Boat International – August 2019

Family day trips tend to require a
lot of kit for entertainment,
snacking, quick changes and more.
One elegant solution is to contain
it all in something that combines
style and practicality – for everyone.
Hers: It has to be Hermès, and the
Airsilk Duffle 50 Bag in red or gold
classic patterns (right) is Tardis-like
in its roominess. It’s also light,
chic and has calfskin shoulder straps
for effortless carriage.
His: Men’s bags that don’t scream
business can be hard to find, so
Prada’s Beach Scene Saffiano
Briefcases (left) is a breath of fresh air. The fun exterior
contains a roomy and well-thought-out interior,
including a tablet sleeve and combination lock.
Theirs: Novelty backpacks for toddlers don’t come
any cuter than Skip Hop’s Zoo collection. Choices range
from ladybirds and bees (right) to unicorns and zebras,
all featuring a name tag and padded straps.

The Mediterranean is the
natural home of ice cream,
but you need to know what
you’re looking for. In
France it’s glace, Italy and
Greece it’s gelato, and in
Spain helado. Whatever
you call it, these places are
all worth a detour:

Slipstream’s stylish interior, with red and black

highlights and native Australian and Canadian

artworks, is every bit as eye-catching as her

exterior. Hand-carved totem poles and a

gleaming black fossil-filled staircase link the

three decks. The master suite features his-and-

hers bathrooms, a walk in wardrobe and a

separate office, as well as a raised observation

lounge linking to the foredeck.

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GELATERIA

MARECHIARO

DHODHEKANISOS, GREECE

Authentic home-made Neapolitan

gelato: what’s not to like? Fruit and herb

flavours abound, with limoncello and

mint granita particular favourites

VANILLE NOIRE

MARSEILLE, FRANCE

People come for the namesake coal-

black vanilla ice with its salty undertones,

but there’s plenty more to tempt,

from lavender or pastis ice creams

to basil or chilli sorbets.

GELATERIA PROFUMO

GENOVA, ITALY

An old-style institution in a gelato-mad

town: the high-quality ingredients,

particularly in the fruit-flavoured ices

such as Sorrento lemon or bitter orange,

set this one apart.

SLIPSTREAM

BUILT: 2009, CMN Shipyard,

Cherbourg, France

LENGTH: 60m

CRUISING SPEED: 14.5 knots

GUESTS: 12

CREW: 15

SUMMER CRUISING:

Mediterranean

RATES: from €330,000

per week

The 60m Slipstream

offers a wealth

of Mediterranean

fun as well as an

eye-catching exterior