Yachting News

Search for Cheeki Rafiki Sailors Will Be Called Off

Posted: 23rd May 2014

Written by: MailOnline

The search for the British crew of the yacht Cheeki Rafiki will be suspended if nothing is found by tonight, the US Coast Guard has said. Read More

Yacht was 'not fit for purpose' says Andrew Simpson's mother

Posted: 22nd May 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Mother of British Olympian Andrew Simpson - known as Bart - claims the 75ft racing yacht he was on when he died in training for the Americas Cup was not up to the job. Read More

10 Million Dollar Yacht Capsizes on Delivery, Crew Rescued

Posted: 20th May 2014

Written by: Alex Grieg, MailOnline

Witnesses say the brand-new 90-foot yacht was being launched at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes at about 9pm after a buyer paid at least $10 million for it. Read More

US Coastguard to Resume Search for Cheeki Rafiki

Posted: 20th May 2014

Written by: MailOnline

The U.S. Coastguard has resumed the search for four missing British sailors after nearly 200,000 people signed a petition begging authorities not to give up on the Cheeki Rafiki crew. Read More

Burgess and bluewater Sell Nero

Posted: 19th May 2014

Written by: Burgess

Inspired by the elegant “Corsair” series of yachts NERO echoes the authentic line and form of the classic steam yacht while incorporating the speed, luxury and latest technology of the modern superyacht. Read More

Four British Sailors Missing

Posted: 18th May 2014

Written by: Steph Cockroft, Mail Online

Four British sailors are feared dead after the yacht they were sailing from the Caribbean to the UK is believed to have capsized in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. Read More

Three Americans Join Only All Female Volvo Racing Team

Posted: 16th May 2014

Written by: Hawaii News Now

For the first time in more than a decade, an all-female team will compete in the Volvo Ocean Race – the world's toughest sailing race. Three of the 12 crew members are Americans. Read More

South Korean ferry captain and three crew charged with manslaughter

Posted: 15th May 2014

Written by: The Guardian

The captain and three other crew members of the ferry that sank off South Korea last month have been indicted on charges of manslaughter through gross negligence, Yonhap news agency reported. Read More

Man Overboard Lesson Learned, Says Yacht's Skipper

Posted: 14th May 2014

Written by: Kristen Edge, The Northern Advocate

A New Zealand skipper is reviewing safety procedures on his yacht following a horrifying few hours when he didn't know where a crew member was after he fell overboard. Read More

Safety questions raised after luxury yacht crewman died in Sydney Harbour

Posted: 13th May 2014

Written by: Sydney Morning Herald

Crew on a luxury yacht that was involved in a fatal collision in Sydney Harbour last year were not given adequate guidance under the vessel's safety management system, says report. Read More

Taiwan International Boat Show Draws Over 70 000

Posted: 12th May 2014

Written by: Focus Taiwan

The four-day 2014 Taiwan International Boat Show concluded on Sunday after attracting over 70,000 visitors and selling 32 yachts worth NT$1 billion (US$33.17 million). Read More

Complete Marine Freight Partner with Superyacht Cup

Posted: 12th May 2014

Written by: Complete Marine Freight

Complete Marine Freight has been announced as the official shipping and logistics partner for the Superyacht Cup 2014, held in the Bay of Palma 18 – 21 June. Read More

This Year's Palma International Boat Show Was a Record Breaker

Posted: 9th May 2014

Written by: Ellie Mahoney, See Mallorca

Sunday saw the last day of the 31st Palma Interantional Boat Show, which saw bumber numbers of exhibitors, and was attended by Queen Sofia of Spain. Read More

Ferry disaster: Too Much Cargo

Posted: 8th May 2014

Written by: CNN News

Too much cargo contributed to sinking, police say. Read More

Missing Yacht Debris Washes Ashore

Posted: 7th May 2014

Written by: Stuff.co.nz/ Fairfax NZ News

Debris from a yacht missing off New Zealand's south coast for two weeks has been found but the three people on board the yacht are still missing. Read More

Hat-trick of Neptunes for Feadship at World Superyacht Awards

Posted: 7th May 2014

Written by: Feadship

Feadship has been presented with no less than three trophies at the prestigious World Superyachts Award gala evening in Amsterdam on May the 3rd. Read More

CaryAli Wins at World Superyacht Awards 2014

Posted: 6th May 2014

Written by: Alloy Yachts

CaryAli has rounded off the superyacht awards season on a high with a hat-trick of awards, winning the ‘Best Displacement Motoryacht below 500GT’ category. Read More

AMELS superyacht activity reaches new heights

Posted: 6th May 2014

Written by: Amels

Beautifully illuminating the harbour at Vlissingen, Dutch yacht builder AMELS currently has nine luxury yachts at its yard, with the six new builds and three refit projects ranging from 49 to 65.50 metres. Read More

'We Were Preparing to Die'

Posted: 5th May 2014

Written by: MailOnline

Three sailors including a British couple and their Jack Russell plucked from drifting life raft in Atlantic Ocean 900 miles north of Bermuda by U.S. coastguard after sailboat sank. Read More

Boat Show Palma 1st Day Report

Posted: 2nd May 2014

Written by: Peter Franklin/ BYM Product and Industry News

Considering that the 2012 edition was cancelled due to lack of support, the Palma Boat Show has come back with a bang after its resumption last year, and grown hugely in its present format. Read More

Yacht Regs in Greece Made Easy

Posted: 1st May 2014

Written by: Yachting Monthly

Regulations for yachts in Greece have become easier under a new law, says the Cruising Association, but the law also calls for certificates of insurance giving higher values. Read More

Marina developers racing to solve berthing pains for Asia's rich

Posted: 29th Apr 2014

Written by: CNBC

Marina developers in Southeast Asia are racing to build berths to address the latest problem vexing Asia's growing ranks of ultra-rich: insufficient parking for their superyachts. Read More

DYT Yacht Transport Helps Dismasted Yacht

Posted: 28th Apr 2014

Written by: DYT

Super Servant 4, one of the ships in DYT Yacht Transport’s fleet of yacht transporters, diverted 6 miles to Saint Thomas to assist racing sailors aboard their dismasted yacht. Read More

First Day Report Antibes Yacht Show 2014

Posted: 25th Apr 2014

Written by: Peter Franklin / BYM Marine & Maritime News

AYS has traditionally been a broker's early season shop window and a place for crews to gather before heading off on summer cruises. Read More

Pocket Support Yachts: YXT One Launched

Posted: 25th Apr 2014

Written by: Fraser Yachts

YXT ONE, launched this month in the Netherlands by LYNX Yachts, is the first of a series of purpose built pocket support yachts. At 24m, she can carry a host of tenders and toys. Read More

Palma Superyacht Show lineup up to 55 yachts

Posted: 24th Apr 2014

Written by: Superyacht Times

A ‘late surge of interest’ from high quality yachts wishing to take part in the 2nd edition Palma Superyacht Show (PSS) has pushed the total number of confirmations to 55. Read More

Antigua Classics: A Very Special Regatta

Posted: 23rd Apr 2014

Written by: Antigua Classic Week

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to an end on Monday, with singing on the dock to marking the finish of an event much loved by the classic sailing fraternity. Read More

Coffee, Cocktails and Course Discounts at the AYS

Posted: 22nd Apr 2014

Written by: The Crew Academy

The Crew Academy is happy to announce that it will be once again attending the Antibes Yacht Show from 23rd to 26th April, with special guests Mixologist Andy Pearson and Barista Marco Arrigo. Read More

Size Matters: How sheikhs and oligarchs transformed the yachting industry

Posted: 20th Apr 2014

Written by: Eoghan Macguire, CNN

How do you design a superyacht fit for the billionaire who has everything money can buy? Read More

South Korean Ferry Captain Among First to Abandon Ship

Posted: 18th Apr 2014

Written by: Wall Street Journal

Arrest warrants were issued for the captain of the sunken South Korean ferry on Friday, after accounts that the captain was among the first to abandon the sinking ship. Read More

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