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Motor yacht CALYPSO (Ex Solemar) was built by the Amels yard in Holland in 2003 and benefited from a 15 million euro upgrade and new decor by Amels in 2017. She is a 61.5m luxury yacht which features meticulous design detailing, lovely exterior styling and huge interior spaces. Her side deck areas are also abundant with space, such as the expansive sun deck, where you can lounge in the sun and relax or enjoy al fresco dining.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Great interior design ~ Gym ~ Spa pool ~ Cinema ~ Spacious decks area perfect for hosting parties and groups ~ Beauty salon ~ Alfresco dining area ~ Indoor formal dining table ~ Sun loungers ~ Wet bar ~ Sumptuous seating ~ Two-level lavish master suite ~ Swim platform ~ Water toys, diving & snorkeling equipment In 2016/17, the yacht received an extensive refit throughout, she boasts a neutral decor, with a timeless ambiance and sophisticated finish.

CALYPSO’s beautiful interior conveys a contemporary feel with raised and fielded paneling in cherry wood. A lovely sumptuous ambiance flows through the entire yacht, with a widespread use of marble and colorful fabrics and furnishings. She also offers charter guest a new fully equipped gymnasium as well as a fantastic Spa Pool. On the main deck, the expansive salon offers a sumptuous lounge and adjacent private library. Separate and forward is the formal dining table, seating 12 guests in elegance.

The exterior living is over 3 well-appointed decks, perfect for entertaining large groups or simply relaxing. On the main deck is a shaded seating area, complete with the option of alfresco dining. Steps lead from the main deck aft to the extended swim platform and water toys activity center. The upper aft deck features a further alfresco dining area, seating, wet bar and partial shade. Her sundeck is exceptionally well designed and offers both an aft and a forward section. The forward area has comfortable seating, alfresco dining, sunpads and a Jacuzzi tub. Centered, is a fully equipped air conditioned gym for the fitness enthusiasts. The aft section of the sundeck is incredibly spacious and has chaise loungers and seating.

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The yacht is powered by 2 x CAT 2,600hp engines with cruising speeds of 14 knots and top speeds of 15.5 knots. She has both at anchor and underway stabilizers for optimum comfort.

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Accommodation is in 7 guest cabins for 12 charter guests. The master stateroom is full beam of the yacht on the main deck forward, with a split level layout. The upper level has a king size bed and private lounge, while the lower level offers a further lounge, study and full beam ensuite with his and hers facilities. The VIP cabin is on the upper deck forward of the skylounge, with a king size bed. A guest cabin on the main deck to starboard has a queen size bed. On the lower deck are 4 mirror image guest cabins, each with a queen size bed and Pullman berth.

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CALYPSO provides the following yacht charter extras, toys and amenities: Tenders & Toys: All toys and tenders New 2017 7.5m (24.6') Dariel Sport Tender 7.5m (24.6') Dariel Limo Tender 8.8m (29') water slide Trampoline 2 Montague X90 Bikes 2 Seabob F5S Lampuga Boost Electric surfboard 2 Laser Pico sailboats 2 Atom Windsurfers with multiple sails Windsurfer rig for Crossover Inflatable SUP 2 Liquid Force 138 kite boards with multiple size kites 2 Hobie Lanai Single Kayaks 2 Sea Eagle 380x Pro Carbon Inflatable 2 person Kayaks 2 Naish Nalu GTW 10'6" SUP 4 Naish Crossover Inflatable 9'10" SUP Towable Toys: 2 Jobe ,1p Hotseats, Jobe Binar 2p, Jobe Airstream Jobe Shock Knee Board Liquid Force Trip 134 Women's Wakeboard Liquid Force Trip 138 Wakeboard Liquid Force Focus 44 Wakeboad Jobe Kids Hemi Trainers 46" Skis Jobe Hemi Combo Skis 62" Jobe Mode combo Skis 68" Obrien Synchro 66" mono Ski Obrian G5 67" Mono ski 4 Aqualung Scuba Diving Full Kits 12 sets of Snorkeling kit Shiamano Tigre Fishing Rod and Reel 4 Casting rods and Reels Rendezvous Scuba Diving Only Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities: Comprehensive 2017 AV system with HD screens and Apple TV and IPad control. iPhone compatible HD Movie projector & 3 meter custom screen for outdoor movies under the stars. Full light show, lasers, smoke and pro disco sound system onboard Stern - beach with shower for tender boarding and water sports. Main deck aft - shaded and sunny lounging areas. Upper deck aft - shaded dining area. Sunny or shaded lounging area with heaters Sun deck - aft sunning area with chaise lounges. In the middle is a air conditioned gym that can be open or closed. Elliptical, treadmill & bike trainer machines . Free weights, balls, mats. balance boards etc In the front their is a huge area with Jacuzzi, sun beds, dining and lounging areas with tables, couches and awnings if needed. Communications: WiFi network throughout the yacht with broadband Internet access world wide. 2017 Communication system with phone and data connections via VSAT, Sat Com and GSM.

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Dear Josh, Just a short note of thanks. The Calypso charter was great success. We all really enjoyed the trip and will certainly be using your services again. The Calypso team were great. Craig and Tarryn did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them to other clients. They were great with the children, who didn't actually want to leave the yacht today! Charter on yacht CALYPSO, in France, July

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‘Calypso’ is a 200.13ft  /61m  motor yacht built in 2003 by Amels and last refitted in 2017. Michael Leach is responsible for the interior and exterior design of this vessel, and she was previously named Solemar. Her clean, slick interior and exterior makes her an extremely pleasing choice for your next charter vacation.

Calypso’s interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 7 rooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 4 double cabins and 1 convertable cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 16 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Each cabin is well appointed and offers the ideal place to rest after a long day of exploration.

You’ll find an array of leisure and entertainment facilities onboard, making her ideal for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s lots of space for enjoying an alfresco lunch or dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and working on your tan.

Calypso is built to comply to both MCA and Lloyds Register standards, and she has a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,000nm from 168,000litre fuel tanks. This mix of performance and style is another factor in her popularity.

This impressive yacht comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A Jacuzzi on deck is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking scenery after a long day of exploration.

Wi-Fi connection is available throughout, so you’ll be able to stay connected while you’re away, great for business, checking emails or sharing your experience on social media.

A gym onboard, equipped with the latest exercise equipment, means you’ll be able to work out at sea. Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the hottest of days or nights.

There’s a portfolio of toys onboard including 2 x Cayago F7’s Seabobs, Freestyle Waterslide, 2 x Laser Sports Pico Sail Boats, 2 x 2 Person Kayaks, and 2 x 1 Person Kayaks, ideal for keeping guests entertained as you sail.

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• AIR CONDITIONING • DECK JACUZZI • GYM • IPOD DOCKING • JET SKI • KAYAKING • PADDLEBOARD • PROJECTOR • SAILING • SATCOM • SEABOB • SNORKELING • SPA • STABILIZERS • TOWABLE TOYS • TRAMPOLINE • WATER SKI • WATER SLIDE • WAVERIDER • WI FI

1 x 21.98ft /6.7m Nautica Custom Tender 250 HP engine 1 x 23.95ft /7.3m Nautica Custom Tender 250 HP engine

2 x 2 seat Jet-Skis 2012 models in crimson metallic 2 x Cayago F7’s Seabobs 2012 in orange Freestyle Waterslide 8m high and 12m long 2 x Laser Sports Pico Sail Boats Inflatable trampoline 2 x inflatable Paddleboards 2 x 2 Person Kayaks 2 x 1 Person Kayaks Water-Skis Towable Toys Snorkelling Equipment

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Charter the beautiful Solemar Yacht by Amels

By Adrian Prisca

Updated on December 24, 2017

Holland has a long, outstanding tradition in yacht building. Adding to this tradition, the Dutch shipyard Amels designed the stunning Solemar yacht. Originally built in 2003, it’s a superb 202-foot luxurious vessel, with all the amenities one would ever desire and huge interior spaces and outdoor lounge facilities. It’s currently available for charter for a price tag of $325,000 per week.

The crew number is somewhere around 16 people, assuring guests with all the services they need. The yacht can accommodate 12 people in six large cabins. The main suite, the owner’s, spreads around two deck levels, also comprising a raised lounge area to enjoy the breathtaking views, double bed and an office area.

On the upper deck there’s a double cabin and on the lower deck there are four single cabins, two of which are equipped with additional Pullman bunks. The list of pleasures and amenities goes on, with a huge Jacuzzi, al-fresco dining, satellite TV and communications, two Yamaha wave-runners, two 22-feet Nautica tenders, a state-of-the-art gym on the main deck, plasma entertainment system (TV + DVD) and the list goes on.

For a superb vacation away from stress and crowds, this is a great opportunity, taking in consideration that you own the necessary money to borrow it. The seas are at your feet.

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Amels 61.5 metre motor yacht Solemar sold

Curtis Stokes at Curtis Stokes & Associates has found a buyer for the 61.5 metre motor yacht Solemar , with Matt Albert at Yachting Partners International  representing the seller.

Built in steel and aluminium by Dutch yard Amels to a design by Michael Leach , she was delivered in 2003 and refitted in 2011. Lloyds classed and MC compliant, she has an elegant interior with raised and fielded cherry wood paneling accommodating 12 guests in six cabins consisting of a split level master suite on the main deck, a VIP suite on the bridge deck and four double cabins below, all with full en suite bathroom facilities.

The expansive main deck saloon has a large lounge for relaxation on comfortable chairs, a bar, relaxation area and an entertainment centre including a large television screen while forward is a formal dining area.

Exterior areas are a major feature and she has a large aft deck with both sunny and shaded areas for dining and lounging al fresco. The vast sun deck, however, is a real eye-opener, offering sunbathing areas on sun pads and loungers, a Jacuzzi dip pool, an outdoor cinema and a fully equipped air conditioned gymnasium enclosed by glass walls. This area can also convert to an outdoor discotheque, enabling guests to dance away the night under the stars.

The sky lounge is the ideal place for relaxation in peace and quiet in front of an entertainment centre with a full wet bar comfortingly close to hand.

Twin 2,600 Caterpillar diesel engines give her a range of 4,500 nautical miles and she is fitted with zero speed stabilizers.

Solemar 's asking price_ _has not been disclosed.

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Luxury yacht captain faces manslaughter investigation after deaths of British tech mogul, 6 others

Bayesian captain james cutfield under investigation after yacht sinks, kills 7.

Moment luxury yacht sinks off coast of Italy caught on camera, with 6 presumed dead

Grainy CCTV footage shows the moment a storm struck the Bayesian luxury yacht, which sank Aug. 19, 2024, off the coast of Italy. Six people are missing, officials say. (Giornale di Sicilia)

The captain of the superyacht that sank off the coast of Italy last week during severe weather, killing seven, is under probe by Italian prosecutors.

James Cutfield, 51, of New Zealand, is under investigation on suspicion of manslaughter and culpable shipwreck, Italian media reported Monday.

He and 15 others survived the sinking of the Bayesian. British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah and five others died. 

"The Bayesian was built to go to sea in any weather," Franco Romani, a nautical architect who was part of the team that designed the yacht, told daily La Stampa in an interview published on Monday. He added that the yacht could have taken on water from a left open side hatch.

Prosecutors said the event was "extremely rapid" and could have been a "downburst" – a localized, powerful wind that descends from a thunderstorm and spreads out rapidly upon hitting the ground.

BRITISH TECH ENTREPRENEUR, AMERICANS AMONG MISSING AFTER YACHT SINKS OFF ITALIAN COAST, KILLING AT LEAST 1

James Cutfield was captain of the Bayesian at the time of its sinking off the Italian coast.  (Facebook/James Cutfield)

Similar to U.S. law, being investigated does not imply guilt nor that formal charges will be filed against Cutfield. 

On Saturday, chief prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio not only confirmed an investigation, but said his team will also consider each possible element of responsibility, including those of the captain, the crew, individuals in charge of supervision and the yacht’s manufacturer.

MORGAN STANLEY INTERNATIONAL CHAIRMAN, WIFE AND 4 OTHERS STILL MISSING AFTER LUXURY YACHT SINKS OFF SICILY

Italian firefighter divers work at the site of a shipwreck, in Porticello, Sicily, southern Italy, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli)

The Bayesian was a 184-foot British-flagged luxury yacht deemed "unsinkable" by its manufacturer, Italian shipyard Perini Navi. 

Its crew survived the sinking, minus the chef. Six passengers were trapped in the hull. 

This picture taken on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, shows the Bayesian, left, and the Duch sailboat Sir Robert Baden Powell at anchor off the Sicilian village of Porticello near Palermo, in southern Italy. (Fabio La Bianca/Baia Santa Nicolicchia via AP)

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Fox News Digital spoke with eSysman of the YouTube channel eSysman SuperYachts , to find out what could have gone wrong with the vessel. 

"Obviously, any voyage plan will take into account the weather. Wind, wave sizes, and frequencies of the waves will be studied and precise prediction of weather has improved over the years, but it’s still not 100%," the host said, noting that it is ultimately the captain who is responsible for the vessel. 

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Yacht Sank in Sicily Due to ‘Endless Chain of Errors,' Ship Maker's Owner Speculates: ‘Everything Was Predictable’

"A series of activities should have been done to avoid finding oneself in that situation," argues Giovanni Costantino, who owns the firm that built the vessel in 2008

• Giovanni Costantino — who is the CEO of The Italian Sea Group, the company that now owns Perini Navi, which built the  Bayesian  in 2008 — blames an "endless chain of errors" for the luxury yacht’s sinking on Monday, Aug. 19
• "Everything was predictable. I have the weather charts in front of me here," Constantino told Italian newspaper  Corriere della Sera  of the storm the boat was caught in
• "An unsinkable ship but from the crew an endless chain of errors," the CEO claimed to the outlet

The sinking of the luxury Bayesian  yacht off the coast of Sicily this week  resulted from an "endless chain of errors" by the crew, the ship maker's CEO is speculating.

"This episode sounds like an unbelievable story, both technically and as a fact," Giovanni Costantino — who leads The Italian Sea Group, the company that now owns Perini Navi, which built the  Bayesian  in 2008 — said,  according to CNN .

While speaking to  Italian newspaper  Corriere della Sera , Costantino said he believes those on board should not have been in their cabins, as he claims they were, when the Bayesian sank in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 19. 

Many details of why the yacht went into the water so quickly remain unclear and it's not yet known what the passengers and crew were doing before tragedy struck.

The 183-foot British vessel sank around 5 a.m. local time on Monday after a "violent storm" while near Porticello, the Italian coast guard said in a statement that was previously obtained by PEOPLE.

"Everything that has been done reveals a very long sum of errors. The people should not have been in the cabins, the boat should not have been at anchor. And then why didn't the crew know about the incoming disturbance?" Costantino said in his interview, translated from Italian.

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"The passengers reported an absurd thing, namely that the storm came unexpected, suddenly. It's not true. Everything was predictable. I have the weather charts in front of me here. Nothing came suddenly ... Ask yourself, why was no fisherman from Porticello out that night? A fisherman reads the weather conditions and a ship doesn't? The disturbance was fully readable in all the weather charts. One could not not know," he argued.

"An unsinkable ship but from the crew an endless chain of errors," the CEO asserted.

The coast guard has said 22 people were aboard the  Bayesian  when it sank — 12 passengers and 10 crew — and that 15 of those were subsequently rescued.

The body of the yacht's chef, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered nearby. 

Costantino's comments came as it was reported that five bodies had been found in the search for the missing six people as of Wednesday, Aug. 21, a source close to the rescue operations confirmed to PEOPLE. Authorities have said that their work is ongoing. 

An Italian government official, Massimo Mariani, reportedly named one of the dead as British tech tycoon Mike Lynch . The other bodies have not yet been publicly identified by authorities. 

Lynch was celebrating with family and friends on the yacht following his acquittal in a fraud trial in June, PEOPLE previously reported.

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Costantino offered his view of how the tragedy could have been avoided: "To begin with, in a weather alert situation it was inappropriate to have, as I read, a party. Not that evening. The hull and deck needed to be secured by closing all doors and hatches, after putting the guests at the ship's meeting point as per emergency procedure. Then start the engines and pull up the anchor or release it automatically, put the bow to the wind and lower the keel.

"The next morning they would have departed with zero damage." 

When discussing whether the crew were at fault, Costantino reiterated to the Italian outlet that he believes "errors were made."

"A series of activities should have been done to avoid finding oneself in that situation," he said. "I as the ship's captain would have moved, but even if for some reason I had to stay there, I would have managed those weather conditions which then, let's face it, weren't so crazy."

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Costantino contended that there would have been "a zero risk if the correct maneuvers had been made and if situations that compromised the ship's stability had not occurred," adding to the newspaper that reports that the boat went down in seconds is "nonsense." He believes the yacht would have "went down" after water "started to enter" within "six minutes."

The remaining missing  Bayesian  passengers are Lynch's daughter Hannah as well as Chairman of Morgan Stanley International  Jonathan Bloomer, his wife, Judy , and New York City-based lawyer  Christopher Morvillo and his wife, Neda , sources have said.

Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was among those rescued, PEOPLE previously reported.

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Manslaughter Probe Launched After Bayesian Yacht Sinking Kills British Entrepreneur, Morgan Stanley Chief

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Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation into the captain of the luxury Bayesian sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last week in a wreck that killed seven people, including Britsh tech entrepreneur Michael Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, and Morgan Stanley International director Jonathan Bloomer.

Italian Coast Guards take part in searches of missing off Porticello near Palermo, on Aug. 21, 2024.

Italian prosecutors will investigate James Cutfield, the captain of the Bayesian, for manslaughter after the ship sank in rough weather overnight on Aug. 18, multiple outlets reported Monday.

The investigation will look into if the crew of the ship appropriately handled the storm that hit the yacht before it capsized, if passengers were warned of imminent danger and if hatches on the ship were left ajar, which would have contributed to its quick sinking.

As part of the probe, the ship will be raised from the waters in which it sank later this year, CNN reported , at the cost of registered owner Angela Bacares, the wife and mother, respectively, of victims Michael and Hannah Lynch.

The Bayesian, named for a mathematical theory, is currently about 50 meters (164 feet) below the surface near the port of Porticello in Sicily, Italy, and sank less than a minute after it capsized.

Officials have said the passengers who died—Michael and Hannah Lynch, Jonathan and Judy Bloomer and Chris and Neda Morvillo—were likely asleep at the time of the sinking.

Notices of investigations into an incident must be issued in Italy before autopsies can be done on victims, Reuters reported , and the opening of a probe does not necessarily mean formal charges will follow.

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The Bayesian is a 184-foot luxury sailing yacht with a 246-foot aluminum mast—the tallest of its kind in the world. It is legally owned by Bacares and her late husband "had a lot of pride" in his yacht, a staff member told The Times of London. The Lynch/Bacares family was on board with seven guests and the boat was anchored when a storm hit overnight on Sunday, Aug. 18. The harsh weather included a " waterspout ," a tornado-like swirling column of air and water, that caused the vessel to top over and it was then quickly dragged underwater. Of the 10 passengers, six died in the capsizing and their bodies were recovered last week. There were also 12 crew members on board and one, Recaldo Thomas, also died. Among those resued were Bacares; Charlotte Golunski, a partner at Lynch's Invoke Capital, along with her partner and her baby daughter; lawyer Ayla Ronald and her partner.

Lynch, Bloomer and Morvillo were all involved in a massive fraud trial that saw Hewlett-Packard accuse Lynch and others of artificially inflating the value of his software company, Autonomy, before HP purchased it in 2011. Lynch was indicted for conspiracy and wire fraud in the sale but was acquitted alongside his co-defendant Stephen Chamberlain, who was killed in a car crash in the U.K. the same weekend the Bayesian sank in Italy. Bloomer testified for the defense at Lynch’s trial, according to the Associated Press , and Morvillo was one of the lawyers on the case.

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Liverpool FC owner’s £66 million superyacht spotted off Broughty Ferry

Elysian, owned American businessman John W Henry, has a helipad and heated pool.

A £66 million superyacht belonging to Liverpool FC owner John W Henry has been spotted off Broughty Ferry.

Elysian, a 66-metre-long vessel, docked in the Tay – between Broughty Ferry and Tayport – on Monday morning.

It travelled to the Tay from Aberdeen, where it was berthed over the weekend.

Locals said those on board the luxury yacht appeared to be using a smaller boat to reach the shore.

Superyacht Elysian visits the Tay

It is understood Henry was among them.

The yacht has since moved out towards Barry Buddon.

One onlooker said: “I think it belongs to the owner of a Premier League football team as I’d read it was up in Aberdeen yesterday .

“We were walking along the beach this morning when we spotted it.

“You think they’d rather be in the Mediterranean at this time of year with a boat like that.”

Elysian’s arrival in the Tay was mentioned by  Liverpool fan group KopTalkTV on YouTube .

In the video, the host said: “Don’t assume that he is in the UK just because the yacht’s in the UK.

John Henry’s superyacht spotted off Broughty Ferry after Liverpool game

“Maybe if you see him at the game then he’s obviously there, and what happened – he turned up at the game .”

The reason for the visit has not been confirmed but some locals have speculated Henry may be heading to the Old Course in St Andrews.

The yacht, which sails under the Cayman Islands flag, was built in Germany.

With a top speed of 16.5 knots, it has an outdoor swimming pool, helipad, spa centre and gym and glass lift.

There is room on board for up to 12 guests and 17 crew.

Previously named Ester III, the yacht was once owned by Russian entrepreneur Georgy Bedzhamov.

American businessman Henry – who also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins – bought the ship in 2016.

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Solemar: the historic shipyard is reborn, first units under construction

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Solemar, the historic shipyard specializing in cabin cruisers in typical cream colours, is being reborn to new life. The brand has been taken over by a group of businessmen from Bergamo who want to bring back the beauty and quality of these boats, which in recent decades have attracted all boat enthusiasts.

A pioneer in the yachting industry, Solemar with its cabin inflatables has always been one of the main international market leaders in this segment. A long-awaited comeback, with major investments behind it including moulds, designs and the training of a team of professionals, united by their passion for boating and for the brand itself.

Two ranges are currently under construction. More specifically, the SX line is suitable for day outings, offering open inflatables with optimised spaces for maximum comfort aboard; the SE range, on the other hand, is the Solemar Elegance line, with cabin cruisers ideal for short and medium-range cruising, characterised by sophistication and great comfort.

Solemar boats have always stood out for their quality, elegance and adaptability to the different needs of owners, giving them the utmost comfort on board.

The official appointment will be next autumn, with the presentation of three models ranging from 8 to 11 metres: the SX 27, SX 30 and SX 34. The cabin cruisers range, instead, will be launched some months later.

The headquarters of the brand, both for production and offices, will move to Bergamo, where Solemar has found a new opportunity to shine and enthuse anyone looking for an inflatable boat with a layout designed to make the most of space and which also boasts a high-performance hull.

This combination of elegance, comfort and quality, totally Made in Italy, is able to stand out and make even the most experienced owners enjoy the sea to the fullest, combining fun, safety and comfort… even for multi-day cruises.

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Exiled russian oligarch’s 257’ superyacht amaryllis seen towed through palm beach.

The Amaryllis being towed past the former mansion of Henry Flagler, built in 1902

By John Jannarone and Alan Hatfield

The 257’ superyacht Amaryllis apparently owned by exiled Russian oligarch Andrey Borodin was towed past Palm Beach, FL on Friday morning, according to a visual account by CorpGov .

The yacht, whose owner is frequently cited as Mr. Borodin by enthusiast publications, moved slowly through the Lake Worth lagoon where bridges were raised for its passage. A towboat with flashing lights about 150 feet ahead pulled the Amaryllis , built by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen in 2011.

While CorpGov could not officially confirm Mr. Borodin as the owner of the vessel, his wife, socialite Tatiana Korsakova, has posted dozens of Instagram photos and videos aboard the Amaryllis. A yacht broker interviewed by CorpGov confirmed that Ms. Korsakova is indeed aboard the Amaryllis in the photos and videos.

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The sighting comes as billions of dollars in Russian-owned yachts have been seized around the world as a result of international sanctions. CNN has published an extensive list of seized vessels, which were taken in harbor cities including Mallorca, Spain and London.

However, it is unclear if the Amaryllis was being seized or voluntarily towed. Very large yachts often choose to be towed because bridges are required to raise for them, according to the yacht broker.

The former Bank of Moscow chief was granted political asylum in the UK in February 2013 after fleeing what he alleged to be politically-motivated fraud and embezzlement charges. Mr. Borodin would go on to be tried and convicted in abstentia in Russian Court in 2018, but not before managing to enlist a number of prominent American lawmakers to lobby Washington for a U.S. visa. Despite Russian extradition requests to the UK government, Borodin’s controversial attempts to make large donations to the NHS, and the uncovering of an assassination plot against his life, the fugitive banker remains overseas, having been granted access to his Swiss bank accounts and having made several notable London real estate purchases during his time in exile.

Mr. Borodin is widely listed as a billionaire, but his total wealth remains difficult to confirm accurately, with the governments of Switzerland and the Bahamas having been asked to help the Russian government in its legal case. In 2012, Borodin purchased the UK’s then-most expensive home, an 80-hectare 18th-century estate in Oxfordshire, for upwards of $217 million. In 2017 he was granted access to personal Swiss accounts holding a reported $378 million. The Amaryllis was purchased for a reported $120 million.

Mr. Borodin did not immediately respond to an emailed query from CorpGov , while the FBI declined to comment. An emailed query to The Department of Homeland Security was not returned.

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