Yachting News
On behalf of the Volvo Ocean Race we are sorry to report the sad news that Conny van Rietschoten, The Flying Dutchman, has passed away.
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Two state-of-the-art, easy to install MATE USA options for winter rub rail refit and repair projects are available - with a 30% first order discount - from Tides Marine.
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BioGuard Plus 6 is a unique multi-functional diesel additive that contains a micro-biocide to prevent bacteria plus six additional components that can double fuel filter life, stabilize diesel up to 2 years, lubricate injectors an...
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A boat captain is facing up to life in prison after admitting he smuggled more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine into South Florida.
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For the 24th consecutive year, Boat International magazine, the world’s leading superyacht magazine, has produced its definitive list of the Top 100 Largest Yachts in the World, demonstrating once again how the size of the world’s...
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Vast freshwater reserves have been discovered under the ocean floor which scientists believe could sustain future generations.
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Precision engineered in STA-LOK’s UK factory and designed specifically for wire rope 12mm – 19mm, these new, easy to install stainless steel tip cups prevent thread galling. Standard diagonal angles are 75°/80°, but the cups can b...
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British boat Henri Lloyd has claimed first place in the tightly-fought Sydney leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
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Preparations are underway for the largest-ever dinghy sailing race to be held in memory of Olympian Andrew Simpson.
The sporting event, dubbed 'Bart's Bash', is due to launch on 1 February 2014 and aims to make it into the Guinne... Read More
The sporting event, dubbed 'Bart's Bash', is due to launch on 1 February 2014 and aims to make it into the Guinne... Read More
For years, boat docking has been approached the same way, consistently yielding the same problems. Traditional methods using bowlines, sterns lines, spring line bumpers and fenders are all hassles and can cause damaging movement.
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Sailors have expressed disgust at the filthy state of the Brazilian waters in which they will race at the 2016 Olympics, with a former British star describing it as a "sewer".
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The organizers of the 2013 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), held November 19-21 at the Amsterdam RAI, have reported record attendance of over 20,000 industry professionals for this year's show.
Here are comments about METS 201... Read More
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While observing yachts onboard ships can be an amazing sight, even Captain Jack Sparrow would have been impressed watching the historic replica of Ferdinand Magellan’s galleon, NAO Victoria, sail onboard DYT Yacht Transport’s semi...
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The 6th Annual Fort Yachtie Da International Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held at the Cinema Paradiso November 16th from 7:00PM – 1:00AM. Attendance was over 300 which included a the contest’s film producers, captains, crew, ...
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The gentle pitch and roll of a sailing boat provides a distinct form of sensory input that we don’t experience when we sit still—called proprioception.
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From the company that invented the Autohelm, Raymarine is pleased to showcase the very latest in autopilot technology at this year’s Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam. The Evolution™, combines advanced aerospace guid...
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Gisatex neckroll and pillow win special mention at the 2013 DAME awards at METS
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For every vessel in any body of water, Fraser Optics’ Mariner Series 14x40mm Gyro-Stabilized Monolite delivers the clear advantage.
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quatix - The Only GPS-enabled Marine Navigation Watch
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Introducing the stainless steel oval tender davit
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Seventeen hundred miles off the Sumatran Straits, a solo sailing yacht is hit by a drifting sea-land cargo container.
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Why do we get motion sickness? Motion sickness results from a conflict between sight and balance.
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The Max-Prop Whisper uses five blades to provide ultra quiet operation and impressive thrust. The resulting improved powering performance is especially noticeable when powering against heavy wind and seas. The five blade design al...
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Trend Marine’s recently launched unique opening hull window has received a prestigious “Special Mention” from the 2013 DAME Awards committee at METS this November.
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Safe, non-toxic, non-corrosive and 100% biodegradable in under 28 days, GreenClean Boat Soap from TRAC Ecological Marine Products is an efficient, concentrated solution (just one capful per gallon of water) that is tough on dirt, ...
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Ethanol can cause corrosion to certain marine engine components unless protected with a corrosion inhibitor
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Cuba has announced that it will allow leisure yachts to stay in the country for five years, in a bid to improve tourism.
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Tourists sailing to Russia aboard yachts could soon be allowed to stay in the country without a visa for up to three days.
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Just weeks after the launch of its new Waterproof Case for iPhone 5/5s, Lifedge has been given
one of only nine Special Mentions from a total of 115 products entered for the DAME award, the
world’s leading annual design competit... Read More
one of only nine Special Mentions from a total of 115 products entered for the DAME award, the
world’s leading annual design competit... Read More
In 2002 the Hamburg, Germany based company NOMEN Products was founded by Axel Hoppenhaus in order to produce high quality yacht equipment and to bring it to the market. The company immediately got recognized in the Yachting Indust...
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