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16 The SILVER FAST

The latest from SILVERYACHTS, the fastest

and most technologically-advanced aluminiumhulled yacht of its kind in the world!

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26 The Targa 48

This canvas-topped beauty is the word in

elegant open air motor yachting...

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32 Quintessence AM37
A stunning collaboration between
Quintessence Yachts and Aston Martin,
this dayout fast cruiser has serious style.

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48 Oman Sail

We profile the company thats flying the

flag of the Sultanate around the world, and
doing it with real panache!

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A review of the most practical Ferrari ever, the

Ferrari FF is a shooting brake ideal for transcontinental travel in luxury and speed.

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FROM THE TEAM

Sublime

Summer Sailing

Greetings all , and thank you for joining us in a

very important milestone, as we celebrate our first
year of print, with this being our sixth bi-monthly
issue of Hadag magazine!
We decided to launch this time last year in the
quiet summer months to test the water and
gather feedback on how the market and audiences
responded to it before the autumn/winter boating
season got underway, and that feedback resulted
in the magazine youre looking at today.
And we thought that these months would
be quiet for us, but the opposite has been
true. As we travelled down to Muscat for
our Oman-focused issue, we found plenty
of activity down there, with Oman Sail
in full swing as their international sailing
teams compete in summer events across
Europe, and their sailing schools still
training Omani youth for potential
future Olympic glory.
However, we also found plenty of
activity in the marinas too, with
boating, fishing, wakeboarding and
more still going on in earnest. This is
largely due to Omans unique ocean
climate, which is cooled by currents
and breezes from the Indian Ocean,
meaning that out on the water
temperatures can be pleasant even in
the summer months.
We were to find this out for ourselves,
when we embarked on a sailing cruise
of the stunning Dimaniyat Islands,
where we spent a blissful day fishing,
swimming and snorkelling in the cool
waters of the Sea of Oman. Sublime!
All in all, a busy couple of
months.
We hope you enjoy!
Tony Sidgwick
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The Team

On Board This Month

Director /
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Chief Executive Officer /

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Editor /
Tony Sidgwick

Sales Director /
Chelsea Copenhaver

Dir. Bus. Development /

Publishing Director /
Edward Smith

Translation /

Editorial Assistance /
Jawaher Alwardi

Sales /

Proofing /
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Shabana Adam

Yasmine Qawamesh

Photography /
Ahmed Mahmood

Design /
Khalid Mohamed

Adv Manager /
Neil Mahmood

Distribution Manager /
Ajit Kumar

Account /
Gigimon Thankachen

Badir Bashara

Ali Abdulla Bucheeri

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Beautiful, sleek, and as the name suggests, fast, the latest launch by SILVERYACHTS is
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contemporary styling,
premium materials and
fine art.

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designer Espen Oeino, the Silver Fast
is the fourth and most advanced of the
multiple award-winning aluminium-hulled
silver series by SILVERYACHTS. At 77m,
she has a top speed of close to 29 knots
in smooth seas, making the Silver Fast
the worlds largest and fastest aluminium
motor yacht with conventional propulsion
in terms of length to speed ratio.
The Silver Fast is also the fastest long
range cruising yacht 4,500 nautical miles
at 18 knots and 6,000 nautical miles at 14
knots with an already proven capability to
effortlessly complete long passages in every
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a dining area for
up to 20 guests,
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at approximately 22 knots cruising speed,

which is record-breaking performance,
thanks to two MTU engines with an output
of 2720kW (3647hp).
Also equipped with three Northern
Lights Generators, Quantum Zero Speed
stabilizers and a unique innovative tender
garage accessed via distinctive gull
wing doors, the Silver Fast is the most
technologically advanced yacht of its kind.
The interiors of the Silver Fast boast
contemporary styling, premium materials
and fine art, with guest accommodations
including nine ensuite cabins spread across
three decks. The master suite spans a full
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beach club area boasts a luxurious

spa facility, with a beauty salon, a
massage room and a gym.
Other features include a touchand-go helipad on the forward deck
to collect and drop off VIP guests,
a dining area for up to 20 guests, a
sundeck that can be converted into
an outdoor cinema, and a mirrored
bar that converts into a TV which
can be viewed from the eight-person
Jacuzzi.
The Silver Fast was launched in
May of this year, and represents the
pinnacle of style, speed, technology
and luxury in the superyacht class.
Based within the Australian
Marine Complex, in Henderson,
Western Australia, SILVERYACHTS
(formerly Hanseatic Marine)
commenced operations in 2005,
and has since become one of
the worlds leading superyacht
builders and a member of SYBAss
(Superyacht Builders Association).
SILVERYACHTS operates out of
purpose-built facilities occupying
over 8000 square meters, including
two major shipbuilding halls, a fitout
hall, workshop spaces and design
offices.
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The

Fairline
Targa
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With superb features and a choice of elegant new
interior colour palettes and luxurious materials, the
Targa 48 is poised for new heights of success.

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colour schemes
were very well
received at the
London Boat
Show.

ritish luxury yacht builder Fairline

recently unveiled the first of its Targa 48 line to
feature their brand new Capri interiors scheme
throughout. This latest incarnation of the Targa
48 OPEN (with the retractable canvas roof, as
opposed to the retractable hard top Targa 48
GT), offers an elegant, muted palette featuring
soothing taupe, white and cream colourways
with duck egg blue hues, accentuating the
feeling of space of the Targa 48 OPEN.
The new look interior makes an impact on
the boats ambience, which is further enhanced
by gloss veneers replacing fabric panels and
luxurious touches, such as leather bound and
stitched handrails.
Fairlines new interiors scheme was launched
to great acclaim at the London Boat Show
2015. It features four design themes: Amalfi
(mustard and teal); Capri (neutral); Hamptons
(reds); and St Tropez (blues). Each boasts its
own distinctive colour palette designed to evoke
the experience and sensation of one of the
worlds best-loved boating destinations, and
inspired by the local architecture, scenery and
environment.
The Capri collection reflects the spectacular
coastal scenery and the freshness of the
Mediterranean breeze, inspiring a design rich in
textures with a neutral colour palette, explains
Fairlines interior designer, Robyn Notley.
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A powered
retractable
canvas cockpit
cover enables
the open air
experience.

that already captures the spirit of freedom

through open air cruising in the utmost
comfort and style. With a tall profile, there
is space, and lots of it. The cabin layout
features a fabulous mid master with an
optional sofa that converts into an additional
bed, theres a forward double cabin that can
convert to a V-berth and the option of a
third cabin in lieu of a dinette.
Large panoramic windows add to the
sense of light and space in the generously
well-appointed saloon. Moving out onto the
cockpit you can take a seat or stretch out on
the large sunpad, with the luxury of being
able to control how much sunlight you get
by simply activating the powered retractable
cockpit cover.
The integral garage is home for the
optional jet tender and the option list
extends to a hydraulic passerelle and a
submersible powered bathing platform.
Power comes courtesy of twin Volvo
Penta IPS600 D6-435 Diesel engines with
an output of 435mhp each, good for a top
speed of 32 knots.

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Quintessence

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The AM37 is the superb result of a collaboration between

iconic British supercar builder Aston Martin, and renowned
Dutch shipyard Quintessence Yachts.

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It boasts features
previously only
seen in luxury cars.

Though ostensibly very different,

luxury automobiles and yachts go hand in
hand when it comes to the lifestyles of the
fabulously wealthy. Both are objects of desire,
playthings of the rich and famous, and both
are luxury modes of transport.
Any billionaire worth their salt has a mega
yacht befitting their status, and they will be
arriving at the marina in an equally suitable
limousine or supercar.
So, its only natural that the two worlds would
come together to create a stunning masterpiece
of design and engineering such as this, the
Quintessence AM37.
The AM37 is the result of a collaboration
between Dutch yacht builder Quintessence
Yachts, renowned studio Mulder Design, and
the iconic British sports car brand Aston
Martin.
This is an extremely close partnership, which
has seen Quintessence establish a dedicated
facility in UK to build the AM37, in order to
maintain the British pedigree of Aston Martin.
It is a very recent project that is actually still
in development, although it is reaching the
final stages, according to Quintessence Yachts
CEO, Mariella Mengozzi, who spoke to Hadag

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last month. QY is currently producing the

first prototype, that will be presented in
September 2015. The first production units
will be delivered by the end of this year.
Mengozzi also explained to us that there
is more to come from the collaboration
with Aston Martin. The recognisable style
of the AM37 will in the near future be
seen in a wide range of top quality Aston
Martin speedboats, to fulfil different clients
demands. Bigger sizes will be developed
to experience long cruises in the timeless
Aston Martin style.
The AM37 comes in two forms: the
standard AM37 S sports variant with a top
speed of 60 knots, and the more luxurious
GT cruiser AM37, with a top speed of
around 50 knots.
Both of them are utter marvels, with
Aston Martin detailing throughout, from the
logo on the swimming deck to the Aston
Martin steering wheel, as well as a raft of
technology formerly only seen in the most
luxurious of automobiles, such as interactive
voice control and activation, a fully HDintegrated touch screen with navigation and
multimedia system, and remote controlled
functions.
The AM37 can be identified as a dayout
fast cruiser, which also offers enhanced
comfort with its wide interior featuring
sofa/double bed, galley and restroom with
shower, explains Mengozzi.
Look out for more news on these fantastic
boats later in the year.
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When Two

Worlds Collide
Following on from our feature on the Quintessence AM37, here we
take a further look at the collaborations between the world of luxury
automobiles and that of the yachting industry, often with spectacular
results.

1- Silver Arrows Marine Arrow460 Granturismo

Mercedes wade into the fray with this, the

Arrow460, by Silver Arrows Marine. Like
Aston Martin, this is a direct collaboration
with Mercedes, rather than just a loose brand
association. In fact, Mercedes-Benzs own
design team were involved in the design of
this stunning superyacht tender, which was
directly inspired by Mercedes automobiles.
It has therefore fittingly been dubbed the S
Class of the seas, and boasts luxury to suit
this moniker.
However, apart from announcements of
some successful sea trials of the hull in 2012
and some nice renderings, we can find little
news of the development of this beautiful
boat, even from the companys website, so it
remains to be seen whether this concept will
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Yacht concept is
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Lamborghini + yacht Two words which, when

combined, should cause excitement to anyone
with an interest in all things petrol powered, and
this design by Mauro Lecchi doesnt disappoint.
The Lamborghini Yacht is a luxury cruiser with
a very modern, angular design boasting lines
inspired by the car brands latest models such
as the Aventador and Reventon which you can
clearly see when viewing its profile. It boasts
luxurious lounge areas fore and aft, and a cabin
with a large overhead sunroof, and it all comes
together to create one stunning yacht concept.
Unfortunately, at this stage, it is just that a
design concept, and we havent come across any
news to tell us otherwise. However, it only takes
one billionaire to take an interest, and we could
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3- Cigarette Racing AMG Series

This is an interesting one, because these

boats share a very similar heritage to
American stock car racing. Stock cars have
their roots in high-powered vehicles used to
transport illegal contraband whose owners
began to race each other.
Cigarette boats were high-powered boats
with a long, narrow platform and heavy
planing hull that were also used to smuggle
contraband to the US coastline during
Prohibition which were eventually turned to
racing.
Cigarette Racing is a company that rose
to prominence through their success in
these racing series, but now produces highperformance pleasure craft.
Through a collaboration with Mercedes
AMG, Cigarette Racing produce their AMG
series. Truly the GTs of the seas, they are
comfortable and high-thrills but low-frills
boats that offer seating for passengers and a
premium sound system, but little else.
Their fastest, the 1550hp AMG Marauder
50 GT S can travel at an estimated 117 knots,
or 135mph, which is unbelievably fast for a
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4- Fearless Yachts by Porsche Design

The Porsche Design studio have turned

their talented hands to designing just
about anything, from watches and mobile
phones to sheesha pipes, and in this case,
speedboats. And theyve done a pretty good
job too, as you can see from these images.
First unveiled back in 2007, it interestingly
boasts a Dodge Viper V10 which has been
redesigned and tweaked by Porsche to
produce an output of 550hp, allowing for a
top speed of around 70 knots.
The Fearless 28 by Porsche Design boasts
a twin-step deep V carbon-fibre reinforced
hull, and teak wood decking enhancing the
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The
Monaco

Yacht Show

The most prestigious and glamorous yacht show in the

world celebrates a quarter of a century this September
in the ultra-exclusive French principality of Monaco.

Twenty five years ago, the Principality of Monaco had no flagship

yachting event of its own, despite already being the international meeting point
for large yacht owners and their broker agents who arrived in Port Hercules to
discuss sale, charter and refitting. The local authorities soon realised they should
develop yacht business activities around this iconic location.
Those who attended the very first edition of the Monaco Yacht Show in 1991
recall that the entire event was staged along Quai des Etats-Unis with around
fifty exhibiting companies, mainly from Monaco and the French Riviera eager to
show their wares. Just a handful of foreign companies took stands and 30 yachts
whose average length was just 32 metres were made available to those who
sought to inspect them.
Two plus decades later, the same Monaco-based yachting businesses have
grown as the Show developed into the worlds premier superyacht event. Few
can argue that Monaco is now the world hub of the superyacht industry and the
jewel in the industrys crown is undoubtedly the Principalitys annual yachting
show.
This September, the Monaco Yacht Show will deliver its largest ever event
unveiling a record-breaking showcase of 121 spectacular superyachts afloat. The
expected average size of these yachts this year exceeds 47 metres. Five hundred
exhibiting companies will display their most innovative, tailor-made products
and services lying at the pinnacle of luxury yachting.
With extended capacity for VIP visitors and exhibitors, and more space for
bigger yachts, this years show is going to be the most impressive in the events
history!
The Majesty 135
The latest megayacht from the UAEs Gulf
Craft will be making a regal appearance at
the yacht show. Though not the biggest in the
companys fleet, the Majesty 155 is already
spoken for, so the second biggest will have to
suffice. Oh well

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The SILVER FAST
Yes, the stunning megayacht from our cover story, the
fastest of its kind in the world, will be present in all
its magnificence at the yacht show, and is expected to
draw fans and yacht spotters from around the world
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Heesens Project Nova

You may remember this gorgeous sketch
from our last issue? While it wont actually
be there in the flesh, as its currently still
a concept, Heesen Yachts will be officially
announcing their 50m Project Nova the
Sounds of Silence at the Monaco Yacht
Show. The worlds first fast displacement
motoryacht with hybrid propulsion, its
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Global
Yachting
News

1- Heesen Delivers
55m Azamanta

Heesen Yachts announced last month that following

intensive sea trials in the North Sea, on July 10, 2015, YN
17255 M/Y Azamanta, the worlds first Fast Displacement
steel-hulled yacht over 50 metres, was delivered to her
owners in international waters.
Azamanta, whose Fast Displacement Hull Form was
developed by Van Oossanen in collaboration with Heesen
Yachts in-house naval architects, exceeded the contractual
speed by 0.4 knots, reaching a top speed of 16.9 knots.
Propelling around 600 tonnes of steel and aluminium at 15
knots with only 1650kW of power, the yacht has proven to
be a benchmark in terms of efficiency.


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2- Dubai-Muscat
Sailing Race

Teams are gearing up for the Dubai-Muscat Sailing

Yacht Race, which takes place in October. The 24th
year of the event will see the race pack sail the 360
nautical miles from Dubai to the Sultanate of Omans
capital. The route heads from Dubai up past the
Northern Emirates, through the very beautiful waters
of Mussandam and the renowned and very busy Straits
of Hormuz, before turning South through the Gulf of
Oman. The Dubai to Muscat is the longest offshore
race in the region, the only one recognised by the
Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), and is known to be
challenging.
The Dubai to Muscat race begins at Dubai Offshore
Sailing Club on October 29, and will end at the Marina
Bandar Al Rowdha on November 3.

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Some of you may remember the incredibly versatile

amphibious personal aircraft we featured in our last
issue? The Icon A5 is the worlds first private small
aircraft that can take off from either land or water,
and be towed on a trailer or stored in a large yachts
tender bay. The aircraft also boasts the industry-first
Angle-of-Attack system, making it very easy to fly.
The very first customer A5 was delivered last
month to the EAA Young Eagles of Wisconsin, a
programme dedicated to introducing youth to the
world of aviation, and inspiring future generations of
pilots.

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4- Record Entries for

Panerai British Classics

After a series of successful racing in the

Mediterranean, Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge
(PCYC) finally reached British shores for its only
UK leg of the circuit in Cowes, Isle of Wight,
towards the end of July.
This year marked a historic milestone as the Royal
Yacht Squadron in Cowes is celebrating its 200th
anniversary, which attracted a record number of 70
confirmed classic yachts from around the world
an impressive entry list including some of the most
famous grande dames of the sea!
After the Panerai British Classic Week, the 2015
PCYC will continue its Mediterranean circuit in
Mahon with the XII Copa del Rey (August 25-29)
before concluding this years series at the Rgates
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Abu Dhabis First

Used Boat Show
Whether youre looking to buy,
sell, or simply check out the
market, the Abu Dhabi Used
Boat Show at Yas Marina will be
a hotspot for bargains on marine
leisure craft and equipment.

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This October, Yas Marina is hosting a

first-of-its-kind Used Boat Show for second
hand boats, pleasure crafts, jet-skis and
watersports equipment. On October 9th
and 10th, Yas Marina will invite boating and
watersports enthusiasts to enjoy a weekend
of browsing the show, live entertainment,
workshops and activities whilst sampling the
vast array of food and beverages on offer.
An event for all the family to enjoy, the
Used Boat Show will offer something for
everyone with a range of land- and sea-based
activities in addition to the products on
display.
Cedric Le Rest, General Manager of Yas
Marina commented, The launch of the
Used Boat Show marks a really exciting step
towards strengthening Abu Dhabis boating
community. In recent times, the demand and
interest from boat owners for such an event
has really grown and we are responding to

the gap in Abu Dhabis market with this

initiative which will bring buyers, sellers and
boating enthusiasts together.
Used boat owners and brokers who wish
to exhibit their boat or watercraft at the
show can choose between Yas Marinas Boat
Trailer and On Water exhibitor packages.
A line up of first-class marine, boating and
lifestyle brands will also exhibit their latest
products over the weekend.
The Used Boat Show @ Yas Marina is open
to the public with access free of charge.
Visitors who purchase a boat during the
show will receive one month free berthing
at Yas Marina, valid from October 10th to
November 10th, 2015.
To discover more about the Exhibitor
Packs or to complete the Boat Exhibitor
Registration Form and book your place,
please visit www.yasmarina.ae/usedboatshow
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Oman Sail

Flying the Flag

of the Sultanate

Competing internationally, establishing the countrys brand globally, developing
tourism and creating jobs Oman Sail are far busier than we initially thought

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As we arrived at the Oman Sail offices on The

Wave in Muscat, Oman, it became clear to us that this was
more than just a sailing club. A bustling, expansive office
spanning two floors with many different departments,
we could see a level of activity that spoke of big things
happening even in the usually quiet summer months.
It turns out we werent wrong, as we spoke to Bryan
Winning, Business Development Director at Oman Sail.
We were set up in 2009, with the support of HM Sultan
Qaboos, and our purpose is using the power of sport
for the development of the Omani people, and that goes
across all areas of our business, says Bryan.
He goes on to explain that the organisations scope
covers three main areas, which are: tourism development
and promoting Oman as a destination; competitive
sailing and engaging the youth of Oman in the sport; and
commercial development of the marine leisure sector.
Sailing is obviously at the heart of everything they do,
and this can be seen most prominently with their offshore
and inshore racing teams competing at prestigious
tournaments around the world, including Cowes in the
UK, the Bullitt GC32 Cup in Kiel, Germany, and the
Extreme Sailing Series.
The Extreme series boasts two Omani teams, Oman
Air and The Wave, both of which are enjoying impressive
amounts of success, with Oman Air dominating leader
boards, and The Wave following closely behind.
Theres a very rich maritime heritage here, and Oman
has recognised sailing as a good mechanism to promote
the country, much like Bahrain and Abu Dhabi have
done with Formula One, explains Bryan. These are
high profile sailing events, with the boats acting as huge
floating billboards promoting Oman as a destination, and
at each of those events, there are hundreds of thousands
of affluent spectators who are the perfect target market
for the Ministry of Tourism. At these events we create
an Omani experience, we build a tent, we have Omani
representatives in national dress, and they greet visitors
with traditional delicacies as they find out more about what
the country has to offer.
Outside of these international competitions, Oman Sail
has its own youth programme with four training schools
along the coast, and an Olympic Programme with strong
ambitions on medals and glory.
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an Omani experience
to audiences around
the world.

Omani sailors
compete on an
international
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Ministry of Education to bring Omani school

kids to the sailing academies, where theyre able
to have a go at the sport, and those who show
promise are allowed to become a permanent
part of the programme with a view to scouting
for talent for their Olympic Programme. Weve
very openly stated that we will participate in the
Olympics in 2020, and were aiming for a medal
in 2024, says Bryan.
And it seems theyre well on their way too.
So far, weve had the first girl the in GCC
championships, and weve had medals for both
girls and boys. Weve created the first Arab
all-female sailing team, who have competed
in Sailing Arabia the tour and various other
competitions around the world. One of our girls,
Raiya Al Habsi, was nominated for the Rolex
Sailor of the Year last year, the first Arab to be
nominated!
The final important role of the organisation is
the commercial aspect, nurturing new businesses,
training and development of Omani youth, and
creating job opportunities in the industry.
We act as an incubator for SMEs in the
marine leisure sector. Weve set up several
business, charter, diving, etc., and were training
Omanis to operate marinas. Were also using our
experience of creating high-performance sports
teams to prepare young Omanis for competitive
markets. Were using sailing, diving and these
other activities to actually develop other skills,
like how to overcome challenges, team work,
communication skills, and improve confidence
and self-leadership skills.
The results look extremely promising, with
several successful small businesses already
operating within the marina, and a team of
friendly, professional and skilled Omanis running
the sailing operations, who we were soon to meet
on our cruise to the Dimaniyat Islands which
you can read about later in this issue.
Overall, Oman Sail are doing incredibly
important work for the country, and if youre
visiting Oman, we thoroughly recommend you
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Almouj Marina

Above & beyond

With state-of-the-art facilities, a
prestige location, excellent ecocredentials and even on-site
environmental experiments, Almouj
Marina goes way beyond a mere
berthing facility

Managed by Mourjan Marinas, Almouj

Marina is the world-class marine leisure centre
located in the prestigious Al Mouj Muscat, in
the picturesque Sultanate of Oman.
Weve been managing the marina here
for three-and-a-half years, since 2012, when
it first opened, explains Khalil AbuJaber,
Marina Manager.
The marina offers all the amenities youd
expect from a world-class marina, and the level
of service has led to Almouj Marina becoming
the go-to destination for visitors from other
countries in the GCC. We get a lot of visiting
yachts from other Gulf states, Qatar, and
the UAE, especially in the winter season,
explains Khalil. We work with agencies who
coordinate with all the relevant authorities in
terms of customs clearance. That is a service
we offer.
More than just a marina, Almouj Marina
also works in close partnership with both
government and private organisations on a
range of activities, all for the benefit of the
marine leisure sector as a whole.
This includes acting as a centre for SMEs,
a number of which are based there and
are providing activities for tourists and
Omans residents such as diving, fishing,
wakeboarding, and luxury yacht charter,
as well as jobs for Omans citizens. It also
includes hosting watersports events and
regattas, and working with local institutions
for marine research.
Its very good to see that the government
and the private sector are both working
together to enhance the marine tourism and
leisure sector in Oman, and to support local
SMEs, I think the setup works very well for
everybody, says Khalil.
In 2014, Almouj Marina was awarded the
International Clean Marina Accreditation by
the Marina Industries Association. This is a
highly prized award based on an extremely
tough and long list of criteria that ensure
clean waters and eco-friendly practices in and
around the marinas.
To give you an idea of how clean their water
is, the marina is working with the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries in an innovative
and pioneering experiment involving the
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empty pontoon areas.
Our Clean Marina certificate is
important to us, as we promote
environmentally-conscious tourism,
says Khalil. Oman diving is one of
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There are many great sites such as
the the Damaniyat Islands, which are
probably one of the best diving spots
on earth, so its important to protect
them.
That is something that we here at
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Extra wide pontoons allow for buggy
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Concierge and hospitality service
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Fuelling station
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On-water function lounge for events
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Wide range of activities including diving,
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Omans Ocean
Leisure
Aside from Almouj
Marina, there are
a number of other
marina leisure facilities
available in Oman,
so weve listed a few
of the most popular
here

Mussanah Marina

Operated by Oman Sail, Mussanah Marina also

operates as a sailing school for the organisations
Youth Programme. The marina itself isnt the biggest
in Oman, but is adequate to serve the surrounding
area and adjacent hotel.
It features 54 berths for boats up to 26m long,
a boat park, workshop and slipway. Membership
benefits include pontoon mooring, weekly boat wash
downs and daily weather forecasts.
There is a beach and leisure club nearby courtesy
of the Millenium Mussanah Hotel, although fees for
this are not included in the marina membership. The
hotel can also provide internet and laundry services
for a fee.
Oman Sail and some other operators run diving,
fishing, sailing and charter services out of the marina.
Marina Facilities:

Berthing for boats up to metres

54 floating marina berths, and dry berthing
Marina administration open 9am-5pm 7 days a week
24-hour security
Daily weather forecast
Laundry services
Water, electricity & internet
Deck wash for all boats
Waste removal from pontoons
Petrol & Diesel Fuel Station
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Bandar al Rowdha is one of the most well known

marinas in Oman, also being one of the oldest and
most well established. It boasts a clubhouse with a
licensed restaurant and pool, as well as one of Oman
Sails sailing schools. It also has extensive boat and
yacht maintenance facilities, with a slipway, a 65-tonne
boatlift, and a large workshop, in addition to both dry
and wet berths.
There is a wide range of companies operating charter
services out of the marina, from dolphin watching
fishing, diving, yacht and dhow charter and more.
One of the more interesting is the Al Khayran semisubmersible boat for reef tours, with an underwater
seating area for viewing the reefs.
Marina Facilities:

Berthing for boats and yachts

Marina administration open 7 days a week
24-hour full berthing and marina assistance
24-hour security
Boat valet service
Supply of provisions
Daily weather forecast
Water & electricity
Fuel Station
Boat Launching Ramp
Leisure club with restaurant, pool and Jacuzzi
Boat, yacht and dhow charter
Semi-submersible reef trips
Diving, snorkelling and fishing charter

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The Oman dive

Centre Beach

Oman Dive Centre

One of Omans best-loved beach clubs, the Oman Dive

Centre is located in Bandar Jissah, one of the countrys
most beautiful coastal areas known for its extreme
combination of towering mountains and small coves with
pristine beaches.
The dive centre itself occupies one of these coves,
boasting its own private beach, as well as a leisure club with
a chilled pool and restaurant.
One of its most popular features are the barasti beach
chalets, which can be rented for overnight stays, and are
perfect for an idyllic weekend spent right on the beach.
Of course, true to its name, the Oman Dive Centre is
also a training ground for PADI courses, and operates an
expert diving charter service, as well as cruises, fishing trips
and watersports.
Marina Facilities:

Private beach
Pool and licensed leisure club with restaurant
Air-conditioned beach chalets
Boat charter
Sunset dhow cruise
PADI training centre
Diving, fishing and snorkelling charter
Dolphin watching
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Brilliant aquamarine waters cooled by currents from the Indian Ocean, immaculate
white sand beaches, stunning ocean wildlife and excellent fishing need we say
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Oman Sail team for our feature earlier in this
issue, they very kindly offered to take us on
an excursion to the Dimaniyat Islands on
their flagship yacht, the stunning 44ft sailing
catamaran Orana. The Orana is part of the Sea
Oman charter fleet also operated by Oman
Sail, and crewed by highly capable and friendly
Omani skipper Abdullah and his crew.
It might seem a bit too hot for this kind of
thing in the Gulf at the moment. However, the
magic of Oman is that, unlike the rest of the
GCC whose waters are part of the Arabian
Gulf, the Sea of Omans currents are fed by the
cooler waters of the Indian Ocean, resulting
in lower temperatures in the water and cooler
breezes at sea. The water temperature seldom
rises above 30C, but is usually around 25,
meaning a cool dip in the water is always a
pleasure. Add to that the breeze coming off
the Indian Ocean, and you have the recipe for
a sublime ocean cruise even in the heat of the
Gulf summer.
As we left the marina, the crew hoisted
the sails and the wind picked us up. Theres
something about sailing as opposed to cruising
in a motor yacht all that can be heard are the
natural sounds of the wind and the waves, as
opposed to the persistent hum and vibration
of engines, and its a much more organic
experience. Its truly relaxing, and you begin
to understand why sailing aficionados scoff at
anything motorised. However, its easy for us
to say when someone else was doing all the
work
As we set sail, the crew deployed a couple
of fishing lines to trawl behind the boat, and
literally about ten minutes into the journey, we
make our first catch a decent-sized barracuda,
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The Dimaniyat Islands

As we reach our destination, were absolutely

blown away. The Dimaniyat Islands are
renowned for their natural beauty, with white
sand beaches, beautiful reefs, abundant ocean
wildlife and some of the best diving sites the
world has to offer. They are part of a protected
marine reserve, and as such require official
permission to be visited. These can easily be
acquired from the Ministry of Tourism for a
fee, which goes towards the preservation of the
islands and the monitoring of tourism.
Hands on heart, we can honestly say that
we have NEVER seen water such a brilliant
shade of aquamarine before. It was absolutely
stunning! The abundant coral reefs were
clearly visible below the surface, so as the crew
dropped anchor we dived in for a snorkelling
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Remote,
pristine white
sand beaches
- the definition
of paradise for
many!

Later in the afternoon, a tender arrived to

drop us off on one of the pristine white sand
beaches for a while. It has to be said that once
you hit land, the heat rising off of the ground
really warms things up, and though the beach
looks inviting, it wasnt long before we were
retreating into the cool water again! Perhaps an
overnight beach camp might best be saved for
the cooler months
After a sublime afternoon, it was time to set
sail and return home, which was an equally
idyllic experience as the sun began to set over
the horizon.
This trip comes highly recommended,
especially as it can still be enjoyed in the
summer months, thanks to the cooler currents
from the open ocean. An unforgettable
experience!
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Barr Al jissah
Resort & Spa

The term shangri-la has become synonymous with the
concept of an earthly paradise, and in few cases is this
more appropriate than with the Barr Al Jissah Resort in the
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The drive to the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah

Resort is a good indication of whats in store
for you once you arrive at the hotel. Snaking
through the dramatic mountains that tower
over Omans coastline, you catch glimpses
of the beautiful blue sea between the peaks,
until you pass suddenly through an imposing
gateway, and youve arrived.
Nestled in its very own cove on Omans
Bandar Jissah coastline and surrounded by
mountains, the resort complex spans three
separate hotels stretched along its own pristine
white sand private beach.
Al Waha is a dedicated family resort, and the
largest of the three hotels, with three pools
forming an oasis flanked by picturesque palm
trees. Al Bandar (which translates to the town)
is the five-star deluxe resort which serves as the
hotels focal point, with a wide selection of fine
dining restaurants and a souq area serving the
hotel as a whole.
Aside from the various pools, childrens
pools and play areas that serve these two, there
is a tranquil lazy river meandering along the
beachfront of both hotels.
Up on the hillside overlooking the rest of the
resort is the Al Husn hotel, which represents
the pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity for the
resort, and which would be our haven for the
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Should you arrive early, a luxurious tearoom
to the right of the main entrance can be
enjoyed while you wait to check in, either from
the inside or on the idyllic outdoor terrace
overlooking the main resorts scenic beach.
The Al Husn hotel boasts its own private
infinity pool, with breathtaking sea views, as
well as its own beach, which can be accessed by
a meandering footpath down the side of the hill
upon which the hotel sits.
You have a choice of normal or sea-view
rooms, but even from our normal deluxe room
overlooking the pool area you could still see
the ocean. The room itself was gorgeous, with
gorgeous furnishing and a spacious balcony.
The resort boats a wide range of activities
which focus mainly on Omans stunning natural

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environment. Should you travel to the hotel by

boat, it boasts its own marina, with berths for
boats and yachts up to 25m long. Scuba diving,
dolphin watching, and snorkelling trips around
Omans beautiful Bandar Khayran coastline can
be arranged from the marina.
The hotel boasts seventeen different
venues across the three hotels, so it would
be impossible to see them all in one visit.
However, even if youre staying in Al Husn,
wed highly recommend that you wander down
to the main beach area in the late afternoon
to enjoy a sundowner at the B.A.B. Lounge, a
rooftop venue above the Bait Al Bahar seafood
restaurant located on the beachfront.
In the Al Bandar hotel there are a number
of restaurants to sample, as well as the stylish
Long Bar for post-dinner socialising.
The location of the Barr Al Jissah resort is
also ideal for sightseeing too, situated as it is a
short drive from the old town of Muscat, the
site of the Royal Palace of HM Sultan Qaboos,
as well as Mutrah Corniche, where youll find
Mutrah Souq, one of the finest examples of an
old Arabian market to be found in the Gulf.
Overall, a stay at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah
resort is a hugely rewarding experience, with
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The Most

Beautiful

Coast

Professional photographer and videographer Andy Mac has spent years capturing some
of the worlds most beautiful scenery, as you can see from the stunning images on
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Can you tell us in your own words a little

about your background and what you do?

I started a career in banking, but soon realized

that my creative side was yearning for something
more. I then worked my way up to Account
Director for a major advertising and marketing
firm in London where creative, clever visuals
were part of the everyday job. I believed that
I could offer a better service than many of
the photographers we were working with and
from that point on, the transition to becoming
a photographer and filmmaker was fairly
straightforward. I now shoot advertisements,
exclusive events, high-end luxury weddings and
also enjoy shooting landscape and travel images
for magazines.
And what sparked your interest in
photography?

Ive always loved nature documentaries by

Sir David Attenborough, so between school
and university I decided to take a year out to
travel the world. I bought a good SLR camera
to document it all and read a great deal about
photography throughout that whole trip.
Fourteen years on I love photography more than
ever and this has carried over to filming in the
last five years as well.
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What did it take to build a successful career

in photography?

Hard work, dedication and persistence!

I would also say that its important to
constantly strive to refine your creative
instincts. Photographic style is like fashion
its ever evolving, so its important to ensure
that you always remain current and offer an
excellent service. Respect and understanding
are essential.
What has been the highlight of your career
so far?

I was asked to create a media team for

a campaign for Louis Vuitton in China
that covered photography and filming to
document an exclusive shopping spree
with twelve billionaires. The story of the
event made its way into the national press
in England! We also recently shot a big
celebrity wedding, which was great fun, and
Im looking forward to doing more of those
soon.
What advice would you give to young people
who would like to pursue a similar career?

Be prepared for hard work, and remember

that its not always as glamorous behind the

scenes as the final images might have you

believe.
What are your ambitions for the future?

Id like to take my work to a more

international level. I love the Middle
East, and I like working between fashion,
advertising and luxury weddings and events
it brings diversity and there is something to
be learned from working in each genre that
helps with the other, giving me a wider view
of what is possible and making me more
innovative.
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Known as: Cobia

2. Local name: Hagool

Known as: Hound needlefish

1. Local name: Jidd

Known as: Barracuda
Grows to a maximum length 80-150cm.
General Features: Has a long body and
a large mouth, and its overall colour is
silvery gray whilst its body is covered
with small scales.
Their habitat: Pelagic fish around coral
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Diet: Fish and molluscs.

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General Features: Its long body is covered
with scales and a circular dark green
colour on its upper parts, while its
bottom parts are silvery and dark blue
lines appear on its sides.
Their Habitat: Appears in shallow or
surface waters.
Diet: Small pelagic fish and shrimp.

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Grows to a maximum length 200cm.

General Features: Its body is elongated
and its head is semi-cylindrical and
broad. Its thick skin is characterised
by black and brown spots on its head
and sides, while its abdominal area is
yellowish in colour, with two long lines of
silvery white on the sides.
Their Habitat: Near coral reefs and
rocky shores, and prefers to live in clear
waters.
Diet: Pelagic fish, crabs, shrimps and
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Known as: Spotted halfbeak
5. Local name: Rubian
Known as: Green tiger prawn

4. Local name: Channad

Known as: Narrow breed Spanish
mackerel
Grows to a maximum length 235cm.
General Features: Has a long compressed
body from both sides covered with tiny
scales which are almost invisible, giving
the fish a slicked blue gray colour from
the top along with silver specks and
several irregular bars on the sides.
Their Habitat: Commonly found near the
shoreline or the beach.
Diet: Preys on other fish, especially
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General Features: Shrimps have a
distinctive shape they have elongated
bodies which are typically divided into
two major sections, namely the head
and the thorax which are fused together
forming the cephalothorax. Its second
body section is a segmented abdomen.
The female species are usually larger than
the male, making it easy to distinguish the
male from the female.
Their Habitat: Shrimps thrive in shallow
waters and muddy as well as mangrove
areas.
Diet: Algae and invertebrate organisms
and plants, small crustaceans and other
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General Features: Long and somewhat
compressed body; with its lower jaw
extended to resemble a long beak, silver
and green colour appear on the top
portion of its body, with white and silver
on its sides.
Their Habitat: Pelagic fish near the
shorelines of land areas.
Diet: Micronutrients, small fishes, floating
green algae, crustaceans and fish larvae.

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All information for this feature is courtesy of the

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Contact Tel. 1781 5881
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Maine
Lobster
Croustillant

Micheal Pearson, Executive Chef at the

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, gives us
his recipe for Maine Lobster Croustillant, with
grilled jumbo white asparagus, Cecina beef
ham and Maltaise sauce.


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Directions:
Lobster Croustillant

Ingredients
30g
90g
3g
2g
1g
2g
5g
5g
7g
9g
2ml
2g
3g
1ml
1ml

Maine lobster, chopped

White asparagus
Chopped shallots
Lemon juice
Ginger juice
Chopped coriander
Maldon salt
Panko and Egg yolk
Cecina beef ham
Clarified butter
Extra virgin olive oil
Peppercorn
Parmesan
Worcestershire sauce
Tarragon vinegar

Add to the lobster meat 2 grams of shallot and 1 ml

of lemon juice, ginger juice, coriander, half quantity of
the Tabasco, salt, and little quantity of crushed pepper
in a mixing bowl, and mix properly.
Make a ball out of it and dip in flour and egg,
then roll over the panko to turn crumbed. Keep the
croustillant in the chiller.

Maltaise Sauce

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Reduce tarragon vinegar with the rest of the shallot,

lemon juice, pepper corn and reduce it to a third of the
original quantity.
In a separate bowl, put the rest of the egg yolk and
cook slowly by whisking in double boiling water. Whisk
continuously for 10 minutes or until the egg is cooked
and fluffs. Add clarified butter slowly and at the same
time whisk continuously to emulsify. Continue this
process until all the butter is incorporated in the egg.
Season the hollandaise with Worcestershire sauce,
Tabasco, salt and blood orange reduction to create the
Maltaise. Keep this sauce under it becomes warm.

To finish

Peel the asparagus and marinate with salt, pepper,

olive oil and grill it until cooked.
Fry the croustillant in corn oil.
Spread parmesan on a butter sheet and cook in a
micro-oven for 90 seconds to create parmesan crisp.
Serve grilled asparagus with Cecina beef ham,
hollandaise, parmesan crisp and lobster croustillant.

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Smoked
Salmon Roulade

Executive Chef Joergen Sodemann of the Al Bustan
Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel shares his delicious recipe for
his Smoked Salmon Roulade with Cream Cheese, and a
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Directions:
Method:

Spread out the smoked salmon in strips

of 3 inches width and 5 inches length. Mix
together the chives and cream cheese, and
roll the mixture widthways into the smoked
salmon like a tube. Put in the freezer for one
hour. Mix together the passion fruit puree
and gelatine leaf and put in the refrigerator
for about 20 to 25 minutes to set.
Cut the lemon, lime and orange into pieces
and mix with the olive oil and pomegranate.

Plating:

Take out the smoked salmon half an hour

before serving, and cut into pieces as desired.
Take out the passion fruit jelly, and place
down the middle of the plate. Arrange the
salmon pieces alongside the jelly. Place the
citrus salad along the length of the jelly, and
garnish with mixed baby herbs.

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100g Smoked salmon

80g Cream cheese
10g Chives
10g Lemon
10g Lime
10g Orange
10g Pomegranate
5tsp Passion fruit puree
2tsp Olive oil
1
Gelatine leaf

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Ferrari

We find out what its like to live with Ferraris massively powerful shooting brake fourseater V12. Not too bad, as it turns out!
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Big stopping
power comes
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So, what does the FF stand for? That would be Four-wheeldrive, and Four seats. The four-wheel-drive system is a masterpiece in
engineering, with the rear wheels providing most of the power, and the
front wheels kicking in only when needed through a second gearbox at
the front of the car.
Only when needed means in comfort or snow modes and only
between 1st and 4th gears. This essentially makes it safely driveable in all
weather conditions, whilst still behaving like a rear-wheel-drive car.
Maranello touts the FF as the most practical Ferrari ever, thanks to the
shooting-brake design, which allows for four very comfortable seats, with
plenty of legroom and headroom in the rear, and decent storage.
Theres room for four fitted pieces of luggage, some golf clubs, or, if
you fold the rear seats down, a mountain bike!
The interior of the FF is a glorious place to be, with a great driving
position, comfortable seats, leather padded surfaces everywhere you look,
and that unmistakeable Italian feel.
We loved the steering wheel, with the classic Ferrari array of knobs and
switches that make you feel like youre sitting in a racing car. For example,
there are the rev lights across the top of the wheel that climbs into the red
to let you know when to change gear.
Then theres the Ferrari manettino dial, which is the little red fun switch
that changes the cars chassis settings between Ice, Comfort, Sport, and
ESC Off.
The best thing about the FF, though, is that utterly beautiful 6.3l,
660hp, 683Nm naturally-aspirated V12. Power delivery is furious and
linear, with a soul-stirring Ferrari howl, and just doesnt stop. Itll hit
100km/h in 3.7 seconds, which admittedly isnt the fastest Ive ever
reached 100 before, but the amazing thing is how it will just keep
accelerating on from there. We didnt quite hit the 335km/h top speed,
but we werent too far off, and it will quite happily cruise at 180km/h
like its the simplest thing in the world!
Power is transferred to the road via the incredible seven-speed doubleclutch gear-box, with gear changes so fast theyre almost imperceptible to
the human brain. When combined, the engine, gearbox and transmission
create something that is truly unique in this world.
When considering the FF, the question should not be: Is this still a real
Ferrari? The question should be: For a comfortable and practical fourseater, four-wheel drive car, does it still feel like a Ferrari?
And the answer to that is, yes, it most certainly does!

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Hadag technology

The
Quadrofoil

Move over jetskis, because

something a lot more
sophisticated has come along!

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This, ladies and gentlemen, is the

Quadrofoil, the worlds first all-electric
hydrofoiling personal watercraft. The
Quadrofoils C-foil technology uses those
interesting looking blades under the hull to
create buoyancy force, which lifts the vessel
above the surface of the water, thereby
travelling with minimum water resistance.
A fun, and yet quiet and eco-friendly
watercraft, it creates no noise, no waves
and zero emissions, which enables it to ride
on lakes, rivers, seas and eco-zones where
speedboats and jetskis arent allowed. This
makes it suitable for the quiet canals of large
waterfront developments which dont allow
motorized watercraft.
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to use. Theres steering and throttle, and

the steering wheel has an integrated touch
screen display which keeps you informed
about battery power, range, speed and
consumption. It also functions as a
detachable key, without which the engine
cant be started.
The lightweight modular hull is built
from composite materials, delivers flawless
technical performance and at 100kg, it
makes handling the vessel easy, even for
one person. The hull is also very buoyant,
which means that even in a collision, it will
never sink. Despite this safety feature, the
craft also comes with two lifejackets built
into special compartments, for added peace
of mind.
The Quadrofoil is powered by industry
standard batteries with an integrated
battery management system, a long lifetime
and a range of up to 100km on a single
charge.
With a top speed of around 20 knots,
it isnt the fastest thing on the water, so
serious adrenaline junkies will still have to
go for their Kawasaki 300 Ultras. But for
everyone else who doesnt want to piss off
their neighbours and create havoc on the
water, the Quadrofoil is definitely the way
to go!

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The

GoPro

HERO4
S e ss i o n

4
The latest version of the quintessential action capture camera is the smallest and
lightest ever offered by GoPro to date.
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Offering many of the same features as the

best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, the
Session is nevertheless 50% smaller and 40% lighter
than its predecessors, making it even more portable
and convenient to use when taking part in your
sports activity of choice.
The HERO4 Session captures GoPro-quality
1080p60, 720p100 and 1440p30 video along with
eight megapixel photos in Single, Burst and Time
Lapse modes, in addition to SuperView, Protune and
Auto Low Light recording modes.
The difference with the HERO4 Session is the
very minimal one-button design that both simplifies
operation and reduces size. A short press of the
shutter button quickly powers the camera on and
video recording begins automatically. A long press
of the shutter button powers the camera on and
triggers Time Lapse photo capture.
Then, when youre done with your session, press
the shutter button again to save video or photo

content and power the camera off. An expanded set

of controls and settings can be accessed when using
the GoPro App or Smart Remote.
The HERO4 Session is built to GoPros famous
rugged standards and is waterproof to 33ft (10m)
without the need for a separate waterproof housing.
It features a sleek frame mounting system that is
compatible with GoPros expansive array of mounts.
Whats more, an innovative dual microphone
system dynamically switches sound recording
between microphones to reduce wind noise during
activities, and audio performance during water-based
activities has been dramatically improved thanks to
a waterproof design that eliminates the need for
a separate water housing, which can often muffle
sounds.
The HERO4 Session will retail for AED 1,599
MSRP at authorized GoPro retailers across the
Middle East.

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Super View
Protune
QuickCapture

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40% lighter than
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cameras, it still
offers many of the
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Ones
to Watch

Ulysse Nardin Black Sea

This latest addition to the Black Sea line of
watches from Ulysse Nardin is highly durable,
with a stainless steel case coated with vulcanised
rubber. The self-winding timepiece also features
a unidirectional turning bezel; a rubberized
screw crown for water resistance to 200m; and
a rubber strap with two ceramic elements and
folding clasp for enhanced sturdiness.




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Portugieser Perpetual Calendar

Omega Seamaster 300

300

Vacheron Constantin Mcaniques Ajoures

This stunning timepiece from IWC Schaffhausen

boasts a double moon phase showing the state
of the moon in both the northern and southern
hemispheres. A further new feature is the
introduction of the railway-track-style chapter
ring typical of the Portugieser, which puts the
model closer in appearance to the classic original.

Created in 1957, the very first Seamaster 300 was

highly sought after, not only for its superb water
resistance, but also for its black dial, broad arrow
hour hand, uni-directional diving bezel, and
recessed triangular hour markers. Thats why this
new edition has kept those same distinguishing
features. From the inside.

IWC

.Portugieser

1957 300



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This creation links two worlds that evolved in

similar ways in the late 19th Century: architecture
and watchmaking. Based on the Calibre 4400
movements, this sculptural work with its airy,
transparent and finely arched construction vividly
evokes the large European railway stations
symbolising the golden age of the industrial
revolution.
MECANIQUES
.Ajoures
4400
.

Tissot Vintage

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual

Omega Seamaster Bullhead Rio

Also from Vacheron Constantin, this Overseas

Dual Ultramarina Blue edition feature a deep
blue dial bearing luminescent hands and hourmarkers serving to ensure optimal readability in
all circumstances. Available in an elegant 42 mmdiameter steel case with a screw-lock crown, the
Overseas Dual Time watch combines technical
excellence with a refined, dynamic design.

Another one from Omega, the Bullhead Rio

is a tribute to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
The blue leather strap links directly to the
Rio 2016 Olympic Games logo, and features
subtle stitching along each side, coloured
yellow, green, red and black to match the iconic
Olympic rings.

With anthracite gradients and clear, pure lines, and

a beautiful guilloche pattern on the dial which is
even recreated on the shimmering mother-of-pearl
dials, the revolutionary Powermatic 80 automatic
movement offers 80 hours of power reserve. This
elegant timepiece also features a see-through caseback
and front cover of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

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The Guide
GPS and Sonar Systems

a77 w
Raymarine
A 7 touchscreen colour LCD
with a Built-in GPS, it includes
Navionics Gold cartography,
built-in Sounder Module Wide,
and a range of optional network
features.

GPSMAP 547xs
Garmin
A 10Hz GPS/GLONASS Receiver with
easy visibility, day or night. Whether it is
flat, flush or swivel-mounted, it will be
the focal point of your helm. It includes
their hallmark user-friendly interface.

LCD A7


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547
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www.raymarine.com

www.garmin.com

echoMAP 70dv
Garmin
Features a 7 WVGA touchscreen
display with pinch-to-zoom, and it
comes with a worldwide basemap.
With the integration of a 10Hz GPS/
GLONASS receiver, the 70s refreshes
heading up to 10 times per second.

Dragonfly
Raymarine
Delivers crisp details of CHIRP
DownVision sonar in an
affordable package. The splitscreen display shows both
DownVision and conventional
sonar simultaneously. 50-channel
GPS.

WVGA7


.Glonass 10HZ GPS

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www.raymarine.com

Engines

557
Seven Marine
This 557hp, V8 6.2L outboard engine
is fuel-injected and is known to be the
most powerful outboard engine on the
planet. With electronic shift/throttle
control, it can go from 0 to 60mph in
3.9 seconds.

verado 300
mariner
With 300 horsepower, 24-valve direct
acting double overhead cam and
SmartCraft PCM Digital Inductive
ignition, Verado is proven marine
power with more than 25,000 hours
of testing

df300ap
Suzuki
The worlds first outboard engine
combines standard and counterrotation operation into the same
lower unit. Two-way low water
pick up inlet provides engine
cooling.

VERADO Pro FourStroke

Mercury
This features an Outboard
Motor with Cylinder
Configuration: Inline 6, 24-valve
direct acting double overhead
cam (DOHC) and SmartCraft
PCM Digital Inductive ignition.

V8 6.2
557
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24 300
SmartCraft PCM
Verado
25000

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A Must-Have

Vectros 15
Thule
Thule Vectros collection is made strong with features to help keep your devices safe. The protective
bumper with shock-absorbing ridges guards your MacBook from bumps and drops.
The Protective bumper case for 13 MacBook Pro with Retina display, shock-absorbing ridges which
provides ultimate protection.
The beveled edges are engineered to securely fit the MacBook, which offers enhanced grip, snap-on
installation with optional scratch shields for 360 degree protection.
13 15
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www.thule.com

Dive Regulators

Scuba Masks

NANO HD
Cressi
The cressi nano mask for advanced freediving
and spearfishing, designed to offer an extremely
hydrodynamic and compact shape to help divers
cut through the water and aid movements in small
spaces.

www.cressi-sub.it

Omega 3
Oceanic
Truly one of divings most unique regulator
valve designs. It delivers airflow that is
proportional to your demand without the
sudden rush of air at depth or fluttering
when youre shallow. Unlike other regulators,
the Omega 3 has no need for an inhalationeffort adjustment knob.


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www.oceanicworldwide.com
Carbon 52
Mares
Extreme performance and light weight, its
second stage case has 100% carbon
superior thermal conductivity with
Double DFC system and ensures superior
performance at any depth even when two
divers are breathing simultaneously off the
first stage. The Natural Convection Channel
(NCC) system increases the performance in
cold water by enhancing heat exchange.

Venom Dive Mask

Atomic Aquatics
German Schott Superwite glass allows even more
light to penetrate than Ultra clear glass. Ultra-wide
panoramic-view tear drop design. Integrated easyadjust swivel buckles. Reinforcing internal frame
molded beneath the silicone rubber skirt.


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www.atomicaquatics.com

DFC 100%
,
NCC
.

www.mares.com
Legend LUX
Aqua Lung
The Legend Lux is a head-turner, with its
gold accents and sculpted gold port plugs.
The second stage is smaller and lighter
than earlier versions, and equipped with
Aqua Lungs new Master Breathing system
knob that both controls the direction of
air and adjusts breathing effort.
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www.aqualung.com

EXCEL
Tilos
The tempered glass and frameless low volume
design makes for better visablility and easier
clearing. The soft nose is for easy equalising and
the 1-window style, for a large view. The soft
hypoallergic silicone skirt and adjustable strap
makes it longlasting.


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Water Microfilter

Emergency pocket Series

Katadyn
Aluminum pump construction and
durable ceramic filter provide reliable
performance. Removes particles,
bacteria, cysts and parasites larger than
0.2 microns. Carbon bottle adaptor
reduces chemicals.

Big Zip LP Reservoir - 2 Liter

Platypus
Wide-mouth opening easy to fill and
locks securely. Low-profile design rides
flat in your pack, BPA-free polyethylene
with silver-ion finish offers clean
drinking,.Quick-release hose makes
drinking easy.

StoAway 100 Reservoir

CamelBak
Burst-resistant 100 fl. oz. features a
huge access port for easy filling and
cleaning, Insulated carrier and drinking
tube with HydroGuard technology
and a covered bite valve help prevent
freeze-ups during a chilly day.

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www.Katadyn.com

www.cascadedesigns.com

www.camelbak.com

LifeStraw Water Filter

buylifestraw
Weighing only 2 oz, the easy-to-use
LifeStraw water filter is one of the
lightest filters available, and it takes up
very little space, Effectively filters up to
1,000 L, sip on the straw and it filters
the water while its on the way to the
mouth
2 OZ

1000 .

www.buylifestraw..com

Binocular

L 10 x 42
Canon
The much-anticipated 10x42 L IS
WP is the first waterproof binocular
to incorporate Canons exclusive
Image Stabiliser technology .
shake-free image capture.


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www.canon.com

nighthunter 8x56
Steiner
Larger 56mm objectives result
in maximum light transmission
for maximum clarity and
sharp contrast at dawn and dusk.

navigator 7x50
Steiner
The porro prism Navigator Series
is the choice for recreational
boaters, weekend anglers and
hobby sailors.

DEv-5
Sony
HD video recording
Full HD with7MP still image 3D
viewing, no need for 3D glasses;
20x Zoom with AutoFocus.

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www.steiner.de

www.sony.com

Pocket Tools

CREDIT CARD COMPANION

Tool Logic
Its a card tool featuring
2 serrated blade, combination
can opener, 8x power lens and
compass, tweezers, toothpick,
screwdrivers and ruler.

X8
.

www.toollogic.com
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RANGERGRIP 61
VICTORINOX
More than 10 functions, it combines
some of the most needed features
into one functional tool. It fits in a
pocket or clips
onto your pack.

SLP2
Tool Logic
This amazing 3-inch, stainless steel with
satin blade bead blast finish comes with
a brilliant white LED flashlight and fire
starter and a loud emergency
signal whistle.

PowerAssist
Sog
The first multi-tool in the world that
houses not just one but two assisted
opening blades. Also includes the new
gear covers, hex bolt construction,
V-Cutter, and built-in crimpers.

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LED
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www.toollogic.com

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Marina Guide
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Intl Marine
Sports Club

+9712 681 5566

www.adimsc.ae

Abu Dhabi Sailing &

Yacht Club

+9712 658 3333

www.adsyc.ae

Al Bander Marina

+971 4 338 8955

www.artmarinemarinas.com

Eastern Mangroves
Marina

+9712 635 4974

www.easternmangrovespromenade.ae

Emirates Palace Marina

+9715 6685 3136

www.emiratespalacemarina.ae

Ghantoot Marina

+9712 562 9168

www.ghantootmarina.com

InterContinental Abu
Dhabi Marina

+9712 666 6888

Yas Marina

+9712 406 2000

www.yasmarina.ae

Bahrain
Amwaj Marina

+973 1601 1160

www.amwajmarina.bh

Coral Bay

+973 1731 2700

www.coral-bay.net

Marina Club

+973 1729 1527

www.marinaclub.info

Ritz-Carlton Marina

+973 1758 0000

Bahrain Yacht Club

+973 1770 0677

www.thebahrainyachtclub.com

Reef Island

+973 1602 1111

www.artmarine.bh

Dubai Creek Marina

+9714 205 4646

Dubai Marina Yacht

Club

+9714 362 7900

www.dubaigolf.com
www.dubaimarinayachtclub.com

Dubai Offshore Sailing

Club

+9714 394 1669

www.dosc.ae

The Pavilion Marina

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

+9714 348 0000

www.jumeirah.com

Almouj Marina

+968 2453 4544

www.almoujmarina.com

Marina Bandar
Al Rowdha

+968 2473 7286

www.marinaoman.net

Mussanah Marina

+968 2687 1771

www.seaoman.com

+974 4494 8899

www.mourjanmarinas.com

Dubai

Oman

Qatar
Four Seasons Marina
Ritz-Carlton Marina

+974 4484 8900

www.ronauticame.com
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Lusail City Marina

+974 5584 3282

www.mourjan-lusailmarina.com

Porto Arabia - The Pearl +974 4495 3894

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Boat Valet

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Leisure Club

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