#humansofyachting

She started out drawing fishing boats in Lyme Regis and has ended up painting superyachts all over the world. The Yacht Artist shares her extraordinary journey.

The superyacht nurse explains how her love for the environment led her to working on board eco-yacht Black Pearl and with conservation society Sea Shepherd.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.