#humansofyachting

Championing the people and personalities behind the superyachting good life, from owners and enthusiasts to explorers and innovators.

Matthijs Rhee aka MrSuperyachts

Matthijs Rhee aka MrSuperyachts

By Dominique Afacan | 13 March 2024

Matthijs, one of the superyachting world’s most recognised faces, shares his passion for inspiring others through social media, shedding light on the motivation behind his dedicated career.

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Captain Mattia Djaza

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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Valentina Zannier

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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Tatjana and Andrija Marasovic

Tatjana and Andrija Marasovic

By Charlotte Thomas | 28 December 2023

When a half-Croatian girl and a Croatian boy met while working on their families’ yachts, the stage was set not only for a great romance but also for a great partnership that ultimately led them to build their own 48.9-metre yacht.

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Wendy Schmidt

Wendy Schmidt

By Charlotte Thomas | 27 September 2023

A latecomer to sailing, recipient of the inaugural Honours awards and yacht owner Wendy Schmidt nonetheless showed a natural talent for helming and an affinity with the sea, and as her passion grew, so did her determination to put her philanthropic weight behind ocean science and sustainability.

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Zoran Selakovic

Zoran Selakovic

By Charlotte Thomas | 27 September 2023

From passionate yacht skipper and business strategy consultant to Director at YachtAid Global, Zoran Selakovic has seen the suffering of coastal communities, and the help that the superyacht community is determined to deliver.

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Jenny Matthews

Jenny Matthews

By Charlotte Thomas | 27 September 2023

Inspired by a conversation with a neighbour, Jenny Matthews set out to break the mould and become a superyacht captain, founding She of the Sea and Legasea on the way.

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Francisca Cortés Solari

Francisca Cortés Solari

By Julia Zaltzman | 12 September 2023

A passionate advocate for science, conservation and the oceans, Francisca Cortés Solari is not just making a big impact in her native Chile, but as a yacht owner is also developing technologies for the protection of whales.

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Emmanuel Akintunde

Emmanuel Akintunde

By Charlotte Thomas | 24 August 2023

Few experiences can be as special as having a true A-lister artist or DJ perform on your yacht, but for one key agency the idea of talent and superyachts goes beyond just entertainment.

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