Charlotte Thomas

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.

Creating the ultimate superyacht experience

By Charlotte Thomas | 7 April 2022

Superyachts offer one of the most extraordinary experiences available, but new tech is taking that experience a step further – and offering valuable insights and education into our oceans for owners, their families and guests.

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How building superyachts builds lives

By Charlotte Thomas | 29 March 2022

The spotlight on superyachting often shines solely on the owners, but there’s a bigger story worth illuminating – superyachts offer a pathway to a lifelong skilled career for thousands of young apprentices.

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Small superyachts with big ideas

By Charlotte Thomas | 24 March 2022

When does a yacht become a true superyacht? The answer may surprise you – and it means you don’t have to spend tens of millions to enjoy the superyachting good life.

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Supporting island communities and cultures

By Charlotte Thomas | 17 March 2022

Conceived as an initiative to get the New Zealand marine industry supporting island communities and cultures across the Pacific, the Pasifika Collective is already proving its worth in the wake of the Tongan volcano disaster.

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Superyachting’s power to change

By Charlotte Thomas | 10 March 2022

There are moves globally to hit stringent new decarbonisation goals, and the superyacht sector is no different – but pioneering builders and owners are showing that concrete action can be taken today.

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Clever by design

By Charlotte Thomas | 23 February 2022

As AI becomes commonplace in all areas of our lives, some enterprising superyacht companies are looking at how it can improve the design spiral and create efficiencies in the construction phase.

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Exploring the superyachting culture

By Charlotte Thomas | 16 February 2022

Superyachts are not just about glitz and glamour – they can be a window to deep cultures and heritage and a conduit to making memories of a lifetime.

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The house that Ak built

By Charlotte Thomas | 10 February 2022

When Vural Ak fell in love with a partially constructed yacht project, he saw a chance to build his dream – and an entire shipyard was born.

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The material wealth of superyachting

By Charlotte Thomas | 2 February 2022

New recyclable materials and construction methods being developed for yachts are leading the way to a more sustainable future – and not just for the superyacht industry.

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