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.

Captain Mattia Djaza

By Dominique Afacan | 6 March 2024

This Italian superyacht captain grew up on boats – so it’s little wonder that he ended up following in his father’s footsteps and embracing a life and career at sea.

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Carving a career out of woodwork and superyachts 

By Dominique Afacan | 21 February 2024

Andy Peters, the last ship figurehead carver in Britain, on the traditional craft he’s loved his whole life.

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Valentina Zannier

By Dominique Afacan | 13 February 2024

The architect turned superyacht interior designer talks about her journey into the yachting world – her creative process – and the joy she feels when she witnesses a happy owner admiring the finished project.

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Once-in-a-lifetime family adventures

By Dominique Afacan | 7 February 2024

Never let it be said that sailing is only for grown-ups – with the right experts and itineraries, children can make mind-blowing memories that will last a lifetime on board a superyacht.

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Sandra Jordaan

By Dominique Afacan | 27 October 2021

The founder of The Ultimate Yacht Purser Course talks about her superyachting life.

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Going off grid

By Dominique Afacan | 13 October 2021

A thirst for adventure and increasingly hardy superyachts have driven a trend for travel to remote destinations.

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Diving headfirst into the superyacht life

By Dominique Afacan | 29 September 2021

Entrepreneur Carolyn Aronson didn’t grow up around yachts, but she’s making up for lost time

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Malcolm Jacotine

By Dominique Afacan | 26 August 2021

The superyacht captain on crossing oceans and creating memories.

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Ayumi Gallagher

By Dominique Afacan | 17 August 2021

Ayumi is a wellness practitioner on board Dardanella. From teaching Pilates to giving post-dive massages – she offers a totally bespoke service, focused on wellbeing.

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