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…
Put a few hundred people into a large ballroom for a long evening’s event, and chances are at least a few dozen of them will end up talking through the presentations on stage. Now gather those people during a boat show, where everyone in the room has spent the past 12 hours or so meeting…
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,…
