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Riza Tansu has been designing and building yachts for almost 20 years. A belief in pure, open and spacious designs translates to all his yachts, including the award-winning 36.4m Nomade and 33.9m Only Now. With three projects in build at the Tansu Yachts yard, future plans include designing and building a yacht of his very own.

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We’ve all heard the sarcastic quips on a chillier-than-usual summer’s day “Brrr... can’t wait for global warming.” In fact, we are all far too aware of the problems climate change will bring; while its politicisation and the fierce arguments that surround it have rendered global warming a dinner-party taboo status.

But especially if you enjoy spending time on board a yacht and enjoy the beauty of our planet, climate change is something we all have to come to terms with.

In the lead up to the 2013 Hainan Rendezvous, Fraser Yachts placed the in-build 88m motoryacht Illusion on the market. Built by Chinese shipyard Pryde Yachts (formerly known as Yantai CIMC Raffles), the goal was a timeless design, says listing broker Jan Jaap Minnema.

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32 THE ART OF FLIGHT

11 CASTAWAY CHILDREN

Snorkels, jet skis, paddleboards and water slides. Peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches on the menu. These are a few of the essential elements for a successful superyacht holiday with kids.

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Just like the superyacht market, business aviation is no longer experiencing explosive growth. And it’s a good thing: manufacturers are streamlining their lineups, while market players have more time to focus on the quality and scope of services. We’ve asked some prominent figures in business aviation to share their views and perhaps draw some parallels with the yachting world.

When it comes to tenders and chase boats, well, they’ve come a long way. No longer are yacht tenders the scuffed and scruffy workboats of years past.

26 THE LYNX EFFECT

One man’s vision to improve an Owner’s experience by creating a new support vessel, the YXT, will soon come to fruition. Yachting enthusiast and head of LYNX Yachts, Slim Bouricha, says the YXT project has been on his mind for more than five years. “I always felt that Owners of yachts from 35 to 60 meters, as well as large sailing yachts, deserved to get more out of their yachts during their precious vacation time,” he says.

38 ONE CHARMING LADY

Built for a Canadian owner, 47m Loretta Anne is the culmination of many decades of yacht ownership and the result of a long-term collaboration between the owner, Captain Philip Shirley, Jody O’Brien of Fraser Yachts, Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey.

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44 INTELLIGENT ACQUISITION

Handmade design is in high demand for those who can afford the luxury of ‘couture’ versus mass production. Meet four creative companies that are using traditional methods to achieve timeless objects worth lusting over.

50 NO BETTER JOB IN THE WORLD

With a taste for fine dining and the world’s best markets at his doorstep each day, head chef aboard the 56m M/Y Ulysses, Shane Wyatt, may be the secret ingredient to the yacht’s charter success.

the most captivating of all Caribbean islands. Nestled in the heart of the Grenadines, it is prime Pirates of the Caribbean territory, an area where 17th century pirates used the sheltered bays to hide their ships and treasure – and modern-day travellers come to escape the stresses of our fastpaced world.

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The arctic explorer Pen Hadow, famed for trekking solo from Canada to the North Pole, defined the art of exploration as: ‘going places and attempting things which haven’t been done before, discovering new things and learning from what you’ve found out.’ Now, a generation of yacht owners are also intent on becoming a generation of explorers.

54 A NEW FRONTIER

When Italian yacht builder Benetti asked the international design world to develop new concepts for its custom yachts ranging from 50m to 90m plus, based on existing Benetti platforms, the outcome was a ‘coup de theatre’ – something never seen before.

The latest news from Fraser Yachts. Meet the crew behind this luxury superyacht empire and read about their latest projects.

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95 THE SUPERYACHT GALLERY

A month-by-month guide for superyacht owners on the best time to cruise each corner of the planet.

72 ON LOCATION: MUSTIQUE

Famous for its white-sand beaches, renowned rock star owners and jaw-dropping villas, Mustique is one of

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A small selection of the hundreds of yachts that Fraser Yachts represents exclusively for sale and charter worldwide.

116 THE DIARY

An entertaining guide to the key yachting, sporting, fashion, art and must-beseen-at social events over the winter yachting season.

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Published by The Superyacht Agency Tel: +44 (0) 20 7801 1021 3-7 Northcote Road, London SW11 1NG United Kingdom www.thesuperyachtagency.com

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Riza Tansu has been designing and building yachts for almost 20 years. A belief in pure, open and spacious designs translates to all his yachts, including the award-winning 36.4m Nomade and 33.9m Only Now. With three projects in build at the Tansu Yachts yard, future plans include designing and building a yacht of his very own.

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“Crew for me are not workers, they are friends, but you can’t deal with 15 friends on board; they should be a limited number.”

– Riza Tansu, yacht owner and designer

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W PREVIOUS PAGE: Yacht designer and builder, Riza Tansu, pictured at his offices in Turkey.

OPPOSITE: Tansu started building yachts to his own designs after realising the potential of the Turkish market

THIS PAGE: (Above left) The open deck on Nomade; (Above right) Cutlass at full speed on the water.

hen speaking with Turkish yacht builder, designer and owner Riza Tansu, it is clear he is full of passion for life, and for his job. Tansu has been building yachts since 1996 when, with great foresight, he saw the potential of the Turkish yacht market and began building yachts to his own designs. His first yacht, 23.6m Troy Explorer, launched to great acclaim in 1998 and was followed by nine more yachts, between 9m and 26m, before the launch of Tansu’s first ‘superyacht’, 35.2m Ceylan, in 2010.

After Ceylan came 36.4m Nomade (now Bartender) in 2011, and 33.9m Only Now in 2012. “I thought that if Troy Explorer was successful, then my yacht designing, and building, would turn into a business...the market developed as I was expecting it would and here I am, still doing this,” he says.

It was when Nomade was exhibited at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show that the superyacht world really sat up and took notice of Tansu Yachts. Sold within 15 days of being listed for sale,

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the yacht was a hit, and extremely well received by all of her visitors at the show. “I think the simplicity and the honesty of Nomade made her successful,” says Tansu. Although confident that the market would respond well to Nomade, even Tansu was surprised by the speed of her sale.

“It was a professional success but a personal disappointment, as I had been looking forward to enjoying her for a season or two until she sold.”

Today the Tansu Yachts yard has three projects in build. Two – 37.6m So’Mar and 38.7m Thunderbolt – are on order for private clients, and the third, 39.3m Cutlass, is being built as a spec boat, just as Nomade was before her. The yacht will be similar in look and design to Nomade, with the same popular open decks and beachhousestyle interior, but with 3m of extra length, many of her dimensions will be enhanced, including the interior space. New features will include a sky lounge, convertible into a master cabin, and interior stairs linking the main and upper decks.

Tansu expects that Cutlass, which

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OPPOSITE: The deck and interiors of Nomade, which sold at Monaco Yacht Show within 15 days of being listed for sale.

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is listed for sale with Fraser Yachts, will be sold during the construction period. “The project is all our own investment, with no debts, so there is no rush to sell the boat, but I think this time we may sell her even faster,” he said. If the yacht doesn’t sell during the build period then he is looking forward to using her upon her launch. “It’s good experience for me to spend a season or two on board my boats and see how my designs work in reality,” he explains. “Being a good designer or having a certain taste is not enough when you are designing this very complex piece of equipment: you have to live on board and observe the pros and cons of your designs.”

Working as both a builder and designer has afforded Tansu a unique advantage and perspective on the build and design process, which he believes results in a better overall product. “Some designers just brainstorm and do nice renders

of spaceship-type boats, but when it comes to build them, there are lots of complex engineering problems that are time consuming and costly to solve.” By seeing a build from every angle, it is easier for him and his design team to optimise their designs to ensure a smoother build, and to come up with solutions to problems before they even arise.

A firm believer in pure designs, and in yachts with ample open spaces and low volumes, Tansu sees himself as one of the pioneers of this style of design. “It is my interpretation of what is good on a yacht, and I think it works, which makes me really happy,” he says. With growing numbers of people directly entering the superyacht market without any previous experience in yachting, Tansu believes the role of the designer is more important than ever. “Moving into yachting is a normal thing if you have money and life to live, and for those

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who haven’t had time to experience the evolutionary route up through yacht ownership, it is our mission as builders and designers to show them what the optimal size and spaces on board a yacht should be.”

Tansu enjoys a good relationship with his broker David Legrand and the rest of the Fraser Yachts team. In fact, he credits Legrand for changing his opinion of brokers entirely after having sworn off working with brokers early in his yachting career.

During the build of Nomade, Legrand got in touch with Tansu and their working relationship grew from there. “Over the phone you could understand that he [David] was a decent and nice guy,” he says. “He came to Turkey to see my boat in build and he liked it, and he believed in me, and we became very good friends.” Legrand brokered the sale

of Nomade and now has Cutlass listed for sale. “Fraser Yachts is like a family member to me, especially David, and I am very happy in this regard with my friendship and business relationship with them,” he says.

After so many years of designing yachts for other people, Tansu has set about designing his own yacht, 35m Vixen, which is now entering the first stages of naval architecture studies.

“I am keen to launch this boat in two years for myself, not to sell,” he says.

Vixen is a low-volume design that will carry an 8m fast tender, with light and open spaces and reduced crew numbers. Crew is a part of yachting that is very important to Tansu and which influenced the design of Vixen.

“My approach to crew is that they are all my friends, I want to be in such a relationship with my crew that I can eat dinner with my captain,” he says.

Subsequently, crew numbers on board Vixen will be low. “Crew for me are not workers, they are friends, but you can’t deal with 15 friends on board; they should be a limited number.”

Tansu is clearly excited at the prospect of building and using his own yacht. “There is a saying ‘the best yacht is your friend’s yacht and I thought that was true when I spent my first vacation as a guest on board a friend’s yacht,” says Tansu. “But later I realised that achieving the perfect yacht is a total design issue and I have worked on this over the years. Now I believe ‘the best yacht is my own, designed to meet my requirements’.”

With the Tansu Yachts order book satisfyingly full, and the prospect of Vixen launching within a matter of years, there is much to look forward to and be excited about.

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Snorkels, jet skis, paddleboards and water slides. Peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches on the menu. These are a few of the essential elements for a successful superyacht holiday with kids.

“A yacht charter is a great way to bring families together and for them all to share a unique experience.”

– Captain Robert Wilhelm, M/Y Harmony III

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“A yacht charter is a great way to bring families together and for them all to share a unique experience,” explains Robert Wilhelm, captain aboard M/Y Harmony III, a 43.6m Benetti based out of the Western Mediterranean, and frequent host to charter guests’ children and the owners’ grandchildren. “It can be difficult to bring a family together while staying at a large resort. A superyacht charter holds much more promise.”

Parents who are planning to cruise with their children over the school holidays should do a bit of research before booking. Firstly, look for yachts with kid-friendly itineraries and layouts. Secondly, make sure there are plenty of age-appropriate amenities on board. Third, inquire as to whether crew have an ‘inner child’ that’s always ready to make the kids smile.

Some of the nicest destinations for charters with children are those that are simple: Croatia, Turkey, Greece and, of course, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Other locations are best chosen based on what a family enjoys, explains Philippe Cathala, captain aboard 41.5m M/Y Calisto. The yacht is a 1944-built YMS-1 class mine sweeper based in South-East Asia that was luxuriously refitted in 2008 for the current owner, his wife and four daughters who often bring their friends. “If a family likes to dive and snorkel, I will propose the Similan Islands,” says Cathala. “I would recommend a different program for a family that would rather see popular sites, make land discoveries, visit beaches and maybe go out for a night ashore. Then I would suggest cruising south Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, Lanta Islands and Krabi and Phang Nga bays.”

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Look for a yacht with a cabin layout and safety features that suits children’s needs. Harmony III, for example, has two cabins that are ready for children at any time. These have two twin beds plus a Pullman bunk and the entertainment center in these cabins not only includes a PS3, but also access to several children’s movies. On Calisto, the gangway rail is fitted with canvas and netting that prevents young children from sliding and falling overboard. Also, the open upper decks aboard Calisto can be closed and secured when cruising at night.

Keeping a connection with friends is as indispensable to kids as a well-stocked bar and 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets may be to their parents. “The first question we now get asked from our young guests is ‘what is the PIN code for the internet access?’ shares Harmony III ’s Wilhelm.

PREVIOUS PAGE: Yachts provide great opportunities for kids to explore.

THIS PAGE: (Clockwise from far left) Kids can have fun dive bombing off the yacht; Do your research for kid-friendly layouts; Anything big and inflatable that can be pulled over the waves by the yacht’s tender is great for kids; Electronic toys are always popular to keep kids entertained.

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A music system is another ‘must have’ as is a full armada of water toys. Hobie kayaks that are pedaled by legs, rather than paddled by arms, are easy for children because they have more strength in their legs.

Paddleboards are great for kids too, as is fishing equipment, dive scooters and anything big and inflatable that can be pulled over the waves by the yacht’s tender.

Crew members can make all the difference between a pleasure cruise and a page out of ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’. Assess crew flexibility and attitudes towards children by asking in advance what is possible for young guests to do while on board.For example, a child-friendly charter crew may have a captain that is ready to entertain with a few good yarns or cautionary tales of pirates or even lets kids sit on the bridge at certain times to make believe they are steering the yacht. Mates and deckhands, as well as the obligatory water sports instructor role may also be able to make a game of their job and enlist the kids to ‘play’ at deck work or rev up the tender for a wakeboarding

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session. Stewardesses can show off their imagination and entertainment skills by organising treasure hunts and board games or taking the kids in hand for a beach walk to look for shells ashore. And chefs must be prepared to whip up simple meals and snacks. It might be pizza or pasta, baking a cake or cookies with the kids, or even making something special for a baby. There are hundreds of ways the crew can make a charter special for children.

One of Cathala’s favourites is challenging and helping the kids to catch a fish big enough for Calisto’s chef to prepare for dinner, he says.

“So is preparing a last-day show to surprise the parents in complicity with the kids.”

There are some things parents can do to prepare ahead to assure a good cruise. Firstly, recommends Harmony III’s Wilhelm, “For parents with infants or very young children, I highly recommend they bring a nanny. If they don’t already have one, it is easy for the yacht to organise a quick call to a crew agency. A nanny can make all of the difference for the

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parents, it gives them much more time to relax and enjoy their holiday.”

Secondly, Wilhelm adds, “Children can charter at any age. What is important is that there is more than one child in the group. This gives them someone their own age to interact with.” Thirdly, says Cathala, “Pack swim shirts to protect children from sun burn and even small jelly fish that can sting while snorkeling.

Sun cream is also essential.”

It’s not only kids and families that come away from a superyacht holiday with fond memories. It’s the crew too. “I remember once giving very clear instructions to a young boy that too much paper thrown down the toilet could cause a blockage and that this could create a big problem on board,” remembers Harmony III’s Wilhelm. “He was later overheard cautioning his little sister that ‘too much paper down the toilet could cause it to explode and sink the ship’!”

THIS PAGE: (Clockwise from left) Children love to go up to the bridge; Jacuzzis and watersports are always popular with young families; The kids can entertain themselves with onboard games while parents relax; It’s best to charter with more than one child so they can keep each other company.

For more information about chartering Harmony III, Calisto or any other child-friendly charter yacht please contact your charter broker or email charter@fraseryachts.com Photos taken on board M/Y Idol, for sale with Fraser Yachts. Email david.legrand@fraseryachts.com

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Love me TENDER Words by Chris Caswell

When it comes to tenders and chase boats, well, they’ve come a long way. No longer are yacht tenders the scuffed and scruffy workboats of years past. Today, they are fast, luxurious and comfortable. Perhaps even more important, tenders say something about the yacht owner’s style and tastes. On these pages are six tenders, and we can separate them into three categories: rugged; modern classic and future forward. First up are our two RIB tenders: Hunton and X-Craft.

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Born in the heart of offshore racing, Hunton Powerboats have a racing pedigree drawn from one man’s quest to blend high performance with luxury. Jeff Hunton is a successful racer and each of his powerboats benefits from the knowledge learned while pushing the envelope.

The 1005 is a RIB that mirrors Hunton’s quest to combine high-spec engineering, style, speed and luxury.

Sleek and stylish, this 32-footer can handle a pair of 350hp Mercury

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outboards or twin 260hp Yanmar diesel inboards, giving speeds up to 65 knots with safety and comfort and a range up to 250nm.

Built in Hampshire, England, in the bespoke tradition that blends state-of-the-art materials with oldworld craftsmanship, each 1005 is both a superb day boat and an ideal superyacht tender.

Soft tube sides protect the yacht and a dry weight of just 1,750kg makes for easy stowage aboard. Not

only fast and stable, the 1005 is also dry riding, essential to get you and your guests ashore in comfort.

A variety of options are available to customise each 1005, with several seating arrangements, sun pads and a console with enclosed head and hot shower. The paint and upholstery are your personal choice, of course, but even the inflatable tubes can be colour-matched to your yacht.

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X-CRAFT

The first of the new X-Craft Elite series of fully customised superyacht tenders was just completed for a 74m yacht, and it shows off exceptional styling and options tailored for its new owner.

This Elite was built on the proven X-Craft 8m hull, future versions can also be built on a 7m or 9m hull to fit a yacht garage. Powered by a 300hp Steyr diesels driving a Hamilton waterjet, (sterndrives/ surface drives optional) the new tender easily exceededs the requirement of 25 knots with eight people aboard, and handles rough seas with aplomb (actually reaching 45 knots at full throttle).

This tender was fitted with stainless steel towing posts forward and aft, with the forward post used as a Samson post while the aft post

is rigged with a waterskiing cleat While a removable carbon fibre wake board pylon will enhance some serious airtime. The cleanly designed dashboard includes GPS plotter, UHF and VHF radios and, a ‘must’ for a true water sports boat, controls for the powerful 1600w stereo system with speakers and sub-woofers hidden in the console and engine cover. Additional electronics include a satellite transponder and a Sea Trac tracking system.

Other features include hidden lifting points, forward Xenon docking lights, discreet LED courtesy lights, and removable boarding assist poles in key areas to provide support for guests. The finish, from the laid teak decks to the fibreglass moulds, is to an extremely high standard.

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MODERNCLASSIC WAJER & WAJER

The new flagship for the Dutch shipyard Wajer & Wajer’s line of classic yacht tenders is the Osprey 38, a sleek and curvy 11.3m (38’) boat with all the lines of a classic speedboat, built using modern materials and systems of the 21st century.

Designed by Vripack to perform equally well for water sports or as a luxury tender to carry guests ashore, the Osprey 38 has seating for 14 passengers, but don’t let that fool you.

The comfortable bench seats behind the shock-cushioned helm chairs quickly convert into sun recliners, while the wrap-around lounge in the stern converts to a three-wide pad for sun worshippers. There is also a proper hood that clicks on the windshield and protects up to 10 guests in the full cockpit.

Powered by twin IPS pod-drive Volvo-Penta diesels up to 870hp, the Osprey 38 has a top speed of 45 knots and a range of more than 400nm at 25 knots. The pod drive gives the Osprey remarkable manoeuvrability in tight spaces, and new technology makes her enormously quiet with only 72db at cruising. When required the tender can be built with different propulsion systems and custom windshields to reduce total draft down to 215cm, making it easier to stow on board.

From the gentle transom steps and the sumptuous upholstery to the stunning wood or carbon fibre windshield, the Osprey 38 is a boat that turns heads in any harbour. The craftsmanship is as exceptional as the design, with flawless teak planking on decks and cockpit and a beautifully detailed cabin with V berth, galley and enclosed head with shower.

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J-CRAFT

The J Craft Torpedo from Sweden is a 12.6m (41.4ft) tender/runabout that exudes movie star glamour. There have been no two identical Torpedos built, and the company takes pride in tailoring each one to its owner’s needs.

Power is a pair of homegrown Volvo Penta IPS pod drive IPS 500s (or 600s) for startling manoeuvrability and a top speed of over 45 knots.

While she is fibreglass (with a PVC core), once you step aboard you’ll have to search to find anything but beautifully crafted wood. Each Torpedo takes more than 4,000 manhours to create from the finest woods and leathers. The all mahogany deck, for example, gets 18 layers of varnish for an impeccable surface.

Two cabins provide sleeping for four, the enclosed head has a shower, a fully equipped galley is for entertaining, and the cockpit has wrap-around seating plus a large sunpad.

Each Torpedo can be fully customised, including such unusual amenities as a remote-controlled hydraulic gangway for easy boarding, a hydraulic cockpit table and weather protection from basic Bimini to a full cabrio top. Other options range from china and cutlery designed by Prince Carl of Sweden to a generator and air conditioning for all-weather use. And, just like classic sports cars, a set of fitted Torpedo luggage is available.

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Tenders come in all materials, from traditional mahogany all the way to high-tech carbon fibre, but the new Lamboo Tender from Sigmund Yacht Design nearly gives away its secret ingredient with its name: bamboo.

Built from the most rapidly renewable resource on earth, each Lamboo Tender R1 is made of laminated bamboo that provides an interesting alternative for yacht tenders.

The brainchild of Sigmund Yacht

Designed in Austria, Cockwells, the traditional builder in England, and Lamboo, the US company that turns bamboo into a yacht material, the project started in order to promote bamboo. Bamboo has several benefits, including easy milling, as well as having considerable strength. It’s also lightweight, and the 7.7m (25’3”) tender weighs just 1,600kg (3,527lb).

But the tender design is as interesting as its unusual construction,

with several layouts to fit your needs.

Powered by a 190hp Steyr turbo diesel, the Lamboo R1 has a hybrid drive system so it can exit a marina or anchorage in absolute silence. Top speed is 30 knots, with a cruising speed of 20 knots. The lines of the R1 are ultra modern, with an axe bow, slab sides and futuristic deck detailing.

Since each R1 is built at Cockwells, each tender can have extensive customisation.

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FRAUSCHER

When you hear the name, Frauscher, many think of the classic runabouts that Engelbert Frauscher started building in Austria for connoisseurs in 1927: gorgeous toys with acres of varnish. Modern versions are now available with fibreglass hulls, but the 10m (32.8’) 1017 Lido is a thoroughly modern craft, from the plumb bow to the high, flat sides.

Good looking from any angle, the 1017 Lido has an unusual seating arrangement forward with lounge seats around a pair of tables. Behind the helm console is more seating, and a pair of sunpads are aft. A cabrio top forward makes weather protection for guests effective and easily erected.

On the same hull as the runaboutstyled 1017 GT, the Lido is powered by either twin MerCruiser 350 Magnums or a pair of Volvo Penta 300hp diesels, giving top speeds of

up to 47 knots. With the optional 8.2-litre MerCruiser engines with 430hp each the 1017 reaches a top speed of 60 knots. The unique double-stepped hull not only reduces drag, but makes the yacht more stable.

As with every Frauscher for nearly eight decades, the craftsmanship is impeccable, including planked teak decking, custom upholstery and an ergonomic helm station at the console. For watersports, there is easy boarding at the teak swim platform aft and anchoring is simplified by the built-in anchor forward.

So, which tenders appeal to you? And what do you think they say about your style and tastes? No matter.

Whichever tender you choose, you’ll find it a vast improvement over tenders of the past.

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ne man’s vision to improve an owner’s experience by creating a new support vessel, the YXT, will soon come to fruition.

Yachting enthusiast and head of LYNX Yachts, Slim Bouricha, says the YXT project has been on his mind for more than five years. “I always felt that owners of yachts from 35 to 60 meters, as well as large sailing yachts, deserved to get more out of their yachts during their precious vacation time,” he says.

It took Bouricha several years to perfect the concept of the 24m YXT – a unique, purpose-built, pocket support vessel that will basically extend an owner’s existing yacht.

“The challenge was to get the most efficient utility tool and a versatile

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recreational platform fitted in a vessel that would cost less to acquire and operate than upsizing an existing or a new build yacht,” he says.

Built by LYNX Yachts and designed by the renowned Diana Yacht Design, the YXT will allow owners and guests to enjoy far larger tenders and toys without cluttering the decks of the main yacht. When the tenders are launched the deck of the YXT can act as a beach club equivalent in size to that found on a +70m yacht. Down below the YXT can be configured as extra accommodation for guests, staff or crew. Alternatively the lower deck can be utilised as a spa, gym and recreational area or simply as extra storage space. According to Fraser

Yachts broker, Vassilis Fotilas, the YXT would also be ideal as a sailing yacht and regatta bystander. “The YXT can be easily customised to meet the various needs of each owner.”

YXT hull No. 1 will launch in the autumn of 2013 and is available for sale. Clients can also order a new YXT and customise it to meet their specific needs.

“Today, LYNX Yachts is really proud of the YXT it is offering to yacht owners, and this was made possible thanks to a great cooperation with Diana Yacht Design and Fraser Yachts.” Bouricha is confident YXT hull No. 1 will catch the attention of yacht owners and captains. “We feel it will certainly revolutionise the superyacht market.”

YXT ONE Builder: LYNX Yachts LoA: 23.99m Beam: 6.9m Draft: 1.45m Engines: 2x 847kW CAT C18 ACERT Speed: 12.5 and 16 knots cruising / max Design: Diana Yacht Design

For more information contact: vassilis.fotilas@fraseryachts.com or visit www.yachtxtender.com

CLIMATE CHANGE CLEANING UP OUR ACT Words by Kate Hubert

We’ve all heard the sarcastic quips on a chillier-than-usual summer’s day “Brrr...can’t wait for global warming.” Most people are all far too aware of the problems climate change will bring; while its politicisation and the fierce arguments that surround it have rendered global warming a dinner-party taboo status.

PREVIOUS PAGE: A warming planet means ice caps at the poles get smaller, the meltwater raises sea levels, and low-lying islands are swamped.

THIS PAGE: (Clockwise from top left) Changes in sea levels will affect the ocean’s majestic creatures; Ulysses pictured in the Antarctic; Polar bears are among the animals affected by melting ice caps.

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he complexity of our planet’s atmosphere, oceans and weather systems means that no-one in their right mind would give you a definitive prediction regarding climate change. But, vociferous sceptics aside, the vast majority of data shows that the earth is getting warmer and the consensus of the climate scientists, chemists and physicists is that our carbon-burning activities have caused it.

Putting aside the ramifications for the planet as a whole, what would the changes that we’re likely to see mean for the superyacht community? How will weather patterns and sea-level changes affect favoured cruising grounds? The Maldives is an oft-cited example of a country in peril from climate change. Once more, there is consensus on a simple fact, a warming planet means ice caps at the poles get smaller, the meltwater raises sea levels, and low-lying islands are swamped.

Estimates vary, but sometime between 2030 and 2070 the Maldives will disappear beneath the waves. As is obvious, climate change is never straightforward, the Maldives suffers from a double whammy: warming seas adversely affect coral. As reefs bleach and die, the islands’ natural coastal defences weaken, accelerating coastal erosion. So far 20 islands have been abandoned (many after the 2004 tsunami) and regular visitors to the

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Maldives testify to lost beaches and shrinking islands. It may sound crass, but if you have never cruised in the Maldives, or other low-lying atolls, don’t put the trip off for too long.

Changes in sea level will obviously impact on coastal ports and harbours; currently the average 3mm or so rise each year doesn’t seem too threatening, but as ever, it’s more complicated than that. Some areas such as New York have anomalously low sea levels due to nearby currents, and may see rises of 0.5m during this century; dramatic when you consider many places in lower Manhattan are only 1.5m above current sea level.

Finding the perfect long-term home port for you and your children to enjoy may need some research.

And, of course, western Europeans are all looking nervously at the Gulf Stream and reports of its imminent demise. The Gulf Stream is a vast current of warmer water that flows up through the Atlantic which raises temperatures across much of the British Isles and Western Europe. The Gulf Stream is, in turn, followed by the Jet Stream in the atmosphere which steers the rolling low pressure systems that sweep across the Atlantic. Some predictions strongly suggest this system may well collapse, exposing Western Europe and some of the Mediterranean to much less temperate weather, with

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much colder winters and wetter, stormier summers. For several summers the weather in this region has been disappointing, with more rain and cooler temperatures. It may be that the Eastern Med, with its more reliable hot continental weather gains even more fans if the south of France sees more grey skies and landslip-inducing downpours.

When it comes to hurricanes and typhoons, although weather systems are far too chaotic to attribute any single event to global warming, scientists can look at trends over the decades. Using computer modelling, it is predicted there will be the same number of such cyclones, although it is likely they will become more intense and damaging.

Across the planet, efforts are being made to reduce carbon emissions and for some time the superyacht community has provided something of a soft target. It has perhaps been hard to defend the use of dieselguzzling yachts purely for pleasure; yet the industry is uniquely placed to help rather than hinder in the work of producing cleaner, greener technologies. For a start, the number

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It may sound crass, but if you have never cruised in the Maldives, or other low-lying atolls, don’t put the trip off for too long.

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of ultra high net worth individuals involved in the superyacht world means that not only is there money to be spent, but there’s also an abundance of driven, entrepreneurial individuals used to innovation and problem solving.

Perhaps the simplest and neatest solution is carbon offset. Essentially, it is possible to pay a carbon offset broker so that for each tonne of CO2 emitted by your yacht’s engines, a tonne of CO2 emissions are saved elsewhere, through investing in projects such as renewable power or methane recovery. There is even a company that specialises in this service for yachts, Yacht Carbon Offset.This may be an especially good solution for older yachts or when it’s not possible to retro-fit the latest exhaust and recovery systems and so forth. Of course, with new builds, there is an increasing number of greener options that can also be considered.

Just a few years ago the idea of using a hybrid engine on a yacht was

viewed as a non-starter, but recent advances in technology have resulted in more new builds featuring diesel/ electric propulsion. Of course, reducing fuel consumption doesn’t just help save the planet; it also saves money. Whatever the key driver is here, the order books of many major boat builders now contain hybrid projects. As guidelines on emissions tighten, superyachts are increasingly cleaning up their acts. Garbage compactors are becoming more sophisticated too, some grind the waste into an inert powder, others disinfect and vacuum-seal it. And on the grander scale, hull forms and building materials are beginning to reflect a leaner, lighter approach.

One of Fraser Yachts’ famous charter yachts, M/Y Exuma, boasts the same performance efficiency of a sailing yacht thanks to its lightweight narrow hull.

Of course, sailing yachts represent the oldest of green solutions; simply using wind power to whisk them along. However, in reality most

large luxury sailers spend much of their time burning diesel, either for propulsion or to run generators. Plus, the perceived issues with comfort and motion while under way mean they are generally the preserve of passionate sailors only. But with larger yachts, using the latest carbon materials, hybrid energy recovery and solar power, sailing yachts could become a much more attractive, greener alternative to motor yachts.

It is apparent that climate change will affect all of us over the coming decades, changing weather patterns and altering sea levels. And although superyachts have never had the best ‘green’ reputation, the industry is in an unparalleled situation. It is built on technological innovation, with a wide variety of highly skilled and imaginative individuals involved in the design, building and owning of these amazing vessels. If it so chooses, it could be at the vanguard of vessel design, embracing eco-friendly technologies and changing the perception of superyachting for good.

OPPOSITE: So far 20 islands have been abandoned and regular visitors to the Maldives testify to lost beaches and shrinking islands.

THIS PAGE: (Top left) Exuma boats the same performance efficiency as a sailing yacht; (Top right) Building carbon offset projects is increasingly important for the planet.

For those interested in a good balanced overview where you can review the data yourself, check out www.newscientist.com and their excellent ‘Climate Change: A guide for the perplexed’.

For more information on the Yacht Carbon Offset programme visit: www.yachtcarbonoffset.com

Theof art flight Words by Ivan Veretennikov

Just like the superyacht market, business aviation is no longer experiencing explosive growth. And it’s a good thing: manufacturers are streamlining their lineups, while market players have more time to focus on the quality and scope of services. We’ve asked some prominent figures in business aviation to share their views and perhaps draw some parallels with the yachting world.

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Who’s buying?

As far as private ownership and usage is concerned, the same people form the target audience of business jets and superyachts. Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of VistaJet and owner of 140 ft Baglietto, M/Y Nina J, puts it this way: “We’ve found that many superyacht owners are also frequent users of private aviation – travelling on a superyacht is a luxurious experience and they look for the same things in private air travel, whether for business or leisure. Both a yacht and an aircraft need to be an extension of their lifestyles and ensure a home-awayfrom-home familiarity.”

On the other hand, yachts tend to be about switching off, relaxing from business, enjoying some time with friends and family, whereas a private jet is a functional tool, a form of transport, however luxurious. It’s made to get the owner somewhere as quickly as possible, which is rarely the primary goal for a superyacht.

If we take the total value of business jet deliveries in 2012 and divide them by the number of units, we get an average price of US$25.4 million for a new business jet. This means buyers (again, on average) have to be of the ultra high net worth category

(UHNWI), defined as ‘those having investable assets of US$30 million or more, excluding primary residence, collectibles, consumables, and consumer durables’ by World Wealth Report from Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management. That same report states that there are 111,000 UHNWIs in the world who hold almost US$16.3 trillion between them. Another company, Wealth-X, considers that ‘the global UHNW population stands at 187,380 with a combined wealth of US$25.8 trillion’.

There are only about 18,000 business jets around the world, meaning, at face value, there are many more buyers out there. Even more so for superyachts, if we take boats of 24 metres plus – only a little over 6,000 have been built.

So what do manufacturers themselves believe? Brazilian company Embraer thinks that 7,870 new business jets will be delivered by 2022, valued at US$205 billion.

Bombardier is more optimistic, betting on 9,800 units and US$269 billion. At first glance, this looks better than the two per cent growth of the superyacht market until 2015, as projected by research firm Interconnection Consulting.

OPPOSITE: A private jet is an extension of a lifestyle, to ensure a homeaway-from-home familiarity.

THIS PAGE: Private air travel, personal or business, is a luxurious experience.

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What’s on offer?

The new Gulfstream G650 was the biggest premiere in recent years.

Designed from a clean sheet, the aircraft set new standards in flight range, speed and cabin comfort.

Capable of non-stop flights up to 7,000nm, it easily connects London with Singapore, Dubai with New York, Beijing with Los Angeles. The cabin is 1.95m tall and long enough to accommodate up to 17 passengers, although it’s a lot more comfortable with less seats and a private area with a fold-out divan in the back. The G650 was the one that introduced power seats with a massage function, as well as touch-screen controls and a special iOS app that allows passengers to adjust cabin settings in their vicinity directly from their iPhone or iPad. This is also the business jet with the biggest windows in the industry, an amazing 70cm wide by 50cm tall.

Many customers, however, go for the tried-and-tested Bombardier Global 6000 (recently rebranded and upgraded from the Express XRS). When asked what aircraft has the ideal mix of qualities, NetJets Europe commented: “Our flagship, the Signature Series Global 6000, is a truly global aircraft. It can whisk you non-stop from London to Tokyo, with a range of over 13 hours and a crew rest area for extended tours. Its ability to take off and land at lower speeds gives customers access to hundreds of remote and exotic destinations. The Signature Series Global 6000’s cabin is the quietest in its class helping passengers to relax, and a private stateroom and the largest seated compartment of any true business jet ensure unsurpassed comfort for up to 14 passengers.”

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VistaJet’s Thomas Flohr, who placed an order and options for 142 Bombardier Global aircraft with a potential value of US$7.8 billion last year, agrees: “It would have to be Bombardier’s Global 6000. This is the ultimate business jet – combining exceptional cabin comfort and space with ultra long-range capabilities; connecting such places as Moscow with LA, London with Tokyo and Shanghai with Rome.”

When you ask a broker, however, who looks at the market in terms of the best deals available, such as Nicholas McHaffey, Sales Director at Viation, the answer is a little different: “The Global 6000 or Gulfstream 650 are the top of the options available, but in regards to range and price, a Global 5000 gives you the best cabin and a pre-owned machine could be purchased in the mid US$30 million range and get you to 80 per cent of all destinations with one stop (being a 5000nm aircraft).”

The large-cabin, long-range aircraft are the most expensive option, yet they are the most stable market segment, contributing the most value to total business jet deliveries.

According to Interconnection Consulting, superyachts over 150ft comprise almost 50 per cent of the total market value, so in this respect the aircraft and yacht markets are similar.

Other noteworthy new and recently upgraded aircraft include the Dassault Falcon 2000S, Embraer Lineage 1000, Gulfstream G280, Bombardier Challenger 350, and the Cessna Citation Longitude. All of the above are in the over US$25 million category, offering stand-up cabins, ranges of over 3000nm, modern cockpit and cabin technology, and efficient new engines. They are all worth a look.

“The yacht design approach is very different. Most of the time the boat is used for pleasure, vacations, which is totally the opposite for aircraft – they are mostly dedicated to business and used as a tool.”

– Thomas Flohr, VistaJet

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Business or pleasure?

The National Business Aviation Association has been very active in promoting the image of a business jet as an indispensible tool. This is all the more important as governments around the world are introducing new luxury taxes and condemning business aviation as a toy for the super-rich.

Victor Grove, Vice President Selection, Training and Customer Service at PrivatAir, thinks that there is enough of both business and pleasure flying: “It really depends on the owners. For some people a jet is purely business, while others would have a small airplane for their personal travel needs, or to take their families on trips”.

Fractional ownership giant NetJets Europe also states that there is a desire for both business and leisure flying: “Business aviation is a premium travel service that enhances customers’ lives and productivity. Of our 1,350 customer base in Europe, 75 per cent are corporates and entrepreneurs, and the remainder HNWIs. Client diversity is the great strength of NetJets Europe and we are not dependent on a single market. Although the European market has experienced slowdowns, it remains very diverse with real growth opportunities, such as Russia, Ukraine and Germany. If we look at our leisure customers, Olbia, Nice, the Maldives and Aspen continue to be popular destinations.”

Thomas Flohr offers his own perspective: “It is certainly a business tool. When you see a business jet parked in a remote location, the likelihood is that investment decisions are being considered and the decision-maker is flying back out to wherever he is based. This is what VistaJet supports – the ease to have these jets available without asset risks in the most remote places

around the globe. There has been a massive shift in global trade where today the frontier countries are doing business directly with each other.

There is trading between Siberia and African countries without the western influence, which was the case 10-15 years ago. That has been the major shift. But you can’t do this business without the use of a business jet. Nothing can replace personal visits and looking your business counterpart in the eye across a firm handshake.”

As both a business jet and a yacht owner, Thomas can also speak about his experience and what he finds particularly appealing in the two worlds: “For me owning my jet came first. Being an entrepreneur I used to spend a considerable amount of time travelling on chartered aircraft and testing the various options. But I was annoyed that I could not know what would show up at the airport, and was frustrated at just how complex fractional ownership was. I found it upsetting that there was no trusted service with continuity of product so I purchased my own aircraft, and chartered it on the open market while not using it. When it comes to selling I think that the private jet would be the last to go – it is one of the most valuable business tools available today.

“Private jets get you closer and faster to your final destination than any commercial airline, and you can leave when you need to and get to where you are going on your own schedule instead of someone else’s – making it easier to plan your day effectively. Yachts can certainly be both a business and luxury tool – as entertaining is very much part of business, though what I find appealing with a yacht is that you have so much independence. I do not offer my yacht for charter – it is my summer home with its own office.”

Design matters As with superyachts, aircraft of a certain size (usually starting from long range and going up to airliners) benefit greatly from a tailor-made interior. Quite naturally, famous names in the yachting world extend their experience to business jets.

Andrew Winch Designs, Design Q, Pierrejean Design Studio and Pegasus Design all offer both business jet and superyacht projects, although the approach is different. Jacques Pierrejean explains: “The yacht design approach is very different.

Most of the time the boat is used for pleasure, vacations, which is totally the opposite for aircraft – they are mostly dedicated to business and used as a tool. You have some freedom to try new things on a yacht and a lot of restrictions on an aircraft. To get creative on flying property, you really have to know a lot of aircraft regulations and to understand where you can go to suggest and promote new ideas. In this respect, a person working on yachts is much closer to a house interior designer than someone working on aircraft is – unless you find somebody who is confident in the different spheres and can offer you a turn-key solution.”

THIS PAGE: (Top) Superyacht owner and face behind VistaJet, Thomas Flohr, bought 142 Bombardier Global aircraft last year worth US$7.8 billion; (Bottom) Yachts can be both a business and luxury tool, says Thomas Flohr of his yacht Nina J.

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Demand better service The slowdown in sales, both for new and pre-owned aircraft, as well as increased competition on the charter market, has resulted in a very nice spin-off for customers: manufacturers and brokers are offering better prices with more options, while the flying experience is improving drastically.

Today, companies that don’t offer the best of service, go out of business very quickly.

Both NetJets and VistaJet have their own custom interiors to ensure continuity of the customer experience, whichever aircraft they board. NetJets Europe have also recently launched a new service: “We continue to assess new product offerings, and given the challenges aircraft owners currently have with trying to sell their aircraft, NetJets

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Europe has established this year Executive Jet Management Europe, an Aircraft Management business to support aircraft owners when it comes to maintaining and operating their own planes.”

What’s of utmost importance, however, is the quality of service, as particularly underlined by Victor Grove of PrivatAir: “Whatever the business model, or the industry, for that matter, I believe that service is key. Be it yachts or business jets, restaurants or hotels. If you take your family out to a restaurant for a birthday party, you want a great experience. When you pay for a flight on a private jet, you expect it to go seamlessly. We see an increased awareness in the industry, more people who want to provide great service. And we at PrivatAir Training

teach crews and staff of business aviation companies to create an impeccable experience every time. For example, we have a separate cultural awareness programme to make sure every customer is served according to their expectations.”

So, in a nutshell, better airplanes for less money, many ownership options and ways to fly (including fractional ownership, jet cards, even private arrangements with owners to use their planes), and ever improving service. The ‘survival of the fittest’ environment may not be the most pleasing for the industry, but customers are definitely feeling much more valued, as they deserve to be.

This is a welcome change compared to pre-2008, and one that is also felt in the yachting industry.

THIS PAGE: The Bombardier Global 6000 is from NetJets’ Signature Series which is popular among clients who describe it as having the ideal mix of qualities.

Yachting Challenges Call for Mediated Solutions

Yachting

However, things happen:

is supposed to be a lifestyle that allows you to celebrate your achievements and explore the world.

- Insurance claims are made.

- Charters go wrong.

- Disputes between owners and shipyards on anything from the cost of work to how the work was performed are inevitable.

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There is no reason that these issues need to be handled in an adversarial manner which, unfortunately, has become all too common in yachting. This approach has, frankly, taken too much of the celebration, fun and excitement out of yachting.

is supposed to be fun for the charterer and profitable for the owner.

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are supposed to be the exciting process of creating your vision of perfection.

There is a better way: Mediation.

Mediation is a process where the focus is on resolving issues through understanding the other party’s position if you don’t agree with it and finding solutions, rather than increasing conflicts, delaying projects, and spending huge sums on legal fees because of the perceived benefit of being “right”.

Eric J. Goldring has been involved with virtually all aspects of yachting for over three decades as a new construction and refit shipyard owner, an owner’s representative, a project manager and even an international litigator on construction, refit and charter issues. A regular speaker and author on all issues “yachting”, Eric’s first-hand experience allows him to work with you (and your captain, project manager and/or solicitor) to quickly and efficiently understand the issues, appreciate each position and, therefore, assist the parties into crafting a solution that works in a fraction of the time and expense.

www.yachtlaw.com Contact Goldring & Goldring, P.A. +1 732-414-6600 | info@yachtlaw.com

Words by Ellie Brade

W Built for a Canadian owner, 47m Loretta Anne is the culmination of many decades of yacht ownership and the result of a long-term collaboration between the owner, Captain Philip Shirley, Jody O’Brien of Fraser Yachts, Alloy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Donald Starkey.

hen the beaming owner of Loretta Anne collected the award for ‘Motor yacht of the Year’ at the World Superyacht Awards in April 2013, the honour was a fitting tribute to what was a hugely satisfying build for all involved. “In the dictionary under ‘how to build a great boat and have an enjoyable project’ it should say ‘See Loretta’,” said the owner’s representative Philip Shirley.

The story of how 47m Loretta Anne came to be spans four years, following many years of owner research into other designers’ and builders’ projects. The direct relationship with the team of Alloy/Dubois/ Starkey began when Robin O’Brien, a charter broker at Fraser Yachts and long-time friend of Captain Philip Shirley, arranged for the owner and her family to charter 38.6m M/Y SQN of London for a Mediterranean cruise that they enjoyed immensely.

Built by Alloy Yachts, SQN featured an interior by Donald Starkey and naval architecture by Ed Dubois, a partnership of talent and expertise that proved to be a winning combination for the owner. During this charter the design criteria of an ideal yacht started to take focus. After the charter SQN was purchased with Fraser Yachts handling both the sale

and purchase of the yacht, and the latter sale of the existing Loretta Anne (a 35m custom build by Crescent Beach Boat Builders).

“Although the new 38.6m Loretta Anne proved to be a wonderful yacht which they cruised extensively, she was not their vision of their ultimate personalised yacht,” explained Jody O’Brien. This was the first step towards their design and construction of the 47m Loretta Anne. After the family had owned and enjoyed 38.6m Loretta Anne for several years, Jody O’Brien assisted the owner and her team to negotiate a deal with Alloy Yachts, to take the existing Loretta Anne in trade towards the acquisition of the newly launched spec build 40m Allogante (also an Alloy/Dubois/Starkey project). This new 40m yacht would serve as an interim yacht while the 47m yacht was designed, tank tested and built.

The 40m vessel would then be sold just in time for delivery of the family’s dream yacht. This was a plan that had been formulated three years earlier

by Captain Shirley, Jody O’Brien and the owners. Alloy Yachts was receptive to the plan and agreed to a deal involving all three yachts and the result is the magnificently personalised yacht, Loretta Anne.

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“Loretta Anne was built very much for the owner with a no-compromise attitude: she was brave enough to build a boat that is not the norm: it is the complete antithesis of the tri-level white top-heavy mass produced charter yachts that fill the world’s marinas.”

– Captain Philip Shirley

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The owner entrusted the creation of her dream yacht to the proven Alloy/Dubois/Starkey team whose talents she had grown to appreciate.

The owner was very hands-on in the design process, and owner’s representative Shirley is hugely complimentary of the vision and drive behind this custom build.

“Loretta Anne was built very much for the owner with a no-compromise attitude: she was brave enough to build a boat that is not the norm: it is the complete antithesis of the tri-level, white, top-heavy, mass-produced charter yachts that fill the world’s marinas,” he said. “I have never been involved with a boat that has been so admired and complimented by all types of people.”

This knowledge and passion of the owner were key factors that shaped the build and made it the success that has rightly earned it four international awards. “The owner is very experienced and astute to life at sea, but also very easy to work with,” said Tony Hambrook, Managing Director of Alloy Yachts. “We are very proud that she is a repeat customer, not just for the second, but for the third boat. A long-standing team, with a knowledgeable owner, combined to make it the owner’s best yacht to date.”

Naval architect Ed Dubois believes that it is the yacht’s features that make her stand out amongst her peers. “I think it is the feeling of streamlined visual appeal and a feeling of space, light and airiness, and in particular visibility of the horizon from practically everywhere on the boat, that gives Loretta Anne her unique

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THIS PAGE: (Clockwise from top left) The view from the bridge; High-gloss finishes in the dining room; Bahamiam Beach House is the theme for the design; Loretta Anne in designed for warm, shallow waters.

quality,” said Dubois. The most obvious changes on the new yacht are in her length, beam and draft, allowing for even more spacious interior and exterior areas on board, with the added benefit of an extra tender in the beach club and larger crew quarters.

Unusually, for a yacht of her size, she has two-and-a-half decks, giving her the streamlined appearance that makes her a striking sight on the water. The large hardtop flybridge is a popular space on board and, able to be open to the elements or glassed in at the push of a button using glass screens, is suitable for all seasons and locations.

With this being a custom build, Donald Starkey welcomed the opportunity to design an interior specifically for this owner for the first time. “This time I had an owner who had definite ideas on how she wanted to use the yacht and was able to discuss ideas for interior styles and finishes,” he says. “It was really very clear that this charming lady had a strong affection for the sea and marine life, all reflected in her very beautiful paintings, so we decided that we would try and reflect this attraction in the interior.” Starkey made good use of as many natural materials as

possible, with bleached oak paneling, brushed wooden floors, woven fabrics and high gloss all combined to create a stunning ‘Bahamian Beach House’ style interior, complemented by the owner’s beautiful original artwork, most of it her own work and painted specifically for the boat, and nautical touches. Particularly stunning is a hand-painted nautical mural in the main deck stairwell. “What is most rewarding and important to me is that the owner is thrilled not only with the awards won but with her yacht,” concluded Starkey.

Now in her second year on the water, there is a distinct air of total appreciation and satisfaction by the owner and crew around Loretta Anne.

“This boat has performed extremely well in her first year of usage and is a huge credit to Alloy Yachts, Dubois, Donald Starkey and the crew,” said Shirley. “Of course none of this could be possible if the owner hadn’t allowed me to arrange a schedule that included a good crew commissioning stage, a shakedown cruise and a proper warranty/fine-tuning period.”

Scheduling these aspects early in the project is just another example of the advantage of having a knowledgeable owner at the helm. Since her delivery in April 2012, Loretta Anne has enjoyed a busy cruising schedule, to destinations including Fiji, Tahiti, the Galapagos Islands and the Bahamas.

Designed for warm shallow waters, the yacht has proven to be perfectly suited to these cruising grounds, to the delight of all on board. Many more years of happy cruising undoubtedly lie ahead.

THE FIRST YEAR ON BOARD: March 2012 Loretta Anne launches April 2012 Loretta Anne delivers on schedule May 2012 Shakedown cruise to Fiji, with the owner July 2012 Scheduled warranty time in New Zealand August 2012 Departed New Zealand for Tahiti September 2012 Guest trip in Tahiti, finishing in Bora Bora October 2012 Departs Tahiti for the Galapagos Islands November 2012 Guest trips in the Galapagos December 2012 Transit Panama, with short stop in the UZA December – May 2013 Winter season in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos May 2013 Depart Bahamas for service period in the USA

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Magic COMING TO THE MARKET

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n the lead up to the 2013 Hainan Rendezvous, Fraser Yachts placed the in-build 88m motor yacht Illusion on the market. Built by Chinese shipyard Pryde Yachts (formerly known as Yantai CIMC Raffles), the goal was a timeless design, says listing broker Jan Jaap Minnema.

Designed by Azure Naval Architects, her exterior lines are elegant and distinctive, and her interior, by renowned designer Sander Sinot, is modern and full of natural light, utilising dark browns, cream and stone.

She is equipped with diesel electric propulsion by Rolls Royce and Azimuth Thrusters, capable of providing the yacht with a full speed of 17.5 knots. She will also be capable of covering over 7,000 nautical miles without refueling, with the additional benefits of having an advanced

dynamic positioning system, enabling the yacht to stay unanchored in its programmed position. Illusion will also boast a Touch & Go helipad and at least two tenders.

Constructed with an efficient, sculpted steel hull and aluminum superstructure, her streamlined design has been enhanced with a straight bow and is beautifully finished to ensure she stands out perfectly from all other yachts on the water.

As a Chinese builder, the yard was more than aware of the stereotypes often associated with Chinese manufacturing and knew this would be the biggest challenge of the project, and something they would have to fight every step of the way. The team looked at every concern that people could raise – yard location, skillset of workers, experience etc – and thought of ways

to counteract them. This was a main drive behind the desire to associate and add as much pedigree to the project as possible. “The yard wanted the best of the industry to counter all suspicions that people have about what comes out of China,” says Minnema. “That suspicion is not without reason in many cases, but is not all encompassing.”

It is not surprising the listing of Illusion has already attracted buyer attention. As well as the allure of cheaper labour prices, Pryde Yachts has the capacity and workforce that allows them to start work on a new project of any size and without any wait time for a build slot. A further benefit is that the yard can also offer finance to the right clients.

Launch is set for the end of 2014 with delivery in 2015 and a planned appearance at Monaco Yacht Show.

SPECIFICATIONS Length overall: 88.8m (281’04”) Max. beam: 15.82m (51’11”) Draft: 4m (13’01”) Gross tonnage: 3500t Construction: Steel hull aluminium superstructure Builder: Pryde Yachts Passengers: 12 guests + 2 owners Crew: 27 Propulsion: Rolls-Royce Maximum speed: 17.5 knots Cruising speed: 14 knots Range: 7,000 nm Delivery: 2015 Price: On application

Illusion is currently for sale through Fraser Yachts. For more information contact: jj.minnema@fraseryachts.com

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INTELLIGENT ACQUISITION Handmade design is in high demand for those who can afford the luxury of ‘couture’ versus mass production. Meet four creative companies that are using traditional methods to achieve timeless objects worth lusting over.

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no boundaries to design THIS PAGE: (Top) Cade Hayes crafts each chair independently over 30 hours; (Left and below) Dust furniture is crafted from natural materials, such as fiber cord or rope.

Words by Carol Bareuther Great projects don’t happen overnight. Superyachts can take between three and five years to complete, and so can the luxury properties constructed by Cade Hayes in his Tuscan, Arizona-based design-build business, Dust. Yet, Hayes’ desire for faster gratification has led him to funnel his creative energy into the creation of amazing one-of-a-kind chairs crafted out of natural materials, such as fiber cord or rope. As a result, Hayes’ work has developed a following. After all, it’s the little things such as special creative touches that can make a yacht, or house, a home.

Water attracts all living things and it certainly did Hayes. Even though he grew up in the southern New Mexico town of Carlsbad in the Chihuahuan Desert, the designer spent many of his childhood days racing boats he built out of old bathtubs and 55 gallon

oil drums down the Pecos River.

Like at sea, people in the desert are resourceful. “Always wanting to do things with my hands was an inherent gift that I was fortunate to recognise and harness,” says Hayes. “Going to architectural school further refined and developed these skills.”

Hayes’ furniture pieces are elemental in their simplicity, modern in appeal and rugged yet refined.

He creates designs that are timeless, classic and that have been stripped down into simple elemental forms that are defined by the beautiful and functional juxtaposition of materials and their relationships to the human body and ground. Each chair is an expression of structure formed from raw cold rolled steel, hand made into frames, with the intersection of carefully selected soft tactile materials incorporated using craft trades such as leatherwork, wrapping and weaving.

“I am constantly exploring different avenues for the seating elements that attach to the steel frame,” Hayes explains. “I have used both natural and artificial fibers, typically dictated by indoor versus outdoor use. These include Danish cording, hemp, jute, shaker tape, leather, canvas, nylon strapping, seatbelts, climbing rope and nylon camping cord. Most recently I acquired rope treated with pine tar pitch, which historically was used to waterproof sailing ropes. I have daydreams of getting my hands on sail cloth but have not made it happen yet. My thought is that it’s durable, strong and waterproof, an interesting alternative to canvas for outdoor furniture.”

One of Hayes’ most striking pieces to date is the Larrea lounge. Fashioned out of powder-coated steel with saddle leather seating, it’s a lounge chair like no other that still allows the owner to comfortably lay their head back and even cross their legs.

Quick is a relative term when it comes to the time Hayes requires to craft one of his deceptively simple-looking chairs. Depending on the complexity of the piece and the selection and application of seat material, one chair can take anywhere from 20 to 30 hours from start to finish and is ultimately priced from $2,500 to $3,000 on average up to $5,000 to $6,000. Yet, each chair is built to become an heirloom lasting far beyond one person’s lifetime. In fact, as the chair is used, the markings of time, weathering and patinas add charm and traces of those who have sat in it before.

As are most superyachts, each piece of Hayes’ furniture is built to order.

He credits the desert and its landscape for its inspiration, and suggests this environment is not unlike the sea where the ocean floor is punctuated by rocky outcroppings and cactuslooking corals. “What I like most is personal interaction with clients,” he says. “They set the boundaries, for example, a commission for four bar stools of certain weight, dimension and for inside use, and then let me create. Just like any type of designer, I like to push the boundaries.”

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crystal-clear quality Words by Andrew Johansson Established in 1764 by the Bishop of Metz, Baccarat is a French crystal manufacturer based 100-miles West of the German border in the small town of Baccarat. As it prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, the specialist brand has launched a handful of crystal pieces including Jallum, a battery-powered cylindrical light candle, adding to its yacht-specific range.

Open the dining cabinet on board any superyacht and you are more than likely to discover a piece of crystal glassware by Baccarat. A case in hand is the customised Harcourt barware, including tumblers and decanter, which were engraved and gilded for a well-known figurehead in the superyacht industry. Examples such as these are not uncommon considering the quality and finish of its crystal, however, partnering with the Monaco Yacht Show for the past 12 years has been key in strengthening the awareness of the brand within the yachting arena. To increase market penetration, Baccarat set out to develop and produce a range of products with superyachts in mind.

“The brand has developed distinguished iconic products over the decades and we are intent on developing

a focus on the yacht market,” explains vice president of the lighting and furniture business unit, Sophie CotelleVigroux. “As Baccarat recognises the relationships with interior designers and decorators, we launched our Designer Services Department. This division is comprised of Baccarat professionals especially trained to help with all our architecture and interior design projects including the problem-solving of manufacture and design constraints.”

The Jallum lamp by Yann Kersalé is one of the lighting collections developed by Baccarat and is a 32cm tall wand of light that can be used inside or outside. With an independent power source, this portable light adds a warm glow as LEDs in the base throw light into the crystal pole above. The way in which light is emitted is dependent on the finish of the crystal, of which the options are a diamond or round cut. This sits on top of an anodised aluminium base and is controlled via a switch on its side. Sold in a set of four for 2,500 euros, the lights are stored and charged within a black soft-touch base.

While this is the latest piece to come from the brand, Baccarat has been working with designers on

custom projects and collections in an effort to grow its yacht-friendly range since 2008. It is therefore no surprise that the brand is in conversation with a well-known yacht designer – who can’t be named but has worked with shipyards such as Perini Navi – about creating a new collection. However, the fruits of this collaboration are a way off from being seen, as it takes up to three years to create and develop a new collection from initial sketch to delivery to the market.

One of the main reasons for this lengthy process lies in the attainment of perfection by the artisans of which there are more than 700 in Baccarat. Working in teams of no more than 40 on the factory floor at any one time, the artisans work in pods of approximately six, making the manufacturing process a highly efficient and synchronised affair and something remarkable to behold.

With 22 of the best master craftsmen France has to offer and a Maître d’art, Baccarat’s production line is overseen and managed by each senior artisan, who actively works on the more complicated projects.

“We are involved at every stage,” says Yves Parisse, a master craftsman who works at Baccarat’s facilities.

“The most important aspect of our work is passing on our knowledge to the next generation of workers, as we won’t always be here to help.”

It is this craftsmanship and dedication to precision that makes

Baccarat so effective in delivering bespoke projects, including pieces for motor yacht M/Y A and M/Y Venus

by Philippe Starck, and accounts for 20-30 per cent of the brand’s business. However, its lengthy success is down to its ability to identify changes in the market, respond positively and proactively while ensuring its quality remains high and its creative partnerships are nurtured.

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OPPOSITE: Baccarat has added to its yacht-specific range with the launch of a handful of crystal pieces including Jallum, a battery-powered cylindrical light candle.

ABOVE: Baccarat designs take three years to create with more than 700 artisans employed to oversee their production.

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heritage of history Words by Kate Singleton Why is it that watches and timepieces make such desirable collector’s items?

Arguably not because they promise greater punctuality. As well we know, there are plenty of horlogophiles who are incapable of turning up on time. No, the answer lies largely in the perceived perfection of the mechanism: a device so complex and ingenious that it lends itself to some lofty analogies.

In the 17th century Isaac Newton upheld that the physical laws he had uncovered revealed the mechanical perfection of the workings of the universe, which he likened to the designs of a watchmaker. He believed that the motions of the heavenly bodies suggested a designer well versed in mechanics: “This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,” he wrote in his Principia Mathematica published in 1687.

Regardless of whether or not you believe our world to be the creation of one, omnipotent being, to possess a small object that embodies something of the astounding complexity of the universe is singularly gratifying. And this is perhaps especially so when the object in hand is a chronometer. For while watches merely divide the day into seconds, minutes and hours, which many of us can largely disrespect without fear of terrible reprisals, marine chronometers are clocks that are precise and accurate enough to be used as a portable time standard suitable for determining longitude by means of celestial navigation.

Without chronometers it was nigh impossible for ships to plot their course, explore foreign shores and engage in far-flung maritime trade.

First developed in the 18th century, the chronometer came as a major technical breakthrough largely due to one man, John Harrison, who devoted 31 years to perfecting his design.

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count on electronic aids and global satellite systems, the traditional chronometer is still revered and keenly collected as an ineffable symbol, a beautiful instrument and a highly functional tool. What’s more, it is currently making a comeback in forms that reconcile past with present.

A noteworthy case in point is the Classis chronometer produced by Thomas Mercer, the company that designed and built the instrument that in 1914 allowed Sir Ernest Shackleton to navigate across the Weddell Sea in extraordinarily adverse conditions, thereby saving the entire crew of the ill-fated Endurance expedition in Antarctica.

While Shackleton’s original chronometer is now on display at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, Thomas Mercer recently joined forces with an outstanding allEnglish team that includes Andrew Winch designs, a company renowned for the excellence of its yacht designs, and David Linley, creator of the finest bespoke furniture.

Classis is the fruit of their collaboration, a gem of an instrument made of brass, ebony, satinwood, stainless steel, crystal, gold plating and 17 jewels. Its gimballed suspension is designed to allow the movement to remain horizontal regardless of wave motion, and its elegant casing tapers at the centre like a winch, a nice reference to both a common boating device and the designer’s own name.

Spurred on by the success of this beautiful instrument, and by the astounding re-enactment of the Shackleton voyage in February 2013, Thomas Mercer will be launching its new Legacy chronometer later this year at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Shaped and designed in house, it brings together the maximum of high performance, of materials used to perfection, and of visual elegance, proudly embracing these features with the heritage of history.

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made to measure Words by Kate Singleton

OPPOSITE Thomas Mercer has teamed with Andrew Winch and David Linley to create the Classis timepiece.

THIS PAGE: (Top) Days are spent molding a shoe to a client’s feet, personality and lifestyle; (Above) Andrew Sebastiano Marras has made a name for himself creating classic men’s footwear.

Andrea Sebastiano Marras makes bespoke footwear from a small workshop in a sleepy inland village in Sardinia, which belies the refinement of his creations and the international sophistication of his clients, many of whom moor their yachts on the Costa Smeralda. But then Andrea, a quietly spoken, shy 33 year old, is a curious mixture of far-sighted enterprise and attachment to tradition.

On the back of his business card there are simple drawings of goats on a hillside, small pictograms that embody the timelessness of prehistoric cave paintings. On the front, alongside his name in full and the declaration ‘Master shoemaker – made-to-measure hand-sewn shoes’, three more goats: his logo; his drawings.

Andrea has always loved drawing, though he knew from an early age that the focus for his creative skills had to be shoemaking. To this end he first learned from a local artisan how to make the cosinzos boots worn

by Sardinian shepherds – a form of footwear that is making a comeback as an identity icon among young people on the island. He then headed for the mainland to absorb all he could from established shoemakers in the northern cities of Brescia and Vicenza. When he returned, he not

only set up his own business, but also acquired a small herd of goats, milking them every evening after work to make exquisite cheeses. Rural society is still very much alive in Sardinia, and so much part of Andrea that he would be lost without it.

“On visiting Milan in my twenties, I saw shoes in one particular shop that left me agape, they were so beautiful.

I just knew I had to make shoes like that,” says Andrea. “But I was also well aware that when I set up my own workshop, I wouldn’t have a shop window in a fashionable street, so I had to find my own way to reach potential clients. I initially did this through an agreement with one of the top hotels on the coast. They invited me to bring my workbench to the hotel courtyard and work there, where guests might find what I was doing interesting. It was a wonderful start for me, and I feel very grateful to the hotel manager who believed in me”.

Andrea has expanded the idea of reaching out to customers by taking measurements wherever his clients happen to be. As often as not, this is actually on board yachts moored at Porto Cervo, Cala di Volpe, or further afield. “Taking measurements is a sort of ceremony involving various essential elements: the time of day, the

appropriate duration of the shoes, and the confidence that must be established between artisan and client,” Andrea explains. “I believe that the simplest tools are the best. Two sheets of paper, a pencil and a shoemaker’s tape measure.

And then an informal chat with the customer about his lifestyle and activities, so that I understand how the shoes will be worn.”

Back in the workshop, Andrea creates a pair of individual wooden lasts, and within a couple of days returns to his client with a trial shoe, to be worn for a few hours to provide precious details regarding tread and pressure. Such minutiae are essential to the perfection of the real shoe.

Although the making of the finished product effectively takes about a week, Andrea generally works on three different pairs in various stages of production, and sends the customer his shoes within a month.

To date, Andrea has made a name for himself with classic men’s footwear: Oxford lace-ups, loafers, and monk strap shoes. However, he’s now also working on a new deck shoe; oh, and a tasty seasoned ricotta cheese; and an aged version of the wine that he makes from his own vines.

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NO BETTER JOB IN THE WORLD Photography by Thierry Ameller

With a taste for fine dining and the world’s best markets at his doorstep each day, head chef aboard the 56m M/Y Ulysses, Shane Wyatt, may be the secret ingredient to the yacht’s charter success.

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hane Wyatt has worked in kitchens all over the world, but unlike regular chefs, his come with a view that not even the finest Michelin-starred restaurant can muster. Shane’s first foray into life aboard a superyacht saw him circumnavigating the globe starting in southern Chile, then cruising through the pacific ring onto the America’s Cup, sailing through the 193km Suez Canal during the Gulf War, and then into the Med where you can find him today aboard M/Y Ulysses. “I have now clocked over 200,000 nautical miles on a boat, which I suppose will take some beating,” he beams.

Shane is a long way from home – about 12,000 nautical miles from his hometown in Rotorua, New Zealand.

His first position was as a trainee chef at Montigues, a restaurant on the Costa del Sol, Marbella, before working at The Hague as a sous chef at

a Michelin-star restaurant run by Paul Van Waarden. One day he received a call from friends living in France who saw an opportunity working as a chef on board superyachts. And he has never looked back. “Finding yachting has been the best thing in my life. There is no better job in the world – it’s fantastic. I have been to every corner of the planet and met so many great people. It has been a defining part of my life and one that I will always look back upon with fond memories,” he says.

Shane’s CV is dotted with adventures that an average person would never dream of experiencing.

Before his role as head chef for Ulysses, he was the chef aboard a 50m explorer dive boat, owned by a Russian who loved diving and was an adventurer. “He (the owner) would arrive on a jet and leave it on the tarmac, hop on the boat and we’d head off on some unbelievable adventures,” says Shane. He compared the yacht to a ‘f loating dive hotel’. On one adventure the yacht cruised to the Galapagos Islands where crew had the chance to horse trek up volcanoes and cave dive in Mexico. “One of my favourite memories from my time on the boat was diving in French Polynesia,” says Shane. “A group of wild bottle-nosed dolphins came right up to us and one looked me straight in the eyes and made dolphin noises. One of the guides was there taking photos for National Geographic and said he had never seen dolphins come so close and engage with humans before!”

As a chef, finding the freshest ingredients is as important as creating the perfect dish. During one adventure diving in French Polynesia, Shane recalls game fishing to catch the evening meal. “I was cutting up tuna as it was still breathing,” he says. “You don’t get fish much fresher than that!” And if the fish

aren’t biting? Shane usually stops

by Place de Spagna in Mallorca, or highly recommends the markets in Las Ramblas, Barcelona, and Genoa, Italy, for ingredients. “The markets are unbelievable. The way they present the food is amazing.”

On Shane’s first boat in Chile, he needed to buy provisions for a five-week crossing to Pitcairn Island.

“I hit the fish market in Valdivia and pretty much bought everything,” he says. “The market was crazy, selling every kind of fish imaginable.

The traders filleted the fish in front of my eyes and fed the heads to massive walruses sitting next to them on the dock. At the vegetable market there were pumpkins the size of couches where they would slice off as much as you needed and potatoes of every colour under the sun.” Shane left the market with 14 shopping trolleys and two pallets full of fresh fruit and vegetables. After all this he still didn’t have enough food and so took a helicopter to Carrefour to stock up on more provisions. “It is a memory I’ll never forget; a true baptism of fire,” he says.

A chef can be an owner’s best friend, and a charter yacht’s secret weapon. So how does Shane keep his owner and charter guests happy?

“My boss today loves BBQs and we head to the sundeck and I just keep cooking and he keeps eating,” says Shane. “When I arrived he said: ‘just do what you do, and I’ll let you know if I am not happy.’ It has never come to that!” Lots of the clients who charter Ulysses are Russian or Russian speakers from Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Shane has noticed there has been a change with guests requesting healthy food, salads, grilled fish and diet-friendly food – low-level carbohydrates. “Ulysses is a family boat and people tend to like family food on board as they are often with their kids,” he says. “Once

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a guest asked for 20 dishes to be brought to the table at once – it was really a show of prosperity; we had soups, chicken, salads, fish, steaks but all nice home-cooked food.”

If guests want a more unique dining experience, they will go off the yacht to find it. On one occasion Shane cooked the owner and guests a spit roast on a pink sand beach in Fakarava, an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia.

“We were diving with the boss with thousands of sharks,” he says. “Grey and lagoon white-tip sharks, tuna, scads and manta rays.” Another time in southern Turkey, Shane set up and cleared a beach for a Mexican owner to have an off-the-yacht experience.

“Being a Muslim country he respected the culture and so we had spit roast baby goat instead. It’s all worth it when you see the guests having such a good time and they all wanted to have a go at turning the spit themselves.”

From pizza nights aboard Ulysses – when guests are given chopping boards and ingredients to make their own creations – to a good barbecue,

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Finding yachting has been the best thing in my life. There is no better job in the world – it’s fantastic. I have been to every corner of the planet and met so many great people. It has been a defining part of my life and one that I will always look back upon with fond memories.

Shane’s style is flexible to keep up with the changing taste buds of his charter guests. “I don’t really have a particular style,” he says. “I love markets and fresh ingredients. I don’t really tie myself down and just let my ingredients govern what I cook.

I want people to come on board and feel at home so they let me know what they like and I go with that. I can do American, Mexican, Korean, Japanese, French, Italian – anything they want. I get lessons from some guests and I give cooking lessons to others. I do love a good BBQ,

and we have one on board Ulysses. I like getting the right cuts of meat. I suppose it is a primal way to eat.”

Working on board a superyacht does provide a certain element of glamour, however, it also comes with a degree of danger, one which Shane can testify to. “Going through the Suez Canal remains one of my strangest experiences on a yacht. We had left the Maldives after refuelling as our insurance wouldn’t let us stop because the Gulf war had just finished,” he says. “Australia had refused to let us buy fully automatic

weapons to defend ourselves while going through the Gulf of Aden up into the Red Sea so we were quite vulnerable. The captain decided the best way to protect ourselves was to stuff wetsuits and give them broomsticks to look like guns, raise the tender crane on the bow to resemble a heavy machine gun and black out the windows. We had one person on the bridge driving and a second person on watch on deck with night-vision goggles. It was a tense couple of days. Once we were in the Red Sea the coalition warships were everywhere so we knew we were safe, but you just never know who we could have run across.”

If you want to meet Shane, dine on outstanding fresh fish, enjoy BBQ meat or try your hand at making pizzas, M/Y Ulysses is available for charter in the Mediterranean this summer with Fraser Yachts. Email charter@fraseryachts.com

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When Italian yacht builder Benetti asked the international design world to develop new concepts for its custom yachts ranging from 50m to 90m plus, based on existing Benetti platforms, the outcome was a ‘coup de theatre’ – something never seen before. And it seems this creative initiative – which saw 16 designers give new life to a fascinating journey of style, ideas and direction in yacht design – has been met with enthusiasm, with negotiations igniting on some of the designs.

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he main goal of Benetti Design Innovation was to blaze a trail into the requirements of the next generation of superyacht owners and to have at hand a range of projects to offer clients. However, it was also a great marketing gimmick that confirms the yard’s commitment to excellence. Established designers including Bannenberg & Rowell, Luiz De Basto, Evan K Marshall, Nauta Design, and newcomers such as Palomba Serafini and Marco Casali approached the challenge with ingenuity and unrestrained imagination.

Vincenzo Poerio, CEO of Benetti’s Megayachts Business Unit, says he was cultivating the idea of a design contest for years. “As devotees of novelty, evolution and challenge, we have no alternative than looking ahead, creating new trends,” he says.

“This initiative is meant to be an opportunity for the yard, but also for a large number of designers to showcase their ideas. Evolving the design, the style and the strong family feeling imprinted on Benetti yachts by 140 years of history is not easy...but we love a challenge. Sixteen reputed yacht designers and naval architects enthusiastically joined our initiative, designing fine interpretations of Benetti’s future megayachts. We have had the opportunity to show a lot of these projects to clients in recent months, and they are getting a positive response and some negotiations have already started.”

To appreciate fully the final result of the Benetti Design Innovation initiative, it is pivotal to know that submissions by the designers had to take into account Benetti’s heritage and style, and this was not an easy task. As we all know, all custom yachts

by Benetti are easily identifiable due to a number of features such as the fashion plate (the ‘Benetti wing’) or the flared bow introduced by Benetti’s historical designer Stefano Natucci and cohesively developed throughout Benetti’s custom yachts production. It is also worth underlining the Benetti Design Innovation was not a mere proof of concept or a brain-storming session: all participants were asked to develop full projects, interior style and GA included, on the basis of precise parameters given by the yard.

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“As devotees of novelty, evolution and challenge, we have no alternative than looking ahead, creating new trends.”

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through an open tread stairwell. This is hidden in a transparent pyramid structure which provides the area below with plenty of natural light.

On a smaller scale, the 50m Beach concept sets the standards of a series of four models up to 91m proposed by Cor D Rover. With a contemporary exterior design, vertical bow, extended aft section of the main deck with a huge swimming pool and refreshing interior style, Cor D Rover brought the essence of comfort and wellbeing into a 50m yacht.

As a whole, the Benetti Design Innovation’s large portfolio of projects is a rare opportunity to compare styles and visions of what will be the future of yacht design in the coming years, not only for Benetti. As well as helping to understand what some of the most talented designers worldwide have up their sleeves, the initiative provides a clue towards Benetti’s attitude and capability to strengthen its leading position in the global market.

01 The Bannenberg & Rowell 80m Innovation concept is a contemporary design that boasts a beach club.

02 Cor D Rover’s 91m Beach concept is one in a series of four models starting from 50m.

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03 The 72m Edge concept has clean, sharp geometric lines.

Previous page Large outdoor areas on all decks and three terraces at sea level ensure close contact to the sea for the Edge concept, by Nauta and Mario Pedol.

Axis/Horacio Bozzo Design Helios 88m Bannenberg & Rowell Innovation 80m

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Despite their heterogeneity, most yachts share great purity of lines. By analysing the submitted projects, you will notice increased research for a close connection with the sea (large beach areas, balconies, for example) combined with attention to external areas. An extensive use of glazing allowing a lot of light in, as well as spectacular views out, underlines such a trend. Most projects also include some sort of spa area, whether it be a multi-purpose wellness or fitness room or a full deck relaxation retreat encompassing hammam, pool and massage room.

An ever-increasing flexibility of the interior spaces and versatile layouts clearly show the aim to provide each owner with a yacht made to measure.

Speaking with the visionary designers behind several projects included in the Benetti Design Innovation collection, another interesting pattern emerges: a smooth transition from exterior to

interior really does happen on most projects in a seamless manner. This is the case of Edge, the 72m yacht submitted by Nauta/Mario Pedol. Still under the limelight due to the recent launch of their ground-breaking design of the world’s largest yacht, Azzam, Nauta Design’s contribution to Benetti Design Innovation is an elegant yacht with clean, sharp geometric lines incorporating an angular version of the ‘Benetti wing’.

On board Edge, large outdoor areas on all decks and three terraces at sea level ensure close contact to the sea offering magnificent views over the surrounding landscape.

Another project that’s pivotal concept is the close relationship between interior and exterior spaces is Innovation, an 80m by Bannenberg & Rowell. The Monaco-based studio produced a highly contemporary design boasting a spectacular beach club accessed from the main deck

Marco Casali Amarcord 56m + Principessa 72m + Cloud 90m Cor D Rover Beach Concept 50m, 55m, 72m, 91m Luiz De Basto 70m Luca Dini 55mt + 72m Eidsgaard Design 70m + 90m Cristiano Gatto 80m Evan K Marshall Usonia VI 60m + Usonia V 83m Studio Massari Fifty5 55m + Seventy2 72m Nauta Design Edge 72m Neo Design Discovery 55m + Discovery 67m Prima Design Aura 75m PS+ A Palomba Serafini Jolly Roger 65m Quarto Stile 70m Design Studio Spadolini 72m + 85m

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Dutch designer Cor D Rover’s submissions are four cohesive models composing the Beach concept series: 50m, 55m, 72m and 91m. With its contemporary exterior design with vertical bow and an extended aft section of the main deck, and with its refreshing interior style, the 50m settles the standards of the series it belongs to. Designed for pampering owners and guests, it boasts a large swimming pool on the main deck aft and a beach club that can be turned into a funky nightclub. Wellness area, hairdressing, massage suite, retractable terraces in the VIP suites are among the features that make this yacht the essence of comfort and wellbeing.

Ludovica and Roberto Palomba approached the challenge as newcomers in the yachting world trying to carry their expertise in architecture and industrial design into the project of a 72m yacht.

They started from the idea of a ‘high-powered car of the sea’, aristocratic and futuristic with a long ‘car bonnet-like’ fore section and rearward superstructure. Behind the concept is the desire to rebuild a close relationship with the marine environment and the two designers use an array of features and solutions, such as retractable ceilings, slide-out balconies and sole-ceiling glazing to release all interior spaces from any visual obstruction.

Casali’s Cloud 90m is meant to be the yacht of the future. An uninterrupted glazed surface with a single inclusion represented by the typical ‘Benetti wing’ joins the hull to the superstructure, to the ‘hanging cloud’ where the owner’s apartment enjoys a 360-degree view, large cabin, studio, private lounging, and billiards room. Two huge swimming pools and a 200m running track have been included to further emphasise the importance owners dedicate today to wellness. “With Cloud 90 we have launched a challenge into Benetti’s future, trying, at the same time, to keep stylistic evidences of the historical memory of the yard.”

In Horacio Bozzo’s words: “The aim of the project was to design a yacht that despite her size still looks like a family yacht. One of the innovative features is the unusual location of the stairs going from the swimming platform to the main deck. They have been shifted forward leaving an unobstructed balcony area right on the aft main deck. The low and wide hull shape in the stern changes into an aggressive profile towards the bow giving her a muscular look”.

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04 01 Cor D Rover’s 72m beach concept.

02 PS + A Palomba Serafini’s 65m Jolly Rogers concept.

03 Marco Casali’s 90m Cloud concept.

04 The 88m Helios by Axis Group and Horacio Bozzo.

05 Eidsgaard Design’s 70m concept.

06 The 72m Edge by Nauta Design and Mario Pedol.

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Eidsgaard Design 70M

Nauta Design/Mario Pedol EDGE 72M

Bannenberg & Rowell INNOVATION 80M

Key to this design is huge interior volumes and distinctive exterior lines.

Carrying an unmistakable signature line, the exterior is designed to look sleek and purposeful with winglike fashion plates separating the forward and aft sections of the yacht. Bulwarks are lowered aft of the fashion plates with glass insets, maximising views out from the interior and lowering the perception of superstructure volume aft.

Why ‘Edge’? In Mario Pedol’s words, the project’s name indicates the limit between the present and the future. Still under the limelight due to the recent launching of their ground-breaking design of the world’s largest yacht, Azzam, Nauta Design’s contribution to the Benetti Design Innovation initiative is an elegant 72m yacht with clean, sharp geometric lines incorporating an angular version of the ‘Benetti wing’. Three terraces at sea level ensure close contact to the sea and plenty of outdoor areas on all decks offer magnificent views over the surrounding landscape.

With its highly contemporary design, Innovation 80m boasts a spectacular beach club accessed from the main deck through an open tread stairwell hidden in a transparent pyramid structure which provides the area below with plenty of natural light.

The relationship between interior and exterior spaces is enhanced by the large cockpit seamlessly flowing into the main salon thanks to huge bi-fold glass doors.

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Words by Kate Hubert

A month-by-month guide for superyacht owners on the best time to cruise each corner of the planet.

Photo taken on board M/Y Idol, for sale with Fraser Yachts

JANUARY: CARRIBEAN Berths are sought-after in the Caribbean with St Barths and Antigua the must-visit destinations for socialising into the evening.

CARIBBEAN

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New Year in the Caribbean is tremendous fun, so long as you can get a much sought-after berth. St Barths and Antigua are still the must-visit destinations for mixing with other superyachts and socialising into the evening. For some peace and quiet you could always head for the Grenadines, especially charming Bequia. Here you’ll find a taste of the real unspoiled Caribbean away from the crowds. The weather is great in January, with temperatures averaging around 25C (75f) with daytime highs of 27C (80f.) There’s usually also a good breeze for sailing in January.

The best time to visit the Maldives is during the calmer, drier, Northeast ‘monsoon’ season – and February lies right in the middle of it. There’s little chance of rain and even at night the mercury rarely dips below 25C (75f.)

The calm seas also mean there should be excellent underwater visibility – vital as you can’t visit the Maldives without exploring the amazing reef and coral gardens on a dive or snorkelling trip. Arriving by yacht you can also bypass the busy resorts and find perfect beaches to enjoy all by yourself.

FEBRUARY: MALDIVES Calm seas make for excellent underwater visibility in the Maldives.

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RED SEA All keen divers have the Red Sea on their wish list. The dry desert either side mean there is little sediment so the water is gin-clear. On land nearby you can explore the ancient splendours of Egypt and Jordan. Despite current security worries, the coastal resorts are still safe to visit, and arriving on your own yacht gives you additional flexibility and security. In fact, most of the best dive sites and islands are remote and far from the mainland; many feature in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;top 10 dive siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lists such as the wreck SS Thistlegorm with its sunken steam trains and tanks encrusted with coral surrounded by vast shoals of fish.

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BAHAMAS Many choose to get a jump on summer by heading to the Bahamas as soon as the high season starts at the end of March. Those with a fairly shallow draft are free to explore the 2,000 or so ravishing islands and cays that dot the turquoise sea just off the coast of Florida. The best thing you can do here is relax; days can be easily filled with fishing, beachcombing, swimming and snorkelling.

And, of course, arriving by yacht means you can seek out those elusive sand bars and deserted beaches that the tourists just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach.

MARCH: RED SEA The best dives sites and islands are remote and far from the mainland.

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COTE D’AZUR The South of France seems to have been fashionable forever, and its star shows no sign of waning. So if you’re going to ‘do’ the Cote d’Azur, why not do it in style amidst the craziness of the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, both of which fall in May. The weather should be warm and sunny, plus there’s excitement in the air as the Med season really kicks off. Harbours will be crowded, the ‘A’ listers will be out in force – if nothing else it’s fun just to sit on the aft deck and people watch.

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COSTA SMERALDA The attractions of this Sardinian coast are many-fold. Exclusive and beautiful, this has often been referred to as a superyacht ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground. With exquisite designer shops and fine dining on shore, plus a spectacular coastline with gorgeous beaches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this region also benefits from thoughtful development.

Resorts are high end and sympathetic to the natural beauty of Sardinia; this is the place to head to in June to avoid the masses and watch as the sailing supers compete in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. Pure bliss.

JUNE: COSTA SMERALDA The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Costa Smeralda attracts sailing yachts from around the world to compete.

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TAHITI July falls in Tahiti’s drier, cooler season – although that’s all relative, with highs ranging from 21C (70f) to 30C (88f.) Tahiti may be off the beaten track but is a fantastic destination for yachting. There are endless idyllic atolls and coral reefs to explore which are teeming with sea life. Whether you’re a keen diver or merely want to lounge on a perfect strand next to a gentle azure sea, you’re sure to find the perfect spot. Being part of French Polynesia, you’ll also find some wonderful cuisine, blending the best of French fine dining with wonderful tropical ingredients.

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BURMA THAILAND/MALAYSIA

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MALDIVES GREAT BARRIER REEF

JULY: TAHITI There are endless atolls and coral reefs to explore, which are teeming with sea life.

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SEYCHELLES This is a good month to visit these far-flung islands and coral atolls; the temperature hovers in the mid 20Cs and there are few showers and calm seas for exploring above or below the waves. The Seychelles are probably most famous for its amazing and unusual wildlife such as its Aldabran Giant tortoises, and there is plenty of other wildlife amidst gorgeous scenery, from granite boulderstrewn islands to perfect ring atolls surrounding shallow lagoons. And now that international navies have got the pirate threat off the African coast under control, more yachts are sure to venture here from the Med.

AUGUST: SEYCHELLES The Seychelles are most famous for its amazing wildlife and gorgeous scenery.

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TAKE ME AWAY SEPTEMBER: BALEARICS Yacht owners are drawn to the rugged beauty of the northern coast.

BALEARICS These Spanish islands have something of a Jekyll and Hyde reputation: if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never visited you might be forgiven for getting the impression that Mallorca is full of horrid high-rise mass-tourist resorts and Ibiza is just one giant rave. But there is another side to these islands that make them a yachting favourite. Of course, Palma Mallorca has excellent superyacht facilities, but yacht owners are also drawn by the rugged beauty of the northern coasts. Likewise Ibiza boasts some lovely spa retreats and quieter coves away from the nightclubs (although it would be a pity to miss out on all the fun!) In September many of the hordes have gone, but the weather is still glorious.

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GREAT BARRIER REEF (AND WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS) Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland in the northeast of this island continent. October sits within the dry season with light winds, calm seas and balmy temperatures. This is a lovely time to explore the vast reef â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is made up of hundreds of islands and individual coral bommies and reefs. In the far South, the Whitsunday Islands provide some gorgeous cruising: the 7km long pure white silica Whitehaven beach is found on one of the many uninhabited islands, plus there is excellent snorkelling and bush-walking. The outer Great Barrier Reef offers spectacular diving with large pelagic fish as well as magical shallow dives or snorkels over aquarium-like coral gardens.

DECEMBER:THAILAND/MALAYSIA December is a popular month to visit Thailand and visitors can expect clear blue skies.

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BURMA

THAILAND / MALAYSIA

As Burma opens to the world, one of South-East Asia’s best-kept secrets is revealed: the Mergui Archipelago. This almost untouched group of islands boasts amazing wildlife – from leopards on shore to whales in the ocean.

Yachts often begin and end their trips in nearby Thailand before picking up the mandatory Burmese guide and heading to the islands. Snorkelling and diving is to die for, and hikes through the rainforest to bathe in cool waterfalls is simply unbeatable. There is little in the way of on-shore facilities – but the beauty of visiting these pristine shores by yacht is you bring the luxury with you.

The Andaman Sea Coast of Thailand and Malaysia is best visited during the peaceful Northeast Monsoon (November-March.) December is a popular month, with clear blue skies, temperatures of 32C (90f) and gentle breezes.

Many yachts congregate in Phuket for Christmas and enjoy the annual King’s Cup Regatta. As well as the larger resort islands with their great spas and fiery cuisine, there are hundreds of tiny islets to explore, many uninhabited. To the north near the Burmese border the Surins and Similans have excellent dive sites.

Further south, towards the Malacca Straits and Singapore, you’ll find pale coral sand beaches, small lush islands and a rich culture on the mainland shore.

DECEMBER:THAILAND/MALAYSIA These natural rock formations are typical of the area.

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ON LOCATION MUSTIQUE Words by Felix Milns

Famous for its white-sand beaches, renowned rock star owners and jaw-dropping villas, Mustique is one of the most captivating of all Caribbean islands. Nestled in the heart of the Grenadines, it is prime Pirates of the Caribbean territory, an area where 17th century pirates used the sheltered bays to hide their ships and treasure â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and modern-day travellers come to escape the stresses of our fast-paced world.

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ustique is a place of contradictions, where some of the most expensive villas in the Caribbean are accessed by deliberately unpaved roads, where the great and the good lounge on beaches decorated with old turquoise and yellow fishing boats and simple thatched huts, where rickety timber jetties stretch out into the crystal-clear turquoise waters. It is eloquently summed up by Mustique aficionado Tommy Hilfiger: “It’s sophisticated yet natural, Caribbean casual yet upper East side elegant, endlessly social yet perfectly private.”

THIS PAGE: (Clockwise from top left): The world’s first private island resort welcomes everyone from rock stars to royalty; Mustique is home to some of the most expensive villas in the Caribbean; The island is renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters.

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The mystique of Mustique

Mustique was arguably the world’s first private island resort, thanks to the farsightedness of one Lord Glenconner: who bought the island in 1958 with the dream of creating a private island sanctuary far from the madding crowd. A wedding present of land for a holiday home to Princess Margaret (sister to the Queen) put the island on the map for the aristocratic jet-set pioneers.

It is easy to see the attraction. With its white-sand beaches, crystalclear turquoise waters, beautifully preserved coral reefs and verdant island interior, it is the quintessential Caribbean island. And thanks to its heritage and Lord Glenconner’s vision, it retains its unique charms of being both utterly exclusive and wonderfully unspoilt.

Five decades on and Mustique has lost none of its allure, welcoming everyone from famous entertainers to the royal family. The island keeps its celebrity cards close to its chest – discretion is paramount – but it’s in the public domain that David Bowie, Raquel Welsh and Tommy Hilfiger own villas on the island. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited

in February and the island has also long been a hideaway for those most esteemed of rock stars, The Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger is another owner and if you time it right you may see Mick and the boys performing an impromptu gig down at Basil’s Bar, almost as venerable an institution as The Stones themselves.

Development is restricted to 100 villas, 74 of which are available to rent; the 17-suite five-star Cotton House, one of the most elite hotels in the Caribbean, and one effortlessly stylish four-bed boutique hotel, The Firefly.

Since 1979 the island has been owned and managed as a collective by the property owners, and in many ways is a kind of dryland superyacht, with the same alluring appeal of freedom, privacy and exclusivity.

Although it is a private island, superyacht visitors are welcomed and can moor up in Britannia Bay, either staying on board, at the Cotton House, or even taking a villa. Many of the island’s regular visitors first arrived by superyacht on a tour of the Grenadines. Be warned, your visit may prove expensive, some liked it so much they bought a villa here.

It is easy to see the attraction. With its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, beautifully preserved coral reefs and verdant island interior, it is the quintessential Caribbean island. And thanks to its heritage and Lord Glenconner’s vision, it retains its unique charms of being both utterly exclusive and wonderfully unspoilt.

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Cocktail culture

Perhaps because of its collective ownership, the island has a wonderful community feel. Be sure to visit the Cotton Club and get the lowdown on the week’s social events. Most evenings there’s a cocktail party at either the Cotton Club or one of the villas and everyone on the island is invited, including the kids.

It’s the kind of place where you may end up chatting to a barefoot billionaire over a banana daiquiri, bump into an F1 driver on a mule (the charming acronym for the island’s electric golf buggies), or pick up some tips on your tennis from the local coach. You really are rubbing shoulders with an eclectic crowd: it’s great networking but very low key, think kaftans and flip-flops rather than sequinned bikinis and heels. Yet it remains incredibly discreet, with no paparazzi ever allowed on land or nearby sea.

THIS PAGE: (Top) Barefoot on the beach is the only way to enjoy Mustique; (Far right) Cotton House has been built into the coral stone walls of an 18thcentury cotton warehouse, and is perfect for lunch by the water.

(Right) Horseback is the ideal way to explore the island.

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Basil!

Arriving by boat the first place to greet you is the fabled Basil’s bar, perched on stilts by the jetty in Britannia Bay. Whether it’s a chilled-out sundowner or a late-night stiffener, a pina colada at Basil’s is the ultimate taste of the party side of Mustique.

Basil’s has seen some legendary soirées over the years; if the stars are aligned the cocktails keep flowing and music keeps pumping till dawn.

Thankfully nothing to do with Fawlty Towers, it is run by the very charismatic Basil, who epitomises the Carpe Diem spirit of the bar. His joie de vivre is infectious, be you a business mogul, supermodel or simple wayward sailor.

One of the most lively times to visit is over the last week of January and the first week of February, when the bar plays host to the Mustique Blues Festival – you never know who may step up for an impromptu performance.

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Surf the Macaroni

The island has nine main beaches to explore, all of which are characterised by white sand and turquoise waters.

Most of the beaches and infrastructure are on the West Coast, but it is the east side which has perhaps the island’s standout sand trap. When the surf’s up Macaroni Beach is the perfect spot for some body-surfing, big-wave action.

A long ribbon of protected white sand backed by coconut palms and verdant rainforest, it is quintessentially Mustique, unspoilt and utterly romantic. On the west side, don’t miss an evening swim or coral-rich snorkel off Lagoon Beach, the perfect tonic before the evening’s gin.

Ride the spine

The island has an equestrian centre and horseback is the ideal way to explore the hilly verdant interior.

Herons and tortoises prowl the wetlands and there are more than 50 indigenous species of birds, including the Mangrove Cuckoo, shimmering green Hummingbirds and the Tropical King bird. Follow the trail through St Vincent’s rainforest, canter through the open spaces or even gallop through the surf on l’Ansecoy beach.

Alternatively, take a local taxi tour and the charismatic cabbie will give you the lowdown on the history of the island and talk you through who owns all those knockout villas. Or saddle up a mule – the island’s very own 4x4 electric golf buggy – and do your own exploring.

Cocooned in Cotton

Finish your ride at the plantation-style Cotton House, built into the coral stone walls of an 18th-century cotton warehouse. Have lunch at the beach cafe on the water, or afternoon tea which is laid out by the lily pond. The hotel also has a renowned spa, perfect to soothe those horse-drawn muscles.

The great room bar and veranda is the place to be at cocktail hour, or for those looking for something a little more romantic, check out the Firefly, whose hilltop position and infinity pool affords the island’s best sunset view over Britannia Bay.

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ITINERARY While getting to Mustique may come with its challenges, it is certainly worth taking on the surrounding winds to reach it. Here is a suggested itinerary for ‘sampling’ the delights of this five-star Caribbean region.

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Volcanic and mountainous with lots of vegetation and black-sand beaches.

Explore secluded coves, coral reefs, maybe go hiking in the rainforest, or just enjoy drinks on the beach with a cold cooler. Move just before dinner to Young Island Cut, located on the southern end, in order to spend the evening stargazing.

Next stop, the island of Mustique, home to a collection of private residences that belong to famous rock stars. Everyone loves Mustique’s brilliant blue water, doll-like Victorian cottages in town, and the worldrenowned pina coladas at Basil’s Bar, located in a veranda-type setting over the water. Those wanting a more romantic place; try Firefly. The island’s topography is similar to an African plain, but also fairly tropical.

Most impressive are the swaying palms, immaculate gardens and private villas near the turquoise sea.

DAY TWO BEQUIA Today’s destination is the tiny island of Bequia, whose lush hills are much lower than the peaks of St. Vincent. This is certainly one of the fairest, unspoiled and laid-back isles, and also has a fascinating whaling heritage. Here you’ll anchor in Friendship Bay. Let the crew take you to one of several glorious beaches for a swim, or snorkel near the rocks.

You might also want to purchase a locally made sea wood bracelet hand carved by one of the beach venders.

Also check out the model boats here – they are beautiful examples of island craft. Perhaps you’ll want to visit the turtle sanctuary before an afternoon tour of Port Elizabeth, or relax over a rum punch at Frangipani Bar before you tender back to your yacht to experience one of the famous Caribbean sunsets.

Bequia is beautiful!

DAY FOUR/FIVE

PSV – PETIT ST VINCENT

DAY SEVEN

This little gem is a nice sheltered anchorage and gives you the chance to go out to Morpion, a little Sand Bar close to PSV. The restaurant here is good but the bar is well known for its cocktails too.

DISEMBARK IN GRENADA

MAYREAU Hiking trails abound throughout the island, so climb the hill to the town and survey the spectacular views of the neighbouring Grenadines.

CANOUAN, MAYREAU AND THE TOBAGO CAYS DAY SIX Charlestown Bay, Canouan, is a diver’s DEPART THE delight with a wide abundance of sea GRENADINES FOR life. Perhaps some fresh lobsters will GRENADA find their way to the evening’s dinner plate? In the lee of the island you can also get some wakeboarding in.

Snorkeling, swimming and exploring the Tobago Cays is great fun. A little visit to Worlds End Reef might be in order too. A night in the Cays is always magical – there is very little light pollution so it makes for great stargazing on the yacht’s vast sun deck.

The island of Grenada is extremely diverse. In addition to producing every spice on earth, it is also one of the few volcanic islands with white sandy beaches. Grenada is also home to many plantations, waterfalls, rainforests and offers some of the best wreck dives in the Caribbean Sea. A must is to snorkel the underwater sculpture park.

On the final day of charter, dock the yacht in St. Georges, where you’ll have the final opportunity to shop for souvenirs at the spice market, or visit the historical fort.

Flight arrangements home should be no hassle from Grenada’s new international airport.

OPPOSITE: A turquoise sea greets visitors to Mustique.

THIS PAGE: Come sunset, there’s nowhere else in the world you’d rather escape your yacht to explore.

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INTO THE DEEP Words by Lisa Freedman

The arctic explorer Pen Hadow, famed for trekking solo from Canada to the North Pole, defined the art of exploration as: ‘going places and attempting things which haven’t been done before, discovering new things and learning from what you’ve found out.’ Now, a generation of yacht owners is also intent on becoming a generation of explorers.

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ilicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist Tom Perkins is one of the yachting world’s most celebrated figures, known for his expertise in developing and building some of the finest yachts ever sailed, including the legendary Maltese Falcon. In 2006, however, at the Monaco Yacht Show, he came across a two-man submersible which revolutionised his outlook. “It’s a true sub,” he said in a recent interview.

“You can get in at atmospheric pressure and it stays at atmospheric pressure at all depths down to 400ft.”

The potential this offered eventually led Perkins to purchase the explorer yacht, Dr. No, which he converted to accommodate a DeepFlight Super Falcon sub. “It’s an adventure boat.

That’s what I’m really into now.”

Fortunately for other yachting enthusiasts, there is an increasing number of opportunities for those who want to use their yacht as a launch pad for adventure.

Henry Cookson, owner of Henry Cookson Adventures (henrycookson.com), started his working life in the city, when he

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‘hardly knew whether penguins lived north or south’. In 2005, however, he was persuaded by friends to attempt the Scott Dunn Polar Challenge and went on to enter the Guinness Book of Records kite skiing to the Antarctic Pole of Inaccessibility.

Since then, he’s given up the 9-5 to create bespoke travel adventures for those who want to experience a similar sense of the extreme.

“So many people today say they want to get off the beaten track, but then just follow the crowd. We prefer to find our clients somewhere we personally feel is special.”

Crowd following certainly plays little part in the expeditions Cookson orchestrates. Earlier this year, for example, he took the 63m motor yacht SuRi on a cruise to Antarctica. The yacht had been refitted to include a Triton 1000/2 two-man submarine.

“As far as I know we were the first to use a submersible in this area,” says Cookson. “Not even scientists had done it before. It felt like stepping into the abyss. You seem even closer to the wildlife than when you’re scuba diving.”

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PREVIOUS PAGE: Marine Conservation Expeditions organises epic adventures with a mission.

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(Top) Create your own documentary diving with experienced photographers and filmmakers; (Below) Henry Cookson aboard SuRi in the Antarctica.

THIS PAGE: (Left) Yacht owner Tom Perkins launches the two-man submarine aboard Dr. No; (Below left) If you’ve always wanted to swim with whales, now’s your chance.

“Clients will say to us at the outset, ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime holiday’.

Then, when they return, it’s ‘let’s come back and do it again’.”

– Henry Cookson

With custom-made clothing delivered to the door and Zorbs on board for the kids to play ‘pin-ball wizard’ on the icebergs, the trip was certainly not cheap, but, equally, it was considerably more memorable than a gentle chug round the Med. “Clients will say to us at the outset, ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime holiday’.

Then, when they return, it’s ‘let’s come back and do it again.’”

For those looking for a further challenge, Cookson is now investigating trips to Australia, to swim with crocodiles, and East Russia, to examine the habitat of the albino killer whale.

If getting up close and personal with scary monsters of the deep is what inspires you, you couldn’t be better served than by French photographer and marine biologist, Rodolphe Holler, who runs Tahiti Private Expeditions (tahiti-private-expeditions.com) based in French Polynesia.

Dive-expert Holler is a big fan of sharks (“You’re more likely to be killed by a coconut falling on your head, than by a shark,” he says hotly) and, though he originally lived in France, 13 years ago he decided to make his own longing for adventure a reality.

“Sitting on the dock in the south of France I would watch the superyachts drift by and dream of sharks and manta rays. Now I get to dive with them all the time.”

Tahiti Private Expeditions specialises in providing onboard dive expertise both in Tahiti – “Tahiti is

our playground,” says Holler – and throughout the South Pacific.

Superyacht owners looking for underwater adventure are particularly fortunate that the ocean remains one of the world’s last frontiers and Holler’s network of local contacts alerts him to remarkable natural events (like a three-day massing of manta rays), while the use of submersibles enables him to guide clients to witness the everyday extraordinary.

Recently, Holler was Tom Perkins’ guide when he set off to explore the Northern Tuamotu, one of the most isolated reaches of the region. Perkins was particularly interested in seeing sharks – and he was not disappointed.

On his first dive, he came close to a shoal of about 200. Later, while Rodolphe Holler filmed overhead, Perkins dropped his Super Falcon to 60-80 metres to discover a large chain of marine caves.

‘They may never have been seen by man before. It’s remarkable to see something and know you’re the first.’

Many of those interested in exploring the ocean are also increasingly interested in helping to preserve it and Blue Marine Foundation (bluemarinefoundation.com) has launched a ‘virtual yacht club’ to allow owners to display their enthusiasm.

“Anyone who looks to the ocean as a source of recreation owes it to themselves to get involved,” says song writer Kirsty Bertarelli, one of the charity’s leading patrons.

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Go down into the big blue with filmmaker Ian Kellet, a passionate believer in participatory conservation.

For those, however, who want to ‘get involved’ in a more active manner, Marine Conservation Expeditions (marineconservationexpeditions.com) allows yachtsmen to participate in a way normally only experienced by documentary crews. It organises ‘epic adventures with a mission.’

The company was set up two years ago by Ian Kellett, a Montana-based photographer and filmmaker, who’s worked on such seminal BBC nature series as Frozen Planet, Oceans and Planet Earth (as well as filming Richard Hammond for Top Gear).

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Kellett himself is a passionate believer in participatory conservation.

“Over the decades we’ve seen how important it is to establish effective Marine Protected Areas, which are essential if we want to stop the decline of marine habitat. These areas are notoriously difficult to fund and MCE wants to inspire involvement in the protection of marine environments by taking successful and influential people on filmmaking adventures.”

These adventures typically involve some of the greatest experts in the field and Kellett’s roster of talent includes: Paul Rose, Vice President of the Royal Geographic Society; BAFTA and EMMY award-winning cinematographer, Rick Rosenthal; and celebrated environmentalist Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the great French marine explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Kellett and his colleague Rich Hallam (a PADI Master Scuba Dive Trainer and RYA Ocean Yachtmaster) organise customised trips for four to six clients (designated ‘executive producers’) to work

alongside an elite team of filmmakers, scientists, and naturalists: “We’re only looking for a limited and exclusive group pulling together.”

The USP of these holidays is that executive producers are allowed to be involved in the creative process right from the outset, helping with lighting, interviewing local dignitaries or taking the lead with an underwater camera.

To organise an expedition of this nature typically takes three to nine months and Kellett and his team begin the process by suggesting a location tailored to the traveller’s specific interests, whether that’s preserving an endangered coral reef or spotlighting sustainable tuna fisheries.

American socialpreneur and investor Scott McDougall was initially one such client, but has gone on to become an involved member of the team. “My trip was as full as one could possibly imagine, and not just full, but full with unique, interesting, and, I like to think, in some way important activities.”

An expedition, in other words, which met all of Pen Hadow’s criteria.

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FRASER YACHTS NEWS Global expansion continues into new territories

SHOW REJUVENATED Earlier this year, Fraser Yachts joined forces with a number of other yacht brokers to attend Palma International Boat Show.

Originally established more than 30 years ago, the show has traditionally focused on the smaller end of the luxury yacht market.

However, this year, thanks to the addition of the Superyacht Brokerage & Charter Show, 47 yachts over 24m in length lined the quayside of Moll Vell Marina.

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Record numbers attended the event with more than 37,000 visitors passing through the gates over the May bank holiday weekend. With Palma being a popular base for sailing yachts and large yacht regattas, the show had a high number of sailing yachts on display and drew a lot of attention from keen sailors visiting the island for the PalmaVela regatta.

Fraser Yachts had eight superyachts on display and all of the brokers were impressed with the turnout. Giulio Riggio commented: “We spoke with a range of good potential clients, not just from the island but also German, English, Swedish, Finnish and Russian clients who love to stay in Mallorca and combine land-based pleasure with their passion for yachting.”

The 2014 event is likely to grow even further, particularly as the eight million euro redevelopment of the Moll Vell Marina reaches completion. With estimated figures of around 65 superyachts attending the next show, the event is fast becoming the spring brokerage show of the Mediterranean.

As part of its continued expansion into new markets, Fraser Yachts has opened offices in Malta and Turkey. By opening offices in these countries, the company is able to capitalise on local knowledge to reach new clients in these areas, already well known as key yachting destinations.

In Malta, boasting one of the oldest maritime ports in the world, Fraser Yachts has seven staff, all with many years of experience in the yachting industry, introducing the company to the local market and they have already brought the 50m superyacht MAR into the Fraser Yachts charter fleet.

Over in Turkey, Haver Tanbay and his colleagues are operating from both Bodrum Marina and Yalzkavak Palmarin Marina, already highly experienced in the local charter market which is an increasingly popular destination.

They are also working on bringing a number of large superyachts to the sales fleet.

Fraser Yachts also has a new office currently under construction in India – read the next issue to learn more details of this exciting venture.

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For the past three years, Fraser Yachts has consistently sold more yachts than any other yacht brokerage company. According to the latest data available from Boat International’s ‘Market Intelligence’ the company is on course to do so once again. In fact, at the time of going to press in 2013, so far Fraser Yachts has closed 75 per cent more sales than its nearest competitor.

The report shows that sales have been gradually increasing since the collapse triggered by the recession, with the top five performing brokerage companies over the three years achieving combined sales of 138 vessels in 2010, 155 in 2011 and 165 in 2012*. In addition to standing head and shoulders above the competition for three years in a row, Fraser Yachts has also managed to steadily increase its share of the combined sales from 26 per cent to over 30 per cent.

“It’s important that both yacht buyers and sellers have a clear picture of those companies that are achieving the best results on their behalf,” says Patrick Coote, Global Marketing Director of Fraser Yachts. “As the sales figures demonstrate, our investment and expertise in superyacht marketing is unparalleled within the industry. It is easy to list a yacht for sale, but it’s quite another matter to get it sold.” *Source: Market Intelligence (www.boatinternational.com/market-intelligence) owned by Boat International Media Ltd. Data is limited to the sale of pre-owned yachts (or yachts where construction has already started) above 24m. All information is believed to be correct at the time of writing.

SEAL OF APPROVAL

CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR The Crew Network’s Fort Lauderdale Division recently announced its compliance with the requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) for standards of Yacht Crew Agencies, making them fully certified under the Convention as an authorised Crew Placement Agency. This worldwide convention came into effect on August 20, 2013, and effects the crewing of all commercially operating yachts.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the crew agents in Fort Lauderdale for all their hard work implementing and training for MLC 2006 procedures,” stated Gerry Harvey, Director of The Crew Network. “TCN has been practicing high standards in crew placement for over 25 years and these new regulations help to ensure a continued level of superior service for our clients and crew.”

Our aim is now to have TCN Viareggio and our Monaco office audited as soon as possible. The Crew Network Antibes by virtue of it being in France, and France having been a signatory to the convention, is automatically deemed to comply with the requirements of MLC 2006.”

Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona and Fraser Yachts will celebrate five years of partnership with this year’s Captains’ Dinner and Awards. The bespoke superyacht marina has been a sponsor of Fraser Yachts’ annual gala function since 2009, bringing a Spanish touch to what is considered one of the most prestigious evenings in the Monaco Yacht Show calendar.

At the heart of this collaboration are the prizes offered by Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona to three winners, especially to the Charter Captain of the Year who will be rewarded with a luxury weekend trip for two to Barcelona. The captain receives five-star accommodation, evening meals and activities to fully enjoy Barcelona, ranked as the second best place to visit in the world by US News. Additionally, all winners receive free mooring for two weeks at the 49-berth marina, located just 35 minutes’ drive south of Barcelona.

During the event, Vilanova Grand Marina – Barcelona delights guests with Spanish delicacies. Exquisite ham ‘pata negra’ is freshly cut and served to enjoy during dinner, while sealed packages of this delicious meat are also offered in the goodie bags for guests to enjoy at home.

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NEW FRASER FACES Fraser Yachts is pleased to announce the arrival of three new additions to its sales and charter teams in Fort Lauderdale and Monaco.

Flavio Constantino has joined the Fraser Yachts Fort Lauderdale office as sales broker; and Gina Robertson and Lucy Ritchie have been appointed as charter brokers in the Fort Lauderdale and Monaco offices respectively.

Flavio has forged strong relationships with the Brazilian and Latin markets

for many years and his primary focus will be using his current contacts to grow Fraser Yachts’ Brazilian client base. Residing in Fort Lauderdale since 2006, Flavio has been dedicated to the luxury motor yacht market, working for companies like Azimut-Benetti, Ferretti and San Lorenzo and assisting clients from the Americas and Europe.

Flavio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian.

Gina has spent the past 15 years with Yachtstore Ltd and prior to that she enjoyed a career in the high-tech world in Boston, where she worked as an engineer in information systems.

Lucy started her career as a

charter broker in Antibes in 2005 and has been involved in all aspects of charter including setting up a charter department within a yacht brokerage house.

NEW ARRIVALS THIS AUTUMN The Fraser Yachts charter fleet continues to grow with some of the latest arrivals including: Askari A Salute Inukshuk Trilogy Chantal Ma Vie Seven Js Jaguar Sai Ram Mar Sea Shell Syrenka Latiko

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ASKARI, 33M

A SALUTE, 33M

INUKSHUK, 33M

TRILOGY, 31M

CHANTAL MA VIE, 55M

SEVEN JS, 48M

JAGUAR, 56M

SAI RAM, 52M

MAR, 50M

SEA SHELL, 34M

SYRENKA, 42M

LATIKO, 35M

RENDEZVOUS IN HAINAN Spring is always a busy time of year for boat shows as owners and brokers heavily promote their yachts for sale before the summer season gets under way. This year was no exception with Fraser Yachts being present at many international shows, including Miami, Palma, Genoa, Antibes and Hainan in southern China.

At the Hainan Rendezvous, Fraser Yachts was delighted to be able to team up with the Monaco Direction de Tourism et Congres and the Société des Bains de Mer to jointly promote Monaco, the ‘Capital of Yachting’.

A press conference organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco was attended by more than 100 journalists while a joint client event was held in collaboration with a local real estate developer.

Clients were invited to Phoenix Island to view the impressive four towers that have been built by the GUODU Holding Group.

Guests, all senior Chinese business leaders, sat down to an impressive banquet followed by a variety of entertainment including a laser light display, dance show, fireworks and games of Black Jack and Roulette.

Guests dine between the impressive towers built by GUODU Holding Group

Above left: Isabelle Andrieux and Florence Xing Above right: Benoit Badufle and Alain Hong share a toast with guests Far left: Alain Hong Left: Guests enjoy a game of Blackjack

YACHTCREWINVESTINTHEIRENVIRONMENT We all know that yachts can have a serious impact on the marine environment that they travel in so it’s nice to see yacht crew making an effort to protect the wonderful world that they float on. Recently motor yacht Itasca, managed by Fraser Yachts travelled to Lankayan where they came across the Reef Guardian programme.

Reef Guardian is a charitable organisation that has been set up to manage and control human activities within the SIMCA

conservation area (Sugud Islands, Malaysia), particularly focusing on protecting the coral reef and the nesting grounds of sea turtles.

A key part of their work is promoting marine conservation through eco-tourism and education.

A lot of their projects are funded through the adoption of sea turtles and Itasca decided to adopt 8 nests of Green and Hawksbill turtles, which recently hatched over 600 baby turtles!! Well done to the crew of Itasca!

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CAPTAINS REWARDED The Yacht Club de Monaco once again played host to more than 300 guests attending the 2012 Captainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dinner and Awards, the most prestigious event of the Monaco Yacht Show. Hosted by Fraser Yachts, the event was held in partnership with Hublot, Maybach, Vilanova Grand Marina, Kettal and Lloyds TSB, Private Banking and Captain Takis TSAKOS of M/Y Ionian Princess was named the 2012 winner.

The team from Lloyds TSB, Private Banking

Captain of the Year, Takis Tsakos, receives his prizes from sponsors Hublot, VGM, Kettal and Lloyds TSB

Patricia Pontis and David Farmery Right: Patrick Coote addresses the crowd Below: Kirill Anissimov and Riyhad R Kundanmal from Fraser Yachts Left: Igor Gamba and friends

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Roy van Zoggel and colleagues from Yachts XL

The Benetti Team

Lisa Peck, Linda Johnson and Glen Villis

Daniela DeMarco, Bertrand Mattei, Mariella Giammalva and Massima Piras

Guests enjoying the party

The prizes for best crew

Guests trying out the Maybach

Captain Paul Bickley and his wife

Checking out the latest toy from VBH Left: Ignacio Erroz and friends Below: Cocktail time Below right: A chef preparing the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feast

Best Charter Crew over 50m, M/Y Force Blue

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DOCKSIDESOIRÈE Fraser Yachts held its annual Dockside Soirèe event during last year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at its impressive display surrounded by seven of its stunning yachts.

The Dockside Soirèe is an annual invitation-only event hosted by Fraser Yachts for their clients who are in town for the show. Despite being postponed from Friday to Sunday on account of Hurricane Sandy, more than 200 people attended the luxury event, including some of Fraser Yachts’ most esteemed clients from around the world.

During the evening, Fraser Yachts’ corporate brand partner, Bentley Motors, presented their newest model, the Continental GT Speed, which had not yet been introduced in the US. Also on display was the official ‘America’s Cup’, highlighting Fraser Yachts’ key partnership in the America’s Cup Superyacht Program for 2013.

Other key luxury partners also participated in the event, such as Hublot, GREY GOOSE Vodka, Soutirage, One Sotheby’s and Robb Report, enhancing the overall experience for guests throughout the evening.

Patricia Codere and Lisa Peck

Christopher Hoel, from Soutirage, with Kari Vidal

Stuart Cochrane presents the new Bentley Continental GT Speed

Above: Andy Hindley from America’s Cup, Ginger Hornaday from Southeby’s ONE and Mike Busacca of Fraser Yachts Right: The America’s Cup and Louis Vuitton Cup on display Far right: Guests arriving for the party

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Ginger Hornaday from ONE Sothebys Realty enjoys a champagne with friend

Cigar display

Patrick Coote, Soraya Ramirez and Oren Agai from Hublot, and Kari Vidal

Howard Schwartz of Bentley Fort Lauderdale with wife Robin Schwartz, and Stuart Cochrane of Bentley USA

Bentley Continental GT Speed

Jeff Partin and Rob McGuinnis

Watches from Hublot

Kyle McLaney of Bentley Fort Lauderdale and Kalyan Bitzer

Above: Lucy Coote with Howard Schwartz of Bentley Fort Lauderdale Left: Fraser Yachtsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Far left: Kari Vidal and C.J. Webber

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B E IN G UN IQUE IS A N A RT.

Every Owner is unique.

Their world, their style and their success stories are unique.

Which is why we like to listen to them, get to know them and build yachts that are as unique as they are.

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SuperyAcht GAllery A selection of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest yachts available for sale and charter.

motor yachts for sale

Idol price eur €25,000,000

58.90m 193´03“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

14 7 13 14 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

austal 2007 / 2011 10.55m / 34’07“ 2.57m / 8’05“

see details on p. 9

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

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motor yachts for sale

Morning Star price usd $12,800,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

30.48m

100’00”

12 5 6 24 knots

builder built beam draft

ferretti custom line 2013 7.24m / 23’09” 1.98m / 6’06”

proteksan-turquoise NB 55 price eur €57,500,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

16 8 21 15 knots

builder built beam draft

76.00m 249´04“

proteksan turquoise 2015 13.0m / 42´08“ 4.0m / 13´01“ 3

motor yachts for sale

Satori price eur €27,900,000 us duty paid

49.80m

163´05“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

10 5 10 20 knots

builder built beam draft

see details on p. 9

heesen 2011 8.50m / 27´11“ 2.49m / 8´02“

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

lady Michelle price eur €33,900,000

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

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specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

54.00m 177´02“

12 6 11 15.5 knots

builder built beam draft

benetti 2013 9.60m / 31’06” 2.90m / 9’06”

motor yachts for sale

Illusion price poa

88.80m 291´04“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

14 7 27 14 knots

builder built beam draft

pryde yachts 2015 15.82m / 51´11“ 3.99m / 13’01”

tribu price eur €13,900,000

50.50m 165’08”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

10 5 12 12.5 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

mondomarine 2007 / 2013 9.80m / 32’02” 3.00m / 9’10” 5

motor yachts for sale

Meduse price usd $34,500,000

60.66m

199´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 15 14.5 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

feadship 1996 / 2011 10.54m / 34’07“ 3.20m / 10´06“

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

Amazon express price usd $7,500,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

14 7 14 9.5 knots

66.70m 218’10”

builder built / refit beam draft

arsenale, venice, italy 1965 / 1994 10.59m / 34´09“ 5.21m / 17´01“

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

VvS1 price eur €11,500,000

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34.20m 112´02“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

8 4 6 10.5 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

alloy yachts 2007 / 2012 7.78m / 25’06“ 2.30m / 7’07“

motor yachts for sale

Ileria price eur €32,000,000

not for sale, rent, hire or charter while in eu waters.

50.50m 165’08”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

14 7 12 14 knots

builder built beam draft

proteksan turquoise 2013 9.30m / 30’06” 3.10m / 10’02” 7

motor yachts for sale

evil Zana price eur €9,900,000

38.40m 126´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

8 4 7 17 knots

builder built beam draft

sunseeker 2010 8.0m / 26´03“ 2.67m / 8´09“

Alpha

45.42m

149’00”

price usd $31,500,000

eurocraft 44 price eur €16,300,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

14 5 10 12 knots

builder built beam draft

newcastle marine 2013 9.09m / 29’10” 2.44m / 8´00“

43.90m 144’04”

10 5 6 12 knots

builder built beam draft

eurocraft 2014 8.20m / 26’11” 3.71m / 12’02”

sistership images

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motor yachts for sale

55 Nishii Bannenberg price usd $10,000,000

Seawolf price usd $23,000,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 12 13 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

55.17m 181´00“

nishii 1986 / 2008 11.80m / 38’09“ 4.27m / 14’00“

58.83m

193´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 14 10 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

j&k smit 1957 / 2009 10.80m / 35’05“ 4.5m / 14’09“

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

ulysses price usd $36,500,000

59.59m

195’06”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

19 8 16 13 knots

builder built beam draft

trinity 2006 11.43m / 37´06“ 3.10m / 10´02“

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

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motor yachts for sale

Zeepaard price eur €11,750,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

37.19m

122’00”

10 5 8 13 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

jfa france 2003 / 2011 8.20m / 26’11” 2.44m / 8´00“

Alumercia price eur €9,950,000

X price usd $8,500,000 eu vat paid

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

37.69m 123’08”

12 4 8 10 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

heesen 2001 / 2008 8.41m / 27´07“ 2.39m / 7´10“

47.24m

155´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

14 7 10 11 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

feadship 1987 / 2009 8.20m / 26´11“ 3.30m / 10´10“

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

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motor yachts for sale

Siete

35.05m 115’00”

price poa

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

10 5 6 13 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

benetti 2002 / 2013 7.62m / 25’00” 2.08m / 6’10”

not for sale to us residents while in us waters.

copasetic price usd $17,900,000

43.00m

141’01”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 5 7 13 knots

builder built beam draft

hike metal prod. & ship build. ltd 2006 9.45m / 31´00“ 2.31m / 7´07“

cutlass price eur €11,000,000

39.62m

130’00”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

10 5 7 12.5 knots

builder built beam draft

tansu yachts 2014 7.59m / 24’11” 2.50m / 8´02“

see details on p. 9

sistership image

sistership image

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sailing yachts for sale

Inukshuk 1 price eur €4,900,000

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

24.99m

82´00“

8 4 3 10 knots

builder built beam draft

nautor’s swan 2009 6.30m / 20´08“ 4.29m / 14´01“

Mystery price usd $5,250,000

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34.34m

112´08“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

8 4 5 10 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

nautor’s swan 2000/2008 7.42m / 24´04“ 4.29m / 14´01“

sailing yachts for sale

see details on p. 9

An exceptional sailing yacht for exceptional yachtsmen.

Kokomo price eur €39,750,000

58.40m 191´07“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 5 11 12.5 knots

builder built beam keel up keel down

alloy yachts 2010 10.90m / 35´09“ 4.9m 8.05m 13

motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

laurel price summer west med eur €497,000 / week winter caribbean/central & south america usd $525,000 / week

see details on p. 9

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73.20m

240´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 22 15 knots

builder built beam draft

delta marine 2006 12.24m / 40’02“ 3.66m / 12’00“

motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

exuma price summer south east asia eur €189,000 / week winter south east asia eur €189,000 / week

49.91m

163’09”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

9 5 9 14 knots

builder built beam draft

picchiotti 2010 9.50m / 31’02” 2.30m / 7’07”

turquoise price summer west med usd $385,000 / week winter caribbean usd $385,000 / week not for sale or charter to us residents while in us waters.

also available for sale

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

55.40m 181´09“

12 6 13 12 knots

builder built beam draft

proteksan turquoise 2011 9.30m / 30’06“ 3.20m / 10’06“ 15

motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

paraffin price summer west med eur €285,000 / week winter caribbean usd $360,000 / week

60.10m 197’02”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 16 15 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

feadship 2001 / 2013 10.46m / 34’04” 3.25m / 10’08”

also available for sale

not for sale or charter to us residents while in us waters.

see details on p. 9

not for charter to us residents while in us waters.

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price summer west med eur €465,000 / week winter caribbean usd $465,000/ week

65.50m

214´11“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 7 16 14 knots

builder built beam draft

amels 2011 11.88m / 39´00“ 3.85m / 12´08“

motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

see details on p. 9

Sai ram price summer west med eur €199,000 / week winter west med eur €199,000 / week also available for sale

51.80m 169´11“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 13 13.5 knots

builder built beam draft

benetti 2004 10.40m / 34´01“ 3.00m / 9´10“ 17

motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

Force Blue price summer mediterranean eur €235,000 / week winter mediterranean eur €235,000 / week

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

63.30m

207´08“

12 6 19 14 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

royal denship 2002 / 2009 11.38m / 37´04“ 2.95m / 9´08“

see details on p. 9

Makira price summer west med eur €115,000 / week winter west med eur €115,000 / week

43.10m 141´05“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

9 4 6 29 knots

builder built beam draft

leopard 2010 8.30m / 27´03“ 1.40m / 4´07“

not for charter to us residents while in us waters.

Four Wishes price summer new england usd $170,000 / week winter caribbean usd $170,000 / week

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specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

43.89m

144´00“

10 5 10 14 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

palmer johnson 2004 / 2009 8.53m / 28´00“ 2.21m / 7´03“

motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

ulysses price summer west med eur €255,000 / week winter west med eur €255,000 / week

Anedigmi price summer mediterranean eur €163,800 / week winter mediterranean eur €163,800 / week

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

56.01m

183’09”

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 12 14 knots

builder built beam draft

benetti 2012 10.39m / 34’01” 3.81m / 12’06”

49.68m 163´00“

10 5 12 14.5 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

oceanco 1993 / 2011 9.14m / 30´00“ 3.20m / 10´06“

also available for sale

party Girl price summer bahamas usd $159,000 / week winter caribbean usd $159,000 / week

44.50m

146´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 9 14 knots

builder built beam draft

christensen 2008 8.99m / 29´06“ 2.26m / 7´05“

not for charter to us residents while in us waters.

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motor yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

South price summer mediterranean eur €270,000 / week winter mediterranean eur €232,000 / week also available for sale

53.20m 174´06“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 12 16 knots

builder built beam draft

rossinavi 2008 10.01m / 32´10“ 3.0m / 9´10“

Mar

49.90m 163’09”

price summer west med eur €140,000 / week winter west med eur €140,000 / week also available for sale

Jaguar price summer west med eur €250,000 / week winter caribbean usd $295,000 / week

see details on p. 9

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56.00m

183´09“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 11 15 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

benetti 2005 / 2010 10.40m / 34´01“ 3.57m / 11´09“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

12 6 11 12 knots

builder built beam draft

ortona navi 2008 9.19m / 30’01” 2.75m / 9’00”

sailing yachts for charter

all prices listed are low rates for that season

prana

51.69m

169´07“

price summer east med eur €175,000 / week winter caribbean eur €175,000 / week

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

10 5 9 12 knots

builder built / refit beam draft

alloy yachts 2006 / 2012 10.21m / 33´06“ 4.90m / 16´01“

see details on p. 9

Marie price summer mediterranean eur $200,000 / week winter caribbean usd $200,000 / week

54.86m

180´00“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

8 4 8 12 knots

builder built beam draft

vitters 2010 9.45m / 31´00“ 4.88m / 16´00“

see details on p. 9

Inukshuk price summer new england usd $72,000 / week winter caribbean usd $72,000 / week

32.64m 107´01“

specifications guests cabins crew cruising speed

10 5 5 10 knots

builder built beam draft

baltic yachts 2013 7.44m / 24’05” 4.85m / 15’11”

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DECEMBER ART BASEL

THEDIARY OCTOBER FINE ART ASIA

FORTLAUDERDALEINTERNATIONALBOATSHOW What: Florida, the ‘Yachting Capital of the World’ will host the 54th annual event, which will exhibit a range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and superyachts.

When: October 31-Nov 4 Where: Fort Lauderdale, US www.showmanagement.com

What: The favourite winter meeting place for the international art world, the show presents premier artwork from across the globe. With miles of sandy beaches dotted with classic Art Deco architecture, world-class art museums and a glittering nightlife, Miami Beach ranks among America’s most iconic cities. During Art Basel, it embraces the art world with special exhibitions at museums and galleries across the city, transforming the week into a dynamic cultural event.

When: December 5-8 Where: Miami Beach, Florida, US www.artbaselmiamibeach.com

JANUARY GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS What: The Golden Globe Awards, produced

by Dick Clark Productions in association with the HFPA, is viewed in more than 160 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.

When: January 12 Where: The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, US www.goldenglobes.org

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL What: Presenting dramatic and documentary feature-length films from emerging and established artists, innovative short films, film-maker forums and panels, live music performances ranging from solo acts to film composer events, cutting-edge media installations and engaging community and student programmes, the Sundance Film Festival brings together the most original storytellers of our time.

When: January 16-26 Where: Park City, Utah, US www.sundance.org

ST MORITZ POLO WORLD CUP What: The world’s most prestigious winter polo tournament. Four high-goal teams with handicaps between 15 and 18 goals battle for the coveted trophy on the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz; a combination of strength, elegance, speed, pride and the traditional British love of fair play.

When: January 30-February 2 Where: St Moritz, CH

What: Fine Art Asia hosts 100 of the world’s most renowned galleries, providing an unrivalled platform for art and antiques in Asia. The event is staged at the peak of the important art season in Hong Kong and coincides with Sotheby’s auctions in the same venue, attracting a sophisticated, appreciative audience of major dealers, collectors, curators, connoisseurs and art enthusiasts from all over the world.

When: October 4-7 Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong www.aaifair.com

QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC TRIOMPHE What: Two words spring to mind whenever this event, the Holy Grail of horse racing, is mentioned: excellence and impatience.

Excellence because the thoroughbred elite all head to Longchamp to round off the flat racing season with this exceptional event and impatience because racing fans the world over are chomping at the bit to witness this hotly contested race, whose winner is catapulted into racing legend.

When: October 5-6 Where: Longchamp Racecourse, Paris, France www.prixarcdetriomphe.com

FRIEZE ART FAIR What: A glamorous event attracting a sparkling array of high rollers, movers and shakers. The fair features more than 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world, including specially commissioned artists’ projects, a prestigious talks programme and an artist-led education schedule.

When: October 17-20 Where: Regent’s Park, London, UK www.friezeartfair.com

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NOVEMBER GLOBAL SUPERYACHT FORUM What: The industry’s longest-serving and most professional conference for the world of large yachts. With the tried-andtested formula of breakout sessions, the Superyacht Events team organises smaller group discussions, introducing superyacht owners and knowledgeable personalities in the industry to bring to light those niggling ownership and industry issues that need to be confronted.

When: November 18-20 Where: Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands www.superyachtevents.com

PEBBLE BEACH TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP What: Join in the 11th annual Pebble Beach Team Championship, a two-person team event in best-ball format. Play one round on legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links and one round on The Links at Spanish Bay. Where: Pebble Beach, California, US When: December 20-22 www.pebblebeach.com

CRESTA RUN What: A legendary ice run, three quarters of a mile long, that winds its way from above the ‘Leaning Tower’ in St Moritz down a steep gully through 10 testing corners, past the tiny hamlet of Cresta, to the village of Celerina. Racers lie head first on small skeleton toboggans and hurtle down a dangerous track, reaching speeds of 90mph.

When: December 22 Where: St Moritz, Switzerland www.cresta-run.com

What: A whirlwind of style and glamour over eight champagne-fuelled days. Expect to see autumn/winter collections from the renowned and emerging designers. As you would expect from a 24-hour city like New York, the parties are extravagant and endless.

When: February 13-20 Where: New York, US www.nycfashioninfo.com

CARNIVAL OF VENICE What: There is no better time for lovers of romance to discover this enchanting, watery city than during this world-famous carnival.

Just as they have for hundreds of years, Venetians throw a 10-day party celebrating the end of winter and the onset of spring.

Italian aristocrats and international jet-setters throw modesty aside and get dressed up in the full regalia.

When: February 22-March 4 Where: Venice, Italy www.carnivalofvenice.com

MARCH

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What: The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood will once again be the place where the prestigious Oscar trophies are handed out. To be broadcast live in the US on the ABC network.

When: March 2 Where: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood www.oscars.com

THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

What: Four days of magic, magnificence and madness, played out by the best horses, jockeys and trainers, on a stage framed by the Cotswold Hills, to a crowd of 230,000 people having the time of their lives. Gold Cup Day is the climax of the festival. Some 20,000 bottles of champagne are served during the festival.

Around 20,000 people will sit down each day to a four-course lunch, while the rest tuck into burgers and hot dogs.

When: March 11-14 Where: Cheltenham, Essex, UK www.cheltenham.co.uk

LORO PIANA CARIBBEAN SUPERYACHT REGATTA AND RENDEZVOUS What: Bringing together sail and motoryachts during a four-day event for owners, their families and friends, organised by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

When: March 20-23 Where: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda www.loropianasuperyacht regattaandrendezvous.com

What: The premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast featuring world-renowned celebrity chefs creating decadent culinary delights paired with exceptional wines. In addition to cooking demonstrations led by the most talented chefs and vertical tastings from the world’s top wine producers, unique experiences are added each year making this a must-see annual event for culinary enthusiasts and wine aficionados the world over.

When: April 2014 (exact dates TBC) Where: Pebble Beach, California, US www.pbfw.com

CHINA (SHANGHAI) INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW What: The doors to the 19th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show will open with participants from 52 countries and, despite the economic downturn, an expected 60 per cent increase in overseas visitors.

When: April 10-13 Where: Shanghai, China www.boatshowchina.com

TOP MARQUES MONACO What: The most exclusive car show in the world, where you’ll also find private jets, private yachts, luxury real estate, private banking, watches, rare wines and unique products of excellence from luxury brands.

When: April 17-20 Where: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco www.topmarquesmonaco.com

ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK

What: A chance to see yachts racing in some of the best sailing conditions in the world, while soaking up the party atmosphere in the historic English Harbour.

When: April 26-May 2 Where: Antigua www.sailingweek.com

VEUVE CLICQUOT POLO CLASSIC What: One of the highlights of the US social season, the event takes place on Governors Island; one of the most historic and iconic locations in New York. The charity match has since become a major draw for the hip crowd, and UK royals too. Madonna, Kate Hudson, Marc Jacobs, Chloe Sevigny and Prince Harry are just a few of the celebrities who have attended in recent years. Money raised from the match goes towards the American Friends Sentebale, which supports at-risk children in Lesotho, Africa.

When: June 1 (TBC) Where: Manhattan, New York www.thepoloclassic.com

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL What: Movie fans might think the Cannes Film Festival is all about cinema. But most would agree it is the parties that steal the show. For 12 days, the seaside resort of Cannes on the south coast of France will transform into a razzle-dazzle party town to mark the 67th anniversary of the festival.

When: May 14-25 Where: Cannes, France www.festival-cannes.fr

INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR What: The 24th annual fair is set to turn New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre into a global summit for what is best and what is next in design. The event will host more than 500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries in categories from accessories to wall coverings.

When: May 17-20 Where: New York, US www.icff.com

THE CARTIER QUEEN’S CUP

DUBAI WORLD CUP What: The Dubai International Racing Carnival consists of nine race nights and attracts more than 450 of the finest thoroughbred horses from more than 20 countries. The pinnacle of Dubai’s racing calendar is the Dubai World Cup. Join the best of the international racing fraternity and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere of the world’s richest horse race.

When: March 22 Where: Dubai, Meydan Racecourse, United Arab Emirates www.dubairacingclub.com

What: The festival has become one of the best wine events in the US, with some of the finest global wine talent on hand every year.

When: May 14-18 Where: Massachusetts, US www.nantucketwinefestival.com

JUNE

What: Cartier will once again bring their unique blend of glamour, style and elegance to this world-famous, high-goal polo competition. Attracting the sport’s leading players from across the globe, the team sheet reads like a who’s who of polo and each game is so important that if the players are not in action on the field, they can be found watching the games intensely, keeping a close eye on their rivals’ tactics.

Where: London, UK When: 20 May -15 June www.guardspoloclub.com

FORMULA 1 MONACO GRAND PRIX What: Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Monaco F1 Grand Prix is widely considered to be one of the most significant and famous automobile races in the world.

When: May 22-25 Where: Monte Carlo, Monaco www.formula1.com

ROYAL ASCOT What: With a rich heritage of more than 300 years, Royal Ascot has established itself as a national institution and the centrepiece of the British social calendar, as well as being the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world.

When: June 17-21 Where: Ascot, UK www.ascot.co.uk

ART BASEL What: The world’s premier international art show for modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa showcasing the highest-quality paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, video and editioned works.

When: June 19-22 Where: Basel, Switzerland www.artbasel.com

ASPEN FOOD AND WINE CLASSIC What: Experience a pleasure-packed weekend of cooking demonstrations, food samplings and wine tasting.

When: June 20-22 Where: Aspen, Colorado, US www.foodandwine.com

J.P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUND THE ISLAND RACE What: The annual one-day yacht race, a 50nm course around the Isle of Wight, an island situated off the south coast of England, attracts more than 1,700 boats and around 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world.

When: June 21

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POLO OPEN DE ST TROPEZ

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105TH RACE TO MACKINAC What: Since 1921, the Veuve Clicquotsponsored Race to Mackinac has run every year, remaining the longest annual freshwater distance race and recognised as one of the most prestigious sailing races in the world.

When: July 19 Where: Chicago, US www.cycracetomackinac.com

AUDI INTERNATIONAL DAY What: Known in polo circles as the ‘world’s greatest spectator polo day’, the highlight is definitely the afternoon Coronation Cup match featuring the best English players.

When: July 28 Where: Surrey, UK www.guardspoloclub.com

What: The tournaments of the SaintTropez Polo Club, sponsored by the two Gracida brothers, have attracted the world’s best players since 1998. Among the crowds cheering you may be lucky enough to spot The Queen of Sweden, Princess Anni-Frid Reuss, or Prince Talal of Jordan.

When: August (date to be set) Where: St Tropez, France www.polo-st-tropez.com

COWES WEEK

SALON PRIVÉ CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE What: A celebration of some of the world’s most exclusive brands for a grand three-day event in celebration of everything that epitomises luxury.

Mingle with representatives from the finest brands from designer clothing, exclusive properties to jewellery, yachts and aviation, as well as vintage, classic and super cars.

When: TBC Where: London, UK www.concourslondon.com

MONTE CARLO RED CROSS GALA BALL Where: Isle of Wight, UK www.roundtheisland.org.uk

MASTERPIECE What: Masterpiece London, perfectly situated at the peak of the capital’s summer season, brings together exhibitors from across the world renowned for specialising in art, antiques and design of the highest calibre Where: London, UK When: 25 June–2 July www.masterpiecefair.com

What: The Sporting d’Eté Club is the prestigious venue for this important fundraiser, which attracts ball gown-clad celebrities in their droves.

When: July TBC Where: Monte-Carlo, Monaco www.monte-carlo.world-guides.com

What: The first gathering of the autumn season, the show brings together the key players in pleasure boating and international luxury yachting between two ports – Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto.

When: September 11-16 Where: Cannes, France www.passportnautic.com

GOODWOOD REVIVAL What: For those who love the romance of the fifties and sixties, this event is a must.

The Goodwood Revival is the world’s most popular historic car race meeting, recreating the golden era of motor sport.

When: September (date to be set) Where: West Sussex, UK www.goodwood.co.uk

MONACO YACHT SHOW What: A fusion of exciting competitive sailing and social events, Cowes Week now stages up to 40 daily races for more than 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. The 8,500 competitors range from Olympic and world-class professionals to weekend sailors.

When: August 2-9 Where: Cowes, Isle of Wight www.cowesweek.co.uk

64TH ANNUAL PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE What: Tyre meets turf and transformation each year as 200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll on to what is often called the best finishing hole in golf – the 18th Fairway at Pebble Beach.

When: August 17 Where: Pebble Beach, US www.pebblebeachconcours.net

2014 NEWPORT BUCKET REGATTA What: This will be the 13th edition of this annual superyacht regatta, which is a congenial, invitational event where the emphasis is more upon wholesome fun than about winning.

When: August 22-24 Where: Newport, Rhode Island, US www.bucketregattas.com

70TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL What: An event that raises the awareness and promotes international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and tolerance.

When: August 27-September 6 Where: Venice, Italy

What: With around 33,000 professional and private visitors expected over four days, the event is considered the most prestigious pleasure boat show in the world with the exhibition of 500 major companies from the luxury yachting industry and more than 100 superyachts afloat.

When: September 24-27 Where: Port Hercules, Monaco www.monacoyachtshow.com

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