Superyacht of the Week - The SANLORENZO SL104

Sanlorenzo has a reputation of offering an unrivalled level of customization, which results in the fact that there are never two Sanlorenzo Yachts that are the same. This has been clearly demonstrated by the unique five-stateroom SL104 planing yacht, that will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) this week.


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Both interior and exterior areas of the SL104 have an array of design options: from the complete design layout, to joinery style, to any wood species of choice. All reinforce how every Sanlorenzo is an expression of her owner’s unique tastes.

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In the case of this particular SL104 at the MIBS, images of black sandy beaches, rocky coastlines and the iridescent hues of sea shells were the inspiration for the décor by the Sanlorenzo Americas’ interior designer, Marty Lowe. Envisioned in a graphic palette of black and creamy white, this tranquil collection embraces the streamlined modernism of the Sanlorenzo yacht. The contemporary lines of the yacht have been lightened with textural, natural materials using a unique choice of resources throughout the yacht.

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Special attention has been given to the relationship of the spaces and the interplay of illusions, creating an interesting drama as one moves through the yacht. Exotic, tactile materials such as hand carved wenge and bleached anigre woods, are contrasted with the sleekness and reflective properties of bronzed glass, stainless steel and bronzed mirror. Fossilized marbles have been carved to complement the rustic beauty of natural, time-worn stones and supple leathers are used as a design element creating yet another layer of tactile interest found in certain locations as you wander through the yacht.

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The dual use lounge/dining area in the salon has been designed to address the trend of informal dining in the Americas, while careful consideration has been given to make the flybridge dining area comfortable in every way, enabling an experience to treasure while looking out to sea.

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The removable slipcovers for the salon lounges are made from a pure Belgian linen that has been washed to enhance its natural softness and suppleness which respects the overall casualness and propensity to wrinkle. The comfort of goose down cushions offers a casual, yet luxurious environment on the water.

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Dressing each berth within the staterooms in layers of luxury is evident in the bedding and linens, to facilitate a restful night’s sleep. The Master suite on the main deck is very light and airy, thanks to the large amount of windows. The ensuite Rain Shower has been designed with privacy glass, to turn opaque at the touch of a button.

Exterior spaces have been defined by separate zones envisioned as unique entertaining opportunities. Basket woven modular furniture in graphic shades of smoke with ample white cushions comprises these zones.

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The aft deck was designed to be a “put your feet up” area for cocktails, après dinner, or breakfast coffee.

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Sunbathing, relaxing, grilling, cocktails or watching a football game were considered in the ergonomic design layout of the flybridge. The generous alfresco dining area offers an additional cooling comfort, thanks to the (50,000 Btu) supply of air conditioning.

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Adjacent to the 12-seating dining table is an integrated galley unit, created by renowned Italian galley manufacturer, Boffi. This is featured as a centreline divider cabinet between the dining area and aft seating zones. An innovative sliding counter top allows for a Teppanyaki grill and sink to be revealed, whilst also creating additional serving area for a buffet-style lunch. A large TV on the aft side provides entertainment from the seating area. A substantial aft garage stores the water toys, leaving the decks and the flybridge uncluttered for entertaining.

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Sanlorenzo Yachts built for the Americas are specifically designed from the very outset to be geared to the nuances of the market, such as the 60 hz electrical power supply.
The never-ending selection of materials and layout options are limited only by the owner’s imagination, ultimately bestowing complete personalization for each and every Sanlorenzo owner to indulge in their desires.

Careful consideration has been given to every detail of each space onboard, in order to deliver a message to relax and enjoy the sea and its serenity. The new SL104 reflects over 50 years of Tailor-Made customization, handcrafted Italian quality, and remarkable seaworthiness and performance.

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Four Sanlorenzo Yachts are on display this week at MIBS, including the Americas Premiere of the award-winning SL94. The display is located opposite the Fountainbleau Hotel, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.
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Djokovic wins Laureus award

World No. 1 tennis star Novak Djokovic received the top individual honor at the Laureus Sports Awards on Monday.

The 24-year-old Serb was honored as the 2011 World Sportsman of the Year at a ceremony in London, which will host the Olympic Summer Games later this year.

Djokovic ascended to No. 1 for the first time last year, one in which he captured three of the four Grand Slam titles, with the prestigious championships coming at Wimbledon and the U.S. and Australian Opens.

Last month, Djokovic outlasted former No. 1 Rafael Nadal in a nearly-six-hour men's final at the Aussie Open, which marked the Serb's second straight and third overall Melbourne title. It also made Djokovic only the fifth man in the Open Era to capture three straight major titles.

The winner of the award is chosen by 47 sports stars who comprise the Laureus Sports Academy.

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Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/06/2628047/djokovic-wins-laureus-award.html#storylink=cpy

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TENNIS - Australian Open 2012 BEST MATCH EVER Djokovic wins

The Toss: Measuring 2012 Aussie final against tennis’ best matches

The words “epic” and “best ever” have been tossed around to describe the Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, a record-setting match that stretched for five hours and 53 minutes before Djokovic prevailed 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5. And those words would seem justified after such a grueling test of endurance and determination.
Still, many consider the 2008 Wimbledon final, Nadal’s first win over Roger Federer on the Wimbledon grass, to be the greatest match of all time. Others will look further back in the game’s history. So where does this Aussie marathon final stack up? SI.com’s Bryan Armen Graham joins The Toss to discuss.
Today’s Toss: How does the 2012 Australian Open men’s final stack up against tennis’ greatest matches?
Courtney Nguyen: Thanks for joining me this week on the Toss, Bryan. I’m not sure we’ll be roping in as much of our movie knowledge in this one, but the drama that played out over five hours and 53 minutes offered more insight into the human condition than Tree of Life.
Now that we’ve had a few days to process the adrenaline high that was the men’s final, it’s time to get back to what tennis fans and pundits do best: comparisons. How does Djokovic’s win over Nadal stack up against the greatest tennis matches of all time?
It was great, but it wasn’t the greatest.

For four years now, the flag for “The Greatest Match of All Time” has been firmly planted at Centre Court at Wimbledon, a salute to Rafael Nadal’s first Wimbledon title over Roger Federer in 2008, which he won 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 after four hours and 48 minutes of rain-interrupted play. That match, apart from being high quality from start to finish, had more storylines than a Robert Altman movie: No. 1 vs. No. 2, righty vs. lefty, Swiss cool vs. Spanish fire. Nadal had lost to Federer in two straight Wimbledon finals at Wimbledon and he had never won a non-Roland Garros Grand Slam title. In fact, Nadal was firmly rooted in the No. 2 spot behind Federer. So when Federer dumped a forehand into the middle of the net as twilight descended, a new era dawned. Nadal completed his first Channel-Slam, eventually ascended to No. 1, and two years later he had the career Slam firmly in pocket.

The 2008 Wimbledon final changed the landscape of men’s tennis. The same can’t be said about the 2012 Australian Open final. After all that sturm und drang, the favorite for the title still won. Djokovic won his third straight Slam, successfully defended his title, and extended his winning streak against Nadal seven straight. if Nadal had pulled off the upset, there would be a stronger case for this match. But even if he had, a look at the numbers reveals the difference in quality between both matches.
In the Wimbledon final, Federer and Nadal combined for 149 winners to 79 unforced errors over the course of a match that, though an hour shorter, resulted in 413 points. In contrast, the Australian Open final combined for 101 winners to a whopping 140 unforced errors over 369 points. Granted we’re comparing grass courts to hard, and Federer’s ability to shorten points at the net or with his serve (he hit 25 aces that day) undoubtedly skews the stats. But even to the naked eye, anyone watching this Sunday’s final had to acknowledge that neither player reached full flight, and, for as well as Djokovic played, he won with his B (OK, maybe B-plus) game. For quality, you have to give the nod to the Wimbledon final.
But what the Australian Open final had that the Wimbledon final lacked (and I use “lacked” very loosely), is guts. With neither man at his best, both had to rely on the intangibles that make them such great players. Nadal’s competitive fire has never been tested as much as it was on Sunday, saving three break points in the fourth set with some clutch serving to hold and then battling back with whatever amount of determination was left in his legs to come back from 3-5 down in the fourth-set tiebreak to level the match. What Nadal was able to do is precisely why I love and watch sports, for those moments when a player or team transcends the Xs and Os and reveals their character. Similarly, Djokovic, who was two points away from winning this match in four sets and stood punch-drunk for much of the fifth, hung tough until Nadal blinked (oh how he’ll think of that missed backhand up the line at 30-15 in the final set) and he seized his moment, his body bending and his sneakers screeching as though it were the first set. Those moments are when you throw the scoreboard and the stat sheet out the window and sit at rapt attention. The repeated cries of “How are these guys still doing this?!” was the tagline for the match, and it’s that state of wonderment that elevates it into the game’s “epics.”
So maybe the 2012 Australian Open final wasn’t “The Greatest Match of All Time.” But the way they traded blows for nearly six hours and never tapped out, pushing their bodies and each other up to and past their limits (was there a more poignant scene than Nadal and Djokovic, both bent over holding their knees during the trophy ceremony, as seen above, being given chairs and water to keep them from collapsing?), I wouldn’t hesitate to call Sunday’s final the most remarkable display of athleticism and competitiveness we’ve ever seen.
Bryan Armen Graham: The evolution of tennis makes these types of discussions as fruitless as they are irresistible — like trying to compare Beowulf with Infinite Jest, or The Jazz Singer with Avatar. Novak and Rafa would be the first to admit they’re standing on the shoulders of giants, pushing themselves to dizzying heights made possible only by the inexorable progress of technology and athletic conditioning. By the time Djokovic pounded his chest and sounded that barbaric scream at nearly 2:00 a.m. (Melbourne time) on Monday morning, the punditry from Piers Morgan to Rio Ferdinand had seemingly run dry of superlatives for what we’d just witnessed.



Whether the passage of time upholds the early hyperbole and bluster, I can’t say. All I know for sure is Djokovic-Nadal is more than worthy of a place on the short list of classic matches that have transcended the sport and made lifelong fans of curious passers-by.
The 2008 Wimbledon final was so much about context: all those stylistic contrasts and foils you mentioned above, plus the melodramatic touch of it being the last match on Centre Court to be threatened by darkness, with the All England Club having already unveiled plans for the retractable roof that debuted in 2009.
But Sunday’s gripping showdown wasn’t exactly wanting for meaty storylines. Both players had battled physical ailments during the fortnight — Djokovic with a bout of hay fever that hindered his breathing, Nadal with his troublesome right knee that had been bandaged so heavily. And yes, while Novak had entered this year’s tournament as the favorite, having won six consecutive matches against the charismatic Spaniard, there were questions about whether his historic 2011 campaign was sustainable, whether the law of averages would take hold long enough to allow Nadal, Federer and the resurgent Andy Murray to catch up. Say nothing of the fact that Djokovic rallied from a break down in the fifth set to defeat Nadal in five hours, 53 minutes — just two days after winning a four-hour, 50-minute semifinal over Murray.
Right now, it’s difficult to place the latest installment of Djokovic-Nadal above such classics as Bjorn Borg’s five-set triumph over John McEnroe in the 1980 Wimbledon final or Ivan Lendl’s come-from-behind stunner over McEnroe in the 1984 French Open final. (Personally, I was surprised not to hear more references to Nadal’s marathon 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2 victory over Federer in the 2009 Australian Open final — a see-sawing, four-hour, 22-minute title match that’s clearly become dwarfed historically by their Wimbledon meeting six months prior.) But there can be no question that Sunday’s classic final deserves a place alongside  those iconic matches.

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New Orders index rises for 33rd consecutive month

US manufacturing was up one per cent from December, according to the monthly ISM Report on Business. The index rose to 54.1 per cent, the fastest gain since June. Any number over 50 indicates expansion.
Bradley J. Holcomb, chair of the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said the number indicated expansion in manufacturing for the 30th consecutive month.
“The New Orders Index increased 2.8 percentage points from December’s seasonally adjusted reading to 57.6 percent, reflecting the 33rd consecutive month of growth in new orders,” said Holcomb in a statement. “Prices of raw materials increased for the first time in the last four months. Manufacturing is starting out the year on a positive note, with new orders, production and employment all growing in January.”
Transportation Equipment, which includes recreational boats, was one of nine manufacturing industries that reported growth in January. New Orders and Backlogs were also up, signaling continuing strength in the coming months.
“Manufacturing is doing fairly well,” Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group Inc., told Bloomberg.com. “Autos will definitely be a part of the story. The U.S. will still be exporting to other parts of the world while Europe is in a recession.”
Recent reports from China also said that manufacturing improved there in January, despite weaker exports to Europe. The country's official purchasing manager’s index increased to 50.5 to 50.3 in December.
US manufacturing accounts for about 12 per cent of the US economy. It has been at the forefront of the slow recovery that started in June 2009.

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Heesen's Recently Launched Lady L

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Last week Heesen Yachts christened their eighth successful, 44 meter, all-aluminium class yacht, Lady L at their Netherlands shipyard. Formerly Project Zentric, the first of this class of superyachts was Sedation, launched back in 2007.
YN 15944 was begun as a project “on stock project” by the shipyard. In this economically tumultuous period, being able to build boats before you have buyers for them is a real sign of financial health and strength. Heesen is fortunate enough to be among the few shipyards that can still do this. Their commercial strategy, underpinned by excellent production organization and know-how, is the key to this success: they build competitive, high-performance luxury yachts with very appealing delivery schedules.
YN 15944 is the third of the four contracts Heesen signed in 2011. This is an incredible result, made possible by tireless team-work between Heesen and all the professionals that contributed to the genesis of Lady L. Building in aluminium to enormously demanding tolerances, the Heesen hull-form is unique – quite simply no other ship shape can so effectively optimise the way a yacht moves through the water.

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Lady L reaches the remarkable speed of 25 knots, making her the fastest 44 metre yacht of her style on the market, thanks to twin MTU 2.720kW engines combined with unmatched experience in weight reduction and the ultra-efficient Heesen hull. This ensures an increase in space never means a decrease in speed. Using the experience gained from constructing previous 44 metre aluminium yachts, Heesen has designed Lady L to fully maximise the amount of deck space available resulting in even greater levels of luxury.
It’s likely guests will spend most of their time at sea on the wonderful 45 square metre sun deck. They’ll also enjoy the main and upper aft decks as the perfect locations for alfresco dining or just lounging in the shade; while the seating area on the foredeck is ideal for catching the breeze when at anchor, or for privacy when docked stern-to in the harbour. Frank Laupman from Omega designed the timelessly refined interiors where pale woods and precious fabrics emphasise light and space. The sleek, classic Deco design keeps the areas elegant and clutter-free. The main saloon is split into three distinct areas within the open-plan layout. In addition to the main sofas and dining areas, there is an intimate semicircular seating area adjacent to the huge curved sliding glass doors. The sky lounge has been designed to provide several different entertaining and relaxation spaces. Deep sofas line both sides of the room, while an aft circular arrangement of stools and table creates a laid-back atmosphere.
Ten guests can be accommodated in five cabins. The full-beam master suite is situated on the main deck and includes a study and full-beam his-and-hers marble bathroom. Two double and two twin cabins, all with ensuite marble bathrooms, are located on the lower deck.

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Sanlorenzo news, recent launches and Miami boat show

Christening and launch of Customer's SD92

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In mid-January the Christening and official launch of a new SD92 was a tremendous success, on a beautiful sunny day in the Viareggio yard in Italy. The happy owner is moving up into a Tailor-Made Sanlorenzo, having previously owned production yachts.
This beautiful yacht will be cruising the Mediterranean this summer, before coming to the Americas in the Fall later this year.

New Order for a SD122
A new order has been placed for a SD122, with delivery for Spring 2013. She will be completely Made-to-Measure to the owner's personal tastes and wishes.
The yacht will make Miami, Florida, its perminent home and will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show (FLIBS) in 2013.
Miami International Boat Show 2012

The month of February hosts the MIBS - which is considered one of the most exciting and important annual Boat Shows within the Americas.

World Superyacht Awards: Nomination SL104

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