In terms of natural wonders, there is little in the southern Mediterranean to rival the Gulf of Kotor on the coast of Montenegro, one of Europe’s smallest, youngest independent nations. Steep mountains shelve sharply into placid blue water, the glassy surface of which is broken by two tiny islands, one with a Benedictine monastery, the [...]
A fractional yacht ownership company got a fraction bigger last fall with the announcement by California-based SeaNet Fractional Yachts that it was expanding its offerings upward in size and farther afield. Since its inception in 2003, SeaNet has operated on a regional basis, offering clients fractional ownership in 60- to 80-foot motoryachts on the U.S. [...]
While the US Congress and President Obama seem to be able to get little done in the national interest these days, they did, in November, hustle a bill into law enabling foreign-flagged racing yachts and their support vessels to operate in San Francisco waters during the coming America’s Cup festivities. The America’s Cup Act of [...]
Two new awards were presented at the 2011 International Superyacht Society Design and Leadership Award Gala during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: the Best Refit Award and the ISS Fabien Cousteau Blue Award, an award created to celebrate stewardship of marine ecosystems. Each year since its founding in 1989, the ISS has presented its [...]
The single most important decision a buyer must make before closing on a yacht is where the yacht will be registered. He should understand the benefits and drawbacks of each registry before making this decision. It goes without saying, a buyer should consult with a maritime attorney before making a move. Presently, the most widely [...]
The sultry weather of the Caribbean in winter is perfectly suited to the slow pace of island life, but our days were anything but slow on a recent trip to Antigua. The Antigua Charter Yacht Show celebrated its 50th anniversary in December and yachts of all sizes turned out in force for the occasion, everything [...]
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