With a name that translates to "the pilgrim", one might expect superyacht La Pellegrina to be a classic vessel with a traditional take on design and style. However, that couldn't be further from the truth with this grand Couach vessel, that was launched in 2012.
Aslec 4 was designed by Studio Spadolini, which previously collaborated with Rossi Navi on majestic Numptia. The Florence-based company that has been working on an impressive portfolio of projects ranging from 15 metre vessels to grand superyachts, classic to contemporary and the occasional sailing yacht. Led by Tomasso Spadolini, the studio boasts an impressive 30 years of experience and exceeds the mark of 200 vessels to date.
It has come to our knowledge that the award-winning Caribbean-based design studio Setzer Yacht Architects was recently commissioned by NISI Yachts to pen down a one off high-performance state of the art catamaran yacht series as an addition to the NISI's Xpresso line of exquisite yachts.
Boasting large bank accounts doesn't at all cope with the conventional, so any chance of exclusivity is carefully checked out. This is the case for travelling – it's quite an odd thing to see a billionaire travel from point A to point B with regular class flights and it's now a bit strange to see them travel even with the business class. For such people, Airbus comes with a solution – their brand new private jet Airbus ACJ319.
There are plenty of yachts out there to serve massive numbers of rich folk. But for those who want some speed to go with all the luxury, here is Harmony, courtesy of Moran Yacht.
Salt & Water has unveiled a 100' racing trimaran, designed for charter. Airbender 100 is designed to fulfill the the racing ambitions and dreams of non-professional sailors. The yacht has an innovative rig, and a special addition on both floats called adrenaline capsules, which enable users really get the feel the speed of sailing.
Last December, I had the pleasure of being invited to a fabulous day trip in the Caribbean, sailing around the wonderful island of Antigua with grand Dutch-built superyacht Deniki, one of the finest charter yachts available, offering all those amazing features that a great charter vessel should... And more.
In November, the Newcruise design team, under Roland Krueger & Katharina Raczek, unveiled project My World, a 180 metre superyacht of palatial dimensions. This week, we received the new renderings of this sleek project.
With an imminent US debut at the Miami Boat Show 2013 next month, exciting superyacht Petrus II is confidently set on a course to take the spotlights.
Technology transfer from Mercedes-AMG to Cigarette Racing: The world's most powerful powerboat with electric drive – Inspired by Mercedes-AMG
