Yachting News
The Governor of Phuket, Norraphat Plodthong, recently welcomed the Indonesian Tourism Minister Arief Yahya to discuss collaboration in the development of marine tourism which will benefit superyachts visiting both nations. The pos...
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The America’s Cup Event Authority and America’s Cup Race Management have announced that the strong winds in Bermuda has meant that day one of the America’s Cup Qualifiers and the Official Opening Ceremony have had to be postponed...
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Just as cyber attacks are on the rise across all sectors and all nations, leading cyber security company Computer Network Defence (CND) warns of a sharp rise in attacks targeting superyachts. As methods become ever more elaborate ...
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FarSounder, Inc. announced today that Michael Mathewson has joined the company in a newly-created position of Director of Global Sales. Reporting to CEO Cheryl M. Zimmerman, industry professional Mathewson is charged with addressi...
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The Volvo Ocean Race will strengthen its historic connection with the Southern Ocean, and the tradition of racing around the world, while boosting its commercial offering to sponsors and Host Cities, by introducing radical changes...
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The launch of Operation Siracusa marks the fourth consecutive year in which Sea Shepherd volunteers engage in day and night patrols to help defend endangered dusky groupers and sea urchins in the Plemmirio Marine Reserve (Area Mar...
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The ISA brand is set to strengthen its identity through collaboration with top international designers, starting with the complete restyling of the Sport, Classic and GT ranges by Team for Design – Enrico Gobbi.
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Monegasque yacht builder Dynamiq has joined forces with Studio F.A. Porsche to create an exclusive series of all-aluminium superyachts imbued with Porsche DNA. Lead by Managing Director Roland Heiler Studio F.A. Porsche has create...
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BWA Yachting, the global luxury yacht service provider, has a new chief executive officer at the helm. The board of directors has appointed Paschalis Patsiokas as interim chief executive officer, replacing the outgoing CEO Stefano...
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This year's Singapore Yacht Show and Asia Pacific Yachting Conference proved to be the ideal venue for Australian businesses to network and showcase their expertise in this region. Representing Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Steve...
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The winners of the World Superyacht Awards 2017 were announced in Florence on Sunday evening. A total of 17 Neptunes were awarded to 15 yachts, including one adventurous owner and one luminary owner with a further seven yachts rec...
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Oculus Technologies, the Dutch company behind superyacht infotainment solutions YachtEyeTM, Odyss, TRiN and ORBIIX as well as VXcruise and VXflight for the cruise and aviation industries, has made two new appointments to their fas...
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The popular 37m MASTEKA 2 has a new exciting destination. Following an extensive shipyard period, Captain Matthew Stafford looks forward to welcoming charter guests in New Caledonia. She will be available from 15 August to late Oc...
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With the formal support of 27 Members of the European Parliament, Sea Shepherd Netherlands has officially submitted a request to the European Commission to launch infringement proceedings against Denmark for facilitating the slaug...
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The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group, which represents quality refit, repair and maintenance yards, has launched the latest revision of its Standard Framework Contract which ad...
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In light of the recent Decree regarding changes to French Social Security payments for seafarers, GEPY, PYA and IYM are hosting a seminar at the Monaco Yacht Club on the evening of Wednesday 17 May from 6-9pm.
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It was a showdown this year at Palma Vela in Mallorca, with competitors in the Maxi 72 Class fighting to the very end. After completing six races over five days, Hap Fauth’s Bella Mente, along with Dieter Schon’s Momo and Dario Fe...
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The 2017 MYBA Charter Show, hosted for the first time in Barcelona's OneOcean Port Vell this year, came and went in a flood of excitement and... rain! Despite the missed opportunity for branded brollies the show was well organized...
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Nelson’s Dockyard was the quintessential venue for the 30th celebration of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta sponsored by Panerai. For the final evening of a jam-packed week, the historic grounds blossomed with lights, tents, and ...
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Ocean Alliance is proud to welcome the 34m motor yacht ĀKIKŌ, meaning 'far from home' to the charter market in Australia and the South Pacific. The new owners completed an extensive refit period with McMullen and Wing in New Zeala...
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Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017 in recognition of its outstanding growth and contribution to international trade. The Queen's Award is the highest accolade for UK businesse...
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The 30th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, the first in this year's series of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge kicked off on Wednesday with a backdrop of spectacular vessels flanking Nelson’s Dockyard.
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Dedicated exclusively to shoreside support and VIP concierge services to the superyacht industry, Luise Group has announced significant expansion in the Mediterranean and the addition of several new offices.
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In just under a month, the World Superyacht Awards, hosted by Boat International Media, will attract the most influential players in the superyacht industry to Florence in Italy to honour the finest new superyacht builds delivered...
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A quiet long weekend in FX was punctuated by the below Guardian article which highlights the extent to which the customer is being failed and cheated by FX services at large banks. Thankfully there are alternatives...
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After three days of tight competition off the island of St. Barth, due to lack of wind the Race Committee was forced to make the difficult decision to cancel the final day of racing.
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Since the early hours of Saturday 15 April, MOAS has been assisting nine boats containing an estimated total of 1,500-1,800 children, women and men. With 2,074 rescues already conducted in the Central Mediterranean by various sear...
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The Wakejet offers a new way to experience water sports, without the need of wind, waves or a boat. Wakejet means power without sound and speed without emissions and no need for oil change or maintenance.
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ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. If you're in the neighbourhood of Antibes on 25 April, please come and join us at the Poil...
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There are less than 50 days to go before one of the most prestigious and grueling competitions in sport, with six nations preparing to compete in the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda. All sights are on the coveted trophy and the glov...
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