04 Private island: For sale Richard Branson’s Necker Island may be the world’s most famous privately owned landmass, but there are approximately 12,000 fully habitable private islands around the world, and only 1,500 of them are as yet developed. Owning one is the ultimate real estate acquisition. One such owner is Phil Stephenson, who recently bought the Caribbean island of Petit St. Vincent with his business partner Robin Paterson.
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30 on location: thailand It’s a cliché but, like most clichés, it’s a cliché because it’s true. Thailand is a country of contrasts. From the buzz of Bangkok to hammock days by its beaches, to the unmistakeable smell and slow lurch of an elephant ride taken in the Golden Triangle, this is a beautiful and bewitching country that rewards return visitors time and again.
At the Monaco Yacht Show last September, Fraser Yachts unveiled the model of a handsome 55-metre explorerstyle displacement vessel christened GEO. With exterior and interior design by Luca Dini, the motoryacht will be built by Mariotti Yachts and presents a refreshing take on the expedition concept that its creators believe chimes with the expectations of today’s clients.
Equilibrium and harmony, two properties that seem to be as symbiotic in nature as they are in our own lives. A successful blend creates a happiness we can all share. Nature has had millions of years to perfect design, yet we are only just beginning to look to evolution for our design inspiration.
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stands still Nancy Mueller has made good her pledge to see the world on Andiamo. When Nancy took delivery of the first Feadship expedition yacht in 2003, she dreamed of taking the 42.56 metre (139’8”) yacht to places where few if any superyachts have ventured. Since then, one of the adventurer’s trips has included a journey to the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu – a place where time often “stands still”.
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There will always be a demand for bespoke art in today’s world, despite the mass production of so many objects. And there will always be the people behind these projects who treasure tradition, painstakingly putting in the hours to create handmade ‘couture’ pieces. Here, fraser magazine meets with three such creatives: Designer Amy Murray who is pushing the boundaries of design with her intricate high-relief textiles, and original cushions for motoryacht Celestial Hope; Ocean lover Bobby Nash who navigates chart-making with a unique twist, including one for the owner of Wally’s 30-metre sailing yacht Y3K; and the ‘noses’ behind French perfumery L’Artisan, who are using the age-old tradition of emotions to create classic and luxurious scents that take you on your own personal adventure.
At the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show, Paul Bickley was announced the winner of the Fraser Yachts’ Captain of the Year award, an accolade based entirely on customer appreciation.
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12 exPloring the PaciFic:
M/Y steadFast Darwin Island is what you might call off the beaten track in the extreme. This 143-metre tall once-active volcano and its adjacent Darwin’s Arch mark the far north-west corner of the Galapagos Islands. There is no other way to get there except by boat and no creature comforts except for what is on board. Few people visit, but it is just the kind of place that draws avid scuba divers such as Rod Emery, owner of M/Y Steadfast.
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The mighty Thames, the artery of London and site of the most sought-after city berths of this year. With the opportunity to sail your superyacht through the raised arms of Tower Bridge to take your waterside seat at the greatest show on Earth, the 2012 Olympic Games is a oncein-a-lifetime experience not to be missed.
74 Fraser news The latest news from Fraser Yachts. Meet the crew behind this luxury superyacht empire and read about their latest projects.
82 the suPerYacht gallerY A small selection of the hundreds of yachts that Fraser Yachts represents exclusively for sale and charter worldwide.
60 surF and turF The Kowalski family’s desire to spend more time on the seas aboard their yacht, Picosa Lady, and a decision to ‘charter’ their ranch has enabled the family to balance the best of both worlds, or in their own words, a ‘surf and turf’ style of life.
96 the diarY An entertaining guide to the key yachting, sporting, fashion, art and must-be-seen-at social events over the summer yachting season.
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