New Zealand

Cookson Boats

The 28.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cookson Boats (Company)">Cookson Boats</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> has been sold in an in-house deal handled by Hank Halsted and Elizabeth Swain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>. Built in 1998 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cookson Boats (Company)">Cookson Boats</a> in Auckland, New Zealand, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Brad Collett (Company)">Brad Collett</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326787/image/large-4f3e4897611146cf46f745a1c1268f05.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326787"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> is a composite-built performance sailing yacht with a storied history. She was outfitted for The Global Ocean Sampling Expedition and her journeys were documented in the YouTube series Cracking the Ocean Code, showcasing her dual role as both a high-performance racer and a vessel of scientific exploration.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a>’s raised main saloon, wrapped in panoramic windows, provides a bright, inviting hub for socialising, with a dining area for six guests, wet bar with ice maker and custom crystal cabinetry. A cosy lower saloon with library and theater setup offers a quiet retreat.With a volume of 83 GT, she accommodates up to six guests across three staterooms, including a full-beam master suite with king-size berth, ensuite tub and shower and ample storage. Two guest staterooms offer convertible twin-to-queen berths, plus Pullman beds for flexibility.The yacht also features a shaded aft cockpit with private access to the owner’s suite, a scuba tank filling station and a forward guest cockpit, ideal for both relaxation and adventure.The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> features a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine, she delivers a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. She offers a range of approximately 2,100 nautical miles at 10 knots and carries 8,800-litres of fuel along with 2,400-litres of fresh water.At the time of her sale, she had a last asking price of $825,000.

Cookson Boats yacht Sorcerer II sold

The 28.96-metre Northrop & Johnson motor yacht Sorcerer II has been sold.


29m Cookson Boats motor yacht Sorcerer II sold

The 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cookson Boats (Company)">Cookson Boats</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scallywag30.48m (100'0&quot;)Cookson Boats2005">Scallywag</a> has been crowned the winner of the line honours at this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race, after a tense competition between her and other Maxis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/334241/image/large-7d3433064d28f367c1ff9c94083a9e89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/334241">The leading part of the fleet picked up southerly blowing winds from Malta up towards the Strait of Sicily, giving Seng Huang Lee’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scallywag30.48m (100'0&quot;)Cookson Boats2005">Scallywag</a> from Hong Kong a stable breeze that propelled her to a Line Honours Victory.&nbsp;The sailing yacht, previously named Ragamuffin 100, crossed the finish line of the Rolex Middle Sea Race at 09:43:29 CEST on Tuesday morning. The crew’s elapsed time was two days, 21 hours, 33 minutes and 29 seconds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/334243/image/large-8e7cdc7e9b1dd19a0a0af7801156d87c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/334243">Following in second place, 18 minutes behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scallywag30.48m (100'0&quot;)Cookson Boats2005">Scallywag</a>, was the 30.46-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Jack IV30.46m (99'11&quot;)McConaghy Boats2005">Black Jack</a>, while Bryon Ehrhart’s 27-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6769" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lucky27.0m (88'7&quot;)New England Boatworks2014">Lucky</a> crossed the finish line 30 minutes later. In fourth place came the Maxi 72 sailing yacht Balthasar, with the consolation of the provisional lead in IRC 1 after time correction.&nbsp;“First of all, I am really proud of the team. That’s one of the toughest races I’ve done in a 100 footer,” David Witt, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scallywag30.48m (100'0&quot;)Cookson Boats2005">Scallywag</a>’s skipper, comments. “We had 40-knot rain squalls, trying to keep the boat in one piece and not tip it over. 90-degree wind shifts and glass outs. More sail changes than anyone else and the boys never made a mistake.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/334242/image/large-42443b9c5be159b8cf3deb28911d1d1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/334242">Witt continues, “In terms of key decisions, plenty could have lost us the race, but the critical point was rounding Lampedusa. I thought we were going to take a tack, but Juan (Vila) pointed to a cloud and said: ‘we are going over to it’. He said: ‘we are going into the cloud, it will look terrible, but we will come out on the other tack, we’ll be 30 degrees higher, and we will have a shot’. When Juan Vila says something like that, you do what he says.”Tristan Le Brun, racing skipper of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3324" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Jack IV30.46m (99'11&quot;)McConaghy Boats2005">Black Jack</a>, adds, “Congratulations to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scallywag30.48m (100'0&quot;)Cookson Boats2005">Scallywag</a>, this time it is in their favour. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scallywag30.48m (100'0&quot;)Cookson Boats2005">Scallywag</a> has been very competitive. We were very impressed. They came into the race very well prepared, the boat was functioning very well, they sailed well, their sail changes were fast, good navigation, all of which made life very difficult for us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/334244/image/large-2d32d4d55dcac638d0d408679da05809.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/334244">

31m Scallywag takes Line Honours in Rolex Middle Sea Race

The 30.48-metre Cookson Boats sailing yacht Scallywag has been crowned the winner of the line honours regatta at this year’s Rolex Middle Sea Race


31m Scallywag takes line honours in Rolex Middle Sea Race

The 28.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cookson Boats (Company)">Cookson</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> is for sale with Elizabeth Swain and Hank Halsted of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was delivered in 1998 and features both exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Brad Collett (Company)">Brad Collett</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326773/image/large-038e3e30669dcbb170953b200e9141da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326773"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326781/image/large-0eb552d3a5a8d263034b142029a103f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326781"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326782/image/large-b9a4fbe622828223a7dd5d2ee8b3ba03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326782"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326783/image/large-3137d3909a5ca2373995d6b303f1871e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326783"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> can accommodate six guests across three staterooms, as well as four crew members, including the captain. The accommodations are designed for comfort during long passages. The full-width master suite aft features a king-size berth and private access to the cockpit. The two guest suites each have twin berths that convert into queen beds, with additional Pullman berths for extra flexibility. Each stateroom includes its own en-suite head with a stall shower, ensuring privacy and convenience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326779/image/large-eea3f4ba80302a0fed8d3ac92ba31557.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326779"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326780/image/large-b517d8077087b65d279f0427ec42e049.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326780">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> features a contemporary and versatile saloon that includes a dining area as well as a separate seating and relaxation area. The contrast between the wooden furnishings and neutral tones enhances the sophisticated ambiance of the space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326784/image/large-fe177d9808c29c3ee990d5634f9eb5a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326784"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326785/image/large-3010bf72ad7663638d47d11b1acb14c7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326785">Exterior features on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sorcerer-ii/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Sorcerer II for sale</a>, include teak side decks that are wide and easy to navigate, leading from the aft cockpit to the foredeck where the tender is stowed. The aft cockpit is equipped with comfortable seating and a scuba tank filling station, ideal for relaxing after a day on the water. For sailing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorcerer II 28.96m (95'0&quot;)Cookson Boats1998">Sorcerer II</a> is outfitted with a North 3Di mainsail and hydraulic furlers, designed for easy handling with minimal effort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326786/image/large-921a4f54c3956336f68013fd17e26341.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326786">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cookson-boats/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Cookson yacht for sale</a> has a GRP hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326787/image/large-4f3e4897611146cf46f745a1c1268f05.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326787">

29m Cookson sailing yacht Sorcerer II for sale

The 29m Cookson sailing yacht Sorcerer II is for sale with Elizabeth Swain and Hank Halsted of Northrop & Johnson.

Following a successful first day at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, day two provided more insightful topics and discussions from expert panellists. Day two also gave attendees the opportunity to network and connect with colleagues from across the industry in a Networking Dinner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314531/image/large-f5b4257ff0df71414f4eec46208e9ec9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314531">You can catch up with everything that happened during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60662" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you missed from day one of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 (2024-06-06 17:00:00 +0200)">day one of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit here</a>.&nbsp;Day two included a welcome coffee event in the morning, before attendees and panellists took their seats for the first discussion below.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314128/image/large-98f0a44cf8d502b6a45ef76f54a5d790.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314128">The Business of Marinas: How to build a successful marina in Asia<ul><li>Jonathan Sit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2015" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One °15 Marina (Company)">ONE°15 Marina</a></li><li>Ekrem Reyhancioglu of Poralu Marine</li><li>Cassy Wong of KIMDA</li></ul>Ekrem Reyhancioglu began by emphasising the shift from viewing marinas merely as yacht parking to recognising them as profitable components of broader waterfront developments. He described modern marinas as dynamic ecosystems that attract both yacht owners and non-owners, ultimately enhancing their profitability and appeal as destinations.Jonathan Sit agreed, focusing on the evolving business models of marinas toward sustainability. He highlighted the industry's move towards eco-friendly practices, spurred by the need to address environmental concerns and appeal to environmentally conscious generations like millennials and Gen Z.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314133/image/large-da74fbe67d48dd0419457f51a8859673.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314133">Cassy Wong pointed to Hercules Port in Monaco as an example of success, noting its combination of favourable weather, luxurious lifestyle, and comprehensive services that cater to every need of yacht arrivals, from refits to safe berthing, making it a premier destination for the elite.Ekrem cited the complexity of marina regulations across over twenty diverse countries as a significant challenge and stressed the importance of educating governments about the multifaceted role of marinas beyond just docking facilities; having characterised them as vibrant ecosystems that could benefit from more supportive governmental policies on regulations, licensing, and taxes.Jonathan emphasised the necessity for the marina industry to improve how it communicates its goals and operations to governments, noting a misalignment between what the industry aims to do and governmental perceptions. He referenced the effectiveness of the Singapore Hotel Association in uniting hotels to manage and share data, which helps in planning infrastructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314139/image/large-a0356e9e63035e9c737f14711ba48490.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314139">How European yacht builders try to attract more Asian clients<ul><li>Giorgio Cassetta, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a></li><li>Gabriele Stella, Head of Sales, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a></li><li>Federico Rossi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a></li><li>Burak Akgül of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a></li></ul>The panel brought together industry experts to delve into the strategies employed by European yacht builders and designers to appeal to Asian clients.&nbsp;Federico elaborated on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>'s strategic shift towards focusing on the Asian market, stressing the importance of understanding the unique mentality and market dynamics of the region.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314138/image/large-0112498f9ad08eb1915b2d0c30f6ff13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314138">Giorgio then provided insights into design preferences, highlighting the importance of tailored designs that cater to Asian customers' preferences, particularly focusing on the significance of shaded decks to fit the climate.Gabriele also discussed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>'s approach to developing yacht designs tailored specifically to the Asian market, focusing on the investment they have made in interior design and the involvement of designers to meet the unique preferences of Asian clients.The panel also explored the concept of brand value in the region, drawing on insights from Perini Navi's experiences and accentuating the importance of maintaining a consistent brand essence and delivering exceptional quality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314140/image/large-abe35c3b5b9311690ecc83b45fb48759.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314140">Creating a charter market in Indonesia with phinisi yachts<ul><li>Yann Martinie de Maisonneuve, Co-Founder &amp; Director, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacific High (Company)">Pacific High Cruises</a></li></ul>The discussion began with an interesting presentation from Yann about the foundation of his business and his motivations for building phinisi style yachts in the traditional way in Indonesia. This was shared alongside a presentation of the company’s vessels, alongside images of their 5,000 square-metre beachside construction facility.&nbsp;Following this, Enrico Chhibber, Features Writer at SuperYacht Times, hosted a Q&amp;A with Yann to get a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that phinisi yachts in particular offer to the market. Having begun the construction of his first boat only weeks after arriving in Indonesia, Yann has an unusually deep insight into the complexities of the phinisi yacht construction. He also shared some of the spectacular opportunities that the region holds from a yacht cruising perspective.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314144/image/large-a63ac81f8d0c673f1ae66ce6e234d078.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314144">The future of yacht construction in Asia<ul><li>Rod Davis, Chief Operating Officer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a></li><li>Allen Leng, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2561" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heysea Yachts (Company)">Heysea</a></li><li>Glenn Armstrong, Maritime Cook Islands</li><li>Dan Mundy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a></li></ul>The panel evaluated the challenges currently faced by builders within the region, looking into topics such as the labour market, supply chain and local demand. &nbsp;Rod discussed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a>' decision to move aspects of their production capacity to China and how they streamlined their processes to leverage the strengths and skills of their Chinese facilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314145/image/large-e8c4e466618e791f07e9ddc38a965d62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314145">Allen noted the challenge of maintaining high standards in a rapidly maturing market, while Rod elaborated on the necessity of hard work, supervision, and strict quality control measures, particularly in overcoming setbacks caused by COVID-19.Rod expressed confidence in the region's capability to become a key player in custom yachts over 60 metres, citing facilities capable of producing up to 120-metre yachts, while Allen emphasised the government's control over water sources as a crucial factor in the industry's growth.Dan stressed the importance of maintaining an international design perspective and mentioned that Ocean Alexander has ongoing projects in the 45-metre range and plans to expand into sub-500 GT yachts between 30-50 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314149/image/large-f0e4b18a9d89fab731378f60be326294.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314149">Navigating the new-build journey<ul><li>Yerin Hobson, CEO, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrow Monaco (Company)">Arrow Monaco</a></li><li>Roy Chan, Legalmapp</li><li>Antony Cowie, Cowie &amp; Co</li><li>Paris Baloumis, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a></li></ul>This panel provided valuable insights into the intricacies of managing new-build yacht projects, emphasising the importance of thorough planning, transparent communication, and effective legal strategies to ensure successful outcomes.Paris opened the discussion by discussing how to minimise changes during the yacht building process, while Antony stressed how it is crucial not to rush the contract phase to ensure a smoother process and minimise changes during the build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314151/image/large-ccdf13aa0334f8a6254b23e4fecbb6cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314151">Although he was unable to attend, Yersin’s insights on a growing interest in larger, fully custom yachts in the Asian market were shared. He expressed how brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> have been successful in selling boats in this region, indicating that clients are increasingly ready to acquire larger yachts.Antony explained how managing client’s expectations both in new builds and brokerage sales is extremely important. He said that transparency throughout the process is vital from a yard’s point of view, ensuring that clients understand the complexities and timelines involved in a new-build project.Roy shared his experiences dealing with legal disputes involving shipyards and cash flow difficulties and how these often arise from misaligned expectations and financial management issues. He emphasised the importance of clear contracts and proactive legal measures to handle such disputes effectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314156/image/large-69180caee9fef2d4f4a2820c482d73af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314156">Travelling off the beaten track<ul><li>Nick Davies, Managing Director at Cookson Adventures</li></ul>During the course of the two days many panellists and delegates inferred that yacht cruising in the Asia-Pacific region is cruising ‘off the beaten track’ by very definition, because there is so little infrastructure to support yachts and so many places to explore. A true expert on this topic, Nick Davies presented some of the most unusual and exciting adventures that the region had to offer, but also shared his insight on the demands of regional clients when they are considering adventurous yacht travel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314157/image/large-d795cd3395e47b2b88287b0c5f22a3da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314157">Raised in Hong Kong, Nick knows the region well, and has worked with many local clients over the past 15 years to tap into some of its most unexplored regions. Sharing his insight, he discussed some of the challenges that superyacht and land-based adventure travellers face, offering an insight into how the Cookson Adventures team set up a rugged infrastructure to ensure that their trips - which can last years - run as smoothly as possible.In addition, Nick explained how clients look to spend their time onboard their yachts, whether as owners or charterers, and gave the delegates an insight into some of the scientific and conservation projects that clients have undertaken in recent years. Many of the company’s clients specifically seek out underfunded scientific research programmes to undertake during their expeditions and sabbaticals, offering funding that in other times is very hard to come by. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314161/image/large-93178503581f46b7adcf07b599d32b24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314161">Keynote interview with Rose Damen of Damen YachtingFrancesca Webster was proud to be joined on stage by Rose Damen, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and one of the leading female figures in the yachting industry. During the course of their 45 minute Q&amp;A, Rose shared a detailed insight into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>’s perspective on the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the success of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Limited Editions brand in the region and the increasing popularity of the Yacht Support vessels, both within the region and beyond.&nbsp;Sharing her own personal experiences of living in Asia and the fact that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> had 25% Asia-Pacific clientele (before the Covid-19 pandemic), she was able to give a detailed insight into the perspective of local clientele. She also explained the origin of her own decision to join the family business within the yachting, rather than commercial, sector, and her insight into the development of the yacht industry in her years with the company. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314160/image/large-f926177ae144e39395242a8fc00e644d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314160">During the course of the interview, delegates from the audience asked questions about the challenges the shipyard has faced in recent years and she was candid with the reasoning for the yards focus on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Limited Editions platforms, which have been exceedingly successful since the 1990s. Rose shared that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> invested between €10-12 million in the development of a new Limited Editions series and gave the audience an insight into the process which takes place in collaboration with owners, designers and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> team.&nbsp;Rose is also a fierce advocate for the promotion of women in yachting, and the company hosted an event on the Tuesday before the event gathering the local community together onboard a yacht cruising in the harbour. She shared her passion for this venture and also noted that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> works hard to advocate for the promotion of all young people in the superyacht sector. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309712/image/large-06de7766ac2658eed9825f9bdb17b7cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309712">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024: A full summary of day 2

Following a successful first day, we take a look at everything that happened during day two of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024.

A full summary of day 2 of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024

There are very few owner-designer partnerships that have lasted as long as that between Pierluigi Loro Piana and Mario Pedol of Nauta Yachts. SuperYacht Times talks with the Milan-based owner and designer about yacht design and their ongoing working relationship.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/35354/image/large-43110dc76298a8e48255670daaa21dd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35354">Pierluigi Loro Piana’s connection with Nauta dates back some 40 years to when he bought an Avventura 703, a Mini Tonner designed by Andrea Vallicelli and produced by Mario Pedol when he was still a university student. Ten years later, the co-founder of Nauta Yachts sold him a Nauta 54 at the Genoa Boat Show and Loro Piana named her My Song after his favourite jazz composition by Keith Jarrett. It was the start of a personal friendship and professional relationship based on mutual respect and shared values that have resulted in three other sailing yachts named My Song, each bigger and faster than the last, culminating in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My Song</a>, the Baltic 130 delivered in 2016. Nauta has also designed three chase boats for the owner: two built by Toy Marine and a carbon composite 48-footer recently launched by Maxi Dolphin.&nbsp;“After all this time and so many projects together, Mario and I share an empathy with regard to what sailing yachts should look like and what they are designed to do,” says Loro Piana, known as ‘Pigi’ to his friends. “I have quite clear ideas of what I want and he understands implicitly my likes and dislikes – and has the patience to accept them.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/35351/image/large-5bc15ed64fb552d8c769553066251132.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35351">The Italian owner and entrepreneur has always combined racing with cruising. To this end, his yachts are designed to perform on the regatta circuit, but also to be comfortable, safe and easy to sail when cruising with family and friends. His carbon composite&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">Baltic 130</a>, for example, races with square-top main and running backstays, which are swapped out for a pinhead main and fixed backstay in cruising mode. Pop-up loungers in the cockpit’s teak decking provide respite for guests unused to 20 degrees of heel when sailing upwind, and fold down flush with the deck when the race crew is on board. &nbsp;“Whenever there’s sufficient wind, a sailing boat should be sailed,” says Loro Piana. “When I’m racing the boat is most fun and becomes more of a toy. Racer-cruiser or cruiser-racer? It’s a fine line, but one that Mario and the Nauta team understand very well. My priorities have evolved rather than changed over the years, and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">130</a> is better set up for cruising than my previous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vera25.42m (83'5&quot;)">84-footer</a>.”&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17879/image/large-ec37099384a2ad4a23d384258cb90c4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17879"> That said, the 40-metre sloop still oozes power and grace. Able to cruise in excess of 15 knots and reach speeds of 30 knots on the plane in full racing mode, last spring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My Song</a> won the Seicento Miglia organised by the Yacht Club di Livorno, covering the 600-mile course in light airs in just over three days and crossing the finish line a full day before her closest rival. She followed up with overall victory in the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. But it’s below deck that the yacht reveals her split cruiser-racer personality with an interior design by Nauta that, despite contemporary flourishes, is soberly refined and traditional.&nbsp;“There’s no accounting for taste, but I know that Mario shares my aesthetic sensibility based on classic Italian style,” says her owner. “A boat is a boat, not a 5-star hotel or penthouse suite. Good taste, like a timeless design, is understated.”The Loro Piana clothing range made from the finest wool, cotton and linen is similarly understated. The family is now a minority shareholder in the famous brand that carries its name, but Pierluigi Loro Piana is still the company’s vice-president and his Milan office is brimming with fabric samples. His research into the mechanical properties of linen fibres, derived from the flax plant, led to an unlikely but ingenious solution for the interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My Song</a>: what looks like hardwood veneer is actually a composite material made from linen fibres impregnated with epoxy resin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48001/image/large-2fc773f479645741bbd51846837afbce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48001">“We did dozens of tests to get the right tone and finish, but as a strong and super sustainable natural material it’s ideal for a lightweight interior,“ says the owner, warming to a subject of professional interest. “An added benefit is that it’s also very good at absorbing noise and vibration, which is no bad thing on a carbon fibre boat.”Early on in the design, Loro Piana was keen to integrate the fibres into the hull structure itself, citing a Mini Transat 6.50 prototype built using flax–reinforced composites that successfully crossed the Atlantic. Baltic Yachts ran some studies but eventually advised against applying such an experimental material to a 130-foot super sailing yacht.&nbsp;Between racing and cruising, the owner spends two months or more on board each year. Just after our meeting at the end of June, he was due to start a cruise of Italy’s western coast, taking in Amalfi, Capri, Ponza, Sardinia and Corsica along the way, before transferring to Palma di Mallorca where My Song was to serve as a mothership while he raced his Mumm 30 in the Copa del Rey regatta.&nbsp;“Because the boat is fast in light airs – we can easily cover 100 miles in a day’s cruising – the Mediterranean suddenly seems quite small,” he says. “We’re nearly always anchored offshore in a quiet bay and rarely stay in the same place for more than a day or two. The boat is designed to be independent and the lithium-ion battery pack can run the AC overnight without using the generators, so she’s very quiet.”Loro Piana belongs to a select breed of purist yachtsmen for whom the only way to go to sea is under sail. But the market for large sailing yachts has suffered of late and there have been notable closures, especially in New Zealand, as some builders struggle to attract the younger generation of owners (Loro Piana’s own 84-foot <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vera25.42m (83'5&quot;)">My Song</a> was built by Cookson Boats in Auckland).&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/10875/image/large-2fc0b3a4eef1d0121142e962bf46f8ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10875">“It breaks my heart when I see yards like Alloy, Fitzroy and Cookson close down due to lack of orders,” says the owner. “Personally, I see a lot of young people who are passionate about sailing, including my own children, and I know some owners who have made the move from motor to sail. For day cruising I can understand the logic of a motorboat, but if you want to spend more time on board you can’t beat sailing. It’s more eco-friendly and, because you’re actually doing something instead of just sitting around watching the scenery go by, much more fun.”&nbsp;Loro Piana gets good mileage from his yachts and kept <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vera25.42m (83'5&quot;)">My Song</a>, his 84-footer, for 18 years before upgrading to the latest iteration, which he is still fine-tuning for maximum performance on the race circuit. He doesn’t rule out a successor to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Song39.6m (129'11&quot;)">My&nbsp;Song</a>, but is certainly not in any hurry.“Some owners get a kick out of the whole business and can’t wait to start the next one, but that’s not for me,” he says. “I enjoy the design process and was a regular visitor to the Nauta studio and the shipyard in Finland during the build, but I love using the boat even more. My boats are designed for the long-term and the latest probably represents the sum of my aspirations. But never say never.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/51007/image/large-3bc460d4116695c16c30824d31e59877.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/51007">Throughout our conversation, Mario Pedol is happy to take a back seat, chipping in now and again with a few dates and technical details in his softly spoken way. When asked what he has learned from his most long-standing client, he pauses to gather his thoughts before responding:“Working with an experienced and demanding client like Pigi has been a huge stimulus to design the very best, which is something I try to carry through all our work at the studio,” he says. “He never accepts second best and is always searching out new solutions. With all the digital design tools we have at our disposal nowadays the possibilities are endless. And with Pigi we’ve explored most of them.”&nbsp;A LIFE OF DESIGN WITH MARIO PEDOLYou are a passionate sailor, and in the early 80s you took a year out and sailed back and forth from the Caribbean. Tell us about that experience.That was a very important experience for me because my Oyster dealership, Oyster Marine Agency, suddenly wasn’t competitive because the value of the Pound spiked against the Italian Lira, pricing Oyster yachts out of the Italian market. So I decided to sail my Oyster to the Caribbean and to live aboard for a year. This turned out to be a fundamental experience for my future career as a yacht designer because there’s nothing more important than sailing and living aboard a 37’ yacht for understanding what is really fundamental.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/35352/image/large-b8b62fa24f623664f8443f4a10e65ddd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35352">The sailing yacht market has been in decline for a while. Where do you see areas of improvement for the sailing industry?&nbsp;I’m happy to say that in the sailing market sector we work in - yachts from 10 to 40-metres - we’re still growing. We have been either producing more designs or have seen a larger total length of yachts produced every year. There has been a decline in the numbers of series yachts produced in the worst years from 2008-2012, but in our studio we haven’t seen a decline in the number of 20 to 40-metre custom and semi-custom projects that we sold. In fact, we have grown.&nbsp;I think that it’s fundamental to stay innovative and to never be happy with what’s already on the market, what already looks familiar. But you still have to keep in mind the right balance of aesthetics, function and performance… The crisis years weeded out and filtered a lot of what was on the market and also stimulated us to be more innovative and to think outside the box, something that’s important to us when we’re designing both sailing and motor yachts.&nbsp;What’s on your drawing boards right now, and what can we expect to see in the future?Our most recent sailing yacht projects are the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6543" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind 9631.41m (103'1&quot;)">Southern Wind 96</a>’ (with two hulls launched in the past year and a third under construction), the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind 10534.59m (113'6&quot;)">Southern Wind 105</a>’ (the first hull is launched, two more are under construction), the Mills-Nauta 75’ for Maxi Dolphin and the second hull in the Advanced 80 series.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26070/image/large-5ce3a64c33324105e762a0b2622eccdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26070">We’re also working on a new 100’ custom, with very aggressive and modern lines and we’re doing the interiors of a custom 100’ catamaran. We’re also doing the new interiors of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)">G2</a> (ex <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="G239.0m (127'11&quot;)">Cinderella IV</a>), redesigned by Nauta in occasion of the refit, and we’re working on a new 42-metre monohull for a famous European shipyard. You’ll see that in the fall at the boat shows!&nbsp;Still on the drawing board for prospect clients, we have a 130’ and a 145’, both blue water sailing yachts that are high performance and in composite construction, with Gran Turismo performance characteristics. Sort of like modern Range Rovers- step on the pedal and they fly! &nbsp;We also have several interesting motor yacht projects underway, but we can’t talk about them just yet…&nbsp;This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.