<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261462/image/large-f8b2449c66099876d9428f159fe09dfe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261462">Currently docked in the port of Gibraltar is the 55-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a>. Delivered in 2020 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Limited Edition 180 yacht series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a> features naval architecture by her builder, sleek exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a> and a light and contemporary interior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Studio Laura Sessa</a>. Onboard, the 707 GT superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests and 13 crew. Standout features include a large sun deck, a bar area and a large Jacuzzi. With her Greek name meaning serenity and tranquillity, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a> can reach a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles while cruising at 13 knots and reach a top speed of 15.5 knots. Take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="How the interior lighting was chosen for the Amels Limited Edition superyacht Galene (2021-01-06 14:45:00 +0100)">onboard here</a>.

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The 55m superyacht Galene, built by Amels, is seen here docked in Gibraltar.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262442/image/large-507c68d12147c3219e5301f66cdd2e97.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262442">Currently docked in the Wiltonhaven, a port in Schiedam, the Netherlands, is the 87.1-metre research vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer 187.1m (285'9&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">OceanXplorer 1</a>. Built in 2010 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>, she started life as Volstad Surveyor and spent two years – between 2018 and 2020 – being transformed into a sophisticated research vessel by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (Company)">Damen Shiprepair &amp; Conversion</a>. She is now the world’s most advanced research vessel.“The ship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer 187.1m (285'9&quot;)Freire Shipyard2010">OceanXplorer 1</a> will take ocean explorers to never-before-seen undersea worlds and allow them to beam back what they encounter via social media, digital experiences, and a TV show,” Ray Dalio, co-Founder of OceanX and President of Dalio Philanthropies, previously sald. This is made possible thanks to the vessel’s two custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triton (Company)">Triton</a> manned submarines, which are capabile to dive over 1,000 metres. She also features an ROV and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that can be operated at 6,000 metres below sea level. Take a closer look onboard the expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51820" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OceanXplorer: Inside the world’s most advanced research vessel (2020-09-24 14:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.

Research vessel OceanXplorer 1 in Schiedam

The 87m research vessel OceanXplorer 1 is seen here docked in the Wiltonhaven, Schiedam.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262283/image/large-3975edd286eb6c8b058355da9b6172cb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262283">Spotted last month docked in the port of Málaga, Spain, is the 39-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2733" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Don Chris39.0m (127'11&quot;)Barka Shipyard2010">Don Chris</a>. Delivered by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barka Shipyard (Company)">Barka</a> in 2010, the steel hulled traditional gulet features naval architecture by her builder while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1268" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mastori Yachts (Company)">Mastori Yachts</a> was responsible for her exterior design. Onboard, the 221 GT sailing yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests in five staterooms taken care of by a crew of six.

Sailing yacht Don Chris in Málaga

The 39m sailing yacht Don Chris, built by Barka, is seen here docked in Málaga, Spain.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262006/image/large-edacec7d42cd4d7c0cd23950ea2e733b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262006">Spotted last Thursday leaving Port Vell in Barcelona on her way to Port Hercule in Monaco, is the 93-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a>. With a volume of nearly 3,000 GT, she was built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and delivered in April 2019. Featuring an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> was built for an experienced owner who worked closely with interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a> on the build. Onboard, she features many notable details, including white and crystal chandeliers and the first IMAX Dolby cinema to be installed on a yacht. Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Langton</a> as a “contemporary jewellery box”, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> also includes a multi-sport outdoor area and a large swimming pool, a commercially-rated helicopter landing pad that can also serve as a multifunctional entertainment space, a beach club with hammam and an ice plunge pool, as well as two fire pits. The yacht, which is available for charter, can accommodate up to 12 guests and 29 crew.

93m superyacht Lady S in Barcelona

The 93m superyacht Lady S, built by Feadship, is seen here cruising off Port Vell in Barcelona.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261757/image/large-e4085677584ba1464f9556ab781f04a6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261757">Currently docked in Saint Thomas, one of the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, is the 80-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a>. Launched in 2019 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> at their Lemwerder shipyard in Germany, the 2,115 GT futuristic superyacht features both exterior and interior design by UK-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> who created a hyper-modern exterior with curved lines and the extensive use of reflective glass.Onboard, up to 14 overnight guests can spend their time making use of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a>'s luxuries such as a large counter-current swimming pool on the main deck aft, a Jacuzzi on the owner’s deck aft and a nine-seat cinema. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 4000 M65R diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Excellence80.0m (262'6&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2019">Excellence</a> can cruise comfortably at 14 knots and reach a maximum speed of 17 knots. For a full tour of the yacht’s features read our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="On board Abeking's superyacht spaceship: the 80m Excellence (2019-12-17 09:00:00 +0100)">onboard article here</a>.

Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Excellence in Saint Thomas

The 80m superyacht Excellence, built by Abeking & Rasmussen, is seen here docked in Saint Thomas.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261742/image/large-7a6cfa783ff6eafbdbc4d2981a913448.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261742">Spotted last Monday arriving in Gibraltar following her maiden voyage, is the 146-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opera146.35m (480'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Opera</a>. Launched in October 2022 as the sixth largest superyacht built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, she has an impressive volume of 12,518 GT and features both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>, while her builder penned her naval architecture. Her special features onboard include two helipads: one on her foredeck and the second aft, two swimming pools and an expansive beach club.

146m superyacht Opera in Gibraltar

The 146m superyacht Opera, built by Lürssen, is seen here cruising in Gibraltar.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261619/image/large-1c99029086840df28801421047095a55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261619">Seen here recently cruising off the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, is the 47.8-metre classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Hurair47.78m (156'9&quot;)Benetti SpA1970">Um Hurair</a>. Previously named Gulnev and delivered as Ilham II, the superyacht was launched in 1970 by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and was one of the largest yachts in operation in the 1970s. Featuring naval architecture and exterior design by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Hurair47.78m (156'9&quot;)Benetti SpA1970">Um Hurair</a> can accommodate up to 13 guests in six luxurious staterooms onboard.&nbsp;In 2003, the yacht was hit by a devastating fire that almost destroyed the entire vessel. She was then rebuilt to her original state and returned to service in 2007. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3412TA engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2552" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Um Hurair47.78m (156'9&quot;)Benetti SpA1970">Um Harair</a> has a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

Classic Benetti superyacht Um Hurair in Dubai

The 48m classic yacht Um Hurair, built by Benetti, is seen here cruising off the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261269/image/large-4ba650bc97d33abc51c1c81ce6510d87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261269">Currently docked in Victoria, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Seychelles, is the 70-metre conversion superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Redemption70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Redemption</a>. Previously named Felix, she was originally built by German shipbuilder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/604" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neue Jadewerft GmbH (Company)">Neue Jadewerft</a> in 1969 but was converted in 2007 into a luxury superyacht by the Taiwanese shipping company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/605" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jade Yachts (Company)">Jade Yachts</a>, under the supervision of Van Lent at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> in Spain. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Redemption70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Redemption</a>'s naval architecture was designed by Dutch studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, and her conversion exterior lines were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a> was responsible for her interior. Onboard, the 1,622 GT superyacht can accommodate as many as 14 guests in seven staterooms. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Redemption70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Redemption</a> can reach a maximum speed of 14 knots and reach a transatlantic range of 8,400 nautical miles while cruising at 12 knots. Take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The 70m conversion superyacht Felix has been sold (2021-05-27 09:15:00 +0200)">onboard here</a>.

70m superyacht Redemption in the Seychelles

The 70m superyacht Redemption, built by Neue Jadewerft GmbH, is seen here docked in the Seychelles.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261021/image/large-4511c376d1ce73bcb465082f25b6169c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261021">Spotted last summer docked in the Port of Saint-Tropez, is the 58-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion V58.0m (190'3&quot;)Benetti SpA2014">Illusion V</a>. Delivered in 2014 by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, she was created specifically with commercial charter use in mind. Previously named Illusion I, the 963 GT superyacht features naval architecture and an exterior design by her builder, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Green & Mingarelli Design (Company)">Green &amp; Mingarelli Design</a> was responsible for her contemporary interior. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3495" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Illusion V58.0m (190'3&quot;)Benetti SpA2014">Illusion V</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests in six luxurious staterooms, taken care of by a crew of 14. In terms of performance, the steel and aluminium superyacht sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512 diesel engines of 1,876 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 15 knots and cruise comfortably at 12 knots.

Benetti superyacht Illusion V in Saint-Tropez

The 58m superyacht Illusion V, built by Benetti, is seen here docked in Saint-Tropez, France.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260894/image/large-e6a8d9fbfc88d2c30eed42933a423145.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260894">Currently docked in front of her builder’s yard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands, is the 109-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seven Seas109.0m (357'7&quot;)Oceanco2022">Seven Seas</a>. Previously known as Project Y720, she was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2022, and features an exterior and interior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, while her naval architecture was drawn up by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>. The 4,444 GT superyacht was completed with an advanced propulsion system onboard, developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>. In terms of performance, the steel and aluminium superyacht sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 20V 4000 M73L diesel engines of 4,813 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 20 knots.

Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas in Alblasserdam

The 109m superyacht Seven Seas, built by Oceanco, is seen here docked in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands.

After attempting to meet up during a very busy boot Dusseldorf, we finally had the chance to sit down with Nick Gelevert, Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boatsters Black (Company)">Boatsters Black</a> over Teams in early February. Nick comes from a long line of yacht brokers, his grandfather Hans Lengers founding the Netherlands’ first brokerage. Today Nick is both the CEO of the ‘first Dutch superyacht charter company’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boatsters Black (Company)">Boatsters Black</a> with seven international offices and an impressive portfolio of pedigree yachts, and the Sales Director of brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lengers Yachts (Company)">Lengers</a>. With expansion always on his mind, Nick has much in store for the boutique charter firm. SYT found out more. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262239/image/large-028247e85db04278e4d7d6c2adfec517.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262239">With a legacy of brokerage in your family, was it always your plan to become a broker?I was born and raised in the midst of the yachting industry, and of course it came to my mind from a young age that I might work in the industry as well. My grandfather started selling yachts in the 1970s and there was also a boat building business within the family, so yachting is truly part of my family heritage. When the time came for me to start my first business however, I decided to break from the family tradition and I founded a company within the real estate industry. I think it was partly a youthful rebellion – I was only 23 – but I quickly realised that I’d made a mistake not following my passion for the yachting industry.I had been an active and competitive sailor from the age of eight, racing every week, and of course having grown up within my family, yachting was truly where my heart lay. So I &nbsp;decided to pivot the concept I’d created within the real estate industry, and do something similar within yachting. The business became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boatsters Black (Company)">Boatsters</a>; the first AirBnB for boats. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69988/image/large-e5de394c61cf3a6b29fbcc9408e9bf14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69988">So how did an AirBnB for boats transform into a superyacht charter brokerage house?In 2015 we launched the platform and were the first in the world to do so. There were some other early adopters but we grew very quickly, operating in 63 countries with 12,000 boats available for rent. It was a successful beginning but we quickly realised that in order to become a truly profitable business, we would need a huge operational network. Boats are nothing like houses; they need work, maintenance and expansive shoreside support.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/50182/image/large-00c42362b1bed144ada7b119cd9afc4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50182">Why do you think that the company has done so well – how do you stand out from the crowd?At the same time as I was having these thoughts, clients from Lengers were generating leads and asking questions about Boatsters and enquiring if I could assist them with yacht charter. From these leads came a very organic transition into <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boatsters Black (Company)">Boatsters Black</a>, where we began to work with crewed yachts above 20-metres. Not long after this transition, we took Boatsters offline and I focused my energies on the development of the superyacht charter business. Since that decision we’ve opened international offices, are managing some very exciting yachts and expect to double our fleet in 2023. The company is positive and profitable and with the direction we’re currently going, we will be one of the top players in the charter industry within a few years.&nbsp;I believe that our approach is what makes us stand out. We are a boutique charter company, and we don't have aspirations to be the biggest, we want to provide the best service to a limited number of clients. We have regular contact with owners, we offer a personal concierge service for onshore support, we are incredibly active and make our clients really feel how much we value them. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216778/image/large-e3b74dc8cf7cf04994e4b19dd6e7c678.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216778">What has it been like breaking into an industry that has been dominated by long standing and large companies, such as&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>?When we set out we knew it would be like David and Goliath, but I have always enjoyed a challenge. My aspiration when we set out was to establish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boatsters Black (Company)">Boatsters Black</a> as the industry’s first Dutch charter house, just as my grandfather was the first Dutch broker. I am happy to say we’ve achieved that goal and now we are looking to the next challenge.&nbsp;The yachting industry has an obsession with being the biggest, with companies claiming ‘the biggest charter fleet’ or the most charters completed, but what does that actually mean for the client? Very likely it means an impersonal approach, with yachts being managed by a conglomerate rather than a person &nbsp;– we do not aspire to become that kind of business!&nbsp;What are your plans for the future for the business?The next stage is expansion. We’ve built a base from which the company can grow exponentially and my attention first will be to make sure that our services are the best they can be. We aren’t going to be accepting any and all boats to the fleet, but really making sure that the yacht is able to offer clients the best services, with a stable crew and good knowledge base.&nbsp;In 2022 we had a revenue of over €12 million and with an expansion into the full spectrum of services including crewing and management, I expect that to see a stable increase this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216755/image/large-6c1f9a59bba24e5170d83edfc3039cf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216755">Finally, what advice would you give to an aspiring entrepreneur?Firstly, focus on an aspect of this industry and be the best at that aspect. There are so many generalists within yachting and what there needs to be is more specialists. Secondly, know your product better than your client, there are too many brokers out there who don't truly understand superyachts and that does a disservice to clients and dissuades people from remaining in yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262241/image/large-7cb830fd8f9d3ab3775a8b19035afdb5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262241">Nick GelevertAge: 32Nationality: DutchSales revenue last 36 months: €200 million&nbsp;Company founded: 2014This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-44" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 44 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Interview with Nick Gelevert of Boatsters Black

We interviewed Nick Gelevert, CEO of Boatsters Black, for the latest edition of our Entrepreneur in Yachting series.

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Building the first Dutch superyacht charter brokerage: Nick Gelevert of Boatsters Black

Delivered in 2018 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> 112 series, the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> was built and designed in the American Pacific Northwest by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a>. The popular raised-pilothouse series was first launched in 1994, with the builder producing around 65 models in nearly 30 years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66236/image/large-c0cbfcea17efb0c9168b61f838e5e26b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66236">The composite-built yachts in this series are highly regarded for their impeccable level of performance, top speeds, and amenities onboard – and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> is no exception. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> benefits from a larger lower and main deck, a design change that was introduced to the series in 2017.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Live from FLIBS: Westport spices up W112 range with new design (2017-11-03 17:02:00 +0100)">Westport spices up W112 range with new design<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66000/image/large-8f04331f005ef45e9083132d4cfa0c17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66000"></a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65998/image/large-7fe8bce5c3edf31ef283d8c8f8ea45e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65998"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> features an elegant interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sylvia Bolton Design, Inc. (Company)">Sylvia Bolton Yacht Design</a> who has used every inch of her 207 GT of interior volume. She boasts luxurious materials throughout with cerused oaks, amber onyx, white marble and Blue Jeans marble. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66001/image/large-ad9ffbc035a7c3a6fbb1b5506c0c1995.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66001"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66003/image/large-cd987b60d6669bfce5c8131e206b2c03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66003">The spacious saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> offers plenty of sumptuous seating arrangements with an abundance of natural light from her large picture windows. The seating area flows seamlessly into her dining area for 10 guests, with a pony wall and pop-up television allowing the two spaces to be separated for privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66011/image/large-ace40c2049bea22e356d8923d168ac90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66011"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66013/image/large-bee675fc683edd1be2920f74565edcf1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66013"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms all on the lower deck. Her capacious master suite is located midship and includes matching his-and-hers bathrooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66015/image/large-2eda2ea722d9966d357bb42cfffb3373.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66015"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66017/image/large-b9419ea00a3552256684a052fdc9201b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66017">The remaining guest staterooms consist of a VIP forward, as well as a queen stateroom and a twin, all with ensuite bathrooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> is also able to carry a crew of five across three cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66024/image/large-8c848ffdcebccdc38fb6fcfaeef39930.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66024"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> boasts plenty of outdoor spaces that are perfect for entertaining. She is equipped with two bars, one on her flybridge, the other on her aft deck. She also provides the option for an alfresco dining experience on her aft deck, protected under the cover of her hardtop.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65996/image/large-088b1f3292a658d9ded84e1a8a9695e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65996">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6555" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hat Trick34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2018">Hat Trick</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots.&nbsp;

Onboard the 34m Westport motor yacht Hat Trick

The 34m Westport yacht Hat Trick was delivered in 2018 as part of the Westport 112 series.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11676" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger 55m55.0m (180'5&quot;)Burger Boat Company2024">Burger</a> has announced that the new 54.86-metre Burger 180 superyacht is on the market, with an expected delivery date of 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262434/image/large-9b621d1fc3ad9f7df8d79e60afebd6fe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262434"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262430/image/large-8132ed0e04c53a883f1b04e2484d8e55.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262430">The superyacht was designed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. (Company)">Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects</a>, and is an “ideal opportunity for a new owner to customise her to their liking without the extended engineering duration typical of a yacht of this size,” the shipyard explained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262433/image/large-5ac84da11b822a4b0ab53f4070f53cd3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262433"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262438/image/large-f924b09a6b78e8dfec9da1e7b02289bc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262438">With expansive interior and exterior space for owners and guests, the Burger 180 superyacht has been designed for worldwide cruising with family and friends. Her main salon is open plan and home to a lounge and dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262431/image/large-b140576d95bd1f4ae4f1cf5c975b2e9c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262431"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262429/image/large-d67d37990f9cb4e03073c60020d0ec5a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262429">The Burger 180 superyacht can accommodate as many as 10 guests and 13 crew. Her full-beam owners’ suite is situated on the main deck and comes complete with a private office. She has four suites on the lower deck, which can easily be converted into two family rooms if required. The superyacht has an elevator that services all four decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262432/image/large-8d6a01625dd1b38fae2a3eb8070ee3a6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262432"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262437/image/large-0119ce93a20be739a100d94bfcbb0c8c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262437">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512C IMO Tier II engines, she has a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. She also has a large tender garage that can stow a 37-foot tender which is launched via a hydraulic “stinger” system.

55m Burger 180 superyacht in-build 

Burger has announced that it’s started building the 55m Burger 180 superyacht on speculation. 

55m Burger 180 superyacht in-build and on the market 

Turkey-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VisionF (Company)">VisionF</a> has announced the appointment of Ali Tanir as General Manager. Ali Tanir joins the team with almost 20 years of experience in international operations and an extensive background within the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262377/image/large-8d67ef81bc2b6b444f4370ddc91cba84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262377">For the past 11 years, Ali Tanir worked at various positions at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> ranging from Communication and Brand Manager to Head of International Sales. Prior to joining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>, Ali Tanir worked for a number of companies and institutions on the market, namely Istanbul Offshore Club, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vicem Yachts (Company)">Vicem Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yuka Yacht (Company)">Yuka Yacht</a> and the UIM Class 1 Powerboating series."We strive to establish ourselves in the elite of the yachting world, and the new move will help us to achieve this," said Coskun Bayraktar, Founder and Owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VisionF (Company)">VisionF Yachts</a>. "I believe Ali Tanir is the perfect executive for the role of our new General Manager and with him leading the way we will be able to realise the most daring plans."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VisionF (Company)">VisionF</a> has already delivered three 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VisionF (Company)">VisionF</a> 80 catamarans since 2020 and is preparing to launch the fourth unit in the series.&nbsp;

VisionF Yachts appoints Ali Tanir as General Manager

Turkey-based builder VisionF has announced the appointment of Ali Tanir as General Manager. 

Founded in 1991 in Cape Town, South Africa, sailing yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> is synonymous with versatile and cost effective vessels for bluewater sailing. Its newest launch, the 31.24-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> explores exactly that and more, in a specially tailored design that remains in-line with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s ‘Smart Custom’ philosophy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262331/image/large-880951d396691ab8bc2d5b9c8376f88e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262331"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> is the fourth hull in the SW96 series and her expert owner requested a fast and efficient cruising yacht to sail around the world and participate in superyacht regattas. The word ‘Nyumba’ is the Swahili word for home, and her owners have worked to make her a true home away from home. She features interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262325/image/large-f52ecde474fa41cdc3dd6d08f1e66029.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262325">“Although this is the fourth hull in the SW96 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> is uniquely special,” explained Massimo Gino, co-founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> in Milan and longtime design partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>. “The sleek and simple lines of her GT deck configuration represent an important evolution of the GT deck concept we first introduced on the SW105 Taniwha.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="31m Southern Wind sailing yacht Nyumba GT launched (2022-12-13 11:45:00 +0100)">31m Southern Wind sailing yacht Nyumba GT launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262374/image/large-e3b04d0ae750ea24a6fd5a8d972dfeec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262374"></a>The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> wanted a sleek, dynamic profile, as well as an uncluttered deck layout with the deck equipment easily accessible. To achieve this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> adopted a low-slung &nbsp;carbon composite coachroof to create a sporty aesthetic and minimalist profile.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262327/image/large-b3c2d638dfdceff74a47832e6de2abe0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262327">“We’re very proud of the purity of the styling and form-meets-function detailing,” added Massimo Gino. Her coamings have been subtly integrated into the teak deck to protect the guest cockpit, while also serving as covered conduit for the sheets from the winches as they pass forward.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262374/image/large-e3b04d0ae750ea24a6fd5a8d972dfeec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262374">This stylish and elegant design detail also helps to keep the guest area of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> clear of any running rigging as the sheet re-emerge from the forepart of the coachroof. “We pushed the mainsheet traveller as far aft as we could to the end of the boom, also reducing loads to the minimum to aft of the crew companionway. This is styled to look like a mini version of the coachroof, while the twin helm positions have been brought further forward for better visibility,” explained Massimo Gino.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262373/image/large-47e0cbd7297eb28236fb3090f2bb7c26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262373">When short-handed the three winches mounted on each side of the teak combings serve as convenient benches with easy reach to the helm positions. The deck also has LED lighting under her coamings to create a ‘floating’ effect at night. The aft deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> is also completely flush, with just one step down into the guest cockpit for added protection.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262366/image/large-2416ed01d08eab6512bd51cbf89e7f8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262366">“The owner wanted shorter sun beds to increase the size of the manoeuvring area aft. The consoles themselves are mounted on custom-designed supports that resemble the hub of a propeller or thruster – another of the client’s bespoke requests,” commented Massimo Gino.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262362/image/large-d91ee638a11b23e93a2fae8ab599f97c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262362"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262352/image/large-5c2c19abbfdba67b3b5dad90103e71cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262352"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262365/image/large-d6454bf4706ce20c37973357927a3ec4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262365"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262364/image/large-83ef6b19e59d6da2c078b1afbbf2bc82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262364">The layout of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> offers a master stateroom with two ensuite guest staterooms amidships – a tried and tested interior layout for the SW96 series. As the owners will be spending long periods of time onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> had to be both comfortable and cosy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262354/image/large-47b5f58277668af1ea8097b0ded14b6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262354">The main saloon amidship benefits from a sliding glass companionway hatch, large hull windows, and a wide skylight that runs the length of the coachroof. This creates a natural flow of light onboard and illuminates the bespoke interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262356/image/large-b4cb7bf3b36231495ad5bc8d8b7cfe83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262356">“The design is based on classic oiled teak veneers and specific pieces of fitted furniture, but the general styling was managed by the owners, choosing from the wide range of options in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> palette of materials and colours,” explained Massimo Gino.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262376/image/large-1c13805c6b1863eb4327e0ceca83ff18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262376">The exterior areas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> also match the design expertise of her interior. Her 8.5-metre fold-down transom creates a large swimming platform and reveals her garage with storage for a 4.5-metre tender. Created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>, this design feature allows the lower section to be angled upwards to protect the garage from slamming on the waves in rough waters, while the upper section can still be positioned horizontally.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262375/image/large-44afdb6421bfd677da39ae0e0735b24d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262375"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262329/image/large-8deaa7368bb378dee4fe82673e4defd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262329"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nyumba GT31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Nyumba</a> is the first yacht in the SW96 series to be equipped with a hybrid electric propulsion system and is engineered with BAE Systems to be fully compliant with IMO Tier III regulations. “Effectively this boat will be the very first to brandish a hybrid-gen system in a superyacht of this size range. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> and BAE Systems partnered to push the boundaries into a new phase of sustainable superyacht construction, making the owner the first move in this direction,” Marco Alberti, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> CEO, explained.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52996" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind announces construction of 29m Nyumba with hybrid propulsion (2021-05-21 13:45:00 +0200)">Southern Wind announces construction of 29m Nyumba with hybrid propulsion<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262326/image/large-efd2c7013c683037d8ef44651edfbe78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262326"></a>“Last but not least, the owner’s choice of dark grey for the hull and coachroof highlights the sophisticated simplicity of the exterior design and titanium deck hardware, ” concluded Gino. “There is no cove stripe or waterline stripe and even the anti-fouling paint is the same shade of grey as the hull.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262324/image/large-48b420a3561bde34fbfdb79ffe6efd2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262324">

Onboard Southern Wind’s 31m sailing yacht Nyumba

SYT takes a look at Southern Wind’s 31m sailing yacht Nyumba following her launch last year.

Nyumba: A first look onboard Southern Wind’s 31m sailing yacht

As the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">St Barths Bucket</a> sailing regatta comes to a close,&nbsp;SuperYacht Times&nbsp;spoke with Graham Newton, Captain of two-time St Barths Bucket overall winner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a>, about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">St Barths Bucket</a> glory, the legacy of the regatta, and sailing in the island’s waters.&nbsp;Widely regarded as one of the finest cruising grounds in the Caribbean, if not the world, sailing in St Barths is a thing of beauty. Situated in the French Antilles, St Barths is one of a collection of islands famed for exemplary sailing conditions against a magnificent backdrop of bold, blue-green waters and pristine coastlines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/28959/image/large-45b45ded11729e2ad9bb0299ca040bbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28959">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">St Barths Bucket</a>, one of the world’s most prestigious invitational sailing regattas that welcomes the finest sailors and vessels to the island’s waters, is the pinnacle event. First held in March 1995 and returning year after year, this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">Bucket</a> marks nearly thirty years of the legendary regatta.Read: <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/st-barths-bucket-2023-results" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">St Barths Bucket 2023: Nakupenda winner, with Red Dragon and Prana awarded special prizes</a>The 66.7-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> took home the win in the two most recent editions of the regatta. She was victorious in her class — Les Gazelles des Mers — and won the Overall Bucket Winner title in 2019. After Covid19 put the event on hold for three years, Hetairos returned to St Barths to repeat history in 2022, also winning an additional title of Best Starter, awarded in recognition of the yacht that executes the closest start over the course of the regatta.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/71811/image/large-69584f9a0dd3a99d386cb49ba0467feb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71811">Captain Graham Newton has been with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> since 2014 and captained her in her two-time Bucket wins. “The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">St Barths Bucket</a> I competed in was in 2002, and I have since done more on various different boats,” Captain Graham Newton recalled. He continued, “I have been with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> since 2014, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">St Barths Bucket</a> is a highlight of our programme.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262012/image/large-8ca2c0bde90e6d6fc9b15d7397d9c7fe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262012">The 66.7-metre ketch-rigged sailing yacht was brought to life by heavyweight <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>, designed by the Amsterdam-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> in cooperation with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel Pugh</a> across the pond in San Diego. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> built a super lightweight vessel that gives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> her great performance and generates so much power,” Captain Graham Newton explained. Shortly into Newton’s time onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> underwent a rectification period at the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>. “A lot of her systems and her hydraulics were changed. That time in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> really transformed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> into the reliable machine that she is today.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/56544/image/large-0ad7a6e288a9bad34d5cc67f7464f33c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/56544">According to her captain and her track record, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> is a weapon on the water. “She is a powerful beast, and you have to treat her with a lot of respect. If you get it wrong, it catches you out pretty quickly, that’s for sure.” Her emerald green hull stands out against the water, both for its distinctive colour and long, regal waterline.&nbsp;“She is a big, powerful boat, with a long waterline,” Captain Graham Newton explained. “I’ve sailed a lot of miles on her now — probably about 120,000 — and she’s a fantastic boat to sail. She effortlessly eats up the miles, especially out on the ocean.” Indeed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> is the largest carbon composite ketch in the world and a force to be reckoned with out on open water. Her ketch rig and lightweight design allow her to cruise powerfully with an air of effortlessness. “She’s a wolf in wolf’s clothing,” laughed Captain Newton.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220440/image/large-0ba37b7249d9bcf1aad6899073675e2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220440">A native to open water cruising, preparing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> for a regatta takes effort and expertise. “We put a lot of effort into preparing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetarios</a> for the racecourse,” explained Captain Newton. “It takes us about three or four weeks to transform her from a proper cruising vessel to being race ready. This is a long process, we change the sails and remove a lot from the vessel and set up different systems.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/80402/image/large-467ee25945d9b0cae92db14063587e0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/80402">Indeed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> is often almost double the size of her competitors and when she races must undergo intensive preparation to shift her compatibility from open-water cruising to regattas. “There is a huge amount of workup, training and time and effort put into trying to take home a win,” Captain Newton explained.But when put against more typical purpose-designed performance style vessels, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetairos</a> is victorious. “In our class, we race alongside other high performance boats. It is a really challenging class to win, and to then win the overall title is not easy. To do it twice in a row, is an incredible achievement,” Captain Newton reminisced. “Her owner had been chasing a grand victory with the boat for a while, so to be able to deliver that to them back in 2019 was fantastic, and then to follow that up with a win last year was pretty special.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220437/image/large-3bf65e9b112b8897a9d3e97ee517a9f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220437">Hetairos</a> has 11 permanent crew members, and welcomes an extra 24 bodies exclusively for racing. “The core of the racing team have been with us for many years,” Captain Newton explained. “Having the core crew the same again and again makes such a massive difference. The race crew that we have are a really nice bunch of people who have a lot of respect for the permanent crew. There are no egos there, everyone is there on merit, and there is a fantastic camaraderie.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220435/image/large-dfacd9d3d71d43c5a89f1866662c0563.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220435">Camaraderie is the life force of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">St Barths Bucket</a>. Looking back to August 1986, one can observe the humble beginnings of the Bucket Regattas, the very first of which was a hastily thrown-together affair in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The originary seeds of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">Bucket Regattas</a> were sown in a spirited discussion that took place at a high-society birthday celebration between several yacht owners concerning optimal yacht design and individual sailing prowess.With undisputed bragging rights to last an annum hailed as the grand prize, the following day seven sailing yachts raced on a make-shift 15 nautical mile course around Nantucket Sound. However, participants soon learned that camaraderie formed at sea between like-minded individuals was the greatest prize of all. After a nearby bucket was deemed the perfect commemoration, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">Bucket Regatta</a> was born, and the spirit of camaraderie remains the beating heart of the regatta.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29460/image/large-0ec115066e113aada7f13d410a0a338b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29460">The course itself is demanding, spanning just over 23 nautical miles. “It is a challenging place to sail at times, especially when you go around the island on day one and three in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">Bucket</a>. Particularly last year, when it was very windy,” said Captain Newton. “Out on the eastern side of the island you get big seas and it is pretty breezy.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29482/image/large-bedbc7adaa16fcaec8401eb16f2b4713.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29482">For casual sailing, Captain Newton recommended, “The group of islands off the north coast of the St Barths make it brilliant for sailing, as there are some pretty interesting routes.” Here, sailors can find a rugged sailing ground home to a wealth of secluded bays and uninhabited islands and islets. “It is a pretty spectacular place to sail,” Captain Newton continued, “You get a mix of the flat water on the Leeside and big waves out to the east.”St Barths is a charming and flirty Caribbean island with a reputation for its luxurious feel and glitz-studded, lively atmosphere. “St Barths is particularly busy during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="St. Barths Bucket Regatta - 2023">Bucket</a>,” Captain Newton laughed. “It feels like the Caribbean French Riviera. The island is home to spectacular beaches and beach clubs, making it good fun.”

Hetairos yacht captain's interview

SYT spoke with Graham Newton, Captain of two-time St Barths Bucket overall winner Hetairos, about St Barths Bucket glory and sailing in St Barths

St Barths Bucket: Two-time winner Captain Graham Newton on the glory and the legacy of the regatta

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the first 36.8-metre AB120 motor yacht. The AB120 yacht is described by the Italy-based shipyard as “a distillation of technology and innovative materials, state-of-the-art construction techniques, a sporty character, and pure sensuality.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262297/image/large-0210bed675bc112690bd9ebb2b3e6f20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262297">The AB120 has been designed in full by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> and reflects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6468" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Next Yacht Group (Company)">Next Yacht Group</a>’s new strategic path to transform its entire product range using state-of-the-art technologies and unique solutions. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249986/image/large-ad014ec611247b98a616730878a435ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249986">The AB120 boasts a functional volume of 220 GT with a large extendable aft area that spans up to 100 square-metres creating a huge beach terrace. The beach club also flawlessly integrates with the aft cockpit and her main saloon sliding doors to connect the indoor and outdoor areas.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a> has made great use of glass onboard this latest model with more than 500 square-foot of glazing in the main saloon, providing guests with an abundance of natural light and undisturbed panoramic views.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56420" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Introducing the all-new 37m AB 120 Beach motor yacht by AB Yachts (2022-11-22 10:00:00 +0100)">Introducing the all-new 37m AB 120 Beach motor yacht by AB Yachts<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262298/image/large-c1a3a3aca648695ed5f48c42008c5dd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262298"></a>The AB120 Beach can be fully customised to an owner’s specific needs; however, AB Yachts has presented her with furniture by Flexform, which brings the latest model an ambiance enriched with warm tones and natural hues. Some of the yacht's stand-out features include a convertible gym room, a custom-built bar, and an open-air cinema on the flybridge.&nbsp;The AB120 can accommodate up to ten guests in four spacious staterooms on the lower deck, alongside a double-height ceiling saloon for guests to relax together. Her dedicated crew quarters can sleep up to six crew members in three ensuite cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249985/image/large-1326bc4a719c44a62f8d2082178c709c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249985">The AB120 yacht packs a punch and is expected to travel at speeds in excess of 45 knots, without compromising comfort or stability. She also has a shallow draft of around 1.35-metres, allowing her access to some of the most exclusive ports and harbours, as well as making her Caribbean and Bahamas-friendly.

37m AB120 yacht launched

AB Yachts has announced the launch of the first 37m AB120 motor yacht.

AB Yachts first 37m AB120 motor yacht launched

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> will take place from 27 to 30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, and will reinforce Asia’s position on the yachting map. The event, combined with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Southeast Asia Yachting Conference</a> on 26 April, will pave the way for more maritime events to take place in Asia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262285/image/large-be347275d05ed7d3f60ef88e97e49a3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262285">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> is representative of Singapore’s status as a gateway and hub of the Asian yachting scene, providing a platform for conversation about the growth of the yachting industry in Asia. For four days, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove will become a meeting place for world-leading yacht builders and designers, watersports toys and tenders and leisure and lifestyle brands to showcase their products for the increasing appetite of the Asian audience.The festival is seen as a major promotional tool and lead generator for the region’s expanding yachting industry. For companies aiming to establish their presence in the region and expand into a new market, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> will work as a hotspot for both new customers and existing clientele.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262284/image/large-6a1ff88358b67434bbd7891daa96c653.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262284">Wade Pearce, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">SYF</a> organiser and Founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Marine Guide (Company)">SG Marine Guide</a>, is encouraged by the interest in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">SYF</a> this year. “We have had unbelievable support from the industry around the region, and now we expect to deliver a quality event with an expected 9,000+ visitors over the four days.”&nbsp;He continued, “The boating lifestyle is what we are promoting, covering all nautical formats from luxury yachts to fishing boats. We want to show off the ‘stepping stones’ for anyone who wants to charter a boat or buy a Jet Ski, and then move on to becoming a boat owner. From that experience and enjoyment, owners will generally want to upgrade from the 6-metres to 9-metres with a stateroom, all the way to 21-metres or even a 30-metre tri-deck.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262287/image/large-21b92af85579282802a196454166a5fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262287">Approximately 70 brands and exhibitors have signed up to attend the event, with only a few spots remaining. “We have 90 percent of the berths reserved, with all newly-delivered boats at 10-metres to 45-metres, and another 20-30 supply and service companies with booths on the water. All the leading yachting brands will be there, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beneteau (Company)">Beneteau</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, to name a few,” said Wade Pearce.“There will also be a strong line up of sailing and power multihulls that includes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a> catamarans, along with the ever increasingly popular day boats from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axopar (Company)">Axopar</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nimbus (Company)">Nimbus</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saxdor Yachts (Company)">Saxdor</a>,” he added.Arthur Tay, CEO and Executive Director of SUTL Enterprise Limited (“SUTL”), said, “After a three-year hiatus from the last event, we are delighted to be the venue host of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a>. Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Marine Guide (Company)">SG Marine Guide</a>, we are confident to deliver an exciting and successful event in response to the booming yachting industry in Asia. This is critical to Singapore as a yachting and lifestyle destination, bringing together leading players in the region.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262286/image/large-ff111c642e09b1ee6142e8cc649ad7b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262286">Simpson Marine</a> will present an impressive line-up of yachts at the event. Richard Allen, Group General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)">Simpson Marine</a>, said, “We are very happy to be part of the Singapore Yachting Festival this year, after three years of no boat shows in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social limitations on gatherings and events. It is an excellent opportunity for us to meet with clients, show off our range of yachts, and network with industry professionals.”“We are excited to present some of the most exceptional yachts in our fleet, including a Sanlorenzo SX88, Singapore’s first SX76 and BGX60, Southeast Asia’s first Lagoon 55, an Oceanis 51.1, Singapore’s first Fairline Squadron 50, and more yachts from our brands,” he continued.&nbsp;The event will also host a Captain’s Lounge for networking, sponsored by prominent businesses in yacht transport, agency, marinas and yacht management.

Singapore Yachting Festival to put Asia on yachting map

The Singapore Yachting Festival will take place from 27 to 30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and will put Asia on the yachting map.

Singapore Yachting Festival 2023 to put Asia on the yachting map

Mark Theissen joins<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">&nbsp;IYC</a> as a Sales Consultant out of the Palm Beach Gardens office and brings to the company extensive maritime experience that spans various business roles in the tech sector. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242656/image/large-5e067691e7d75e57e4b852f8925b41a7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242656">Born in former Yugoslavia, Theissen spent his childhood sailing around the Croatian coast on his dinghy and his family’s boat. In 1992, Theissen was forced to leave his home and as a result, emigrated to Düsseldorf, Germany. He reached the semi-pro level in basketball; ultimately leading him to the U.S. before the age of 18. He decided to reconnect with his passion for the sea and attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy.&nbsp;In 2005, Theissen began his career on the retail side of marine electronics in Palm Beach, Florida &amp; Viareggio, Italy, where he contributed to many high-profile projects, such as SY Maltese Falcon, a multimillion-dollar system and service deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Staten Island Yacht Sales (Company)">Staten Island Ferries</a>, and multiple bespoke yacht new-build &amp; refit projects in America, Italy, Turkey, and Croatia. Theissen is passionate about building strong relationships; in 2019, he spearheaded and hosted the inaugural YPY International sailing trip in Croatia— 80 members from 6 worldwide chapters attended with sponsors like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lurssen</a>, and<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rybovich Shipyards (Company)">&nbsp;Rybovich.</a>&nbsp;Theissen identifies deeply with<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">&nbsp;IYC’s</a> tech edge and believes in the holistic approach to technology that can make the difference between yacht ownership and enhancing your yacht experience. Theissen is also bilingual and speaks English, German &amp; Serbo-Croatian, and resides in Wellington, Florida.&nbsp;

Mark Theissen joins IYC as a Sales Consultant

Mark Theissen joins IYC as a Sales Consultant out of the Palm Beach Gardens office and brings to the company extensive maritime experience.

 Mark Theissen joins IYC as a Sales Consultant

After hitting the water in early spring 2020, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 180 Limited Editions superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a>, was first seen gracing the waters of the Mediterranean before heading to the Caribbean for the winter. With sleek lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a> and a calm and light interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Laura Sessa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a> has a detailed deck plan with key social spaces for up to 12 guests and 13 crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176420/image/large-07a871ba038ad426888455fb1c26a19c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176420">The design includes a large sun deck, which, with its optional awnings, bar area and large Jacuzzi, is one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a>'s standout features. Another impressive aspect of her design can be found in the choice of interior lighting. Notably, the builder’s and owner’s teams were given free rein in choosing the best supplier for this important job.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176413/image/large-3d4cb628cfb05c37a0d6f0bded49c1b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176413"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176412/image/large-67dfb841560db3883993c57fe13b9082.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176412">After several marine lighting suppliers were approached with the requirements, it was the Dutch company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Totallux B.V. (Company)">Totallux</a>, based near Amsterdam, that was found to have the necessary credentials, expertise and capability to meet the project’s needs. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Totallux B.V. (Company)">Totallux</a> and its LED solutions have been industry leaders in developing, producing and supplying LED lighting for an increasing number of major yacht constructors and marine electrical installers since 2003. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176409/image/large-9598e723a83b425114c0abce36a87654.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176409">Once this all-important relationship between the owner’s team and the supplier had been established, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a>’s lighting project moved into production. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Totallux B.V. (Company)">Totallux</a> liaised with the electrical contractors <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alewijnse Marine (Company)">Alewijnse Marine</a>, the owner’s representatives, as well as with the yacht’s interior designer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176408/image/large-60eff08821e29ad5ba32236962a12939.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176408"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180434/image/large-412c407e2e35c0b6007e102035c6e572.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180434">In order to enhance the understated art-deco style of the interior design, custom lighting panels, supplied by Totallux, were used on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galene55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2020">Galene</a>, as have been installed on several other yachts in the Limited Edition 180 series. Clever effects, such as lighting on the underside of the beds in each stateroom, give each space a unique illumination that complements the yacht’s neutral colour palette. In the largest stateroom, the full-beam master suite, guests can make use of a fold-down balcony, his-and-hers bathrooms and generous wardrobes – features which are all enriched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Totallux B.V. (Company)">Totallux</a>’s innovative lighting solutions. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180437/image/large-552c957b12bfb59dbfb59ff6f9d5300d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180437"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180441/image/large-d79089c0da3fc33c7f62c3db49b6beb0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180441">As a supplier on the pulse of the very latest LED technology, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Totallux B.V. (Company)">Totallux</a> also upgraded the lighting options for the crew areas to feature LEDs, further improving the efficiency of the yacht. This upgrade, which could have been somewhat complicated, was made simple thanks to the Limited Edition 180 being a proven platform which offers the perfect balance between full and semi customisation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180443/image/large-28b7de8c231e553ec726e27e15c01cff.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180443"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180447/image/large-c190242677ef4b05d1ff5c2b679a90ec.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180447">Now in the midst of launching new product ranges (to be announced soon), and expanding into new market sectors, most notably the Mediterranean refit market, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Totallux B.V. (Company)">Totallux</a> is continuing to secure a broad reach across the yachting industry, maintaining its position as the go-to supplier of LED lighting solutions.&nbsp;To find out more, contact the company directly using the information found below.

How to choose interior lighting specialists for a yacht 

An impressive aspect of a superyacht's design lies in the choice of interior lighting. Here we find out how to ensure your project has the best. 

How the interior lighting was chosen for the Amels Limited Edition superyacht Galene 

Netherlands

Dutch luxury yacht builder AMELS is renowned for its highly successful AMELS Limited Editions range, including 6 motor yacht designs from 55 to 83 metres (180 to 272 ft). Creating the perfect balance between full custom and semi-custom, the AMELS Limited Editions range has revolutionised high-end yachting. In addition, AMELS Refit has an impressive reference list. With direct access from the North Sea, the yard in Vlissingen can accommodate the largest superyachts in the world in its drydocks over 200 metres in length (655 ft). AMELS Full Custom builds one-off creations in the 80 to 110-metre segment (262 to 360 ft). AMELS is part of the family-owned DAMEN Shipyards Group. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5vBPWTOTD5w?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

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Amels superyacht Galene in Gibraltar