ROBERT Braithwaite, the man who co-founded Dorset’s world-beating luxury boat builder Sunseeker has died at the age of 75. Mr Braithwaite, joined by his brother John, set up the business as a di...
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With a name like “Mel Thunderbolt” you could really only expect great things. As a superyacht engineer, travelling the globe on amazing vessels, we asked Mel what advice she would gi...
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The Dubai International Boat Show is just around the corner, set to be bigger and better than ever. Showcasing over 400 of the most amazing seacraft, leading manufacturers will be exhibiting all...
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The PYA Christmas Ball is one of the most iconic social events in the Superyacht industry. Book tickets online here. Don’t miss out – last year’s event was fully subscribed! Are...
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We all know that too much plastic ends up in our oceans, it’s damaging wildlife and if we continue will adversely affect our entire ecosystem. Something has to be done. Behaviour change is...
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For over four generations the Lurssen family have operated the floating dock in Bremen-Aumund, Germany. The shipyard is one of the global leaders in the megayacht industry and was established by ...
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Last week a deal was finally reached to bring peace between the two sides of the British channel. Hostile French fisherman attacked British boats with insults, rocks, smoke pellets, and petrol bombs a...
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There’s been a buzz in Bristol harbor this week, with the surprise arrival of the 68m superyacht Archimedes, named after the most-famous mathematician and inventor in ancient Greece. Q...
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Yotspot caught up with GB triathlete and veteran superyacht captain Paul Edmonds to find out how he successfully juggled keeping fit with demanding superyacht shifts. Yotspot: How long w...
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A beautifully simple and silent new electric tender, the Q30 has recently been unveiled by Finnish shipyard Q-Yachts, the “Tesla of the seas.” Boasting zero emissions, the Q30 is a ...
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The French authorities have provided official clarification regarding social security payments for yacht crew. The document, provided in French and English, has answered the question of how ...
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Where to stay and how to get work! As with any accommodation around the world, crew houses can vary hugely in quality, cleanliness and availability. Some book up really quickly, some meet crew s...
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