YACHTING NEWS

September 7th, 2022
Understanding the intricacies, such as taxes, is part of deciding to purchase a super yacht. Most individuals investing in a superyacht have an idea of what options are available to them, but the international aspect of superyachts can be convoluted. While it isn’t news, we should state each tax situation...
August 12th, 2022
Idyllic summers spent in Nantucket offer a simpler, slower pace of life with all the luxuries of home. Quaint cedar shingles building, a history of prosperity, and 90 miles of East coast beaches define summer in Nantucket, MA. As marinas and basins fill up with Ferretti Yachts and fellow super...
July 11th, 2022
Summers spent on yachts should create memories that last a lifetime. Whether you choose a new destination or a classic life at sea offers an entirely fresh perspective. Here are the Italian Yacht Group’s best yachting destinations for 2022. Yachting on the French Riviera Harbor hopping in the French Riviera...
June 9th, 2022
A yacht is an investment worth protecting. There are many considerations when selecting a yacht insurance company or plan. Exploring answers to common questions can give yacht owners valuable insight into yacht insurance.  Yacht insurance is a changing market, and with so many extreme weather events in the last several...
June 3rd, 2022
An in-build 27.74-metre Sanlorenzo SL90A yacht sold with Boomer and George Jousma of The Italian Yacht Group representing the buyer. This latest unit from the SL90 Asymmetric series is scheduled to be delivered Autumn, 2023. The buyer is a repeat client for Sanlorenzo and this will be the third yacht...
May 10th, 2022
The 26.76-metre Sanlorenzo yacht Akula sold and was renamed Squalo in an in-house deal at the Italian Yacht Group, with Vittoria Santarone representing the buyer and Boomer Jousma standing in for the seller. The Italian-built yacht was delivered in 2017 as part of the Sanlorenzo SL86 series. Squalo, meaning shark...
May 5th, 2022
According to Fortune Business Insights, in 2020 the global charter market was valued at around 6.83 billion dollars. Expectations are that the market will grow to 10.82 billion by 2027 at a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. With this forecast, it is worth considering if chartering your superyacht is...
April 18th, 2022
The new-build 26.76-metre Sanlorenzo yacht Miss Liza, hull 762, has been sold. The yacht will be delivered at the end of this month in Fort Lauderdale, and she will cruise in Newport Rhode Island region this summer. Boomer Jousma and Conrad Vanderlely of The Italian Yacht Group represented the buyer....
April 11th, 2022
The 29.26 metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Creed has been sold by the Italian Yacht Group with Burgess introducing the buyer, just two months after joining the market. Built with a GRP hull and superstructure at the Italian yard Sanlorenzo, Creed was delivered in 2021 as an SL96 Asymmetric with an...
April 8th, 2022
Once you find the right yacht, the next best decision you will make is hiring the right crew. Crew members make your well-oiled machine function effortlessly and efficiently. Depending on the size and purpose of your yacht, your crew will vary significantly. Larger vessels allow for a larger crew with...