Storm, by Cantiere delle Marche: Gallery

The explorer megayacht fleet of Cantiere delle Marche gained its first 100-foot-plus member in the form of Storm earlier this year. Storm, a Darwin Class 107, represents more than an important LOA milestone, though. She boasts a volume that far larger megayachts typically have, for example. And, Storm is embarking on adventures where her owner and his family are staying aboard more than half a year at a time.

For years, LOA has been the driving factor behind many a megayacht being signed. And to be clear, it’s still the primary item many megayacht clients focus upon. But, increasingly they’re understanding that gross tonnage, a measurement of volume, is far more important. Naval architects and shipyards are also emphasizing its importance in their conversations with these clients. The owner of Storm, having owned a serious cruiser and done intensive research into Cantiere delle Marche, was well educated about volume. His Darwin Class yacht has an exceptional figure of 300 gross tons. Do a quick search of brokerage listings, and you’ll find Storm packs the same punch as much bigger boys’ toys—yet does so in a far more maneuverable and marina-friendly size.

And maneuver she will. Storm is setting off on a global cruise planned to last the next few years. The owner and his family will start off in the traditional yachting playground of the Med. The UK and a North Atlantic crossing on her own bottom to Nova Scotia come next. Storm will additionally explore the United States and the warm waters of the Caribbean. The Pacific Ocean, via the Panama Canal, then beckons. No wonder: Cantiere delle Marche says Storm sees a 5,000-nautical-mile range at 10 knots.

Lengthy voyages like these can put strain on crew. Storm’s owner wanted his crew to have as comfortable accommodations as he and his family do. They have four cabins at their disposal. And, fine walnut paneling lines the walls there, just as it does in the guest areas.

Speaking of guest areas, small children are among those being welcomed aboard Storm. The owner worked with Cantiere delle Marche to ensure additional safety measures like gates would be put in place for their benefit.

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