February 2012 Sailing Yacht of the Month: JMV Industries’ Senso One

Senso one at la Ciotat (5)

If exhilarating superyacht sailing is what you enjoy, then Senso One will delight your senses. Measuring 140 feet (42.67 meters), she was built in 2003 as the famed Mari-Cha IV, with design work by Philippe Briand. Why so famous? She went on later than year to set a new transatlantic record, crossing the ocean in just six days, shaving two full days off the previous record. A combination of carbon fiber and composite keep Senso One lightweight, allowing her to achieve speeds exceeding 40 knots. She remains the fastest monohull sloop on the water today, having gone on to win a few more races handily.

This brief video footage shows her in action, put into better perspective when you take note of the motoryacht cruising right alongside her at times.

February 2012 Motoryacht of the Month: Palmer Johnson DB9

Even though it’s an American megayacht builder, Palmer Johnson acquired facilities in the UK and Europe to allow it to expand its offers. The first PJ 170, now known as DB9, was launched from its British yard in 2010. DB9 was built for a repeat client of the yard, stepping up from Palmer Johnson 120 sport yacht. While both bear the distinctive styling of Nuvolari-Lenard, arguably the larger launch appears more dramatic, from every angle.

This video showcases those sleek lines, including her super-sharp bow. You also get several good looks at the twin stairs that sweep down her transom, as well as the gold and black paint job that make her an unmistakable sight on the horizon.

January 2012 Motoryacht Video of the Month: CMN’s Cloud 9

The 197-foot (60-meter) Cloud 9, launched by CMN in 2009, is among the outstanding charter yachts available today. From the soothing, light tones of her interior to her sundeck pool, she indulges the senses. Decks are arranged to emphasize both her volume and the views of her surroundings.

The following video gives you a good idea why the owner said the following about her at launch: “Before us you see the reason why all sailing craft are called ‘she.’ Because SHE is beautiful? Those lines, those curves—she is just like a beautiful woman.” He added, “She will travel far and see many things, and yet she will always be home—at sea. Thank you all for being here to see her as she makes her way into the world. She is the Cloud Nine, she is very beautiful indeed—and I love her already.”