EKKA Yachts Releases 152-Page Yachtsman Report on Greek Cruising

Publication report, 11 November 2026. EKKA Yachts released the third edition on 10 November; descriptions of the contents are drawn from the company's published outline, not from an independent test of every featured yacht.

A new Greek yachting report makes ownership its starting point EKKA Yachts has issued the third edition of The Yachtsman Report, a 152-page annual publication devoted to people, designs and cruising experiences linked to Greece and the Mediterranean. Published on 10 November 2026, the edition carries the theme Fewer Miles, More Moments. The company's outline describes longer interviews, owner stories and a broader selection of the yachts it represents. For the international superyacht industry, this is both a brokerage publication and a useful snapshot of how one established Greek business presents the relationship between boats and the lives of their owners.

The distinction matters. A house publication can be informative without being an independent market survey, and readers should not treat its promotional inventory as a neutral ranking of shipyards or products. Its value is in the named subjects, the documented questions and the perspectives that owners and designers choose to discuss. The launch is also a reason to consider what a yacht publication can reveal beyond photographs and specifications, particularly at a time when bigger vessels do not automatically lead to greater enjoyment.

A 38-metre owner story connects scale with experience One of the central accounts follows VOLO MARE, described in the announcement as a 38-metre tri-deck yacht whose owner began with a four-metre boat. EKKA says that progression has unfolded over more than 22 years of time on the water. Rather than use the larger vessel as evidence that size alone is the destination, the story examines the changing work involved in ownership. A professional crew and more formal management arrangements alter how decisions are made, how guests are looked after and how the vessel can be prepared for a voyage.

Those changes can give an owner more freedom to enjoy a trip, but they also introduce financial and organisational obligations that do not exist at the same scale in a small private boat. The owner remains responsible for establishing the purpose of the vessel and ensuring that management, maintenance and crew culture serve it. A manager's efficient processes matter, but so do the captain's judgment, guest preferences and the amount of time the yacht spends somewhere worth exploring rather than simply crossing between destinations.

George Kyriazakos reflects on four decades in the business The report features a conversation with EKKA founder George Kyriazakos, whom the company describes as an active yachtsman since 1976 and an industry participant since 1984. His account follows the development from more directly owner-operated vessels to larger yachts whose professionally run systems can make owners feel more like guests. That observation is not a universal history of yachting. It is one participant's perspective on changes in the services and expectations surrounding the purchase of an expensive, complex private vessel.

The related business lesson is continuity after the sale. EKKA says its representation philosophy borrowed elements from the automotive dealer model, especially customer relationships and after-sales support. A yacht buyer considering a builder's representative can investigate that claim through service availability, warranty procedures, parts supply and support during cruises away from the principal dealership. Longstanding relationships may help resolve a fault quickly, but owners should still ask which commitments are contractual and which depend on the goodwill of individual staff.

Bluegame design brings the functional argument aboard Another interview features Luca Santella, associated with Bluegame's distinctive crossover philosophy. The company's summary highlights his approach to protected walkaround circulation, stern layouts and a recognisable reverse windscreen, as well as his discussion of the BGX series and forthcoming BG64. Those details demonstrate why design language can extend beyond decorative styling. Circulation, weather protection and the transition between enclosed spaces and the sea have implications for how a yacht is actually used during a day aboard.

Owners should nevertheless approach the features of a specific model as a design proposition rather than a guarantee of the same experience on every itinerary. Exterior access, tender operations and the relationship between helm, cockpit and guest accommodation must be judged against the intended cruising grounds. The report's broad Bluegame discussion may prompt comparisons with larger superyachts, but exact lengths, certifications and capabilities need to be verified for each individual model before purchase or charter planning.

The magazine includes art, architecture and an island landscape EKKA's contents also move away from yacht specifications. Its account of the Sanlorenzo Gallery describes a private open-house setting where yachts and contemporary art were presented together. It includes attention to Casa Sanlorenzo, the company's cultural space in Venice, and a photography exhibition associated with ocean pollution. Such features reveal a widening luxury-yachting editorial perspective: the vessel is one part of a cultural itinerary, sometimes more important as transport to an experience than as a subject in its own right.

A destination feature turns to Sarakiniko on the island of Milos, a striking volcanic coastline in the Cyclades. The place is directly named in the publisher's contents, which is why the accompanying photograph depicts that actual coastline rather than an unrelated yacht. The report is not a pilot book or permission to anchor in any particular position. Anyone planning a visit should consult current charts, local regulations, environmental restrictions, forecasts and appropriate advice from the vessel's bridge team.

Vessel galleries mix superyacht designs with smaller craft The 152-page edition presents a portfolio of brands EKKA represents in Greece and the Mediterranean. The reported selection spans Sanlorenzo designs including 74Steel, 58Steel, SL110A, SL96A, SD132 and SX120, alongside Bluegame craft, Pardo Yachts, Anvera, Grand Soleil and Nautor Swan. The selection offers insight into the breadth of a representative's commercial interests. It should not be interpreted as a list of new yacht deliveries, available charter vessels or completed transactions; model names in a gallery are not the same as named yachts with verified histories.

For Superyacht Guide the larger-vessel entries are the editorially relevant part, while the smaller craft provide context about tenders, day trips and the paths owners take through the market. Choosing between a full-displacement long-range yacht and a smaller crossover model involves different staffing, berth, maintenance, range and comfort requirements. A printed gallery can introduce those choices, but the detailed comparison belongs in specifications, surveys, sea trials and a clear written brief from the prospective owner.

Why the concept of fewer miles deserves examination The magazine's headline theme is easy to read as a lifestyle slogan, yet it raises a genuine planning question. A successful cruise is not necessarily measured by the distance logged. Spending more days in a carefully chosen area can reduce rushed passages and create time for guests to enjoy the water, the landscape and the local community. Equally, an owner who values ocean passages or technical seamanship may find satisfaction in distance itself. The correct balance is personal, and a single phrase should not be made into a general prescription for all yachts.

Captains can make the idea operational by discussing priorities well before the cruising season. Which destinations deserve more time? What weather windows are essential? How many transfers, flights and changes of guest party are expected? What shore experiences require permission or advance booking? These conversations allow a schedule to serve the owners rather than the other way round. They can also reduce pressure on crew, who otherwise may be asked to support an itinerary with little room for maintenance and recovery.

How to read the third issue critically The publisher says readers can explore the new edition digitally and enquire about printed copies, private viewings and its ownership, management and charter services. That commercial connection is explicit and should remain visible to any reader. The publication is not evidence that a named vessel is presently for sale, that a featured design has been delivered or that a particular cruising destination is free from restrictions. More complete technical and availability information must come from the relevant manufacturer, manager, broker or authority.

The significant news is the release itself: a 152-page contribution to the industry's ongoing conversation about why people invest in yachts and what they expect in return. The report offers firsthand voices from an owner and industry figures, alongside a curated look at design and Greek cruising. Its strengths are those clearly identifiable voices and subjects. Its limitations are those of a business publication, and independent due diligence remains indispensable. Read with that distinction in mind, the issue offers a timely starting point for a discussion worth having between owners, designers, captains and their advisers.

Primary source: EKKA Yachts, official announcement of The Yachtsman Report #3.