Yachting News

Yacht Crews Called to March in the Balearics.

Posted: 20th Feb 2014

Written by: OnboardOnline

There will be a march on Saturday afternoon in Palma to show public objection to the proposed oil exploitation and seismic testing in the Balearics. Read More

Middle East's UHNWIs Corner Global Market for Superyachts

Posted: 19th Feb 2014

Written by: Zawya

The Middle East has anchored itself among the most important superyacht markets with the highest growth of ownership of luxury superyachts, according to SYBAss. Read More

Crowdsourced boats to map the seas

Posted: 18th Feb 2014

Written by: BBC News

For sailors, knowing the depth of the water beneath your boat is crucial - particularly if you do not want to run aground. Read More

Widow of man killed on cruise ship blames 'badly maintained' ship.

Posted: 17th Feb 2014

Written by: The Independent

The widow of a man killed after a huge freak storm wave hit a cruise ship in the English Channel has claimed the vessel was "badly maintained". Read More

New Boat Show in Panama

Posted: 16th Feb 2014

Written by: Show Management

Show Management, leading boat show organizers, announced in Miami on Friday that they will produce the inaugural Panama International Boat Show, 20-22 June this year. Read More

Fishermen 'desperate' as unprecedented storms ground boats for months

Posted: 13th Feb 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

As politicians focus their attention on flood hit areas, coastal communities feel they are being ignored despite the grave situation they are facing Read More

HMS Bounty sunk after captain's 'reckless decision to sail during Sandy

Posted: 12th Feb 2014

Written by: Ellen Yan, Long Island Newsday

The sinking of the Greenport-based HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy was caused by the captain's "reckless decision to sail" despite an inexperienced crew, a dangerous forecast and rot in the hull. Read More

Global warming 'pause' due to unusual trade winds in Pacific ocean, study finds

Posted: 11th Feb 2014

Written by: The Guardian

Study shows sharply accelerating trade winds have buried surface heat underwater, reducing heat flowing into atmosphere Read More

Clipper Round the World Brisbane to Singapore Race 8 stopped

Posted: 10th Feb 2014

Written by: Sail-World.com

Clipper Round the World Brisbane - Race 8 update: Fleet to continue motor sailing due to poor winds. Read More

Mega-yachts Squeeze through Tight Channel to Reach Boat Show Berths

Posted: 7th Feb 2014

Written by: Sue Cocking, Miami Herald

Moving some of the largest yachts to their berths produced some tense moments and plenty of churned-up mud and sea grass in Biscayne Bay on Thursday. Read More

Could the Castaway Fisherman Really Have Survived at Sea?

Posted: 6th Feb 2014

Written by: Alice Park at TIME

Experts weigh in on the toll 13 months adrift in the Pacific Ocean has on the body and how plausible it is to survive Read More

Important Updates to Croatian Charter License and VAT Rules

Posted: 5th Feb 2014

Written by: BWA Yachting Croatia

BWA Yachting - Croatia have received confirmation on several important updates regarding charter in Croatia. Read More

Sail Power is Just for the Romantics

Posted: 4th Feb 2014

Written by: Wendy Laursen, The Maritime Executive

This year has seen the start of a testing program in Japan for fiber-reinforced plastic sails 20 meters high and eight meters wide. Are we at the dawn of a wind power revolution? Read More

Three golds for British sailors at ISAF World Cup

Posted: 3rd Feb 2014

Written by: Yahoo Sport UK

Giles Scott, windsurfer Bryony Shaw and the 470 women’s pairing of Sophie Weguelin and Eilidh McIntyre ensured a golden hat trick for Britain’s sailors at the ISAF World Cup in Miami Read More

Man lost on Pacific Ocean for 16 months lands on Ebon Atoll

Posted: 1st Feb 2014

Written by: The Independent

An emaciated man, who claimed to have spent 16 months adrift at sea, has been rescued after being washed up on a remote Pacific atoll. Read More

Cruise Ship Passengers Recall Days of Misery

Posted: 31st Jan 2014

Written by: Yahoo News

Passengers aboard a cruise ship on which hundreds fell ill recalled days of misery holed up in their rooms as it returned to its home port Wednesday. Read More

Guinness World Record for youngest Atlantic Ocean Rowers

Posted: 30th Jan 2014

Written by: BBC News

Two British 21-year-olds have become the youngest pair to row across the Atlantic.
Luke Birch, of Doddington, near Lincoln, and Jamie Sparks, from Islington, north London, took part in a 3,000-mile Atlantic challenge race.
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boot Dusseldorf injects optimism into boat and watersport industry

Posted: 29th Jan 2014

Written by: boot Düsseldorf

With an attendance boost of nearly 10%, boot Düsseldorf 2014 injected a good deal of optimism into the boat and water sports industry at a time of economic difficulties. Read More

Eddie Jordan's £25m Sunseeker Superyacht Nears Completion

Posted: 28th Jan 2014

Written by: Yahoo News UK

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan will soon have the keys to a brand new £25m super yacht. Read More

Titanic II to Keep Third-Class Cabins

Posted: 27th Jan 2014

Written by: The Telegraph

The Australian entrepreneur building a replica of the Titanic has reiterated his desire to keep accommodation on board as authentic as possible – even if it means hundreds of passengers sleeping in cramped third-class quarters. Read More

European Yacht of the Year 2014 awards - and the winner is...

Posted: 23rd Jan 2014

Written by: BOOTS Dusseldorf

The best and finest in Europe’s boat industry are awarded the “Oscars of Water Sports” every year: this is the eleventh time the international “European Yacht of the Year” awards were presented. Read More

Yacht Runs into Waterspout in Clipper Race

Posted: 22nd Jan 2014

Written by: Trade Only Today

The Great Britain, one of the 12 yachts in the Clipper Round the World race, ran into one of its toughest tests — a powerful waterspout —on the Brisbane to Singapore leg today. Read More

Briton Killed In St Lucia Was Defending Wife

Posted: 21st Jan 2014

Written by: Sky News

The 62-year-old is murdered off St Lucia while trying to defend his wife from attackers during a round-the-world sailing attempt. Read More

UK Police Investigate Slavery of Migrant Fishermen

Posted: 20th Jan 2014

Written by: Aaron Akinyemi for the International Business Time

UK police are investigating cases of alleged abuse of migrant fishermen on British fishing boats. Read More

Aircraft Carrier Could Be Relaunched as Luxury Commonwealth Yacht

Posted: 17th Jan 2014

Written by: Mail Online

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious could get a new lease of life - as a luxury yacht. Read More

New Rules Impact Yachts

Posted: 16th Jan 2014

Written by: The Triton by Jake DesVergers

As we say goodbye to 2013 and welcome in the New Year, we look ahead to what awaits us in the world of maritime regulations. Read More

WiFi Underwater Mapping Comes Online For Superyachts

Posted: 15th Jan 2014

Written by: Marine Link

WASSP-Wireless has been designed to address superyacht captains’ concerns about underwater obstacle avoidance. Read More

Pembroke et al. buy Boat International Media from August Equity

Posted: 14th Jan 2014

Written by: www.unquote.com

An investment consortium led by Pembroke Venture Capital Trust has acquired publishing and events group Boat International Media from August Equity. Read More

How to ruin a yachting destination. Mexico keeps yachts impounded

Posted: 13th Jan 2014

Written by: Sail World

A month ago, we published a story about how Mexican government tax agents had made unannounced visits to a number of marinas and impounded their yachts. Read More

SCA Announces New Crew for All-Female Team

Posted: 11th Jan 2014

Written by: www.volvooceanrace.com

SCA has today confirmed that Sally Barkow (USA) and Justine Mettraux (SUI) will be joining the all-female team for the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race. Both sailors come with a strong pedigree and join a growing squad of international sa... Read More

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