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With an expanding fleet and numerous yachts that will be sailing for decades to come, the superyacht refit sector is rapidly growing. This market takes an estimated 36 percent share in total spendings for large luxury yachts. The Mediterranean Sea is the absolute hotspot for superyacht refits, because that is where the boats are. Yards are ambitious, facilities are expanding but clients are not too impressed as of yet.

Upgrading superyachts in the Med

Sailing is increasingly a sport. While the numbers of recreational boat sales are declining, there are more racing sailboats on the water than ever before. The racing family in the yachting sector is dealing with similar challenges as the recreational craft market: how to engage a diverse audience and how to progress towards zero emission. Like in other industries, analysis starts with data.

Sailing to positive impact

As we celebrate 35 years of the DAME Design Awards, this month we consider what lessons two of the smallest overall winners can teach the leisure marine equipment sector today.

Small but perfectly formed DAME winners

How is the superyacht industry approaching the challenge of increasingly extreme weather events? Here we bring you a summary of some of the points made from the Navigating Tomorrow’s Waters: Designing for Extreme Weather panel discussion during last year’s edition of The Superyacht Forum

Designing and operating superyachts to deal with extreme weather

Upcycling disposed composites

A smooth hull makes your boat faster, more responsive to the helm and results in considerable less fuel consumption. Coatings that prevent marine fouling are a welcome contribution to boating pleasure and emissions reduction. Traditionally, biocides (poisons) are used to prevent the plants and animals to attach to hulls under water. These components in antifouling coatings cause harm to water bodies. Authorities adopt ever stricter rules to eventually ban the use of biocides. Alternatives are available.

Prevent fouling without poison

Our year-long celebration marking the 35th edition of the DAME Design Awards commences with a look at the very first winner in 1991 and the design lessons it offers right to this day.

DAME Design Awards 35 years - lessons from the founding winner

Rapid transformation is ongoing in the marine industry. Onboard gear and yachts are changing, like the people who buy them as well as the professionals producing, promoting and adapting them for the future. Women are finding their way. With awards, networks, expertise and their female touch, the population is changing for the better thanks to her.

Women make their way in boating

Ahead of expected European and international regulations, the marine industry prepares for significant and proven reduction of emissions. Using Life Cycle Assessments (LCA’s), the sector aims to reduce environmental impact of materials, production and use of yachts during their lifetime.

Verified sustainable progress: initiatives to apply LCA’s in boating

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Upgrading superyachts in the Med

Sailing to positive impact

Small but perfectly formed DAME winners

Designing and operating superyachts to deal with extreme weather

Upcycling disposed composites

Prevent fouling without poison

DAME Design Awards 35 years - lessons from the founding winner

Women make their way in boating

Verified sustainable progress: initiatives to apply LCA’s in boating

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