Yachting News

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

ICOMIA Welcomes New Danish Member: The Ship and Boat Builder's Association

Posted: 27th Nov 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

The Ship and Boat Builders’ Association is an 86-member strong association operating within the framework of the Confederation of Danish Industry, and joins ICOMIA as its 36th marine industry association member. SBBA is the new it... Read More

METSTRADE Attracts Record-Breaking International Audience

Posted: 24th Nov 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The annual METSTRADE Show has completed a very successful week, reinforcing its reputation as the world’s premier gathering of the leisure marine community. As well as breaking new ground in terms of exhibitor and visitor numbers,... Read More

Christophe Harbour Reveals Berthing and Bunkering Incentives

Posted: 24th Nov 2017

Written by: Kitty Jones

From now until April 2018, the state-of-the-art destination Marina and resort community at Christophe Harbour, on the southern peninsula of St. Kitts, is offering special rates to visiting yachts. Read More

YachtEye 3.0 Updates

Posted: 23rd Nov 2017

Written by: Oculus Technologies

Since the first preview of YachtEye 3.0 during this year's Monaco Yacht Show, twenty YachtEye systems onboard superyachts have been upgraded! The first reactions are positive: "The new version looks very nice and our guests find t... 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

SuperYacht Radio Station Reaches 30,000 Listeners!

Posted: 23rd Nov 2017

Written by: SuperYacht Radio

SuperYacht Radio, the only global digital radio station for the yachting community, has announced it attracted over 30,000 listeners in its first month of broadcasting out of Palma de Mallorca. Read More

Review: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017

Posted: 21st Nov 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Read about the highlights of the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2017 – the biggest yacht show in the world. The prestigious yachting event concluded in superb fashion on 5th November with increased visitor numbers, h... Read More

Free Concierge Service Guarantees Smooth Sailing for the 38th St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

Posted: 21st Nov 2017

Written by: Kirsten Ferguson

Another year of serious fun and serious racing is on tap for the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, and the entire island of Saint Martin is working in overdrive to prepare for the event’s 38th edition, scheduled for March 1-4, 2018. I... Read More

Marina Barcelona 92 Takes 75% Stake in Compositeworks

Posted: 20th Nov 2017

Written by: MB92

Marina Barcelona 92, with 25 years experience in the refit and repair of superyachts, has taken a 75% share of La Ciotat based Compositeworks. By combining their expertise, the group has become “the leading and the largest repair ... 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

Luxury Hospitality Management forms Partnership with TSF 2018

Posted: 20th Nov 2017

Written by: Sarah Flavell

Luxury Hospitality Management, known as LH, are to form a partnership with TSF for the 2018 edition. The announcement follows an initial collaboration which took place at The
Superyacht Forum during last week’s METSTRADE in Amste...
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Maxi Class News

Posted: 20th Nov 2017

Written by: James Boyd

A rundown of the International Maxi Association's latest news. Maxis got the wind in their sails in October in the wet and gusty 2017 Rolex Middle Sea Race. The Venice Hospitality Challenge saw 13 Maxis compete. Maxis are set to r... Read More

Asia Pacific Leading Global Yacht Charter Market

Posted: 17th Nov 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

The market in the Asia Pacific is receiving a major boost from the rising number of charter destinations, increasing wealth of people, and greater availability of yachts. Thailand, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia are some of th... Read More

Rebrand of Miami Beach's Luxury Yacht Show

Posted: 17th Nov 2017

Written by: Danny Grant

The premier in-water luxury yacht exhibition during Miami's annual boat show week each February has received a new name and look. Formerly Yachts Miami Beach, the annual event is being rebranded as the Miami Yacht Show on Collins ... Read More

Port Louis Marina Pulls RORC Back to Grenada

Posted: 17th Nov 2017

Written by: C&NMarinas

Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Ltd and Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean have signed an agreement with The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) to host the finish of the prestigious transatlantic yacht race for the next four years. ... Read More

Winners of the Boat Builders Awards Announced at METSTRADE

Posted: 16th Nov 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

Winners of the Boat Builders Awards 2017 were announced at METSTRADE in Amsterdam yesterday, with David King, co-founder of Princess Yachts, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Read More

Winners of the DAME Awards 2017

Posted: 14th Nov 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

On Tuesday at METSTRADE in Amsterdam the prestigious DAME Award 2017 was won by Scanstrut for its RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit. A further six products were named as Category Winners and 16 received Special Mentions. Read More

CREW SURVEY: Hiring Youth over Experience?

Posted: 10th Nov 2017

Written by: Rod Hatch & Adrian Croft

There has been much debate recently concerning perceptions around the hiring of yacht crew across all departments, specifically in regard to the hiring of younger candidates over older, more experienced ones. PYA will be presentin... 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

Evolution Offers First Bonded Warehouse in the Balearics

Posted: 2nd Nov 2017

Written by: Guillermo Garcia

Evolution is now offering the first bonded warehouse in the Balearics, located just 16km from the centre of Palma and the city's main shipyards. This service is now available to all our clients and agents within the yachting indus... Read More

Winners: ISS Design & Leadership Awards 2017

Posted: 2nd Nov 2017

Written by: Amy Halsted

Last night at a gala dinner at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the ISS announced the 2017 Design & Leadership Award Winners, recognizing superlative achievement across the yachting industry over the past year. Read More

e3 & Kymeta Win ISS Award for Excellence in Innovation 2017

Posted: 2nd Nov 2017

Written by: Simon Saunders

Palma-based e3 Systems and Kymeta - the company delivering on the promise of global, mobile connectivity - are proud to announce that they have been awarded the International Superyacht Society Award for Excellence in Innovation a... Read More

KYMETA™ Flat Panels now Commercially Available

Posted: 30th Oct 2017

Written by: Richard Nettleton

Following the successful sea trials of the Kymeta flat panels and terminals over the past year, e3 has announced commercial availability of the Kymeta single panel and multi-panel solutions – a real landmark in the evolution of su... Read More

Balearic Yacht Destination Takes Roadshow to Florida

Posted: 30th Oct 2017

Written by: Maria Josep Avia

Having blossomed into the one of the leading superyacht hubs of the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands will be spreading word of their success at the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A public-private initiative betwe... 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

Excellent Quality and Diversity at the DAME Awards

Posted: 26th Oct 2017

Written by: Sigrid van der Wel

The Jury of the globally acclaimed DAME Design Award 2017 competition is pleased to announce that 64 products from a total field of 122 entries have been nominated to enter the final round. To reach this stage is a notable achieve... 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

Club de Mar Mallorca Renews Concession to 2044

Posted: 24th Oct 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands has approved plans submitted by Club de Mar Mallorca to redevelop the marina as a port-city. The proposal includes the renewal of buildings, the redesign of docks, an extension to public ... Read More

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