Boat International US Edition — December 2017

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DECEMBER 8-10, 2017

PHUKET, THAILAND

KATA ROCKS SUPERYACHT

RENDEZVOUS

EVENTS

NEWS

Showcasing Thailand as a superyacht destination, Phuket welcomes an elite

fleet to its shores this December for the second Kata Rocks Superyacht

Rendezvous. The invitation-only event, hosted by Kata Rocks, is open to

sailing and motor yachts over 24m (78ft) LOA. Guests will enjoy a packed

social program, including a cocktail party hosted by Boat International and a

cruise in company to a secluded beach for a gourmet barbecue. For more

information, visit katarockssuperyachtrendezvous.com

WHAT’S

HOT

&

WHAT’S

KNOT

TENDER FOR

YOUR TENDER

Vanquish Yachts’ new

VQ54 has a garage

for a Williams 285

Turbojet tender. Pack

this colorful 45-knot

speedster into your

superyacht and you

can have a boat within

a boat, within a boat...

FAST FASHION

Prada has been

named title sponsor

for the 2021

America’s Cup – and

the Challenger

Selection Series that

precedes the main

event is now branded

the Prada Cup. Expect

some stylish VIPs in

the stands.

DOOM & GLOOM

With St Barths in

recovery mode after

hurricane season,

there were fears that

the 2018 edition of

the Bucket Regatta

might be canceled

• but the good news
  is that it looks set to
  go ahead.

BIG DOMES

While Kymeta is

testing its flat panel

satellite antennas,

Benetti’s new

Se77antasette ready

to build concept has a

clear glass top

without any visible

domes or antennas.

ROMEA IS BACK in this part of

the world with plans to explore the

southern Caribbean this winter

and spring.

A 269ft Abeking & Rasmussen

delivered in 2015, she has a serene

interior by Terrence Disdale, a spa

with dedicated beauty and

relaxation experts, plus two

cinemas. Among the largest yachts

available for charter, RoMEA offers

tailored, memorable experiences.

“What you might consider a

totally crazy, out-of-this-world

request, we would consider very

normal,” says her captain, who is in

charge of a crew of 25.

RoMEA carries a full

complement of jet skis, SeaBobs,

towables and diving equipment.

“But we also like to take a more

holistic approach to the water,” the

captain says. “We’ll do stand up

paddleboard safaris and yoga

sessions before breakfast. We’re

also doing some retro windsurfing

at the moment, which is fantastic.”

RoMEA is available for charter

from €850,000 per week, imperial-

yachts.com

CHARTER

OF THE

MONTH

ON BOARD^33