Luxury Sailing, Italian-Style
Sybaris is a commanding 230-foot, high-performance ketch that blends Italian craftsmanship with serious seagoing capability. Built in 2016 at the renowned Perini Navi shipyard in Italy, she features an aluminum hull and carbon-fiber masts designed to optimize strength while keeping weight down. The yacht accommodates 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms and provides living quarters for a crew of 12, delivering the balance of privacy and attentive service expected on a superyacht.
Sybaris is powered by twin 1,930-hp MTU diesel engines and typically cruises at an efficient 12.5 knots, giving her the range and speed to cover blue-water passages comfortably. Onboard, her tender inventory supports a wide range of guest activities: two 23-foot Cockwells for comfortable day trips, a limousine-style tender for elegant transfers ashore, a sport tender useful for water skiing and towing toys, and a 14-foot Zodiac RIB for quick trips and utility tasks. Her 60-foot flybridge offers extensive guest seating and panoramic, 360-degree views, making it ideal for relaxing under sail or motor. Inside, a striking glass staircase set on the centerline of the main saloon serves as both a sculptural focal point and a practical connection between decks.
For those searching the brokerage market, Sybaris is listed with Edmiston for approximately $103.7 million. The yacht combines Perini Navi’s signature sailing pedigree with modern systems and luxury finishes, positioning her among the more notable ketch-rigged yachts available to buyers seeking performance and refinement.
Jump-Starting a Good Cause
Portable jump-starter maker Weego, through its parent company Paris Corp., is continuing its philanthropic involvement with The Joseph Fund via the Make It Better initiative. The partnership highlights how companies in the marine and automotive accessory sectors can support community organizations beyond product sales. Based in Camden, New Jersey, The Joseph Fund supports a network of local services including the St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society, the St. Joseph Child Development Center, Joseph’s House, LUCY Outreach, Romero Center Ministries and St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral elementary school.
Leadership at The Joseph Fund emphasized the value of ongoing corporate sponsorship. “We were humbled to once again welcome Paris Corp. as the presenting sponsor of our Hand Up Gala,” said Jim Catrambone, executive director of The Joseph Fund. “We are grateful for their dedication and ongoing partnership in accomplishing our goals to serve the people of Camden.” Such support helps sustain programs that provide food, shelter, childcare and outreach services to vulnerable residents, reinforcing how private-sector partnerships can make a direct community impact.
“Sometimes you love it, sometimes you hate it,
but there’s no more
extreme thing to do.”
— Team Brunel crewmember Annie Lush, on the Volvo Ocean Race, a 45,000-nautical-mile race around the world in 72-foot sailboats capable of 22- to 24-knot average speeds. The race kicked off in Alicante, Spain, in October, and the seven teams competing are expected to finish at The Hague in June.
See You In Miami
The Progressive Miami International Boat Show returns to Virginia Key for another major installment, running Feb. 15–19. As one of the premier boat shows in the region, the event typically features a broad selection of power and sailing boats, from sportboats and tenders to large motor yachts and sailing yachts. This edition is expected to display more than 1,400 boats both in the water and on land, with over 200 models available for sea trials—an excellent opportunity for buyers, enthusiasts and marine professionals to test new vessels firsthand.
Ticketing includes a Premier Day on Feb. 15 priced at $40, while adult admission for the remaining days is $25; children 12 and under are admitted free. Transportation to and from the show is facilitated by complimentary shuttle buses and water taxis, simplifying access to the Virginia Key venue. Show hours run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, giving visitors ample time to explore exhibits, attend industry presentations and experience on-water demonstrations. The Miami Boat Show remains a key calendar event for the boating industry, offering insights into trends, new technology and a wide range of marine products.
T Minus 10
Rising more than 180 feet above the Banco Jardines reef complex, the lighthouse at Cayo Guano del Este stands about 60 miles southwest of Cienfuegos, Cuba. Its slender, rocket-like profile makes it an unmistakable navigational landmark at the eastern end of the reef. The structure’s cylindrical base contains the keeper’s quarters—a reminder of the human history of lighthouse keeping—even though the light itself is now automated.
Constructed in 1970, the modern tower emits a distinctive pattern, flashing white twice every 15 seconds to aid mariners in low-visibility conditions and at night. The original station in this area dates back to 1909, indicating the long-standing importance of this point for maritime navigation across the region. Today the lighthouse continues to serve as a practical aid to navigation and a striking feature for photographers and sailors passing the Jardines de la Reina area.
Welcome On The Half Shell
Bring coastal charm to guest arrivals with a decorative 16-inch natural oyster shell wreath, a simple way to signal a maritime or seaside theme at a home, guesthouse or yacht. Crafted from real oyster shells, the wreath offers texture and an organic look that complements nautical interiors and outdoor entryways. One small trade-off is that the shells are decorative only, so the oysters that once occupied them are not part of the offering. Priced affordably, this type of accessory is a quick, low-effort way to enhance hospitality presentation with a distinctly coastal touch.
This article originally appeared in the February 2018 issue.