--- title: 50 years boot Düsseldorf description: Boot Düsseldorf is the biggest boat and water sports trade fair in the world and it is the place where the whole industry meets in January every year. This year, the exhibitors are presenting their interesting innovations, attractive new developments and maritime equipment from 19 to 27 January, with the nine-day exhibition covering 220,000 square meters in 16 different halls. --- - [Home](http://www.ekkayachts.com/) - [Exclusive Dealership](http://www.ekkayachts.com/exclusive-dealership) - [Yacht Charters](http://www.ekkayachts.com/yacht-charters) - [Purchase a Yacht](http://www.ekkayachts.com/purchase-a-yacht) - [Sell your Yacht](http://www.ekkayachts.com/sell-your-yacht) - [Charter Management](http://www.ekkayachts.com/charter-management) - — - [News & Events](http://www.ekkayachts.com/news-events) - [About EKKA Yachts](http://www.ekkayachts.com/about-ekka) - [Stay in touch](http://www.ekkayachts.com/stay-in-touch) - [Contact us](http://www.ekkayachts.com/contact-us) - [Home](http://www.ekkayachts.com/) - [Exclusive Dealership](http://www.ekkayachts.com/exclusive-dealership) - [Yacht Charters](http://www.ekkayachts.com/yacht-charters) - [Purchase a Yacht](http://www.ekkayachts.com/purchase-a-yacht) - [Sell your Yacht](http://www.ekkayachts.com/sell-your-yacht) - [Charter Management](http://www.ekkayachts.com/charter-management) - — - [News & Events](http://www.ekkayachts.com/news-events) - [About EKKA Yachts](http://www.ekkayachts.com/about-ekka) - [Stay in touch](http://www.ekkayachts.com/stay-in-touch) - [Contact us](http://www.ekkayachts.com/contact-us) × # The Yachtsman Report ## [The New Economics of Yacht Ownership: How Greece's Charter Boom Is Rewriting the Rules](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/greece-charter-boom-is-reshaping-ownership-trends) Posted by [EKKA YACHTS](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-yachts) on Jul 31, 2026, 5:34:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Studio-Reskos_10877-jpg.jpeg?width=767&name=Studio-Reskos_10877-jpg.jpeg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/greece-charter-boom-is-reshaping-ownership-trends) For decades, the arithmetic of yacht ownership was simple and largely unforgiving: you bought a yacht because you loved it, not because it made financial sense. A new build depreciated the moment it left the shipyard. A used yacht bled money in maintenance, crew, berthing, and running costs, with little prospect of recouping any of it. Owning a yacht was, in the truest sense, a luxury — a pleasure to be paid for, not an asset to be managed. Over the last decade, however, Greece has quietly become the proving ground for a very different model, one where owning a professionally crewed yacht can generate real income, offset real costs, and in some cases retain more value than anyone would have predicted ten years ago. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/greece-charter-boom-is-reshaping-ownership-trends) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/greece-charter-boom-is-reshaping-ownership-trends#comments-listing) Topics: [charter](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/charter), [yachts for sale](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachts-for-sale), [superyachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/superyachts), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [sanlorenzo yachts for sale](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzo-yachts-for-sale), [EKKA Yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/ekka-yachts), [sanlorenzo yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzo-yachts), [yacht ownership](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-ownership) ## [A Lifetime at Sea with George Kyriazakos](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/a-lifetime-at-sea-with-george-kyriazakos) Posted by [EKKA marketing team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-marketing-team) on Jul 21, 2026, 4:01:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/george-kyriazakos-ekka-yachts.jpg?width=767&name=george-kyriazakos-ekka-yachts.jpg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/a-lifetime-at-sea-with-george-kyriazakos) An exclusive interview with George Kyriazakos, founder of EKKA Yachts, sharing his view on yachting and the industry through his lens as a businessman and yachtsman. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/a-lifetime-at-sea-with-george-kyriazakos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/a-lifetime-at-sea-with-george-kyriazakos#comments-listing) Topics: [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [EKKA Yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/ekka-yachts), [george kyriazakos](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/george-kyriazakos), [sanlorenzo yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzo-yachts) ## [Tilli Antonelli - Designing Beyond Limits](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tili-antonelli-interview) Posted by [EKKA marketing team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-marketing-team) on Dec 23, 2025, 9:02:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![tilli-antonelli-sanlorenzo-yachts-interview](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Born%20from%20vision%2c%20craftsmanship%2c%20and%20a%20deeply%20personal%20pursuit%20of%20something%20truly%20unique%2c%20this%20yacht%20is%20shaped%20by%20decades%20of%20passion%20and%20purpose.-3.jpg?width=767&name=Born%20from%20vision,%20craftsmanship,%20and%20a%20deeply%20personal%20pursuit%20of%20something%20truly%20unique,%20this%20yacht%20is%20shaped%20by%20decades%20of%20passion%20and%20purpose.-3.jpg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tili-antonelli-interview) ##### An exclusive one-on-one conversation with Tilli Antonelli—from Pershing to Sanlorenzo—exploring the mindset behind a lifetime of innovation in yachting, and the ideas shaping performance, design, and the modern yacht. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tili-antonelli-interview) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tili-antonelli-interview#comments-listing) Topics: [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [sanlorenzoyacht](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzoyacht), [Sanlorenzo SL86](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzo-sl86), [sp92](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sp92), [sp110](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sp110), [tilli antonelli](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/tilli-antonelli) ## [Guide to Chartering in Greece](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/guide-to-chartering-in-greece) Posted by [Ekka Charter Team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-charter-team) on Nov 15, 2025, 8:02:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/StudioReskos_9360.jpeg?width=767&name=StudioReskos_9360.jpeg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/guide-to-chartering-in-greece) **Your Essential Guide to Chartering in Greece** Embarking on a **yacht charter in Greece** is one of the most inspiring ways to explore the Mediterranean. From hidden coves to timeless villages, a private yacht offers freedom, comfort, and privacy. To make the most of your charter experience, we’ve assembled key tips — covering what to bring, how the A.P.A. works, laundry policies, and more — so you can step on board fully prepared.   QUICK NAVIGATION [Before you set sail](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Before_you_set_sail) | [Packing Tips](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Packing_Tips)| [Guests Preferences & Provisioning](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Guest_Preferences_Provisioning) | [Laundry Policy on board](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Laundry_Policy) | [Planning Your Itinerary](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Planning_Itinerary) | [Marinas and Ports](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Marinas_and_ports) | [Understanding the A.P.A.](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#APA) | [Etiquette & Routine](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Etiquette_Routine) | [Crew Gratuities](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Crew_Gratuities) | [Water Toys & Rentals](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#WaterToys) | [A Few Final Notes](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#FinalNotes) | [Environment Impact ](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog#Environment) [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/guide-to-chartering-in-greece) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/guide-to-chartering-in-greece#comments-listing) Topics: [charter](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/charter), [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [charter guide](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/charter-guide) ## [AKASTI - A Personal Affair with Sanlorenzo](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/akasti-sanlorenzo-sl86) Posted by [Ekka Charter Team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-charter-team) on Jul 24, 2025, 7:11:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![sanlorenzo-yachts-for-charter-akasti-sl86-greece-ekka-yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/akasti-ekka-yachts-sanlorenzo-sl86-greece.jpg?width=767&name=akasti-ekka-yachts-sanlorenzo-sl86-greece.jpg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/akasti-sanlorenzo-sl86) For the discerning owners of **AKASTI**, yachting has never been a pastime but a lifelong pursuit of excellence. Since the early 1990s their voyage through the world of fine yachts has been marked by meticulously chosen vessels—among them three Ferrettis of 39, 54, and 68 feet, each acquired through EKKA Yachts during our tenure as Ferretti’s exclusive dealer. These were not casual purchases but deliberate steps in an enduring relationship with craftsmanship, performance, and timeless design. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/akasti-sanlorenzo-sl86) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/akasti-sanlorenzo-sl86#comments-listing) Topics: [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [sanlorenzo](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzo), [sanlorenzoyacht](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzoyacht), [akasti](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/akasti), [Greece](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/greece), [yacht for charter](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-for-charter), [Yacht Vacations](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-vacations), [Sanlorenzo SL86](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzo-sl86), [summer vacations](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/summer-vacations) ## [Winter Yachting Destinations](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer-0-1-0-0) Posted by [Ekka Charter Team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-charter-team) on Nov 10, 2024, 8:20:34 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LQ.gif?width=767&name=LQ.gif)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer-0-1-0-0) Want to trade cold mornings with tropical climates & endless sunshine? Picture yourself anchored in emerald lagoons, exploring untouched islands and chasing endless horizons in the Caribbean or the Maldives. We've mapped out the world's most spectacular winter yachting destinations just so you could extend your summer expectations. Read more below as we chart a course through these sun-soaked paradises and discover why winter might just be the perfect season for another summer escape. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer-0-1-0-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer-0-1-0-0#comments-listing) Topics: [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [yacht itineraries](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-itineraries), [Caribbean](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/caribbean), [Indian Ocean](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/indian-ocean), [Maldives](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/maldives), [Bahamas](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/bahamas), [Thailand](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/thailand) ## [40-Year Anniversary](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/40-year-anniversary) Posted by [EKKA marketing team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-marketing-team) on Jun 22, 2024, 7:34:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/enhanced_upstairs_office.jpg?width=767&name=enhanced_upstairs_office.jpg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/40-year-anniversary) EKKA Yachts celebrates four decades of yachting successes and adventures. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/40-year-anniversary) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/40-year-anniversary#comments-listing) Topics: [ferretti](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/ferretti), [dealership](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/dealership), [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachts for sale](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachts-for-sale), [superyachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/superyachts), [yachtshow](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachtshow), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [sanlorenzoyacht](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/sanlorenzoyacht) ## [Everlasting Summer](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer) Posted by [EKKA marketing team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-marketing-team) on Dec 10, 2023, 1:55:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/maldives%20(1)%20Cropped.jpg?width=767&name=maldives%20(1)%20Cropped.jpg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer) - ![maldives (5)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/maldives%20(5).jpg?width=4700&height=3133&name=maldives%20(5).jpg) Hover message - ![maldives (4)-1](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/maldives%20(4)-1.jpg?width=5106&height=2869&name=maldives%20(4)-1.jpg) Hover message - ![maldives (10)-1](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/maldives%20(10)-1.jpg?width=6000&height=4000&name=maldives%20(10)-1.jpg) Hover message Embark on a journey of "Endless Summer," where we guide you to the most serene yachting destinations during the cooler months. In the majestic waters of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, discover idyllic retreats like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Seychelles, Thailand, Oman, and the Maldives. These gems offer a sun-kissed respite, perfect for those seeking warmth and radiance. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/everlasting-summer#comments-listing) Topics: [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [Explorer Yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/explorer-yachts) ## [Yachts for True Adventurers](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/yachts-for-true-adventurers) Posted by [EKKA marketing team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-marketing-team) on Apr 20, 2023, 6:20:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/05---500EXP---Ocean-Dreamwalker-III.jpg?width=767&name=05---500EXP---Ocean-Dreamwalker-III.jpg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/yachts-for-true-adventurers) - ![06---500EXP---Ocean-Dreamwalker-III](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/06---500EXP---Ocean-Dreamwalker-III.jpg?width=1800&height=1350&name=06---500EXP---Ocean-Dreamwalker-III.jpg) Hover message - ![18---500EXP-upper-deck-salon](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/18---500EXP-upper-deck-salon.jpg?width=1800&height=1201&name=18---500EXP-upper-deck-salon.jpg) Hover message - ![27---500EXP-toys](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/27---500EXP-toys.jpg?width=1800&height=1201&name=27---500EXP-toys.jpg) Hover message There are yachts, there are superyachts, and then there are explorer yachts - the epitome of luxury, adventure, and unparalleled freedom. Explorer yachts, a sub-category of which are also known as expedition yachts, are remarkable vessels that are purpose-built or converted to travel vast distances and visit breathtaking locations all over the globe. From the Arctic to the Galapagos to the Great Barrier Reef, the world truly becomes your oyster aboard an explorer yacht. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/yachts-for-true-adventurers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/yachts-for-true-adventurers#comments-listing) Topics: [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [Explorer Yachts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/explorer-yachts) ## [Treasures of Sea and Land](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/treasures-of-sea-and-land) Posted by [EKKA marketing team](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/author/ekka-marketing-team) on Aug 10, 2022, 11:32:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/the-temple-of-poseidon-in-sounio-in-the-morning.jpeg?width=767&name=the-temple-of-poseidon-in-sounio-in-the-morning.jpeg)](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/treasures-of-sea-and-land) Perhaps archeology isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when considering a yacht holiday, be it on your own yacht or when chartering one. Yachting in Greece, however, presents the perfect opportunity to visit some exceptional archeological locations, and to experience some of the oldest wonders in the world. Greek mythology and ancient history become intertwined in such places, bestowing them a distinct type of enchantment. [Read More](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/treasures-of-sea-and-land) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/treasures-of-sea-and-land#comments-listing) Topics: [charter](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/charter), [yacht charters](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yacht-charters), [yachting](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/yachting), [Aegean Itinerary](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/tag/aegean-itinerary) [All posts](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.ekkayachts.com/blog/page/2) ## Subscribe to "The Yachtsman Report" ### Yachting as we see it Yachting is deeply "embedded in our DNA" and it is our pleasure to share our 35 years of knowledge and experience with a chosen group of followers. Fill-out your details in the form herein and be part of our "circle of knowledge"! 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