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How many superyacht design studios have a partner with a background in finance, plus a keen eye for design? Harrison Eidsgaard does. This is just one part of the story behind the renowned studio, setting it apart from others in the industry. Of course, there’s more to Harrison Eidsgaard, too, which Ben Harrison (below right,Continue Reading
Sunseeker took the yachting industry, and customers, by surprise in announcing not only the Sunseeker 161 Yacht in 2018, but also that it was expanding into aluminum construction. While it was news to the public, it was actually part of a carefully crafted vision. In fact, the model was just the first in an officialContinue Reading
Among all the storied companies in yachting, few have the history and impact of Sparkman & Stephens. What started as a small design firm in the corner of a New York boatyard is now an internationally recognized, and renowned, naval-architecture and yacht-brokerage firm. This very week marks a major milestone, too. On October 28, itContinue Reading
Every year, the International SeaKeepers Society honors those who honor the oceans. They include ocean-conservation advocates such as Prince Albert II, the biologist and author Dr. Sylvia Earle, superyacht owner Alexander Dreyfoos, as well as members of the famed Cousteau family, Jean-Michel and Fabien Cousteau. Next month, the non-profit presents its SeaKeeper of the YearContinue Reading
Sir Donald Gosling, a British businessman and longtime benefactor of the British Royal Navy who named his superyacht after a World War II warship, died on September 9. He was 90 years old. Born in March 1929, Gosling became infatuated with boats and ships during his childhood. He joined the Royal Navy toward the endContinue Reading
Fabio Buzzi, a renowned powerboat-racing champion, designer, and builder who further influenced a few pleasure-yacht builders, died yesterday in Venice, Italy while trying to break his own offshore speed record. He was 76 years old. Buzzi and three others were aboard his 66-foot (20-meter) raceboat last evening. They were attempting to set a new MonacoContinue Reading