NAVIS Oct/Nov'21

After an early stage struggle, Sunrise completes the 695-mile course to take 1st place in this year’s highly anticipated Rolex Fastnet 2021, making Tom Kneen the first British winner of the race since 2003. The new course for 2021 added an additional 90 miles and after a less than successful attempt in 2015, Tom Kneen managed to put together a race-winning team for this year’s event, taking the IRC trophy.

In a grueling competition that is known for rough weather and sometimes life-threatening conditions, the Fastnet race from Cowes to Cherbourg attracts hundreds of sailors. This year’s record fleet notched up more than 450 entries from over 31 countries including the famed ClubSwan125 Skorpios, reputed to be the fastest mono-hull in the world. Owing to complications caused by Brexit and travel restrictions the final number of yachts competing was 337.

Baltic Yachts 68 - 20m Café Racer

Sleek, simple to sail, and sustainably innovative without compromise, Baltic’s 68 Café Racer Pink Gin Verde is the optimum plug-and-play, ready to go, smart choice. A daysailor by design, she smoothly extends to long weekends with onboard energy and posh comfort to spare.

For the Monaco Yacht Show, 2021 was, a very good year. Having survived many challenges and changes since its inception in 1991, the latest tweaks have the yachting community nodding approval for the new version that put people back into a happy, well-organized, and very social scene.

Coming back strong after skipping a beat in 2020 due to Covid, this year’s list of yachts on display numbered close to 100, with a combined worth of more than $3.5 billion. The show saw solid attendance numbers with productive results across the board. Private gala events, superb dinners, and lots of luxury diversions aside, the main focus was still on the yachts, so let’s get to it.

Once in a great while, designers, builders, and craftsmen put their collective talents to task with extraordinary results. They deliver more than promised. They exceed every expectation. They delight those that opted in.

Benetti, RWD, and Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture have recently made every existing 40-meter yacht excruciatingly envious with the unveiling of their forward-looking disruptor, Rebeca. First of her kind in the Oasis lifestyle concept series, Rebeca may also be the first to prompt younger buyers to seriously consider a purchase, and inspire the serial yacht-owner to revise the current situation.

Sumptuous Mercedes-Maybach GLS impresses.

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS is a new luxury SUV that delivers an incredibly comfortable ride and lots of high-tech driver assistance.

It’s taking on the likes of the Bentley Bentayga and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and brings something fresh to the table when doing so.

There are overwater villas….and then there are overwater villas. You find them everywhere throughout the many atolls of The Maldives and its array of luxury resorts.

Transforming ideas into visual elements is the hallmark of yacht designers that are expertly adept at extracting the mind’s innovation and turning it into a detailed graphical representation of their vision.

Battling harsh seas and tough weather conditions is a challenge for any sailor. Wind shear, ocean spray, and cold rain can make a day on the water difficult even for experienced Skippers and crew. To provide the best protection, clothing designed using the latest lightweight and breathable fabric combined with layering technology will give the best on-deck experience, even in winter storm conditions.