Yachting News

Important Updates to Croatian Charter License and VAT Rules

Posted: 5th Feb 2014

Written by: BWA Yachting Croatia

BWA Yachting - Croatia have received confirmation on several important updates regarding charter in Croatia. Read More

Sail Power is Just for the Romantics

Posted: 4th Feb 2014

Written by: Wendy Laursen, The Maritime Executive

This year has seen the start of a testing program in Japan for fiber-reinforced plastic sails 20 meters high and eight meters wide. Are we at the dawn of a wind power revolution? Read More

New LED Navigation Lights Shine In The Dark

Posted: 4th Feb 2014

Written by: www.martinflory.com

Navigational lights are required on all vessels between sunset and sunrise so they can be easily spotted and to indicate position, heading and status. Adding to its line of popular advanced navigation lights, Perko now offers a ne... Read More

Three golds for British sailors at ISAF World Cup

Posted: 3rd Feb 2014

Written by: Yahoo Sport UK

Giles Scott, windsurfer Bryony Shaw and the 470 women’s pairing of Sophie Weguelin and Eilidh McIntyre ensured a golden hat trick for Britain’s sailors at the ISAF World Cup in Miami Read More

Man lost on Pacific Ocean for 16 months lands on Ebon Atoll

Posted: 1st Feb 2014

Written by: The Independent

An emaciated man, who claimed to have spent 16 months adrift at sea, has been rescued after being washed up on a remote Pacific atoll. Read More

Cruise Ship Passengers Recall Days of Misery

Posted: 31st Jan 2014

Written by: Yahoo News

Passengers aboard a cruise ship on which hundreds fell ill recalled days of misery holed up in their rooms as it returned to its home port Wednesday. Read More

Guinness World Record for youngest Atlantic Ocean Rowers

Posted: 30th Jan 2014

Written by: BBC News

Two British 21-year-olds have become the youngest pair to row across the Atlantic.
Luke Birch, of Doddington, near Lincoln, and Jamie Sparks, from Islington, north London, took part in a 3,000-mile Atlantic challenge race.
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Tessilmare® Marine Fabrics: UV-Resistant, Waterproof Protection On Board

Posted: 30th Jan 2014

Written by: www.HomePortMarine.com

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA (USA) – Strong, lightweight fabrics from Italian manufacturer Tessilmare® provide UV-resistant waterproof protection for a variety of applications on board and at the dock. Read More

boot Dusseldorf injects optimism into boat and watersport industry

Posted: 29th Jan 2014

Written by: boot Düsseldorf

With an attendance boost of nearly 10%, boot Düsseldorf 2014 injected a good deal of optimism into the boat and water sports industry at a time of economic difficulties. Read More

Eddie Jordan's £25m Sunseeker Superyacht Nears Completion

Posted: 28th Jan 2014

Written by: Yahoo News UK

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan will soon have the keys to a brand new £25m super yacht. Read More

Titanic II to Keep Third-Class Cabins

Posted: 27th Jan 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

The Australian entrepreneur building a replica of the Titanic has reiterated his desire to keep accommodation on board as authentic as possible – even if it means hundreds of passengers sleeping in cramped third-class quarters. Read More

Pi Yachts & McPherson Yacht Design Unveil Dragonship 80

Posted: 24th Jan 2014

Written by: Superyacht Times

Pi Yachts recently approached McPherson Yacht Design to develop a range of sailing trimarans aimed at the luxury end of the market. Read More

Marine Hydraulic Solutions Launches in Palma

Posted: 24th Jan 2014

Written by: Marine Hydraulic Solutions

Marine Hydraulic Solutions (MHS) has been formed to meet the increasing demand for a high quality, specialist marine hydraulic service. Recognising the need for a specialist hydraulic service and maintenance operation to complemen... Read More

European Yacht of the Year 2014 awards - and the winner is...

Posted: 23rd Jan 2014

Written by: BOOTS Dusseldorf

The best and finest in Europe’s boat industry are awarded the “Oscars of Water Sports” every year: this is the eleventh time the international “European Yacht of the Year” awards were presented. Read More

Yacht Runs into Waterspout in Clipper Race

Posted: 22nd Jan 2014

Written by: Trade Only Today

The Great Britain, one of the 12 yachts in the Clipper Round the World race, ran into one of its toughest tests — a powerful waterspout —on the Brisbane to Singapore leg today. Read More

Briton Killed In St Lucia Was Defending Wife

Posted: 21st Jan 2014

Written by: Sky News

The 62-year-old is murdered off St Lucia while trying to defend his wife from attackers during a round-the-world sailing attempt. Read More

UK Police Investigate Slavery of Migrant Fishermen

Posted: 20th Jan 2014

Written by: Aaron Akinyemi for the International Business Time

UK police are investigating cases of alleged abuse of migrant fishermen on British fishing boats. Read More

Aircraft Carrier Could Be Relaunched as Luxury Commonwealth Yacht

Posted: 17th Jan 2014

Written by: Mail Online

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious could get a new lease of life - as a luxury yacht. Read More

New Rules Impact Yachts

Posted: 16th Jan 2014

Written by: The Triton by Jake DesVergers

As we say goodbye to 2013 and welcome in the New Year, we look ahead to what awaits us in the world of maritime regulations. Read More

WiFi Underwater Mapping Comes Online For Superyachts

Posted: 15th Jan 2014

Written by: Marine Link

WASSP-Wireless has been designed to address superyacht captains’ concerns about underwater obstacle avoidance. Read More

Pembroke et al. buy Boat International Media from August Equity

Posted: 14th Jan 2014

Written by: www.unquote.com

An investment consortium led by Pembroke Venture Capital Trust has acquired publishing and events group Boat International Media from August Equity. Read More

Island Yacht Design Unveils 'Streets of Monaco' Project

Posted: 14th Jan 2014

Written by: Yacht Island Yachts

Island Yacht Design has unveiled the 'Streets of Monaco' project, a £244 million yacht based on the Principality of Monaco, complete with a replica go-karting Grand Prix track. Read More

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

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