Yachting Like It Is

The first day of the Superyacht Design Symposium and it had all the ingredients of a great event.  The Plaza Hotel is an excellent venue; old world class in the New World heart of New York.  It was obviously strategically placed, to be just close enough to Central Park to bask in the reflection of [...]

Day two of the Superyacht Design Synposium and after much hot air, things sunk  to new lows.

The hot air came in the form of Helicopters and helicopters provide more hot air than most.  A presentation that covered operation, legislation and some very interesting views from the design perspective of having to incorporate the rather large, [...]

A few weeks ago I wrote of a former crew mate getting cancer, the ‘C’ word. Quite a few people read the blog and I have spoken with several of them who were apparently glad of seeing a topic so often avoided, brought into the open. For that matter I felt compelled to continue the [...]

I, as have many,  have talked and written at length about how useful our modern forum communications  are.  The  idea that a  prospective crew member can learn from the experience of others is terrific.  The idea of more experienced types actually sharing their knowledge is even better.  This week however, has seen the downside of [...]

Seeing as yachting is a fantasy for most, how about Fantasy Yachting?  Anyone can play, all you need is to buy a virtual yacht and name it, of course.  Then enter the fantasy charter league.  Points are issued for the number of charters you sell and the income you receive against running costs.   These [...]