Yachting News

Team Vestas Wind Looks at New Boat Option

Posted: 9th Dec 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Team Vestas Wind is ‘exploring the opportunity’ of re-entering the Volvo Ocean Race with a new boat just over a week after their Volvo Ocean 65 ran into a reef in the Indian Ocean. Read More

Mixing it up in the Caribbean

Posted: 8th Dec 2014

Written by: Diageo Reserve

World renowned bartender, Barrie Wilson, will visit Antigua for the annual Boat show at the marina from December 4-11 to introduce World Class, the world's leading, most prestigious luxury drinks training programme, to the global ... Read More

Silveryachts to Debut at the Singapore Yacht Show 2015

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: Mutant Communications

Silveryachts has recently confirmed their first-time presence at Asia's most important annual yachting event, the Singapore Yacht Show, in 2015. Read More

The Crew Coach Global Business Giving Venture

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: The Crew Coach

Luxury yacht crew professional development company The Crew Coach has introduced an
innovative new way to support worthy causes around the world via the unique charitable business giving platform, Buy One Give One.
Read More

New Global Superyacht Medical Cover

Posted: 3rd Dec 2014

Written by: Moore Stephens

Game changing new medical insurance with global unlimited cover for the world’s superyacht crew has been released by Moore Stephens. Developed with Royal and Sun Alliance (“RSA”) the Superyacht Crew Plan's adaptable coverage has n... Read More

Spanish Superyacht Charter Fleet Burgeons After Tax Exemption

Posted: 2nd Dec 2014

Written by: Purple Cake Factory PR

With charter yachts of any length now exempt from paying 12% matriculation tax whilst operating in Spanish waters, superyachts are queuing to register in Spain. The country’s most popular cruising ground – the Balearics – is feel... Read More

Call for Papers - 2015 World Maritime Technology Conference

Posted: 2nd Dec 2014

Written by: Home Port Marine Marketing

For the first time in over a decade, the World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) will be held in the USA, November 3-7, 2015 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Read More

What The Hull? The Uber-Boat Rises

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: The Sunday Times/Tony Allen-Mills

It may at first glance appear to have capsized, but a bizarre £300m superyacht conceived by Russian and British designers is poised to sail into the maritime history books, writes Tony Allen-Mills. Read More

Nicholson: My Pride in my 'Ship Wrecked’ Crew

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Australian skipper, Chris Nicholson, spoke on Sunday night of his immense pride at the way his Team Vestas Wind crew came through the ordeal of being grounded and being forced to abandon their boat in complete darkness on a remote... Read More

Yachting Cocktail Competition at Antigua Yacht Show

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Worldclass

DIAGEO RESERVE has teamed up with Shore Solutions and is holding the inaugural WORLD CLASS™ Yachting Cocktail Competition at Antigua Yacht Show 2014. Read More

Successful US Debut of the Arcadia 85 in its American Edition

Posted: 1st Dec 2014

Written by: Sand People Communication

Arcadia Yachts – the innovative and unique "eco-friendly" Italian shipyard – has the pleasure to announce the successful US debut of Arcadia 85 in its US edition (hull #8). Read More

PM Will Host Kormaran’s New Transforming Boat

Posted: 28th Nov 2014

Written by: Porto Montenegro

A premium partner of Kormaran, Porto Montenegro will be a host venue for the launch of its new motor yacht. Whilst Kormaran’s prototype is still under construction, it is due to showcase next year at a variety of locations globall... Read More

Phuket’s Inaugural Charter Yacht Show Set to Launch Feb 2015

Posted: 27th Nov 2014

Written by: Mutant Communications

Phuket Yacht Show, the largest charter event in South East Asia, is launching in Phuket early next year. Read More

Y.CO Launches Partnership With Mustique Island

Posted: 27th Nov 2014

Written by: Y.CO

Y.CO is excited to announce the launch of a new partnership with Mustique, the Caribbean’s most exclusive private island. Read More

PYA Christmas Ball 2014 Being Held on 12th December

Posted: 25th Nov 2014

Written by: PYA

Join us for an evening of festivities at the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel with friends, family and colleagues. Read More

Ancasta is Back for London Boat Show

Posted: 25th Nov 2014

Written by: Marine Advertising Agency

Buoyed by the very positive upturn the marine industry has seen this year, Ancasta is resolute in its belief that the 2015 CWM FX London Boat Show at Excel is going to be bigger and better than ever before, so is returning with it... Read More

ACREW Workshops at Antigua Charter Yacht Show

Posted: 24th Nov 2014

Written by: ACREW

ACREW is pleased to announce they will be organizing a series of workshops during the Antigua Charter Yacht Show this December in Antigua. Read More

Team Brunel Breeze out of Cape Town

Posted: 20th Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Skippers of the seven boats in the Volvo Ocean Race fleet, which set out for the 6,125 nautical mile (nm) Leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, left with warnings of possible cyclone activity and tropical storms ringing ... Read More

SOLAR1 Sees in 21 New Teams for 2015

Posted: 19th Nov 2014

Written by: Solar1

The Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2014 finished just 4 months ago and already 21 teams have signed up for the second edition of the Solar1 Monte Carlo Cup 2015; commencing from the 9th to 11th July 2015. Registration is still open, and m... Read More

Cyclone Season Awaits Leg 2 of Volvo Ocean Race

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

Volvo Ocean Race sailors set out again for the open seas on Wednesday with no piracy activity on their radar, but the threat of cyclones ahead on Leg 2 from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi. Read More

Jefa Steering Wins DAME 2014 – Design Award METS

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: Mets

Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury, presented the prestigious DAME Award 2014 at the commencement of METS this morning to the Steering Traveller from Jefa Steering ApS of Denmark. Read More

Tai Ping Carpets Charity Auction

Posted: 18th Nov 2014

Written by: Colin Squire

Tai Ping Carpets Yacht Division have done it again! We have just had donated by Xavier Bonnamy the stunning piece (see it below & it actually has its own name) that Tai Ping had made for their stand at the Monaco Yacht Show this y... Read More

New Yacht TV Series Revealed at 2014 FLIBS

Posted: 17th Nov 2014

Written by: YES

On Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, YES Yacht Entertainment Studios along with their production partner Ocean Air Productions held a Press Conference to premier the trailer for the upcoming ... Read More

MarQuip Welcomes You at METS

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: MarQuip

MarQuip, your leading expert in underwater exhaust outlets and water-cooled exhaust systems in the superyacht industry, will exhibit in the SuperYacht Pavilion at its usual location right in front of the hall entrance. Read More

Volvo Ocean Race Fleet Gets All-Clear from Piracy Threat

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 13 – Volvo Ocean Race’s seven-strong fleet are to sail all the way from Cape Town to Abu Dhabi for Leg 2 after the event’s security experts gave the all-clear this week following a big decrease in... Read More

Gamma Yachts Deliver Yacht to Andrea Bocelli

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Sand People Communication

Gamma Yachts builds its most customised Gamma 20 yet, with smart design from Vripack, to renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli Read More

International Awards for Azimut Grande 95RPH

Posted: 14th Nov 2014

Written by: Azimut

Two awards for the new Azimut Grande Collection’s 95RPH model, named Best Yacht of the Year by Robb Report and Best Motoryacht at the AIM Marine Group Editor's Choice Awards in Fort Lauderdale. Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding: Double Event for Hornbeck Offshore Services

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: EAstern Shipbuilding Group

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is pleased to announce its third HOSMAX Double Event in Panama City, Florida. Read More

Azimut Yachts-Leader in Qatar

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Azimut /Benetti

At Qatar Boat Show 2014 there will be five of the most representative models from the Flybridge and S Collections on display. Among these, the brand new Azimut 50 Flybridge will make its debut officially on Middle East market. Read More

MUSTO Announces Partnership With Team Vestas Wind

Posted: 13th Nov 2014

Written by: Musto/Frank PR

World's leading offshore sailing brand MUSTO officially announce their partnership with Vestas, the world leader in wind energy, in the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race Read More

Speaking about the pace and efficiency of the project, Sam Eyles commented, “The Boat Works is the boating hub of Australia where there are quality trades and a talented team on-site, all working collectively as a team with a great ‘can-do’ attitude to every challenge.

“I am proud of the Chapman team who put in so many hours around the clock to get the project completed within the deadline and to budget. It was a pleasure and privilege to work with Captain Daniel, whose knowledge, experience and input were highly valuable, and I look forward to continuing that relationship moving forward.”

Tony Longhurst, CEO at The Boat Works, commented, “We are thrilled with the historic achievement of the refit and launch of Oceania, which perfectly aligns with our ethos and the values of our yachting community.

“We and our boating customers are all mindful custodians of the waterways. We congratulate Greenpeace Australia Pacific and wish them well in their campaigns.” Tony continued, “The Boat Works are immensely proud and privileged to have the exceptionally talented Chapman group as valued partners within our world-class superyacht yard and marina.
“Chapman’s meticulous coordination has led to an outstanding transformation of Oceania.”

According to David Ritter, CEO, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, the freshly refit Oceania “will chart a new course in Greenpeace’s at-sea legacy”.

“Oceania will enable Greenpeace to increase their at-sea activity over some of the world’s most beautiful and ecologically precious waters, from the Great Barrier Reef to Western Australia’s Scott Reef, to the South Tasman Sea and the waters of Pacific Island nations.

“Our region’s magnificent oceans face severe threats including offshore gas drilling, deep sea mining, overfishing, plastic pollution and climate damage. The launch of Oceania creates a dynamic new capacity for Greenpeace to expose, document and peacefully confront these and other threats to the oceans in our region.

“Oceania is a game-changer,” explained Captain Daniel Rizzotti. “We will use Oceania to do what Greenpeace does best: bear witness, collaborate with communities and take peaceful direct action against big polluters. With almost 50 years of at-sea campaigning in our wake, Oceania charts a new course in Greenpeace Australia Pacific's legacy.

“Australia and the Pacific are some of the most beautiful and precious places on earth, but also the most vulnerable. Oceania will be a beacon, a spotlight and a messenger.
“Its environmentally friendly refit means we leave a small footprint doing big work.”

For its inaugural campaign, Oceania will set sail next week for Broome, Western Australia, where it will stand with communities against Woodside’s Burrup Hub project, the largest proposed fossil fuel project in Australia today. According to Greenpeace, if this project gets the green light, the Burrup Hub could emit more than 6.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime to 2070, fuelling the climate catastrophe already impacting Australian and Pacific communities.

More at theboatworks.com.au and chapmanyachting.com

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