NAVIS Aug/Sept'20

Back to the future is perhaps the best way to describe the modern and innovative DynaRig. Let me explain. A century ago, when the Clipper Ships plied the high seas, they were called square riggers, and for good reason. Their rigs were square, well rectangular in many cases, but essentially square. The sails hung off yardarms and were managed by a large crew of fearless sailors who scaled the rig hanging over the yardarms to raise and douse the sails. It had to be that way. There was no way that a conventional sloop kind of rig would work on boats that large. Those behemoths needed sail area, and the only way to get it was a number of masts, each hanging numerous sails.

Living Light and Loose; The Columbus Yachts 80m Superyacht Dragon

As we move into the 21st century and the sense of opulence changes, we realize that the true ethos of luxury is not in aesthetic extravagance, but in the softness of simplicity, the warmth of comfort, and the timeless idea of home. By marrying essences of marble and mellow, this is a yacht that brings grace to all the seasons. This is why M/Y Dragon feels like a breath of fresh air.

Celebrating a Golden Era of Yachting

One glance at her classic clean lines and gleaming snow-white style, and you know that this is an owner that has long been in love with the lilt of the ocean and the more traditional story of yachting. But tradition doesn’t always mean staying hemmed into a box, as the contemporary touches like the oversized windows surrounding Dragon are keen to convey. It takes us back to that golden era of Italian yachting, when Hollywood stars like Bardot and Bacall could be found draped in chic white shirts and sipping cocktails along the shores of Portofino.

The Perini Navi brand, even to those uninitiated to sailing, immediately recalls superlatives like peak performance, advanced technology, consummate quality, luxurious design, and exacting attention to detail. When superyacht enthusiasts and sailors hear that name, one imagines they feel this frisson of envy or lust, or immense comfort and satisfaction if they already a proud owner. Either reaction is certainly not without reason. Reviewing a list of the largest luxury sailing yachts constructed, the Perini Navi name is repeated over and over, like a mantra.   

When the inimitable brand launched S/Y Seven, its 62nd ship, and its third in the 60-meter line in August of 2017, she was a natural, yet progressive evolution from the earlier Seahawk and Perseus 3. The epitome of sleek, clean lines from without as well as within, she bears a much lower profile than her 60-meter sisters. She is rather dark and quite serious, imposing even, although never dour. In fact, at first glance, she welcomes both your attention and your admiration, re-affirming the ongoing, delicate balance between contemplative design and optimized performance.  

With a fusion of technology and luxury design that is nothing short of awe-inspiring, the sporty and aerodynamic Pershing 9X is the second member of the X generation and, without a doubt, a cutting edge nautical masterpiece. Due to the sophisticated design, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Pershing was a yacht designed for relaxed cruising, but it is most certainly a vessel that begs to make full use of her impressive speed.

The interior boasts stylish and modern decor that uses pieces from some of the best Italian designers and fuses a playful mix of colors, textures, and materials. Light wood flooring, dark enamel and leathers, and fiddle back wood all provide hues that come together to create a living environment that is simply full of style and panache. However, all that modern and suave design belies a vessel that is capable of breathtaking top speeds and stunning performance.

The Lamborghini Sián Roadster is unleashed

Even though just 19 of the Lamborghini Sián Roadster will be made, the owners will have a truly inspired hypercar to enjoy.

Not only will they get their thrills when behind the wheel, but this is a car that has inspired the very impressive Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 speedboat that has also just been unveiled.

So, if you can afford a roadster worth around $3.75 million, then this car is for you.

Germany’s Bavarian Alps have been an insider secret to wellness cognoscenti since before the 18th Century. The region’s spectacular beauty, remoteness, pristine air, and abundance of sites for peace and rest have attracted countless searchers of detox, well before detox was even a word. The hotel’s Alpine Lifestyle mantra that features uncrowded outdoor spaces, abundant activities, and opportunities for indulgence and restful wellbeing are still near the top of everyone’s list, perhaps even more so now. Seekers of wellbeing or adventure will certainly find all these features in and around Berchtesgaden. Perhaps no place more than at the Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden, which is organically nestled nearly 3300 feet up against the rise of imposing Mount Eckerbickl. The hotel opened in 2005 and has been part of the esteemed Kempinski Hotels chain since 2015.