Yachts have rarely been in such demand as this year. Brokerage houses are reporting more than twice as many sales as in 2020 - the last time this happened was 13 years ago! The vast majority of shipyards have overflowing order books, and big players such as the Ferretti Group, Azimut Benetti and Sanlorenzo will not be able to deliver the majority of their numerous models - if ordered immediately - until 2024 at the earliest.
The studio visit to Bannenberg & Rowell went anything but smoothly. The pandemic delayed the long-planned meeting with the London designers several times and ultimately forced our British author Nick Jeffery to move the conversation to the virtual space. Read a remarkably personal story about an ultimately real meeting with old acquaintances from the top ranks of design, who are continuing a great legacy and are in the process of stepping out of a gigantic shadow.
Italian designer Marco Casali described one of his most recent works, the 29.60 metre long and 85 tonne light "Aldabra" from ISA halls. Super Sportivo 100 GTO - the model name of the racy racing car anticipates what visitors can expect on board the 55-knot power glider. Walk with us across the two extravagant decks of the "Sunstormer".
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Design I
Ambitious: emission-free 150 metres from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg.
Design II
Wakesurf dream: The Gigawave project promises XXL tail waves.
Technology
Battery coup: Joby is the high-flyer among drone taxis.
Column
Into the malaise: Stefan Staats lands from the galley under the bridge.
Regatta
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: Wallys and racing machines in one group.
"Geco"
Sophisticated curves: 55 charter metres from Admiral with exemplary function.
Bannenberg & Rowell
Studio visit: how Dickie Bannenberg established his design address.
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63
Full of emotion: Two brands realise limited 63-knot gliders.
Yacht support
Shadow plays: four suppliers travelling with and without a mother ship.
"Taniwha"
Open: Southern Wind modified the SW105 series for first-time owners.
Azimut Grande Trideck
Right instinct: the flagship celebrates life on board in the open air .
"Aldabra"
55 knots: The ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO attracts speed lovers.
Explorer 62
Travelling dwarf: compact format by two Germans and an Italian.
Tender & Toys
New fun equipment: Flynt 956, J Craft Torpedo RS, Neocean Overboat.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
