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Ref. 5034: Real icons have a special story to tell. And what
was true of the great Portuguese seafarers also applies to
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bears the stamp of courageous innovation and watchmaking
expertise at its best. Seventy-five years ago, two Portuguese
businessmen approached IWC requesting a wristwatch with
the precision of a marine chronometer. In response, IWC’s
watchmakers took the unprecedented step of housing a
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doing, they founded a watch family whose timeless
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by turning the crown. And just as observing the star-studded
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wearer safely through the complexities of time. This, in a nut-
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CONTENTS
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International Yachting magazine
Special Edition | AUTUMN 2015
EDITORIAL
Off Shore Team
EDITOR IN CHIEF Gerasimos Gerolimatos
DEPUTY EDITOR Nicole Stavrou
Dimitra Chronopoulou
SAILING EDITOR Alex Galanakis
TECHNICAL EDITOR Panayiotis Skiathitis
Yannis Kalatzis
ART DIRECTOR Nikos Alafodimos
JUNIOR CREATIVE Nadia Fragoulopoulou
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Kostas Manthos
Shore Team
ECO EDITOR Katerina Perraki
(Msc Env. Mngt)
LIFE & STYLE Andro.gr
DESIGN Michael Bakas
(Msc Arch.)
METEO Athanassios Argiriou
(Phd Ass. Prof.)
AUTO Vangelis Petrakis, Car&Driver
RESTO Panos Deligiannis
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nikolas Kominis
Katerina Avgerinou
Christos Petropoulos
accountS MANAGER Panagiotis Psyllas
TRANSLATIONS Chara Martzoukou
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06 Editorial
08 Bookmarks
12 Calendar
14 Meteo
16 CURRENTS
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52 SAILing YACHT Claasen Atalante 127
58 day cruiser Blue Ice Evo 43
64 luxury tender Wajer 38S
70 technical refitting Ferretti 760
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88 Greek Stories Sweet Temptation
90 EXPERIENCE Autumn Escape
94 Design One Kleomenous
100 event NIKKEI RESTAURANT EXCLUSIVE
104 COCKTAIL daisy fix
110 FACE Doya karolini | To dive free without
needing oxygen
114 resto La Maison du Grec
118 Owner’s Car Volvo XC 90
124 CHEF ONDECK YIANNIS LUCACOS
126 STYLE FILE THE ABSOLUTE GIFT GUIDE
128 aft PAGE FAST LIKE AN ARROW
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EVENTS
18 Monaco Yacht Show 2015
30 Brooks Brothers Monaco Cocktail Reception
74 Top Regattas in Greece
80 Clipper Round The World
This year’s 25th
Show welcomed
the best of Luxury Yachting
and services.
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IN CONVERSATION
George Ertsos
30 years of
X-Yachts in
Greece
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A race with
no equal;
and that is by
no means an
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Dear friends,
The new autumn issue is rich and lofty, living the fast life and making a striking entrance at all of
the important events in Greece, Cannes, Monaco and London. Business activities connected to
the sea know no limits or borders, especially with regard to a potential cooperation. The human
mind knows no borders and that’s how it manages to excel under any circumstances when the
opportunity arrives. Many use the sociopolitical instability and the financial crisis as an excuse to
embrace mediocrity; others use it as a golden opportunity. Let’s stop looking back. I’m speaking
on behalf of all Mediterranean countries that are touched by the same sea and the same tempest.
The crisis is not just Greek; it is Mediterranean and it lashes Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece in
exactly the same way. After talking to colleagues and businessmen, it seems that the concern
about the day after is not only the same but it is also expressed in a mere couple of words. How
easy and convenient to always let somebody else take the blame for all the maladies out there.
Sociopolitical conditions were never exactly a bed of roses. Far from that, I believe that humanity
has been through a lot worse. Yet, the fact that we are still around is tangible proof that the world
was never destroyed. It evolved. And this issue is dedicated to evolution.
Monaco evolves and grows. 25 years have passed since the first Monaco Yacht Show, one of the
most important events of boatbuilding, the heart of the market and detector of new trends. It is a
multidimensional show, a fertile platform of communications for an industry that encompasses a
variety of professions linked to super yachts and megayachts. Always punctual, ONDECK made its
presence felt throughout the show and supported the Greek companies that participated; leading
companies in the international milieu like Spanopoulos Group and D.Koronakis SA.
Evolution was also the true essence of our talk with George Ertsos, the oldest active dealer of
X-Yachts and backstage protagonist in the world of Yachting for the last three decades. We met
the man who is the symbol of Italian Design, Paolo Pininfarina, and he put his cards on the table
along with the models for his new 85-metre creation in cooperation with Fincantieri. We went
onboard ESTER III by Lürssen with the key contributors, ESPEN OEINO and Pascale Raymont, and
we inspected Atalante 127. What’s more, we embarked on a round-the-world trip with Sir Robin
Knox-Johnston as part of the Clipper Round the World race. Thinking locally, we report on what’s
new in the world of Greek sailing giving accounts on the most important events behind which we
find people who have a vision and aim high. One of them is the president of the Intermunicipal
Port Office of Chios who talked to us about the role of infrastructure and the development of sea
tourism on an island with a rich nautical tradition.
Just like in every issue, the Sky Lounge introduces to us new flavours from the exclusive event
at NIKKEI, the new entry in the world of fine dining in Athens, and we propose destinations for
your autumn escapes. The talk about evolution could not omit the state-of-the-art architecture
by Omniview in Kolonaki. All of the above is part of an ensample whose common denominator is
progress and the way we choose to coexist; by being creative.
Have a wonderful Autumn
Gerasimos Gerolimatos
Many use the sociopolitical
instability and the
financial crisis as an
excuse to embrace
mediocrity; others use it as
a golden opportunity. Let’s
stop looking back.
skipperondeck
@Ondeck_mag
A tribute to evolution
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Xtender 16 by Dubois Naval Architects
A long-range exploration boat designed by Dubois
Naval Architects. The larger part of the deck space is
dedicated to open-air accommodation. The impressive
range of 500 nautical miles at 25 knots allows the owner
to search out remote locations in complete privacy. The
double turbo-diesel stern drive drivetrain propels the
tender to a top speed of 45 knots when fully loaded.
Spacious yet safe center and aft decks feature a shaded
dinette and a large sunbed, comfortably accommodating
up to 12 people.
www.xtenders.com
www.mondomarine.mc
Bookmarks
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02
During the MYS 2015 Mondomarine unveiled the M60 Seafalcon project, the new
60m vessel designed by Designer Luiz de Basto. Meant to celebrate 100 years
of excellence in yacht construction, this Sport Yacht focuses on the expression
of elegance and movement while maintaining maximum functionality and
simplicity. The final result is very compact and recognizable from a distance.
Thanks to the high-performance hull developed by Mondomarine, the yacht can
reach 22-27 knots, depending on the choice of engine.
Mondomarine Seafalcon M60
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Assisted Sail Trim | Harken and Jeanneau
For everyone who has ever wished for a little help at the
helm, Harken and Jeanneau present an advanced system
to make sailing easier for families, cruisers, shorthanded
crews, solo sailors, and those with limited mobility.
1. The Auto Tacking base package adjusts the headsail
for the new tack while you steer through the maneuver.
2. Auto Trim is the perfect complement to Auto Tacking
for easy cruising. Set the initial trim, press the button to
engage Auto Trim, and then let the system handle sheeting.
3. The Sail Management package, which will debut in
coming seasons, can hoist and douse the main or genoa.
The AST will be exclusive to Jeanneau Sun Odyssey during
the 2015 season.
Athenian Yachts Enterprises
www.athenian-yachts.gr
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φιλοξενήσει έως και 9 άτομα στους μοναδικούς του χώρους, οι οποίοι προσαρμόζονται στις ανάγκες και τις απαιτήσεις σας, αλλά και με τις επαναστατικές
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Tηλ. 210 98 86 187-91
Fax. 210 98 44 529
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LOGICA 154
With a sleek and elegant design,
LOGICA 154 is the new flagship where
Brenta Design’s touch is evident in all
of the stylistic innovations. The main
deck saloon is one of the largest in
this yacht category; the arrangement
is elegant and comfortable, with
a beautiful staircase adding a
breathtaking touch of glamour. 9.3 m
at the beam and a vertical bow make
the volume of the lower deck second
to none: 3 wide VIP cabins and 2
guest cabins make the yacht ideal for
charters or large families.
LOGICA YACHTS | www.logicayachts.com
Vernicos Yachts
www.vernicos.com
Kiriacoulis Mediterranean
www.kiriacoulis.com
SUNSEEKER 95 | Performance yacht
A new luxury performance yacht is set for launch in Spring
2016, underlining the brand’s commitment to bringing
more exciting new products to market in the year ahead.
The 3rd new model to be announced this summer, the 95
Yacht, showcases the latest of Sunseeker’s cutting-edge
design and innovative build processes. With all the spa-
cious elegance of its highly successful predecessor, the
28m Yacht, she combines a superyacht feel with all the
practical advantages of a yacht in this category. The 95
yacht is based on the classic deep V hull with performance
at its heart, enabling it to cruise at up to 24 knots or accel-
erate up to 28 knots, depending on engine option.
Sunseeker Hellas | www.sunseeker-hellas.gr
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Beneteau Grand Turismo 40
The latest creation by the talented Nuvolari and Lenard duo is as pleasing
to the eye as it is to drive. With her elegant lines, accentuated by a hard
top with carefully designed side glazing, she is quickly recognizable on the
water. With the latest generation of Air Step® planing hull, the GT 40 gives
you driving sensations and a level of comfort to sail safely and comfortably
at speeds of up to 35 knots. Combining ingeniously the protection of
passengers and the feel of an open craft, the Gran Turismo 40 has a hard
top that can be pushed right back.
BAVARIA 51 by Farr Design
Numerous new features for Bavaria 51, like the extra
big bathing platform, the lines of Farr yacht design
with a fast and safe sailing hull, the biggest cockpit
of its class, luxurious single cabins, separate shower
cabins, the breakfast bar and a lot more. STYLE, an
extra luxury equipment package will be available for
CRUISER 51 from October on.
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Bookmarks
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
Equipped with 2015 RAYMARINE pack
An elegant, timeless style.
A meticulous attention to detail.
A collaboration with Philippe Briand
and Andrew Winch.
A Jeanneau Yacht…www.jeanneau.com
J53 - J57 - J64 NEW
Your passion deserves an exceptional yacht.
-©GillesMartinRaget
J54 NEW / J57/ J64
www.athenian-yachts.gr
Equipped with 2016 RaymaRinE pack

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12
yachting Events
OCT | NOV | DEC 2015
Date Race Venue
OCT 17th
-24th
ROLEX MIDDLE SEA RACE MALTA
OCT 23rd
-25th
HYDRA SAILING RACE SARONIC GULF, GREECE
NOV 25th
-29th
RC44 VIRGIN GORDA CUP VIRGIN GORDA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
DEC 26th
- JAN 1st
ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART YACHT RACE SYDNEY – HOBART
DEC 10th
-13rd
EXTREME SAILING SERIES ACT 8 SYDNEY
R egattas
Boat Shows - Events
Date Title Area
OCT 29th
–NOV 2nd
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW FORT LAUDERDALE, USA
NOV 10th
ISAF ROLEX WORLD SAILOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS SANYA, CHINA
NOV 10th
–14th
QATAR INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Lusail City, Qatar
NOV 17th
–19th
METSTRADE AMSTERDAM
NOV 25th
–29th
BOAT FUN BERLIN BERLIN
NOV 26th
“BEST OF BOATS” AWARDS CEREMONY BERLIN
DEC 4th
–10th
ANTIGUA CHARTER YACHT SHOW ANTIGUA
DEC 5th
–13rd
PARIS SALON NAUTIQUE PARIS, PORT DE VERSAILLES
PARIS SALON
NAUTIQUE
ROLEX
SYDNEY HOBART
EXTREME SAILING
SERIES
“BEST OF BOATS”
AWARDS CEREMONY
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expert words by Athanassios Argyriou*
Monaco Yacht Show
*Associate Professor, Head Laboratory
of Atmospheric Physics University of Patras
Air-sea interactions of either large or small scale have an
impact on global climate. The sea elements interacting with
the atmosphere are water (by means of evaporation and
precipitation), heat (absorption of solar radiation – sensible or
latent heat exchange with the atmosphere) and greenhouse
gases (e.g. carbon dioxide). These interactions are studied via
specifically designed experimental campaigns and detailed
numerical modeling.
A large part of the theoretical background of these interactions
is related to thermodynamics. The essential thermodynamic
processes are: a) excess heat transfer from the tropics to the
poles, b) movement of fresh water from the tropics, where
precipitation is abundant, to other areas most prone to drought,
c) the control of the easterly winds at the tropics, which is an
impact of the heat transferred from the sea and the water vapor
generated there on the mechanism responsible for their energy,
etc. Disturbances of air-sea interaction processes are grouped
under the term air – sea instability and they become manifest as
storms, like hurricanes or cyclones.
Air – sea interactions also concern the Earth’s radiative heat
balance. By absorbing solar radiation, oceans increase their
temperature, simultaneously emitting in the long wave region
(infrared) of the electromagnetic spectrum. This emitted
infrared radiation is absorbed by water vapor and other
greenhouse gases and then approximately half of it is reemitted
towards the seas. The amount of this reemission depends on
the concentration of water vapor and other greenhouse gases as
well as the cloud cover.
everything there is to know
about Air – sea interactions
part B
METEO report
Η X-YACHTS σχεδιάζει και κατασκευάζει
ιστιοπλοϊκά σκάφη για περισσότερα από
35 χρόνια με γνώμονα την ποιότητα
κατασκευής και την ιστιοπλοϊκή απόλαυση
είτε στους αγώνες, είτε στην κρουαζιέρα.
Σκάφη φτιαγμένα από ιστιοπλόους για
ιστιοπλόους.
Xperformance
Xp 33 · Xp 38 · Xp 44 · Xp 50 · Xp 55
Xcruising
Xc 35 · Xc 38 · Xc 42 · Xc 45 · Xc 50
The new X6
Xracing
X-35 · X-41

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TUDOR HERITAGE BLACK BAY “BLACK”
TUDOR unveils a new version in black of its
emblematic Heritage Black Bay divers’ watch.
Presented for the first time in 2012 and one of the
winners at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève the
following year, this model now comes in 3 versions –
burgundy red, blue and black –, celebrating over 60
years of divers’ watches with extraordinary destinies.
CASE Steel case, 41 mm, polished and satin finish
BEZEL Unidirectional rotatable steel bezel with matt black disc
MOVEMENT Self-winding mechanical movement, TUDOR calibre 2824
HUGO BOSS launches
new racing yacht
HUGO BOSS launched its racing yacht – the latest
project from their ongoing partnership with Alex
Thomson. The boat, which has been two years in
the making, is 5% lighter than the team’s previous
racing yachts and includes a number of unique
design features. World-renowned industrial designer,
Konstantin Grcic, worked with naval architects
VPLP/Verdier to create the yacht’s unique aesthetic.
Both functionality and speed are key design aspects;
the honeycomb patterned deck is built from light, strong
Nomex, while the clean carbon surfaces optimize
strength and weight. The new ‘HUGO BOSS’ will make
her competition debut when Thomson takes part in this
year’s Transat Jacques Vabre – a 5,000 NM race from
France to Brazil, starting on October 25, 2015
.
www.rolex.gr
currents
Porsche Mission E
This concept car combines the
unmistakable emotional design of
a Porsche with excellent performance
and the forward-thinking
practicality of the first 800-volt
drive system.
The key specification data of this
fascinating sports car include: four
doors and four single seats, over
600 hp (440 kW) system power and
over 500 km driving range.
All-wheel drive and all-wheel
steering, zero to 100 km/h
acceleration in under 3.5 seconds and
a charging time of around 15 minutes
to reach an 80 per cent charge of
electrical energy. Instruments are
intuitively operated by eye-tracking
and gesture control, some even via
holograms – highly driver-oriented,
since they automatically adjust the
displays to the driver’s position.
www.porsche.gr
NEW WAVE
www.hugoboss.com
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the luxury of freedom at sea in maximum comfort and style.
The freedom to meet new friends.
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The finest samples of the world of yacht building and the crème de la crème of
Yachting were there, at the Monaco Yacht Show. This year’s 25th Show welcomed the
best of Luxury Yachting and services.
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2015
words Gerasimos Gerolimatos | Photos Skipperondeck.grsuperyacht show
25th
Monaco Yacht Show

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The 25th Monaco Show was a unique, anniversary event and
had every reason to celebrate its 25 years of strong presence in
the world of luxury yachting making Monte Carlo the capital of
Superyachts. The field of action was Port Hercules which hosted
a parade of awarded yachts, naval architects and designers
together with the international jet set. With the iconic Yacht Club
de Monaco standing at the background, the spotlights on the
international stage of yachting shone on the principality from the
23rd - 26th September.
More specifically, 528 exhibitors participated in this year’s show,
and four of them were Greek companies: Spanopoulos Group
SA, KORONAKIS SA, Flisvos Marina and PRIVATSEA owned by
the Latsis Group. The protagonists were undoubtedly the 121
Superyachts, 104 Motoryachts and 15 Super Sailing Yachts, an
ensample boasting an estimated average overall length of 47
metres (!) and total value of approximately three billion euro. It
has been estimated that the average price of the yachts in the
Show is 25 million euro. The land section of the show hosted 528
exhibitors among which designers, naval architects, VIP services,
and Brokerage Chartering companies covering a wide spectrum
of services linked to Super Yachting.
As regards other events taking place during the show, the Cocktail
party organised by the Greek Yachting Association at the Yacht Club
of Monaco was truly noteworthy. Of course, the reception organised
by Brooks Brothers Monaco in cooperation with the Ferretti Group
at the store inside the Yacht Club was equally unforgettable. The
Greek flag was fluttering at the Yacht Club and eminent figures
from Greece and abroad attended the event.
Some thoughts
Monaco is the only and the most important event for the category
of what is commonly known as Custom Yachts. These are custom
designed and built yachts measuring more than 30 metres LOA.
The connoisseurs know each one of them by name, whereas
the time needed to materialise each project after signing the
purchase agreement ranges from 1-3 years. Therefore, when
the new creation we admired in 3D renderings and models takes
actual form, the moment is at least emotional.
What also makes the visit to Monaco a special occasion is the fact
that one gets to meet the actual contributors to the projects. The key
figures of the international boatbuilding scene were there, inside
and outside the yachts. You have a good chance of exchanging
views with Peter Lurssen of the Lurssen yard at a restaurant or a
reception and it would seem normal to be welcomed with proper
respect by Luca Antivari Bassani, founder of Wally Yachts. With
undimmed elegance, Espen Oeino, the much acclaimed designer,
welcomed us on board the impressive 66m long ESTER III and gave
us a tour of the yacht. The same happened during the presentation
of the new Ottantacinque where we were welcomed by Paolo, the
son of the Pininfarina family, and the entire team of Fincantieri.
Giorgio Vafiadis, the Rome-based Greek designer and the name
behind dozens of successful boats, presented to us his latest
projects onboard the brand new Serenity.
The British Sunseeker Yachts made
their presence felt at Μοnaco
Spanopoulos Group and D. Koronakis S.A. brought a strong breeze
from Greece to Monaco. (From left) John Vichos, Nikos Kakkaris, Danai
Tsalatsani, Christos Spanopoulos, Michael Spanopoulos, Maria Giannaraki,
Marina Gerolymatou, Dimitris Maroulis (Burgess), Betty Gkika
The Brooks Brothers store
at Monaco Yacht Club
superyacht show
View from Monaco Yacht Club

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Evidently, Greek representatives have been steadily and meaningfully
present since the days of Aristotelis Onassis, with dozens of yachts
owned by Greeks and docked in Port Hercules. At the same time, the
Yacht Club de Monaco keeps important Greek businessmen and shipping
figures high on its client list. It is worth mentioning that again this year the
yacht that won the hearts of visitors and has stood among the finalists in
several international design competitions has a Greek owner. This is not
just information circulating backstage but important proof that Greeks
have profound knowledge of sea matters and know how to build fine
yachts. After all, the Greek spirit is present in many yards across the
globe and several important figures of the world of yachting agree that
Greeks are good customers as well as excellent naval architects.
In a nutshell, Monaco and the great Monaco Show are the throbbing
heart of the market and the detector of new trends in boatbuilding
and related services. At the same time it is a multidimensional show
that serves as a fertile platform of communication for a great range of
professions associated with super yachts.
The Greek ONDECK magazine was there and made its
presence felt throughout the Show recording unique
moments inside and outside the Super Yachts, day and night.
More at www.skipperondeck.gr
Numbers speak for themselves
121Yachts
104motor yachts - 17 sailing boats
69yachts for sale (Brokerage)
5,700m total LOA of participating vessels
47m average length of participating vessels
64boatyards from 16 countries
3 billion euros estimated overall value of vessels
25million euros average value of vessels
85.10m Solandge, the largest vessel by the
German Lurssen 2014
81.80m Romea, the largest new vessel by the
German Abeking Rasmussen 2015
57.49m Twizzle, the largest sailing boat by
the Dutch Royal Huisman 2010
43.31m Sea Eagle, the largest sailing boat
built in 2015 by Royal Huisman
The countries of origin*
Italy 52 boats
The Netherlands 27 boats
Turkey 7 boats
Germany 5 boats
The United Kingdom 5 boats
The United States 5 boats
superyacht show exhibitors
Ferreti Custom Line 124’ | New concept
Custom Line 124’ is a Ferretti megayacht measuring 37.82 m in LOA.
On the main deck level a system of windows turns into sliding doors
creating exclusive private terraces on the sea. A new lounge concept
has been materialised on the upper deck, featuring a panoramic
salon which takes up the entire beam and gives access to the outdoor
dining area through spherical glazing.
Solandge | Lurssen
Solandge measures 85.10m in LOA and she was the largest
Motor Yacht in the Show built by Lurssen in 2013.
Okto | Isa Yachts
The new OKTO by ISA YACHTS, probably the most
impressive yacht of the Show, measures 66.40m in LOA.
Blush | Sunseeker 155
Moored offshore at the Monaco Bay there was the largest boat
of Sunseeker Yachts. Blush / Sunseeker 155 belongs to the
Formula 1 star, Eddi Jordan, measures 47.25 m in LOA and can
host up to 12 people.
Kiss | Feadship
One of Feadship’s latest creations was launched on 14 February
2015 and her name is KISS. Her LOA is 46.40 m and she bears the
signature of Dubois. The team responsible for the interior design
was Redman Whiteley Dixon.

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superyacht show exhibitors
Suerte S693 | Tankoa Yachts
The much anticipated yacht by
Tankoa Yachts finally made her
debut. Measuring 69.90 m in
LOA, Suerte (which we had the
opportunity to see at the yard in July)
was standing at a prominent position
and attracted a lot of attention.
M/V Yersin | Piriou
M/V Yersin is an exceptional 77m
exploration yacht that is both a
private boat and multi-purpose
vessel for sailing on all oceans
and in all weathers.
Madame Kate Amels Limited Edition
The new creation by Amels. Madame Kate is the second entry
to the Amels Limited Edition 199 series. She measures 60 m in
LOA and has been designed by Tim Heywood.
ESTER III | Lurssen
Ester III, delivered by Lürssen in 2014, is a sleek, 66m yacht that
combines a truly authentic classic interior and unusual deck layout
with a unique, distinct and masculine external profile. Ester III’s
interior has been designed by Reymond Langton Design.
Barrents Sea | Mondomarine
Parsifal, a company from Greece, participated with the
Barrents Sea, a boat measuring 41.76m and built at
Mondomarine. The boat has been designed by Luca Dino and
the exterior design is the work of Studio Vafiadis.
Melek | Perini Navi
Melek is not a new boat but she has always been a point of
reference. Built in 2010 by Perini Navi and designed by Ron Holland,
she measures 56 m LOA and is a proud child of the Perini family.
Sea Eagle | Royal Huisman
It was only last June that the Sea Eagle touched the water for the
first time. The new creation by Royal Huisman at 43.31 metres LOA
is a sloop-rigged luxury yacht signed by naval architect Germán
Frers and the interior design team of Rhoades Young Design. After
Monaco she will set sail to Taiwan, the owner’s homeland.
Angel’s Share | Wally 130
Angel’s Share is the result of the cooperation of Wally Yachts
and Lürssen. She is a single mast 40.5 m sailing boat proud of
her top performance and innovative design. What is more, she is
exclusively made of exotic materials.
Apsaras Α80 | Advanced
Yachts
Advanced A80 is a real blue water
thoroughbred. The innovative A80
hull shape met the team’s goals
for top performance and wide
volumes. The rudder shape and fin
profile are the result of state-of-
the-art research for performance,
control and easy handling in any
weather condition.
Solleone | Nautor’s Swan 115
Salvatore Ferragamo has signed the new boat by Nautor’s Swan.
Solleone belongs to the CEO of the Finnish yard and she is the first
of four vessels to be built by the yard. She measures 35.20m in LOA
and she, too, is available with a flush deck for competitive racers as
well as a version with a semi-raised saloon.

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VIP
Dimitris
Kyriazakos of
EKKA YACHTS,
the Ferretti
Group dealers in
Greece.
Chistos Spanopoulos with
Michael Spanopoulos and
Dimitris Maroulis
George Ertsos of Atalanta
Marine at the helm of the
brand new Swan 115 Solleone
Nikos Kakkaris and Marina Gerolymatou of D. Koronakis S.A.
have been here every year at the Show.
superyacht show
Giorgio Vafiadis and Stefano Inglese Vafiadis onboard Serenity by
Mondomarine during the presentation of the new projects.
Tim Ηοdgdon, president of Hodgdon Yachts, standing
in the Hodgdon Limo tender and holding the ONDECK
issue with Comanche on the cover
(from left) Kemal Saatçioğlu, CEO of D-Marin with
Stavros Katsikadis, Manager of Flisvos Marina.
Christos Kostopoulos, Yachting Sales Manager at Jotun
Hellas with Enrico Quano, Sales Manager Yachting
coatings at Jotun Italia SpA, and Gemma Gonzalez,
Yachting Concept Director at JOTUN IBERICA S.A
Philip Briand during the presentation of a new project
in cooperation with Oceanco.
Ioanna Marinopoulos, Interior Designer and member of the jury of Show
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c o c k ta i l
Greek Yachting Association (GYA) at MYS
Lawyer Giannis Markogiannis
with Popi Kaia of Atalanta
Golden Yachts and Fiona
Maureso, President of MYBA
Ioannis Kourounis,
Leta Antoniou, Evan Kyrou
and Thalia Antoniou
Julia Politis with
Regina Politis
Thalia Antoniou
and Thanasis
Skoulikidis
Aris Drivas, Michael Skoulikidis, Amelie
Panagakou and Ioannis Kourounis
Tony Vanvakidis with Alexandra Wien
Evan Kyrou (Parsifal Yachting SA) and
Aris Geronymakis (Geronymakis
Partners Law Office)
Marios Korkolis and Theodore Fragkos
of ELIN Yachting
Danai Tsalatsani, Christos Spanopoulos,
Nikos Dafnias and Betty Gkika
Gerasimos Gerolimatos and
Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis
superyacht show Side Event
Guests at the Cocktail Party of the GYA
The 25th Monaco Yacht Show was an ideal oppor-
tunity for the Greek Yachting Association to hold a
cocktail reception on Thursday, 24th September.
The cocktail reception was hosted at Yacht Club de
Monaco in the company of leading personalities of
the yachting industry. On this occasion, the Associa-
tion extended its gratitude to all those who sup-
ported the second Mediterranean Yacht Show with
their presence in May 2015 and officially announced
the 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show to be held in the
historic town of Nafplion, 7–10 May 2016.
Two of the key contributors of ESTER III, Interior
Designer Pascale Raymond and Naval Architect
Espen Oeino, on ESTER III

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On the occasion of the Monaco
Yacht Show 2015, Brooks Brothers,
America’s oldest apparel brand,
in cooperation with the Ferretti
Group, a world leader in the design,
construction and sale of motor
yachts and pleasure vessels,
hosted a cocktail reception at the
Brooks Brothers Monaco retail
location at the prestigious Yacht
Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo.
“Brooks Brothers is a legendary
American brand, known throughout
the world,” said Mr Konstantinos
Tsouvelekakis, Managing Director of
Brooks Brothers Monaco. “We are
proud to cooperate with the Ferretti
Group in the Principality of Monaco, to
celebrate the MYS 2015 and to present
the New Fall/Winter collection to our
friends and guests here, at YCM, the
perfect shopping destination not only
for club members but also for Monaco’s
residents and visitors.”
The party
Kristina Liu and
Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis
(Left to right) Giorgio Vafiadis, Yacht Designer with Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis,
Managing Director Brooks Brothers Monaco and George Kyriazakos, Senior
Advisor CEO, Ferretti Group
Mr Mrs
K. Tsouvelekakis,
Brooks Brothers
Monaco
Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis with
Viola Ravano, Sales Manager Riva
The party
Enjoying the ambiance
The prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco in Monte Carlo
Konstantinos
Tsouvelekakis,
Managing Director
Brooks Brothers
Monaco and
Alberto Galassi,
CEO Ferretti Group
Brooks Brothers
Monaco retail
location at the
prestigious
Yacht Club
de Monaco in
Monte Carlo.
Brooks Brothers Monaco
YACHT CLUB DE MONACO
Quai Louis II, Monaco 98000
Tel +377 97770556 | MAIL brooksbrothers@Ltapparel.mc
instagram brooksbrothers.monaco
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cocktail reception
event

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X-Yachts is a whole different chapter in the history of boatbuilding and sailing. After 30 years of strong
presence in Greece, nobody knows it better than George Ertsos, the oldest active X-Yachts dealer in the
world and thrice world champion. We seized this opportunity to meet him at the helm of the new Xp 50.
George Ertsos
Driven by Passion
George Ertsos* puts passion and scrutiny
in everything he gets his hands on. A sailing
champion with several distinctions in
Greece and abroad. A successful manager of
international acclaim, who has been active for
almost four decades in the world of the sea.
Undoubtedly one of the silent protagonists on
the stage of Greek yachting.
How did you get professionally involved in yachting and
how did your cooperation with X- Yachts begin?
In 1975 I set up Alios, a company that dealt in leisure boat
sales and charters. After taking about two years off due to
family reasons, university studies and the military service,
I was back in 1985 with Atalanta Marine, a company that
took a different approach to Alios. X-Yachts was then
booming. They had started in 1968 with X-79 which won
Around Sealand, a race with more than 1000 participations.
Since then and thanks to the new models and several wins
on the race course, X-Yachts has won universal acclaim.
Large cockpits, modern materials, great design and fast
hulls. My knowledge and experience of sailing, sailboats
and races urged me to contact the yard and arrange a
meeting. I still remember that unforgettable experience in
Haderslev, Denmark. There I was, in my fine suit jacket,
right in the middle of nowhere, walking in a field thickly
covered with snow, determined to ask to become their
dealer in Greece. There were three shareholders back then;
the Jeppesen brothers, Niels and Lars, and Birger Hansen.
They had just launched the X-402, a 40-feet boat whose hull
was the inspiration for the One Ton boats. Let me remind
you that back then they used to make IOR boats, namely ½
ton to ¾ ton boats. My experience in sail racing helped me
launch the new product fast in the Greek market and fill the
existing gap for faster performance boats.
X-Yachts
in GREECE
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I’m not saying we invented gunpowder but continuous studying and
the contact with teams from abroad and international events helped
us consolidate and develop tactics that took offshore racing one
step further to the benefit of offshore sailing in Greece.
Many of the yachtsmen who have been part of our team gained
experience that proved vital throughout their career and they, in
turn, shared that experience with other athletes. The contribution of
X-Yachts towards that has been very important.
Offshore racing in Greece was beginning to take form
and flourish back in those days, correct?
Precisely. Those were the very first steps. Ten ΙΜΧ 38 boats had
already arrived to Greece. The Okyalos Team was more careful with
the selection of crew members. We wouldn’t invite to the race just
anyone standing on the dock. We trained, keeping a specific crew
composition and crew positions. Each member had a very specific
role on board: bowman, mastman, etc. We had crew uniforms and,
in a nutshell, we started acting like a team. After that, sponsoring
came to the fore; the boats got advertisements and now they were
taking into account certificate standards, weight, the condition of
the hull, improvements and details that could win them that extra
second during the race. The dinghy mentality was setting in and
people now knew what it meant to sail two degrees higher or lower,
to pick the exact right second to hoist the spinnaker, etc. It was
only then that offshore racing in Greece became truly competitive.
There were several projects but none of them shared the mentality
of the Okyalos Team. I want to believe that the Okyalos Team and
X-Yachts, a company strongly linked to the development of offshore
racing in Greece, have done their bit.
Is it true that you are the oldest active dealer of
X-Yachts in the world?
It is. As I’ve already mentioned, that cooperation started in 1985.
The Dutch and the Italian dealerships had already started. The yard
was then beginning to develop its international network. Up to then,
their sales were domestic with small boats of 9.5 to 10 metres. By
1985 they had built the X-402 which was large for Danish standards
and so they were looking for dealers. As a person and not as a
company, I am still their oldest active dealer in the world.
What are the most important moments during this long
cooperation with X-Yachts?
Gold medals in World Championships. They sealed that
professional and personal relationship. I felt emotionally attached
to these boats. I had seen their supremacy. After all, if you don’t
believe in a product, you’re going nowhere. I truly believed in X-
Yachts and the distinctions in great competitions obviously boosted
morale and enthusiasm for the day after. After 30 years there is
mutual trust and we understand each other deeply. We know what
we are talking about.
X- Yachts has flourished and reached a fine balance
between performance boats and cruising boats. How
did they make it?
The yard has grown towards two directions. Now their range has been
enriched with 3 lines: One Design, thoroughbred racers ideal for IRC
and ORC races as well as races in their class, the Xp, performance
boats that combine top performance with comfort on board and, the
Xc line, cruisers with more comfortable and easy-to-sail hulls, greater
volume, better sailing when cruising and still very good performance.
How would you describe the demand for X-Yachts in
Greece?
Contrary to what happens in countries like Italy, performance
yachts hold 99% of demand. It is no coincidence that we have not
imported any boat from the Xc line. In Greece, X-Yachts have been
associated with performance and racing.
What course did you follow after X-Yachts?
Atalanta Marine grew and we signed new partnerships with Halberg–
Rassy and with Diamonds Sailmakers, which later merged with North
Sails. 10 years after X-Yachts we imported the Nautor’s Swan, the
Lurhs motorboats, the Hunter sailboats from the US, and then the
Sargo and Targa motorboats. Recently, we brought the Swedish Delta,
the Lagoon Catamarans and the Dragonfly trimarans. We also handled
the sales in semi-custom yachts like the Falcon Yachts, Canados,
Alpha Marine and the Ferretti Custom Line. We’ve always been on
excellent terms with the Scandinavian countries. I like their boats
and their mentality suits me perfectly. They are true professionals
and I don’t mean to offend other nationalities. It’s simply a matter of
chemistry. With Scandinavians you know what to expect and what they
expect of you. Things are clear and I appreciate that.
Was there really a gap back then in the Greek
market for performance boats?
Absolutely. X-Yachts was meant to fill that gap. However, X-Yachts
could not be used for charters due to their design approach and
their limited living space. A cruiser needs more stowage space
and a hull capable of holding large water and fuel tanks. These
features didn’t match the X-Yacht rationale, which consisted of
meticulously distributed weight, an overall behavior always in
keeping with the sea conditions and, subsequently, the goal to
deliver the best possible performance. I was lucky to be able to
partake in the designing of three custom X-Yachts for the Okyalos
Team. It was with those boats that we won the three world
championships.
What was it about X-Yachts that attracted your
attention? What made all the difference?
Performance, design and sporty lines. Some people love coupes,
others love sedans or touring cars and so it goes. I really liked
these boats; they caught my attention and I believed they could be
commercially successful.
Did distinctions help promote the X-Yachts and make
them popular?
In cooperation with X-Yachts I had the opportunity to get involved
in building many different models for the Okyalos Sailing Team.
We experimented with materials and enjoyed many international
distinctions, the greatest being the three consecutive wins at the
world championship: in 1988 at Elba with a ¾ Ton, repeated the
following year in Athens and then in 1990 in Sweden with the One
Ton. Unforgettable moments. Those distinctions helped raise
sales for my company while they also promoted offshore racing in
Greece by bringing in the knowhow.
Okyalos Sailing Team...
“Okyalos” has been strongly associated with Χ-Yachts. We have
raced in one-design races and many more with our core crew as
well as with guests like Lars Jeppesen or the people from
Diamond (Sailmakers), a company that has now merged with
North Sails. We brought the experience and knowhow we gained
at international events to Greece and I believe that we helped
change the old mentality about offshore racing.
From stowing the lines or flaking the sails to tactics and crew
positioning, things almost unknown to Greece back in the 90s when
races looked more than group trips. Things changed a little at a time.
We were careful with weight on board, and consistent with style or
the responsibilities of each crew member. We introduced a more
athletic, Olympic-standard approach and professionalism to sailing,
even though none of us was ever a professional yachtsman. We did
bring that to Greece.
Distinctions helped me gain experience and make
a name for myself that led to the next stage:
keelboats and offshore racing, mostly with
X-Yachts and the Okyalos Sailing Team.
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Chartering and Sea Tourism.
Having tried and failed in the sector of bare boat chartering in the
late 90s, I reentered the market through a cooperation with a crewed
yacht charter company, Periplous, because I still believed in char-
ters. Periplous specialised in crewed yacht charters and adopted
a new approach with different standards. What we achieved with
offshore racing in Greece happened with chartering too; we helped it
rise to international standards and be competitive. Our first charters
were 24-metre fully crewed yachts whose crews had been carefully
selected. Crewed charters used to be old private yachts, caiques and
schooners, and as some brokers used to say in jest: “the Greeks are
sweet people but that’s about it.” To cut a long story short, we had
the best “race course” but we lacked the right yachts and crews and,
subsequently, lost precious clients, foreign currency and high-in-
come tourism. A bare boat charter starts at 1,500 € per week while a
Motor Yacht is chartered at up to 500,000 € per week plus expenses.
Obviously, the difference is huge. Yet, to claim such charters a
number of things are required; crew members had to be selected
and trained to deliver top quality services to clients of this calibre.
It was then that we started seeing in charters younger, more
modern, luxury yachts owned by high-income people.
2000-2005 was the period when the cornerstones of Luxury Crewed
Charters were set. The old yachts, caiques and some private yachts
turned to professional boats did no longer meet the standards and
were problematic. As a result, the Greek charter fleet, the crews and
the overall mentality of the world of professional crewed charters
started improving. We started the Charter show in Flisvos and then
moved it to Poros. The last two years it was held in Nafplio. Atalanta
Marine became a roaring success in the niche of Luxury Crewed
Charters. It finally pulled off what it failed to do with bare boats
because the mentality and the service were different. I suppose, this
business sector suited me and that’s why I could support it.
What about today?
When I first got involved, I turned my hobby
into a job. Today, I dare say that my job is
my hobby. It’s not that I don’t need to work
or be productive, but I have many excellent
partners who have taken a great weight off my
shoulders with regard to the daily workload.
That’s the point of working with others. I’m not
a one man show. Every day and every Monday
when I wake up and get to work I love saying
that my job is my hobby the way sailing once
became my job.
Thinking about the future...
Atalanta Golden Yachts was set up some nine
years ago, and since then we have enlarged
our fleet, increased our workload in the
chartering sector and enriched our yacht and
boat management activity. This year we started
a new venture linked to Yacht Agency, while
now, as part of our development programme,
we also have dealers in Cyprus and we are
always on the ball for new products and
services. Everything evolves; standards and
requirements change; new trends set in. I try to
be constantly abreast of things.
Would you change anything in your
past?
Not really. Everything I did was done with
passion and honesty. I’ve been always driven
by passion.
George Ertsos was born in Piraeus in 1956. “Since I was
a little boy my one and only hobby has been sailing. I
grew up in the hill of Kastella, watching the boats in
Mikrolimano, attending the events at the Royal Nautical
Club, now known as NOE. At some point a neighbour
encouraged me to join the sailing school and I have never
followed another hobby since. Be it winter or summer,
sailing was my only care. I moved from the Optimist to
the Lighting and went through many different classes; in
some of them my body type was a plus in others a minus.
The class I started winning races in was the 420, always
at the helm, winning panhellenic championships. Then I
moved to the 470 class and won Balkan, Mediterranean
and European championships. With the 470 we qualified
twice for the Olympics but the team never got to the
games. You know, I was never in good terms with the
Greek sailing federation and Greece did not participate in
the 470 class even though we had qualified.”
One of the most memorable highlights of his career
was in 1988 when the Okyalos Sailing Team and George
Ertsos at the helm won first place at the ¾ ton world
championship at the island of Elba, a victory repeated
the following year in Athens. In Sweden in 1990 the
team was victorious again in the one ton class. He has
studied Finance at the University of Athens and has been
professionally involved in yachting, leisure boat sales,
charters and management since 1975.
BIO
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OTTANTACINQUEThe Technology of Beauty by Fincantieri Pininfarina
edited BY alex galanakis | renderings fincantieriYACHT PREVIEW
During the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show Fincantieri and Pininfarina, the standard bearer of
Italian design for 85 years, introduced the “Ottantacinque” concept, a latest-generation
luxury mega yacht.

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“Ottantacinque” will be a cutting-edge mega yacht, 85 meters
long, 2,460 gross tons, with 5 decks, each of which featuring
technological solutions and exclusive interior fittings. Among the
most significant details are the twin pools on the main deck that are
raised, almost flushing the side bulwark, and offer, together with
the elevated sun bed, uninterrupted views to the sea. Thanks to her
adjustable bottom, the water depth can be varied and even reduced
to zero to create a large open platform spanning over 160 m2
.
The entire project is a merge of simplicity and functionality,
innovation and style, elements which mark the assets of both
companies and are the actual pillars of the idea of Technology
of Beauty. “Ottantacinque” is the ambition of creating an
Italian mega yacht, technologically advanced, with essential
lines, comforts and absolute beauty: a unique combination
of excellences, a paragon of creativity, luxury and Italian
manufacture at its finest.
YACHT PREVIEW
The result is a floating sculpturesque home with
elegant and dynamic areas, where style meets function,
aerodynamics, onboard comfort and ergonomics
The Partners
Fincantieri has channeled significant resources into
this market niche, gaining important benefits starting
from the creation of Fincantieri Yachts, the Group’s
business unit. Counting on Fincantieri’s 230-year
experience in shipbuilding, the company’s yacht unit
offers unparalleled design, style, reliability and quality in
building vessels over 70 meters.
The Pininfarina Group has been operating in the marine
sector since the sixties, leaving a lasting mark of its
style on countless projects, from one-off models
made for special customers to design activities of
topsides and interiors for limited or larger series of both
sail and motor boats, offering technical and aesthetic
solutions inspired by the automotive world, an original
contribution to the marine sector.
Beach Club
Twin pools on the main deck, raised
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Specifications
Length overall 85.9 m
Max beam 14.80 m
Full-load draught 3.9 m
Gross tonnage 2,460 GRT
Decks 5
Owner’s and guests’ cabins 7
Captain’s, officers’, 11
crew and staff cabins
Max no. of berths (14 pax + 19 crew
and staff) 33
Propulsion system 2 x diesel engines with
fixed pitch propellers
Max speed (100% power) 18 kn
Nautical range at 12 knots (5% margin)
app. 6,000 nm
Stabilizers (at anchor) 2 pairs fixed
“We worked hard to establish ourselves on the market” notes Giovanni Romano,
Head of Fincantieri Yachts, “and we made it thanks to the quality of the yachts we
have built to date, acknowledged unanimously as top-of-the-range, and thanks
to the development of new high quality products which meet the needs of owners
who want boats below 100 meters. To this end we worked together with the best
designers to create unique products in terms of technology, aesthetics and lifestyle
on board, flexible enough to meet the clients’ requests. “Ottantacinque” is the result
of excellent teamwork. Both our company and Pininfarina have proved capable of
being perfectly in tune while developing the concept.”
“A custom-built model in line with Pininfarina’s natural vocation in creating exclusive
projects, combining tradition with innovative solutions. This is how our design
team conceived the collaboration with Fincantieri Yachts” adds Paolo Pininfarina,
Chairman of the Group. “The result is a floating sculpturesque home with elegant
and dynamic areas, where style meets function, aerodynamics, onboard comfort
and ergonomics. Every detail is designed to match the yacht’s concept theme.”
YACHT PREVIEW
(On the left) Paolo Pininfarina during the
official presentation at Monaco Yacht Club
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ESTER III is the epitome of yacht building craftsmanship,
hosting a recital of design supremacy at each and every
corner. Espen Øino and Pascale Reymond were waiting
for us at the Sky Lounge to give us a private tour round
the latest creation of Lürssen Yachts.
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Ester III, delivered by Lürssen in 2014, is a sleek, 66-metre
yacht that combines a truly authentic classic interior and
unusual deck layout with a unique, distinct and masculine
external profile. Ester III's interior, designed by Reymond
Langton Design, includes a hand-carved leather artwork
running through the main stairwell and boasts a glass lift
running from the lower to the top deck. A big swimming pool
aft, a proper helicopter landing pad, positioned above the
wheelhouse, and two separate, external dining locations,
combined with large windows and a near vertical bow all
contribute to this unique look, designed by Espen Øino
International under the owner’s guidance.
The Main Deck
The Main deck salon consists of three distinct zones;
through large sliding doors disappearing completely into the
superstructure, the lounge area furthest aft extends onto the
exterior deck, creating an open, relaxed ambience. Moving
forward is a more intimate central seating group nestled next to
an ornate ethanol-fuelled fireplace, vis-à-vis, a large television
is hidden behind leather panels in the bulkhead when not in use,
so as not to spoil the classical feel. The dining area is enveloped
in Amboyna framed fabric artwork that spreads onto the ceiling
creating a light, romantic atmosphere.
Interior Design
Reymond Langton Design stated that the emphasis
was for practical living spaces focused on creating
an intimate family home: “The owner requested
a French Classical theme for the interior, with a
strong emphasis on the correct understanding of the
inspiration and quality of details and references used
to ensure an authentic contemporary interpretation
of the style”. To achieve this, Reymond Langton
Design collaborated with highly skilled artisans to
develop and create the desired, elaborately detailed
yet warm and welcoming atmosphere of the interior.
Each of the 5 guest cabins – all situated on the lower
deck and benefiting from their own en-suite bathroom
and large windows providing plenty of natural light
– is individually tailored to follow a specific theme,
derived from bespoke fabric artworks that rise from
the headboard and wrap overhead onto the ceiling,
framed with an intricately carved Avodire cornice
featuring a roundel motif that is a unifying feature
found throughout the yacht, along with embossed and
gilded leather panels and bronze accents.
SUPER YACHT
A helicopter platform on
top of the wheelhouse
Espen Øino was given an open brief by the client:
“just do it as if the yacht was for you, Espen…”
Infinity swimming pool
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T: +30 210 9855327
Lagoon 39Lagoon 39
7, Alimou Ave., 174 55 Alimos, Athens, Greece • Tel.: (+30) 210 9886187, Fax: (+30) 210 9844529 • email: sales@kiriacoulis.com • www.kiriacoulis.com
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CHARTER
GUARANTEE
Owner’s Suite
Forward on the main deck is the Owner’s suite which
features a room height of 2.40 m; accessed through
a private study and then a lobby flanked by his and
her dressing rooms, the full beam stateroom is an
indulgent private retreat. With rich Avodire wood,
gold leaf and bronze detailing complementing thick
silk carpets and furnished with ornately detailed
classical furniture, this stateroom, according to
Reymond, is “the ultimate expression of the luxuriant
style that defines the yacht”.
The Lower Deck
The Lower Deck spa, with its Assyrian influence,
sets a different tone to the main accommodation.
A massage room doubles as a hair salon and
the sauna and steam room adjoin one another. A
dayhead and changing room complement the spa.
Ornate mosaic inlays and a dramatic full-sized wall
relief carved in stone in the gym combine to form a
relaxed, calm yet energizing ambience, with direct
access to the sea for an invigorating plunge.
Exterior
Espen Øino was given an open brief by the client: “just
do it as if the yacht was for you, Espen…” The result,
with large and full height windows, is an angular
profile with grey and white used to striking effect in
elements of the cleverly sculpted superstructure.
Øino, who is friends with the Owner, describes the
look: “a unique, distinct and strong character in many
ways reflecting the Owner’s character and in many
ways also the strong heritage of Lürssen Yachts”.
Unusual features include the relatively large (for a
yacht of this size) infinity swimming pool – with jet
flow and a waterfall leading down to the bathing
platform where the water runs into a teak grating –
and a helicopter platform on top of the wheelhouse,
“so as to enable the owner’s family to arrive and
leave the yacht by helicopter without interfering too
much with life on the aft decks”.
State of the Art Helm Station
Main salon
Forward on the main deck is the
Owner’s suite which features a
room height of 2.40 m
Guest Cabin
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A custom-designed open tender, designed by Espen Øino International and
built by Windy Boats, offers full protection for guests from the elements when
needed – the yacht spends large amounts of time at anchor – by way of its
sliding roof, the interior sporting Hermès upholstery and fixtures.
Technical issue | tender
Specifications
Designer exterior Espen Øino International
Designer interior Reymond Langton Design
Construction material steel / aluminium
Length 65.99 m / 216'5''
Length in waterline 64.50 m / 211'6''
Beam 11.60 m / 38'1''
Draught 3.40 m / 11'2''
Displacement 1,404 t
Speed 16.5 knots
Range at 12 knots 4,000 nm
Engines 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M63
Fuel capacity 119,000 l
Fresh water capacity 18,600 l
Berths 2 owner, 10 guests in 5 cabins,
17 members of crew in 9 cabins
Tender Windy 26 ft limousine tender (8 m)
SUPER YACHT
“The layout reflects the family’s frequent use of the yacht and in particular the intense
use of external deck spaces where meals, entertainment and meetings go hand in
hand on a near continuous basis”, Øino states, adding that the decks are laid out to be
used in all weather conditions with various degrees of protection from the sun, wind,
rain, heat and cold, offering dining in two separate external locations to complement
the more formal Main deck dining setting.
Sky Lounge
The Bridge deck Sky Lounge is a bright, open area that continues the theme of the
Main Deck, connecting to the exterior with “oversize windows” and large sliding doors
onto the aft deck. Here, comfortable sofas face the large TV, which, when not in use, is
hidden behind marquetry panels depicting fish. The fully-integrated wheelhouse, with
captain's cabin immediately aft, provides twin raised seats on each side of the captain
so guests can enjoy being in the nerve centre while underway.
Lürssen Yachts
Phone +49 421 6604 166
E-mail yachts@lurssen.com
Website www.lurssen.com
Espen Øino presenting ESTER III
Engine Room in 2 levels
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Classic 127 Atalante
by Claasen Shipyards
For the lovers of classic style. The first Truly Classic 127 Atalante has
been delivered by Claasen Shipyards to a delighted repeat client
and ONDECK seized the opportunity to have a close look.
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Built for an experienced client, Atalante is the successor to a TC90 of the
same name. The owner’s brief called for a larger, faster yacht with more
comfortable accommodation for both guests and crew, without being so
large as to lose intimate contact with the water, and the ability to ‘spin
the boat on a sixpence’ when racing.
With continuous longitudinal framing of high tensile aluminium, Atalante
is also very performance-oriented. Particular focus was given to this
aspect, as she will compete in the bucket regattas and superyacht cups.
Atalante has a deep-draught keel, a thin foil section, carbon rudder and
cable-based direct steering, all of which give a great feel and feedback
at the wheel. The underwater configuration in conjunction with the
carbon mast and rigging, and sporting North 3DI sails should make her
a fast boat on the regatta circuit.
Layout
On Atalante the main salon is aft of the main deckhouse and the owner’s
cabin is aft of the saloon. As the owner enjoys being highly involved in
sailing and helming the yacht, he wanted the wheel in the aft cockpit and
the aft deckhouse to be dedicated to navigation. This means that when the
yacht is at anchor, the whole aft area is reserved for the owners. Atalante
is equally suited as a cruising boat for a family and a charter yacht. Her
interior is executed in raised and fielded panelling of carefully selected
West Indies mahogany. The ceilings and walls above the wainscot level
are painted white. While the yacht could easily have contained more
cabins, the owner specified fewer, roomier interior spaces.
Owner’s area
The aft deckhouse comprises a large navigation station
with two screens, a pilot berth, a fridge for cold drinks
and a boiling water tap for coffee or tea. Access forward
to the master suite is via an electric sliding door,
conveniently connecting the two spaces. First-class
sound insulation provides a peaceful environment in
the master cabin, even when sailing. The aft deckhouse
serves as the owner’s office when Atalante is at
anchor. The full-beam master cabin has been made as
symmetrical as possible. To starboard, a lovely vanity
table opens up to display a back-lit mirror. To port is a
comfortable sofa providing a quiet place to read or relax.
The toilet and bidet are separate from the shower and
there are plenty of easily accessible lockers, including
some full-length lockers for the owner’s wife’s dresses.
The main salon is aft of
the main deckhouse
Painting by Fassianos over the pleasant bar area,
bookcases, TV set and plenty of comfortable
seating, ideal for all kinds of entertainment.
sailing YACHT
The underwater configuration in conjunction with the
carbon mast and rigging, and sporting North 3DI sails
should make her a fast boat on the regatta circuit.
The helm station aft
features a large wheel
First-class sound insulation provides a
peaceful environment in the master cabin
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Specifications
LOA 38.8 m
Beam 7.7 m
Draft on design waterline 4.5 m
Total displacement on dwl 140 tonnes
Mast above waterline approx. 48.3 m
Class approval
ABS A1 Commercial Yachting Service
(Sailing Yacht) + MCA LY2 Unrestricted
www.claasenshipyards.com
Main deckhouse and guest cabins
The dining area is located in the main forward deck, which is half a level up from the
saloon via a curved staircase. This bright space comprises a large dining table to port
and comfortable seating with a sliding card table and flag locker storage to starboard.
The cabinet housing the card table is also home to two cutlery drawers with custom-
made inserts in dark blue velvet by Carrs of Sheffield (UK), who also supplied the
cutlery. Further forward, two beautiful guest cabins are sited to port and starboard.
On the port side is a large double berth with en-suite bathroom, a sofa and plentiful
storage. To starboard is an equivalent twin berth cabin with en-suite facilities.
Technical issue Rigging
The high modulus carbon mast was
produced by Offshore Spars and is fitted
with EC6+ continuous carbon rigging. The
main sheet is on the captive winch from
Harken, while the three pairs of winches
for the sheets and running backstays are of
a new design from Lewmar. They sparkle
in beautifully polished stainless steel,
matching the custom binnacle that has the
Atalante name and logo cut into the steel.
Atalante has a performance-oriented suite
of North 3DISails. The fully battened main
is installed on a Park Avenue boom with
lazy jacks and a clever switch track system
from Harken on the mast, so that the head
of the sail is low on the boom when the sail
comes down, making it easier for the crew
to put on covers. The furlers by Reckmann
are fitted with moment free toggles and
load cells for rig control. The units have
been grey anodised and are fitted with
white carbon foils to achieve a smooth,
uniform colour scheme.
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The New EVO 43The new multi-purpose vessel by Evo Yachts has arrived. Even
though we got a first taste in Monaco, the yard decided on
the 55th Genoa Boat Show for its official launch into the
international boating industry.
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Designed, engineered and built in Italy by Sea Engineering
Group, based on a project by Studio Tecnico Rivellini, with
exterior and interior design by Valerio Rivellini, the EVO 43 is
a fast, 13-metre cruiser. Summarising the concept of form
function (functional design), the boat features a straight bow
and high topsides that flow harmoniously towards the stern.
The cleats and fenders disappear, leaving clean lines that fully
comply with safety requirements on board.
The minimalist helm station features a curved dashboard in light
wood with a joystick for controlling the two powerful Volvo IPS
600 engines, rudder wheel, and all the electronics for control
and command of the boat. The pilot has full ease and 360° view.
The cockpit - which, like the rest of the craft, is entirely covered
in teak - features an area that can be easily arranged through
modular cube-shaped seats with backrests in marine fabric
featuring leather stitching, as well as an extensible dining table
and a large wet bar: a foldaway piece of furniture containing an
induction stove, countertop, sink and refrigerator.
Designed, engineered and built in Italy by Sea Engineering
Group, based on a project by Studio Tecnico Rivellini
An icebox beneath the pilot’s seat has an outstanding
capacity of 180 litres. The stern features the boat's
principal innovation. At the touch of a digital control, the
beach area changes completely: the bulwarks open in less
than thirty seconds, increasing the usable space by 40%
and thus transforming the cockpit into a 25m2 pieds dans
l'eau terrace that can be used as a lounge, sitting room,
sun deck with built-in deck chairs, or diving platform.
Interiors
Below deck, every detail is once again designed to ensure
form and function. Noble materials such as teak, glass,
leather and exclusive fabrics please the senses, providing
an atmosphere of simple yet refined contemporary luxury.
A lockable door opens onto a designer companionway in
tempered glass featuring large, lit-up steps. This leads
to a double cabin to port side, with its own entrance door,
stowage area and wardrobe.
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The bathroom is at starboard and features full height shower and sink
finished in wood and ceramic. Straight ahead there is a V-shaped dinette with
foldaway table that makes space for another comfortable double bed, while
the 42’ TV set by Bang Olufsen integrated in the mirror is a further touch
of luxury. Surprisingly roomy for just a 13-metre vessel, with its four beds
and separate bathroom with shower, EVO 43 enjoys the benefits of space
also thanks to the choice of compact Volvo IPS engines, and to an ergonomic
layout designed with care by Sea Engineering Group.
Performance
To power the vessel, Sea Engineering Group has chosen two Volvo Penta
IPS 600 engines (for a total of 870 HP). Safety aboard is also enhanced by
warning alarms during all the automatic movements (hangar, hydraulic
cockpit bulwarks, bow tilting platform). The hull, sporting a 18° deadrise,
has been designed by Studio Rivellini after extensive CFD studies, to make
the new EVO 43 an efficient boat, with maximum speed of up to 38 knots -30
when cruising- and a range of 300 nautical miles.
Specifications
Interior Exterior Valerio Rivellini
LOA 13.12 m / 43.1’
Max Beam 4.52 m / 14.8’
Max Beam open 6.31 m / 20.7’
Draft 1.10 m / 3.6’
Displacement laden 12,500Kg/27,557LBS
Fuel 1,000 L / 264 US Gal
Water 400 L / 105 US Gal
Construction Material Resin-infused GRP
People on board 12
Engines 2 x IPS 600
Max Speed 38 Kn / 44 Mph
Cruise Speed 30 Kn / 36 Mph
Range 300 Nm
Cabins 2
Bathrooms 1
EVO YACHTS
Sea Engineering Group
T +39031921331 | info@evoyachts.com
www.evoyachts.com
Αt the mere touch of an iPhone the boat transforms.
day cruiser
www.zois.gr
Heavy Duty CommerCial SerieS HigH SpeeD DieSel SerieS
• L-series: 500PS 1,800rpm
• H-series: 380PS 1,800rpm
• S-series: 270PS 3,800rpm
• D-series: 170PS 3,800rpm
• U-series: 125PS 4,000rpm
New
Η Hyundai Seasall διαθέτει 5 βασικούς κινητήρες σε 24 διαφορετικές εκδόσεις από 125 έως και 500 ίππους.
Σίγουρα θα βρείτε τον κατάλληλο και για την δική σας εφαρμογή.
Η Hyundai Seasall βελτιώνοντας το ήδη επιτυχημένο
μοντέλο της S250, σπάει νέο ρεκόρ πρωτιάς στην κατηγορία
των 270 ίππων. Με το μικρότερο βάρος, την μεγαλύτερη
ροπή και την χαμηλότερη κατανάλωση, ο νέος S270 θέτει
νέα δεδομένα στους ναυτικούς πετρελαιοκινητήρες.
Με την υποστήριξη και τεχνογνωσία της Hyundai-Kia Motors,
την 4η στον κόσμο κατασκευάστρια εταιρία αυτοκινήτων,
με πάνω από 16.000 μηχανικούς στο δυναμικό της,
η Hyundai Seasall έχει πρόσβαση σε μία από τις καλύτερες
ομάδες μηχανικών στον πλανήτη.
Με την υπογραφή της ΖΩΗΣ ΕΥΣΤΑΘΙΟΥ που για πάνω από
65 χρόνια στέκεται δίπλα τόσο στους επαγγελματίες όσο και
στους ερασιτέχνες της θάλασσας.
Νέος κινητήρας S270
Hyundai Seasall
Νέα δεδομένα
Πρώτος σε όλα στην κατηγορία του
Τεχνικά χάράκΤηρισΤικά
ιπποδύναμη (PS (kW)) 270 (184)
στροφές υπό πλήρες φορτίο 3800 r.p.m
κύλινδροι 6 σε διάταξη V
κυβισμός 2.959 cc
Μέγιστη ροπή 57.6 kgm στις 2000 ~2600 rpm
κατανάλωση καυσίμου 54.6 λίτρα / ώρα
Βάρος (ξηρό) 334 κιλά
Σειρά D +UΣειρά L +H Σειρά S
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Edited BY Alex Galanakis | Photos Wajer Wajer Yachtstender
The challenge was to develop a new motorboat that would
combine the characteristic Wajer Wajer performance, superior
sailing qualities and optimum handling performance, while
providing ample space for relaxation and sporting activities. We
saw her in the Monaco Yacht Show and believe that the mission
has been accomplished.
Wajer 38 S
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Central cockpit
A new design element for Wajer Wajer is the centrally
placed cockpit. The Wajer 38 S can be operated with ease
from two luxurious Stidd seats with springs, which are
located behind a large windscreen and well protected
from the sun heat by a weather-resistant bimini. The fully
digitised dashboard with 12-inch system and touch screen is
ergonomically designed with the needs of the helmsman in
mind.
LED lighting in the bimini makes for a cozy ambiance on board
in the evenings. Furthermore, the cockpit provides room for
a large refrigerator to starboard and a waste bin to port. The
comfortable toilet space with sink in the centre console is
easily accessible.
The Hull
The hull, the spacious walk-in closet in the stern and the broad
sundeck aft have all been taken over from the Wajer 38. The
equally reliable and powerful propulsion line is also featured
on the 38 S. Slender but highly effective spray rails dynamically
incorporated into the hull design ensure that – in combination
with the flared bow – the cockpit remains dry in all conditions
without affecting the sailing characteristics.
Sailing, sunbathing, sports and recreation
Its unique functionalities mean that the Wajer 38 S adds a whole
new dimension to sailing pleasure: storage spaces integrated
below decks and in the hull provide space for everything
required for sporty recreation.
The new Wajer 38 S is
intended as a day boat or
luxury tender for superyachts.
Featuring a completely
redesigned forward deck, she
includes a robust towing eye,
allowing the boat to be easily
and safely towed anywhere.
The sleeping accommodations
have given way to a spacious
sun deck with room for a large
table with U-shaped sitting
area. The new layout has also
created ample storage space
below deck forward for all the
cushions.
The new layout has also created ample storage
space below deck forward for all the cushions.
Εverything has its own dedicated place
The most striking aspect of this new boat is the
centrally located cockpit under a sturdy hardtop bimini
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Specifications
Design Vripack Naval Architects
Wajer Wajer Yachts
LOA 11.30 metres
Beam 3.70 metres
Draught 0.90 metres
Displacement 7,500 kg
Construction GRP Composite
Engines (standard) 2x Volvo IPS 350
D4-310 2 x 310HP
Engines (optional) 2x Volvo IPS 500
D6-370 2 x 370HP
2x Volvo IPS 600
D6-435 2 x 435HP
Maximum speed 47 knots
Fuel tank 750 litres
Drinking water tank 170 litres
Wastewater tank 90 litres
Maximum payload 1250 kg
Maximum passengers 16
Prices Start from € 495,000 (ex. VAT)
Wajer Wajer Yachts BV
It Butlan 16, 8621 DV Heeg | The Netherlands
T: +31 515 442 131 | ww.wajer.com
And there is plenty of room for all the toys: water skis, sub and surfboards,
seabobs and diving gear for up to four people. Elegant storage solutions ensure
that the equipment does not lie around taking up space when not in use –
everything has its own dedicated place.
Performance
In her standard version, the new Wajer 38 S is fitted with twin Volvo IPS350
D4-310 310 hp four-cylinder diesel engines combined with dual IPS pod
drives. As an option they can be replaced with two 370 or 435 hp six-cylinder
Volvo diesels. The IPS dual pod is a propulsion system that can be efficiently
controlled with a joystick. It ensures greater operational comfort, more precise
steering and 10 to 15% higher performance than conventional propeller shaft
propulsion, with the top speed being increased to some 47 knots (more than
85 km/h). Weight savings of over 960 kg compared to the Wajer 38 have
been achieved through methods such as the use of innovative, lightweight
materials, while the redesign of the bow section enhances the dynamic sailing
performance.
Customization
There will be no two identical Wajer 38 S boats. The numerous options available
are as varied as they are useful. For instance, it is possible to spray paint the
hull, deck and/or cockpit in the owner’s preferred uni or metallic colour. A rear
view camera can also considerably increase cruising comfort, especially when
manoeuvring or water skiing. And a special high-end audio system developed
especially for Wajer, consisting of three amps, eight speakers and two
subwoofers, delivers at least the same sound quality as at home or in the car.
Το 71% της επιφάνειας της γης είναι νερό.
Αυτός είναι ο δικός μας κόσμος.
L4 - F150 L4 - F175 L4 - F200 V6 - F225 V6 -F250 V6 - F300 V8 - F350
Γραμμή επικοινωνίας: 210 62 93 500 / www.yamaha-motor.gr
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Technical
Replacing windows
on the Ferretti 760
EDITED by Alex Galanakis | Photos Ferretti YACHTS, skipperondeck.gr
How can you turn a Ferretti 760 into a Ferretti 761? How can you enlarge the windows of the Master cabin
to enjoy plenty of natural light and a spectacular view to the sea? The answers to these questions were
revealed during our meeting with Spiros Andrikopoulos and Vasilis Halkeas of Attica Yacht Services who
led us step by step through a project that required surgical precision.
The expert
“Attica Yacht Services is the number one specialised technical
support service provider for Ferretti yachts in Greece and its
professionals have repeatedly contributed their experience and
knowhow on the brands of the famous group” explains Spiros
Andrikopoulos, Managing Director of Attica Yacht Services, and
continues: “For example, the owner of a Ferretti 760 of 2003
wanted to renovate his yacht and asked us to install the great
side windows of the new Ferretti 761 on the hull. This way, apart
from the design remake, the Master cabin would be flooded with
sun light while allowing direct contact with the sea level.”
The refit
“As soon as we were assigned that project, we contacted Franco
Morandi of MCM company, the official sub-contractor of Ferretti
Group, who had watched the same project being carried out on
a similar yacht. Then, Mr. Morandi visited the yacht with us to
make sure that the stringers on the hull and the superstructure
remained at the condition in which they were delivered by the
yard in 2003. This way there would be no chance of failure due
to some already existing damage. After that, with the help of Mr
Morandi, the two window frames (left and right) of the Ferretti
761 hull were delivered by the yard.
Meanwhile the technicians of Attica
Yacht Services had started the
preparation which entailed dismantling
the two bulkheads to make the
stringers 100% visible at the points we
had marked with Mr. Morandi. After
the frames were delivered, exact
cutouts of them were made and then
attached onto the yacht so that the cut
lines could be drawn on both sides of
the hull. Then the hull was cut on both
sides and the two frames were centred
onto the holes so that they could be
levelled to the sea surface to secure
visual balance.”
The last steps
The next steps included placing
the product in the hull holes
and starting to connect it with
the spray rails. After laminating
it, we allowed the polyester to
polymerise for about two weeks
to get the desired result. Then
the entire window was sealed
with putty and visually aligned to
the rest of the boat before it was
finally coated with gelcoat.
BEFORE
AFTER
Apart from the design remake, the Master cabin is flooded with sun light while
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Technical
⌦⌦ An exact cutout of the frame is made
⌦⌦ The cutout is centred onto the hull and the hull is cut
⌦⌦ Depending on the seal of the frame the inner glass
surfaces of the boat are cut so that the new frame can
be installed
⌦⌦ The window is centred to be in alignment with the sea
level to secure visual balance
⌦⌦ Wooden wedges are used on the outside of the hull to
follow the straight lines of the hull and the frames are
screwed in
⌦⌦ All fissures appearing after cutting the hull are sealed
with polyester putty
⌦⌦ We fix the putty on the inside with two layers of 10 cm
thick fiberglass MAT 300
⌦⌦ The outside support is removed
⌦⌦ The frame is fixed onto the hull with two layers of 30cm
thick fiberglass MAT 300
⌦⌦ Then two layers of 30 cm thick roving are applied on
the same spots
⌦⌦ Then a narrow layer of 10cm thick fiberglass MAT 300
is applied to secure the roving and level the bump
created by the roving layer
⌦⌦ After that we prepare the Foam to match the thickness
of the hull
⌦⌦ We prepare soft polyester putty and add the foam
in the putty layer which we have already spread on
the surface to eliminate bumps on the hull and get a
smooth level surface that can welcome the glass that
will seal the hull
⌦⌦ Then the foam and putty are reinforced with a layer of
fiberglass ΜΑΤ 300 from side to side
⌦⌦ After that three layers of roving, fibreglass ΜΑΤ 625
and 300 are applied to seal the inside of the boat
⌦⌦ After each layer, we seal the edges with a layer of 10
cm thick ΜΑΤ 300
⌦⌦ Then we put two horizontal beams one over and one
under the window and laminate them with two layers
of fiberglass MAT 625 and roving 300 and two layers
of fiberglass MAT 800 and fiberglass roving 450. In-
between layers we apply layers of fiberglass MAT 300.
⌦⌦ Then three vertical rails over and below the window
surface are laminated onto the horizontal beams with
three layers of roving, MAT 800 and MATT 450. We
finish with a layer of fibreglass MAT 300.
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In a 100% nautical ambience, at Piraeus
Sailing Club in the harbour of Mikrolimano,
the organisers awarded the boats that
finished first in the two classes as well as the
people who helped towards this successful
event.
Giannis Moralis, Mayor of Piraeus, awarded
the Great Cup to My Way, skippered by
F. Kidoniatis, the great winner of the
competition who won in Class A.
The closing ceremony was honoured by all
participating crews, the Mayor of Piraeus,
Giannis Moralis, the Commander of the Hellenic
Naval Academy, Georgios Leventis, the Vice
president of the International Sailing Federation,
Giorgos Andreadis, the President of the Offshore
Sailing Committee, Akis Tsalikis, the President
of HORC, Ioannis Maragkoudakis, the former
President of Piraeus Sailing Club, Nikos
Karageorgiou, sponsor representatives and
many friends of the club and the world of sailing.
Sail Greece
“It was undoubtedly the best Panhellenic ORCi open water sailing championship of the last years. The races were breathtaking
with all boats fighting for a distinction until the final leg. What’s more we welcomed many happy surprises with regard to
the boats considered to be the front runners before the beginning of the race”, agreed YIannis Papadimitriou, the host of the
event and President of Piraeus Sailing Club, and Akis Tsalikis, President of the Hellenic Sailing Federation.
ORC Greek
Nationals
Piraeus
Sailing Club2015
R e s u l t s
ORCi Class A
1. My Way, skipper F. Kidoniatis
(NOEF), 26.6
2. Melx II – P.L. Ferrari, skipper S.
Papagiannopoulos (ΝΟΕ), 29.6
3. Atalanti XVI–Quantum, Amway,
Sebago, skipper G. Andreadis.
(ΝΟΕ), 39.1
ORCi Class B
4. Pega, skipper D. Alevizakis
(HORC), 16.6
5. Granma X, skipper H. Pritsoulis
(NCTH), 20.9
6. Gant, skipper G. Krimitsas
(HORC), 23.3
Panagotis Mantis, the 2013 and 2014 bronze
medalist in the 470 World Championships,
and his Nespresso VMG Team looked
stylish and remained composed to “sweep”
their opponents aside to seal their ticket
to the Grand Final. The game was on
to defend their 2014 HMRT title. In the
Grand Final, Alexandros Tagaropoulos
and Hellenic Police couldn’t conjure up
their earlier magic, and, after 4 exciting
matches, they were defeated by Panagiotis
Mantis and his Nespresso VMG Team.
A stunning outcome for Nespresso VMG
Team who won back to back victories
to defend their Tour Trophy. In the petit
final, Solgar Ursa Minor made a last
minute move for glory, hunting out any
slight advantage to conquer Dark ‘n
Stormy Team. Superb teamwork gave
Spanomanolis’ team third place, with
Andreadis’ Dark ‘n Stormy knocked off the
podium. The Hellenic Match Racing Tour
2015 was wrapped up with an impressive
and glamorous closing ceremony.
Prizes and awards were presented to
massive applause from the watching
crowd, in a proud moment for the
victorious teams. Tour and event
partners and supporters, alongside team
sponsors showcased exquisite hospitality
to guests. The “Hellenic Match Racing
Tour” is a sailing league organized by
“Icarus Sailing Media” under the auspices
of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and
supported by the Greek National Tourist
Organization.
The 4th
and final leg of the Hellenic Match Racing Tour 2015
took place in Piraeus, Greece, fielding a stunning line-up of
leading Greek sailing stars. Perfect weather conditions over
the two days of racing, 3-4 October, saw a fiercely fought
series of match races, set against the dramatic scenery of
the old harbour of Mikrolimano.
Hellenic Match
Racing Tour 2015
Sani - Paros - Vouliagmeni – mikrolimano
Photos icarus sailing mediaPhotos nikos Alevromytis
Yiannis Papadimitriou, President
of Piraeus Sailing Club

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What happens after the Aegean Regatta?
First we need to finish the jetty (we’ve been on this project for 10
- 18 months and we have a technical support contract with Sani
Marina or Marina Cesme (CamperNicholson), in order to acquire
the knowhow, set up the organisation that we have envisioned and
finally manage all of the leisure boat shelters with services and
facilities. The first step is the jetty, the second is to train the staff
and get the marina to operate at full capacity, the way it did over
these days. Then there is the dry docking.
What has been the most difficult step so far?
Unfortunately our efforts coincided with the change of government
and, as we all know, elections and the change of ministers in
Greece equal absolute idleness. By the end of the year we could
have finished with the licences and perhaps even with the project
itself but this is Greece with its good side and its bad side.
Our short stay here has shown that you have fully undertaken
the completion of the project and the operation of the marina.
The project was delivered by the Greek National Tourism
Organisation to the Municipality of Chios and the municipality
handed it over to the Intermunicipal Port Office of Chios.
Responsible for the designing, assimilation and materialisation of
the project was Christos Aspradakis of the GNTO and Anastasia
Markatou, Director of the Department of Tourist Ports of the
Ministry of Tourism. When we were handed the project at the
I.P.O. of Chios, it lacked a materialisation and operation plan,
and building facilities, whereas the anchorage required certain
improvements too. We decided to compete for the hosting of the
Aegean Regatta and the Turkish Aegean Rally so that we could put
ourselves to the test and show the world what it would be like to
have a fully operative marina. Now both the materialisation and
the operation of the marina are within our jurisdiction.
Complementary projects had to be completed by the GNTO
and the Ministry of Tourism. Unfortunately, the GNTO was
closed down and so the funds to cover the complementary
studies were nowhere to be found. At that point I realised that
the game was in our hands. We undertook all complementary
studies to make up for the initial setbacks and we are now at
the final stage.
To what extent does the project in Limnia reflect the activities of
the I.P.O. of Chios?
Our activities are highly diverse, including all port
infrastructure -both for passengers and shipping-, the
servicing of cruise ships and leisure boats as well as all of the
building facilities further inland at the port areas. Despite the
size of this project, Limnia constitutes only 10% of our activities.
Of course, responding to our responsibilities presupposes
a good team that works at all levels. With regard to marinas
and leisure boat shelters I was blessed to work with three
wonderful and efficient ladies: Vera Steirou, Sotiria Davetta
and Evi Lagou, who organised and executed to the last detail
the development plan for the marina in Limnia as well as
the rest of the tourist infrastructure on Chios. Without them
nothing would have been accomplished. I feel extremely lucky
to have them with me in this project.
The team carries out the project, arranges communications and
that is a huge activity spectrum with an enormous workload.
We never stop. The I.P.O. of Chios manages 27 pieces of
infrastructure, from small fishing harbours to big projects like
the one we are talking about. Today, looking at these 77 boats
moored in the marina, I feel that we have come a long way
considering that this is our first year. Yet, I know that tomorrow
morning we will want to move on to the next stage.
Aegean Regatta
2015
This is the first marina in Chios to feature facilities and
services. What is your target?
Our target is to secure its unhampered operation throughout the
year, to help it evolve and become a magnet for tourists and, of
course, to incorporate it in a larger network of well organised port
facilities around the island of Chios. Our target for the future is to
create an independent management body for the port facilities,
capable of managing the marinas consistently and on an ongoing
basis. Obviously, this scenario must mature in people’s minds and
this will happen only when the development of sea tourism and
port infrastructure, now treated with contempt due to idleness, is
positively revaluated by people.
Was it difficult to set up a marina?
I wouldn’t really say that. The difficulty lies in making it work,
creating an organisational chart, setting targets and having a
vision. It is obviously difficult to achieve smooth operation right
from the first year. We have already found several weaknesses,
inadequacies and problems we had not anticipated. In practice,
the marina started operating two months ago. It was a big bet
for us to meet the high standards of the Aegean Regatta as well
as the Turkish Aegean Rally which was here two weeks ago.
Our biggest problem is the extension of the outside jetty for the
protection of the marina from strong southern winds in the winter.
When the project is completed, this piece of infrastructure will set
in motion the development of the wider region.
What is required? What are the prerequisites?
Regrettably, the project took form amidst adverse circumstances.
We have submitted all of the required reports and studies to the
Ministry of Tourism since the beginning of January 2015, and
we are waiting for the approval of the amended site by the ports
committee. This committee was never set up by the relevant
ministries and thus it was not possible to send the application
folder to the managing body and claim a share of the NSRF
currently in force. Our efforts have been redirected towards the
next scheduled NSRF of 2014-2020. Of course, even as we speak,
the committee has not been created yet.
As soon as the project is finalised, we will be ready to set the
marina in operation based on a well-thought-out plan. The marina
will be able to welcome tourists from April to October, making
the best of the west side, the most beautiful part of Chios. During
winter it could become a mooring and repair spot for leisure boats,
creating many job openings in a region that truly needs them.
We will be setting into action the horizontal axis connecting the
peninsula of Halkidiki in northern Greece with the Sporades island
complex, Psara and Chios. The increased tourist traffic coming
from the Turkish marinas is handled by facilities on the eastern
side and especially the southern part of the central port of Chios.
Let me add that 20-25 yachts come from Turkey every weekend.
To make the entire venture feasible we need trained staff, and
this depends on funds. However, only with proper training can
we secure that the marina will be able to fully reimburse the
initial capital.
How did you manage to set the marina in operation for an event
that has attracted 70 sailboats?
The Intermunicipal Port Office of Chios couldn’t afford to spend
funds, before securing the full operation of the marina throughout
the year. So, we marshalled all our ingenuity and volunteers
who agreed to support us during the Aegean Regatta. About 20
volunteers offered their services during these days. They took
a mini training course that taught them the basics and as you
found out for yourself they gave their best and provided excellent
services to our guests. This new piece of infrastructure, the fact
that there is a specific plan for its development along with the love
of the people for this area, created for them the right stimuli and
for us the team mates we needed.
report
The inauguration of Limnia
Marina in Volissos, Chios Island
Michael Belegris
President of the Intermunicipal
Port Office of Chios
As part of the Aegean Regatta
2015 which started from Limnia
in Volissos of Chios, the
Intermunicipal Port Office of
Chios in cooperation with the
municipality of Chios held the
official inauguration of the
new shelter for leisure boats
in Limnia, a marina of 55 berths.
We seized the opportunity
to meet Michael Belegris,
President of the I.P.O. of Chios,
and his team.
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