Dominique Afacan

Dominique Afacan

She might have arrived relatively late to the yachting world, but Dominique Afacan, editor-in-chief of Superyacht Life, is making up for lost time. Over the last five years, she has raced at the St Barths Bucket, kissed the America’s Cup in Bermuda and even taken a polar plunge in Antarctica.

Poppy Pawsey

By Dominique Afacan | 4 March 2025

Poppy Pawsey served in the Royal Marines Band Service before joining the marquetry team at Silverlining Furniture. This year she was awarded Emerging Artisan of the Year at the Boat International Artistry and Craft Awards.

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Crew uniforms with a conscience

By Dominique Afacan | 6 February 2025

Superyacht apparel agency Crew à la Mode on CREW Renew, their new initiative which aims to reduce garment waste

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Andrea Tagliaferro

By Dominique Afacan | 30 January 2025

From hosting the inaugural Women’s Yachting Awards to her popular podcast Yacht Femme, Andrea Tagliaferro is a pro when it comes to creating valuable community in the industry.

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Superyachts and super kids’ holidays

By Dominique Afacan | 10 January 2025

Superyacht nanny Ella Peters knows all the secrets in creating adventures for little travellers

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An adventure around the world

By Dominique Afacan | 23 December 2024

How a career in yachting inspired two young superyacht crew to buy their own boat and go it alone.

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Crafting a carpentry masterpiece

By Dominique Afacan | 17 December 2024

Woodcarver and sculptor Paul Jewby on the creative freedom that the superyacht industry offers his trade.

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Giving superyacht sails a second life

By Dominique Afacan | 29 November 2024

Angela Abshier’s Sail to Shelter is on a mission to repurpose sails – keeping them out of landfill and helping those in need.

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How can yachts reduce their carbon footprint onboard? 

By Dominique Afacan | 20 November 2024

Sustainable solutions on board are no longer a new topic in the yachting industry - but the speed of innovation means there’s always something to get excited about.

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Connecting crew with communities in need

By Dominique Afacan | 1 November 2024

The new foundation for yacht crew seeking out more meaningful ways to spend their time off.

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