Yachting News

Team Vestas Wind Looks at New Boat Option

Posted: 9th Dec 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Team Vestas Wind is ‘exploring the opportunity’ of re-entering the Volvo Ocean Race with a new boat just over a week after their Volvo Ocean 65 ran into a reef in the Indian Ocean. Read More

Maxi Prelude to Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Posted: 8th Dec 2014

Written by: Scuttlebutt Sailing News

The nation will get their first look at Jim Clark and Kristy Hinze-Clark’s new super maxi Comanche in race mode tomorrow (Dec. 9), when the 21st SOLAS Big Challenge starts on Sydney on Sydney Harbour at 12.30pm, in a prelude to th... Read More

Tactique Expands Compliance and Registration Services

Posted: 8th Dec 2014

Written by: Tactique Ltd

Tactique Ltd announces expansion of international compliance and maritime security consulting services earlier only available to the commercial shipping sector, now offered to the pleasure-craft and super-yacht industry. Read More

Mixing it up in the Caribbean

Posted: 8th Dec 2014

Written by: Diageo Reserve

World renowned bartender, Barrie Wilson, will visit Antigua for the annual Boat show at the marina from December 4-11 to introduce World Class, the world's leading, most prestigious luxury drinks training programme, to the global ... Read More

Ellison Opts to Defend America’s Cup in Bermuda

Posted: 5th Dec 2014

Written by: Financial Times/Simon Greaves

The defence of sailing’s America’s Cup, currently held by Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, will take place off Bermuda, the organisers have announced. Read More

Ship-Wrecks Tell of Escape From Mid-Ocean Reef

Posted: 4th Dec 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race’s ship-wrecked nine-man Team Vestas Wind crew finally made it back to civilisation on Wednesday, telling of their amazing escape from a collision with an Indian Ocean reef which grounded their boat. Read More

SNAME Membership Magazine Finalist For Prestigious Publishing Awards

Posted: 4th Dec 2014

Written by: SNAME

Marine Technology (mt), the SNAME membership magazine, has been listed as a finalist for two 2014 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, celebrating excellence in magazine editorial and design. Read More

Costa Concordia: Captain Schettino Tried to 'Impress'

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: BBC News

The captain accused of causing the Costa Concordia disaster says he sailed the cruise ship close to a nearby island to impress passengers. Read More

Silveryachts to Debut at the Singapore Yacht Show 2015

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: Mutant Communications

Silveryachts has recently confirmed their first-time presence at Asia's most important annual yachting event, the Singapore Yacht Show, in 2015. Read More

The Crew Coach Global Business Giving Venture

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: The Crew Coach

Luxury yacht crew professional development company The Crew Coach has introduced an
innovative new way to support worthy causes around the world via the unique charitable business giving platform, Buy One Give One.
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New Global Superyacht Medical Cover

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: Moore Stephens

Game changing new medical insurance with global unlimited cover for the world’s superyacht crew has been released by Moore Stephens. Developed with Royal and Sun Alliance (“RSA”) the Superyacht Crew Plan's adaptable coverage has n... Read More

Ship Disaster Leaves 52 Missing

Posted: 2nd Dec 2014

Written by: Belfast Telegraph

At least one person is dead and 52 are missing after a South Korean fishing ship sank in the Bering Sea. Read More

Spanish Superyacht Charter Fleet Burgeons After Tax Exemption

Posted: 2nd Dec 2014

Written by: Purple Cake Factory PR

With charter yachts of any length now exempt from paying 12% matriculation tax whilst operating in Spanish waters, superyachts are queuing to register in Spain. The country’s most popular cruising ground – the Balearics – is feel... Read More

Call for Papers - 2015 World Maritime Technology Conference

Posted: 2nd Dec 2014

Written by: Home Port Marine Marketing

For the first time in over a decade, the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) will be held in the USA, November 3-7, 2015 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Read More

Team Vestas Wind Crew Safe After Rescue

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Team Vestas Wind crew were rescued in the small hours of Sunday morning after the Danish team's Volvo Ocean Race boat was grounded on a reef in the Indian Ocean, forcing them to abandon it. Read More

What The Hull? The Uber-Boat Rises

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: The Sunday Times/Tony Allen-Mills

It may at first glance appear to have capsized, but a bizarre £300m superyacht conceived by Russian and British designers is poised to sail into the maritime history books, writes Tony Allen-Mills. Read More

Feadship Appoints New Director for De Voogt Naval Architects

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Feadship

Feadship has appointed Otwin Günther (43) as new director for Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. Read More

Nicholson: My Pride in my 'Ship Wrecked’ Crew

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Australian skipper, Chris Nicholson, spoke on Sunday night of his immense pride at the way his Team Vestas Wind crew came through the ordeal of being grounded and being forced to abandon their boat in complete darkness on a remote... Read More

Yachting Cocktail Competition at Antigua Yacht Show

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Worldclass

DIAGEO RESERVE has teamed up with Shore Solutions and is holding the inaugural WORLD CLASS™ Yachting Cocktail Competition at Antigua Yacht Show 2014. Read More

Successful US Debut of the Arcadia 85 in its American Edition

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Sand People Communication

Arcadia Yachts – the innovative and unique "eco-friendly" Italian shipyard – has the pleasure to announce the successful US debut of Arcadia 85 in its US edition (hull #8). Read More

EU to Take Ireland to Court Over Yacht Fuel Breaches

Posted: 28th Nov 2014

Written by: Yachting & Boating World

The EU is taking Ireland to court over the misuse of marked fuel in private yachts after the country's legislation has failed to be changed. Read More

PM Will Host Kormaran’s New Transforming Boat

Posted: 28th Nov 2014

Written by: Porto Montenegro

A premium partner of Kormaran, Porto Montenegro will be a host venue for the launch of its new motor yacht. Whilst Kormaran’s prototype is still under construction, it is due to showcase next year at a variety of locations globall... Read More

Crew Fish – Because Crew Deserve The Very Best Too

Posted: 28th Nov 2014

Written by: Fine Yacht Provisions

Chez Laurent / Fine Yacht Provisions renowned in the yachting industry for providing the
very highest quality fish and seafood, perfect for owners and guests but often a little too
expensive for crew provisions.
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Greek Navy Aids Disabled Ship With Hundreds of Migrants

Posted: 27th Nov 2014

Written by: New York Times

Mounting its biggest and riskiest sea rescue in years, the Greek Navy towed a disabled freighter carrying hundreds of migrants toward the Aegean island of Crete on Wednesday, fighting strong winds and high seas, officials said. Read More

Dovaston Crew Spread their Wings Across the Pond

Posted: 27th Nov 2014

Written by: Dovaston Crew

Helen Warren, the Managing Director of Dovaston Crew in Mallorca, would like to officially welcome Beverly Grant, who recently joined their team of international selection specialists. Read More

Phuket’s Inaugural Charter Yacht Show Set to Launch Feb 2015

Posted: 27th Nov 2014

Written by: Mutant Communications

Phuket Yacht Show, the largest charter event in South East Asia, is launching in Phuket early next year. Read More

Y.CO Launches Partnership With Mustique Island

Posted: 27th Nov 2014

Written by: Y.CO

Y.CO is excited to announce the launch of a new partnership with Mustique, the Caribbean’s most exclusive private island. Read More

Ainslie Urges Fans to Back America's Cup Events

Posted: 26th Nov 2014

Written by: Channel NewsAsia

British sailing great Ben Ainslie has told sports fans to expect an "experience like you have never seen before" after it was announced on Tuesday (Nov 25) that Portsmouth would stage two of the preparation races for the 2017 Amer... Read More

Crewsaver Announces Two Key Appointments

Posted: 26th Nov 2014

Written by: Crewsaver

Crewsaver has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of David Duffin as the Sales Director. David will be managing the UK and Export Sales teams and working towards taking the Crewsaver brand global. Read More

MY Safira Sold by Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 26th Nov 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to announce the sale of Newcastle's 129-foot M/Y SAFIRA by brokers Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford, acting on behalf of the seller. SAFIRA was a joint central agency with Burgess. Read More

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