Yachting News

Call for Nominations for the ISS Awards of Distinction

Posted: 30th Apr 2019

Written by: ISS

Perhaps the nominee is sitting next to you at this moment. Perhaps a supplier comes to mind or a company committed to providing breakthroughs in green technologies. The superyacht industry is a unique business with truly outstandi... Read More

Epicurean Excellence: The Superyacht Chef Competition

Posted: 26th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 10th edition of The Superyacht Chef Competition was held at the Yacht Club de Monaco on Thursday 18th April gathering a fine calibre of superyacht chefs, yachting professionals and media representatives for a thrilling culinar... Read More

MEDYS Chefs' Competition

Posted: 25th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Two of the Greek culinary scene's brightest stars will be attending the 6th Mediterranean Yacht Show as judges of the Chefs' Competition, taking place in early May. Read More

Hill Robinson Opens New Office on Gold Coast

Posted: 23rd Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The booming Asia Pacific sector has prompted Hill Robinson to open its first office in the Southern Hemisphere on Australia's spectacular Gold Coast. Read More

Cressi Dog: Wetsuit Range for Seadogs

Posted: 23rd Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Cressi has released a new line of swimwear for dogs - Cressi Dog - with an eye on comfort, performance and safety. The Italian, family-run company is better known for its high-quality snorkelling and scuba diving gear. Read More

King's Night Party for Yacht Crew in Antibes!

Posted: 20th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

No one parties like the Dutch as Antibes is about to find out with the first ever King’s Night celebrations for yacht crew on 26 April! On the eve of King’s Day, four companies are bringing the party to Antibes for a fantastic ni... Read More

Patrick Yeoward on the Asian Superyacht Market

Posted: 20th Apr 2019

Written by: Patrick Yeoward

Returning from the Singapore Yacht Show earlier this month, Patrick Yeoward of Brookes Bell Superyacht Division gives a view on the status of the Asian market, noting important cultural differences and the need for careful growth ... Read More

Acquera Yachting Opens in Porto Montenegro

Posted: 18th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

A few weeks after announcing its expansion into Monaco, Antibes and Ischia, Acquera Yachting reveals it will be opening an office in Porto Montenegro. Considered one of the most luxurious marinas in the Mediterranean, Acquera Yach... Read More

Renowned Sail Designer Andrew Lechte Joins Doyle Sails

Posted: 16th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Doyle Sails is proud to announce that Andrew Lechte has joined the Doyle Sails Design Department at the Doyle Sails Headquarters in New Zealand. Lechte's name is already familiar to many in the sailing industry, having worked for ... Read More

OneOcean Port Vell Gets Ready to Host Two Major Superyacht Shows

Posted: 16th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The first two major events of the yachting season, The MYBA Charter Show and The Superyacht Show, take place in OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona in just a few weeks time. Jointly they will attract over 2,000 industry professionals ... Read More

Informa's Top US Boat Shows Open for Naming Rights

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Brands in search of the ideal platform to make a splash in the world of boating, yachting and the luxury lifestyle are invited to engage in sponsorship of the world’s most important annual boat shows: the Fort Lauderdale Internati... Read More

A Bumper Delivery from Benetti's Viareggio Yard

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

As an exciting chapter closes at Benetti's Livorno shipyard, things are hotting up at the Viareggio yard where the 'Classic Season' is underway. Benetti is celebrating the launch of three beautiful classic yachts in the last ten d... Read More

Early-Bird Registration for the Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Registration for the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2019 opens on the 15th May 2019. The 58th annual show has been extended to 6 days due to high demand from brokers and management companies. It will take place from 4 to 9 December 20... Read More

Palm Beach International Boat Show Delivers Strong Sales

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: Daniel Grant

The scenic West Palm Beach waterfront was bustling with shoppers who came to see more than 1,000 spectacular boats on display at the 34th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 28 to 31. The iconic show, which featur... Read More

ECPY April Yachting Rendezvous

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: ECPY

All members of the yachting industry are welcome to attend ECPY's upcoming Riviera Yachting Rendezvous on 18 and 19 April in the Port de Nice. Read More

Richard Earp Award 2019 Open for Entries

Posted: 12th Apr 2019

Written by: Sam Watson

Yachting industry associations MYBA and LYBRA invite those working in the superyacht industry to submit their nominations for this year's Richard Earp Award. The award will be conferred on a broker who displays those attributes st... Read More

Update on French Customs for US Built Yachts Engaged in Charter

Posted: 8th Apr 2019

Written by: Thierry Voisin

Following a meeting between ECPY and the French Customs on Friday, below is a summary of the new regulations applicable to US built yachts engaged in charter or transport operations. Read More

Kymeta Flat Panel Antennas in Action - Part 1

Posted: 8th Apr 2019

Written by: Oliver O'Neal

Since Kymeta flat panel antennas started making headlines a couple of years ago, despite critics in some quarters of the yachting industry, they have maintained a high profile and continued to inspire products and services design... Read More

London Yacht Show Postponed Until 2020

Posted: 7th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The organizers of the London Yacht Show have announced the postponement of this year's event until 2020, allowing time to deliver a high quality on-water show with the scope to attract broad participation across the yachting and l... Read More

The Monaco Yacht Show Modifies Opening Times

Posted: 4th Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The organizers of the Monaco Yacht Show have announced new opening times that correspond better with the schedules of private clients. It is hoped that this will ease the intensity of the four day event and improve the experience ... Read More

Brookes Bell at the Helm in Asia

Posted: 2nd Apr 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Brookes Bell, global superyacht specialists, say the future is bright for superyachting in Asia. Singapore has led the charge by investing in the infrastructure necessary for attracting superyachts to the region whilst Hong Kong h... Read More

Coral Sea Foundation CEO Guest Speaker at Singapore Yacht Show

Posted: 2nd Apr 2019

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia is excited to announce that their premier guide and consultant scientist, Dr Andy Lewis, is a guest speaker at the upcoming Singapore Yacht Show. As CEO of the Coral Sea Foundation he will be dis... Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys wins British Marine's Business of the Year Award

Posted: 27th Mar 2019

Written by: Helen Porter

Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT) was awarded the British Marine Business of the Year Award during a celebratory dinner in Southampton on 26th March, fulfilling the criteria of a business ‘showing excellence in 2018’. This is the t... Read More

Update on Additional Custom Tax on US Built Yachts

Posted: 27th Mar 2019

Written by: Thierry Voisin

Since ECPY's announcement last week concerning the additional 25% Custom Tax on US built yachts, the situation has significantly evolved. On 26 March 2019, the customs services provided details that fundamentally change the situat... Read More

Shipyard Supply Co. Announces Strong Performance in its First Six Months of Trading

Posted: 26th Mar 2019

Written by: Helen Porter

Shipyard Supply Co. announces rapid growth in its first six months of trading. The superyacht deck hardware company is expanding its custom product portfolio and has invested in a new team member. Read More

Italy's Seatec Conference Puts Marinas on the Agenda

Posted: 21st Mar 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

During the Seatec conference on April 3, marina managers and experts in the field will tackle the complex situation of marinas within the framework of bureaucracy, local and national politics and the wider market. Read More

Acquera Yachting to Manage Ischia Helipad and Casamicciola Berths

Posted: 21st Mar 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Acquera Yachting announced today that they have been granted the commercial rights to manage the superyacht berths in Casamicciola Marina as well as the sole helipad on Ischia Island. The yachting haven located in the Gulf of Napl... Read More

Tahiti and Monaco Superyacht Clusters Form Alliance

Posted: 21st Mar 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Tahiti Tourisme's Superyacht Cluster and Cluster Yachting Monaco signed a promising partnership on March 5. Composed of yachting industry professionals, both groups met in the prestigious setting of Monaco's Yacht Club to finalise... Read More

25% Additional Custom Tax on US Built Yachts - What's going on?

Posted: 21st Mar 2019

Written by: Thierry Voisin

ECPY would like to remind you that the additional tax imposed on US built yachts implemented by the European Union is applicable in all European Union countries. Negotiations with the French Customs Service have been ongoing since... Read More

BWA Opens Gibraltar Office

Posted: 21st Mar 2019

Written by: Francesca Fenucci

Global yacht services provider BWA Yachting has strengthened its Mediterranean presence with the official launch of its Gibraltar office. They will now take the lead on changing the perception of Gibraltar from that of a 'tax-free... Read More

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