Yachting News

Winners of Rolex Swan Cup 2016

Posted: 18th Sep 2016

Written by: Jill Campbell

The curtain closed on the 19th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup and Swan 45 World Championship with a superb final day of brisk wind and choppy seas putting the 125 competing yachts through their paces on the regatta course off Porto... Read More

Azimut 66 Wins 'Most Technologically Advanced Yacht' Award

Posted: 17th Sep 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Just days after the Azimut 66 was nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year Award 2017, the yacht was awarded the 'Most Technologically Advanced Yacht' Award in the 50’ to 80’ range during the 2016 Cannes Yachting Festival. Read More

Maxi Rolex Cup 2016: A Day in Pictures

Posted: 10th Sep 2016

Written by: Giles Pearman

The 27th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is underway this week with a record fleet of 52 yachts in excess of 18m /60 ft. See pictures from yesterday's racing and a full round up will follow tomorrow. Read More

Feadship Launches 92m M/Y Aquarius

Posted: 4th Sep 2016

Written by: Francis Vermeer

Feadship launched the 92m superyacht Aquarius in a private ceremony at its yard in Aalsmeer on Saturday 3 September. This pure custom yacht was created in
partnership with a highly experienced yacht owner, seeing Feadship once a...
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Welcome Change for Pilotage Regulation in Turkey

Posted: 13th Aug 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Today in Turkey's Official Gazette it was announced that a previous ruling on Port Regulations regarding pilotage has been reversed. With immediate effect, “Foreign flagged commercial/private vessels over 1000 GT require a maritim... Read More

Burma Boating Expands Fleet & Destinations

Posted: 6th Aug 2016

Written by: Chris Schwanitz

Boutique charter company, Burma Boating, has added four new yachts to its fleet, including 40m sailing yacht Clan VI, the company's new flagship. From October, Clan VI will cruise Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago, one of Asia's relati... Read More

The Yard Report - Northern Europe

Posted: 30th Jul 2016

Written by: Ed Dickinson

In Part II of Northrop & Johnson’s Yard Report, we focus on the exceptional yacht builders and shipyards of Northern Europe. Renowned for their heritage, build quality and design prowess, these yards represent some of the world’s ... Read More

Benetti: Two World Premieres at MYS 2016

Posted: 28th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

At this year's Monaco Yacht Show, the renowned Italian shipyard, Benetti, will introduce two new models from their Custom Line: the 45m MY Domani (FB 701) and a 63.5m new four-deck superyacht (FB 264). Read More

WHOOPER Wins Panerai British Classic Week 2016

Posted: 25th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Panerai British Classic Week came to a spectacular conclusion with one final round-the-cans race for all classes in perfect sunshine and a Solent breeze. The overall winner was Giovanni Belgrano of the 1939 Laurent Giles 39’ WHOOP... Read More

Sea Shepherd Launches New Patrol Vessel - Ocean Warrior

Posted: 14th Jul 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Sea Shepherd Global has launched a new ocean patrol vessel, Ocean Warrior, the latest weapon in their fight to protect the wildlife and habitats of the world's oceans.
Following 18 months of construction by Dutch shipbuilding co...
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Great Barrier Reef Named World's Best Place to Visit in 2016-2017

Posted: 8th Jul 2016

Written by: Janine St Denis

In late June 2016, US News & World Report announced the world’s top travel destination of 2016-2017 as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Home to the largest coral reef system in the world, this impressive ecosystem is a UNESCO ... Read More

Palma Superyacht Cup 2016: Results

Posted: 27th Jun 2016

Written by: Kate Branagh

The 20th Superyacht Cup came to a spectacular close on Sunday afternoon and, after three days of nail biting action, the 33m Baltic built Win Win claimed overall victory this year. P2 was the winner in Class B while Tempus Fugit w... Read More

The Argentario Sailing Week: Results

Posted: 22nd Jun 2016

Written by: Tessa Wiechmann

Last week the second leg of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge took place against the stunning backdrop of the Argentario peninsula, one of Tuscany's most beautiful stretches of coastline. The Overall winners of the Regatta rece... Read More

Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge: Argentario Day One

Posted: 17th Jun 2016

Written by: Tessa Wiechmann

Today was the first day of racing at Argentario Sailing Week in Tuscany for the second Mediterranean leg of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. Among the debutantes were Serenade, designed by American West Coast sailboat designe... Read More

Feadship's 66m M/Y Vanish: Part II

Posted: 16th Jun 2016

Written by: Kelly Sanford

It all starts with a simple binary decision: Am I going to buy a boat? It’s a yes or no question. For the fortunate few for whom the answer is yes, it's an exciting time. But buying a yacht is a major investment, and the pesky de... Read More

Ocean Alliance New CA for Explorer Yacht Beluga

Posted: 16th Jun 2016

Written by: Laurie Foulon

Ocean Alliance is proud to announce their appointment as Worldwide Central Agents for the charter representation of BELUGA. She will be available cruising the Australian Great Barrier Reef, North Queensland, the Whitsundays and ex... Read More

Results: Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2016

Posted: 11th Jun 2016

Written by: Jill Campbell

While WinWin triumphed in yesterday's 30Nm coastal course at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta on the Costa Smeralda, contested in light NE'ly winds, honours were shared evenly in the Wally class which raced a 23Nm coastal back-to... Read More

Feast or Famine at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Posted: 10th Jun 2016

Written by: Jill Campbell

While sail selection proved critical in stronger than expected breezes for the superyacht divisions racing the 36Nm course yesterday at the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo, the Wally fleet was left wallowing in a frus... Read More

World Match Racing Results - Newport

Posted: 5th Jun 2016

Written by: Barby Macgowan

After six days of intense racing, the U.S. Virgin Islands' Taylor Canfield and his US One team won overall victory to become the World Match Racing Tour Newport champions. Saturday's final race was a dramatic match between US One ... Read More

World Match Racing Tour Newport: 30 May - 4 June

Posted: 30th May 2016

Written by: Barby Macgowan

Starting today, May 30, Sail Newport hosts the fourth and only American stop in the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) Newport, featuring top match racing teams from the US and nine additional countries in high-speed stadium racing. Read More

Feadship Launches 70m M/Y Joy

Posted: 28th May 2016

Written by: Francis Vermeer

Feadship has launched the 70m M/Y Joy at its Kaag yard, the first superyacht to feature an exterior design by Bannenberg & Rowell and the first Feadship with an interior by the architects at Studio Indigo. The result is an astonis... Read More

Dutch Superyachts Rule at World Superyacht Awards

Posted: 18th May 2016

Written by: HISWA

Dutch superyacht builders have taken home both the motor yacht and the sailing yacht of the year accolades from the World Superyacht Awards ceremony in Florence. The Feadship Savannah and the Vitters sloop Unfurled were joined on ... Read More

Alicante Keeps Volvo Ocean Race for two more Editions

Posted: 16th May 2016

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Alicante’s regional government, Generalitat Valenciana, announced last week that it has agreed a commitment to keep the Volvo Ocean Race in Alicante for two more editions. The deal will see Alicante maintain its position as the st... Read More

UNFURLED Crowned Sailing Yacht of the Year

Posted: 16th May 2016

Written by: Vitters Shipyard

UNFURLED, the 46 metre sloop launched by Vitters shipyard, also the victor of this year's St Barth's Bucket, has won Sailing Yacht of the Year 2016 as well as taking the prize for Sailing Yacht 45 Meters and Above. Read More

AMEL Sailing the Seven Seas

Posted: 15th May 2016

Written by: Ilago / Gaia Coretti

While AMEL shipyard in La Rochelle is delivering its latest model, the luxurious AMEL 64, on the other side of the globe an American owner is taking part in the Bermuda Race aboard his AMEL 55. Designed for navigating without a cr... Read More

Introducing Lujac Desautel's Yacht Concept 'La Petite Terrace'

Posted: 15th May 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Lujac Desautel was one of six finalists for The Young Designer of the Year Award 2016, with his stunning 45m concept yacht, 'La Petite Terrace', inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and architecture and the work of renowned urb... Read More

MYBA Superyacht Chef Winners 2016

Posted: 14th May 2016

Written by: Pat Sakellari

The MYBA Charter Show has been based in Italy for 27 years, in both San Remo and Genoa so, for the 2016 MYBA Charter Show Chefs’ Competition, we wanted to pay tribute to Italian Cuisine, adored the world over. Read More

Hope Running out for Lost Yacht Sirius..

Posted: 12th May 2016

Written by: Andrew Cully

As the search continues from both French and Spanish maritime rescue services it is sadly looking more unlikely that there will be anybody, or indeed anything, found from the S&S 45′ yacht Sirius and her two crew after 11 days sin... Read More

M//Y 'The Wellesley' Wins 'Best of the Best' at MYBA Charter Show 2016

Posted: 8th May 2016

Written by: Laura Yager

M/Y THE WELLESLEY, a 56 meter Oceanco earned the top accolade, “Best of the Best” at this year’s MYBA charter show in Genoa. This prestigious award encompasses the best concept, best refit, best management, best crew, best price a... Read More

Crew Membership Initiative

Posted: 3rd May 2016

Written by: Amy Halsted

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to announce Wright Maritime Group’s (WMG) support in providing yacht crew with STCW BST a one-year free membership in ISS. Read More

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