Yachting News
The 17th annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous is entering its 2nd year of the exciting ‘Rendezvous Cup’ and promises to be another exciting event with a full roster of stunning vessels expected to grace the waters of Mai Khao at Sala...
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ICOMIA has played a crucial role in joining forces with its member, Marina Punat, to help remove barriers to trade in Croatia’s marina sector. On 31 July 2017, the Croatian Customs Administration announced all Croatian marinas wil...
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With numerous General Recalls, Black Flag in play, sparkling sunshine, a significant sea state, and a warm westerly breeze rising to 30 knots, the Audi J/70 World Championship came to a thrilling climax.
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OneOean Port Vell has been acquired by QInvest LLC, Qatar's leading investment bank. This follows an agreement with the the current owner, Salamanca Group, which decided it was the right time to bring in strategic owners with the...
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At this year's Monaco Yacht Show visitors will discover a brand-new exhibition area devoted to luxury tenders and water toys. The new Tenders & Toys zone was created in response to the yachting industry’s desire to attract a young...
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Washington-based Kymeta, Intelsat S.A. and exclusive superyacht distribution partner e3 Systems have announced that the iconic 89m Maltese Falcon has completed the first ever sailing yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications sol...
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Ever since Commodore Gianfranco Alberini hired me seventeen years ago to organize regattas at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, I have done my best to make sure that all participants in sporting events at our Club receive the same im...
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Following a misleading announcement from Nice Matin on Monday evening, and a statement from ECPY, MYBA (The Worldwide Yachting Association) has provided clarification: Any modification will have to be made as part of the next soci...
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Since March 2017, ECPY has mobilized against the application of Article 31 of the social security code which obliged the French resident sailors to be affiliated to the ENIM, regardless of the flag of the vessel and where they wer...
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The Federation of Nautical Industries has obtained a decision in principle from the Prime Minister Edouard Philippe to rule out the application of the social decree which has negatively impacted the yachting industry on the Cote d...
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171 teams representing 24 different countries, are participating at the Audi J/70 World Championship, organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the Title Sponsor Audi and the Official Sailmaker Quantum Sails. This is the fou...
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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...
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The 28th edition of Maxi Rolex Cup organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda has come to an end with the winners of the respective Classes being Momo (Maxi 72), Ribelle (Supermaxi), Highland Fling XI (Maxi), Galateia (Wally), Jet...
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Safety at sea specialist Ocean Signal will sponsor the 4-man rowing team in the 2017/18 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge as they bid to become first carbon neutral expedition to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The communication and sa...
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Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, and exclusive superyacht distribution partner, e3 Systems, today revealed that the White Rose of Drachs has been performing the first-ever motor yacht sea trials with Kymeta communications solutio...
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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 ...
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Set alongside the Quai Antoine Ier exhibition area with the MYS new Starboard lounge-exhibition area and the MYS Tenders & Toys, the Car Deck presents fifteen or so prestige vehicles, with some available for test drives by the Sho...
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Captain Richard Carr has joined APS Phuket to provide agency services to superyachts visiting the region. Richard has 22 years experience in private yachting, the last 10 of which he spent cruising Asia Pacific as captain on super...
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Yachting professionals, both onboard and ashore will not want to miss the PYA's biggest event of the year, an update on all the most important issues affecting the yachting industry over the past 12 months. The forum takes place o...
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From mid-morning tomorrow, Wednesday 6 September 2017, the UK Coastguard will no longer broadcast on VHF 23, 84 and 86. Instead it will use VHF 62, 63 and 64. VHF Channel 10 for MSI and pollution control (back up) will remain the ...
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During the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show Oculus Technologies will launch its brand-new product solution NAUTIQ, a smart communication tool for yachts taking service and safety to the next level, while making tasks easier and more ...
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Competition is set to be the tightest ever at the Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship which kicks off today as part of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. With five custom-built Maxi 72s and three winners already this ...
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This year is the 40th anniversary of the Cannes Yachting Festival in the elegant surroundings of the bay of Cannes. Taking place from 12-17 September, this has been the first event in the international yachting calendar since 1977...
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BWA Yachting, the leading worldwide marine yachting agency, has strengthened its client services in both Greece and Italy after confirming alliances with A1 Yachting and Luise Group. With an unmatched network of offices around the...
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Over the last few months you may have heard people talking about the importance of declaring your income, using terms such as the Common Reporting Standard. Whether it's an issue you have decided to tackle head on, or something yo...
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Nongsa Point Marina & Resort in Indonesia has become the first marina in Indonesia to achieve Global Gold Anchor accreditation with a rating of 5 Gold Anchors from the Marina Industries Association.
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You will be aware that yachting is currently undergoing a dramatic time in France. The source of the problem mostly lies in France's decision to apply the provisions of Article 31 of the Social Security Act in isolation, and witho...
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The Rendezvous Cup, to be held again at the exclusive SALA Phuket Resort on pristine Mai Khao Bay, will be a weekend of great sailing, camaraderie and parties in a friendly but competitive atmosphere in pursuit of the ASR Cup. The...
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As we approach the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show, Oculus Technologies celebrates seven years of innovation and creation. The company began as a small two-man operation with its first infotainment project on one superyacht and now has ins...
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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...
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