WELCOME TO TOYLAND

21 DECEMBER 2020

In episode six of YachtTalk we take a closer look at the subject of superyacht toys. Faster, deeper, cooler; when it comes to toys there are virtually no limits. Owners and guests are a tough crowd to please, and each season crew are required to present the latest gadgets. But what about safety when jet skis can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h? And the challenge of limited onboard storage, plus proper maintenance of toys. We also look at trends like customisation and sustainability. And YachtTalk has an exclusive behind the scenes tour at U-Boat Worx, builders of private submersibles capable of reaching depths of 3,000 metres and costing up to 4 million euros.

Guests

Alexander Hawkins

Captain

With over 32 years of experience as a yacht captain, Alexander Hawkins knows exactly what owners and charter guests want when it comes to water toys. Hawkins talks about the ever growing challenge of safely handing toys, storing and maintaining them on board, and keeping up with trends.

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Thomas Rijnbeek

Sales manager at Holland Sport Boat Centre

Being a watersports fanatic himself, Thomas Rijnbeek began some years ago successfully supplying the superyacht industry with jet skis, water scooters, SeaBobs and other popular toys. On YachtTalk, Rijnbeek shares his vision on trends and must-haves in toyland.

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Erik Hasselman

Commercial director of U-Boat Worx

The submarines built by U-Boat Worx are probably the ultimate water toy, and Erik Hasselman sells them to superyacht owners and cruise ship companies around the globe. What does it take to own a private sub, are they difficult to operate, and what’s it like to be 20,000 leagues under the sea? We asked Erik.

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