Luxury-Boating Articles
Pioneering new standards in luxury sailing, Alia Yachts has launched its latest game-changer, the custom-built 50-metre superyacht ALY501. Constructed at its Antalya site in Turkey, this high-strength Alustar aluminium and full carbon superstructure are crafted to embody a remarkable blend of rigidity, efficiency, and extreme lightness, making it a notable step in maritime innovation.
Sporting a futuristic ‘aircraft-carrier’ bow, ALY501’s design showcases a captivatingly modern profile. But this yacht is not just about looks. Fitted with three water jet propulsion units, she is engineered to deliver high speeds, making for an adventurous sailing experience.
Alia Yachts’ commitment to precision, emotion, and innovation is apparent in the creation of ALY501. As Alia Yachts’ president Gökhan Çelik eloquently puts it, ‘She’s engineered to be light, fast, complex and fearless— a testament to the harmony of performance and luxury.’
Compass Tenders sure knows how to make waves – they’ve announced the release of two exceptional custom-made tenders for the first-ever Amels 80 model, the much-coveted superyacht Pangea. This magnificent sea marvel was delivered from the Damen Yachting’s top-notch facilities in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, last month and is currently sailing the high seas on course for the splendid Caribbean island of Antigua. The first custom order fulfilled by Compass was an impressively sleek 11.7-metre Limousine tender. The buyer specified certain preferences that included ensuring enough clear headroom for a party of eight guests and to maximise exterior seating space.