In Maori mythology, the Taniwha is a supernatural creature that lives in the deep, rough pools and seas. It can take on many different forms – shark, snake, dragon or whale – and can be a ferocious man-eating predator that kidnaps womenfolk as wives or
On March 29th, Cantiere delle Marche marked a milestone in the construction of the 45-metre custom explorer yacht Project T at a keel laying ceremony. The enthusiast Owner welded a small steel plate to the keel symbolising the full start of production of his yacht and
The 4th hull in Tankoa’s successful 50-metre, all-aluminium series designedby Francesco Paszkowski has touched the water for the first time following her technical launch on Saturday 19 March. Started on speculation, this unit is the first in the series to feature a swimming pool on
Having finished designing their new 49.5m Explorer, Tommaso Spadolini and the yacht’s owner are now busily selecting the yard to build it. “The owner was very clear from the outset,” explains Spadolini. “He wanted large spaces with as few changes in level as possible, lots
Austin Parker Yachts announced the launch of the flagship Austin Parker Ibiza 85, the first unit sold. A welcome addition to a unique brand that already has 5 other stunning models.First presented unofficially a little less than a year ago, the Ibiza 85 with its
“This is a yacht which tackles today’s challenges of sustainability and low carbon targets head on,” declared Baltic Yachts Henry Hawkins, executive vice president of Baltic Yachts, as he presented the first Café Racer at its launch last May, adding that Baltic’s engineers and partners
Poltrona Frau is increasingly active in the yachting sector. The collaboration between Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors division and the famous Rome-based design firm Zuccon International Project has created Jacques-Yves, a modular and customisable seating system with a wide range of components. “The explosion of the
It is no great secret that Sunseeker is one of the leading exponents of British boat design. Its craft is so famous, in fact, that they are part of the collective imagination and not just because they have stolen the show in an impressive string
It takes a lot of course to decide to build a yacht on spec, particularly in times as complex as these. But courage is one thing that Fulvio Codecasa, head of the eponymous Viareggio yard, has never been short of. In fact, on spec construction
Azimut Yachts consolidates its reputation as the industry leader in creating new trends, with the simultaneous unveiling of the Azimut Grande 26M and Grande 36M. Packed with original solutions designed to foster a sense of freedom and proximity to the sea, these revolutionary yachts will
