NAVIS Feb / Mar '18

It’s hard to find the right superlatives in my already superlative soaked vocabulary to describe Ngoni, the extraordinary new build by Royal Huisman Shipyard. This is simply a stunning yacht that will have people talking for decades. Perhaps its pedigree comes from a very clear design directive given by the yacht’s owner. “Build me a beast,” he said. “Don’t build me a sheep in wolfs clothing. This has to be an innovative and edgy weapon; fast and furious.” It looks to me that that is exactly what he got. It’s most certainly a weapon and a striking one at that.

At times we have an intense desire to blend into our surroundings and absorb the positive energy of a favorite place and time. A sanctuary formulates in our minds - a place where we find peace and serenity. Our fears are calmed and souls replenished to ready us to enthusiastically conquer another day. As a superyacht owner, this image of renewal is often found in deep blue waters where we become one with a vast landscape of wonder. We breathe in the salty smells of the sea and listen to soothing sounds of ocean waves. Our sense of wellbeing overflows. The stunning and open concept of Azimut Grande 35 Metri captures the essence of living in style and elegance while keeping in harmony with the massive sphere of water, wind, and sky.

Are you dreaming of a tropical vacation in the most lavish surroundings? Perhaps on an island with idyllic, white sandy beaches while looking into pristine turquoise waters? If so, the award winning Four Seasons in Bora Bora will provide elegance and luxury surpassed by none. This is Tahiti’s most famous island in the South Pacific of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands. This island is the perfect venue to bask in opulent living while listening to romantic French phases as they flow smoothly from one word to the next. Tahitian is also spoken by the native population with English widely used throughout the island welcoming guests from around the world with friendliness and fragrant Polynesian leis.

The fishing town of Portofino, Italy offers some of Europe’s most spectacular views. The small town’s beauty has been noted by historians for nearly 2,000 years. Today, Portofino is known as one of Italy’s top resorts, attracting celebrities and artists from all over the world.

When Ferrari’s creative directors looked for inspiration that would fuel one of their latest grand tourer cars, they understandably turned to the renowned Italian town. In homage to one of Europe’s most enchanting cities, they named their creation “Portofino.” No other name could capture the beauty, luxury, and attention to detail that embodies the Ferrari Portofino V8 GT.

Feadship Letani Proves to be an Absolute Masterpiece

One of the things it seems makes the yachting industry so brilliantly unique is the commitment of many shipbuilders to be continuously pursuing perfection. The world’s greatest design teams are the ones who are willing to take chances, pay attention to the smallest details, and continue thinking of new ways to improve.

From the moments you lay eyes upon her, you can immediately tell that Letani is a yacht that hopes to make a statement. Her innovative design scheme and her artistic devotion to aesthetics make her an absolute masterpiece that any yacht owner ought to be proud to show off the world.

For those who are fans of the America’s Cup, the recent revitalization of J-Class yachts—boats that are built to be both luxurious and high-performing—is certainly something to be excited about. Leading the way in this revitalization is Vitters’ beautiful rendition Svea.

Svea is a ship that, according to Vitters, has been over 80 years in the making. The designs for the ship were first produced in the 1930s by the legenardy Swedish designer Tore Holm, and though these designs seemed to have been lost for decades, their recent discovery presented ship builders with the unique opportunity to blend the best of the old with the best of the new.