Built for Speed: The New Generation of Superyachts

29/01/17

There are those superyacht owners who go foremostly for comfort and luxury – those who keep their boats stationary, or sail at a leisurely pace while they take in their surroundings, and enjoy the facilities onboard to their full potential. And then, there are those who truly feel a need for speed – the adrenaline junkies, the envelope-pushers, those who want to see their money spent on something which rises above and outstrips their peers on the open sea. Some of these pioneers have developed superyachts which have achieved legendary status – think of the James Bond inspired numbers developed Read the full article...

Bringing Your Pastimes On Board with Superyacht Hobbies

23/12/16

Whether you’re a super yacht owner, or simply chartering a yacht for your holidays, you’ll know that yachting isn’t just a mode of transport; it’s a way of life. There are few feelings quite as fulfilling as that which you get while yachting out on the open sea, cut off from the cares of the world and the worries of the city, and there could be no better time or place to indulge in your hobbies and passions. Whether that involves practising a particular sport, getting creative, or catching up on your reading, doing what you love best while on Read the full article...

Is this the ultimate in super yacht design?

03/12/16

 If there’s one name which has been buzzing on the lips of the international superyacht community in recent years, it’s that of Russian billionaire, Andrey Melnichenko. This ambitious and flamboyant business mogul, ranked just a few points outside Forbes Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 richest men, has never been one to shy away from flashing his alleged fortune of around $9 billion. His latest project, however, is a superyacht which may well change the limits of design and luxury within the yachting industry forever. With three highly stylised white masts, all of which are taller than the Statue of Read the full article...