NAVIS Dec'18 / Jan'19

Though watches have established themselves as an essential component of a luxury wardrobe for decades, it seems Freak Vision is a watch that has truly begun to push the limits of what humankind is capable of creating. In terms of ornamental decadence, functionality, and overall aesthetic appeal, “Freak Vision” has already begun to attract the attention of nautical fashion enthusiasts all around the world.

Irisha, one of the newest builds by the Dutch shipbuilding yard Heesen Yachts, was created in the mould of two distinct statements. The first by the owner who stated that the yacht was to be “fairly aggressive and dynamic” and the second by Heesen Yachts themselves whose credo reads; “At Heesen, we don’t just build yachts. We turn dreams into reality.” That’s all it took for one of the more interesting and certainly more dynamic motor yachts to hit the water in recent memory. As for “fairly aggressive” we note that during sea trials Irisha was able to achieve top speeds of 26.1 knots. For a semi-displacement motor yacht that’s impressive and even more impressive is her ability to accelerate quickly and to maintain a high speed surprisingly well especially for a ship of her size. But speed is not all that sets this luxury yacht aside. Her distinct design and styling make Irisha unique and very compelling.

Southern Wind Shipyard in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa has recently launched their latest build, the stunning SW105 high-performance cruiser. The yacht was lowered slowly into the cold waters of Table Bay floating right on her lines and ready to sail. Her owner, who had previously owned two Southern Wind yachts, is hoping that this one lives up to her name; Kiboko III. Kiboko is the Swahili word for Hippopotamus but don’t be deceived. While a hippo might look clumsy and barely able to waddle, let alone run, they can reach speeds of up to 19 miles an hour. Kiboko Tres does not have the lines of a hippo. Indeed the yacht has sleek, contemporary lines but in its heart, the yacht has the DNA of the not-to-be-underestimated hippopotamus.

If you were asked to think of Dubai, there is no doubt that the first thing that comes to your imagination would be a land of truly unprecedented luxury. Between the excellent architecture and the luxurious finishes that can be found in seemingly every corner of the city, Dubai is a place that seems as if it genuinely exists in a different century.

For as long as humans have inhabited Malta there has been sailing in one form or another. Before the invention of planes, the sea was the only route by which people, goods and ideas could be exchanged. With this came the threats of war, piracy, and Mother Nature. Not every ship that sailed to and from the island survived these threats, and some now lie dormant at the bottom of the sea, waiting to be discovered.

Ferrari Defines Innovation, Versatility, And Performance, with GTC4LUSSO

There are a few reasons why, since 1939, Ferrari has established itself as the “dream car” of people living all around the world. The experienced, dedicated staff working for Ferrari have truly become a master of their craft, and it seems each new vehicle that is able to make it to the road is one that has effectively revolutionized the way that we view cars.