NAVIS Apr/May'20

The heat accumulates. It became thicker, more intense and the air absorbs the temperature and begins its journey. It becomes warmer, lighter, and starts its race toward the sky. Spirals of warm air ascend skyward creating a vacuum effect sucking in the surrounding masses of air, absorbing everything into its ascending vortices. Everything happens very slowly, but continuously, rising up and accelerating in its ascent.

The ocean below the giant mass of air in movement starts to sense an instability. Something is happening on the surface. The wind irritates the ocean. It puts it in tension, curls it and agitates it; alters it. It starts slowly at first. The ocean feels an almost imperceptible breeze, but something is happening in the atmosphere above. The ocean knows something is about to happen and gives the first hint to the sailor.

Her name is Ghost, and it’s easy to see why. On a warm sunny afternoon when the rays of the sun reflect off her hull, the hull reflects back mirroring the surroundings and the yacht all but disappears from sight. It’s uncanny and beautiful and very unique in an area of yacht design where it’s becoming harder and harder to be unique. Her topsides are only one aspect of the complete uniqueness of this Vitters built masterpiece. This is a very different Superyacht, one that catches your eye and holds it until you are unable to look away.

Bold lines and a strikingly masculine style balanced with sculptured surfaces and geometric details make M/Y Life Saga a powerful presence on the water. The gleaming white of the yacht’s exterior, interspersed with contrasting black elements, deftly balances the strength, grace, and power that M/Y Life Saga exudes. The breathtaking design is a masterpiece, reminiscent of an exclusive modern villa in its architectural style. Large windows and black inserts lay uniformly along the stark white of the yacht and create a visual profile that is both imposing and magnificent.

We had our first peek at the CNB 66 when she was first debuted in late 2017 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of CNB Yacht Builders. Like the Philipp Briand-designed 76, which preceded her, she was also sleek and sporty, though considerably downsized to be family-friendly, perhaps even couple-friendly. In fact, the objective was to create ‘the largest sailing yacht that could be handled by a family crew.’ Indeed, at fully 20.61 m., the 66 is just that: elegant and certainly not less formidable than her semi-custom sisters from luxury brand: the Bordeaux 60 and the 76, although still benefitting from the design and build expertise firmly based in the superyacht sector. The CNB 66 has incredible genetics: the architectural design and styling of bespoke superyachts, along with the considerable buying power and precision build that CNB’s parent company, Beneteau, can command. As the CNB team calculated when they first launched this model, she is in demand. We were excited to be able to take her out on our own recently for a test during a recent visit to Cannes.

Sleek, sophisticated, and elegant would be the perfect descriptors for Baglietto’s Silver Fox 48m tri-deck Motor Yacht. Originally launched in 2018 and constructed at their shipyard in La Spezia, Italy, M/Y Silver Fox has been gaining much attention for its creators. The Baglietto company has evolved over the years, from building aluminum hull racing boats to crafting outstanding superyachts. Baglietto constructs vessels with their client’s satisfaction in mind. Striving to create the maximum space possible, combined with low noise levels, and state of the art features. They are committed to maintaining an eco-friendly approach and continuously seek ways to incorporate eco-conscious technology into their yachts. Recent initiatives include a possible green version of their engine with electric propulsion.

Venice is a unique city that continuously contrasts the old and the new. Visiting here is like taking a trip back in time to a more graceful age, despite the reminders of the present, like one’s arrival at Marco Polo Airport or the proliferation of modern brands in Venice, although the latter are admittedly tucked behind colonnades and arches to blend into their storied surroundings. Venice has always called to lovers of history and by-gone eras, of culture, architecture, and artistry. Late last summer, for the 2019 Biennale, the NAVIS team had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the city’s most exceptional hospitality and food & beverage purveyors. When an opportunity presented for a quick return, we literally leapt at the chance the weekend before Carnevale was scheduled to begin. Mid-winter is always a favorite time to visit; although a bit chilly, there’s less rain than in autumn, fewer tourists, and the earlier sunsets lend to the historic feel, with a cast of romance and mystery. 

The Porsche 911 Turbo S offers those who love luxurious sports cars with lots of power, a new and impressive offering to enjoy.

There’s an all-new 3.8-liter flat-six engine - based on the 911 Carrera unit - that produces an incredible 641 bhp and torque of 590 lb ft or 800Nm. That’s slightly more than the 991-Edition Turbo, and the power makes this the quickest ever 911 Turbo.