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Rising Son II is Bermuda’s most popular award winning catamaran with the versatility to meet all of your private charter needs. From cocktail and/or party cruises to snorkeling and sailing expeditions, Rising Son II is your choice for corporate getaways, entertaining family and friends, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations and so much more. The atmosphere is casual and friendly on board and our staff consistently endeavors to make you feel as though you are sailing with friends.

Snorkel Tours

Join our crew on our signature tour for a fun and relaxing half day trip. We will raise our sails and cruise throughout the Great Sound for an hour with entertaining, conversation style commentary, before anchoring at a beautiful and secluded swim site. Once at anchor, you have the freedom to choose to swim up to the nearby beach or sand bar, kayak, try a SUP (paddle board) or kick around with the crew’s snorkel gear on the nearby reef. After an hour and a half of playtime, you’ll be welcomed back aboard for a complimentary Rum Swizzle as well as many drink specials. Our entertainment system’s music will get you into the vacation spirit as the Rising Son II cruises back to the pier. Complimentary WiFi on-board.

Cost:  $85 Per Adult, $65 Per Child Under 12 Years + $5 Non-Refundable Admin Fee Duration:  3 Hours Operates:  May – October. Click ‘Book Now’ to view schedules Check In:  Island Tour Centre, Dockyard; 15 Minutes prior to scheduled departure time Includes:  Competent and professional crew; sanitized, premium snorkel gear with snorkel vests and flotation if required; complimentary soft drinks and a rum swizzle after the swim; cash bar also available Excludes:  Towels; Gratuities for the crew Restrictions:  Maximum 300 Lbs per person; Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times; In order to snorkel, must know how to swim; Should be in moderate physical condition and able to get in/out of the water via a swim ladder with limited assistance; Minimum 18 Years to consume alcohol

Champagne Sunset Sail

We welcome you aboard with a complimentary glass of Champagne or Rum Cocktail before hoisting sail into the Great Sound of Bermuda. Your guide will entertain you with a short, fun, and informative chat about the island. As the sun sinks into the bay, music will play and you can enjoy the twilight views with that special somebody. This tour is ideal for an adult crowd and is the perfect way to end your day in paradise or to warm up for a night on the town!! Please wear comfortable flat sole shoes, and a light jacket*Guests must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this tour. This cruise has a ‘White Party’ theme, so please wear white/silver/gold attire and flat sole shoes.

Cost:  $70 Per Person + $5 Non-Refundable Admin Fee Duration:  2 Hours Operates:  May – September. Click ‘Book Now’ to view schedules Check In:  Island Tour Centre, Dockyard; 15 Minutes prior to scheduled departure time Includes:  Professional crew; Complimentary Rum Swizzle and/or Champagne; Full cash bar available Excludes:  Gratuities for the crew Restrictions:  Minimum 18 years to participate; No high heels; Flat sole shoes recommended; Please wear white/silver/gold attire for ‘White Party’ theme; Participants must be able to walk on/off the boat with limited assistance

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King's Point Bermuda is a small chain of islands in the west end of Bermuda.

Beautiful weather conditions allow groups to go snorkeling on a deeper offshore reef in Bermuda.We have snorkel gear and flotation devices included with all private catamaran charters.

Capture stunning photos on our day charters or evening sunset sailing tours.

SEASPLASH BERMUDA CHARTERS

        seasplash bermuda offers private catamaran excursions and can customize a day out in paradise.  , the best way to experience bermuda is by the water. we are surrounded with vibrant tropical reefs, crystal clear turquoise water, and over 180 beautiful islands.  come on board for a unique bermuda tour adventure whether snorkeling, sightseeing or just relaxing on the bow.  be on the lookout for green sea turtles, variety of marine life and native birds, beautiful pastel homes and coves along the way.  we have complimentary snorkel gear for the more adventurous guests. ,     bottled water, ice with cooler and light snacks are provided with each private charter..

   Food can be catered upon request (with at least 48 hour notice). Our catamaran is perfect for smaller groups especially families, birthday parties, sunset cruises, corporate charters, staff appreciation, team building, friends reunion, anniversaries, and bachelorette parties .... We can make your dream charter in Bermuda a reality, no matter the occasion.  

About the Crew and Company

Captain Richie and Maureen are born and raised Bermudians who have spent most of their lives on or in the water. After many years crewing and managing other Bermuda tour boats, we decided to start our own charter business in 2014.  SeaSplash Bermuda is owner operated and our aim is to share knowledge and love of our island home with curious visitors and locals alike. From guided snorkel tours to sightseeing commentary we will provide a memorable trip. 

Richie holds his Bermuda (C) Captains License and Bridge Resource Management Certification.

Both Maureen and Richie are Blue Flag Certified Ambassadors and CPR First Aid trained.

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"Awesome Sunset Sail ..thanks Richie and Maureen! fantastic sunset sail around Bermuda harbor ..Maureen and Richie were very knowledgeable about various locations and were nice enough to drop us back at our hotel. Thank you so much for a memorable anniversary excursion"

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• Type: Sailing Catamaran
• Capacity: 25 passengers
• Length: 38 feet
• Rate: $1000 for 3 hours up to 12 passengers; $25 each additional passenger; $250 each additional hour
• Restrictions: 3 hour minimum

Features Include...

• Large covered cockpit with seating for relaxing and dining
• Indoor Saloon with seating for dining with 360 degrees’ view
• Full head (Bathroom) with shower
• 1 Gas grill
• Reusable cups and cutlery
• Sound system
• 2 double cabins for overnight charter
• Front netting perfect for relaxing in the sun
• 1 Double Crystal Clear Kayak
• 1 7’ x 7’ floating island
• 1 Paddleboard
• Snorkeling equipment & pool noodles included

Food & Beverage Notes...

• Cash Bar | Individuals purchase beverages from the boats bar, Cash Only accepted on-board | $8-$12 per Alcoholic Beverages | $2.50-$4.00 per Non Alcoholic Beverage | Special order priced upon request
• Consumption Bar | All beverages consumed during the charter are tallied, and total invoiced to client post charter | $8-$12 per Alcoholic Beverages | $2.50-$4.00 per Non Alcoholic Beverage | Special order priced upon request
• Bring Your Own Beverages - Boat will supply coolers, ice and cups for guest use
• Bring your own snacks/lunch with you; Catering can be arranged upon request for an additional fee

Gratuities…

• Gratuities are not included but are appreciated by the captain and crew. Gratuity can be paid cash on board, or pre-paid at time of booking

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CHARTER EXPERIENCES

 We offer a wide variety of adventures, from private cruises and sunset sails to full day excursions! We wish to share our passion for the water with those around us; introducing our customers to everything Bermuda's maritime experience has to offer, from tranquility to adventure!

The itinerary is completely at your disposal! Just give the captain an idea of what you want and he will build the excursion around you! Between our two catamarans we can accommodate group sizes ranging from 2 all the way up to 50! Here are a few options to consider, feel free to mix and match! 

ISLAND ADVENTURE

Secluded beaches & uninhabited islands surrounded by turquoise water! We will take you to some of the best secluded islands where you can explore, snorkel, kayak, paddle board, and simply relax on the beach all while sipping a tropical cocktail! Feel the wind in your hair and set sail with us in paradise!

OCEAN EXPLORER

Here in Bermuda, the farther out you go, the wilder the snorkeling gets. Get up close and personal with the Islands’ unspoiled outer reef and over 300 known shipwrecks!

Please note that for offshore and shipwreck adventures you will need to book a minimum 5 hour charter for central departure locations or a minimum 4 hour charter with departure from Dockyard and off shore excrusions are weather dependant. 

SUNSET CHASER

Bermuda sunsets are spectacular, and there is no better way to experience them than on your own private catamaran! Set sail with us grab and drink and kick back and relax with family and friends!

CORPORATE ESCAPE

Break free from the board room onboard one of our  beautiful catamarans! Our boats are equipped with everything you’ll need for that event or client appreciation  including water toys, shaded seating, premium bar service, & catering options!

BOOZE CRUISE

Bachelor/bachelorette, bday or wedding celebration or just a fun day on the water with friends! Full bar service, water toys, a killer sound system and our infamous shot ski makes our boats one of the best party venues around! 

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Cliff jumping is very much a local rite of passage here in Bermuda, let us take you to one of these thrilling locations so you can test your nerve! Experience the boating lifestyle of the island like a local!

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In addition to the best offers we have for boat and yacht charters in Bermuda, see also options available for rent in these nearby locations:

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Good Vibrations Full-Day Catamaran Tour Kick off your flip flops and get ready for a day of relaxation and fun aboard Bermuda’s newest catamaran, Good Vibrations! Whatever your idea of a perfect boat day is, it’s waiting for you here: with complimentary lunch, unlimited draft beer or rum swizzle, and an impressive set of watersports gear for you to enjoy, your options are endless. Just want to relax? There’s plenty of space in sun or shade onboard to kick back and enjoy a good book or chill out to some island tunes. Don’t let our leisurely pace fool you–we have plenty of time to get you to some of the least-visited spots on the island. Let our friendly local crew take care of all the details and craft the day’s events to your desires…just concentrate on making memories and enjoying the Good Vibrations! Cost: $135 Adult, $105 Child (under 18) + $5 booking fee per person

Sunset and Swizzle Catamaran Sail Put some wind in your sails with some good old-fashioned Bermudian hospitality. You’ll get to enjoy stunning views, unlimited complimentary rum swizzle, and the magic of sailing with an experienced and friendly crew. Cost: $60 per person + $5 booking fee per person

Late Night Booze Cruise Party Bermudian style on board a catamaran with a free signature shot, unbeatable drink prices, and amazing music…it will be a night you’ll never forget! Cost: $10 per person (over 18 only) + $2 per person booking fee Catamaran Coral Reef Sail and Snorkel Hop on board our catamaran for a wonderful few hours on the water. The boat will drop anchor at a site chosen based on the conditions of the day in order to provide you with the best snorkelling possible; you can explore all that one of the healthiest reef systems in the world has to offer! $70 Adult, $50 Child (5-12 years) + $5 booking fee per person

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• Phone: 441 232-5475 or 232-KIRK
• Address: Dockyard Watersports Centre, North Arm, Sandys, Bermuda
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Type: Catamaran, Sailing

Size: 55 feet

Capacity: 40 passengers offshore; 50 passengers inshore

Cost: $500/hr up to 30 passengers; $25 each additional passenger

The Aristocat is a spacious and comfortable catamaran that is versatile and customisable to suit any need. The Aristocat has plenty of lounging space: both in the open air on comfortable mats on the bow for sunbathing or sightseeing, and a large shaded cockpit and salon if that’s more your thing.

WIth a great sound system, two marine heads, snorkel gear, two swim ladders, and a large walk-around bar, this boat can do anything from sunset cruises to intimate cocktail parties to a fun day of snorkelling and sailing. Perfect for family parties, corporate events, or anything in between, the Aristocat can do it all!

Delivery Fees:

• From Central Locations:  Pick up and drop off outside of Dockyard (central locations – Albuoy’s Point, Darrell’s Wharf etc) is an additional $200 each way.
• From East End:  Pick up and drop off from the East End are subject to an additional 1 hour charge each way.
• Vessell will be at the dock 15 mins before scheduled departure time. Should you need more time, additional fees will apply.

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Adventures in Bermuda’s Paradise

Ana luna catamaran live the dream, sail the sea lover, with joy in our hearts, the ana luna catamaran family announces our retirement from active charter at the conclusion of the 2024 season. it has been a fantastic experience for both ourselves as hosts and our many valued guests. we greatly appreciate all the support and enthusiasm over the years. going forward, greater focus on family, starring seven grandchildren, is welcomed with glee.. thanks again to all who have enjoyed and supported ana luna over the years . with best regards, captain & crew, ana luna catamaran.

Catamaran Cruise and Snorkel

• Embark on the top-rated Catamaran Cruise and Snorkel Tour for unforgettable marine adventures in Bermuda
• Enjoy a leisurely cruise along Bermuda's scenic shoreline, learning about local marine life
• Dive into a vibrant coral reef ecosystem during a 2-hour snorkeling session, with all equipment provided
• Unwind with a complimentary rum swizzle on the relaxing sail back
• Feel good, knowing a portion of your trip's proceeds benefits research at Bermuda Cancer and Health Center

The fun begins the moment you step aboard this spacious and comfortable 50-foot sailing catamaran for no more than 50 guests. Voted one of Bermuda's Top Tours, this is a catamaran and coral reef snorkel experience you won't want to miss and certainly will never forget.

Setting out from the pier, your captain and crew will give you more information on the islands of Bermuda as you sail along the coast on this King's Wharf port tour. They will also tell you a little bit about the marine life you'll see during your snorkeling. On this Bermuda excursion, you will be served complimentary bottled water, orange juice, pineapple juice, and the famous hot home-baked cookies that are prepared fresh on board daily. Before arriving at the location, a snorkel instruction and safety talk will be given.

Once you arrive at a secluded and picturesque, shallow water cove, the crew will drop anchor. Then, it's time to visit Bermuda's other beautiful world, the waters below.

Bermuda boasts one of the world's most northerly coral reef systems. The shallow waters around the islands are host to thousands of spectacular marine creatures. You will have approximately 2 hours for snorkeling and swimming off the boat, or just relaxing on deck. Life vests swim noodles, snorkel vests, stand-up paddle boards, and kayaks will also be provided for you to use during this time.

After the stop, the crew will pull anchor and will offer you a complimentary famous rum swizzle as you take a leisurely sail back to the pier. Additional swizzles can be purchased - a cash bar is also available.

To top off this great day, while you are having fun, you are also helping others. A portion of your trip's proceeds goes toward cancer research, with contributions being made to the Bermuda Cancer and Health Center. What a win-win for everyone!

Established in 2015, Bermuda Yachts is a Bermudian owned and operated company by brothers Justin and Jonathan Kempe. After designing a uniquely custom yacht, the Kempe brothers moved to South Africa in 2009, setup their own build operation, and returned 5 years later with ZARA, sailing 6,000 miles across vast oceans. As third generation charter captains, our passion and experience translate into a smooth charter experience, from start to finish. We  offer a total of four yachts for charter with captain/ crew. A 77 ft sailing catamaran, a 34 ft sailing catamaran, a 32ft powerboat and a 42 ft RIB powerboat. Find out more about each boat below.

77ft Luxury Sailing Catamaran

up to 75 passengers

Private charters starting at  ​$700/hr

Tours starting at  ​$95/person

34ft Luxury Sailing Catamaran

up to 15 passengers

Private charters starting at  ​$325/hr

Private charters starting at  ​$300/hr

32ft Powerboat

up to 8 passengers

Private charters starting at  ​$375/hr

42ft Adventure RIB Powerboat

up to 25 passengers

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Which boat is right for me.

Zara is perfect for larger groups or simply for those looking for plenty of space and comfort. Zola is for smaller groups looking for the same comforts as Zara but on a smaller scale. Zena is good for smaller groups looking for comfort and to go faster / snorkel the outer reef. Zeus is ideal for larger groups looking to do offshore snorkel adventures on the outer reef / those looking to go fast. Or feel free to combine the boats and they can all tie alongside each other at anchor.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

All of our boats come with a professional captain/crew included in the cost of hiring the boat. We also provide swim noodles, snorkeling gear and on Zara and Zola we also have paddleboards. For Zola, Zena and Zeus where you are allowed to bring your own drinks we provide coolers and ice for free. On Zola we also have drinks for pre-purchase at the time of booking. For Zara we have a full service bar which is charged on consumption. We do not provide towels so please remember to bring towels & sunscreen (non spray on type). 

DO YOU OFFER PER HEAD TOURS?

Yes, for Zara you can book a ticket to jump on a tour which departs from Royal Naval Dockyard. You can book tickets here .

DO YOU PROVIDE CATERING?

Yes, we can put you in touch with one of our catering partners. Feel free to bring your own food/snacks on either boat. Or we can put you in touch with a catering provider to provide food for your cruise. For Zara this can be a more extensive catering offering with hand passed canapes, full buffet etc. For Zola, Zena and Zeus we recommend a simpler catering option. 

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Explore Bermuda’s coral reefs and abundant marine life on one of our amazing snorkeling excursions!

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Experience colorful sunsets on calm waters!

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An amazing way to explore St. George’s or Hamilton harbour and the surrounding islands.

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Fun and excitement on Bermuda’s waters! Great for families, friends and groups of all sizes.

Experience majestic Humpback Whales passing the island on their journey up north.

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The High-Adrenaline Racing of SailGP, Where Boats Don’t Float—They Fly

Three-time Rolex Sailor of the Year Tom Slingsby gives us a glimpse into a new sort of sailing.

Ever wanted a new sport to get into? Perhaps one that combines adrenaline, high-tech thrills and spills, and exotic locations? SailGP might be for you. Think of it as Formula 1 on water, with ten nations battling it out in 50-foot-long, 80-foot-tall high-tech racing catamarans powered entirely by the wind. But here’s the thing: They don’t sail. They fly—and fast.

SailGP, founded in 2019, is the brainchild of billionaire sailing nut Larry Ellison and New Zealander Sir Russell Coutts, arguably the most famous and successful competitive sailor in the sport’s history. From the get-go, the pair’s idea was not to create just another race series for yachty insiders but a global, spectator-friendly event that could capitalize on the new advances in sail racing afforded by foiling technology. This year, the season reached 193 million viewers, up 48 percent from 2023. Taking more than a little inspiration from Formula 1, SailGP set out to attract non-sailors to this burgeoning sport, partly by staging the races in nontraditional waters, like Abu Dhabi, Bermuda, and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Since its inception, the SailGP competition has been sponsored by Rolex, which has long been a supporter of all manner of sailing. Last year, the brand extended its support by ten more years. As well as a $2 million purse for his team, the winning skipper at the grand finale, which this season took place below the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, receives a titanium Yacht-Master II.

Many of sailing’s luminaries are also key members of Rolex’s Testimonee program, evangelizing for both sailing and its unique connection with ocean sustainability. One of them is Tom Slingsby, helm and CEO of SailGP’s Team Australia and three-time Rolex Sailor of the Year. At the top of his game, Slingsby, 39, has carried off three of the four SailGP championships for Team Australia since it began in 2019.

Foiling, just a decade-and-change old, has transformed competitive sailing. Put simply, thanks to the physics of hydrostatic pressure, by sailing on carbon-fiber blades, an entire 50-foot racing catamaran can lift itself out of the water, reducing the drag coefficient to almost nothing and producing speeds unimaginable just 15 years ago. Often this means the boat moves three, even four times faster than the wind.

“You see spectators’ faces when you go past them doing nearly 100 kilometers an hour on the water and at four times the wind speed,” Slingsby says. “It’s unbelievable.” Foiling has almost doubled competitive sailing’s top speed—and it’s getting faster all the time. Not that speed is really the aim here.

“I don’t think it’s SailGP’s goal to set an outright speed record or anything like that,” Slingsby explains. “What we want is a good racing product. Our hydrofoils don’t need to just go super fast in a straight line; they need to go around a racetrack efficiently, to take off in light airs and sail well in strong airs, and be maneuverable when tacking and jibing.”

But getting there requires both skill and experience in a fast-evolving sport, as well as an array of technology and data gathering. So called “aviation officers” on each team have one job: to keep the race boat flying on its foils in constantly changing conditions. When they don’t, interesting things can happen.

Slingsby will probably race any boat you put in front of him. There’s a reason for that. “In the Olympics in 2008,” he says, “I went in as a favorite to win the Laser gold medal and I choked—basically I finished 22nd. Then my good friend Nathan Outteridge [a fellow Australian and helm of SailGP Team Switzerland] was leading going into the final race and ended up coming away with fifth and missing a medal. We were both really depressed. We were sitting having a beer after the Olympics and he said, ‘We’ve just got to sail more. Let’s just sail every type of boat, learn every type of skill, and that way we will be hard to beat.’”

Slingsby (and Outteridge) did just that, diving headfirst into the nascent sport of foiling at just the right time. Both went on to win Olympic golds.

“I’m very fortunate that I actually got to be part of sailing before foiling came along,” Slingsby says. “I went to the Olympics in Lasers, probably the simplest boat in the world, and then I was there when the America’s Cup boats started hydrofoiling. Now I’m here now with SailGP, the fastest and most amazing foiling league in the world, and it’s really taking our sport to new levels.”

Unlike Formula 1, there’s a deliberately bare-bones vibe to the infrastructure of SailGP to make the whole competition as environmentally sustainable as possible. The tagline is, after all, “Powered by Nature.”

“SailGP is at the top of the sport,” Slingsby explains, “so it filters down through the whole of sailing. We see and deal with ocean health every day; we see it much more than, say, tennis players do, or F1 drivers, or track athletes. We’re out there dealing with Mother Nature; it’s probably just us and surfers. It’s our responsibility to raise awareness.”

Off the water, the Impact Awards challenge GP teams to come up with ingenious ways to reduce waste and save on resources. For instance, the race catamarans—which all have the same design—were designed so they can be disassembled and fit into a single 40-foot container.

The benefit of one-design racing is that it levels the playing field. Skill becomes much more pivotal. Each boat has around 160 electronic sensors, tracking every setting of the boat, especially below the waterline, where the angle of attack of the foils is critical. Win or lose, at the end of a race day, all those recorded settings are beamed straight to the cloud and are immediately accessible to the other teams and their tacticians.

“Initially, I really didn’t like it,” says Slingsby of the data sharing. “We were the top team, and every day we’d go out and be losing advantage to our competitors because they would see our data from that day, and they were getting closer and closer. But now, I think it’s just good for SailGP. The racing is so much tighter.”

Tighter, but also more human. While material failures account for a proportion of crashes, decisions made by a skipper in a split second—or simply a split second too late—can throw out a whole race.

Another curiosity of SailGP is the way the finals are set up. The point system gives the race winner ten points, second place receives nine points, and so on. But the finals are where it gets interesting. The grand-finale weekend consists of five qualifying fleet races featuring all ten teams, and then the final race itself. Only the top three teams get to race in the final, with their seasonal scores effectively erased. Which means a team could be third overall for the season and still win the grand finale in the last few minutes of the season. It makes for a gripping race.

That’s precisely what happened last month in San Francisco, where third-place Spain, skippered by Diego Botin, edged out league leaders New Zealand and Australia in a race that lasted just ten minutes.

Slingsby, for his part, is currently in Barcelona, where that other great sailing race, the America’s Cup, is underway. SailGP’s 2024-25 season kicks off in November in Dubai. Two new teams are rumored to be joining the fray, attracted by the unique approach to racing established for SailGP.

“The America’s Cup is a development game,” says Slingsby. “You design your own boat and you’re just trying to make it the fastest you possibly can on the water. Essentially, you’re in training boats for three years and then you get three or four months in your actual race boat. You really do one important event in four years. With SailGP, we get to race for a full season every year. So for sure, SailGP is my favorite thing to do, because it’s consistent racing every month. Me, I’m a racer.”

Nick Sullivan is Creative Director at Esquire, where he served as Fashion Director from 2004 until 2019. Prior to that, he relocated from London with his young family to Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. He has styled and art directed countless fashion and cover stories for both Esquire and Big Black Book ( which he helped found in 2006) in exotic,uncomfortable, and occasionally unfeasibly cold locations. He also writes extensively about men’s style, accessories, and watches. He describes his style as elegantly disheveled.

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