During a yacht builders’ symposium which took place in Auckland many years ago, it was decided S.Y. Tenaz (ex Mamamouchi) would be as big as super sail yachts would get. This sloop ‘solely’ measures 40m, which is almost humble nowadays compared to the many...
Dear Islander, As the season gets ever closer, refit work all over the Med intensifies by the week, and non-more so than in STP Shipyard here in Palma. Taking a look around yesterday, the scale and amount of work going on to some of the most beautiful yachts on the...
What’s the point in having a yacht if you can’t plan fun activities to be shared with other boating enthusiasts? This summer, why not plan the very best waterside bash ever so that you can share your love of the water with friends and family having common interests....
Loyalty is defined as ‘a feeling of strong support for someone or something.’ This sentiment is imperative on a superyacht, where a strong team ethic is an essential facet for operating an organised and successful vessel. Like any team, maintaining good relationships...
Dear Islander, We are well and truly in the midst of the European Boatshow season, with London just having closed its doors on January 17th. Dusseldorf , the largest show in Europe, is next on the calendar opening its doors on the 23rd January for 9 days. London...
2016 looks set to be a bumper year on the international racing scene with three of our sport’s highest profile franchises – the America’s Cup World Series, the Olympic Games and the Vendee Globe Race – all taking place over the next 12 months. Plus, there...
