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After literally testing the waters with the 135-foot Christensen motor yacht Atlantica, Chris Cline and fiancée Kátia Francesconi
tapped Trinity Yachts of Gulfport, Mississippi, to build their next yacht,
Mine Games—a 164-footer (50-meter) suited for elegance, comfort and
cruising of every kind. | Click on the Specs tab at top to see complete list of resources. |
 To provide for the couple’s out-of-the-ordinary excursions,
both a helicopter and a submarine are in the yacht’s arsenal of toys. When not
exploring, the machines remain tethered to the sun deck and swim platform,
respectively. The versatility achieved by these additions hint at the couple’s
far-reaching desires for the yacht. Working alongside the naval architects at
Trinity and interior designer Patrick Knowles, they achieved their wish, and
Mine Games delivers a holiday replete with varied experiences. (Click image to enlarge)
"Our main goal is always entertaining. We love having friends
aboard and have created as many socializing spaces as possible," says
Francesconi.
With three outdoor dining areas, a carefully planned sun deck
and mutable interior spaces, guests and family can cozy up almost anywhere.
Mine Games accommodates an owner’s party of 11 in five staterooms and a
crew of 10. As seen on board many recent Trinity launches, the master stateroom
has a split-level configuration, as well as his-and-hers ensuites joined through
a shower.
Jewel-toned fabrics, wood paneling and gilt
accents reflect the owners’ taste for old-world décor, as realized by interior
designer Patrick Knowles. (Click images to enlarge)
"I never realized how much I would love having my own space in
the bathroom," says Francesconi.
As much as the couple loves entertaining, they also enjoy
personalizing each cruise, whether joined by children, in-laws or close friends.
Furthermore, they wish their charter guests to benefit from this thinking and
have worked carefully to make sure their crew can understand and accommodate
the interests of each guest. Fireworks and barbecues on the beach are just a
couple of the ways the crew make the boat a home for Cline and Francesconi.
Knowles fit gathering spaces into all
levels of the interior. (Click images to enlarge)
Knowles played a key role in making the interior feel like a
home. After visiting the couple’s recently completed house in Florida and
picking up on their old-world style, he worked to translate the look to suit
Mine Games. Jewel-toned upholstery, forged-iron and gold accents and
painted overheads are just a few of his colorful additions. Detailed stonework
also plays a part. It was Cline’s favorite component of the interior
specification process.
For the owners, comfort is a necessary aspect of elegance and,
as such, the conversation and dining areas about the yacht are inviting and
warm. They’ve worked to this end both indoors and out, with their favorite spot
being the sun beds surrounding the spa pool. After a day spent in the water and
at the beach, Francesconi’s most-loved ritual is sneaking up to this area with
some champagne to watch the sun disappear below the horizon—an activity she and
Cline perfected on a recent cruise to St. Barth’s. Adding to their enjoyment is
the Quantum Zero-Speed stabilization system, which was a lifesaver when moored
at the Caribbean island’s windy anchorage.
Outdoor spaces such as the sun deck and sub
platform are for socializing and stowage. Bottom photograph by Jim Raycroft. (Click images to enlarge)
The yacht was launched in late 2007, in time for the Fort
Lauderdale International Boat Show. She now calls Old Port Cove Marina in North
Palm Beach home, although her charter bookings will keep her on the move much of
the time. The owners and crew are just getting around to testing many of the
yacht’s features. Recently the captain and Cline took "Nemo" (the vessel’s aptly
named submersible) to a depth of 1,000 feet—a journey necessary to certify the
craft for use with charter guests. According to Trinity’s Billy Smith, that was
an industry first.
While Caribbean sunsets and underwater exploration are already
de rigueur aboard Mine Games, thanks to careful planning, there is an
ocean of other treats encompassed in her 164 feet just waiting to become de
facto standards.
Contact
Trinity Yachts at 228-276-1000. www.trinityyachts.com
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