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ON BOARD LADY CHRISTINE & THETISPreviews: Fort Lauder & Genoa

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The Inside Story. No. 9 in a searies pf many.

CONTENTS

Features

RacingAndrew Blatter reports on a new race in Antigua and news form the Giraglia event.

GENOARobin Gates looks at who will be at the 41st year of the Genoa boat show.

New YardDeBirs Yachts is a new Egyptian yardwith a difference,reports Roy Roberts.

rEVIEWDON ESTEBAN l l Phil Draper reportson this impresive, newbuild wooden motor yacht.

On boardVERSILCRAFT PLANET 105Dag Pike takes a special inter-est in versilcraft’s first Planet 105

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Alfa inaugurates a new series of megayachts created by Bennetti. Simply Wonderful

In the large sky lounge: music, cinema and a wine cellar for 100bottles of champagne.

A table is situated to the aft of the upper bridge with room for 12 guest to lunch.

The most exclusive comfort also continues outside

The spledid main hall, an elegant example of styleand atmosphere, flooded with light from the large windows

Alfa: the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Alpha) for the first ofa new sereis of wonderful 52-meter of dis-placement motor yacthswith steel hull and aluminum superstructure , design byu Benetti.

Alfa for natural alegance of the external lines designed by Stefano Natucci woth its large oval windows and the refined hospitality of the interiors : warm and develop-ing as is Francois Zuretti’s style.

Alfa of the name of a new extreordinary work of crea-tivity and technoloy by the Benetti shipyards joining of a collection of successes that is unique in the world.

Alfa another reason to pay a visit to the “ Benetti Art Gallery”, where is everything is unique, including the rooftop parking, if you wish to arrive directly to the Helicopter.

Benetti

The subTles madness is made of The sublesT wisdom.

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Genoa boaT show

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Riva

since 1842 when Riva was conceived, it has produced what some of the more discerningwoulddescribeastheworld’smostluxuriousandmostrefinedboats. combining attendtion to detail, as single minded drive for perfection and exceptional engineering skill, Riva can boast craft of superior design and build suitedtothosewhounderstandthefineraspectsoflife.ItisnowonderthatRiva assuchaforbidablefollowing.

The LEGEND CONTINUES

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PEDIGREE, STYLE, QUALITY AND DESIGN HAVE MADE RIVA INTO A LEGEND

FORT LAUDERDALE SHOWTechnological innovation and shifts in style ensure that

the billion dollars worth plus of boats and equipment

gathered in Fort Lauderdale for this 42nd edition of the

world’s largest boat show is veryt different from that senn

in 2000. Designers, builders,refiiters,brokers,charters, and

equippers are here in force of new boats, gear and services

spread liberally across all six show sites, linked by bus

routes, river boats, and water taxis. As with a good paint

finish, a satisfying show visit demands careful preparation.

Read on. Compiled by Robin Gates

DATES thursday 25 October to monday 29 OctoberVENUES Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Greater Fort Lau-derdale/ Broward County Convetnion Center, Marriott Portside Marina, Pier 66 Resort & Marina, Hall of Fame MAriina , Las Olas Municipal MarinaTIMES Prime time preview: Thursday, 1000 to 1900Open to public: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1000 t0 1900; Monday, 1000 to 1800

ADVANCE BOOKING Shiw Management, 1115 North-east 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 , USA

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DONESTEBAN ll

Once in a while a yacht comes along that is an inspiration to all who step aboard. Glity, comfortable and a sleek mover, Don Esteban ll is a

sumptuous treat. Report by Phil Draper.

The main deck of the Panthalassa sailing boat features the lounge, a bar and a board room, with wonder-ful views of the water and horizons. Throughout the whole interior im-maculate attention has been paid by the designers to penetration of light, lighting and the keeping of the spac-es airy and light.

The spledid main hall, an elegant example of style

In the large sky lounge:

ReView

Designed by the famous Bill Dixon Yacht Design Studio, built by Austral yachts in 2001, HANSEAT IV features a classic appearance and beautiful sheer lines. The idea was to create an uncompromisingly comfortable, easy to handle, safe and well performing sloop, built to the highest standards with respect to construction, mate-rials and equipment. The classically-styled interior with American Cherry wood is tasteful and singularly cozy. This admirable yacht has received a refit in 2012 and is looking better than ever. Her price level is very realistic

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Tivoli moves to South Pacific with 4 charters booked Thursday, 23 August 2012

The 90ft Doggersbank, Tivoli is moving to the South Pacific for 2013 with 4 charters (37 days) already booked by 37South. Tivoli has enjoyed many successful years of charter in the Caribbean but the South Pacific was calling in more ways than one with nu-merous charter opportunities knocking at the helm. The move is one that seems to be a growing trend amongst yachts from the Caribbean and the Med.

When Allan Jouning from 37South approached him about some possible charters in numerous South Pacific destinations he was very interested. The owner has been very flexible and understanding throughout the whole process of getting the numerous char-ters off the ground. This flexibility has resulted in an excellent outcome for everyone involved.

The owner says; “The crew, my kids, family and I are all really quite excited about this trip, it’s something different and new for all of us”. Allan (from 37South) has been instrumental in my decision not only bringing me the enquiries but giving valuable advice for the passage and cruising itineraries”.

Allan and the team at 37South are thrilled to see more yachts coming to the South Pacific and hope to see more of it. “Times are tough economically around the world, but with a bit of flexibility from all sides (owner, yacht and agent) there is hope for further growth in the South Pacific charter market”.

37 South

TIVOLI

The main saloon is through a door opening direclty fron the aft deck. The owner was keen for his new yacht to have a wood-based decorative scheme supplemented with neutral tones so as to ensure enduring appeal.

Decoration is impeccable with a laid teak and holly floor and tan leather settee adding an air of super yacht sophistication while the twin wing stations just outside the pilothouse doors and furthers control stations at the stern give excellent visibility whatever the situation.

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