Editorials

“I was born in the mountains in high-altitude landlocked Mexico City to parents who had absolutely nothing to do with the maritime world – my father is a psychiatrist and my mother an art dealer – not very conducive to a yachting career,” begins Rafael.  “I did have a little …

I am writing this on my way to METS, the best marine equipment show in the world, taking place , as always for three days in Amsterdam. I will be joined by scores of visitors from our shores, all going to discover the latest innovations from around the planet, as …

New Zealand yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts is a man on a mission. The 56-year old Kiwi sailor – who has won more world championships than he can likely remember, along with an Olympic gold medal and five America’s Cups – is trying to transform professional yacht racing from its current …

His office separated from the workshop by a mere internal door, Spirit Yachts’ MD Nigel Stuart is long habituated to the cacophony of boat building sounds that constantly pierce our interview.  But hands-on Nigel wouldn’t have it any other way; he’s developed a passion for these handcrafted modern classics that …

It’s day two of the 41st Oyster Regatta on the island of Mallorca and the fleet has just arrived in Port Antratx after the regatta’s first passage race along the coast. The dock party is getting set up, the food trucks have arrived and I find myself sat in the …

Meeting Mark Tucker, owner and founder of Design Unlimited, over skype it is clear to hear the pride in his voice when he talks to me of the projects that his 9 strong team have been working on since the launch of the company back in 2000. An avid sailor …

A motor yacht for charter through Mediterranean yacht brokers Morley Yachts, the Onassis Yacht CHRISTINA O is a legend who is celebrating her 75th birthday. The legendary yacht CHRISTINA O is now welcoming enquiries for the 2019 yacht charter season. This luxury motor yacht for charter through central agents Morley …

With three siblings and a signalling engineer (day shift) father and a nurse (night shift) mother, Glen had a happy but humble upbringing.  Living close to the rather dishevelled silty Oxley Creek inlet on Brisbane River, he spent many a day head-to-toe in mud chasing after catfish and crabs before …

Caribbean vs Mediterranean Charters: The Tropical Advantage Choosing between the Caribbean vs Mediterranean for your next yachting holiday? Discover what unique experiences the Caribbean can offer that the Med can’t. There are so many spectacular destinations to choose between when planning a yacht charter, but the Mediterranean is undoubtedly one …

MONACO—OnboardOnline today announced a strategic content partnership with The Islander magazine, a monthly superyacht industry print publication serving the Western Mediterranean. Together, OnboardOnline and The Islander will collaborate on storytelling and investigative series across platforms, building on each company’s strengths and offering consumers useful, relevant and entertaining journalism. The Islander …