Yachting News

Cousins In Arms for Feadship: Tom and Henk de Vries Win ISS Award

Posted: 3rd Nov 2014

Written by: Feadship

Feadship directors Henk and Tom de Vries have been presented with the Leadership Award during the annual International Superyacht Society’s Awards ceremony in Fort Lauderdale. Read More

Quadrofoil - Personal Watercraft, Reimagined

Posted: 3rd Nov 2014

Written by: Quadrofoil

Quadrofoil is an electric hydrofoiling personal watercraft (PWC), which provides the most
economically efficient and completely environmentally friendly mode of recreational marine
transportation.
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Yacht Captains Conquer Cogs 4 Cancer

Posted: 3rd Nov 2014

Written by: Cogs 4 Cancer

Captains cycle 770km in six days and raise €280,000 for cancer charities! Read More

Volvo Ocean Race: Dongfeng Battle on Despite Damage

Posted: 3rd Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team has suffered significant damage after part of the control lines for the masthead gennaker sail broke, but the Chinese boat continues to challenge for Leg 1 victory in the Volvo Ocean Race after pulling off a rap... Read More

ISS Design & Leadership Awards 2014

Posted: 31st Oct 2014

Written by: International Superyacht Society (ISS)

ISS (International Superyacht Society) announces winners of the 2014 Design & Leadership Awards, representing superlative achievement, on 29th October at the 24th Anniversary of ISS’s Awards Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Read More

Eerie! 6 Haunting Tales of Ghost Ships

Posted: 31st Oct 2014

Written by: Livescience

Ghost ships have long sparked fascination and fear, from mariners and non-mariners alike. Read More

M/Y DREAM Wins "Best Refit" at ISS Design Awards

Posted: 31st Oct 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson is proud to announce M/Y DREAM, Abeking & Rasmussen’s 60-meter superyacht, won the award for “Best Refit” at the 2014 International Superyacht Society’s Design & Leadership Awards on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Read More

Illegal Med Fishing Claims up to Two Tons of Swordfish Per Boat Per Day

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Inadequate controls and monitoring off Italian coast could lead to collapse of swordfish population in next three years, warn conservationists Read More

Northern Lights Launch New Web Site At FLIBS

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Northern Lights

At the opening of the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Thursday, leading marine power generation and climate control products manufacturer Northern Lights will announce the launch of a new web site at www.northern-l... Read More

VC Metalwork Announce the Opening of their Brand New Workshop

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Chilliwater Ltd

Historically, Vicente Libertini, founder of the company, has run a highly skilled workforce in Mallorca providing all metalwork design and fabrication services for the local superyacht industry. Read More

Motoryacht Victoria Del Mar Debuts on the Winter Charter Market

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Taranto Creative

Florida Fresh from a comprehensive interior refit and systems upgrade, the 164ft Victoria del Mar has completed a successful debut charter season in the Med and will be available in the Bahamas and Caribbean during the winter 201... Read More

Good Anchorage Takes IHO Planned Crowd Sourcing to Next Level

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Good Anchorage

Thanks to the latest in crowd-sourcing technology, mariners around the globe can share their anchorages, view weather, stay on top of official regulations, recommend local services and facilities, and effortlessly navigate unfamil... Read More

Breedendam Renewed

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Breedendam Yachts

Breedendam is breaking new ground with the final development of the MTB fourzero and MTB threezero by Guido de Groot Design for the international market and a renewed launch programme. Read More

Azimut Yachts Introduces Azimut Atlantis 43

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Azimut Yachts

World premier at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2015 - The new Azimut Atlantis 43 is destined to be the new standard setter for its class. Bold and sporty on the outside, cool and refined on the inside, the latest Atlantis Collection o... Read More

Team Brunel Snatch Lead - For Now

Posted: 30th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing have finally given ground to Team Brunel after almost exactly a week at the head of the fleet but the new leaders’ thin advantage may well be very short-lived as the Volvo Ocean Race Leg 1 turned into a game... Read More

A Rocket Launch Was Delayed Monday Because Of A Boat

Posted: 29th Oct 2014

Written by: Business Insider - Jessica Orwig

On Monday, Oct. 27, NASA was scheduled to launch a rocket carrying a 5,050-pound cargo spaceship loaded with food and supplies for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Read More

Billionaire Investor Plans upgrades for Miami Boatyard

Posted: 28th Oct 2014

Written by: Miami Herald - Martha Brannigan

John Spencer still remembers that day just before Christmas in 2009, in the depths of the economic downturn, when Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock Co. sent workers home and suspended operations. Read More

Yachting Cocktail Competition Launched

Posted: 28th Oct 2014

Written by: Worldclass

Worldclass in partnership with shore Solutions & the Antigua Charter yacht Show launches the Diago World Class yachting cocktail competition. Read More

Three People Die After Getting Into Difficulty in the Sea in Cornwall

Posted: 27th Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

Two men and a woman have died after getting into difficulty in the sea off a beach in Cornwall. Read More

The Vanuatu Yacht & Superyacht Association

Posted: 27th Oct 2014

Written by: VYSA

The Vanuatu Yacht & Superyacht Association (VYSA) represents the majority stakeholders in the Yacht and Superyacht Marine Industry in Vanuatu. Read More

New Office for MedAire in Fort Lauderdale

Posted: 27th Oct 2014

Written by: MedAire

MedAire is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Fort Lauderdale to support yacht crew. The sales and customer service center is located in the popular Portside Yachting Center right by the 17th Street Causeway. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - Equator takes its First Scalp

Posted: 24th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing won the race to the Equator late on Thursday and were in good shape to make the turning mark of Fernando de Noronha at the head of the Volvo Ocean Race fleet as their six rivals were still playing catch-up d... Read More

MY Star For Sale

Posted: 24th Oct 2014

Written by: Camper & Nicholsons

Camper & Nicholsons International are delighted to welcome the 41.9m (137'5) motor yacht Star to the sales fleet. Read More

Rolls-Royce Presents New MTU Series 200 at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Posted: 24th Oct 2014

Written by: MTU America

Rolls-Royce will debut its new generation MTU Series 2000 M96 yacht engine at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 30 – Nov. 3. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - It's a Doldrums Lottery!

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

ALICANTE, Spain, October 22 – Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing and Team Brunel emerged as the clear winners from the great Doldrums lottery to take a firm grip on Leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race on Wednesday. Read More

America's Cup: Is Airbus Team USA's 'Secret Weapon?'

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: CNN/Sheena McKenzie

How often do you see sports stars looking to the heavens in search of a little inspiration? They might be on to something. Read More

Pepón Garriga-Nogués Passes Away

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: MB92

One of the first figures in Marina Barcelona 92 (MB92) Pepón Garriga-Nogués passed away at the age of 56 following a long battle with cancer. Read More

Aqualuma To Introduce New Gen 4

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: Aqualuma

Aqualuma are to introduce New Gen 4, 18 Series Thru-Hull LEDs at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 30 – November 3at the Electronics Pavilion booth 335, Bahia Mar Yachting Center. Read More

Awlgrips New Colours Flying at FLIBS

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: AkzoNobel

If you’re attending the 2014 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the experts from AkzoNobel would like to introduce you to an expanded Awlcraft SE color range, the premier basecoat/clearcoat finish in the AkzoN... Read More

Nominations of the 24th Design Award METS Announced

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: Metstrade 2014

45 products have been nominated to go forward for final judging by the jury of the prestigious Design Award METS (DAME) 2014 competition. Read More

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