From Farm to Yacht: Bobby Genovese and His Superyacht Ownership Journey

Rising up on a farm in Ontario is actually about as far-off from yachting as one can get. But, it’s precisely the place Bobby Genovese, at the moment the proprietor of the Feadship BG Charade, began his lengthy love affair with boats and yachts. Within the newest episode of the Megayacht Information Radio podcast, we have now an enticing dialog with Genovese. He sheds mild on his surprising journey into boats and superyachts, plus much more. Finally, he shares tales full of journey and a real love for serving to create unforgettable experiences on the water.

In truth, Genovese credit his personal unforgettable experiences on the water to his brother. Notably, his brother is the entire motive he purchased his very first boat, alongside along with his second fairly quickly after. Specifically, the 2 had been the historic racing boats Miss Canada III and Miss Canada IV. Subsequent got here extra historic yachts, together with greater and greater yachts. Genovese’s first step into superyacht possession, in the meantime, was with a Lazzara. Not solely will you hear how he didn’t purchase when he first thought-about her, however you’ll additionally learn the way the yacht BG Charade got here to develop into his. This 154-foot (47-meter) Feadship initially belonged to the late Paul Allen of Microsoft. Important modifications reworked her right into a profitable household yacht and constitution yacht—and finally a yacht on TV’s Beneath Deck.

Genovese gives a behind-the-scenes take a look at the fun and challenges of sustaining a vessel like BG Charade. He candidly shares the monetary realities, as an example, from crew salaries to unexpected repairs. He additional candidly shares why “straightforward” is the one-word abstract of what house owners like him need on the finish of the day. With insights into operating a profitable constitution enterprise and BG Charade’s position on the TV present Beneath Deck, Genovese paints a vivid image of the liberty and suppleness a personal yacht gives.

Lastly, since his household dynamics are shifting, Genovese discusses how he’s promoting BG Charade. However, he’s not leaving yachting. As a substitute, he’s trying ahead to embracing new adventures on a smaller mission.

Tune in for a charming journey into yachting, wealthy with private tales and sensible insights you received’t wish to miss. Although few individuals in yachting grew up slinging hay, all of us can relate to the eagerness of a farm-boy-turned-boating-fanatic.

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