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Nearly every week, yacht designers, whether seasoned or super-new, send illustrations of their latest projects. Some are commissioned by clients, while others are pure concepts. Megayacht News typically avoids publishing concept projects, as unfortunately many we’ve seen over the years never had a chance of making the engineering leap into reality. However, the amount ofContinue Reading
Yacht photos are fine, but yacht videos are better. Why? They better capture the styling and performance of these magnificent machines, the way they were intended to be all along. In this edition of The Superyacht 6, we focus on six videos that do a great job of showcasing some of the most significant megayachtsContinue Reading
What’s in a megayacht name? Plenty. “Lady” on the transom, followed by a first name, typically honors the owner’s wife. Other megayachts are christened after a favorite place. Since Americans comprise the largest group of megayacht owners worldwide, naturally there are notable USA-oriented names. This edition of the Superyacht 6 showcases some of them, givenContinue Reading
If it weren’t for the intense competition of the America’s Cup in the early 20th century, we may never have seen the J Class yachts come to fruition. In fact, in 1929, Sir Thomas Lipton, an avid racing yachtsman (and the importer of what became Lipton tea, from India), commissioned what became the very firstContinue Reading
Europe’s three biggest annual charter-yacht shows were held in May in Genoa, Italy; Poros, Greece; and Marmaris, Turkey. While each show features a good number of well-designed and -maintained megayachts, some rise above the others. Here’s a look at the most talked-about yachts from each, courtesy of Kim Kavin, editor of CharterWave.com. 1. Yogi. ThisContinue Reading
There’s a lot of talk about reducing carbon footprints these days, and for good reason. All arguments about global warming aside, it simply makes sense to be a better caretaker of the environment. It’s especially important if you’re passionate about the beauty of the outdoors. With this in mind, we decided to take a lookContinue Reading