Good news for yacht owners and charterers, in time for the summer season. Washington State is opening up superyacht charter permits in what Governor Jay Inslee cited as a "tourism-oriented bill" when he signed it into law last week. The legislation received nearly unanimous bipartisan support in both the state’s House and Senate stemming back a Continue Reading
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Scott Gillen, Stunt Man Turned Malibu Designer, Behind New Rossinavi Yacht
An introduction a year ago has landed a prominent American home designer his first yacht project. Malibu-based Scott Gillen, the founder of the residential design and development company Unvarnished, is responsible for the interior design of a 160-foot (49-meter) megayacht at Rossinavi. Justin Blue, the CEO of the brokerage firm Yachtblue, brought Continue Reading
Baltic 110 Custom, With Electric Propulsion, Coming in 2023
While it pledges to release better renderings in the near future, Baltic Yachts is teasing its newest contract. This Baltic 110 Custom, a sloop, is not just its latest with Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design. She also represents its third sailing superyacht overall with electric propulsion. McKeon has penned a few projects for the shipyard, including Continue Reading
Briland Club in The Bahamas Hosting Pre-Opening Event for Megayachts This Summer
If you're planning to cruise The Bahamas this year, mark July 4th weekend on your calendar. Briland Club on Harbour Island is holding a special preview in advance of the official opening of its new megayacht marina, which is managed by IGY Marinas. Briland Club is an in-development, 27-acre waterfront community combining the marina with a variety Continue Reading
“Smart Helmet” Now Standard for All Sanlorenzo Superyachts
As talented as some yacht engineers are, sometimes troubleshooting systems issues isn't easy. Sanlorenzo's in-house IT and R&D departments therefore have developed the Smart Helmet. This wearable device allows for live, remote assistance from the shipyard's own service technicians. What's more, captains or chief engineers for all Sanlorenzo Continue Reading
Otam Custom Range 115 Promises Spirited 44-Knot Speeds
A few years ago, Otam launched the first yacht in what it calls the Aluminum Custom Range, to add metal yachts to its composite offerings. Another new aluminum model, the Otam Custom Range 115, has joined the series. In real custom fashion, myriad styles and designs are possible for everything from the bow to the interior configuration. And, true Continue Reading