UPDATE, JUNE 13, 2010: According to reports from Agence France Press and French newspapers on Thursday, Alexandre Rodriguez was indicted and imprisoned for “laundering offense under the laws on gambling and extortion compounded, harboring criminals, abuse of corporate assets (ABS).” He and others who were indicted were arrested aboard a yacht last Saturday. Investigators were…
For about two weeks now, I’ve been following developments at the renowned Miami-based Merrill-Stevens, which shut its doors just before Christmas. Some reports state no more employees remain, while other say about 20 security and other back-office personnel are still on site. Conflicting information like this is among the reasons why I held off on…
Ever wondered what a “Technical Director” does? At Lazzara Yachts, the job requires not only ensuring the engineering and design departments communicate properly, but also to be mindful of costs. It’s a constant balance between creativity and practical needs. Here, Fabrizio “Zio” Loi of Lazzara Yachts gives insight into how he handles the balancing act,…
Meet Kenton. To call him a craftsman simply doesn’t do him justice. He’s a true artisan, a wood carver at Burger Boat Company whose passion for what he does is infectious. Even though I spent only about 15 minutes talking with him and observing his work earlier this week at the yard, I was in…
If you think hotels are the only companies that hire concierges, think again. This is Jaime Kensinger, the newest person to fill the role at Driscoll Boat Works. Similar to a hotel concierge’s duties, Kensinger’s job involves helping visiting megayacht crew get acquainted with both the yard and the San Diego area when their boats…
Gather a few hundred people for a long evening’s event, and chances are some will talk through the stage presentations. Now gather them during a boat show, where everyone has spent 12 hours meeting with clients, and attention wanes further. This wasn’t the case last week during the annual International Superyacht Society awards gala, however….
The subject of skin cancer may seem better suited to a medical Web site. However, many regular readers work within the yacht industry and are therefore under the sun’s rays essentially every day. Similarly, owners and guests need to remain mindful of sun protection. It’s not only appropriate, but essential. And I’m sure the thought,…
