NAVIS Aug / Sept '18

The most recent Volvo Ocean Race has written itself into the history books, and it will go down as the most intense and exciting of all the races since the event first started back in 1973. It will also be remembered as one of the most tragic with the loss of a sailor in the Southern Ocean. John Fisher, a crewmember aboard the Hong Kong entry Team Sun Hung Kai Scallywag was swept overboard when he was hit by the mainsheet after an accidental gybe. It was the first fatality of the race since the Dutch sailor Hans Horrevoets was lost at sea back in 2006. Despite the tragedy, the event was celebrated as one of the closest and most exciting races ever with it all coming down the final few miles of the last leg of the race with three boats in contention to be the overall winner.

Nurturing Adventure and Exploration in Elegant Simplicity

Abeking & Rasmussen’s explorer yacht Cloudbreak is designed with one thing in mind: to exhilarate. Visually, mentally, and physically, Cloudbreak ignites the owner’s passion for outdoor adventure, inviting every guest to explore personal limits. In pursuit of rock, snow, water, and air expeditions, Cloudbreak rewards each day’s performance with welcome creature comforts and top of industry audiovisual entertainment.

Sunreef 80: Redefining the Catamaran Experience

Though the catamaran is widely identified as one of the most timeless models of watercraft, companies such as Sunreef Yachts have strived to continue to improve on the way these ships are built. With the recent release of the Sunreef 80, it has become clear that the dedicated staff at Sunreef has kept their commitment to redefining the catamaran experience.

Just as it seems the world of superyachts has reached its pinnacle, the Sunseeker 116 Lost Boys has continued to push the industry’s relentless pursuit of perfection. As the “sequel” to the widely appreciated 115 Sport Yacht, this remarkable masterpiece by Sunseeker demonstrates a level of class, sophistication, and aesthetic appeal which—even in an industry as luxurious as yacht building—is something that is seemingly unrivaled.

"Much travel is needed before the raw man is ripened."
-- Proverb from The Arabian Nights

Dubai

Travel presents rich opportunities, particularly when en route to exotic destinations like The Maldives. NAVIS earned the privilege of a Dubai stopover on the way to these sumptuous islands, reinforcing once again that luxury, refusing definition, truly has no limits.

Immersed in the culture, heritage, and lifestyle of the United Arab Emirates' crown jewel, we discovered the fascinating mix of ancient and modern that make Dubai a highly recommended destination.

For over 99 years, the design team at Bentley Motors Limited has continued to set the bar for what a luxury automobile can be. Each year, car enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate what the automaker can produce and—correspondingly—with each passing year, we continue to be impressed with what the company is able to release. Unsurprisingly, the new Bentley Continental GT is a beautifully sculpted work of art that serves as a testament to an automaker that already has among the highest expectations of any in the world.