The Enduring Superstitions of the Sea
For centuries, sailors have carried an unwritten collection of rituals, warnings, and beliefs aboard. Discover the maritime superstitions that still linger at sea.
The Most Iconic Yachts in Film and Television
From James Bond and Succession to Glass Onion and The Crown, discover the real yachts whose design, history, and presence made them unforgettable on screen.
Beyond the Showpiece: How Buyers Should Approach a Major Yacht Show
A major yacht show offers prospective buyers rare access to vessels, builders, designers, and industry expertise in one place. From defining priorities to looking beyond the presentation, a thoughtful approach can turn the experience into a meaningful step toward ownership.
Inside Some of the World’s Most Expensive Yachts and Their Owners
A look inside the world’s most expensive yachts and what their extraordinary design, engineering, and scale reveal about the evolving priorities of modern yacht ownership.
From Home to Open Water: What Makes a Waterfront Property Work for Boaters
A waterfront address does not always guarantee effortless boating. Discover what yacht and boat owners should consider when evaluating a home, from dockage and water depth to bridge clearance and access to open water.
How Sustainability Is Changing Life on the Water
Sustainability is becoming a defining priority across the yachting world, influencing how vessels are designed, built, operated, and enjoyed. From cleaner technology to more thoughtful materials, the future of time on the water is evolving.
Why Tech Leaders Are Turning to Yachting
For many founders, entrepreneurs, and technology executives, yachting may have less to do with being seen and more to do with getting away. In a world defined by constant connectivity, public exposure, and demanding schedules, the ability to create distance has become increasingly valuable.
7 coastal destinations that are even better by boat
Some coastlines are easy to appreciate from land. Others are better understood from the water. For the yachting traveler, the advantage is not simply mobility. It is access: to quieter anchorages, private coves, waterfront villages, remote beach clubs, and homes designed with the water as their front door. A boat changes the experience from a…
From Leadership to the Helm: An Interview with Engel & Völkers Yachting Advisor, Keith DuVernay
In this conversation, we sat down with Keith DuVernay, an advisor at Engel & Völkers Yachting, whose path to yachting spans decades of executive leadership, nonprofit impact, and a lifelong connection to the water. The discussion offers a deeper look at yachting—not simply as a lifestyle, but as a discipline shaped by experience, perspective, and purpose.
Yachting in Panama: Private Islands, World-Class Marinas & Legacy Investments
Panama is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling yachting destinations in the world, where pristine nature, modern marina infrastructure, and long-term investment opportunities converge. From exclusive private islands in the Pearl Islands to luxury waterfront residences just minutes from Panama City, Engel & Völkers Panama offers unparalleled access to life on the water.
Filmed dockside during the first stages of construction, the conversation offers a grounded look at the yachting world—through the lens of leadership, experience, and global connection.