Potted history Mysterious tales of Arawak Indians, Christopher Columbus, the Lucayans, and pirates floor various history books. It wasn’t until Christopher Columbus made landfall in 1498 that a magical new world, the Bahamas, was discovered. Over 700 breathtaking subtropical islands and 2400 cays are scattered throughout this vast archipelago in… READ MORE
As the old adage goes, good things come to those who wait. The whiskey industry has long been accustomed to demanding the patience of its dedicated followers and enthusiasts, with barrel and bottle aging times often reaching across multiple decades, and yet this insistence on waiting for perfection has not… READ MORE
This time last year, the skies were eerily quiet. With international travel brought to a deadening standstill by the emergence of COVID-19, there were rumors aplenty of the business and private jet industry entering a slump from which it may never recover. Against the backdrop of an unprecedented period of… READ MORE
Dropping anchor in a sheltered cove to play a few holes of twilight golf, while the catch of the day is on the grill sounds enticing, doesn’t it? While on the surface, golf and yachting may not seem an obvious pairing, remarkable new innovations now allow enthusiasts to tee it… READ MORE
The luxury timepiece events calendar, and the myriad high-end launches and hotly-anticipated releases they brought with them once ran, as you might imagine, like clockwork. The year would typically kick off in peerlessly sophisticated style with January’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (or SIHH, for short), followed by the… READ MORE
Superyacht decadence just keeps getting better. Yacht owners are increasingly yearning to play harder and relax easier – the onboard beach club has made this possible. The stern has historically been the most underutilized area of a yacht, but boat and interior designers are creating exceptional areas for biophilic living… READ MORE
Is there a 200+ MPH electric supercar or hypercar in your future? For those seeking ultimate speed, the answer will be, “Yes … eventually.” Before electrons take over completely, however, expect to see more hyper hybrids. Used in mainstream cars and crossovers to boost fuel economy, hybrid technology can act… READ MORE
Nicholas Scherb grew up boating, so it wasn’t long before his career as a financial analyst for IBM brought him back to the water, where he quickly rose from deckhand to captain. Since he and Mike Carlson launched 26 North Yachts in 2011, Nick has visited more than 50 shipyards… READ MORE
A recent study by the International University of Monaco[1] infers that the median age of superyacht owners has decreased by about ten years in the last twenty. A similar pattern is expected over the next twenty years, with the bulk of superyacht owners being between 35-45 years of age at… READ MORE
The Palm Beach International Boat Show is without a doubt the industry’s favorite event, and it’s back for 2021. The dates for this years’ show are March 25-28, and we expect a multitude of buyers to attend. Drawing on the success of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November… READ MORE
Now airing on AWE TV: Season 5 of Selling Yachts! 26 North Yachts has been involved with the hit show Selling Yachts since its inception, 5 seasons ago. Working with producers and crew, we have highlighted over 70 of our clients’ yachts totaling more than a mile in length, and… READ MORE
Not surprisingly, 2020 was a very different type of year at 26 North Yachts. We’re taking a look back at some of the things we’re proud to have accomplished in 2020. Naked Warrior Project Fishing Tournament This year, 26 North Yachts again co-hosted the Naked Warrior Project Fishing Tournament.… READ MORE
Uniesse Exuma HTF5 Boutique South Florida yacht brokerage, 26 North Yachts, has been selected as the Eastern Florida dealership for Italian-crafted Uniesse Yachts. The appointment includes the East Coast of Florida territory from Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville. The new partnership will focus on delivering Uniesse’s new Exuma line to the… READ MORE