Yachting News

£500m Drugs Bust in North Sea

Posted: 30th Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

In the biggest drug bust ever in the UK, cocaine worth more than £500m was seized by HMS Somserset and Border Force cutter Valiant on 23rd April. Read More

Mission Accomplished for Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Posted: 30th Apr 2015

Written by: Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Over 1,500 visitors took part in the new Antibes Celebrates Yachting event which took place at the Bastion St Jaume in Port Vauban Antibes on April 24th and 25th. Read More

Denison Yacht Sales Named Top Workplace in South Florida

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: Denison Yachts

The Sun Sentinel has named Fort Lauderdale-based Denison Yacht Sales as South Florida's Top Workplace in the Small Employer Group of its Top Workplaces Award. Read More

Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) to Acquire MTN

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: EMC/MTN

Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire MTN Communications (MTN), a leading provider of communications and content for remote locations around the world. Read More

Cheeki Rafiki Tragedy: 'Structural Weakness' Blamed in Report

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

The loss of four UK sailors in the Atlantic was "a tragic accident", the head of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said, and the vessel may have been weakened by previous groundings and subsequent repairs. Read More

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing Snatch Thin Lead

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Overall leaders Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing (Ian Walker/GBR) positioned themselves ominously at the head of the fleet midway through Leg 6 on Wednesday as the six boats continued to jostle for position. Read More

Marine Hydraulic Solutions Silver Sponsors of Superyacht Cup

Posted: 29th Apr 2015

Written by: Chilliwater Ltd

MHS have upgraded their sponsorship for the Superyacht Cup this year, becoming Silver Sponsors of the event. Read More

Busy Superyacht Season for Hall Spars & Rigging New Zealand

Posted: 28th Apr 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

As the 2015 summer season in New Zealand comes to a close, Hall Spars & Rigging New Zealand is pleased to have been busy with work on several visiting superyachts undergoing refit and maintenance work. Read More

No Room for Complacency

Posted: 28th Apr 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team (Charles Caudrelier/FRA), fully recovered from the trauma of breaking their mast on the last leg, narrowly led the chase to Newport, Rhode Island, USA, on Monday. Read More

Save Free Maps With Marine Logbook App Wavetrax

Posted: 28th Apr 2015

Written by: Saltwater PR

Prepare for the new season with latest version of boating app for iPad and iPhone. Ready for sailors who are planning to use a digital logbook this season to record and track their adventures, WaveTrax 1.0.7 features an updated ca... Read More

N&J Asia Partners With Pacific Asian Enterprises

Posted: 27th Apr 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson Asia is delighted to announce its partnership with Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. (PAE). Read More

Imtech Marine and Generalmarine Sign Global Sales Agreement

Posted: 27th Apr 2015

Written by: Imtech Marine

Imtech Marine and Generalmarine SRL (Genova, Italy) have signed a global sales and service agreement in Rotterdam. Generalmarine will represent Imtech Marine in offering its portfolio of NavCom hardware solutions and Service packa... Read More

MYBA Charter Show and Import/Export Services

Posted: 27th Apr 2015

Written by: Dominion Marine

Chris Allix, Simon Roberts and Rob Jones of Dominion Marine are heading out to Italy this weekend for the MYBA Charter Show, which takes place in Genova from 27-30 April. Read More

World Superyacht Awards to Sparkle

Posted: 27th Apr 2015

Written by: Boat International Media

The 10th edition of the World Superyacht Awards is only a matter of weeks away and anticipation is building for the announcement of the 2015 winners at Amsterdam’s Westergasfabriek on 9th May. Read More

Innovations at the 2015 MYBA Charter Show

Posted: 26th Apr 2015

Written by: Broadreach Communications

Benefiting from a spread of new ideas and innovation, this year’s MYBA Charter Show, taking place between Monday 27th and Thursday 30th April in the Port of Genoa, is regarded as one of the most important annual fixtures for profe... Read More

EU Triples Funding for Search & Rescue Operations

Posted: 24th Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

In an effort to deal with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, European leaders have agreed to triple funding for sea-and-rescue operations and several leaders have promised more ships and resources. Read More

EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Migrant Crisis

Posted: 23rd Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

As Italy presses the EU to help stem the deadly tide of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, European leaders will meet to discuss the possibility of military operations against migrant traffickers. Read More

The Crew Coach Speaks at "Antibes Celebrates Yachting"

Posted: 23rd Apr 2015

Written by: The Crew Coach

Alison Rentoul, The Crew Coach, has been invited to present a seminar at the upcoming Antibes Celebrates Yachting event on the 24th April 2015. Read More

Singapore Yacht Show Now Declared Open

Posted: 23rd Apr 2015

Written by: Mutant Communications

Now in its fifth year, the event presents Asia’s largest exhibition of superyachts and boats, as well as supercars, classic cars, fashion, fine art and live entertainment. Read More

Steer Your Engineering Career

Posted: 22nd Apr 2015

Written by: PYA/IET

Demonstrate your professional expertise and enjoy better career prospects through a Professional Registration qualification with international recognition. Read More

Mercedes-Benz Gold Sponsor of World Superyacht Awards 2015

Posted: 22nd Apr 2015

Written by: Boat International Media

The World Superyacht Awards are fast approaching and will celebrate its tenth annual gala evening at Amsterdam’s Westergasfabrik on 9th May 2015. Established in 2005. Read More

MTN Delivers Yachts the Highest Communications Speeds in “UltraBurst”

Posted: 22nd Apr 2015

Written by: MTN Communications

MTN Communications announces the launch of “MTN UltraBurst” for yachts for the 2015 Mediterranean Season. The MTN UltraBurst service delivers the only on-demand, consumption-based, high-throughput Ku-band connectivity solution av... Read More

Migrant Boat Captain Arrested

Posted: 21st Apr 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

The United Nations has confirmed that 800 people died when their boat sank off the coast of Libya. Italian officials have declared that the Captain of the boat, is being charged with reckless multiple homicide. Read More

Final Results - Antigua Classics

Posted: 21st Apr 2015

Written by: Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

Racing came to a conclusion on Monday at the 28th edition of Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai. Read More

Bransom Bean to Chair Superyacht Conference

Posted: 21st Apr 2015

Written by: Antibes Celebrates Yachting

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits director, Bransom Bean, will be chairing a panel discussion during the Antibes Celebrates Yachting event being held on 24 and 25 April as part of the International Superyacht Society’s global YachtInfo... Read More

Captivating Concepts at Singapore Yacht Show 2015

Posted: 21st Apr 2015

Written by: Mutant Communications

Many of the exhibiting superyacht builders at this year’s Singapore Yacht Show will be presenting new and exciting concepts for visitors to marvel and admire. Read More

Carine Zanotti Joins Northrop & Johnson Antibes

Posted: 21st Apr 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to welcome Carine Zanotti as senior charter manager based in our Antibes office. Read More

Les Voiles de St. Barth All Wrapped Up

Posted: 20th Apr 2015

Written by: Media Pro Newport

Saturday's single race for each of the 10 classes sailing at Les Voiles de St. Barth determined overall winners and marked the fourth and final day of the regatta. Read More

Volvo Race Fleet in No Hurry to Leave

Posted: 20th Apr 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race fleet bid a lingering farewell after a successful stopover in Itajaí with an almost total lack of wind ensuring a go-slow departure for Leg 6 to Newport, Rhode Island, USA, on Sunday. Read More

Burgess Expands in Asia

Posted: 20th Apr 2015

Written by: Ocean Magazine

Expanding its presence in Asia, superyacht specialist, Burgess will inaugurate its Singapore office at the Singapore Yacht Show. Read More

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