Arcadia A85 is the first Arcadia yacht model, a winner of multiple trophies. The company is based in Naples and launched its first yacht in 2009. The shipyard's manager is Ugo Pellegrino. Now they boast success with the A96 (29 meters). The interior flows to the exterior thanks to plenty of windows and natural light. The main saloon offers a plush seating area, coffee table, and entertainment system, accompanied by some contemporary decor and well-appointed lighting. Set in an open plan … [Read more...]
Superyacht Solleone – a 115S model – Is Nautor’s Swan Fleet Pearl
Superyacht Solleone is part of a very successful series built by Nautor's Swan. The flagship of the Swan line, the Swan 115 has enjoyed immediate success around the globe since its launch in early 2014, with four yachts commissioned to date at Nautor’s yard in Finland. The Swan 115 is the ultimate Swan, combining the iconic style and quality the brand is renowned for with leading edge build techniques and materials. [source for all pics, as you can read on them as well: Fraser … [Read more...]
Superyacht Sorceress, Built by the South Africans from Southern Wind
The superyacht Sorceress was commissioned by a passionate yachtsman who already owned an 80’ custom carbon yacht and is a keen racer. It was officially built by the South African company, Southern Wind. M/Y Sorceress has been launched in Cape Town, where they have their shipyard. SW96 #01 represents the first unit in the brand new SW96 mini-series. Her owner was looking for a yacht to use in both coastal and transoceanic races and for blue water cruises. He wanted a very low … [Read more...]
Aphrodite A, the Sailing Yacht Built for Luxurious Circumnavigation
Aphrodite A is a luxury sailing super yacht launched at Vitters Shipyard Bv in the Netherlands and created by André Hoek Design Naval Architects in 1999. She is an Aluminum sloop conceived for world cruising, having an autonomy of 4,500 miles, the equivalent of not visiting a port for three months in a row. She is an expedition yacht able to circumnavigate the globe in complete comfort. Prologue I'm starting to present with this post, some of the most beautiful custom … [Read more...]
Aquijo, the Newest Oceanco Delivery, a Luxury Sailing Superyacht
Oceanco is a prestigious Dutch builder of custom superyachts in the 80–140 meters range. The new 85 meter sailing yacht "Aquijo" is the world's largest high-performance ketch and was built by Vitters Shipyard's and Oceanco. It has been launched in 2016. The naval architecture and the exterior design were made by Tripp Design Naval Architecture, and the interior design was made by Dölker & Voges GmbH. The yards involved have worked together in all the stages. Project management came from the … [Read more...]