Yachting Like It Is

Quality of bottom is an oft used phrase in the maritime industry.  Some would say it is used to describe the hiring preferences of many but more recently it is a phrase used to describe the present state of the economy.  Everyone seems to be talking about whether we are near or on the bottom [...]

For a long time now I have thought that a process of standardization would be useful in yacht design.  I know, I know yachts are built to different standards and vary in size tremendously but wouldn’t it be nice have a number of accepted platforms for engine rooms for example.  If you take this a [...]

It’s the time of year again when jobs are the minds of many.  So, I thought I would do a bit of research and find out any useful interview techniques people are using to ‘clinch the job’ so to speak.  The plan was to use empirical research, gather data and pass it on to others. [...]

If you have started smelling the coffee you will be aware by now, that there is pressure on yachts to become greener.  No one is suggesting that yachts will become green as they are, by their very existence, un-green.  Yachts are to the maritime industry what cosmetic surgery is to Medicine:  Not exactly needed, but [...]

This year’s boatshow will need the perspective of time and reflection in order to be judged as a success or not.  There is so much pressure, so much anticipation; both optimism and hope, riding on the pundits’ view of the 2009 show.  The rumours of how many attendees there were or how many boats sold [...]