NAVIS Jun/Jul'22

The Future of Yacht Design

The yacht design industry is constantly evolving. In recent years, there has been a shift towards energy efficiency in yacht design. This is largely due to the growing awareness of the impact that yachts have on the environment.

As a yacht builder, Lürssen has earned a reputation as a class-leading producer of bespoke design and outstanding engineering. With headquarters in Bremen-Vegesack, and shipbuilding facilities in several other locations, the yard designs and constructs superyachts, naval ships, and special vessels, and is one of the world’s leading yacht builders.

Imagine sitting at your desk, receiving an email regarding your in-build yacht. Still in the planning stages, there are some layouts your designer would like you to review. Strapping on your Oculus Quest goggles, you breeze through the saloon and up to the flybridge. Pleased with what you see, there are a couple of things you’d like to change. You discuss modifications, come to a decision, and magically, that very day, perhaps even within the hour, you’re walking through the changes in the virtual world, and they are just as you’d hoped. Without delay, your yacht continues its progress.

A boat is the hardest thing I know of to put into perspective. It is so much like a human figure, there is something alive about it. -- Barry S Strauss

Boats do have personalities. They are fast, slow, sporty, formal, fun, useful, and even playful, interacting with the crew and the guests. They can be engaging hosts, or indifferent to those on board. Of course, the mix of personalities has a lot to do with it but with this Southern Wind 105, the boat acts as the confident, capable, attractive epitome of Nordic cool, making certain everyone is comfortable and safe, while taking her sailing responsibilities seriously. She dances gracefully with the wind, remaining agile and responsive, with a quickness about her that makes her a joy to watch and a dream to sail. She is Sørvind. And she was born ready.

The Superyacht Pearl 95 By Pearl Yachts:  A Stunning Work Of Art.

Holding a strong reputation for being Britain’s fastest growing yacht manufacturer, Pearl 95 announces Pearl Yachts’ entry into the super yacht sector with implicit style. Its positively delicious lines and extensive glazing enhances a sporty and aerodynamic silhouette that is nothing short of stunning. Pearl is the result of a successful collaboration with naval architect Bill Dixon, and South-African interior designer Kelly Hoppen who uses a signature blend of natural tones and textures to give interior spaces an ageless sense of calm and tranquility. Pearl 95 was designed to reflect an East-meets-West aesthetics, and the yachts interior designer infused elements and amalgamated styles together in ways that are not always anticipated.

Yachting and sustainability. There is not often a clear correlation between the two, but the Venn diagram intersect between them is currently registering an impressive uptick. There is a strong preference for environmentally friendly yachts among new buyers. While mindful of their environmental footprint, buyers are also reluctant to give up on luxury. Comfort and style remain top priorities.

One innovative yacht builder is providing an intelligent option: The Sunreef 80 Eco sailing yacht. A remarkable catamaran aimed directly toward leaving no trace, the 80 Eco offers creativity, luxury, technology, and efficiency, wrapped in a chic package of form and function.

Every self-respecting luxury auto manufacturer has a SUV in its portfolio. Of course, there are many types of SUVs as well as many levels: levels of performance, artisanship, elegance… and luxury.

And those qualities are precisely what Bentley offers the discerning driver when slipping behind the wheel of the Bentayga S. The Bentayga name is certainly not new, given that Bentley first unveiled this model in 2015. According to reports, Bentayga is a name created from the union of the first three letters of the brand and “Taiga,” the world’s largest transcontinental coniferous forest, just south of the Arctic Circle. There is also the volcanic rock formation called Roque Bentayga at the heart of the island of Gran Canaria. Whether Bentley was envisioning the immense forest or the mysterious volcano, they do not say.

The conjunction of Europe and Asia, Suleiman the Magnificent, Byzantium, the battle of Troy, the Ottoman Empire, the Roman Empire, and a unique land where continents meet. Birthplace of Galen, Herodotus, Aesop, and Homer. This is Türkiye, a country recently rebranded to its traditional pronunciation from an anglicized spelling referencing game birds served on holidays. Today’s Türkiye is a member of NATO, a thriving sectarian society with a surprisingly young and diverse populace, where traditions and history still abound.

The Setai Miami Beach has enjoyed an incredible reputation as one of the city’s most elegant if not most expensive hotels. Honoring the art deco heritage of South Beach, this oceanfront all-suite retreat occupies a restored 1936 building. Effectively and organically infusing Asian elements into the overall ambience, this hospitality icon has been winning the hearts of demanding guests since it opened in 2004.

Boasting a well-deserved, impressive management and service culture, The Setai has constantly been innovating under the consistent and careful watch of General Manager Alex Furrer who has been with the hotel since its opening.