Yachting News

Camper & Nicholsons Dominates 2016 Sailing Yacht Market

Posted: 15th Dec 2016

Written by: Miriam Cain

Camper & Nicholsons is delighted to report that their brokers were responsible for four of the largest motor and sailing yacht sales of 2016, as highlighted in the 'Top 10 Largest Yacht Sales of 2016' in yesterday's Brokerage Insi... Read More

Launch of PYA Superyacht Captains' Seminar

Posted: 15th Dec 2016

Written by: Iain Ferguson

The Professional Yachting Association (PYA) has launched a seminar programme dedicated to supporting superyacht captains in today's challenging environment. This s a two day intensive seminar available to members and non-members a... Read More

CCI Wins 25 Year Contract to Manage Ports Vauban and Gallice

Posted: 6th Dec 2016

Written by: Sam Watson

Last night the Mayor of Antibes, Jean Leonetti, announced that CCI (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) has won the 25 contract to manage Port Vauban in Antibes and Port Gallice in Juan Les Pins in the south of France. Read More

Repair Service for Superyacht Inflatables

Posted: 5th Dec 2016

Written by: Mark Anastasia

Sealed Air Repairs (SAR), based in Florida, is a new repair service for superyachts worldwide, specialising in the repair of PVC inflatables including yacht slides, climbing walls, jet ski docks and fenders, and we can also provid... Read More

Protect Your Yacht and Crew with Solarglide Solar Screens

Posted: 4th Dec 2016

Written by: Dale Parker

Solar glare poses a dangerous threat to your yacht while out at sea where the sun is at its strongest. Glare from the sun significantly reduces visibility through navigational windows, increasing the risk of collision, especially ... Read More

Karpaz Gate Marina to Take Part in London Boat Show

Posted: 2nd Dec 2016

Written by: Jules Riegal

Karpaz Gate Marina, the first modern marina in Northern Cyprus, will attend the London Boat Show in January to showcase its premium facilities and services. With 300 berths and the ability to cater for yachts up to 60m, Karpaz Gat... Read More

Torqeedo Powers BBC Film Crew on Planet Earth II

Posted: 24th Nov 2016

Written by: Zak Hillard

Market leader in electric propulsion, Torqeedo, powered the BBC's Natural History Documentary team while filming pink river dolphins and jaguars in the Amazon, presented by Sir David Attenborough. Read More

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF)

Posted: 23rd Nov 2016

Written by: Amy Halsted, Associations Alliance

Created in 1961, The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to protecting and developing the region’s $11.5 billion marine industry, which also generates 136,000 jobs. W... Read More

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference Highlights Global Trends

Posted: 23rd Nov 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) 2016, held during METSTRADE in Amsterdam last week, was a truly international event. Over 200 marina professionals from 39 countries attended this ninth edition based around the theme ‘Fu... Read More

By Tourist on the Sea Invites Superyacht Captains to Naples

Posted: 23rd Nov 2016

Written by: Anne Spyropoulos

Following the success of their FAM trip for yacht brokers and yachting media in the spring, By Tourist will welcome superyacht captains to the second event of the year from 25 November to 3 December in Naples. Read More

Benetti's Annual Event for Captains: AB Yachtmaster 17

Posted: 21st Nov 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Each year the Italian shipyard, Benetti, organises an exclusive networking event for over 300 superyacht captains and industry professionals from around the world. A|B Yachtmaster 17 will again consist of three events on three con... Read More

Attendance Continues to Grow at METSTRADE

Posted: 18th Nov 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

This year's METSTRADE Show has again broken all previous records with attendance up 8% on last year. As well as being the largest and most popular marine trade show in the calendar, three in-show conferences also attracted a recor... Read More

Winners of Boat Builder Awards 2016

Posted: 18th Nov 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Vel

Eight winners and seven honourable mentions were announced at the second Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, in association with Raymarine, during METSTRADE this week. Robert Braithwaite CBE, founder of Sunseeker Interna... Read More

DAME Award Winners Announced at METS

Posted: 16th Nov 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The winner of the prestigious DAME Award 2016 announced at METSTRADE on Tuesday morning is Torqeedo GmbH for its Cruise FP range of electric saildrives. A further 28 products were named as Category Winners or received Special Ment... Read More

METSTRADE Set for Largest Show to Date

Posted: 13th Nov 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

METSTRADE 2016 begins on Tuesday 15 November at the RAI Amsterdam convention centre. Focusing this year on sustainability, the largest B2B marine equipment trade show will welcome a record number of 1,471 exhibitors and 22,000+ pr... Read More

Galileo Develops Maritime Academy with Phuket Yacht Haven Marina

Posted: 12th Nov 2016

Written by: Dalton Osborne

Phuket Yacht Haven Marina and Galileo Maritime Academy have signed an agreement to build a university style campus at Yacht Haven Marina to provide international training for crew working onboard superyachts, commercial ships and ... Read More

BIA Invites Feedback on South Australian Boating Infrastructure

Posted: 10th Nov 2016

Written by: Boating Industry Association NSW

The CEO of the Boating Industry Association (BIA) is inviting boating industry, boaters and other stakeholders to complete a survey that will inform the South Australian Boating Strategic Plan to boost boating participation and gu... Read More

PYA Superyacht Captains Seminar with The Training Academy

Posted: 9th Nov 2016

Written by: Iain Ferguson

The PYA is offering a discounted fee for their inaugural Superyacht Captains Seminar delivered by expert trainers from The Training Academy, from 27-28 February 2017 in St Laurent du Var, south of France. The seminar will be led b... Read More

Free ISS Membership for Yacht Crew Sponsored by Wright Maritime Group

Posted: 9th Nov 2016

Written by: Amy Halsted

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is offering yacht crew with STCW BST a year's free membership sponsored by Wright Maritime Group (WMG) - if you sign up before the end of 2016. Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys Refit, Repair and Refurbishment Packages

Posted: 6th Nov 2016

Written by: Josh Richardson

Superyacht Tenders and Toys has seen growing demand for its Tender Refit, Repair and Refurbishment packages in 2016. Offering secure covered storage, practical workshops and excellent product knowledge, SYT&T is ideally located fo... Read More

Warsash Student Receives John William Slater Award & Lands Job on M/Y Ulysses

Posted: 5th Nov 2016

Written by: Suzanne Galloway

A former student of Warsash Superyacht Academy, deckhand, Alex Boulton, has received The John William Slater Award for outstanding achievement in Officer of the Watch Unlimited studies 2016 and is now working as second officer on ... Read More

HISWA Flying the Flag at FLIBS

Posted: 3rd Nov 2016

Written by: HISWA

HISWA Holland Yachting Group will showcase the Holland Pavilion at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week, the first time for some years that a group of leading Dutch superyacht companies has exhibited together in t... Read More

e3 Systems Showcases HYBRID Communication Solution at FLIBS

Posted: 3rd Nov 2016

Written by: Sharon Phillips

At FLIBS this week e3 Systems will be showcasing their HYBRID communication solution which synchronizes land and satellite communications by combining 3G/4G, VSAT and L Band to create a more efficient, versatile and economic solut... Read More

APS New Zealand Kicks Off Summer Season

Posted: 31st Oct 2016

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand kicked off the summer season with a new refit and cruising office in Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. As the South Pacific summer kicks off, yachts start to arrive in Auckland, and Asia Pacific Su... Read More

Italian Yacht Masters Think Global

Posted: 31st Oct 2016

Written by: Sam Watson

On 20th October at the Yacht Club Marina di Loano, the Italian Yacht Masters (IYM) held their 4th annual meeting with over 220 captains, sponsors and industry professionals in attendance. As well as celebrating the many successes ... Read More

Jan-Arie Sepers Returns to Radio Holland as General Manager

Posted: 27th Oct 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

After a successful career at Nokia, Jan-Arie Sepers returns as General Manager Netherlands at Radio Holland, where he started his career 26 years ago. Read More

HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design & Yacht Construction

Posted: 27th Oct 2016

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The 24th International HISWA Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction kicks off the METSTRADE show at RAI Amsterdam from 14-15 November. This two-day scientific symposium focuses on innovation and cutting-edge technology i... Read More

VSF - WSET Course Dates 2016/ 2017

Posted: 26th Oct 2016

Written by: Rosie Clarkson

Improve your wine knowledge on a fun and informative course with VSF in Antibes. Come and join us for one of our Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses - ideal training for those wishing to expand their wine knowledge and ha... Read More

Crew Finance Seminar at MB92 Tomorrow - 27 October

Posted: 26th Oct 2016

Written by: Patrick Maflin

Tomorrow 27 October, Marine Accounts invites you to a free crew finance workshop entitled 'Keeping Your Money Yours'. There will be two sessions, from 12pm-1pm or 2pm-3pm and the venue is Sovren House in Barcelona, next to MB92's ... Read More

Northrop & Johnson Supporting Kids in Distress at FLIBS

Posted: 25th Oct 2016

Written by: Janine St Denis

Northrop & Johnson is delighted to be supporting the important mission of Kids in Distress (KID) by hosting a high profile charity auction during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. KID is dedicated to the prevention of ... Read More

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