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Editor in chief Charlotte Thomas on how superyachts are sailing towards a greener future.
By Irenie Forshaw
When superyachts hit the headlines, it’s often for all the wrong reasons. From angry protestors threatening to pelt Jeff Bezos’ $500m new vessel with eggs, to the steadily growing list of superyachts seized from Russian oligarchs, the industry has faced its fair share of bad press in recent months.
But according to Charlotte Thomas, editor in chief at the Superyacht Life Foundation, there is another side to the sector that goes far beyond its image of excess. “I think the industry is waking up to the fact that the next generation of owners are super conscious of eco-responsibility and are trying to be more sustainable,” she says.
“Fundamentally it always comes back to the same thing: people want to go out and enjoy what a superyacht can offer and the extraordinary experiences you can have, but if you don’t look after the oceans, you’re not going to be able to enjoy them in a generations time.”
Thomas, and her colleagues at the Superyacht Life Foundation, are shining a light on the positive work the industry is undertaking, as well as the far-reaching impact these efforts have on communities across the globe.
The Superyacht Life Foundation represents voices from across the industry / ©Breed Media
The non-profit was set up five years ago as a collective marketing campaign for the superyacht sector, representing the voices of the entire industry, from the owners and crew to the shipbuilders, designers and brokerage companies.
Changing perceptions of the industry isn’t easy, but if anyone is up to the challenge it’s Thomas. The editor in chief has over two decades of experience under her belt working in the yacht industry, including a stint as a skipper and crew mate.
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Seeing the negative press can, at times, be frustrating. “The headline figures come out saying ‘so and so has just spent $500m on a superyacht, isn’t that ridiculous’,” she says. “But no one talks about how the money is spread between tens of thousands of people – everyone from your designer to your piper to your fabricator to your interior specialist. It’s the ultimate redistribution of wealth.”
Supporting these talented craftspeople is something Thomas is fiercely proud of. She tells me about a London-based designer, who creates bespoke leather details for superyacht interiors. “The only reason he can do that,” she insists, “is because of ultra-high-net-worth clients. If it wasn’t for these people, his skill would have died out entirely.”
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In recent years, Thomas has watched sustainability climb the agenda. Onboard operations have become much greener and cleaner thanks to crews coming together under initiatives like the Clear Ocean Pact which aims to eliminate all single-use plastic in yachting.
There has also been heavy investment in eco-friendly technology. Thomas points to vessels like Bill Joy’s 58-meter sailing yacht, Ethereal , powered by a groundbreaking twin hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion system that recharges her battery bank, and Oceanco’s Black Pearl which is powered largely by kinetic energy generated from her enormous sails.
In this way, Thomas likens the superyacht industry to Formula 1. “It’s this hotbed of exciting advancement where money is invested in technology that can be applied far beyond yachting,” she says.
Alice Widdows, the events and partnerships manager at Superyacht Life Foundation, adds: “You hear about owners that will go and live near the yard to really get involved in the build process. That’s how passionate they are.”
Oceanco’s Black Pearl is powered by kinetic energy from her sails / ©Tom Van Oossanen
Beyond technology, the sector is encouraging valuable scientific collaboration projects. Nekton’s ‘Yachts for Science’ program, for example, matches marine scientists with private vessels to undertake research in hard-to-reach locations.
But what does Thomas say to critics that question whether superyachts should sail to previously untouched corners of the planet, like, say Antarctica or the Galapagos Islands?
“I think the numbers are still relatively few, so the impact is minimal,” she replies. “But what it does do is raise awareness among the people who have the means to make a difference. Of course, it’s got to be done responsibly – that’s the key.”
Scientific research and eco-friendly tech aren’t the only areas where superyacht owners are making a real difference, according to Thomas. Their efforts, she explains, often extend to the local communities, providing disaster relief for those in need.
YachtAid Global, for example, was set up in 2006 to help the yachting community provide humanitarian aid for coastal communities across the planet. Since then, superyacht owners have used their vessels to provide emergency relief for those in Tonga following the 2021 volcano eruption, and those in The Philippines affected by Typhoon Rai, among other projects.
Ethereal is powered by a groundbreaking twin hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion system / ©Franco Pace
“The great thing about a superyacht is that it’s this self-contained eco bubble,” explains Thomas. “It doesn’t need power, water or food because it carries supplies and can produce its own light and power. So you can visit remote communities and not take any of their precious resources. Quite often owners will say ‘my boat is in New Zealand – it’s available if you want to deliver supplies.’”
Widdows adds: “When you’re on the dock in Palma and you’re sitting in your superyacht and you know that just behind you there are hospitals struggling and children aren’t being fed properly, there’s this huge disconnect, so the crew and owners do get very involved supporting the local communities at their home bases.”
The pandemic has only served to accelerate this shift towards more responsible yachting and a desire among owners to help the communities that have given them so much.
“I think everyone’s very conscious they come from a place of privilege,” concludes Thomas. “It’s almost a case of getting that message out to the next generation of owners: don’t feel guilty because it’s costing a lot of money – look at all the people that rely on it.”
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- October 11, 2022
The Superyacht Life Foundation and Monaco Yacht Show have created The Honours, an annual event starting in September 2023 that recognises ‘the people, not the yachts’.
The Honours was announced at Yacht Club de Monaco
The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show have invited nominations for the first edition of The Honours, which aims to celebrate the people of the superyacht industry rather than the yachts. The inaugural Honours evening be held in Monaco on September 26, 2023, on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, with three honourees receiving a Bowsprit, an avant-garde design in carbon and crystal glass crafted by Preciosa.
Dilan Sarac, Marketing Manager of The Superyacht Life Foundation, said: “Behind the glitz, the glamour and the attention-grabbing headlines, superyachting has a deep and generous soul that is reflected both in the philanthropic endeavours of its owners and in the ideals of its professionals. The Honours is a chance for us to recognise and celebrate the endeavours of the extraordinary people this exceptional sector encapsulates.”
The Honours invites is inviting nominations
Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of Monaco Yacht Show, said: “We believe The Honours will be a new milestone in superyachting’s history as this will be the very first award ceremony that distinguishes people behind the scenes of yachting.”
Sponsored by Feadship, BWA Yachting, RINA and Preciosa, The Honours seeks to highlight and recognise people within superyachting, presenting positive stories and actions to a wider audience.
Examples include owners, crew and industry people leading humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, citizen scientists performing groundbreaking research aboard a superyacht, business leaders preserving artisan skills, and pioneering designers and engineers developing sustainable innovations. It could also be a deckhand who goes above and beyond, or a submarine pilot who has helped guests achieve their dreams and fight their fears.
Three honourees will each receive a Bowsprit
Farouk Nefzi, Chief Marketing Officer at Feadship, said: “Our industry is a people’s industry, and there are so many stories to be told about the amazing achievements of engineering, design, philanthropic ventures and sustainable innovations. They all make our industry and the world a little better. We have chosen to support The Honours because of the inspiring people, captivating stories, and great content.”
Nominations can be made by visiting the Nominate page on https://www.thehonours.org/ . Nominees will be considered by an independent judging panel comprising leaders from varied sectors of the superyacht industry, who will select three laureates each year to receive a Bowsprit.
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Inspired by a conversation with a neighbour, Jenny Matthews set out to break the mould and become a superyacht captain, founding She of the Sea and Legasea on the way.
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There is so much good going on within the superyacht industry
From philanthropic ventures and intrepid exploration to the preservation of craftsmanship and the development of sustainable innovations that have impacts far beyond the industry itself, superyachting has many hidden depths. That's why The Honours recognise the inspirational but rarely told stories that make the superyacht world exceptional.
The inspirational individuals
It's time to recognise the efforts and contributions of the people who make the superyachting good life so good. Over the years, we have spoken with some truly inspirational people across all sectors of superyachting, from superyacht owners, builders and designers to scientists, engineers and crew members. We have shared their stories, and now we want to share our thanks.
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Don't get us wrong – yachts are certainly worthy of recognition. We just believe that they have enough award opportunities already. So rather than giving out more yacht awards, our event borrows from the widespread practice of honours, titles and knighthoods. We’re recognising people for what they've done.
Our honorees? Anyone from a scientist doing groundbreaking research on board a superyacht, to a deckhand who goes above and beyond; a yacht owner who has used their yacht for good causes, or a submarine pilot who has helped guests achieve their dreams and fight their fears. Anything goes, as long as it demonstrates the exceptional world of superyachting.
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- What Life Might Look Like on the World’s Biggest Yacht
On a Tuesday morning in September, a six-foot-long plastic model of a boat sat on the second floor of the Explorers Club, looking a little like a beached Orca, sleek and out of place in the tweedy boardroom. The tiny yacht had traveled to East 70th Street from Los Angeles and, before that, made stops in Monaco and Zurich, Cannes, and West Palm Beach — a prop to entice buyers who can spend $10 million on a cabin in the world’s biggest yacht. If it gets made. The boat will be called the Ulyssia and it’s the passion project of Frank Binder, a billionaire from the Merck clan with a thing for boats (he once owned a shipyard in Monaco). Lenny Kravitz, his friend, is onboard to help design interiors. (“He’s a genius.”)
Binder has been doing a world tour to find other buyers — who might be hard to meet. Maintenance hovers around 3 percent a year, or $300,000 for that $10 million one-bedroom. It’s a big ask, especially for a boat that, if he does get recruits, won’t launch until 2028. To help, Binder brought on two former executives from the World , the luxury liner that was the first — and only — to prove rich people want to live … at sea, all year. (It launched in 2002, is still sold out, and has yet to snag on an iceberg or go bankrupt.)
Renato Chizzola , a senior vice-president for the Ulyssia who worked as the general manager of the World for five years, spoke to Curbed about the terrors of elephant seals and why he once hired Israeli snipers to come onboard.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
What did your job on the World look like??
I was in charge of lifestyle, expedition, everything — even the kitchen. You have a captain who’s the master of the vessel, and he ultimately will have the last word on safety, security, where we go, where we can’t go. But then you also need to have somebody who has grown up in a galley carrying luggage. I’m 60 in October. When I was 27, I said, “Okay, how can I see the world without having money?” So in 1993, I was hired on the Queen Elizabeth II , then went to hotels, cruises, and in 46 years I traveled to 186 countries. I was allowed to live onboard and basically extend any service, any dream that a resident had.
What’s the difference between this superyacht and the World ?
The World is now 23 years old. She was created in the late ’80s. She looks like a cruise ship. And the Ulyssia is a yacht — the designer says this is his masterpiece.
We never had many amenities on the World . Here, we have a deli. We have a library with a card and games room. We have a table-tennis room. We have two paddle-tennis courts all inside, a multipurpose sports deck up there where the helicopters are, two hangers, two submarines to go down to the ocean, seven restaurants.
Then, we have this inflatable marina off the back of the boat. Imagine we’re near Bermuda. It’s a beautiful day. The sea is calm. We stop and we inflate this — it takes an hour — and we have tenders. You can go diving right there off the ship. The sea is yours. This marina is something the World could never ever have done, because there’s no space in the boat to keep that. The World was more elderly, a bit elderly retired. This is way younger. Why? Because we have so many amenities and offer adventure. Here, we are offering fewer apartments with more space. The balconies are huge. Luxury, for them, means space, time and getting whatever they wish, whenever, wherever. Freedom.
Freedom , in a contained location —
Yes, and in a safe environment, completely protected against any danger. If a resident says, “I want to bring my family there, I want to be safe, I want to have no worries,” safety needs to be core to us. They want the freedom to do what they do at home — to run around with suits, jewelry. And if they are smart enough to say, “I want to go and see real scenarios, not luxury hotels,” they can go places where there’s no luxury and see how the world really works. That’s what this community wants.
Sounds like a security nightmare.
We will hire ex-Mossad physically, to be on the ship. On the World , we partnered with Marine Guard, one of the world’s best safety and security companies . It provides technical and physical support. And whenever we went to critical places — for example, when we went through the Gulf of Aden, I brought in Israeli snipers to come on the boat. Nobody, no pirate on earth can come in past them. Then on shore excursions, we have every form of security that you can imagine. Satellite images. Images underwater, over water. When we went to Antarctica, to the Northwest Passage — meeting with the Inuits, the Aborigines — you need people who know them. You need people who safeguard you. In the Antarctic, you are only allowed to go with Zodiacs to the beaches. You need people who know that, who know the sea lions, the penguins. We bring them onboard — 20 or 25 people who know everything about every area. And when we do expeditions, we bring on EYOS, one of the greatest expedition leaders in the world, which goes to places like the Titanic .
Is this, like the Titanic , experimental in any way?
No, there are similar yachts. But in four years, when she will hopefully leave port, she will be the greenest yacht of this size ever built. And at that time, we may build for whatever is available in terms of fuel, whether it’s methanol or nuclear. There are vessels already going nuclear, military vessels.
But isn’t this all risky?
It’s the opposite. You will see more and more environments like this at sea. Why? Because you can escape anything! If there’s an outbreak in New York, a big virus, you just won’t go there. If there’s a war there, you just don’t go there. If there’s a storm, you don’t go there.
So this will be a way for the global elite, basically, to pay to avoid any problem.
Is it going to be a one percent community? Yes, obviously, but they need to do good around the world, otherwise they cannot come to the community.
Imagine the following. We will have a medical center onboard. We have MRI machines. We have a dentistry. Our doctors, when we go to the west coast of Africa, to Senegal, we can have our doctors go out and help. And as we go around the world, we will help to map the ocean floor. We’ll have tools available to measure and send these to oceanic institutions that then take this data. So we are helping to make the world a better place. And that’s the legacy.
How are you going to gauge whether the people who want to live here also want to do good?
There’s a very tough background check before being allowed to buy. So can it be that a Colombian drug lord or a Russian weapons dealer comes and says, “Oh, I’m going to take ten?” No, that can’t happen. We’re not a community for people from mainland China who don’t speak English and want to spit around. Or aggressive Russians. We are not a community for sheikhs from any Arab countries. And I have nothing against the Chinese and Russians. I love everybody. I’ve been everywhere. But they just don’t fit here, and they won’t come. We want like-minded golf players, tennis players, joggers, bikers, F1 drivers.
We will have roughly 30 to 35 percent Europeans, 30 to 35 percent North Americans, including from Canada, possibly a few from Mexico City, a few from São Paulo. Then we have about 20 percent from Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan. Then we expect to have about 10 percent of people from all over, we don’t know where. It could be anywhere.
They’ll need a certain amount of money to get into this boat and I assume, therefore, that you can’t be that picky.
No, we can’t. But we try to be. It’s a balance. We meet them three, four, five, six times. We invite them, show them something, then they say, “Oh, I trust these people. I believe in them.” It’s a slow process.
Can a buyer get kicked off?
Oh, absolutely.
What’s the justice system?
There’s a board that’s voted in and we have our chairman on the board. Almost all of the members are people who have either been on yachts, have their own yacht, or have led organizations.
If people have their own yachts, why would they sign up for this?
They might have a beautiful yacht of a hundred meters, but they can’t hire all these education guides, explorers all the time. We have 22 guest suites. Imagine we’re coming to Japan. Blossom season. We bring an ex Japanese prime minister onboard, maybe a three-star Michelin chef. We bring them on, let’s say, three weeks before. And they lecture. We can have experts speak about anything. Volcanoes, health and wellness, food and beverage, politics, archeology.
And they have you, who’s been to 186 countries.
Exactly. So when I do speak to people who want to buy and invite them for lunch or a coffee, they listen because they know, Oh, this guy has been there. You don’t need to tell them something that you think can happen. You can actually tell them a story. When I went to Antarctica the last time, in 2009, on the way back to the Zodiac, I am walking and these big elephant seals — those are the big guys, like three tons and ten feet long — and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, there’s a big sound like MWUGHOWUGH and a big one came up, out of the sand. I stood there frozen. These are moments when you think, Is this really happening to me? How fortunate, how lucky am I to be able to experience moments like this? And all the wealthy people say the same.
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There is so much good going on within the superyacht industry – from philanthropic ventures and intrepid exploration to unrivalled craftsmanship and sustainable innovations helping make the world a better place – but these stories are regularly overlooked.
That's why The Honours recognises the people behind the inspirational stories that make the superyachting world exceptional.
Honourees 2023
Jenny matthews.
Inspired by a conversation with a neighbour, Jenny Matthews set out to break the mould and become a superyacht captain, founding She of the Sea and Legasea on the way.
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From passionate yacht skipper and business strategy consultant to Director at YachtAid Global, Zoran Selakovic has seen the suffering of coastal communities, and the help that the superyacht community is determined to deliver.
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The Superyacht Life Foundation is on a mission to share these stories, offering a fresh take on the positive impacts, people, places and projects that surround the superyachting good life. The Honours is an experiential award ceremony celebrating the inspirational people and pioneers of the superyachting world in one evening.
It is why The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show have teamed up to introduce The Honours, sponsored by BWA Yachting, Feadship, Preciosa and RINA, whose sole purpose is to recognise the inspirational people of superyachting and to celebrate the extraordinary things they have done. Each year, three exceptional people - drawn ...
The Superyacht Life Foundation is on a mission to share inspirational stories, offering a fresh take on the positive impact of the people, places and projects that surround the superyachting good life.
"Behind every superyacht, lies a story". The Superyacht Life Foundation has flourished in their expedition to straighten up the exposé on generation superyacht; a high-seas industry for the polished, smart-set community with a sustainable soul that has leisurely paddled into the high billion dollar tally, yet perpetually finds itself drowning in a sea of tainted headlines and a haughty ...
Learn about Alexander Svetakov, the founder of Absolut Investment Group and the owner of the luxury yacht Cloudbreak. Discover his net worth, business ventures, residences, and philanthropic activities.
Superyacht Life encourages the philanthropic ventures and sustainability projects that aim to improve the oceans and environment around us. Read about them here. ... Since 2020, The Edmiston Foundation has been helping to simultaneously protect the marine environment and nurture diversity in the industry. ...
What Life Might Look Like on the World's Biggest Yacht By Adriane Quinlan , an Emmy Award-winning Curbed writer who has reported on New York City for four years A rendering of the Ulyssia .
It is why The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show have teamed up to introduce The Honours, sponsored by BWA Yachting, Feadship, Preciosa and RINA, whose sole purpose is to recognise the inspirational people of superyachting and to celebrate the extraordinary things they have done. Each year, three exceptional people - drawn ...
Behind every superyacht lies a story. The Superyacht Life Foundation is on a mission to share these stories, offering a fresh take on the positive impacts, people, places and projects that surround the superyachting good life.
Dmitry Kamenshchik is a self-made aviation mogul who owns Moscow's Domodedovo Airport and the world's 14th largest yacht, Flying Fox. Learn about his life, achievements, philanthropy, and residence in Barvikha, a prestigious area near Moscow.
Leonid Mikhelson is a Russian billionaire and the chairman of Novatek, the largest natural gas producer. He owns the PACIFIC yacht, a 73-meter Lurssen, and is building the 142-meter Project Alibaba. He is also a prominent art collector and patron.
The Superyacht Life Foundation is a global non-profit organisation. Supported by a board made up of key industry figures and driven by our partners, we are united in our efforts to disseminate a new and exciting message about superyachting. Learn more about our partners by clicking on their logos.
The Superyacht Life Foundation General Enquiries Phone +31 20 2900 062. Email. [email protected]. Address. Diemerzeedijk 27-B 1095 KK Amsterdam The Netherlands.
The Life Saga Yacht is a luxurious marine vessel built by Admiral Yachts in 2019. Designed by Uniellé Yacht Design, this yacht is powered by state-of-the-art Caterpillar engines. The yacht offers accommodation for 12 guests and a crew of 17. Valued at $50 million, the yacht's running costs are about $5 million annually.