Yachting News

Land Rover BAR Academy takes on the 2016 Extreme Sailing Series

Posted: 25th Jan 2016

Written by: Extreme Sailing Series

The British America’s Cup challenger, Land Rover BAR, announces its Youth Academy Team for the 2016 Extreme Sailing Series™. Read More

Superyacht Bursts into Flames in Turkish Marina

Posted: 25th Jan 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

The 90-foot Princess named 'Queen Anna' was filmed by Yacht Marine Brokerage being towed out of the Fethiye dock amid a storm as a raging fire engulfed its top and stern. Read More

Introducing Feadship's 66m M/Y Vanish: Part I

Posted: 25th Jan 2016

Written by: Kelly Sanford

Done right, a new construction project is a rewarding effort in making a dream come true. When Captain David was introduced to Northrop & Johnson's Kevin Merrigan through another broker, David had been working for the same yacht ... Read More

Records Demolished at Mount Gay 80th Anniversary Race

Posted: 22nd Jan 2016

Written by: Sue Pelling

Big winds, big speeds and the fastest times ever recorded made the 80th anniversary Mount Gay Round Barbados Race, one of the most spectacular in history with a total of five records broken, and each team winning their skipper’s w... Read More

Conditions Call a Halt to Historical 18’s Australian Championship

Posted: 22nd Jan 2016

Written by: Di Pearson

No wind, rain and the hint of a thunderstorm to come brought the opening day of the Historical 18 Foot Skiff 2016 Australian Championship to a halt on Sydney Harbour. Read More

Sydney First for DYT Yacht Express Carrier

Posted: 22nd Jan 2016

Written by: OceanLIVE Magazine

DYT Yacht Transport’s yacht carrier the Yacht Express has successfully called into Sydney, Australia for the first time and was met with great enthusiasm, creating quite a stir on Sydney Harbour. Read More

World Premiere of Azimut 66 at Dusseldorf Show

Posted: 21st Jan 2016

Written by: Azimut

Azimut Yachts will exhibit 5 models in Germany in January 2016, at one of Europe’s most important boat shows: in addition to the Azimut 66, the 77S, the Atlantis 43, the Azimut 50 Fly and the Magellano 43. Read More

MYBA Accredits Australian Brokerage House

Posted: 21st Jan 2016

Written by: Albatross PR

Australian brokerage house, Bray Management, has received MYBA accreditation, to become an active broker in the Australian domestic market with the international superyacht-standard, stamp of approval. Read More

MB'92 Shipyard Secures Investment for Expansion

Posted: 21st Jan 2016

Written by: MB92 Shipyard

The Barcelona refit shipyard Marina Barcelona 92 (MB‘92), one of the world’s largest maintenance facilities for luxury yachts up to 220m announced today that D-Marin Investments Holding, a subsidiary of the Turkey-based Doğuş Grou... Read More

All set for South Pacific’s Premier Superyacht Regatta

Posted: 21st Jan 2016

Written by: Albatross PR

After a standout 2015 regatta, the sunny Bay of Islands is set to host its second New Zealand Millennium Cup, and with just a week to go until racing begins, en-tries are making their way to New Zealand’s Far North. Read More

Leather Coasters from Absolut Breton

Posted: 21st Jan 2016

Written by: Javier Villanueva

Absolut Breton are bringing fun to the table with a new range of leather drinks coasters for the luxury and yachting industries, with great designs in different shapes, finishes and a variety of colours. Read More

BILGIN 263 is in Full Swing

Posted: 20th Jan 2016

Written by: Bilgin

The work on the 80 metre project, which Bilgin has signed for a repeat client lately, is in full swing. Codenamed the BILGIN 263, the 80m is going to be the largest yacht built by Bilgin Yachts Shipyard. Read More

Richard Hadsall and SSPI 2016 Satellite Hall of Fame

Posted: 20th Jan 2016

Written by: EMC Connected

The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has selected Richard Hadsall, chief innovation officer of EMC, for induction into the 2016 Satellite Hall of Fame. Recognizing visionaries who made invaluable contributio... Read More

Uniform Shelf Announces Expansion in Europe

Posted: 19th Jan 2016

Written by: Tessera Consultancy

Uniform Shelf has announced Candice Christiansen as the latest addition to its expanding European team. She will be offering the company’s sizeable range of professional workwear to
superyachts and corporate clients in Spain, Fra...
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New EU Watercraft Directive in Effect

Posted: 19th Jan 2016

Written by: ICOMIA

The new EU Watercraft Directive (formerly known as the Recreational Craft Directive or RCD) 2013/53/EU became applicable on Monday 18 January 2016. Read More

Shifts and Squalls at 80th Mount Gay Round Barbados Series

Posted: 18th Jan 2016

Written by: Sue Pelling

The opening day of the 80th anniversary Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series, Organised by Barbados Cruising Club in association with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, and Mount Gay, got off to a spectacular start today with an unus... Read More

60 Rescued from Tourist Boat Blaze off New Zealand Coast

Posted: 18th Jan 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

All 60 people forced overboard after their tourist boat caught fire off the coast of New Zealand have been rescued, according to authorities. Read More

Bella Mente Racing - New Year, New Goals

Posted: 15th Jan 2016

Written by: Media Pro Newport

After wrapping up a highly successful 2015 campaign, Bella Mente Racing is at it again, diving into the New Year with an even more ambitious race program ahead. Led by owner/driver Hap Fauth, the team of 27 sailors will take on se... Read More

Biggest Boat yet for NZ Yard

Posted: 15th Jan 2016

Written by: Ocean Magazine

McMullen & Wing are celebrating the launch of their biggest and they say finest boat to date, the 50-metre as yet unnamed luxury expedition yacht. Read More

Incidence DFi® Winner of the 2015 Prize for High Technology

Posted: 15th Jan 2016

Written by: Seaclear Communications

Three days after its official launch at Le Nautic (the Paris Boat Show), DFi®, Incidence’s new filamentary membrane, was awarded the 2015 prize for High Technology. This award, presented by the Nautical Industries Federation (FIN)... Read More

Transport Secretary sees Thriving UK Marine Sector at London Boat Show

Posted: 15th Jan 2016

Written by: GOV.UK

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin saw the cream of Britain’s world-class marine sector as he visited the London Boat Show at ExCeL during the week. Read More

Andrew Simpson Sailing Partners with UK's Largest Insurance Broker

Posted: 14th Jan 2016

Written by: Marine Advertising Agency

The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation’s Trading arm Andrew Simpson Sailing Trading Limited (ASSTL) has entered into an exclusive relationship with Aon UK Limited, the UK’s largest Insurance broker*, to launch sailing and water sp... Read More

Volvo Ocean Race Museum Attracts 50,488 Visitors

Posted: 14th Jan 2016

Written by: Volvo Ocean Race

The Volvo Ocean Race’s museum has established itself as one of the most popular attractions in the busy tourist city of Alicante, southern Spain, with 50,488 visitors during 2015. Read More

EMC Launches New Web Site and Customer Experience Center

Posted: 14th Jan 2016

Written by: EMC Connected

EMC is launching its new web site today – EMCConnected.com, in addition to unveiling its Customer Experience Center to showcase new technology, products and services online and on site. Read More

Churchill’s Yacht for Sale in France at €2m

Posted: 14th Jan 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

Sir Winston Churchill's luxury boat Amazon, built for the wartime prime minister in 1936, goes on sale in France for €2 million after two refits. The boat, which measures 41.6 metres in length by 6.4 metres, is currently moored in... Read More

Robert Goodwill MP Speaks at London Boat Show

Posted: 14th Jan 2016

Written by: Robert Goodwill MP

Speaking at the London Boat Show yesterday, Robert Goodwill MP praised the UK's boatbuilding expertise confirming "The government is clear that growth in these industries is part-and-parcel of the growth we want to see in the who... Read More

Zuccon International Project Wins at Motor Boat Awards 2016

Posted: 13th Jan 2016

Written by: Zuccon International Project

January 2016. Thanks to its unique combination of innovative design and excellent performance, the maxi yacht was able to stand out against the runners up, impressing the jury. Read More

Ocean Signal Appoints Ocean Safety as Exclusive UK Distributor

Posted: 13th Jan 2016

Written by: Saltwater PR

Ocean Signal has further strengthened its presence in the UK with the appointment of marine safety equipment specialist Ocean Safety as its exclusive distributor in the country. The new partnership was announced during this year’s... Read More

WIDER 150 MY Genesi and TEAM Italia I-Bridge®

Posted: 13th Jan 2016

Written by: Team Italia

Wider has always stated that "one must keep away from boring convention and have the conviction to follow great new ideas in order to create really exceptional modern yachts". It singled out TEAM Italia as its partner for navigati... Read More

Report Warns of Drones Use by Terrorists

Posted: 13th Jan 2016

Written by: OnboardOnline

A report by London-based think tank, the Remote Control Project, has warned that drones could be used by terrorists as "cost effective airborne explosive devises". Read More

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