Yachting News

Video: World's Largest Amphibious Tender Race

Posted: 6th Mar 2015

Written by: Albatross PR

On the last Sunday in February, New Zealand’s Waiheke Island reverberated to the sound of Sealegs amphibious vessels racing around Onetangi beach. 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

Sales Broker John Solomon Joins Northrop & Johnson Antibes

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson welcomes John Solomon as sales broker in the Antibes office. Read More

Paul Allen's Exploration Team Discovers Shipwreck Musashi

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Paul Allen has announced the discovery of the famous World War II Japanese battleship, the Musashi, more than 70 years after it was sunk by US forces, his representatives said Wednesday. 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

Wavetrax Digital Logbook Launches New Version

Posted: 5th Mar 2015

Written by: Wavetrax

The new 1.0.6 version of boating app for iPad and iPhone introduces live dashboard, multimode tracking feature and new GPS signal alert and indicator. Read More

Superyacht Design Symposium Inspires Conversation and Debate

Posted: 4th Mar 2015

Written by: Boat International

The 2015 edition of the Superyacht Design Symposium began in spectacular style at the stunning Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt, nestled at the foot of Kitzbühel’s slopes. Read More

Dubai and the Superyachts

Posted: 4th Mar 2015

Written by: Richard Donkin

In the week of the Dubai Yacht Show, exhibitors can afford to be bullish about the future of water sports and yachting in the Gulf. 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

Perkins to Supply Propulsion Engines to New TS Royalist

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Box PR

Perkins has been selected as the preferential supplier for the propulsion engines for the new Training Ship Royalist which will enter into service in 2015. Read More

New Yachting Legislation is Working in Spain

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Network Marine consultants

It’s now well over a year since all charter yachts operating Spain, irrespective of size, could claim exemption from the infamous matriculation tax, and several months since non-EU-flagged superyachts were allowed to charter withi... Read More

Northrop & Johnson Opens New York Office

Posted: 3rd Mar 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is thrilled to announce our new premier sales office in New York City, New York. 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

MAPFRE Wins 4th Leg of Volvo Ocean Race

Posted: 2nd Mar 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

MAPFRE (Xabi Fernández/ESP) emerged victorious despite a pair of major setbacks in Leg 4 following one of the tightest-fought finishes in Volvo Ocean Race history on Saturday night. Read More

Melanie Langley to speak at Superyacht Conference

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: Moore Stephens

Moore Stephens Crew Benefits (“MSCB”) Senior Adviser, Melanie Langley will join other superyacht industry experts presenting at Quaynote Communications’ Conference, “The Future for Captains and Crew” on 1 May 2015 in Palma. Read More

Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: Media Pro International

US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards ceremony returned to the iconic New York Yacht Club in Manhattan to celebrate the sailing accomplishments of Terry Hutchinson and Stephanie Roble. Read More

Minn Kota‘s New Ulterra Trolling Motor

Posted: 27th Feb 2015

Written by: Minn Kota

Continuing its legacy of innovation, Minn Kota announces Ulterra, the next evolution of trolling motors. Read More

Two Azimut Yachts Making Debut at Dubai Show

Posted: 26th Feb 2015

Written by: Azimut

The Italian shipyard will have five models on display at the Dubai International Boat Show this March 2015. Two are making their debuts in the Middle East, a rapidly developing market thanks to the dealer network built by Azimut Y... Read More

No Sleep Until Auckland for Volvo Sailors

Posted: 26th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Victory in the fourth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race was so close that Dongfeng Race Team skipper Charles Caudrelier (FRA) could almost taste it on Thursday, but with just over 500 nautical miles (nm) to go, he was taking nothing for... Read More

Introducing the Exceptional 747 Mirage Air

Posted: 26th Feb 2015

Written by: Frauscher

Frauscher launches the 747 Mirage Air. Derived from the closed bow 747 Mirage the new model is not only the most beautiful center console boat in the market with breathtaking style and design, it offers lots of space in a flexible... Read More

Showboats Design Awards Winners 2015

Posted: 25th Feb 2015

Written by: Showboats Design Awards

The ShowBoats Design Awards honour the creative talents behind the most innovative, elegant and inspiring new yacht designs from the boards of the world’s leading yacht design studios.The Showboats Design Awards was held in Kitzbu... Read More

Bleak Picture for North Sea Oil and Gas Industry

Posted: 24th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

Oil & Gas UK has declared that the financial situation within the industry is so dire that large areas of the North Sea could be 'sterilised', with oil companies unable to finance exploitation of unused fields. Read More

Sunseeker to Expand with Launch of Sunseeker Cyprus

Posted: 24th Feb 2015

Written by: Sunseeker

As marina development in Cyprus gathers pace, the Sunseeker London Group is delighted to announce the future launch of Sunseeker Cyprus this spring. Read More

Feadship 'Como' Steals the Show at Showboats Design Awards

Posted: 24th Feb 2015

Written by: Feadship

Feadship Como won all three categories for which she was entered at last night’s Showboats Design Awards. At a glittering ceremony in Kitzbühel, Austria, the 46-metre Feadship won the golden Neptune awards for Naval Architecture, ... Read More

Is This Picture For Real?

Posted: 23rd Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

An incredible photograph from Team Brunel (Bouwe Bekking/NED) apparently showing three crew members suspended in mid-air as the Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 leaders sped through the Pacific Ocean, has sparked a fierce social media debat... Read More

ACREW First Event of 2015

Posted: 23rd Feb 2015

Written by: ACREW

ACREW prepare for their first event of 2015 on Friday 27th February at the IYCA Dock in Antibes. Read More

Piet Brouwer Helps Build Brewery in Ethiopia

Posted: 20th Feb 2015

Written by: Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology

In mid-2013, the Company's Power Solutions department was awarded a highly valued commission for the complete turnkey installation of a power plant and primary distribution network in a new beer brewery near Addis Ababa in Ethiopi... Read More

China's Dong Feng in No Mood to Celebrate

Posted: 19th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo ocean Race

China’s Dongfeng Race Team, skippered by Charles Caudrelier, were in no mood to celebrate Chinese New Year on Wednesday after being relegated to the back of the fleet for the first time since the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 started. Read More

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