Superyachts: the bigger economic picture
By Charlotte Thomas | 20 July 2021When a new superyacht is commissioned, it opens up possibilities and opportunities for tens of thousands of people – and in some cases – entire communities.
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Charlotte Thomas
Charlotte has been a passionate sailor since childhood, and subsequently has faced the horrors of a naval architecture degree and such dubious delights as racing through the Southern Ocean. Her highlights, however, have all involved superyachts, exotic locations and a plentiful supply of rum. A former editor of Boat International magazine, she is currently European editor at Ocean magazine.
The Great Escape
By Charlotte Thomas | 12 June 2021The idea of carpe diem – seizing the day – has never had more resonance. It is perhaps one reason for a growing boom in yacht sales as people look to embrace the sheer pleasure of being on the ocean after a torrid year.
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The enduring appeal of the classic yacht
By Charlotte Thomas | 26 August 2019Classic yachts still draw a large number of owners to their charms and quirks. What is it about these historic craft that appeals so strongly to our inner Onassis?
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The hidden value of superyachts
By Charlotte Thomas | 5 April 2019It’s common to see the price of yachts placed front and centre, but the true value of a superyacht should not be measured purely by what it cost.
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A superyacht with sustainable intentions
By Charlotte Thomas | 27 November 2018Designed to run on hydrogen fuel cells and part of a wider strategy to make superyachting more sustainable.
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The innovations helping superyachts get greener
By Charlotte Thomas | 17 July 2018A shift toward environmental responsibility is making its way into superyachting. What technological shifts are enabling yachts to clean up their image?
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