As “Baby Boomers” have begun to reach retirement age, the first wave of what has been called the “Silver Tsunami,” has started. But, these are like no other generation of retirees. For the Boomers, 60 is the new 40, and retirement is less about rocking chairs and Bermuda shorts, than it is rock and roll ...
Is Living Aboard a Yacht Your Retirement Dream?
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Your Motor Yacht and Proper Waste Management
People who love the sea usually pride themselves on being good stewards of the environment, and luxury yacht owners are no exception. In fact, when it comes to protecting the environment, yacht owners like to lead by example, finding the right balance of enjoying all yachting has to offer, while still minimizing their yacht’s impact ...
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Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up With Simultaneous Named Storms
We are only experiencing the opening salvos of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season, and we are off to a bang! Just days ago, on June 19th, Tropical Storm Bret formed near the Windward Islands, an extremely unusual location so early in the year. Bret was soon followed by Tropical Storm Cindy. Fortunately, Bret fizzled out ...
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The 8 Most Common Reasons for a Break Down at Sea
When it comes to cars, who do you consider experts on what causes them to break down? Mechanics, for one, of course, but if you really want to get some good feedback on what makes cars die “in the field,” ask a tow-truck operator! The same is true for luxury motor yachts and other boats. ...
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Flip It or Fix It?
Picture this, you have had your luxury yacht for more than a few years now. The fun times, and adventures your Captain and crew have provided for you have been numerous. As you look around at some of the newer boats in the harbor, you may be wondering, is it time to think about something ...
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According to USCG, Hoax Distress Calls Are On The Rise
“Mayday! Mayday! Help! Help! We’re sinking!” It is the call no boater wants to ever have to make, nor hear! This one went out off of the coast of North Carolina, a few months ago. Within minutes, Coast Guard personnel geared up and deployed, hearts racing, surf-pounding, copter blades whirring – in a dash to ...
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Advanced Technology Deployed to Tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
People who love the sea usually pride themselves on being good stewards of the environment, and luxury yacht owners are no exception. In fact, when it comes to protecting the environment, yacht owners like to lead by example, finding the right balance of enjoying all yachting has to offer, while still minimizing their yacht’s impact ...
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How to Increase Charter Income By Making Your Yacht More Family Friendly
Of course, a luxury yacht charter is great for a romantic getaway, or the ultimate honeymoon. But if you think chartering a yacht is only for couples, or upscale singles, think again! Luxury yacht charters are becoming increasingly popular for family vacations, and you can increase your charter bookings, and your charter income, by making ...
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Could LNG Be the Future of Marine Fuel?
There has been a lot of controversy about President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accords. However, one of the points made by Trump, was that despite pulling out of the accords, he still expects American industries to play a key role in developing greener technologies and alternative fuels. The boating industry has ...
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The Latest Breakthrough in Marine Batteries
If you think it is frustrating when the battery dies on your smartphone, or laptop, imagine what can happen when a marine battery gives up the ghost on a luxury motor yacht! Batteries play an important role on all vessels, including yachts. Batteries are the heart of any DC electrical system. Your motor yacht’s batteries ...
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How To Read Your Yacht’s Dashboard Gauges
The various gauges, lights and screens on your motor yacht’s instrumental panel constantly monitor the health of your vessel. These marine gauges provide you with a vital window into what is going on in the engine and all the critical systems tucked away where you cannot see them. But, they can only do that if ...
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How to Anchor Your Motor Yacht or Other Boat
You have probably seen it dozens of times in movies. You find a spot, drop anchor, and boom, that’s it, time to enjoy sunbathing, snorkeling or what have you. But, anchoring your yacht any boat for that matter, is not quite that simple! In fact, the larger your vessel, the more complicated it becomes! Knowing ...
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Yachting Gear and Gadgets
In this edition of Yachting Gear and Gadgets, we take a look at some of the latest innovations, and “must have” Scuba gear for 2017. If you own a yacht, chances are one of its best features is its dive platform. Luxury yachting, and yacht charter vacations, just seem to go hand-in-hand, with snorkeling and ...
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“Green” Yacht Design Takes Another Leap Forward
Motor Yachts are known for their speed, their grace, and their luxury. But, with their big diesel engines, they are not exactly known for being “green.” That is all changing with a move towards more “eco-friendly” yachts. Many yacht builders are including more green practices in their manufacturing processes and materials, and recent years have ...
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BMW’s Automotive Battery Technology “Jumps Ship” to Marine Applications
Batteries play an important role on all vessels, including yachts. Batteries are the heart of any DC electrical system. Your motor yacht’s batteries will store the electrical power from your yacht’s generators or shore-based charging system, for “on demand” use as needed. Most vessels have a traditional 12 volt system that is made up of ...
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What’s New In Yacht Tenders
If you have a superyacht, and want an equally super tender, then you need look no further than the Jupiter limo. The Jupiter limo tender was recently introduced by Compass Tenders. The 35 foot tender is a collaboration between Patrick Banfield from AllSeas Design and H2 Design. According to the builder, the Jupiter limo is ...
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Refit News: America’s Presidential Yacht May Sail Once Again
We are all familiar with Air Force One. And, while our new President Elect is no stranger to private jets, yachts, and the yachting lifestyle, did you know that in addition to the official presidential airplane and helicopter, there was once an “official” presidential yacht? She was named the USS Sequoia, and she was used by Franklin ...
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Marine Researchers Are Making Strides in Saving Our Coral Reefs
People who love the sea usually pride themselves on being good stewards of the environment, and luxury yacht owners are no exception. In fact, when it comes to protecting the environment, yacht owners like to lead by example, finding the right balance of enjoying all yachting has to offer, while still minimizing their yacht’s impact ...
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Luxury Yachts are Increasingly the Targets of Cybercrime
A recent article in the world press as far reaching as UKs the Guardian, and the South African Newspaper the Times, have warned billionaire yacht owners that they are increasingly the targets of sophisticated hackers and cybercriminals. It is urgent that every yacht owner takes the threat of cybercrime seriously. Yacht owners are by their ...
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Refit News: Feadship Working on Refits of Four Iconic Superyachts
World renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship, has announced that in the first half of 2017 they have successfully completed the refits of four classic, and well-known Feadship superyachts. The 164 foot Aurora, 132 foot Cipitouba, 225 foot Drizzle and the 156 foot Tatasu, have all undergone major and astounding makeovers. Aurora Launched in 1992, Aurora’s latest refit ...
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