Perspectives drawn from real-world yacht programs where operational excellence is the quiet engine behind six-star experiences.

This series is for owners, family offices, and management who want more than glossy brochures and dockside anecdotes. It explores the operational architecture behind truly successful yacht programs - from governance and cost control to culture, crew, and guest experience.

What This Series Covers

Across the series, Sarah Egan, of Sea O O shares insider insights on topics such as the true cost of ownership, crew strategy, governance, and fleet-level thinking—always with a focus on practical levers owners can actually pull.  Expect candid perspectives drawn from real-world programs where operational excellence is the quiet engine behind six-star experiences.

Beyond One Yacht, One Voice

The Superyacht Owner Series goes beyond a single-vessel view, looking at portfolios, structures, and standards that scale across multiple yachts.  Alongside Sarah’s commentary, specialist contributors—from technical, legal, tax, crewing, and refit disciplines - will join future articles to provide focused.

Why This Series Matters

As yachts become more capable, regulatory frameworks become tighter, and expectations rise, the gap between a “good enough” program and a world-class operation is widening.  This series is designed to help owners and their teams close that gap, replacing reactive firefighting with a deliberate, business-grade approach that still protects the magic of time on the water.