ON BOARD
I love cooking sous vide steak, shaved
black trules and butter – it’s truly
orgasmic! Most chefs like to put
beef on the menu as a
showstopper for their last
evening, but I like to make it
the first meal on board and
set the bar high.
One guest once asked me to serve
chicken carpaccio. I always adopt a “yes, can do”
attitude, but I had to let him down with a big no.
I became a superyacht chef after working in
Burg undy on barges to learn French cuisine and the
amazing wines. A friend advised me to come to
Antibes and start applying to work on yachts –
it was the best decision I have ever made!
One of my favourite cuisines has to be Asian.
I love ceviche and tartare and incorporating Asian
citrus notes to elevate and intensify my dishes.
I love Barcelona food markets. I can go to La
Boqueria and fall into an oasis, as the incredible
produce is just staring at you with endless
possibilities. For me, this is a chef ’s dream.Sebastian Amberville
of 55m Sequel PCHEF’S CORNER
When you think of the best spots on board a sailing yacht to take
in the action, the galley is unlikely to spring to mind – that is
unless you are the owner of this 24.9m custom ketch, which is
under construction at Aluboot and due to launch in summer 2019.
Naval architect Andre Hoek explains that a main deck kitchen was
the cornerstone of the brief from the European client.
Hoek also designed the modern interior décor, which will use
contrasting shades of oak for the cabinetry and flooring, while
the open-plan saloon will ensure a seamless flow between the
cockpit and that all-important galley. hoekdesign.comGALLEY OF THE KINGS
Two new Azimut Yachts models
to hit the water in 2019 signal a
decorative fibreglass trend. Both are
flagships in their class and embody
new collaborations for the yard:
the 28m S10 with Alberto Mancini
has fold-out terraces and exposed
carbon fibre detailing inside, while
the Grande Magellano 25 Metri,
with Vincenzo De Cotiis Architects,
features airy spaces with
contrasting brass, lacquered wood
and, again, ornamental fibreglass.
azimutyachts.comSHINING A LIGHT ON FOUL PLAY
What’s that growing on my hull?
Bacteria, algae and, if you’re really unlucky,
barnacles. It’s a sure sign that your yacht’s
antifoul needs replacing.
But I don’t want to haul out and spend
another fortune on paint!
Calm down. There are several alternatives,
from silicone to Teflon, but the latest option
comes from AkzoNobel and Royal Philips.
Don’t they make light bulbs?
The do indeed, and they’re using this know-how
to turn antifouling on its head. The idea is to
incorporate UV LEDs into a protective coating that
eliminates the need for potentially polluting biocides
like copper. Commercial ships are likely to lead
the way, but if it’s successful then yachts
surely won’t be far behind.
That does sound like a light bulb moment.
akzonobel.com
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