LUSH: SETTING THE STANDARD FOR AV ONBOARD SAILING YACHTS
This 90-foot sailing yacht features an incredibly intuitive complete automation solution from Crestron
Designed by Rob Humphreys and Oyster's design team, Lush is an exhilarating Oyster 885 SII 90-foot sailing yacht, delivering comfort and safety with uncompromising performance. Recently relaunched, Lush is built by the prominent British yacht builder Oyster Yachts and sleeps up to 8 guests. The sailing yacht’s saloon is accessed from the cockpit via a wide sliding glass door. The interior is light and spacious thanks to large windows and the joinery which features a light stained teak providing a striking modern effect. Lush offers four beautiful and comfortable cabins, including the splendid owner's stateroom located in the stern. All cabins have private ensuite head and shower, and a fully integrated entertainment system.
THE CHALLENGE
Oyster Yachts reached out to marine AV integrator ClearSphere to provide a super-yacht standard AV, lighting, and control package. Oyster’s in house design team requested control from a single interface that would suit the needs of any guest, from adjusting the mood lighting to changing the yacht’s temperature all at the touch of a button.
THE SOLUTION
Previous experience with a similar system design for the new 1225 Oyster flagship, Archelon, a 123-foot yacht helped ClearSphere win the design for this project. Based on Oyster's brief, ClearSphere designed an incredible guest-facing customized Crestron system that controls all areas of the yacht, including lighting, climate, audio and video, blinds, CCTV, crew call, and concierge.
THE TECHNOLOGY
Using the Crestron control system, guests can control the lighting in each cabin using scene settings via Crestron touch screens. All light fittings have two separate-coloured bulbs, allowing the ambience to change from cool and chic to warm and cosy. Stylish lights are fitted within every metre along the bulwark. If the owner or guests choose the ‘lighting theatre’ scene, the lights switch on one by one, giving the feel that they are rippling up the side of the yacht. The crew can change the lighting theme of the yacht globally for an evening of alfresco dining or to prepare the yacht for the day, ensuring that all lights are switched off. Lighting scenes are automatically changed throughout the yacht at sunset, including bright white and warm orange, to prepare for an evening’s entertaining.
Climate can easily be individually controlled in each cabin to produce are freshing icy blast after a hot day or a comfortable sleep-inducing temperature in the evening. Streaming music and video content around the yacht is effortless, with precision control via Crestron touch screens or Crestron handheld remotes. Several satellite TV streams are available, as well as additional video sources, such as Mast Camera, Underwater Camera, and the Nav Plotter to allow crew and guests to discuss the following day’s cruising itinerary. Crestron touch screens feature a simple and easy-to-use interface, so that everyone on board can adjust environmental controls and AV, and easily communicate between cabins, as well as with the crew. Guest drink and snack preferences can be added to the menu with requests for their favourite morning coffee or an evening cocktail at the push of a button.
The crew has larger 10” touch screens that display a plan view of the yacht and show the status of all areas, allowing for quick setups when charter, parties, or guests are arriving. It is also ideal for setting evening lighting and temperatures throughout the yacht. Remote monitoring, management, and client request updates can easily be implemented even when the yacht is on the move.
RESULTS
Crestron automation technology has made this luxurious sailing yacht into an intuitively controlled home away from home, where guests can find the elegant, connected lifestyle they demand, while crew can count on flawless, reliable AV/IT systems.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
