by Natalie | Jan 15, 2018 | Editorials
Marine Inspirations came into being in 2014 after a meeting between Anthony Just and Phil Wade. Over a long lunch at Bindi’s Indian restaurant in Palma de Mallorca, the two South African super yacht captains discovered they had a shared vision to give...
by Natalie | Jan 8, 2018 | Editorials
Back when working as a yacht manager outfitting a 70m new build I spent a lot of time searching for the best tenders for an owner’s brief. The brief was simple: a 9m beach landing RIB, required for trips ashore with ample guest seating; a classic ‘owners’ tender,...
by Natalie | Dec 31, 2017 | Editorials
January 2018 Firstly I would like to wish all our readers, advertisers families and friends a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year for 2018. As I write this in mid December, I am reminded of what a busy and hectic year we have had here at The Islander during 2017,...
by Natalie | Dec 6, 2017 | Editorials
In September this year, the Island sadly lost a legend, Nick Tringham. Nick was born in London but grew up near Woodbridge in Suffolk and was educated at Greshams Public School in Norfolk. Nick’s love of sailing started as a young boy when he was taught to sail by his...
by Natalie | Nov 27, 2017 | Editorials
Nothing ever stands still with the eight companies housed in the North Dock Marine Services building at STP Palma. Even during the summer months they were busy upgrading facilities, workshops, inventories and staffing levels so as to be ready for the busy refit...
by Natalie | Nov 16, 2017 | Editorials
The Antigua Yachting industry and all its support infrastructure including marinas, marine service businesses, provisioning companies remain fully operational following the passing of the recent hurricanes but Antigua does not operate in a bubble. The region works...
