Editorials

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 …

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I think avid readers of this magazine would agree. This front cover is no exception. Shenandoah of Sark, the classic 54m luxury sailing yacht, built in 1902, is one of many that Stuart has shot for us over the years. …

Abby is from what society loves to call a ‘blended family’.  Born in 1991, in Redditch just south of Birmingham, her parents split when she was an 18-month-old toddler and stepdad entered the frame by the age of three.  He brought with him a twin brother and sister, and two …

Writing this in brilliant early Spring sunshine, is a reminder of how lucky we are to live on this wonderful island, able to sit outside for lunch, whilst Northern Europe is shivering in freezing temperatures. Talking of which, our trip to Dusseldorf Boat Show (Boot) was a tad chilly, with …

Superyacht Tenders and Toys are often approached about new toy concepts and are involved in the evolution of these, often getting involved in bringing them into the superyacht market. At present there has been a real emphasis on foiling, whether this be tenders, electric surfboards or sailboats. The advantages of …

Deliveries, launches and keel-layings all feature in what measures up to be a flurry of activity at superyacht yards at the end of 2018 and start of 2019. Projects in Brazil, Italy and particularly the Netherlands are all understood to be underway. Brazil MCP Yachts, a leading Brazilian superyacht builder, …

Born in Barmouth, Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort, Sam’s family has saltwater running through its veins.  Grandfather was in the merchant navy and a long-time coxswain of Barmouth lifeboat, earning himself a British Empire Medal for meritorious service to the RNLI.  Father, a retired art teacher, also volunteered for the …

This year’s Antigua Charter Show was one of the best in recent years, in terms of the quantity and quality of yachts on show as well as the attendance, with visitors from all parts of the globe, including a substantial contingent from Mallorca. Team Islander was a part of this …