CONTENTS 42 OWNER’S STORY – MASTEGOT Helena de Felipe Sempere and Pau Serracanta share their experiences as they move family home from land to sea during the pandemic and tell us their future plans for circumnavigating.
5 NEWS What’s happening in the world of Oyster? Meet the newest members of the family and hear about the ongoing success of the Oyster 565.
6 8 T H E P O W E R O F S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y With sustainability rapidly rising to the top of everyone’s agenda, we consider the options available to create a sustainable future for yachting.
9 UPCOMING EVENTS 2021 1 0 PA L M A R E G AT TA 2 0 2 1 4 8 D E S T I N AT I O N M A I N E With 3,500 miles to explore, our experts share the secrets of Maine and suggest an itinerary that lets you enjoy it in a suitably laid-back style. 56 Q&A: THE ART & CRAFT O F B O AT B U I L D I N G Matt Cook, Assistant Joinery Manager at Wroxham explains the craftsmanship and passion that go into our yachts to make them more than the sum of their parts. 1 2 O Y S T E R W O R L D R A L LY 2 0 2 2 – 2 0 2 3 Discover what lies in store on the voyage of a lifetime as 32 Oyster owners prepare themselves and their yachts for the ultimate adventure.
74 OWNER’S STORY – PERLE DI NAUTILUS For Domenic Pilla and Louise de Serres, choosing their original Oyster 575 was inevitable. And when they decided to upgrade, the choice was simple.
2 2 OWNER’S STORY – UHURU Join owner James Ashwell on a story of unexpected adventure in some of the most remote places on the planet. 36 WHY CHARTER? Everyone wins – chartering is a great way to make your yacht work harder and the ideal route to try before-you-buy.
60 OWNER’S STORY – CHIONE Jorgen Kjaernes and his family are dedicated members of the Oyster family – a trusting relationship that spans three generations and three different Oyster models.
8 0 A G R A N D TO U R E R FO R T H E O C E A N How do you improve on perfection? Tom Humphreys talks through the collaborative approach and design process behind our new high-performance 885GT. 86 NEW L AUNCHES If you have taken ownership of your own Oyster, you know it all starts with the build. Our legendary project managers talk us through five recent yacht deliveries to delighted new owners. 9 5 T H E OYST E R F L E E T Life-changing. Globe-conquering. Award-winning. The Oyster Fleet is home to the world’s finest bluewater sailing yachts. Discover what makes each model so special, including the new 565.
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30 T H E N E W OYST E R 4 9 5 Oyster Founder Richard Matthews explains the genesis of our new 50 foot yacht that is setting the bar in its class.
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