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When we think of RIBs, we think of the fun inflatables that make beach dropoffs easy and afternoons bouncing around harbors even more fun. “Bouncing,” though, is often the operative word. Technohull has staked a reputation in combating that image, constructing sporty RIBs with sturdy hulls. They are more like chase boats or mini cruisersContinue Reading
Usually megayacht design draws inspiration from luxury goods, not the other way around. But, Ulysse Nardin is famous for celebrating all things nautical in its timepieces. The Marine Mega Yacht Watch made its world debut at the Miami Yacht Show in February, making the connection all the stronger. The Marine Mega Yacht Watch continues theContinue Reading
For the past several months, yachting organizations have been working with French customs officials to clarify new yacht-charter regulations. These regulations involve a steep tariff on U.S.-built megayachts, and their tenders, chartering in European waters. The European Commission for Professional Yachting (ECPY), a trade association engaged in the discussions, has obtained new guidance for U.S.-builtContinue Reading
If you own a MasterCraft superyacht tender, you’re in for a treat. MasterCraft Boats UK, which operates the tenders division for the builder, will arrange for world-champion wakeboarder Dan Nott (above and below) to fly out to your yacht. He’ll teach you and your family super-cool maneuvers behind the boat, whether you’re a novice orContinue Reading
PHOTO: Facebook/Hoek Design Claasen Shipyards in The Netherlands has staked a reputation as a sailing-yacht builder. So has its sister company, fellow Dutch builder Vitters Shipyard. This makes it all the more interesting that the two yards collaborated on the build of a motoryacht. Specifically, they collaborated on a sailing-superyacht tender, christened Stargazer. Stargazer, aContinue Reading
Alto, Riviera, and Azure are the three yachting-inspired designs in the Horizon watches collection. The nautical influence comes courtesy of ThirtyC, the UK design studio behind numerous power and sail projects. Each of the three Horizon timepieces is limited to just seven watches, too, invoking a further tie to the ocean. The seven represent theContinue Reading