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Video shows moments before superyacht went down in storm off Sicily

A celebration turned into tragedy for a british tycoon when the storm sank the vessel off sicily. six people remain missing., by henry austin and corky siemaszko | nbc news • published august 21, 2024 • updated on august 21, 2024 at 3:08 pm.

Newly released video captures a luxury superyacht being battered by a violent storm before it suddenly sank off Sicily with 22 people aboard  Monday.

The grainy images obtained by NBC News and other outlets were recorded on closed-circuit television not far from where the Bayesian was anchored,  about a half-mile from the port of Porticello, on Sicily’s northern coast .

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The yacht's 250-foot mast, illuminated with lights and lashed by the storm, appears to bend to one side before it finally disappears and is replaced by darkness.

The speed with which a yacht built to handle the roughest seas capsized stunned maritime experts.  

“I can’t remember the last time I read about a vessel going down quickly like that, you know, completely capsizing and going down that quickly, a vessel of that nature, a yacht of that size,” said Stephen Richter  of SAR Marine Consulting.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five of the 22 other people who were aboard the 184-foot vessel remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped in the Bayesian’s hull, nearly 170 feet underwater.

Officials confirmed Monday that at least one person, the ship’s cook, had died.  

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Superyachts like the Bayesian, which had been available for charters at a rate of $215,000 a week, are designed to stay afloat even as they are taking on water to give the people aboard a chance to escape, Richter said. 

“Boats of this size, they’re taking passengers on an excursion or a holiday,” Richter said. “They are not going to put them in situations where it may be dangerous or it may be uncomfortable, so this storm that popped up was obviously an anomaly. These vessels that carry passengers, they’re typically very well-maintained, very well-appointed.”

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Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world,  according to  CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters. 

On Tuesday, Italian rescue workers  resumed the search for Lynch  and the five other passengers still missing: Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife.

“The fear is that the bodies got trapped inside the vessel,” Salvatore Cocina, the head of civil protection in Sicily, told Reuters .

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was one of the 15 people rescued Monday after it capsized.

“It’s extremely rare for a boat of this size to sink,” Richter said.

What’s not rare is the kind of storm that sank it , said Simon Boxall, senior lecturer in oceanography at Britain’s University of Southampton.

“People assume the Mediterranean is this rather calm and passive place that never gets storms and always blue skies,” Boxall said. “In fact, you get some quite horrendous storms that are not uncommon at this time of year.”

The president of Italy’s meteorological society has said Monday’s violent storm may have involved a waterspout, essentially a tornado over water, or a downburst, which occurs more frequently but doesn’t involve the rotation of the air.

Luca Mercalli, president of the Italian Meteorology Society, also said recent temperatures may have been a factor. 

“The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius [86 Fahrenheit], which is almost 3 degrees more than normal,” Mercalli told Reuters. “This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms.”

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who two months ago was  acquitted by a San Francisco jury of fraud charges  stemming from the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion.

Prosecutors alleged that Lynch, dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates,” and Autonomy’s vice president for finance, Stephen Chamberlain, had padded the firm’s finances ahead of the sale. Lynch’s lawyers argued that HP was so eager to acquire Autonomy that it failed to  adequately check the books .

Lynch had taken Morvill, who was one of his defense attorneys, on the luxury trip. 

Chamberlain was not on the Bayesian.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a  car struck and killed Chamberlain on Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

“Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name now lives on through his wonderful family,” Chamberlain’s lawyer, Gary Lincenberg, said in a statement .

Henry Austin reported from London and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

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20 August 2024 - San Francisco, CA, USA - After three days of registration, boat inspections, and sail and equipment checks, the  2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship  on San Francisco Bay is officially underway. Returning to this windy venue after ten years, anticipation was high, and the  San Francisco Yacht Club  is ready to deliver a regatta to remember.

Race Day 1 welcomed teams from Croatia, Canada, Germany, Italy, and the USA with sunny skies. As forecasted by  Will Paxton  during  Quantum’s Weather Briefing , it was the warmest day of the week, setting the stage for a heated day of competition. The Race Committee, led by  PRO Mark Foster , executed two races, and the action didn’t disappoint.

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In Race 1, class stalwart  Bora Gulari  and his crew—Norman Berge, Nick Ford, Carlos Robles, and Charlie Smythe—got off to a strong start, leading from the first upwind mark to the finish line and securing the first bullet of the championship for  KINGSPOKE  team. In Race 2, they finished 3rd, while  Peter Karrie ’s  NEFELI , with a mixed German-Italian crew, demonstrated impressive consistency by finishing 2nd in both races.

Don Wilson  and his  CONVEXITY  crew—Jeremy Wilmot, Ted Hackney, Tomas Dietrich, and Ian Liberty—had a stellar first day, scoring a 3rd place finish in Race 1 and clinching the bullet in Race 2. Wilson praised the great breeze and expressed satisfaction with their performance, noting,  “Anything can happen; there are a lot of great teams here, and we’re taking it one day at a time.”

CONVEXITY  now holds the early lead, but with the top 3 teams tied at 4 points, the competition is only heating up!

The Corinthian division is equally intense, with two teams tied at 24 points.  Kent Pierce ’s  AVERAGE  posted a 9-15, while  Duane Yoslov ’s  LOOPER  scored 12-12. Meanwhile, reigning Corinthian World Champion from Croatia,  Ante Botica 's  MATARAN 24  is just 2 points behind with scores of 20-6 (26 pts).

Despite being less familiar with San Francisco’s challenging winds,  Pierce  and his crew—David Ryan Eastwood, Eric Stokke, Claire Hunt, and Tristan Richmond—are embracing the challenge and looking forward to the stronger winds forecasted later this week. Pierce also noted the unique weather patterns in San Francisco Bay, which could lead to unpredictable conditions, stating,  “We like weird. When things get weird, we get going.”

With such tight competition in both divisions, tomorrow’s races are sure to bring even more excitement.

Sailing on the outer course, the Melges 24 teams were welcomed back to the harbor by a beer boat, kicking off the post-race festivities on the water.

The 2024 Diversified Melges 24 Worlds was honored to have Team USA’s  Daniela Moroz  join us this evening for the Day 1 prize giving. Moroz, a 6-time Women’s Kite Foiling World Champion and 4-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, recently finished 4th in her division at the Paris Olympics. During her remarks, Moroz shared valuable insights from her Paris 2024 experience and reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing gold at LA2028, declaring she has "unfinished business." The Melges 24 fleet responded with thunderous applause, and we’re all excited to cheer her on in LA!

Tuesday's schedule includes three races, with the first warning signal at 11:25 AM.

Top 10 after 2 races:

• USA 868 - CONVEXITY - Don Wilson (3, 1) - 4 points
• USA 820 - KINGSPOKE - Bora Gulari (1, 3) - 4 points
• GER 859 - NEFELI - Peter Karrie (2, 2) - 4 points
• USA 619 - STEPPING RAZOR - Anthony Kotoun (5, 5) - 10 points
• ITA 865 - BOMBARDA - Andrea Pozzi (7, 4) - 11 points
• USA 849 – FULL THROTTLE - Brian Porter (4, 7) - 11 points
• USA 856 - SENTINEL - Geoff Fargo (6, 13) - 19 points
• USA 829 - RAZA MIXTA - Peter Duncan (14, 8) - 22 points
• USA 830 - STRAIGHTARROW - Chelsea Simms (13, 10) - 23 points
• USA 549 - AVERAGE - Kent Pierce (9, 15) - 24 points  CORINTHIAN

Top 3 of the Corinthian division:

• 10. USA 549 - AVERAGE - Kent Pierce (9, 15) - 24 points
• 12. USA 855 - LOOPER - Duane Yoslov (12, 12) - 24 points
• 14. CRO 649 - MATARAN 24 - Ante Botica (20, 6) - 26 points

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The  Diversified 2024 Melges 24 World Championship  will take place August 17-24 in beautiful California, USA, organized by the  International Melges 24 Class Association  (IM24CA) in partnership with  The San Francisco Yacht Club  and the  U.S. Melges 24 Class Association  (USM24CA).

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The Singlehanded Sailing Society puts on the Singlehanded TransPacific race every two years, ever since the first race, way back in 1978. Since then, more people have made it to outer space than have raced singlehanded from San Francisco to Hawaii. But, if you like to sail by yourself, paradoxically, you’re still in good company. As Greg Morris, a five time racer, so aptly put it after completing the 1998 race on a Moore 24, “The TransPac is a Buglight for Weirdos with Boats.” These Weirdos will likely turn in to some of your best friends.

RACE THE BOAT YOU HAVE

The race is open to ocean-going boats and skippers. This is not an event catering to the latest and greatest go-fast machines, but rather attracts the adventurous skippers (a.k.a. Weirdos) that want to test themselves out on the Big Blue, and do it in the boats they already own. It’s a long way from here to there. Singlehanding doesn’t make the race any easier; every skipper is navigating, cooking, sailing hard, all the while fixing what breaks along the way, but as long as you and your boat meet the safety requirements, you are set. No foils needed.

AN ADVENTURE (OF A LIFETIME)

The camaraderie amongst skippers begins even before the fleet assembles for race day inspection. At the docks, competitors fine tune last minute preparations, and it’s great to visit the other entries to see the varying solutions to shared problems. Where does one best stow the “dog” food? How many spinnakers will fit in the forepeak? Who is carrying ice cream to Hawaii?

Making landfall in Hanalei Bay marks the completion of an enormous undertaking – a personal victory! By race finish, you will be a different person. You will know more about yourself, your boat, your competitors, and what lies beyond the horizon. As Mike Jefferson put it in his 1996 race log, “Offshore sailing by oneself is a strenuous test of a person’s inner character. Technical skill and experience are, of course, very useful.” If you didn’t get enough on the way there, there’s always the sail home. Though not part of the race itself, the return trip becomes a significant part of the experience.

This Year’s Lineup of Buglighters!

Horizon — Benenteau First 305   Piyush Arora , San Francisco, CA Coyote Point YC, SSS Previous SHTPs: none At age 39, Piyush Arora is perhaps the youngest of this year’s fleet. When asked why he’s taking on this challenge, he replies: “We (my boat and I) expect to find out during the voyage, and I sure hope that the answer will be revealed. His strategy for the race is to “Go west and don’t do anything silly. Since this is my first long passage, my goal would be to keep it simple, find decent wind, and sail Horizon somewhat conservatively. 

Piyush Arora

Such Fast — 1D35 David Garman , Renton, WA Des Moines YC, SSS Previous SHTPs: 2016 David Garman gets asked all the time why he’s doing this. “No answer I give seems to satisfy the one asking. But the ocean calls you, and you either live big and go, or you spend the rest of your life wondering.” He has 40+ years of ocean experience, including racing, deliveries and his 2016 SHTP aboard the Santa Cruz 27 Giant Slayer.

David Garmin

Eos — Cal 2-34 Mike Smith , Brisbane, CA Sierra Point YC Previous SHTPs: none “The Singlehanded Sailing Society has proved to be the best group of folks I have ever met,” says Mike Smith. “They have helped me learn a huge amount about singlehanded sailing. Working through the Farallones Race and the LongPac last year as qualifiers helped me get my safety systems in place.

Tortuga — Westsail 32 Randy Leasure , San Francisco SSS, Island YC, Westsail Owners Association Previous SHTPs: 2012, 2016 “I love the experience of ocean sailing and racing,” says Randy Leasure. “Being completely responsible for everything on the boat is overwhelming, but it is also incredibly rewarding and provides a completely unique sense of accomplishment.” He’s done two previous SHTPs on Tortuga and doublehanded last year’s Pacific Cup on a friend’s boat. “I also have my USCG 100-ton masters license, and I captain for a few local charter companies sometimes.”

Randy Leasure

Elmach — X-Yachts XC-42 Christophe Desage , Vancouver, BC Royal Vancouver YC Previous SHTPs: none “I like the challenge and pushing the envelope,” says Christophe Desage. “This will keep me out of my comfort zone. We’ll see about the race, but if half of the fun is to get prepared, this will be lots of fun!”

Christophe Desage

Siren — Santa Cruz 33 Brendan Huffman , Los Angeles Del Rey YC, Blue Water Cruising Club, Cruising Club of America Previous SHTPs: 2021 Brendan Huffman is sailing the SHTP again “to see if I could do better than last time with more experience, preparation and wisdom.” In addition to the last SHTP, he’s completed five Pacific Cups, two Transpacs and 10 Mexico races.

Brendan Huffman

Jamani — J/120 Sean Mulvihill , San Francisco, CA San Francisco YC Previous SHTPs: none “I love sailing, the ocean and this boat,” says Sean Mulvihill. Included in his vast sailing experience are two crewed Transpac races from L.A. to Honolulu, two crewed Pacific Cups, two doublehanded Pac Cups, four deliveries from Hawaii to California, many Farallon, Half Moon Bay, Lightship and Bay races — crewed, doublehanded and solo.

Sean Mulvihill

Iniscaw — Martin 32,  Max Crittenden , Oceanside, CA Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association Previous SHTPs: 2010 When he retired, Max Crittenden relocated from the Bay Area to SoCal. He’s sailing in the SHTP because, “The last time was such a great experience, I want to have that feeling at least once more.” He started sailing at age 11. “My dad caught the bug and dragged the family along.” To prepare for this race, Max has been doing some cycling, weight-lifting and other exercises. “Lately Aaron, my cat, has helped with sleep training by waking me up every half hour.”

Max Crittenden

Lohengrin — Swan 371 Greg Mardock , Portland, OR Sauvie Island YC Previous SHTPs: none When he originally signed up for the SHTP in 2021, Greg Mardock told us that he’s doing this race as a retirement treat. His previous experience includes coastal cruising, the Pacific Cup, Hobie Cat sailing, miscellaneous deliveries, yearly trips from Oregon up the Washington coast to the San Juans, and local river sailing. He plans to be safe, keep things simple, finish, and have fun.

Greg Mardock

Perplexity — Express 37-1 John Wilkerson, Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA Port Madison YC Previous SHTPs: 2021 John Wilkerson hopes to sail a better race than he did in 2021. Since then, he also completed the 2022 Pacific Cup. As a shakedown cruise, he’ll sail Perplexity down the coast from Washington. His strategy is to take one day at a time, and “appreciate being out there.” Provisioning will include Tasty Bite meals, ramen and Oreos.

John Wilkerson

Reverie — Tartan 41 Alexander Benderskii , Los Angeles Pacific Singlehanded Sailing Association Previous SHTPs: none “I love the Hawaiian islands,” says Alexander Benderskii, “but I do not like flying. His strategy for the race is to talk with people who’ve done it before and listen to Stan Honey (and other Transpac/Pac Cup) seminars on YouTube.

Alexander Benderskii

Green Buffalo — Cal 40   Jim Quanci , Point Richmond, CA RYC, SSS, Pacific Cup YC, Cruising Club of America Previous SHTPs: 2012 (overall winner), 2021 In contrast to some of the skippers, Jim Quanci will sail to Hawaii and back yet again this summer in order to relax. You see, he’s been around this block a time or two (19 to be exact). He’s looking forward to disconnecting from “the buzz — (email, social, text, mobile…)”

Green Buffalo

Tony Bourque , Point Richmond, CA, Freedom 40/40 “ Circe “ Richmond Yacht Club, Singlehanded Sailing Society Previous SHTPs: none To Tony Bourque, the Singlehanded Transpacific Race seems like an interesting and fulfilling challenge. “It is also a significant and serious adventure/challenge I am capable of achieving — unlike, say, climbing Mount Everest!” Tony has many years sailing locally on the Bay, ocean and Delta, singlehanded and crewed. He delivered his current boat from San Diego, and helped to deliver Green Buffalo from Hawaii to San Francisco. He completed his 400-mile solo-sail qualifier in April.

Tony Bourque

Solstice  1962 Cal 40 Michael Polkabla is from Pacific Grove and has been sailing since age 12. He has recently competed and won the 2021 Singlehanded Season Championship at MPYC on Monterey Bay, Consisting of 5 long distance events, and routinely competes singlehanded against fully crewed teams on Monterey Bay 2020 to present.

Michael Polkabla

Bill Stange

  Chris Jordan , Point Richmond/San Francisco The Pork Chop Express — Express 27  SSS Previous SHTPs: none “I’ve been considering this race since the late ’90s, when winning may have been paramount,” says Chris Jordan. “Now I’d just like to sail smart and turn in a good time with little breakage. The Express is a fun boat on this course, so I’m looking forward to some good surfing sessions.”

Chris Jordan

The Pork Chop Express

  Gary Burton , Brookings, OR Elizabeth Ann — Westsail 32 Previous SHTPs: 2014, 2016 For Gary Burton, the SHTP is always on the radar, and things have worked out to go this year. Gary grew up lake sailing with his family and has 15 years of ocean experience. His current training has included trail walking and practice sailing.

Gary Burton

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Yacht owners guide to Classification Societies

Classification societies (also known as ‘class’ societies) make an important contribution to maritime safety. Their engineers and surveyors, who are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance, have two distinct but related roles.

The first is to research, establish and apply standards for the design, building and maintenance of trading ships and yachts. Known as the ‘rules’ of the society, these standards are highly detailed and technical and cover the strength and integrity of the yacht’s hull, engines and key safety systems, but not aesthetic or operational elements.

The experts’ second role is to perform much of the ‘statutory’ inspection work – required by international conventions – for smaller nations that maintain a registry for flagging yachts, but do not have sufficient expertise of their own.

Occasionally, flag states may insist on a yacht being classed by an approved society, irrespective of size or use

The two roles can overlap. If a flag state’s technical requirements are sufficiently similar to a society’s rules, that society could undertake limited classification and statutory compliance responsibilities during a vessel’s construction, which saves re-inventing the wheel. Further, under the rules of the society, the flag state administration may have to be informed if a yacht falls foul of the rules, which, in turn, may invalidate the flag state’s equipment and safety certificates.

Societies often offer additional consultancy services, going beyond basic classification, during building and refits. It is also possible to have even fairly modest yachts built according to class rules, which are usually higher than those imposed by law and can boost resale value.

Compulsory classifications

Classification is voluntary, unless a flag state requires it, typically by virtue of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

SOLAS demands that certain yachts be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the various requirements of a recognised society, or with the equivalent flag state requirements. This applies to yachts that undertake international passages on any sort of commercial basis, and which carry more than 12 guests, are of at least 500 gross tonnes, or both.

Occasionally, flag states may insist on a yacht being classed by an approved society, irrespective of size or use. In any event, classification is often needed to reassure any banks that hold security on the yacht and would otherwise have no way of ensuring that the asset is not depreciating excessively.

SOLAS demands that certain yachts be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the various requirements of a recognised society

Also, owners of larger yachts may also find it hard to obtain insurance at reasonable rates without classification. For the insurers’ peace of mind, policies commonly insist on the yacht being classed, and maintained ‘in class’, by a society agreed on by the underwriters, with all the experts’ recommendations being carried out as directed. If this is agreed to in the policy but then not adhered to, insurers could walk away without paying a penny in the event of a claim.

In fact, the societies were a product of the fledgling insurance industry. When this new sector was developing at the tables of Mr Lloyd’s coffee house in 18th-century London, it became apparent that the insurers’ knowledge of the ships they insured was less than perfect. As construction methods varied, the vessels were classed according to build quality and condition. The idea worked, and Lloyd’s Register was born. Insurance premiums could at last accurately reflect the risks, with higher build specifications and better maintenance being rewarded with lower premiums. Soon societies were being established around the world.

Today’s classification societies

There are now dozens of organisations worldwide providing classification services but only 13 make up the proudly self-regulating International Association of Classification Societies. Members are independent and non-profit-making and provide services to nearly all the world’s commercial and leisure tonnage. IACS itself also has the capacity to develop rules in conjunction with the International Maritime Organization.

Classification process

The initial process of classification involves assessments of drawing-board designs and attendance throughout construction or conversion. Once a survey has confirmed that these rules have been met, a certificate of classification is issued. This summarises the standards met, the broad intended use of the vessel and whether she should be used only in sheltered waters.

Crucially, the certificate is not an express guarantee of safety or seaworthiness, but merely evidence that the yacht meets certain standards.

Being maintained in class is achieved through regular surveys, which, to simplify matters, are carried out regardless of the yacht’s circumstances. Surveys performed to renew the classification, known as ‘special’ surveys, take place every five years, which can be extended by up to three months if necessary. The examinations can be surprisingly scientific in nature, with various tests conducted to assess the thickness of the hull, possible fractures and other forms of deterioration, as well as the condition of all the principal items of machinery and equipment.

The certificate is not an express guarantee of safety or seaworthiness

An intermediate survey is then carried out three months either side of the third anniversary. On top of this, annual surveys, which need not be so thorough, are conducted three months either side of the anniversary date.

Of course, yachts are often subject to modifications, as the owner’s whims and new regulations dictate. They may also be subject to heavy-weather damage, accidents and neglect. For these reasons, they are also be subject to ad hoc surveys.

Where any survey raises concerns, class can be suspended or withdrawn, depending on the nature of the problem. If it is rectifiable, the surveyor usually makes recommendations, known as ‘conditions of class’. Maintenance of the yacht in class then becomes conditional on the work being carried out.

A yacht may be suspended from class if the owner does not request a survey following an accident causing damage or following repairs or alterations, and will be suspended automatically if any of the regular surveys are overlooked. Class will then be withdrawn altogether following a six-month suspension.

Details of suspensions and withdrawals, and the yachts concerned, are published on the internet for all to see, including insurers.

Legal recourse

Class surveyors have made serious mistakes in the past which have led to large claims. Societies are seen as having deep pockets and their liability cannot be limited by international convention in the same way that an owner’s can.

Where a society provides consultancy services going beyond its conventional remit, it would almost certainly be responsible for its mistakes, subject to the contract terms. However, the courts take a tender view of mistakes made when providing traditional classification services.

Claims against a class society may be an uphill struggle, for the following reasons:

• The primary legal responsibility for seaworthiness normally remains with the owner
• Societies may specify where a yacht may operate, but they do not specify how she should be operated
• The society may have expressly excluded liability where a contractual relationship exists
• Surveys tend to involve selected sampling, rather than stem-to-stern inspections, and
• A similarly high level of expertise is required to challenge their views. English courts have ruled out societies’ liability towards parties other than the owner. In 1985 a yacht called Morning Watch was sold with a valid classification certificate, but was so corroded that she was unseaworthy and worth considerably less than the buyer had paid. The buyer was unsuccessful in suing the society as the survey had not been requested by, or carried out for, the buyer, even though it had been undertaken with a purchase in mind. Societies could still be liable directly to an owner, however.

Although legal recourses against societies are limited, they have much to contribute to safety and can help maintain a yacht’s value

By contrast, some European courts take a less favourable view, with societies being found liable to third parties, although ‘gross negligence’ must have been displayed.

Where societies undertake work on behalf of flag states, they often benefit from their master’s state immunity. However, European Union legislation provides quality requirements where societies are working in this capacity, and this legislation does entertain the possibility of societies being made liable for gross negligence, but nothing less. Where an owner had failed to disclose something which a society would otherwise be anxious to survey, it is unlikely that the society would be exposed to any liability.

Although legal recourses against societies are limited, they have much to contribute to safety and can help maintain a yacht’s value. Classification should not, therefore, be seen as a pedantic exercise, performed just to keep insurers happy. The process brings to bear an independent and high level of expertise which should reassure present and prospective owners alike.

Benjamin Maltby is an English barrister with consultants MatrixLloyd, providing impartial guidance on all aspects of large yacht purchase, building, ownership and operation.

Originally published: May 2010 .

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Amazing Charter Experience

Our family chartered Romar IV for two weeks from Yachts Society. Words cannot explain how much we enjoyed working with John, Constance and their team. We’ve charter boats for over 30 years from all around the world and Yachts Society is unlike any other. Their family run business brings a personal touch that you don’t get with the larger charter companies. Their inventory of yachts are well maintained and Romar IV was impeccable. I would highly recommend Yachts Society for anyone planning a charter in Greece. Thanks again John and Constance, Efcharisto kai Yamas!!

Date of experience : July 05, 2024

A Perfect Charter Experience with Yachts Society

Booking our first bareboat charter in the Greek islands was a leap into the unknown, but Yachts Society, introduced to us by our broker, made it an unforgettable adventure. John and Constance, the owners, proudly emphasize the unique customer experience of their family-owned business, and they deliver on that promise. From our initial connection to the final moments of our journey, John and Constance made us feel like VIPs. Their dedication to personalized service is truly remarkable. Every call, email, and WhatsApp message was answered promptly, easing our preparations and ensuring we were ready for the adventure. The personal touch extended to every corner of their operation. The enthusiastic technicians and dock hands were invaluable, assisting with everything from loading our bags and provisions to stowing our SUPs and windsurfers. Their focus on perfection was evident in every detail. The check-out process was a breeze; within 1.5 hours of our arrival, we were sailing the stunning Greek waters. John’s fleet is impeccably maintained, with a well-stocked inventory of parts to swiftly handle any equipment issues that might arise. Upon our return, John, Constance, and their dedicated team greeted us with the same unwavering commitment to service. Their attention to detail and genuine care made this the ideal charter experience. In a competitive market, Yachts Society stands out. John and Constance have created something truly special—a seamless blend of professional efficiency and heartfelt hospitality. Our charter with them was nothing short of perfect.

Date of experience : July 06, 2024

Great service, truly recommend

Me and my friends rented a catamaran for our weeklong sailing trip around the Cyclades. Constance was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and always responded quickly, the boat exceeded our expectations, and we had the best skipper, Sotiris, to show us around the islands. Everything was wonderful and we had zero worries on our hands.

Date of experience : June 15, 2024

An amazing charter company

John, Constance and the Yachts Society crew were amazing. They are a family charter company, they own and also sail on these boats and they really gave us a super professional and very warm experience. We took the Bali 4.6 - Romar2. The boat was the best we've been on, in great condition and exceptionally well equipped. Any issue we had was immediately dealt with and solved with allot of care and friendliness. It is so exciting to see that the team loves their boats and love what they are doing, and everything is done with so much care and attention. We highly recommend them for your next charter.

Date of experience : June 30, 2023

Excellent charter company

A really great charter company. John and Constance are nice and hearth warming people. check in and check out process was without any problems. The Antibes ship is well maintained and we enjoyed a beautiful week. We thank the entire Yachts society crew once again and we are more than happy to recommend this company to everyone else.

Date of experience : July 10, 2021

Yacht Charter Greece 2020

I chartered an Oceanis 50.5 from John in August 2020 and can’t recommend the service and quality highly enough. Charming family, beautifully maintained yachts and well presented on arrival. Probably one of the best boats we’ve ever chartered. Will be returning next year

Date of experience : November 29, 2020

Excellent, I recommend

I rented a "RomaR" catamaran for my client and can recommend this company as everything was good! There were several electrical problems due to the high voltage at the Mykonos pier. The charter company did everything perfectly - they apologized, quickly found a technician to fix it and compensated the client for his costs due to the breakdown. It is a good job and my client is satisfied and wants to rent a boat from them again next year.

Date of experience : August 23, 2021

I rented the sailing boat Antibes for a…

I rented the sailing boat Antibes for a week. Everything was working well and thus I coule enjoy the holidays fully. Contance and John from the charter company were very kind and explained me carefully everything I needed to know. I can warmly recommend sailing with Yachts Society.

Date of experience : September 03, 2022

Perfect stay

We had a wonderful time with Constance, John and their team of Yachts Society. From booking until check out we had a personalized service: chatting directly with the owners, asking for good spots to spend the night at anchor and nice restaurants. We sailed on Romar, a Bali 4.1 that was very well equipped: solar panels, generator, AC, a large bimini, many places to sit and lay (even at the back of the boat). The sails were in very good shape as well. I’ve been sailing for the past 6 years several times a year and I can say it’s the best service I’ve ever had. Thanks again John, Constance and team for the perfect management. Planning to come back in August !

Date of experience : June 12, 2021

Best experience renting a yacht.

I am renting yachts for more then 25 years and I can say that it is probably the best company I have ever rented from . The team is professional, very oriented for servicing the customer. From the beginning of receiving the boat till the return only good word. Thank you I will definitely rent from them again.

Date of experience : June 26, 2021

Perfect charterer!

We have had a great week in collaboration with Yachts Society! The owners are a lovely couple that use their boats for their own holidays as well, which is why everything is working properly. Not a single time have I seen a boat that is so thoughtfully equipped. Things like a 30m longer electric cable and 120 meters of anchor chain are included and very useful. The Nespresso machine is a nice touch as well ;). Thank you John and Constance and see you next time!

Date of experience : June 11, 2022

Perfect Charter and very nice and helpful Owners and Team

It was a real pleasure to get to know John, Constance and their Team from Yachts Society. The Bali 4.1 was a really nice and comfortable catamaran in very good condition. We very much enjoyed the two weeks of sailing in the Aegean Sea. I can highly recommend Yachts Society Thank you for everything!!

Date of experience : April 22, 2023

Perfect family-operated company

There are many chartering companies but now I prefer to book with small ones and it has paid off. In six years of sailing from Greece I think I have not gotten a (not new) yacht in better shape than Antibes. Everything worked excellently. The owners, a pleasant married couple, met us at the base and did all the checking in and out. This time we went for a skippered charter and the owners found us what everybody agreed was the best skipper we have ever met. The personal touch is very nice and welcome and we will stick to Yacht Society in the future. Thanks for everything K and Y! =)

Date of experience : June 08, 2021

Excellent holidays

very well equipped yacht, great contact with the representatives of the company who were very helpful and friendly. great contact during check-in and boat check-out. I recommend strongly

Date of experience : September 24, 2022

We just finished a week sailing in…

We just finished a week sailing in Greece and it was just perfect!! The yacht was new and very well equipped and every little detail was thought of. The staff was excellent!! We will definitely return again.tali from israel

Date of experience : August 11, 2023

Week on Antibes

Boat in good condition, well equipt. The company worth of reccomendation, nice people very helpful . Thank You, and see You again.

Date of experience : October 01, 2022

great service

great service extremely nice owners great catamaran the best vacation we recommend wholeheartedly 😍

Date of experience : June 05, 2022

We took the bali 4.8

We took the bali 4.8, we were 6 couples, everything was just perfect. John is kind, friendly and simply amaizing. Thank you

Date of experience : July 08, 2023