers the rest of the party ample opportunity for relaxation, watersports, sunbathing and swimming.
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SIREN The study onboard SIREN offers floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of daylight to flood in. Located in the master suite, the office enables you to escape guests and work uninterrupted. The 73m yacht also has the ability to download and print daily newspapers onboard too. Elsewhere, this yacht has an abundance of amenities making sure all of your guests’ needs are taken care of, so you can get on with work.
LOA: 73.5m (241.2ft) GUESTS: 12 in 6 cabins RATES: From EUR 553,000 per week LOCATION: Adriatic and West Med.
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ATTITUDE ATTITUDE’s immaculate condition coupled with her splendid leisure facilities have secured her place as a popular charter vessel. Designed to allow guests the luxury of separate areas in which to enjoy the pleasures of life on board, she has a perfect blend of outdoor and indoor living spaces. From the main deck to her flybridge or dining saloon, she boasts numerous options for both informal entertainment and sophisticated dining. Her sun deck, with loungers and a jacuzzi, is perfect for relaxing, as is the main deck salon and the indoor sky lounge with bar and seating area. Hide away when it is time to work with the dedicated office space. LOA: 45.7m (150ft) GUESTS: 11 in 5 cabins RATES: From USD140,000 LOCATION: Bahamas 107
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G3 This sporty 44m yacht is sleek and intriguing with some fantastic features. The master suite study is a wonderfully diverse space. Built as an office, it can also convert into a twin cabin, should you need the extra sleeping space. Light, bright and airy this yacht’s office is functional and a dedicated space to get the job done. For a different kind of work, G3’s equipped gym in her new stylish beach club will ensure a most productive day. Meanwhile, guests can enjoy the other amenities such as the jacuzzi, onboard masseuse and watertoys.
LOA: 44m (144.4ft) GUESTS: 12 in 5 cabins RATES: From USD 175,000 per week LOCATION: Bahamas
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JOY East meets West with this orientally-inspired superyacht office. Natural daylight, with a wellpositioned balcony allows for a creative space to ensure every day is productive. The stateof-the-art amenities including WiFi means you will never be further than a phone call away, no matter where you actually are geographically. At 70 metres, JOY has the space for your family and guests to be entertained while you check in with the office. The chef will create a menu catering to your personal tastes, and the crew will ensure everything runs smoothly.
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SOKAR Enjoy bringing up to 12 guests onboard for an exceptional gathering on this 63.8m yacht, but take comfort in knowing SOKAR has the perfect hideaway for when you need to get to work. Within the main deck owners suite, SOKAR features excellent working space with a desk, library and lounging area. Having been only used privately for summer holidays, SOKAR is now available for charter in Europe for the first time ever.
LOA: 63.8m (209.3ft) GUESTS: 12 in 9 cabins RATES: From EUR 250,000 per week LOCATION: Northern Europe
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INVICTUS This award-winning 66m yacht delivers the very best of superyacht living. From expansive deck space to outstanding interior volume, she offers plenty of space to sneak away for a productive workday to get the job done before returning to the fun and relaxation. The work study can be found in the owner’s full beam master suite, which also features wrap-around windows looking over a private terrace and out to sea. And when the workday ends, retire to any of the decks, each of which features a bar, or to the piano in the high-ceilinged main salon and unwind.
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by Claire Gilmour
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WATER SPORTS FOR SUMMER 2021 ONLY IN THE MOST CRITICAL MOMENTS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR DID THE WORLD OF SPORT COME TO A HALT COMPARABLE TO THAT WHICH OCCURRED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE WEB, HOWEVER, HAS ALLOWED ALL AMATEURS TO CONTINUE PRACTICING THEIR ACTIVITIES REMOTELY, TRANSFORMING SPORT INTO A DAILY HABIT, AN INDISPENSABLE NEED FOR MOVEMENT. THE SPORTING ASPECT HAS NOW FULLY ENTERED THE ON-BOARD SERVICES, FROM TENNIS TO YOGA.
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have increased, it is logical to assume that the nautical experience will be implemented with services and functions, with a broader offer of possible lifestyles. The boat for sportive people has not been invented yet, but with sportwellness and entertainment as main themes for the new millennium lifestyle and with a new wealthy, younger and younger and more used to think globally generation, nautical design will soon have to think about how to integrate these new necessities both in terms of space and conversion of the same.
he pandemic changed us. We rediscovered time alone, our individuality, the balance between body and soul. We have become friends with ourselves and we love spending more time alone than with other people. Parties and dinners with friends will not be the only entertainment. If it is true that those who could afford a holiday on board a yacht, whether owned or in charter, seized the opportunity to escape the danger of the pandemic and of social contacts, and so requests for boats not just for holidays but as a living space far from any danger 113
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Gym, yoga sup and fly-boarding
a trend, especially after the quarantine when we learnt how to follow online pilates classes and understood that we cannot go without them. As a matter of facts, market data for yoga and pilates, revealed that online fitness activities saved us from a nerve breakdown due to the lockdown, and these two specific activities are bound to strongly grow by 2030. Whether it is a physical onboard instructor or connected by video, it is necessary to find a dedicated space. In fact, today taking part in organized Yoga Tours is already a trend, also for those who do not own a private yacht: true holidays at sea, onboard more or less small vessels, aiming to combine a comfortable sea cruise, yoga classes and sightseeing in the surrounding area. A way to calmly and measuredly spend time in solitude, visiting the most picturesque places of the region and enjoying stunning sunrises and sunsets, and also a light sea breeze and a quiet rustle of waves.
Working out is no longer just about machineries -running, weights, kinesis- but a moment of wellbeing for both the body and the soul, in contact with nature. Onboard gyms are more and more common, located near a balcony or on the sundeck or in the beach area: this is because for a newgeneration Owner working out, in a closed space, where the only window on the world is the TV screen would probably be impossible. Today, especially in the post-pandemic era, we all feel the need to stay outside as much as possible and to connect with the beauty of nature, in this case, with the beauty of the sea, of the ocean, of shores and of the landscapes along the coast. Up to some years ago, fly-boarding seemed one amongst many objects able to give adrenaline, only for extreme sports lovers. Today this activity is provided as an experience to fly on the water, to make evolutions between the sky and the sea like a superhero and find balance with some intuitive acrobatic maneuvers.
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Horse Riding Along the Beach
Famed for its Flamenco music & dance, gorgeous weather, as well as its scrumptious cuisine, Spain happens to also offer plenty of fantastic beaches ideal for horseriding – most of which are open year-round. One cannot think of horse riding and Andalusia without immediately think of the Spanish Andalusian horses, the world's oldest horse breed for riding, known for their calm temperament and empathy. Though the beaches of Andalusia may be a crowd favorite, when it comes to beach horse riding, other destinations such as Mallorca, the largest island in the Balearic Islands, is home to ravishing beaches that are best to be explored on horseback.
Riding on the beach can make your yachting vacation a oncein-a-lifetime experience, with this activity ranking first in the ultimate equestrian bucket list. Whether you take your own horse or book a beach ride at a local stables, there’s something magical about riding across the sand. Imagine listening to the soothing sounds of crashing waves and feeling the wind in your face as you canter and gallop across a breathtaking beach.
This Spanish island is an excellent choice for those who are on the hunt for a destination that offers laid back horse riding excursions by the beach as well as trail riding in remote mountains.
Seeing the water from a whole new perspective inevitably leaves you mesmerized and your heart pounding. One of the most exciting yet most relaxing activities that you can ever experience, riding a horse along the beach is certainly unlike riding anywhere else.
When it comes to horse riding along beaches, Mallorca has an abundance of options to choose from. Sant Salvador, Consolació, Montisión, Es Trenc, and Son Serra de Marina beach are just some that you ought to consider.
However, finding a beach that allows horses may be a bit of a challenge. We’ve put together a list of top destinations where you can soak up the sun, take in plenty of fresh air, dip your toes in the salty water and spend some quality time bonding with your equine friend.
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From padel and basketball to a floating skateboard ramp
holiday, combining fun, emotion and pure adrenaline. As it is possible to imagine that sea walking will be soon an activity to perform autonomously, without tour operators, so we can assume that Bob Burnquist’s idea, a professional Brazilian skateboarder, will soon be part of the water toys included onboard.
A few years ago, Bob decided to build a floating ramp to discover new feelings while skate boarding. With the help of two designers and builders Jerry Blohm and Jeff King, the floating skateboard ramp was created in only four days. It is a 10-metre-long birch and redwood platform with two ramps. This platform is perfectly adapted to people who want to breath and enjoy high sensations.
You only to have to ask, actually, to imagine a sport you would like to cultivate also during a holiday onboard your yacht, and everything is already there to make you fully enjoy your summer. Once it was just called “snorkeling”, and with this term we knew it was possible to see fish and other marine creatures by simply floating on the water with a mask and a snorkel, and to admire the wonders of the sea from up there. Today we call it “sea walking” and it is an activity organized only by few tour operators (viator.com) and allows to explore the ocean bottom, wearing a special scuba helmet and literally stroll on the sea bottom breathing the air from the surface through a scuba helmet, while tropical colorful fish rush towards you to be fed.
This is how in the next years, atypical requests of a basket court onboard our yacht (M/Y Joy), or a padel tennis court (98m M/Y Aviva), will become part of the brief between owners and designers when deciding which favourite sporting equipment to bring along with. Climbing walls, water slides, counter-current swimming pools are already part of the luxury naval charter experience and isn’t it this the sector in which to have you simply have to ask… imagine?
Fun activities and water sports are evolving to a point where it is possible to make a unique experience out of any sea
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by Georgia Tindale
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SKETCHING THE NEXT GENERATION WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES A FEADSHIP SUPERYACHT SPECIAL? WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING AS A DYED-INTHE-WOOL YACHT AFICIONADO OR AN ENTHUSIASTIC OBSERVER, IT CANNOT BE DENIED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT A FEADSHIP SUPERYACHT THAT IS DISTINCTIVE: A JE NE SAIS QUOI QUALITY THAT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PUT INTO WORDS.
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henever a new Feadship touches water for the first time, there is a palpable excitement which is felt throughout the industry as we wait in anticipation to see what will emerge from the sheds.
One aspect of Feadship superyachts that has remained consistent from its foundations to the present day is so obvious that it hardly needs stating: they are fully custom. As a result, they are completely attuned to the requirements and desires of their owners. Speaking to Tanno Weeda, who has been Head of Design at Feadship for over two years, it is this approach that lends Feadship its difference, both in the initial design of the superyachts, and then feeding into all aspects of the new build process. “The owner’s style, vision and character form the basis for the design, which is literally created from a blank sheet of paper. Our studio’s position within the organization allows us to not only design the exterior of the yacht but also to incorporate the technical part into the design. This also allows us to look further and research other aspects of the build at a very early stage in the process”.
With its name short for the “First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders”, Feadship’s heritage originates back to 1949 when six shipyards teamed up with De Voogt Naval Architects to export their superyachts to the American market under this new name. Nowadays, the three remaining parties are Royal Van Lent Shipyard (1849), Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (1906) and De Voogt Naval Architects – Feadship’s in-house studio which is responsible for the naval architecture and exterior design of many of the group’s custom projects. One of the most recent developments at Feadship was the opening of the Royal Van Lent Shipyard’s Amsterdam facility in 2019, enabling the build and refit of superyachts up to a whopping 160 metres and laying the foundations for many future game-changing Feadship projects.
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a milestone which also helped them mark 25 years of being in the superyacht business. The London-based studio was behind both the exterior and interior design of the vessel, with the naval architecture taken care of by De Voogt Naval Architects. Bound to attract plenty of attention as she shoots across the water, the superyacht’s unusual exterior design features a complex style characterised by elegant sculpted elements and shapes and an ample use of glass.
Weeda also highlights that every Feadship owner’s method of tackling their new-build superyacht project differs, meaning that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ way of working with clients. Some involve themselves in the process from start to finish in a personal capacity, visiting the yard regularly to check the progress of their projects, while others communicate primarily via their captain or owner’s representative and take a more hands-off role. “There is no typical Feadship owner: our clients are as unique as their yachts, and the same goes for the requirements they have,” he explains. Whichever approach is taken by the client, however, for Weeda, the skill behind the design can be found in identifying what makes the owner ‘tick’ and using this to inform what ends up on the paper. As Weeda explains, “Before we start drawing, we try to gather as much information as possible about what the owner likes and his requirements for the yacht. We want to wow him with our first lines!”
Stepping on board, Arrow’s outdoor spaces feature topquality furniture – which you might more typically expect to find in the interior of a superyacht – which is surrounded by low glass railings. The outdoor spaces are also distinctive for their high deck heights and expansive gangways. Two standout areas aboard the superyacht can be found in the sundeck, which boasts a bespoke mosaic-lined jacuzzi and the beach club aft with its unique bar area.
With this in mind, it could be argued that it is these intriguing hints at the personality of the owner which are written into every Feadship build and which lend them their headturning quality. Here, we take a look at some of Feadship’s most recent superyacht projects to hit the water since 2020 and discover what it is that makes them so distinctive.
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75M ARROW Launched at Feadship’s facility in Aalsmeer as 2019 came to a close, the 75-metre Arrow is noteworthy as the first Feadship to spring from the pen of Jonny Horsfield’s H2 Yacht Design –
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continues upon stepping inside the superyacht, which can host a total of sixteen guests across eight staterooms, courtesy of her impressive-sized beam. The airy and lightfilled interior penned by the Parisian studio also offers highend crew accommodation for up to 32 dedicated members of staff.
On board, 12 guests can be housed in style and comfort across five staterooms and are taken care of by a crew of up to 19. With power provided by twin MTU 1840kW engines, the 1850 GT steel and aluminium superyacht certainly packs a punch performance-wise, reaching a maximum speed of 17 knots and cruising comfortably at 14 knots. And, as is becoming increasingly important for today’s adventurouslyinclined owners, thanks to her generous fuel capacity of 185,000 litres, Arrow is well-equipped for global exploration.
Notably too, for owners, guests and crew alike, time spent on board should also be a soothing experience, as a consequence of the huge amount of attention her builders paid to reducing noise and vibration levels on board. This is achieved in part through the use of custom-designed propellers. This dedication to performance also aids Moonrise’s capabilities on the water: she can reach an impressive top speed of 19.5 knots and cruises across the water with ease at 16 knots.
100M MOONRISE An impressive delivery for Feadship, not least because it took place amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic last summer, the 99.95-metre Moonrise has the accolade of being the largest superyacht by waterline length built in the Netherlands to date and also stands as one of Feadship’s largest-ever superyacht projects delivered to her owners to date. First hitting the water at Feadship’s facility in Makkum, the strapping superyacht has a gross tonnage of 3,945, with a sizable beam of 15.5 metres and a draft of 4.2 metres.
With naval architecture from the drawing boards of De Voogt, Moonrise’s exteriors are a team effort between De Voogt and Parisian studio Rémi Tessier Design. The overall impression given off by Moonrise’s design is one of supreme elegance, as a result of her long hull windows, distinctive plumb bow, grey hull and light white superstructure.
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Indeed, this impression of elegance and sophistication
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demon Totally Nuts. The all-aluminium fast displacement superyacht is powered by three MTU 1,790 kW engines that drive her Wärtsilä water jets and enable her to achieve a top speed of 28 knots.
Another notable entry to the superyacht scene in 2020 was the 72.85-metre Podium, which was launched at Feadship’s facility in Aalsmeer back in February 2020. Commissioned by an experienced repeat client, superyacht Podium is a collaboration between Feadship and the Hampshire-based British design studio RWD, who took care of both the exterior design and interior design of the project. Podium is eye-catching on the water thanks to her dark blue steel hull, bright white aluminium superstructure and a continuous band of glass that is flush to the exterior.
Looking from a historical point of view, Totally Nuts follows in a tradition of Feadship superyachts designed to hit the max in terms of speed. Other memorable examples include the 49.50-metre Sussurro launched back in 1998, powered by two Paxman diesels and twin TF40 gas turbines driving three water jets and achieving top speeds in the region of 46 knots, with a combined horsepower of 15,000.
Looking more closely, observers can also take in other exterior features including her striking glass railings with a teak cap rail, as well as a wealth of stainless steel and high gloss eucalyptus details. With many details of the project remaining confidential at the time of writing, including details of her interiors by RWD, the 1850 GT vessel has a generous beam of 12.85 metres and a draft of 3.65 metres, with a fuel capacity of 184,650 litres. As a superyacht, Podium offers more than just looks, with her twin MTU 1920 kW engines enabling her to reach a top speed of 16 knots and cruise with ease at 14 knots.
THIS PAGE - OPPOSITE PAGE: M/Y Viva With a length of 94 metre and her special pearl-white livery, M/Y Viva was infuenced by the owner’s “less is more” philosophy throughout her design inside and out, with an abundance of clean lines. The remarkable exterior design by Feadship De Voogt and Azure features impressive floor-to-ceiling glass windows which play a key role in the open beach-house-style interior by Peter Marino Architects. The advanced hybrid propulsion system allows Viva to travel a comfortable 12 knots on diesel-electric power. A large battery bank ensures optimum generator loading and a smooth power grid. The top speed in disel direct mode is 20 knots.
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The reason behind Sussurro’s impressive stats? Her owner, a keen diver, was determined to have a boat with superspeed capabilities to ensure that remote diving areas could be reached in the shortest time possible. The deep V hull concept, key to Sussurro’s design, enabled the superyacht to offer superb comfort even whilst maintaining these top speeds.
unbridled exploration (Somnium’s draft comes in at just 2.46 metres). Furthermore, Somnium’s owner and family will be able to squeeze out every drop of enjoyment from their time on the water courtesy of the vessel’s enclosed tender garage and dedicated dive equipment store.
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The vast outside decks found on board superyacht Somnium offer numerous spaces designed with relaxation in mind, including an exclusive foredeck lounge area, a swimming pool with adjustable floor and counterflow on the aft deck, and a Jacuzzi island located on the sundeck. Performancewise, Somnium is powered by twin MTU 900 kW engines which enable her to reach a top speed of 15 knots and cruise at 12 knots.
Also worthy of note is the high level of involvement that Somnium’s owner took in his superyacht project. He visited the shipyard on a bi-weekly basis, accompanied by his representative – Ron Kleverlaan from Waterman Marine Consultancy – and even enjoyed drinking a beer with the build team on Fridays. Plus, there are hints towards one of the owner’s other passions outside of yachting , fast cars, which can be noted in the smooth exterior profile of the vessel and the choice of lightweight aluminium as a build material. Somnium’s exteriors and naval architecture are courtesy of Studio De Voogt, with her cosy interiors coming from the drawing boards of the Italian studio FM Architettura. Although details of her interior styling and accommodation have thus far been kept under wraps by Feadship, highlights include a gymnasium with a fold-down platform, a fullbeam owners’ stateroom complete with a balcony and four generous guest suites which are located on the lower deck.
More recently, as well as being the first Feadship to sport an axe-bow, the 2008-launched 72.8-metre Predator managed to bank top speeds of more than 28 knots thanks to her unprecedented four-engine propulsion package (4 MTU 4320 kW engines). Alongside these magnificent speed credentials, Totally Nuts is also ideal for exploring shallower cruising grounds, thanks to her shallow draft of just 1.85 metres. Range-wise, Totally Nuts also delivers and can cover 1,600 nautical miles at a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots. If you’re able to catch a glimpse of Totally Nuts as she whizzes past, you can take in her striking exterior design by Studio De Voogt, with her interiors coming from the drawing boards of Dutch studio Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.
Feadship’s 55.2-metre superyacht Somnium first touched water in Aalsmeer back in April this year. The all-aluminium 740 GT vessel was designed and built as the first fully custom superyacht for an experienced Northern European owner, who opted for an aluminium hull both to enhance the vessel’s efficiency and ensure the shallow draft necessary for 127
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offers ultra-efficient energy consumption and significant fuel savings, whilst still reaching a respectable top speed of 17 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.
Despite the many distinguishing features of Feadship’s recent custom projects outlined above, Head of Design Tanno Weeda has observed some noteworthy trends in owners’ requirements which have come to fruition in their designs. Firstly, there’s the often-commented-upon increased use of glass in exterior designs. “There’s been quite a shift in the use of light and space. Since we’ve started to incorporate glass in the structures of yachts, this has had an immediate impact on the exterior design”. Another key trend observed among Feadship’s owners is a boost in eco-consciousness. “Environmental considerations are an ever-more important part of the requirements that owners put forward”, Weeda explains.
Whether it is skilled designers making those first pencil strokes, or owners envisaging their brand new custom superyacht, the inspiration for custom superyacht projects will often come from the world which surrounds us, whether that be from nature, automotive design or elsewhere. And, for Weeda, it is worth noting that those putting pen to paper are getting younger. “We see many more younger people entering the yachting industry and they bring a different way of looking at yachting and yacht design”, he highlights. As for future Feadships then, yachting enthusiasts can look with bated breath at the sheds in Aalsmeer, Makkum, Kaag and Amsterdam to see how this “different way of looking” will come to life in glass, aluminium and steel.
Of course, actions speak louder than words, and it is important to note that this observable turn towards environmental awareness in owners is taking on a concrete form in the industry more broadly. “Together with a lot of other colleagues in our industry, Feadship is very involved in the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index, with the objective of defining a general profile of a superyacht, allowing both yachts and concepts to be benchmarked based on their environmental footprint”, Weeda highlights. Indeed, bearing this in mind, balancing performance and environmental considerations is a challenge to which Feadship continues to rise. The launch of the 95-metre superyacht Bliss which took place at the facility in Makkum in May demonstrates this. She features the latest hybrid propulsion system courtesy of De Voogt Naval Architects and
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PROJECT AURA | HEESEN YACHTS
COLOUR BY DESIGN ANNOUNCED IN EARLY 2021, HEESEN’S 50M AURA IS A CELEBRATION OF ALL THAT DEFINES THE DUTCH SHIPYARD, AND ALL THAT STANDS IT APART.
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the very best of contemporary shipbuilding. Bright and airy interior spaces position comfort alongside function. The exterior design promotes connectivity with the sea. And all presented on a canvas that allows for an owner’s personal touch. As an evolution of her foresisters – Project Maia and Project Triton – Aura is poetry in motion.
ince its inception in 1978, Dutch shipyard Heesen has led from the front. It seeks to balance heritage with innovation, traditional craftsmanship with smart technology, and to deliver full-custom projects alongside one of the most successful speculative build models in the industry. It achieves this by spreading its wings far and wide. By working with a pool of exterior designers, interior stylists and accomplished naval architects that uphold the Heesen ethos yet bring fresh ideas to the table.
“Aura offers Dutch pedigree coupled with Heesen top notch quality”, says Mark Cavendish, executive commercial officer at Heesen. “Compared to her 47m steel class predecessor, the 50m steel class, to which Aura belongs, is highly different and reflects today’s trends”.
But the Oss-based shipyard also leverages its team of inhouse experts. Those of whom have successfully delivered its most ground-breaking yachts, such as Octopussy, Galactica Super Nova and the soon-to-be completed Project Cosmos. It pushes to be the first, to raise expectations. So, when Project Aura emerged in 2021 as the third hull in Heesen’s 50m Steel Class, the waves parted to welcome a new icon of the millennium.
Sporting a luxurious beach club with tender and toys stored on the fore deck, Aura possesses five large staterooms and vast outdoor areas, all of which tick the list of owner-led trends, points out Cavendish: “She is the only northern European 50m motor yacht below 500GT available on the market with delivery in early 2022. She is ideal for those clients who seek quality, reliability and a long range, bluewater motor yacht with a Dutch pedigree”.
Defined by its beauty in simplicity, its linear and clean design, and its warm inviting environment, Aura celebrates
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“We specialise in getting as much volume accepted by class within the 500GT limit as possible”, says Cavendish. “Together with a higher density of luxury interior (vs crew interior) and more usable exterior deck space we achieve significantly ‘more boat’ than the competitors within this same 500GT limit. This approach has undoubtedly resulted in more value for money, especially combined with the Dutch pedigree and quality. Aura’s main deck, master cabin and guest cabins are the largest you can find on a yacht of this size and volume”.
Equally as important, though, is the fact Aura answers the needs of the superyacht market in terms of length, hull and build. As a full-displacement round bilge, steel-hulled motor yacht with a bulbous bow, Aura boasts a voluminous hull that offers not only the highest interior volume below the 500GT threshold but provides comfort at sea thanks to her excellent seakeeping behaviour. Well-balanced rudders also deliver high manoeuvrability in close quarters. “We build both steel and aluminium. So, in our fast deliveries menu we offer steel long-range vessels, and fast and furious aluminium in the 50m range below 500GT. We are the only northern European shipyard doing so on speculation”, explains Cavendish. “This is our core, but more recently we began building 55m steel yachts with higher internal volumes, and again we are the only northern European shipyard doing so on speculation. We own this niche”.
With an exterior profile by British designer Clifford Denn, Aura is defined by a mix of curvy flowing forms and sharp knuckle lines. “Heesen wanted a design that would stand the test of time and yet deliver as a series build”, says Denn. “I believe the flowing forms create a widely appealing style that have an affinity with contemporary and classic iconic cars with a similar DNA that remains timeless”.
Own it they do. Aura’s 50m length is the smallest size Heesen builds on spec as experience tells them it is the optimal length and volume combination. But as Project Cosmos shows, the shipyard prides itself on building any size a client wants, large or small. When it comes to delivering in the 5060m category, Heesen has it sewn up.
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When first discussing the design direction, Denn referenced various contemporary and classic car designs as examples to show which styling cues have the longevity to evolve without fading. “Certainly, a very boxy Land Rover has the required form that follows function, but we also needed a go-fast sporty look”, he says. 132
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increasing the length of the sun deck for guests. The enlarged exterior sundeck promises the best of the yachting lifestyle, complete with Jacuzzi, al fresco dining and sun loungers. Tenders and toys are stored on the foredeck, while access to the water is made easy from the main deck aft with stairs on both sides that lead to the fold-out swim platform.
“The strakes allow us to see through the fashion plates which extend quite far aft giving the required sporty look we were after. The navigation lights also have a shiny sculpted styling strake to match the fashion plates and a feature was made of the navigation lights instead of trying to hide them”. Overhead protection “wings” on top of the ideally located raised search light pods and SSB aerials exemplify design features driven by practicality. The wave breaker at the front of the tender storage deflects water from the tenders. “This is a functional feature originally inspired by French liner Normandie and military vessels”, says Denn.
In addition to her aforementioned navigation lights, Denn highlights Aura’s aggressive leaning forward stance and her bulwark cut-outs as key features that denote style and personality. Cavendish also points to a paint scheme that sets her apart from her sisterships. But key to her identity is the bright and airy interior imagined by British studio Reymond Langton.
Denn and Heesen first collaborated in 2015 on the successful design of award-winning Ann G, a 50-metre full-displacement steel hull. It balanced a powerful and aggressive personality with complex and refined exterior lines. A similar level of detail is detected in Aura’s profile, which arguably shares DNA with Ann G.
“We brief the designers to give a specific character to the design, but also to make sure it is like a canvas that clients can personalize to their lifestyle and taste”, explains Cavendish. “In the specific case of Aura, which has a Scandinavian chic style, the use of a neutral and natural palette of colours and refined textures make it possible for the new owners to choose accent colours that give a whole new personality to the interior”.
Details such as the aft fashion plate horizontal strakes and navigation lights are key styling elements that provide practical design solutions. The functional military style wheelhouse windows reduce reflections and provide a large roof overhang offering protection from sun and rain, whilst
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Majilite is used in several shades of pale and taupe colours, both plain and with patterned stitching. It sprawls across walls panels, headboards and windows boxes. The staircase wall is entirely covered by four shades of pale colours in horizontal stripes creating a neutral rainbow patter. Greyveined Calacatta marble features in the master bathroom and shower walls, while an alternative with gold-light brown veins appears in the guest bathrooms. Soft wool carpets, with striped and geometric patterns in both pale and dark brown create a soothing experience underfoot.
Mild contrasts that take inspiration from nature permeate throughout Aura’s interior. A contemporary style peppered with abstract art and tactile materials creates a true home in motion. It’s fair to say that Reymond Langton, who first designed Project Triton’s interior, breathed fresh air into Aura, retaining the Heesen character while adding a new contemporary twist. “The design of Project Aura is different compared to Project Triton”, says Pascale Reymond. “For Triton we created a contemporary and elegant environment characterised by the contrast of extremely dark and light materials using geometrical shapes and lines on the surfaces. For Aura, we wanted to create a relaxing, warm and cosy environment inspired by nature”.
“The palette of colours goes from different shades of pale and neutral colours to light taupe and brown as per the colours that we can find in nature”, says Reymond. “The environment is calm and light but characterised by the accent of bright colours like green, turquoise and light blue inspired from the colours of the sea and used for accessories like decorative cushions, sculptures and paintings around the boat. Every element has a specific space and function, and all of this is achieved without sacrificing the beauty and elegance”.
The use of natural, sustainable materials, such as wool and wood, are used alongside more robust options, including stainless steel, marble and Majilite’s high-performance faux leather and suede. Light Tanganyika wood, characterised by its figured pattern, adorns all the walls around the boat. Natural Canaletto walnut, featuring dark flamed or striped veins, is used for doors, frames and details on furniture. Light Brushed oak brings warmth to the floors, cut to produce wide, diagonal lines on all the lobbies and the owner’s suite.
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“Our main interest was to evoke a sense of calm where people can feel happy and relaxed like at home”, adds Reymond.
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The same cosy and relaxing feeling that characterizes Aura’s interior design is repeated in the exterior deck furniture with clear lines and bright colours. The result is an interior and exterior strongly interconnected, giving the impression that they are one space. This is echoed in a Scandinavian style meets beach house language that speaks to nature and the surrounding sea. Loose and fixed contrasting furniture, selected from Rugiano, Minotti, Flexform, Fendi, B&B Italia, Manutti, Terzani and Artemide, exist in harmony.
“Our main interest was to evoke a sense of calm where people can feel happy and relaxed like at home”, adds Reymond. “Also, the design makes the environment neutral and adaptable to any kind of client and ready to accept a personal touch”.
For many owners, the knowledge that they own a one-off is an important element of the new build process. Even with a sistership like Aura, the ability to tweak and introduce new technology or materials and keep up with moving trends can be central to an owner’s vision. When creating the 50-metre Steel General Arrangement, a guiding force was the need to keep under the 500GT threshold.
Contemporary abstract paintings by German artist, Katharina Grosse and English artist, Jane Emberson increase the vitality around the boat. Crystal sculptures in the owner’s stateroom are made by the Czech Republic artist Marek Landa, founder of Crystal Caviar. Mirror sculptures made by Polish artist Oskar Zieta appear in the lower deck lobby, while a leather wall panel by English artist Helena Amy Murray draws the eye in the sky lounge.
“By moving the tenders onto the foredeck (and out of GT calculations), we then used the gained GT to provide a super beach club for guest use at the aft”, explains Denn. “This is served by a fantastic fold down bathing platform”. That said, the “one-off” feel is not required by every owner, which is why Heesen’s semi-custom yachts are so popular, says Cavendish: “They offer the security of a proven engineering platform, and owners have the possibility to express their personality and uniqueness in the interior”.
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The result is a “neutral and calm environment”, with a touch of luxury and sophistication. Though Heesen welcomes owners to personalise their yacht, the proposed design aboard a boat like Aura is often considered just right. Yet another reason why Aura is considered a defining yacht of her time. 138
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M/Y VOICE | CRN
EXPRESSIVE CONSTRUCTION
WHEN THE OWNER OF CRN’S 62-METRE FULLCUSTOM YACHT VOICE SPOKE UP, THE ANCONABASED SHIPYARD LISTENED. THE RESULT IS A YACHT THAT SPEAKS TO SPACE, COMFORT, PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN ONE STRIKING DESIGN. PHOTOS © Ferretti Group
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ften the most successful yachts are the ones that start out with a simple objective. The ones that grow from a single idea, defined from the outset and that evolve over time. For CRN’s bespoke 62-metre displacement yacht VOICE, that is exactly what happened. “The owner is passionate about the sea and had a clear vision”, says Ferretti Group CCO and CRN Executive Board Member, Stefano de Vivo. “He wanted a yacht that was ‘immediately recognisable from a long way off’”.
Superyacht owners tend to fall into two main camps: those who like to be seen, and those who don’t. For the ones that do, building a custom yacht is the ultimate form of expression and the ideal opportunity to truly stand up and be counted. “The owner asked for a yacht unique in all its aspects, that could express beauty and majesty, be technologically advanced, comfortable and with high performance that pays particular attention to sustainability”, explains De Vivo.
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Designed inside and out in partnership with the distinctive flair of Italian studio Nuvolari Lenard, the steel-hulled yacht with an aluminium superstructure certainly lives up to expectations. Taut yet fluid, VOICE’s aerodynamic external lines lend the yacht a strong character and an inimitably Italian touch. “A signature feature is the long cadence of her lines where the gunwale swings along and down in a smooth unbroken curve from bow to stern”, says De Vivo. Custombuilt from start to finish, the striking bespoke colour palette of a smoky quartz hull and silver sand superstructure are complemented by jet black details.
Nuvolari Lenard worked closely with CRN to create a design that is both contemporary and distinctive. This is best exemplified in the “rakish yet harmonious lines that seem to be shaped by the wind”. A vertical bow ensures maximum waterline length, therefore increasing both speed and interior volume. This allows for the tender garage to be located forward. Spanning five decks and accommodating 12 guests, the interior design is centred around the owner’s onboard experience. The entire upper deck is dedicated to the owner’s exclusive use. A master suite to the stern benefits from direct access to an al fresco dining area aft. A panoramic observation lounge at the bow provides sweeping vistas from dawn ‘til dusk. Affording complete privacy, as well as space to entertain guests when desired, VOICE is a veritable sanctuary on the water.
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The interior design was driven by the client’s desire for space inside and out. True to form, Nuvolari Lenard enlisted the expertise of Italian master artisans to create tailor-made high-quality solutions. They worked alongside CRN’s dedicated yacht project management team and with CRN’s own in-house elite craftspeople, from joiners and cabinetmakers to marble-workers and upholsterers, to uphold the owner’s request for high levels of comfort.
“Our dedicated CRN yacht project management team spent many hours with the owner, his family and team assimilating inspiring ideas”, says De Vivo. “The result is a highly distinctive yacht with a forceful personality”.
But there is more to this 62m than pure aesthetics. In line with the latest regulations, VOICE, which left the Ancona facilities in July 2020, is the first CRN yacht to earn IMO TierIII certification. This means the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) exhaust emissions typically generated by a yacht of this size are slashed by 70%. It required an optimised engine room layout so as not to detract from the owner’s available living space. But even more importantly for the owner, certification was achieved without impacting on performance. Power comes from a pair of 2,011hp MTU 12V 4000 engines for a top speed of 16.5 knots. That’s an all-important 0.5 knots faster than the owner’s specified maximum speed.
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Also central to the list of must-haves was for VOICE to be a full AUT-UMS yacht, so that she can be totally governed by automation without the continuous supervision of a chief engineer. She also needed to have a high-end audio system to celebrate the owner’s passion for music. Rather impressively, the onboard system produced by CRN matches the performance of a professional music studio.
Simultaneously, the level of soundproofing that runs throughout the design is remarkable. An estimated 70 tons of insulating material have been used, which is double the usual amount required for a vessel of this size. In-depth studies carried out on the partition bulkheads and dividing doors of the internal areas show a sound reduction of around 55/60 decibels, thus minimising disruption for guests.
VOICE sits within the coveted 50-65m size range. Already a popular choice, demand for yachts of this size has seen a rapid increase since the pandemic, says De Vivo. “We are seeing a trend towards the request for 50-65m size yachts from owners who previously had much larger vessels”, he says. “They are passionate about this size because it is linked to the increasingly widespread desire to discover and enjoy small secret islands with small ports, and where large yachts would have difficulty docking. Owners also want to have the chance to navigate to pristine paradises where strict regulations do not allow the docking of vessels of large dimensions”.
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This is further supported by the four fully custom vessels that CRN currently has in build in Ancona. Ranging between 52-72-metres in length, each one delivers something unique. Hull 138, a bespoke 62-metre exterior designed by Omega Architects with an interior by Pulina Exclusive Interiors stands out for the amount of onboard living space, says De Vivo, with “wide spaces and full-height windows that allow constant direct contact with the sea”.
Hull 139 is an elegant fully custom 72-meter in steel and aluminium developed by CRN in partnership with Vallicelli Design who created the concept and the external lines, while the interior layout is designed by Nuvolari Lenard. She offers generous indoor and outdoor spaces for the owner’s family. Hull 141, a bespoke fullaluminium 60-meter, again enlists the expertise of Nuvolari Lenard for the interior and exterior concept. But this vessel stands out for its “dynamic lines” and “array of advanced hightech solutions”.
And then there’s Hull 142, a fully custom 52-metre fullaluminium yacht developed with Omega Architects, who created the concept, and Massari Design for the interiors. Its streamlined low profile and near-vertical bow exudes a vibrant sporty personality. “The overall design creates a striking interplay between the majestic external areas and the palatial interiors”, says De Vivo. “Large full-height windows add to the strong sense of space, in intimate touch with the sea”. Since its inception in 1963, CRN has always been strongly owner-oriented, designing and building unique fully custom yachts from 45 metres and up. What is clear with the delivery of VOICE is that when owners speak up, their requests are more than heard, they’re fully realised.
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Q&A WITH STEFANO DE VIVO, FERRETTI GROUP COO AND CRN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER SD: “How does 62m VOICE equate to other comparable sized yachts on the market?” SDV: “VOICE is a clear example of where the market trends are going and of the ability and know-how of the CRN shipyard in creating completely bespoke yachts. For true custom yachts, CRN means building platforms that completely fit the design project of the yacht and the owner’s vision and not just adapting a designer creation into an existing platform. The true achievement that VOICE manages to reach is that the amount of internal and external volumes for a yacht of this size are extraordinary, but at the same time, she has a super sleek design; when you look at her in automobile terms, you can liken her to a coupé, rather than a SUV. Nuvolari Lenard, together with CRN’s dedicated yacht project management team accomplished a fantastic result which is creating a sleek and bold yacht with a tremendous amount of volume and living space for the owner”. SD: “What are VOICE’s key design features?”
SDV: “VOICE has an exterior profile that immediately strikes the eye, creating a forceful, dynamic and sporty impression. Her design is supremely balanced with all the proportions combined in complete harmony. VOICE is also exceptional for her impressive, luminous interiors; these grand indoor spaces marry remarkably well with the need for an eye-catching exterior layout with taut, fluid lines. She represents meticulous attention to the finest detail and has been crafted with pinpoint precision; some stainless-steel fittings are real masterpieces. The owner requested a particularly large spa pool on the sun deck that can also be enjoyed while cruising and social areas located in all areas of the yacht. Another special demand was about the personalised colours of her hull: the owner’s wanted to replicate the colours of one of his favourite cars. We obtained fully-custom colours with a smoky quartz hull, silver sand superstructure and jet-black details”. SD: “What were the biggest challenges of VOICE’s design and build, and how did CRN overcome them?”
SDV: “Each bespoke yacht is a chance to create a unique masterpiece developing innovative concept designs that precisely fulfil the owner’s vision, while ensuring maximum flexibility and high quality.
VOICE, like every other CRN yacht, is a true custom yacht. There is nothing that has not been expressly conceived, designed and made to measure for her owner. In this case, the owner was a very resolute and determined person: he wanted a yacht that would represent him and his strong personality and with VOICE, we conceived a work of art with a strong identity that stands out for miles for aerodynamic, taut and fluid external lines. The yacht is sleek and conveys a feeling of extreme speed, as designed by Nuvolari Lenard, but at the same time is characterised by wide and bright interiors”.
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YACHT DESIGN
ON BOARD THE LATEST PROJECTS BY NAUTA DESIGN
FOUNDED IN 1986 BY MARIO PEDOL, THE MILAN-BASED NAUTA DESIGN STUDIO IS AMONG THE MAIN PROTAGONISTS OF THE YACHT DESIGN SCENE OF THE LAST 30 YEARS. THE FIRM HAS PASSED THROUGH THE GREAT CHANGES THAT AFFECTED THE ENTIRE SECTOR, REFINING ITS TECHNIQUE AND STYLE MORE AND MORE, AND ASSESSING ITSELF AS AN INTERNATIONAL SIGNATURE. IN THIS ARTICLE WE PRESENT THEIR LATEST WORKS AND COLLABORATIONS.
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ver the years Nauta Design has created a style that is never excessive, but precise, adhering to aesthetic principles and good taste, and at the same time far from passing fashions. With a life full of successes in the nautical sector, Mario Pedol and his team of Nauta Design, the studio founded in Milan in 1986, have signed projects that sail all over the world, operating at 360 degrees, from series to custom, from motor sail. And while Nauta Design over the years gave nautical creations such as Azzam, MySong, projects for Southern Wind, Cantiere della Marche, Nautor's Swan, the sector went through great changes that led it to radically evolve, from design itself to new technologies, from the use of new materials and new propulsions to concepts of sailboats more and more similar to motoryachts, from the development of the charter market to a new concept of boat understood more and more as a home equipped with every
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comfort. Nauta Design has gone through all these great changes and evolutions, quickly becoming an internationally recognized "signature". In this article we propose his latest collaborations, particularly noteworthy.
Speed, safety, strength and silence, these are the 4 elements at the core of the R/P-NAUTA 151’, a one-off, bluewater performance sloop with general concept by Nauta Design. This versatile sailing yacht is designed and built for very experienced Owners who presented a brief: “comfort and safety to explore the world, in an extremely lightweight structure to ensure victories in superyacht regattas”. The start of construction marked an exciting milestone for all involved in this project: after months of careful planning and detail design work by the entire team, the new Reichel/PughNauta 151 is in build at the Royal Huisman shipyard, where the hull construction commenced last December 2020. 152
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Nauta 151', all-inone: speed, safety, strength and silence
very experienced client. A strong team to work with Royal Huisman on this very special project”. “The deckhouse is essential as it allows to look outside and see the sea while seated in the main salon”, says Massimo Gino, Nauta Design co-founder and partner. Although carbon fibre construction was considered early on in the project, the design team eventually opted for an aluminium project that could still provide high performance but combined with robustness and acoustic comfort for extended bluewater sailing. “I started thinking that an aluminium hull weighs 60-70% more than a carbon boat, but the weight of the hull and deck is only about 15% of the total weight of a sailing yacht”, says Pedol. “Our early intuition was that an aluminium construction sailing yacht could be much lighter than the existing aluminium fleet. Royal Huisman supported this vision with enthusiasm and accepted the challenging target of building a light displacement yacht. Extensive research work and calculations, confirmed our initial thought”.
“Combining comfort and safety to explore the world with an extremely lightweight yacht that was competitive in superyacht regattas wasn’t an easy task”, says Mario Pedol. “The owner wanted a solid, autonomous and safe yacht that was also efficient and modern with a powerful sail plan”. The request came from a repeat client for whom Nauta had previously designed a 34-metre sailing yacht based on a broadly similar brief. The owner was assisted as for the previous time by highly experienced MCM’s Nigel Ingram as Owner’s Representative. This time the owner was ready to step up in size to 46 metres, but he wanted to retain the spirit of his former yacht, including the deckhouse design.
To ensure optimal performance longstanding Nauta partners Reichel/Pugh were selected by the client for the naval architecture. They designed and managed a Computational Fluid Dynamics study bringing in America’s Cup CFD specialists Caponnetto Hueber and Giorgio Provinciali for the Velocity Prediction Program performance analysis. This was a comprehensive hull design study to improve the seakeeping and motion both motoring and sailing at various speeds and heel angles in different wave conditions, while also improving real and ORCsy rated performance.
“Working for a repeat client is always very gratifying”, says Nigel Ingram, “and on this occasion especially so as not only MCM but also Nauta and Reichel/Pugh, all of whom worked on the previous project, received the call from this 153
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Reichel/Pugh ultimately tested 12 models before development of the final hull shape. The VPP results indicate that in 10 knots of breeze the R/P-Nauta 151 will sail upwind under mainsail and jib with a boat speed of almost 13 knots and nearly 18 knots when reaching at a wind angle of 90° in a 15 knot breeze.
The exterior profile is defined by the unobtrusive deckhouse that blends gracefully with the austere sheer line. Royal Huisman have embraced Nauta’s bid to make the yacht as light as possible by blending aluminium with carbon composite construction. The deckhouse, guest cockpit and hardtop are all in carbon fibre by Rondal, Royal Huisman’s sister company, who are also building the Panamax carbon mast, boom and the yacht’s integrated sail handling system.
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For easy handling, the sail operations are governed by weight optimized Rondal captive winches for sheets and mainsail halyard. The running backstays are tensioned by Cariboni Magic Trims on both sides and the synchronized retrievers have their own captive winches.
The wide transom of almost 10 metres includes a hinged section of the teak aft deck that folds out hydraulically in a single movement to rest on top of the beach platform, revealing an elegant staircase that can be raised for launching the crew tender. The aft section further includes two facing sun loungers with L-shaped backrests for viewing aft or athwartships when sailing, an aft facing sofa and a folding coffee table in front of it. The raised aft bulwarks can be used for seating. Two steps lead to the crew companion hatch and the double helm positions. The guest cockpit is shaded by the carbon composite
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The foredeck features a partially recessed carbon bay for the guest tender that converts into a cozy cockpit with hi-lo table and fitted cushions. Both the forward cockpit and the aft beach club can be covered by awnings supported on carbon fibre poles.
Below deck is a spacious dining area and comfortable lounge under the deckhouse, a full-beam master stateroom forward, three guest cabins, and the crew quarters and galley aft.
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hardtop that can be removed in racing mode. There are another two sun loungers with adjustable backrests depending on the direction of heel, a full-size dining table to port and two coffee tables to starboard, both with sofa seating. Unusually, the curved windscreen has three opening sections to provide a through breeze into the cockpit.
This automatic system allows to sail at all times, even in cruising mode, with the powerful square top mainsail up, to give the Owner unforgettable sailing experience.
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The NautaFeadship concept is a familyoriented yacht with all the design trends
premium quality choices, and as the yard said, is specifically designed for clients who have neither experience nor interest in the complex technical aspects of a new build.
The hydraulic fold-out side wings at her transom, easily accessible from her main deck by a twin staircase, allow the area to expand by 80%, creating an incredible beach area with a 3.3-metre swimming pool and plentiful seating. The relax continues at the bow where all guests can enjoy the pleasure of a whirlpool tub. In terms of accomodation, this yacht is able to welcome up to twelve guests across six cabins, including the masters suite, as well as a VIP stateroom, two doubles and two twins. There is also accommodation for a total of 18 crew members in nine cabins situated on the lower deck. The full-beam master suite is located on the main deck, and it can be created according to the owners personal wishes, with walk-in his and hers walk-in wardrobes, a lounge and private balcony. The bedroom also leads into the upper deck, which features a sky lounge and outdoor dining facilities. Additionally, an elevator can transport guests around the yacht while a full-height food lift covers all decks.
Revealed last April by Dutch shipyard Feadship, this new 72.6-metre superyacht concept created in partnership with Nauta Design is now ready to be built as Project 2024 at the yard's facility on Kaag Island. The official start has not been confirmed yet, though the engineering plans and naval architecture by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects has already been determined, and the superyacht can be ready for delivery in time for the 2024 summer season.
Project 2024 is a fully Tier III complaint superyacht built from a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The design team has tried to incorporate a range of design trends dominating the market. These include sustainability, forward-thinking innovation and design, explorer yachts and futuristic features and... a touch & go helicopter pad on the bow, convertible into an additional seating area, to meet all requests of the most demanding clients.
This new Feadship, that was created as an answer to various client requests, offers an enormous range of bespoke
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Nauta 54 Wide is conceived for modern family lifestyles afloat
length, the Nauta 54m Wide looks poised and graceful on the water. But it is principally the interior layout that makes this motoryacht concept different from any other in her class. Because the diesel-electric system allows for greater flexibility in how the propulsion machinery is distributed, the 6 generators, switchboards, inverters and twin 1,000kW electric motors connected to drive shafts, or alternatively electric pods, is located on the under-lower deck. This freed up a large chunk of the lower deck for other purposes. The yacht features Nauta’s patented “The Island” system of folding platforms that create an uninterrupted walkway embracing three sides of the beach club, which doubles as a garage for water toys and tender, for a total surface area of 100 sqm. Ordinarily, the beach club/tender garage would be followed by the engine room, but because this is on the deck below there is room for 6 ensuite guest cabins (alternatively a cabin can be transformed into a gym and spa).
With a volume of 860GT, this steel and aluminium yacht, designed by Nauta Design with the naval architecture by Francesco Rogantin's Studio Names, features 8 ensuite staterooms, a smart approach to the crew areas located on the lower deck, engine room and technical spaces on underlower deck and a quiet & efficient diesel-electric propulsion.
The 75-sqm master suite with private office is on the main deck forward. The large walk-in wardrobe in the master stateroom is cleverly placed to eliminate any possible noise from the galley filtering into the owner’s area. The 78-sqm main salon and dining room, with sliding glass side doors on both sides, look over the open aft deck and double stairs down to the swim platform. The sky lounge is a more intimate chill-out zone ideal for watching TV and the open aft deck is furnished for al fresco dining. A final highlight is the 137-sqm of sundeck equipped with a forward hot tub, surrounding loungers, dining under the hardtop and a large bar-barbecue unit aft.
“The basic concept started with requests from clients who wanted plenty of room on board to accommodate a family in comfort, but not a yacht that was too big to moor in picturesque places like St Tropez or intimate bays in the Balearics. So instead of focussing on length overall, we widened the beam to 11 metres and developed an innovative general arrangement”, says Mario Pedol.
The low-slung exterior lines are typical of Nauta’s sleek and simple styling and despite being a high-volume yacht for her
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"The Island" by Nauta Design now fully patent protected
“The Island concept began with 75-metre Dune that was developed for a specific client who didn't want the pool on the main deck aft and instead asked for a seamless connection between the main deck and sea level”, says Pedol. “Hence our idea of opening the area up on the sides to increase the surface area, improving circulation and providing spectacular contact with the sea. After all, the best reason to invest in a superyacht is to be able to enjoy what is all around you in the most direct way possible”.
The idea was to create an uninterrupted walkway that embraces three sides of the hull in the stern. To achieve this, the designers inserted a connecting section between the side terraces that open out over the sea at beach club level and the fold-down bulwarks that extend the stern platform. This creates a single walk around space that allows guests to move freely from one side of the yacht to the other either from inside beach club or from the open aft deck.
Nauta Design was one of the first to take a long, hard look at the interior-exterior dialogue in motoryacht design, starting with 80-metre Project Light back in 2006 that re-examined the relationship between a superyacht and its environment.
In 2017, Nauta Design began the process of registering this concept for unhindered movement and the solution known as The Island as intellectual property. Three patents have now been approved by regional authorities: Italy (Utility patent), Turkey (Design patent) and EU (Design patent).
“We chose to go down a path that favored open spaces and highlight the connection, rather than the disconnection, between interior and exterior –something you’re much more aware of on a sailboat”, says Mario Pedol. “This was an innovation compared to what the market was offering back then”. This approach has guided the studio’s subsequent projects and gave rise to “The Island”, a patented concept of an expandable aft deck/beach club totally dedicated to guest use with fold-out bulwark terraces.
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In general terms, a utility patent protects the way an article is used and works while a design patent protects the way an article looks. The criteria that have to be met for patent protection vary between different jurisdictions, but generally the invention must be new, industrially applicable and exhibit a non-obvious “inventive step”.
(above) The Island / 85M Wave © Nauta Design
Once granted, a patent confers the statutory right to prevent others from commercially exploiting the patented invention without prior agreement.
The Island is now a signature feature of many different designs by Nauta from 54 to 96 metres in length. The following table shows how The Island concept can increase the available beach club/aft deck space by up to 95%.
“Applying for patents is a long, expensive and sometimes tedious process, but in this case we thought it was worth it”, says Pedol. “Market recognition of the right to protection outweighs any immediate commercial benefits a patent may provide”.
all areas are in sqm
Aft (fixed) platform
Supplementary areas provided by The Island opened platforms
Total areas with all opening platforms opened
% additional areas provided by The Island
75m Dune
66
52
118
+79%
85m Wave
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46
122
+61%
78m Slipstream
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66
160
+70%
96m Air
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53
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+95%
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(above) The Island / 78M Slipstream; (below) The Island / 96M Air © Nauta Design
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by Sarah Gordon
ART SHOWS 2021
FEED YOUR MIND OF ART INSPIRATION THIS SUMMER
SUMMER IS MAGIC BUT CAN ALSO BE ART-INSPIRED. DISCOVER THE MOST INTERESTING ART SHOWS TAKING PLACE THIS SUMMER, SOME OF THEM ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE THAT YOU CAN COMFORTABLY LIVE FROM YOUR ONBOARD CINEMA LOUNGE.
OPPOSITE PAGE: Maurizio Cattelan Portrait
THIS PAGE: Maurizio Cattelan, Love Saves Life, 1995 Taxidermied donkey, dog, cat, rooster 190 x 120 x 60 cm Installation view, Skulptur Projekte, Westfälisches Landesmuseum, Münster, 1997 Courtesy Maurizio Cattelan’s Archive Photo Roman Mensing
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complexity and ambiguity of reality. The exhibition “Breath Ghosts Blind” is the culmination of a project the artist has been working on for a long time and it celebrates his return to Milan after more than ten years.
irelli HangarBicocca in Milan has announced a solo show, “Breath Ghosts Blind”, by Maurizio Cattelan from 15 July 2021 to 20 February 2022. Specially conceived for the spaces of the non-profit Milanese institution, dedicated to the promotion and production of contemporary art that reflects the corporate culture of Pirelli, the exhibition symbolically represents the cycle of life and gives the audience an insight into collective and personal history, always poised between hope and failure, matter and spirit, truth and fiction. Curated by Roberta Tenconi and Vicente Todolí, the solo show by Maurizio Cattelan, one of the best known Italian artist in the contemporary art scene, brings together a revised configuration of an historical work with new artworks for
Taking place in the city that has already been home to several of his most significant interventions - from Untitled (2004), the debated installation in Piazza XXIV Maggio, to the monumental public sculpture L.O.V.E (2010) - the show pursues Cattelan’s visionary reflections towards the most disorienting aspects of everyday life.
the first time presented in the spaces of the Navate area in Pirelli HangarBicocca, transforming them into a monument beyond time. “Breath Ghosts Blind” unfolds in a series of acts dealing with existential concepts and issues such as the fragility of life, memory, the individual and collective sense of loss. Amongst symbolic references and images that belong to our collective imagery, the unique site-specific project challenges the current system of values.
All the in-depth contents that revolve around Pirelli HangarBicocca’s exhibitions and cultural projects are online at pirellihangarbicocca.org in the new digital “Bubbles” format.
Through his practice and over his thirty-year long career, Maurizio Cattelan (b. Padua, 1960) has staged actions that are often considered provocative and irreverent. His works highlight the paradoxes of society and reflect on political and cultural scenarios with great depth and insight. By using iconic images and a caustic visual language, his works spark heated public debate fostering a sense of collective participation. Conceiving artworks inspired by images that draw on historical events, figures or symbols of contemporary society- sometimes recalled even in its most disturbing and traumatizing sides - the artist invites the viewer to change perspective and to acknowledge the
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THIS PAGE: Maurizio Cattelan La Nona Ora, 1999 Polyester resin, wax, pigment, human hair, fabric, clothing, accessories, stone, carpet Variable dimensions Installation view, Palazzo Reale, Milan, 2010 Courtesy Maurizio Cattelan’s Archive Photo Zeno Zotti 166
Not to be missed is the exhibition to be held at the Gropius Bau in Berlin, “Yayoi Kusama: A Retrospective - A Bouquet of Love I Saw in the Universe” (23 April - 1 August 2021), not only an art show but a major overview of world-renowned Japanese artist (b.1929) with her most complex immersive exhibition to date. “Yayoi Kusama’s work is characterised by revolutionary interventions driven by the desire for a union of body and artwork, and an urge to redefine the role of women in art”, says Stephanie Rosenthal, Gropius Bau’s Director. The installation “A Bouquet of Love I Saw in the Universe” (2021) was realised by Kusama uniquely for the vast historic atrium of the Gropius Bau, which will erupt in a sea of large-scale inflatable tentacles for the exhibition’s duration. Kusama’s first museum retrospective in Germany
exhibition maker? The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is all of these things – and much more. Art and life are inseparable in her work. The Gropius Bau highlights this diversity in the first survey exhibition of Yayoi Kusama in Germany.
The importance of Europe as a place where she tirelessly develops and presents her work – which spans a period of over 80 years – comes into focus, as does the question: how do her world-famous artworks, including her Infinity Mirror Rooms, or her techniques, like using dotted patterns (polka dots), perform in the here and now? To this day, Yayoi Kusama continues to stage her art and her body in new ways. She creates a situation for almost every work that expands into the viewer’s space.
unfolds across almost 3000 m² and features nearly 300 works from the last 80 years. The exhibition spans gouaches on paper, accumulative sculptures, happenings and fashion work, culminating in her recent paintings and a brand new Infinity Mirror Room. The immersive installation will be shown alongside a reconstruction of the artist’s first Infinity Mirror Room, presented in New York in 1965.
The exhibition will feature eight additional exhibition reconstructions from 1952 to 1983, alongside archival materials. Emphasising Kusama’s lesser-known time in Europe, the exhibition also shows how Kusama’s performative works prefigured the self-staging of today’s social media and how she redefined the role of women in art.
Curated by Stephanie Rosenthal, Director of the Gropius Bau, in close collaboration with the artist and her studio in Tokyo, the exhibition draws extensively on Kusama’s personal archive which Rosenthal and the exhibition team visited in person. Once closed, the exhibition will travel in November 2021 to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Through its duration, the exhibition will feature an extensive programme of education and events, accessible on gropiusbau.de/kusama and onsite. The exhibition and this Digital Guide give an impression of important works in their original spatial situations and their artistic and historical backgrounds.
Performer, provocateur, fashion designer, entrepreneur,
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MAKE ART SHOWS BE A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER Here we have selected some of the art exhibitions not to be missed this summer. You can easily enjoy the experience through digital content available online
Helmut Newton, Sigourney Weaver, Los Angeles, 1983 © Helmut Newton Estate Courtesy Helmut Newton Foundation
2 America 1970s/80s Since October 2020, the Helmut Newton Foundation has presented its new exhibition America 1970s/80s with works by Evelyn Hofer, Sheila Metzner, Joel Meyerowitz, and Helmut Newton. After taking a full-time position with the French edition of Vogue in 1961, Helmut Newton worked in parallel for the fashion magazine’s American edition as well. During this time, he produced images in Europe and the USA. In the 1970s, most of Newton’s American photographs were shot in New York, Las Vegas, Miami and Los Angeles. After 1980, when Helmut and June Newton began traveling regularly to California, he made numerous portraits of the “famous and infamous” in and around Hollywood.
Kissing Coppers, Banksy’s 2004 mural in Brighton
The portraits taken by Joel Meyerowitz in Provincetown, Massachusetts, were made around the same time as the Newton images presented. His series is a fascinating study of a liberal, individualistic community on the American East Coast. The American photographer Sheila Metzner had a very close friendship with Helmut and June Newton. The delicate tones and softness of the photographs, created as Fresson prints transport their content into the realm of daydreams. Finally, June’s Room presents 30 photographs taken by Evelyn Hofer in New York in the 1960s and ‘70s – a personal portrait of the city that includes street scenes and panoramas, interiors and portraits, in black-and-white and color.
1 The Art of Banksy The world’s largest touring exhibition of authentic Banksy artworks is coming to the UK. The critically acclaimed showcase features original and authenticated works from one of the most intriguing artists in modern history. Confirmed for display are prints, canvasses, screen prints, sculptures, unique works and limited-edition pieces (1997-2008). In true Banksy style, The Art of Banksy is not authorised or curated in collaboration with the artist.
Helmut Newton Foundation, Berlin - until 10 Oct. 2021 Digital Exhibition available on website
50 Earlham St, West End, London, until November 2021
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3 Picasso & Les Femmes d’Alger Exploring Pablo Picasso’s creative process at a major turning point for his art and his world, and examining the meaning of this epochal achievement from a contemporary perspective, Museum Berggruen will present the exhibition Picasso & Les Femmes d’Alger, on view exclusively from May 7 through August 8, 2021. Organized by Chief Curator Gabriel Montua with Co-Curator Anna Wegenschimmel, the exhibition will present the largest group of Picasso’s paintings of the Les Femmes d’Alger series to be seen in Europe since 1956; with the Museum Berggruen’s own canvas (known as Version L) reunited with others on loan from public and private collections around the world. Addressing the significance of the exhibition, Gabriel Montua said, “Picasso’s Les Femmes d’Alger series, produced in the winter of 1954/55, marked a watershed moment in his oeuvre. It addressed many earlier issues in his painting. At the same time, the qualities that will become characteristic of Picasso’s final creative period are apparent in his free adaptation of an Old Master as a series of several paintings, sometimes executed very rapidly. Only by viewing as many of them as possible at once can we experience the full potential of the group, as if looking over Picasso’s shoulder as he worked.” Museum Berggruen, Berlin - until 8 August 2021
Pablo Picasso, Les Femmes d’Alger (Version L), 9.2.1955 Öl auf Leinwand © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie / Roman März / Succession Picasso / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2021
4 Nero, the man behind the myth The British Museum re-opened in April 2021 with the first major exhibition in the UK on Nero, one of the most notorious ancient Roman emperors. The exhibition explores the true story of Rome’s fifth emperor informed by new research and archaeological evidence from the time, challenging the biased historical accounts written after Nero’s death that have shaped his legacy. Recent discoveries relating to Nero’s fourteen-year rule reveal a more accurate picture. Treasures hidden during the destruction of Colchester in AD 60-61 during Boudica’s Iceni rebellion, burned artifacts from the Fire of Rome in AD 64, and evidence from the destruction of Pompeii uncover a new understanding of Nero’s turbulent and misconceived reign.
This major exhibition features over 200 objects, charting the young emperor’s rise to power and examining his actions during a period of profound social change in regions from Armenia in the Near East, to Britain, and across mainland Europe. Drawn from the British Museum’s world-class collection alongside rare loans from Europe, most never seen in the UK before, the exhibition includes humble graffiti next to grand sculpture, precious manuscripts, objects destroyed in the fire of Rome, priceless jewellery and slave chains from Wales, telling the story of rich and poor alike. This exhibition challenges traditional preconceptions and explores what the ancient elite narrative on Nero tells us about the inner conflicts of Roman society.
Marble bust of Nero. Italy, AD 55. Photo by Francesco Piras. With permission of the Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e per il Turismo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari
The British Museum, London - until 24 Oct 2021
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Heading NORD, looking up at the ink-black sky, I caught sight of POLARIS, the NORTHERN STAR and other PLATINUM-coloured, far away galaxies. I was eagerly waiting to see the perpetual ICE for the first time in my life. A few hours later the RISING SUN appeared and I finally caught a glimpse of the first sharp-edged iceberg on the HORIZONS III. We approached closer, and there it stood – like a gigantic, glistening PODIUM. What a contrast: a few weeks ago, I was living the Italian BELLA VITA on CAPRI under the hot summer sun, and now, I was embracing the ELYSIAN-clear cold airs and facing a LIMITLESS white, which could not possibly be HERMITAGE to any living being. A couple of moments later, from my unique AVANTAGE, I spotted the ultimate sight, the ACE: a polar bear with her cubs. What a proud, mighty HUNTRESS she was. Who could not ENVY me for being here? This arctic wilderness was THE ONE place of my lifetime that I will never forget. Anything can happen onboard a LÜRSSEN: