Yachting News

Hill Robinson Cyprus Expansion

Posted: 23rd Feb 2017

Written by: Mariska Biesheuvel

Hill Robinson has expanded its services in the Eastern Mediterranean with an office in the center of Nicosia. Having had a presence in Cyprus since 2012, this Cyprus office, run by Director Stelios Kazamia, was opened in October 2... Read More

Update on 2017 MYBA Charter Show

Posted: 22nd Feb 2017

Written by: MYBA Charter Show

The official countdown to the 2017 MYBA Charter Show to be held in OneOcean Barcelona has begun and promises to be an exceptional experience for luxury charter professionals. Exhibiting yachts already confirmed among 60 applicatio... Read More

Andy Crawford Appointed CEO of the PYA

Posted: 22nd Feb 2017

Written by: PYA

The PYA Council and Executive have begun a process of modernisation and restructuring of the PYA (Professional Yachting Association) based on the recommendations of a Management Review authored by Captain Andy Crawford AFNI, Busin... Read More

N&J Continues Partnership with Marsh Yacht Practice

Posted: 21st Feb 2017

Written by: Northrop & Johnson

Northrop & Johnson has enewed its partnershp with the Marsh Yacht Practice, offering clients access to customized insurance programs designed to protect owners of luxury superyachts. The Marsh Yacht Practice is a part of the exten... Read More

2017 Supeyacht Scholarship Winners Announced

Posted: 20th Feb 2017

Written by: Alison Rentoul

The Crew Coach is delighted to announce the winners of the 2017 Superyacht Scholarship, a global competition offering four winners an extraordinary head-start in their luxury yachting career. Each scholarship prize package is wort... Read More

The Next Wave: An Audience with Tom Oliver 9 March 2017

Posted: 20th Feb 2017

Written by: YPY Monaco

Would you like to learn about selling to UHNWIs and how to establish connections with potential clients among the world's billionaires and business leaders? Join us for an audience with world acclaimed keynote speaker and business... Read More

YCCS Virgin Gorda to Host Three International Regattas in March

Posted: 20th Feb 2017

Written by: Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Three high profile regttas, the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean (1-5 March), the YCCS 50th Anniversary Regatta (7 March) and the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous (10-13 March) will kick off a year of celebrations to... Read More

Nautical Structures Opens Fort Lauderdale Service Center

Posted: 16th Feb 2017

Written by: Nautical Structures

Nautical Structures has opened a service center at the Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) in Fort Lauderdale as a tenant partner. "Our new service center is the next logical step in our continued growth and expansion," said Nautical S... Read More

Sale of 160m Superyacht Berth by OneOcean Port Vell, Barcelona

Posted: 15th Feb 2017

Written by: Regina Serrano

A 160m berth was sold in February in OneOcean Port Vell, Europe’s only superyacht marina of its scale, capable of berthing over 150 vessels up to 190 metres. The marina, located in the heart of Barcelona, has had major transformat... Read More

Marine Accounts: Free Tax Advice for Yacht Crew at MB92

Posted: 8th Feb 2017

Written by: Patrick Maflin

Marine Accounts invites all yacht crew to a free workshop on Thursday 9 February at MB92 shipyard in Barcelona to learn about tax residency, how to complete the forms from your bank, and how best to declare your earnings from yach... Read More

YACHTZOO Enters Asian Market

Posted: 3rd Feb 2017

Written by: Esther Barney

YACHTZOO, the full service yacht brokerage company with offices in Monaco and Fort Lauderdale, is expanding its operations in Asia’s growing luxury yacht market with YACHTZOO TOKYO. Read More

Clarity on Yacht Charter in Italy

Posted: 1st Feb 2017

Written by: Bruce Maltwood

Until recently, it was understood that yachts operating under the French Commercial Exemption could also cruise in Italian waters although no formal statement had previously been issued by the Italian authorities. Read More

First Sailors Arrive for Inaugural Sail Maldives Yacht Rally

Posted: 1st Feb 2017

Written by: Sarah Harvey

With less than one month to go to the inaugural Sail Maldives yacht rally, British and German crews arrived on January 26 via Cochin, India. Sail Maldives organiser, Adeel Ahmed said: “We were really pleased to give our first part... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race to Include Stopover in Melbourne

Posted: 28th Jan 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

The Volvo Ocean Race will add Melbourne to the route for the forthcoming edition starting in October. The change to the 2017/18 route brings the race back to Australia for the eighth time – but the first in more than a decade. Me... Read More

Peter Emmons Joins Superyacht Tenders and Toys

Posted: 28th Jan 2017

Written by: Alison Willis

Superyacht Tenders and Toys welcomes Peter Emmons as Technical Sales Specialist, increasing the company’s technical knowledge in the expanding market of yacht toys and tenders. Having worked in the marine industry for 14 years in ... Read More

Yacht Refit Excellence Awards Announced in Fort Lauderdale

Posted: 28th Jan 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

This week yacht refit professionals received recognition at the second Refit Excellence Awards during the Refit International Exhibition & Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The awards went to the refit teams behind the 66 foo... Read More

Dockwa Continues Expansion

Posted: 26th Jan 2017

Written by: Becky Pineo

US based start-up, Dockwa.com has acquired Marinas.com, a site used to research harbours, marinas, and waterways, providing boaters with comprehensive information on more than 75,000 marinas and anchorages. Read More

Zuccon International Launch Cloud9 at CRN Ancona

Posted: 25th Jan 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

CLOUD9 was launched on 21 January at CRN shipyard in Ancona, a 74m custom superyacht designed exclusively for CRN by Zuccon International Project in collaboration with British studio, Winch Design. Read More

New Commercial Manager at YachtCloud

Posted: 25th Jan 2017

Written by: Sarah Flavell

YachtCloud, the Dutch company behind onboard technology products such as the complete entertainment and media system Omniyon and the digital sign in / out system CrewBoard, and Echo, has appointed Roel van der Zwet as their Commer... Read More

NZ Millenium Cup: 24-27 January 2017

Posted: 24th Jan 2017

Written by: Millenium Cup

The 2017 New Zealand Millennium Cup, the South Pacific’s premier regatta was officially declared open today, 24 January amidst a welcome party to kick off the festivities. With sailing icon Peter Montgomery’s well-known voice draw... Read More

Bella Mente Racing: New Campaign for 2017

Posted: 24th Jan 2017

Written by: Kirsten Ferguson

Bella Mente Racing already has three Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship titles under its belt along with a slew of other high profile accolades. Owner/driver Hap Fauth’s team are now preparing for another ambitious campaign this yea... Read More

Buoyant Mood at London Boat Show 2017

Posted: 24th Jan 2017

Written by: British Marine

UK marine industry hosted the 63rd London Boat Show 2017 during ten days in January reporting strong sales amongst a backdrop of world launches and celebrities, provided excellent business opportunities for exhibitors at the start... Read More

Wauquiez and Latitude 46 shipyards Announce two new Models

Posted: 23rd Jan 2017

Written by: Clothilde Deschamps

At BOOT Düsseldorf last week, Wauquiez and Latitude 46 shipyards presented their latest models, the Pilot Saloon 58 and the Tofinou 10.c. Read More

Rivergate Marina Assists South Pacific Communities

Posted: 20th Jan 2017

Written by: Jeni Bone

In the wake of devastating Tropical Cyclone Pam in 2015 and Tatiana in 2016, New Caledonia, Fiji and the islands of the South Pacific were in the headlines. While most communities have since recovered, many are still without acces... Read More

Ron Beilman and Bill Pratley Join Nautical Structures

Posted: 20th Jan 2017

Written by: Nautical Structures

President of Nautical Structures, Colin Kiley, has announced the appointment of Ron Beilman as Director of Global Service, and Bill Pratley as Director of Aftermarket Sales USA for the Largo, Florida-based company. Read More

Karpaz Gate Marina Wins International Marina of the Year

Posted: 20th Jan 2017

Written by: Karin P.Berner

Karpaz Gate Marina in northern Cyprus was named International Marina of the Year by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) at boot Düsseldorf 2017. Karpaz Marina also holds 5 Gold Anchors, TYHA’s top rating, and ICOMIA Clean Marina ... Read More

Vripack's Motor Yacht Revolution

Posted: 19th Jan 2017

Written by: Willeke Stel

Motor yacht Revolution, a 47m globe trotter brokered by Swell Yachting created by Jongert and Vripack studio. Revolution is based on the Flow concept of Vripack pushed way beyond any known limit for this range of yachts. Read More

MYBA & ECPY: Positive Review of Withholding Tax in France

Posted: 18th Jan 2017

Written by: MYBA

As many will be aware, some members of both MYBA and ECPY have recently been subjected to French tax inspections. These inspections concerned the application of withholding tax in compliance with Article 182B of the French genera... Read More

Ferretti Group at boot Düsseldorf 2017

Posted: 18th Jan 2017

Written by: Ferretti Group

Ferretti Group are exhibiting five yachts of which four are premiering in the German market, and three are new 2016 - 2017 models: the flybridge Ferretti Yachts 450, the coupé Pershing 5X, and the Rivamare The exhibit is completed... Read More

Development Plans Unveiled for Port Vauban, Antibes

Posted: 17th Jan 2017

Written by: OnboardOnline

Artemis, a joint venture between CCI Nice Côte d'Azur, the Caisse d’Epargne and the Caisse des Depots last night unveiled their redevelopment plans for ports Vauban and Gallice at a press briefing in Antibes. Read More

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