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SECRET Yacht – Exquisite $110M Superyacht

The SECRET yacht interior was designed by J.W HARRIS INC and built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2013. The luxury designer Sam Sorgiovanni penned the exterior design of the lavish yacht.

Secret
82 m (271 ft)
14 in 7 cabins
16 in 8 cabins
Abeking & Rasmussen
Sam Sorgiovanni
J.W. HARRIS INC
2013
14 knots
2,240 ton
US $110 million
US $10 – 15 million

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SECRET yacht interior

The interior styling of the SECRET yacht is executed by Jim Harris from J.W HARRIS INC. The yacht offers luxury spaces for guests to enjoy throughout the vessel.

She has accommodation for 12 guests in 1 master suite, 1 VIP suite, four doubles, and one triple suite.

The SECRET has a capacity for 23 highly trained crew. The yacht has an elevator that makes getting between the five decks of the vessel accessible and a state-of-the-art movie theatre for guests to enjoy.

Guests can enjoy a fully equipped gym on the bridge deck and a massage room on the main deck. The deck spaces are versatile and can be used for several activities to enjoy while sailing.

There is an impressive tender garage, and scuba diving equipment is on board. The yacht is capable of global cruising and ensures the most luxurious experience while onboard the SECRET. 

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The exterior of the SECRET yacht was designed by  Sam Sorgiovanni , an exclusive luxury designer based in Australia.

Her naval architecture was penned by Abeking & Rasmussen and delivered from their shipyard in 2013.

The exterior has sleek lines, with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. The SECRET also features an impressive underwater light display when night falls.

The $110 million superyacht has an annual $10 – $15 million annual running cost.

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Specifications

The 82.48m SECRET yacht has a beam of 12.4m and a 3.45m draft. The yacht has a volume of 2240 gross tons and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

Her maximum speed is 16.5 knots, with a range of 5000 nautical miles. SECRET has a Lloyd’s Classification and was last refitted in 2021.

SECRET yacht summary

The SECRET yacht showcases the epitome of luxury and opulence. With its stunning exterior design by Sam Sorgiovanni and meticulous craftsmanship by Abeking & Rasmussen, the yacht stands as a symbol of elegance on the open waters.

From its state-of-the-art movie theater and fully equipped gym to the versatile deck spaces and impressive tender garage, the SECRET yacht caters to every indulgence.

With its global cruising capabilities and extensive range, this magnificent vessel guarantees an unforgettable experience.

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The SECRET yacht is a 270.7ft / 82.5m luxury yacht built and launched by yacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen . Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 2013 and refit in 2018, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 15 guests in 7 staterooms and has accommodations for 25 crew. She has a beam of 40.7ft / 12.4m, a draft of 11.5ft / 3.5m, and she measures in at 2,240 gross tons. Her hull is steel and her decks are teak. Her max speed is 16.5 knots and cruising speed is 14 knots. She is propelled by Caterpillar engines at 2,000 hp each. Her interior design is by Jim Harris with exterior styling by Sam Sorgiovanni .

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Length
270.7 ft / 82.5 m
Builder
Abeking & Rasmussen
YEAR/REFIT
2013 /2018
Guests
15
Staterooms
7
Gross tons
2,240

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SECRET Yacht Specifications

15GUESTS 7STATEROOMS 25CREW 16.5KNOTS
BUILD DATA
BUILDER BUILDER LOCATION
Abeking & Rasmussen Germany
NAVAL ARCHITECT BUILT
Abeking & Rasmussen 2013
EXTERIOR STYLIST REFIT
Sam Sorgiovanni 2018
INTERIOR STYLIST
Jim Harris
HULL & DIMENSIONS
LENGTH BEAM DRAFT
270.7 ft / 82.5 m 40.7 ft / 12.4 m 11.5 ft / 3.5 m
GROSS TONNAGE FLAG
2,240 Cayman Islands
HULL DECKS
Steel Teak
CLASSIFICATION
Lloyd's, MCA Compliant

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Abeking & Rasmussen Germany 2013 2018 Abeking & Rasmussen Sam Sorgiovanni Jim Harris
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270.7 ft / 82.5 m 40.7 ft / 12.4 m 11.5 ft / 3.5 m 2,240 Steel Cayman Islands Lloyd's, MCA Compliant

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In Western Mediterranean

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SECRET Superyacht

SECRET is a 82.3m (270ft) luxury motor yacht delivered by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2013. Commissioned and owned by an experienced yacht owner, SECRET has consistently been operated and maintained to a very high standard. She can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins with an additional guest-finished cabin with accommodation for 3 children or staff. Among her other features, SECRET is equipped with a cinema, gymnasium, elevator, massage room, and generous VIP cabin. Her tasteful interior is designed by Jim Harris and her striking exterior by the acclaimed Sam Sorgiovanni.

PRINCIPALES CARACTÉRISTIQUES

  • Interior design by Jim Harris with exterior by acclaimed Sam Sorgiovanni
  • Northern European quality build
  • Flexible accommodation for up to 15 guests in 7 cabins
  • Caterpillar engines providing a cruising speed of 14 knots, maximum speed of 16.5 knots and range of over 5,000 nm
  • Full repaint during winter 2017
  • Five year class survey completed in 2018
  • One owner since new and only privately used

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Caracteristics

  • Year : 2013
  • Flag : Cayman Islands
  • Length : 82.5m
  • Beam : 12.4m
  • Bearth : 3.4m (11.2ft)
  • Engines : 2 x 2,000hp
  • Engines HP : 4,000 HP
  • Engine Brand : Caterpillar
  • Max speed : 16.5 knots
  • Naval Architect : Sam Sorgiovanni
  • Interior designer : Jim Harris
  • Boat type : Twin screw diesel yacht

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MY SECRET Motor yacht for sale

Asking price EUR 24,760,000 (EU VAT paid)
Built 2012, Heesen, The Netherlands
Length 46.7m (153.2ft)
Guests 10 guests in 5 cabins

The 46.7m (153.2ft) motor yacht MY SECRET has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure built to Lloyd’s classification and MCA compliance and delivered in 2012 by Dutch shipyard Heesen. Exterior design is by Omega Architects and British studio Bannenberg & Rowell fashioned her 491GT interior.

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The 46.7m (153.2ft) motor yacht MY SECRET has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure built to Lloyd’s classification and MCA compliance and delivered in 2012 by Dutch shipyard Heesen. Exterior design is by Omega Architects and British studio Bannenberg & Rowell fashioned her 491GT interior.

The yacht completed her 10-year survey and is in very good condition operationally. She was repainted in 2021 with a ‘petrol-blue’ hull and white superstructure.

Her sun deck has a spacious lounge beneath the hardtop with sofas and daybeds around circular tables. There is a fully equipped heated curved bar aft and a jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads forward and both areas feature cactus garden planters.

A generous entertaining space on the upper deck aft has open-air dining and a bar beneath the overhang with a sun lounge and cactus garden aft. On the main deck aft there is U-shaped lounge seating around a coffee table, also with cactus garden planters, and steps aft lead down to the swim platform and a dayhead off the large tender and toy garage. The starboard sidedeck leads from the main deck aft, past the dayhead off the main lobby to steps up to the foredeck where the yacht’s second jacuzzi amid U-shaped sunpads. Beneath the sunpads is a rescue tender launched by a deck crane and steps forward lead down to the mooring area.

The main saloon has a lounge aft with sofas and armchairs around a coffee table. The formal dining area is forward, close to the galley, and features an oval dining table. A spiral staircase in the lobby leads up to the sky lounge, which has sofas and armchairs arranged in a convivial circular formation as well as a fully equipped bar and wine cellar.

The yacht welcomes up to 10 guests in five suites. The full-beam owner’s suite is forward on the main deck. Off the main lobby is an owner’s office, which leads into the bedroom. Forward is a marble-floored en suite with feature oval bathtub and next to that is a walk-in wardrobe. The lower deck is home to two double suites and two twin suites. Forward of that is accommodation for eight crew and the captain’s cabin is aft of the bridge on the upper deck.

Twin 1,341hp MTU diesel engines have relatively low engine hours at 7,500. These give the yacht a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. She has transatlantic range of 4,000nm and Naiad zero speed stabilisers ensure comfort on arrival.

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  • Two oversized jacuzzis on the sun deck and bridge deck forward
  • 10 year survey completed
  • Contemporary Bannenberg & Rowell interior
  • Naiad zero speed stabilisers
  • 'Petrol Blue' hull repainted in 2021
  • Lloyd's Register classification
Asking price EUR 24,760,000 (EU VAT paid)
Length 46.7m (153.2ft)
Built 2012, Heesen, The Netherlands
Beam 8.8m (28.9ft)
Draft 2.9m (9.5ft)
Gross tonnage 491
Cruising speed 13 knots
Maximum speed 15 knots
Range 3,520 nm
Flag Malta
Lying East Mediterranean
Class 100A1 SSC YACHT [+] LMC LY2 / MCA
Exterior designer Omega Architects
Interior designer Bannenberg & Rowell Design
Construction Hull - Steel
Superstructure - Aluminium
Crew 9
Guests 10
Cabins 5 (3 × double, 2 × twin)
Engines 2 × 1,341hp MTU
Propulsion Twin screw diesel yacht

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74m  /  242'9 | amels | 2017.

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Special Features:

  • Guest elevator
  • Impressive 5,000nm range
  • Inviting pool
  • Two VIP cabins
  • Lloyds Register ✠ +100A1, SSC, Yacht Mono G6 (+) LMC, UMS, SCM, Green Passport, classification

The 74m/242'9" motor yacht 'New Secret' was built by Amels in the Netherlands at their Vissingen shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Winch Design and she was completed in 2017. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Tim Heywood Design.

Guest Accommodation

New Secret has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising two VIP cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include beauty salon, elevator, underwater lights, beach club, gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

New Secret is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3516C) 2,667hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 175,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. New Secret features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 39,200 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ +100A1, SSC, Yacht Mono G6 (+) LMC, UMS, SCM, Green Passport, classification society rules.

Length 74m / 242'9
Beam 12.46m / 40'11
Draft 3.85m / 12'8
Gross Tonnage 1,790 GT
Cruising Speed 15 Knots
Built
Builder Amels
Model Amels 242
Exterior Designer Tim Heywood Design
Interior Design Winch Design

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Length 74m / 242'9
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Interior Design Winch Design
Built | Refit 2017
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Beam 12.46m / 40'11
Gross Tonnage 1,790 GT
Draft 3.85m / 12'8
Cruising Speed 15 Knots
Top Speed 16.5 Knots

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Among the most outrageous yachts ever built, Sailing Yacht A and Yas are top of the list. The polarizing designs are defined by their exteriors— A for its fortress aesthetic and the former navy frigate Yas for its dolphin-like appearance. Love them or loathe them, they break from conventional yacht design and show what can be done with a little fresh thinking. That’s exactly what concepts are intended to do, and some of the world’s most outrageous examples take it to the extreme.

“Yacht concepts drive human evolution in maritime adventure,” says Micca Ferrero, owner of ICON Yachts . “It is one of the oldest and purest forms of work, as humans have been preparing to take to the sea for centuries in search of a better world. Each concept carries a small part of our future at sea.”

But the concepts have gone beyond simple sea vessels. From the Airyacht, with its detachable upper blimp structure, to U-Boat Worx’s Nautilus that can travel underwater at 10 knots, superyachts are no longer limited to the surface. Shape, size, amenities and propulsion are all up for grabs, and some of the most eyebrow-raising examples pave the way for the yachts of tomorrow.

Here are 10 of our favorite outrageous yacht concepts ever launched.

Pangeos — The World’s Largest Floating Structure

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Italian design studio Lazzarini is known for its far-fetched ideas, which include a swan-shaped yacht and floating seaports. Pangeos is its interpretation of the world’s largest floating structure. The 1,800-foot-long “terayacht” (which also measures 2,000 feet across at its widest point) is named after Pangea, a supercontinent that existed 335 million years ago. This Pangea is estimated to accommodate 60,000 guests. The premise is an emissions-free city that can sail around the world. Designed in the shape of a giant turtle clad in solar panels, the concept includes multiple structures with a rooftop shopping mall, restaurants, and houses. There are also gardens, pools, and a large beach club, as well as helipads, hangars and marinas to store helicopters, toys, and tenders. Pangeos is powered by nine electric motors of 16,800 hp each, with the “wings” drawing more power from the waves and wind. Lazzarini estimates the build cost would be $8 billion.

VY.01 — Standout Feature: Indoor Garden

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Gardens and superyachts don’t typically mix. It can be challenging to keep plants alive at sea since gardening requires substantial care and resources. But that didn’t stop German architects 3deluxe from penning VY.01 , a low carbon-emission superyacht concept with a greenhouse and vegetable garden. Billed as a “paradisiacal biotope,” the concept catamaran focuses on onboard self-sufficiency. In addition to a hydrogen fuel-cell system and electric propulsion, the vessel has solar panels on the rooftop to generate clean energy for the seawater desalination system that provides water for the plants. Other features include large deck spaces, open-plan living, a saltwater pool, and a mini marina for tenders and toys.

Domus — Standout Feature: An Experimental Open Plan Layout

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This 131-foot-long solar sailing trimaran by Rob Doyle Design and Van Geest has 8,500 square feet of interior space, more than double the volume of other yachts with similar lengths. Domus , meaning a single-story home divided into two parts, is defined by a flat and wide superstructure, containing multiple guest areas that lead to a central atrium. The full-beam design is spread across two decks, with two owner’s suites that each have adjoining salons. There is also a cinema, gym, spa, and pool. When sailing, Domus will be able to heel at an angle of two degrees to reduce drag while also guaranteeing a comfortable guest experience with minimal rolling. It also uses a combination of solar power, hydro-regeneration technology, and hydrogen fuel cells for unlimited range and zero emissions. If that’s not enough, it’s fitted with a sail for extra wind power.

EXPV — Standout Feature: Floating Glass Walkway Connecting Two Deckhouses

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Over the years, Feadship has developed engineered yacht concepts that not only bring something new to yacht design, but also are ready to be built. The 285-foot EXPV , which the Dutch yard developed in collaboration with British studio Harrison Eidsgaard, is an explorer with a difference. The vessel has two deckhouses connected by a suspended glass walkway that separates the private owner’s quarters from the guest areas. The full-beam owner’s apartment, measuring 44 feet across, has an observation room, a helideck, and a private foredeck sun lounge. The other six guest cabins face the sea. On the lower deck, the beach club has folding platforms on both sides, an indoor swimming pool, and a skylight. A tender deck is located directly below. The mast holds a two-person pod that travels above the radar domes for exceptional views. The yacht also has hybrid diesel-electric propulsion.

Cantharus — Standout Feature: Underwater Lounge

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Cantharus is about being immersed in nature. American designer Darin Osborne’s Cantharus is a vessel with unrestricted views of the ocean, above and below deck, to encourage guests to be at one with their surroundings. The 226-foot concept has an underwater lounge and office amidship that converts into an owner’s cabin. The space holds a piano, formal dining table, and entertainment system. More panoramic vistas are on the upper bridge. On the main deck aft, there is a Jacuzzi that doubles as a stage, and a bar and DJ booth. At night, underwater lights illuminate the ocean, shining a spotlight on the behemoths of the deep.

Galileo² — Standout Feature: A Private Marina

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Described as the “catamaran that costs $500 billion to build,” the 656-foot Galileo² stretches the imagination in all directions. German naval architects Beiderbeck Designs, whose most notable builds include the 305-foot Eos and 233-foot Skat , conceived the multihull during the pandemic. It was clearly ahead of its time. Equipped with a methanol powerplant, it also has a 19,000-nautical-mile range, a retractable restaurant, and a 262-foot pier for the 38 guests to take walks at sea. Along with 75 crew, the yacht has a private marina with 260 feet of dock space—enough for 25 boats, submersibles, and toys. Other key features include an outdoor cinema, a hospital, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Phoenicia — Standout Feature: Articulated Helipad

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Igor Lobanov’s sailing concept Phoenicia catches the eye with a reverse bow, a raised bowsprit, and an Arabian-inspired cutout on the superstructure that casts shadows across the yacht’s exterior decks. Even more dramatic are the masts on the main deck behind a glass-walled gallery. The yacht, a bridge between old and new, fuses a large traditional sail rig with an articulated helipad that unfolds from the roof of the owner’s suite. At night, 33 laser lights shine into the water, giving the impression that the yacht has two decks of oars.

Project L — Standout Feature: An Underwater Glass-Encased Owner’s Suite

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French designer Thierry Gauguin is a long-time collaborator of Philippe Starck, with projects that include Venus , the 260-foot Feadship built for Steve Jobs. His ultra-modern 394-foot concept Project L is his first solo design. Conceived for long, oceangoing passages with diesel-electric propulsion, it is fitted out with a glass-encased underwater owner’s suite at the bow. The bullet-like exterior blends the naval architecture of a sailing vessel with motoryacht convenience. Outdoor deck areas are limited to the small sun deck and an extendable beach club at the stern, both of which have pools. Yet the design also includes a dinghy bay, a heliport, a car garage, and even an underwater escape pod for Bond-like exits.

Ocean Odyssey — Standout Feature: A 590-Foot Running Track

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Penned by Italian designer Marco Casali as part of his 2020 “Owner for a Day” initiative, the 360-foot Ocean Odyssey is a floating hub of operations based on features requested by a yachting journalist. The vessel is defined by a two-level glass superstructure, which conceals a high-tech media center and a signature 590-foot running track. Its two-level stern works as a swimming pool (with lounges) on the upper-level beach club), as well as a private port to accommodate a custom 50-foot tender in a floating slip. More seating is found on the foredeck and bridge deck, while a helipad on the top deck allows for easy guest transfer anywhere in the world.

Protean 95 — Standout Feature: An Adaptive Platform

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The 312-foot Protean 95 is all about flexibility. Designed by Dutch studio CBSPRO Maritime to meet a variety of owners’ needs, it can be used as a support vessel, an explorer yacht, or a mothership for sportfishing tournaments and sailing regattas. The hybrid electric yacht can also serve as a floating laboratory and research vessel for oceanographic expeditions, helped by its 8,000-nautical-mile range. The open aft deck is a multifaceted heli-facility that can accommodate an 18-passenger helicopter. It also has a helipad, under-deck equipment hangar, and refueling area, as well as space for a submersible, multiple tenders and other pleasure craft. Amenities for the 20 guests include a spa, gym, cinema, and pool.

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Measuring 46.7 metres, she boasts a steel displacement hull and is a perfect example of Heesen’s exceptional quality and cutting-edge design. Fully MCA compliant, her ultra-modern stabilisation system ensures that the cruising experience is smooth and effortless, which in turn means that whether at anchor or en route, guests can relax, play and dine in perfect tranquility.

Boasting a maximum cruising range of 4000nm at 13 knots coming from two 1340hp MTU diesel engines, she is quite simply the pinnacle of sub 50 metre steel yachts.

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A circular upper deck salon provides a sophisticated, welcoming and relaxed space in which to entertain, chat or simply soak up the special atmosphere onboard. The extensive open sundeck offers plenty of options for sunbathing, quiet contemplation, some peaceful reading and generally whiling away the hours while the children enjoy some fun; by night, it becomes a chic outdoor environment offering more than ample room in which to dance the night away under the stars.

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Whether it’s a laid back family style lunch al fresco or a formal supper, guests will find the sumptuous sized dining table on the aft deck the ideal and most private spot in which to enjoy delicious fare while being wowed by the breathtaking panoramas of the ocean, horizon and coastline.

Captain Luigi Del Tevere sums up the appeal of My Secret simply but effectively as ‘a five star hotel on the sea with a highly professional yet familiar ambiance, where clients are encouraged to consider the charter as if it were their own.’

Staffed by nine crew who are highly certified in service and water sports, My Secret’s ace team is on hand at all times to cater to the desire of every guest. An on deck jacuzzi, full wet bar and aft bathing platform are naturally favourite spots for the active members of your party to congregate, while the generously proportioned garage is filled with state of the art jet skis, SeaBobs, kayaks, towable toys, fishing equipment and much more to make the most of every moment.

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This standard of excellence is continued in the kitchen, and Chef Paolo Del Tevere is My Secret’s very experienced and highly talented chef. Having trained at the world renowned "Cast Alimenti Brescia" cookery school in Italy, Paolo started working as a chef in restaurants in his hometown. Due to his hard work and commitment, he was quickly promoted and gained great experience working as sous chef at 1 and 2 Michelin Star restaurants in Italy, under the internationally acclaimed Michelin Star decorated chefs Henry Propseri and Davide Scabin, before making the move to yachts, to delight guests with his fine cuisine.

Paolo quickly obtained his first superyacht head chef position and went on to work several seasons on many significant superyachts, both in the private and charter world. Paolo is a friendly, highly trained and talented chef, who will delight guests with his wide array of cooking abilities and exotic dishes. He cooks with the finest local fresh ingredients whenever possible and all tastes and dietary requirements can be catered for. Every meal from Paolo's kitchen will be an unforgettable taste sensation.

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Led by highly experienced veteran Italian Captain Luigi Del Tevere, My Secret could not be in better hands. Luigi’s impressive 40-year yachting career began on charters and he captained a number of well known yachts before joining My Secret in 2018.

His passion for creating unforgettable experiences for his guests is complemented by his fascinating knowledge of the Mediterranean and the many off the beaten track nooks and crannies that are hidden from public view within My Secret’s usual cruising grounds of Naples, Sicily, the French Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia and the Balearics.

A friendly, larger than life character with a huge enthusiasm for life, Luigi is naturally proud of his team; their attention to detail and dedication in making each charter as memorable as possible is second to none and he cites them as the key reason My Secret can offer such a unrivalled onboard experience for guests. ‘The crew prize courtesy and hospitality highly on board as well as the discovery of unforgettable places,’ says Luigi proudly.

And his favourite spots to show off to clients? ‘My favourite cruising grounds are the Sardinian and Croatian coast because they are beautiful and wild.’

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Napoli, la vacanza top secret di Zuckerberg con il superyacht a Castellammare di Stabia

Turisti italiani e stranieri si affollano per vedere la nave Launchpad lunga 118 metri, accompagnata da un altro yacht extralusso, lo Wingman, di 66 metri e dotato di un elicottero rosso per gli spostamenti. Intanto Zuckerberg va in visita a Pompei

A Castellammare di Stabia c’è una nuova attrazione: il superyacht di 'Mr. Meta', Mark Zuckerberg , una nave Launchpad lunga 118 metri accompagnata da un altro yacht extralusso, lo Wingman, di 66 metri e dotato di un elicottero rosso per gli spostamenti. L’imbarcazione di lusso è attraccata venerdì 5 luglio allo Stabia Main Port, hub per mega yacht creato nel 2016 nel cuore di Castellammare di Stabia, tra Vesuvio, Sorrento, Pompei e a poche miglia nautiche dall’isola di Capri e dalla Costiera Amalfitana.

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Pellegrinaggio di curiosi

“E’ stato davvero un pellegrinaggio, sono arrivati turisti locali ma anche stranieri da Sorrento, Napoli, Costiera Amalfitana per vedere la nave di Zuckerberg, è stato garantito un livello di sicurezza molto elevato, per accordi stipulati non possiamo rivelare dettagli sui suoi spostamenti",  ha spiegato alle agenzie stampa Luisa Del Sorbo, dirigente di Stabia Main Port. "Personaggi del genere chiedono sempre uno stretto riserbo sull'itinerario delle vacanze”.

Il mega yacht  di Mark Zuckerberg, fonfatore di Facebook e Meta,  allo Stabia Main Port di Castellammare di Stabia sulla costa a sud  della provincia di Napoli ai piedi del Vesuvio .  8 luglio 2024. ANSA / (NPK)

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La visita del fondatore di Facebook è però segnata dal più stretto riserbo: poco o nulla si è saputo dell’itinerario scelto dal miliardario statunitense nella mini-vacanza campana. Secondo indiscrezioni, ha fatto visita con la famiglia agli Scavi di Pompei e alle ville di Stabia. Inoltre, sembra che il sindaco di Castellammare di Stabia, Luigi Vicinanza, gli abbia fatto recapitare una fornitura dei tipici biscotti locali della ditta Cascone, il forno gestito da Peppiniello di Capua, lo storico timoniere dei fratelli Abbagnale alle Olimpiadi.   

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Record 334 boats lined up for 100th Bayview Mackinac race; 'All out war' on the water

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Some things endure. In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Great Gatsby" and Mount Rushmore was dedicated. Here in Michigan, Bayview Yacht Club launched its first sailboat race from Port Huron to Mackinac Island.

Yep, 100 continuous years of racing with sailors from all over the world — despite war, economic crisis or pandemic.

A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the July 20 event, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats that raced last year, data confirmed by David Stoyka, Bayview Yacht Club spokesman.

The course will follow the original 1925 route and span 204 nautical miles. From its traditional start in southern Lake Huron, the boats will head north along the Michigan shoreline, passing south of Bois Blanc Island, sailing west to east at the finish line between Round Island and Mackinac Island, organizers said.

'Everybody will be fighting for every last inch'

Sailors describe excitement and slight trepidation, as part of the course involves shallow water filled with shoals and challenging wind patterns.

In recent years, sailors chose one of two courses, the longer Cove Island course or shorter Shore Course. Only the Shore Course is running this year, but the ending has an unusual twist, coming into the Straits of Mackinac from the opposite direction as usual, and sailing the narrow passage between the Michigan shoreline and Bois Blanc Island.

The finish line is expected to include some chaos, competitors predicted.

"Imagine it's 3 a.m., a cloudy and moonless night and the wind is blowing 25 knots per hour out of the northwest," said champion sailor Tim Prophit , 65, of St. Clair Shores, past commodore of Bayview Yacht Club and owner of Fast Tango, a North American 40 sailboat. "Everybody will be fighting for every last inch. It's dark, choppy."

He expects to finish in 32 to 36 hours this year, studying weather patterns and running wind simulations since January to prep for the competition. A lot of boats have spent thousands of dollars on new sails. All skippers want to carry as little as possible in gear, food and crew to be competitive. All skill levels have entered the race, and the highly skilled racers know they will cross the bow of competitors within inches. Still, there's always risk of a crash with the slightest miscalculation.

"Everybody recognizes this is super intense," Prophit said. "Do we hug the Michigan shoreline ... you don't want to get stuck where the air just goes away. It's death. The secret is to find that little ribbon of wind and stay in it but don't run aground. Everybody is going to be compressed together."

Two lessons a veteran sailor knows: Cockiness will kill you and never let up when you've got your foot on the throat of a competitor, especially seasoned sailors who have picked up secret intel along the way, Prophit said.

Charlie Trost, of Grosse Pointe Woods, this year's race chairman, said this event will have a little bit of everything and a lot of surprises.

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"People are coming out of the woodwork, whether it's the weekend warrior or a professional racer," Trost told the Free Press. "A lot of people are interested, whether the accomplishment is getting from Point A to Point B or the goal is doing whatever it takes to win first place."

Trost, 35, will sail his 22nd race to Mackinac on the J-130 sailboat known as Pendragon. He follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, hoping one day his 1- and 3-year-old sons will race. The whole family will be on the island, which is mostly sold out for this event.

His mother, Barb Trost, of Grosse Pointe Woods, oversees race registration. And his sister, Ali Augsburger, 37, of Grosse Pointe Park, will be helping coordinate logistics.

Mike Hendrie, 47, of Chicago, follows in the sails of grandfather George Hendrie Sr., of Grosse Pointe Farms, who raced from Port Huron to Mackinac Island in 1926 for the second race ever held. The starting line has always been within view of the family waterfront cottage between Krafft and Keewahdin in Fort Gratiot — a Hendrie hangout since the early 1900s.

"George Hendrie Sr. was also famous for being ice boating world champion for 10 years," Mike Hendrie said. "That boat was named Ferdinand the Bull."

In fact, a Hendrie has raced the Mackinac for 98 of the 100 years running, Mike Hendrie said. And family members still, to this day, watch racers from the cottage. Mike Hendrie, who grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, will skipper the J-109 Bull with eight crew members, including his father and cousins.

HIs uncle, George Hendrie Jr., sailed his first Mackinac race in 1947 and raced 68 times, Mike Hendrie said. "He sailed his last one at 90 years old six years ago. He passed away in January, and we'll be sailing in his honor. And that makes it really special."

Because the race is so significant to so many, the level of competition is elevated significantly.

"Everyone is going to be sailing harder and sailing smarter," Prophit said. "With a race that's expected to last less than two days for most boats, people will be getting less rest because they'll be more focused on pushing the boat as hard as possible ... every second is going to count. It's going to be an all-out war, fighting for every inch."

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Editor's Note: Phoebe Wall Howard covers sailing for the Detroit Free Press, and she had been going to Mackinac Island to meet her father at the finish line since age 12. Robert Wall, of Algonac, won his last Port Huron to Mackinac race on Chippewa, a Tartan 34C, in 2014 at age 85.

Contact  Phoebe Wall Howard :  313-618-1034  or  [email protected] . Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter  @phoebesaid .

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