Boat International - July 2018

SAIL-ASSISTED

MOTOR YACHTS

Sailing Yacht A

Length: 142.8m Builder: Nobiskrug

Naval architecture: Dykstra/Nobiskrug Exteri-

or and interior design: Philippe Starck

Built as a “sail-assisted motor yacht”,

it seemed inappropriate that Sailing

Yacht A should be judged in either the

Motor or Sailing Yacht categories

because of her attributes in both fields.

This new category will endure for future

occasions when such a yacht is entered

• and further examples of this hybrid
  seem likely as we move towards a more
  environmentally-friendly future.
  This is a yacht that divided opinion
  among the judges, but it was clearly
  acknowledged, particularly by those
  judges who visited her, that the
  technical and environmental aspects
  of the vessel are truly extraordinary,
  as are the scale and quality of
  her construction.

WINNER

REBUILT

YACHTS

Genesia
Length: 40.3m Original builder: Cantieri Navali
di Termoli Refit Yard: Cantieri Navali Chioggia
Refit naval architecture, exterior and
interior design: A Vallicelli & Co

The judges saw Genesia as the ultimate
rebuild: starting out as a commercial tug
at the end of her working life and
finishing as a capable expedition yacht.
Genesia was stripped of her original
interior and machinery as well as
substantial superstructure before being
taken back to clean steel. Recreated with
a rugged look, she’s a yacht designed
to tackle the challenges of long-distance
cruising in both high and low latitudes.
Her interior, meanwhile, is practical
and comfortable.

WINNER

Genesia kept the essence and the soul of the original supply

vessel. It was teamwork with the architect, surveyor and

shipyard, but this achievement wouldn’t have been possible

without the dedication and enthusiasm of two women: my

captain Maria and my wife Polissena

Owner of

GENESIA

“

WSA

From the outset the focus for me was to build one of

the most advanced and environmentally friendly superyachts

on the water. It is an honour this work has been recognised.

The Neptune will take pride of place on board

Andrey Melnichenko, owner of

SAILING YACHT A