Usually when someone tells you the “engines are in pieces,” it’s time to panic. But not when the engines in question are part of a laundry list of items being refurbished for the next several months.That’s what I learned reading the blog written by the crew aboard the classic megayacht Talitha G. She’s in Hamburg…
When I kicked off the first Megayacht News photo contest last month, little did I know how tough it would be to choose the winner. Some of you sent some truly outstanding shots! But after careful deliberation, I’m pleased to announce that the October Photo of the Month victor is Ramsey Haig. Haig’s a former…
When it comes to the 414-foot Octopus, nuch of the attention in the worldwide media–and that includes those of us in the marine-media business–focuses on owner Paul Allen, his ties to Microsoft, and the tales (tall tales, actually) of former Navy SEALs being part of the crew. So let me be one of the first…
For the past decade the International SeaKeepers Society, founded by a group of yacht owners, has been raising awareness about and funds to address the deteriorating health of the oceans among fellow owners and within the yacht industry. Through their efforts more than $10 million has reportedly been raised thus far, helping to, among other…
Poor Mick Daley. When he joined the crew of Chevy Toy, little did he know what his fellow yachties had in mind to welcome him aboard. He was a terrific sport, as you’re about to see.
Each year the International Superyacht Society (ISS) bestows design awards on a handful of yachts, singling them out from all launches from around the world for achieving the utmost in engineering, style, and performance. The battle among the 25 nominees, both power and sail, is sometimes close, and the award ceremony, held during the Fort…
