A scheme to improve social mobility in the marine world is helping hundreds of youngsters each year

Since 2020, we have been working with national maritime charity, the United Kingdom Sailing Academy (UKSA), through our charitable arm, the Edmiston Foundation, to address diversity within the superyacht industry.
The focus of this partnership is the Sea.Change Foundation, which aims to widen access to maritime training and employment to children and young people from the most underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in the UK, giving them a real chance to forge a career in the maritime sector.
Here we speak with Amy Sweeting, Director of Fundraising at UKSA, to find out how the Sea.Change Foundation is improving social mobility in the marine world.
Our two strategic priorities are extended reach and maritime depth; reaching those children who would most benefit from an adventure on the water and providing structured and funded pathways to enable them to excel in the maritime industry.
An important step in our pathway is our fully funded Sea.Change programme, an inspirational five-day residential trip for 14–17-year-olds, with a specific focus on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We know that those from deprived areas have less access to outdoor education, employment pathways and fun activities. The programme helps these young people to build life skills, make new friends and learn about training and careers in the maritime sector.
The main barrier to entering the maritime industry is accessibility, whether that’s through a lack of understanding about the maritime industry and what it has to offer, or a financial barrier to courses and training.
At UKSA, we build strategic partnerships with schools, charities and organisations across the UK who are already working with children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. By working in partnership, we can easily reach those young people who would most benefit from our funded programmes and pathways.
Our Sea.Change programme is a brilliant introduction to the maritime industry, while also letting the teenagers have fun. Through our funding streams, we remove any financial, social, or economic barrier to accessing our programme and training courses.
The one that comes to mind right now is Tom. Tom first came to us on a Sea.Change programme with his school in Portsmouth. He was a fairly shy boy, didn’t really have much happening in his life and had never been on a boat.
He enjoyed his week so much that he came back to do the Sea.Change programme again. His confidence grew, he became a natural team leader and when our Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, came to open our new residential building recently, he gave a speech in front of a room full of guests.
Tom came back to us to do some work experience, helping to teach children and the daily running of our programmes. He’s coming back to us again to do a two-year further education course and then wants to go into the maritime industry. That’s just one of so many success stories, inspiring those who would never have the chance to find a dream and be fully supported to follow it.
Working with children and young people is always full or surprises. We are constantly learning what we can do better and what learning we can share with our partner charities.
I think the main surprise for us has been learning all the different ways that we can work with such a diverse group of children and young people. For example, we have grown our Welfare Team and Industry Guidance Team after realising that many of these children and young people come from challenging backgrounds and need a different type of support. We want our beneficiaries to have an equal footing when entering the industry and continue to develop our ways of working to meet their needs.
Children and young people are constantly adjusting to a different world than we lived in even just a few years ago. Our programmes offer an escape from the world of mobile phones and social media, encouraging them to leave their comfort zones and build new life skills. Not only that, but we also open up a world of opportunity in a continuously growing industry.
I think the proof is in stories like that of Tom and the incredible growing demand from young people wanting to attend the programme – we’ve seen an increase in interest of 900% in two years. It is clear to us that we are offering something that really changes our beneficiaries’ lives and now we need to work out how we can grow to keep up with that demand.
We launched the Sea.Change Foundation in partnership with the Edmiston Foundation. Without their investment in our mission, we would not have been able to get this programme off the ground or have funded as many young people to take part as we have. We launched the programme in 2020, welcoming 50 beneficiaries. This year, we are looking to fund 350 young people and next year, more than 500. Without funding from Edmiston, this would never be possible.
The more funding that we have, the more children and young people we can help, with a focus on those from deprived areas. We know that outdoor education and employment opportunities are more important now than ever and any support to grow our programmes such as Sea.Change is very gratefully received.
To find out more about the Edmiston Foundation and UKSA, please contact us.
Published:
23 September 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
In 2021, Edmiston made the important decision to partner with yachting organisation UKSA, funding training programmes in order to open up opportunities within the superyacht world to young people from the most underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. The Edmiston Foundation’s goal is to encourage new pathways and entry points into the maritime industry to change the white, elitist perception that currently encircles the maritime sector, and training is the perfect way to begin this.
UKSA is one of the world’s top providers of MCA yacht certificates, providing career training for people of all ages, but especially to teenagers from across the UK. Through their partnership with the Edmiston Foundation, they are able to make sure that the students who come on their courses are as diverse as possible, opening the door to those who might not otherwise have had these opportunities, or even known they existed.
A year after it launched, the partnership is thriving, and more vital than ever before. Addressing diversity within the superyacht industry, the joint mission is helping those who want to to forge a career within the maritime sector, broadening horizons and teaching hugely transferable life skills and leadership.
This year alone, The Edmiston Foundation joined forces with UKSA to fund places for 61 teenagers on the Sea Change Foundation Programme. For five days, these students – aged between 14 and 17 years old – had the chance to try all sorts of water-based activities, from stand up paddle-boarding to yachting. Back on shore, they also took part in more theoretical lessons, an introduction into the sort of careers they could think about going for in the maritime sector, and the steps they’d need to take to get there. Above all, for many of the young people who came on the Sea Change programme, this was their first chance they have to go on the water and the first time they’d been away from home.
At the next level, Edmiston have put 29 students through the UKSA’s Superyacht Careers Training programme this year, with two students currently enrolled who will be fully funded by the Foundation. The course has been specially designed by industry experts to meet the growing demand for well-trained professional crew onboard some of the world’s most luxurious yachts. This runs alongside the Superyacht Cadetship course, which begins in September 2022, with one fully funded place already secured.
Isabelle, a student who is taking place on a on the Crew Trainer Course at UKSA 2022, gave the following testimonial during her first week:
I’m thankful for Edmiston funding my Superyacht Crew training course here at UKSA. The training is going great, everyone here is absolutely lovely and easy to talk to. The instructors are so clear and friendly, and the fact it’s my first time in this sort of environment, I don’t feel silly asking any questions. I’m not certain what my future ambitions are, but I’m really keen on taking this further and seeing where this can take me. I’m just going to go where the wind takes me.
Additionally, the Edmiston Foundation has supported activity and learning visits for 150 school children this year, and supported 18 beneficiaries from Washwood Heath to join UKSA courses.
As the partnership continues to grow and evolve, Edmiston and UKSA are having a significant impact in providing these opportunities to young people and in kick-starting a meaningful culture change, and ultimately increasing diversity in the sector.
The Edmiston Foundation formed in 2020 with two main agendas: employment opportunities for young people within the maritime sector, and environmental initiatives, specifically relating to the Ocean. The Foundation aims to partner with leaders in their respective fields, supporting these initiatives via fund raising and wider awareness.
But to help us support more than 200 young people each year, we need your help. You can support The Edmiston Foundation by donating here:
Published:
28 July 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
Edmiston’s brokerage offering has been boosted by the recent introduction to our fleet of some stunning yachts that really play to our strengths.
The 57.50m sailing yacht TWIZZLE from the pedigree Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman and the 46.6m motor yacht KISS from Feadship both represent the best of the best on the brokerage market today combining the top of design, condition and pedigree.
Our brokers have high hopes for the multi-award-winning yacht TWIZZLE, which continues to wow with her combination of contemporary interiors and gorgeous form on the water. She exhibits a strong connection to the sea throughout, with all the credentials of a genuine pedigree cruiser.
Edmiston has good form when it comes to selling pedigree yachts of this calibre, having sold three world cruising sailing yachts over the past 12 months: ZENJI, ROSEHEARTY, and MELEK. In fact, Edmiston has been involved in 50% of the sales of pedigree sailing yachts from 50m-80m since 2020 and is hoping to build on this impressive sales success in this sector.
We are also well matched for the 46.60m Feadship KISS, which is offered in pristine condition and somehow manages to fit six cabins – including a showstopping private Owner’s deck – into a very sleek sub-50m design.
KISS represents a rare opportunity to buy a Feadship of this size, and Edmiston continues to prove itself as the foremost Feadship broker in the industry, having sold four Feadships in the past year, including HALO, MOONSAND, and FULL MOON.
Other new yachts to join the Edmiston sales fleet include the 42m Feadship LADY CHARLOTTE, whose 2020 refit has left her looking and feeling like a bigger and younger yacht; the 38m Admiral yacht SAFE HAVEN, which is currently undergoing a $2.6 million refit; the 43.60m Benetti BLUE VISION, which has been impeccably maintained; the 59.10m immaculate Oceanco yacht HELIOS; the CRN yacht HANA from the yard’s popular 43m series; and the classic beauty that is the 33.60m 1955 Abeking & Rasmussen yacht SANS SOUCI.
If you would like to enquire about any of the yachts in our sales fleet, contact your Edmiston broker now.
Published:
28 July 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
Edmiston and British climate tech business Levidian Nanosystems have launched a “first-of-its-kind” collaboration that will both support Edmiston’s journey towards achieving net zero and aid the development of decarbonisation within the yacht sector.
Levidian Nanosystems’ patented LOOP device technology cracks methane into hydrogen and carbon, locking the carbon into high-quality green graphene.
At just one atom thick, graphene is the thinnest material known to man, and yet incredibly strong – about 200 times stronger than steel. It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity and can reduce friction.
“Graphene will have a number of marine applications and it has the potential to be an important part of decarbonising the maritime sector,” says John Hartley, Levidian’s Chief Executive.
“Our LOOP technology not only offers a green route to producing graphene, but it also offers the ability to rapidly decarbonise some of the heavy industries that are behind the yachts we see today.”
Jamie Edmiston, Chief Executive of Edmiston commented: “When I was first introduced to Levidian in 2020, I was hugely impressed with the technology and the team behind it.”
“There are clear applications for Levidian’s technology in the maritime sector, and we look forward to working with Levidian as Edmiston works forward towards net zero.”
We’re excited for Levidian to support Edmiston’s journey towards net zero, and its pursuit of decarbonisation both within Edmiston and in the yachting industry more broadly.
For further information on Levidian please visit their website or get in touch with marketing@edmiston.com.
Published:
04 May 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
The new advertising installation airside at Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has surpassed the United Arab Emirates’ international airport’s huge advertising site to become the largest of its kind in the world.
The new advertising installation is wrapped around the airport’s two-sided radar tower and includes two graphic panels, each 10.8m wide and 15.3m high, which when combined are bigger than both Dubai International Airport’s huge advertising hoarding and Fort Dunlop’s famous ‘Cometh the Hour’ advert.
Passengers enjoying the all-round luxury travel package provided by Farnborough Airport and Edmiston, won’t be able to miss it.
The seamless travel experience starts as passengers are ushered through the airport’s award-winning terminals, now blanketed in Edmiston red, to the new Edmiston Lounge, a sumptuous area where they will be cocooned in high-end comfort as they await their flight.
While here, passengers will be fully enveloped in the Edmiston world – all the while excitement for their impending yachting holiday building – as they are surrounded by stunning photography, objets d’art, and yacht models, while they are served delicious refreshments.
The new advertising installation is the latest step in Farnborough’s Brand Partnership Programme, which will see it partner with a series of big-name brand partners over time. The partnership with Edmiston is part of a wider development plan to enhance customer experiences, which is also seeing it invest £55m into a new hangar facility and commit to reduce both flying and onsite emissions through the introduction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil.
Simon Geere, CEO of Farnborough Airport, says: “We are proud to launch our Brand Partnership Programme with the opening of the largest airside advertising installation in the world. We want to create enduring brand partnerships with progressive and like-minded companies who share our values and our markets. Farnborough Airport is delighted to be working with Edmiston as one such partner and we look forward to our customers enjoying the entire experience on their next visit to the airport.”
Jamie Edmiston, Chief Executive of Edmiston, says “Guests travelling through Farnborough Airport can now experience a slice of the Edmiston lifestyle whilst waiting for their flight. We will offer them the greatest service and comfort when using the jet terminal, much as they would receive on one of our yachts, providing a completely seamless service from sky to sea.”
For further information on Farnborough or to book this exclusive travel experience for your next trip, please contact us.
Published:
01 September 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
When Edmiston heard about the crucial work being carried out by the Conservation Collective, a network of environmental foundations across the world set up to restore our world to its natural state, we knew we had to get involved.
Through our long-term partnership with the Conservation Collective, we now support five locally focused marine projects in the Med and the Caribbean, which aim to protect our seas for future generations in different ways, from a sea turtle conservation project in St Vincent & The Grenadines, to tackling illegal fishing in Mallorca.
Here we talk Ben Goldsmith, founder of the Conservation Collective, about the part we can all play in protecting the places we love.
Can you tell us a bit about why you decided to set up the Conservation Collective and what you hope to achieve?
“A very small proportion of total philanthropic giving is directed towards environmental work – less than 3 per cent – and I think this is because the scale of the crisis unfolding is so big that people turn towards things where they think they can make a difference.”
“With the Conservation Collective, we’ve decided to tap into the love that each of us have for a particular place. We all have a place with which we have a powerful personal connection and so our network of local foundations aims to provide people with a way of working to restore the natural fabric of the places they love.”
Why do you think the Conservation Collective and Edmiston make such a good partnership?
People go sailing because they love sailing, and they love nature. Edmiston has a set of clients who have a direct personal connection with the natural world, who have money, and who might be tempted to give some of that money away to support the local initiatives in the places they visit. It’s a marriage made in heaven: if we can introduce the work of some of our environmental foundations to people visiting those places, then it’s a perfect fit.
Yachts are often maligned for having a bad environmental impact, do you think that’s fair/is changing?
“Boats of all kinds are becoming greener, cleaner, and more efficient each year. The yachts we see today are in a different league to the boats we would have known a decade or two ago – and that’s only going to get better and better. Yacht owners should keep the pressure on boatbuilders to continue using innovations to improve efficiency in yachts.
I also think travel and time spent in nature is our birthright and I don’t resent people who want to see world, either in an expensive or inexpensive way. People who love nature and want to get closer to it can be hugely valuable when it comes to restoring it.”
Do you think it’s important for the yachting community and charter guests to be conscious of the natural environments they travel to?
“Yes. I think on some subconscious level we are always aware of the natural environment around us – as human beings we crave a connection with nature, and we need people to put their shoulder to the wheel and support efforts to restore nature.
“I’d like to introduce Edmiston’s clients to the idea that in many areas they visit, nature has been terribly depleted from what it was, but there are initiatives – many which are run on shoestring – that aim to turn that around and this is where they can help.
“We support over 100 projects across the world, and I believe most people visiting a beautiful place would appreciate the opportunity to see ways they can help restore nature.”
Some of the local initiatives you run have a very real and obvious impact on nature (such as the protection of nesting areas for sea turtles). Are there ways that charter guests can see the positive effect this work is having, without causing damage?
“I think what we would love to see would be the opportunity for Edmiston clients when they are sailing in any part of the world to be able to visit turtle hatcheries or reforested places to see first-hand the work being done.
“On the island of Cabrera, off Mallorca, for instance, the amount of wildlife that lives there, and the recovery of nature in a few short years is staggering.”
How crucial is it that the yachting world plays its part in protecting marine environments?
All of us have a responsibility to do what we can to tackle the greatest challenge that humanity has ever faced and give back to the places we are enjoying and restore them to their former vibrancy.
What makes the Conservation Collective unique in its approach to protecting the environment?
I think the Conservation Collective addresses two of the core challenges facing environmental work: how do you get people to give money to environmental work? And how to you get that money to the most effective initiatives?
Our place-based model, whereby we give people the chance to donate money to the places they love, addresses the first of the challenges, and the second thing we do well is that we are ultra-efficient at distributing that money to the very places where efforts have the most impact – which is often at the grass roots level.”
What’s the one thing you hope charter guests take away from their experiences with the Conservation Collective?
“I want people to become active environmentalists – we need a new crop of environmentally-minded philanthropists.
“If we can help bring people to a place whereby they devote a chunk of their time and money to efforts to restore nature, then we’ll be doing our job.
“We need restoration and we need to rewild the world. I want Edmiston clients, be they travelling in Mallorca or the Caribbean to feel plugged into efforts to restore nature in those places and be excited and think, ‘I can afford it. I’m going to give them money, in fact, I’m going to give them money every year to help.’
The good news is that nature recovers quickly, and, in many circumstances, we can restore things to a vibrancy that hasn’t been seen in centuries.
It’s time for a whole new paradigm when it comes to our relationship with nature.”
Published:
30 June 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
As summer gets underway, we’re dreaming of al fresco waterside dinners, the sea lapping just meters below, as we tuck into impossibly fresh shellfish washed down with exquisite local wine. There’s nowhere quite like the Mediterranean for a true taste of summer. With the freedom to hop from vibrant harbour to exclusive island restaurants as you please, a charter holiday is the ultimate way to discover a new side to a region’s cuisine.
Not to mention of course, some of the most talented chefs in the world work on board charter yachts, using ultra-seasonal local ingredients and the freshest seafood to create bespoke menus for their guests.
To whet your appetite, we’ve spoken to the charter brokers who know these coastlines inside out, and have shared their best spots to visit for a gastronomic adventure around the Med.
“I can think of no better place than the Cote d’Azur for foodie sailing holidays”, says broker Charles Crane, who knows the coastline inside out. “There is an abundance of choice, all within the beautiful setting of the French Riviera.” Top of any gourmand’s list is 3 Michelin starred Mirazur in Menton (close to the boarder with Italy), consistently voted one of the World’s 50 Best restaurants. Here, Argentinian-born chef Mauro Colagreco cooks the flavours of the sea and the mountains, with a spellbinding new “Lunar Menu” drawing on the cycles of nature from his expansive gardens.
The fine dining doesn’t stop there: there’s three Michelin star La Vague d’Or in Saint Tropez, and two starred Flaveur in Nice. “If you want to try something different, go for the South African inspired JAN restaurant in Nice,” Crane continues. “For views, you can’t go wrong with the La Chevre D’Or in Èze, perched in the hills overlooking the sea.”
Back on your charter yacht, why not kick back and enjoy a tailored menu on deck by one of our ultra-talented chefs? On yacht Malahne, which spends its summers cruising around the French coastline, Chef Emily Sanson has a broad repertoire. She spent many years as head chef in an Italian restaurant, but also has an insatiable passion for Thai, Chinese and pan-Asian cuisine. One thing that she never compromises on is the quality of her ingredients. As Emily says: “Buying the very best produce means that the chef doesn’t need to add lots of salt or butter to improve the flavour.”
Meanwhile, Chef Elena Sinell works onboard Galena, with 16 years’ experience as a superyacht chef, travelling around the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. Elena loves her work, and you will often find her early in the morning in the local market buying fresh produce for her guests.
Just along the coast, spend a couple of days in Monaco and indulge in the classical French-inspired menu of Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV in the Hotel de Paris in the heart of Monte Carlo, advises Broker Anne Lebernicheux. “I think the restaurants in Monaco are becoming better than ever with the Maybourne Riviera, among others. There’s also Marcel Ravin with his 2 Michelin stars at Blue Bay; Yannick Alleno at the Hermitage in legendary Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo; Chef Em Sherif at the Hotel de Paris as a light Lebanese-inspired alternative to classical French dining; and Mauro Colagreco’s new bakery, Mitron, in the Condamine market. The list is long this year”
Whether you choose the sparkling Amalfi Coast in southern Italy or the timeless glamour of Portofino and the Italian Riviera, Italy never fails to delight when it comes to delicious, ingredient-led dining. In Portofino, the newly opened DaV Mare in the harbour is a winning choice for a show-stopping feast of Ligurian-inspired fine dining (their take on trofie e pesto is a must). Broker Ana Westerman also recommends Il Puny in Portofino, which has hosted everyone from Frank Sinatra to Madonna over the decades.
Down on the Amalfi Coast, it’s all about hidden restaurants only accessible by boat. Lido degli Artisti, just round the headland from Amalfi itself, is a perfect base for the day, with a gorgeous trattoria serving up the catch of the day. Conca del Sogno in Nerano has a similarly laid back vibe – if a little more hidden and discrete – while Da Adolfo in Positano is another must-visit.
Naturally, our chefs on board our Italian-based yachts are just as passionate about delicious cuisine. Milanese-born Chef Luca Strafella on board M/Y Bleu de Nîmes loves to delight guests with his seafood tartare and carpaccio creations, using locally caught fish where possible.
On sailing yacht Silencio, Chef James Goodall is also a keen fisherman, and loves to use the ingredients around the Med to influence his cooking. That said, James’ Chilean sea bass is his most requested signature dish to date.
Finally, Deep Blue II is the summer base of esteemed Chef Caniele Biggi, who also grew up and trained in Italy. On his bespoke meus, Biggi pays tribute to Tuscan cooking, but also enjoys preparing French, Greek, Turkish and Asian dishes, to name a few.
For an unforgettable dinner in Croatia, charter broker Hannah Wolstenholme recommends 360 Dubrovnik. The restaurant is famed for its exquisite terrace stretching along the medieval walls and fortress of St John, and panoramic sea view over the UNESCO heritage site of Dubrovnik’s old town. Only open for dinner, the tasting menu and a la carte options are inspired by flavours and ingredients of local Mediterranean cuisine, with a hint of classical French gastronomy.
Elsewhere in Croatia, Pelegrini in the pretty waterside town of Šibenik is a perennial favourite, recommended by broker Phil Brewster. On the island of Pag, Boškinac restaurant has been awarded a coveted Michelin star for their produce-led tasting menu, featuring the island’s famous lamb, wild herbs, and scampi fished in the island’s waters.
With its dual personality between glitzy parties and boho chic, Ibiza is also home to a varied and enticing foodie scene. Broker Phil Brewster recommends the 2 Michelin star immersive sensory experience at Sublimotion. For the classic beach club experience, check out Amante, Los Enamorados or Casa Jondal.
In Mallorca, Phil Brewster advises putting Marc Fosh’s contemporary Mediterranean restaurant at the top of any culinary agenda, housed in Palma’s 17th century Hotel Convent de la Missió. Elsewhere on the island, Bens d’Avall wows guests with Michelin starred yet sustainably focused gastronomy in the heart of the Tramontana mountains.
Back onboard Yacht Diane, our Chef Eddy Atkinson can whip up anything from a magnificent sushi and sashimi platter from locally caught fresh fish, to a tropical king shrimp salad with mango, watermelon and pineapple, sweet coconut milk dressing and roasted cashews. Aside from this, he’s also known for his Turkish mezze, beef wellington, and huge array of desserts.
Last but not least, little Montenegro. A seriously underrated destination when it comes not only to yachting, but also to dining, the Balkan country offers the best of the Adriatic and Mediterranean cuisine if you know where to look. Our broker Splinter Fangman has all the inside knowledge about this lesser-travelled region, and suggests Konoba Stari Grad in Budva’s old town for traditional seafood dishes, or Dukley Seafront Restaurant nearby for stunning views.
As summer gets into full swing, we still have a few last minute charter weeks available. From sailing Silencio around Corsica and Sardinia in July or August, to a smattering of late summer spots on the Italian or French Riviera on Bleu de Nîmes, the choice is yours. Please see below a few yacht suggestions. For a wider Selection, please contact us.
The Mediterranean is unrivalled when it comes to summer gastronomic charter holidays, so book your charter holiday around the Mediterranean here before it’s too late.
Published:
30 June 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
Edmiston Foundation has been established to address diversity within the Superyacht industry; specifically providing young people, especially those in the most underrepresented and disadvantaged groups, the opportunity to forge a career within the maritime industry.
Young men and women from minority communities and low socio-economic groups, particularly those living in inner city areas, are less likely to participate in outdoor and maritime activities, and this inevitably has a knock-on effect in terms of the representation of people from these groups working in the maritime industry.
Edmiston & Company has provided an initial endowment of £120,000 to deliver training and education opportunities devised and run by the UKSA for more than 200 young people per year. The five year goal is to raise £ 1 million, and see 1,200 young people from around the globe complete the course and find a career in the maritime sector.
Activity will commence in October 2020 when the initial selection of students will attend an 5-day UKSA Sea Change Foundation course, offering introduction to and practical learning in relation to future careers in Maritime. Students will also have the opportunity to apply for places on the Edmiston Superyacht Crew Training Programme to be delivered in Spring 2021. This bespoke careers training programme, created and delivered by UKSA for Edmiston will mirror the standard 3-week Crew Training Course but with additional modules including industry familiarisation, cultural integration and career development, expanding it to a 5-week programme in total.
Jamie Edmiston, Chief Executive of Edmiston and Company commented, “it is my hope that this new initiative will deliver opportunities to young people from all walks of life, ultimately leading to a fulfilling career at sea or within the maritime industry. We intend to proactively remove barriers and provide accessible opportunities to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and support them throughout their career journey”.
He continued by saying “This is the first small step, and I hope that in due course we can widen this initiative and help young people forge careers in the wider yachting industry – as designers, engineers, yacht brokers or senior officers on board yachts”.
Ben Willows, Chief Executive of the UKSA adds, “the UKSA welcomes more than 10,000 young people every year onto water-based careers and activity programmes. Through this work, we have practical experience in delivering educational courses to help enhance our students’ life skills whilst creating concrete paths into maritime employment. This exciting collaboration with Edmiston means together we can deliver a significant impact in providing these opportunities to deserving young people whilst driving a meaningful cultural change to improve diversity in the maritime sector.”
About the Edmiston Foundation. The Edmiston Foundation formed in 2020 will focus on two distinct initiatives: i) employment opportunities for young people within the maritime sector, and ii) environmental initiatives, specifically relating to the Ocean. The Foundation aims to partner with leaders in their respective fields, supporting these initiatives via fund raising and wider awareness.
But to help us support more than 200 young people each year, we need your help. You can support The
Edmiston Foundation by donating here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/The-Edmiston-Foundation
The Edmiston Foundation formed in 2020 will focus on two distinct initiatives: i) employment opportunities for young people within the maritime sector, and ii) environmental initiatives, specifically relating to the Ocean. The Foundation aims to partner with leaders in their respective fields, supporting these initiatives via fund raising and wider awareness.
But to help us support more than 200 young people each year, we need your help. You can support The
Edmiston Foundation by donating here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/The-Edmiston-Foundation
Published:
15 October 2020
Written by:
Caroline Munier
In the heart of the Palma International Boat Show 2022, the Palma Superyacht Village is a showcase of some of the best 24m+ yachts available on both the charter and brokerage markets.
This year, Edmiston will be displaying two of our yachts, IMAGINE and BAIURDO VI, in the village, and our brokers will be on hand to arrange viewings and discuss any queries clients may have about the two yachts.
IMAGINE yacht is an elegant 44m blue water cruiser from Alloy Yachts, which has proven her seaworthiness, having completed four circumnavigations of the globe.
The sophisticated sailing sloop, which is offered for sale, is not only a very robust and capable cruiser but she is also extremely comfortable, with accommodation for eight guests across four cabins, including a full-beam Owner’s cabin. She also comes with a large main deck salon, on-deck lounges, space for a pool on the fore deck, and is a true sailor’s yacht.
BAIURDO VI yacht is another global cruiser offered for sale, which was built for an experienced yachtsman by the reputable Abeking & Rasmussen German yard.
Formerly known as ARRAYAN II yacht, BAIURDO VI, continued to win superyacht regattas while touring the world, and today she is a yacht that combines family and charter cruises with high-performance racing capabilities.
Buyers looking for a racing yacht who are looking to set sail immediately, would do well to come and view her at this year’s Palma International Boat Show.
Not displaying at the show but in the area and available for inspection by prior appointment throughout the Palma boat show, HYPERION is a sailing yacht with pedigree engineering from the world-renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman. She has been impeccably maintained since launch and comes with excellent charter references, so is worth a slight detour from the show.
Though last year, the Palma yacht show was held a little later, in June, in 2022 she is returning to her usual late-April slot, which signals the start of the Mediterranean cruising season.
Located in the Moll Vell area of Palma de Mallorca, in the Balearics, the Palma boat show, which attracts upwards of 600 yachts, is well placed for the many attractions of Palma, including the famous cathedral, excellent restaurants and cafes and high-end boutiques.
Within the boat show, the Palma Superyacht Village is the place to come for those looking for larger yachts. Alongside the gleaming motor and sailing yachts, a number of shore-side exhibitors will also be here, showing everything from futuristic marine electronics to technological advancements in sail design.
The Palma Superyacht Village even has an area dedicated to Refit & Repair, with lots of specialist companies in attendance, hoping to demonstrate why the Balearics are one of the leading destinations in the world for refitting and maintaining yachts.
It’s a show you won’t want to miss. Please contact us should you wish to attend the show or would like to receive further information.
Published:
31 August 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier
In the heart of the Palma International Boat Show 2022, the Palma Superyacht Village is a showcase of some of the best 24m+ yachts available on both the charter and brokerage markets.
This year, Edmiston will be displaying two of our yachts, IMAGINE and BAIURDO VI, in the village, and our brokers will be on hand to arrange viewings and discuss any queries clients may have about the two yachts.
IMAGINE yacht is an elegant 44m blue water cruiser from Alloy Yachts, which has proven her seaworthiness, having completed four circumnavigations of the globe.
The sophisticated sailing sloop, which is offered for sale, is not only a very robust and capable cruiser but she is also extremely comfortable, with accommodation for eight guests across four cabins, including a full-beam Owner’s cabin. She also comes with a large main deck salon, on-deck lounges, space for a pool on the fore deck, and is a true sailor’s yacht.
BAIURDO VI yacht is another global cruiser offered for sale, which was built for an experienced yachtsman by the reputable Abeking & Rasmussen German yard.
Formerly known as ARRAYAN II yacht, BAIURDO VI, continued to win superyacht regattas while touring the world, and today she is a yacht that combines family and charter cruises with high-performance racing capabilities.
Buyers looking for a racing yacht who are looking to set sail immediately, would do well to come and view her at this year’s Palma International Boat Show.
Not displaying at the show but in the area and available for inspection by prior appointment throughout the Palma boat show, HYPERION is a sailing yacht with pedigree engineering from the world-renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman. She has been impeccably maintained since launch and comes with excellent charter references, so is worth a slight detour from the show.
Though last year, the Palma yacht show was held a little later, in June, in 2022 she is returning to her usual late-April slot, which signals the start of the Mediterranean cruising season.
Located in the Moll Vell area of Palma de Mallorca, in the Balearics, the Palma boat show, which attracts upwards of 600 yachts, is well placed for the many attractions of Palma, including the famous cathedral, excellent restaurants and cafes and high-end boutiques. Within the boat show, the Palma Superyacht Village is the place to come for those looking for larger yachts. Alongside the gleaming motor and sailing yachts, a number of shore-side exhibitors will also be here, showing everything from futuristic marine electronics to technological advancements in sail design.
The Palma Superyacht Village even has an area dedicated to Refit & Repair, with lots of specialist companies in attendance, hoping to demonstrate why the Balearics are one of the leading destinations in the world for refitting and maintaining yachts.
It’s a show you won’t want to miss. Please contact us should you wish to attend the show or would like to receive further information.
Within the boat show, the Palma Superyacht Village is the place to come for those looking for larger yachts. Alongside the gleaming motor and sailing yachts, a number of shore-side exhibitors will also be here, showing everything from futuristic marine electronics to technological advancements in sail design.
The Palma Superyacht Village even has an area dedicated to Refit & Repair, with lots of specialist companies in attendance, hoping to demonstrate why the Balearics are one of the leading destinations in the world for refitting and maintaining yachts.
It’s a show you won’t want to miss. Please contact us should you wish to attend the show or would like to receive further information.
Published:
20 April 2022
Written by:
Caroline Munier