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essentials to the sea “The cure for anything is salt water.” So said Danish writer Isak Dinesen, and even though she never sailed the Caribbean in a yacht or on a private charter, she clearly knew what she was talking about. N J WM MAGAZINE 34 j w m a r r i o t t. c o m © Shaw Mccutcheon, Suki Finnerty From the top: Hargrave’s 120’ Tri-Deck Sandrine; the flybridge interior of Hargrave’s DREAMER; the salon of NISI’s 2400. othing reinvigorates the spirit like the sea—a message that has caught on: there are now more pulse-raising, highstyle options for would-be seagoers than ever. Leading the charge in the new and used yacht market, Hargrave custom Yachts (hargrave.org; 800-551-9590) is a company steeped in america’s rich boating history. Legendary designer jack Hargrave was integral to the success of such companies as Hatteras, Burger, amels and Prairie. though Hargrave died recently, his philosophies and design ethics exist under a banner bearing his name, offering what are among the country’s best motor yachts in the 70- to 135-foot range. the latest trend—boats with luxurious “sky” lounges—is available in abundance at Hargrave. there’s even a 98-foot model with a separate crew’s quarters—perfect for owners who want full service and privacy. if Hargrave is the yachting world’s da Vinci, representing history and grand tradition, then NiSi Yachts (nisiyachts.com; 305-777-2138) is the upstart abstract expressionist, an artist unafraid to monkey around with a classic form. NiSi’s three 80-plus-foot yachts (2,200, 2,400 and 2,600), with their sleek two-tone signature design, call to mind modernist sculptures. the goal at NiSi is clearly to make the styling as provocative as possible but in a way that delights rather than shocks. this is tailored opulence at its seaworthy best. of course, for those who don’t want to be married to a single boat, there is always the option of chartering one for a day, a week or more. Luxury yacht charters start around $5,000 per day, plus expenses, and can run up to $100,000 per day, depending on how big, nice and expensive the yacht itself is. imagine Lifestyles (imaginelifestyles.com; 866-436-3514), a one-stop luxury provider of cars, planes, boats and more, also offers fully crewed yachts. indeed, just about anything you could possibly desire can be found at imagine Lifestyles, even a luxury waterfront home where you can dock and admire your new yacht. —KeN BaroN http://www.hargrave.org http://www.nisiyachts.com http://www.imaginelifestyles.com http://www.JWMARRIOTT.COM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3

JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3
Table of Contents
Contributors
JW Experts
Editor’s Letter
Distinctive Products, People, Ideas & Style
A Quiet Place
Dive Into Transcendental Meditation; Road Warrior Secrets
A Fish Tale; Beyond Sake
Photography 101; Sharp Shooters
The Portal
The Warmth of the Sun
Storied Cocktails
Pedal Pushers
Mixed Media
JW Experience
My Passion

JWM - Volume 2, Issue 3