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Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes the Sun is an Amels Limited Edition 272, the largest in the Limited Edition Range. Designed with family in mind, she features an owner’s private deck, open beach club and a greater number of guest cabins to accommodate large groups of families. Inside, the owner wanted a calm, beachy feel, using light materials and soft colours to provide a relaxing atmosphere.

Winch Design responded with a palette of warm browns, cream fabrics, gold-toned lighting, bronze panels with a brushed finish, antiqued patina, and furniture in curving shapes. Rather than glossy, this decorative scheme is tactile, with carved silk and wool carpets, mottled leathers, natural oak panelling and smooth “footworn” floors.

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HERE COMES THE SUN Yacht -Grand $150M Superyacht

Launched in 2016, HERE COMES THE SUN yacht is an 89-meter-long superyacht that can comfortably accommodate 16 guests.

Designed by Tim Heywood.

HERE COMES THE SUN originally had an 83m length, but after a six-month restoration at the Amels shipyard in 2021, she acquired an extra six meters.

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Andrew Winch Design was hired to design and build the unique interior of the HERE COMES THE SUN yacht to ensure that it matched the owner’s specific requirements.

The yacht’s interior is tastefully designed to complement the rest of the vessel’s style. The yacht’s owner’s deck is 42 meters long and contains more than 300 square meters of deck area.

HERE COMES THE SUN has been designed to accommodate up to 16 passengers in 8 apartments.

Five VIP accommodations are available, as well as four cabins that may be utilized as twins or doubles.

HERE COMES THE SUN yacht’s interior has a piano, a sauna, underwater lighting, and an elevator. A beauty salon, five-meter swimming pools, a deck jacuzzi, WiFi, and air conditioning are also available.

Tim Heywood created the outside design for the yacht HERE COMES THE SUN. Tim Heywood and his team, with Damen Yachting handling the refurbishment in 2021.

The additional length added to her has made it possible to add a helipad to the sun deck.

The whole yacht, including the hull, has been resprayed. Both designs were unique requests from their respective owners.

The aft bridge deck was also expanded to accommodate two VIP suites with outdoor balconies.

Specifications

She can hit 17 knots when she’s at its most powerful. She is 2827 tonnes in weight. She cruises at roughly 14 knots on average, however, this is subject to fluctuation.

Manufacturer: She is powered by two Caterpillar engines that allow her a range of up to 5900 nautical miles at a peak speed of 17 knots.

Based on current projections it costs approximately $10 – $15 million annually to run her.

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HERE COMES THE SUN

HERE COMES THE SUN is no stranger to making a big impression. She has been standing tall as head of the Amels fleet since her original delivery in January 2017. So when this newly refitted, now 89-metre Amels Full Custom rolled out of the shed unveiling her stunning new colour scheme and extended length, she cemented an even bigger, bolder and better legacy. This is a yacht to enjoy the best of ocean life on a grand and timeless scale.  

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“For a refit of this scale, the challenge comes from keeping your eye on the end result from a year out. It’s such a long time to work across. Keeping everyone moving towards it, everyone happy and just towards that final goal is a real challenge. The quantity of work that’s been covered is immense. So to achieve it in a year is a real credit to Amels.” 

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Discover the HERE COMES THE SUN yacht video below , and catch a glimpse of her finely crafted details. Constructed by Amels, and delivered in  build in 2017 , the HERE COMES THE SUN accommodates 18 guests in 9 staterooms, who are serviced by 26 crew. Her majestic exterior lines were designed by Tim Heywood, and impressive interior styling is by Andrew Winch, creating a yacht that gleams both inside and out.

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The HERE COMES THE SUN yacht video reveals the designers’ vision of elegance at sea. From her detailed wood-laden interior, to the warm styling of the staterooms, each aspect of HERE COMES THE SUN was designed to reveal the highest in luxury standards. With accommodations for 18 guests in 9 staterooms, the yacht’s layout was purposely designed to make those on board feel at home. The HERE COMES THE SUN embodies the ideal mode of luxury travel for the most discerning yachtsmen.

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Superyacht Here Comes The Sun is the first AMELS 272 Limited Editions yacht to emerge from the shipyard. The largest yacht built by AMELS at the time of launch in 2016, the 83 metre motor yacht features exterior design by Tim Heywood with signature lines and huge internal volume.

Commissioned by a repeat AMELS client, Here Comes The Sun features a unique colour combination which furthers the subtlety of the exterior lines. With a Gross Tonnage of 2,827, the massive interiors - which spread over six decks - are beautifully disguised by flowing lines with wing stations leaning over the water.

The beam of 14.5 metres is proof of the expansive internal volumes, with an interior design by Winch Design. Here Comes The Sun  features a layout with 8 cabins which accommodates 16 guests, with crew accommodation for 27 and impressive exterior spaces on deck for entertaining.

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Luxury superyacht HERE COMES THE SUN is a breath-taking 83-metre Limited Edition vessel, built by the leading Dutch shipyard, Amels. Boasting sleek curves and elongated deck spaces, motor yacht HERE COMES THE SUN has been superbly penned by multi-award winning Tim Heywood.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Voluminous interiors & outside deck areas ~ Latest A/V entertainment system ~ Sundeck Jacuzzi ~ Massive infinity pool ~ Grand piano ~ Elevator ~ Beach club with Spa centre ~ Stabilisers ~ Stylish & elegant interior decor

Among special features of this jewel belongs a 43-metre dedicated owner's deck with 300 square metres of luxury space, a large 26-metre sun deck with an eight-person spa pool and with 200 square metres of deck space, a generous 87-square metre Beach Club, as well as a landing helipad with a maximum take-off weight of 3,000kg. Moreover, the entire HERE COMES THE SUN yacht is beautifully accessible, thanks to a central spiral stairway and round glass elevator that travels from the lower deck to sun deck.

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The impressive 83-metre HERE COMES THE SUN yacht also features the watersports store, positioned just next to the Beach Club, and fitted with all manner of SCUBA diving gear and water toys, including room for four Waverunners. Also, there is garage space for two large tenders of 11 metres.

The majestic HERE COMES THE SUN superyacht can reach a top speed of 17 knots. She can comfortably cruise at 15 knots.

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Spreading over five accommodation decks, the 83-metre mega yacht HERE COMES THE SUN can sleep up to 12 guests in maximum comfort and luxury. There is also space for a highly trained crew of 25 members plus captain.

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Luxury superyacht HERE COMES THE SUN boasts a lovely watersports store, which can be found just next to the Beach Club. It offers all manner of SCUBA diving gear and watertoys, including room for four Waverunners. Moreover, there is a generous garage, which can store two large tenders of 11 metres.

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Virtual Tour of Amels Superyacht 'Here Comes The Sun'

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By Editorial Team   23 May 2017

A virtual tour and previously unseen images have been released of the 83m/272ft motor yacht ‘Here Comes the Sun’ , revealing what it’s like inside a superyacht that costs more than a million euros to charter each week.

The largest Amels superyacht to date, Here Comes The Sun has been one of the most exciting launches of 2017 so far and, after joining the global charter fleet at the end of March, is one of the most impressive yachts on the entire charter market.

She is her owner’s fourth yacht, all of which have been named after famous tracks from The Beatles. These include the 47m/157ft motor yacht ‘Let It Be’ from Heesen and the 66m/215ft IMAGINE, a fellow Amels build.

Available from €1,200,000 per week plus expenses, Here Comes The Sun is reserved for only the most exclusive guests but, thanks to the release of a virtual tour, a closer look can be taken of both her luxurious deck areas and her exquisite interior designed by Winch Design.

As the tour unveils, the renowned British Design Studio has created a unique, contemporary interior defined by pale woodwork, a colour palette of sort corals and browns, and the extensive use of rare and beautiful materials for a truly spectacular finish.

Among the highlights is an expansive master stateroom, which spans across the forward section of the master deck. Sliding doors on each side of the suite allow natural light to flood inside and the principal charterer is treated to incredible ocean vistas.

The remaining nine staterooms can be taken in too. These include two VIP suites, two VIP suites which can transform into four cabins and three additional cabins. No staterooms are on the lower deck, meaning no guest goes without natural light.

Also wowing is the huge main salon, where a sumptuous seating area is joined by a handsome piano and sleek bar, while aft is circular dining area flanked by a curved glass door for an indoor-outdoor dining experience.

Not to be forgotten is the beautiful beach club equipped with a lounge area and bar to starboard, which leads to a drop-down side terrace where guests can get close to the water without disturbing those accessing the extensive water toy collection from the huge swim platform aft.

There is even a wellness and spa centre here, with a gymnasium equipped with Technogym equipment to port. This section also benefits from a drop-down terrace, so after a hard work out, guests can take a dip into the gorgeous waters of their cruising grounds for a refreshing cool down.

Other deck areas include a sundeck with a Jacuzzi forward, bar, covered dining area and ample lounging options. The opportunities for eating outdoors continue with a huge table on the bridge deck aft, while another show-stopper is the huge swimming pool on the main deck aft.

Drop-down side balconies enable guests to get close to the water without disturbing those accessing the water toys on the huge swim platform aft

M/Y Here Comes The Sun is available for charter this summer in the Mediterranean .

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HERE COMES THE SUN

HERE COMES THE SUN is a 89.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Netherlands by Amels and delivered in 2016. She is the only LE 272 model.

Her top speed is 17.5 kn, her cruising speed is 13.5 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 7000.0 nm at 13.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 20 guests in 10 staterooms, with 27 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 2955.0 GT and a 15.61 m beam.

She was designed by Tim Heywood (60 other superyachts designed) and Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture (10 other superyachts designed).

The naval architecture was developed by Amels (70 other superyachts architected) and Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture (27 other superyachts architected), and the interior of the yacht was designed by Winch Design , who has 74 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

HERE COMES THE SUN is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 66 motor yachts in the 80-90m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 507.74 GT above the average.

HERE COMES THE SUN is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 455 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Italy. For more information regarding HERE COMES THE SUN's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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• Name: HERE COMES THE SUN
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement
• Model: LE 272
• Builder: Amels
• Naval Architect: Amels , Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture
• Exterior Designer: Tim Heywood , Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture
• Interior Designer: Winch Design
• Refits: 2019,2019,2021,2022,2022,2022,2023

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THE BAYESIAN wreck could be raised from the seabed amid the gruelling search for missing Brit teen Hannah Lynch.

Italian officials today said a decision on whether or not they dredge up the sunken yacht has yet to be made.

The almost completely intact wreck is lying on its side some 160ft underwater off the coast of Porticello, Sicily.

Answering questions about whether it will be dragged from the sea, coastguard official Vincenzo Zagarola told Sky : "This is not a topic on the agenda. It will be, but not now."

Raising it will help officials who want to investigate how the crash happened understand more about the structure of the yacht.

They have already discovered that the keel - a stabilising fin-like backbone underneath the vessel usually lowered for balance in deep waters - had been taken up before it sank.

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This is where rescuers recovered the five other tourists on Wednesday and this morning, when they found Hannah's dad, Brit billionaire tycoon Mike Lynch .

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Want to See America’s Cup Racing Up Close? These 9 Yacht Charters Let You Watch From the Water

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Next week, when the 37 th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona with its opening ceremony, the contest that began in 1851 with a race around the Isle of Wight between the fastest British and American sloops (the yacht America won handily) will come back to Europe for the first time in 14 years.

The move to the Catalan capital from the 2021 event in New Zealand will make it more accessible to sailing fans in Europe, and even North Americans who want to view the fast, technical AC75 foiling boats in person. Barcelona has been preparing itself for a surge of spectators for the “return” of the Cup, which was held twice in Valencia, Spain, in the aughts.

The America’s Cup may be billed as “the race with no second place,” but it takes three months of racing and four events for one of five Challenger teams to win the Louis Vuitton Cup, and that winner will race Defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup final. The racing runs from August through October, and this year includes a first-time all-women’s America’s Cup as well as an event for the world’s best youth sailors.

Having Barcelona as a venue was a smart move, partly for the gorgeous beaches fronting the race course on the Med. But there is also the city’s magnificent architecture and sense of history as well as vibrant arts, culture and, of course, no shortage of Michelin-starred restaurants.

There are many five-star hotels in the area, but the smartest and most thrilling way to see racing is by water. The vessel options are wide-ranging—from weeklong superyacht charters to luxury suites on a cruise ships to day trips on sailboats with Michelin-starred cuisine. Many can be combined with on-land stays and even cruises to other parts of Spain as part of the itineraries.

One important note: Four zones adjoining the race course allow spectator boats. Before chartering a vessel, be sure to find out which zone the boat will operate in, because that impacts how close you are to the racing.

Here are 9 options to suit the most avid Cup aficionados or those visiting Barcelona who want to sip champagne and watch the AC75 foiling boats battle it out.

Superyacht ‘Resilience’

Edmiston is offering charters aboard the 212-foot Resilience during the America’s Cup. The ISA-built superyacht, designed by Enrico Gobbi, features a mosaic-tiled pool, circular fire pit and a BBQ for a ringside lunch. Post-race pampering comes via the steam room, sundeck jacuzzi and gym, and there’s even a self-playing Edelweiss piano and projector for evening entertainment. The vessel sleeps 12 across seven cabins. From September 16, weekly charters start at about $645,000 (€600,000).

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The soon-to-be-launched Explora II looks very much like its sistership, the Explora I : onyx finishes, self-playing Steinways, on-deck Technogym bikes, a spa with a Himalayan salt room, Dunhill cigar den and a wine cellar boasting decades-old Chateau Latour. With 461 luxury suites, how was the Explora II chosen to become an America’s Cup viewing platform? The idea came from the top down. 

“I love sailing and believe the Med is the most beautiful sea on earth,” Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the cruise division of MSC Group, told Robb Report during a visit aboard Explora I in Barcelona. “We thought if only our customers could also experience [the America’s Cup], we can call it the ocean state of mind.” 

Explora II launches in mid-September, with itineraries planned to coincide with the different Cup events. On October 6, the vessel will be in port for the Louis Vuitton Cup Final and Puig Women’s Races. Guests can take a walk to the official race village and experience its excitement before watching the races from their suites. A 10-night journey starts from $5,210 per guest.

The Almanac Sailing Experience

Barcelona’s Almanac hotel has a romantic-gastronomic experience that offers guests front-row seats on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 sailboat with a capacity for 10 guests. Besides the racing, the package includes two nights at the hotel. The boat comes with the hotel’s branded slippers and Jimmy Boyd bespoke amenities. Enjoy a selection of customized Cava Bellinis from the pop-up bar. Chefs from the hotels’ restaurant will also serve up shrimp salad and fennel ceviche paired with organic Spanish wines. The boat can be chartered every Saturday from August 31 to October 26. The Louis Vuitton Cup round-robin starts on August 29 and lasts through Sept. 8. There’s also the Puig Women’s Race (first all-female America’s Cup in its 171-year history) and, of course, the America’s Cup finals in October. Prices start at $2,940 per couple. 

Superyacht ‘C’

For a majestic week-long cruise that incorporates America’s Cup summer races and possible side itineraries in Costa Dorada, Sitges and Formentera, Camper & Nicholsons’ expansive 177-ft C is the flashy option, defined by Minotti furniture, lacquered panels and a hamman. It also sleeps 12 in six cabins that feature a master and two VIP suites. Its chase boat also offers a great opportunity for side trips. Weekly charters from Sept. 18-October 31 run from about $513,000 or €400,000.

Sailing Yacht ‘Imagine’

UK adventure specialists Pelorus offer a private seat on an elegant sailing boat seeped in America’s Cup history. Built in New Zealand by Alloy Yachts, Imagine is a 110-footer that served as an official viewing platform for the America’s Cup in Auckland, but it has also completed three global circumnavigations. Beyond its sailing chops, it’s a beautiful vessel, with a blonde, teak-lined deck, large salon and dining area, and three cabins for sleeping seven guests. It will be available from October 12 for the America’s Cup final. Pelorus is also offering to bookend the week with trips to Majorca and Ibiza. About $101,000 (£79,121)

Superyacht ‘Diane’

Also available from Edmiston, the 141-ft Diane can accommodate 10 guests in five staterooms for the week. The interior is all about soft hues, featuring cream leather and white marble, boasting a bar and plenty of outdoor seating for watching the races. For the non-race legs, guests can take to the water via the large beach club, complete with seabobs and wakeboards. It has a Balearics license, making a hop to Ibiza or Majorca a possibility. Weekly charter rates from September 23 run about $150,000 per week (€140,000)

Black Tomato Cup Package

Incorporating a city-stay, Black Tomato’s America’s Cup getaway includes a day’s private day charter to view the race, plus five nights at the Mandarin Oriental as well as visiting the regatta course and different bases of the America’s Cup teams for an insider’s look at the operations and technology. As a dayboat, its Bali Yacht Saxador 400 GTO can accommodate 11 guests. It sets sail from Port Olympic, giving guests a sweeping view of the city on one side and the regatta course on the other. The boat has access to the blue area (for preferred charter boats) on the front line. From $12,750 per person, based on two people.

Superyacht ‘Quasar’

Camper & Nicholsons recently introduced the 153-foot Quasar to the charter market and what a great way to end the Med season than by viewing the America’s Cup. It has six cabins (including two master suites) that can accommodate 12 guests, along excellent outdoor seating, an upper salon that joins the aft deck area for viewing the races or dining al-fresco. The beach club has a large selection of water toys. Visits to scenic Med ports around Barcelona are also possible on the week’s charter, which start at about $232,000 (€210,000).  

Superyacht ‘Kiawah’

For front row seats on day charters in the blue zone (the third-closest area to the races), official charter partner ac37 Sailcharters offers different types of vessels and packages. The 110-foot Kiawah features a cocktail lunch on board, a specialized lecture from an expert sailor, and an AV system to follow the race in real time. From August 22 through October 11, daily rates are about $34,000 (€30,800) and during the America’s Cup finals October 12-27, rates move to about $41,000 (€37,400).

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