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.

Dean Pilatti

By Dominique Afacan | 1 February 2021

The captain of Ariance on building happy teams on board and passing on his experience to the next generation.

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Making the switch to electric tenders

By Dominique Afacan | 18 January 2021

In an industry where sustainability is increasingly in the spotlight, it’s hardly surprising that demand for electric tenders is on the rise.

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Dickie Bannenberg

By Dominique Afacan | 11 January 2021

The son of legendary superyacht designer Jon Bannenberg on continuing his father’s legacy in a post-hedonistic era of yachting.

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Pairing yachts with purposeful projects

By Dominique Afacan | 4 January 2021

The Pelorus Foundation is on a mission to protect, preserve and promote at-risk environments – and superyachts are a huge part of the process

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Derek Munro

By Dominique Afacan | 21 December 2020

Derek Munro on his colourful journey from yacht captain to yacht manager and superyacht charity founder.

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From the drawing board

By Dominique Afacan | 14 December 2020

The sky's the limit when it comes to designing custom superyachts, so where is the best place to start the process? We spoke to three design studios to get the lowdown.

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Lisa Blackshaw

By Dominique Afacan | 30 November 2020

The second officer talks about her support for women in the superyachting industry and why Costa Rica is next on her bucket list.

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Picturing a better future for our oceans

By Dominique Afacan | 25 November 2020

Princess Yachts on the inaugural Ocean Photography Awards – launched in aid of ocean conservation.

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Driving diversity in the superyacht industry

By Dominique Afacan | 16 November 2020

The new Edmiston Foundation will provide young and disadvantaged groups with the opportunity to forge careers in the maritime industry.

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