Yachting News

Aquatic Cycling Challenge Completed on Norway Superyacht Route

Posted: 4th Dec 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Endurance adventurer Dave Cornthwaite pedaled an astounding 1243 miles/2090 kilometres along the Norwegian coast, following popular superyacht and famous Hurtigruten ferry route, from Kirkenes to Bergen on his Schiller Water Bike. Read More

Marquesas Islands: A Marine Ecosystem at Stake?

Posted: 4th Dec 2017

Written by: Christelle Holler

French Polynesia, an archipelago of 118 islands, has been subject to many conservation measures endorsed by the local government over the past 15 years. This has helped protect marine wildlife in a pollution free environment and ... Read More

Captain Paul Watson, Founder Sea Shepherd - Part II

Posted: 2nd Dec 2017

Written by: Karen Hockney

To mark the 40th anniversary of Sea Shepherd, OnboardOnline chatted to founder Captain Paul Watson about the genesis of the marine conservation movement. In part II of our exclusive interview, Paul discusses his ongoing battles ag... Read More

London Boat Show Re-imagined for 2018

Posted: 30th Nov 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

In the dark days of January, with Christmas a distant memory, the London Boat Show arrives to inspire, intrigue and provide exciting business opportunities. Over 300 exhibitors are booked to showcase their products and services an... Read More

Crew Need Health Problems Overseas Like a Hole in the Head

Posted: 29th Nov 2017

Written by: Simon Dixon

Since the 15th century, ships have had a duty of care towards their crew in the case that they fall ill, but in the past, surgery was more often hazardous than life-saving. Nowadays, what are the provisions for crew in this demand... Read More

MOAS launches Giving Tuesday appeal to fund Aid Stations in Bangladesh

Posted: 28th Nov 2017

Written by: MOAS

On November 28th, MOAS is aiming to raise €35,000, the equivalent of one month’s running costs for an Aid Station in Bangladesh. Over the past two months the MOAS Aid Stations have successfully delivered specialist medical assista... Read More

Sustainable Ocean Summit 2017

Posted: 28th Nov 2017

Written by: Clothilde Deschamps

The Sustainable Ocean Summit is the only international forum to provide an annual review of status and trends in the ocean economy. Organized by the World Ocean Council, SOS 2017 takes place in Halifax, Canada, from 29 November - ... Read More

UK Budget 2017: The Key Points

Posted: 23rd Nov 2017

Written by: Patrik Maflin

Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, presented his 2017 Budget in the House of Commons yesterday. The most appealing point to come out of this was the fact that Stamp Duty has been abolished for first-time buyers purch... Read More

Record Breaking Results at the MotoSurf World Cup 2017

Posted: 20th Nov 2017

Written by: Martin Jančálek

From 3-5 November, the fifth and final stop of the MotoSurf World Cup 2017 took place in Naples, Florida where competitors and fans gathered to find out who would become this year's male and female World Champions and the action d... Read More

Interview: Captain Paul Watson, Founder of Sea Shepherd

Posted: 18th Nov 2017

Written by: Karen Hockney

To mark the 40th anniversary of Sea Shepherd, OnboardOnline sat down with founder Captain Paul Watson for an exclusive interview about the genesis of the non-profit marine conservation movement and why he believes the environment ... Read More

Key Points on Amendments to French Social Security Decree

Posted: 14th Nov 2017

Written by: John Cook

It would seem there are already a number of people that believe the proposed amendments to the French Social Security Decree will solve the issues that have been concerning the yacht sector since the Decree was first announced in ... Read More

Tiptoe Through the Tulips on Trash Island

Posted: 6th Nov 2017

Written by: Glynne Fletcher

We as humans have an impact on the environment, a fact that we cannot get away from. It doesn’t really matter if you believe the human race is responsible for global warming or not. We need to take steps to stop using excessive re... Read More

UK Chamber of Shipping Against Illegal Wildlife Trade

Posted: 4th Nov 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

According to the UK Chamber of Shipping, the illegal trade of wildlife has been valued as high as $20 billion per year, making it the world's fourth most lucrative crime after drugs, human trafficking and arms. The global transpor... Read More

K1 Continues Relief Efforts for the Caribbean

Posted: 29th Oct 2017

Written by: Priya Thirumur

K1 Britannia Foundation has continued to play a key role in the disaster relief efforts following both hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean. Although the emergency relief phase in St Maarten is now over, K1 continues to prov... Read More

Shark Finning Operation Uncovered off São Tomé

Posted: 25th Oct 2017

Written by: Heather Stimmler

On the 5th of September, the Spanish long-line fishing vessel Baz was boarded in waters belonging to the Central African island state of São Tomé and Príncipe by São Toméan authorities, assisted by marine conservationists from Sea... Read More

Charta Smeralda Signed at ONE OCEAN FORUM

Posted: 22nd Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

From 3-4 October at the ONE OCEAN Forum in Milan, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, scientists, NGOs, captains of industry and thought leaders came together to debate the priorities concerning the future health of our oc... Read More

If You Haven't Yet Declared Your Earnings...

Posted: 20th Oct 2017

Written by: Patrick Maflin

As of the 1st of September 2017 in the UK, HMRC started receiving details of bank accounts, trusts and holdings as a result of the Common Reporting Standard. So if you've just finished a busy çharter season and you haven't yet dec... Read More

Dayworker Platform for Yacht Captains and Crew

Posted: 6th Oct 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Anyone who has had to dockwalk looking for daywork knows how laborious and time-consuming it can be. On the other side of the passerelle, captains are often bombarded by crew looking for daywork or just a foot on the ladder, but w... Read More

Cogs4Cancer 2017 Endurance Bike Ride is Underway

Posted: 4th Oct 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

On Wednesday the 4th October, 30 professionals working in the superyacht industry set off from Cancer Research UK's head office in London on a 1,400km sponsored bike ride to Antibes in aid of cancer research. Under the banner of ... Read More

Luxury Hospitality & Asaro: Teaching Crew to Think Outside the Box

Posted: 3rd Oct 2017

Written by: Peter Vogel

Luxury Hospitality and Asaro are teaching yacht crew how to think outside the box in order to create bespoke events for owners and guests at the very highest level. Read More

New Horizons for Nautech Group in the Caribbean

Posted: 27th Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

As one of the oldest luxury superyacht refit and repair shipyards in the South of France, the Nautech Group has enjoyed years of continued growth and that development continues in 2017 with the acquisition of additional shipyards ... Read More

Fishing Fleet Caught in East Timor by Sea Shepherd and National Police

Posted: 12th Sep 2017

Written by: Heather Stimmler

A joint operation conducted at dawn on September 9th by the marine conservation group Sea Shepherd Global and the East Timor National Police (PNTL) resulted in the capture of the Hong Long Fisheries / Pingtan Marine Enterprises fi... Read More

MOAS Shifts Operations to South East Asia

Posted: 8th Sep 2017

Written by: Federica Brunini

Following recent developments in the Central Mediterranean, MOAS has taken the decision to strategically redeploy its operations to South East Asia. From there, MOAS will deliver much-needed humanitarian assistance and aid to the ... Read More

Yachting’s Next Generation

Posted: 7th Sep 2017

Written by: Bianca Ljungberg

The Monaco chapter of Young Professionals in Yachting (YPY) is now in its fifth year, with an even stronger vision to attract the very best of yachting’s next generation. The first YPY opened its doors in Fort Lauderdale in 2009 a... Read More

Monaco Yacht Show 2017: 27-30 September

Posted: 1st Sep 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Set in the iconic Port Hercules of the Principality of Monaco, the Monaco Yacht Show is the most exclusive charter and brokerage show on the yachting calendar, with over 580 exhibitors and 125 of the world's most beautiful superya... Read More

Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series Ready to Rumble

Posted: 25th Aug 2017

Written by: Sue Pelling

As the European summer regatta circuit begins to draw to a close, the Caribbean vibe in Barbados is beginning to rumble with plans already in place for the annual Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series: 16-24 January 2018. Read More

Uncle Sam's Boat Dream

Posted: 23rd Aug 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

Over the past 15 years a number of web based companies have launched with the aim of making charter more accessible to a wider market, offering anything from day boats to superyachts, previously the domain of the established broke... Read More

MOAS Renews Commitment to Humanitarian Mission in the Med

Posted: 23rd Aug 2017

Written by: Paula Galea

Three years have passed since 30 August 2014, when Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) first rescued a group of migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean Sea. The first private search-and-rescue initiative at sea, MOAS was founde... Read More

What are the Rules for EU Yacht Importation?

Posted: 23rd Aug 2017

Written by: Bruce Maltwood

For a yacht to be in free circulation within the EU it has to have been supplied in the EU, imported into the EU or grandfathered in by way of VAT exemption on age. If your yacht was supplied in the EU as a domestic supply with VA... Read More

The Evolution of Yachts for Leisure

Posted: 11th Aug 2017

Written by: Ian Biles

The origins of yachting, like the word itself, probably originate in the Netherlands (which seems kind of appropriate to me). The first yachts were light, fast vessels used to convey important persons or messages and they evolved ... Read More

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