Yachting News

Fears raised before $10 million yacht capsized

Posted: 27th May 2014

Written by: Trade Only Today

The former project manager of a $10 million yacht that capsized upon launch has stepped forward to say he raised concerns last summer about the stability of the yacht. Read More

Cheeki Rafiki: Families pay tribute to sailors

Posted: 25th May 2014

Written by: BBC News

Relatives of two Cheeki Rafiki crew members have paid tribute to the "passionate sailors" after the search was called off. The yacht's upturned hull was found, with the life raft still on board. Read More

Search for Cheeki Rafiki Sailors Will Be Called Off

Posted: 23rd May 2014

Written by: MailOnline

The search for the British crew of the yacht Cheeki Rafiki will be suspended if nothing is found by tonight, the US Coast Guard has said. Read More

Yacht was 'not fit for purpose' says Andrew Simpson's mother

Posted: 22nd May 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

Mother of British Olympian Andrew Simpson - known as Bart - claims the 75ft racing yacht he was on when he died in training for the Americas Cup was not up to the job. Read More

10 Million Dollar Yacht Capsizes on Delivery, Crew Rescued

Posted: 20th May 2014

Written by: Alex Grieg, MailOnline

Witnesses say the brand-new 90-foot yacht was being launched at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes at about 9pm after a buyer paid at least $10 million for it. Read More

US Coastguard to Resume Search for Cheeki Rafiki

Posted: 20th May 2014

Written by: MailOnline

The U.S. Coastguard has resumed the search for four missing British sailors after nearly 200,000 people signed a petition begging authorities not to give up on the Cheeki Rafiki crew. Read More

Four British Sailors Missing

Posted: 18th May 2014

Written by: Steph Cockroft, Mail Online

Four British sailors are feared dead after the yacht they were sailing from the Caribbean to the UK is believed to have capsized in the mid-Atlantic Ocean. Read More

Three Americans Join Only All Female Volvo Racing Team

Posted: 16th May 2014

Written by: Hawaii News Now

For the first time in more than a decade, an all-female team will compete in the Volvo Ocean Race – the world's toughest sailing race. Three of the 12 crew members are Americans. Read More

South Korean ferry captain and three crew charged with manslaughter

Posted: 15th May 2014

Written by: The Guardian

The captain and three other crew members of the ferry that sank off South Korea last month have been indicted on charges of manslaughter through gross negligence, Yonhap news agency reported. Read More

Man Overboard Lesson Learned, Says Yacht's Skipper

Posted: 14th May 2014

Written by: Kristen Edge, The Northern Advocate

A New Zealand skipper is reviewing safety procedures on his yacht following a horrifying few hours when he didn't know where a crew member was after he fell overboard. Read More

Safety questions raised after luxury yacht crewman died in Sydney Harbour

Posted: 13th May 2014

Written by: Sydney Morning Herald

Crew on a luxury yacht that was involved in a fatal collision in Sydney Harbour last year were not given adequate guidance under the vessel's safety management system, says report. Read More

Taiwan International Boat Show Draws Over 70 000

Posted: 12th May 2014

Written by: Focus Taiwan

The four-day 2014 Taiwan International Boat Show concluded on Sunday after attracting over 70,000 visitors and selling 32 yachts worth NT$1 billion (US$33.17 million). Read More

This Year's Palma International Boat Show Was a Record Breaker

Posted: 9th May 2014

Written by: Ellie Mahoney, See Mallorca

Sunday saw the last day of the 31st Palma Interantional Boat Show, which saw bumber numbers of exhibitors, and was attended by Queen Sofia of Spain. Read More

Ferry disaster: Too Much Cargo

Posted: 8th May 2014

Written by: CNN News

Too much cargo contributed to sinking, police say. Read More

Missing Yacht Debris Washes Ashore

Posted: 7th May 2014

Written by: Stuff.co.nz/ Fairfax NZ News

Debris from a yacht missing off New Zealand's south coast for two weeks has been found but the three people on board the yacht are still missing. Read More

'We Were Preparing to Die'

Posted: 5th May 2014

Written by: MailOnline

Three sailors including a British couple and their Jack Russell plucked from drifting life raft in Atlantic Ocean 900 miles north of Bermuda by U.S. coastguard after sailboat sank. Read More

Boat Show Palma 1st Day Report

Posted: 2nd May 2014

Written by: Peter Franklin/ BYM Product and Industry News

Considering that the 2012 edition was cancelled due to lack of support, the Palma Boat Show has come back with a bang after its resumption last year, and grown hugely in its present format. Read More

Yacht Regs in Greece Made Easy

Posted: 1st May 2014

Written by: Yachting Monthly

Regulations for yachts in Greece have become easier under a new law, says the Cruising Association, but the law also calls for certificates of insurance giving higher values. Read More

Marina developers racing to solve berthing pains for Asia's rich

Posted: 29th Apr 2014

Written by: CNBC

Marina developers in Southeast Asia are racing to build berths to address the latest problem vexing Asia's growing ranks of ultra-rich: insufficient parking for their superyachts. Read More

DYT Yacht Transport Helps Dismasted Yacht

Posted: 28th Apr 2014

Written by: DYT

Super Servant 4, one of the ships in DYT Yacht Transport’s fleet of yacht transporters, diverted 6 miles to Saint Thomas to assist racing sailors aboard their dismasted yacht. Read More

First Day Report Antibes Yacht Show 2014

Posted: 25th Apr 2014

Written by: Peter Franklin / BYM Marine & Maritime News

AYS has traditionally been a broker's early season shop window and a place for crews to gather before heading off on summer cruises. Read More

Palma Superyacht Show lineup up to 55 yachts

Posted: 24th Apr 2014

Written by: Superyacht Times

A ‘late surge of interest’ from high quality yachts wishing to take part in the 2nd edition Palma Superyacht Show (PSS) has pushed the total number of confirmations to 55. Read More

Antigua Classics: A Very Special Regatta

Posted: 23rd Apr 2014

Written by: Antigua Classic Week

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta came to an end on Monday, with singing on the dock to marking the finish of an event much loved by the classic sailing fraternity. Read More

Size Matters: How sheikhs and oligarchs transformed the yachting industry

Posted: 20th Apr 2014

Written by: Eoghan Macguire, CNN

How do you design a superyacht fit for the billionaire who has everything money can buy? Read More

South Korean Ferry Captain Among First to Abandon Ship

Posted: 18th Apr 2014

Written by: Wall Street Journal

Arrest warrants were issued for the captain of the sunken South Korean ferry on Friday, after accounts that the captain was among the first to abandon the sinking ship. Read More

Les Voiles de St. Barth: Weather Factors In

Posted: 17th Apr 2014

Written by: Les Voiles de St. Barth

The Weather Gods had promised more breeze for Day 2 of Les Voiles de St. Barth, and it came in a steady line of squalls, presenting challenging conditions for competitors and the Race Committee alike. Read More

South Korea: 295 Missing After Ferry Sinks

Posted: 16th Apr 2014

Written by: Sky News via Orange News

Almost 300 people are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of South Korea. Two people have been confirmed dead so far, including a teenager. Read More

Dovaston Crew Acquired by Sovren House Group

Posted: 15th Apr 2014

Written by: Melanie Winters

Dovaston Crew CEO Phil Edwards is delighted to announce that the Palma based crew agency is the latest acquisition for the prestigious Sovren House Group. Read More

Family Rescued From Yacht Urge People Not to Judge

Posted: 14th Apr 2014

Written by: Mail Online

Family rescued hundreds of miles off the coast of Mexico after their 1-year-old daughter fell ill urge people to not rush to judgment about their decision to bring babies on dangerous sailing trips Read More

Ship Ready to Destroy Syria's Chemical Arms at Sea

Posted: 12th Apr 2014

Written by: MarineLink.com

Experts on board a cargo ship transformed into a multimillion dollar chemical weapons destroyer said on Thursday they were ready to start working on Syria's stock of toxic arms in the middle of the Mediterranean as early as May. Read More

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