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Plain sailing Oceanco’s 106 -metre Black Pearl sailing yacht is as fuel- efﬁcient as it is CURRENT breathtaking. Its three sails are made from carbon ﬁbre AFFAIRS and it’s said to be able to cross the Atlantic Trends that are rocking the boat without burning any fuel, using full electric propulsions. oceancoyacht.com GREEN PLANET Increasingly builders and buyers are angling for more eco-innovation, using sustainable materials, solar power and low-emission cruising technology

Carbon data Tesla of the sea Princess’ There have been small revolutionary electric boats before, but R35 yacht the difference with Konrad recalls a Bergström’s all-electric X futuristic Shore vessel is performance. James Bond It has a range of 100 getaway vessel. nautical miles on a single The boat’s active foiling system allows the charge, and can reach 40 engineers to create a super-efﬁcient hull knots. Silent, fumeless and shape that delivers 30 per cent fuel savings – thanks to their modular but also a high-speed planning hull at design, inspired by the full throttle (this is Princess’ fastest ever South American eel – boat, made from 100 per cent carbon ﬁbre customisable. £260,000. and reaching 50 knots). In short: a quick xshore.com getaway’s a green getaway. princessyachts.com

FISHING FOR DATA As ‘luxury’ undergoes a seismic conceptual change towards morality, superyacht owners are carving out space for laboratories to study and support the ocean’s ecosystem

The Nordic way Vard is building the world’s largest superyacht, a 181.6-metre Blue planet REV for Norwegian billionaire OceanX’s advanced exploratory Kjell Inge Røkke, equipped vessel Alucia sent a manned-

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TOP TRUMPS Navigating the world’s biggest and boldest yachts OCEAN VIC TORY

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Ortaea Earrings, Eugenia Kim £33,600 Sun hat, £265 Chester Barrie Trousers, £295

Tom Davies Sunglasses, Yamamay £395 Bandeau, £29.95; bottoms, £16.95

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Issey Maiyo Miyake Swimsuit, £125 Trousers, Hamilton £190 & Hare Shirt, £90

Ayla Swim Top, £90; bottoms, £80 Luca Faloni Linen scarf, £75

Penelope Orlebar Brown Chilvers Shorts, £165 Slippers, Love Brand & Co £259 ON THE Trunks, £120

WNU RIVIERA Shirt, £80 Make a splash on board

Nautical overtones and linen ﬁnishes are the ordre du jour (just don’t go overboard with it). The cool ocean breeze at full speed will remind you that the not-so-glamorous puffer jacket was, in fact, a fantastic idea. Really though, the boat’s your catwalk and if you’re not steering the thing or in St Barths, anything goes – diamonds, dresses, belted swimmers, Billy Reid Initially London short shorts, suits, lipstick. Just make a mental note of where Shirt Jacket, £370 Bag, £50 you chucked the heirlooms before diving into the deep blue. n

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Bigger isn’t always better Buy a smaller yacht than you think you need. Most owners are better off keeping running costs under control and a yacht upgrade on the horizon than buying something too big and resenting the annual outlay. Age matters Pre-owned yachts make up the majority of the market, from classic mid-20th century yachts to those resold after a year or two. 2018’s average pre-owned age was 12 years but, for sensational deals, look for yachts built in the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s from renowned shipyards. Location, location Only an expert can match up a buyer’s tastes with a shipyard. But, generally speaking, the Italians, Dutch, British and Germans excel at larger yachts and superyachts. For ski-boats, centre-consoles and sports-ﬁshers, the American brands offer variety and quality. Unsplash by Oliver Sjöström BUY If you want to buy a boat, make sure you read Julian Krickl’s tips ﬁrst. Mercury Yachts’ Managing Director has over a decade’s experience at the helm of buying boats

Finding purpose Will you be cruising along the Côte d’Azur or deep-sea fishing off the coast of Africa? Usage is key so charter a few yachts first to see how you operate on the boat, especially if it’s with family. Similarly, chartering out the boat once you’ve bought it can help to keep the sting of fuel, upkeep and mooring bills at bay. Speedy deals If you’re angling for a quick buy, punt close to the asking price. Shipyards or sellers will be less inclined to wait for a better deal and will move swiftly. You can expect to achieve between ten and 15 per cent off asking price; 20-25 per cent off is a really good deal, SFG Sixty CCV designed and built by Franco Gianni but ensure the financials are

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YACHTS-Yachtiquette.indd 88 26/06/2019 16:39 Early bird Book early – the market gets quite heated the closer it gets to the season. Leaving things to the last minute will mean a smaller selection of boats, less choice and a higher chance of disappointment. Devil’s in the detail Give as much information as possible about your party’s requirements and what you are expecting. The crew will then be able to provide a tailor-made solution. Include food and drink preferences, your bucket list of sights, or speciﬁc watersports activities. Crew cut Ultimately a yacht charter holiday is made by the team and not by the boat. If you have a substandard crew then you will not have a good time. Ask your broker

Chartering is an easy to provide a proﬁle of the crew and way to dive into the if they have been personally vetted. superyacht lifestyle without the upkeep CHARTER An easy, breezy guide to chartering a yacht by Captain Aaron of Heesen’s Irisha and SuperYachtsMonaco’s Jim Evans

Trust the pros Choose a good broker to work with from the beginning. At European hotspots, you need to book many things well in advance, including berths for boats in busy ports and other attractions. It’s best to work with a professional broker who knows the places you wish to visit and can recommend exceptional experiences that are in line with the high price you will pay for this kind of holiday. Go with the ﬂow Be ﬂexible and remain open-minded. By the very nature of yacht charter there is a weather element which you must accept. If the heavens open, you have to

understand that with all the will in the Captain Aaron cruising world even the best crew cannot move through the blue in Heesen’s 51m a boat in dangerous circumstances. Be superyacht, Irisha

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THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER Thirsty for real adventure? Get inspired by the sailors taking part in the Oyster World Rally

yster Yachts’ 45 years’ itself not just on its objectively tasteful experience and uniquely designs and performance but on the inclusive philosophy unrivalled aftercare – above and beyond embody a lust for the ‘hand-holding’ expected when Ouncontrived adventure, a return to investing in a life-changing vessel. Rather nature and a rallying cry for greener than collecting your shiny new toy and seafaring. Its streamlined designs hit being left to your own devices, Oyster that veritable sweet spot between Yachts guarantees a support team that bygone elegance and cutting- facilitates this new lifestyle: engineers are edge technology, enchanting well- on call 24/7 to send advice, information, seasoned sailors and wide-eyed spare parts and even boat-side beginners in equal measure. assistance anywhere in the world. With over 1,000 hand-crafted and It’s akin to a society – a family of custom-built sailing yachts under yacht owners united by their zest for life its belt, the British sailing yacht and desire to truly feel the ocean rather

builder and charter company prides Oyster 565-01 than cruise unwittingly over it to the next marina. Such is the bond of ownership that the company’s prestigious Oyster World Rally sees an exclusive club of Oyster owners come together for an adventurous epic and reconnecting with family, friends and the humbling rhythms of nature. The 2022 World Rally event will begin for the ﬁrst time in the Mediterranean, setting sail from Oyster’s base in Palma for exotic locations including Tahiti, Vanuatu, Ascension Island and Antigua over the course of a life-changing three-year journey. The company persuades custodians of its yachts to embrace a lifestyle of adventure and unfettered pleasure. And the beauty of the boats is that they are equipped for protracted sailing expeditions from the outset – every whim, habit, style accounted for. ‘You step on a boat and you’re able to go around the world,’ assures one Oyster ambassador. Even Elegant interiors create a home from home

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Take Leo Eccles and his family, for instance, who recently decided to sign up to the Oyster World Rally to explore the far-flung corners of the globe with a skipper steering the way. Having worked in the city, trading metals for over 15 years, Eccles moved with his family to warmer climes in the South of France and soon graduated from their own motorboat to an Oyster. Hearing tales of intrepid experiences from friends who had completed the Oyster World Rally, Eccles and his family decided to sign themselves up. ‘Before we know it the kids are going to be grown up… so why not experience this fantastic adventure together as a family,’ he says. ‘We are so confident that with the fantastic support that Oyster provide for Exploring Alaska their World Rallies that it would be the safest and most amazing way of circumnavigating the world.’ Eccles family’s Oyster 655 ‘MAN OF WAR’ will Oyster Yachts be gracing screens with their own budding YouTube effortlessly satiate the channel, documenting the entire journey and inspiring desire to break free from other young families with little or no sailing experience technology and rediscover to follow in their adventurous footsteps. spontaneity and nature For avid sailors Jamie, Hamilton and Juan, the siren in its rawest form. It’s call of an Oyster Yacht was hard to resist. Quitting a ticket rather than a their jobs, the three friends put their seafaring wiles to product – whether carving good use, investing in Oyster, Uhuru, and embarking the untouched slopes of on an exotic adventure, one that substituted the Svalbard in the Arctic on rat race back home in London for the hair-raising skis or confronting the exhilaration of the ocean. ‘We had a boat, a route and white horses in unknown the dream had become a reality,’ enthuses Jamie, 36 islands of the Pacific. (Uhuru’s captain). And where sustainability

The Eccles family on a real adventure is concerned, Oyster Yachts are (refreshingly) loath to pay lip service to the term, acknowledging that they are not perfect but undeniably one of the best options for the eco-conscious sailor. They are tirelessly scrutinising their boat build cycle and supply chain, ascertaining Hamilton, Jamie, Juan areas where they can minimise environmental impact, while solar power technology and drinking water ﬁlters on board bear testament to this effort. While Oyster may boast a diversity of clients, one thing they all share is an enlightened desire to invest in quality of life as well as a breathtaking sailing yacht.

Jamie on the approach to St Lucia

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RULE, BRITANNIA! British-made boats still command the high seas. Simon de Burton takes a deep dive into our nation’s best shipyards

FROM LEFT: Plymouth-based Princess Yachts’ 40m superyacht is top of the range; the interior of Princess Yachts’ V40 vessel; Peter Freebody specialises in elegant ‘slipper’ launches at its Hurley workshop

ur country might be in a bit of a state right as Poole Powerboats in 1969 by the late Robert Braithwaite, now, what with a government in disarray and an enthusiastic racer who worked on the Hawk 38 design – no one knowing whether we’re coming or it now has a limited edition named in his honour. going over Brexit – but there’s one thing you Nowadays, Sunseeker is best known for the type can’t take away from us, and that’s our proud of large, white, ocean-going cruisers that are often maritime heritage. Just think about all those referred to as ‘gin palaces’ by those who don’t approve. Omagnificent British-built ships of the past: Francis Drake’s But moneyed buyers who care little for such disdain Golden Hind, Admiral Lord Nelson’s Victory, the mighty are once again filling the firm’s order books, as well as Ark Royal, RMS Titanic… well, maybe not that one. those of other British builders such as Princess Yachts of The point is we have an enviable history of creating some Plymouth, whose range-topping V40 (130ft) superyacht of the greatest vessels in history and now, after a period in the could be in your berth for as little as £16m, plus VAT. doldrums brought on by the financial crash of 2008, Britain’s The recently-revived Oyster Yachts is also back on boatbuilding industry is once more riding the crest of a wave. course after being bought from administrators a year Only last week I was aboard the 62-knot Hawk ago by gaming software tycoon Richard Hadida. 38, the latest creation from Sunseeker, which starts And business is really booming in the field of the at £535,000, plus VAT, and harks back to the type more traditional crafts being created around the

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PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES; © CHRIS SMITH; © MIKE BOWDEN; © REALLY GOOD MEDIA COMPANY INSIDE STORY As these two projects illustrate, it’s what’s on the inside that counts

Keep it secret As New Secret’s owner is frequently on board, Winch Design and Amels were tasked with connecting the landscape with the interior design of the 74m yacht, so they could feel immersed in the surrounding views. The team travelled far and wide to procure exclusive materials which have been cleverly pared down by contrasting with a naturally-inspired interior. The real star of the show, however, is the central staircase, which ﬂoats unattached to the wall. Uniquely, the central column around which it spirals is hollow, with a cut-out section running vertically up, allowing guests to see the inside, gilded with gold. winchdesign.com

Off the table Sy Elfje, a comfortable but detailed yacht by RWD, needed to be able to both cruise and race as its owner is a great philanthropist with a love of sailing. The project was highly collaborative, with the owner involved every step of the way, and her elegant and timeless character really shines through in the design created by Royal Huisman Shipyard. Forget a glass-bottomed boat, this 46m ketch has an Occulus coffee table unlike any you’ve seen before – when you look down you can see passing sea life, a beautiful detail and a stunning piece of craftsmanship. You won’t want to put any books (or coffee mugs for that matter) on this table. rwd.co.uk

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f you thought cruising wasn’t for you, think again. Spectacular ships are rolling off production lines like never before, reclaiming their rightful place as the glamorous way to see an ever- Ichanging landscape. These days, cruise lines recognise that gorgeous no-expense-spared spas are a must- have, just as they are for luxurious resorts on land. Since oligarchs realised how ships are a secluded ‘pull up the drawbridge’ way to holiday, the rest of us have caught on (OK, we mostly have to share ours, but aren’t the best trips the ones where we make new friends?). Cruising’s appeal is ‘to do, or not to do’. When you’ve had your ﬁll of markets or ruins ashore, then the spa is calling. With an exciting glut of recent launches (there are more than 100 cruise ships on the order books, including new brands by Seabourn Ovation Ritz-Carlton and Virgin) come SEABOURN spas that impress with features Ovation, launched last year as the latest ultra- and deliver on treatments luxury Seabourn ship, has been designed by – all in beautiful, relaxing the starry Adam D Tihany and oozes all the resorts-on-the-move. beauty of a private yacht combined with the Cruise lines and ships differ intimacy of a private members’ club. His spa wildly, so doing your research or doesn’t just look good – all Seabourn ships talking to an agent is essential to also offer a wellness programme curated by shortlist your options. Some have the pioneer of integrative spas open to all, but the bigger medicine, Dr Weil. The ships might need to restrict programme includes daily access. If you want more than just meditation and yoga classes sunrise yoga included, you could look to stimulate creativity, for special wellness-themed voyages. mental focus and happiness, Take the launch of Celebrity Edge and mind and body in December, with its jaw-dropping spa seminars, such as expert by Kelly Hoppen. Much fanfare was talks on anti-inﬂammatory made of this new class of ship and its foods, mindfulness and hiring of uber-designers Kelly Hoppen, healthy ageing. Dr Weil Patricia Urquiola and Tom Wright and his team also (architect of the Burj al Arab) to all play personally lead two their part, along with 4,000 works of dedicated Wellness Cruises. art. It heralded a new dawn for cruising, BOOK IT: 19-day Route appealing to the younger design-savvy to Ancient Wellness Cruise, globalista, who knows her hammam staterooms from £4,499 per

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