Yachting News

Karpaz Gate Marina Launches RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and Hotel Package

Posted: 19th Aug 2022

Written by: Louise Gardiner

Karpaz Gate Marina, the first international standard marina resort in North Cyprus, has announced a unique opportunity for people to achieve powerboat skipper qualifications while staying at its on-site boutique hotel. Read More

America’s Cup Partners with BWA Yachting to Welcome Superyachts to Barcelona 2024

Posted: 19th Aug 2022

Written by: Francesca Fenucci

The beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona has been selected to host the 37th America's Cup in September and October 2024, providing the perfect stage for a truly world-class sporting event. Read More

Asia Pacific Superyachts Network Forms New Seychelles Agency

Posted: 19th Aug 2022

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

The leading network of superyacht agencies in the Asia Pacific region, Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS), has announced the formation of the new APS Seychelles agency. Read More

Porto Montenegro Achieves First Clean Marina Accreditation in Europe

Posted: 17th Aug 2022

Written by: Helena Hembrow

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) has announced that the world’s first Platinum status superyacht marina, Porto Montenegro, has been awarded their nationally recognised Clean Marina accreditation. Read More

What to Expect from the Southampton International Boat Show 2022

Posted: 12th Aug 2022

Written by: Southampton International Boat Show

Southampton International Boat Show 2022 is a great day out for everyone, with over 550 exhibiting brands, and 650 crafts of all shapes and sizes set against a stunning waterside location at Europe’s largest purpose-built show marina. Read More

Run up to the Cannes Yachting Festival 2022

Posted: 12th Aug 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

With less than one month to go before it opens, the Yachting Festival is looking very promising. From 6 to 11 September, Europe’s largest in-water show will be the first major international event of the season. Read More

First Superyacht Charities Golf Event to be held in Palma this October

Posted: 10th Aug 2022

Written by: Charlotte James

The inaugural Superyacht Charities Golf Event will be held on Thursday 13th October 2022 at Golf Son Quint in Palma de Mallorca, with all funds raised, as well as all ticket/sponsorship surpluses, going to carefully selected charities. Read More

MarineMax to Acquire IGY Marinas Significantly Expanding Global Marina and Services Businesses

Posted: 10th Aug 2022

Written by: MarineMax

MarineMax Inc has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Island Global Yachting LLC, which owns and operates a collection of iconic marina assets and a yacht management platform in key global yachting destinations. Read More

The Ocean Race to Hold of the World’s First Climate Positive Sports Events

Posted: 10th Aug 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Ocean Race aims to slash its emissions by up to 75 per cent. All participants in the next edition of the round-the-world sailing race are working together to make the event climate positive. Read More

Port Louis Marina set to be a Highlight at the Oyster World Rally

Posted: 8th Aug 2022

Written by: Laura Harrison

The Oyster World Rally in its 3rd edition takes place for Oyster Owners every two years. The 16-month rally takes competitors all around the world on an adventure of a life-time of around 27,000 nautical miles. Read More

ISWAN Seminar to Highlight Importance of Social Interaction for Welfarers’ Wellbeing

Posted: 8th Aug 2022

Written by: Amy Liebthal

Representatives from the global maritime community are invited to the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network’s (ISWAN) 2022 Seminar in Rotterdam this November. Read More

JMS Yachting Opens New Office in Fort Lauderdale

Posted: 8th Aug 2022

Written by: Rachel Fisher

JMS is proud to announce that Rick Thomas has joined JMS Yachting USA. Under the leadership of Rick the new Fort Lauderdale office will cater for the expanding JMS fleet and will deliver independent yacht management to superyachts and owners in the USA. Read More

Exhibitors from all over the World Confirmed for Southampton International Boat Show 2022

Posted: 3rd Aug 2022

Written by: British Marine

Organisers of the Southampton International Boat Show 2022 have revealed that 98 per cent of the available exhibitor space at the show has already been filled, despite having a larger footprint than ever before. Read More

Impressive Entry for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2022

Posted: 3rd Aug 2022

Written by: Impressive Entry for Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2022

One month ahead of the start of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, scheduled to run from 4 to 10 September, entries have now closed and the fleet taking part has reached 50. Read More

Greek Maritime Golf Event 2022 Returns September 8 - 11

Posted: 1st Aug 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Greek Maritime Golf Event is just around the corner for its 8th year and is once more expected to gather distinguished executives of the Greek and global maritime industry, on September 8-11, 2022, at Costa Navarino, Messinia. Read More

Thunder Child II Races from London to Monaco to Raise Funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Posted: 26th Jul 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

On Wednesday 27 July, a team of five superyacht captains and crew – aka 54 knots – is returning to the helm of endurance vessel Thunder Child II to attempt a new UIM world record and raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Read More

Superyacht Favourite Maldives Wins ‘Best Island in Asia’ Award 2022

Posted: 24th Jul 2022

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

The Maldives has won ‘Best Island in Asia’ at the Travel + Leisure Asia’s Best Awards 2022, which was launched in March this year to highlight the excellent travel and hospitality across Southeast Asia. Read More

NZ Millennium Cup 2023 Notice of Race Released

Posted: 24th Jul 2022

After a hiatus in 2022, the destination of choice for superyachts in February is back, as racing returns to the South Pacific with the New Zealand Millennium Cup in 2023 Read More

New Superyacht Marina Launched in Ibiza

Posted: 23rd Jul 2022

Written by: Bert Fowles

Ocean Capital Partners, Island Global Yachting and Grupo Empresas Matutes have signed a temporary agreement to operate a superyacht marina in the Port of Ibiza in the Balearics. Read More

REG and IMO Issue Statements about Fraudulent COC’s

Posted: 20th Jul 2022

Written by: PYA

The Red Ensign Group (REG) and the International Maritime Association (IMO) have issued statements regarding the rumoured fraudulent tickets issued by the Montserrat Yachting Association. Read More

Irish Eco-friendly Apparel Brand OceanЯ Joins Forces with Four Seasons Worldwide

Posted: 15th Jul 2022

Written by: Ursula Brzoska

Based in Cork, Ireland, and founded by keen environmentalist and water-sports obsessive Tom Cotter, eco-friendly fashion company OceanЯ has revealed its latest collaboration with the luxury hotel and resorts brand, Four Seasons. Read More

A Milestone Anniversary for Peters & May Yacht Racing Director

Posted: 15th Jul 2022

Written by: Karen Bartlett

Peters & May Global Director of Operations for Racing, Craig Stanbury is celebrating a momentous twenty-year anniversary with the global marine transport and logistics provider this month. Read More

Sunseeker Line-Up for the Southampton International Boat Show Unveiled

Posted: 15th Jul 2022

Written by: Nicola McKenna

Sunseeker International, the UK's leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, has announced its line up at Britain’s biggest festival of boating, Southampton International Boat Show, due to take place from Friday 16 - Sunday 25 September at Mayflower Park. Read More

Highlights from the 9th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Posted: 11th Jul 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

Nearly 120 years after the first powerboat meetings, Monaco is again key player and spectator of ground-breaking innovations with the 9th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. Read More

Apreamare Announces Record Sales and New Investments

Posted: 8th Jul 2022

Written by: Alice Cislaghi

Apreamare – the Sorrentine shipyard led by the Aprea and Pollio families – confirms a superlative season with over 30 sales of the Gozzo 35, the best seller of the range, and the new 27-meter full-custom flagship of the Maestro line. Read More

Sunseeker Reveals Two Debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival

Posted: 8th Jul 2022

Written by: Nicola McKenna

Sunseeker International has announced its expansive line-up at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival where it will be represented by its European distributor, Sunseeker London Group, from Tuesday 6 to Sunday 11 September. Read More

Day 2 Happenings at the 9th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Posted: 8th Jul 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 38 teams in competition at the 9th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge have completed their first contests on the sea while ashore there was a full day conference, Energy Transition in Yachting: Opportunities and Limits. Read More

Novelties and Previews at Cannes Yachting Festival 2022

Posted: 8th Jul 2022

Written by: Sculati and Partners

One of many debuts at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival, Gulf Craft will be debuting Majesty 120, a luxurious 37-metre carbon fibre superyacht, for the first time in Europe. Read More

The Ocean Race Launches Campaign for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights

Posted: 6th Jul 2022

Written by: The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race is launching One Blue Voice, a new initiative to drive public support for ocean rights. The ambitious campaign aims to give the ocean a voice and put in place a global framework for protecting the marine environment. Read More

Dates Announced for MYBA and MEDYS 2023

Posted: 6th Jul 2022

Written by: OnboardOnline

Two of the industry’s biggest yacht shows have released their dates for 2023, with MYBA taking place between April 24 – 27, followed by MEDYS which will return to Nafplion between April 29 – May 3. Read More

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