United Kingdom

Keech Green

Interior photos by Emilio BianchiRobert Dubsky of Yacht Masters, a bespoke yacht brokerage firm with offices in the UK and Singapore, has signed a central agency agreement for the charter of superyacht Blind Date. Launched by Heesen in September 2009, Blind Date is based in the South of France and is available for charter from 12th July until mid September.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135575/image/large-f07da4cddc1c794e9040463388224e61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134863">The exterior lines of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> are from the drawing board of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects together with the in-house design team of the shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> features a phenomenal interior design by English designers Keech Green working closely with the owner. Her interior style can be best described as 'Modern Deco' and features marble, onyx, silk and cashmere throughout. Central to the design is the spiral staircase, clad in an innovative bronze liquid metal finish. The end result is a style that is easy to live with yet retains a sense of effortless glamour and timeless elegance.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135576/image/large-aad2df4447a2c4ee9f23de959969afa4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131817">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> offers guests endless choices for dining, relaxing and sunning including a full dining suite on the aft bridge deck and sundeck plus casual loungers ideal for cocktails on the main aft deck and foredeck. The sundeck is also equipped with a large jacuzzi and sunpads for guests to enjoy the Mediterranean and Caribbean sun. She also has a Sundeck sprinkler system which is used to cool down the sundeck from the sun.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135577/image/large-16d5db6bdb078a5049f299e54775d3d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131827"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a>, winner of the 2010 World Superyacht Award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht Below 500GT, is available for charter starting at € 196,000 in the Low Season, and € 224,000 in the High Season.

Superyacht Blind Date available for charter with Yacht Masters

Robert Dubsky of Yacht Masters, a bespoke yacht brokerage firm with offices in the UK and Singapore, has announced that the company has signed a joint central agency agreement with Thom Conboy of Merle Wood &amp; Associates for the sale of motor yacht Blind Date. Launched by Heesen in September 2009, the asking price of the luxury yacht has been set at € 26,900,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134863/image/large-c2dcbf1a9c566265e9cd7590eb54ccd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/134863">The exterior lines of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> are from the drawing board of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects together with the in-house design team of the shipyard. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> features a phenomenal interior design by English designers Keech Green working closely with the owner. Her interior style can be best described as 'Modern Deco' and features marble, onyx, silk and cashmere throughout. Central to the design is the spiral staircase, clad in an innovative bronze liquid metal finish. The end result is a style that is easy to live with yet retains a sense of effortless glamour and timeless elegance. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134864/image/large-4f05127a6ec54ccb48116fbf50b5cf99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131817">On deck, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> offers guests endless choices for dining, relaxing and sunning including a full dining suite on the aft bridge deck and sundeck plus casual loungers ideal for cocktails on the main aft deck and foredeck. The sundeck is also equipped with a large jacuzzi and sunpads for guests to enjoy the Mediterranean and Caribbean sun. She also has a Sundeck sprinkler system which is used to cool down the sundeck from the sun. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134865/image/large-572dcf1a6a052d859f50c0c6989602b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131827"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a>, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/36314">winner of the 2010 World Superyacht Award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht Below 500GT</a>, is also available for charter through Yacht Masters and she is still available for bookings in the Mediterranean this Summer. Yacht Masters Robert Dubsky +44 (0) 207 099 0941 / +44 (0) 7540 123 123 <a href="mailto:dubsky@yachtmasters.com?subject=M/Y%20Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">dubsky@yachtmasters.com</a> <a href="http://www.yachtmasters.com">www.yachtmasters.com</a>  Merle Wood Thom Conboy +1 954 525 5111 <a href="mailto:tconboy@merlewood.com?subject=M/Y%20Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">tconboy@merlewood.com</a>   <a target="_blank" href="http://www.merlewood.com">www.merlewood.com</a>  By Merijn de Waard, interior photos by Emilio Bianchi

Superyacht Blind Date for sale with Yacht Masters and Merle Wood

Interior photography by Emilio Bianchi Exterior photography by Alexis Andrews Blind Date was launched in summer 2009 at Heesen Yachts shipyard in Oss, The Netherlands. She is the fifth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement class, whose design resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – the negative sheer style that is Heesen’s trademark. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131813/image/large-b03e0b7ed82dd507049eee865584bdfe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131813"> YN 14347, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> is sister ship to YN 12247, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277">Yalla</a> (2004), YN 13147, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/45">Let it Be</a> (2006), YN 13547 <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/49">Mon Plaisir</a> (2007), and YN 14047 <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54">Elandess</a> (2008). <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131814/image/large-a8f7b35619912b27dc2524ca7f669a1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131814"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131815/image/large-ddcf37e9b3c7f4f2b5d4655ddb1f0ad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131815"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> sports some major differences from her sister vessels, including: a wheelhouse deck extension that contains a gymnasium; a staircase connecting her four decks, which features a unique panel by artists Based Upon. In addition, the windows of the owner’s suite have been doubled in size to deliver a total of 12.5 sqm of natural light to the bedroom and study. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131816/image/large-5d1f911842c70ebad2ce06be21454162.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131816">Powered by a pair of MTU 8V 4000 M70, M/Y Blind Date will reach a maximum speed of over 15 knots. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131817/image/large-f07991c7200bdd15b3687ba31802fe97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131817"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131818/image/large-633841a853d56cba6258224f7aa111f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131818"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131819/image/large-3fef84562e241d1c2c7d948bd7a45319.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131819">Blind Date’s interior has been conceived by Keech Green, whose ‘Modern Deco’ style was inspired by the American Art Deco period – a look that is easy to live with, yet one that retains a sense of effortless glamour and timeless elegance. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131820/image/large-a695774e45234636f544fbfa219cf251.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131820">A special feature on board in the yacht's dining table. Keech Green explains: "With storage of spare table leaves a key issue, our design for the formal dining table on the Main Deck was inspired by the original Robert Jupe table. At it’s most compact the table sits 8 persons. Working with our UK based furniture manufacture an internal mechanism was developed to create a system whereby the table expands to seat 12 simply by turning the top through 90 degrees."<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131821/image/large-c21a3141bf8694414625968066d6e727.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131821"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131822/image/large-cda85d72059751f2e0e7703a8c4dce8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131822"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131823/image/large-cebce8cf72f04f0ded28d80f0d933f48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131823">"The entire operation," Green continues "requires two personnel standing on opposite sides of the tables and takes less than a minute to perform. There is no need to remove any part of the table for storage elsewhere. The table is principally constructed of Burr Elm and the requirements of the modified mechanism have dictated the layout of the beautifully crafted top." <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131824/image/large-c8ac7ee34e0d7c425da8e0eae22961cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131824"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131825/image/large-d5b1d1cffc37074121197a278a2305b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131825"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131826/image/large-aeb698d6ef9f69c75498eb787242ff1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131826">The yacht’s ten guests are accommodated in four cabins on the lower deck (one twin and three doubles) and one full beam owner’s suite traditionally located forward on the main deck. Each cabin boasts a private bathroom panelled with different semiprecious stones, including six types of Onyx (Onyx Marina, Botticelli, Smeraldo, Caramel, to name few of them). <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131827/image/large-d05469b5009564b21cbde901f69d1e76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131827">The four storey spiral staircase clad in an innovative bronze liquid metal finish, has been sculpted to create reeds rising from the sea bed interwoven with examples of sea life and divers; the finish has been invisibly embedded with 4,000 strands of optical fibres that through close programming of the control system give a dynamic effect of bubbles softly rising up through the reeds which create depth and perspective as well as a unique talking piece. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131828/image/large-4563acc839cd9714e2fdc116225cc9f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131828"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131829/image/large-a4e38ca05d30edc7a8d13f7d8040ec47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131829">Keech Green explains "Our initial inspiration for the design of the staircase lining was loosely based on an antique Art Deco panel. As the design developed, it was decided that walls lining the staircase should be finished in antiqued bronze metal. With weight being an issue we were thrilled to discover Based Upon who were able to realize our design by applying their liquid metal finish to a beautifully carved relief which perfectly reflects the spirit of our underwater seascape design"Lee Prince of Light + Design Associates comments: "Working closely with interior designers Keech Green hands on at Heesen’s workshops enabled careful positioning of each of the 4000 bubbles to create the desired effect - creating light bubbles is quite an unusual weeks work !” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131830/image/large-3dc5a26170b87a5830e10c3322ab955c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131830">This theme has been carried through to the dining salon, and lounge bar where a decorative screen and below bar screen also have this effect in carved bronze panels. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131831/image/large-388195b6d14e93c113812ebaf8b58fe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131831">Heesen Yachts +31 (0)412 66 55 44 <a href="mailto:info@heesenyachts.nl?subject=Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@heesenyachts.nl</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.heesenyachts.nl/">www.heesenyachts.nl</a> Omega Architects Frank Laupman +31(0)487 51 88 89 <a href="mailto:omega@omega-architects.com?subject=Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">omega@omega-architects.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.omega-architects.com/">www.omega-architects.com</a> Keech Green +44 (0) 20 7351 5701 <a href="mailto:info@keechgreen.com?subject=Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@keechgreen.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.keechgreen.com">www.keechgreen.com</a> This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the permission of SuperYachtTimes.com.

Superyacht of the Week: Heesen's 47 metre Blind Date

Last night the winners of the 2010 World Superyacht Awards were announced and the 47 metre Heesen displacement motor yacht Blind Date won the Award for Best Displacement Motor Yacht Below 500GT. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/134866/image/large-954e3dcdf9c81e450dd684fe532e07d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131813">The fifth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement range, whose design resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design. Blind Date’s interior has been conceived by Keech Green, whose ‘Modern Deco’ style was inspired by the American Art Deco period – a look that is easy to live with, yet one that retains a sense of effortless glamour and timeless elegance. This Summer <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269">Blind Date</a> will cruise the Mediterranean and she is available for charter through Yachts Masters, , a bespoke yacht brokerage firm with offices is the UK and Singapore. Heesen Yachts +31 (0)412 66 55 44 <a href="mailto:info@heesenyachts.nl?subject=M/Y%20Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@heesenyachts.nl</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.heesenyachts.nl">www.heesenyachts.nl</a>  Yacht Masters Robert Dubsky +44 (0) 207 099 0941 / +44 (0) 7540 123 123 <a href="mailto:dubsky@yachtmasters.com?subject=M/Y%20Blind%20Date%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">dubsky@yachtmasters.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.yachtmasters.com">www.yachtmasters.com</a>  Photo by Alexis Andrews

Heesen’s Blind Date wins World Superyacht Award

Heesen Yachts have announced the launching of the fifth vessel in the 47-Metre displacement range, whose design resulted from the close collaboration of Heesen Yachts’ in house naval architects and Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, who conceived her stream-lined exterior design with its pelican beak bow – the negative sheer style that is Heesen’s trademark.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128628/image/large-d7d752b0103858b2830dcf106feb3c56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128628">YN 14347 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> is sister ship to YN 12247 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/277" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Yalla</a> (2004), YN 13147 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/45" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Let it Be</a> (2006), 13547 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/49" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Mon Plaisir</a> (2007), and YN 14047 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/54" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Elandess</a> (2008). She sports some major differences from her sister vessels, including: a wheelhouse deck extension that contains a gymnasium; a staircase connecting her four decks; and a unique panel by artists Based Upon, that incorporates fibre optics within a liquid metal underwater scene cast in high-relief. In addition, the windows of the owner’s suite have been doubled in size to deliver a total of 12.5 sqm of natural light to the bedroom and study.Changes have also been made to the crew quarters, whose functionality has been improved with a spacious laundry room to starboard, accessed directly from the crew mess.Powered by a pair of MTU 8V 4000 M70, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> will reach a maximum speed of over 15 knots. Blind Date’s interior has been conceived by Keech Green, whose ‘Modern Deco’ style was inspired by the American Art Deco period – a look that is easy to live with, yet one that retains a sense of effortless glamour and timeless elegance.The yacht’s ten guests are accommodated in four cabins on the lower deck (two twins and two doubles) and one full beam owner’s suite traditionally located forward on the main deck. Each cabin boasts a private bathroom panelled with different semi-precious stones, including six types of Onyx (Onyx Marina, Botticelli, Smeraldo, Caramel, to name few of them).<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1269" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Blind Date</a> will be delivered in September 2009 after intensive sea trials in the North Sea.