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Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Boot Düsseldorf (January 19 to 27, 2019) in Düsseldorf, Germany, has grown into the world’s largest indoor winter boat show, with 1,900 exhibitors spread across 18 exhibit halls. A one-stop shop for all water lovers—from kayakers and scuba divers to sailing-yacht and custom-superyacht owners—Boot Düsseldorf has also become a favorite launch location for many yacht …
Pardo 50 by Pardo Yachts was one of the most successful boats in 2018 among those we call Med Boat. A modern, elegant and luxurious day cruiser that did not leave visitors to the Boat Shows indifferent. Now the Pardo 50, the 15-metre Pardo Yachts, is preparing to represent the shipyard also at the Dusseldorf Boat Show. Boats and Shipyards: …
Nova, the Jeanneau 64 is a solid choice for those planning for a yacht holiday on a monohull. It can accommodate up to 8 guests and comes with a captain and a full-time chef. If Greece is one of those destinations you’ve ever wanted to explore, then chartering NOVA would be a smart move. €8,200 – €17,500 / WEEK Why …
Dutch yard Contest Yachts has delivered its 26-meter sailing superyacht flagship Polina Star IV. Following a handover in November, Polina Star IV has already set sail from Holland for Elba in Tuscany. Polina Star IV was commissioned by an owner resuming an interrupted world voyage and is his third Contest yacht to date. The yard said the yacht “shines as …
Axopar will build only 20 hulls of the Brabus Shadow 800. tml-version=”2″ While relatively unknown in the United States, Brabus is a household name in Europe and Asia. Founded by entrepreneur and auto enthusiast Bodo Buschmann, the company specializes in taking luxury cars and customizing each to meet a discerning client’s needs. For example, if you want your Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class …
Few sailboats are as iconic as the Oyster 56 – the vessel that inspired countless amazing yacht designs. Here’s how this Oyster Yachts creation became an icon. Words by Colette Flowerdew-Kincaid Every yachting brand has that iconic model; the one that exemplifies everything they stand for, that is the benchmark that is always referred back to when building afresh, that …
It’s easy to describe your latest design as a cruiser-racer but that often just means a boat that sits somewhere in between the two categories. Elan are taking a rather more scientific approach to their own product descriptions… The Elan E-Line There’s a gap right in the middle of the new boat market, which has been there for years. If …
Nautor’s Swan has released new images of the fourth hull in its 115 series which was launched and named Odin earlier this month. The 35.2 meter Swan 115 sailing superyacht is a flush deck model and was described by the yard as “the most technologically advanced boat ever built at Nautor”. “Her hull construction, sailing systems, mast and keel allow …
Written by Maria Korotaeva Southern Wind has announced that sailing yacht SEATIUS, the second hull in the SW96 series, has headed off on her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean. Exterior Luxury yacht SEATIUS is a play on the Latin word CITIUS, which means ‘faster’; a name she lives up to with her performance-based design and long-distance cruising capacity using a …
This model is a significant makeover of a quality Swedish serious cruiser from Najad that was first launched 10 years ago. While the well-proven hull remains the same, the deck and interior layouts have both been updated. Nevertheless, it retains the traditional values for which the Najad brand has been famous for decades. As soon as you step on board …
With the new Saba 50, Fountaine Pajot has optimized livability and comfort both inside and out. Multiple groups of people can socialize in segregated outdoor spaces, while the interior accommodations would put some hotels to shame. Design & Construction Despite the boat’s size, designers Berret Racoupeau have worked hard to make it not only sail well, but remain easy to …
The 34.59-meter sailing yacht from the South African shipyard, Southern Wind, has now been delivered as the first hull of the SW105 series. She is now ready for her maiden voyage from Cape Town to the Mediterranean according to the shipyard. Naval architecture was done by Farr Yacht Design and met all the requirements of her performance-oriented owner. An unbroken …
