Owner stories

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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The art of building dreams

By Charlotte Thomas | 10 August 2023

When a superyacht owner’s search for the perfect dayboat drew a blank, he designed and built his own to his own exacting standards – and soon realised that other superyacht owners might also appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship.

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Rewarding lives in superyachting

By Charlotte Thomas | 14 February 2023

A superyacht may be near the pinnacle of experiences, but there is more to superyachting than just luxury and glamour. From philanthropy to humanitarian endeavour, people remain central, as the inaugural Honours seeks to highlight.

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Josip Serka

By Jill Bobrow | 1 February 2023

When his family moved into shipbuilding to expand their hospitality business, little did Josip Serka realise it would one day lead to him building, owning and skippering his own 49-metre chartering superyacht.

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Sunrise: the homegrown yacht

By Julia Zaltzman | 12 March 2021

A hands-on owner explains why he enjoyed realising his vision on a yacht designed for his family.

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Heading north on Thandeka

By Dominique Afacan | 20 February 2020

Superyacht owner Jan Verkerk has a new yacht for a new adventure.

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The yachting adventures of Anto Marden

By Dominique Afacan | 19 August 2019

The Hong Kong-based superyacht owner on his lifelong love affair with sailing.

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Twelve months of adventure and exploration by superyacht

By Julia Zaltzman | 13 May 2019

Captain Scott on his highlights so far on Gayle Force’s epic voyage.

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Hugo Verlinden's journey into the superyachting world

By Gemma Fottles | 9 April 2019

Hugo Verlinden, the owner of Seven Sins, looks back on his journey into the yachting world and talks about the destinations that are still on his bucket list.

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