Yacht building is a world of passionate, dedicated enthusiasts. It is not an industry where people simply expect to make a fortune. As a longtime friend once put it, “If you like money, go work in a bank.”
In this blog, I will try and reflect on my own experience in the yacht building industry and write of the beliefs and ideas that I have developed in over 20 years of constructing luxury craft. I will also share the story of a build coming to life.
In this blog, I will not talk much about the performance of yachts. I find it to be a given in the industry that sailboat users expect great performance. Every boater dreams of catching up with that sail they can spot of the horizon.
I am starting this blog as COVID-19 has changed the world in many aspects and thrust us all into unfamiliar territory. For most of us, the best strategy at this difficult time is to remain in the safety of our homes together with our families.
Our minds wander, of course. We are reading books, browsing websites and exploring ideas. We are making plans for the future. Perhaps also plans for post-pandemic quality time not too far away from home. Boating could be one option.