SPRING-SUMMER 2010I sea&iI63lifeafloatThose looking to charter a low-key, beach-club style motoryacht in the Mediterranean this summer will find the recently launched Cloud 9 is the perfect choiceFrom her nautical, contemporary interior to her alluring exterior deckspaces, Cloud 9 is a stunning yacht offering a wealth of facilities thatwill impress even the most discerning guest. The owners of Cloud 9 were looking for something fun but challengingand, being relatively new to the yachting industry, and located in Australia,they certainly set themselves up for an adventure by choosing to builda 60m (196'7) superyacht in France. Fortunately they had a good build team,comprising themselves, CMN, Andrew Winch Designs, and build captainColin Boyle. Although Cloud 9 was built for charter, her contemporary, comfortableand calm interior has plenty of personal touches to ensure she remainsspecial to her owners. Warm woods and subtle blue and cream tonesappear throughout, in harmony with the marine environment outside. Inher foyer, a central atrium of sea-green oxidised bronze panels combinewith a water-effect spiral staircase that frames a stunning glass sculpture.This is the area of the yacht that has the most eyecatching features, whilethroughout the remainder of her main guest areas a combination ofcreams, taupes, leather and tan fabrics, and various woods combine tocreate an understated luxurious interior. Outside, the vast sun deck includes a large Jacuzzi and generousloungingareas, some of which have glass screens that can be closed toprovideshelter from the wind. A large wet bar, barbecue and flexibletable arrangements allow for alfresco dining under shaded awnings,while further dining options can be found on her main aft deck, upperdeck (where there is an inside-outside dining area aft), and the formalmain deck dining room inside. Guest accommodation includes the vast, open-plan owner's suite on themain deck, with private observation lounge; a VIP with private balcony onher bridge deck; and four guest cabins on the lower deck. nSPECIFICATIONSLENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60m (196'7)BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2m (36'8)DRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.45m (11'3)BUILDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CMNYEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009STATEROOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7GUESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12CREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15CHARTER GROUNDS . . . . . .Mediterranean (summer); Caribbean (winter) PRICES FROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?350,000 per weekON BOARD CLOUD 9

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