Yachting News

French Paddle Boarder Rescued after 40 hours at Sea

Posted: 15th Aug 2014

Written by: The Independent

It was the night of the supermoon and Clémence Lapeyre slipped out of the beachside house to enjoy the moonlit night from the sea on an old paddle board. Read More

Body of Man Recovered after Two Rescued in Yacht Search

Posted: 14th Aug 2014

Written by: The Irish Times

The body of a man has been recovered after two people were earlier rescued following the capsize of their yacht off the Cork coast last night, lifeboat rescue teams have said. Read More

Yachtsman Killed after Being Hit by Boat's Boom

Posted: 13th Aug 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Hurricane Bertha claimed its first victim in Britain as a yachtsman was killed after being hit in the head by a boat's boom in near gale-force winds. Read More

Team NZ Confirm America's Cup Challenge

Posted: 12th Aug 2014

Written by: The New Zealand Herald

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has lodged a challenge for the 35th America's Cup. Outgoing commodore Steve Burrett announced on Thursday night at the Squadron's annual meeting that the challenge would go ahead. Read More

A £3.6m Yacht 'Bought as Seen' Scuppers Tycoon

Posted: 11th Aug 2014

Written by: Jamier Merrill The Independent

American multimillionaire sues lawyers after bargain buy splutters to halt on its maiden voyage. Read More

Spanish Navy Ship Caught With 127kg of Cocaine on Board

Posted: 8th Aug 2014

Written by: BBC News

Spanish police have seized 127kg of cocaine found in a storeroom of a navy training ship which they said was loaded during a stop in Colombia. Read More

Air and Ocean Freight Carriers Warned of Ebola Transmission

Posted: 7th Aug 2014

Written by: Handy Shipping Guide

Trio of Industry Representative Bodies Warn of Dire Consequences if Steps Are Not Taken. Read More

Why so Many Shipowners Find Panama's Flag Convenient

Posted: 6th Aug 2014

Written by: BBC News

Panama, a small nation of just three million, has the largest shipping fleet in the world, greater than those of the US and China combined. Aliyya Swaby investigates how this tiny Central American country came to rule the waves. Read More

What Happens When Lightning Hits The Sea?

Posted: 5th Aug 2014

Written by: BBC News/Justin Parkinson

A man died and several other people were injured in a thunderstorm off the coast of California. What happens when lightning hits the sea, asks Justin Parkinson. Read More

Sailor Claims she was Harassed During Yacht Race

Posted: 4th Aug 2014

Written by: The Independent/William McLennan

Lawyer on adventure of a lifetime sues Clipper charity race organiser Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Read More

Mysterious Ship Found in World Trade Center Ruins Is From the 1700s

Posted: 1st Aug 2014

Written by: Mashable

Researchers have discovered the origins of the ship that mysteriously emerged from the ruins of the World Trade Center in 2010. Read More

Anti-Pirate Security Staff all at Sea After Major Firm Suddenly Goes Bust

Posted: 31st Jul 2014

Written by: The Independent - Jonathan Owen/Paul Gallagher

Around 100 armed security staff hired to protect ships and tankers from pirates have been left scattered at sea after one of the world’s biggest maritime security firms ceased trading while allegedly owing millions in unpaid salar... Read More

Parking A Superyacht Isn’t That Easy

Posted: 30th Jul 2014

Written by: Pursuitist

YouTube user Andy Wheeler filmed his Chopi Chopi superyacht entering the port of Bonifacio Harbor in Corsica on July 16th, 2014. Read More

World's Largest Solar Boat on Odyssey

Posted: 29th Jul 2014

Written by: The Guardian

World's largest solar boat on odyssey to find ancient inhabited site in Greece. Scientists on catamaran PlanetSolar will search for village built by Neothlithic Europeans and also survey Aegean Sea. Read More

Seeing a Supersize Yacht as a Job Engine, Not a Self-Indulgence

Posted: 28th Jul 2014

Written by: Paul Sullivan - New York Times

DENNIS M. JONES was struck by an intriguing coincidence when he took delivery of his custom-built 164-foot superyacht: Read More

Yacht's the Way to Send the Oligarchs a Message

Posted: 25th Jul 2014

Written by: Mail Online

Calls grow to impound Russian billionaires' luxury boats in protest at shooting down of MH17 Read More

America’s Cup: Trying to Walk Before Learning to Crawl

Posted: 25th Jul 2014

Written by: Editor: Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Larry Ellison’s team may have successfully defended the America’s Cup in 2013, but the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) he formed to manage the event failed to fulfill his goal of a commercially sustainable model. Read More

Michael Clarke Swaps Cricket Bat for Sailing Kit

Posted: 24th Jul 2014

Written by: The Daily Telegraph Sydney

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke says he has already picked up some leadership tips from being part of the crew on the supermaxi Perpertual Loyal as it prepares to kick off its racing campaign for this year’s Sydney to Ho... Read More

Vessels Set for Massive Muster at Greenock

Posted: 23rd Jul 2014

Written by: Inverclydenow

An historic gathering of elegant small ships, clippers, yachts and working boats making up the Commonwealth Flotilla will muster at James Watt Dock, Greenock on Friday (25 July). Read More

Sunseeker Boss Stewart McIntyre Abruptly Leaves Luxury Yacht Builder

Posted: 22nd Jul 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Founder Robert Braithwaite to take over as acting president after managing director exits Chinese-owned company. Read More

America's Cup: High Costs Sink Aussie Entry

Posted: 21st Jul 2014

Written by: Herald On Sunday

Grant Dalton's persistent warnings the rules for the next America's Cup will kill commercial teams have proven to be founded after Team Australia, the challenger of record for the next event, pulled the pin. Read More

Expansion of the Panama Canal Brings Opportunities and Dangers

Posted: 18th Jul 2014

Written by: Newsweek

On August 15th, the Panama Canal celebrates its 100th birthday with a ceremony at its Miraflores lock. Read More

Costa Concordia Wreck Raised From Under-Sea Platform

Posted: 16th Jul 2014

Written by: BBC News

The wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia has been successfully raised from the under-sea platform it has been resting on for the past year, salvage workers say. Read More

The First Private Yacht Marina in Sochi Launches

Posted: 15th Jul 2014

Written by: Practical Boat Owner

The first private yacht marina has been opened in Port Sochi Imeretinskiy by the Russian industrial group Basic Element. The marina's first phase is now available for use,with 40 berths for yachts of all sizes. Read More

Clipper Race 2013-14: Henri Lloyd Crowned Champion

Posted: 15th Jul 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Winning boat Henri Lloyd and the Clipper Race fleet returned to London almost 11 months after setting off and were granted a homeric reception. Read More

Brussels Takes UK to Court Over Boats Using Red Diesel

Posted: 14th Jul 2014

Written by: BBC News

The European Commission is taking the UK to court in a long-running row over its policy of allowing leisure boats to use lower-taxed red diesel. Read More

Prostitute Accused in Yacht Overdose Death

Posted: 11th Jul 2014

Written by: Yahoo News

A high-end prostitute has been arrested on suspicion of murder after injecting heroin into a Google executive on his yacht in Santa Cruz and leaving him to die when he overdosed, according to police. Read More

Xiamen to Build 2,000 Berths for Rapid Development of Sailing Industry

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: What's On Xiamen News

The news that a rich family celebrated their daughter’s 16-year-birthday by sailing a luxury sailboat along China’s coast has brought about a heated discussion around China, bringing luxury sailing into the spotlight. Read More

Dramatic Moment Tornado Flips Clipper Round the World Yacht on its Side

Posted: 10th Jul 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Footage has emerged of the Great Britain team in the Clipper Round the World yacht race being struck by a tornado Read More

America's Cup: Bermuda and San Diego Shortlisted for Finals

Posted: 9th Jul 2014

Written by: Scuttlebutt Sailing News

The island of Bermuda and the city of San Diego have been shortlisted as potential host cities for the 35th America’s Cup. Chicago is now a likely venue for America’s Cup World Series racing in 2015 and 2016. Read More

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