In 1988, two board members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County who had ties to yachting had an idea. They invited yacht owners to Cat Cay in the Bahamas for a fundraiser for the clubs. The money benefitted the existing four clubs, serving more than 3,200 at-risk children and teens. Today, the Continue reading
Yes, that is Hollywood superstar Sylvester Stallone, mugging for the camera aboard a megayacht. His “victim” is Capt. Simon MacKay of Enchantress. If you look closely, each is wearing a special wristband, supporting Cogs4Cancer. The charity, created by amateur cyclists in yachting, hosts annual fundraising rides to benefit cancer-focused organizations. Stallone and MacKay signed up to Continue reading
In 2012, a handful of friends in the megayacht business realized they each derived great satisfaction from supporting charitable organizations. They therefore banded together in England to pool their resources for common causes. What started as an idea is now a registered foundation, Superyacht Charities. It’s responsible for donating more than $200,000 to various groups in just the Continue reading