Yacht News

A sailing yacht is a beautiful vessel that allow you to harness the power of the wind and feel an instant connection to the water around you. Today, sailing yachts boast incredible luxury amenities and technology. From Ketches to Sloops, browse the YATCO sailing yacht guide to discover which boat type is right for you. […]

Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts announced the keel laying of its latest 55m motor yacht called Project Venus (YN 20655). The eighth keel from the shipyard’s hugely successful Steel Series.  The shipyard describes the yacht as ‘bold and masculine’ and is the work of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. In a statement to the press, Heesen […]

A beautiful sailing yacht from Palmer Johnson, S/Y 37m (123ft 4in) GALILEO is a classic vessel on the market for 6,500,000 EUR. With accommodation for six guests across three cabins, she is in fantastic condition following an extensive two-year refit from 2019- 2021.   GALILEO is listed for sale with Peter Soldatkin of Aberton Yachts. “The […]

Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts and Canadian studio ER Yacht Design have unveiled a new 61m (200ft) superyacht concept called Project Echo.   The large motor yacht will offer accommodation for 12 overnight guests. She will boast an owner’s suite on a private upper deck and five guest cabins on the main deck, each with floor-to-ceiling windows […]

Bilgin Yachts is Turkish shipyard that builds superyachts from 50 to 120 meters. A family business, Bilgin has more than 60,000 square meters of shipyard facilities in several places across Turkey.  Berkay Yilmaz is the Commercial Director for Bilgin Yachts.   Please tell us about your personal background, how long you have been at the company […]

Turkish shipyard Magnolia Yachts celebrated the successful delivery of its first 24m (79ft) yacht MAGNOLIA ONE.   The first boat from the shipyard, based in Istanbul, MAGNOLIA ONE was inspired by traditional trawler vessels. Her exterior yacht design and naval architecture are the work of Taka Yacht Design. She boasts a dark green hull and eye-catching […]

Joining forces to better serve the yacht market, YATCO and Triton News have announced a new partnership. Founded in 2004, Triton is one of the industry’s premier content providers and networking organizers. In addition to its online site, Triton produces bi-monthly publications and hosts highly attended networking events for captains, crew, and yacht industry professionals. […]

Looking to the future of yachting, YATCO interviews several fresh faces in the industry to discover how they got their start, their career highlights so far, and what they predict for the future of the yacht market.  James Poolis a yacht sales broker for Y.CO. Featuring James Pool How did you start in yachting?  It’s […]

Boat clubs are an affordable way to enjoy life on the water and have the experience of captaining your own boat without the costs, responsibilities and fees associated with boat ownership.   What are Boat Clubs?  If you are new to boating, it is also an opportunity to try out different vessels and several types […]

Leading Dutch shipyard Feadship has announced it has completed a major milestone in its roadmap towards carbon neutrality. This week, Feadship achieved an ‘approval-in-principle’ from Lloyds Registry for an ‘agnostic’ fuel system. This is a core part of the shipyard’s plan to build a carbon-neutral superyacht by 2030 as this fully integrated fuel system enables […]

YATCO’s Broker of the Month series examines the influences and catalysts that brought these brokers into the world of yachting, who influenced them, and what they seek to change in the industry.   Alex Krykanyuk is a Sales Broker for Fraser Yachts. Featuring Alex Krykanyuk, Sales Broker of Fraser Yachts How did you get your start […]

Life on a boat or yacht offers the chance to travel to many different places all throughout the year and take advantage of different climates and warm weather across the world. There are several winter destinations that make excellent choices for a charter. The traditional winter season doesn’t typically apply to yachting, especially as many […]