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Dickie Bannenberg on designing for Oman
Only 20 minutes from Muscat lies Barr Al Jissah, a secluded luxury development and marina. Applying their distinct superyacht style to the residential world for the first time, Bannenberg & Rowell will be designing a section of exclusive townhouses fo
Business
25 Jan 2016
The ten(der) commandments
“Choosing a tender is a bit like choosing a wife,” a captain once told me. “It is difficult and expensive to change later if you don’t like it.” The Superyacht Owner’s Tenders and Toys Guide is here to help.
Fleet
29 Sep 2015
MYS EXCLUSIVE: One Ocean open One Ocean Monaco
Following the announcement that Marina Port Vell would rebrand to One Ocean Port Vell in July, SuperyachtNews caught up with general manager Paul Cook to find how Salamanca Group’s superyacht brand is evolving to include a client advisory Monaco off
Business
26 Sep 2015
MYS exclusive: in conversation with Marco Mazzu
Following the announcement of Fincanteri’s new 85m concept collaboration Ottantacinque with Pininfarina, TSO caught up with Marco Mazzù, head of origination strategies and market development, to see how the concept fits with the shipyard's
Owner
26 Sep 2015
From One Ocean to another
Following the recent rebrand from Marina Port Vell to One Ocean Port Vell, the general manager of Barcelona's superyacht marina sits down with TSO to talk about evolution, regional growth and the future.
Owner
25 Sep 2015
My brand is bigger than your brand
As MYS week kicks off, Angela Audretsch asks if the big marketing budgets spent on being larger than life at the boat shows distracts from what companies should be there to do – i.e. serve the clients. Are owners and potential clients charmed by
Owner
22 Sep 2015
TSO 18 out now
As The Superyacht Owner approaches its 5th Monaco Yacht Show, it presents Issue 18, another candid exploration of the world of superyacht ownership.
Owner
08 Sep 2015
New brokerage offering from Bristow-Holmes
Harry Bristow-Holmes, formerly brokerage director at Sunseeker London, has announced the official launch of his own eponymous boutique firm. He talks exclusively to SuperyachtNews about stepping away from the larger brokerage model.
Business
07 Sep 2015
Breaking the brokerage mould
There has been a recent shift towards more boutique brokerage firms that work with fewer clients, aiming to give a more bespoke service to owners. Harry Bristow-Holmes, former brokerage director at Sunseeker London is one such broker branching out.
Owner
07 Sep 2015
The age of the independents
A survey from the Luxury Institute shows that when it comes to wealth management, wealthy Millennials put their trust in independent wealth managers and private advisors. Angela Audretsch wonders if this is equally true in the superyacht realm.
Business
28 Aug 2015
Chimera
Inspired by the gentlemen’s racer of the 1920s and 1930s, the studio’s new tender concept, Chimera, is a 14.5m limousine tender that promises to combine classic good looks with a technologically advanced tender package.
Fleet
26 Aug 2015
Chimera
SYD talks to Kit Carlier of New Zealand's eponymously named design studio about Chimera, a new 14.5m limousine tender concept that promises to combine classic 1920s good looks with a technologically advanced tender package.
Fleet
26 Aug 2015
Crafting heirlooms
Based in Rockport, Maine, Artisan Boatworks is a six-acre yard that builds and restores small wooden boats that are more heirloom than tender. Angela Audretsch talks to founder Alec Brainerd, a true marine artisan, about the art behind his crafts.
Fleet
19 Aug 2015
Octopus finally recovers historic Hood's bell
In time for the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, US superyacht owner, philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft Paul Allen's second attempt to recovered the bell of the HMS Hood, a battlecruiser sunk in 1941, has been successful.
Owner
11 Aug 2015
A picture of health
There has undeniably been a widespread move towards increased health awareness over the last few years. With fitness and wellness are at the fore of the public conscious, is the mainstreaming of wellbeing being translated to yachting?
Owner
06 Aug 2015
ROVs: toy and tool
Considering their applications, both practical and as a toy, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are still relatively uncommon on board superyachts. What can these mini-subs do and should you add one to your superyacht toy box?
Fleet
15 Jul 2015
Christophe in bloom
Over the last few years St Kitts has been undergoing an evolution of identity. The Superyacht Owner visits Christophe Harbour, which has been slowly blossoming over the past eight years into the established beginnings of a dynamic community on St Kitts
Owner
07 Jul 2015
Talking with Gerald Ronson
A key figure in designer Jon Bannenberg's early years was businessman Gerald Ronson CBE. As part of a new book that chronicles Jon's career, Ronson talks to Jon's son Dickie about his relationship with Jon, charting the progress of their long association.
Owner
01 Jul 2015
The possibilities of risk
Editor Angela Audretsch explains why after three days at SuperyachtDESIGN Week, she feels more strongly than ever that the possibilities that lie behind the uncertainty and investment of innovation should be inspiring owners to build incredible yachts.
Owner
26 Jun 2015
Passion versus economics
Capping off a day of inspiring speakers, heated debates and enlightening discussions, the closing keynote for day one of SuperyachtDESIGN Week, saw owner Bill Duker, and Peter Hawrylewicz and Ken Lieber of PHDesign discuss their unique relationship
Fleet
24 Jun 2015
Footsteps to the future
Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO and founder of Pavegen Systems, leads delegates through the possibilities of Pavegen green technology for the superyacht industry and beyond.
Technology
24 Jun 2015
David Nelson distracts delegates
David Nelson, co-head of Foster + Partners, kick starts SuperyachtDESIGN Week with a keynote speech on distractions and their merits.
Fleet
23 Jun 2015
The marina of Treasure Island
Tucked away on St Lucia’s west coast is Marigot Bay, a natural harbour protected by steep forested hills that rise out of turquoise Caribbean waters. In the last few years the bay has become a sheltered community for yachties thanks to Capella Mar
Owner
18 Jun 2015
In conversation with Fincantieri
Italian shipyard Fincantieri has a strong heritage in shipbuilding and has delivered two of the world’s largest motoryachts in the past four years. TSO talks to CEO Giuseppe Bono and senior executive vice president of Fincantieri’s megayacht
Owner
15 Jun 2015
The perfect ten(der)
We want feedback from those in the decision-making process about what needs to be considered when it comes to buying a tender. Here, we put questions to you, and hope to gain a better understanding of what the industry needs to know about tenders.
Fleet
10 Jun 2015
The perfect ten(der)
All-too-often left to the tail end of the build and purchase process, choosing the right tender can mean the difference between form and functionality, and poor performance and high maintenance costs. Do you have practical advice for owners on tender
Fleet
10 Jun 2015
Rebranding Turquoise
Following Dr Mohammed Al Barwani acquiring a majority stake at the end of 2014, Turquoise Yachts (formerly Proteksan Turquoise) has begun an evolution of identity. SuperyachtNews talks exclusively with CEO Mehmet Karabeyoğlu on board 55m M/Y Tu
Business
03 Jun 2015
Renault's designs for life
For the first time this year, the major sponsor of Clerkenwell Design Week was Renault. Alongside models of their latest cars, the French automotive manufacturer is presenting a series of concept cars that explore the idea of designs for life.
Fleet
29 May 2015
Regattas the Dubois way
The 5th edition of the biannual Dubois Cup begins tomorrow in Porto Cervo. It is an event that offers Dubois owners the chance to meet and race each other in one of the most relaxed regattas around. Angela Audretsch sat down with Ed Dubois at the Ya
Owner
28 May 2015
Promoting well-being
Following a panel discussion on day one of London's Clerkenwell Design Week that explored the idea of how design can affect well-being, SuperyachtDesign asks whether there is a need to design for well-being in the realm of superyachts.
Fleet
22 May 2015
Editor's Letter: Patronising the potential
After an owner asks why the phrase “this industry is where some of the world’s most intelligent people come to make the silliest decisions" is so common, editor Angela Audretsch wonders why we continue to patronise and bubble wrap owners and c
Owner
21 May 2015
Knowledge shared is knowledge gained
Editor Angela Audretsch ponders the potential power of inter-owner communication and asks whether we will ever see a TripAdvisor for superyacht owners.
Owner
14 May 2015
Preview of Focus/15
Every year in May journalists are offered a sneak preview of the autumn/winter collections and pieces that will be debuting at Focus at DCCH, offering a chance to look into the design crystal ball and catch a glimpse of the trends that will be leading nex
Fleet
13 May 2015
Issue 17 out this week
Issue 17 of The Superyacht Owner talks to owners and experts about how, whether it is attention to detail during the build or refit, taking the time to use your yacht to race or explore, or investing in crew training, you will be rewarded by intel
Owner
12 May 2015
Talking of wine
“Wine is one of the most civilised things in the world,” said Ernest Hemingway, and what could be more civilsed than sipping wine on a superyacht? It’s only natural for owners to expect to enjoy wine in the same way that they would at a
Owner
08 May 2015
Adding value
Many yachts have a dive instructor on board to enable guests to explore some of the matchless dive sites they come across on a trip, but for owners and guests looking to take their diving experience to the next level, hiring an outside expert is the
Owner
20 Apr 2015
Rubelli Casa launched
Historic Venetian fabric house Rubelli has used Milan Design Week 2015 to launch its first furniture collection, Rubelli Casa, designed by Milanese architect Luca Scacchetti.
Fleet
20 Apr 2015
Gallery of St Barths Bucket 2015
Not much beats the energy and excitement of a superyacht regatta and the St Barths Bucket is one of the best. With tans already fading from the 2015 edition, TSO partner Pantaenius has shared some of their photos from the event to keep the memories alive.
Owner
17 Apr 2015
Pearls of wisdom
For the last three years Nobiskrug has been keeping a low profile, working hard on the extremely confidential project White Pearl. TSO sits down with managing director Susanne Wiegand at the London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show ahead of the project bei
Owner
10 Apr 2015
Nobiskrug prepares to reveal a pearl
SuperyachtNews.com sat down with Nobiskrug's managing director Susanne Wiegand at the London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show ahead of the launch of 'White Pearl', one of the yachting world's most anticipated and confidential projects.
Business
10 Apr 2015
Adding the extras or including it all?
The total cost of chartering a yacht is not always immediately obvious. What should clients understand before choosing a yacht? Would 'all-inclusive' charters be a good idea? Angela Audretsch asks some experts.
Owner
09 Apr 2015
Partners in design
Just over a decade ago, Debra Reuben, an experienced owner, chose Katharine Raczek, a new design graduate at Hamburg’s yacht design studio Newcruise, to lead the interior design on her 66.7m project, M/Y Triple Seven. She adn Raczek talk to Ange
Fleet
07 Apr 2015
Challenging charters
For anyone looking for something really different, a charter or trip that pushes boundaries, Henry Cookson is the man to call. His company plans otherworldly experiences that skip typical destinations in favour of the challenging beauty that can be found
Owner
06 Apr 2015
LYJPC Show to bring industry to London's elite
A new event is coming to London next month. The first London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show will be taking place from 8 to 10 April at St Katharine's Dock and Old Billingsgate, playing host to a wide array of the world's most recognisable yacht, j
Owner
27 Mar 2015
First LYJPC Show to showcase superyacht industry in London
UK, London. The inaugeral London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show will be taking place from 8 to 10 April, playing host to a wide array of the world's top yacht, jet and automotive names.
Fleet
27 Mar 2015
Racing Zenji
A St Barths regular, S/Y Zenji has been moving her way up the ladder, improving every year. Fresh out of a 10 month refit and claiming third in her class at this year's St Barths Bucket, Angela Audretsch chats to Mike Toppa, tactician on board, about raci
Owner
24 Mar 2015
Racing Meteor
A regatta regular and sailor's favourite, Meteor and her owner are well-known on the racing circuit. Editor Angela Audretsch joined the owner of Meteor onboard for the first day of racing at the St Barths Bucket 2015.
Owner
22 Mar 2015
ORCsy in place for opening day at St Barths Bucket
The 2015 St Barths Bucket kicks off today and will see the new handicapping rule put into practice here for the very first time.
Owner
20 Mar 2015
Ready for the Bucket
Next week one of the superyacht sailing world's favourite events kicks off. As a long-time supporter of the St Barths Bucket and one of the sponsors, TSO could not be more excited. The editor looks at some of the changes that are being put into play this
Owner
13 Mar 2015
Studioart's spring and summer offering
With LDW well underway at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, Italian leather company Studioart has launched its 2015 Leather Collection, presenting a fresh take on its leather wall tiles and upholstery leather.
Fleet
11 Mar 2015