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So much goes into a yacht name. Sometimes it obviously represents a person near and dear to the owners’ hearts. Witness the abundance of yachts bearing “Lady” on their nameboards. Other times the name equally obviously reflects a passion, or a personality trait. (One of our favorites: Totally Nuts.) That’s what makes this list ofContinue Reading
In mythology, Pollux and his twin brother Castor bore renowned athleticism, plus came to the aid of sailors at sea. Similarly, as the newest Heesen 55M Steel, Project Pollux shows off a strong stance, and will come to the rescue of those in search of rest and relaxation. Available for sale, Project Pollux celebrated herContinue Reading
Special guests of Benetti will be among the first to see hull number one of the semi-custom Oasis 40M series. Rebeca debuts at a private event in Portofino, Italy tomorrow, where the builder is showcasing yet another yacht, the Magellano 25 Metri. Featuring a sporty exterior style by RWD, the Oasis 40M series concentrates lifeContinue Reading
When she arrived, she was a 225-footer (68.5-meter). Now that she is approaching sea trials and ultimately departure, Lady E is nearly 20 feet (6 meters) longer. This follows an almost-yearlong refit at Pendennis. Lady E originally saw launch from Amels in 2006. She has enjoyed a healthy charter routine for several years, too. However,Continue Reading
Hull number three in the Tankoa S501 series has a name, and has slipped into the water. Olukun, bearing a rich-black paint job, celebrated her technical launch on September 12 at the shipyard’s Genoa, Italy, facility. Drawing her name from a deity of the sea, the 164-foot (50-meter) Olukun started on spec. Tankoa Yachts feltContinue Reading
The perennial challenge for yacht designers is to incorporate all of the relaxation and entertainment amenities owners want within the confines of the hull and superstructure. Gian Paolo Nari, with a background in yacht design and engineering as well as residential architecture, decided to challenge himself. “The idea for Lovesong is very simple: a modernContinue Reading