NAVIS Aug/Sep'21

The First Riva 50 Metri, RACE

Embracing all the qualities of the Riva brand, the 2019 superyacht RACE is celebrated as the paragon of its portfolio. The 49.9-meter/ 164-foot masterpiece, inspired by Carlo Riva’s Caravelle steel-hulled series popular in the 1960s and 1970s, is the first yacht delivered by the Ancona-based Riva Superyachts Division. Distinctive, refined, and a joy to sail, RACE is in a class of its own.

Admiral’s Fresh Take on the Megayacht: 55m S-Force Geco

There’s a new flagship for The Italian Sea Group’s iconic Admiral Yachts division. Their 55.2-meter/181-foot motor yacht Geco is fresh, dynamic, and unconventional, surpassing all expectations in this initial S-Force project collaboration with Arti Director for the Group, Architect Gian Marco Campanino.

Every element is as simple as can be, but no simpler, imparting a divine sense of contentment, fashioned with a luxurious yet minimalist hand. Almost as if Geco knows her cool factor is off the chart, this intelligent yacht presents a collection of beautiful new design elements, ensuring her status well into the future.

Halcyon Roots Meets GT Style

Grace, style, and speed – this is what happens when two worlds collide, and a slick sailing yacht meets gran turismo synergy. Out on the water, the 105-foot Taniwha takes its inspiration from the classic GT racing car, a beautiful blend of clean lines, balance, pedigree, and performance. A wonder in white with dreamy dark blue sails holding taut in the breeze, Taniwha takes yachting back to its Halcyon roots where the open water and the horizon aroused a sense of freedom like no other.

Bringing together state-of-the-art technology, research, and contemporary design makes the Azimut Grande Trideck a revolutionary triple-decker based on an advanced naval platform to create more intimate contact with the ocean. Grande Trideck is the largest yacht ever built by Azimut and features the signature streamlined design and dynamic external lines that are hallmarks of the Azimut brand.

The flexibility and versatility of this yacht mean that there are different layout options available, and the vessel can be configured to include 5 or 6 cabins, with 4 located on the lower deck. Alternative layout options mean that Grande Trideck can be designed to include a brightly lit VIP cabin on the upper deck, offering incredible views of the ocean thanks to expansive windows. The yacht’s layout breaks from tradition with the inclusion of elements like an extra floating sea Sea View Terrace terrace and hybrid living spaces.

Wines, cheese, whiskey, and art. Things get better with age, they say. Automotive brands are no exception, although competition and innovation emerge as key contributors. Aston Martin, the 106-year-old iconic brand best known for its luxury sports cars, has finally followed ventures into sport utility vehicle marketplace by its competitors. Earlier this year, it pushed the boundaries of traditional British styling and engineering and launched its first: the DBX.

Originally teased in 2019, the branded “makers of beauty” who have long solidified their marque on performance, style, and luxury introduced this all-action, all-terrain model all-new for 2021. Within less than a year, as recently reported by Reuters, the DBX has pushed Aston Martin dealer sales up 224%.

Rising above a stretch of white sand beach on Phuket’s western coast, pavilions with ornate tiered roofs nestle amidst lush vegetation. Each sited at a discreet distance; some fitted with private pools, all with salas for outdoor living. Further along, there are larger villas, some up to nine bedrooms, assuring the world-weary more solitude and privacy.

You have arrived at Amanpuri. In Sanskrit the name means “Place of Peace.” Within minutes you achieve that elusive tranquility you’ve been seeking in a secluded setting away from bustling Phuket. For Aman purists, it’s said you always remember your first….Aman. And here she reigns, the inaugural resort of the world’s most elite luxury hospitality brand. On this former coconut plantation, you find simple buildings of timeless design dotting the hillside. All the way down to the sparkling, turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. The higher up the hillside you ascend, the more majestic your views. Approach by sea, and the estate, part mirage, part traditional Thai village, slowly reveals itself

We’re in the midst of racing season here in Costa Smeralda, Italy’s yachting playground named for its striking blue waters dappled with sparkling emerald. On any regatta, the wind and waves pelt your face and legs, salt crunching your hair and sticking to every pore. The scent of the sea mixes with adrenaline or, sometimes, frustration. Even with extreme weather conditions, you wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s those days with no wind at all you dread. That means you need to find something else to do besides sail.

Here’s a lean, mean guide to what you and your trusty first mate need to carry you from long days on the sea into afternoons and informal evenings. Featured here are tried, tested, and true sailing wear, the best of the best performance brands: versatile, protective, comfortable. Some are likely already in your wardrobe. As the Scandinavians love to say, there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.