“LIFE AT SEA IS BETTER”
Sir Francis Drake
SAXDOR: TRANSFORMING THE BOATING EXPERIENCE IN MALTA
Promarine, Malta's authorised dealer for Saxdor, is excited to introduce a new era of luxury, performance, and innovation to the island's boating community.
Against all odds: The Jarhead Women's Team's epic maiden race
The Jarhead Women's Team's first Rolex Middle Sea Race was a baptism of fire. Faced with severe weather and sleepless nights, they drew on their training, trust, and determination to complete the gruelling course—a journey they will never forget.
Crossing oceans and saving lives
For John De Giorgio, this year's rally aboard Cinderella di San Remo marked the culmination of years of preparation and a lifelong dream. But the journey wasn't just about crossing the Atlantic—it became a story of quick thinking and teamwork in an emergency.
CHARTING A NEW COURSE: ANN FENECH'S LEADERSHIP IN MARITIME LAW
As the first female president of the CMI, Ann Fenech shares her vision for navigating the complexities of global maritime law in the 21st century.
Eco-friendly boating: how to minimise your impact on the environment
Skipper looks at some tips and strategies for eco-friendly boating, including proper waste disposal, using eco-friendly products, choosing an eco-friendly vessel, avoiding environmental damage, and supporting conservation efforts. By following these practices, you can enjoy boating while also doing your part to protect the environment.
Seadeck: Azimut presents new series of three eco-focused models
Azimut has added a new series to its portfolio of yachts, with three new models forming the Seadeck range together. Designed with the latest environmental technologies, the Seadeck 6, 7, and 8 models will be launched sequentially over the next 20 months to bring the yard closer to the IMO's CO2 emissions target ahead of the 2030 deadline.
Navigating the rules of sailing: Lessons from a recent controversy
In sailing, everyone must follow the rules and regulations to ensure the competition is fair and everyone stays safe. However, even with clear instructions from the organising authority, miscommunication and misinterpretation can still occur, leading to controversy and heated disputes. Peter Valentino looks at a recent incident that happened during a sailing race. When one sailor decided to follow the rules to the letter, the whole fleet was disqualified.
3 debut projects to watch out for
Skipper highlights three luxury yacht projects that are set to sail in 2023.
7 electric boats to watch out for
Skipper chose these seven fascinating models currently on the market because they are quiet, efficient, and, in some cases, groundbreaking in a market where the selection of electric boats is constantly expanding.
The importance of proper certification for sailing officials
Peter Valentino discusses the newly appointed David Dalli of the Malta Sailing Federation's efforts to structure and implement courses for race officials and the need for appropriate certification. Given the complexity of sailing and the potential for mistakes to cause collisions and protests, he believes a training course for race officers and mark layers should be prioritised.
5 Striking Yacht Designs Set to Amaze in 2023!
Skipper takes a closer look at five yacht designs that caught our attention. These include Lucy by Tecnomarine, Lady Fleur by X-Treme Yachts, Jewels by Turquoise Yachts, Enterprise by Baglietto, and Kenshō by Admiral.
Riva 63' Virtus: The Epitome of Elegance and Performance
As an avid boat enthusiast, Peter Valentino had the privilege of experiencing this magnificent vessel firsthand and exploring the remarkable features and captivating allure of the Vanquish Riva 63' Virtus.
Exciting news for Skipper readers and partners
We are thrilled to announce that starting with the next edition, Skipper will be available to all berthed boats at the Porto Turistico di Marina di Ragusa in Sicily!
RIVA
Skipper interviews the team at Von der Heyden Yachting - Malta's RIVA Representatives about the world's most prestigious yachting brand.
AN OCEAN OF KNOWLEDGE
Karl Busuttill, raised by a family of fishermen, speaks about his sailing career and how he developed a passion for the sea. Karl also formerly worked as an architectural draftsman.
DRIVE THE SEA
The stunning Brig Navigator series now offers two new models, the Navigator 26 and Navigator 24. They have inherited all the positive ideas embodied in previous models and sum them up to be next level boats.
SMOOTH SAILING
Thomas Ripard shares some insight with Peter Valentino about his nannu, sailing career and his new race boat, which he’ll compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race with, the J99.
SURFIN’ MALTA
Duncan Barry interviews Italian-born surfing expert Valerio Cicconi who has been surfing since age eight. He speaks about his surf school and the many benefits of this high-octane water sport.
THE YACHT DOCKTORS
Duncan Barry interviews Christian O. Senciuc, founder and managing director, and his team at Malta Yachting on his thoughts on what's being done to steer the yacht industry forward and how the firm is attending to yacht owners' needs.
GOING WEST
Peter Valentino interviews Victor Felice – an avid Maltese sailor with many nautical miles and a US yachting school under his belt.