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Yacht Femme is a podcast about women in yachting and the superyacht business

Yacht Femme Interviews Diane M. Byrne

By Megayacht News Staff on 02.06.21

In late 2018, Andrea Tagliaferro founded Yacht Dame, a website highlighting women in yachting, along with sharing news about the yachting lifestyle. Just last year, she expanded her reach into podcasting, via Yacht Femme. The most recent podcast features an interview with our editor, Diane M. Byrne. Just like Yacht Dame, Yacht Femme sheds lightContinue Reading

superyacht insurance specialist CRS Yachts now belongs to Aston Lark

Aston Lark Acquires CRS Yachts, Augmenting Superyacht Insurance Services

By Marie Cullen on 01.10.21

One of the largest independent insurance brokers in the UK has acquired a superyacht specialist, also in England. Aston Lark has taken over CRS Yachts, the latter exclusively focused on large luxury-yacht policies. Backed by Goldman Sachs, Aston Lark is an insurance broker offering private-client services, along with a host of other coverage. Interestingly, justContinue Reading

David Fraser of the megayacht brokerage and charter firm Fraser Yachts

David Fraser, Founder of Fraser Yachts, Dies at Age 99

By Diane M. Byrne on 01.09.21

David Fraser, who started Fraser Yachts in the 1940s and grew it into a global powerhouse in megayacht sales and charter, died on January 6. He was 99 years old. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Fraser developed a love of the water early on in life. In fact, as a young boy, he built aContinue Reading

Bob Roscioli became legendary in the superyacht industry

Superyacht Industry Passings in 2020: Gone But Not Forgotten

By Diane M. Byrne on 12.29.20

Dating back centuries, the ringing of a ship’s bell eight times signifies the end of a watch duty. The phrase eight bells further signifies that a sailor has died (finished his or her final watch). Sadly, several superyacht industry passings occurred this year, a few being especially emotional. 1. Jan Henry, longtime charter broker. Unfortunately,Continue Reading

She of the Sea celebrates diversity and inclusion in the superyacht industry

Celebrating and Supporting Diversity in Yachting With She of the Sea

By Megayacht News Staff on 10.18.20

Take a look around yachting, especially at yachting advertising, and a stark reality is apparent. The industry portrays men as the owners, the business professionals, and especially the captains and deck crew. Jenny Matthews, a deck crewmember, wondered why after eight years in the business she had never once worked with a fellow female deckie.Continue Reading

Amos Nachoum, pictured with Jay Wade, received honors at the International SeaKeepers Society 2019 Founders Event, attended by superyacht owners and crew

Jay Wade of SeaKeepers: “The Health of the Oceans Is a Global Issue”

By Megayacht News Staff on 10.17.20

As the chairman of the International SeaKeepers Society, Jay Wade (above, right) engages yacht owners who support its ocean-conservation mission. From honoring environmental supporters like Amos Nachoum (above, left) to spreading the word about its scientist-led expeditions, educational-outreach programs, and more, Wade is passionate about the cause. We spoke with him recently to learn moreContinue Reading

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