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The View From The Bridge: The changing face of yachting

Superyacht Investor Contributor

6 Mar 20

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The credentials of superyacht crews are attracting attracting more attention. Last month’s Superyacht Investor London 2020 conference plus a recent visit to Subsea 2020 Expo…

OPINION: A fresh breeze blows through the superyachting world

Mike Stones

4 Mar 20

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She of the Sea: Jenny Matthews (R) and Natasha Ambrose (L) plus colleague. A fresh sea breeze is blowing through the superyacht world. It is…

Dubai International Boat Show postponed due to coronavirus

Superyacht Investor Contributor

3 Mar 20

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The Dubai International Boat Show has been postponed until late November, amid fears surrounding the outbreak of coronavirus. The show was set to take place…

Fractional ownership presents flexible solution

Superyacht Investor Contributor

26 Feb 20

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Fractional ownership of a superyacht can offer a practical and flexible solution for all those wanting to experience yachting, novice or expert, SmartYacht’s Verena Bruenings…

The Mediterranean remains the charter hotspot, but far-flung destinations growing in popularity

Superyacht Investor Contributor

26 Feb 20

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Online charter booking platform provider, YOTHA, has reported a successful year in 2019 as European waters remaining the top spots for charterers. A total of…

She of the Sea, a small tender in a wider sea of change

Superyacht Investor Contributor

25 Feb 20

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With a copy of the gender diversity pledge in hand, Natasha Ambrose, while far right is founder, Jenny Matthews. She of the Sea founder,…

Sunseeker yacht, worth $4m, impounded over legal row in Florida port

Superyacht Investor Contributor

19 Feb 20

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A $4m Sunseeker International 74 Sport Yacht has been impounded in a Florida port for nearly four months, during an unresolved legal row between the…

End of the French VAT lump-sum reduction, unchartered territory?

Superyacht Investor Contributor

11 Feb 20

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Under direction from the European Commission, French Tax Authorities announced on Thursday (30th January) that from March 30th 2020 a reduction on the proportion of…

Sinot rejects media claims Bill Gates commissioned plans for hydrogen superyacht

Superyacht Investor Contributor

10 Feb 20

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Dutch yacht designer, Sinot, has rebutted claims that blueprints for its 112-metre hydrogen-fuelled concept yacht, Aqua, have been bought by Bill Gates. A number of…

Hydrogen: minimising impact does not necessarily mean minimising space

Superyacht Investor Contributor

10 Feb 20

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A major drawback of hydrogen-fuelled yachts is the amount of utilisable space taken up by the infrastructure required for hydrogen-electric propulsion, according to Simon Brealey…

OPINION: ‘Captain, do something about the tide – now’

Mike Stones

7 Feb 20

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Shiny superyachts seldom fail to impress but their crew have a value beyond money. Driven to distraction by the frustration of an adverse tide preventing…

Superyacht Investor London 2020: Day One who said what

Mike Stones

7 Feb 20

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The first day of Superyacht Investor’s 2020 conference opened with a session on what keeps captains awake at night, before moving on to consider the…

SYI London 2020: Greener pastures

Superyacht Investor Contributor

5 Feb 20

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The words ‘sustainable’ and ‘superyachts’ are generally not associated with one and other. When someone puts down hundreds of millions for a 100m, diesel-guzzling floating…

SYI London 2020: The superyacht market surge

Superyacht Investor Contributor

5 Feb 20

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Yachting has enjoyed remarkable growth over the past few years. It is one of the fastest growing luxury goods markets, according to Fredrico Bazzani of…

OPINION: Brexit Britain finally casts off from the EU

Mike Stones

31 Jan 20

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Goodbye, Au revoir, Auf wiedersehen: the UK says farewell to the EU: or begins to. Image courtesy of MW Finn. So, it’s finally happening.…

OPINION: Green goals supplant the need for speed

Mike Stones

31 Jan 20

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Philippe Briand’s new 60-metre sailing superyacht SY200 concept is designed to appeal to Millennials. It used to be all about speed. Superyachts under sail were…

Project Telex is ‘designed for families and adventurers’

Superyacht Investor Contributor

30 Jan 20

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The 65-metre Project Telex superyacht design draws on naval inspiration to envision a luxury yacht that will appeal to both families and adventurers, according to…

View From The Bridge: Developing 2020 vision for the year ahead

Mike Stones

23 Jan 20

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Responsible yachting is likely to be one of the key themes of 2020. This article explores some of the key trends that are likely to…

OPINION: Top three themes point the way ahead

Mike Stones

14 Jan 20

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Green yacht designs, as incorporated in the Baltic Yachts’s foil-equipped Baltic 142 Canova, proved popular with readers. Superyacht Investor’s three most popular themes of the past…

OPINION: Superyacht safety: I’ll drink to that … or perhaps not

Mike Stones

24 Dec 19

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With the yacht safely tied up for the holidays, the entire Superyacht Investor team wishes you a festive “Cheers”. Should alcohol aboard superyachts be restricted…

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