Francesca Webster

How To Build It This article was first published in issue 10 of How To Build It . You can read all the articles from this edition here , and stay up-to-date with all previous editions here

Francesca Webster sits down with E clipse Yacht Group co-founders Liliana Lopez and Katya Hall to chat about their brand new brokerage

Following our recent exploration of Pendennis ' reputation for versatility across new-build and refit, the Falmouth-based shipyard is entering spring 2026 with a renewed focus on one of its most defining strengths – its people.

The 87.9-metre offshore supply vessel L Symphony has been photographed for the first time since her conversion into a private expedition yacht.

In a market increasingly defined by rising build costs and limited pedigree opportunities, the 29-metre La Joie de Mer presents a rare proposition: a Jongert sailing yacht that combines Dutch build quality with a notably strong performance profile. Built in 2005 to a design by Tony Castro, she stands apart for her sleek, elegant lines with a more contemporary aesthetic compared to earlier Jongert models, and for a specification originally conceived with performance in mind, including competitive Corinthian and Bucket-style racing.At her core, La Joie de Mer reflects a design philosophy centred on seaworthiness, comfort, long-range capability and, crucially, enhanced sailing performance: qualities that remain highly relevant in today's brokerage landscape.A proven bluewater platform with enhanced sailing performance Designed as a true sailing yacht, La Joie de Mer benefits from a Castro-penned hull that has been further optimised through an upgraded keel configuration, a modification that significantly improves both performance and handling. This is complemented

Designer John Vickers reveals how Solace was sensitively reimagined for family life and a multi-year global voyage, without losing the spirit that first defined her.

Few design studios in yachting have evolved as deliberately, or as quietly, as Vripack . From its early engineering-led roots in Friesland in 1961

SuperYacht Times Newspaper This article was first published in issue 57 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for download here

Industry legend John Staluppi turns to Bilgin for his latest superyacht Project BOND , marking an exciting new chapter for the yard with its largest yacht to date.

Safe Harbor Marinas' acquisition of Monaco Marine has marked a defining step in the group's international expansion, positioning the US-based operator firmly within the Mediterranean – widely regarded as the epicentre of global yachting. Yet, as CEO Baxter Underwood makes clear, the transaction is less about geographic reach alone and more about aligning with the right people, culture and long-term philosophy. We sat down with Baxter and the team at Monaco Marine as they prepared to rebrand the Mediterranean eco-system under the Safe Harbor banner, to understand how this relationship has developed and to find out their plans for the future. A people-led approach to expansion Safe Harbor's entry into the Mediterranean was not a rapid decision. Over a five-year period, the group evaluated multiple opportunities across the region before completing the Monaco Marine acquisition in 2025. The process ultimately reinforced a core principle underpinning its growth strategy: successful expansion begins with people rather than infrastructure. “The