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Contributors
As senior innovation editor at WIRED magazine, Jeremy oversees the brand’s tech coverage with a global focus on EVs and luxury. For our special Design Report this issue, he scouted the world for the best audiovisual technology to bring on board (page
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Eye Opener
Monaco changes slowly - that's part of its charm. In the background of this 1914 photograph you can spot two still-dominant pleasure palaces: the Hôtel de Paris and the Casino de Monte-Carlo. In the foreground is British aviator Howard Pixton in his
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On Board
The 135.9m Blohm+Voss Savarona has a compelling history that includes a failed modernisation and a fire. Now, says Katia Damhorsky, she's back to her former glory When Savarona was commissioned in 1931 by American heiress Emily Roebling Cadwalader -
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October News
BOAT International's BOAT Briefing podcast is released every week on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Catch up on the latest news, data-driven updates and interviews from some of the key players in the yachting industry. boatint.com/podcast A new sky-blue
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Spotlight: New To The Market
Originally owned by the late Emilio Azcárraga, this 50-metre Jon Bannenberg-designed 1983 Feadship has emerged from a two-year rebuild, listed with Worth Avenue Yachts. The 2010 68-metre Icon Yachts boat was designed by RWD end Studio Linse. Guests c
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Editor’s Letter
The Monaco Yacht Show is a time of celebration but this year’s event will be more muted than most. Tragedies on the scale of the Bayesian sinking are, mercifully, exceptionally rare in the yachting world, which only makes it even more shocking. Why?
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Spotlight: Seriously For Sale
Fraser has lopped $1,000,000 off the asking price of this 48-metre Delta Marine, built of GRP in 2011 and refitted in 2022. Her interior features myriad rich woods. The 1997 43-metre Palmer Johnson, designed by Tom Fexas with interiors by Terence Dis
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stewart Campbell GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR Christopher Whale MANAGING EDITOR Simon Ward DEPUTY EDITOR Caroline White FEATURES DIRECTOR & INTERIORS EDITOR Charlotte Hogarth-Jones LUXURY EDITOR Belle Rice TRAVEL & CHARTER EDITOR Georgia B
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Drawing Board
Industrial designer Mert Urhan has revealed a 75-metre concept known as Comet. "The ceilings have been integrated with the windows," explains the designer. "At night, [the ceilings] merge with the sky, creating a starry ambience which inspired the su
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2025 Nominations Now Open
Superyachts are beacons of innovation, pushing the boundaries of design and engineering as we know it. But just as importantly, they’re also shining examples of exceptional and meticulous artisanship; work often masterminded at small studios and work
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The Judges
The BACA panel, all ardent custodians of craft and artistry in their own right, include: Deborah Pocock LVO, CEO of QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) Deborah Pocock is passionate about ensuring opportunity and access to craft skills training,
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Best In Show
The Monaco Yacht Show is due to set a new record this year, with the largest yacht ever to go on display in Port Hercule. Until now, the crown was held by Lürssen’s 115.1-metre Ahpo, which attended the show in 2022. But this year will see 122-metre K
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Innovation In Action
The 11th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge was held between 1 and 6 July at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and the surrounding waters off the coast. Supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore, the event is the larges
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Go Front Row For The AMERICA’S CUP
L ocated in the heart of Barcelona, Marina Port Veil has been designated as the Preferred Superyacht Marina for the America’s Cup. This premier status is no surprise, given its strategic location just a five-minute walk from the city centre and a 15-
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Adaptation Theory
Best for... PRACTICALITY Multiple train delays, a fire on the side of the tracks and an ill-timed shortage of taxis at the station have transformed my visit to the English countryside into a maddening five-hour episode of The Goes Wrong Show that lea
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Shadow Dance
Best for... THRILLS "You probably don’t need to brace that hard,” the skipper at the helm of Brabus’s new flagship says to me while trying (and failing) to conceal a good-natured grin. A little sheepish, I relax my grip on the console as I come out o
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Bright Spark
Best for... ELECTRIC STYLE The name Maserati tends to bring to mind roaring engines, soft leather interiors and scenic drives through rolling Italian countryside. And Tridente, the brand-new dayboat collaboration between Vita Power and Maserati, cert
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Jet Pack
Surging out of the port of Cannes, eventually building up to a cruising speed of 50 knots, the 16.5-metre Vespro 55 seems to skip along from one wave crest to another in a thrilling yet comfortable ride. With its optimised Deep V hull, bounding over
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On Board Edit
This combines thermal imaging and night vision in a single pair of binoculars for spotting animals and terrain in total darkness. Its extremely sensitive sensor allows up to x24 digital zoom, and it will record HD video and photos, or stream via Wi-F
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Refit And New Build Projects With Budget Data In An Instant
Voly Group, the leading financial management platform for the yachting industry, continues to expand its services and capabilities. In 2023 it acquired Pinpoint Works, which turns a superyacht’s general arrangement into an interactive work list manag
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Decked Out
If there’s one name that epitomises the look, feel and sense of the phrase “quiet luxury” it’s surely Loro Piana. The Italian label has built on its already stellar reputation over the past year as its chic, understated and superbly crafted designs r
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She’s Electric
Superyacht owners tend to harbour a sense of adventure and, while there is endless enjoyment in exploring new coastlines and the waters that surround them, the urge often exists to see what a fresh piece of terra firma actually looks like. Who are it
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Lights Up
There’s an ongoing debate among horophiles about which dial name was first to produce a professional-quality dive watch “in series” for public sale. Was it Blancpain, or was it Rolex? Both came up with their respective designs for the Fifty Fathoms a
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Boat Life
25 - 27 OCT Fine wine and spirits aficionados are in for a weekend of bliss at The Golden Vines, a celebration of the world’s best beverages, taking place this year in Madrid. Tastings and workshops from the likes of Dom Pérignon and Clos Mogador, di
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The Sky’s The Limit
when house-hunters come to Monaco for the first time, they understandably expect to be blown away by the sheer luxury of one of the most expensive strips of real estate on earth. The reality, however, can be something of a let-down. The vast majority
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The Beautiful Game
S omething’s certainly in the ether right now in terms of sportswear. Leaning in to a post-Covid-19 zest for well-being and healthy living, sport is feeling cooler and more hyped than ever. Swiss running shoe brand On is being fronted by tennis legen
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On The Market
A four-bedroom, 464m2 penthouse in Monaco's La Condamine neighbourhood. The triplex apartment has contemporary decor and city and sea views, which can be enjoyed from the spa pool on its roof terrace. sothebysrealty.com This three-bedroom apartment i
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Design Report
ARTS & CRAFTS | OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE | SOUND & VISION | DESIGNER DIRECTORY■
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Inside Stories
Launching at Decorex in London this October, Officine Gulio’s new cooking range from its Fiorentina line features a co-ordinated hood in Cotton Candy pink with a brushed copper finish. Both high performance and extremely user-friendly, it strikes the
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The Outside Edge
Part of a new collaboration between Sutherland Furniture and architecture and design firm Workshop/APD, this chic Drift sofa has an angular base reminiscent of a ship’s hull - and it appears as if it is floating. POA, sutherlandfurniture.com Italian
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State Of The Arts
V eiy recently, I had a genuinely life-changing experience in the audiovisual world. I have tested many, many different speaker systems over the years, at just as many different price points, but I have never sat down myself and properly tried out sp
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Soft Power
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. Of course, a sublimely comfortable bed - with next-level bed linen - can help you get there, be that on your yacht or on dry land. For those looking to invest, there are a weal
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Who To Call
Your go-to designers who work around the world Playing with a jewel box of kaleidoscopic colours, you’ll often spot a blue ceiling or a red sofa in the portfolio of Jo leGleud and Scott Maddux, this studio’s co-founders. But their designs are far fro
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Owners' Club
For more information about our exclusive club, email [email protected] This month: the irresistible allure of 73.5-metre Siren / sporty sailing and the Maine attraction / Eddie Jordan invites Tom Cruise on stage Official partner o
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Debra Reuben
With her laid-back countenance, golden tan, Mediterranean heritage and a love of the ocean, Debra Reuben - whose boats have included 68-metre Triple Seven, 73.5-metre Sapphire, 73.5-metre Graffiti, 73.5-metre Mogambo and her personal yacht, 73.5-metr
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A New Chapter For Cassetta Yacht Designers
Giorgio Cassetta has become an international multi-award-winning brand. The Italian designer established Cassetta Yacht Designers in Rome in 2015 and has made a name for himself with elegant lines and a deep understanding of engineering. The Cassetta
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My Life in Boats
I grew up on boats. My parents always had a fishing boat out of Atlantic City in New Jersey, and I was kind of like their deckhand. My wife, Val, started boating when she met me. After medical school, we moved to the North Shore of Long Island and ha
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Members' Logbook
Yacht: Eros Length: 31.4m Year: 1939 Location: Maine I see you're up in Camden. What's the cruising like in Maine? Maine offers some of the most gorgeous summer cruising anywhere. You definitely don't swim much up there, but you do enjoy incredible n
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Bounty, Without The Mutiny
Occasionally, a yachting voyage can provide those rarest of things: fulfilment of dreams; some of the most euphoric moments from any age. For Joerg and Ramona Wolle, it was the purest expression of freedom imaginable, which they hope will inspire oth
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Sparkling in Saint-Tropez
In July, BOAT International hosted an exclusive Owners' Club dinner in the Côte d'Azur in partnership with high jewellery brand Graff With special thanks to Graff■
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Summer Fun In Sardinia
With special thanks to Sardinia Yacht Services, Camper & Nicholsons, Love Brand and Wajer■
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Fulfil Your Yacht’s Potential
Yacht owners appear to be ready to break the cycle of how their vessels are currently sold, chartered and managed on a day-to-day basis, says specialised yacht management firm Hill Robinson. According to the international group, clients are reporting
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Steeling The Show
How did you start out in the metalworks industry? Growing up in difficult circumstances following the early death of my father, I faced numerous challenges. After secondary school, I trained as a car mechanic before pursuing a university education. T
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Crown jewel
Cover boat KISMET How's this for an encore? The 122-metre Kismet can cruise (for a while anyway) on electric power and her interior designer describes her as “Louis XIV meets Interstellar". The magnificent yacht, which left Lürssen on 7 May for a mai
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Lippy From The Liffey
I can’t believe I’ve been writing Lippy from the Liffey for 10o years. They have absolutely flown by. I’ve had a few people over the years come up to me in various ports telling me they love the column, which is always nice to hear. One guy even told
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TOROUE & ACTION
I am trying but failing to get Toto Wolff on to the subject of superyachts. All in good time. For now, he is enjoying winding me up about fast cars. It is the week after the British Grand Prix and Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking and poignant Silvers
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Future Perfect
D eveloping new technology in a competitive industry is hard work. Massimo Perotti, CEO of Sanlorenzo and the owner of one of the world’s first fuel-cell superyachts, is tired. We are at the shipyard in his top-floor office, looking out at the packed
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Made good
She may boast contemporary decor in relaxing neutrals, light-flooded interiors and a wealth of outdoor space, but Lammouche's headline feature is invisible to the naked eye. Powered by biofuel - which is renewable, odourless and noise-reducing - the
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Dancing Queen
B uilding a flagship for the Canadian yachting industry was not really what the CEO of Crescent Custom Yachts had in mind. When he got into the family business and decided to revive the brand his grandfather Jack had created, Tint Charles did not for
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WHAT'S in A NAME?
Is something really as sweet if called by any other name, to paraphrase Juliet's words about Romeo? When it comes to yachts, Feadship estimates that 90 per cent of names are given by women, but that is unlikely to have been the case with the arrestin
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On A Different Planet
“Sitting outside the port of Saint-Tropez is my idea of hell,” says Lord Nathaniel Rothschild, who some years ago built the much-travelled Planet Nine. What would the opposite of hell be? “Is there anything that compares to travelling the world on Pl
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Brunei And Its Boats
Brunei gains independence from the UK Jon Bannenberg’s Oceanfast-built Bolkiah / delivered Mulder Design’s Heesen-built Teeth delivered Andrew Winch/Studio de Voogt’s Feadship-built Tits delivered Accountants appointed to investigate alleged misappro
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Blue ...is Her Colour
If you don’t mind attention, one of the best spots to showcase a new yacht in Fort Lauderdale is the dock under the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, at Pier South. Right off the deep water of the port, captains can easily manoeuvre into place and anyone
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What Lies beneath
Our oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface, but 80 per cent of them are unexplored. In fact, we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the ocean floor. Some 90 per cent of ocean species are yet to be discovered - we h
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The other Space Race
Conshelf I Jacques-Yves Cousteau proved that underwater habitats were viable when he sent two divers to live in a specially made steel cylinder submerged 10 metres under the sea off the coast of Marseille. Albert Falco and Claude Wesly spent several
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Voyage
Georgia Boscawen strolls along the white sands of the Raa Atoll to discover a far-flung idyll that's a Mecca for mantas Located at the southern end of the Maldives’ Raa Atol, which boasts an abundance of marine life, the InterContinental Maldives Maa
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Urban Youth
There’s a hell of a lot of marble in the Great Hall of the Hotel El Palace in Barcelona. It’s the sort of space whose neoclassical splendour I used to find romantic, but now what strikes me is the potential of polished stone to amplify my two-year-ol
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Voyage News
Slow travel through South East Asia takes a luxe turn with the launch of the Dior Spa on board Belmond's Eastern & Oriental Express, which takes guests on two routes from Singapore to visit destinations including Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang. Tr
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Chef’s Secrets
A fter growing up in Seattle, chef Troy Knapp spent his high-school years working in kitchens honing his natural gastronomy skills. He spent 22 years with international hotel brands, eventually leading to the Michelin-starred Blue Duck Tavern in Wash
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The Hebrides
Meet Samodhi anchored in the bay of Troon and let the crew welcome you on board with brunch. In the afternoon head to shore to Dundonald Castle and explore the 14th-century ruins in their dramatic setting. Cap off the day with a visit to the nearby O
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The Spa At The Four Seasons Resort Mauritius At Anahita
Where is it? Set in a private sanctuary on the east coast of Mauritius in Beau Champ, Four Seasons at Anahita offers turquoise waters, paradisial beaches and lush landscapes. What's the hype? Characterised by contemporary Mauritian architecture, the
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“He Was Lunging A Knife Towards The Other Man. It Was The Stuff Of Nightmares"
Ionce had an acquaintance who was a skilled sailor. He was taking part in a round-the-world race, and was staying on the yacht when, one night, he suddenly heard a dreadful commotion - banging, crashing and muffled, panicked shouts. He immediately ru
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Voyage Edit
Within Istanbul's Sultanahmet district, home to the Ottoman-era Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, the neoclassical Four Seasons offers centuries-old architecture with contemporary flair. While king-sized beds and kilim rugs fill it today, it was once the

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