Owners, yacht designers, and builders frequently talk today about enhancing the connection to the sea. Gone are the days of small portholes, for example, and doors that stay closed. And, fewer and far between are interiors that look more like early-20th-century gentleman’s clubs. There’s a desire to bring the outside environment in, and the inside Continue reading
Switching from one build shed to another, Project 790 made her first appearance on the water in Germany earlier today. Nobiskrug transferred her from its facilities in Kiel to those in Rendsburg. Planned for hand-over in 2019, Project 790 remains primarily confidential. Nobiskrug has, though, disclosed her LOA, at 262 feet (80 meters). It also Continue reading
Yacht owners and guests increasingly seek destinations outside of the typical ports. Norway is among the countries benefiting. In fact, according to Superyacht Norway, which promotes the southwestern fjords and assists yachts on various fronts, visits rose 40 percent this past summer. As a guest of the organization in August, I received a first-hand education Continue reading