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Sales of Superyachts rise despite economic uncertainty but global fears still holding back a full recovery. The recent increase in economic turbulence has certainly had a negative impact on the brokerage market but it has not ground to a halt as many feared it might. This was particularly highlighted at the Monaco Yacht Show, which… Continue reading Sales of Superyachts Rise

Forty magnificent timepieces were auctioned raising record prices during the Monaco Yacht Show. Only Watch is a bi annual auction in which Watchmakers from Switzerland donate fine examples of their craft to benefit research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The auction was held in Monaco at Hotel Hermitage, during the Monaco Yacht Show under the patronage… Continue reading Only Watch 2011 Auction Sets New High at Monaco Yacht Show

Published today in The Financial Times is a Special Report entitled Yachts and Marinas. As regular contributors to the newspaper we have written four  features in the report.  They are: The Future of the Superyacht  The headline reads: The heady, easy-money days of 2007 may never return. If proof is needed of the recovery, many of… Continue reading FT Publishes Special Report on Yachts and Marinas

There has long been a feeling within the super yacht industry that the crew members with the most direct contact with owners and guests (and therefore the greatest potential to enhance or ruin the experience that they have on their yacht), have the least training. When it comes to training Interior crews, have been largely… Continue reading Is it Time That Superyacht Stews Were Better Trained?

The new 72m Talisman C has been launched at the Proteksan-Turquoise in Turkey.  The second yacht of that name from the same yard for the family that owns her H2 the design team headed up by Jonny Horsfield have been responsible for both the exterior and interior design of this most strikingly sleek new yacht,… Continue reading 72 Metre Superyacht Talisman C Launched in Turkey

Not since World War II ended have aircraft of that era made such a long flight over water as one which begins today.A privately owned squadron of lovingly restored aircraft have begun an epic journey that will see them fly  from the USA to the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten and then on to St… Continue reading St Barts Squadron Superyacht Fashion

by Summer Osterman, Charter Broker, Burgess, Miami The stunning aquamarine waters of Thailand boast some of the most exotic and interesting cruising experiences worldwide.  A series of serene bays along the western coast play host to an amazingly vast array of visually fascinating marine life, often perfectly displayed with sparking visibility and offering world class… Continue reading Thailand: My Favourite Superyacht Destination

The Philippine Superyacht Association, has newly formed as a non-profit organisation, with the goal of opening up the Superyacht industry in the Philippines. Started by Captain Richard Johnson the Association has been formed to cater for the needs of the increasing numbers of superyachts visiting SE Asia.  
 Historically, the majority of the world’s privately… Continue reading Philippine Superyacht Association Formed

We love the iPod and the iPad, in fact we love all the innovations from Apple and when a great new app for yachtsman, weekend pleasure boater or the professional superyacht master mariner comes along we try and bring it to your attention. Here is one called The Captains Toolbox that no one should be… Continue reading iPad App for Superyacht Captains

After 15 years at the helm of Boat International magazine, Amanda McCracken is to step down from her position as editor so she can spend more time, writing and sailing. Amanda joined Boat International from The Lady magazine in 1996, but she will not leave the publisher completely. In future, she will take on writing assignments for group publications in a new… Continue reading Boat International Editor to Stand Down