We start our voyage into the wonderful world of yachting by recalling a film from 2012 which many people hail as being one of the greatest Bond movies of all time, Skyfall. Starring alongside actor Daniel Craig in his role of 007 was ‘Regina’, a simply stunning sailing yacht which is now available for new ownership. Regina was built in Bodrum, Turkey in 2011 and refitted just last year. The classically designed schooner measures 56 metres in length and 9.5 metres in width and has a maximum speed of 12 knots. Below her immaculate teak decks, spacious, grand and elegant interior design features the finest mahogany, marble and onyx. Up to 12 people can be accommodated on board in a total of six cabins. The master cabin even presides over its own lounge as well as having a private dressing closet. Various indoor and outdoor areas provide ample space for relaxation, sunbathing and making the most of life afloat. Should you tire of listening to the wind in the sails and watching the sun rise and set over the horizon, Regina offers a host of amenities such as satellite television, a high-end music system and a jet ski.
£7.63m / €8.85m / $9.41m Engel & Völkers Yachting
www.engelvoelkers.com
Passion for Perfection
While there’s no doubt that sailing is both challenging and exhilarating, the speed and versatility of a motoryacht is equally appealing. Fairline’s Squadron flybridge yachts attract a particular type of customer, someone who wants the security of well-proven design features as well as sophisticated advances in marine engineering. The design places heavy items such as fuel over the centre of buoyancy, which ensures renowned sea-keeping properties, a pleasant sound and low vibration throughout. The Squadron 78 Custom is equipped for relaxing and entertaining on a grand scale. One look at the huge flybridge gives the first clue to this remarkable yacht’s sociable intentions. Large, spacious entertaining areas are in evidence throughout the yacht from the extensive saloon and upper deck areas, through to the light and airy private staterooms. All are created using exotic woods, hand-selected granite work surfaces and state-of-the-art design features. Elegant floating seat rests surround the yacht’s large teak feature table, where ‘secret’ lights in the table itself create a gently ambience for dining and socialising. The layout options are extensive and are a match for even the most creative brief. A consultant from Fairline’s Yacht Division can advise on three or four cabin layouts, numerous bathroom and galley configurations, separate walk-in wardrobes and the potential to extend the owner’s suite. You can even include an office should you really need to mix business with pleasure.
£2.57m / €2.98m / $3.17m
www.fairline.com
