Yachting News

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

Azimut|Benetti Group at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Posted: 23rd Oct 2014

Written by: Azimut/Benetti Group

With the European Boat Shows over, the Azimut|Benetti Group is now ready to present its newest products to the American market. Read More

Wreckage of WWII German U-boat Found off Coast of North Carolina

Posted: 22nd Oct 2014

Written by: Fox6.com/CNN

A World War II German U-boat, sunk during the Battle of the Atlantic more than 72 years ago, has been discovered off the coast of North Carolina, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Tuesday. Read More

House Rules: Feadship Prepares to Steal the Show at FLIBS

Posted: 22nd Oct 2014

Written by: Feadship

As innovative as ever, the world’s leading motoryacht builder has announced that it is to open a The House of Feadship close to the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More

Northrop & Johnson - Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Invitation

Posted: 22nd Oct 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

As the show's biggest exhibitor Northrop & Johnson invites you to join us at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More

Suez Contractors Picked

Posted: 21st Oct 2014

Written by: TradeWinds

A Royal Boskalis Westminster-led consortium has secured a contract to construct part of the ‘new’ Suez Canal. Read More

Absolute Boat Care Add Anode Replacement to their Superyacht Services

Posted: 21st Oct 2014

Written by: Absolute Boat Care

Absolute Boat Care have added Anode Replacement Service to their superyacht finishing services due to customer demand. Read More

300 Jobs at Risk at Sunseeker Luxury Yacht Maker

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

Luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International has announced it could shed up to 300 jobs. Read More

Jamie Edmiston Appointed as Chief Executive of Edmiston

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Paul Charles

After 18 years leading one of the world’s most influential yacht brokerage houses, Nicholas Edmiston, the founder, is to step back from the day-to-day management of the business. Jamie Edmiston will become Chief Executive with imm... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - Violent Impact Halts Leaders in Their Tracks

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Dongfeng Race Team lost the lead in the Volvo Ocean Race early on Saturday after the boat hit an unidentified object and broke their rudder. Read More

Transportation Improvements at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

The 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which takes place at seven locations from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3,is offering many convenient transportation and parking arrangements, designed to make attending the show convenient... Read More

1st Mare Forum Fort Lauderdale Yacht Summit

Posted: 20th Oct 2014

Written by: Mare Forum

On Wednesday October 29th the 1st Mare Forum Fort Lauderdale Yacht Summit 2014 will be held the day before and in the framework of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Read More

Hurricane Gonzalo Kills one in St Martin and Grows to Category 3 Storm

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Storm sweeps into Caribbean with greater force than expected, destroying boats and moving north-west while continuing to grow Read More

Royal Caribbean Fined Over €600,000 for Overworking Crew

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Vessel Finder

The Netherlands has fined Royal Caribbean for violating labour rules and regulations, the local newspaper The NL Times says. Read More

Edmiston to Exhibit Three Yachts at FLIBS

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Edmiston

Edmiston, the leading yacht sale and charter company, will be in attendance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show between 30th October 2014 and 3rd November 2014 with three of their premier yachts, SAI RAM, DOMANI and ALL... Read More

Strategic Developments at Fraser Yachts

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Fraser Yachts

Fraser Yachts, is delighted to announce that Vassilis Fotilas has been appointed as the Commercial Director of Fraser Yachts Europe. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race - It Couldn't be Closer

Posted: 17th Oct 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

All seven Volvo Ocean Race boats have tasted the lead at least once during five extraordinary days of racing since setting off from Alicante at the weekend in sailing which is re-writing the offshore rule-book. Read More

The World's Largest Cruise Ship Docks in Southampton

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Express

The £800million Oasis of the Seas made its first ever call in to a UK port in Southampton this morning and is set to become home to 5,400 holidaymakers and 2,394 crew members. Read More

Positive Results Achieved at The 54th Genoa Show

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Saloni Nautici

On the occasion of the 54th Genoa International Boat Show, which ended last October 6, the Italian Trade Agency, in collaboration with UCINA Confindustria Nautica, organised a delegation of 108 foreign operators, including dealers... Read More

Oceanair Launches New Designer Venetian Blind Slat Collection

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Oceanair

Aimed at superyacht designers and interior specialists, Oceanair is proud to debut their new Designer Venetian blind slat collection. Read More

Monaco Show 2014 - Some Facts and Figures

Posted: 16th Oct 2014

Written by: Monaco Yacht Show

This year, the extension of the Monaco Yacht Show, displaying a record exhibition of 115 superyachts afloat and 510 companies, met the strong demand of the industry and presented its best “yachting” offer to the visitors of the sh... Read More

Crew of British Hospital Ship Prepare for Sierra Leone Ebola Mission

Posted: 15th Oct 2014

Written by: The Guardian

A naval ship with a 100-bed medical complex and loaded with helicopters, landing craft, tonnes of emergency supplies and almost 400 personnel is preparing to head for Sierra Leone to help tackle the Ebola crisis. Read More

Duchess of Cambridge Becomes Sailing Charity Patron

Posted: 14th Oct 2014

Written by: BBC News

The Duchess of Cambridge has become the royal patron of a new sailing charity connected to Britain's bid to win the sport's America's Cup in 2017. Read More

M/Y SOVEREIGN for Sale with Northrop & Johnson

Posted: 14th Oct 2014

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Newcastle Shipyards’s 180-foot M/Y SOVEREIGN is now for sale with Northrop & Johnson brokers Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford. Read More

Ebola: All Eyes on Airports, but What About Seaports?

Posted: 13th Oct 2014

Written by: Hellenic Shipping News/Source CNBC

Federal officials tightened screening measures at all airports this week, requiring agents to monitor arriving travelers for “general signs of illness.” Travelers from West African would get their temperatures checked and answer q... Read More

Huisman's 'Beast'

Posted: 13th Oct 2014

Written by: Ocean Magazine

With the brief to build "an edgy, innovative weapon", Royal Huisman revealed more details of its 58-metre sloop at the recent Monaco Yacht Show. Read More

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