The charter or voyage has been perfect so far. The international waters have been warm and calm, and the scenery has been spectacular. The sun is starting to set at anchor, and after a shower and a delicious dinner, it’s time to watch the big game on television. You’re swinging on the hook in a

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You’ve started a search for a well-located shipyard, one with an experienced team capable of delivering a superlative paint job for a yacht of your size. What will it take for both captain and owner to leave the yard satisfied? Clear, continuous communication from day one is critical, according to people who oversee world-class paint

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Substantial refit projects for the mighty 93m schooner EOS and the 40m motor yacht Be Mine underline the strong credentials Royal Huisman’s specialist refit capability, huisfit, is bringing to its first appearance at METS. A year ago Royal Huisman took the decision to broaden the scope of its already comprehensive refit capability. huisfit offers access

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“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” John Wooden Working on a yacht can be lonely. Special occasions — anniversaries, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Boxing Day and Baba Marta — might be spent with other

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In the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, the Swedish flagged Ericsson 4 reeled off 596 miles in 24 hours, a monohull record. And only 18 days after the race’s start. They went on to virtually lap the field, securing the overall win after finishing third in Stockholm on Leg Nine. There was still one leg to go. Ericsson 4 would have a victory lap. Their story, which I recently read in the prologue (by Sean McNeill) to Mark Chisnell’s High Stakes, High Seas: The Race Around the World, highlights the importance of leadership and teamwork to win at the highest levels of the sport.