MONAC
o o o Show News
A Smart Bridge
The future of yachting is here and it’s on display in Darse Sud. Palladium Technologies has created a buttonless bridge to integrate ship monitoring and controls for yachts. It incorporates the same technology in use with smart phones including pinching motions to make things bigger and smaller, touch and drag to pull items from menus, and swipe motions to collapse windows. “I’ve always wanted a clean, flat glass bridge,” said Mike Blake, president of Palladium. Palladium was an original beta software developer for the iPhone. The company also created the award-winning, Apple-based iSiMON and SiMON² products. “SiMON GOLD is a key enabling technology, closing the gap between science fiction and reality and setting the standard for the glass bridge of the future,” Blake said. Find Palladium in Darse Sud at QS85, or see a video at www. simon-gold.com.
About Us Triton Today Monaco is published by Triton Publishing Group. Vol. 3, No. 2. Copyright 2012, all rights reserved.
O
Sun & Moon Sunset: 19:31 Moonrise: 12:27; 26% illuminated Moonset: 22:07 Sunrise tomorrow: 07:17
Th u r s d ay • S e p t. 20, 2012
Weather
Today: Sunny, cool; high 22; 40% humidity Tonight: Mostly clear, cool; low 17; 65% humidity Tomorrow AM: Mostly sunny, warming to 20
SIGNS OF A CLASSIC: Chief Eng. John Galloway shows off a guest cabin on M/Y Audacia that still has its originals stainless steel portholes. PHOTO/LUCY REED
Some buyers prefer the classics By Lucy Chabot Reed When one thinks of the Monaco Yacht Show, one thinks of the newest, most state-of-the-art superyachts. Indeed, about 40 percent of the show’s exhibiting yachts either launched in 2012 or were recently rebuilt and are making their debut here. But there are a handful of yachts on display that some might consider classics. These yachts carry something a bit different, and they usually attract a different kind of owner. “Some guests prefer an old boat,” said Chief Eng. John Galloway of the 25-year-old M/Y Audacia, a 48.5m (160-foot) Feadship. “We were on a charter with two newer yachts, and the guests liked being here. They said it was more comfortable. Here you can come in, relax, throw yourself on the couch and not worry that you’re going to hurt
something.” Chef Rob Condron, who spent three years on the busy charter yacht before rejoining her this season, said he likes the professional galleys Feadship puts on its yachts. “The center island is just classic and the nice big window makes for a bright galley,” he said. “It’s a classic old Feadship. They built it right the first time.” The yacht’s lines are original as is much of her interior wood. During a 2007 interior refit, original murals by Pierre Marie Rudelle, considered one of the masters of contemporary trompe l’oeil, were found beneath the silkcovered panels in two cabins. In 2010, a swim platform and stabilizers were added. And while much of her equipment
For more news, visit www.the-triton.com
CLASSIC, see page 3
sea the world Train at MPT
www.MPTusa.com
INSURANCE BROKERS
Crew Health Insurance Steve Jackson +33 (0)6 27 96 81 80 stevej@mhginsurance.eu
www.mhginsurance.com
2 | Th u r s d ay • S e p t. 2 0 , 2 0 1 2
DOING THE CREW THING: Opening Day Best
Thurs d ay • S e p t. 2 0 , 2 0 1 2 | 3
RIGHT AT HOME: Guests feel like they are at home on older yachts, said First Officer Danielle DeVere, left, of M/Y Mary Jean. PHOTO/LUCY REED
With age, ‘you’ve got to be gentle’ CLASSIC, from page 1
has been replaced or reconditioned, there are still traces of the original specs, including pneumatic hand controls on the bridge for the engines. “There’s a five-second delay so you’ve got to anticipate your move,” Capt. Robin Visser said. New to the yacht this month, Visser did an owner trip before heading into the show and said driving Audacia is different. “And you’ve got to be gentle; you can’t just throw her around,” he said. “At sea, she’s solid as a rock. It gives you a good feeling when you put her into gear, like you’re driving a steam engine.” Like Audacia, the 45.7m (150-foot) M/Y Lady Allison is a classic Feadship, built in 1991 as Carmac VII. “The advantage to an older boat? The design,” Bosun Matt Ward said. “There’s a full walk-around on two decks. Every guy who works outside and has to clean windows for a living loves that.” In reference to competing with the glittering new vessels for a buyer’s attention, he said, “The boat sells itself.” “The owner pours a ton of money into it; it’s in good shape,” he said. “And it’s got two master cabins, essentially, which is appealing to a lot of people.” The oldest yacht in the show is the 31-year-old M/Y Mary Jean. Built by
20 years and counting The oldest yachts in the show: 1. M/Y Mary Jean (1981, 48.8m) 2. M/Y Passion (1986, 52.8m) 3. M/Y Audacia (1987, 48.5m) 4. M/Y Inevitable (1990, 49.8m) 5. M/Y Lady Allison (1991, 45.7m) 6. M/Y Alter Ego (1992, 34m) Campanella in Italy in 1981, the 49.8m (163-foot) yacht has the classic lines of an old Feadship. “I joined the yacht in New Zealand a year ago and we came back across the Pacific,” First Officer Danielle DeVere said. “She handles very well. When they built yachts back then, they built them to last.” The yacht recently had an interior refit and gained a second rudder. And only recently did she lose long-time Chief Eng. Andy Kruss, who after 25 years retired. “Older yachts attract a different kind of owner,” she said. “To them, it feels more like a home.” Lucy Chabot Reed is editor of Triton Today Monaco, a daily produced by The Triton. Comments are welcome at lucy@ the-triton.com.
c h i l l m y b o a t . c o m
SALES SERVICE ENGINEERING Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Vibration, Noise & Alignment Specialists
4 | Th u r s d ay • S e p t. 2 0 , 2 0 1 2
STILL GOING: A look at a few of last night’s events
@ HARBOUR ISLAND Crew continued to work into the evening yesterday aboard yachts hosting parties for brokers and guests, including the 55m M/Y Harbour Island.
Worldwide Service On Call 24/7 • Certified, Licensed & Insured
AMEsolutions.com | +1 954 764 2678
PHOTOS/LUCY REED
For more photos, visit www.the-triton.com.
#1 in Marine airfares
Tel: +1-954-761-9595 Toll Free: 1-866-746-8872
www.flyissgmt.com
@ PYA/ISS
YOUR CAREER ON COURSE
USA tel +1 954 779 7764 yachtmaster.com
In Print ... Online ... In Person
www.the-triton.com
The PYAand ISS hosted their annual Meeting of the Associations with a wine tasting at the Monaco Yacht Club last night.
PHOTOS/LUCY REED
For more photos from the event, visit www.the-triton.com.