“When Jo sent us an email asking for advice on the best equipment for him to train with, and how he could fit that training around a busy job and travel commitments, we knew we had the expertise to help,” explains Gym Marine managing partner, Ed Thomas.

Jo’s day job is as Yachts Commercial Director for IRI/Marshall Islands Registry. A well-known face in the superyacht sector, having worked with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, and Döhle Yachts, the team at Gym Marine are excited about helping Jo achieve his goals.

Jo will be joining a team of yacht racing professionals aboard SY INO NOIR for the famous offshore race, where he and his crew mates will be sailing alongside a fleet of 55+ boats.

“I am the only amateur sailor on the team!” says Assael. “I know my way around a boat, but this is a bit different. INO NOIR is a brand-new 45-footer designed by Carkeek and the team has big ambition. Getting myself in shape for this role, joining the crew as grinder, is essential.”

Gym Marine recommended Jo start putting his muscle to the metal with a Technogym Excite Top Upper Body Trainer, and were pleased to provide him with the equipment. “As well as the cardio workout, this piece of kit offers upper body rotary training – there’s nothing that can more closely replicate the role of a grinder and deliver both muscular strength building and endurance,” comments Thomas.

Stay up tuned to Jo’s progress with video updates across our Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles.

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Over the past nine years, Gym Marine have worked on over 450 superyacht gym projects, ranging from full custom gym design for new builds and refits to charter equipment rentals. Gym Marine works alongside the world’s leading fitness brands as well as creating bespoke equipment for yachts made from premium materials with unique customisation and branding.

Ed Thomas, Founder

Ed Thomas founded Gym Marine in 2014, following a career in yachting. He recalls the frustration of having to repeatedly polish a set of corroded dumbbells aboard the yacht he was working on, and it was that which prompted him to find the solution. It wasn’t all plain sailing – his first endeavour to sell a rowing machine to a superyacht left him 17 Euros out of pocket, but today Gym Marine’s annual turnover is in excess of £3 million.

Since its inception, Gym Marine has expanded into the luxury residential and commercial sectors with many of these projects commissioned by yacht owners seeking the same bespoke, high specification gyms for their residential properties.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank all our clients and suppliers who have trusted and supported our business over the past nine years. I could not have imagined when I first started the company, whilst working as yacht crew, that we could achieve such a strong reputation within the industry and a raft of high-profile repeat clients. I am hugely grateful for my team, and in particular my business partner Guy Royffe, for all they do and the brilliant culture we have created at Gym Marine over the years. We are excited to see what the next 10 years have in store.” – Edward Thomas, Managing Director of the Gym Marine Group.

Abeking and Rasmussen 68m Soaring

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Directors Edward Thomas and Guy Royffe are looking forward to catching up with familiar faces and meeting many new ones to chat about some of our most recent projects as well as exciting new product launches and development.

Ed and Guy will be joined this year by Kayleigh Westgarth, who is heading up our new spa brand sister company, Coral Spa Consultants, allowing us to create a holistic wellness experience on board.

This year is particularly special for the Gym Marine Group as we move into our 10th year of trading on the 1st October and we are thrilled that there will be a number of superyachts in show featuring gyms we have designed and implemented during that time.  Here’s a preview of just some of our work to look out for….

Polar Star – Gym Marine were heavily involved in redesigning the gym on board the 63m Lurssen expedition yacht when she underwent an extensive refit in 2016 and have provided ongoing support throughout her worldwide cruising. Her ice-class hull gives her access to remote parts of the world that are not typically frequented by most yachts.

Alunya – This 49.9m Benetti yacht is one of 15 in the B.Now 50 semi-custom series and was delivered in 2023. The gym was designed for a space known as the ‘adventure room’ and the Gym Marine team had to work with restricted dimensions, low ceilings and alcoves. A formula has been implemented to maximise workout potential in unconventional and limited spaces, which can now be repeated on future projects.

KENSHO (Photography by Christopher Scholey)

Kensho – Delivered in 2022 by Admiral – the Italian Sea Group, 75m Kensho won Motor ‘Yacht of the Year’ at the 2023 World Superyacht Awards. Instantly recognisable with her striking blue-green hull and flowing lines, the owner of Kensho (from the Japanese word meaning “seeing one’s true nature”)  was heavily involved in her build, which took six years to complete. His meticulous eye for detail can be seen throughout, not least in the gym with its state of the art and top end range of Technogym equipment.

Loyalty – This 49m Heesen was one of Gym Marine’s earlier projects featuring a range of clever equipment to fit custom made deck lockers on the sun deck.

Alchemy – Launched in 2023 and delivered by Italian shipyard, Rossinavi, Alchemy was clearly designed with relaxation in mind and is brimming with social dining and entertaining areas including a beach club and Jacuzzi as well as a fabulous spa with loose equipment linens and accessories provisioned by Coral Spa Consultants.

Entourage – Delivered in 2023 by Amels, Entourage features state of the art equipment and technology throughout and the gym is no exception. Gym Marine provisioned a range of equipment for the sun deck and beach club with a custom Multi Gym which was modified for lower ceiling height. It also features an interactive wall mounted mirror which opens up to reveal equipment.

Nero – Modelled after the J. P. Morgan Corsair, Nero was inspired by the Golden Age of the 1920’s and oozes the elegance and opulence of a time gone by. Her gym, however, is very much in line with modern fitness requirements and features top of the range Technogym equipment, with large doors that open up for indoor and outdoor training.  Our team were also involved in the multi-functional treatment bed for the spa room.

NERO (Photography by Blue iProd)

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GM+ is a carefully curated package of enhanced warranty support and on-going service provisions, which sees Gym Marine’s standard international warranty cover enhanced over two years with crew training, maintenance plans, an annual service, and remote support via video link from senior technicians.

“Building on our already industry leading services, this package of service and support has only been made possible as a result of our international logistical network and our excellent relationships with suppliers. The standard level of post-install support offered by Gym Marine to its clients I feel is already exemplary, but now we can enhance that and achieve a level of service that’s truly exceptional.” – Edward Thomas, Director, Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

GM+ can be purchased alongside any new build or superyacht refit project that Gym Marine are involved with and represents incredible value for money. Taking the offering of GM+ a step further, the company has also created a series of kits with spare parts to keep equipment in action while cruising offshore for extended periods, and mitigate the risk of long lead times for replacement parts.

Gym Marine is pleased to confirm that they already have two yachts signed and under contract with GM+, a 90m refit project, which is now operational again, and a 100m+ new build that will be launching in 2024.

“Our extensive experience on an enormous array of projects means we can pre-empt these risks, we know what parts get easily misplaced, and how to ensure seamless fault resolution for the crew, charter guests or owner. On a superyacht, having an item of equipment out of action, simply isn’t acceptable and we won’t let that happen.” – Ed Thomas, Director, Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

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We are delighted to confirm that we have designed gym spaces and supplied equipment to the majority of yachts in the Top 100 list. According to Superyachts.com Largest Live | Top 100 Largest Yachts, Gym Marine has previously assisted with 50% of the top 50 largest yachts currently in operation and 58% of the top 100.

Activities taking place on these projects range from full gym design at the new build stage, to designs for yachts undergoing refits, provision of equipment for charter rentals, as well as servicing and standard supply of equipment for guests and crew.

With a strong pipeline of projects for new build projects over 100m in process, Gym Marine expects continued growth and to remain at the forefront of this industry sector for the next decade.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank all our clients and suppliers who have trusted and supported our business over the past nine years. I could not have imagined when I first started the company, whilst working as yacht crew, that we could achieve such a strong reputation within the industry, a raft of high-profile repeat clients and of course these incredible stats. I am hugely grateful for my team, and in particular my business partner Guy Royffe, for all they do and the brilliant culture we have created at Gym Marine over the years.” – Edward Thomas, Managing Director of the Gym Marine Group.

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Initial offerings from Coral Spa Consultants include a spa starter pack, which will allow any yacht with the necessary space and skill amongst its crew to offer massage and spa treatments to guests, without the need for a pre-existing or purpose-designed space.

Coral Spa Consultants will advise interior designers of the operational practicalities, they will provide expert design and specification, and manage installation, focusing on operational flow for a seamless onboard experience.  Coral Spa Consultants outfit spas with the most suitable equipment for the space, whether that’s a dedicated wellness area, a treatment room, or a portable massage setup.

The team will also support crew and onboard therapists with pre-launch recommendations for professional products, how to create a treatment menu, and provide ongoing training if required.

“With over 15 years in the health and wellness industry, I have worked on many prestigious yachts and was I responsible for setting up and managing the spa aboard one of the world’s largest superyachts. This first-hand experience of onboard spa use and guest requirements has helped me identify gaps in the market in terms of design and layout, as well as guest needs and the needs of the spa therapist.

When it comes to space planning for superyacht spas, the required storage space is often overlooked, causing last minute changes and disrupting the treatment flow. My goal is to commence these conversations earlier in the design stage, placing owner and guest experience forefront of the discussion – so that ultimately, the spa therapist can provide the level of luxury expected in these environments.” – Kayleigh Westgarth, Coral Spa Consultants.

“This is a very natural development for us, and we’re really excited about this new arm of our business. Kayleigh’s expertise in all areas of spa design and specification will allow us to offer a broader scope of services to our clients and design full-scope health and wellness spaces aboard yachts, as well as designing for private residences and luxury resorts.” – Ed Thomas, Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

Engaging Coral Spa Consultants for spa design and guidance will result in a perfectly proportioned, holistically designed space, which is equipped to offer the latest in spa trends and treatments and meet every owner and guest requirement.

For more information, please contact kayleigh@coralspaconsultants.com 
or visit www.coralspaconsultants.com

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Like Gym Marine, Saltlick Fitness was founded by ex-yacht crew who have years of experience working in health and fitness environments onboard superyachts.

“It is impossible for anyone who hasn’t worked at sea as yacht crew to understand just how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy physical routine during a busy season. This partnership between Gym Marine’s experienced team of gym designers and Saltlick’s crew fitness experts is the closest thing to a perfect match for yachts looking to invest in reducing turnover and improving crew wellbeing.” – Ed Thomas, Managing Director, Gym Marine.

“Saltlick are very excited to be given the opportunity to be partnered with the superyacht industry’s leading gym designers, Gym Marine. Understanding the need for crew to keep fit and healthy has always been at the forefront of Saltlick’s thoughts, and with Gym marine now in our corner yacht crew physical training can become something that everyone can get involved in!” – Tom Jones, Co-Founder of Saltlick Fitness.

Saltlick Fitness was founded by Tom Jones and Christie Surveson, two personal trainers currently working in the superyacht industry. The company provides both vessel specific group programmes for crew as well as customised individual programmes and online coaching to ensure people reach their goals.

The company was established to help those in the yachting industry maintain a healthy mind and body. The work/wellness ratio of life in yachting can be quite hard to maintain, with constantly changing of time zones, long hours, minimal down time, and space and equipment at a premium.

Being ‘yachties’ themselves, the team at Saltlick understands these factors and wants to both teach and inform fellow crew about how to maintain a healthy, well-balanced life onboard whilst understanding the importance of mental and physical health.

Practically, this will mean Gym Marine’s ongoing crew gym designs will be enhanced through sense checking by experienced yacht crew; and can be delivered along with bespoke individual and small-group training programmes delivered via a dedicated application which is now available to crew on both personal and shared devices.

We will look to develop this partnership, adding in more content and dedicated programmes around specialist equipment in the very near future. Watch this space!

All Images Courtesy of Saltlick Fitness

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Gym Marine worked with Nuvolari Lenard on creating an extensive guest gym as well as two dedicated crew gyms for this impressive Lurssen superyacht. The guest gym is equipped with top-of-the-range equipment from Technogym and is the largest onboard gym space that the Gym Marine team has created to date.

“AHPO’s gym has been carefully considered to optimise use of space, allow functional versatility, and work in complete harmony with the other beautiful wellness spaces aboard the yacht expertly conceived by Valentina Zannier. Overall the result is pretty show-stopping, though one of the standout features is a much smaller detail – custom-branded free weights bearing the yacht’s logo.” – Edward Thomas, Managing Partner, Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors.

The winners will be announced as part of the Boat International Superyacht Design Festival, taking place in Cortina d’Amprezzo on February 8th.

Featured image credit: Guillaume Plisson

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We are delighted to announce the official launch of Gym Marine Yachts and Interiors in Fort Lauderdale, USA, our third international entity. The full Gym Marine Yachts and Interiors range of equipment, and our world leading gym design service, is now available throughout all 50 states of the USA and Canada, both on land and at sea.

We have expanded our custom manufacturing facility to enable local production for the US market, with our exclusive and customised pieces to be made in Hickory, North Carolina. This move will allow Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors to better serve new build and refit yacht projects in the USA, as well as support the company’s growing business in the prime residential and luxury hospitality sectors.

We look forward to developing and growing new and old connections throughout this exciting development!

 

Edward Thomas Managing Partner of Gym Marine Yachts and Interiors

 

“I could not be more excited to be opening our third branch of Gym Marine signalling our arrival into the US market after nine years trading in the UK and Europe. Back when I was working onboard yacht as crew, Fort Lauderdale was an essential yachting hub for me and my fellow crew members. It’s a major milestone for us now to have the capability to deliver our leading gym design services and bespoke equipment to superyacht and prime residential customers in South Florida and across the US and Canada.”

Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors is a specialist wellness designer for the superyacht and prime property sectors, with offices in the UK, The Netherlands, and the USA.

The experienced team have an unrivalled understanding of the complexities of gym & spa design, both on land and at sea, having worked in this space for almost 10 years. They are the recognised expert in this field within the luxury sector, and offer unique access to almost every major equipment brand in the world.

When something extra special is required, Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors go the extra mile through provision of custom items and bespoke finishes, whilst also offering a comprehensive selection of supplementary services throughout installation and after sales.

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With our office in central Bath and no parking facilities, our team sustainably commute to the office mainly by walking. This is particularly loved by our Chief Barketing Officer, Teddy! The past year has also forced us to move many client project meetings online. This made us revaluate necessary travel within the business and where possible, we will be keeping many of our meetings online.

Due to the nature of our business, international travel is a common occurrence for our Directors, pre-covid of course. When lockdown first began, our Founder Edward reflected on his travel schedule whilst witnessing the benefits from the reduction of air travel. This led him to launch the #GreenWingsChallenge, a scheme for those within the yachting industry to offset their emissions from all their flights in 2019. The response was fantastic and once travel begins to resume; we will continue to do this not only as a business but also encouraging others to do so too.

In offices, there is usually a balance of tea vs coffee drinkers but at Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors, we are predominately coffee lovers! We went on the hunt for great coffee with even better sustainability factors, which led us to Grind.

The Grind coffee pods are compostable and 100% plastic-free and can even break down in landfill. The coffee is also sustainable and organic, as it is certified with the Soil Association and their coffee beans are sourced from smallholders across the globe. To all coffee drinkers, we highly recommend!

Our paper consumption in our office is little to none. In this day and age, pretty much everything can be done online. All our invoices, gym design proposals and other documents are sent as electronic documents; and where possible we always request for paperless options for bills and invoices we receive.

For any paper that does make its way into our office, it is all shredded and recycled. For other waste, we set up a system in our office kitchen with separate bins for plastic, aluminium and cardboard to ensure that all items are recycled correctly.

When developing our relationships with interior designers and superyacht clients, a lot of our initial contact is face to face. From trade shows to dock walks, we are often handing out business cards. However, once a working relationship forms and contact details are on internal systems, what happens to those business cards?

When you calculate the number of business cards that can be handed out, the amount of waste that this could produce down the line is huge. Therefore, our business cards at Gym Marine Yachts & Interiors are made from recycled, biodegradable plastic.

When reviewing the daily products we use, one which we could improve on for a green office was cleaning supplies. We researched a range of options and found Ecover. Not only are the bottles made from recycled and plant plastic, but the ingredients are also clean. The formula is plant based using corn sugars and plant oils which are suitable for sensitive skin, biodegradable and still gets the job done!

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