Yachting News
From the moment Sea Shepherd’s Netherlands director Geert Vons and I start chatting, it’s clear that his vision for marine protection differs from the usual scientific approach. A talented artist and tattooist, designer of the ico...
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YPY Monaco is happy to announce the Sailing Day that will take place at the Monaco Yacht Club on the 17th June. Members from all the worldwide chapters are invited, so it will be a great chance for all YPY members to all gather to...
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Indonesia and its vast expanse of islands is a must-see superyacht destination that offers a spectacular and memorable cruise. Captain Jimmy Blee fell head over heels for Raja Ampat seventeen years ago and knows the waters better ...
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Life insurance. One of the dullest topics on Earth UNTIL it becomes urgently necessary. That’s when you wish you had paid a lot more attention to it. Taking the time to get it properly organised, especially in a profession entaili...
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Satellite broadband, or VSAT, can seem dauntingly complex to those of us who aren’t ETOs or IT experts, so it’s important that providers try to see things through the eyes of the end user and tailor solutions to individual yachts....
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The delivery of data to yachts has remained virtually unchanged for the past 15 years, unlike terrestrial broadband which has continued to evolve with competition driving down prices. For yachts we’ve mostly seen a 'one size fits ...
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Asociacion Ondine invites you to join the international "Great cigarette butt clean-up"! The record breaking project is organised by Miguel Garau, a personal trainer and activist and founder of “No más colillas en el suelo” (No mo...
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A Nautilus member is pioneering the use of drones to carry out dangerous and dirty work on ships. Claiming that 'Drones have a large role to play in the maritime industry', David Knukkel explains how robotics can not only cut cost...
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Globe Regal Yachting, in collaboration with Gill Schmid Designs and Dörries Yachts, have been developing a state-of-the-art 70m explorer yacht named the IDA PFEIFFER, paying homage to the pioneering 19th century explorer who forge...
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Now in its 7th year, the COCC charity cycle has become a fixture on the Monaco calendar. The ride raises funds for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and enjoys the support of high profile locals including HSH Prince Alber...
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Over 11-19 May, the Maxi fleet will return to a favourite destination for its owners - that gem of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Capri. Racing on the Gulf of Naples with the Sorrento coast and Mount Vesuvius as a backdrop, boats, owners and...
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At this workshop for in Palma, we'll discuss all things interior and hospitality to help you rock 2018! We have devised a program tailored to hospitality and interior yachties, packed with great tips, useful advice and of course, ...
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Who cares who wins? Well apparently all of you...so here are the awards for the 2018 Antibes Raft Race and a big thank you to everyone who took part! The organisers also extend an invitation to attend 'Post Event Drinks' in the Bl...
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All over the world, on the 25th of April, Australians and New Zealanders (and more recently the Irish, British and French) commemorate the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. In Antib...
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Sitting between Martinique and Guadeloupe, Dominica is one of the lesser-known Caribbean islands, popular with hikers, nature-lovers and bird-watchers due to its lush volcanic landscapes. Mission Ocean had always planned to stop o...
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The Mission to Seafarers has launched its report on the findings of the Seafarer Happiness Index survey, which collates feedback on 10 key areas of life at sea, including mental and physical health, diet, rest, workloads, connecti...
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It is October 2015 and a U.S.-flagged cargo ship, El Faro, sets off on its usual route past the Bahamas, down to Puerto Rico. Less than 48 hours later the ship sails straight into the eye wall of a Grade 3 hurricane. The salvaging...
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Schiller Bikes has donated an S1-C water bike, the latest model in their sleek wave-riding range, to the Antibes Raft Race to raise essential funds for The Antibes Lifeboat and Restos du Coeur. The auction will be made by sealed b...
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Join Ports of Cause for an immersive evening of art, cocktails and conversation in the one-of-a-kind setting of the brownsgrotta arts barn in Wilton, Connecticut. The exhibition will immerse you in the varied and exciting works of...
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On the morning of April 6th, an Indonesian Navy ship intercepted the F/V STS-50, a stateless toothfish poaching vessel that escaped custody from Maputo Bay, Mozambique on March 17th. The arrest marks the end of an incredible three...
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Have you ever wondered how the new UHNW individuals are spending their money and how these new trends influence yachting? Join YPY Monaco and Wealth-X to discuss these new consuming habits and solutions to help you better understa...
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“The importance of housekeeping is really underestimated”, says Renata of the Luxury Hospitality Academy. “It’s a service you don’t see but it’s always present behind the scenes. It’s the area where you can make a difference for y...
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Marina Port Tarraco offers clients the most competitive berthing prices – the longer your stay, the lower the rate. Stay for a while to enjoy life on the Costa Dorada, the proximity to Barcelona and Madrid and the cultural and gas...
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It is well known within the yachting industry that the EU Commission has issued a notice to Malta and Cyprus that they intend to commence infraction proceedings against them in relation to their leasing schemes. We understand that...
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The groundbreaking Volvo Ocean Race Science Programme is analysing data collected by Race team ‘Turn the Tide on Plastic’ to increase understanding of the factors affecting microplastic accumulation in the oceans. The highest lev...
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The much-anticipated fourth edition of The Great Southern Route cruising guide will be released in October 2018. The premier source of inspiration and information on the Asia Pacific Region for superyacht Captains, owners and crew...
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The brand new LYBRA show known as The Superyacht Show will launch on 2nd May this year in OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona. Hot on the heels of the MYBA Charter Show and the Palma Boat Show, you may be wondering what niche in the mar...
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Despite making the right noises, it can seem that the yachting industry is desperately slow to change: in British shipping just 1% of engineer officers are women, for example. But perhaps the pertinent question is whether the work...
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Fraser have organised a beach clean on Sunday 25th March to tackle plastic pollution and waste on Antibes's beaches. The team will be meeting at 10.30am on Plage de la Garoupe and all are invited.
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The famous sailor, Alexia Barrier, will give a talk in Monaco on Tuesday 20th March about her ongoing projects, upcoming adventures and the way she integrates a sustainable and scientific dimension into her life and work. The even...
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