Rising star

Not only is Resilience the biggest yacht launched by ISA Yachts since the Palumbo Group acquired the shipyard in 2016, but, by several measures, she’s also the most exciting – six decks, i4ooGT, styling by Team for Design (Enrico Gobbi) with luxurious modern interiors by the Italian studio’s co-director of interiors, Carlo Lionetti, and a range in excess of 5,000 nautical miles. In addition, Palumbo’s technical team created a capable world cruiser – although immediate plans are to keep her in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for private use and charter.

This ambitious project was several years in the making. Edmiston broker Simon Goldsworthy worked closely with the owner, whom he met in 2012 when he was on the verge of buying a 43-metre motor yacht. Following a pleasant lunch that led to a working relationship, Goldsworthy convinced him that there were better options available at a similar price. Eventually, the owner bought 350 metre, an Italian build named Dream, which he renamed Resilience.

He enjoyed her for five years before selling her on, but three years into his first yacht ownership he told his broker that he would like to build his own custom yacht in the future. “We started talking about what that yacht might look like, and he came