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70′ Sunreef – Seaweed

• Name: SEAWEED
• Make: Sunreef
• Model: Power Yacht
• Length: 70 feet
• Engine Brand: MAN
• Located In: Seatle, WA

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While purchasing a yacht is an emotional decision, you want to be sure to get a yacht that makes sense financially. This well priced Sunreef 70 power is not only economical to operate and maintain but she also has an excellent charter potential.

Interestingly, after extensive research, and comparing her to similar yachts and to other similar size yachts, we can confidently say that this in-demand and popular model would fetch ~$40,000 per week for such charter — making her a fantastic charter asset when you are not using her yourself.

As some owners like to recoup the cost of ownership or even profit from their charter operation, this Sunreef 70 Powercat, with a proven track record is something to consider.

This Sunreef 70 Powercat (formerly Damrak II) was awarded “Best Asia-Based Charter Yacht of the Year” by Asia Pacific Boating Magazine in 2014.

A Dream Cockpit to Escape, Explore, Entertain & Enjoy:

As you step into the cockpit — which seems like a small word for what seems more like a sprawling terrace offering plenty of space. And that could not be further from the truth, as this impressive vessel measures 70 feet in length and a whopping 30 feet wide.

Beneath the expansive flybridge overhang — which completely shades the cockpit — there is a large teak dining table for up to 10 guests. There are virtually no limits up to the number of guests you could invite onboard this Sunreef ( A party of 40 to 50 could even fit confortably considering the space!).

There’s a spacious counter / sink under the stairs to the port size and a lounge pad to starboard, which seems like a great place to relax with a book in hand while underway. And because of how vast her cockpit is, she has an incredible amount of storage for your cleaning material supplies / safety equipment / and water toys.

During our sea trial, we were carrying a collection of surfboards, paddleboards, and two kayaks. These toys were stored on the side passageways, which are beyond generous in size. With so much storage area, you could easily take any sort of water sports equipment, (scuba gear, diving gear, seabob, wind surfing, fishing, etc). And of course, there is room for a 4.5 meter tender with it’s great and convenient hydraulic launching system. It’s also important to note that you could bring a jet-ski with you as there is an Opacmare crane on the flydeck to hoist it.

Inside awaits a spectacular surprise.

Its As If Someone Built A Luxury Loft Atop An Expedition Yacht:

Walking in here felt as if I just stepped into a two-floor, open concept penthouse.

One of the things you are going to love is the large open space, boasting unusually high vaulted ceilings (note: not often do you find vaulted ceilings in a saloon of a 70 footer!!), and it was without any internal walls (except for the bar which separated the galley).

But what you might love even more is the raised lounge which overlooks the saloon.

Another great thing, huge windows let in an inordinate amount of natural light, freshening and brightening the entire space easily. Whether you are standing or sitting in the main living areas of this Sunreef 70, you’ll always feel connected to the water.

Set within this bright and airy loft is a dining room area which seats 8-10 people easily and is conveniently located across from the widescreen LCD TV 40”.

Overall, the high-ceilings, raised lounge overlooking the saloon, make the saloon — like the cockpit — seem exceedingly spacious.

As for the design of the interior itself, it has a modern yet neutral look — thereby providing you with a wonderful “blank canvas” for you to decorate and design to your taste.

Finished in a combination of genuine Canaletto walnut wood and cream Alcantara.

Now, if you are going to spend weeks, perhaps months, at sea, then you will appreciate the amount of additional storage found throughout the saloon.

We discovered that much of the furniture doubles up as storage.

And what’s more, there  are several vast hidden storage compartments in the saloon floor for carrying additional supplies — whether it be more tools, safety gear,  food, equipment, and “treasures” you might need while at sea.

And if you are wondering about the galley: it’s a fully equipped kitchen with a very large fridge that will keep you well stocked up on food for your journey.

Here’s a quick run-down of all the kitchen equipment: a four-zone induction cooker, microwave oven, two electric ovens, large refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller, ice dispenser, a bar-top, and of course, more storage. Everything you need to entertain family and friends. And everything you could need or want for spending weeks at sea.

Overall, the galley seems much like the perfect compromise between enclose and open layout:   with it’s one one side partially open to the living and dining spaces. Allowing you to be able to entertain and interact with your guests while you cook and prepare food and drinks.

And one of the key features that makes this boat feel so special (and spacial), is the raised pilothouse which opens to the saloon.

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Typically, there are two types of people. Those who dream of exploring, and the people who do. And with this Sunreef 70 you can get ready to go anywhere.

From the saloon, you’ll easily  make your way up to the raised pilot-house (located mid-ship). While the visibility is not the absolute best compared to the flybridge it is good enough to take a shift at the helm underway.

Set behind a sweeping windshield and to port, you find the internal navigation station — neatly organized with access to your electronic equipment. You’ll appreciate the large touch screens and multiple redundancies.

Located directly behind the helm station, and easily accessible, are steps (which can be closed off by a glass hatch) leading to the favorite spot from which to helm the boat — the flybridge helm station (more on that later).

Now, there are two main reasons why I liked this unique, open-concept, raised-pilothouse setup.

First, to starboard, is a welcoming and cozy pilothouse  lounge area — surrounded by bookshelves — which overlooks the saloon dining area and galley. In my opinion, this is a standout feature.

To my surprise, as I made myself comfortable in this lounge area, I caught myself enjoying the seascape that was pouring in from the aft section of the boat.

You see, because of the open-concept loft-layout of the saloon and pilothouse, I was able to enjoy the views of the water through the large saloon windows — all the way from the raised pilothouse lounge. Truly spectacular how Sunreef has managed to accomplish this.

Again, if you love open-concept designs, then this raised-pilothouse situated within the open saloon would be a hit with you.

Secondly, because this pilothouse is raised, it frees up the forward main-deck. Which makes for a much larger master cabin. Speaking of which, let’s head down towards it.

A Super Yacht-Master Stateroom:

From the raised-pilothouse, you take a few steps down toward the fore, past the 32-bottle wine chiller, through the private forward passageway, and you will find the unusually large owner’s cabin.

How large exactly? Well, according to Power & Motoryacht magazine the “master stateroom that feels unmistakably like it should be on a mega-yacht.” And I tend to agree.

Because this super-yacht-like master cabin takes nearly full advantage of her 30 foot beam. What’s more, the master is surrounded by a wonderful panoramic sea view  (thanks to stunning 180 degree large panoramic windows which surround most of the stateroom).

And, to be exact, she offers 13m2 of room which is tastefully furnished with a king-size bed, desk, sofa, night stands, a 30’ LCD TV, and a tremendous amount of storage provided by two closets and numerous cabinets.

It’s probably fair to say that you could bring everything with you. As would be the case on a mega-yacht.

Having said that, and in my opinion, the wow-factor in this mega-yacht sized master suite comes in it’s multi-level layout.

To port, you will find a set of back-lit stairs leading into the port-side hull where you will find your private ensuite  — which looks and feels very much like a chic spa on the water.

Equipped with a his and hers washbasin, enclosed head, walk-in shower, and again… ample amounts of storage in the way cabinets, shelves, and counter space.

This multi-level setup — with your master on the main deck, and ensuite below deck — definitely adds to and enhances that super-yacht sensation.

Now, as for the accommodations for your friends and family….

A Home Isn’t Always 4 Walls, It Can Be 2 Hulls & 5 Spacious Cabins:

Inside the two hulls, this Sunreef 70 yacht you will find 4 spacious and well thought guest cabins which comfortably accommodated up to 10 guests overnight. Forward are two VIP cabins with the regular guest cabins to the aft. Each cabin has its very own ensuite, 26′ LCD TV, and ample storage.

The two forward VIP cabins to port and starboard are massive and always have that master cabin feel. Each cabin contains a raised king bed, desk with vanity, tons of storage, and the Sunreef signature windows (which are aligned in such a way that you can view out of them while in bed). As for their differences, the starboard VIP cabin has a head that’s similar to size and feel of the master head. While the forward port cabin has a head similar in size to the aft guest cabins.

As for the aft guest cabins, each contains a queen bed and pullman. Thereby, allowing for 3 people to sleep in these aft cabins.

Now, because of the multi-hull arrangement, there are some unique advantages you get over a monohull.

First, there’s improved redundancy due to the twin engines (one in each hull). As well, because of the spacing between the two-hulls, this eliminates the need for a keel and thereby leaving her with minimal draft… perfect for shallow cruising grounds and reducing significantly the fuel consumption.

Moreover, depending on how large your family is, each hull could be dedicated to one family. Parents in the forward guest cabin, and children in the aft cabins.

As well, another unseen advantage of the multi-hull for long distance cruising is that you are far less likely to “step over” anyone. Why? Because unlike a monohull with one central passageway, two hulls cut foot traffic in half.  This may seem like a moot point, but, if you are at sea for an extended period of time, you will appreciate this additional comfort and freedom of movement.

Now, what really makes this Sunreef 70 stand-out is her flybridge.

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Perched above the main deck is something not typically found on a yacht of 70 feet.

Accessible directly from the cockpit via the sweeping steps or from the internal navigation station, is Sunreef’s trademark: the 37m2 flybridge which like the master stateroom feels as if it belongs on a much bigger yacht. The reason for this is because of the 30 foot beam of the Sunreef 70.

On the flydeck you’ll find the second helm station, a cocktail bar with two bar chairs, wet bar, stainless steel electric BBQ, a dining table with sofa and armchairs, sunbathing mattresses and the Opacmarine crane — capable of lifting a jet-ski or water-scooter.

Best of all, there is the perfect place for you and your guests to enjoy your favorite drinks and watch the sun go down from the aft deck jacuzzi (an addon 50k feature on this boat) — which is partially surrounded by a generous spread of sunpads — or relax under the very convenient retractable bimini roof. As would be the case on a much larger super-yacht flybridge.

• Designer: No Designer Found
• Flag of Registry: St. Kitts
• LOA: 21.34 m / 70.00 ft
• Beam: 9.3 m / 30.51 ft
• Displacement: 130200 lb
• Draft: 1.45 m / 4.76 ft
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Model: R6-800
• Engine Hours: 5949
• Cruising Speed: 14 Knots
• Maximum Speed: 22.5 Knots

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The human side of yacht ownership

How would you characterise the typical yacht owner? Whatever you may have been led to believe, the truth is simple: for most, it’s about using their yachts for precious family time, and for many it’s also about using their yachts for good.

There’s a theme that is repeated on countless yachts large and small the world over – superyachting, for most, is not about being seen but rather the opposite. It’s about yacht families and their friends enjoying precious, private moments away from the pressures of demanding business lives and the long hours running those businesses can entail.

“I have an extended family, and when our schedules allow we all like to gather on the yacht and spend some quality time as a family,” Douglas Barrowman , owner of the yacht Turquoise , told Superyacht Life back in 2017. “There is no place like a yacht for family togetherness.”

Douglas Barrowman with family

A love of the sea, adventure and technology

Superyachts and yacht ownership are also a way to explore the world around us, and to interact with and grow to understand extraordinarily diverse communities from remote Pacific islands to the Scandinavian Arctic. It’s something that inspired tech entrepreneur Jasper Smith to combine his love of adventure and his love of the sea with an opportunity for owners to give back while indulging their passion.

“I have always had a deep passion for the ocean,” Smith says. “I grew up watching Jacques Cousteau movies and being enthralled at the idea of being challenged by an endeavour.” When he set out to find his own perfect explorer yacht, however, he realised it didn’t yet exist. His answer was to create Arksen. “My aim with Arksen was to create the perfect machines to enable adventure,” he enthuses. “I also wanted to build sustainable boats which considered full life cycles, from material sourcing to recycling.”

That’s not all – Arksen also asks owners of its yachts to sign up to a pledge it calls 10% for the Ocean, where they will donate 10% of their vessel’s time to philanthropic activities. “A lot of people who have the money feel a responsibility to try and make sure that the oceans are well looked after,” Smith explains. “The people that are attracted to Arksen are passionate about the ocean and want to go off on slightly more advanced expeditions and trips. With that audience, there is a tremendous buy-in to the boat being for more than just their own purposes.”

Superyachts as a force for good

It speaks to the heart of the matter, which is that the superyacht industry and yacht owners in particular have a heart – they care about preserving the environment they enjoy, and they care about the communities they interact with who make them feel so welcome when they visit. It’s reflected in the smallest of gestures, such as donating materials and books to local schools, to the largest – helping with last-mile delivery of critical disaster relief. It’s about superyachts giving back.

It’s a positive-impact attitude toward humanity that is quietly typified by hundreds of superyacht owners, who often prefer to do their thing under the radar rather than take false glory for their philanthropic or humanitarian endeavours. For some it’s as straightforward as getting involved in projects with organisations like YachtAid Global . For others, their endeavours become a key reason for yachting.

American superyacht owner Carl Allen is a prime example of these philanthropic yacht owners. After selling his company, and having enjoyed chartering and owning yachts as a family for years, Allen set up Allen Explorations to deliver a full programme of projects, ranging from historical shipwreck searches and environmental research to disaster relief. Indeed, Allen’s support yacht Axis played a vital role in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian – one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the Bahamas.

“We had to drop everything and help after the hurricane,” says Allen. “ Axis delivered over £700,000 of supplies and made multiple trips to Little Grand island in the Bahamas. We’ve turned it into the epitome of how to organise hurricane relief.” The team helped get the local school back up and running, and organised for a group from Florida Power and Light to help restore power. “The island also lost their water tower,” he adds, “so we delivered four tanks on  Axis .”

Jasper Smith

Celebrating the good in the superyachting good life

From family time to time spent embracing the global family, superyacht owners have a far greater positive impact than many assume from preconceived ideas about what a superyacht is and the sort of person who owns or charters one. It’s one of the reasons The Superyacht Life Foundation, in association with the Monaco Yacht Show , has unveiled The Honours, which is a way to celebrate the people of our industry rather than the yachts which so often get sole focus. It’s about recognising the extraordinary contributions that people make, the change they inspire, the opportunities they create, and the lives they change.

On 26 September, the eve of the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, three honourees – nominated by people from across the superyacht industry, and selected from a shortlist by an expert panel of industry judges – will be feted for their work and contribution to superyachting. These are industry professionals and yacht owners who epitomise what superyachting can do. These are people who highlight the good in the superyachting good life.

Yacht owners, impactful journeys

All around the globe, yacht owners are enjoying precious time on their yachts with family and friends, and many are also realising that their yachts can be a force for good and for change, tying in with their philanthropic works and humanitarian endeavours.

“Our yacht is a platform for much of our life,” offers Joe Anderson , co-owner of the Benovia Winery in California with his wife, Mary Dewane. “For instance, we used it at a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis in Baltimore at the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner event. The Blue Angels were flying overhead and used Bella Una [the couple’s yacht] as a GPS coordinate and performed flybys, tipping their wings at us. It was quite a thrill. Having a yacht is a way to keep the family intact, enjoy time with friends and have fun.”

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10 of the most impressive superyachts owned by billionaires

From a sailing yacht owned by a russian billionaire industrialist to the luxury launch of the patek philippe ceo, here are the best billionaire-owned boats on the water….

Words: Jonathan Wells

There’s something about billionaires and big boats . Whether they’re superyachts or megayachts, men with money love to splash out on these sizeable sea-going giants. And that all began in 1954 — with the big dreams of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.

Onassis, keen to keep his luxury lifestyle afloat when at sea, bought Canadian anti-submarine frigate HMCS Stormont after World War II. He spent millions turning it into an opulent super yacht, named it after his daughter — and the Christina O kicked off a trend among tycoons. To this day, the world’s richest men remain locked in an arms race to build the biggest, fastest, most impressive superyacht of all. Here are 10 of our favourites…

Eclipse, owned by Roman Abramovich

Built by: Blohm+Voss of Hamburg, with interiors and exteriors designed by Terence Disdale. Launched in 2009, it cost $500 million (the equivalent of £623 million today).

Owned by: Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, the owner of private investment company Millhouse LLC and owner of Chelsea Football Club. His current net worth is $17.4 billion.

Key features: 162.5 metres in length / 9 decks / Top speed of 22 knots / Two swimming pools / Disco hall / Mini submarine / 2 helicopter pads / 24 guest cabins

Sailing Yacht A, owned by Andrey Melnichenko

Built by: Nobiskrug, a shipyard on the Eider River in Germany. The original idea came from Jacques Garcia, with interiors designed by Philippe Starck and a reported price tag of over $400 million.

Owned by: Russian billionaire industrialist Andrey Melnichenko, the main beneficiary of both the fertiliser producing EuroChem Group and the coal energy company SUEK. Though his current net worth is $18.7 billion, Sailing Yacht A was seized in Trieste on 12 March 2022 due to the EU’s sanctions on Russian businessmen.

Key features: 119 metres in length / 8 decks / Top speed of 21 knots / Freestanding carbon-fibre rotating masts / Underwater observation pod / 14 guests

Symphony, owned by Bernard Arnault

Built by: Feadship, the fabled shipyard headquartered in Haarlem in The Netherlands. With an exterior designed by Tim Heywood, it reportedly cost around $150 million to construct.

Owned by: French billionaire businessman and art collector Bernard Arnault. Chairman and chief executive of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods company, his current net worth is $145.8 billion.

Key features: 101.5 metres in length / 6 decks / Top speed of 22 knots / 6-metre glass-bottom swimming pool / Outdoor cinema / Sundeck Jacuzzi / 8 guest cabins

Faith, owned by Michael Latifi

Built by: Similarly to Symphony above, also Feadship. With exteriors designed by Beaulieu-based RWD, and interiors by Chahan Design, it cost a reported $200 million to construct in 2017.

Owned by: Until recently, Canadian billionaire and part-owner of the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team , Lawrence Stroll. Recently sold to Michael Latifi, father of F1 star Nicholas , a fellow Canadian businessman with a net worth of just under $2 billion.

Key features: 97 metres in length / 9 guest cabins / Glass-bottom swimming pool — with bar / Bell 429 helicopter

Amevi, owned by Lakshmi Mittal

Built by: The Oceanco shipyard, also in The Netherlands. With exterior design by Nuvolari & Lenard and interior design by Alberto Pinto, it launched in 2007 (and cost around $125 million to construct).

Owned by: Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, chairman and CEO of Arcelor Mittal, the world’s largest steelmaking company. He owns 20% of Queen Park Rangers, and has a net worth of $18 billion.

Key features: 80 metres in length / 6 decks / Top speed of 18.5 knots / On-deck Jacuzzi / Helipad / Swimming Pool / Tender Garage / 8 guest cabins

Odessa II, owned by Len Blavatnik

Built by: Nobiskrug, the same German shipyard that built Sailing Yacht A . Both interior and exterior were created by Focus Yacht Design, and the yacht was launched in 2013 with a cost of $80 million.

Owned by: British businessman Sir Leonard Blavatnik. Founder of Access Industries — a multinational industrial group with current holdings in Warner Music Group, Spotify and the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat — he is worth $39.9 billion.

Key features: 74 metres in length / 6 guest cabins / Top speed of 18 knots / Intimate beach club / Baby grand piano / Private master cabhin terrace / Outdoor cinema

Nautilus, owned by Thierry Stern

Built by: Italian shipyard Perini Navi in 2014. With interiors by Rémi Tessier and exterior design by Philippe Briand, Nautilus was estimated to cost around $90 million to construct.

Owned by: Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern. Alongside his Gulstream G650 private jet, Nautilus — named for the famous sports watch — is his most costly mode of transport. His current net worth is $3 billion.

Key features: 73 metres in length / 7 guest cabins / Top speed of 16.5 knots / Dedicated wellness deck / 3.5 metre resistance pool / Underfloor heating / Jet Skis

Silver Angel, owned by Richard Caring

Built by: Luxury Italian boatbuilder Benetti. Launched in 2009, the yacht’s interior has been designed by Argent Design and her exterior styling is by Stefano Natucci.

Owned by: Richard Caring, British businessman and multi-millionaire (his wealth peaked at £1.05 billion, so he still makes the cut). Chairman of Caprice Holdings, he owns The Ivy restaurants.

Key features: 64.5 metres in length / Cruising speed of 15 knots / 7 guest cabins / Lalique decor / 5 decks / Oval Jacuzzi pool / Sun deck bar / Aft deck dining table

Lady Beatrice, owned by Frederick Barclay

Built by: Feadship and Royal Van Lent in 1993. Exteriors were created by De Voogt Naval Architects, with interiors by Bannenberg Designs. She cost the equivalent of £63 million to build.

Owned by: Sir David Barclay and his late brother Sir Frederick. The ‘Barclay Brothers’ had joint business pursuits including The Spectator , The Telegraph and delivery company Yodel. Current net worth: £7 billion.

Key features: 60 metres in length / 18 knots maximum speed / Monaco home port / Named for the brothers’ mother, Beatrice Cecelia Taylor / 8 guest cabins

Space, owned by Laurence Graff

Built by: Space was the first in Feadship’s F45 Vantage series , styled by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and launched in 2007. She cost a reported $25 million to construct.

Owned by: Laurence Graff, English jeweller and billionaire businessman. As the founder of Graff Diamonds, he has a global business presence and a current net worth of $6.26 billion.

Key features: 45 metres in length / Top speed of 16 knots / Al fresco dining area / Sun deck Jacuzzi / Breakfast bar / Swimming platform / Steam room

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4 Inspiring Facts About Seaweed Billionaire, Tob Itthipat Peeradechapan

• February 27, 2019

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“Tob” Itthipat Peeradechapan, at 34 years-old, is seen as a symbol for youth entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Taokaenoi Food & Marketing, an international brand that is best known in East Asia for their wafer-thin sheets of crispy seaweed.

Like most entrepreneurs, Tob’s story is one that inspires others, proving that the beaten track is not the only way to get ahead in life. Through his struggles and successes, here are a few interesting facts about one of Thailand’s youngest billionaires.

1. Tob Was A School Dropout at 17, And A Businessman By 19

Tob admitted that he was a video game addict in his youth. At 16 years old, he neglected his studies in favour of video game tournaments. This resulted in him dropping out a year later to start peddling chestnuts.

Operating out of a small kiosk, he struggled with initial sales. However through grit, determination and a stroke of luck, his novice venture soon became popular, with an estimated monthly sales of nearly $87,000, across 30 locations and with 50 staff members.

At the age of 19, Tob was already paving his way towards success as an entrepreneur.

2. “Taokenoi” Was A Nickname His Father Gave Him

Taokenoi translates to “Little Boss” and was a name that Tob’s father would tease him with due to his bossy demeanour.

Tob’s fledgling chestnut venture was also called Taokaenoi. When he eventually had to close shop and start his seaweed snack business, he carried the name with him. Tao Kae Noi has grown to become a household name across East Asia.

3. There Was A Movie Made About His Life

The Billionaire, also known as Top Secret: Wai Roon Pan Lan is a biographical film about Tob’s life. Released in October 2011, the film depicts the journey of Tob as a school dropout, and how he went on to become one of Thailand’s youngest (baht) billionaires.

In an interview with Tob , he states that although there were some changes to the movie for production value, the storyline, values and messages that it conveyed were an accurate depiction of his own journey.

The film was well received in Thailand, where it grossed 38,796,264 baht.

4. It Was A Miniscule Detail That Made The Seaweed Sell

Taokaenoi’s launch at a 7-Eleven were met with few sales. Tob noticed that the packs of seaweed were being placed on lower shelves, thus out of sight. Persuading the store manager to move the packs closer to the cashier had a significant impact on sales.

With all the planning that goes into selling a product, it’s almost unbelievable to think such a minor detail – one that could be easily overlooked– could have a major impact.

It was in 2008, when sales touched $30 million, that Tob knew his business would succeed.

Being 34 years old, Tob is also the youngest person to be on Forbes’s ‘Thailand’s 50 Richest People’ list. With so many accomplishments to his name, his story inspires and shows us what a person is capable of when they apply themselves to something.

As of today, Tob has divested 10% of his holdings to institutional investors, for the sake of diversifying his portfolio. He is looking to give back to the community by backing startups and the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Actionable Takeaway: T he journey wasn’t always smooth-sailing for Tob. In 2011, he faced a setback where a flood devastated Taokaenoi’s factory. Despite this, he managed to overcome the odds and have the factory up and running in just 3 months. It shows, that it is effort, dedication, and a refusal to give up, that helps one become a success in the business world!

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A billionaire NFL owner's superyacht is now available for charter. It'll cost you.

• NFL owner Shahid Khan's superyacht Kismet is available for charter at $3 million a week.
• Kismet, which will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show, features luxury amenities and can host 12 guests.
• Added costs for provisions, gratuities, and taxes can raise the weekly charter cost to $5.4 million.

Want to vacation like a billionaire? You can — for $3 million a week.

The superyacht belonging to Shahid Khan, the owner of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars who is worth $13.3 billion, according to Forbes, is officially available for charter.

Kismet, Khan's new yacht, will make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month.

The 122-meter yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests — and a crew of 36 available to serve them — and, like any superyacht worth its weight, has some special amenities .

A "Balinese-inspired" spa features a hammam, sauna, and cryotherapy chamber, as well as a massage table and chromotherapy bathtub offering some sort of color-related treatment. For more active wellness, there's a gym, basketball court, and pickleball court.

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There are three pools — two are jacuzzis — spread over six decks, four outdoor showers, four bars, four fireplaces, two fire pits, and one helipad. For your viewing pleasure, there is an outdoor cinema, and for your listening pleasure, a DJ booth and grand piano.

And because billionaires love to play, there is a suite of water toys aboard, including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, e-foils, and WaveRunners.

Khan is a committed superyacht owner. His previous superyacht, also named Kismet, was purchased by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt last year. While its final sales price was not disclosed, it was listed for about $160 million. Renamed Whisper, the yacht was built by the same German shipyard as the new Kismet, Lürssen, and measured 95 meters.

"The yacht has exceeded all expectations of the client for whom we have built his third yacht in total," Peter Lürssen, a managing partner at Lürssen, said in a statement about the newest Kismet.

Kismet is the largest yacht on display at the Monaco Yacht Show, which will feature 120 superyachts . Renaissance, the second largest at 112 meters, charters for the same weekly price of $3 million.

While the nine-figure sales prices of these yachts make their seven-figure charter rates seem like a bargain, renting out a superyacht is not for the faint of wallet. In addition to the charter fee, there are costs associated with provisions which can come to as much as 40% of the fee; gratuities, as much as 20% of the fee; and taxes, also as much as 20%. That means a week aboard the Kismet can actually cost as much as $5.4 million.

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My life in boats: Jan Verkerk, owner of 69m Sherakhan

He’s built several boats and designed an award- winning 250ft explorer, but now he’s concerned with ocean research, as he tells Grace Trofa

You cannot imagine when you are a young kid that you will make it and have two superyachts. I dreamed of sailing around the world and going to Antarctica , yes, but to do it on my own boats? No.

I have been sailing since I was a child, but my first big boat was a 1926, 20 metre classic motor yacht. At the time I had a bar and restaurant business, but I left it all behind to live on my boat in the Med for three years.

I am a mechanic by education, so I made my money working on boats. It was the best time. You never have a better time than when you have no money; that’s when you make the most sincere friendships. Finally, though, my mom had to send me $5,000 to buy fuel and I headed back to Holland.

I started out chartering my classic boat for river cruises and eventually expanded to five boats and 40 employees. My  first superyacht was the 38.1 metre  Jaguar . When the boat was completed, I asked Anne Stellinga, a Dutch broker who worked for Camper & Nicholsons , to take a look. She said: “Hmm, maybe you have to change a couple of things.” I think I got a 20-page list! But I listened and made all the changes. In the end it was one of the most popular charters in the Med.

I did the interior design for 77.4 metre Legend , which has since sold, and it was unbelievable to win the award from BOAT International for Best Rebuilt Yacht. Legend was a multipurpose vessel, built to be an ice-breaker in remote regions .

When I was building Jaguar and 69.65 metre Sherakhan my daughter was watching Jungle Book 24/7, so we named the boats after characters in the story. Sherakhan is now doing destination trips in Greenland , Antarctica and Patagonia . My most memorable trip was the first time we took Sherakhan to Antarctica. We sailed into South Georgia with an escort of at least eight whales and a view of what looked like a million penguins.

Building boats is something I love and I’m good at, but I don’t want a big company any more. I want to restore a Feadship for specialised deep-sea research. Everyone now has a responsibility to ensure that future generations enjoy the natural beauty of our world.

All Images courtesy of Christopher Scholey.

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Who Owns Superyachts In 2023 —And What Does That Mean For You As Crew?

Where once oligarchs, oil tycoons, royals and old money ruled the roost in the yachting world, tech billionaires have increasingly dominated the superyacht market. Who are these people — and more importantly — what does their different style of ‘yachting’ mean for you as crew?

The list of tech billionaires (at least, the list we know of) is long and getting longer by the year. And as their wealth grows, so does the size of the boats they own!

Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison (Musashi), Charles Simonyi (SKAT), Sergey Brin (Dragonfly), and Larry Page (Senses) are just some of the tech billionaires known to own a superyacht. Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, is rumoured to own Andromeda.

While we can only speculate on how these exact individuals use their yachts or what they are like onboard, some general traits might set the tech billionaire yacht owner out as using their yachts differently than generations of yacht owners before them.

Overall, tech billionaires are often younger, more adventurous and less hidebound regarding old rules and service styles. Here are a few general trends we can assume.

They want to eat well, but less fussily, and with a greater premium on health.

Where silver service, ultra-decadent meals, and mountains of wasted food were — and often still are— preferred by old-money yacht owners and charterers, the modern tech billionaire is more likely to be health-conscious and eat food that is plated rather than buffet style or silver service. Yacht chefs now need to be more skilled in special diets, such as plant-based or keto, and offer a broader range of cuisines.

They want to WORK.

Superyachts used to be for holidays only. This was partly by necessity —the lack of connectivity meant that work went on the back burner for summer months as guests swanned around the Mediterranean. Now, the extraordinary technological strides on board allow yacht owners to have offices where they can work anywhere in the world.

They want to go far beyond the milk run.

While anchoring off St Tropez or Cap Ferrat for weeks in August will always be in style, there has been an explosion in remote cruising, often fuelled by this younger, more adventurous set of yacht owners who can work from anywhere- Antarctica to Alaska and beyond.

This has fed into the next point…

A desire for adventure and exploration has changed yacht design.

As younger, more adventurous owners like tech billionaires have joined the superyacht market, the design of yachts and the toys they carry have changed markedly. New types of vessels have been created to meet this desire for off-the-beaten-track cruising, from support yachts to water toys to the massive growth in explorer yachts. Gone are the days when one yacht layout was almost identical to another. Now, we have winter gardens, submarines, ice rooms, ski rooms, large onboard offices, and helicopter hangars.

Not all of these changes have been driven by tech billionaires, granted. Still, their vision of what is possible has dramatically changed what yachts look like and how they operate as machines, with new types of propulsion, greater ranges, and a considerable amount more tech onboard.

Some things never change.

One thing hasn’t changed, though—a wealthy person’s desire for privacy. Discretion remains perhaps the most essential trait in any crew member, which you must keep in mind when working on yachts —even in the day of constant social media and shows like Below Deck.

A wealthy person’s desire for privacy and discretion is a constant that crew forget at their peril. Are you ensuring that you are a trusted asset? You may have signed that NDA, but do you let stories slip now and then at the bar? Are you careful about not taking photos onboard that give away anything about the boat or the owners? Do you make sure you don’t share the yacht’s cruising plans?

In a world where stories about tech billionaires will fly around the globe at light speed, you must be the gatekeeper. Stories cannot leave the passerelle.

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