Yachting News

High Tech at Les Voiles de St Barth 2015

Posted: 30th Mar 2015

Written by: Gaia Coretti

Conceived by the French firm of VPLP Conception/Guillaume Verdier, Comanche was launched at the end of 2014, the same as Rambler 88, designed by architect Juan Kouyoumdjian. Read More

What Does A Superyacht Cost?

Posted: 30th Mar 2015

Written by: Towergate Insurance

If you've ever bought a lottery ticket and dared to dream of owning a superyacht, you might have wondered how much it would cost to buy and run. Our infographic gives you the low down on the most expensive yachts, who buys them an... Read More

Video: Miami International Boat Show 2016 on the Move

Posted: 30th Mar 2015

Written by: Miami International Boat Show

The 2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® is moving from the Miami Beach Convention Center to Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin. Read More

Somali Pirates Seize Iranian Fishing Vessel

Posted: 30th Mar 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

In their first successful hijacking in almost three years, an Iranian fishing vessel was hijacked last week by Somali pirates. The vessel was allegedly fishing illegally in Somali waters. Read More

The Spanish Yacht Charter Market is Back

Posted: 27th Mar 2015

Written by: easyboat.com

“The crisis is over and the Spanish yacht charter market is back.” These are the words of Lorenzo Vila, Director of 25-year-established easyboats, the first motoryacht charter company in Mallorca. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race: Icebergs & Nemo

Posted: 26th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race’s fleet passed over Point Nemo* on Wednesday – the furthest from land you can get when at sea– on the day that a new ice limit was introduced by organisers to keep the boats clear of a large iceberg that was drift... Read More

M/Y Anastasia Largest Superyacht at Singapore Yacht Show

Posted: 24th Mar 2015

Written by: Mutant Communications

The Singapore Yacht Show is pleased to announce that 75.5m (248ft) M/Y Anastasia will be on display, presented for sale and charter at this year’s four-day event, taking place 23–26 April at ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. Read More

M/Y Saluzi On Show at Sinagapore Yacht Show

Posted: 23rd Mar 2015

Written by: Mutant Communications

The Singapore Yacht Show will return this April, with an incredible line-up of the most luxurious superyachts, boats, international lifestyle brands and superyacht industry leaders. Read More

Yacht Dragonfly Deployed to Vanuatu

Posted: 20th Mar 2015

Written by: Y.CO

Yacht DRAGONFLY has been deployed under Owner’s instructions to Vanuatu following the devastation caused by Cyclone Pam. Read More

Profit Partner*Ships Buying Yachts "The Wall Street Way".

Posted: 19th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Executive Solutions

No longer just a lifestyle expense, yacht ownership can now be a prudent and profitable investment. Profit Partner*Ships are designed to produce safe, secure, predictable and profitable five (5) year IRRs that are reasonably ass... Read More

Toughest leg for Volvo Ocean Race is Underway

Posted: 18th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race’s six-strong fleet finally headed out of Auckland on Wednesday morning after the Leg 5 departure was delayed 67 hours to avoid the worst of Cyclone Pam. Read More

Crew Show 2015 on the 26th and 27th March

Posted: 18th Mar 2015

Written by: Chilliwater ltd

We are fast approaching this year’s Crew Show event which will be held over two days, 26th and 27th March, at The Boat House on the Paseo Maritimo in Palma. Read More

Crowdfunding Campaign for Myanmar’s Lost Islands

Posted: 17th Mar 2015

Written by: Burma Boating

Burma Boating is launching a crowdfunding campaign to help set up medical care in Myanmar’s remote Mergui Archipelago. Read More

MADAME KATE’S Innovative & Elegant Exterior Revealed

Posted: 16th Mar 2015

Written by: Amels

The 60-metre MADAME KATE emerged from AMELS' 140-metre drydock no. 1. There’s no mistaking the distinctive avant-garde Tim Heywood designed AMELS 199 – stunning lines, although not yet at design waterline. Read More

RoFlo Launch Amesl 180 in Pics

Posted: 16th Mar 2015

Written by: Amels

The new 55 metre AMELS 180 revealed her beautiful dark blue paintwork to the world after very efficient final completion and commissioning. Read More

MTN Launches the First Live HDTV At Sea

Posted: 16th Mar 2015

Written by: MTN

MTN Communications (MTN) announces another maritime industry first with the launch of its high-definition live television service at sea, MTN Worldwide TV HD (MTN-TV HD). Read More

Volvo Ocean Race leg 5 - The start is On

Posted: 16th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Following latest information on the development of Cyclone Pam, Race organisers have announced that Leg 5 from Auckland, New Zealand to Itajaí, Brazil, will now start on Wednesday, 18 March at 09:00 NZDT (Tuesday 17 March, 20:00 U... Read More

Piracy In the Gulf of Guinea: Seminar

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: SAMI

The Gulf of Guinea has been described as the “most insecure waterway globally” where acts of piracy and armed robbery represent more than a quarter of worldwide reported attacks. Read More

Supercyclone Delays Volvo Ocean Race Leg 5

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

A tropical cyclone Pam has racked up winds of 200km/hr and could strengthen further as it heads south. Read More

Superyachts set for Race Day 1 of Loro Piana Regatta

Posted: 12th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

A steady 20-knot breeze blowing in from the east greeted the sailing superyachts and motor yachts gathered at the YCCS Marina, Virgin Gorda for the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, hosted by Boat International... Read More

Eligibility Extended for ICC

Posted: 11th Mar 2015

Written by: Sarah Drane/Purple Cake Factory PR

Until recently the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) could only issue the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) to British nationals and residents, and to countries with special permission such as the Netherlands. Read More

Victors Claim Spoils at Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

The second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean drew to a close with a fourth day of picture perfect sailing for the 21 participating yachts. Overall winners of the event, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and Nautor's... Read More

Azimut Yachts Launch Partnership in Thailand

Posted: 10th Mar 2015

Written by: Azimut Yachts

A ceremony and official celebrations were held for the inauguration of the Azimut Lounge in Pattaya and the signing of the partnership agreement with MGC Marine in Bangkok. Read More

Vestas Wind Grounding Report – Why? And what next?

Posted: 9th Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

An independent report into the grounding of Team Vestas Wind on Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race was released today. It included a set of recommendations aimed at improving safety at sea for the entire offshore racing community. Read More

Early Leaders Hold Firm at Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean

Posted: 6th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Superb sailing conditions once again characterized the second day of racing at the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean 2015. Read More

Azimut Yachts Premiere at the Japan International Boat Show

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Azimut Yachts

Azimut Yachts will be participating in the next edition of the Japan International Boat Show 5-8 March 2015 in Yokohama with two models moored in the marina. Read More

Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: A.S.A.P

Following the cancellation of this year's Antibes Yacht Show, a new event will be held on the 24th and 25th April. Read More

Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean Underway

Posted: 4th Mar 2015

Written by: Yacht Club Coast Smeralda

Competition at the second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean gets underway at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda's base in Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands on Wednesday 4 March. Read More

Boost for Superyacht Cruising in New Zealand

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand announce new training programme that will allow superyachts to cruise New Zealand’s Fiordland pilot-free. Read More

Warning: Lenovo Superyacht Computers Exposed to Potential Hacks

Posted: 2nd Mar 2015

Written by: Andy Levy/Great Circle Systems

If any of your marine computers are newer Lenovo laptops, I’ve got some urgent news for you. Bloomberg Business reported on February 19 that Lenovo Group Ltd. has admitted to pre-installing software on some of their laptops that c... Read More

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