ONE enters the water in 2027 with a single premise: performance and craftsmanship should not require a tradeoff. For years, Albert Franko has occupied one of the more demanding seats in the industry. He supplied chase boats to owners of yachts built by Lürssen, Feadship, Benetti, Ocean Alexander, and other
Fort Lauderdale has long carried the title of Yachting Capital of the World, and the competition between its marinas reflects that status. Yet few facilities combine location, scale, lifestyle, and community quite like Bahia Mar Yachting Center, which has evolved into a year-round operational and social hub for the owners,
Custom Line, a brand of Ferretti Group, has completed the technical launch of the first hull from its Navetta 35 series: the yard's newest semi-displacement model and the most direct successor to the Navetta 33 that has underpinned the marque's reputation for the past several years.
The credits say one designer. The owner's history says otherwise. 0:00 /0:22 1× When Lürssen delivered the 114.2 metre Nausicaä in May 2026, the design credits read cleanly. Marc Newson designed the exterior. Marc Newson designed the interior. One designer, one vision, from the glass
Race officials have abandoned the first day of competition at the Cyclades Cup after deteriorating conditions left a substantial portion of the fleet becalmed mid-course. The decision came after what had been a promising start: the leading boats enjoyed solid pressure and the regatta's signature diamond starts, 20
Lürssen has completed the technical launch of Project ZIGGY at its Rendsburg facilities in Germany, unveiling the 101.4-metre superyacht to the industry for the first time. The vessel: commissioned by a North American client introduced by Thom Conboy & Associates, with WMG serving as owner's representative throughout
Gulf Craft has appointed Asia Yachting as the official dealer for its Majesty Yachts brand in Hong Kong and the Philippines: an announcement made on the opening day of the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026, where Gulf Craft was simultaneously awarded Best Builder in Asia at the Yacht Style Awards for
The third edition of the Cyclades Cup returns to Antiparos from June 10–13, 2026, and the early signals suggest it will be the most fully realised version yet of what founder Ilia Rigas set out to build when he launched Greece's first superyacht regatta in 2024: an
MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) has reported fiscal second quarter results that tell two distinct stories simultaneously; a retail boat market under meaningful pressure from macroeconomic uncertainty, and a diversified services business performing well enough to prevent that pressure from becoming a structural problem. Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
Baglietto has unveiled the first details and renderings of Project Farah: a 49.7-metre full-custom superyacht currently under construction at the yard's La Spezia headquarters, with delivery scheduled for 2027. The name is deliberate. "Farah means happiness," the owner has said; a statement the yard describes
Genoa's most storied superyacht refit operation has a new name for the sum of its parts. Amico & Co has announced the launch of Amico Marine — a unified brand bringing together every entity within the group active in yacht refit, maintenance, and services under a single, coherent identity
Milan's famed Salone del Mobile, the long-running trade show for high-concept (mostly-)interior design, got a boost this week with the full livery reveal of Ferrari's Hypersail project, a 30-metre (100-foot) foiling racing yacht nearing completion at an undisclosed location in Italy. The event confirmed that
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Shine, the 39.9-metre superyacht that left Van der Valk's Waalwijk facilities in March as the largest vessel the Dutch yard has ever built in both length and volume, has begun sea trials. Delivery is scheduled in time for a Mediterranean debut this summer. The yacht, built under
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Lazzara Yachts, the Tampa-based shipyard with three generations of family building behind it, has launched the first hull from its UHV 100 series: a 30.5-metre superyacht that makes its central argument through gross tonnage rather than length. The UHV 100 follows the UHV 87, which debuted at the Cannes
Yachting Life
The catamaran market has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transforming from a niche segment into one of yachting's fastest-growing categories. Whether you're considering a sailing catamaran for world cruising or a power catamaran for coastal adventures, selecting the right manufacturer proves critical to ownership satisfaction.
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Sanlorenzo has opened its first London showroom, establishing a permanent presence in Mayfair at 61 Park Lane in partnership with its UK brand representative, Sanlorenzo Yachts UK. The opening was attended by Sanlorenzo executive chairman Massimo Perotti, who framed the move as a statement about the British market's
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The 83-metre Feadship superyacht hull 830, known as Project Solent, has made her first public appearance following a technical launch from the NMC shipyard in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. It is the first time the vessel has been seen since her sale was announced in September 2025, when brokerage firm Cecil
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The Arsenale of Venice has housed warships, merchant galleys, and the industrial ambition of a republic that once controlled the Mediterranean. From May 27 to 31, it plays host to something that would have been entirely familiar to its original architects: the serious business of building, buying, and debating the
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Ancasta Group is entering a new chapter, with founder Nick Griffith selling his majority stake to franchise owner Matthew Shave. As part of the transition, Shave steps into the CEO role, while Griffith moves into a chairman position, remaining involved at a strategic level as the business evolves. Headquartered in
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Step aboard a world where the sea is yours to command. Chartering a private yacht offers more than just a luxurious escape: it’s the ultimate expression of freedom, privacy, and curated indulgence. Imagine cruising through sapphire waters and anchoring in iconic destinations like the historic harbors of the French
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After years of legal uncertainty, the 92.5-metre Feadship superyacht Royal Romance is now moving toward a potential court-sanctioned sale, with the procedural framework finally taking shape. Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency has confirmed the case has entered the trial phase, with an indictment formally submitted and documentation
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Sunseeker has moved to stabilize its ownership structure, with existing backers Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners confirming plans to retain control of the business, pending regulatory approval. The update follows the collapse of a proposed acquisition by a KCP-led consortium, which failed to complete its funding and transaction obligations
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The 35.9-metre SpaceCat from SilverYachts has officially changed hands, following a high-profile run that included a starring role in HBO’s The White Lotus. The deal was handled by Burgess and IYC on the sell side, with Camper & Nicholsons introducing the buyer. The yacht for sale was last
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When a vessel captures the imagination, it is usually the silhouette that does the work: the length at the waterline, the profile of the superstructure, the headline figure attached to the build. With RV6000, the research flagship commissioned by Gabe Newell through his marine science organisation Inkfish, the more compelling