(A beach club, for the uninitiated, is the moniker given to the water-level space located at the stern.) Each level features space for al fresco dining and relaxing, as well as a beach club with a swimming platform with direct access to the water. ‘Years ago, life on board was much more formal,’ says Philippa Thorp of Thorp, an architecture and interior design practice. 'The beach club is often one of the most-loved and frequently-used areas,' she says. ‘Whether on land or water, nature is grounding,’ says Thorp.