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Who Actually Owns a Superyacht? Ownership Structures, Management and Charter Offset Explained

Flag States Explained: Does It Actually Matter Where a Yacht Is Registered?

The Economics of Chartering vs Owning a Yacht

Why Crew Wellbeing Should Be Yachting’s Next Big Story

Alive-Rampage Wins Line Honours at 2026 Rolex China Sea Race

Understanding Yacht Layouts: Why Deck Design Matters

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

James Whitmore

Superyachts moored at a marina in Monaco, almost always owned through corporate special purpose vehicles rather than an individual's own name
  • Charter Tips & Guides

Who Actually Owns a Superyacht? Ownership Structures, Management and Charter Offset Explained

Look up the registered owner of almost any superyacht over 30 metres and the name on the paperwork will not be a person. It will be something like Example Maritime Ltd, incorporated in the Cayman Isla...

James Whitmore
October 25, 2026
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The stern of a sailing yacht named Our Dream, with her home port of Middelfart lettered beneath the name, moored among other craft in a Danish marina
  • Charter Tips & Guides

Flag States Explained: Does It Actually Matter Where a Yacht Is Registered?

Charter guests boarding a fifty metre motor yacht in Antibes rarely glance at the small lettering on the stern that names her port of registry, and most could not say which country’s law governs...

James Whitmore
October 21, 2026
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Aerial view of a luxury motor yacht anchored near a rocky coastline
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The Economics of Chartering vs Owning a Yacht

When does chartering actually beat ownership on the numbers, and when does owning win for reasons a spreadsheet can't capture? James Whitmore weighs the real economics....

James Whitmore
October 20, 2026
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A yacht crew member looks out over the sea from the deck of a yacht, a quiet moment reflecting on life onboard.
  • Lifestyle & Inspiration

Why Crew Wellbeing Should Be Yachting’s Next Big Story

A growing body of research, regulation and frontline testimony says crew wellbeing is close to the centre of yachting's safety record, retention problem and reputation. It's time the industry treated ...

James Whitmore
October 13, 2026
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Crew in red and blue foul-weather gear work the deck of the black-hulled yacht Alive as Alive-Rampage sails upwind under a dark mainsail with a white spinnaker filling behind, hills in the background.
  • Yacht Racing

Alive-Rampage Wins Line Honours at 2026 Rolex China Sea Race

Team Alive-Rampage wins line honours at the 2026 Rolex China Sea Race, completing the 565nm Hong Kong to Subic Bay passage in 49h 55m 57s, just short of their 2016 record....

James Whitmore
March 6, 2026
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View along a superyacht's teak side deck at sunset, with a curved staircase lit by blue accent lights leading to the upper deck and the sea and a distant island visible beyond the railing.
  • Charter Tips & Guides

Understanding Yacht Layouts: Why Deck Design Matters

Understanding yacht layouts helps you select a vessel that not only suits your itinerary but also reflects how you want to live, socialize, relax, and enjoy your time at sea. If you are still in the e...

James Whitmore
February 16, 2026
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Why the Charter Itinerary Is More Important Than the Yacht
  • Charter Tips & Guides

Why the Charter Itinerary Is More Important Than the Yacht

As charter guests begin researching a luxury yacht charter, they often focus on the yacht itself. The number of staterooms onboard. Whether there is a jacuzzi on deck. Which water toys come with the y...

James Whitmore
January 30, 2026
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APA Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Real Examples
  • Charter Tips & Guides

APA Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Real Examples

APA is a very important concept to understand before embarking on a luxury yacht charter experience, and it can be the difference between a completely smooth charter or unexpected confusion. The good ...

James Whitmore
January 23, 2026
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Yachting Crew Roles: The People Who Make Luxury Yachts Work
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Yachting Crew Roles: The People Who Make Luxury Yachts Work

Most people think of yachting as perfectly polished decks, excellent service, and an unforgettable time at sea. But behind every flawless charter or private voyage, there is a highly trained crew work...

James Whitmore
January 18, 2026
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Top 5 Yacht Charter Destinations for First-Time Charterers
  • Yacht Charter Destinations

Top 5 Yacht Charter Destinations for First-Time Charterers

Chartering a yacht for the first time is an unforgettable way to experience the world, combining freedom, comfort, and adventure in one seamless vacation. Whether you are planning a family getaway or ...

James Whitmore
January 6, 2026
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Featured Posts

1Superyachts moored at a marina in Monaco, almost always owned through corporate special purpose vehicles rather than an individual's own name
Who Actually Owns a Superyacht? Ownership Structures, Management and Charter Offset Explained
October 25, 2026
2The stern of a sailing yacht named Our Dream, with her home port of Middelfart lettered beneath the name, moored among other craft in a Danish marina
Flag States Explained: Does It Actually Matter Where a Yacht Is Registered?
October 21, 2026
3Aerial view of a luxury motor yacht anchored near a rocky coastline
The Economics of Chartering vs Owning a Yacht
October 20, 2026
4A yacht crew member looks out over the sea from the deck of a yacht, a quiet moment reflecting on life onboard.
Why Crew Wellbeing Should Be Yachting’s Next Big Story
October 13, 2026
5Crew in red and blue foul-weather gear work the deck of the black-hulled yacht Alive as Alive-Rampage sails upwind under a dark mainsail with a white spinnaker filling behind, hills in the background.
Alive-Rampage Wins Line Honours at 2026 Rolex China Sea Race
March 6, 2026
6View along a superyacht's teak side deck at sunset, with a curved staircase lit by blue accent lights leading to the upper deck and the sea and a distant island visible beyond the railing.
Understanding Yacht Layouts: Why Deck Design Matters
February 16, 2026

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