NAVIS Dec / Jan 2012

Mogambo represents a new zenith in the competitive world of superyacht design. Instead of thinking about this 74-meter yacht as a boat, it makes more sense to conceptualize it as a floating mansion that combines old-world charm with the most recent advances in aesthetic and technological design.

Technical Aspects of Mogambo Nobiskrug, a German shipyard with more than a century of experience, poured all of its resources into giving Mogambo the features that it needed to satisfy the needs of a demanding owner who expects excellent performance and luxurious beauty.

The CNB 100 is an extraordinary yacht built to withstand heavy seas and the Bay of Saint Tropez without sacrificing the contemporary style that most people find alluring in yachts. The vessel has elongated lines, spacious roofs, a voluminous cockpit, and unique glass panels that emphasize the beauty of its interior and exterior design. The CNB 100 was designed for an Eastern European couple that wanted to incorporated aesthetic design into a modern marvel of technology. The avant-garde design of the CNB 100 reflects their lifestyle. Working closely with the owner and naval architect Luca Brenta & Co. Yacht Designers, and interior designers Wetzels Brown Partners, CNB has created a yacht that truly makes an impression. Like all of CNB's projects, this one brings us into an exclusive world of contemporary yachts.

Scheherazade is a yacht named after a beautiful woman who wooed her lover with 100 nights of stories. Like that beautiful enchantress from the ancient story, Scheherazade will capture your heart.

Bruce King devoted himself to building one of the most impressive yachts in the world when he made Scheherazade. Her low, sleek build and dramatic reverse transom embody the ideals of modern yacht design. Made with fiddle back sycamore and burled walnut molding, this unique yacht highlights the craft and care that experienced builders pour into their creations.

Heesen has broken new technical and aesthetic ground with its Quinta Essentia yacht. One glance at this impressive 55-meter boat shows that its unconventional aesthetics separate it from all other yachts. Spending time on the vessel only offers more proof that the Quinta Essentia offers a unique experience that makes other yachts seem plain.

Quinta Essentia is named for the elusive Fifth Element that Greek gods guarded closely. True to its name, it is the culmination of efforts by some of the most talented designers and engineers. By bringing together some of the greatest names in yachting, Heesen has introduced a vessel that outshines previous attempts.

Hana is a mega-yacht with a personality all its own. This unique vessel is the result of a partnership between the technical staff at CRN and the Zuccon International Project firm, which designed the external layout. The Claude Missir Agency also contributed by making furniture and decor for the vessel's interior.

At 43 meters long, Hana is the perfect vessel for long-range cruising. Hana has enough room to accommodate 11 passengers and 9 crew members, allowing everyone to travel in style without worry.

The Volvo Open 70 has set the standard for monohull racing yachts since it replaced the previous Volvo Ocean 60 design for the 2005-06 Volvo Ocean Race.

The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 features five of the latest iterations of this modern design classic and it will be a surprise if the 24-hour monohull distance record is not obliterated by at least one of them during the eleventh edition of the race.