Giant bird is coming !! -Falcon Rig Superyacht (335ft) by Perini Navi

Maltese Falcon should be the remarkable sailingyacht in the world.The Italian Mama" Perini Navi " wanna go forward again!

The General Arrangment
The boat is at design concept stage and requires a buyer so that the yacht is built and launched. The yacht will have a larger interior and exterior space and accommodation ,she will be a fantastic yacht for charting or the yacht owner’s private use.

 The Iconic Falcon Rig Sailing Superyacht Concept (After View)

 -Spec List-

Length overall: 335 ft
LWL full load -86.4 m
Beam (max) -16.3 m
Draught (keel up) -6.5 m
Engines n°2 CAT 3516C
Maximum power 2240kw (3004bhp) @ 1800rpm
Hull construction: Steel
Superstructure construction Aluminium 5083
Displacement full load2200 t Gross tonnage 2700 t
Speed at maximum power 19.5 knot
Class and LY2 compliance ✠A1
Commercial Yachting Service, ✠AMS, E

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Igor Lobanov - The New Star of megayacht film

gor Lobanov, a young Russian designer based in London, entered the superyacht scene with two spectacular designs ,even involved luxurious private planes.

Lobanov design Ltd. and  Lürssen shipyard presented the project "White Night" 105M at Monaco Boatshow 2007

The Oceanco superyachts "Y708" 85.60m which is available for delivery in 2012

 Oceanco has recently been acquired by Mohammed Al Barwani, a private investor, who is based in the Sultanate of Oman. Barwani has interests in oil, gas, manufacturing, and minerals in Europe.

 This "megatoy" estimated cost of $150 million.

Related link / 延伸閱讀
Via - Interview by Merijn de Waard "SuperYachtTimes.com"
Via-  Lobanov design Ltd.

YACHTZOO - New Concept "Mars"

the 90-metre (295 ft) megayacht "Mars" it will be presented at the Monaco BoatShow 2010.

Yachtzoo, the new company charges of   YACHT SALES – YACHT PURCHASE – YACHT CHARTER – CHARTER MARKETING – NEW CONSTRUCTION .located in Monaco and Fort Lauderdale

 Specifiacation of the Mars:  
LOA: 89.90 m / 294.94 ft 
Beam: 15.00 m / 49.21 ft 
Draft: 4.60 m / 15.09 ft   

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Via- Yachtzoo

 

Wanting Young talent Yacht Designers!!

Don't hesitate!!! Show out ur talent

Dead line (2010/7/15~2010/9/15)

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Via- Original website

We Wanted U !!! Horizon Yachts release Vacancies (嘉鴻遊艇徵才)

 

We Wanted U !!!!!!!

想參與售價上億元的豪華遊艇製造過程嗎? 想了解亞洲最大遊艇廠如何行銷 "Made In Taiwan" 讓台灣遊艇在世界舞台上發光發熱,請加入我們的行列!!!!

PS: 造船,工業設計,室內設計背景優先考慮,有問題請留言

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Via- 104Bank(Vacancy Detail)

Via-  Horizon official website

Via- Horizon Group Corporate Film

Feel the Furture Vision - Aircord Labs

the N-3D from Aircord Labs, a glass pyramid with semi-reflective sides that allows you to peer through while reflecting the image of a screen above. In this case the screen is provided by an i Pad which, as you can see in the video below, separately renders three sides of an object. 

N-3D DEMO from aircord on Vimeo.

 Related Link/延伸閱讀 

Via-more detail

Via-Aircord Labo(Japen)

TEDx Taipei 包益民-設計師在世界上的定位

Via : For Designers  by Imin Pao 

logo與企業生存的條件無關，去學校學了技巧語言，設計就像學語文，一種人把英文寫了哈利波特，一種人傳簡訊告訴他人我明天要與你見面。
設計師為什麼不被尊重， 因為我們做的事情跟企業的金融運作沒關係，設計師必須自己認知，我們自己做的事情其實是不重要的，這樣我們才能夠真正去做更重要的事情，我們在學校學設計，但是出了學校我們要學所有的事情,包括如何販賣創意。
 

Conclusion : All he said is God damn right !!! 

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Via- 包益民 with ppaper

Apple of my eye -A film made by I phone 4

"Apple of My Eye" - an iPhone 4 film - UPDATE: Behind the scenes footage included from Michael Koerbel on Vimeo.

Riva Aquariva designed by Marc Newson

It's another fantastic shot for Horizontal alliances. A industrial design superstar collaborated with Italian Iconic Yacht film.
Aquarama, Newson infused identifiable Riva attributes while keeping within his own signature style. A streamlined instrument panel, a wrap-around laminated glass windshield, separated driver and passenger seats, handles and hooks that disappear when not in use, a re-imagined stern and state-of-the-art transmission all bring the boat to new standards without compromising its history as an opulent pleasure vessel.
Newson's Aquariva will debut in September 2010 and will be available worldwide through NYC's Gagosian Gallery.

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Via- Riva website

Welcome Home ! Jessica Watson ^0^

Congratulations Jessica Watson on becoming the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the World.

On the 15th of May 2010, 16-year-old Australian Jessica Watson, sailed into Sydney Harbor full of well-wishers eager to celebrate sailing solo around the world alone and unassisted in a voyage that took 210 days.
Jessica Watson's sailboat is a Sparkman and Stephens 34 (S&S 34). Known as a solid cruising boat the S&S 34 was also used by David Dicks and Jesse Martin for their solo circumnavigations.

Boat Length Overall: 34 Feet
Waterline Length: 24 Feet
Boat Beam: 10 Feet
Boat Draft: 6 Feet

Related Link /延伸閱讀
Via-Jessica Watson's Blog
Via-the articles about Jessica Watson
Via- Tour of Jessica Watson's Yacht on YouTube

Go green! Transcendence, the fastest Zero emission Megayacht in the world (so far)

Normaly the maxium speed not over 15 knots driving by electric power. Transcendence could be rearch a top speed of 25 knots by employing Mercedes Benz / MTU Bluetec engines. it,s amazing! looking forward of seeing more details about the yacht.

“Transcendence is the Carbon Offset Alternative to comparable Hi-performance Megayachts. Her overall size (49m) and maximum speed (25knots) are the same, but alas, her Carbon Footprint is far smaller, often reaching zero”, – commented Richard Sauter, the head of design department.

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Via- sauter design

Horizon Yachts Group revealed the website to New platform

It's so impressive that the Horizon Yachts Group updated their official website to new style layout , tech by Full- flash Interface platform. the rumor says the Horizon Yachts had authorized "Leo Burnett", one of the most prestigious AD company that controls the latest Horizon CIS project . So proud that I used to working in Horizon Group(Vision Yachts) before went abroad for Yacht Design Master degree in Italy.

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Via - Horizon Yacht website
Via - Leo Burnett

Elie Saab ES117 - Oceanco

The magnificent Elie Saab ES117m (384.78ft) megayacht is as impressive in its dimensions as the refinement of its design, characterized by its high ceiling, an innovation that Saab exclusively introduced to the yacht industry, and is the culmination of the efforts of an ensemble of extraordinarily creative individuals brought together under the Weyves Couture Concept.
Exterior Designer: Weyves Couture / London
Interior Designer: Elie Saab / Lebanese designer
shipyard: Oceanco / Netherland
Photo: weyves-couture.com
Related link / 延伸閱讀
Via- Elie Saab website
Via- Weyves website

eROCKIT - pedal electric hybrid motorcycle

The idea of an electric-assist bicycle has been around for some time, with Aprilia’s Enjoy the first really convincing argument that the genre had a future – now there’s another variation on the electric pedal-assist theme, but the ErockIT is much more a motorcycle than a bike. The whole thing weighs just 110 kilograms and with over 45lb/ft of torque and 13bhp, it can top 50mph(80Km/h)
“The driver’s pedaling motions charge the batteries and control the motor, which multiplies the rider’s effort by a factor of 50. The faster you pedal, the faster the 12 horsepower electric motor rotates. The high torque of the electric motor enables spectacular acceleration.”Related link /延伸閱讀
Via- Erockit hybrid bike website
Via - more infos

YikeBike -- Urban Freedom / New Zealand

Designed and constructed in Christchurch New Zealand, the YikeBike is the worlds smallest, lightest electric folding bicycle weighing just over 10kg. What a amazing & cool stuff I have seen this year ! @@
Designer : Grant Ryan Top speed:20km/h
light weight - easy to portable

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Via - YikeBike official website

Horizon New model - Bandido 66

The popular Bandido series built by Horizon in Taiwan and marketed by Drettmann in Germany introduces the new 66 model to ocean Explorer Yacht fans. The new 66 Bandido was introduced world wide during the recent Dusseldorf boat show and is the smallest and third model of the range.

Horizon, the world-leading motoryacht brand, has earned universal acclaim for uncompromising quality, contemporary styling and luxurious appointments. Certified to ISO 9001, the Horizon Group builds 50-to-130 foot luxury yachts to the highest technological standards for safety, sea keeping and durability, and offers optional DNV Classification and MCA compliance.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Length — 66' (20,60 m)
Width — 19'7" (6,00 m)
Above waterline — 21'10" (6,65 m)
Weight — 75 000 kg
Fuel tank — 11 000 l
Fresh water tank — 2 000 l
Septic tank — 750 l
ENGINES
2 x 412 kW (560 HP) MAN Diesel, Type D 2876 LE 402
GENERATORS
2 x 17,5 kW Onan
CABINES
3 + 1 for crew

(photos collected link:http://www.boats.com/boat-details/Horizon-Bandido-66/1082670)

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Via - horizon Yacht new website

義大利國境之南-西西里島餐會-Solo Pasta / Taipei

剛回台灣不久,偶然發現平常追蹤的blog與Solo Pasta合辦義大利西西里島農村料理餐會,很興奮上網預約,沒想到只排到候補,幸好有人退出,所以才有這篇心得分享...

一進門先繳費,領取講義菜單,並供應杯酒

緣由-徐仲跟Solo Pasta主廚嘉平之前到西西里島為期一星期的考察兼度假,基於對推廣地方美食的熱枕而促成這次活動.主講人先從地理位置談起 : 西西里島/ Sicilia 是意大利最大的區。同時也是地中海最大的島,飲食受歷代統治者-希臘,羅馬,阿拉伯文化影響最深...

主持人把套餐以Antipasti->Primi->Secondi->Dolce 分段講解,講義搭配powerpoint非常用心

現場幾乎坐滿,不經意發現趙薇與李昂分別坐在我的右桌與前桌,想必還有其他臥虎藏龍的饕客

聚精會神聽著, 有些人是特別請假來的

徐仲分享每道菜的歷史,食材,烹煮方式,還有一些特別軼事, 聽著聽著都餓了

嘉平主廚坐鎮廚房重地

出奇不意的,開胃菜已陸續降落在桌上
Agrodolce con Zucca/醬汁南瓜 - 酸甜的Agrodolce醬把南瓜的甜引出來,很建議配著松子與薄荷咀嚼增加口感層次

Frittelle/炸花椰菜球 - 白花椰菜煮成泥混合麵粉下鍋油炸,外酥內部彈牙,類似有淡淡花椰菜香的貢丸,口感特別


Caponata +Pane Siciliano - Caponata源自阿拉伯料理,茄子被稱為窮人的肉類,還有芹菜莖,洋蔥,酸豆等，主講人推薦大家用Pane Siciliano/西西里麵包當底,像西班牙TAPAS方式食用,一口咬下,45%杜蘭小麥semolina的香氣從麵包切面孔隙竄開來,淡黃色麵體軟而不塌 ,QQ的咀嚼感把topper的Caponata襯托得更好吃了


Arancine di Riso / 西西里炸飯糰 - 字面上是"米橘子"應該是以炸過之後的造型顏色而命名

Section/切面- 米飯包裹青豆,番茄醬,Mozzarella起司,味道偏淡,不過勾起我在ROMA吃過的最正點的Arancine,裡面的Mozzarella可拉到跟手臂等長還不斷喔!! Che Bouno!

Peperoni Ripieni/塞彩椒 - 希臘代表

Pasta Trapanese/番茄蘿勒麻醬麵 - 青醬Pesto参入番茄與杏仁,接近帶有淡淡核果香的台灣麻醬,要趁熱吃,放冷風味就不見了

Pasta alla Norma/風乾紫茄醬麵 - 據說為了紀念Vincenzo Bellini/貝里尼創作的歌劇"Norma"也有人說像Catania市的Etna火山. 吃起來醬汁很夠味,茄子與Cheeze也不會被番茄醬蓋過原本的風味, 適合用力攪拌後大口吃下肚的料理. 建議茄子切小塊點,跟panna麵一起咀嚼的口感會更好

第一道菜吃完,很多人嚷嚷直喊飽了, 不料重頭戲才剛開始...
Pesce spada al salmorglio/Messina 旗魚排 - 旗魚是東岸Messina市的海鮮代表,就像台灣東港想到黑鮪魚一樣道理. 新鮮的魚肉炭火是最好的料理方式, 旗魚配著烤茴香可嘗到魚肉的脂肪香伴著茴香特有的清甜

Filetto di Maiale con Marsala/Marsala甜酒豬肉排 - Masala酒是東岸的特產,原是英國來教西西里人釀Whiskey的意外產物,是Tiramisu的原料之一, 拿來料理肉類也是常見的歐式做法,以雞肉為主

CNS認證的上好豬菲力,光看粉紅色的內層就知肉質軟Q,是個人最喜歡的一道

大家經歷一波波的菜色攻勢,紛紛鬆褲袋舉旗投降,但是Dolce/甜點一登場, 女士們原本渙散的眼神射出光芒, 馬上回到備戰狀態, 果然"女生的胃總有個空間留給甜食的 "
Cannoli / 羊奶起司脆餅捲 - 解說請看下圖

脆餅捲兩端分別是Pistacchio/開心果泥與橘子醬,微甜,主廚應該有調整過甜度, 正統的可是甜死人不償命阿!

Granita di Caffe/咖啡冰沙 (L)+Cotognata/蘋果凍(R) - 舉世聞名的Gelato跟Granita可是源自西西里島,當然不能缺席,冰沙沒有甜味反而嘗到Espresso的濃, 不過個人覺得Granita di Lemone/檸檬冰沙才是代表西西里風情的No.1! 用細火慢熬凝膠的蘋果凍,清爽微甜,很適合夏天

同桌的饕客已很有默契的先拍照才開動

最後嘉平大廚出場接受Q & A , 他與徐仲是這場餐會的大功臣

散會時 J ping 到門口送客, 與趙薇相談甚歡

Brief Conclusion/總結 -
義大利國土狹長, 因此飲食南轅北轍,去年去Genova看船展,住宿在不遠的Recco山谷小鎮, 當地focaccia Recco 厚度很薄,只有一般focaccia一半不到,型態接近pizza, topper只加蛋汁與在地產的起司灑點鹽便進烤箱烘培, 做法超簡單當地人人會做,但其特殊口感與奶香真讓人魂牽夢縈,更有趣的是 ~只要出了山谷,focaccia的做法就完全不同了 ! 我想西西里島料理亦如是.
這次餐會從菜單就能體會2位主辦人的用心, 還有默默奉獻的外場與廚房團隊,下午三點半,當大家酒足飯飽離席,徐仲才窩在一角吃預留的菜,很像喜宴新郎找空檔扒幾口飯一樣, 只能說要當美食傳教士的路是坎坷的!


希望大家對於這款阿甘精神應該給予實質鼓勵,到店裡捧場多提供建議,讓這種超值好康的活動能延續下去,不是嗎? ^^

Solo pasta Cucina Italiana
地址:臺北市安和路一段29-1號
電話:2775-3645

Related Link / 延伸閱讀
Via - 徐仲 blog "從產地到餐桌"
Via -someone blog about "Solo Pasta"
Via - someone blog about "J-PING cafe"
Via - more photos