Yachting News

Show Management Names New Vice President

Posted: 9th Feb 2015

Written by: Show Management

Show Management, producer of six of the largest boat shows in the world, announced today that it has appointed Brett M. Keating as Vice President of Consumer Marketing. Read More

Northern Lights to Introduce Innovative Global Refit Program

Posted: 9th Feb 2015

Written by: Northern Lights

Leading marine power generation and climate control products manufacturer Northern Lights will introduce the Global Refit Program (GRP), specially designed for large yacht refits. Read More

Bird's Eye View for Miss World

Posted: 6th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Miss World, Rolene Strauss, is used to being the focus of the photographer’s lens but on Thursday she turned the camera on herself to capture the most amazing ‘selfie’ (see below) up the 100ft (30.3 metres) mast of a Volvo Ocean R... Read More

State of Emergency for Galapagos Islands

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

One week after a cargo ship carrying hazardous materials ran aground in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador has activated a state of emergency. Read More

Ocean Independence Appoints Thom Conboy

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: Ocean Independence

OCEAN Independence LLC (OCEAN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Thom Conboy as its President of the Americas. Conboy and his team, consisting of Michael Bach, Chris Collins, Julien Elfenbein, Teddy Garsva, and Cheryl To... Read More

Tom Babbitt Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the arrival of Tom Babbitt as a yacht broker in the Northrop & Johnson Newport office. Read More

Isle of Man SuperYacht Forum to Exhibit at Prestigious London Event

Posted: 5th Feb 2015

Written by: IOMSF

The Isle of Man SuperYacht Forum will be exhibiting at the prestigious London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show. Read More

Dongfeng’s Golden French Connection

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team skipper Charles Caudrelier (FRA) has been trying to explain the ‘French factor’ that has helped put his crew top of the Volvo Ocean Race leaderboard after three legs – and it seems to come down to pure passion. Read More

Opalux - Best Performance in Solar Heat Control.

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Chilliwater Ltd

Following the launch of the specialist coated Färben foils and films this year, Wild Group International are also keen to introduce the new acclaimed specialist window films, Opalux, to the yachting industry. Read More

New Smaller Fire Control With Big Features

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Martin Flory Group

Identifying precisely where smoke, fire or a detector fault has occurred on a boat is crucial to ensure the safety of all on board. Read More

Azimut Flybridge Collection Expands With New Azimut 50.

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Azimut

The 16-metre yacht has arrived, brimming with Azimut appeal and quality and will make her official debut at boat shows this autumn. Read More

Burma Boating sets up Sailing Clinic

Posted: 4th Feb 2015

Written by: Burma Boating

Throughout much of our sailing region in Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago, our yachts are the only boats that visit on a regular basis. Read More

Sailing Dropped from Paralympics 2020

Posted: 3rd Feb 2015

Written by: OnboardOnline

During a meeting of the IPC in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, the Committee announced the 22 sports that will feature in the 2020 paralympic games and sailing has been excluded. This is a huge disappointment for many British Sailing Team ... Read More

TNO and Imtech Sign Cooperation Agreement

Posted: 3rd Feb 2015

Written by: Imtech Marine

TNO and Imtech Marine signed an agreement on 21 January 2015 in which they expressed their intention to work together on research and development projects. The signing took place at Imtech Marine in Rotterdam. Read More

Oceanco Delivers INFINITY

Posted: 3rd Feb 2015

Written by: Oceanco

Oceanco’s new 89 meter INFINITY is the superyacht industry’s first delivery in 2015. Read More

Feadship 101.5m Sees Light of Day

Posted: 2nd Feb 2015

Written by: Feadship

The remarkable 101.50-metre new build project has left the construction hall of the Feadship yard on Kaag Island. Read More

Colin Firth to Star in Yachting Film

Posted: 30th Jan 2015

Written by: Onboard Online

Colin Firth is to play the lead role in a new film based on the attempt by English businessman Donald Crowhurst to win a round-the-world-yacht-race. Read More

Will Cuba Become USA Yachts' new Playground?

Posted: 29th Jan 2015

Written by: Onboardonline Brenda Dreux

The United States revealed that travel restrictions to Cuba will be eased in the near future allowing US charter companies, and the yachting industry as a whole, to look towards Cuba as a popular destination for yachts. Read More

Vripack Designs Brazilian House on Water

Posted: 29th Jan 2015

Written by: Vripack Designs

Conceptualising someone’s new yacht is a special undertaking for any design team. Especially when the owner’s wishes seem crazy at first glance. Read More

Dongfeng Make Race History for China

Posted: 28th Jan 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team claimed a key landmark in the 41-year history of the Volvo Ocean Race on Tuesday when they emphatically won Leg 3 in their home port of Sanya to take the overall lead with six stages to go. Read More

Jessica Engelmann Joins Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 28th Jan 2015

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the arrival of Jessica Engelmann as a charter broker in the Fort Lauderdale office. Read More

Bluewater Appoints New COO of Crew Recruitment & Training

Posted: 28th Jan 2015

Written by: Bluewater

Following a sensational year of growth in 2014, the Directors of bluewater have promoted Sarah Corn to the newly created position of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Read More

Shipbuilders Merge in Holland

Posted: 28th Jan 2015

Written by: Bloemsma

Based upon its expanding operations and an increased demand for larger hulls and constructions, Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw recently acquired Jachtwerf Bloemsma Makkum (part of Bloemsma Van Breemen Shipyard). Read More

Channel 28: New Head of Technical Operations

Posted: 28th Jan 2015

Written by: Gate PR

Channel 28 Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Elwell as the company’s Head of Technical Operations. Read More

boot Düsseldorf Remains a Safe Haven

Posted: 27th Jan 2015

Written by: boot Dusseldorf

boot Düsseldorf remains a safe haven for the international boating and water sports business: the world’s biggest boat and water sports trade fair ended on Sunday, 25 January, and fulfilled its exhibitors’ expectations for the lar... Read More

Port Montenegro Wins Superyacht Marina of the Year

Posted: 26th Jan 2015

Written by: Port Montenegro

Porto Montenegro has been awarded The Yacht Harbour Association’s (TYHA) Superyacht Marina of the Year Award 2015. Read More

Feadship Launches World's First Hybrid Superyacht

Posted: 26th Jan 2015

Written by: Feadship

Feadship has launched the 83.50-metre (273’11”) Savannah, the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Read More

New Zealand Clears Customs

Posted: 23rd Jan 2015

Written by: Ocean Magazine/NZ Marine

Aiming to reduce regulations for visiting charter yachts, New Zealand has simplified its processes. Read More

Innovation Shines at World-Class London Boat Show

Posted: 23rd Jan 2015

Written by: British Marine Federation

The 61st annual CWM FX London Boat Show celebrated pioneers, adventurers and innovators. Read More

Team Vestas Wind to Change Navigator

Posted: 23rd Jan 2015

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Team Vestas Wind today announced that navigator Wouter Verbraak is no longer a member of the crew for the Volvo Ocean Race. Read More

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