Boat International’s deputy editor Caroline White recently interviewed Adam Alpert, owner of SY Seahawk.

They discussed Adam’s career, from his studies in Mathematics and his early days as an engineer to his later role in the multinational company, Biotek Instruments.

Adam talks about the Seahawk mission and the wide variety of projects that have been carried out during the boat’s travels. Projects such as; building a dog shelter in Bonaire, funding a sailing school, and supporting scientific research in Galapagos, Mexico, French Polynesia, and Fiji.

The interview serves as a summary of Seahawk’s adventures for the past 3 years and explores the motivations for Adam and Gisela Alpert to take a philanthropic approach to their travels around the world.

Adam also discusses his passion for sailing and aviation, an interest that he’s always pursued and that lead him into becoming a commercial pilot, starting his own collection of classic airplanes, and even writing the book “We Have a No Crash Policy!  A Pilot’s Life of Adventure, Fun and Learning from Experience.”

If you would like to know more, you can visit his website, No Crash Policy.

You can also read the full interview here.

The winners of the 2022 World Superyacht Awards have been revealed. From the newly crowned Motor Yacht of the Year to the prestigious Voyager’s Award, find out which yachts scooped this year’s coveted Neptunes…

Motor Yacht of the Year – Viva
Sailing Yacht of the Year – Perseverance 1
Refitted Yachts – Masquenada
Rebuilt Yachts – Here Comes the Sun
Sailing Yachts, 30m to 39.9m – Perseverance 1
Sailing Yachts, 40m and above – Path
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 30m to 34.9m – Offline
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 35m to 39.9m – Koju
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 40m and above – Annabella
Displacement Motor Yachts 499GT and below, 30m to 44.9m – Emocean
Displacement Motor Yachts 499GT and below, 45m and above – Alisa
Displacement Motor Yachts, 500GT to 999GT – Somnium
Displacement Motor Yachts, 1,000GT to 1,499GT – Triumph
Displacement Motor Yachts, 1,500GT to 1,999GT – Vanish
Displacement Motor Yachts, 2,000GT and above – Viva
Voyager’s Award – Asteria
Legacy Award – Herb Chambers

JUDGES’ SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

Rebuilt Yachts – Kalizma
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, 40m and above – Gene Chaser
Voyager’s Award – Seahawk

Cruising the Caribbean, Seahawk was trapped in Bonaire with the island’s ports closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Both animal lovers, Adam and his wife Gisela decided to make the most of their enforced stay and discovered an animal sanctuary in need of help. They promptly made a donation and got down to mixing concrete and shovelling sand with their crew.

The couple’s plan was to cruise for seven years, fulfilling a wish to assist marine science and coastal community welfare. So, after restrictions lifted they returned to the Caribbean, where a large donation was made to St Vincent’s Health Authority. They went on to support YachtAid Global with aid in the Galápagos Islands and help marine conservationists Migramar in investigating pelagic migration patterns. The judges felt that the owners’ philanthropic aims are outstanding and well worthy of a Special Award.