Owner's dreams
It is well known that there are almost no restrictions in yacht building. If there are, then they are of a physical or legal nature. There are hardly any limits to the owner's imagination and wishes - and often not to the associated budgets either.
We show several examples of this in this issue. For example, the 88-metre-long "Nirvana", which according to the Monegasque broker cost €230 million, is speeding across the pages. Oceanco built it for a "repeat offender" who can certainly be said to have a penchant for wildlife. While he was content with an aquarium in the saloon on the 75 metre long "Anastasia", the "Nirvana's" predecessor, he has now had two terrariums installed. Chameleons, turtles and exotic frogs on a long voyage - these are owner's wishes of a new calibre, which the designers Peder Eidsgaard and Ben Harrison can also report on.
They took part in a pitch for a 100-metre-plus sailing yacht, whose client specified only that it should resemble a galleon and be as unusual as possible. Although Eidsgaard and Harrison visited the owner on his existing motor yacht and, inspired by this, included a concert arena, waterfalls and a real lawn for the family dog in their design, one of their colleagues was awarded the contract. Nevertheless, we are of course very happy to show "Poseidon" (from page 90), as this design scratches the surface of reality and reflects the features that today's owners expect ...
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From the current issue:
"Chopi Chopi"
50th birthday: CRN launched the new flagship at 80 metres.
Trade fair
Kaohsiung: Taiwan treats its yacht industry to its own show.
Technology
Rolls-Royce: fast Mediterranean propulsion for Azimut-Benetti.
Technology II
Aria Engineering: Airy walls protect outside decks from the wind.
America's Cup
San Francisco: Brokers provide box seats at the start and finish.
Dates
Regattas, trade fairs and events for 2013.
"Nirvana"
Chameleon in the salon: Oceanco delivered 88 metres with top styling.
"Almagores"
Family cruiser: Southern Wind delights a family with the 102DS.
"Darlings Danama"
Edelweiss: an unconventional interior on 60 metres of CRN.
Toy special
Fun makers: an exclusive selection from flyboards to submarines.
"Percheron"
The safe tour: Cantiere delle Marche builds a hefty 26 metres.
"Poseidon"
Giga concept: designers recommend a 144-metre junk.
28M
Family style from Poole: Sunseeker invited on board in the south of France.
Journey
Croatia: Six harbour restaurants that are worth mooring at.
Technology III
Speed optimisation: OYS sinks the drive for sailing yachts.
MCY 70
Glide more beautifully: Nuvolari Lenard styled a little big one.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
