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societyjoelorenzo · 5 years

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Aviva Skall is the Vice President of Talent Management and Business Affairs at MMG, an International Model, Talent & Celebrity Management Company headquartered in New York City. Aviva was heavily involved in the creation of MMG’s Canadian division MMG Canada as well as their Los Angeles affiliate agency ITA or International Talent Agency.

MMG represents models, actors, recording artists, dancers, athletes, hosts & celebrities who have appeared on Print ads and campaigns for companies such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister Co., Nike, Sephora, L’Oreal, Maybelline, Hermes, Seven Jeans, Buffalo London, Levi’s, Apple Co, Bare Minerals, Clinique, Bobbie Brown, Laura Mercier, Kiss Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, JC Penney, Justice, New Balance, Cadillac, Honda, Converse, Puma, Foot Locker, Mercedes Benz, Dentyne Ice, Hanes, Budweiser, Converse, Gillette, General Electric, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Ivy Park, Jameson, Gillette, Pop Sugar, Party City, and more; Editorials for Elle, Vogue, Maxim, Women’s Health, Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, Muscle & Fitness, GQ, Vibe, Teen People, Essence, Parenting and many other nationally published magazines; Commercials for companies such as Cover Girl, McDonald’s, American Express, Google, Pantene, Colgate, Lay’s, Reebok, Lancôme, Redken, AT&T, Samsung, Domino’s, Suave, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter, Nutella, Intel, Nintendo Wii, Xbox, Miller Light, Vonage, Wrigley’s Gum, Bud Light and many more; MMG models can also be seen walking the Runways at various NYFW shows.

MMG’s talent can be seen on shows like the all new Deal or No Deal, ABC’s Blackish, Quantico, Power, Growing Up Supermodel, Glee, Gossip Girl, 90210, The Carrie Diaries, Collar, New Girl, Orange is The New Black, How I Met Your Mother, Law and Order, Shameless, Person of Interest, The Big C, Elementary, Royal Pains, The Following, Blue Bloods, Celebrity Big Brother, Days of our Lives, and One Life to Live; Movies including The Greatest Showman, Creed I and Creed II, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Hunger Games, Blue Valentine, Men in Black III, Get Him to The Greek, Pirates of The Caribbean, The Other Woman, Something Blue , Arbitrage, The Sitter, Sex and the City, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Hellraiser and Disney’s Sixteen Wishes; MMG has secured celebrity endorsement and appearance deals for major brands and products for our up-and-coming and celebrity talent.

In pursuit of the world’s most marketable talent MMG has created a partnership with several state directors for the Miss USA Organization by providing exclusive representation to the winners of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants in 18 states.

Prior to joining the MMG team, Aviva developed a deep passion for the industry which fueled her drive to pursue a career in entertainment. She began her formal acting training at 10 years old in New York and continued training and performing throughout high school and college. Aviva attended a Talent Search competition where she was discovered by MMG. Since then she has appeared in several TV shows and movies including Law and Order: Criminal Intent; Disney’s Enchanted with Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and Susan Sarandon; and Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. After receiving her degree nearly a decade ago, Aviva joined the MMG team as a full time Talent Manager where she has worked hands on to start and/or enhance the careers of hundreds of emerging talent ranging from beginner to celebrity in both the NY and LA markets, as well as bi-coastal and international talent.

Aviva recently sat down with Joe Lorenzo to Advice to Actors & Models, here’s what she had to say:

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Joe (Q) What is your current occupation? How long have you been in your current position?

Aviva (A) I am the Vice President of Talent Management and Business Relations at MMG. I manage my own personal roster of talent (actors, models, singers, dancers, athletes, influencers and celebrities) and oversee all of MMG’s Talent Managers and their respective talent. I am also responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships and partnerships to ensure we are able to scout the best talent out there and secure as many opportunities for our talent as possible. I have been with MMG for over a decade and have been involved in the entertainment industry for over 20 years.

Joe (Q) How did you get started?

Aviva (A) I got started in the entertainment industry when I was 10 years old. After several years of training and performing in local theater productions I was accepted to a prestigious dramatic arts high school program where I spent 4 years learning everything from method acting and performance technique, to technical aspects such as set construction, lighting, and costume design, to the actual business of acting. This program broadened my understanding of the industry behind the art I loved and deepened my desire to learn more. This program, known as the Calhoun High School “On Tour Company” was directed by Sal Salerno, a graduate of Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance. I decided to follow in his footsteps and pursue a theatre education at Hofstra University. During my time there I also picked up a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology – a skill I find highly applicable in my day to day dealings in this industry. Concurrently, I attended a talent search in hopes to find an agent or manager and was scouted by MMG. Upon Graduation I decided to join the MMG team as an intern. MMG was a much smaller brand at the time and I was able to quickly grow as the company grew. I was instrumental in helping to open both our Canada office as well as our LA agency and learned a tremendous amount with each of these new endeavors. I was able to grow a strong team of excellent Talent Managers who truly care about our talent and I attribute much of our success to our hardworking staff.

Joe (Q) Did you have any mentors or someone guiding you along the way?

Aviva (A) I had many great teachers along the way, especially the director of the On Tour program I mentioned earlier, Sal Salerno, who truly challenged me to dedicate myself to the craft and the business. Since joining the MMG family I have worked extremely closely with our President and CEO, Jeff Cohen, who has taught me an unimaginable amount. One of the best lessons I have learned from Jeff is to never think of yourself as an expert because the industry changes daily and what was the norm yesterday may not be the norm today. It is important to adapt and to keep your finger on the pulse. Since our world changes on a daily basis so must we. This means that each day is a new learning experience and another opportunity for growth. It is those companies who can quickly adapt to changing times that are able to flourish.

Joe (Q) How important is it to study and private coach for auditions?

Aviva (A) It is extremely important to study and prepare for every audition. Your time in the casting room is your chance and you must be prepared for that opportunity. Casting directors are very busy and don’t have time for you to read over again if you mess up the first time. So if you enter the room underprepared you just blew your shot. As an actor you should always have a monologue ready to go at all times. If you are reading for a potential representative they need to feel confident in your skill sets and also understand what areas they see fit for you to be marketed to – so choose a monologue that is age appropriate and that the character is one you can likely be cast as. When selecting a monologue, don’t just read that one excerpt. Read the whole play so you can gain some insight into the character and their background. This will help you identify with the character and deliver a more powerful performance. If reading for a role where sides are provided it is important to memorize the sides. Even though they may allow you to have the script with you, if you are constantly looking down at the pages in your hand you are not focusing on your delivery. Being memorized also shows professionalism. Fumbling lines is a sign of nervousness so if you are well prepared you will read a lot more confident than if you are unprepared. A private coach can help you understand the text better and provide suggestions on different ways to approach the scene. They can give feedback that a parent/friend simply can’t because they lack specific knowledge of our industry and experience breaking down scenes and working on character development. A good coach will not tell you how to say your lines, but will help you make choices to get you there on your own. So don’t fear that you will lose your individuality by being coached.

Joe (Q) With all the rejection this business has, what keeps you going for your clients? What advice do you give your clients as they experience rejection?

Aviva (A) “You win some, you lose some!” But in this industry it’s very common to lose a lot before winning one. A good manager must impress upon their talent how tough this industry is and that they must be able to handle rejection as well as negative feedback. In today’s entertainment industry, there are more opportunities than ever before due to an influx in programming amongst television networks, streaming services, web series, etc. But there is also more competition than ever – since modern technology allows many more people to be considered for each role than in the past. Even as industry professionals, we often do not understand why a certain client picked one actor over the other. It all comes down to personal opinion. There are a million reasons you could be overlooked for a role that really have nothing to do with you. For example, if that client decided the character should really be someone with lighter/darker hair/skin/eyes, or if someone else in that scene has too similar of a look to you. Typically casting directors will not give feedback on why you weren’t chosen so there is no use in looking back. The best advice I can give is “once you leave the audition room, forget it ever happened and move on to the next thing”. (That doesn’t meant forgetting to hold your availability of course!) But it does mean “don’t sweat it”. Either they will call you back or they won’t – but instead of focusing on that, focus on what you can be doing next.

Joe (Q) What advice were you given when you were starting out that you can remember and share?

Aviva (A) As I touched on earlier, it is extremely important to remind yourself that no matter how long you have been doing this you can always learn. We learn every day if we open our mind to it so it is important to keep your mind open! Everyone has something to offer you so let yourself learn from them. I find that I am constantly learning from my talent, our clients, my coworkers, industry friends, etc. Another great piece of advice is that anything you don’t know can be figured out. When we were opening our Canada office, one day MMG’s President Jeff Cohen came up to my desk and said “I need you to write a contract for our Canada office”. I immediately replied that I hadn’t gone to law school and was unqualified to draft up something so important. He told me “you can and you will”. Taking on that project seemed scary and overwhelming but I got it done. Not only could I do it, but I had learned so much in the process that has made me better at negotiating contracts moving forward.

Joe (Q) What piece of advice do you have for those just starting out?

Aviva (A) Congratulations – You chose to enter one of the toughest industries in the world! That takes a lot of courage. It also requires a LOT of hard work and patience. Always continue growing your craft and always continue learning! Networking is so important in this industry. Always be kind and courteous, show up on time and prepared. Personality is everything! Don’t be afraid to be over the top. Clients/Agents/Managers would rather see what you are capable of (and can tone you down if needed) than have to wonder if you will be capable. The more special skills you have the more they will set you apart – so stay well rounded and make sure you list everything on your resume – even if you don’t think it’s important! A good coach or manager can help you decide which skills are most pertinent to list.

Joe (Q) What is the biggest pet peeve you encounter from brand new talent when you meet them?

Aviva (A) Many new talent have the expectation that they will be a star immediately. Just as no professional athlete, musician or politician got to where they are overnight, neither do actors. It can take many years to build a strong resume. Many talent think once they sign with an agent or manager they can sit back and wait for their rep to get them work. I can’t stress enough how incorrect this mentality is. Your agent/manager is part of your TEAM but you are still in control of your own career. Your representative can only use the tools you are giving them so make sure to be on top of that. Lastly, understand your representative makes money when YOU make money. A lack of results doesn’t mean a lack of effort – so treat your representatives with respect and trust that they are doing their job to the best of their ability.

Joe (Q) What can you say to parents of children just starting out in this business? Things that parents do that are helpful, and things parents do that are harmful?

Aviva (A) Parents can make or break their child’s career. Until an actor is 18 the law states that a parent must be on set with them, so if a client feels that they can’t work with the parent, that means they can’t work with the actor. Behaving professionally and appropriately is extremely important. Representatives and clients ARE noticing how you treat your kids. If you are too hard on them, we notice and we likely won’t want to work with you. If it’s evident the kid doesn’t really want to do this and the parents are forcing it, we won’t work with that child.

Joe (Q) Any last word of wisdom or something you would like to leave us with that can help someone starting out or someone struggling to keep going in this business?

Aviva (A) One of the best pieces of advice I received as an actor is that THEY WANT YOU TO BE GOOD. Whether “they” is an agent or manager who may want to sign you, or a casting director who wants you to make their job easy by being so great that their job is done because they already found you! I think that bit of advice really affected my confidence level during auditions because I no longer felt like the casting director was waiting for me to mess up and instead felt that they really, genuinely wanted me to be great – which made greatness so much easier! I think this is one important mantra to remember as you embark on any audition!

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Agent Advice to Actors & Models ~ Aviva Skall Ron ~ Interviewed by Joe Lorenzo/ Society Entertainment Aviva Skall is the Vice President of Talent Management and Business Affairs at MMG, an International Model, Talent & Celebrity Management Company headquartered in New York City.

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Performance cruisers: the best new catamarans for racing and fast cruising 2018

This is where the worlds of racing and cruising multis meet, where we see high-tech lightweight craft that use exotic materials and daggerboards to help produce electrifying sailing. Gunboat was arguably the first to identify this market on a luxury level, and has since been joined by HH, McConaghy, Ice Cat, and ITA.

And then there are the performance multis that are more minimalist and lean more towards the offshore racer than cruiser – like Marsaudon, Dragonfly, Banuls, Dazcat, and Rapido… fun factor guaranteed!

Just launched: McConaghy MC50

Fresh from the Australian composite wizards McConaghy, the MC50 is the smallest series catamaran in a new range that runs up to 90ft. Drawn by Jason Ker, renowned for his IRC winners, the MC50 has performance in her DNA, designed as a fast cruising cat, capable of crossing oceans. The MC line has incorporated input of experienced owners and sailors, and includes some impressive features. For example, the doors between the saloon and the cockpit concertina, while the saloon windows slide open electrically for al-fresco living. A skylight down the middle of the coachroof lets light flood in, and can be specced as a large ‘solar glass’ generator to keep batteries topped up. Then there is the standard cross brace between the bows, which has been eliminated by using a carbon fibre longeron down the boat’s centreline, tensioned with Nitronic rod stays. The first hull launched in time for La Grande Motte boatshow in April and the performance predictions are bold. Polars from McConaghy suggest speeds of over 10 knots in a stiff Force 6, at 30° off the true wind. Bear away onto a broad reach and she is expected to manage 21 knots-plus. Upwind performance is boosted by 3.5m-deep hydraulic daggerboards in each hull, which include a fail-safe in the event of underwater collision.  “We expect her to track upwind extremely well,” says James Kinloch  of McConaghy. And yet this is no pared-down raceboat. The saloon has deep seating to starboard and an extending table gives dining space for at least eight, and can convert into lounging room if you drop the table and install the fill-in cushion. The galley and island unit to port are more penthouse than deckhouse, with induction hob and moulded-in sinks. Sensibly, there is a navigation station at the forward end of the saloon, with good visibility ahead and access to all the systems. The styling was undertaken by Design Unlimited. “The concept was to create a penthouse apartment on the living deck,” says Ole John, director of McConaghy Multihulls Europe.  “The 35-40m2 of space must be the biggest for a 50ft yacht.”

There’s a true flybridge at the aft tip of the sloping coachroof, with twin helm stations that give excellent visibility. The key control lines come back to winches here for easy single-handing. This is also a social space with seating for seven people. “No other manufacturer to date has built a catamaran that gives effortless pace and upwind capability combined with an ultra high quality, stylish and spacious interior. This is primarily because the latter two are not comfortable bedfellows,” says Kinloch. The flybridge means a compromise of having the boom higher up the mast, raising the centre of gravity and centre of effort on the boat – both enemies of stability. McConaghy has tried to mitigate this by slanting the boom slightly up from the gooseneck. The MC50 has a square-top 104m2 mainsail and a 50m2 self-tacking jib, broadly similar to a Lagoon 50. But the key to her performance lies in Ker’s optimised hull shape, and the 40 per cent of her lay-up that is in carbon fibre (she is six tonnes lighter than the Lagoon 50), meaning greater stiffness. The MC50 is available in a three- and four-cabin layout, each with dedicated heads and shower.

First impressions

The MC50 is a clever boat. A Ker/McConaghy project, it might be expected to be all about the performance. That has yet to be proved, but the first MC50 to launch stole the show at its La Grande Motte debut in April thanks to the sheer amount of open-plan living space it offers. The natural light and ventilation offered by using sliding doors and windows needs to be seen to be believed, and the general feeling is that of a condo/apartment on the main deck. The view from the helms on the aft flybridge is excellent, but I wonder how these relatively high positions will feel in a rolling sea. The most impressive aspect for me, however, is the engineering detail, something Ker is known for. It can be seen in the length to which he and the yard has gone with the mast base and bowsprit longeron supports, and the hydraulic centreboards that swing into the hulls. The latter offer a clever solution to the problem of providing the performance benefits of 3.5m-deep boards without swallowing excessive accommodation space. The boards have fail-safe pins that break in a collision without  risk of leaking hydraulic fluid; and they take just 12 seconds to raise. This is a boat that we are itching to sail.

At a glance…

LOA: 49ft 10in (15.20m) Beam: 26ft 3in (8.00m) Draught: 3ft 3in – 8ft 10in (1.00m – 2.70m) Displacement: 14.5 tonnes Price: from €1.33m Contact: McConaghy

Just launched: ICE Cat 61

Italy’s ICE Yachts has been on the scene since the turn of the millennium, but it is only now making a foray into multihulls. And it is starting big, with a 61, and a 67 further down the line. Its calling card has always been style at the service of performance, and the cats will be no different. Enrico Contreas has designed a dashing hull with just a hint of reverse bow and a long, curved quarter. It’s stylish, but also practical. “Avoiding highly reversed bows allows for easy recovery of the mooring lines,” says Marco Malgara, ICE Yachts’ CEO. Likewise, the shallow curve of the coachroof is more than just a flick of the designer’s pen: it is intended to reduce windage and help the catamaran go to windward. This is one reason that she can reportedly manage near 30° true wind angles. Another is the manually-operated carbon foils that reduce her displacement by about 15 per cent, and the way the rig is designed. “The angle going to windward is almost like a monohull,” Malgara says.

The yachts are built using ultra-modern techniques. On the standard version, the hull and superstructure employ a mix of glass and carbon fibre vacuum-infused with epoxy to ensure that just 35-40 per cent of the final weight is resin. Everything on the boat is foam-cored. Customers have so far unanimously opted for the RS version of the 61, which uses all carbon fibre. ICE has tried to mitigate the handling of a large, technical boat with electric winches and a self-tacking jib. The sheets of both sails are on travellers, giving maximum sail trimming options and a tighter sheeting angle for better windward performance. The helms are towards the aft end of the cockpit, behind a pod-like console, giving the skipper more the sense of a monohull. Dispensing with a raised helm station keeps the boom and the centre of gravity low, making for a more comfortable ride and better performance, predicted at 25 knots. The interior is more architectural than your average luxury yacht. Expect more of a kitchen than a galley in the large open space of the saloon. The configuration allows for three, four or five cabins, including a compact crew berth in the starboard bow.

At a glance…

LOA: 61ft (18.60m) Beam: 28ft 3in (8.60m) Draught: 3ft 3in (1.00m) Displacement: 15 tonnes Price: From €1.35m Contact: Ice Yachts

Coming up: HH50

HH Catamarans has been turning heads since 2012 with a line of sporty, high-tech boats that feature a luxury fit-out. What started off on the drawing board as a fast 48ft cruising cat has grown to 50ft in the building. “One of the biggest reasons was  the addition of a second helm station aft,” explained marketing manager  Will Hobbs. “That and, during the design review, we found we were able to increase sail efficiency by 6 per cent if we lengthened the hull.” The lay-up is all carbon, with twin bulkhead helm stations and long-skirted hulls. With a self-tacking jib and push-button controls at the helm station, she should be a breeze to sail short-handed. Her accommodation all looks very elegant – dark teak contrasting with lighter fabrics. The saloon windows are huge, letting light gush in, with a semi-horseshoe galley to starboard, a navstation forward and dining table to port. There are configurations allowing for three or four cabins. Morelli & Melvin’s design generally looks modern and aggressive (even if we question the aesthetics of the hard biminis above the helms).

At a glance…

LOA: 49ft 10in (15.20m) Beam: 24ft 4in (7.44m) Draught: 4ft 11in-10ft 6in (1.50m-3.20m) Displacement: 15 tonnes Price: Tbc Contact: HH Catamarans

Just launched: Marsaudon TS5

Even if you haven’t heard of Marsaudon, you’re likely to be familiar with its work. The Brittany-based boatbuilder is responsible for some of the world’s biggest and fastest multihulls, including the trimaran IDEC 2, in which Francis Joyon demolished the round-the-world record in 2008. Operating out of an old U-boat pen in Lorient, France, this composite expert has only been crafting its own brand of cruising catamarans for a few years, but it has already become its mainstay. It began with the TS42, which has reached 10 units, then the well-regarded TS50. The new TS5 is a remodelled version of this, with all-new tooling and a length overall of 55ft. Even before the first one hit the water, half a dozen boats had been pre-sold, such is the reputation of this builder.

In line with its racing heritage, Marsaudon is building the boat to be as fast as possible, with plenty of features stemming directly from its experience with the world’s best racing skippers. There are lots of carbon-fibre options, including a rotating mast with Spectra standing rigging, daggerboards, forward crossbeam and even a carbon main bulkhead. The hull and deck are in high-quality vinylester with foam sandwich core. Designer Christophe Barreau says that she will sail  5 knots faster than the old TS50, which was already a strong performer. The TS5 has already recorded 23 knots in 18 knots of wind while reaching. The cockpit is relatively compact, offering a fixed table and seating for up to six. The mainsheet runs along the back of the cockpit, which is good for performance, but encroaches a little on social space. The hulls are fine, meaning that cabins are simple and berths fill all the available space – 160cm at the stern and 140cm in the bow. But don’t expect the fineries of modern catamarans. Marsaudon doesn’t build cheap boats, but will accommodate design requests. The TS5 shares the pared-back, short-handed philosophy of the smaller TS42, but the extra length allows more concessions to comfort. The second boat, already launched, is for Gerald Bibot, founder of Squid weather routeing software.

At a glance…

LOA: 49ft 10in (15.20m) Beam: 28ft 3in (8.60m) Draught: 3ft 11in-9ft 10in (1.20m-3.00m) Displacement: 8.6 tonnes Price: from €620,000 Contact: Marsdon Composites

Coming up: ITA 14.99

ITA Catamarans is a new brand, but the team behind this 14.99 are no strangers to the trade and have experience from many of the major Italian shipyards. The naval architecture is by Francois Perus, whose Yacht Design Collective has worked with brands such as Catana and North Wind on their multihulls. The result is a sleek-looking craft with stylish dreadnought bows and refreshingly low-profile coachroof. This sets the tone for the boat, due to launch this summer, which is all about stellar performance within the envelope of a fast cruiser. Take the twin helm stations, for instance – they are perched on the aft coaming. This frees up the cockpit for socialising, without compromising the boat’s stability by putting the weight  of the helm on the coachroof. The result looks as if it could feel exposed in bad weather, although there is a wraparound seat, and the Jefa pedestal can swing inboard if necessary. The outer position gives you optimal views ahead and to windward. The dreadnought bows are designed to give extra waterline length for speed, while the long, fine underwater profile of the hulls is optimised for comfort through the waves. The flatter sections aft mean that she should plane at speed, and the winch-trimmed daggerboards improve performance to windward. High-tech foam sandwich lay-up and the use of carbon fibre in key areas keeps the hulls light and stiff.

There should be plenty of power from her fathead main and self-tacking jib. “Since most cruisers consists of one couple for sailing, the deck and running rigging had to be of a design so that one person can easily manage all sailing manoeuvres from the safety of the cockpit,” says Sonia Segato, head of marketing at ITA Catamarans. The mainsheet runs back to blocks on the aft crossbeam, where Harken 50 winches are within easy reach of the helm. It is a set-up that has worked well for monohull sailors, and this boat’s low profile coachroof makes it possible here too. The designer’s ambition is clearly bluewater, because the boat’s equipment and latest technology includes a Schenker watermaker and Oceanvolt electric propulsion, backed up with twin regenerating props that allow you to recharge the lithium-ion batteries as you sail. There’s scope for owners to choose their own interior design. “Nothing is set in stone”, says ITA. The heart of the boat is its comfy saloon, which has wraparound toughened glass windows, and the starboard hull is turned over to the owner’s suite. There are several configurations to choose from, including one with an office and another with bunks. Weight management is taken very seriously. The complete hulls weigh 2,250kg, and the whole boat is infused in one shot to come in under five tonnes. The first 14.99 will be shown  at Cannes, before the owner takes it  on a circumnavigation.

At a glance…

LOA: 49ft 2in (14.99m) Beam: 25ft 7in (7.80m) Draught: 1ft 10in-7ft 8in (0.57m-2.35m) Displacement: 14.5 tonnes Price: €890,000 Contact: Itacatamarans

Coming up: Gunboat 68

Gunboat is back to what it does best with a show-stopping design for a 68ft oceanic catamaran. An all-carbon build again, the new 68 has heavily reversed wave-piercing bows and super low-profile coachroof, giving it an elegant but muscular look. There’s something of Gotham City about this yacht. Gunboat, which is now under French ownership, has brought in VPLP design for the naval architecture. They are veterans of some of the world’s biggest, fastest racing multihulls. The design team has broadened the beam of the boat and moved the mast further aft to make her more stable and easier to handle. That said, she’ll be no slouch, particularly if you select some of the turbo options, including longer rig for bigger sails, lighter weight and longer daggerboards. Speeds in excess of 25 knots in a blow, and up to 16 knots in a Force 4 are predicted. Benoit Lebizay, Gunboat’s managing partner, says: “500 miles per day is an achievable target”.

At 68ft, there is plenty of real estate to toy with here. We like the interior helm station with its sunroof – handy for keeping an eye on the sails as well as ventilation. There’s also easy access to the forward cockpit and the foredeck through two watertight glass doors in the front of the saloon. This will also bathe the interior with light. The galley to port is big enough to sport an island unit, and the rear windows open to connect the inside and outside seating/dining areas. At this size, the two hulls offer lots of room for four, five, or six full-sized double beds with panoramic views.

At a glance…

LOA: 68ft (20.75m) Beam: 29ft 11in (9.1m) Draught: 3ft 11in-13ft 6in (1.20m-4.10m) Displacement: 23.8 tonnes Price: from €4.75m Contact: Gunboat

Best of the rest:

Unlimited Yacht C53

Vittorio Malingri, Italy’s first Vendée Globe sailor, is the nautical brain behind a new fast cruising catamaran, christened the Unlimited C53. With no website, his is a stealthy operation, but the first hull is sold and already in-build on the Adriatic coast between Ancona and San Marino. The boat has been designed with an experienced navigator’s eye, so the beams connecting the two hulls are an unprecedented 1.3m above the waterline, to minimise slamming in heavy seas. Tankage and heavy equipment are all positioned low and in the centre of the hulls for balance. And there is a heavy longeron, which makes for a stiffer forestay and therefore better windward performance. The twin helms are on swinging pedestals, and the boat uses foils and T-shaped rudders to provide lift to windward. There are three broad specification levels, depending on budget, with the top spec including full carbon lay-up.

Dazcat D1295

Launched at the end of last season, the D1295 is a potent new addition to the cruiser-racer cat market. It is the smaller sister to the very impressive D1495 we tested two years ago and  leans on more than three decades of successful  offshore racing builds from this Cornish yard. These cats can outrun weather or look after  crew if caught out. Weight is kept low and central, including the engines, to create a fast smooth ride. It is also minimised wherever possible, with carbon used for the rudders, spinnaker pole V-striker, davits and bimini sections. “She points really high and is the fastest tacking Dazcat so far,” says Dazcat designer Darren Newton. “We did a two-second tack where she lost no momentum at all, which for a cruising cat is phenomenal!”

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