Yachts International November-December 2014

MAKING WAVES
ITALIAN SEA
GROUP HOSTS
‘LA GRANDE
BELLEZA’
On a beautiful summer night at the
Marina di Carrara, the Italian Sea
Group, in cooperation with Russian
yacht brokers Nakhimov, hosted “La
Grand Belleza” with a guest list that
included more than 300 international yacht owners,
bankers, designers, artists, local officials and members
of the press. The event took place in the group’s
newly constructed 150-meter shed. Guests enjoyed
the sounds of the Genoa Carlo Felice Theater
Orchestra, directed by Gianluca Martinenghi. The
ensemble, comprising 140 musicians and opera singers,
performed before a unique backdrop of Admiral
yachts under construction. Following the concert was
a gala dinner, a parade of newly launched yachts and
a fireworks display set to music.
For more information: +39 0585 5062,
theitalianseagroup.com
10-Year-Old Volpini Reborn at Amels Yard
Ten years after delivery, the 161-foot (49.3-meter) Amels Volpini (ex-Larissa)
returned home to the Netherlands for a major refit, which included a complete
repaint, interior customization, and machinery and electronics upgrades. According
to the owner’s representative, Ben Young, the new owner selected Amels for the
refit to achieve an “as new” product. For the interior work, interior fabricator
Metrica, which was also involved as a subcontractor on the original build, was
enlisted for continuity. The yacht also underwent a 10-year class survey.
For more information: +31 118 485002, amels-holland.com
SUNSEEKER REACHES
HIGHER WITH ITS 168
SPORT YACHT
Sunseekers continue to move up in size. Following
the launch of its 155 earlier this year, the builder has
announced plans for a 168 Sport Yacht, its largest
model to date. The 168 Sport Yacht will combine
the interior volume of a trideck with the aggressive
exterior styling of a Sport Yacht. The engine package
will allow economical displacement cruising for more
than 4,000 miles, although it will have the option to
reach 25 knots when necessary. The new Sunseeker
flagship is scheduled for delivery in 2017.
For more information: +44 (0) 1202 381 111,
sunseeker.com
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