This weekend marks the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes. It’s the third and final leg of the famed Triple Crown, the most coveted title in horse racing. While there’s no Triple Crown in yachting, there have certainly been several horse-racing themed superyachts. Here’s a look at three notable names. 1. Buckpasser. The late Ogden Continue reading
Little could Kees Amels anticipate that the wooden boatbuilding business he established in 1918 would still be around 100 years later, launching large private yachts. Not only that, but Amels, the shipyard that bears his name, has 60 deliveries to its credit. Furthermore, it’s the largest yacht yard in The Netherlands. Like many yacht builders, not Continue reading
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Launch days are special no matter how many megayachts a builder has. They’re even more special when the moment marks a first for the yard. Amels enjoyed that this week. As you’ll see below, hull number one of the Amels 188 range slipped out of her build shed. But that’s not the only first. The Continue reading