Yachting News

Norwegian Cruise Line and MTN Pioneer Highest-Performing Satellite Modem

Posted: 14th Jan 2014

Written by: Liz De Castro, MTN

MTN Communications (MTN) announces its partner, Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian), is pioneering the new iDirect X7 high-performance satellite modem on its Norwegian Breakaway ship. Read More

Fraser Optics Monolite Wins DAME Award 2013

Posted: 14th Jan 2014

Written by: Fraser Optics

Fraser Optics is pleased to announce its selection as the winner of the Lifesaving and Safety Equipment category in the 23rd DAME - Design Award METS Competition. Read More

How to ruin a yachting destination. Mexico keeps yachts impounded

Posted: 13th Jan 2014

Written by: Sail World

A month ago, we published a story about how Mexican government tax agents had made unannounced visits to a number of marinas and impounded their yachts. Read More

SCA Announces New Crew for All-Female Team

Posted: 11th Jan 2014

Written by: www.volvooceanrace.com

SCA has today confirmed that Sally Barkow (USA) and Justine Mettraux (SUI) will be joining the all-female team for the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race. Both sailors come with a strong pedigree and join a growing squad of international sa... Read More

British Cup Campaign, What Chance?

Posted: 10th Jan 2014

Written by: Yachting World

How Ainslie rates his prospects of making it to the next America’s Cup for Britain
Will he or won't he? Can Britain's golden wonder Sir Ben Ainslie mount an America's Cup challenge? British participation in the 35th America's Cup...
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Documents show Carnival knew of fire danger before ill-fated cruise

Posted: 9th Jan 2014

Written by: CNN

Bettina Rodriguez and her daughter Isabel had planned their cruise for half a year. They would sail on the Carnival Triumph cruise ship and celebrate Isabel's birthday. Read More

Engineered Ventilation Systems Keep Engine Rooms Humming

Posted: 9th Jan 2014

Written by: news@martinflory.com

Circulation of dry, cool air is critical for engine performance, longevity and safety. Delta "T" Systems, the world leader in marine engine room ventilation, offers a single comprehensive source for all the components that make up... Read More

Sea Shepherd whaling footage fuels call for Australian intervention

Posted: 8th Jan 2014

Written by: The Australian.com.au

Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd has accused the Australian government of reneging on a promise to monitor Japanese whaling, after capturing graphic images of the latest slaughter in the Southern Ocean. Read More

Panama Presses Spain and Italy to Resolve Canal Cost Row

Posted: 7th Jan 2014

Written by: Times of Malta.com

The President of Panama said he would go to Spain and Italy to pressure companies to honour contracts to expand his country’s canal after a row over costs. Read More

Musto Partners with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

Posted: 7th Jan 2014

Written by: Musto

Market-leading sailing clothing brand announces its support for the high profile
UAE team led by British skipper Ian Walker
Musto is proud to announce its partnership with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing for the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race,...
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Rupert Murdoch finds buyer for his $29.7m sailing yacht

Posted: 6th Jan 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Rosehearty, the $29.7m (£18m) family sailing yacht owned by News Corp and 21st Century Fox chairman Rupert Murdoch, has been sold after less than four months on the market. Read More

Dolphinite GelMatch™ All-In-One Gelcoat Aerosol Can

Posted: 6th Jan 2014

Written by: Home Port Marine Marketing

The Dolphinite GelMatch™ All-In-One Gelcoat Aerosol Can solves the traditional challenges when repairing gelcoat Read More

New Greek Yachting Association and Charter Show

Posted: 4th Jan 2014

Written by: OnboardOnline

Amidst financial crisis and new taxes for charter yachts, leading organizations have come together to form the Greek Yachting Association (GYA). Read More

New Zealand steps up life jacket rules

Posted: 3rd Jan 2014

Written by: Sail-World Cruising

Authorities in New Zealand are on the warpath for boat crews who do not wear life jackets when in a boat under six metres - this will include dinghies to sailing boats. Read More

Crew Airlifted from Clipper Yacht

Posted: 3rd Jan 2014

Written by: Yachting World

Having recently completed the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race, two crew were airlifted to hospital today following an accident below decks of the Clipper Mission Performance. Read More

A Luxury Yacht or Plain Eccentric?

Posted: 3rd Jan 2014

Written by: Ivan Petkov

In the world of luxury yachts, there’s a fine line between outright eccentric and very luxurious. And often it’s hard to tell where this line exactly runs. Read More

How to Effectively Recycle 168 Eiffel Towers

Posted: 2nd Jan 2014

Written by: Maersk: www.worldslargestship.com

For each Triple-E ship we will use approximately 60,000 tonnes of steel, which amounts to 1.2 million tonnes of steel for the twenty vessels in the series, equivalent to 168 Eiffel Towers. The challenge we set for ourselves was: ... Read More

Helicopter Rescue Begins for Stranded Antarctic Ship

Posted: 2nd Jan 2014

Written by: Voice of America

Dozens of passengers aboard a Russian research ship stuck for over a week in the Antarctic ice are being evacuated Thursday. Read More

Flying Yacht is a Taste of the Future (VIDEO)

Posted: 1st Jan 2014

Written by: Huffington Post

If a large yacht fails to convey fabulous wealth to you, then maybe a large flying yacht will do the trick! Designer Yelken Octuri has such a plan. Read More

Yachting: Greece; plans made to improve sea infrastructures

Posted: 31st Dec 2013

Written by: ANSAmed

Greece's new Zoning Plan for Tourism recently announced provides for an increase in the network of marinas, small ports and harbors in the Ionian Sea, the eastern and southeastern Aegean, and the Saronic, Argolikos and Pagasitikos... Read More

Victoire declared overall Sydney to Hobart winner

Posted: 30th Dec 2013

Written by: www.globalpost.com

The 50-foot yacht Victoire was Monday named the overall winner of the Sydney to Hobart ocean race, after the only boat still at sea that could beat her ran out of time Read More

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: The Calm Before

Posted: 27th Dec 2013

Written by: www.regattanews.com

Twenty-four hours after the Rolex Sydney Hobart fleet raced out of Sydney Harbour the pace slowed up as the lead boats picked their way down the southeast coast of Australia. Overnight, Anthony Bell’s Perpetual Loyal made the stra... Read More

Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Preview

Posted: 25th Dec 2013

Written by: www.regattanews.com

Dockside at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race crews were busy prepping for the 628-nautical mile offshore classic that starts on December 26. Read More

Sydney-Hobart sailing fleet set for mental hell

Posted: 24th Dec 2013

Written by: Stuff.co.nz

Celebrated yachtsman Iain Murray is predicting a torturous mental challenge for crews in the Sydney to Hobart. Read More

Fishermen Rescued After Clinging To Ice Box After 15 Hour Ocean Ordeal

Posted: 23rd Dec 2013

Written by: Mikey Smith at Mirror News

Two Australian fishermen were rescued after clinging on to a cool box for 15 hours after their boat sank in the Pacific Read More

TRAC PSR™ Scale Remover For Potable Water Systems

Posted: 23rd Dec 2013

Written by: www.HomePortMarine.com

Fresh water produces residues including scale, silicate, calcium, sludge and other mineral deposits. Eco-friendly PSR™ from TRAC Ecological Products safely removes these residues from onboard potable water systems. Read More

Bushell wins “best & worst media job” as Abu Dhabi’s onboard reporter

Posted: 22nd Dec 2013

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Experienced multi-media broadcaster Tom Bushell landed the first onboard reporter position for the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15 on Wednesday. The sport presenter saw off a long list of challengers for one of the toughest assignments i... Read More

Da Gama Maritime and Warsash Superyacht Academy announce partnership

Posted: 20th Dec 2013

Written by: Suzanne Galloway at Warsash Academy

Warsash Superyacht Academy (WSA) announces a new partnership agreement with Da Gama Maritime (DGM). The agreement further complements WSA’s distinctive group of established business partners offering a range of high quality servic... Read More

Conservation group Sea Shepherd ready for aggression from Japanese whalers

Posted: 19th Dec 2013

Written by: Tico Times

Conservation group Sea Shepherd Australia said Monday it was preparing for increased aggression from Japanese whalers in its annual campaign to stop the slaughter of the giant animals off Antarctica. Read More

DYT Yacht Transport Appoints New Agents in Australia

Posted: 19th Dec 2013

Written by: www.mediapronewport.com

In its new partnership with Sevenstar Yacht Transport, DYT has gained access to Sevenstar’s network of agents in Australia and now has a presence in Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne, Newcastle, Port Kembla and Sydney. Read More

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