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Superyacht Southern Wind Seatius

Seatius, the latest yacht to come out of the Southern Wind Shipyard in Cape Town, South Africa is a true bluewater thoroughbred. Unlike her sistership Sorceress, which was commissioned with racing in mind, the owners of Seatius have long distance cruising in their plans. While Sorceress has two separate cockpits with one large central sunbathing area and a more classical deck layout, Seatius has two lateral sunbathing areas divided by a central passageway that runs on one level so that guests don’t have to climb over coamings or furnishings. That’s where the differences end; what remains the same are the stunning sleek lines, powerful sail plan, and distinctive Southern Wind craftsmanship.

The general concept for Seatius was a collaboration between the world renown naval architects Farr Yacht Design along with Nauta Design, a bespoke design studio that has been involved with numerous Superyachts projects, both power and sail along with important input from Southern Wind, the builder. With the Farr office dominating the international racing scene for three decades one thing is abundantly clear; Seatius is not only a thoroughbred cruiser with distinct styling and immaculate construction, the yacht is also a high-performance sailboat that will take the owners from one destination to the next in very short order.

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Superyacht Benetti Mr. Loui

Benetti Mediterraneo 116: Casual Comfort on Board Mr. Loui


Delivered in October of 2017 and making its debut at the February 2018 Miami Yacht Show, the Benetti Yacht Mr. Loui recently posed for photos to finally reveal its best-kept secrets. The Benetti team allowed Mr. Loui's experienced Mexican owner to play with the layout of non-structural bulkheads. As such, this second hull in the Mediterraneo series proves to be a very different yacht than its sister ship, Oli. Both from the hand of Benetti, and both semi-custom displacement yachts built on the Mediterraneo 116 series plan, the differences between the two yachts approach those of a custom build while offering the advantages of a series.


The owner of more than a dozen previous yachts, had clear ideas regarding particular features of his first Benetti yacht. He insisted on a light and bright interior feel, with lots of space for family and friends to gather and converse while enjoying time on board. In addition, the owner demanded the yacht be comfortable without sacrificing style. Integrating these requests into the design embracing the owner's large family and his passion for piloting the yacht, Benetti set to work on the customization of the second Mediterraneo 116 hull.

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Superyacht Claasen Acadia

Getting to Know Claasen’s “Truly Classic 90” Acadia


In a world that has witnessed an increased focus on electronics and universal automation, the art of crafting a fine boat for sailing is one that seems to be frequently overlooked. However, with a deliberate focus on combining the arts of the old with the technology of the 21st century, Claasen’s Acadia serves as a firm reminder that crafting a fine sailing yacht is something that can still be done in style.


As the third ship built in a series of “Truly Classic 90s”, the design team sought to create a masterpiece that could simultaneously perform well with both chartering and racing purposes. From the moment you set eyes upon her, you will recognize that every square inch of this ship has been masterfully crafted with a specific purpose in mind. Once you step below the deck, you will also witness the design team’s incredible ability to utilize space while also committing themselves to establishing a strong aesthetic appeal.

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Lamborghini Huracan Performante

Lamborghini Huracán Performante's Divine Details


If you've ever driven a Lamborghini, then you know. It has its own distinctive, throaty rumble. It has its own road feel and its own style, infused with Ad Personum details. Long on looks with head-turning lines, Lamborghini has more recently focused on the performance side with impressive tweaks and technical achievements that rival its handsome profile.


This stunning supercar is not just fast, but beautiful and smart. Precise aerodynamics pair with powerful all-wheel drive to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. Three driving modes make the Performante stand out at the track amid the fastest and the finest, while also acting the perfect vehicle for cruising around town in automatic mode. Talented, versatile, and fun to drive, the Performante is proving to be the premier vehicle of its class.

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Treehotel Sweden

The Treehotel: Seven Stairways to Heaven


Sometimes, it is the simplest of things that inspire pure happiness. Like nature. And comfort food. And treehouses. Tucked into lushly-forested Lapland in northern Sweden, the Treehotel's chic, minimalist accommodations may be the very thing to restore youthful smiles of genuine joy.


A divine escape posited amid forest, mountain, and tundra biomes on the edge of the Arctic Circle, guests enjoy a child-like romp through the wilds of Norrbotten County from this clutch of exclusive treehouse digs. Created by the stylish hand of designers like Rintala Eggertsson, Snøhetta, and Tham + Videgård Arkitekter, Treehotel is a collection seriously gorgeous nests set inside fun exteriors. Dedicated to providing the ultimate experience dovetailing nature and serenity, the goal is to ensure guests enjoy a pleasant stay embedded in the unique landscape, warmed by Swedish hospitality.

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Superyacht Sanlorenzo Seven Sins

Sanlorenzo's Seven Sins Reunites Builder and Client


Reunions can be emotional, embracing a broad sweep of passions that touch upon man's virtues as well as his frailties. Bringing a yachtsman back to the nautical roots of a beloved boat is no exception. Pride and envy, balanced by faith, patience, and diligence, recently emerged from Sanlorenzo's La Spezia shed to illustrate the stunning outcome of such a reunion for a Belgian businessman and an Italian shipyard.


Nearly four decades ago, the businessman and young yachtsman bought his first Sanlorenzo vessel. The 60-foot boat, constructed of plywood, was the largest built to date at the Italian yard. Fast forward to 2017, through two yachts built with Heesen in their Dutch yards, to the owner's newest version of the motor yacht Seven Sins, for a client/industry reunion showcasing the first hull of Sanlorenzo's 52Steel line.

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NAVIS Ten Anniversary

NAVIS Ten-Year Anniversary Edition

384 pages featuring the best of the best from the last ten years in the luxury yachting world.

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