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February 2014

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Nimue 490: The Aquatic Day Cruiser That Actually Bends With the Curves

Feb 28, 2014  |   Contributor: JL Staff

When looking at the Nimue 490, you may assume that the tadpole-like day cruiser is designed with the tail in the back, but actually that's the front. The exaggerated front helps this luxury boat to cut through water quicker and more efficiently. Even cooler? The nose actually curves. ... Read More

Incrediblue Makes Renting a Luxury Yacht a Breeze, Aims to be AirBnb of Boating

Feb 25, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Some people think exploring the world via luxury yacht or sailboat would be too expensive or too much of a hassle, but Incrediblue wants to change that way of thinking. ... Read More

Edmiston Ranks the 100 Most Exclusive & Expensive Charter Yachts in the World

Feb 25, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Edmiston, the world’s leading charter yacht broker, has come out with a new listing of the 100 finest yachts available for charter for 2014 around the globe. The updated directory sees 37 changes over the last year, including the latest launches, established favorites, and the return of some vessels that had dropped out of the charter market.... Read More

Ferretti Yachts Announces New Renovation to Line of Vessels Under 70 Feet

Feb 22, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Ferretti Yachts has embarked on a new project that will renovate their line of vessels that are shorter than 70 feet in length, with their first offering called the 650. The project is set to debut during boat shows coming up this autumn, with the first craft drawing inspiration from their best selling 620 yacht — especially noticeable in the waterline and layout. ... Read More

Naomi Campbell's Italian Formula 1 Mogul Ex Facing Superyacht Tax Trial

Feb 21, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Flavio Briatore is one of the world’s most renowned playboys, having dated two supermodels — Naomi Campbell and Heidi Klum, with whom he has a child — as well as a string of TV showgirls half his age. The former Formula One mogul (who was banned in 2009 for ordering a driver to crash in the Singapore Grand Prix the year before) owns the famed Billionaire nightclub in Sardinia and the Billionaire clothing brand that is sold at Harrod’s. ... Read More

NISI's First Multi-Hulled XPRESSO Class Yacht Sold

Feb 19, 2014  |   Contributor: Donald Herrera Fairbairn

Luxury yacht manufacturer NISI has recently sold the first of their new 50-foot XPRESSO Class ships, which before now was just a concept. The fifth model in the brand's collection, the XPRESSO marks an interesting departure from NISI's previous offerings, because this one was designed with two hulls.... Read More

David Geffen's Rising Sun to Be Booted Out of World's Top 10 Largest Yachts in 2014

Feb 12, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Superyachts.com has just released their official forecasted list of the world’s largest yachts in 2014, including seven massive new builds, and the results show that David Geffen’s Rising Sun is due for a downgrade.... Read More

Paul Allen and Vladimir Putin Rule the Superyacht Scene at the Sochi Olympics

Feb 10, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

$186M was spent to transform a cargo port into a marina capable of berthing large yachts in Sochi, site of the Winter Olympics, in anticipation of the mega rich visitors who would arrive by sea. So far, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s Tatoosh is the only really recognizable vessel to have taken advantage of the pricey port.... Read More

Fiat Heir Launches "The Maserati of the Seas" Baglietto MV13 Yacht

Feb 3, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

Fiat heir Lapo Elkann, grandson of famed Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli, is one of the world’s best-dressed men. He has his own clothing and accessories label called Italia Independent, and has also got an incredible car collection, including several bespoke Ferraris — hardly surprising as he owns part of the company and runs their Tailor Made customization program.... Read More

Lagerfeld & Valentino's Favorite Designer Tackles Perini Navi's New 197-Foot Superyacht

Feb 1, 2014  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

The Seahawk, recently launched by Perini Navi (the Italian shipyard famed for the Maltese Falcon), is undoubtedly the best-looking new sailing yacht on the seas. The first of the firm’s new generation of superyachts, this vessel blends a beautiful design with exceptional performance and cutting-edge technology.... Read More