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With a career spanning more than two decades, an exceptional line up of yachts to his name and more than 300 metres of yacht launched last year alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">John Vickers</a> is a man worth speaking to. Starting his career as one of the first designers at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">Redman Whiteley Dixon (now RWD)</a>, John cut his teeth on the myriad of major projects that the studio underwent in its foundling years and by the age of only 27 he was project managing the interior design of the 155-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Said155.0m (508'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Al Said</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291899/image/large-72c586f3536c174c52b3f2aae0804dc0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291899">Originally destined for a life onboard, John has a deep love of classic yachts but realised quite quickly that he needed an injection of creativity in his life to keep him excited. Having studied design in the UK, he returned to shore and applied for a job at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, becoming the now 60 person strong company’s fifth employee and learning from the three founding partners. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291014/image/large-499e0b3afc4caa64349fca334def7003.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291014">Thrown in at the deep end and eager to learn &nbsp;John quickly began to take on some major design projects, the award winning 55.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Twizzle (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mary A55.5m (182'1&quot;)Feadship2005">Mary A</a>) and 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ilona82.0m (269'0&quot;)Amels2004">Ilona</a> and of course the aforementioned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Said155.0m (508'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Al Said</a>, the largest volume yacht in the world at the time. “It was an amazing experience being in my 20s, learning from talented designers and working on projects like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Said155.0m (508'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Al Said</a> involved the full breadth of design processes. I was running creative teams, CAD drawing teams, visualising teams, and building systems to run all of these design elements in tandem, which became formative for later projects.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/72312/image/large-e4a7c4f1e57157c00ce106ef28187a9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/72312"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/72305/image/large-0cf888e903bbec0fdc91ff6ec83d517d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/72305">John worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> for seven years, before joining the London-based architecture firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/423" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Candy & Candy (Company)">Candy &amp; Candy</a> which was in the process of setting up a yachting arm to the business. John built the team and together they worked on the design of the 62-metre Candyscape II, now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/418" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealion62.0m (203'5&quot;)VSY2009">Sealion</a>, completing the interior and exterior design in only four months and going on to win the best superyacht awards for the first build of a brand new Italian shipyard. After leaving <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/423" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Candy & Candy (Company)">Candy &amp; Candy</a> in 2007, John was asked to join the studio of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale</a>, one of the industry’s most well respected and longest standing firms. Specialising in the design of general arrangements exterior and interior configurations, John worked on a number of major projects, such as 162.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eclipse162.5m (533'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">Eclipse</a>, 147.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A+147.25m (483'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2012">Topaz</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> sisterships 81-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4094" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grace81.0m (265'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2014">Kibo</a>, now Grace, and 81.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RoMEA81.8m (268'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2015">RoMEA</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69575/image/large-9bbec295f2af1f9eb74914cec63c8ed6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69575"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69578/image/large-e721f09de3a6f3f049e105812230477a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69578">Wanting &nbsp;more creative freedom and a clear focus on the client's story John set up his own studio with his wife Gemma in 2015. After several years overlooking the Thames the studio escaped the city to a barn conversion studio near Chichester harbour on the UK’s beautiful south coast. The passion from the studio is obvious with the level of detail and care taken with the owners' dream projects. John loves to listen and create unique designs with creative layers in each pen line and shape. “We love to perfect the exterior in conjunction with the layout, which also gets the best results for the interior design. Having solved so many interior design problems, we find that often the interior designer gets brought in last for a project, in reality they should be involved right from the start helping create a really spectacular layout. We do interiors, exteriors and layout styling of the whole yacht, &nbsp;which gives us the opportunity to really achieve spectacular results from inside it to out.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/186990/image/large-84aa03a7ceee1701fce134d9828c5369.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260106%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260106T145228Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=1dd2725c6eeee5306c882e4cfa62cc90caf544705c65f00c091999b263030834" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186990">“We really like to discover the passions and history of a client which we include into a yacht's DNA, creating complete design personalisation.” This John feels has to be the ultimate luxury. It has meant that the majority of his new-builds have won superyacht awards, even when not building at top tier shipyards. “It’s not something you can ever guarantee, but we have seemed to do it fairly regularly’; something that might be of interest to shipyards and clients wanting this level of top industry recognition. In the last eight years, many have been semi custom and refits tailored meticulously to very varied tastes and styles of the client”. However, John’s personal aesthetic direction includes yacht style such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II&nbsp;</a>or elegant beach house vibes like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a>. His preference would be clean stylish simplicity, however, he is equally at home creating ‘wow factor’ interiors, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanbird53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Oceanbird</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291307/image/large-8fe2db3e479378f4eadf7f3ec59c724a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291307">One of John’s many strengths is to turn around major design projects to a very tight schedule, building the team and putting systems in place in the earliest stages. It is a strength which has been particularly important over recent years with the increase of refit projects and a much higher demand for short new-build completions. In 2022 alone John’s team completed the refit of 75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Leander</a>, 88.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infinity88.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Cloud 9</a> and 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanbird53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Oceanbird</a>, as well as the new-build interior design of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 56.5-metre Alma and they are adept at working on an array of complex projects simultaneously.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291302/image/large-edcda66b5f582287fa165d634a2a5320.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291302">“Because of my 23 years experience we have become specialists in producing a lot of quality design work to a very tight schedule, and also coming into difficult projects late and turning them around under pressure. We recently did a very demanding and detailed refit on the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanbird53.0m (173'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Oceanbird</a>, we expanded the team to 15 strong and produced 24 visuals and 50 CAD drawings in less than four weeks, and for the 75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Leander</a> we completed full layout redesign with complicated interior joinery creation all for a very experienced owner on four-decks in only eight weeks.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237702/image/large-0ed4b3794019bf9b0d5c2d5d4a5ce007.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237702">Over the coming year he hopes to further expand the portfolio of projects, with his team of design experts and with two refits and a number of new-builds already underway.

Interview with John Vickers yacht designer

Francesca Webster sits down with designer John Vickers, to discuss an extraordinary portfolio of yachts and his passion for creative customisation.

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Custom creations: In conversation with yacht designer John Vickers

The 75-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Meserret III</a>, previously named Leander G, has completed an extensive interior refit with design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>. The project entailed redesigning layouts on all four decks, along with completely refurbishing the interiors. This included upgrading all surfaces, installing new lighting, furniture, fabrics, and accessories.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/113660/image/large-3ded5743d1ae47dc9e75ca8af9fa0a59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113660">Meserret III</a> was delivered in 1992 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peene-Werft GmbH (Company)">Peene-Werft GmbH</a>. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a>, while her original interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pauline Nunns Associates Ltd. (Company)">Pauline Nunns Associates Ltd</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katalin Landon (Company)">Katalin Landon</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heinz Vollers (Company)">Heinz Vollers</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/113661/image/large-c9fe7642454f72fefb494e3da612f07d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113661">Up to 20 guests are accommodated onboard the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Meserret III</a>, and she also has accommodation for 26 crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275211/image/large-87eec3a1f80830c0ad8fc9cdb3f440b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275211">The interior joinery revolved around the client's deep appreciation for classical architecture and design, with a focus on utilising the 'golden ratio' to achieve harmonious panelling proportions. The design concept incorporated lighting techniques to accentuate the teak and white painted wall panelling, all arranged in elegant symmetry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/42167/image/large-ad70fc6eea5768fec88f278ed8446eaa.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42167">Given the client's paramount emphasis on their art collection, the interior visuals included precise art placement and the actual dimensions of various pieces. Building upon the client's admiration for the Vickers interior of the 56-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a>, a similar concept combining classical aesthetics with a fresh and modern twist was developed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275210/image/large-55849aafedc4ec313c204b1ec88101a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275210">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers team</a> first generated preliminary visuals, photo-realistic interior visuals, and interior CAD information for the main deck, upper deck, and bridge deck. Subsequently, they diligently reviewed and approved the workshop drawings, proactively tackling the challenges that arose during the interior strip-out phase by devising effective solutions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275212/image/large-6807da7beb77b230af04ed03a48ff246.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275212">After undergoing extensive renovations at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Meserret III</a> unveiled three newly transformed decks and exterior areas in June 2021, poised to embark on a full summer program for the owner. Following the season, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Meserret III</a> returned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK</a> for the final installation of the lower deck, guest cabins, and beach club, marking the completion of the comprehensive two-year refit in June 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/42170/image/large-a5de45fe32e65494f9c64618d6e4486b.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42170">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Meserret III75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Meserret III</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. The yacht carries 288,630 litres of fuel onboard, and 94,000 litres of water.

The 75m Peene-Werft superyacht Meserret III completes extensive interior refit

The 75-metre motor yacht Meserret III has completed an extensive interior refit with design firm Vickers Studio

Superyacht Tatoosh

With Tatoosh back on the market, SYT caught up with Stuart Larsen and Matt Emerson to discover more about her. 

The legacy of a Legend: Nobiskrug’s 92m superyacht Tatoosh

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/174441/image/large-df2ab2d97aeed1689e49ad0a17b39278.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/174441">Built in 1992 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peene-Werft GmbH (Company)">Peene-Werft</a> in Germany, the classic superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Leander G</a> is seen here moored in the port of Imperia, Italy. Tracing her heritage back to English ownership, the yacht often played host to members of the British royal family while under her former ownership. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/leander-g" target="_blank">Leander G&nbsp;</a>features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a> while her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pauline Nunns Associates Ltd. (Company)">Pauline Nunns Associates</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katalin Landon (Company)">Katalin Landon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heinz Vollers (Company)">Heinz Vollers</a>. In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended. The most recent refit period on board took place in February 2020 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5155" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navantia (Company)">Navantia</a> in Spain. Now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51032" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="75m motor yacht Leander G on the market (2020-03-03 16:30:00 +0100)">up for sale</a> once again, Leander G is looking for a new owner with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> at an asking price of €45,000,000.

Classic yacht Leander G Imperia

A former British royal family favourite, the classic superyacht Leander G was spotted in Imperia this summer. 

The classic superyacht Leander G in Imperia

The 75-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Leander G</a> is now on the market and seeking a new owner. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peene-Werft GmbH (Company)">Peene-Werft GmbH</a> in 1992, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/leander-g/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Leander G, for sale</a>, features exteriors designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heinz Vollers (Company)">Heinz Vollers</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katalin Landon (Company)">Katalin Landon</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pauline Nunns Associates Ltd. (Company)">Pauline Nunns Associated Ltd</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/113660/image/large-3ded5743d1ae47dc9e75ca8af9fa0a59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113660"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/leander-g/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Leander G, for sale</a> in Monaco, has undergone three refits in her lifetime, the most recent one having been completed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5155" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navantia (Company)">Navantia</a> in Spain during February 2020. This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has hosted The Queen and The Prince of Wales on board and has been a royal yacht in her lifetime.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/113665/image/large-adf6e787ff7770f5cb7100c30dedefbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113665"><img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/113662/image/large-5b2e507cef3d253a9d6c17ae56bd560b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113662"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Leander G</a>’s interiors feature a piano lounge and observation terrace which leads to the pool deck bar and magnificent dining saloon. This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is also equipped with a large swimming pool and a gym where guests can relax and feel at ease when hosted by her. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/113663/image/large-7e2b236fb145b75f10bd243785688855.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113663"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/113671/image/large-14f4f63df9c26e427fbe40ab5b88df4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113671"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/leander-g/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Leander G, for sale</a> following her refit, can accommodate up to 20 guests in her 10 staterooms consisting of one master, four double and five twin-cabins, taken care of by a crew of 26. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/113669/image/large-a5dfac280ae0d98669d31c758397de68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113669"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/113667/image/large-4d5479accc8dbc9a8f0557546ab5f7cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113667">With a volume of 1,930 GT,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)Peene-Werft GmbH1992">Leander G</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> engines with 3,601 hp each that enable the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> to cruise at 15 knots and reach a maximum speed of 18 knots. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/113680/image/large-36290c4e36f1e0c6e2bd85afcc529bf6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113680"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/113661/image/large-c9fe7642454f72fefb494e3da612f07d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113661">

75m motor yacht Leander G for sale

New to the market: yacht Leander G for sale! She is a 75m Peene Werft built in 1992.

75m motor yacht Leander G on the market

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/50871/image/large-229bc279109789034789e17e00d5fdf1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50871">Seen here side by side in the yachting hub of Antibes are the two Northern European superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/225" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Virginian62.23m (204'2&quot;)">Virginian</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)">Leander G</a>. The 62.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/225" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Virginian62.23m (204'2&quot;)">Virginian</a> was built by Feadship in 1991 and has an interior that is styled as an English Country home by designer David Easton. De Voogt Naval Architects are behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/225" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Virginian62.23m (204'2&quot;)">Virginian’s</a> classic exterior lines. Launched one year later in 1992 is the 75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)">Leander G</a>. Also tracing her heritage back to English ownership, the yacht often played host to members of the British Royal Family while under her former ownership. Following her sale last year, the yacht has now been removed from the charter market. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leander G75.0m (246'1&quot;)">Leander G&nbsp;</a>features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts, whilst her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers. In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended.

Superyachts Virginian and Leander G together in Antibes

When I think of fashion, the faces of Giorgio Armani and Donatella Versace come to mind. With cars it’s Enzo Ferrari and Ferruccio Lamborghini. With music, Bob Dylan and Michael Jackson. When I think of yachting as an industry, a number of faces also come to mind with which I immediately connect our business. Peter Insull is one of these faces. Often seen at yachting events around the world and consistently appearing in news headlines, I have up until now known very little about the man and his business that has seemed to exist forever. A visit, therefore, to his Antibes office (a stone’s throw from where Dilbar and the Riviera regulars were tied up in a full-house IYCA marina) to learn more about the face behind the iconic name was in order. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17286/image/large-4994e52488a244e3bb062efa41e44766.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17286"> The summer season is drawing to a close when I arrive on the French Riviera with only a few days before the start of the boat show season. It’s another scorcher of a day in what has been a very hot summer across the Med in general. It is a welcome relief, then, to step inside the Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing office to escape the heat and be welcomed by the bearded man himself. Scattered around the space as we walk through the office are a number of impressive yacht models all of which, according to Peter, he has had some association with. It's difficult to tell if the building is supported by brick walls or by a series of massive filing cabinets, as an impressive system of files and yachting book collections dominate the space. Peter proceeds to demonstrate how, in case of a power outage or inability to access a yacht’s digital file the team can, without much effort, locate and sift through any yacht’s past including operation correspondence and in-house details. A veritable font of knowledge in print. Also lining a wall is a collection of numbered black files labelled Project Vertigo as a reminder of Insull’s involvement in one of the largest Feadship projects to date, now cruising under the name Faith.As a recent ex-crew member myself, the Insull name is as familiar to me as the terms bow and stern. But I want to know how it all started for Peter Insull and how he has experienced changes over the years in this dynamic business. Things turn to business and the recorder starts rolling…Let’s start at the beginning. When and why did you decide to work on boats?I come from a big family in the U.K., all of whom were fairly academic. I on the other hand just didn’t get along with school that much, so I left school when I was 15. My folks ran pubs back in England, so I spent much of my childhood growing up in pubs and being around people all the time and, although I didn’t realise it at the time, I became very comfortable talking to people. When I left school, however, I decided not to go into hospitality like my parents, but into retail. It was a photographic company where I worked. I was quite focused on my job and only a few years later I was doing quite well in the company. When I turned 18, I felt it wasn’t quite what I wanted to continue doing, despite doing very well. By living in Gosport, an important centre for Camper &amp; Nicholsons’ yacht building operations at the time, I came to meet a gentleman, who turned out to be the captain on the sailing yacht Blue Leopard. It was this meeting that really got me interested in the field of yachting and everything I found out at that time was brand new information to me; how these yachts are run, the crew that work on them, the building process - all of it I found very fascinating.Did that lead you to then working on yachts?Yes, I started applying for jobs on these luxury yachts and finding positions in the classifieds or simply through one of the vessels in the area thanks to my location in Gosport. I eventually got a job on a new build project at Camper &amp; Nicholson in Southampton. It was a 25-metre wooden motor yacht, and in its time, 1969, was an important project in the yachting world. We left England and came down to the Med where we were based in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France. I worked on the yacht as steward/deckhand and spent the next five years cruising the entire Mediterranean with our British gentleman owner, who was 27 years old when he took possession of his bespoke yacht.The yacht’s name was Hedonist, which beautifully described the owner’s lifestyle. His guests were mainly from the landed gentry set and were great people for me to look after. Spending many hours and days in direct contact with such special people also helped me to be relaxed and self-confident, which helped greatly in my future life dealing with potential yacht owners/clients.How did you become land-based again?Following five great years aboard Hedonist, the owner decided to sell his yacht without any thought of replacing her. The yacht sailed away to Greece, so ending that episode of my life, but leaving me with many sweet memories.By that time, I had already met my wife who was working in Monaco. As a result of our extensive cruising during that period on the yacht, I got to know a lot of other crew and, when some of these people found out that I was ashore again in the south of France, I started receiving enquiries to help yachts with finding new crew. As a very informal friendship thing, I would go down to the local bars looking for new crew to fill certain positions. And after some time doing this I remember one captain asked me, ‘Why don’t you give me a bill for this?’. At that time, there were no crew agencies, as there really was no need for them. The quantities of yachts and crew were completely different to what we see today.With the settling of the original crew agency into a formal business, we elected to move along to the global commercial centre of yachting, Antibes. One thing led along to another, even though a business plan never existed.In 1983 the Van Lent shipyard asked me to find the best captain possible for an American gentleman and his wife who were taking delivery of a new 38-metre Feadship. After finding the right man, a great relationship developed and I represented this gentleman in developing and contracting a new Feadship. This contract went to De Vries in 1984 and the 55-metre yacht we contracted was de Vries’s largest yacht at that time. We took delivery of the new Cacique in 1986. By 1988 the world had changed and I was given the task of selling the Cacique. The successful sale turned the yacht into La Belle France. The next few years saw my company becoming established as one of the world’s leading yacht brokers, with many famous yachts helping to build our reputation. I have to say that I always found this title quite amusing, knowing my own history and never believing it was justified. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17284/image/large-226a58060cceb53ca0ad1c994abd72b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17284">Superyacht Pegasus IV (now Lady Haya)Do you regret not strictly following brokerage to build your brand as a bigger brokerage firm with multiple locations?Some days yes, other days no. Realistically, I didn’t have any business acumen to put together the type of structure needed to be successful and financially stable. There was no real way to gauge exactly how the industry would evolve and how brokers would fit into the picture. In the main, I feel that the right decision was made, to remain small, independent and in control of our own destiny. When I look at the major brokerage houses today of Burgess, Camper &amp; Nicholsons, Edmiston &amp; Fraser's, I still feel comfortable.What do you see the future of crew placement services looking like?Because of how I turned everything I did upside down when I first started in terms of marketing, I was considered a disruptor in the late 70s and early 80s in the brokerage community. &nbsp;In those days it was regarded as an innovation. &nbsp;Today we have that same type of disruption in the crew-placement business. In those days this was considered as being innovative. Certain individuals appear to be very dynamic in the field and are really pushing things ahead in my view, some good and some bad developments.You recently ceased the crew agency operations of the company, why is that?We had our best year in 2009, and after that, with the financial crisis and rise of social media, it just slowly declined each year. It was really tough for me, emotionally, to ‘close’ the crew agency. However, there have just been too many disruptions in this sector for us to keep up. I still feel that the business model is very viable, and it remains an option to continue with it. If a dynamic individual presents themselves to me, then it is back. I would love to see my Crew Agency active in the sector and again leading from the front.Looking back at your career so far, what have been some of your highlights?There have been many exciting highlights, particularly in the yacht sales and new building part of our business. Far too many to list, but the building of the Feadships Cacique and Vertigo (now Faith) are the new build stars. Brokerage deals that stand out are:<ul><li>Cacique which was the first yacht to be offered for sale over $20 million</li><li>Pegasus IV&nbsp; (now Lady Haya), the highest value brokerage deal at that time</li><li>S.Y. Jessica (now Adix) which was the largest sailing yacht built since before the Second World &nbsp;War</li><li>Leander, in 1993 the highest value yacht sold in a brokerage deal up until that time. &nbsp; </li></ul> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/17283/image/large-ee06219129d675797e3afe563b5b228b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17283">Superyacht Leander Happily, the list of special yachts that we have been involved with is long, too long for this short report.I continue to be excited by new directions and this year alone saw the sale of a 13,000 GT cruise ship, delivery of the 2,999 GT Faith and equally good fun the purchase of a 30-metre Dutch-built luxury yacht/barge. This article was featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Susbcribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door, and never miss another issue. &nbsp;

Yachting’s original disruptor: A conversation with Peter Insull

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Leander G in Venice

Seen leaving the waterways of Venice yesterday was the 75-metre Leander G. The yacht often played host to members of the British Royal Family while under her former ownership. Following her sale last year, the yacht has now been removed from the charter market. Leander G features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts, whilst her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers. In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended. Here she is seen cruising down the San Marco Canal, with the famous Hilton Molino Stucky building in the background.

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Motor yacht Leander G departs Venice

The 29-metre Tigre D’Or has been sold, Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing has today announced. Her new owner is the British yachtsman and entrepreneur, Peter de Savary, who has renamed the vessel Savvy and intends to use her to cruise the canals and rivers of Europe.

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Built in 2004 at Hakvoort, Savvy accommodates six guests over a full beam master suite and two twin cabins. Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing - who represented the buyer in the deal - comment on their involvement: “Here at Insull’s we have been fortunate to have been involved with many major yacht projects, both in brokerage and new build consultancy, notably the sale of the 75-metre Leander and the contracting of the 96-metre Vertigo project (now delivered) with Royal de Vries, Makkum. I really enjoy the association of a yacht that is outside of the norm which offers something different. Tigre D’Or ticks all the boxes for me.”

Burgess represented the seller in the deal.

Tigre D’or sold to experienced yachtsman Peter de Savary

It has been an active past 12 months on the brokerage scene, with a number of high profile yachts being listed for sale and various 60+ metre sales having had taken place. Here we take a look at just some of most notable transactions that have occurred in 2016.

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Leander G

Constructed by the German shipyard Peene-Werft in 1992, the popular charter superyacht Leander G found a new owner in February this year. Her original owner was Vice Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR, a member of Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron, and was often used by the British Royal Family, notably Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip on a tour of Britain, as well as Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall in the Caribbean.

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Leander G features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts, whilst her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers.

Elandess

After having only been listed for sale for two months earlier this year, the 60-metre Elandess was sold in April after having been listed for €52,500,000 through Burgess. She was sold by broker Glynn Smith at Denison Yacht Sales in the company’s largest deal to date.

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Built by Abeking &amp; Rasmussen in 2010, Elandess is styled by Donald Starkey and features a stunning interior by Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design. The yacht has subsequently been renamed Elysian following the change of hands.

RM Elegant

72 metre superyacht RM Elegant was announced sold by Camper &amp; Nicholsons in April this year with Adam-Michael Papadakis having had represented the buyer and the seller.

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Complying with passenger vessel regulations, the 2005-built vessel is capable of accommodating 30 guests across 15 staterooms, with an impressive master suite spanning an entire deck.

Ester III

In certainly one of the most unique and controversial brokerage deals of the year, the 66-metre Ester III found a new owner after having been ordered to sell following the ruling of a Gibraltar court.

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Sold by Fraser Yachts with Burgess representing the buyer in the deal, the Lürssen built superyacht was renamed Iroquois shortly after the sale and has since made her way to Barcelona. 

Positive Carry

Moran Yacht &amp; Ship announced the sale of the 62 metre Feadship Positive Carry in June this year. The sale of the 2005-launched yacht was handled together with Cecil Wright &amp; Partners.

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Originally launched as Rasselas, she features expansive outdoor areas including a touch-and-go helicopter capability and superbly designed interiors. The superyacht offers accommodation for 12 in six cabins.

Capri

The 58.6-metre Lürssen superyacht Capri changed hands in November after having been listed for sale by Burgess and Y.CO. Parsifal Yachting represented the buyer in a deal reportedly valued at €24,950,000.

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Built by Lürssen in 2003, Capri features naval architecture by Lürssen whilst Glade Johnson Design undertook both her interior and exterior design. Constructed out of steel and aluminium, she has a Gross Tonnage of 1,226 and is Lloyd registered.

Meridian

Now named Party Girl, the 62-5-metre Icon superyacht Meridian was sold in July after having been listed through Rob Newton at Superyacht Sales and Charter at an asking price of €57,500,000.

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Completed in 2012 by Icon Yachts and marking the third superyacht to come out of the Dutch shipyard, Party Girl delivered in 2013 as Maidelle. She features a timeless exterior design by the British studio Redman Whiteley Dixon Ltd., while her interior comes from the drawing board of Cristiano Gatto Design.

Solemar

Another 60+ metre sale in April was Solemar – the 61.5-metre Amels superyacht built in 2003. Solemar was listed for sale by Matt Albert at Yachting Partners International, with Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes &amp; Associates representing the buyer in the deal.

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With a stellar record as a successful charter yacht, Solemar has been kept in good condition since her launch. She accommodates up to 12 guests over six luxurious cabins, consisting of a VIP cabin in the bridge deck, four double cabins on the lower deck, and an expansive split level main deck master suite.

Lady Lara

Y.CO announced in March this year that the 59.3-metre Benetti superyacht Lady Lara had been sold. At the time of sale, she was listed at an asking price of €35,000,000.

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Lady Luck as she is now known, features naval architecture by the in-house team at Benetti and exterior design by Stefano Natucci. Studio Massari Interior Architecture and Design were responsible for her opulent interiors, with all interior furnishings hailing from the Fendi Fashion House.

Genesi

A year after her launch in Ancona, Italy, and two months since she made her international show debut in Monaco, Wider Yachts has announced today that their Wider 150 superyacht Genesi has been sold. Golan Levi from Swell Yachting represented the Canadian buyer.

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The super silent diesel-electric yacht, now known as Bartali, is the Italian shipyard’s first superyacht. The 50-metre Cecilia is currently under construction with construction on the new Wider 125 to commence early next year.

Top 10: largest yacht sales of 2016

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Superyacht Leander G departing Gibraltar

Recently spotted departing the Mediterranean port of Gibraltar, is the 75 metre German-built superyacht Leander G. The yacht recently made headlines when she was sold for the first time since her construction in 1992 by her original owner, Vice Amiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR. The yacht often played host to members of the British Royal Family. Following her sale, the yacht has now been removed from the charter market. Leander G features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts, whilst her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers. In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended and she was modified to meet the then new MCA rules for yachts over 24 metres.

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Leander G departing Gibraltar

Constructed by the German shipyard Peene-Werft in 1992, the popular charter superyacht Leander G has been sold. Her original owner was Vice Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR, a member of Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron, and was often used by the British Royal Family, notably Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip on a tour of Britain, as well as Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall in the Caribbean.

 

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Following an enquiry from a private individual, Sir Donald has agreed to pass on Leander G to new ownership. In regards to her new ownership, she will retain the same name and will maintain her distinguished blue hull. Furthermore, Captain Jules Cope MVO who took over from his brother Giles in July 2005 will remain in command along with his crew. Undoubtedly many prospective charter clients will be sorely disappointed that she will no longer be available for charter for the foreseeable future.

 

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Leander G features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts, whilst her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers. In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended and she was modified to meet the then new MCA rules for yachts over 24 metres.

 

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Sir Donald was represented by Peter Insull of Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing during the acquisition of Leander G. Insull also represented Sir Donald in his two previous yachts purchased, and has managed the commercial side of yacht charter in recent years, guided by Georgette Bouradjdi in Peter Insull’s Yacht Charter. Sir Donald is reportedly already on the search for a suitable replacement vessel.

The 75m superyacht Leander G sold

Constructed by the German shipyard Peene-Werft in 1992, the popular charter superyacht Leander G has been sold. Her original owner was Vice Admiral Sir Donald Gosling KCVO RNR, a member of Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron, and was often used by the British Royal Family, notably Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip on a tour of Britain, as well as Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall in the Caribbean.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158487/image/large-5d6441d038127682320e23afe244d4da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136940">Following an enquiry from a private individual, Sir Donald has agreed to pass on Leander G to new ownership. In regards to her new ownership, she will retain the same name and will maintain her distinguished blue hull. Furthermore, Captain Jules Cope MVO who took over from his brother Giles in July 2005 will remain in command along with his crew. Undoubtedly many prospective charter clients will be sorely disappointed that she will no longer be available for charter for the foreseeable future.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158488/image/large-4681d35e977963fc35ea203ce180da25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153400">Leander G features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts, whilst her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers. In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended and she was modified to meet the then new MCA rules for yachts over 24 metres.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158489/image/large-96910a79569f31fa774ecae6c4a18f1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147586">Sir Donald was represented by Peter Insull of Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing during the acquisition of Leander G. Insull also represented Sir Donald in his two previous yachts purchased, and has managed the commercial side of yacht charter in recent years, guided by Georgette Bouradjdi in Peter Insull’s Yacht Charter. Sir Donald is reportedly already on the search for a suitable replacement vessel.By Gemma Fottles

Burgess Marine tells us they have recently been working on 7 superyacht refit projects. They have completed works in the Mediterranean on board the 70 metre superyacht Talisman C, as well as the 41 metre Heesen Ladyship.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154768/image/large-9ec25ae07c6f723c1332612aa108dbcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154768">The company has worked in Southampton on board the 75 metre Leander, and works continue in Portchester on board the 57 metre Tacanuya, which is due to be relaunched this summer after an 18 month refit.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154769/image/large-16e1fee22f466482ee7b2dae932a1855.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154769">The team in HM Navy Base Portsmouth have also completed works on board the 62 metre Virginian.In addition Burgess Marine docked the 65 metre Shemara at its Cherbourg facility and 42 metre Bystander in Portchester, both in for annual Class surveys and periods of planned maintenance.Mr Ray Cutts, Burgess Marine’s Technical Director comments: “The bicentenary activity in the Solent and our expertise and price point have certainly helped ensure a busy few months for the Superyacht side of our business. Works on Shemara, Bystander and Virginian are perhaps the most rewarding - it’s fantastic to see good customers retuning”.By Maarten Janssen

Burgess Marine working on 7 superyacht refits

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153400/image/large-42710a3035e40631c35edbf377f79cdf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153400">Superyacht Leander G in St BarthsSeen here in St Barths recently is the 75 metre Leander G. Built by the German shipyard Peene-Werft in 1992, she features naval architecture and exterior design by Kusch Yachts. Her interior was undertaken in a joint venture by Pauline Nunns Associates, Katalin Landon and Heinz Vollers.On board she accommodates up to 22 guests in total, as well as a crew of 26. She has been used as an ideal charter yacht for up to 12 guests over the years, and includes a range of facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and water sports equipment for her guests to enjoy.In 1998 she underwent an extensive refit with the Devonport shipyard, in which two of her decks were extended and she was modified to meet the then new MCA rules for yachts over 24 metres.By Gemma Fottles, photo by Charl van Rooy / <a href="http://SuperYachtPhoto.com" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Leander G in St Barths

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150454/image/large-8db51d52abf3b1abcd10bcb1e1da725a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150454">Superyacht Astarte II at anchorThe 65.20 metre tri-deck superyacht, Astarte II (ex. Katalina), was built by Blohm &amp; Voss in 1987. The was the second yacht to be named Katalina. The first was an Amels, now named Lady Georgina. There was also a third Katalina, but she was sold before she was completed, and became Leander. Astarte II is believed to be owned by a Greek shipping family, who keep her in Greece most of the time. She features an interior by Michael Inchbald and Jacqueline Thwaites. She accommodates up to 20 guests over 10 rooms, including 1 Master, 1 VIP, 3 Double, 5 Twin cabins. Powered by 2 Deutz 2,990hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers, she is capable of a maximum speed of 18 knots. Here she is photographed enjoying the last of the Mediterranean summer in Poros, Greece. The photo was taken last week.By Maarten Janssen / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Astarte II at anchor

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147586/image/large-ab3d31c9e29297dad42c1a1dea341f48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147586">Leander G at anchor off Devils Bay in Virgin Gorda BVI<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218">Leander G</a> is a 75m superyacht built in Germany in 1992, as the replacement for the owner's 65m yacht, but she was sold to her current owner, Sir Donald Gosling, prior to her delivery. Leander G is powered by twin 3600 HP Deutz-MWM SBV12M628 Diesels, and carries almost 290.000 liters of fuel, which gives her an incredible range of 8000nm. She has room for 25 crew members, and is available for charter through Peter Insull.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Kial Ramirez

Leander G at anchor off Devils Bay in Virgin Gorda BVI

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142756/image/large-a7f85483fff4feeba639348c43811c78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142756">Nafisa inside the port of Saint Tropez<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/355">Nafisa</a> is a 49.25 metre classic superyacht, built in 1986 in Germany at the Schweers yard. For a long time, the yacht was owned by the current owner of superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218">Leander</a>, the 75 metre yacht that was delivered in 1992. By Maarten Janssen, photo by Frank Behrends

The classic superyacht Nafisa in the port of Saint Tropez

Yesterday, HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh did a sail-pass alongside all the superyachts in the SY Cup, as they moored in a line on swinging moorings opposite the Royal Yacht Squadron. HM The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh stood on the foredeck of Sir Donald Gosling's superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218">Leander</a>. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140299/image/large-feb8972e2579d1b22bab1a73f0dce0d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140299"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140300/image/large-cb590df992d47d28e4ee9bbe2b3b07e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140300"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140301/image/large-aef4b2720a5b8a859c0c0806f8ed3fb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140301"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140302/image/large-80171230b78a8be5bd85ab1ec462969c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140302">The entire crews of the superyachts performing in the Superyacht Regatta stood lined up on the foredecks and gave 3 cheers to The Queen as she sailed passed. SuperYachtTimes.com's Richard Callender, who crewed on superyacht Mari Cha III for the occasion, took these picture taken from Mari Cha III's foredeck.By Maarten Janssen, Photo by Richard Callender

HM The Queen arriving in Cowes yesterday on board Leander

Motor Yacht Leander has arrived in Antigua in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and in doing so has created history. For Leander itself, although it has been coming to Antigua since 1992, it is the first time it has entered the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137463/image/large-f581e61816bb08da13da9922702dcf6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137463">At 245 feet it is the second largest yacht to enter the show in 2011, the largest being Air at 266 feet, and to celebrate both the 50th Antigua Charter Yacht Show and the 50th year of restoration of Nelson's Dockyard has chosen the historic marina as it's home base for the duration of the show and in fact the season. Captain Julian Cope said "It is exciting to make history in this way. Leander is officially the largest yacht to have ever docked at Nelson's Dockyard Marina and I would encourage other motor yachts to consider doing so. The beautiful and historic surroundings are a wonderful backdrop to the event and our time spent in Antigua". He also wanted to pass on enormous thanks to both the Antigua Charter Yacht Show team and the Nelson's Dockyard Marina employees "They have pulled out all the stops to complete the upgrading of the dinghy dock and moorings in time for the show. We are truly thankful and look forward to a wonderful show". Leander is available for charter with Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing. Antigua Charter Yacht Show <a href="http://www.antiguayachtshow.com">www.antiguayachtshow.com</a> Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing +33 (0)4 9334 4455 <a href="mailto:yacht@insull.com?subject=Leander%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">yacht@insull.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.insull.com/">www.insull.com</a> Photo by Maarten Janssen

Superyacht Leander makes history at Nelson's Dockyard

Peter Insull Yacht Marketing informs us that superyacht Leander will be available in London for the 2012 Olympic Games from the evening of the 27th July. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136940/image/large-653ab8bc2d17fc3c55d2298f1861726d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136940">Leander offers accommodation for up to twelve guests in a choice of ten luxurious staterooms, including two master suites on the main deck. In addition, up to four staff members can also be accommodated in certain circumstances. First class service is provided by the yacht's mostly British crew, headed by Captain Julian Cope. In addition to a choice of spacious saloons and huge, well-appointed deck areas, a range of amenities are on offer including a fully-equipped gym and swimming pool with counter current and Jacuzzi jets. Leander is constantly maintained to the highest standards and her equipment is regularly updated. Leander's weekly rate during the Olympics will be € 455,000 plus all expenses. Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing +33 (0)4 9334 4455 <a href="mailto:charter@insull.com?subject=M/Y%20Leander%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">charter@insull.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.insull.com/">www.insull.com</a>

Superyacht Leander available for the London 2012 games

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Harbour, Land Securities’ £200 million retail, restaurant and leisure waterfront destination at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour in the UK, is attracting a growing number of superyachts to its high quality marina, dominated by the 170 metre Spinnaker Tower. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/136907/image/large-652be7bb872555fab652e8ecd2dda71b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136907">“This year has seen us welcome in the highest number of super yachts in our ten year history,” says Daniel Jehan, Marina Manager at Gunwharf Quays. “11 super yachts have been alongside this year, which is testament to the confidence Yacht Captains have in the marina as a safe haven. We have also seen a high number of ship yards and owners choose Gunwharf Quays as the port for new vessel hand over this year. With the 2012 Super Yacht Cup being held in the Solent, and our easy access to both London and Weymouth for Olympic events we expect next year to be a busy one.” Situated just 200 metres from the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour and with 24 hour access to the Solent, the home of British yachting, the deep water Gunwharf Quays berths have a minimum depth of 6 metres CD on the outer pontoons and 5.5 metres CD on the innermost. With over 550 metres of top quality berthing, with large pontoons, vessels up to 80 metres in length can berth alongside. Gunwharf Quays Elisa Linley +44 023 9283 6711 <a href="mailto:elisa.linley@landsecurities.com?subject=Gunwharf%20Quays%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">elisa.linley@landsecurities.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gunwharf-quays.com">www.gunwharf-quays.com</a>

Gunwharf Quays attracts growing number of superyachts

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131839/image/large-ea22159a6554406a179732c62beb43b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131839">Leander G<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218">Leander G</a> is a 75m superyacht built in Germany in 1992, as the replacement for the owner's 65m yacht, but got sold prior to her delivery. Leander G is powered by twin 3600 HP Deutz-MWM SBV12M628 Diesels, and carries almost 290.000 liters of fuel, which gives her an incredible range of 8000nm. She has room for 25 crew members, and is available for charter through Peter Insull.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Benoit Donne

The 75 metre Leander G at anchor

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127728/image/large-33d7f3ed27b49423b94d79a36d556278.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127728">Leander G<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/218">Leander G</a> is a 75m superyacht built in Germany in 1992, as the replacement for the owner's 65m yacht, but got sold prior to her delivery. Leander G has a beautiful classic canoe stern, and a classic English Country style interior. The yacht has 26 crew members, and is available for charter through Peter Insull.By Maarten Janssen

Leander G anchored off Saint-Clair

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126233/image/large-fd1141fbc8ecd47a33547a1e4e68d697.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126233">Virginian and Leander GTwo classic yachts, Virginian and Leander G, are seen entering and leaving the International Yacht Club Antibes. Virginian (in the foreground) is designed by De Voogt Naval Architects, and was built in 1990 by the Dutch yard Royal Van Lent. At the time of her construction, she was one of the largest Feadships ever built, and the only one to have three full decks above the lower deck. She has a classic English interior, with one of the most beautiful bars ever seen on a yacht. Leander G, at 75m almost 13m larger than Virginian, was built in Germany, as the replacement for a 65m yacht. She was sold to a British gentleman prior to her delivery in 1992.By Maarten Janssen

Virginian and Leander G

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125784/image/large-96990599d842582ea00e2e6835cec7e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125784">Leander G at night in the IYCALeander G at night in the International Yacht Club of Antibes on 19 September 2008. Designed by Kusch Yachts, she was built by the East German Peene-Werft in 1992. Her interior was designed Heinz Vollers, Pauline Nunns and Katalin Landon. The 75 metre yacht was originally ordered by a British owner who planned to call her Katalina; however she was sold before delivery to another Brit who named her Leander G and still owns her today. By Merijn de Waard