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Anchor Guardian: Hold still

The anchor is undoubtedly the most iconic symbol of seafaring and maritime culture. What many associate with safety and hope, however, evokes rather unpleasant thoughts for many superyacht captains.

St. Barths Bucket 2023

25 sailing superyachts took to the regatta racecourses set out by the St Barths Bucket last week, and Pantaenius managing director Martin Baum was there to witness this incredible three-day spectacle. With his camera pointed in the direction of the action, Martin was able to capture the highs and lows of the fierce competition.

Labels, Storage & Insurance

Wine cellars and wine storage aboard superyachts is becoming increasingly sophisticated. A wine cellar can even be a statement design feature, but any expert will tell you that open water and wine is not a perfect pairing. In this article, we take a look at the safest storage options and how you can best protect valuable vintages.

Orca encounters

On a perfect sailing day in the summer of 2020, delivery skipper Pete Green was sailing off the south-west coast of Spain. Green and his crew were delivering an Amel 52 from Gibraltar to the UK and all was going smoothly when, suddenly, the yacht’s rudder spun uncontrollably from side to side. They had been hit by a whale.

ADVANCED TOWING SYSTEM

When the 66m catamaran Hodor was launched in 2019, it amazed even the most seasoned insiders. Although a large boat in its own right, Hodor had been built as a shadow vessel for a superyacht, a floating toy box designed to carry all the gear and playthings guests might wish for, from jet skis, all-terrain vehicles and trail motorbikes to an Airbus H145 helicopter.

Lithium batteries: OVERLOOKED DANGER

They are at the heart of many electrical appliances: Lithium-ion batteries are now an invisible part of our daily lives. But it's not just smartphones, tablets and similar devices that receive their energy in this way. More and more toys on board yachts and even entire tenders are relying on lithium-ion batteries. The danger that can emanate from this technology is often underestimated.

Decarbonising Superyachts

Sustainability is a question that is now raised almost every time a new yacht is being built, and superyachts are no exception. The drive for greener yachts is gathering pace, coming partly from forward-thinking owners who want to play their part in a cleaner world, and travel at sea more quietly.

Turning dreams into reality

Voyaging in Greenland or deep in Antarctica is an experience few ever get to encounter. Often it is grey and windy, but when the weather fronts clear through and the sun appears, the land’s carapace of ice gleams in the sun and the water turns a deep greenish turquoise. Here in the most remote areas of the world, is a grandstand seat on the power of nature, with some of the most impressive wildlife on the planet: polar bears, whales and walruses in the north, and, in the deep south, ice cliffs, teeming penguin colonies, leopard seals and humpback whales.

Providing the proof

In July 2020, the sailing yacht GEIST, a 111-foot sloop from the Spirit shipyard in the UK, came to life. Looking at the vessel for the first time, it is difficult to discern whether it is indeed a seaworthy yacht or more so a work of art.

Age is just a number

A year ago, the idea of a boom in superyachts would have seemed like a work of fiction. Yet the pandemic has supercharged yacht sales from the smallest boats to the largest superyachts as people seek private space, travel and family time on the water. The market in superyachts has become so heated that brokers are experiencing a shortage of inventory.

Calm after the storms?

Stability has been a rarity in a tumultuous marine yacht insurance market hit by losses but the longstanding, solid, family-owned Pantaenius is that rare breed. Here’s why.

The Mallorca Model – Simplifying Spanish Yacht Charter

Spain is a diverse and stunning destination for yacht charters, with long stretches of sun-drenched sand, idyllic islands and both culture and cuisine in abundance. The majority of luxury superyacht charters to this vibrant country centre on the yachting hubs of Barcelona and Marbella.

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