Category: Etiquette


  • LIFE ABOARD: THE ART OF MAKING A TOAST

    I’ve often thought that when it comes to drinking toasts there’s invariably something sentimental about them. “Well, obviously,” I hear you say, as they’re usually conceived with an arm around a best friend and a bellyful of wine. Being a keen amateur enthusiast in the life of libation, I’ve collected in my head (but first…

  • Top tips for a first superyacht charter

    A superyacht charter is one of the most extraordinary holiday experiences it’s possible to have, but if you’ve never done it before it can be daunting to know where to start. Here are some top tips for first-time yacht charterers. When you first approach a superyacht, whether by car to a quay or by luxury…

  • YACHTING VS. POLO

    The triumph of the sails over the horse: a yachtsman’ personal view on Yachting versus Polo. In the grand tapestry of leisure activities reserved for the elite, two pastimes stand out as symbols of affluence, grandeur, and, most importantly, an inflated sense of superiority over the masses: yachting and polo. Both sports are closely associated…