Evi Lazou
Speaking to Greek-born yacht owner Evi Lazou, it’s almost impossible not to want to fly to her homeland immediately. “As long as I can remember, summers have had the smell of sea breeze, suntan oil and grilled octopus,” she recalls evocatively, “and the taste of salt, sweet tomatoes and cold watermelon.”
Growing up in a country with more than 6,000 beautiful islands to explore – and the longest coastline in the Mediterranean – makes it hard not to develop a deep connection to its waters, she explains. “In the winter, it’s even traditional to determine our overall health by the number of days spent by the sea, or by the number of swims we’ve taken, so strong is the belief in its healing properties.”
Thankfully for Lazou, there are two yachts in her life, and plenty of opportunities for enjoying restorative “bania” (literally, a sleek 50-metre Mondomarine semi-displacement aluminum yacht that underwent a refit last year. Lazou worked with SMK Interiors by Silvina Macipe Krontiras to refresh all the fabrics inside and out, and added a rug and coffee-table arrangement on the main deck. “My favorite part of is the flybridge,” she says. “It’s perfect for enjoying breezy evenings under the stars with good company, nice music and fresh fish caught that day by local fishermen.”
