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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
Joost Mertens is the fleet manager for the well-known Dutch naval architecture and design studio Vripack. It may seem strange for a design firm to have a fleet manager. After all, the job title typically goes to a person who works for a charter brokerage, or even a yacht-management firm. But, it’s not only quiteContinue Reading
Dating back to the mid-1800s, the original Adirondack guideboats helped people in the waters of upstate New York hunt, fish, and explore. Entirely hand-crafted of wood, they were sturdy enough to row for days on end, yet light enough for even one person to carry for lengthy journeys. For decades, these boats dotted the watersContinue Reading
From Airbnb to Poshmark and even Uber and Lyft, the sharing economy is a big part of today’s world. Not surprisingly, luxury companies are carving out corners for themselves in this market, too. LUXNow is one such company. Originally focusing on exotic and fine cars, LUXNow has since expanded to include fine homes and of courseContinue Reading