by Natalie | Aug 20, 2020 | Editorials, Features
I have been very fortunate whilst living here on the island to join Bonnie Lass Charters for three day trips, and believe me this is nowhere near as many as I would have liked to go on. Twice I’ve been on the Bonnie Lass herself thanks to my wonderful boss Simon from...
by Natalie | Aug 13, 2020 | Editorials, Features
Finally, the cogs are turning on the superyacht industry. As we chatted, Chief Officer Robyn Mackay was on the bridge of a 49m Feadship as she made her way from England to France, via Gibraltar. Charter guests were waiting, first in Bonifacio, followed by Croatia,...
by Natalie | Jul 29, 2020 | Editorials
Taking her name from a famous Gaugin painting, MATA MUA is a revolutionary charter yacht, packed with facilities and maintained in stunning condition. Stable, comfortable, romantic, and spacious, she delivers a fabulous opportunity for adventures on the water. Custom...
by Natalie | Jul 24, 2020 | Editorials, Features
I’ve been lucky enough in this industry to meet some of my heroes. I’ve come late to yachting, but it is one that is all-consuming once you get a taste for it. One of those such heroes is Rick Tomlinson, arguably one of the best and most revered photographers within...
by Natalie | Jul 24, 2020 | Editorials, Features
ORCA – port bow! Came the cry from the pilothouse. A sense of excitement swept through the boat as 24 hours earlier we had taken the decision to sail overnight from Beaver Island to Seal Island where it is known that Orcas are often sighted, but not always. ...
by Natalie | Jul 15, 2020 | Editorials, Features
Paul is in the Bay of Islands, some three hours north of Auckland, his boat is in La Paz, Baja California, some 10,000km west of where it should be in Palma de Mallorca. Oh, and hurricane season is looming, so the aforementioned boat needs tucking away somewhere safe...