Nauticat Files For Bankruptcy

Finnish builder ceases operations after more than 50 years in business Nauticat Yachts Oy, based in Riihikoski, Finland, has filed for bankruptcy. Having produced high-quality yachts for decades, the company – originally founded by Pentti Siltala more than 50 years...

Clipper Cup: The Jamaican Layline

(June 6, 2018; Day 3) – The early divide in the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race fleet has led to more shake ups on the Race 11: Nasdaq Race leaderboard for the 11 teams. Whilst the podium places have remained consistent for the second day in a row, the rest...

Clipper Race: Caribbean Sea Crossing

(June 5, 2018; Day 2) – Life at an angle continues for the Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race on Race 11: Nasdaq Race from Panama to New York, with the 11 teams calculating their best approach to the first mandatory gate between Jamaica and the Dominican...

Empowering Interior Crew

Do you think we ask too much from our Interior Crew? I do.   Right or wrong, our industry generally expects them to be young, fit, attractive, personable and great with guest service. As if that weren’t enough, we also task them with taking care of fragile luxury...