OUT OF THE BLUE
In many ways, Nomad is a dream come true. For Amels, it represents the validation of an idea that led to the launch of its Limited Editions range 15 years ago. For the owners of hull 24 of the Amels 180,
Nomad is the perfect introduction to the wonders of exploring the world on a family yacht. And for interior designer Bonesteel Trout Hall, the yacht is a great entrée into the yachting sphere.
Nomad is the descendant of a lineage that started with 171ft Deniki in 2007. The platform grew over the years to accommodate the varied wishes of owners. In 2015, Amels launched 181ft Step One. The extension did little to change the overall appearance of the Tim Heywood-designed yacht, but it allowed adding a beach club and made the sundeck significantly larger. That sundeck became one of the hallmarks of the Amels 180.
“What is special about this series is that it has attracted a lot of first-time yacht owners,” says Rutger Dolk, who is responsible for sales for Amels and parent company Damen. “The last four or five
