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Below, you’ll find a quick interview with The Yacht Guy, Alex Jimenez, recorded during coffee breaks at this year’s Superyacht Summit Türkiye.

11–12 November 2025, Istanbul — The 3rd edition of Superyacht Summit Türkiye concluded with record attendance and a robust programme that highlighted the country’s fast-growing influence in the global yachting sector. Held across Tersane Istanbul and 2Plan Terminal, the two-day event brought together more than 450 participants, 31 international speakers, and a wide range of shipyards, service providers, designers, captains, and industry experts.

Turkish builder Alia Yachts has unveiled its newest creation, the custom 50-metre ALY501, launched from its Antalya facility. "Photo: RedCharlie Media"

In November 2025, a bizarre rumor spread across social media claiming that the U.S. Navy had accidentally struck a superyacht carrying Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas near Venezuela.

The world’s largest all-wooden superyacht — a magnificent 50 meter superyacht "Afra" — is now on the market. Her price has just dropped by one million dollars, now listed at $8,995,000, as mentioned in The Irish Sun Magazine.

The 122-meter (400ft) superyacht KISMET has been named Yacht of the Year at the "2025 ISS Design & Leadership Awards" — adding another major trophy to her growing collection.

As Hurricane Melissa continues to pound the Caribbean with destructive winds and torrential rain, at least one boat has reportedly capsized amid dangerous sea conditions. Boaters take precautions as the powerful storm lashes the Caribbean.

Watch Kismet in the grey autumn atmosphere of the city — its sleek dark hull and elegant design standing out beautifully against the skyline.

From loyalty programs and chain-wide privileges to winter storage discounts and seasonal bonuses, the competition is fierce. 

Cantiere delle Marche and Winch Design proudly announce the delivery of Nasiba, the third hull in the 44M Flexplorer 146 series. Designed with the Owners’ wellbeing at its core, Nasiba sets a new standard in health-conscious, eco-sensitive yacht design.

Photo: Raphaël Belly- As reported in The Sun, an incredible superyacht owned by billionaire and former Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder was forced to “limp back” to the coast after breaking down in the middle of the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France.

A yacht captain in Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, intentionally crashed his yacht into a sea wall after suffering a mechanical failure — and authorities say it was the right call.

Keira Knightley’s latest Netflix thriller, The Woman in Cabin 10, brings high-end luxury and suspense together aboard one of the world’s most admired superyachts — the 83.5-meter Savannah. Built by Feadship and delivered in 2015, this $150 million masterpiece provided the perfect setting for the film’s moody, ocean-bound mystery.

Alex Jimenez, widely known as “The Yacht Guy,” will be joining the lineup of distinguished speakers at Superyacht Summit Türkiye 2025. His presence promises to bring a fresh and engaging perspective to this premier gathering of yacht industry leaders, spanning brokerage, design, finance, and luxury services.

"Photographer: Jan De Vlas from vesselfinder"- after the recent sale of his 73m superyacht Capricorn, the yacht world is abuzz with speculation: what will Sergey Brin choose next? Industry insiders are watching closely, curious whether his next vessel will push the boundaries of design, technology, or sheer luxury.