Siesta across the Atlantic

by | Aug 1, 2021 | Features

For some time I had been worried about my health, my growing beer belly and an overly large daily intake of alcohol. It was either a case of booking into a spa for a month or go to sea, a no brainer! I had a strong desire to do just one more trade wind ocean passage...

EDESI – Charter yacht of the month

by | Jul 27, 2021 | Charter Knowledge, Features

Outstandingly successful charter yacht EDESIA has developed a top reputation that certainly precedes her. This stylish 37m Benetti delivers a unique amalgamation of spacious comfort, fantastic facilities and an exceptional crew – all of which ensure guests want to...

Captains of Ships – Dean Pilatti

by | Jul 21, 2021 | Features

The Pilatti family moved from the Australian coal mining town of Collie to the state capital, Perth, when Dean was six years old.  His parents carved out successful careers in house building and their work ethic clearly rubbed off, with all three children flourishing...

Powering the Rise of Female Captains

by | Jul 6, 2021 | Features

Gender imbalance has long been a hot potato in yachting. It might be disappointing but it’s no great surprise to see that among 30,000 yacht crew looking for jobs, just 28 per cent are female compared to 72  per cent male, according to She of the Sea’s 2021 annual...