Haute Living San Francisco Jan/Feb 2012
Diane M. Byrne


Diane M. Byrne is a longtime yachting journalist, with 17 years of experience cruising aboard and writing about some of the most luxurious yachts on the water. She travels regularly around the USA and Europe to get a first-hand look at the yachts in every stage of design and construction, plus meet and land exclusive interviews with the owners. Diane is additionally the owner and editor of MegayachtNews.org, the leading independent Web site devoted to this market. She and Megayacht News are regularly quoted and referenced by media outlets worldwide, including CNBC, CNN, Forbes, Fortune, and The Sunday Times (UK). She is additionally a board member of the International Superyacht Society and a founding member of the United States Superyacht Association.
BLOG ENTRIES BY DIANE M. BYRNE
Imagine a boat that blends the advantages of a catamaran with the thrill of a Hovercraft. That’s the Axcell 650 Catamaran Sport Yacht. Measuring 66'5” with the swim platform, the Axcell 650 is the result of a collaboration between MACS Research and noted megayacht designer J.C. Espinosa. Like...
Jan 31, 2011 11:00 AM
 
Considering that every state except for Florida has snow on the ground right now, you may be in need of a great escape to somewhere warm. If so, here are five great destinations and equally great charter yachts you can book, courtesy of YCO. Note that many charter yachts quote their rates in euros t...
Jan 27, 2011 1:04 PM
 
As I’ve written here before on Haute Yachts, runabouts built by Riva, especially their all-mahogany launches, have long been among the most coveted in the world. Recently, Marc Newson’s collaboration with Riva brought more attention to the iconic brand. Now, a well-known auction house is selling...
Jan 17, 2011 6:00 PM
 
If you’re in the mood for more than just California dreamin’, mark April 14 to 16 on your calendar. That’s when a new luxury lifestyle event called DeLUXE San Diego will be held, showcasing a variety of yachts, among other high-end products, and including several exclusive experiences.
Jan 10, 2011 6:08 PM
 
Strand Craft may not have launched a yacht yet, but it garnered worldwide attention in 2010 for its dare-to-be-different approach: designing a 122-foot megayacht to tote a souped-up sportscar. Now that it reportedly has signed at least one contract to build that yacht, the Strand Craft 122, the team...
Jan 3, 2011 6:00 PM
 
Holland-based Mulder Shipyard may be surrounded by several other yacht builders with far larger offerings, but it’s pretty happy with its lineup of yachts to 92 feet. Its clients clearly are, too, as a previous customer requested it build a 72-footer.
Dec 27, 2010 6:00 PM
 
There’s something unmistakably romantic about seeing a sailing yacht slip over the horizon. There’s also something romantic about a yacht owner with a famous sailing yacht tapping the same design and build teams to create a new one. Such is the case with Marie, a 180-footer delivered over the su...
Dec 20, 2010 6:00 PM
 
Chartering a yacht is arguably one of the most exclusive vacation experiences around. Unlike a cruise ship, when you book a yacht, the boat is yours and yours alone. In addition, the itinerary is custom tailored to your liking.
Dec 13, 2010 6:00 PM
 
 
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