Editorials

At this year’s MYBA show I had the honour and pleasure of meeting Pepe Garcia-Aubert, President and CEO of MB92 Group. I had been slightly nervous at meeting one of the most revered men in the marine industry, but I had little to be worried about. Pepe was as generous …

Ryan and twin brother Matt were born in Sydney to school teacher parents.  He took up every sport he could from basketball to cricket, rugby to football, but never sailing.  In fact, aside from surfing and fishing Australia’s east coast, his first 23 years on the planet were almost entirely …

Last month saw a highly successful Palma Superyacht Show and Palma Boatshow, held in perfect conditions with clear blue skies every day. The reports seem to suggest that most exhibitors were very happy with the results of the show and the number of visitors. It’s such a pity that the …

We were invited one overcast day to the London Headquarters of Inmarsat on City Road. The offices themselves are a buzzing hub of activity, with employees and visitors alike entering in their droves. There is a distinct air of action about the place the reception that belied even what was …

Stewart has his Scottish parents to thank for a contented childhood spent in the Inner West of Sydney.  Around 43 years ago, his Mum’s best friend made a career move from Scotland to Australia and quickly sent news that there was work enough for everyone – the McDonalds soon followed.  …

What is your background? Where do you come from? What made you get into the yacht industry? How long have you been in Mallorca or did you grow up here? I was born and grew up in Mallorca, and during my student years I went to Barcelona, ​​where I studied …

This issue will hit the docks during the Palma Superyacht and Boatshows, where we will all hopefully be having a busy week ! The show is a sell out and bumper crowds are expected, so fingers crossed for all exhibitors and visitors alike. Last year’s event was a rip-roaring success …

It’s a beautiful sunny February lunchtime when Penny Bell opens her door to me. We’ve met several times in social circumstances, but this time it’s official business. The look of apprehension behind her smile is totally unnecessary, as I assure her that I am simply there to hear the stories …

Clive and his three brothers – one older, two younger – grew up in Crosshaven on Ireland’s bewitching southwest coast.  Living a hop, skip, and a jump from The Royal Cork Yacht Club, the world’s oldest founded in 1720, it was inevitable that the family would become engaged with the …

Well, what a great early Spring we are enjoying , enabling us to get out and make the most of the waters whilst it’s still quiet. It really has been one of the mildest winters I can remember. This month sees the Palma Boat Show and Superyacht Show open its …