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In 2019, Arksen introduced itself in the yachting industry to push the boundaries of exploration. Focused on three principles, namely explorer yachts, a non-profit supporting ocean research and conservation, and an explorers’ club, the company has its first yacht, Project Ocean, in build. She’s the flagship of the Arksen Explorer Series, an Arksen 85. WithContinue Reading
Despite her wood hull, Tempus Fugit is a modern-day sailing superyacht. She has been at Front Street Shipyard since last fall, seeking some significant renovations and repairs. Within the next few weeks, though, the bluewater cruising sloop should be back in the water. Built in 2013, Tempus Fugit is the first Tempus 90, a semi-customContinue Reading
“We set out to create a great company; one that could have a profound impact on the lives of the owners of our vessels and that could actively contribute to a better understanding of the oceans.” So says Jasper Smith, the founder of Arksen, a newcomer on the global yacht stage. The company isn’t whatContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Mike Jones Several weeks after new ownership took over, Oyster Yachts has added Eddie Jordan, a high-profile auto-racing and yacht-owning figure, to its board. Furthermore, it’s added Rob Humphreys, a well-known yacht designer. Oyster Yachts re-emerged with entrepreneur Richard Hadida at the helm in March. This followed the company suddenly going into administration theContinue Reading
Springtime 2020 seems a long way off. But, the wait will be well worth it to one particular yacht buyer. That’s when the second Oyster 118 gets delivered. Oyster Yachts says “months of discussion” led to the final contract, just today. The flagship of the British builder’s sailing yachts, the Oyster 118 is its largestContinue Reading
The largest Oyster built in the UK, the Oyster 118, inched her way towards completion in late October. When we say “inched,” we’re not kidding. The hull made its way from Oyster’s lay-up shop in Lee-on-Solent to its finishing shed in Southampton. The 15-mile journey required using two cranes and careful, controlled motions to swingContinue Reading