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When it comes to capturing the spirit of unfettered oceanic adventure, few master it as mesmerizingly as Italian boatyard Cantiere delle Marche (CdM). Its latest innovation to grace the waters is Haze², the latest addition to the lauded Darwin 102 series.
The proud owner of this 30.8-meter spectacle is British entrepreneur Steve Rigby, an experienced sailor with a fondness for the tranquil waters. His relationship with CdM took root upon a captivating tour of the Darwin 106 at none other than the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. The enchanting expedition-ready spirit of the Darwin models combined with CdM’s impeccable ability to tailor-make each vessel uniquely to the owner’s desires earned the British businessman’s faith.
Emerging from the semi-custom Horizon FD85s yacht series, the 18th unit has sparked a wave of interest. With Pierre Badin of Denison Yachting Monaco personally introducing the new owner, we’re treated to a spectacle of unique customization that screams ‘family lifestyle’ from the hull up to the helipad.
The 26-meter vessel, currently under construction at a Taiwanese-based shipyard, promises an experience tailored to the buyer’s preference with an intense focus on outdoor entertaining. The design genius, Cor D. Rover, devised this model to be ‘open to interpretation’, transforming the owner’s vision into floating reality. The vessel, therefore, encapsulates spaces that evolve with the owner’s desires, focusing on family-friendly facilities, extended al fresco entertaining, and modular spaces.