http://www.boatinternational.com | April 2018PHOTOGRAPHY: SCOTT SCHUMAN; CAVAN HADLEYIvor Wilkins is a leading marine
writer and photographer based in
Auckland, New Zealand. He has
authored several books and sailed
extensively, including a three-
year cruise from Scotland to New
Zealand. For this issue, he hopped
on board 49m Endless
Summer (page 132).
What did you like
best about Endless
Summer?
Her clean lines
and the variety
of open air
spaces
Where would
you take her
cruising?
I am drawn to places
of the beaten track and
Iceland has always appealed
Your favourite anchorage in
New Zealand? Fitzroy Harbour
on Great Barrier Island, but after
the summer rush is over. Recent
callers in New Zealand include the
67 ouse ketch HetairosFor this issue’s Boat Life special,
columnist Peter paid a visit to
Maximillion Cooper, the founder
of the Gumball 3000 motor
rally, at his West London oice
(page 54) – which he describes
as “an Aladdin’s cave”.
What’s the most cherished
item in your collection?
A Condor London bicycle I had
made for me a few years ago
What’s on your wish list?
A Condor Paris road bike,
fillet-brazed with historic
bi-lamination design
You like to be beside the
seaside at...
Sennen Cove in Cornwall, UK
Where would you like to
charter a yacht?
The Greek islandsGuglielmo Miani is the owner of
Larusmiani, the oldest menswear
store on Milan’s via
Montenapoleone. He spoke to
Boat International about his love
of collecting – from 1990s cars
to heirloom lighters (page 77).
What would your dream
yacht look like?
A 55m to 60m motor yacht,
inspired by the lines
of Jon Bannenberg
Where would you take it?
Just about anywhere in the
world, but surely to all the
summer stations in the Med
The best style advice for
looking sharp on board?
Always take a handmade
tuxedo with you
CONTRIBUTORS
Contributor Avril is one of the
country’s most respected jewellery
editors and a true expert in her
field. For this month ’s collecting
special she speaks to jewellery
pros and shares her own advice
on the best way to build your
personal collection of
jewels (page 74).
What piece of
jewellery do
you cherish
the most?
My Chau met
bee pieces –
they remind
me of home
and the bees
my husband
keeps near
our garden
Your dream piece
of jewellery?
Van Cleef & Arpels emerald,
diamond and onyx earrings,
tipped with ruby beads. Amazing
but not too over the top
The best seaside destination,
in your opinion?
Four Mile Beach in tropical
Queensland – totally empty but
not too far from civilisation