Bruno Buys a Yacht

One of the pleasures of my life as a yacht broker is the people I get to meet. From  millionaires to seagoing paupers all have interesting life stories to share.  The most inspiring and intriguing character so far has been Bruno. The first thing you notice about Bruno...

Indonesia Opens to Foreign Flagged Yachts

News for yachts waiting to enter Indonesia, reports Thomas Taatjes of Asia Pacific Superyachts, stating: “Now foreign visitors can Quarantine in a hotel for five days. The international arrival points are Jakarta, Bali and Manado by air; and for those arriving by sea,...

Thailand Lifts Travel Restrictions for Yachts

  New regulations for flying in to Phuket will make it easier for crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled to take place on 1st November. “The Thai government’s aim is to allow all vaccinated crew/ guests to fly into Thailand without the need...

Barcelona – Marina Port Vell

Marina Port Vell presents an investment and repositioning plan to enhance the capacity of its infrastructure and the quality of its superyacht services.  At its facilities, Marina Port Vell Barcelona recently presented a new investment plan involving the remodelling...

“The Ocean Voyager & Me” by Di Beach

I wasn’t planning to write about another book but as I finished this particular book I felt it merited wider readership than just within the sailing community. The book recounts a love story and an adventure without equal. A young woman moves to Uganda to marry the...