Pushing Boundaries in a Sea of Sameness

Tony Castro reflects on originality in yacht design, the contrast between concept and reality, and ongoing work within the studio.

By Tony Castro
Founder & CEO, Tony Castro Yachts

In what is often a sea of derivatives, there are occasions when a client wishes to push the boundaries and pursue something a little different.

At the risk of sounding slightly cynical, I would say this concept is more likely to be realised than at least half of the superyacht renders published these days.

Back in the real world, however, the studio remains busy. We currently have a strong pipeline of manufacturer projects for production yachts, alongside a number of interesting custom commissions.

And, as the season turns, it won’t be long before we are back out on the water again—which is always a welcome return.

All in all, it’s a good place to be.