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You never think you’ll have to reference a novel coronavirus when introducing a superyacht magazine, but it’s impossible to ignore – the elephant in the main saloon. Firstly, the thoughts of all of us at BOAT International are with anyone in our indu

Tory is a contributing editor at BOAT International and the editor of our annual Superyacht Interiors book. For this issue, she explores the latest rug designs ( page 94 ) and the world of collectables ( page 89 ). What makes the perfect rug? Somet

An expansive owner-dedicated upper deck is the star attraction on the 70-metre custom Benetti superyacht FB273, which has launched in Italy. Exterior details include a vertical bow, touch-and-go helipad and “futuristic” stern, according to the yard.

Designed in California, the Huntington G3 9.6 Adventurer inflatable SUP from Nixy Sports blends stability, performance and light weight (at just 7.7kg). Packing down to around half the size of a regular inflatable SUP, it fits into an easy-to-carry b

The clients wanted a yacht that worked as an extension of their Miami home. They had three teenage daughters and were looking for a yacht with multipurpose family spaces, where they could entertain and also spend quality time together. The brief was

It was architect Le Corbusier’s remark that “architecture is the wise, precise and magnificent balance of forms assembled in the light” that inspired La Prairie’s latest release, White Caviar Eye Extraordinaire. In its labs on the shore of Lake Genev

Land Rover’s much anticipated New Defender is beginning delivery soon, but the old model seems more loved than ever. Some pristine, last-of-the-line examples are changing hands for considerably more than they sold for as production came to an end in

Victor Vescovo is not your typical boat owner – if there is such a thing. Like a few first-time buyers, the Texan private equity investor has enjoyed considerable success on Wall Street, and was looking for an exciting new toy. Acting as an intellige

I’ve had a love for the ocean my entire life, but it wasn’t until last year that we did a one-week Bahamian yacht charter and loved the experience. We now have a 34-metre Westport, which is the perfect size for our family. My wife Katie and I have tw

Yacht: Komokwa Length: 41.1m Year: 2009 Location: Vancouver What’s on the cards this summer? We’re still hoping to head up to the west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands [now known as Haida Gwaii]. I’ve been there many times, mainly to the Langa

First experience on a boat? My grandfather built engines for boats. I have memories of being on board with him on the west coast of Norway First boat you designed? I drew tonnes of boats as a kid – I was always being yelled at by the teachers for it

First experience on a boat? I was about 12 years old. The vessel was on my local stretch of the Grand Union Canal [in London] and was constructed to my design by myself and some friends. We built it from two oil drums and some scaffold planks Big br

LOA 90m LWL 77.2m Beam 14.2m Draught (full load) 4.05m Gross tonnage 2,946GT Speed max/cruise 18.5/15 knots Engines 2 x MTU 20V 4000 M73L Range at 14 knots 5,250nm Generators 3 x MTU 500kW; 1 x MTU 227kW Fuel capacity 256,000 litres Freshwa

Sea Spray Chandelier (2017, this page, left) 5.59m x 1.19m x 1.17m; 400+ individual blown-glass forms. On GO by Turquoise Yachts, commissioned by H2 Yacht Design. Tower with Sealife (2008) 5.11m x 1.68m x 1.45m; tower features putti of starfish and

The interior style of Life Saga is contemporary with an understated Japanese feel, a hallmark of British designer Mark Berryman’s ethos. “I love Japanese design, whether it be residential, commercial or landscape design. It has a very calming influen

LOA 65m Beam 10.6m Draught (full load) 3.1m Gross tonnage 1,188GT Engines 2 x Caterpillar 3512C Speed max/cruise 15.5/14.5 knots Range at 10 knots 6,000nm Generators 2 x 200kW; 1 x 150kW Fuel capacity 120,000 litres Freshwater capacity 33,000

Like most Turkish shipyards today, Mengi Yay had humble beginnings as a builder of small wooden craft for fishing and rowing. Its steady expansion into composite and metal boatbuilding has pushed the family-owned company into building 20- and 30-metr

80m, Yachtley (2018) 77m, Turquoise (2018) (Ex-Vicky), 72.6m (2012) 72.5m, Dunya Yachts (2013) 70.5m, Turquoise (2011) 63.1m, Sunrise Yachts (2015) 60.2m, Alia Yachts (2016) 58.2m, Turquoise (2010) 55.4m, Turquoise (2011) 51.8m, Bilgin (2015) ■

Carved into the mountains above Elia Beach on the south-east corner of the island, the Myconian Villa Collection is the most exclusive property of the family-run Myconian portfolio (which comprises nine Mykonos hotels). The majority of the 69 whitewa

Fed up of having to share your favourite Maldivian island? The Nautilus in the Baa Atoll has a new buyout package allowing up to 93 adults to take over the entire resort and enjoy private butler service, a thriving house reef and overwater spa. From

The north-east corner of Corfu is nicknamed “Tuscany on Sea”, but natural beauty is just one of the factors driving its prime real-estate market. “The beautiful Corfu environment has received hundreds of millions in funding to renovate and rebuild, o