The annual Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) held in Holland is considered a must-attend event for many builders and designers. Given the “equipment” designation in the name, however, it’s particularly focused on helping electronics, rigging, deck gear, clothing and crew accessories, and other manufacturers network. It’s also where the annual DAME (Design Award METS) prizewinners…
Yachts boasting extreme design elements make the megayacht industry all the more interesting. You’ll hear plenty of designers and owners talk about how they dislike “cookie-cutter” designs. Even if a particular yacht’s looks aren’t your cup of tea, there’s still reason to celebrate the desire for something different. Then there are yachts with long histories…
Just as yacht builders and designers strive for innovation, so, too, do watertoy manufacturers. Scubacraft may be new to the international scene, but its ambitions are high, combining elements of a performance boat with those of a diving craft. The Scubacraft SC3 is being marketed to a variety of water enthusiasts and water-related companies, such…
Let’s face it: The amount of paperwork related to the operation of a megayacht can wallpaper a house. And as the LOA of the yacht increases, the total becomes staggering. That’s among the reasons why Royale Oceanic’s D-ISM was just introduced. Standing for “Documentation – Information System Management,” D-ISM is a secure software system that…
A luxury-home shop in Fort Lauderdale is turning its attention to the luxury-yacht sector, with the help of a leading yacht designer. Turner Bay, which has a 6,000-square-foot showroom in the city, offers items ranging from furniture to lighting accessories, designer linens, crystal, barware, serving trays, and tableware. In fact, the shop is said to…
Have you ever seen the series of popular “Dummies” instructional books? Chances are, yes; there are more than 1,000 titles to date. The use of “dummies” in each title is light-hearted. As the publisher of the books puts it, the goal is help customers turn “I can’t” into “I can.” I was reminded of this…
None other than James Bond himself declared he could envision arriving at an exclusive Riviera party onboard, along with a bevy of his Bond girls. Sir Roger Moore shared the sentiment with a crowd in Monaco for the introduction of the newest mahogany tender from J Craft. The tender is the Torpedo. The Sweden-based builder…
Considering the number of superyachts and “small” megayachts that travel to and from the USA, the Med, and other popular cruising grounds each year, it’s no wonder two powerhouse companies specializing in the transport of those yachts are joining forces. Specifically, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has signed a letter of intent to merge with Yacht…
You’re looking at a 60-meter-high (197-foot-high) mast that will be installed on the sailing yacht Athos, which is under construction at Holland Jachtbouw (HJB). It’s hard to tell in the photo, since you can’t see the very tip, but it extends essentially from one end of the construction area to the other. The mast –…
One of the greatest pleasures of owning or chartering a megayacht is the ability to go to quiet anchorages, particularly off the beaten track. There’s nothing but you and nature. But what if a medical emergency arises? Say, something that goes beyond the first-aid training of the crew and possibly requires medical consultation as soon…
