The Journal
A private reading room for owners, brokers and connoisseurs — on provenance, passage-making, and the quieter pleasures of a life lived at sea.
Buying Your First Yacht: A Connoisseur's Guide
From surveys to sea trials — the ten decisions that separate a lifelong love affair from an expensive regret.
Five Mediterranean Itineraries Worth Cancelling August For
Beyond Saint-Tropez and Portofino — hidden anchorages the yacht set have quietly protected for decades.
The Quiet Revolution: Electric Propulsion Comes of Age
Hybrid and fully electric drivetrains are no longer a curiosity. Here's what serious buyers should ask in 2026.
Brokers vs Private Sale: Where the Value Really Lies
Commissions are visible; the cost of a botched private transaction rarely is. A candid look at both routes.
The Definitive Winter Lay-Up Checklist
Forty-two items your captain should tick before the covers go on. Print, laminate, and hand it over.
Chartering Your Yacht: Offsetting Costs Without Compromising Enjoyment
How thoughtful owners recover 40–60% of annual running costs while keeping their prime weeks sacred.