Elite Traveler May-June 2018

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Vivid resins and sculpted metal surfaces abound in the masculine and modern interior by Rick Baker

Yachts

The expansive teak foredeck has a spa pool and plenty of room to relax

The song of Ngoni Fresh out of heritage Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman, the 190-ft high-performance sloop Ngoni is making waves on the international yachting circuit. Designed by Dubois Naval Architects and featuring a minimalist interior by Rick Baker Ltd, Ngoni is a bold contemporary yacht whose innovative engineering, including a mast that is one of the three largest one-piece carbon spars ever built, is sure to influence the next wave of super-sailers. Large portholes that ensure her interior welcomes as much natural light as possible punctuate her sleek hull, and her modern and unfussy styling makes the most of this. For summers filled with blue waters, the wind in your hair and perhaps even a session behind the wheel, a sailing yacht of this caliber really is incomparable. To commission your own Royal Huisman sailing yacht, contact Jaap Gelling, director, j.gelling@royalhuisman.com, +31 527 243131, royalhuisman.com

The huge sloop rig is perfectly balanced with Ngoni ’s sleek and slender hull

TAKE THREE/// SUPERYACHT REGATTAS

So you’ve bought your new yacht, but how and where do you test her engineering credentials and sailing capability? At a regatta, of course!

LORO PIANA SUPERYACHT REGATTA Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy June 5–9, 2018

SUPERYACHT CUP Palma, Spain June 19–23, 2018

ST BARTHS BUCKET Gustavia Harbor, St Barths March 21–24, 2019

The stunning archipelago of La Maddalena sets the scene for this ultra-luxe event, organized by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The regatta’s shoreside social events are so glamorous they almost eclipse the on-water excitement. Contact Edoardo Recchi, YCCSsportsdirector, secretariat@yccs.it, +39 078 990 2200, yccs.it

The windy waters of the Mediterranean and the Gothic Palma Cathedral form the ideal setting for this regatta, now in its 22nd year. In addition to the superyachts, the fleet of J Class yachts it draws to the water are also quite a sight. Contact Kate Branagh, event director, kate@thesuperyachtcup. com, +34 971 615 238,thesuperyachtcup.com

Each year, this three-day invitational regatta attracts some of the most exciting sailing yachts on the water. The event combines competitive racing with a relaxed environment that fosters camaraderie and fun. Contact Jeanne Kleene, event manager, jeanne@ bucketregattas.com, +1781 639 0203, bucketregatta.com

Words Thea Halstead. Photo Breed Media, Claire Matches and The Superyacht Cup, Courtesy Bucket Regatta/Ed Gudenas Photographer