Yachting News

Close Encounters at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez

Posted: 22nd Aug 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

From 30 September to 8 October Les Voiles de Saint Tropez promises a unique gathering of the most beautiful classic and modern yachts in the world, closing the regatta season in style. This year organizers have also put in place t... Read More

Monaco Yacht Show 2017 Unveils its Fleet of Superyachts

Posted: 22nd Aug 2017

Written by: Karin P. Berner

On September 27, the Monaco Yacht Show will unveil a display of 125 extraordinary superyachts built by the most reputable shipyards and exhibited by the most influential brokerage houses. Read More

DYNAMIQ Sponsors Monaco Yacht Club's Sailing Team Malizia

Posted: 18th Aug 2017

Written by: Bogdan Gusarev

Dynamiq is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the Yacht Club de Monaco's Malizia Team led by skipper Pierre Casiraghi, a member of the Monegasque Royal Family and a keen supporter of Dynamiq. Read More

Superyacht Tenders & Toys Expands Team

Posted: 18th Aug 2017

Written by: Jake Young

Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT), who were recently awarded the Queen's Award for International Trade 2017, continues to go from strength to strength and is delighted to announce the appointment of Angus Gilmour as a Project Ass... Read More

ABBRA to Offer Project Management Certification at Refit Show

Posted: 18th Aug 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) in partnership with the Landing School has developed a six-part marine-industry certification course for project managers. The first certification program will launch at the R... Read More

RRS Sir David Attenborough adds FarSounder-1000 3D Sonar

Posted: 16th Aug 2017

Written by: FarSounder

FarSounder's longest range sonar system FarSounder-1000 is slated to be the latest addition to the state-of-the-art equipment incorporated into the British Antarctic Survey's new Polar Research Vessel, the RRS Sir David Attenborou... Read More

Reed Retains Management of Cannes Yachting Festival

Posted: 16th Aug 2017

Written by: Reed Expositions France

Following termination of the contract between FIN and Reed concerning the management of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the French Competition Authority has dismissed FIN’s claim against Reed of "abuse of economic dependency" ruling... Read More

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda: A September to Remember

Posted: 11th Aug 2017

Written by: Marialisa Panu/ Giuliano Luzzatto

The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) will host a full schedule of events including two World Championships - the Rolex Maxi 72 Worlds and the Audi J/70 World Championship - as well as the Audi Sailing Champions League and the One ... Read More

Christophe Harbour Reports Continued Growth in Yachting in St Kitts & Nevis

Posted: 10th Aug 2017

Written by: Clare Sidwell

For the fifth consecutive year, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and Christophe Harbour report another banner year in yachting and 20% continued growth year on year since launched. Christophe Harbour sites growing in­‐season ... Read More

ECPY Open Day, 5 September in Nice Port

Posted: 9th Aug 2017

Written by: ECPY

ECPY is pleased to announce you that the next Open Day will be on the 5th of September 2017 in Nice Port. For further information please contact Laure at info@ecpy.org or call +336 27 29 31 36 / +334 92 00 56 40. Read More

Difficult Season for Yachting on the Cote d'Azur

Posted: 7th Aug 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

Over the past week stories have been circulating in the national and international press describing a woeful yachting season in the south of France. The Daily Telegraph, Nice Matin and Le Figaro have all reported a visible reducti... Read More

Luxury Hospitality Management Appoints New Customer Relations Executive

Posted: 5th Aug 2017

Written by: Diana van Kamp

Please meet Martine van der Velde-O'Brien, our new Customer Relations Executive at Luxury Hospitality Academy. Martine understands what is involved in delivering the highest standards of service, in particular the protocols surrou... Read More

Fiji Marina Wins Two MIA Club Marine Marina Awards

Posted: 4th Aug 2017

Written by: Linda Cartlidge

Port Denarau Marina in Fiji has received several awards at 2017/18 Marina Industries Association (MIA) Club Marine Marina Awards including the Best Community Support Initiative by a Marina. MIA President Andrew Chapman congratulat... Read More

Changes to London Boat Show Explained

Posted: 4th Aug 2017

Written by: Carol Taylor

This year's London Boat Show will be different, with two parallel events offering visitors three shows in one venue. Running over five days, the aim is to widen its audience and reach, and to encourage industry involvement as the ... Read More

Bluewater and Da Gama Maritime Partner to Provide Onboard Training

Posted: 1st Aug 2017

Written by: John Wyborn

Bluewater, providers of high quality training in Antibes, Palma and Florida has joined forces with Da Gama Maritime, onboard fire training specialists, to deliver MCA-accredited onboard training in Advanced Fire Refresher and Cris... Read More

Andrew Weir Yacht Management Launch AW Crewing Services

Posted: 29th Jul 2017

Written by: Andrew Stuart

Andrew Weir Yacht Management, part of the AW Group, is pleased to announce the addition of AW Crewing Services to the Group’s portfolio of services. Based in the Isle of Man, AW Crewing provides crew sourcing for all ranks, MLC co... Read More

MTN is now PRIVA by Global Eagle

Posted: 29th Jul 2017

Written by: Michael Miller

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: ENT) is introducing a new luxury brand, PRIVA by Global Eagle, that replaces its legacy brand MTN that operated solely in the yacht connectivity business. As the new luxury line of Global E... Read More

Superyacht Crew Tackle Plastic on Sydney's Beaches

Posted: 29th Jul 2017

Written by: Clare Wray

The Superyacht Beach Clean Project is an initiative of Ocean Alliance and, at their first beach clean day last weekend, they were joined by superyacht crew and yachting professionals who removed 20,000 pieces of plastic rubbish fr... Read More

New Digital e-Pilot for Superyacht Crew

Posted: 29th Jul 2017

Written by: David Store Navigational Management

e-Pilot by David Store Navigational Management is a new website designed specifically for superyacht crew, allowing you to create personalised cruising guides, annotate and make notes online, doing away with the need for bulky boo... Read More

Porto Montenegro Receives First 5 Gold Anchor Platinum Accreditation

Posted: 28th Jul 2017

Written by: British Marine

Porto Montenegro has become the first marina ever to be awarded the 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation, the highest status for any marina across the world. Launched last year by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) and the Marin... Read More

Bluewater Summer Training at Yacht Club de Monaco

Posted: 27th Jul 2017

Written by: Isabelle Andrieux

It was at the Yacht Club de Monaco’s training centre, La Belle Classe Academy, at a Young Professionals in Yachting (YPY) gathering, that YCM General Secretary Bernard d’Alessandri and John Wyborn, Training Director of Bluewater, ... Read More

Nautilus Warns Yacht Crew Over French Criminalisation

Posted: 21st Jul 2017

Written by: Sam Watson

Nautilus International has issued an urgent warning to members serving on superyachts in the south of France following ‘an alarming increase’ in criminalisation of crew members in recent months. Nautilus says seafarers have been f... Read More

Cannes Yachting Festival 12-17 September 2017

Posted: 20th Jul 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 40th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival kicks off today, dominating the city and it's two marinas at either end of La Croisette. The event has marked the beginning of the international boat show calendar since 1977 and st... Read More

Radio Holland to Supply Antarctic Research Vessel

Posted: 19th Jul 2017

Written by: Annet Boers

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) has awarded Radio Holland the contract to supply the IT systems on board the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel for the Australian Antarctic Division. This three year newbuild project is exemp... Read More

Winners of Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes

Posted: 19th Jul 2017

Written by: Panerai

The Panerai British Classic Yacht Week, which concluded recently at Cowes, delivered a week of superb sailing with Giovanni Belgrano’s 1939 sloop Whooper proving the most
adept of them all for the second consecutive year.
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South African Boat Builders Export Council Re-joins ICOMIA

Posted: 19th Jul 2017

Written by: Barbara Fountoukos

SABBEX, the South African Boat Builders Export Council, originally joined ICOMIA in 2008 and was later replaced by the Marine Industry Association of South Africa (MIASA) which was formed in 2012. Last year MIASA was reabsorbed in... Read More

Navionics Cartography for Third Party Mobile Apps

Posted: 19th Jul 2017

Written by: Emma Maule

Navionics, the leader in content and location-based services for the recreational boating and outdoor markets, has released a software development kit (SDK) which enables iOS app developers to integrate their charts within third p... Read More

PLENTY Wins the 20th Rolex Farr 40 World Championship

Posted: 17th Jul 2017

Written by: Marialisa Panu/ Giuliano Luzzatto

Plenty, owned by Alex Roepers with tactician Terry Hutchinson, the defending champions at the start of the event, are World Champions for the third time in the Farr 40 One Design Class, taking the top spot on the podium at the 20t... Read More

Guilty Verdict for Failure to Ensure Safety of Cheeki Rafiki

Posted: 15th Jul 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Douglas Innes, boss of yachting company Stormforce Coaching, has been found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of 12m Cheeki Rafiki which capsized in the Atlantic in May 2014, resulting in the loss of four lives. Mr Innes has ... Read More

VanDutch 55 for Charter on the French Riviera

Posted: 14th Jul 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

212 Yachts has a new addition to their central agency fleet, the striking VanDutch 55 'Great Escape' now available for charter on the French Riviera. The VanDutch 55 is another design masterpiece from the Dutch shipyard famous for... Read More

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