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• The new generation of the super-rich is not necessarily interested in the Riviera lifestyle
• The heady days of bulging order books may never return - -
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The rich are still afloat, but more discreetly
The latest challenge for the industry is buyers’ wariness about flaunting their riches. Victor Mallet reports
Buyers and owners: ‘If you buy a boat, you might as well use it for adventure’
The new generation of the super-rich is not necessarily interested in the Riviera lifestyle. Victor Mallet reports
Superyachts: The heady, easy-money days of 2007 may never return
But there is still a steady trickle of orders, says Michael Howorth
Ed Dubois: Landlocked boy who felt strong pull of the sea
The British naval architect talks to Victor Mallet
Racing and regattas: Watery Formula One aims to cut costs for sponsors
The Volvo Ocean Race also has a strong online following, finds Victor Mallet
Marinas: Lack of space makes boom with a view a prized asset
Richard Donkin finds berth prices have risen fourfold in six years at some of the most expensive facilities
Security: ‘Armed boat’ option remains controversial
Owners are boosting their defence strategies against piracy, reports Richard Donkin
A Mediterranean home: Big boats battle for limited berths, while suppliers vie to upgrade facilities
Hard working charter yachts in particular spend their time flitting from one scenic anchorage to another, writes Frances Howorth
Design: Boat interiors reflect their owners’ whims
Attention to intricate detail gives the lie to external similarities with other vessels, says Richard Donkin
Accessories: Gadget mania – climbing walls and virtual balls
Simon de Burton looks at some of the latest technology and toys
