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Superyacht Cup Palma gets off to a great start among rookies and prominent veterans

Superyacht Cup Palma is looking forward to summer 2024 with great enthusiasm. In fact, the 28th edition of Europe’s longest-running superyacht regatta has already announced that it has welcomed an interesting trio of first-time entrants. The event, scheduled June 19-22 in Palma de Mallorca , is experienced and celebrated as a veritable festival of sailboats: in fact, the Superyacht Cup Palma sees the return of the same wonderful boats every year, alongside those making their debut on the highly contested race course in the bay of the Balearic archipelago island. Established in 1996, the Superyacht Club Palma attracts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious sailboats in a highly competitive regatta held in reliable sea breeze conditions and a relaxed and fun atmosphere. In addition, the event provides a private and informal social environment for networking at the Yacht Club Race Village, which for a few days becomes the focal point for owners, guests, sponsors and sailors. The exclusive Real Club Náutico de Palma was chosen as the venue for the 25th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup in 2020 and has remained the event’s new home ever since.

Rookies at the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

Among the newcomers to the 2024 edition, as mentioned, the organizers of the Majorcan regatta have recently announced the registration of some outstanding teams. These are a pair of Hoek designs-the 32-meter Namuun (ex-Simba) by Turquoise Yachts and the 40-meter Hoek Truly Classic Halekai, built by Pendennis-alongside the striking 28-meter ketch Tawera (ex-Catalyst) , a Ron Holland Design by Alloy Yachts NZ.

“ We have been aware of the Superyacht Cup Palma for many years and were looking forward to being able to participate in what is clearly a great regatta “, stated Mike Mahoney , owner of Tawera. “ Now that we are here in the Mediterranean, it is simply too good an opportunity to pass up, so see you in June on the starting line! “.

Participants in the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 will have to compete with the cup holders, Team Rose aboard the 24-meter Wally , which has also already confirmed its entry. Among the fiercest opponents will then be the Swan 100 Onyx , a former runner-up in 2023, and the J Class Rainbow : the latter participated in its last Superyacht Cup Palma in 2014, but has just emerged from a major refit that makes it particularly fearsome.

Another important participant of superyachts making his welcome return to the Palma regatta is finally Pendennis Shipyard , which returns as a Gold Sponsor. “ We are excited and pleased to return to support the Superyacht Cup Palma ” said CEO Toby Allies. “ It’s great to see a significant number of yachts participating this year that were built or repaired by us at our shipyard in Falmouth, UK, or at Pendennis Vilanova’s technical service center in Spain “.

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Superyacht Cup Palma all set to celebrate its 25th anniversary

With less than a month to go to the start of Superyacht Cup Palma’s landmark 25th anniversary, final detailed preparations are falling in to place to ensure the 2021 event will live long in the memory.

The celebration of Europe’s longest running superyacht regatta from June 23-26 has been carefully planned to adapt to local pandemic restrictions in Mallorca.

As ever, the new-look event’s primary focus will be on the action out on the Bay of Palma where a fleet including many of the world’s most spectacular superyachts – some regulars, some new – will enjoy competitive, safe, and fun racing.

Ashore, the centre of the Superyacht Cup operation has moved to the world-famous Real Club Náutico de Palma in the heart of the city. The increased involvement of the RCNP – SYC’s long-standing race management collaborator – will allow flexibility with social events should pandemic restrictions be eased or lifted.

In any case the prestigious club will provide an elegant and historic setting for SYC’s unique trademark brand of fun and informal gatherings.

“Superyacht Cup Palma has always put people first on and off the water, and never more so than at this anniversary event,” said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh.

“The success of Superyacht Cup Palma over the past 25 years is in large part down to our ability to react and respond to circumstances and the changing requirements of the superyacht community, including owners, captains, crews and our commercial partners, and we have had to pull out all the stops this year!

“We are confident 2021 will be a safe, enjoyable and above all stimulating return to competitive yacht racing.”

The latest addition to the entry list is the elegant 46m Scorpione – last seen at SYC in 2018 – who will join another returnee the 34m Nilaya, who came second in Class A in 2019 to overall SYC winner Win Win, with both flying the flag for Baltic Yachts, a Friend of the Superyacht Cup.

Also making a welcome return to Palma are the awesome 47m Perini Navi creation Aquarius – currently the largest entry – the sleek 34m sloop Baiurdo VI, the stylish and powerful 46m Ganesha, and the elegant, low profile 33m Missy.

Set to join them are a trio of first timers comprising the striking 35m Frers-designed Shamanna and Swan 80 Umiko – both from the iconic Nautor stable – and the stunning 43m Ravenger (ex-Sea Eagle) from Royal Huisman.

“Superyacht Cup Palma’s reputation for superb sailing and a great atmosphere is well known, and it’s wonderful that Ravenger will be taking part this year,” said her captain Lars Klische.

“It has been on the must-do list for a while and the fact this is a big anniversary year makes it a particularly special occasion. We can’t wait to join the fleet out there.”

Alongside returning superyachts SYC is also grateful for the continuing support of its many commercial partners, friends and suppliers including Destination Partner New Zealand ( click here to read about some of the amazing things this extraordinary country has to offer ) and an array of Silver Partners comprising Southern Spars, Rondal, RSB Rigging, Marinepool, Vitters Shipyard, Evolution Sails, North Sails, Pantaenius Yacht Insurance and Astilleros de Mallorca, the latter two now entering their third decade of support.

Racing will begin on Thursday 24 June with the Pantaenius Race Day, all going well blessed by the Bay of Palma’s reliable sea breeze, with the action continuing with the New Zealand Race Day on Friday. The final results will be decided on Saturday 26 June, with the prize-giving to follow at the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

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The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions are available at: https://www.thesuperyachtcup.com/en/sailing-documents

For a flavour of Superyacht Cup Palma see: Planet Sail DockTalk segment https://youtu.be/_uQNrI74ezI

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Superyacht Cup Palma: stunning fleet assemble

• Toby Heppell
• June 17, 2022

An eclectic mix of superyachts, which includes four J Class, should ensure a prize Superyacht Cup Palma, writes Toby Hodges

While it may have been a slightly subdued 25th anniversary last year for the Superyacht Cup Palma , held during socially distanced times, organisers are confident the Mediterranean’s longest running superyacht regatta will be back to its spectacular best this year. And when you have four yachts from the world’s most revered sailing class lining up, that’s all but guaranteed.

The return of the mighty J Class yachts is a huge draw for an event which was put back a week especially to accommodate them (from 22 June to 29 June start). Ranger is back to her best and Svea , the newest J recently under new ownership, is Palma-bound.

Her entry will make it four Js. “To have Ranger and Svea both with new owners is great,” enthuses event director Kate Branagh. “I think it will put some new life into the class, which could soon even get back up to five or six boats – it’s nice to have a change of dynamics.”

Blue skies and fantastic breeze makes for some great racing. Photo: Sailing Energy/SYC

The Superyacht Cup has always welcomed an eclectic mix of classes. From a regular band of modern classics such as the Hoek Truly Classic fleet, to five Js in 2013 and 2014, and an unrivalled collection of seven schooners for an exhibition race to help celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary in 2016, this event has always showcased the beauty and skills of big yacht racing at its best.

Location and reliable weather help enormously. During the long, late June days Palma is typically bathed in blue skies. As clouds build over the mountains to the north, a metronomic-like afternoon breeze begins to build at a socially acceptable post-lunch hour, and ideal windspeeds in the mid to late teens typically materialise over the flat, deep blue water of the expansive bay.

For the competitors it’s a short motor out from the city’s protected marinas, and holding it within walking distance of the atmospheric old town and its lively apres sailing tapas bars will always get the seal of approval from the participants.

Branagh, who has guided the growth of the regatta over two decades, confirms that all bar one of the main Superyacht Cup Palma sponsors have returned this year. The event also welcomes a new official timekeeper sponsor in Jaquet Droz, the first yachting endeavour for this Swiss watchmaker founded in the 18th Century.

Rockstar crews on the J Class. Photo: Sailing Energy/SYC

J Class at the Superyacht Cup Palma

The regatta has long been run over three days of 20-30 mile courses, using a staggered start, pursuit racing format. The Js will have a slightly different racing format this year. While they’ve always had an extra day before the other superyachts to make it a four day series, this year they’ll have their own fleet start before the rest of the superyachts set off in the normal sequential intervals. The idea is that they’ll effectively be sailing the same course as the other yachts.

The first day of J racing will be for its own trophy, but the following three days will form part of the Superyacht Cup, hence a J can win the overall trophy, Branagh explains. “I like the idea of incorporating them, which we can do as a matter of points while still using the J Class rating.”

Quite how that will play out will depend on the class breaks, which are only decided shortly before the event. Branagh predicts there will be an A and B fleet as well as the Js, the former for the performance yachts such as Win Win and Kiboko Tres , and the latter for the larger, higher displacement boats including the 20-year old 43m Dubois La Belle .

Stunning Palma provides the perfect backdrop. Photo: Nico Martinez/Martinez Studio

Both these superyacht classes will race as usual under the ORC SY handicap format. There are other options for class breaks too, including Performance and Corinthian divisions. “For me it’s much more important for the owners to be happy with what class they’re in,” thinks Branagh, who says she’s also had pressure recently to include multihulls too.

The move from the event’s decade-long base in STP/Moll Vell to the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) is being repeated following its success last year.

RCNP has been responsible for the professional race management for the Superyacht Cup Palma for over 10 years. Its yacht club in the heart of Palma can fit five or six entrants on its fuel dock. The remaining yachts will either return to their own docks or be berthed in the surrounding Palma marinas that are a short dinghy ride away.

“It’s a shame not having everyone together because you lose some of the spectacle,” Branagh concedes, “but the boats have got bigger and deeper and the marinas haven’t! The Js in particular used to struggle with depth issues on the dock at Moll Vell.”

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With this in mind, the social programme has been kept simple – collective post-race drinks in the yacht club before crews head to their own team dinners in the city.

The exception will be the owner’s barbecue on the penultimate night in the exclusive venue of preferred hotel partner St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort. The Saturday night prizegiving will also be held at the RCNP yacht club. “It’s the first time of having a proper Superyacht Cup and clubhouse and being back to having sponsors and an event programme,” says Branagh. “It’s all the excitement around the event that we couldn’t do last year. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Superyacht Cup Palma entries

Photo: Sailing Energy/SYC

Archelon 37.6m/123ft Sloop Design: Humphreys Yacht Design Build: Oyster/Pendennis 2019

This project began life at Oyster on the banks of Lee-on-Solent as the first 1225 and was later fitted out by superyacht specialists Pendennis in Falmouth, Cornwall. This will be the first regatta for the boat and owner, but the predominantly British crew is led by the experienced skipper James Micklem. Archelon is a modern, powerful 155 tonne twin rudder design, but her form is unknown – expect a cautious outing.

Ganesha 46m/151ft Sloop Design: Dubois/McKeon Build: Vitters 2014

Ganesha is well versed in superyacht regattas, but after a break from racing (cruising around the world), she returned last year, with the owner saying it would be his last event. After coming 2nd in class… they are back again this year! Easy to spot in a fleet thanks to her bright orange spinnaker with Hindu deity motif, she is always well sailed. Crewed largely by sailors who reside in Mallorca, under the direction of long term skipper Alex Pamment, Ganesha makes a safe bet for more silverware.

Photo: Jesus Renedo/Sailing Energy/Southern Wind

Kiboko Tres 32m/105ft Sloop

Design : Farr Yacht Design Build: Southern Wind Shipyard

The third and largest Southern Wind for this owner, Kiboko Tres is a carbon performance machine. Palma is her home and she is well sailed by an experienced Spanish skipper and crew. The owner raced his previous SW94 here in 2015 and 2016, but this latest model is a much more powerful contender. Kiboko , Swahili for hippopotamus, was a name chosen to reflect speed and power – certainly two of the most dominant impressions I had when I was lucky enough to helm her in 2019.

Expect a ruthless hunt for home spoils.

La Belle 42.9m/140ft Sloop

Design : Dubois Naval Architects Build : Vitters Shipyard 2002

Built in aluminium for bluewater cruising, this Dubois design competed many times under her former names including Koo and Red Dragon . She was sold two years ago to a new owner who has yet to race her which, together with a new crew and Greek captain, makes her form a little unknown. However, with Doyle Sails’ MD David Duff putting together the race crew, expect a competent showing in the higher displacement class.

Pattoo 33m/108ft Sloop

Design: Malcolm McKeon Build: Vitters Shipyard 2016

Formerly called Missy , this striking McKeon design was conceived for cruising, complete with a formidable glazed decksaloon, but her owner quickly got the bug for racing. A bowsprit and suit of racing sails were soon added and she has competed many times on both sides of the Atlantic since. She came 2nd in class last year, but her original skipper Matt McKeon has now left so we are yet to know crew details. No doubt Pattoo ’s owner will be going for gold this year.

Ranger J5 41.6m/137ft Sloop

Design: Burgess/Stephens/Studio Scanu /Reichel Pugh Build: Danish Yachts 2003

The first of the modern generation of replica Js, Ranger is the heaviest, the only one built in steel (subsequent models are aluminium). She is easily identified by her snub nose and spoon bow and has always been fast in flat water. Following the passing of long term owner John Williams four years ago, she has a new American owner and has undergone an extensive refit. She showed real potential at the St Barths Bucket in March, beating Hanuman and Velsheda . Her crew includes an afterguard of John Kostecki, Jordi Calafat and Jules Salter. A joy to see one of the stalwarts of the modern J generation competing again.

Rose 24.0m/80ft Sloop

Design : Farr Yacht Design/Luca Bassani Build: Wally Yachts 2006

Hull number five of the successful Wally 80 line, Rose may be the smallest entrant this year but lacks little in potency. She has a strong, light pre-preg carbon build, and was the first cruiser racer to feature a full-width main saloon glass ceiling. Under her former owner and name, Tango , she raced heavily. New skipper Ben Potter says her current owner, who bought her two years ago, races with keen friends and plans on doing lots of regattas including the Maxi Worlds this year.  

Savannah 27.4m/90ft Sloop

Design : David Pedrick Build: Concordia 1996

Shorter but arguably as pretty as the Js with her flush teak deck and skylights, sweeping sheer and elegant, long overhangs that are reminiscent of classic yachts from a century ago. However, Savannah is a modern classic in that she is built in carbon, kevlar and glassfibre composite by Concordia in the US in the mid 1990s to a David Pedrick design and has a fin keel and tall fractional carbon rig. Flying the white ensign and RYS insignia, this UK-owned and crewed yacht is normally based and raced out of St Tropez.

Photo: Jesus Renedo/Sailing Energy

Svea JS1 43.6m/143ft Sloop

Design : Tore Holm/Hoek Design Build: Bloemsma/Vitters 2017

The most modern of the J Class fleet, Svea was modified by Andre Hoek from an original 1930s Tore Holm design that was never built. She is an ultra clean beauty, with a low, single doghouse and vast diameter wheel. Svea was heavily campaigned around the America’s Cup J Class regatta in Bermuda 2017 but hasn’t raced since her collision with Topaz two years ago. Still skippered by Paul ‘PK’ Kelly, she has since had a huge refit at STP in Palma and is now under new Swedish syndicate ownership. Her race crew will include the tremendously experienced Bouwe Bekking. A tantalising prospect.

Topaz J8 42.7m/140ft Sloop

Design: Frank Paine/Hoek Design Build: Bloemsma/Holland Jachtbouw 2015

Topaz succeeded Ranger as the biggest J afloat on launch, with the longest LWL and smallest wetted area at the time. She has kept a very consistent team under skipper-helm Peter Holmberg, the Olympic and America’s Cup veteran from the US Virgin Islands, and made steady incremental gains each season. The supreme Francesco de Angelis is calling tactics in Palma with local legend Nacho Postigo as navigator – what a combination!

Velsheda JK7 39.2m/129ft Sloop

Design: CE Nicholson/Dykstra Build: Camper & Nicholsons 1933

The most regularly campaigned J in the modern generation and the only original one actively racing. Identified by her iconic dark blue hull, sharp bow and comparatively busy deck layout – as well as her classic blue, white and red kite. Her Dutch owner-driver is in his third decade of hard racing and cruising Velsheda and retains a loyal long term crew, led by affable skipper Barney Henshaw-Depledge. Her skilled helmsman and experienced crew work (including a wily afterguard back to full force) always make her the one to beat, whether amongst Js or superyachts – indeed they were overall SY Cup winners in 2018.

Win Win 33m/108ft Sloop

Design: Javier Jaudenes Build: Baltic Yachts 2014

Designed by Mallorcan local Jaudenes, this black and electric green carbon Baltic rocket competes most years and has lived up to her name by winning the SY Cup overall twice, including in 2019. Always well sailed, she is now in the hands of skipper Will Glenn, son of Yachting World ’s former editor David Glenn. Can she be the first in 25 years to lift the trophy three times?

Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 calendar of events

Wednesday 29 Jun e

Superyacht registration and J Class races 1 and 2

Thursday 30 June

Pantaenius Race Day & J Class Race 3 North Sails & Southern Spars Happy Hour RCNP terrace

Friday 1 July

New Zealand Race Day & J Class Race 4 North Sails Happy Hour & prizegiving RCNP Paddleboard Challenge Owner’s barbecue at St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

Saturday 2 July

St. Regis Race Day & J Class Race 5 Prize giving RCNP   terrace

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Superyacht Cup Palma 2023

Entries have opened for Superyacht Cup Palma, the highlight of the Mediterranean superyacht calendar, with the  Notice of Race  now available for the 21-24 June celebration of sail.

Over a dozen prospective entries have declared an interest in joining the superyacht festival with racing on the Bay of Palma, including a trio of the awe-inspiring J Class yachts.

Alongside likely 2023 returnees Velsheda and Svea is Lionheart, last seen at SYC in 2014 when she took three race wins – including a dead heat finish – on the way to the top of a five-strong J Class fleet.

“It’s been a while since we last raced at Superyacht Cup Palma but you never forget a great event with terrific sailing conditions, so we are all looking forward to a long overdue return visit,” said Lionheart’s skipper Toby Brand.

“Having won the last time we were there we’ve clearly got a lot to live up to, but I know the owner and the crew can’t wait for the challenge ¬- not to mention the great social side ashore as well.”

Lionheart’s unusual history started in the 1930s originally as a Burgess and Stephens design which was not proceeded with, before finally seeing the light of day after being revisited by Hoek Design and launched in 2010. Along with Svea, Lionheart is a shining example of Hoek Design, a Friend of the Superyacht Cup.

Other superyachts potentially returning – several for a second successive year – include Archelon, Pattoo and Kiboko 3, the latter pair only separated on countback at the top of a hard-fought Class A in 2022, with the 33m Pattoo edging the win.

Meanwhile Superyacht Cup Palma welcomes the prospect of greeting a first-timer in the shape of the Swan 100 Onyx (ex-Aquarius Alfa, Flying Dragon II).

“This will be a Superyacht Cup Palma baptism for Onyx, but an event we are all expecting will be one of the highlights of our season,” said skipper Sam Forbes.

“The regatta has a well-deserved reputation for delivering great racing and I have no doubt this will be another memorable year.”

Onyx faces the possibility of competing against a Nautor Swan stablemate Jasi (ex-Odin), a prospective SYC entry which has just successfully completed the 2023 RORC Transatlantic Race.

“As ever one of the pleasures of being involved with Superyacht Cup Palma as we go into its 27th year is welcoming newcomers and greeting old friends once again,” said SYC Event Director Kate Branagh.

“We are also delighted that we will be returning to our base at the prestigious Real Club Náutico de Palma, our long-standing race management partner.”

And Branagh also welcomed a new addition to the SYC family in the shape of the worldwide yacht management company Hill Robinson which is joining as a Silver Partner.

“The Superyacht Cup Palma has earned an excellent reputation in the sailing world for gathering a rich array of the world’s premier sailing yachts to race head-to-head. Hill Robinson was forged by the founding partners, Nick and Niall’s passion for classic sailing yachts; a love for the sea that we still retain today. So, we are genuinely excited by this opportunity to be involved with this prestigious event,” said Paul Cook, Chief Operating Officer of Hill Robinson.

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First established in 1996, the Superyacht Cup Palma is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe and the Mediterranean.

Organised by race officers and the team at Real Club Nautico de Palma, the annual Superyacht Cup Palma is held over five days in Mallorca . It provides a combination of competitive sailing and social events, where participants can relax and enjoy the casual on-dock atmosphere.

Taking place annually in June, the regatta always benefits from warm, early-summer conditions and reliable sea breezes. The Bay of Palma, in fact, offers some of the most idyllic racing conditions in the Mediterranean.

Over the years, the Superyacht Cup Palma has attracted more than 200 of the world's most prestigious sailing yachts , and the local government has long recognised the value it brings to the Balearic Islands . Promoting the facilities, infrastructure, beauty and diversity of the region, officials are keen to help develop the Spanish archipelago into one of the best charter destinations in the world.

Racing usually falls into two categories: superyachts and the J-Class. The main superyacht racing takes place over three days and yachts are usually divided into four classes. In 2018, a more relaxed Corinthian class was introduced to help attract first-timers and owners new to the regatta scene.

The fixture presents an ideal opportunity to undertake a regatta charter. Or, you may prefer to watch from the sidelines on a luxury charter yacht before exploring the island for the remainder of your vacation.

All the competing yachts gather at the Superyacht Cup Regatta Village at Muelle Viejo when not racing, while crews and owners head to cocktail parties, happy hours, barbecues, and other social events.

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Expensive Mega-Toys The unique uses of a superyacht are driven by the size and crew demands that separate it from a regular yacht. A superyacht is considered to be a pleasure vessel larger than 24m (80ft) with a full-time captain and crew. This is a costly outlay. There are added costs for not including maintenance, fuel, and expensive power plant, navigation, and communications gear.

The desire for seclusion and social distancing exhibited by the rich since the 2020 pandemic lends itself perfectly to these large, customizable ships that can be taken out to sea. A fully crewed ship is also needed to keep up with for new trend in exploration and environmental sailing, with boat owners venturing outside of the Mediterranean and Caribbean to experience more varied habitats. Other luxury sectors are taking note of these trends driving demand for superyachts, with hotel chains like The Four Seasons and The Ritz-Carlton aiming to offer bespoke superyacht experiences by 2025. By introducing this option, hotel chains are responding to the increased market demand for exploration while creating an experience that is more exclusive and private than a luxury cruise.

Demand has also been driven by an expanding number of prospective superyacht buyers as the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals continues to increase globally. The growth is primarily driven by American buyers, with significant potential in regions like China and Southeast Asia, where ultra-rich buyers with disposable income are growing at a faster pace than they are in the West. This increase in wealthy customers in Southeast Asia, combined with miles of islands and coastlines, creates the conditions for a robust scene for superyachts in the area. The emergence of a new customer base wealthy enough to purchase super- and mega-yachts has made the industry resilient in the face of government sanctions against one of the industry’s largest consumer bases: Russian oligarchs.

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Target: Russia Beginning in the early 2000s, Russian billionaires developed a taste for luxury superyachts, with some like Roman Abramovich (who is reported to own 16 vessels , including the Aquamarine, Eclipse, Garcon, Halo, Pelorus, Solaris and Sussurroo), Alexei Mordashov ( Lady M and Nord ) and Eduard Khudainatov ( Scheherazade , Amadea , Crescent ) placing orders for multiple vessels. According to Superyacht News, an industry publication, Russians account for a significant piece of the world's superyacht market. Their estimated share represents about 10% of superyachts exceeding 40 meters in length. The percentage of Russian ownership rises even further for mega-yachts exceeding 80 meters, where Russians hold the number two spot globally, owning 20% of these vessels. Research by Boat International estimates the contribution of Russian buyers to the global superyacht order book (valued between €35 and €40 billion) to be €3.9 billion.

The popularity of superyachts among Russia’s wealthy has caused them to become a focus of the sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Alongside traditional targets, including Russian financial holdings, banks, and energy, the assets of oligarchs are actively being seized and frozen by Western powers when possible through initiatives like the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) task force launched by the G7 and the U.S. Treasury’s Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards (KARR) program.

The seizure of superyachts as assets will likely continue through the end of the invasion of Ukraine and possibly beyond. Recently, there have been increasing calls to sell or transfer these assets, allowing Ukraine to use or sell them to compensate for the damages caused by the war.

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Europe Suffers Even though the superyacht industry has a sizeable consumer base in Russia, the companies building and managing these yachts are primarily based in Western Europe. Many of these boats are built by shipbuilders such as Lürssen in Germany and Heesen Yachts and Oceanco in the Netherlands. This has led one of the shipyards, Damen, to sue the Dutch government over damages it claims it suffered from the EU sanctions. Additionally, companies like Burgess in the UK, Imperial Yachts and Edmiston in Monaco, and Moran Yacht & Ship in the US, in charge of servicing, managing, and brokering superyachts, are also concentrated in the West.

While Western shipyards and management companies may lose revenue because of sanctions and asset seizure of the Russian oligarchs, keeping the yachts frozen generates additional costs for the countries where they are being held. Some Western countries devised a solution to ease the burden on taxpayers, granting owners and their representatives special licenses to pay for the frozen vessels. Notably, France and Spain have allowed the billionaire owners of at least four mega-yachts to pay for their upkeep. In the UK, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has allowed the management company Burgess to pay for pre-sanction crew salaries of a yacht frozen in the UK.

Though the media associated superyachts with Russian oligarchs, this archetypal image of a superyacht owner may soon grow obsolete if the sanctions regime remains or even strengthens, causing multi-million dollar losses to the industry. Instead, growth in the sector is driven by a new class of rich being created in places like the United States and the Pacific Rim, seeking luxury lifestyles that can be provided by a superyacht. The superyacht industry will capitalize on the unprecedented wave of demand to increase its resilience in the stormy global security and economic environment.

Quin Buckley & Henry Tsai contributed to the production of this article.

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The unspoken rules about how to behave on a superyacht

• The superyachting world is very small, with only 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea.
• That insularity has bred a specific etiquette, which is often hard for outsiders to know about.
• These are the de facto rules of the most expensive billionaire toys, superyachts .

For the owners of superyachts , privacy is often the most valuable thing money can buy. It's one reason centimillionaires and billionaires pay eight or nine figures for a palace at sea, far from the prying eyes of land dwellers.

Even the most gossipy crew members should stay tight-lipped about the name of a former owner or charter guest, and many brokers shy away from answering benign questions.

That means that, aside from basic safety guidelines, most of the rules of superyachting are unwritten. The very few who need to know them — there are only about 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea, according to SuperYacht Times — already know them.

But if you do happen to be a lucky guest at a party on a billionaire's $500 million ship or find yourself included in a $1 million-a-week vacation, there are a few things you need to know.

After four days of touring superyachts that sell for as much as $75 million and chatting with the people who buy, sell, and work on them at the Palm Beach International Boat Show , Business Insider gleaned a few key edicts. Given the discreet nature of the industry, almost all the people we spoke with requested anonymity to protect their working relationships, but here's what they had to say.

Take off your shoes

While it's a basic rule for anyone in boating, it may come as a surprise to an outsider that no matter how rich you are or how expensive your heels are, in the vast majority of cases, you can't wear shoes on board.

It's partly for safety — you don't want anyone slipping on a wet deck — but partly to keep the yacht clean. So expect to see barefoot billionaires, and if you forgot to get a pedicure, bring a set of special boat shoes.

Don't make any assumptions about money — but know the signs

In the superyacht world, it's safe to assume almost everyone you meet is very, very rich, and many brokers and builders say you can't judge a book by its cover when it comes to prospective clients.

"It has nothing to do with how they're dressed," one broker told BI. "It's the biggest mistake you can make because a complete slobby-looking guy or couple could be a multibillionaire."

There are, however, a few clues. Watches are one; new footwear is another.

"Rich people always have new shoes," a superyacht expert said. But because of the shoe rule mentioned above, this tip probably applies only when they're on land.

Book your massage early

Wellness areas, including spa rooms with a massage bed or two and a professional-grade facial machine, are becoming must-haves on superyachts . Most have a customized spa menu and a crew member who doubles as a trained masseuse or beautician — and they're usually in high demand.

One captain said he'd implemented a booking system to ensure people weren't fighting for the same spots. A broker said sometimes masseuses would be so busy they wouldn't leave the small spa cabin for hours on end.

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So if you want to make the most of your relaxing time on board, reserve your pampering slot as soon as you get your welcome cocktail.

Pirates are more real than you'd think, and many superyachts have hidden safe rooms

While you might dress up as a fake pirate for an onboard theme party, there are very real ones — and other dangers — on the high seas.

In certain areas, including parts of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, pirates are a cause of concern . In the Red Sea, owners are concerned about the Houthis .

Superyachts can come equipped with sonic weaponry, lockdown systems, and anti-drone protection. Builders are even designing safe rooms — which are apparently just as plush as the rest of the ship.

The longer the boat, the closer to $1 billion

While you can't judge a buyer based on appearances, you can judge them on the length of their boat.

One rule of thumb: If someone has a brand-new 50-meter vessel, chances are they have $1 billion to their name. If it's over 100 meters, expect the owner to have at least $2 billion. And for a boat bigger than that — like Jeff Bezos' 127-meter megayacht Koru — it takes many, many billions.

Money can't buy you everything

The world's biggest, most expensive yachts are custom-built by shipyards that produce only a handful of boats a year.

But no matter how many tens of millions of dollars clients are spending, there are things to which builders will refuse to say yes.

"In the end, the boat has our name," an executive from one of the world's biggest shipyards told BI.

They recalled a client who requested a yellow hull to match his Lamborghini . The shipyard declined, steering the client in another direction.

"If I don't like it, I don't build it. I finalize two or three contracts a year," another builder said. "If somebody can say your vessel is ugly, my reputation is bad."

Yacht crews are trained to make the impossible possible. A guest requests fresh caviar flown into the middle of the Caribbean? No problem. Fresh flowers every day while at sea? It'll cost you, but it can be done.

But they can't time travel, and captains and crew members say the thing that causes the most friction is when a client or owner wants to go from point A to point B — right now.

"The hardest request is when they want the boat in a place — yesterday," one captain said.

The best person to know? A friend with a superyacht

Superyachts are expensive to build and expensive to maintain . According to the industry standard, owning a superyacht will cost 10% of its new-build price annually. For a $100 million yacht, that's at least $10 million yearly going to crew, regular maintenance, insurance, fuel, and dockage.

Chartering, too, is costly . Beyond the list price, which can be hundreds of thousands a week, guests must pay for provisions, which are pegged at 35% of the charter fee, and are expected to tip between 10% and 20%.

So the most important unspoken rule of superyachting is actually that the only thing better than owning a superyacht is knowing someone else who does — and invites you along, of course.

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Sunrise Yachts, a luxury yacht building company which is based in Turkey, has been made a main sponsor of next year’s 2011 Moscow International Boat Show (MIBS). The four-day Russian yacht show event is currently scheduled to run from April 14-17 at the Moscow’s Crocus exhibition centre.

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MIBS is organised by the ITE Group and it is one of Russia’s leading boat shows and is an internationally recognised superyacht event. The show covering everything from small parts and accessories to large superyacht with over 9,000 people and 178 exhibitors attended the last year show.

The Paolo Scanu-designed Sunrise 45 yacht is an ocean-going cruising yacht that was released in 2009 to much acclaim at this was the group’s first-ever model.

Sunrise Yachts was founded in 2007 by the German entrepreneur Herbert P Baum along with the French-British yacht builder Guillaume Roché. The luxury yacht group is based in Antalya, Turkey and utilises a 10,000sq m shipyard facility. Sunrise has two sheds measuring 100m (328ft) x 16m (53ft), as well as a 70m (230ft) x 16m (53ft) fully acclimatized paint shed that can accommodate new-build and refit projects up to 65m (213ft) in length and 1,200 tonnes displacement.

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Along each side of the yacht-building facility, space is available for long-term sub-contractors with the latest equipment and logistics capabilities, along with air-conditioned storage, ventilation and extraction plants. The shipyard is organized as an “assembler,” based loosely on the car industry’s model, with a small, yet powerful project management team charged with running all the in-house long-term sub-contractors.

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In negotiations reminiscent of the PGA and LIV golf, an agreement has been come to by the America’s Cup and SailGP to merge the design of the yachts used on the two high-profile circuits. This cost-saving measure will ensure that teams only have to purchase one type of boat to compete in both events.

It has been a long and torturous path to reach this stage, as finding common ground between the F50 catamaran and the AC40 / AC75 monohull yachts was complex, but compromise was found, settling on the ACSGP 51.25 proa.

The main hull will have a foil arm, while the outrigger will have a T-foil, as has been tested recently in the SailGP F50.

Sail configuration was another sticking point, with the double-skinned mainsail favoured by the America’s Cup contingent, and solid wings by the SailGP representatives. In the end the solution was found in having a solid jib, combined with a longer section wing mast, still accommodating the twin main solution.

A joint statement from the ACSGP working group stated, “This was committee thinking at its finest. None of us went into the room looking for a middle ground, as we’re an obstinate bunch, but by thinking out of the box, embracing blue sky thinking and pushing the envelope, we’ve managed to accommodate all of our favourite features into the new ACSGP 51.25. The outcome is beautiful… in its own way.”

The boat design was just the first hurdle for ACSGP. The courses were another can of worms, which ironically became a eureka moment for the working group. By opening said can of worms, and seeing how they fell, plus being inspired by the can itself, the solution became clear: around the cans racing.

“We’ve been wanting to be relevant to the weekend warriors for a long time, so by setting the ACSGP 51.25 proas on random courses around existing navigation buoys we will do exactly that. Everyone will relate to it,” added a spokesperson for the ACSGP working group.

A favourite line of stadium racer commentators in the foiling age has been, “Look at the speeds”, which hasn’t always lined up with television production teams displaying the speeds on screen. This is a conundrum which until now has been tricky to overcome, as displaying the speed data in kilometres per hour, miles per hour, metres per second, feet per minute, as a percentage of the speed of light, and occasionally in knots, takes up a lot of screen space.

The new ACSGP 51.25 proas will have the speeds displayed on the solid jib, thanks to the latest in OLED display technology. You will literally be able to look at the speeds the entire time. Commentators will now be able to use the phrase with abandon, so expect to hear it far, far more often.

Sailing venues are always a point of contention, and the financial and environmental cost of shipping yachts is proving prohibitive, but the venues themselves are a vital revenue source for the circuit. How would it be possible solve this dilemma?

“The answer was literally screaming at us, or should I say screening – green screening,” chuckled the working group spokesman. “We can hold the racing in one place, then superimpose the venue in the background.”

This does bring up the question of how the crowd and hospitality will be managed, but the spokesman explained all is in hand:

“With SailGP we’re already used to having the commentary and umpiring being run remotely at Ealing in London. With Wembley Stadium just a couple of kilometres from our offices, we can put up a big screen and have remote supporters. These big stadiums are well set up for corporate hospitality as well. It is a simple and elegant solution, and we can record their reactions instead of using canned applause.”

After their success in merging events in sailing, the ACSGP working group have turned their attention to golf, to help conclude the stalled negotiations between the PGA and LIV. They have already designed a ‘one size fits all’ golf club, which can be used for any type of shot, negating the need for caddies. Their attention has now turned to the ball, which their focus group says needs to be bigger. Much bigger.

“Sailing and golf are just the beginning of our sporting revolution. Tennis has turned to padel and pickleball, athletics has become the rebooted TV series Gladiators, so I think football (or soccer for our American friends) will be our next challenge. After the obvious first step of introducing multiball, the sky’s the limit!” concluded the ACSGP spokesman.

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Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture: "Using Sound to Navigate the World: Echolocation by Bats and Blind Humans"

Started in 1956, the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars program sends distinguished speakers to chapters across the country to meet with faculty and students and to address the school. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the intellectual life of the campus by making possible an exchange of ideas between distinguished visiting scholars and the resident faculty and students.  The PBK Zeta Chapter of Maryland at St. Mary's College of Maryland is pleased to welcome   Dr. Cynthia Moss , Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, with joint appointments in Neuroscience and Mechanical Engineering, at Johns Hopkins University as its ninth PBK Visiting Scholar. She will present a public lecture "Using Sound to Navigate the World: Echolocation by Bats and Blind Humans" on Tuesday, April 16 at 4:40 pm in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall .

Humans tend to rely heavily on vision to navigate, but blind individuals must make use of other senses. Indeed, some blind humans produce tongue clicks and listen to echoes reflecting from objects in their surroundings, similar to echolocating bats and dolphins. In this lecture, Dr. Moss will present details on the sound features that are used for echolocation by animals and blind humans and the acoustic cues they use to localize objects in the environment. She will also discuss the contribution of spatial attention and memory to the execution of behavioral tasks without vision. By comparing echolocating animals and humans, we can identify biological specializations and general principles that operate to support spatial navigation. 

Professor Moss studies echolocating bats to understand sensory information processing in the natural environment. She received a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a PhD from Brown University. She was a Postdoctoral Fellow in Tübingen, Germany and a Research Fellow at Brown University before joining the faculty at Harvard University in 1989. At Harvard, Moss received the Phi Beta Kappa teaching award and the NSF Young Investigator Award. In 1995, she moved to the University of Maryland, College Park, where she served as Director of the Neuroscience and Cognitive Science Program. In 2014, Moss joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University, where she is Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Her recent awards include the Hartmann Award in Auditory Neuroscience (2017), the James McKeen Cattell Award (2018) and the Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize (2019). She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Acoustical Society of America and the International Society for Neuroethology.

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David and Victoria Beckham take their new yacht out for a spin in Miami. Take a look

Cruising in style.

David and Victoria Beckham were spotted on a family outing on the water off Miami on Wednesday.

Paparazzi snapped the power couple headed to their spanking new superyacht, Seven, in a dinghy. Along for the ride were all the kiddos: Harper, Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn, who brought his actress-heiress wife Nicola Peltz.

Can’t say we blame them for wanting to be outside instead of puttering about their downtown pad; the weather here has been more than fine.

The Beckhams also took their new baby out for a spin on Monday. Posh was seen in a black one-piece bathing suit , no crutches from her recent gym accident in sight.

For those keeping track and salivating at home, their 130 foot long, five suite toy is a Riva 130 Bellissima Yacht . Bellissima, indeed, because she’s Italian. Seven is an upgrade to the retired soccer star’s, um , smaller yacht, which was also named after his old jersey number and Harper’s middle name.

Cost? A cool $20 million, the U.K.’s Mirror reports , which is a good chunk of change, even in this economy.

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Grunion sports, grunion sports | on the water: alamitos bay yacht club’s youth sailing program aims to welcome all, the club’s sailing director, carter brock, has an impressive resume.

The goal of the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club’s youth sailing program is to develop crews that are comfortable in and on the water, which can be a challenge for many. Luckily, the club is headed by a man who knows the struggle.   

The club’s sailing director, Carter Brock, has an impressive resume. He was on his high school sailing team and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, where he was on the sailing team.

He also served as the weekend dockmaster and assistant sailing coach at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and for six years he taught at the Casino, a yacht club in North Haven, Maine. The Casino is home to the North Haven Dinghy, the oldest racing class in America, founded in 1887. So, he knows a thing or two about dinghy sailing.

On keelboats, he will be racing in the California Dreamin’ series this weekend, April 6-7, as a part of skipper Nick Kofski’s crew – who he raced on board with for Butler Cup.

Reading Brock’s resume, you would think that he was never less than comfortable on the water, but that isn’t true.

When he was about 8 years old, his father took him out on a Laser, and the unsteadiness of the small boat “freaked” him out, he said

“I just wasn’t ready for it and I didn’t get on a dinghy again until seventh grade,” Brock said in a phone interview.

In his second on-the-water experience, he said he capsized right away but was able to swim around and right the boat. Once he realized capsizing was not the horror he thought it would be – and the fix was easy – he said he became passionate about the sport.

Now, he says he wants to help everyone feel comfortable sailing and is appreciative that Alamitos Bay YC’s summer program is open to non-members, with needs-based scholarships available through the Alamitos Bay Sailing Foundation.

“Non-members are always welcome to our sailing programs, for both youths and adults, and sailing is a sport that everyone should be welcome to learn,” Alamitos Bay YC Commodore Gabe Ferramola wrote in a text. “It’s a wonderful sport that one can enjoy the environment while learning about physics, weather, responsibilities, problem solving, independence, teamwork and much more.”

This first class in the program is for sailors looking to start their sailing journey. The reliable sail cube boat will help young sailors develop their independence and confidence in Alamitos Bay. The class stresses safe habits around the water and fun drills.

Over the two-week sessions, students will have plenty of time to get comfortable in the boats, learn new skills and make lifelong friendships.

“Participants learn to rig their own sailboat, sail on their own, and eventually participate in a race,” Brock said. “They also learn how wind, weather and current work. Sailors will learn to sail in Alamitos Bay in ‘sail cubes,’ a plastic version of the Optimist.”

The classes run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and cost $800 per session.

The program runs four two-week sessions: Session 1: June 17 through June 28; Session 2: July 1 through July 12; Session 3: July 15 through July 26; Session 4: July 29 through August 9. There are no classes on June 21, July 4 and July 19.

“Cube sailors will graduate to the Optimist or the Naples Sabot, both one-person boats for children younger than 15,” Brock said. “Classes will also be offered in the Club Flying Junior, a two-person boat for teens, and the Laser, a one-person boat for teens.”

Boats and equipment are provided for all classes, although students are welcome to bring their own. For details, visit ABYC.org.

California Dreamin’

This weekend, April 6-7, Long Beach Yacht Club is hosting the fourth and final stop of the California Dreamin’ Series (CDS). It will be raced in the Long Beach Sailing Foundation’s Catalina 37s.

The first three match-racing regattas were held at San Diego Yacht Club from Jan. 27 to 28 in J/22 type boats, Balboa Yacht Club from Feb. 17 to 18 in GovCup 21 type boats and St. Francis YC from March 16 to 17 in J/22 type boats.

The skipper with the highest series score will be declared the winner of the CDS, and the LBYC stop must be counted as one of the scored events if the skipper wishes to receive an invitation to Ficker Cup 2025.

This means that the winner of CDS might not necessarily receive an invitation to Ficker Cup, because it will only go to the highest scoring skipper who included LBYC in their series points.

St. Francis Yacht Club’s Nicole Breault took top honors in the 2023 CDS, and as a result, earned her 2024 Ficker Cup berth. The top three finishers in the 2024 Ficker Cup will earn berths in the 2024 Congressional Cup.

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To paraphrase a familiar saying, as we grow older we don’t outgrow our desire for toys—they just get bigger, more expensive and way, way cooler. That’s particularly true of waterborne toys that let you dive, fly, fish, explore, slide, sail and surf the waves.

The good news is that these toys are getting ever-more sophisticated, whether it’s speeding along at 35 mph on the world’s fastest electric surfboard, dropping 300 feet under the surface in a two-person submersible, or diving and then breaching the water’s surface like a Great White going after a seal.

We looked at multiple categories and chose our favorite toy in each one, focusing on the design, technology and ergonomics.

Here are 11 of our wet-and-wild favorites.

Our Best Water Toy Picks

— Best Electric Surfboard: Awake Ravik S — Best Craft for Pretending You’re a Dolphin: Jet Shark — Best Submersible for Couples: U-Boat Worx Nemo2 — Best Entry-Level Foiler: F.101 — Best Pontoon Boat That Doubles as a Waterpark: Premier 330 — Best Exercise Bike for the Water: Schiller S1-C — Best Water Slide: FreeStyle Cruiser NLS Inflatable Yacht Slide — Best Watercraft for Families: Yamaha FX Limited SVHO — Best for One-Person Underwater Adventures: Seabob F5 SR — Best All-Purpose Inflatable: Rover Aero Bug Slinger Micro Skiff — Best e-Foil Board: Fliteboard MN60

Best Electric Surfboard: Awake Ravik S

Awake claims the Ravik S is the most powerful electric surfboard on the market. Check the stats. Powered by a 16kW electric motor paired to a linear jet system, it reaches 30 mph in under four seconds and tops out at a thrilling 36 mph. Agility is equally impressive. The low-buoyancy, lightweight carbon-fiber hull’s sharp water release and aggressive rocker will satisfy even the most advanced riders as the 5’ 8” board powers through turns or jumps from the water. Ride time lasts up to 45 minutes with the top-of-the-line Flex Battery XR and you can recharge within two hours. $15,900 w/Flex SR battery

Special Features: —30 mph cruise, 36 mph top speed  —Range 45 minutes, recharging time two hours

Best Craft for Pretending You’re a Dolphin: Jet Shark

Remember the Innespace Seabreacher , the dolphin-shaped, jet-powered submersible from years back? It’s been reborn as the larger, more luxurious—and far more powerful— Jet Shark . Built by the co-creator of the Seabreacher, the craft’s composite body still resembles a fish but is decidedly more modern in appearance. Manipulate the joystick controller, however, and it can still leap out of the water, dive below the waves and bank like a fighter plane. The four-passenger craft is powered by a 420hp, naturally aspirated V8 Kodiak marine engine. Standout features include electro-hydraulic flight controls, an air-conditioned cabin, snorkel-mounted forward and rearview cameras for safety while below the water, and a shock-mitigating suspension system. $200,000 to $300,000

Special Features: —Four-seat, air-conditioned interior, joystick controls —Ability to dive, then jump above the water’s surface

Best Submersible for Couples: U-Boat Worx Nemo2

The two-passenger Nemo2 submersible looks like a prop from a sci-fi movie, has the fit and finish of a supercar and the ability to navigate as deep as 330 feet (100 meters) below the surface. Take in your surroundings through the massive 5-cm thick acrylic sphere that encloses the cockpit. The Nemo’s Manta touchscreen and joystick control unit makes for intuitive maneuvering via the craft’s four electric thrusters. A single lifting point doesn’t require a cradle or davit. The sub can even be trailered like a pair of jet skis. $1.35 million

Special Features: —330 diving depth, two-person seating with acrylic dome —Can be trailered 

Best Entry-Level Foiler: F101

Foiling is the hottest thing in competitive sailing right now, judging from the last few America’s Cup and the SailGP series. For those who want to learn to sail fast with foils, the F101 trimaran might be the quickest, easiest way to get started, without having to do face plants with every bad tack. The F101 is used by college training programs which view foiling as the future of the sport. Ranked Boat of the Year by Sailing World magazine, the editors praised not only its easy-learning capacities but its prowess for transitioning into a high-performance sailing rig. “It’s the next step in making foiling accessible to the public,” wrote the editor. $24,700

Special Features: —Intuitive, introductory foiler —As skills progress, the boat turns into a racer

Best Pontoon Boat That Doubles as a Waterpark: Premier 330 Escalante

Take one of the largest pontoon boats on the market, add living room accoutrements and an apartment-size galley, toss in a curving staircase that leads to a plush upper sundeck and top it all off with a waterslide—yes, waterslide—and you’ve got Premier’s party-friendly 330 Escalante. Effortlessly maneuver this 33-footer in tight confines thanks to intuitive joystick control. En route or at anchor, jam out with a premium JL Audio sound system and mood-setting LED lighting. A portable waterpark for you—and 21 of your best friends. Starting at $314,419 w/twin 300hp Mercury Verados

Special Features:  —Water slide on second deck —Large residential galley and enclosed head

Best Exercise Bike for the Water: Schiller S1-C

Forget those clunky water bicycles found at the average beach resort. If they’re the watery equivalent of a Schwinn, Schiller ’s sleek S1-C looks ready to win a wet-and-wild Tour de France. Combining a sleek bicycle frame using an optimized propeller, proprietary gear box and Gates carbon-drive belts with a pair of rugged, 1100 denier PVC pontoons, the S1 is engineered for speed. A 1:7.5 gear ratio ensures maximum thrust at common cycling cadences. The handlebar-controlled steering mechanism directly turns the propeller, eliminating the need for a rudder. $5,750

Special Features: —Designed for speed with 1:75 gear ratio —Carbon-fiber pontoons

Best Water Slide: FreeStyle Cruiser NLS Inflatable Yacht Slide

Inflatable slides are all the rage for the fun-loving yacht owner, but having to deal with multiple support legs can be cumbersome and bulky. Freestyle’s Cruiser NLS is designed to stand on its own. Custom fabricated to buyer’s specifications, slides are made from UV-stabilized, 29-ounce Firmatex vinyl and feature a patented internal design with four-layer welding. Lifting anchors are rated for 1000 kg of breaking strength. Slides come with custom lifting/storage bag, repair kit, and all required tools. Worried about punctures? They’re warranted for five years. $14,945

Special Features: —Standalone, simple design —Robust design with five-year warranty against punctures

Best Watercraft for Families: Yamaha FX Limited SVHO

On its own, Yamaha’s FX Limited SVHO is one impressive package, blending top-notch stability with agile reflexes and a chop-busting hull design that can venture into almost any water conditions. Its standards include a color touchscreen, Bluetooth sound system and Garmin GPS with geofencing capability. But it’s the craft’s “Limited” extras that deliver one-stop shopping for family buyers. They include an inflatable tube and towrope, 12-volt inflator, custom cover, soft-sided cooler, fenders, storage organizers, and even pop-up cleats. $20,399

Special Features: —Color touchscreen, Bluetooth Sound —Inflatable tube and towrope, custom cooler

Best for a One-Person Underwater Adventure: Seabob F5

Once untouchable tech found mostly in Bond movies, “diver-propulsion vehicles” are now both a useful tool and cool play toy. Seabob’s F5 is powered by an emissions-free electric motor and enclosed impeller capable of reaching over twice the speed (14 mph) of Michael Phelps at his best. Its lithium-ion battery will run up to five hours; the unit can operate as deep as 130 feet. Use it when snorkeling or diving, or just pretend you’re a dolphin by diving and breaching at speed. $9,980

Special Features: —Top speed of 14 mph, electric motor and impeller —Five-hour charge time on lithium-hour battery

Best All-Purpose Inflatable: Rover Aero Bug Slinger Micro Skiff

The name “Bug Slinger” may not be the most alluring, but the tough micro-skiff from Bote projects a can-do attitude for exploring, fishing, paddling or just enjoying sunsets. The inflatable vessel is part skiff, paddleboard and dinghy that weighs just 85 lbs., so transports in a travel bag. But it’s stable enough to use an outboard motor and carry up to 500 lbs. The top includes a seat, outboard rack, a paddle and pole and a  “Magnepod” for holding the Yeti aluminum cup. It’s one of the most versatile craft for its 12’6” length. $2,349

Special Features: —Multi-purpose design with outboard capacity —Carries 500 lbs., but only 85 lbs. deflated

Best e-Foil Board: Fliteboard MN60

Fliteboard ’s MN series, created in conjunction with industrial designer Mark Newson, may be the ultimate expression of an e-Foil’s potential. Its monobloc eFoil, formed from high-modulus pre-preg carbon fiber and cured in an autoclave, incorporates mast, fuselage and tail, completely eliminating joints, bolts and seams to lessen drag and produce a more responsive ride. The streamlined conical wing is made of titanium. The carbon-fiber board is left in its natural state to show off both the fiber’s beauty and to shave weight. Even the MN Flite Controller gets attention, offering animated, realtime feedback via a round color display. Oh, and it charges wirelessly via an inductive charging dock. $19,995

Special Features: —Monobloc construction for lightness and strength —Advanced flight controller for wrist

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