The credentials of superyacht crews are attracting attracting more attention. Last month’s Superyacht Investor London 2020 conference plus a recent visit to Subsea 2020 Expo in Aberdeen have prompted me to consider the changing face of yachting, writes captain Iain
She of the Sea: Jenny Matthews (R) and Natasha Ambrose (L) plus colleague. A fresh sea breeze is blowing through the superyacht world. It is challenging old assumptions and helping new ideas make headway in turbulent times. Its name is
Shiny superyachts seldom fail to impress but their crew have a value beyond money. Driven to distraction by the frustration of an adverse tide preventing the launching of a tender to reach shore; an irate superyacht owner ordered his captain:
Goodbye, Au revoir, Auf wiedersehen: the UK says farewell to the EU: or begins to. Image courtesy of MW Finn. So, it’s finally happening. After years of rancorous debate, the UK will finally cast off from Europe at 11pm
Philippe Briand’s new 60-metre sailing superyacht SY200 concept is designed to appeal to Millennials. It used to be all about speed. Superyachts under sail were often designed to win regattas while delivering a good deal of luxury. Luxurious interiors remain
Responsible yachting is likely to be one of the key themes of 2020. This article explores some of the key trends that are likely to shape the superyachting world of 2020, writes captain Iain Flockhart. My editor pipped me to
Green yacht designs, as incorporated in the Baltic Yachts’s foil-equipped Baltic 142 Canova, proved popular with readers. Superyacht Investor’s three most popular themes of the past six months – luxury yacht finances and tax liability, crew management and green propulsion systems
With the yacht safely tied up for the holidays, the entire Superyacht Investor team wishes you a festive “Cheers”. Should alcohol aboard superyachts be restricted to owners and their guests? Superyacht captain Iain Flockhart strongly believes so. Iain has run
Owners, captains and managers have a duty of care to protect their staff on board vessels. Several incidents in the past couple of years have focused attention on the employer’s duty of care, writes captain Iain Flockhart. I am writing
This year has proved to be far from vintage for initial public offerings (IPOs) – with mixed results, but Sanlorenzo is ending the year on a high. Its shares were listed at €16 each on the Italian stock exchange, the
