If you've ever dream about real-life pirate ships from a bygone era, this one comes pretty close. It wasn't actually sailed by pirates, but it boasts the majestic silhouette and unique ornamental ...

Certain yachting enthusiasts only have eyes for classic beauties. These are the people who are willing to spend millions of dollars on boats that have been around for decades, convinced that the shiny ...

Last week, my husband David and I visited Santa Barbara to celebrate our anniversary. As “visiting yachtsmen,” we stopped in at Santa Barbara Yacht Club and while there, we spotted an old friend — the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. What is luxury? Discover it here in the world of yachting. A low, lean profile sporting graceful lines with long overhangs recalls ...

With a draft of just 4 feet, 9 inches, shallow-water destinations are no problem. Courtesy Vicem Yachts Brightwork gleaming in the dazzling South Florida sunlight, the Vicem 65 Classic looks as though ...

The 180-foot Shenandoah of Sark is one of the world’s best preserved classic topsail schooners. Built by New York shipyard Townsend and Downey in 1902, it has survived two world wars, circumnavigated ...

Beyond striking a cutting figure, classic yachts offer more than the routine experience of most modern charter yachts. These vessels are living narratives—laden with stories and personalities from ...

Rolling out any new system is bound to have some bumps along the way but the Technical Committee of the Classic Yacht Owner’s Association, tasked with creating the latest Classic Rating Formula, known ...