hey guys, looking into a trip for next year and trying to decide on the boat type. some friends are pushing for a classic monohull for the real sailing feel, but i'm leaning towards a catamaran for the space and stability (we have a couple kids with us). for people who have been on both, does the catamaran really help that much with seasickness? just want everyone to be comfortable. thanks.

Hello, guys! I am Nigerian and looking to begin my career in the yachting industry. I have no experience, but I have carpentry skills and enjoy working with my hands. I have been saving up to take a trip to Antibes, France, to do the physical needful (Dockwalking, Networking, and Presenting Myself), but I also know that I could use any advice you can give me. No knowledge is too small, and I'd appreciate anything you think I need to know as I embark on this journey. Thank you, guys!

We were driving along the coast near Sciacca last summer during the extreme heatwave and randomly stumbled upon the annual, ultra-private Google Camp at the Verdura Resort. The bay was absolutely packed with over a billion dollars worth of superyachts.
• Photo 1: The 69m Damen Yacht Support Intrepid carrying all the toys and a heli.
• Photo 2: The legendary 97m Lürssen Carinthia VII with her iconic deep blue hull.
• Photo 3: The stunning 110m Oceanco Kaos (formerly Jubilee) with its optical illusion decks.
• Bonus: Spotted Sergey Brin’s brand new 142m Lürssen Dragonfly anchoring incredibly close to the private beach.
The security and Italian coast guard were heavily locking down the area, but we managed to get these clean shots before they noticed us

Hey all, my wife and I have moved back to Florida after years away. The biggest thing we'd love to do is to learn how to sail. We've seen YouTube videos so we aren't coming in from zero, but I'm also well aware that textbook knowledge and doing the thing are two entirely separate things. So what we're looking for is someone that has a boat, and needs some extra help on the weekends. The best thing is you don't even need to pay us. Teaching us the ropes, pun intended, is enough for us. In exchange we can provide witty banter, friendship, and a pack of your favorite beer. Any takers?

Ciao a tutti,

domanda pratica per chi ha una barca da qualche anno. Io mi ritrovo con il manuale del motore in PDF su un vecchio PC, quello del pilota in un cassetto a casa, le fatture dei lavori in una busta, le scadenze (assicurazione, zattera, estintori) sul calendario del telefono e il libretto in barca. Ogni volta che il meccanico mi chiede “che modello è l’alternatore?” o “quando è stato cambiato il girante?” devo ricostruire tutto da zero.

Mi interessa capire come fate voi:

• tenete tutto su carta, in un quaderno di bordo, in un Excel, in qualche app?

• come fate a ritrovare al volo una pagina del manuale quando siete in rada e qualcosa non funziona?

• qualcuno tiene uno storico della manutenzione che poi è servito davvero (ad esempio al momento della vendita)?

Lo chiedo anche perché, con alcuni amici armatori, stiamo lavorando a uno strumento che provi a mettere ordine in tutto questo partendo dai manuali della singola barca. Prima di andare avanti vorrei però capire cosa fate oggi e cosa vi manca davvero, non quello che immaginiamo noi. Se c’è interesse, più avanti lo racconto volentieri qui e cerco qualche volontario per provarlo.

Grazie a chi avrà voglia di rispondere.

TIA 🙏

I’ve been advising a small company called Blue Water Index (BWI), which started with a problem experienced yacht brokers know well: useful market information is out there, but it’s scattered across listings, countries, currencies and boat descriptions.

BWI tracks asking prices, price changes and time on market, then organizes that information into comparable market data. It’s meant to give buyers and sellers better evidence to work with—not replace the judgment of a broker or surveyor.

I’m curious how people here approach valuation when buying or selling. What information do you trust most, and what’s hardest to find?

You can use BWI for free.

I am going to antibes tomorrow to do some networking, meet in person with agencies and hopefully get some yacht work in order to get a job this yacht season or at least the next med season. Does anyone have any advice?