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With summer nearly upon us, megayacht owners are heading to the Northeast and New England with their yachts to enjoy the season. Many of them will base their yachts in Newport, Rhode Island. Some may seek the northern shores of Long Island. Few, though, consider anything in between as an option. Bobby Christoph, the ownerContinue Reading
As the Chief Commercial Officer for the Ferretti Group and CRN Executive Board Member, Stefano De Vivo oversees a lot of activity at the dedicated Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy. In fact, specifically where CRN is concerned, the handful of fully custom superyachts currently in build can mean hundreds, if not thousands, of employees andContinue Reading
While most thirtysomethings were focused on 9-to-5 jobs, Peter Hürzeler was instead building a business of his own. He established one of the first owner-operated luxury cruise-charter companies. It was an opportunity to combine the professionalism of the commercial world with the beauty of yachting. This type of insight has served him well over theContinue Reading
Born and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Sean Meagher has captained various vessels, dating back to his teen years. They range from sightseeing boats to search-and-rescue craft and, of course, to powered megayachts and sailing superyachts. In fact, he is probably best known for taking the wheel of the famous motoryacht Latitude within the pastContinue Reading
Heesen Yachts has its roots in lightweight, swift yachts, dating back to 1978. While series builds have played a large part in its growth, the Dutch shipyard is increasingly taking on custom-superyacht projects. In fact, from one fitted with a patented structural support known as “the Backbone” to a yacht with a fishing cockpit andContinue Reading
As the founder and creative director of Artelier, David Knowles understands the desire among superyacht owners to outfit their interiors with striking works of art. Based in England, Artelier provides art-consultancy services for fine homes, private jets, and yachts. Knowles and his team curate special collections, for example. Equally noteworthy, they also find and selectContinue Reading