A latecomer to sailing, recipient of the inaugural Honours awards and yacht owner Wendy Schmidt nonetheless showed a natural talent for helming and an affinity with the sea, and as her passion grew, so did her determination to put her philanthropic weight behind ocean science and sustainability.
READ MOREFrom passionate yacht skipper and business strategy consultant to Director at YachtAid Global, Zoran Selakovic has seen the suffering of coastal communities, and the help that the superyacht community is determined to deliver.
READ MOREInspired by a conversation with a neighbour, Jenny Matthews set out to break the mould and become a superyacht captain, founding She of the Sea and Legasea on the way.
READ MOREHow would you characterise the typical yacht owner? Whatever you may have been led to believe, the truth is simple: for most, it’s about using their yachts for precious family time, and for many it’s also about using their yachts for good.
READ MOREFew experiences can be as special as having a true A-lister artist or DJ perform on your yacht, but for one key agency the idea of talent and superyachts goes beyond just entertainment.
READ MORESuperyachts offer the ability to see sights in the remotest corners of the world with no specific itinerary but what you set yourself – but they can also reveal wonders in places far closer to home.
READ MOREWhen a superyacht owner’s search for the perfect dayboat drew a blank, he designed and built his own to his own exacting standards – and soon realised that other superyacht owners might also appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship.
READ MOREFor most owners and charterers, yachting is not about being seen but about seeing family and friends and making private memories – it’s a journey of experiences that is reflected in the lives of those who work in the industry too.
READ MOREIt’s not the yachts that make yachting, it’s the people. Superyacht Life, in collaboration with the Monaco Yacht Show, is set to celebrate the human side of yachting with The Honours, an event that acknowledges exceptional contributions to the industry's advancement.
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