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Mariette 1915 and Naema racing at The Capri Classica © Blue Passion
SERIOUS ABOUT SAILING Happy New Year dear readers! Let’s make 2020 the year of sailing. This month we discuss stakeholders, schooners and sailing events. SERIOUS ABOUT SAILING The key stakeholders and innovators of the sailing yacht industry met recently at The Yacht Club de Monaco to discuss the future of the sailing yacht sector. The summit, Life Under Sail, an annual event organised by BOAT International is designed and dedicated to sailing yachts and the sailing lifestyle.
Shirley Robertson OBE British sailor and double Olympic gold medallist hosted the event where speakers included leading shipyards, naval architects, experienced sailors, entrepreneurs, brokers and charter experts, all serious about sailing. It can no longer go unnoticed that the sailing yacht sector is experiencing decline despite a small fraternity of committed owners. An overview of the current state of the market was shared by Stewart Campbell, and reviewed with Barbara Müller, Ocean Independence, Will Bishop, Yachting Partners International,
Fabrizio Sgariglia, Perini Navi and Enrico Chieffi, Nautor’s Swan. Three key points were raised during the day: 1. Next Generation of Sailors 2. Sailing as The Environmentally Friendly Choice 3. Engagement The challenge ranged from the attraction and engagement of new younger owners, the advantages of sailing as the greener option and positioning sailing as a lifestyle experience to