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Wally presents wallywhy100 in Venice

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Wally presents wallywhy100 in Venice

December 26, 2023
9:09 pm

The Ferretti Group plans to display the third model in the wallywhy series at the Venice Boat Show and Cannes Yachting Festival.

Wally staged a private presentation of the wallywhy100 at an exclusive Ferretti Group event in Venice, where the yacht’s coupé design offered a contrast to her 200GT and 150GT flybridge sisters. The main deck is dominated by Wally’s iconic ‘stealth-style’ glass superstructure and a vast beach deck, while the lower deck includes three en-suite guest cabins.

Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s Managing Director, said: “The wallywhy100 offers a connection to the sea by bringing the cutting edge, open-terrace design of her larger sisters to an approachable, sleek, nimble and class-leading 70-footer.”

The 14sqm beach deck includes a hydraulic high-low platform for launching tenders and toys up to 3.6m, a hydraulic passarelle for easy access to the water or dock, and drop-down wings that extend the terrace by close to 50 per cent.

Forward, the angular glass superstructure contains the hybrid saloon and dining area plus a helm with joystick that controls two Volvo Penta D13-IPS engines up to 1,000p each, which produce a top speed of 27 knots. The flexible foredeck has a dining table and two seats that can be converted into sunbeds with headrest cushions.

Luca Bassani, Wally’s founder and Chief Designer, said: “The yacht’s appearance is 100 per cent derived from its function. It stands out from other boats due to its strengthening of the relationship between functionality and performance. The closed cockpit is pushed far forward to provide space for inside/outside living which gives the wallywhy100 an eye-catching, sleek but still aggressive look.

“It’s further emphasised by a large, inviting beach area and the tall, imposing, slightly reversed bow, which guarantees a dry and safe ride in all conditions. It’s unmistakeably a Wally and unmistakeably a wallywhy, but that also means it’s unmistakeably seaworthy.”

The lower deck has a full-beam master cabin aft, with extensive storage options and en-suite bathroom featuring electrically switched privacy glass that can act as a blind or become see-through to increase the light and sense of space in the cabin.

There’s also a VIP stateroom to port and a twin to starboard, both with en-suites and large portholes, as well as crew quarters with dedicated access both from the main and lower decks.

The wallywhy100 is scheduled to appear at both the Venice Boat Show (May 29-June 2) and Cannes Yachting Festival (September 10-15).

www.wally.com

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Marc Anthony joins E1 team owners

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Marc Anthony joins E1 team owners

December 21, 2023
1:23 pm

Owned by music star Marc Anthony, Team Miami has joined the 2024 E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat championship.

Marc Anthony, owner of Team Miami

Marc Anthony became the latest high-profile team owner in the UIM E1 World Championship after the music star and movie actor entered Team Miami for the 2024 season.

Anthony, who had a high-profile marriage to Jennifer Lopez, has sold more than 12 million albums and appeared in over 10 movies. He’s the second American from the music world to own an E1 team, following Steve Aoki (DJ), a DJ and producer.

“I’ve always been fascinated by all things nautical. Water is the essence of life and as the human population approaches the limit of what the planet can sustain, it’s time to cherish water for the essential value it has as an enabler of life,” said Anthony, 55, a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins NFL team.

“I’m thrilled to join forces with E1 to welcome a new era of competition and a new standard of race excellence. I’m looking forward to embarking on a journey that has never been witnessed before, an era where passion is a given and winning is a must.”

CGI of Team Miami’s Racebird

Up to 10 teams will compete on Racebird electric boats in the inaugural E1 championship, with each choosing two pilots to share driving duties. The season starts in Saudi Arabia with the opening event in Jeddah from February 2-3, when Team Miami and Aoki Racing Team will be among an exciting line-up of entrants including franchises owned by sporting celebrities.

These include American football legend Tom Brady (Team Brady), tennis icon Rafa Nadal (Team Nadal), cricket star Virat Kohli (Team Blue Rising), football icon Didier Drogba (Team Drogba) and F1 driver Sergio Perez (Team Mexico), as well as Venice Racing Team.

Rodi Basso, co-founder and CEO of E1, said: “E1’s list of owners exemplifies how our championship’s strategy is leading the way in sports marketing and we’re thrilled to have Marc join our roster of global icons. His commitment to worthy causes and sustainability mirrors our own passion to drive change and improve the health of marine environments.”

Marc Anthony with Rodi Basso, CEO of E1

Anthony is operating Team Miami through his company Magnus, which is set to host an event in Miami during the second E1 season as the championship makes its way to American shores.

Alejandro Agag, co-founder and Chairman of E1, said: “It’s a great sign for the future of E1 that we’re already speaking about our season two destinations. With Marc bringing our series to Miami, I could think of no finer place for E1 to make its US debut.”

Magnus says it aims to elevate the E1 experience by organising a glamorous weekend that combines racing with entertainment including a star-studded concert and the renowned fan village, Acceleration Festival.

Felipe Pimiento, COO of Magnus, said: “This is a very exciting venture for us at Magnus and continues to solidify our footprint in the sports world. The E1 platform will allow us to continue to offer fans the best-class sports entertainment while being conscious about the environment and doing our part to preserve our oceans.”

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Princess Y95 set for Thailand show

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Princess Y95 set for Thailand show

December 21, 2023
1:03 pm

The new Princess superyacht could be the largest model at January’s Thailand International Boat Show.

Princess Y95

The Thailand premiere of the Princess Y95 is set to be among the highlights of the second Thailand International Boat Show, which will be held at Royal Phuket Marina from January 11-14. Based on the hull of the British builder’s flagship X95, the Y95 is the largest model in the Y series of large flybridge motor yachts and recently had its Asia premiere in Singapore.

The yacht is being displayed by Boat Lagoon Yachting, the Southeast Asia dealer for Princess since 1994, which will also show a Princess F62 and F55 from the flybridge range, a Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 CC (click for Review) and a Ferretti Yachts 850.

Ferretti Yachts 780

V Yachts Asia, Ferretti Group’s Thailand dealer, will show a Ferretti Yachts 780, Ferretti Yachts 500 and a Riva 76’ Perseo Super. Lee Marine will display Riviera’s flagship 78MY and a Riviera 4600 SY sport yacht, Asia Yachting will display Prestige 590 and Prestige 420 flybridge motor yachts, while Leopard will show a Leopard 45 sailing catamaran and a Leopard 46 Powercat.

Derani Yachts is set to exhibit three Axopar models (22, 37, 45), a Brabus Shadow 500 Cabin and a Greenline 40. Sub-40ft models include a Premier 38 (Northrop & Johnson Asia), Gulf Craft Silvercraft 36 (Go Boating), Al Dhaen 365 Centre Console (Extreme Marine) and a Zodiac Open 7 RIB (Asia Yacht Agency).

Leopard 46 Powercat

As revealed in an earlier preview, Simpson Marine will be displaying a Sanlorenzo SX76, Lagoon 51, Beneteau Swift Trawler 48, Fairline Targa 45 GT, Aquila 36 and Beneteau Flyer 8 SunDeck, while a Dufour 61, Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 and a Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 70 will be exhibited by The Yacht Sales Co and Multihull Solutions.

“The 2024 Thailand International Boat Show includes an expanded in-water display with many of the top brokers in the region showcasing leading boat brands from around the world,” said David Hayes, CEO of show organiser JAND Events.

Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 CC

A wide range of marine businesses and products, and services from the luxury lifestyle sector will exhibit onshore. A new purpose-built, air-conditioned exhibition space is set to host A. & Marine, Aqua Air Asia, ASA Group, Cholamark Boat, Flexiteek, FLS Yachts, Hull Co. Ltd, Marine Services Asia, Nava by Thaicom, Nespresso, Octopus Electrical Service, Royal Phuket Marina, SEA Yacht Sales, Siam Legal (Thailand) and Thailand Privilege.

Meanwhile, the boardwalk will host the likes of AMI Marine International, Aoy’s Hoy Oyster Bar, Disabled Sailing Thailand, Entropy Solar, Hilda Loe Associates, SEABOB, Torqeedo Asia Pacific, UWC International School.

Private jet companies Cessna & Beechcraft by Textron Aviation, the VIP Lounge Presenting Sponsor, and Chapman Freeborn, will participate in the show for the first time. The four-day event will be preceded on January 10 by the Thailand Yachting Conference, which will be held at the White House in the nearby NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort.

www.thailandinternationalboatshow.com

Wallypower50 to debut at Boot

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Wallypower50 to debut at Boot

December 21, 2023
12:21 pm

Ferretti Group will premiere the wallypower 50 at the upcoming edition of Boot Dusseldorf, which will be held from January 20-28, 2024.

Wally and the Ferretti Group have announced that they will stage the world premiere of the wallypower50 at Boot Düsseldorf from January 20-28, 2024. The wallypower50 serves as a link between the more open style of the wallytenders (43, 48) and the more spacious wallypower 58.

The model’s clean lines and stem design reflect the iconic style of the larger wallypower – and predecessors such as the 118 wallypower – although the wallypower50 can also be specified with the wraparound fender of the wallytenders. An extensive options list allows it to be a chase boat, dayboat or whatever owners choose.

The wallypower50 comes with two separate sunbeds, which increases the use of space on deck, particularly with the wings opened creating an additional 6sqm of aft deck space. The covered cockpit area provides ample seating for eight guests under the coachroof plus four more on two forward-facing bench seats.

Below deck is a large, open space plus a comfortable bathroom with separate shower, a large couch and a double bed. Natural light comes from above and through the optional addition of Wally’s ‘magic portholes’ in the hull.

With a deep-V hull and two Volvo Penta IPS650 engines, the yacht can top 36 knots and cruise at 30 while offering easy joystick handling with optional DPS in close-quarters manoeuvres. The X version with four 400hp Mercury outboards can reach 48 knots while offering a 240nm range, and even top 50 knots with the option of four 500hp versions.

www.wally.com

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Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror High-Speed Polish

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Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror High-Speed Polish

December 21, 2023
2:43 am

The monumental El Primero 9004 movement is back in business, this time in a case that equals its razzle-dazzle

Zenith’s DEFY Extreme Mirror

Zenith defies expectations once again with the extremely reflective Defy Extreme Mirror, which is another iteration of the brand’s ultra-high frequency chronograph. Watch enthusiasts and chronograph collectors will certainly recognise this as another spin on the dual-escapement dual-mainspring 1/100th of a second chronograph, which is now the only such chronograph in series production. In its debut guise as the El Primero 21 in 2017, the watch introduced the calibre 9004, which is right at the heart of this horological gem. We will return to the movement momentarily but form must take precedence here because, well, just look at it.

Zenith’s DEFY Extreme Mirror

Highly polished tool watches are nothing new but the Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror takes reflective surfaces to a new level, if the pictures are anything to go by (we will be shooting this watch soon so look to the coming issue of WOW Singapore for our thoughts on the watch in the metal – Ed). Zenith calls the Extreme Mirror the “ultimate, ultramodern camouflage watch” and we can only think that this means that the watch will have a sort of chrome-like finish, despite being entirely cased in stainless steel. Think perhaps of the iconic sheen of certain memorable contemporary watches from the likes of Chanel and Rado for some context, although both these brands were using a sort of ceramic to create the effect.

Zenith’s DEFY Extreme Mirror

Itself no stranger to material experiments, Zenith instead opts for uniformity in this model, with everything from crown and chrono pushers to case middle and bezel in the same steel. As you can see, this steel has apparently been polished so thoroughly as to challenge the eye. For the ultimate experience, the bracelet looks promising but because this is Zenith, there are options. The Extreme Mirror has the usual interchangeable strap system and comes with two extra straps: rubber with folding buckle and Velcro.

Zenith’s DEFY Extreme Mirror

The potential brilliance of the Extreme Mirror is precisely why Zenith is touting camouflage credentials here, which has us thinking that this watch might be the polar opposite of the stealth all-black watch (pioneered by Hublot), while essentially having the same effect. The very brightness of the model might render it invisible, except in its timekeeping and chronograph functions. Given that the three-dimensional multi-level dial also sports some mirror effects, the openworked hands with SuperLuminova SLN C1, the markers and the chronograph tracks all appear to hover in a fetchingly ethereal fashion. The proposition here is that this will keep things nice and legible.

50 Hz chronograph escapement

Now for those of you who do not recall, here is the tl;dr on the chronograph movement. It is effectively two watches in one, with one part of the movement (powered by a 5 Hz escapement) handling regular timekeeping, while another part handles the chronograph (powered by a 50 Hz escapement). Both parts have their own mainsprings as well, meaning any 1/100th of a second chronograph watch powered by the El Primero 9004 has two movements in one watch. There is no need for clutch systems here, consequently, and it is not really a modular system either. One significant consequence for owners here is remembering that the chronograph runs on its own train, and is actually manual-winding. This is why the chronograph, with its shorter power reserve, has its own power reserve indicator on the dial.

Zenith’s DEFY Extreme Mirror

Finally, the Extreme Mirror bears the distinction of a new naming convention, with Zenith choosing to drop the ‘21’ from the name; it was called the Defy El Primero 21 in 2017, and was most recently available in the Defy 21 Chroma guise (the only version still in stock, according to the Zenith website). Unlike some previous iterations of the 1/100th of a second chronograph, the Extreme Mirror is not a limited edition. Furthermore, it is available online from Zenith and in Zenith boutiques, plus authorised retailers.

Movement: El Primero 9004 with dual escapement chronograph; 50-hour power reserve (time only); 50-minute power reserve (chronograph only)

Case: 45mm in mirror-polished steel; water-resistant to 200m

Strap:Polished steel bracelet with folding clasp, plus two additional – rubber and Velcro

Price: CHF25,900

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Codecasa launches ‘one-off’ Vero

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Codecasa launches ‘one-off’ Vero

December 21, 2023
2:05 am

Camper & Nicholsons is overseeing the build of the 24m, classically styled motor yacht, which is set to arrive in Southeast Asia in 2024.

Codecasa launched the 24m Vero for an Asia-based client in Viareggio on Monday. Carmen Lau, Senior Advisor at Camper & Nicholsons, sold Vero to an Asia-based client in 2021 and was present at its christening ceremony in Italy. The motor yacht is scheduled for delivery in spring 2024 and to arrive in Southeast Asia by the summer.

“Vero is truly extraordinary, blending vintage charm with modern elegance through its use of mahogany, stainless steel and a touch of 1960s chic,” Lau said. “The client fell in love with this project from the very start. We eagerly await the arrival of this exceptional gem in Asia, confident that she will captivate the attention of anyone who sees her.”

Designed by Luca Dina Design & Architecture, Vero has the style of a classic gentleman’s yacht, but boasts modern systems, state-of-art technology and advanced functionality. Powered by two 1,550hp Man V12 engines, Vero can reach 25 knots and has a range of over 2,000nm at nine knots. The yacht is accompanied by a full-custom aluminium tender.

Codecasa’s build team for Vero is headed by Project Manager Roberto Dalle Mura with support from Gabriele Codecasa and Matteo Buonomo, while Camper & Nicholsons’ New Build team is overseeing the yacht’s construction, with Sara Maggi as Project Manager.

Daniela Duck, Camper & Nicholsons’ Head of New Build Division, said Vero presented an “exciting challenge” to achieve superyacht features in a 24m motor yacht.

“With our Project Manager Sara Maggi on site throughout the two-year build and collaborating closely with the builder and buyer’s teams, we were able to deliver a highly functional and elegant motor yacht,” Duck said. “It was a pleasure to work with this family-run shipyard and their dedicated team to create such an authentic yacht.”

Vero’s main deck includes the saloon and owner’s suite, while the lower deck features three more guest cabins and two twin crew cabins.

Ennio Buonomo, CEO of Codecasa, said: “This yacht is a one-off. I’d like to thank Codecasa’s team and the Camper & Nicholsons New Build team for their professionalism. This is a unique yacht and it’s going to the East!”
www.codecasayachts.com

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Sanlorenzo presents 44X-Space

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Sanlorenzo presents 44X-Space

December 21, 2023
12:40 am

The Italian shipyard’s 44.3m X-Space superyacht is distinguished by a vast, open aft main deck with a swimming pool and balconies.

Sanlorenzo has presented the 44X-Space following delivery of the series’ first two hulls including La La Land, which is part of IYC’s charter fleet and managed by Antonela Pericic, Head of Charter Management – Croatia.

Zuccon International Project designed the exterior of the six-level, 499GT yacht, which has an overall length of 44.3m (145ft), a beam of 8.3m (28ft) and a full-load draught of 2.8m (9ft 2in). Featuring two 1,450hp Man 12V engines, the 44X-Space has a top speed of 15 knots and an estimated range of 4,000nm at 10 knots with a fuel capacity of 54,000 litres.

The distinctive design includes an expansive aft main deck featuring a sea-facing swimming pool and two drop-down sides that deploy directly above larger, lower-deck balconies, which open each side of a full-beam beach area featuring a gym and spa.

Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Art Director, handled the interior, which includes accommodation for 12 guests in five cabins and for nine crew.

“On 44X-Space, the hand has been forced and it has become an almost completely glass boat. There are large glass panes, large windows and some of the cabins no longer even have portholes but glass walls. The interior has forced its hand on the exterior and the exterior has been so elastic and so well designed that the interior almost fits in in a totally natural way.

“I believe this is the most innovative language I’ve seen to date on a superyacht. It has made it possible to create a boat that’s compact but with extraordinary proportions and the unique quality of Sanlorenzo.”

The main deck includes a large saloon and a full-width forward room that can be configured as a media room with a bar (as on La La Land), a formal dining room or a sixth guest cabin. The lower deck houses four en-suite guest cabins, as well as the crew quarters, while the tank deck houses the technical area.

The upper deck or owner’s deck has a covered cockpit that connects to a sky lounge, where the aft doors can slide out of sight and a side window can open to create a veranda. Forward is the owner’s suite, which has an openable skylight, 270-degree views through full-height windows, and access through sliding doors to a foredeck with sun beds and a spa pool.

A helicoidal staircase designed by Lissoni links the lower, main, upper and bridge decks. The bridge deck includes the wheelhouse and the captain’s cabin, while the open aft deck features outdoor lounging and dining. There’s also access to the sun deck, which has loose sun beds aft and a covered, integrated sunbathing area forward.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

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Kata Rocks soft launches KR Cat

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Kata Rocks soft launches KR Cat

December 20, 2023
11:36 pm

Phuket has an exciting new charter option following the unveiling of the KR Cat sailing catamaran at the eighth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous.

KR has soft launched the KR Cat sailing catamaran, which hosted selected guests at the eighth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous on Phuket’s west coast. The cat is designed to cater for large groups of guests, with luxurious sofas and a dance floor covered by a hard top, while a barbecue is among onboard catering options.

The open foredeck includes bench seating around a jacuzzi-sized ice box, which can be used as a buffet display to showcase champagne, lobster, king prawns, steak tartare and other delicacies prepared by Kata Rocks’ Executive Chef, Andrew Dickie.

KR Cat offers water sports such as snorkelling and paddleboarding, while pop-out poles on either side of the catamaran can be used to create hammocks suspended just above the water.

As well as KR Cat, the latest Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous featured the 105ft Camara C and Sea Princess classic yachts from Asia Global Yachting. Other participating yachts included the 106ft Demarest, Estrella, Big Mama, Sanook, Grace, Era I, Aquila Sunrise 44, Kati and Happy Ours.

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Jeanneau developing Sun Odyssey 350

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Jeanneau developing Sun Odyssey 350

December 20, 2023
10:51 pm

The French shipyard is debuting the successor to the legendary Sun Odyssey 349 at Boot Dusseldorf in January.

Jeanneau is developing the Sun Odyssey 350 as the successor to the Sun Odyssey 349, which has sold nearly 1,000 units since it launched 2013. Designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group and Piaton Yacht Design, the 350 is the new entry model for the Sun Odyssey range and is scheduled to make its world premiere at Boot Dusseldorf from January 20-28, 2024.

Based on a new 32ft 8in chined hull with an inverted bow and an 11ft 9in beam, the Sun Odyssey 350 has an overall length of 35ft 9in with the integrated bowsprit, a light displacement of under 5.7 tonnes and a standard sail area of 592sqft (55sqm). The elongated bowsprit carries the anchor further forward and provides a tack point for reaching and downwind sails (Code 0 and asymmetric spinnaker).

Eric Levet of the Lombard studio said: “The Sun Odyssey 349 was a great success as sailors found the boat worked and handled well. On the Sun Odyssey 350, we’ve sought to add a bit more volume while creating a seaworthy boat that’s fast and enjoyable to sail. Our objective was to manage to do better and offer more comfort, while the 350 also gains in initial stability as she’s stiffer than the 349.

“The 350 has a greater sail area and is equipped with a square-top mainsail, which makes her fantastic in light winds. She has the greatest sail area on the [35ft] market and a light displacement, which yields strong performance. She’s a joy to sail in just five knots of wind.”

The yacht has twin rudders, while keel options comprise standard (1,580kg) with a draft of 6ft 6in, shoal (1,860kg) with a draft of 4ft 9in and lifting (1,522kg) with a draft from 4ft 2in to 8ft 4in. Without a backstay, the rigging features 30° swept spreaders, enabling the skipper to sail while seated at one of the two aft helm stations.

The cockpit features symmetrical benches and a foldable table in the centre, while offering easy movement from the companionway to the large swim platform. The yacht also features Jeanneau’s flush, walkaround side decks and long handrails on either side of the coachroof.

Water capacity can range from 206 litres to 336 litres, while propulsion options include a 29hp Yanmar shaft drive or, for inland or sheltered waters, a Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 FP TorqLink fixed pod electric motor.

Below deck, the interior benefits from natural light through windows in the hull and coachroof, while fittings and furniture are characterised by gentle, rounded edges.

Accessed by a three-step companionway, the saloon includes an L-shaped galley with plentiful storage to starboard of the stairs, with the bathroom to the port side. Forward, the saloon includes a central folding table integrating the mast, with facing bench sofas on either side, although the port side has the option of a chart table at the aft end of the settee.

Accommodation includes a master suite forward and the aft option of two guest cabins or one VIP and a store room, with the latter allowing for a larger bathroom with separate head and shower.

www.jeanneau.com

B.I.G. launches Revolution

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B.I.G. launches Revolution

December 20, 2023
2:48 am

Former Tesla executive John Vo has entered the luxury day boat sector with Blue Innovations Group and its eco-friendly R30.

Blue Innovations Group launches R30

Founded in 2022 by John Vo, Tesla’s former Global Head of Manufacturing, Blue Innovations Group (BIG) has launched the R30 electric boat as it seeks to “revolutionise recreational boating” with sustainable marine technology. The Florida company debuted the R30 in mid-December in St Petersburg, where Vo shared his excitement as hull one took to the water.

“The R30 was designed from scratch. The R stands for Revolution, so we decided to offer something radically different, radically better. We threw out the playbook most boatbuilders follow because if you squint your eyes at a boat show, most boats look the same,” said Vo, CEO of Blue Innovations Group.

The R30 has a semi-walkaround design

“The R30 provides the ultimate boating experience for customers with uncompromised safety, performance, style and value while being environmentally friendly. It’s a first-of-its-kind recreational boat that offers customers an unparalleled experience, combining advanced technologies and timeless styling with a silent, pollution-free propulsion system.”

Designed and manufactured in Florida, the R30 is a 30ft electric cabin cruiser that weighs 4.5 tonnes and has a beam of 10ft and a capacity for 12 passengers. Technology includes solar-charging capability (up to 2.8kW), a 221kWh battery pack and an 800hp twin-motor powertrain, with a target nominal runtime of up to 8hrs and an expected top speed of 39 knots.

CGI showing extended solar panels and ‘ocean terrace’

As well as the solar panels integrated into the fixed hard top, there are two retractable solar panels. Both can be contained within the roof structure during navigation, then deployed fore and aft at anchor for greater solar-power generation and guest protection from the elements.

The semi-walkaround yacht’s versatility extends to its aft ‘ocean terrace’, which includes a drop-down aft platform with a submerged step as well as drop-down balconies on both sides.

CGI of forward cabin

The cockpit has a foldable table and adjustable facing bench sofas fore and aft. The table can be lowered and covered by cushions, while the aft backrest can fold down to create an extended island sunpad. The foredeck offers a fixed sunbathing area forward of the windscreen.

Forward of the dinette is a wet bar with a cooktop, sink and refrigerator, while the semi-enclosed twin-seat helm station includes an intuitive, integrated user interface (UI) overseeing the vessel’s controls, navigation, chart plotter, media system and more. Below is a bathroom and a forward dinette that can be converted into a double berth.

www.blueinnovationsgroup.com

Sunreef’s Francis Lapp joins Mike Horn on Pangaea

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Sunreef’s Francis Lapp joins Mike Horn on Pangaea

December 20, 2023
1:27 am

The Sunreef boss has visited Mike Horn in Greenland as part of the explorer’s four-year ‘What’s Left’ global expedition.

Francis Lapp sailing Pangaea in Greenland

Sunreef CEO Francis Lapp has visited Mike Horn in Greenland during the famed explorer’s four-year What’s Left campaign. Horn’s latest global expedition involves exploring remote regions for up to six months at a time while evaluating climate change and other environmental issues.

Horn, a Sunreef Eco ambassador, is again using his 35m Pangaea – named after the ancient ‘supercontinent’ – for the expedition. The aluminium sailing boat benefited from a comprehensive refit at the Sunreef shipyard before Horn started the What’s Left campaign by setting sail from Yacht Club de Monaco in early May.

Pangaea in Greenland; Photo: Lucas David

While in Greenland, Lapp was pictured sailing Pangaea, which features the Sunreef Yachts Eco logo on both sides of the hull beside the yacht’s name. Panerai, Hexaom, Cummins, Explora Journeys and Yacht Club de Monaco are also sponsors of the expedition.

“I decided to participate in this remarkable expedition with the dual purpose of being a part of the extraordinary exploration in Greenland and personally assessing the current state of the planet,” said Lapp, who founded Sunreef Yachts in 2002. “This experience has served as a profound motivation for me to continue to act for a sustainable future within the yachting industry.”

Mike Horn during his What’s left expedition

Following time in Iceland, Horn spent the second half of 2023 in Greenland as part of his exploration of the Arctic. Other destinations in the ‘What’s Left’ campaign include the Amazon jungle and Patagonia region in South America, Antarctica, the Australian desert and New Zealand, northern Canada and Alaska, and Asia.

Horn said: “Guiding my sailing vessel Pangaea, I return to iconic and wild locations to witness changes, fulfil more desires on my adventurer’s bucket list, and inspire people to act on their passions. I prioritise adventure and environment at each destination, sharing stories and footage from my journey.”

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World Boating Day scheduled for May 2024

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World Boating Day scheduled for May 2024

December 14, 2023
4:55 pm

Having created The Honours awards, The Superyacht Life Foundation unveils World Boating Day, a new initiative to publicise the leisure boating sectors and change perceptions of the yacht and superyacht industry.

Photo: OC Gonzalez

The Superyacht Life Foundation has unveiled details of World Boating Day, its new initiative. A non-profit dedicated to telling the positive stories of superyachting to both change public perceptions and grow the industry, The Superyacht Life Foundation has 27 partners from industry sectors including yacht builders, brokerage houses, design studios and marinas.

For World Boating Day, the organisation is inviting the boating, yachting and superyacht sectors to open their doors and educate the wider public on what boating is, how accessible it can be, the positive impacts the industry can have, and the career opportunities it offers.

At least 15 superyacht builders and one marina have pre-registered for the inaugural event, which will be held on the weekend of May 25-26, 2024. Over the coming months, The Superyacht Life Foundation will be working to encourage participation from sectors including shipyards, design houses, marinas, yacht clubs, sailing schools and maritime organisations.

Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of The Superyacht Life Foundation, said: “As a global initiative with the aim to create one weekend a year where local, regional and national organisations and companies across the leisure boating, yachting and superyacht sectors can engage with the public, World Boating Day is a potential gateway to growing all levels of the industry, as well as serving as a global celebration of the leisure side of water and the joy of being out on it.

“We see the potential for this initiative to grow exponentially year-on-year, so that all over the world people will be able to learn more about boating and the careers that the marine leisure industry and superyachting offer.

“From sailing schools and clubs offering sessions on sailing dinghies to superyacht builders giving a behind-the-scenes peek at the extraordinary number of trades and craftspeople involved in the industry, this is our chance to show that boating and yachting can be for everyone.”

For updates on World Boating Day, please register at this temporary link.

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Wally presents wallywhy100 in Venice

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Marc Anthony joins E1 team owners

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Princess Y95 set for Thailand show

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Wallypower50 to debut at Boot

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Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror High-Speed Polish

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Codecasa launches ‘one-off’ Vero

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Sanlorenzo presents 44X-Space

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Kata Rocks soft launches KR Cat

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Jeanneau developing Sun Odyssey 350

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B.I.G. launches Revolution

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Sunreef’s Francis Lapp joins Mike Horn on Pangaea

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World Boating Day scheduled for May 2024

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