NorthReport | Issue 01 | Fourth Quarter 2021

The stern has historically been the most underutilized area of a yacht, but boat and interior designers are creating exceptional areas for biophilic living by expertly exploiting every section of your superyacht. Enter the Beach Club: Aft spaces have evolved into stylish lounges, swim platforms, cocktail bars, wellness, sauna and massage treatment rooms, yoga platforms, state-of-the- art gymnasiums, and diving zones. The newly created spaces give way to indoor-outdoor living and the best in entertaining at sea level. The indoor lounges are perfect for reading and unwinding, whilst the outdoor setting is ideal for sunbathing or stargazing on oversized beds. Onboard, guests seek complete privacy, easy water access, and a comfortable place to unwind with friends, family, and children. Beach clubs offer just that, with a waterside chill-out zone for the ultimate entertainment experience. Traditionally styled classic deckchairs, futuristic furnishings, hammocks and other beachside fixtures all look at home in these intimate settings. Popularized on 100+ meter vessels, the last decade has seen beach clubs becoming more frequently offered on yachts in the sub-50 meter category. Gone are the days where megayachts were the only vessels with spectacular beach clubs, as semi-custom builders begin answering the demands of their consumers and are designing beach clubs into their new models. Storied American yacht builder Westport Yachts embraced the beach club trend when they introduced the W125 model in 2014. More recently in 2020, Westport doubled down on the beach club when it introduced the W117. In both the W125 and W117, the transom lifts to reveal a wet bar and seating area where guests can lounge in the shade or launch into the day’s adventure.

The beach club experience is now coming to yachts of all sizes.

Lounge in style with an on-board bar and club seating.

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