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C O N T E N T S

S h o w B o a t s I n t e r n a t i o n a l | M a y 2 01 6

94What a Spanish builder and Brazilian client did together

48Six perfect timepieces for globetrotters

132Take a cruise on the gentle side of British Columbia.

62Benettis11.11 is one sense-sational yacht.

114Not all great ideas can be built, or can they?

ON BOARD

8 In this issue

18 The way I sea it: Chapman Ducote

has a bad case of Wayne winds.

20 No gust no glory: Lloyd Thornburgs

journey from cruiser to speed fiend

22 Infographics: The 2016 ShowBoats

Design Awards results at a glance

24 Informer: Order book update

25 News

34 Six of the best: Headsails

BOAT LIFE

35 Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball andDesilu

36 Profile: Angelo Bonati of Panerai

38 Drinks: Best fruit-based brandies

39 Wardrobe essential: Starcks aviators

40 Interiors: The art of relaxation

42 Beauty: Essential oils for a great glow

44 Mens style: Formalwear meets funwear

45 Speed: A Lamborghini dealers tips

47 Watches: New in high-end horlogerie

and timepieces for world travelers

52 Six of the best: Driving gloves

O W NE R S CLU B

54 Members logbook

56 On board with

Stefano Barbini

60 RSVP: Superyacht Design Symposium

FE A T U R E S

62 11.11: A custom yacht in one year

74 Moon Sand: A superyacht with a

personal touch

84 Effortlessly cool fashion for summer

94 Sophye: 110 feet of fun and innovation

103 Odd couples: What happens when we

pair yacht and land-based designers

114 If you dream it, can they really build it?

120 See why the Horizon E88 Open Bridge

is destined for the Bahamas.

VO Y A GE

125 Best by boat: Sonora Island, B.C.

127 Where next: Three destinations to

find solitude

130 Right now: OneOcean Port Vell Marina

132 An excursion in the Gulf Islands

138 Six of the best: Travel adventure books

S N A P S H O T

182 Get to know Robert Emmons

56Blue Deersays a lot about her owners idea of luxury.

84Can you be hot and cool at the same time?

74Feadships Moon Sandwill surprise you.

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Bremont has been appointed the Official Timing Partner of the 35th Americas Cup and of

the defending champions, ORACLE TEAM USA. To celebrate, weve created four limited edition

timepieces. The Bremont ACI and ACII are inspired by the legendary J-Class yachts of the 1930s. While

the Bremont Oracle I and Oracle II set new standards in technical innovation, precision and durability.

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An engine room-less motor yacht? A disappearing swimming pool? A moon

pool in the master suite? A beach club that doubles as crew quarters? Two of

these are reality find them in the featured yachts in this issue the others

are fantasy, desires yet to be realized. We heard about these fantasies when

we asked yacht designers to share with us their craziest client requests. The

results are amusing, of course (see page 114), but what I found surprising was

that no matter how outlandish some ideas appear and there are a few gems

all the designers we spoke to seemed to be of one mind that anything could

be done with enough determination and ingenuity (and, may I throw in, cash).

Not only are the wackiest of requests viable, they insist, but theyre also

essential to advance the industry.

Our design-themed issue celebrates this creativit y. We began working on

it as the ShowBoats Design Awards and Super yacht Design Symposium were

wrapping up, a forum that embraces innovative ideas both realized and merely

dreamed. Following the awards recognizing the best designs launched in 2015,

we took the opportunity to pair up legendary yacht designers with land-based

design leaders, challenging them to re-imagine parts of a yacht. A flow of

creativity ensued: A Bentley bedroom for your next boat? Or a tender garage

befitting James Bond? See their clever collaborations on page 103 and get

ready to stump your designer.

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PHOTO

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ISSET(TOPLEFT).ILLUSTRATION

:PETER

GLAHN(

BOTTOMR

IGHT)

After more than years of experience as a

superyacht photographer, Quin Bissetand his

partner created Q&K Media. His images have been

published in numerous yacht magazines.

Most memorable photo shoot?I remember

shooting the iconic b ow of Baltic Yachts Inukshuk

pre-dawn in Sardinia. It was blowing -plus

knots, and we were in a small inflatable which could barely stay

in one place with the wind. The yachts skipper was doing an

incredible job keeping the swinging bow aimed in the direction

I wanted. Then the moment happened when the bow swu ng, the

tender held its ground and I snapped the image. It came out great,

and the funny thing is I still get comments saying how peaceful the

image looks! If only they knew

Why turn to page ?Walking aboard the Astondoa was one

of those internal high-five moments when I knew that my job was

going to be effortless. An exceptionally cool carbon flooring mixedwith woods and the crisp, clean lighting and modern furniture

made me feel like it could be a movie stars apartment, not a yacht.

Kimberly Cihlar is a freelance

writer living in New York City, who

cut her professional teeth at thehelm of Fairchilds menswear trade

daily, DNR. Shes been published

in Cigar Aficionado, The New York

Times Style Section, GQ, British

Esquireand more.

Most unforgettable boating

experience?A cla ssic t ime

involved a Mexican island, a

dude named Jesus and a small rowboat. Seasick from

a choppy catamaran day-trip, I was able to hire this

savior to row me back to the mainl and, where I,

literally, kissed the stationary ground. Funny, Ive

never repeated a catamaran excursion.

Why turn to page ?Ive been covering Ricardo Secos

menswear shows for several years now. A businessman

for years, he gave up everythi ng to design clothes,

always channeling and incorporating the artistry of his

Mexican homeland. Recently named a CFDA Emerging

Talent, hes definitely someone to watch.

C O N T R I B U T O R S

Peter Glahnis cur rently the first mate on a -foot Palmer

Johnson yacht. He enjoys art and has be en illustrati ng yachts for

ShowBoats Internationalsince Ma rch .

Best time in yachting?Last summer, we had my hometown ofHarbor Springs, Michigan, on our itinerary. As we approached

the harbor, the captain passed me t he helm and let me take her in

while he managed the deck in my stead. It was truly a moment to

bring the -foot yacht to the dock from the wing station with

my friends and family there to catch the l ines.

Why turn to page ?I create my illust rations remotely from

wherever the boat may be moored. While it can sometimes lead

to some logistical chal lenges, I find

that working on my illustrations

while simultaneously working

within the yachting industry gives

me great insight into

the subject matter

of my art.


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ON BOARDNEWS, COLUMNS, TOYS, PEOPLE, GEAR HEAD

& M ARK ET INTELLIGENCE

Stand-up ideaWave Boats Cocoon Limo

Voluminous inside with six feet, five inches of

headroom at the center and wheelchair accessible,

this air-conditioned limo is packed with big ideas.

Designer Fabrizio Di Carne sees this 42-foot capsule

with retractable swim platform, panoramic windows,

solar panels and shallow draft as an ideal inland

waterway navigator in locales from Dubai to New York,

as much as a yacht tender.www.fdc-designs.com

+ FOR MORE NEWS, SEE PAGE 25

This month:Chapman Ducote vents about wind, how Lloyd Thornburg was seduced by speed and six of the best headsails

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OSTE

The way I sea itTheres one thing that will ruin any yacht trip for Chapman Ducote.

As my family and I sit down to a beautifully set table on the aft

deck, the china carefully arranged, a perfectly folded napkinon each plate, the wind begins to pick up. We watch a few

nurse sharks sashay through the underwater lights behind the boat.

Its a special occasion a birthday celebration and we all ig nore

the stirring pal m trees off the dock, intent on the delicious smell

of roasting meat thats been wafting from the galley a ll afternoon.

The candles are the fir st to go, snuffed out by the breeze. We hold

down our water glasses unti l they are fil led. Before long, my fathers

napkin takes flight a nd spirals into the water.

Moments later, a big gust t ips a glass of red wine

and we collectively gasp as it t rickles in slow

motion toward my wifes creamy blouse. She

catches it moments before it rolls off t he edge,

and the rest of our napkins are sacrificed

dam-style to save the upholstery and her outfit.

But our perfect meal in the beautiful dark n ight

is ruined. Time to move inside.

Why is it that every time my father, Wayne, steps on board a vessel,

the wind picks up regardless of t he weather forecast? We arent

talkin g a small uptick either, but sudden and unexpected gale forcewinds. Its such an undeniable phenomena that my family and I have

even coined a name for it the Wayne Winds.

To many, the mark of a beautiful day is sunshi ne and a cloudless

sky. But when youre on the water, you quickly lear n that eventhe brightest, most beautifu l day can be ruined by wind. I hate the

wind. I purposely go th rough great length s to avoid it, and its no

coincidence that when Im at sea, the wind and waves are c alm

percent of the time.

Every single morning , no matter where I am in the world, no

matter what Im doing, I look at two or three wi nd forecasts in my

desired area of cr uising. I may be in a s uit on the way to my office,

drinking my morning green juice, but

Ive always got my eye on the wind, just i n

case. What Im looking for are windows of

perfection, so I can make a case to myself (and

my wife) to hop on t he boat for an i mpromptu

trip. I dont go yachting on specific dates, I go

when the wind and weather look good.

Some people dont have the luxur y of going

whenever they feel like it, but many do and

dont seize it. With the technology available today, like the Windfinder

and PassageWeather apps that provide reliable wind information

a week in advance, it makes no sense to batt le wind on a vacationplanned weeks ahead of time.

Unless you want to feel like an experimental piece of carbon fiber

undergoing aerodynamic testing at the McLaren wind tunnel in

Woking, England, take my adv ice and try a spu r-of-the-moment trip

based on zero wind in the forecast. Once you actu ally experience it,

you wi ll t ry an d seek it ou t ever y time .

If you have lots of superstructure and dont mind staying indoors

reading the latest Dan ielle Steel novel your entire trip, then the

wind doesnt matter. But who wants to do that?

The point of boating is candlelit dinners on the af t deck,

exploring coves on your tender, a paddleboard at sunset, f resh air

on the flybridge. And i f youre getting blown away, it can ruin the

whole experience.

Unexpected Wayne Winds aside, picking the right time to leave,

based on all the glorious information that technology can provide,

will ensu re no rolling in your anchorage and make for a more blissfu l

experience, which is what yachting should be.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects

it to change; and the realist he makes the most of technology,watches the wind and opts for a spontaneous trip in perfect

weather. Oh, and he knows despite the forecast, dont tempt fate:

Dont bring Wayne!

A big gust tips a glass of redwine and we collectivelygasp as it trickles in slowmotion toward my wifes

creamy blouse.

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I

f you saw a green flash on the horizon this

year, it might have been Lloyd Thornburg

on board his MOD Phaedobreaking yet

another record. The -foot lime-green t rimaran

has smashed more than a dozen records in .

Its an experience Thornburg describes as

exhilarating and terrifying.

The New Mexico native never planned this.

In , he took del ivery of

the orange-hulled Gunboat

Phaedobuilt for cruising,

not racing. After yearsspent traipsing around

the Caribbean on a small

sailboat, he had graduated

to this custom, carbon-

ensconced catamaran and

was planning a round-the-

world voyage. But back at

her homeport in St. Barths,

some wondered if the neon

boat was as swift as shelooked. Thornburg decided

to find out, entering her

in the Caribbean , where Phaedowon the

multihull class and line honors. We were riding

on that buzz, so we did the entire Caribbean

season and we did pretty well, he says.

Somewhere in there, we got lost in the racing

instead of cruising.

Over the next few years, Thornburg and histeam continued to hone their skill-set. But taking

a cruising boat racing, you start to rea lize its not

a race boat, and it g ives you that bug for more,

Thornburg says. He had the opportunity to try

out a few high-performance, wickedly fast MODs

in that timespan, and he was intrigued. But as

of , his plans were to slow down rather t han

speed up. Phaedowould do the Transpac as

her retirement from racing, which would deliver

Thornburg closer to South Pacific cru ising.

They had just enjoyed a -mile day and were

winning handily whenPhaedodismasted. It went

as well as dismasting can,

Thornburg says laughing.

It was warm, it was noon

usually dismastings seem tohappen at three a.m. and

nobody was hurt.

On the slow motor home,

Thornburg and legendary

multihull sailor Brian

Thompson had plenty of

time to talk. I really liked

that four hundred twenty-

seven-mile day. I wondered

what its like to do a sixhundred fifty-mile day?

Thornburg says. They

hatched a plan to charter a MOD for a season,

but instead, when M ichel Desjoyeauxs MOD

Foncia came on the market, Thornburg jumped

at the opportunity to buy the racing machine,

and, of course, paint her bright green and fly a

pirate-emblazoned sail, Team Phaedos logo.

The newly dubbedPhaedo

barely madeit from France in time for the season,

arriving two days before the Caribbean .

The lack of preparation proved no hindrance as

they set the new course record of hours,

minutes, seconds. It was a taste of what was

to come as TeamPhaedowent on to break nine

course records, set four world sailing speed

records and clock three fastest elapsed times.

Phaedoregularly hits knots with

Thornburg at the helm. He says breaking

records outside of the racing circuit is when the

real mag ic happens. Youre not going to set out

for a record if the weather isnt perfect, so itssome of the best sailing on one of the coolest,

fastest machines thats ever been realized. Its

like having a racehorse and wanting to run in a

field or having a sports car and saying how fast

can we make this thing go? Theres something

pure about that pursuit of speed.

Thornburg admits the sensation of speed

abates as you adjust to the yachts movements,

but what remains is even more special: the ability

to forget the real world. The thing I like about

sailing in general (is) when youre really focused

on the task, its like a meditation. There is nothing

else going through my m ind or its a simple

thought, like sail the boat, at this angle.

The sweetest victory of the year for

Thornburg, though, was on the original Phaedo

when he took on the Transpac on his newly

refitted Gunboat, and came back to win it.

Will he ever return to his dream of cruising?I think my new approach is cruising by racing

race to where you want to go, and then get there

and explore, he says. It will still happen one

day, but its on hold.

No gust,no gloryRisa Merllearns how

Lloyd Thornburg wentfrom contented cruiser

to record-breaking fiend.

PHOTOGRAPHS:RACHEL

FALLON-LANGDON/TEAMP

HAEDO

Theressomethingpure aboutthe pursuit

of speed.


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Eight yachts s ept the categoriesTROPHY


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RYALOA135' 5"

BUILDERAlia Yachts, TurkeyINTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

DESIGNSorgiovanni Designs

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

Van Oossanen Naval Architect

SAVANNAHLOA273' 10"

BUILDER

Feadship, The Netherlands

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

DESIGNCG Design

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

De Voogt Naval Architects

AWARDS

Exterior Design & Styling Award Sailing Yacht

Interior Layout & Design Award Sailing Yacht

Naval Architecture Award Sailing Yacht joint winner

Holistic Design Award Sailing Yacht

DES IGNER

Mario Pedol,founder of Nauta Design

Nauta Design built its reputation on notable sailing

superyachts, including many of the Southern Wind

Shipyard series and projects with Baltic Yachts.

But creating the exterior profile of LrssensAzzam

at 591 feet, the worlds largest superyacht

has propelled Pedol and Nauta into

superyacht superstardom.

AWARDS

Interior Layout & Design Award

Motor Yacht below 500GT

Naval Architecture Award

Displacement Motor Yacht below 500GT

DES IGNER

Sam Sorgiovanni, Sorgiovanni Designs

Based in Western Australia, Sam Sorgiovanni

is unconventionally placed for a superyacht

designer, but it doesnt seem to have limited

him. His projects include Amels 194-foot Altair,

Lrssens 414-foot Octopus and a 276-footer

that is due in 2017 from Echo Yachts.

AWARDS

Exterior Design & Styling Award Motor Yacht above 500GT

Interior Layout & Design Award Motor Yacht above 500GT

Holistic Design Award Motor Yacht

DES IGNER

Cristina Gherardi Benardeau, founder of Paris-based CG Design

Savannah was the first yacht exterior for Gherardi Benardeau, an Italian

architect with serious fashion-house credentials. Shes designed stores for

Christian Dior Couture and created the first Giorgio Armani Interior Design

Studio in New York, as well as the interior of the 160-foot Christensen Odessa.

Circle scale = Number of awards Joint awardAward

NIKATALOA114' 8"

BUILDER

Baltic Yachts, Finland

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

DESIGNNauta Design

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

Judel/Vrolijk

0 ft 50 ft 100 ft

*Nikatanot to scale

Eight yachts swept the categoriesat this years ShowBoats DesignAwards, receiving more than adozen accolades between them.

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The informerGLOBAL ORDER BOOK UPDATE: CURRENT TOP COUNTRIES

LAUNCHES IN FEBRUARY 2016

NAME TYPE LENGTH SHIPYARD COUNTRY

Cloudbreak 237' 9" Abeking & Rasmussen DE

Chrimi III 131' 9" Benetti IT

Majesty 110' Gulf Craft UAE

109' 9" Feadship NL


93' 2" Viking USA

Majesty 89' 10" Gulf Craft UAE

FD 85' Horizon TW


Ulysses 351' Kleven NW

Aquijo 278' 9" Oceanco/Vitters NL

Just Js 200' 1" Hakvoort NL

OA / 111'9" Ocean Alexander TW

Sophye 109' 8" Astondoa ES

Twinz 108' 2" Benetti IT

BlueAngel 95' 5" Sanlorenzo IT

AWork of Art 93' 2" Viking USA

DELIVERIES IN FEBRUARY2016 ORDERS IN FEBRUARY 2016

SHIPYARD TYPE LENGTH DELIVERY COUNTRY

Benetti 229' 7" 2018 IT

Cerri C. Navale 163' 7" 2017 IT

Overmarine 163' 7" 2017 IT

Mural Yachts 152' 2017 TK

Ferretti C. Line 137' 8" 2018 IT

Mulder Shipyard 118' 1" 2017 NL

Ferretti Yachts 85' 3" 2016 IT

Otam 83' 7" 2017 IT

294

IT TK TW NL UK

74 71 6961

BY NUMBER OF YACHTS IN BUILD

326

235 233

220

197

QTDE AU NW GR

BY AVERAGE LENGTH IN BUILD (ft)

37,182

12,48011,611

7,0936,847

NLIT TK TW USA

BY TOTAL LENGTH IN BUILD (ft)

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Super Nova in the world of yachting has a whole

new meaning since the christening of Heesen

Yachts largest vessel to date, the sleek -footer

previously known as Project Kometa. The name

of this al l-aluminum yacht designed by Espen

ino with naval architecture by Van Oossanen

and Heesen is Galactica Super Nova. As her name

indicates, she is, in many ways, a bigger, more

evolved version of her inspiration and predecessor,

Galactica Star.Delivered in , -foot Galactica Starwas

at the time of her launch the biggest yacht to use

Van Oossanens patented Fast Displacement Hull,

a hull form developed to increase efficiency across a

wide span of speeds. Designer Omega Architects

had given her sleek lines accentuating her narrow

beam and long, sporty shape and incorporating

Heesens DNA.

Galactica Super Novawas put through her paces before

her planned May handover to her owners. Her top speed

goal of knots exceeds her predecessors -knot top

speed, as does her range, expected to be , nautical

miles at knots. She also boasts a larger beach club, an

infinity pool with jets, a helipad forward that transforms

into an outdoor movie set and more aggressive stylistic

features. Her contemporary interior is by Sinot Exclusive

Yacht Design.www.heesenyachts.com

Brighter, faster, bigger

Heesens newflagship at herchristening this

past February

Falcons embracing(above) is part

of a set of three,presented in a

gold-embroidered

box (right).

A falcon resting (left)and building a nest

(above) in 18kt gold,diamonds and

mixed spinels

HIGH JEWELRY TAKES FLIGHT

Humans have trained falcons to hunt on their behalf for millennia. The

popularity of falconry continues unabated today, especially in the Middle East.

(In Abu Dhabi, for instance, an entire hospital is devoted to healing injured birds.)

Inspired by this ancient sport and nature, Temple St. Clair created her Wings of

Desire collection of sculptural rings depicting the majestic birds in various life cycles.

A limited edition, the collection is available as a set delivered in a box embroidered

in gold and decorated with the traditional braids and knots associated with falconry.

Sold as a set, $475,000, or $175,000 each and available at www.templestclair.com,[email protected] by phone, (800) 590-7985 or (212) 219-8664.

Harriet Mays Powell

MAY NEWSCool concepts herald the future of

superyachts, Outer Reefs new Trident

series and a mini grand fit for a yacht.

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THE HIGHEST PRAISE

The ShowBoatsDesign Awards took to the slopes of Austria inFebruary, coinciding once again with the Superyacht Design Symposium.

Two very different yachts collected multiple awards this year. The

115-foot Baltic Nikatawas a winner in four categories for her exterior

and interior design by Nauta Design and naval architecture by Judel/

Vrolijk & Co. She also received an award for holistic design, which

recognizes continuity and consistency between exterior and

interior spaces. The panel of judges (superyacht owners

and designers from a broad section of industries) spotted

the same quality in Savannah, a 274-foot Feadship with

hybrid propulsion, designed inside and out by CG Design

of Paris and a winner in three categories.The Young Designer of the Year is Baoqi Xiao, a student

in automotive and yacht design at the Art Center College

of Design in Pasadena, California. This years challenge

was to design a 45-meter motor yacht with full layout

according to the demands of a particular client. Xiao imagined

his client to be a successful fashion designer. This, in turn,

sparked his idea for the styling, based on a pattern he spotted on

Italian knitwear. The zig-zag shape feature is the main styling design language of this

concept, he says. A multifunctional beach club and owners deck are outstanding

features integrated in his innovative concept.

For more information on the award winners, turn to our infographics on page 22.

To see all the winners, visit showboatsdesignawards.com.

SAVE THE DATE

Loro Piana Superyacht RegattaJune 7 to 11

A fleet of 25 yachts has already responded to the kick-off event of

the Mediterranean regatta season. Taking place in Porto Cervo, Sardinia,

June 7 to 11, this regatta blends competitive racing with a varied socialprogram, attracting the worlds most prestigious sailing superyachts and

their owners. Enter online now at loropianasuperyachtregatta.com.

Superyacht Rendezvous MontenegroJuly 7 to 9

The Superyacht Rendezvous returns to

Montenegro July 7 to 9. A first-class program of

events allows participants to take in the stunning

coastline of the beautiful Bay of Kotor and enjoy

exclusive hospitality. To join in the fun, register

online now at superyachtrendezvous.com.

Nikata


Event Highlights

Xiaos winningconcept (above

and right)

Baoqi Xiao

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MASTER OF THE DOMAIN

A sort of exoskeleton frees this

catamaran from constraining bulkheads.Naval architect Philippe Renaudeaus

studio re-imagines the relationship

between exterior and interior spaces

on this 175-foot catamaran with

lofty surfaces. Nomadus has space

for an owners deck, six guest suites

and seven crew cabins, all with private

bathrooms. www.phr-yacht-design.com

UNCONVENTIONALCLASSIC

A. Vallicelli & C. Yacht Design has taken a

counter-step to the quest for ever-more

volume. This 207-foot modern classic appears

longer than she is in part thanks to her

discreet superstructure and classic bow.

Her elegant envelope comprises a panoramic

two-level owners suite, four guest cabins,

seven crew cabins, plus luxurious recreation

spaces. www.vallicellidesign.it

AIRCRAFT CARRIER

This expedition yacht from Bill Prince Yacht Design is just shy of132 feet, yet she carries a seaplane. Her aft deck can fit the new

Icon A5 (with foldable wings) and a 23-foot tender. The BPYD 40

breaks the mold in other ways. Angular design improves sightlines,

a waterfall lends privacy to diners at anchor and solar cells and

USB chargers are integrated into glass-top tables for constant

connection. www.BillPrinceYachtDesign.com

NEWON THEBLOCK

Designers are busy shapingthe future of superyachts.Here are some of their

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of the

bestHeadsails

Firefly

Definitely one of the most audacious

spinnakers out there belongs to the -foot

Claasen Shipyards Firefly. The North Sails

kite is orange for her owners country of

origin; as for the personified lady firefly,

we can only speculate...

Comanche

The -foot supermaxi from Hodgdon Yachts is na medafter what was once Americas most powerful Indian tribe.

North Sails emblazoned what looks like a tribesmans face

on her spinnaker. Dont mess with this guy.

Perseus

This Doyle A spinnaker could

have you thinking outside the box.

Perseus, the second boat in Perini

Navis m series, boasts the

worlds largest single sail.

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FFBROWN/SUPERYACHTMEDIA(FIREFLY),CARLOBORLENGHI(PERSEUS3),ROLEX/CARLOBOR

LENGHI(COMANCHE),RICKTOMLINSON(AGLA

IA)

Silencio

Give a big roar to the Doyle A

spinnaker on this -foot Perini Navi.

It bears an eye-catching lions head,

showing just whos king of the ocean.

Tiara

Here comes the sun. The red and yellow

image on the North Sails headsail of the

-foot Alloy Yachts sloop shines down

on the sea and will brighten anyones mood

even in the darkest sailing conditions.

Aglaia

The headsail on

board this -foot

Vitters was designed

by Norwegian artist

Magne Furuholmen,

the former keyboardist

for the s band a-ha.

The artwork features

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Capture the essence of fruitAn eau de vie is the perfect end to your evening. Malachy Duffyrecommends the best.

Fruit-based spirits aregenerally known bythe French term eau de

vie , meaning water of life.

(The Scandinavian aquavitand whiskey also meanwater of life, which tells you

something about how peopleview alcohol). Eau de vie ismade by taking any mashedfruit and adding wine yeast toprompt fermentation, t urning

the fru it into alcohol. Theresulting liquid is then distilledand aged for up to one year, usuallyin stainless steel or glass. The clear

liquids that emerge can be adelightful essence of the fruit,concentrated and not at all sweet.

I most enjoy eau de vie aft erdinner, when it makes a soothingdigestif, something to help bringan evening to a calming conclusion.

Here are some of the most notable.

Pear Williams Purkhar t Eau de Vie.

Made in Austria, this lovely bottlingis produced exclusively from Williamspears grown in the Alto Adige, wherethey are known for their creamy texture and fragrance. This spirithas real dept h in its flavor and a long fini sh. -ml. bottle, $,

astorwines.com

St. George Raspberry Brandy. I have great regard for theCalifornia-based St. George operation. Its commitment to

innovation and quality is unwavering. The company first came

to my attention with their worthy single malt whiskey; it wenton to make gins and vodkas of note. It calls its fruit eau de vie

fruit brandies. The raspberry is exceptional, with deep flavor

and a touch of earth iness (thestems of the berries go intothe production) and a touch

of sweetness at the finish.-ml. bottle, $, klwines.com

Clear Creek Mirabelle

Plum. Based in Oregon, thisproducer has also impressed

me with its skillfully craftedofferings (which include a single

malt whiskey and a g rappa). Madewith mirabelles sourced from the

King Estate, this eau de vie has

alluring aromas of ripe fruit, deepflavors of ripe plums and a clean,bracing finish. -ml. bottle,

$, wallywine.com

Hans Reisetbauer Apricot Eau

de Vie. Austrian Hans Reisetbauercrafts a range of highly regarded eau

de vie which include several madefrom vegetables. The apricot charms

with its aromas redolent of fresh fruit.The intensity of the taste is focused,

but easy on the palate, with a nice touchof acidity at the end. -ml. bott le, $,

astorwines.com

The proper glass

I believe one reason we dont drink more eau de vie in this countryis because of improper serving in restaurants. I cringe when itarrives in a balloon brandy snifter, which is exactly the wrongglass as it accent uates the alcoho l and makes the spirits seem

overly harsh. Ideal for the purpose are glasses designed fordrinking grappa. I recommend the Vinum grappa wine glassmade by Riedel. Also note, eau de vie is at its best slightly chilledto about 60 degrees. $ for a set of four. wineglasses.com


Drinks

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NYHARE(TOP),GARYLACOSTE(CENTER)

HOW TO SPEND $, ON EAU DE VIE

Three magnums of Hans Reisetbauer Williams Pear Eau de Vie .Eau de vie usually comes in 375-ml. bottles, so it is quite somethingto see this magnum (1.5 liters) presentation. Reisetbauers Wiliams

pear displays full ripe fruit, hints of spice and a crisp finish.$308 each,zachys.com

24 375-ml. bottles of CapRock

Organic Peach Brandy. A relativenewcomer to the eau de vie world,

this Colorado-based distillery producesa lush, fragrant, peach bottling from fruit

sourced locally. $45 each, klwines.com

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24 bottles of Clear Creek Pear Brandy (with wholepear in the bottle). Yes, it is a bit of a gimmick, but an

interesting and time-honored one. The presentationis striking and always evokes the question: How dothey do it? (It requires a lot of hand labor beginning

with placing the bottle over a budding fruit and

then securing it and making sure the pear doesntget too big.) Novelty aside, this is a fine eau de viewith full, ripe pear flavor and aromas. $45 each,67wine.com

Six 375-ml. bottles of Hans Reisetbauer

Wild Cherry Eau de Vie. I could notwrite about eau de vie and not include a

cherry, one of my favorites. This exudesconcentrated but elegant elements thatare the hallmark of cherry, with notes of

chocolate and mint on the nose, plus afull, smooth palate. $160 each,zachys.com

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MADE IN THE SHADE

A double-decker umbrella in watermelonhues with a frosty aluminum base surebeats A/C. Santa Barbara umbrellashave this incredible feeling of quality.

The hand-stitching, the drapery-like feelof the panels, the brass and stainlesshardware and underside linings, says

David Gesmundo, owner of the ChathamRefinishing Company. The key to stability

is in the bases we make. $4,350,

www.chathamrefinishing.com/showroom/UmbrellasShade.aspx

A SMALL REMINDER

Interior designer Anthony Catalfano hasmade a reputation for breathing life

into shore-hugging spaces from PalmBeach to Nantucket. Now Catalfano

has put together his own home goodsstore, where we found this cushiony

memo reminding us to breathein bold, nautical, navy script. $85,www.anthonycatalfanohome.com

TOSS IN THE TENDER

Just as there are comfort foods totake on a picnic excursion, there are

also profoundly comforting textures.Leather, wicker, bone china and

stainless steel combine in this picnichamper from Amberley in a way that

will evoke gentle sighs of reminiscenceand smiles for whats coming next.

for the Goodwood model shownhere, www.amberleyproducts.co.uk

T H R O W B A C K

In a moment of inspiration several yearsago, furnishings designer Bea Henrichs

created the unzippable, thoroughlywashable throwbed in her garage, andher new furnishings company, Hedge-house, set sail for the Straits of Success.

Coastal designer Robin Pelissierimmediately fell in love with the

throwbeds vintage Saint-Tropez look,giving them the royal treatment with

monograms and custom fabrics. From$ in linen to $, in cashmere,

www.robinpelissier.com/robins-nest/blog/

DONT LEAVE THE NEST

Ornithologists have shown that baby birds attach themselves to theirnests as much as to their mothers. This three-piece, stackable nest

(daybed) from Skyline Design is considerably larger, more durable andheavier than the real thing. All it lacks is a mother. Made of all-weather

polyethylene wicker and stainless hardware, it does well on land or fixedto the deck. The Shade daybed: 99" x 85" x 76", cushions included.

$10,630,www.skylinedesign.com

AT

EASERelaxing on your yacht can

be really hard work, butgiven the right accessories,saysLouis Postel, the payoff

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Beauty


Beauty

Goingskin deep

Harriet MaysPowelltells us howto maintain a youthful glow.

Facial oils are an excellent way to get antioxidants

and vitamins into the skin quickly. They are

absorbed easily and help to soften fine lines.

Because oils are lipophilic, or fat-loving, they passthough the lipid layer of the skin faster, preventing

water loss and plumping skin more effectively than

creams alone. Face oils are also ideal for layering and

can be added to moisturizers or serums if more

hydration is needed. Since the decade-long craze for face

oils goes unabated, the myriad choices now include not

just bottles of single essential oils, but combinations of

pure vitamins, high-altitude plants and floral extracts.

Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil from La Prairie

harnesses the properties of plants and algae adapted to

live at extreme elevations and in the severe conditions

of the Alps. Pur ple saxifrage, soldanella alpina extract

and Swiss snow algae are mixed in a lightly scented dry

oil to renew skin cells and provide potent antioxidant

protection. $,laprairie.com

Long recognized as a treatment for severe skin

conditions, niacin, a member of the vitamin B family,

is also known to reduce brown spots, sun damage and

signs of aging. NIAs Treatment Catalyst containsthis essential vitamin, as well as the oils from sunflower,

sesame and strawberry seeds, to protect and improve

your overall complexion. $, NIA.comWith a slightly fruity aroma, Meaningful Beauty

Vitality Oil combines the antioxidant qualities

of vitamin C with melon and orchid extracts, in a

concentrated but lightweight formula that moisturizes

and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

$, meaningfulbeauty.comPremier Cru LElixir, the newest addition to Caudalies

collection, is a lightweight dry oil that combines five

anti-aging ingredients: sandalwood, jojoba, prickly pear,

coriander and grape seed. Together, they help to correct

dark spots, tighten skin and smooth wrinkles. $,us.caudalie.comand NYC Caudalie boutiques

The new Avalon Organics Intense Defense

Antioxidant Oil balances lemon, apricot and raspberry

with vitamin C to retain moisture and protect againstthe aging effects of free radicals. $, available at Whole

Foods Market or avalonorganics.com

Finally, a hair removalproduct that is effective on

all skin types and with all haircolors. The FDA-approved,Iluminageis a joint venturebetween pharmaceutical

giant Unilever and SyneronMedical, a medical device

company. Energy from radiowaves is combined with

intense light flashes to targethair follicles in order to

inhibit regrowth. Previously,hair removal products used

exclusively light-basedtechnology, which was only

effective on dark hair.The process is simple andtakes just a few minutes.Simply plug the device inand glide it over the skin,

much like an electric razor.Although heat is transmitted

from the light pulses, itdoesnt burn. The Iluminage

is painless and doesnt

create the cuts, nicks orirritations associated withmany other hair removal

procedures. Havingused the product for the

recommended seven weeklytreatments, I can attest

to a high rate of success.Although touch-ups are

needed, I observed abouta 70-percent reductionof hair on my legs. I also

liked being able to use theIluminage wherever and

whenever I wanted.$445, available at

bergdorfgoodman.com,neimanmarcus.com,iluminagebeauty.com

Indoor garden

Seriously

smooth

Acqua di Parma candlesEach candle is created from start to finishby a single craftsman and takes 24 hours to

complete. Flowers, herbs or leaves are carefullyselected and placed into the wax to form

unique decorations. With a burning time ofapproximately 60 hours, these candles melt

from the inside, keeping their distinctiveouter shells intact. Seasonal scents make themattractive year-round. $112 each, available at

Neiman Marcus stores and neimanmarcus.com

Lavender

This limited-editioncandle incorporatescrushed lavender budsin its artisanal design.The scent is light andsoothing.

Rose Bud

Tiny rosebuds producea subtle, classic,summertimescent.

Tea Leaves

The oolong tealeaves in thiscandle emit a crispand distinctivefragrance, idealfor cooler months.

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NTICRECORDS(CIRCLE)

Purchase planBrett Berkshares Lamborghini buying tips from thecountrys largest dealer of the exotic import.

Brett David was years old when he sold

his first Lamborghini. To a rap star. At a

gas station.

I was with a buddy of mine, and this Ferrari starts

pulling into the station running really poorly, and I walked

up to the car and who gets out? It was Missy Elliott.

A vehicular savant, David fixed the car right away. It

was an alarm mishap that reduced power to the engine,

he explains. And then he hit Missy with a line credited to

Frank Sinatra, who famously drove the other Italian exotic

brand: If you want to be somebody, you drive a Ferrari. If

you already are somebody, you own a Lamborghini. The

next day, Missy came into the dealership and bought one.

It helped that Davids dad owned the dealership,

Prestige Imports in North Miami Beach, and that Davidhad been brought up in the business. We saw all of the

different phases that Miami went through. Its ups and

downs. The cocaine cowboy days. All the big real

estate cycles.

Davids father passed away suddenly of a heart

attack in , when Brett was just years old.

To maintain his dads legacy, he decided to take

over the Lamborghini dealership, which also

sells high-end pre-owned vehicles like Porsches,

Bentleys, Maseratis and Bugattis.In the market for a fine motorcar? David shares

his top tips for buyers of new and gently used ultra-

luxury automobiles.

Know exactly what you want:At this price

point, its not about making a deal, its about a

passion. Its about us being able to find a specific

unique vehicle somewhere around the world and deliver

something that a client wants a perfect car that fits the

customers exact needs.Do your research: In todays market, we have so much

technology at our fingertips, so much information, that

its actually helpful if the buyer comes in educated. Its

much different than back in the day when it was more of

an impulse buy. People are a lot more strategic and aware.

Dont be afraid to lease: Because interest rates are

so low right now, leasing starts to become a little more

attractive for some customers because they can use it as

a tax write-off, and not have that massivedepreciation. Of course, in our realm

right now in Miami, cash is still king.

Put to the test

When Lamborghinis new

range-topping sports

car, the Aventador, was

released in 2011, it made

quite a statement. Not

only did it look like a

futuristic weapon and

derive its power from

a maniacal 12-cylinder

engine that sounded like

a vintage weapon, it could

go like stink, achieving

beyond-legal speeds inan extraordinary rush.

One of Brett Davids

long-term clients was

not convinced though,

especially in contrast

to his own exotic sports

car, an exclusive British

McLaren 12C. He would

tell everybody that

nothing could beat his

McLaren, David says.One day, this clients

nephews and son were

goading him about the

Aventadors capabilities,

and it became too much

for him. He said, You

know what? Lets go see

Brett. When he arrived,

David challenged him

to a race, traffic light to

traffic light under oneprecondition: If I win,

youre selling me the

McLaren right now at this

price, and youre buying

my personal Aventador.

They lined up on Biscayne

Boulevard in Miami and

revved their engines.

Then they took off. David

beat him by at least a car

length. True to his word,

the client pulled back

into the dealership, David

explains, and he bought

himself a Lamborghini.

Speed

Missy Elliott


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From left to right: Richard Mille RM 39-01Automatic Aviation E6-B Flyback Chronograph;Graff MasterGraff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon;Breitling TransOcean Unitime; Patek Philippe WorldTime; Vacheron Constantin Overseas ChronographPerpetual Calendar; Rolex Sky-Dweller

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Breitling TransOcean Unitime

World time watches that show the correct hour

in multiple locations simultaneously cansometimes be difficult to set. Not so with

Breitlings ingenious effort, which demands a

simple twist of the crown forward or backwardin order to correct the hour hand, the city disc

and the 24-hour disc to a new time zone. Thedate also adjusts to local time automatically.

$11,575, breitling.com

RM 39-01 Automatic AviationE6-B Flyback Chronograph

Richard Milles titanium aviator watch wasdesigned for pilots and features a 740-part

movement. It has a second time-zone display

and a flyback chronograph and countdowntimer, while the bezel is based on a naval E6-B

flight computer and can calculate fuel burn andwind correction (among other things) so its

useful on a boat, too. $140,000, richardmille.com

Graff MasterGraff Grand DateDual Time Tourbillon

An industry first, this watch combines a flyingtourbillon with the complications of a dual time

function and a grand date all contained within

a rose gold case measuring just 9.5mm inthickness and 43mm in diameter. The date is

neatly positioned below the 12 oclock positionwith the second time zone dial beside it for easy

readability.Price upon request, graffdiamonds.com

Patek Philippe World Time

Patek Philippes World Time watches are

legendary. The ingenious mechanism wasinvented in 1937 by a brilliant watchmaker

named Louis Cottier, who was the first todevise a method of showing home time on

a conventional pair of hands, as well as

simultaneously showing the hour in 23 othercapitals around the world by means of a

numbered, rotating disc. $42,186, patek.com

Vacheron Constantin OverseasChronograph Perpetual Calendar

Overseas watches combine the exceptionalfinish for which the brand is known with a

ruggedness perfect for globetrotting. Thecollection has been revamped, with the top-of-

the-range piece being this ultra-thin, perpetual

calendar model offering a moon phase display,40-hour power reserve and a new, quick-change

strap system. $91,400, vacheron-constantin.com

Rolex Sky-Dweller

The Sky-Dweller boasts a unique (and patented)

Ring Command bezel that works inconjunction with the winding crown for quick

and easy adjustment of the hour hand, enablingit to be adjusted to local time in one-hour

increments forward or backward without

affecting timekeeping accuracy. The off-centerrotating disc, meanwhile, shows home time

on a 24-hour scale. $48,850, rolex.com


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Sixof the bestDriving gloves

1. Herms lambskin and crochetgloves, 375, hermes.com

2. Dunhilllambskin gloves,275, dunhill.com

3. Aspinal of Londonnappagloves, $85, aspinaloflondon.com

4.Chester JefferiesPembrey gloves, from 20,

chesterjefferies.co.uk5. Harrods of Londonleathergloves, $103, harrods.com

6. Pickettcalf leather gloves,$120, pickett.co.uk

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Guido Krass

YACHT: Silver FastLENGTH:253 feet

YEAR:2015LOCATION:Miami

Have you had much time on board?Yes. We had the whole Krass family on

board for an entire month last Christmas.

We were also joined by the boats designer,

Espen ino, and his partner, Sabrina. Where have you been cruising?

The Dominican Republic, British Virgin

Islands and the West Indies Whats your favorite Caribbean

destination?North Sound, Virgin Gorda, and adjacent

Anegada. The beaches are incredible. Where do you spend most time on board?Down at the swim platform and in the

beach club. Its a really comfortable space

with plenty of room for everyone. Is her sleek hull proving to be economical?

Absolutely. We cruised six weeks from and

to Miami, with lots of runs in between,

using only three-quarters of our tank.

Im currently reading Where Are the

Customers Yachts?by Fred Schwed

Jr. Its a book about com mon-sense

investing and full of amusing pearls

of wisdom.

On board we watchall the works of

Sir David Attenborough and series like

Homeland, Game of Thrones and

Downton A bbey.

I have been collectingwatches for

some time and Audemars Piguetis my favorite brand. I wear t he

Offshore Diver or the white Pr ide

of Siam on board and the Skeleton

Perpetual for dinner.

I like all k inds of musicas long as it

was composed before the

s. I love country, swing and bal lads, but

also oldies and jazz.

So far all our crui sing has been in the Arctic

and the only toy I have used is the Jet Ski.I am a total tech geekand an early adopter.

My latest must-haves are Earin bluetooth

buds, and I never go a nywhere without my

iPad Pro.

Aviator-style gla ssesmade by Cartier are

my favorite. For the Arctic, I had mirrored

lenses put in them. That turned out to be

very useful.

One of the first thing s I do when I go aboard

is go to the bridge and chat with the captain

and the crew about how things have been

while I was gone and also to make sure we

have enough wine and chocolate for the

next trip!

The first thing I packis a Loro Piana

Storm System jacket that is

light but waterproof and warm

when needed.

The one thing I never forget?Underwater camera housing

for photography during dives.

This month

Anil Thadani

Owner of Latitude(148 feet)


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AFTER YEARS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, MOST RECENTLY AS A TOP EXECUTIVE

of luxury brand Escada, Stefano Barbini has identified a troubling trend sameness. Wherever

you go, whate ver you do, every thi ng begi ns to look al ike. St. Ba rth s to Porto Cer vo or New York to

Tokyo, you find the same bags, belts, shoes in the same storefronts.

He speaks fast and convincingly as we move around his yacht, which has brought a smal l corner

of Italy to the dock in Antig ua where I met him. Globalization in the end means m ass market.

If you are able to find the same product at the same moment all over the world, this is not lu xuryanymore. Luxur y is un iqueness, he says. Now, in my opinion, luxur y also is simplicity. People

who have known what luxur y is for years dont need flashy things, they need authenticity.

Showing off is a thing of thepast, Stefano Barbini tells

Cecile Gauert. He offers hisyacht guests a different

kind of luxury.

On boardwith

STEFANO

BARBINI

PHOTOGRAPHS:JIMR

AYCROFT(LEFT),PAOLA&

MURRAY(RIGHT)

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Barbini credits his extensive background

in fashion for these ideas. When I decided to,

let me say, be reborn in this new life, I realized

how important it was to offer authenticity,

uniqueness, simplicity. These things make the

difference between real and fake luxur y, he says.

By this point in the conversation, we have

reached the lower deck of his -foot Sunreef

catamaranBlue Deer

, which he also calls the SanLorenzo Sea Lodge. Blue Deeris the sistership

of Barbinis father-in-laws yachtthHole. Both

were delivered in summer and while they

have similarities, they are not the same. Blue

Deeris Barbinis pride and joy and the second

asset in his nascent hospitality portfolio.

In luxury, details make the difference,

he says. At the end, what stays in the clients

memory are the simplest things. And another

point is that we love Italy and we like to beambassadors of Italy.

As he talks, Barbi ni opens a closet door to

reveal shelves filled with pasta imported from

his home country.

He did not travel light when he came to the

Caribbean for Blue Deers first charter season

here. Aside from pasta, he shipped bottles

of wine, Italian of course, stewed tomatoes and

wheels of Parmesan.

Crafted with care by a -year-old cheese

maker who only makes about four a day, this

aged Parmesan is the real t hing. Unlike the

cheese produced in factories that make more

than , wheels a day kept in a sterile, air-

conditioned environment, this Parmesan is kept

in a naturally ventilated room. When its ready,

the wheel has an oily sheen on the outside and

sounds like a drum when you hit it. My mouth

begins to water as Barbini speaks. Finally, Iget a bite. The taste is incredible, pungent and

delicate all at once.

How did this -year-old Northern Italian

who went directly from studying economics at

the university in Milan to t he fashion industry

become so knowledgeable about food? I like to

eat and I like to drink. Its a good starting point,

says Barbini. My wife, Giorgia, is an incredible

cook,Mama Mia! Giorgias family is crazy for

food; the most important room in their house

is the kitchen. Giorgias father is crazy for the

right ingredients. Also we were trained by our

parents to find the right producers.

After my min i lesson in Parmesan chees e,

he turns his attention to a wine bottle that has

started to sweat in an ice bucket. Its a bubbly

with a lovely blush color that would look greaton a satin gown. It comes from Arunda, one of

the highest wineries in Europe with grapevines

Stefano Barbini (top left) brings

a piece of Italy aboard BlueDeer(center with 19thHole).

The yacht did her first charter

season in the Mediterranean.

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ILEGAUERT(TOPLEFT),JIMR

AYCROFT(CENTE

R),PAOLA&

MURRAY(TOPAND

BOTTOMR

IGHT)

Giorgia and Stefano (far

left with their children)went from the fashion

world to hospitality.Blue Deer(far right)

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LA&

MURRAY

, feet up in t he Dolomites. The volcanic

terrain of South Tyrol does wonders to filter out

any acidity. The bubbles are small and delicate.

The wine has held its own against Champagne,Barbini says before cutting an ultra-thin, almost

translucent slice of ham. Its not prosciutto, he

corrects me, its speck. This ham comes from a

pig smaller than the typical pig of Parma and it

eats mostly potatoes, he explains. The process to

turn a pig leg into this delicate and fragrant slice

is complex and lengthy, far more involved than

the making of prosciutto. About herbs go

into the marinade, and each farmer has a

different secret recipe. It is basted slowly and

finally smoked over a wood fire, Barbini adds.

All of it the Parmesan, the wine and the

ham rests on a corner of a large counter in

Blue Deers open salon. The galley is part of life

on board. Its open and long and accessible from

several sides, so people can be together, talking,

tasting or helping make food if they wish. There

is an herb garden along the starboard-side

windows because what chef worth his or her saltcan cook without them?

Blue Deerdid her first charter season in the

Mediterranean and, in December, came over to

the Caribbean as an ambassador of the dolce vita

and the Barbinis brand of hospitality.

This may not be for ever yone, says Barbini,

but thi s is what we do. By we he meansGiorgia and himself. Giorgia, who also was a top

manager at Escada, grew up among the famous

people her grandfather, the founder of men

fashion powerhouse Brioni, invited to his home.

We are talking prime ministers, presidents,

actors, very VIP people from all around the

world, he says.

The couple, who are raising three teenage

children, left the fashion world to open SanLorenzo Mountain Lodge, a hospitality

concept so exclusive that you wont find t he

right location on Google maps. Barbini pushed

back whenever Google approached him to help

promote the lodge, as privacy is another very

important component of their brand of luxury.

The closest pin will place you somewhere in the

woods. Luxury is not to be able to be reached by

any Google map, he says.

The house, a historic hunting lodge built

for the local bishop in the thcentury, is in the

Dolomites. It was the Barbinis vacation homeuntil, one day, they had the idea of making it a

lodge in the woods where people can discover

or rediscover what has been lost in the rush of

modern life: how to find mushrooms (porcini,

of course) or chop wood and build fires. Kids

enjoy learning how to milk goats and make

butter. There is skiing in the winter, golf and

hiking in t he summer.

Our clients have everything. They can buy

everything. What they cannot buy are priceless

experiences, says Barbini. Chopping in the

woods is a priceless memory for men. Or for

kids, milking a goat could be a memory forever.

Its luxury now.

Giorgia and Stefano toyed with the idea of

bringing the same concept of hospitality to the

sea. They thought of a seashore villa, but Stefano

really wanted a boat, although he is more of a

sweet water sailor himself, as he says.Growing up near Lake Maggiore, hi s first

boating experience was with a saili ng boat,

and after that he sai led only in lakes. I am not

South Tyrol.

Our clients haveeverything. What they

cannot buy are pricelessexperiences.

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MURRAY(TOP

LEFTAND

CENTER,BOTTOM),ISTOCK/ROBERT

OG

ENNARO(

CIRCLE)

a sea guy. I am a sort of category B sailing g uy,

he says. He may be new to saltwater, but he

liked the privacy that a yacht offers.

One day, he went to Sunreef Yachts in

Gdansk, Poland, where his father-in-law

was buildingthHole, his first sailing yacht

and first catama ran. When Barbini saw the

space the boat had, it was a nearly immediate

decision, the San Lorenzo Sea Lodge wouldbe a catamaran . The -foot sailing cat model

was a new addition to Sunreef Yachts lineup a

couple of years ago, starting w ith the first ,

WildBerry. While Sunreef Yachts builds both

motor and sail catamaran s, sail is absolutely

much better for our philosophy than a motor

boat, says Barbini.

He guided the construction with his special

attention to detail, seeking advice from expert

sailor Rocco Sisto for the sail plan. Sisto

insisted on a specia l-order spinnaker, which

makes Blue Deer better able to perform in the

Mediterranean when the wind is m ild. Its

a beautiful sight in a sea where catamarans

are far more rare than the deer around the

Barbinis mountain lodge.

The catamaran has four guest staterooms

for eight to guests (including ch ildren). I

told the yard no master stateroom, Barbinisays. The cabins are all nearly identical i n

size and most definitely in comfort. Feather

pillows and silky light weight sheets make a

lovely nest at night, and the vertical portholes

are made for the best sea blues. The Barbinis

chose the fabrics for the beds and pillows,

selecting ar tisans over big-name houses. We

have no brands on this boat, he says proudly.

The stones in the shower are an iron-rich

lava rock that produces a little rustover time, changing their look little

by little. I really wanted that effect,

he says. They found a Frenchman

with a small shop in Italy to make the

delicately scented bath products.

The labels identifying shampoo from body

wash are pieces of slate r ock from the lod ge. We

dont want to share things that can be found in

another place, he says. We are sort of obsessed

with this, in a good way.

With its inviting salon aft, wide doors and

large flybridge deck, Blue Deeris a fantastic fair-

weather yacht. Her interior is white with gray

flooring and fur niture. Black-and-white pictures

of the Dolomites stand out in a n environment

filled with sea views, so you can plan your w inter

getaway while trying your sea legs.

Blue Deeris returning to the Mediterranean

for the summer, but Barbini has other plans forthe future, maybe the Pacific someday. To be

sure, wherever she goes, the yacht will be stocked

with the staples of the best Italian pantries.

Q U I C K F I R E

S t e f a n o B a r b i n i

SPEED OR STYLE?

Style

CHAUFFEUR OR CHEF?

Chauffeur

IDEA OF LUXURY?

Simplicity and uniqueness

FIRST THING YOU PACK?

My camera

FAVORITE BEACH?

No beaches, please!

My prefer red place is the seag ulls bay

in Palmarola (Italy)

HOW MANY WATCHES?

One

FIRST BOATING MEMORY?

My first when I was year s old

in Lago Maggiore

FAVORITE CAR?

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P h o t o g r a p h y J e f f B r o w n / B r e e d M e d i a

Named after the owners daughtersbirthday, . is a home on the water

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T

iming is everything. When the original owner of the

-foot Benetti hul l FB walked away from

the project months before delivery, an opportunity

presented itself, the kind the boats new owner has

made a living out of exploiting. Lets just say there wasa clear opportunity for a mutually beneficial deal to be done, he

says when we meet on board. The British businessman had been

in talks with Benetti throughout the summer of about a

new project, and when FB was left ownerless two-thirds of

the way through construction, he made a list. Cons: Layout was

largely fixed and engineering installed to a different owners

specification. Pros: Hed get a brand-new boat in less than a third

of the time it takes to design, commission and build one. He spent

the rest of that summer weighing it up.

Shes only the second bluff-bowed boat Benetti has ever built,

after sixty-five-meter Nataly, the owner says. I was on a boat in

Porto Cervo in , and Natalywas there. I just kept looking at

her and asked for the tender to take me arou nd the boat. I grew

to love the shape more and more. It was exact ly what I wanted,

so I was sold on the exter ior design of FB. The question was

whether we could turn her interior into something which would

suit our family, from a design, style and functionality point

of view. The fit-out was about percent complete when the

commissioning owner dropped out, and some of his choiceswere a little eccentric.

There were no bars, the owner says , and it was designed for

a Rolls-Royce Phantom to be kept in the tender garag e! I didnt

need any of that. The sun deck was all wrong everything was too

small, the Jacuzzi, the seating. Inside it was like a Russian tsars

palace. Im not saying t hats bad, but its not my family s style. It

was too heavy, too classical and it was quite dark. We needed to

de-wood it, basically.

Delivery, too, was a considerat ion. If he bought it, he wanted it

for the tail-end of summer , an aggressive schedule that had afew people at Benetti sweati ng. I lost a bit of hair, Benetti project

manager Marco De Cosmo jokes. But the owner is such a nice guy

its difficult to say no.

The deal was eventually signed in October , spurred on by

news that one or two other buyers were circling, and a delivery

target was set: July , giving the Livorno shipyard just

months to turn a palace into a home. I had to make a quick

decision: Go for it or pull out. I was actually in Hong Kong airport

on my way home from a business tr ip, and I said, Lets do it. The

deal was closed at the airport, the owner recalls. Delivery was

nudged back throughout the transformation, and FB emerged

from the yard ju st weeks before the Monaco Yacht Show in

September, where she was introduced to the world as . .

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The main deck salon is

ideal for entertaining, withcomfortable seating and room

for at the dining table.

Colorful art adds an unexpected element to the two-toneinterior, including in the main salon (top), where aninteractive butterfly wall (visible to the right in the image)is a child favorite, and a Tracey Emin neon sign in theskylounge bar (top right) dares someone to Move me.


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S P E C S

11.11 Benetti

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LOA: 206' 8" (63m)

LWL:198' 4" (60.5m)

Beam:34' 9" (10.6m)

Draft (full load):11' 5" (3.5m)

Gross tonnage:1,181 GT

Power:2 x 3,740-hp

Caterpillar 3512C

Freshwater capacity:

6,604 U.S. gallons

Tenders:1 x 30' Benetti

custom limo tender;

1 x 20' Novurania

Construction: Steel, aluminum

Builder/year:

Benetti/2015

Livorno, Italy

t: +39 0584 380111

e: [email protected]

w: benettiyachts.itBoats website:

w: 1111voyager.com

Speed (max/cruise):

17.5/15 knots

Range: 5,000 nm @ 15 knots

Fuel capacity:

31,700 U.S. gallons

Generators:3 x 155kW Caterpillar

Owner and guests:12

Crew: 16

Classification:Lloyds 100 A1

SSC; MCA LY2 compliant

Naval architecture:Benetti

Exterior styling:Benetti

Interior design:Owner

100ft

0ft

50ft

Incognito:

A private owners

area is so

discreet, no one

looking out from

the bridge above

can see it.

Keeping her

close: Instead

of a study in the

owners suite,

the room is used

as a nursery for

their daughter.

Staffed up:

Seven crew cabins

on the lower deck

plus a captains cabin

on the bridge deck

house 16 total crew.

Love me

tender:

The transom

garage is home

to the firstcustom Benetti

limo tender.

Childproof:

Everything

at toddler

height in the

main salon

has curved

or soft edges.

Pamper me: The

central section of the

sun deck includes a

massage room and

a steam room.

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The owners who createdMoon Sandvery

nearly didnt. GO, a -foot yacht that

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TFeadship built in , was close to what the

owners of Moon San dthought about for their

next boat. Then they seemingly changed

their mind. They had a disappointed

salesman in f ront of them until they said, We want to

build a new yacht. And s o began the -month adventure

of creating a vessel from scratch.

They really had a great time building her, says Bas

Nederpelt, Feadships commercial director.Thats evident at first sight. The dcor is lively with happy

colors that vibrate in the sunlight and museum-quality

furnishings. Not a middle-of-the-road kind of interior, this

one is highly personal, with a collection of glass items, rich

fabrics and stunning stones. The fu rniture pieces, most

of them custom-designed and built, hail from such well-

known names in superyacht circles as Silver Lining and

Linley in the UK and Pollaro in the U.S.

The yacht is an interesting blend of modern and classic,

part beach house and part luxurious villa, with materialscherry-picked from a marble shop in Italy to a warehouse

fil led with rare veneers in New Jersey. On board for the

adventure were the designers of Bannen berg & Rowell,

who the owners chose to create the sophisticated and

cheerful ambiance.

Alt houg h a cu stom bu ild, Moon Sa nddraws some of her

features from the SL series, created by De Voogt Naval

Arch itec ts. A few ye ars ago, Fea dsh ip dec ided to d evelo p

two custom series to respond to the demands of younger

owners unwilling to wait for a custom yacht but desiring

the same qua lity. The F Vantage, fir st, and then t he SL

were born GOwas the third of the SLs.

Features from these well-executed concepts are recalled

inMoon San d, also designed in-house by De Voogt Naval

Arch itec ts, bu t th is is a cu stom de sig n. A s ize b etwe en

and meters was just right for these owners. Moon Sa nd

started in the middle, at meters, and ended at just over

meters. What caused the D e Voogt design team to add

length to the initial project was the owners wish to includea pool equipped with a contraflow system on the main deck

aft. The ,-gallon pool is nearly feet by six-and-a-half

feet. It fills up in just minutes and has an adjustable floor

height, which makes it deep enough for adults to swim in

and safe as a play area for children. A large pool such as this

is uncommon on a yacht of this size, says De Voogt Naval

Arch itec ts c hief d esig ner, Tanno Weeda.

It is used very frequently by the owner for a good swim in

combination with the contraflow system. The pool doesnt

always need to be emptied. You just close the pool by l ifting

the teak deck floor of the pool to the deck [level] and you can

use the af t deck without even noticing the pool is there.

To enter the main s alon, you step right a bove the pool,

which is truly i nvisible, and through doors that part with

a soft electric swoosh to reveal the luxurious and quiet

universe within. The interior layout is not unexpected, with

a comfortable and elegant salon on the main deck, followed

by a formal full-beam dining room, connected to the galleyon the port side via a sizeable pantry. On the starboard side,

a corridor leads to the owners suite with a study, good-sized

dressing area, stateroom with a feature seldom seen on

yacht s a fou r-pos ter be d, and his -and-he rs bat hro oms.

The guest suites are on the lower deck, accessed via a

central staircase. Here, the layout differs from the expected

four-cabin plan, with two of the three large staterooms

designed to com bine into a VIP with a sitting room and two

bathrooms. As we reach this level, Nederpelt points out the

sound of a generator; it comes f rom the yacht docked next

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stainless steel, bronze and glass. All of these materials were

masterfully woven by the Bannenberg & Rowell team into a

spectacular piece of art furniture, says Frank Pollaro. The

table required over one thousand four hundred and fifty

hours, and was one of t he most complex we have ever made.

The bottom was as beautiful as the top.

Serving as a backdrop is a colorful and playful

underwater scene with fish and corals made of cracked

eggshells, also from Pollaro. That piece took , hours

to complete. Silver Lining created the eye-catching twin

cabinets holding china and accessories that frame the

entrance to the din

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