Yachting News
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Too much cargo contributed to sinking, police say.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AYS has traditionally been a broker's early season shop window and a place for crews to gather before heading off on summer cruises.
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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.
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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.
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How do you design a superyacht fit for the billionaire who has everything money can buy?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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