NAVIS Feb / Mar 2014

Ferrari excels at making sports cars for the racetrack and the road. The Ferrari 458 Speciale falls somewhere in between with its beautiful, trim physique and high-performance systems. After unveiling this intense version of the 458 Italia at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, she quickly became the target of jealousy and awe. People felt that way for good reasons.

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Virgin Gorda, which opened in 2012, has its roots in a much older organization: the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, which was founded in 1967 as a non-profit sporting association for sailing enthusiasts. The newer club meets the same high standards established in Coasta Smeralda. Its location in Virgin Gorda, however, makes it convenient for those living in the New World.

Yacht enthusiasts who want a vessel that makes socializing as easy as traveling will look on the 43-meter Mystère with envy. Designed by Tripp Design Naval Architecture and built by Vitters Shipyard, this one-of-a-kind yacht has some truly unique features that match the owner's interest in contemporary aesthetics, open areas for social events, and top-rated performance.

FIPA GROUP distinguished itself in the early 1970s by focusing on fiberglass vessels. At the time, many yacht builders weren't convinced that fiberglass offered the benefits they needed for luxury boats. FIPA GROUP recognized that the lightweight, resilient material could help its yachts move faster with less power. This started a traditional of fearless innovation that has made FIPA GROUP one of the world's most important ship builders.

Perini Navi's Seahawk combines key design elements that make her the perfect yacht for long excursions that offer the owner and his guests' unparalleled comfort. This vessel shows that Perini Navi holds an important position in the world of custom yachts. The shipbuilder manages to introduce unique designs without taking away from the yacht's functionality. In fact, some of the key design features make Seahawk more functional for the owner, his guests, and the crew.

When Benetti released the first yacht in its 500 series during 2010, the company embarked on an adventure that would push it to increasingly beautiful, high-performance boats. Benetti continues the adventure with Panthera, the second yacht in this exquisite series.