Yachting News

New Year, New Faces at TWW Yachts

Posted: 5th Feb 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Thompson Westwood White Yachts has announced that 3 new brokers will be joining their team in Monaco: Bjorn Vang-Mathisen, Bart Obin and Axel Douqué. Read More

The NZ Millennium Cup has Crowned a Winner

Posted: 5th Feb 2019

Written by: Isla McKechnie

NZ Marine race day of the eleventh NZ Millennium Cup has drawn to a close and Tawera has been crowned the winner. Read More

Roaring through the Bay: Racing Starts at the NZ Millennium Cup

Posted: 31st Jan 2019

Written by: Isla McKechnie

The first day of racing, Orams Marine Race day, at the NZ Millennium Cup saw battles for the line, quick trips up the rigging and a forced withdrawal in a day of dramatic racing. Read More

Port Louis Marina in Grenada to Release 90 New Berths in 2019

Posted: 31st Jan 2019

Written by: Laura Muirhead

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas is delighted to announce plans for the expansion of its Port Louis Marina in Grenada commencing in Spring 2019, with berths ready for occupation by August 2019. Port Louis Marina is the superyacht and c... Read More

Seabins Launch at St. Katharine Docks

Posted: 31st Jan 2019

Written by: Laura Muirhead

St. Katharine Docks, Central London’s only marina, which has undergone a careful refurbishment programme and ongoing management support from Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, has introduced three Seabins in an exciting environmental in... Read More

Spirit Yachts Set to Launch Flagship Eco-Friendly Superyacht

Posted: 29th Jan 2019

Written by: Helen Porter

Spirit Yachts has unveiled interior designs for its new 34m eco-friendly superyacht. The yacht is set to be the largest wooden-masted, sailing superyacht built in the UK since the 1930s. The new, owner-driven yacht will be one of... Read More

Top Six Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss at the Miami Yacht Show

Posted: 25th Jan 2019

Written by: Miami Yacht Show

With its big move to Downtown Miami, this year’s Miami Yacht Show promises to delight seasoned yachters and new enthusiasts alike with an array of new, elite experiences. Across three marina sites 500 yachts will be on display alo... Read More

First Ever British Marine Expo

Posted: 22nd Jan 2019

Written by: British Marine

With the new year comes new opportunities and the inaugural British Marine Expo promises two days of inspiration, education and engagement in the dynamic surroundings of St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. British Marine Expo on 26-27... Read More

Valencia Boat Show Gets a Reboot

Posted: 22nd Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Valencia Boat Show will be held from the 30th October to the 3rd November 2019 in Valencia Marina, with an expanded and renewed offer. The new team in charge of innovating the event is led by nautical journalist Nacho Gómez wi... Read More

Anticipating the First Superyacht Regatta of 2019

Posted: 22nd Jan 2019

Written by: Isla McKechnie

From the first country in the world to see the sun each day, comes the first superyacht regatta of 2019. The New Zealand Millennium Cup kicks off 30 January in the natural obstacle course of the Bay of Islands and will be raced th... Read More

Wally Becomes Part of Ferretti Group

Posted: 18th Jan 2019

Written by: Ferretti Group

At the opening of Boot in Düsseldorf, Ferretti Group will announce the entry of Wally, the iconic luxury nautical brand and emblem of design and innovation, within the portfolio of its brands. Ferretti Group can now boast the wide... Read More

ISS Announces Strategic Partnership with IYBA

Posted: 18th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is proud to announce their strategic partnership with the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), with active members now benefiting from dual membership and a common goal. Read More

Seven Consecutive Years of Growth for U.S. Recreational Boating Industry

Posted: 17th Jan 2019

Written by: NMMA

The U.S. recreational boating industry sees seventh consecutive year of growth in 2018 and expects additional increase in 2019. As one of the country’s growing outdoor recreation activities, the National Marine Manufacturers Assoc... Read More

RC44 Regatta Sails into Porto Montenegro

Posted: 17th Jan 2019

Written by: Danilo Kalezic

The 44Cup Porto Montenegro (10-14th April) will be hosted by world-renowned superyacht marina, Porto Montenegro. This prestigious tour of one design boats, taking place during the second week of April, brings together sailing and ... Read More

Burma Boating Acquires Solar Catamaran for Charters in the Mergui Archipelago

Posted: 10th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Burma Boating, a sailing firm owned by Myanmar tourism trailblazers Memories Group, has unveiled the latest acquisition to its fleet – the S55, a 16.7m solar powered yacht, which will offer expeditions around the Mergui Archipelag... Read More

Supported by Inmarsat - Row4Ocean’s Record Bid Ends But Their Message is Heard

Posted: 10th Jan 2019

Written by: Saltwater Stone

Supported by Inmarsat, Row4Ocean has been forced to abandon its ambitious attempt to break four ocean rowing world records*, but delivery of the team’s inspirational message about the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans con... Read More

Dynamiq Launches its own Brokerage House

Posted: 10th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Dynamiq proudly announces that it has opened its own brokerage company in Monaco - the first and only shipyard offering brokerage and charters alongside new construction projects. Read More

Reed Loses Control of the Cannes Yachting Festival to the Fédération des Industries Nautiques

Posted: 10th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

After a fierce two year legal battle between Reed Exhibitions and the Fédération des Industries Nautiques (FIN) over control of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Paris High Court has ruled in favour of the French nautical industry... Read More

Union Challenges UK Government over Brexit Ferry Charters

Posted: 10th Jan 2019

Written by: Nautilus International

The maritime professionals’ union, Nautilus International, has warned that the event of a no-deal Brexit could create a costly and damaging own goal for the British shipping industry. This follows the UK government’s move to spend... Read More

Ince & Co Superyacht Law Firm Acquired by Gordon Dadds

Posted: 9th Jan 2019

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

The £27.3m acquisition of the UK assets of Ince & Co LLP law firm by AIM-listed Gordon Dadds LLP has been completed, leading to the creation of Ince Gordon Dadds, the UK's largest listed law firm. Ince & Co is one of the largest g... Read More

Cesme Marina Announces Environmental Initiative 'The Squid Project'

Posted: 8th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Camper & Nicholsons Cesme Marina in Turkey is continuing its efforts towards helping the environment by pioneering a new ecological approach to better protecting the oceans and caring for subaquatic eco-systems. Read More

M/Y HELIOS: A 21st Century Refit

Posted: 8th Jan 2019

Written by: OnboardOnline

Delivering a superyacht refit to budget, on time and that exceeds the clients’ expectations is something often spoken about in the yachting world, but rarely delivered. For Fusion Marine Systems, a superyacht technology integrator... Read More

Plastic-free 2019? Superyachts and Companies Get Onboard

Posted: 8th Jan 2019

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

While many New Year's resolutions are broken within the first month, one resolution with real staying power is gaining traction across the yachting industry: to reduce consumption of single-use plastics and embrace a more sustaina... Read More

Benetti Launches 107m Superyacht

Posted: 21st Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

A period of great excitement and activity for the Italian shipyard has begun with the launch of 107m Benetti FB277. Over the next few months, Benetti will be under the spotlight of the yachting industry as 3 superyachts, each one ... Read More

Régates Royales de Cannes Confirmed for September 2019

Posted: 20th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 41st edition of the Régates Royales de Cannes is scheduled for next September, from 21 through 28. The city of Cannes and the Yacht Club de Cannes (the event organizer) will once again welcome the world’s best classic yachts t... Read More

NZ Millennium Cup 2019 Promises Nailbiting Racing

Posted: 20th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

Newly-certified Clean Regatta, the NZ Millennium Cup will be the first superyacht regatta
to welcome in 2019 and this year’s well-matched fleet promises closer racing
than ever before.
Read More

Unique Program to Address Superyacht Skills Shortage in Australia

Posted: 18th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

A unique program, and the first of its kind in Australia, aims to address the looming welding skills shortage in the marine and boat building industry. Rivergate Marina & Shipyard and its tenants collaborated with East Coast Appre... Read More

YachtAid Global Superyachts Bring Clean Water Access to Children in the Galapagos

Posted: 18th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

A recent operation by YachtAid Global alongside three superyachts saw clean water access implemented across every school in the Galapagos. As well as the installation of storage tanks and filtration solutions, the operation delive... Read More

Taiwanese Captain Sentenced to 20 Years for Shark Finning in Tanzania

Posted: 12th Dec 2018

Written by: OnboardOnline

The owner and captain of the Malaysian-flagged fishing vessel (F/V) Buah Naga 1 have pleaded guilty to the charge of Unlawful Possession of Shark Fins in a plea agreement with Tanzanian Prosecutors. The criminals were brought to j... Read More

Anders Pehrson Joins Palma Refit

Posted: 11th Dec 2018

Written by: Elizabeth Dann

Palma Refit is delighted to announce the appointment of Anders Pehrson, previously of OneOcean Port Vell, who will be responsible for business development at the long-standing superyacht repair and refit company based in Palma de ... Read More

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