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Forbes
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Swan One Design Worlds At The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Sets High Standards For Serious And Sophisticated Sailing Competition
ClubSwan 50's enjoy tight racing in the Swan One Design Worlds in Porto Cervo Full disclosure. Nautor Swan yachts have had a special place in my heart since 1993. Back then, I was 20-year-old dreamer who set off from Newport, Rhode Island to see the world aboard a Swan 651. And being a deckhand on a 65-foot-long Swan that already had a legendary reputation for quality, performance, safety, and a distinctively elegant style was in fact a dream come true. But that was a few years before Leonardo Ferragamo bought the well-respected Nautor Swan shipyard based in Finland. Yes, that Leonardo Ferragamo (who started in his family's Florence-based Ferragamo fashion brand when he was 20-years-old and went on to become the Chairman of the company) is also a passionate sailor. The Swan One Design Worlds at the YCCS in Porto Cervo features spectacular racing in a spectacular ... More setting And as I found out during the Swan One Design World Championships at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo this weekend (he competes in the ClubSwan 50 class), he's as passionate about sailing now as he was then. 'I was in love with Swan for ten years before I bought the company,' he said before the final day of racing. 'In addition to the sheer joy of sailing and racing, one of the things that made me so passionate about Swan was the similarities I saw with my company. And though the businesses are different, I love how each must have a similar approach to make sure that everything is credible, reliable, and always the best that money can buy. Nautor Swan President Leonardo Ferragamo (at the wheel) competes in the ClubSwan 50 World ... More Championship at the YCCS in Porto Cervo 'When I took the company over the Swan Cup was already well established. But I wanted to bring Swan racing to a whole other level.' And to do that, Nautor Swan had to do more than just build sexy new high-performance raceboats and provide state-of-the-art service. To really provide the best experience for Swan owners like himself, Ferragamo believed the company had to organize world-class racing and events all over the world for Swan owners to enjoy as well. 'Our goal is not only to push the boundaries of performance but also to cultivate a community where the spirit of competition is balanced with friendship and mutual respect," says Giovanni Pomati CEO of Nautor Swan. "The 2025 racing calendar is a celebration of the unity that sailing brings, and we eagerly look forward to seeing these values shine through in every race.' And anyone who participated in the recent Nations League Swan One Design World Championships at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo will attest, they have. In fact, not only were all of the 35 boats that raced four classes (12 ClubSwan 50s, 7 ClubSwan 42s, 9 ClubSwan 36s and 7 in the new ClubSwan 28), treated to world class racing in one of the most desirable venues in the Mediterranean. Crews and families enjoyed welcome cocktails in the YCCS's cocktail bar on the first night of the event, and the Swan One Design World's Owners Dinner on the YCCS's pool terrace before the final day of racing. The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo is where the Swan One Design Worlds 2025 took place 'The relationship between Nautor Swan and the YCCS is a special one,' said YCCS Commodore Andrea Recordati. 'We celebrated 40 years of mutual and fruitful cooperation at last year's Rolex Swan Cup. Our race course once again offered varied conditions on each of the four days, from light breeze to Mistral wind, making for a well-balanced and engaging event.' Hendrik Brandis and his crew celebrate winning the 2025 ClubSwan 50 World Championship at the YCCS ... More in Porto Cervo Meanwhile, out on the race course, Earlybird from Germany clinched the title of ClubSwan 50 World Champion with one race to spare. A beaming owner Hendrik Brandis, back on the dock and surrounded by his team, declared: 'We are unbelievably happy that we've finally become the world champions of the ClubSwan 50. We have been trying to achieve this for many years, since the inception of the class. I think we came in three times as vice champions, but we never made it. And this year everything worked well together, a fantastic team, perfect conditions, and we made it – we're very very happy and ready to celebrate!' Brazilian Hakon Lorentzen's Mamao took home the title of ClubSwan 36 class champion for the third time. 'I can't believe that we have managed to win the ClubSwan 36 title three times,' he said. 'I started sailing on an Optimist at 10 years old and I would never have believed we would have come this far. Winning anywhere is great. But winning in Porto Cervo it's even more great.' Mamao wins the ClubSwan 36 class at the 2025 Swan One Design Worlds The ClubSwan 42 class was won by the Spanish boat Pez de Abril, owned by class veteran José Maria Meseguer. 'I've been in Porto Cervo so many times and not had great luck,' he said. 'This time we won the Cup so we're very happy with that. Racing in a one design class is fantastic, with all the boats being the same, being so competitive, being so tight in windward and downwind racing, it's a magnificent experience. I wouldn't change that for anything else in the world.' ClubSwan 28 Swing owned by Japan's Keisuke Suzuki won the ClubSwan 28 class The brand new ClubSwan 28 Swing owned by Japan's Keisuke Suzuki aided by the tactical skills of multiple world champion and Olympic 470 gold medalist Will Ryan will be the first name engraved on the Gold Cup for this class. The cool thing is this was only one of several stops on ClubSwan racing calendar that culminates in St. Tropez at The Nations League 2025 regatta in October where all ClubSwan one design and rating classes will compete for the Nations Cup. Tight racing and beautiful surroundings at the Swan One Design Worlds at the YCCS in Porto Cervo As you might have guessed that special place I have in my heart for Nautor Swan has grown. A lot. And I'm going to come right out and say it. Lenardo Ferragamo's vison to propel Nautor Swan to the next level with The ClubSwan racing program (in addition to consistently launching innovative new designs, a comprehensive support network, and even charter and brokerage divisions) sets an impressively high bar for anyone who is passionate about sailing. And now that Nautor Swan has recently merged with San Lorenzo Yachts I'm pretty sure the bar is going to be raised even higher. The Swan 128 undersail. Oh, by the way, the Swan One Design World Championships at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo wasn't the only newsworthy Nautor Swan event taking place this month. The Sparkman & Stephens Swan Rendezvous took place the same weekend on the island of Elba. And the newest Swan superyacht—the Swan 128—is being introduced to the press at the shipyard in Finland as we speak. Watch this space.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Buffalo Trace Is Going to Start Selling Its Rare Whiskeys on Sazerac's New Online Shop
Whiskey fans know how hard some of Buffalo Trace's most allocated bourbons are to get, and how expensive these bottles are if you do find them. We're talking about names like Pappy Van Winkle, George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, and the Last Drop. However, these bottles are going to be slightly easier to get your hands on starting tomorrow, because the distillery's parent company, Sazarac, just announced the launch of a new online e-commerce platform called Legacy de Forge. Given that this is a partnership with BlockBar, there is, of course, a blockchain element to this new endeavor. These days, that concept often causes people's eyes to glaze over, but the gist is as follows: You can buy bottles from the Legacy de Forge website using a credit card, wire transfer, or Ethereum, and each purchase comes with a digital token to verify its authenticity. If you're looking to flip a bottle, that means that BlockBar can store it in its secure physical facility, and the new buyer will also have reassurance that what they are buying is legitimate. More from Robb Report An Oscar-Winning Film Producer Has Sold His Glitzy Miami Beach Penthouse for $4 Million Tom Cruise Is Reportedly Buying a New Multimillion-Dollar Nautor Swan Sailing Yacht Charlie Chaplin Once Parked His Fire Trucks Where This $12.5 Million L.A. Home Now Stands But let's skip to the juicy part. The website had a soft opening that started on May 28, featuring some extremely rare bottles from the Last Drop—including the 27 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery that we favorably reviewed recently. Other Last Drop expressions that are currently available to bid on are the 32 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey and 22 Year Old Mizunara Cask Blended Japanese Whisky. There is also a bottle of Sazerac de Forge Grande Champagne Cognac Vintage 200, Mister Sam Canadian whisky, and the new Garavogue 20 Year Old Single Malt from Sazerac's recently acquired Hawk's Rock distillery in Ireland. There will be more to come in the future, and presumably that will include some of Buffalo Trace's most collectible Kentucky bourbons and rye whiskeys, like the aforementioned Pappy and Stagg, as well as Weller, Eagle Rare, and Blanton's. Sales will be divided up into three sections on the website: The most rare spirits will be available via auction that you will be notified of when you sign up for the newsletter; the less exclusive but still collectible bottles will be available to purchase outright during a certain window; and the more widely available bottles will be for sale at any time (while supplies last). And to celebrate the launch of Legacy de Forge, there will be an online auction starting tomorrow where you can purchase a single barrel of Blanton's Gold that includes a VIP tour and one-night stay at Buffalo Trace Distillery's Stagg Lodge. Bidding opens tomorrow, June 6, at 10 a.m. and lasts until June 20 at 10 a.m. (EST). You can visit the website now to find out more. Best of Robb Report Why a Heritage Turkey Is the Best Thanksgiving Bird—and How to Get One 9 Stellar West Coast Pinot Noirs to Drink Right Now The 10 Best Wines to Pair With Steak, From Cabernet to Malbec Click here to read the full article.
Forbes
21-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
In Yacht Shows, Is Palm Beach The New Monaco? That Depends.
Let's be clear. The Monaco Yacht Show has always been in a class by itself. It is a nonesuch destination reigning as the undisputed leader in all things luxury. In light of this question posed ahead of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, or PBIBS, is Palm Beach the New Monaco? The recent environment suggests the center may be shifting, with wealth and power finding Palm Beach an appealing alternative. So, a month after all the boat horns sounded to signal the show closure in Palm Beach, how did it measure up to Monaco? It depends on who one asks and what objectives are considered. The 43rd edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, PBIBS, officially took place from March 21-24, spanning five days, up from the usual three, for the first time. The show featured more than 200 superyachts over 80 feet, 45 of which exceeded 150 feet. In all, there were 1,000 boats on display, with 80 debut yachts. The 33rd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, presented from September 25-28, 2024, featured 117 superyachts on display, 81 of which were debuts. An additional 53 sat at anchor in the bay. At the time of writing of this article, Informa claimed more than 60,000 attendees at the Palm Beach show this year, exceeding 2024's tally of 55,000 visitors. Attendance at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2024 was 29,197. Both shows indicate qualified attendees serious about a charter or yacht purchase. The Palm Beach show was compact and easy to navigate. By contrast, Monaco's expanse around the port seemed more spread out. Palm Beach? It was just easy. Clearly mapped. Easily navigated. Well maintained. And parking? Generally easier than other shows. Traffic, however, still tries one's patience, but is not as lengthy a delay as some of the shows. This year, Palm Beach featured innovations and reveals that proved big news. Like Sanlorenzo's announcement that it doubled its revenue in the past five years while acquiring sailing giant Nautor Swan, with a new 137-foot alloy Swan sailing yacht in the works alongside acquisition of Simpson Marine. And like the Benetti's 280-foot Espen Øino and Zuretti Project Life built on spec with a 2025 build start and 2030 delivery. And like Baglietto's world premiere of Daybreak, a 170-foot spatial magician for its size, with impressive 'Made in Italy' luxury details. Denison Yachting announced partnerships with Northern Jet, set to dovetail with an automotive group, perhaps Holman Motors, for a seamless, full-service experience for charter clients. Feadship emphasized continued advances in sustainable luxury on board superyachts, advancing the efficiency and use of electric drives, biofuels, and hydrogen propulsion, along with highly sustainable interior materials, providing insight, solutions, and options across the marine industry. Tankoa's 52-meter S520 unveiling, and Sunreef's new Las Olas office Ft. Lauderdale just brush the surface of yachting sector news. Comparing the locations of the two shows, which is best? Monaco's extraordinary architecture and lush environments with impressive histories are legendary. There are 16 Michelin Star dining establishments in Monaco, with the three-star Le Louis XV - Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris leading the pack. Palm Beach is no architectural slouch, however, with its array of mansions on Palm Beach's exclusive island, surrounded by expansive, impeccably tended landscapes and artistic displays. The unique Flagler style can be seen throughout the region. On the dining scene, Palm Beach in its first year review by the Michelin Guide earned one star for Konro, in a field of nine total nods from the judges. Monaco is graced with many hotel choices, all with exclusive rates pushing $3000 per night with a four night minimum, but with every possible luxurious amenity a prospective yacht buyer could dream up. Palm Beach lists eight luxury hotels, one of which includes a boutique hotel within the iconic Breakers, offering 21 rooms and suites within the confines of the main hotel, which harks back to 1896. Both Monaco and Palm Beach understand what their guests seek in terms of posh digs and attentive service, and guests will want for nothing. Shopping is often a criterion for those seeking superyachts, so it stands to reason that it is a consideration in comparison. Monaco has haute shops in spades, with globally acclaimed designers and exclusive boutiques tucked into every niche. From Metropole and Fontvieille to Marché de la Condamine, it is a challenge to name an important designer without a presence or to find a luxury item not available here. Palm Beach, Florida, USA at Worth Ave. getty Palm Beach, however, has its own designer enclaves dotting Worth Avenue and in The Royal Poinciana Plaza. Kassatly's, Worth Avenue's oldest shop dating back to the 1920s, carries fine linens, luxurious sleepwear, and a cache of cashmere, situated among additional boutiques that rival in their niches. Boats may be the focus here, but other pursuits contribute to making both trips exciting. Monaco's cultural and entertainment menu is diverse, ranging from gaming at the Casino de Monte-Carlo, dancing at Nikki Beach or Jimmy'z, peeking at the Place du Palais, a bit of whale watching, a menagerie of museums, and a little jazz and a Condamine Champagne Cocktail at Le Bar Américain. Palm Beach is a little more casual but offers an eclectic menu. Options include brunch and a sporting match at the National Polo Center, golf at The Ocean Course at The Breakers or Niklaus Bear's Club, a show at Kravis Center, or jumping and equitation events at the Wellington International Equestrian Center. Both locations have lovely beaches. Palm Beach has lovely blue water along the Atlantic coast. Informa states that PBIBS has historically delivered a more than $1.05 billion economic impact to the Palm Beach region. MIAPBC Executive Director Alyssa Freeman stated, 'This year's record-breaking success has driven unprecedented revenue for local businesses, while also generating crucial funding for local nonprofits that strengthen the boating industry.' What hangs in the balance are the actual sales numbers attributed to the show, along with other more subjective stats like which show has the best array of yachts, or which offers the greatest value for exhibitors or buyers, not to mention which is more enjoyable or easier to navigate. The question remains, and the debate is far from over. As both shows continue to refine and improve, both are worth the journey. The 2025 Monaco Yacht Show is scheduled for September 24-27. The Palm Beach International Boat Show will be held March 25-29, 2026. See you there!
