by Natalie | Oct 15, 2019 | Editorials
In the early 60s, when John first started what became a yachting career, it was run on a basis of “if you can do you it, you can have it”. There were no requirements for any sort of training as it was assumed that you got that on the job. John was 25 when he went to...
by Natalie | Oct 8, 2019 | Editorials
In 2007 The America’s Cup changed the face of contemporary Valencia as we knew it. The 32nd edition of the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport dating back to 1851 when the yacht America sailed across the Atlantic to take on the best of the British...
by Natalie | Sep 30, 2019 | Daily News, Editorials, Features
At the dawn of the 21st century, luxury yacht brokers and their offices were largely confined to the major yachting hotspots, such as the French Riviera, Palma de Mallorca, and Fort Lauderdale. In those early days, the superyacht industry was still fairly small and...
by Natalie | Sep 24, 2019 | Editorials, Features
A bespoke-made show for the new generation of superyacht customers. Today it attracts over 125 superyachts with an average length closer to 50 metres, of which around 42 are new launches making their worldwide debut. The average value of the yachts on display is now a...
by Natalie | Sep 18, 2019 | Editorials
There is something special about Ibiza, something that it is hard to put your finger on. Once you have been it’s almost impossible not to return. Some say it’s the magnetic pull of the mystical island of Es Vedra, often quoted as being the third most magnetic point on...
by Natalie | Sep 11, 2019 | Editorials
As the Med season draws to a close, a number of yacht Captains will begin their planning and preparation for the impending voyage to sunnier destinations for the winter. Each Captain will meticulously plan the crossing that lies ahead taking into account weather...
