Yachting News

Lionheart wins the America’s Cup J Class Regatta

Posted: 22nd Jun 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Lionheart has won the America’s Cup J Class Regatta hot on the heels of her triumphant performance in the America’s Cup Superyacht Regatta where she was awarded Boat International America's Cup Superyacht Regatta Trophy. Read More

First Day of 2017 Palma Superyacht Cup

Posted: 22nd Jun 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Interiors have been stowed, winches have been serviced, and cruising sails have been stored away for later use. Yachts are primed for action and crew members have been perfecting their sailing maneuvers, as well as picking the bra... Read More

Team AkzoNobel’s Volvo Ocean Race Boat Christened in The Hague

Posted: 21st Jun 2017

Written by: AkzoNobel

Sailing fans flocked to a harbor in the Dutch city of The Hague today to welcome team AkzoNobel’s new Volvo Ocean Race yacht, which was officially christened by the city’s Mayor. With the start of the race just four months away, s... Read More

Rombelli Wins Absolute First Melges 40 GP in Costa Smeralda

Posted: 17th Jun 2017

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda has officially concluded the first Melges 40 Grand Prix event on the 2017 circuit, with STIG, helmed by Alessandro Rombelli crowned Champion. Read More

Columbus Yachts Unveils First 80m Superyacht

Posted: 11th Jun 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Columbus Yachts is entering the megayacht market with the construction of the Columbus 80m due for delivery in 2018. Measuring 79.50m LOA with a beam of 13m, she is a full-displacement yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superst... Read More

Claydon Reeves Launches Aeroboat Powered by Rolls-Royce

Posted: 9th Jun 2017

Written by: Andrew Johansson

Launched at the 2017 SuperYacht Gallery in London, AEROBOAT is a quintessential British brand of stylish power boats. With strong design by Claydon Reeves and naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee, AEROBOAT naturally chose Rolls-Roy... Read More

Concept Trimaran Baikal 36 SMT for Divers

Posted: 9th Jun 2017

Written by: Sergey Gmyra

The new steel motor trimaran, Baikal 36 SMT, is designed for professional diving centres. It provides safe and comfortable travel with a modern ergonomic design and cost-efficient diesel-power motors. Unlike most other vessels des... Read More

Sailing Yacht Dorade to Compete in 2018 China Sea Race

Posted: 7th Jun 2017

Written by: Kirsten Ferguson

The famous classic yacht Dorade will race in the 29th edition of the Rolex China Sea Race from China to the Philippines, beginning on 28 March 2018. Dorade Captain Matt Brooks, who co-owns the yacht with Pam Rorke Levy has long wa... Read More

Argentario Sailing Week 14-19 June 2017

Posted: 30th May 2017

Written by: Tessa Wiechmann

The 18th edition of Argentario Sailing Week kicks off on 14 June, and this year the yachts will race for four days compared to three in previous editions. Hosted by Porto Santo Stefano in partnership with the watchmakers Officine ... Read More

Opening Day of America's Cup Postponed to Saturday 27 May

Posted: 26th May 2017

Written by: Americas Cup

The America’s Cup Event Authority and America’s Cup Race Management have announced that the strong winds in Bermuda has meant that day one of the America’s Cup Qualifiers and the Official Opening Ceremony have had to be postponed... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race Strengthens Southern Ocean Commitment

Posted: 24th May 2017

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race will strengthen its historic connection with the Southern Ocean, and the tradition of racing around the world, while boosting its commercial offering to sponsors and Host Cities, by introducing radical changes... Read More

Rivergate on the Rise with Asia Pacific

Posted: 18th May 2017

Written by: Jeni Bone

This year's Singapore Yacht Show and Asia Pacific Yachting Conference proved to be the ideal venue for Australian businesses to network and showcase their expertise in this region. Representing Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Steve... Read More

Winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2017

Posted: 15th May 2017

Written by: Natalie Turner

The winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2017 were announced in Florence on Sunday evening. A total of 17 Neptunes were awarded to 15 yachts, including one adventurous owner and one luminary owner with a further seven yachts rec... Read More

First Foreign-flagged Superyacht Chartering New Caledonia

Posted: 12th May 2017

Written by: Laurie Foulon

The popular 37m MASTEKA 2 has a new exciting destination. Following an extensive shipyard period, Captain Matthew Stafford looks forward to welcoming charter guests in New Caledonia. She will be available from 15 August to late Oc... Read More

Palma Vela Indicates Challenging Season for Maxi 72s

Posted: 9th May 2017

Written by: Kirsten Ferguson

It was a showdown this year at Palma Vela in Mallorca, with competitors in the Maxi 72 Class fighting to the very end. After completing six races over five days, Hap Fauth’s Bella Mente, along with Dieter Schon’s Momo and Dario Fe... Read More

Winners of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Posted: 27th Apr 2017

Written by: Jan Hein

Nelson’s Dockyard was the quintessential venue for the 30th celebration of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta sponsored by Panerai. For the final evening of a jam-packed week, the historic grounds blossomed with lights, tents, and ... Read More

Motor Yacht ĀKIKŌ Available in Australia & South Pacific

Posted: 27th Apr 2017

Written by: Ocean Alliance

Ocean Alliance is proud to welcome the 34m motor yacht ĀKIKŌ, meaning 'far from home' to the charter market in Australia and the South Pacific. The new owners completed an extensive refit period with McMullen and Wing in New Zeala... Read More

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta Underway

Posted: 21st Apr 2017

Written by: ACYR

The 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, the first in this year's series of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge kicked off on Wednesday with a backdrop of spectacular vessels flanking Nelson’s Dockyard. Read More

2017 World Superyacht Awards

Posted: 20th Apr 2017

Written by: Natalie Turner

In just under a month, the World Superyacht Awards, hosted by Boat International Media, will attract the most influential players in the superyacht industry to Florence in Italy to honour the finest new superyacht builds delivered... Read More

Winners of Les Voiles de St Barth 2017

Posted: 16th Apr 2017

Written by: Kirsten Ferguson

After three days of tight competition off the island of St. Barth, due to lack of wind the Race Committee was forced to make the difficult decision to cancel the final day of racing.
Nevertheless, the eighth edition of the regat...
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America's Cup Preparations Underway

Posted: 14th Apr 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

There are less than 50 days to go before one of the most prestigious and grueling competitions in sport, with six nations preparing to compete in the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda. All sights are on the coveted trophy and the glov... Read More

Recent Spike in Piracy in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Somalia

Posted: 12th Apr 2017

Written by: Securewest International

Securewest International closely monitors all maritime threats and would like to bring to your attention the recent increase in incidents in The High Risk Area (HRA) of the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Somalia coastline. A recent... Read More

VanDutch Charter Availability - Monaco Grand Prix

Posted: 31st Mar 2017

Written by: Jenny Caird

212 Yachts, located in Port Pierre Canto in Cannes, manages a fleet of luxury chase boats available for charter. Due to a cancellation, there is some remaining availability of stunning VanDutch 40s for rent during the Monaco Grand... Read More

Nilaya Wins Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous

Posted: 15th Mar 2017

Written by: Jill Campbell

Nilaya has won its second consecutive victory at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous. The 111-foot sailing yacht built by Baltic Yachts won all three races in Class A by an average of more than six minutes. Read More

Mediterranean Yacht Show, Greece: 29 April - 2 May 2017

Posted: 12th Mar 2017

Written by: Greek Yachting Association

The Greek Yachting Association's upcoming Mediterranean Yacht Show takes place in the medievial town of Nafplion from 29 April to 2 May 2017. This major yachting event in Greeece showcases a range of luxury yachts and offers yacht... Read More

Exceptional Diving Attracting More Yachts to Tahiti and Fiji

Posted: 10th Mar 2017

Written by: Christelle Holler

Fiji and Tahiti are becoming ever more popular during the off season as a growing number of captains and owners are attracted to the South Pacific's year round opportunity to experience special underwater encounters, such as swimm... Read More

Red Bull Sailing Team Returns to Extreme Sailing Series™

Posted: 2nd Mar 2017

Written by: Extreme Sailing Series™

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ season gets underway in Muscat, Oman, from 8-11 March, with a mix of stadium and coastal racing set against the stunning backdrop of Muscat’s Old Town. Eight international teams including two wildcard... Read More

J Class to Race in its First World Championship

Posted: 1st Mar 2017

Written by: International Maxi Association

Just over 100 years since the advent of the Universal Rule, to which they were originally built, this year the magnificent J Class will race its first ever World Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, from 21-26 August. Read More

ClubSwan 50 on Display at Stockholm Boat Show

Posted: 24th Feb 2017

Written by: Nautor Swan

This year's Stockholm Boat Show "ALLT FÖR SJÖN” (everything for the sea) sees a premiere for ClubSwan 50 and the cruising boat Moore 55. This is Sweden´s largest boat show which runs from 4 - 12 March 2017, focusing on Grand Prix ... Read More

YCCS Virgin Gorda to Host Three International Regattas in March

Posted: 20th Feb 2017

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Three high profile regttas, the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean (1-5 March), the YCCS 50th Anniversary Regatta (7 March) and the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous (10-13 March) will kick off a year of celebrations to... Read More

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